India: News
10 Sep 2018
Mukhtar Abbas NaqviBJP calls Bharat Bandh an attempt to spread rumor, confusion
BJP today dubbed the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the Congress and several other parties as an attempt to spread rumor and confusion among the masses and said people will puncture the grand alliance balloon.
10 Sep 2018
BooksArtistes will always fight for freedom of expression: Deepa Mehta
Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta swears by Tony Morrison's quote, "All art is political," and says artistes across the world will always fight for freedom of expression, trying not to succumb to "self-censorship".
10 Sep 2018
XiaomiXiaomi Redmi 6 first sale in India today via Flipkart
Xiaomi Redmi 6, the recently launched successor to Redmi 5, will go on sale today for the first time in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Mi.com.
10 Sep 2018
OdishaBharat Bandh: Which services have been affected so far
21 political parties led by the Congress are observing a Bharat Bandh across India to protest against escalating petrol and diesel prices.
10 Sep 2018
Indian ArmyThe Indian Army is cutting 150,000 jobs: All details here
The Indian Army is all set to cut as many as 150,000 jobs over the next four or five years.
10 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Here's why you need to stop taking probiotics
Probiotics are food items and supplements, containing live bacteria and yeasts, commonly known to have positive effects on your health.
09 Sep 2018
Mahindra & MahindraToyota Fortuner rival Mahindra XUV700 to launch on October 9
The 2018 Mahindra XUV700 will launch in India on October 9, according to reports.
09 Sep 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC bookings: How to avail train-travel insurance @68 paise
With effect from September 1, 2018, IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) has introduced new rules for availing train travel insurance while booking online tickets.
09 Sep 2018
Sachin BansalDeliveries for India-made Ather electric-scooter to begin from September 11
Months after launching its Ather 450 and Ather 340 electric scooters in India, Ather Energy has now announced the delivery dates of the former.
09 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiBJP National Meet: Javadekar says 2019 victory is "guaranteed"
BJP is conducting its two-day National Executive Meeting, ahead of crucial elections in several states and the upcoming 2019 general elections.
09 Sep 2018
ExamsCAT 2018: Tips to help you ace the CAT exam
The online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 for admissions to major B-schools of India, including the premiere IIMs began on August 8 and shall conclude on September 19.
09 Sep 2018
JharkhandCourt delivers order via WhatsApp, gets blasted by Supreme Court
In an extremely bizarre incident, the Supreme Court has pulled up a Jharkhand court for holding a trial in a criminal case involving two politicians through instant messaging app, WhatsApp.
09 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 breathing techniques to help reduce stress
It's no rocket science to figure out that modern lifestyles, diet habits, and work patterns don't go hand in hand with your health- more so, not with your mental peace.
09 Sep 2018
Google LensMoto G6 Plus India launch tomorrow: Here's everything to know
Weeks after introducing the Moto G6 and G6 Play, Motorola will launch the G6 Plus smartphone in India tomorrow.
09 Sep 2018
Hong KongOnly 33% Indians save regularly for retirement, says HSBC report
Only a third in India are regularly saving for retirement while just 33% of working-age respondents globally put anything aside for their later life, a report revealed.
09 Sep 2018
Bose CorporationThese Rs. 23,000 worth earphones from Bose can't play music
Months after the global unveiling, Bose has introduced Sleepbuds in India for Rs. 22,900.
09 Sep 2018
Venkaiah NaiduEntire world's economy is slowing down, India's is growing: Naidu
India has made tremendous progress under PM Modi in last four years and the entire world is now looking towards the country, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu told a gathering of Telugu Americans in Chicago.
09 Sep 2018
BengaluruTop 5 events happening in Bangalore today
Sunday is one such day that brings with it mixed feelings. Of course, it has a vibe of laziness, but it also marks the end of the weekend, implying that another hectic week is right on the cards.
09 Sep 2018
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz CLA Urban Sport launched for Rs. 35.99 lakh
As the latest addition to its portfolio of cars, Mercedez-Benz has launched the CLA Urban Sport Edition in India.
08 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Amounts you'll get back on exchanging Rs. 2000-note, and more
Handle your currency notes with utmost care, for exchanging torn notes may get you nothing or just half the value, according to new RBI guidelines.
08 Sep 2018
XActor Sushant's sister diagnosed with rare disease; he seeks help
Sushant Singh, whose hosting skills in 'Savdhaan India' got him popularity, has made an appeal for help after his younger sister Sofiya was diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder.
08 Sep 2018
Directorate General of Civil AviationGovt-run airports to have separate food counters with affordable snacks
Tea and snacks would be available at the MRP at some counters in government-run airports in India, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) said.
08 Sep 2018
Indian RailwaysWant confirmed train ticket? This Indian Railways' scheme can help
The Indian Railways offers 'Vikalp' scheme for waitlisted passengers to get confirmed berth in an alternate train, running within 72 hours of the scheduled departure of the original train.
08 Sep 2018
DiwaliUnited Nations to issue special Diwali stamp next month
The United Nations is set to celebrate Diwali in a unique way. Its postal agency will release special stamps next month featuring festive lights and diyas.
08 Sep 2018
TencentWinner of India's first PUBG tournament to get Rs. 15lakh
India is getting its first major eSports tournament, as Tencent Games announced it will host the 'PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship 2018', a college level tournament with a prize pool of Rs. 50 lakh.
08 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSection 377 based on Britain's Buggery Act of 1533: SC
The Supreme Court, which unanimously struck down part of the British-era law that criminalized gay sex, has traced the history of the 158-year-old provision in its judgment back to the reign of King Henry VIII in 1533.
08 Sep 2018
BengaluruGovernment ends rumors: Bengaluru remains host for Aero India
Putting a stop to all speculations and suspense, the Union Government announced today that Aero India, Asia's largest military aviation exhibition, will be held in Bengaluru this time as well.
08 Sep 2018
Mumbai#FuelWoes: Petrol crosses Rs. 80/liter in Delhi, diesel Rs. 72.51/liter
Continuing the race upwards, fuel prices have seen a hike for the third consecutive day.
08 Sep 2018
Madhya PradeshWill win LS elections with bigger mandate than 2014: BJP
A key BJP meeting chaired by its President Amit Shah today in New Delhi vowed to work to ensure the party's return to power in the Lok Sabha elections with a bigger victory than 2014, sources said.
08 Sep 2018
EducationUPSC exam: Annual timeline of the Civil Services (IAS) exam
The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.
08 Sep 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Call center dupes US citizens by offering anti-virus
The Mumbai Police claimed on Friday to have busted a call center racket by arresting two persons who allegedly cheated thousands of US citizens by offering to cleanse their computers of virus or malware.
08 Sep 2018
Mohan BhagwatHindu society will progress only if it comes together: Bhagwat
On Friday, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat called for the Hindu society to be united.
08 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpTrump wants to stop subsidies to growing-economies like India, China
US President Donald Trump yesterday said he wants to stop the subsidies that growing economies like India and China have been receiving as he wants the US, which he considers as a "developing nation", to grow faster than anybody.
08 Sep 2018
Indian RailwaysWill serve only vegetarian food on October 2: Indian Railways
Do you love non-vegetarian food and are traveling by Indian Railways on October 2? If yes, then you might consider to cancel or reschedule your plan.
08 Sep 2018
West BengalLong live Bengali-Bihari unity: WB CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said around two lakh Biharis were left out of the complete draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC), touted to be proof of Assamese identity.
07 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaBombay-HC disapproves practice of people writing directly to PM, President
The Bombay High Court deprecated today the practice of people writing directly to the Prime Minister, the President, or the Chief Minister making wide allegations against certain persons instead of following due process of law.
07 Sep 2018
AsiaIndia-US talks: Is an 'Asian NATO' on the cards?
The signing of the defense communication agreement between India and the US yesterday marks a significant development in India-US relations.
07 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiChampion the idea of 'clean kilometers', says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a mobility roadmap that seeks investments in manufacturing electric vehicles and increased use of public transport for travel, saying congestion-free mobility is critical to check economic and environmental costs of congestion.
07 Sep 2018
Maneka GandhiWCD invites nominations for Nari Shakti Puraskar 2018
The Women and Child Development Ministry have invited nominations for this year's 'Nari Shakti Puraskar', the highest civilian honor for women in India.
07 Sep 2018
Delhi PoliceTwo suspected terrorists of ISIS-linked outfit arrested near Red Fort
The Delhi police arrested two suspected terrorists belonging to a group having allegiance to the ISIS, on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, it has been reported.
