India: News

15 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi

#SwachhataHiSeva: For cleanliness drive, PM Modi picks up broom, again!

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kick-started the massive 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign, which will go on till October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

HDI report: Millions out of poverty; alarming inequality in India

On Friday, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released its annual Human Development Index (HDI) report that saw India secure a rank of 130 out of 189 countries.

15 Sep 2018

Uttar Pradesh

8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India

Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.

15 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi

All your questions about the government's 'DigiLocker' facility answered

Many people often worry about losing or misplacing important documents like Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, certificates, etc. while carrying them physically.

14 Sep 2018

Indian Railways

Indian Railways scraps flexi-fare pricing for 40 trains

In what comes as good news to Indian Railways passengers, the national transporter has decided to do away with flexi-fare pricing or dynamic pricing for 40 premium trains.

14 Sep 2018

Health & Wellness

How to deal with sexual incompatibility

To begin with, it's important to understand that sexual incompatibility is okay, even in long-term relationships and marriages.

14 Sep 2018

Smart TV

Micromax launches Android-based Smart TVs in India

Like smartphones, the market for Smart TVs in India has grown many folds.

14 Sep 2018

Arun Jaitley

Here's what Tourism Ministry planned for Gandhiji's birth anniversary

The Tourism Ministry will include the words "The land of Gandhi" in the logo of its flagship program 'Incredible India' as part of its plans to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.

India should shed 'world's largest arms importer' tag: Official

Secretary in Department of Defense Production (DP) Ajay Kumar today said India has overtaken China as the world's largest arms importer and should shed the tag.

14 Sep 2018

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand constructs maximum number of roads under PMGSY: Official

Uttarakhand has been ranked the best among states in India for the construction of the maximum number of roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2017-2018.

14 Sep 2018

Guwahati

Guwahati-based start-up to launch cab services in 98 cities

A Guwahati-based start-up today announced to roll out on-demand cab services across 98 cities in India under the brand 'Wify Cab'.

14 Sep 2018

Exams

Busting 6 myths about the UPSC Civil Services Exam

The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.

SBI denies any laxity in dealing with Vijay Mallya case

State Bank of India (SBI) said today there was no laxity on its part in dealing with loan default by fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya.

Asia Cup 2018: Can India fly under Rohit Sharma's leadership?

India will be led by Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Asia Cup 2018.

#BirthdaySpecial: How Robin Singh changed the face of Indian fielding?

Robin Singh is always remembered for his dedication and zeal on the field.

14 Sep 2018

Trump Administration

US: Ajit Doval to hold meetings with Trump administration officials

A week after the successful India-US 2+2 Dialogue in New Delhi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Washington to hold meetings with top officials of Trump Administration.

14 Sep 2018

Instagram

Hardik Pandya slammed by fans, here's why!

Hardik Pandya faced flak from fans on the social media platform, Instagram.

WPI inflation drops to 4-month low of 4.53% in August

Inflation based on wholesale prices eased to a four-month low of 4.53% in August on softening of prices of food articles, especially vegetables.

JNUSU election: Students begin to vote for four crucial posts

Polling for the keenly contested Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) election is underway with students queuing up to cast their votes for the four crucial posts of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary.

14 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's men now want to play warm-up games overseas

The Indian cricket team has requested to play warm-up matches ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia, later this year.

14 Sep 2018

Apple

Apple cuts prices of older iPhones and Apple Watch 3

Following the launch of the latest iPhones, Apple has slashed prices of its older models in India. The line up now starts at Rs. 29,990 for the iPhone 6S 32GB storage variant.

CBI changed Mallya's LoC from 'detain' to 'inform'. But why?

The extradition of Kingfisher boss Vijay Mallya is at the center of a political spat, and now an IE report suggests that the CBI watered down his Look Out Circular (LoC) for 'lack of evidence'.

14 Sep 2018

Russia News

Sushma Swaraj reaches Moscow to co-chair key bilateral meeting

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj reached Moscow yesterday on a two-day visit to co-chair key bilateral meeting and talks with Russian leadership to boost "special privileged strategic partnership".

14 Sep 2018

Tata Tiago NRG

Tata Tiago NRG launched in India at Rs. 5.50 lakh

As the latest addition to its Tiago line-up, Tata Motors has launched the Tata Tiago NRG in India.

14 Sep 2018

Realme 2 Pro

Realme 2 Pro India launch expected on September 27

Days after introducing the Realme 2, Realme is expected to launch the Pro variant of the phone in India soon.

14 Sep 2018

Indian Railways

Indian Railways Tatkal reservation: Rules and tips to know

For facilitating reservations on short notice, the Indian Railways offers online and offline Tatkal ticket booking service.

13 Sep 2018

South Korea

US House votes to ban eating of dogs and cats

A resolution has been passed in the US House of Representatives asking countries like China, South Korea, Vietnam, and India to end the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, saying there is no place for such practices in a compassionate society.

13 Sep 2018

Mental Health

#SuicidePreventionWeek: Let's speak up before it's too late

Imagine you're playing cricket and you hurt your leg, or you're down with cold and don't feel like getting out of bed. What would you do in such a situation? Call out for help, right?

13 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli

Gavaskar feels Virat Kohli lacks leadership experience

India lost the recently concluded 5-match Test series against England by a whopping 1-4 margin.

Justice Ranjan Gogoi appointed next CJI by President Kovind

On Thursday, Justice Ranjan Gogoi was appointed the Chief Justice of India by President Ram Nath Kovind.

13 Sep 2018

Apple

Apple iPhone XR: An iPhone X experience on LCD display

Alongside the premium iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Apple has also launched the iPhone XR.

13 Sep 2018

IIM-Bangalore

IIM-Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Bangalore among top 10 B-Schools in Asia

According to the recently released Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking, IIM-Ahmedabad has emerged as India's top B-School, followed by IIM-Calcutta and IIM-Bangalore.

13 Sep 2018

London

RaGa says FM writes blogs, but didn't mention meeting Mallya

Addressing the press on Thursday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi launched a full blown attack on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over his alleged meeting with beleaguered business tycoon Vijay Mallya.

13 Sep 2018

Climate Change

Government brings in new rules to prevent pet-trade abuse

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change notified a new Prevention of Cruelties to Animals (Pet Shops) Rule to prevent the abuse in India's pet trade.

Govt. bans 328 FDC drugs including Saridon, Panderm etc.

In a move aimed at curbing the use of fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines, the Union Health Ministry has imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 328 FDC drugs, with immediate effect.

13 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi

Despite row, Sanjay Nirupam says calling Modi 'illiterate' wasn't undignified

Remarks of Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam about Prime Minister Narendra Modi have sparked a row, but the former isn't apologetic about it.

13 Sep 2018

Trump Administration

Will continue advocating for India's membership in NSG: US

India hasn't been able to secure membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) because of China's veto, a Trump Administration official said today, asserting that the US will continue advocating for India's membership in the group as it meets all the criteria.

13 Sep 2018

Xiaomi

#SmartphonesFaceoff: OnePlus 6 v/s Xiaomi Poco F1

Back in May, amid much fan-fare, OnePlus 6 was launched as the quintessential flagship killer smartphone.

13 Sep 2018

Bajaj Finserv

Top 5 Travel Loans available in India

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty and adventure, and the best way to explore it is through travel. This wonderful experience, however, comes with a baggage of expenses.

12 Sep 2018

Apple

Apple event: Product launch starts with Apple Watch Series 4

The annual Apple launch event has started with Tim Cook's signature keynote.