India: News
05 Sep 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Former Ranji cricketer, Tarun Shukla, commits suicide in UP
A senior officer of the North Eastern Railway and former Ranji cricketer allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself at his official bungalow in the Shahpur area in Gorakhpur district of UP.
05 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaAjit Doval sparks controversy by calling J&K Constitution an "aberration"
With petitions pending in the Supreme Court against Article 35A, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has sparked controversy by calling the J&K Constitution an "aberration" in the constitutional scheme of India.
05 Sep 2018
Madhya Pradesh#CowPolitics: Kamal Nath promises gaushalas in MP-villages, if Congress wins
That cow has taken centerstage in Indian politics has been confirmed again with the statements of Madhya Pradesh Congress chief, Kamal Nath.
05 Sep 2018
West BengalWhatsApp expands campaign to curb fake-news to 10 more states
Stepping up crackdown efforts on the spread of fake news, WhatsApp said it is expanding its radio campaign to 10 more Indian states, including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal.
05 Sep 2018
Aadhaar CardSchools cannot deny admission for lack of Aadhaar Card: UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asserted that schools cannot refuse admission to students for lack of Aadhaar Card and termed denial on such grounds as "invalid".
05 Sep 2018
South KoreaISSF Championship: Juniors win beaming bronze while seniors miss finals
Divyansh Singh Panwar and Shreya Agarwal netted a bronze in the 10m air-rifle mixed team junior event but India's senior shooters drew a blank on day four of the ISSF World Championships in South Korea.
05 Sep 2018
Ministry Of Home AffairsGujarat CID arrests former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in 1996-case
Former Gujarat IPS officer, Sanjiv Bhatt, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly framing a lawyer, wrongfully, in a 1996 case.
04 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaMajor SC verdicts expected in 19 days, including Aadhaar, Ayodhya
Chief Justice Dipak Misra is at the fag end of his term, and thus, the next 19 days are set to see a slew of Supreme Court verdicts in major cases.
04 Sep 2018
EducationCAT 2018: All you need to know about eligibility criteria
The registrations for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 for admissions to major B-Schools of India, including the premiere IIMs began on August 8, 2018, and shall conclude on September 19.
04 Sep 2018
MonsoonTwelve more killed and fourteen injured in Uttar Pradesh rains
Twelve more people were killed and fourteen injured in overnight rain-related incidents in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, a senior official said on Tuesday.
04 Sep 2018
Indian GovernmentChidambaram blames NDA govt for rise in fuel prices
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today blamed the NDA government for the rise in petrol and diesel prices, saying it was happening due to excessive taxes.
04 Sep 2018
KeralaCPI(M) to probe sexual harassment allegations against its MLA
Following a directive by the central leadership of the CPI(M), the Kerala unit of the party will probe charges of sexual harassment against its MLA PK Sasi.
04 Sep 2018
Suresh PrabhuIndia plans to construct 100 airports worth $60bn: Suresh Prabhu
India plans to construct 100 airports at an estimated cost of $60 billion (about Rs. 4.2 lakh crore) in the next 10 to 15 years, Civil Aviation Minister, Suresh Prabhu said today.
04 Sep 2018
Air IndiaGST on overseas air tickets violates international norms: IATA Chief
Levying GST on overseas air tickets violates international norms and also weakens the competitiveness of carriers, IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac said Tuesday.
04 Sep 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC bookings: Things to know about Railways' Auto Upgradation scheme
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the option of "auto upgradation" of class to full fare paying waitlisted passengers, to the next higher class, if vacant berths are available.
04 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Banks with over 10 branches to have internal ombudsman: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) yesterday asked all scheduled commercial banks with more than 10 branches to appoint an internal ombudsman (IO).
04 Sep 2018
DalitMedia should stop using the word "Dalit", says government
In a letter, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed media outlets to refrain from using the word "Dalit" henceforth.
04 Sep 2018
Make in IndiaAnushka Sharma to venture into producing television ads
Anushka Sharma is on a roll these days, especially on professional front. The lady, who has proved her mettle in acting, has also turned out to be a successful film producer.
04 Sep 2018
Arunachal Pradesh#TravelBytes: Best places to visit in September in India
With the monsoon showers starting to recede, paving for the coming Autumn season, September makes for an apt period to plan your next outing.
04 Sep 2018
XiaomiRed-colored Redmi Note 5 Pro may launch in India today
Xiaomi is expected to launch a red-colored Redmi smartphone in India today, according to official teasers.
03 Sep 2018
Health & WellnessSex during pregnancy: Dos and don'ts
Pregnancy is one of the most sensitive and transformational phases of a woman's life.
03 Sep 2018
FlipkartRealme 2 first sale tomorrow via Flipkart: All details here
The recently launched Realme 2 will go on sale for the first time in India tomorrow via Flipkart, starting 12pm.
03 Sep 2018
Union Public Service CommissionIPS officer salary structure: Here's everything to know
The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the most sought-after civil services in the country.
03 Sep 2018
World Health OrganizationIndia progressing in increasing access to sanitation in schools: UN
India has made rapid progress in increasing access to sanitation in schools, the United Nations said, noting that the proportion of schools without any sanitation facility has decreased at a fast pace in the country.
03 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Healthy Drinks to help you gain weight
A healthy weight will not only make you look good, improve your confidence, and get your cloth fitting right, it'll also help enhance your overall good health, and keep health risks that come with being underweight, at bay. These include bone weakening, osteoporosis, anemia, weak immunity, pregnancy complications, and so on.
03 Sep 2018
Mahindra & MahindraMahindra Marazzo launched in India: Details here
The all new Mahindra Marazzo was launched in India today at a starting price of Rs. 9.9 lakh, thereby intensifying the competition in India's multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) space.
03 Sep 2018
Petrol Diesel PricesRupee's dramatic fall hits petrol, diesel prices hard
Petrol and diesel prices in the country touched their highest levels today mainly due to dramatic fall in the Rupee and a sharp rise in crude oil rates.
03 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 Yoga asanas for good posture
Bad posture doesn't only make you look under-confident and unattractive, it can also lead to pains and aches in the lower back, shoulders, and neck. It may also affect your natural breathing.
03 Sep 2018
Bharti AirtelTaking on Airtel and Jio, BSNL revises its broadband plans
In a bid to take on Reliance's upcoming Jio GigaFiber and Bharti Airtel's existing V-Fiber service, BSNL has updated all its broadband plans.
03 Sep 2018
MumbaiPetrol prices reach record high: Rs. 86.25/liter in Mumbai
Over the past few months, petrol and diesel prices have consistently soared and, on Monday, prices touched a new high.
03 Sep 2018
World Health OrganizationIIT Bombay Study: Most Indian salts contain plastic particles
In a first-of-its-kind study in India, researchers from IIT Bombay have found that most table salts available in India are likely to contain microplastics from polluted sea water.
02 Sep 2018
Pakistan NewsMaoists enjoy 'regular support from Pakistan, China': BJP training manual
A BJP training guidebook, which is meant to orient its workers and office-bearers to its ideology and views on key issues, says that Maoists in India enjoy "regular support from Pakistan and China", making them a big threat to country's internal security.
02 Sep 2018
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)#CareerBytes: Preparing for IAS? Here are 6 online-courses for you
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most premier civil service of the country.
02 Sep 2018
North Goa#TravelBytes: 5 best flea markets in India to shop at
From walking along humble, overcrowded streets to chit-chatting with the sellers and fellow buyers, eating golgappas on the side to haggling with the vendors, shopping at a flea market is a one-of-its-kind experience.
02 Sep 2018
MumbaiTop 5 events happening in Mumbai this Sunday
It's Sunday today, and there are better things in the city to catch, apart from lying on your bed and cursing Monday.
02 Sep 2018
Technology#TechBytes: 5 best tablets you can buy in India
If you are always on the move, or want a less complicated device, you would either have a stylish tablet or must be looking to buy one.
02 Sep 2018
ICICI BankHow to apply for education loan in India
Getting quality education from a top-notch institution, is vital to give a kick-start to your career, whatever be the field.
02 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Your SBI ATM-card will stop working: Here's how to replace
On August 14, the State Bank of India (SBI) had issued a notification to all its customers, asking them to change their old Magstripe Debit Cards to the more secure, EMV chip cards.
01 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi blames UPA for bad loan mess in India
PM Narendra Modi today blamed "phone-a-loan" scam of the previous UPA government for the bad loans in the banking sector and said every penny given at the behest of 'namdars' (dynasts) will be recovered.
01 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaJustice Ranjan Gogoi to succeed Chief Justice Dipak Misra
Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, who is set to retire next month, has recommended Justice Ranjan Gogoi's name as his successor, sticking to the seniority tradition in the Supreme Court.