India: News

01 Oct 2018

Mumbai

Government takes over debt-ridden financial firm IL&FS after NCLT nod

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) today allowed the Union Government's interim prayer to reconstitute the Board of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS).

01 Oct 2018

Amazon

OnePlus 6T's new teaser reveals in-display fingerprint sensor, bezel-less design

Finally, OnePlus 6T is official. And in the build-up to the launch, OnePlus has released a fresh teaser of its upcoming flagship.

01 Oct 2018

Delhi High Court

CJI Misra, judge of key-verdicts, holds court for last time

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra held court, along with his successor Ranjan Gogoi, for the last time today.

01 Oct 2018

Punjab National Bank

PNB scam: ED attaches Nirav Modi's property worth Rs. 637cr

On Monday, the Enforcement Directorate attached properties and bank account related to fugitive Nirav Modi worth Rs. 637 crore.

01 Oct 2018

Indian Government

UN, India will step up cooperation in counter-terrorism: Antonio Guterres

India is an "important partner" of the United Nations in countering terrorism, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, adding there are plans to step up the cooperation between the two in combating terror financing.

01 Oct 2018

Bharti Airtel

Nokia 5.1 Plus goes on sale today via Flipkart

Nokia 5.1 Plus will go on sale for the first time in India today via Flipkart and Nokia e-store starting 12pm.

01 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Krishna Raj Kapoor, wife of Raj Kapoor, dies at 87

Krishna Raj Kapoor, the wife of Raj Kapoor, passed away on Monday morning aged 87, after suffering cardiac arrest. Reportedly, she breathed her last at 5 in the morning.

Suzuki Intruder Special Edition launched at Rs. 1 lakh

Suzuki Motorcycle India has rolled out the special edition models of its Intruder cruiser motorcycle that was launched in India in November 2017.

01 Oct 2018

Virat Kohli

India vs West Indies: Analysis of India's Test squad

India announced a 15-member squad for the two Tests against West Indies starting October 4.

30 Sep 2018

Exams

6 tips to help you crack UPSC-exam in first attempt

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

30 Sep 2018

BCCI

#IndiaVsWI: Here's why Indore ODI is likely to be shifted

The second ODI between India and West Indies on October 24 could be shifted out of Indore due to a tussle between BCCI and Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) for complimentary passes.

30 Sep 2018

Education

#CareerBytes: Top 5 websites to help you crack CA exam

Chartered Accountancy (CA) course, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is one of the most-sought-after ones, in India.

30 Sep 2018

Anushka Sharma

'Sui Dhaaga' collection: Varun-Anushka starrer catches speed on second day

Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma's recent release 'Sui Dhaaga: Made In India' has managed to appeal to the masses on its second day.

30 Sep 2018

Indian Railways

IRCTC I-ticket cancelation: Rules and charges

An IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) I-ticket is a normal online-booked ticket for which a user pays to get a paper ticket delivered at their specified delivery address.

30 Sep 2018

Rohit Sharma

ICC ODI Rankings: Indian openers Rohit, Dhawan in top 5

India's ODI opening batsmen Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan climbed several spots in the latest ICC Rankings, which was released today.

30 Sep 2018

India

Cheers to 'new-age' whiskey, spiked with coffee, tea, and more!

The overtly masculine image of amber liquid sloshing gently on rocks of ice as gentlemen hold their glasses and clouds of cigar smoke swirl around is changing rapidly with whiskey brands experimenting with flavors as diverse as coffee and tea.

Adultery: Done; Section 377: Done; Now time for marital rape?

Striking down 158-year-old provisions of adultery under IPC Section 497, the Supreme Court recently said, "Any provision of law affecting individual dignity and equality of women invites wrath of Constitution. It's time to say that husband is not the master of wife."

30 Sep 2018

Rohit Sharma

IND vs WI: Ganguly surprised at Rohit Sharma's exclusion

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has voiced his opinion on the Indian Test squad, announced by the BCCI, for the two match series against West Indies.

30 Sep 2018

Reliance Industries

#SmartphonesFaceoff: JioPhone 2 v/s Micromax Bharat 1

JioPhone 2, the successor to Reliance's popular JioPhone, recently went on sale in India.

30 Sep 2018

Education

8 mistakes to avoid while preparing for the UPSC exam

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

29 Sep 2018

India

High carbohydrate intake increases risk of dying younger: Study

People with a high carbohydrate diet run the risk of dying younger compared to those consuming more fat, according to a recent study conducted by the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE).

29 Sep 2018

Uber

Uber users can now pay via Google Pay, earn cashback

Google's dedicated payments platform, Google Pay, has now been integrated with Uber, giving the ride-hailing service's customers an additional payment option to use.

29 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma ready to captain India whenever opportunity arises

Rohit Sharma has always had an excellent time leading Men in Blue, whenever he has been given an opportunity.

India's leading cryptocurrency exchange shuts down operations: Details here

One of India's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges has shut down after being plagued by restrictions from the RBI.

29 Sep 2018

Reliance Industries

UK, India fashion designers to boost NE women textile workers

Fashion designers from UK and India are set to come together to be part of a project aimed at benefiting women textile workers of the Northeast.

29 Sep 2018

Pakistan Cricket Team

Asia Cup: What did we learn about India and Pakistan?

The Asia Cup 2018 came to an end on Friday with defending champions India sealing a thrilling encounter against Bangladesh to retain the crown.

29 Sep 2018

Delhi Police

Self-proclaimed 'spiritual guru' of PM Modi arrested for impersonation

A 33-year-old Kathak teacher, who sometimes passed himself off as the "spiritual guru" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly impersonating an official of the Union culture ministry.

29 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.

29 Sep 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

India defeat Bangladesh to clinch Asia Cup: Here're records broken

India successfully defended the Asia Cup after beating Bangladesh in a thriller.

Fake notes can get you jailed. Learn to spot them

How likely is it that you have a fake note resting in your wallet? With counterfeit notes worth Rs. 11.23 crore detected across India in the first eight months post demonetization, the probability of it is unmissable.

29 Sep 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 exercises to get a flat tummy

The most stubborn of all fats is the fat that accumulates on your tummy.

28 Sep 2018

OnePlus 6

OnePlus 6T will pack a bigger 3,700mAh battery, suggests leak

OnePlus is working to launch OnePlus 6T - the 'T' version upgrade of its OnePlus 6 flagship.

#CareerBytes: YouTube channels to help you prepare for UPSC exam

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

28 Sep 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 6 worst food items to eat before sex

A satisfying sexual life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

28 Sep 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Tips to help prevent dengue fever

The unexpected rain showers and unhygienic surroundings may make you prone to getting bitten by the dengue mosquito, thereby causing dengue fever.

28 Sep 2018

Smartphones

By 2022, more than 700 million Indians will have smartphones

India's already burgeoning smartphone market is on track to touch new heights, a new report from market analysis firm Counterpoint Research has suggested.

28 Sep 2018

Mithali Raj

Women's World Twenty20: Can India rise under Harmanpreet's captaincy?

Harmanpreet Kaur is set to lead Indian eves in the women's World Twenty20.

28 Sep 2018

Flipkart

Realme C1 with notched display, 4,230mAh battery launched in India

Alongside the mid-range Realme 2 Pro, the Chinese smartphone maker has launched Realme C1 in India.

28 Sep 2018

Ravindra Jadeja

Rathore welcomes HRD Ministry's decision to reduce syllabus by 50%

Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore welcomed the HRD Ministry's decision to reduce the syllabus in schools by half and making sports mandatory.

28 Sep 2018

Pakistan News

Sushma Swaraj leaves SAARC foreign ministers' session midway

In a huge snub to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left a meeting of the SAARC foreign ministers early. It was also attended by her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.