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12 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiRafale deal: IAF chief backs government, says India facing threat
On Wednesday, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief BS Dhanoa backed the government on the controversial Rafale deal, saying that the procurement of Rafale fighter jets was crucial for strengthening India's weakening air force strength.
12 Sep 2018
XiaomiXiaomi Poco F1 flash sale today at 12pm via Flipkart
Poco F1, the latest flagship by Xiaomi's sub-brand Poco, will go on sale today for the third time in India.
12 Sep 2018
Google AssistantJioPhone 2 fourth flash sale today starting 12pm via Jio.com
JioPhone 2, the successor to the popular JioPhone, will go on sale for the fourth time in India today.
12 Sep 2018
Education#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT
The online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 is currently underway, and the exam is scheduled for November 25, 2018.
12 Sep 2018
Maruti SuzukiMaruti-Suzuki S-Cross gets new features; starts at Rs. 8.85 lakh
With the festive season arriving soon in India, Maruti Suzuki has quietly updated the S-Cross with a host of new features such as rear parking sensors and speed alert system.
12 Sep 2018
FlipkartRivaling Mi TVs, Blaupunkt launches Smart LED TVs in India
In a bid to challenge Xiaomi's best-selling Mi TVs, Blaupunkt has launched its latest range of LED TVs in India comprising the 4K UHD Premium, Smart Sound, and Family series.
12 Sep 2018
Aadhaar CardHere's how you can get your Virtual Aadhaar ID (VID)
If you've been worried about the security of your Aadhaar data lately, here's a fix.
11 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Sex during periods: All you need to know
Periods bring with them umpteen confusions, and one such confusion among women going through their menstrual cycle is whether they should or should not have sex.
11 Sep 2018
Delhi High CourtWhy does Rahul run away from tax officials: Smriti Irani
A day after Delhi High Court rejected Rahul and Sonia Gandhi's plea that challenged the income tax notice sent to them in the National Herald case, Smriti Irani took a dig at RaGa.
11 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaUPSC website hacked, picture of Doraemon displayed; now restored
The official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) was hacked late on Monday, meaning it has joined the long list of government-run websites to have met the fate.
11 Sep 2018
Aadhaar CardMajor security breach: Aadhaar software and user-database hacked
Ever since its inception, Aadhaar has faced one security issue after another.
11 Sep 2018
BangladeshNRI body seeks Indian citizenship to Hindu immigrants from Bangladesh
A group of some Indian-American organizations in the US has launched a campaign seeking Indian citizenship to Hindu immigrants from Bangladesh who have been left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.
11 Sep 2018
Test Cricket#INDvsWI: These Indian players could get sacked from the squad
Men in Blue have delivered yet another dismal performance outside the subcontinent, with the batting unit failing to live up to expectations.
11 Sep 2018
Punjab National BankPNB scam: ED's allegations are baseless, claims Mehul Choksi
Beleaguered diamantaire Mehul Choksi on Tuesday said all allegations leveled on him by the Enforcement Directorate are false and baseless.
11 Sep 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC lets you book 12 tickets/month, if you verify Aadhaar
In a bid to facilitate online bookings for frequent travelers, as well as to further push Aadhaar usage, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) now lets users book as many as 12 tickets in a month (extended from previous limit of 6 tickets), through its website and app, if they've duly linked their account with Aadhaar.
11 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiFirst 2+2 Dialogue was consequential and a strategic milestone: US
The first India-US 2+2 Dialogue in New Delhi was consequential and a strategic milestone, a Trump administration official said yesterday, asserting the decisions taken during the talks propelled the bilateral relationship to a new level.
11 Sep 2018
MumbaiKolkata tops in 4G availability, much ahead of Delhi, Mumbai
Kolkata, India's City of Joy, has a reason to cheer.
11 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiRam Vilas Paswan seeks 15% reservation for upper caste
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, in an interview to Hindustan Times, demanded that the upper caste should get 15 per cent reservation.
11 Sep 2018
XiaomiXiaomi's Huami launches Amazfit Pace, Amazfit Cor wearables in India
Expanding its portfolio of smart wearables in India, Xiaomi-owned Huami has now launched Amazfit Pace and Cor.
11 Sep 2018
Aston Martin2019 Aston Martin Vantage priced at Rs. 2.95crore in India
The 2019 Aston Martin Vantage, expected to arrive in India later this year, will be offered at a starting price of Rs. 2.95 crore, according to CarAndBike.
10 Sep 2018
TwitterBJP posts graph on "truth of petrol hike", gets trolled
Who doesn't know about BJP's version of 'truth' that's often based on assumptions, and not facts?
10 Sep 2018
Paytm MallMoto G6 Plus launched in India for Rs. 22,499
Joining the earlier launched Moto G6 and G6 Play, Motorola has introduced its Moto G6 Plus in India.
10 Sep 2018
Sushma SwarajMust ensure Africa doesn't become 'theater of rival ambitions': Swaraj
India will work with Africa to keep the oceans open for benefit of all nations, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said, asserting that the two sides must work together to ensure that the second largest continent doesn't again turn into a "theater of rival ambitions".
10 Sep 2018
Celebrity#Section377Verdict: Apurva Asrani celebrates '11 years of togetherness' with boyfriend
'Aligarh' writer Apurva Asrani is beaming with joy after reading down of Section 377 and has lauded the Supreme Court's decision.
10 Sep 2018
EducationCAT 2018: How non-engineers can crack the exam
The online registrations for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 for admissions to major B-schools of India are currently underway, and shall continue till September 19.
10 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of India#Section377Verdict: India's first transgender bureaucrat plans to get married!
Encouraged by the Supreme Court's verdict of decriminalising homosexuality, India's first transgender bureaucrat, Aishwarya Rituparna Pradhan, wishes to get married to her long-time boyfriend.
10 Sep 2018
BoeingSpiceJet to start dedicated air cargo services from September 18
No-frills airline SpiceJet is going to launch its dedicated air cargo services from September 18.
10 Sep 2018
Narendra Modi#BharatBandh: Rahul Gandhi says hatred being spread under Modi's rule
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today alleged that hatred was being spread and India is being divided under the rule of PM Narendra Modi.
10 Sep 2018
England Cricket TeamHanuma Vihari joins Dada, Dravid in this special list
Debutant Hanuma Vihari cracked a defiant 56-run knock in the ongoing 5th Test against England on Day 3 at the Oval.
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.