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09 Oct 2018
Olympics#YouthOlympics: Mizo weightlifting sensation claims India's first gold
Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga scripted history by winning India's maiden gold medal at the Youth Olympics, being held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
09 Oct 2018
SensexRupee hits all-time low of 74.27 against US dollar
The rupee hit a new record low of 74.27 against the USD in afternoon trade today after Brent crude breached the $84 a barrel-mark again and the American currency strengthened overseas.
09 Oct 2018
Pakistan Cricket TeamShoaib Akhtar calls himself 'Don of Cricket', gets trolled
Indian cricket fans roasted Shoaib Akhtar on social media platform Twitter after the former Pakistani fast bowler called himself the 'Don of Cricket'.
09 Oct 2018
XiaomiXiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro, 4A Pro first sale today
Xiaomi's recently launched 32-inch Mi TV 4C Pro and 49-inch Mi TV 4A will go on sale today for the first time in India via Mi.com and Amazon (for prime members) starting 9PM.
09 Oct 2018
Hyundai Motor Company2018 Hyundai Santro unveiled: Here are the details
Hyundai has finally lifted the veil over the all-new Santro's looks.
09 Oct 2018
JaipurJaipur Zika virus outbreak? 22 test positive, PMO wants report
Since an elderly woman from Jaipur tested positive for the Zika virus in late-September, 21 others have tested positive for the virus in Jaipur, prompting the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to seek a detailed report from the Union Health Ministry.
09 Oct 2018
Sexual Harassment#MeToo reaches Modi government, MJ Akbar accused of sexual harassment
The ripples of the #MeToo movement have reached Narendra Modi government as MJ Akbar, current minister of State for External Affairs has been accused of sexual harassment by a journalist.
09 Oct 2018
AfghanistanPak-based terror outfit JeM chief ailing, bed-ridden for months
It seems like Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is all set for a change of leadership.
09 Oct 2018
Uttar PradeshGold medalist BrahMos engineer allegedly leaked data to ISI, arrested
On Monday, police arrested an engineer working at BrahMos Missile Research Centre in Nagpur for allegedly leaking sensitive data to Pakistan's ISI and other countries.
09 Oct 2018
SmartphonesOnePlus 6T to officially launch in India on October 30
It is official. OnePlus 6T will launch in India on October 30 at an event scheduled in New Delhi at 8:30PM.
09 Oct 2018
EmploymentOnly 1 in 10 companies want to hire women: Report
A World Economic Forum (WEF) study has revealed that companies in India that are witnessing the highest growth prefer hiring men, and technology-led job growth benefits men more than women.
09 Oct 2018
Education#CareerBytes: Top books to study History for UPSC Exam
The UPSC Civil Services exam is one of the toughest in India, thus thorough preparation and solid determination are vital to crack it.
08 Oct 2018
Ministry Of Home AffairsAirports owe Rs. 970 crore security dues to CISF
Dues amounting to about Rs. 970cr are pending against various airports in the country in lieu of providing CISF security to them.
08 Oct 2018
NFCBlackBerry KEY2 LE launched in India for Rs. 29,990
BlackBerry licensee Optiemus Infracom has introduced the latest mid-range BlackBerry KEY2 LE smartphone in India.
08 Oct 2018
Himachal PradeshIIT scientists develop material that can harvest water from fog
Taking a leaf from nature's book, a team from IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has developed a material that can harvest water from fog.
08 Oct 2018
YouTube#CareerBytes: YouTube channels to help you prepare for CA exams
One of the most sought after courses in India is the Chartered Accountancy (CA) course, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
08 Oct 2018
United States of AmericaRupee slumps by 30p; closes at record low of 74.06
The rupee slumped by 30 paise to finish at a fresh lifetime low of 74.06 against the US dollar today amid strengthening of the greenback and steady capital outflows.
08 Oct 2018
Sexual Harassment#MeToo: HT's Prashant Jha steps down after sexual misconduct allegations
India's #MeToo movement is gathering momentum.
08 Oct 2018
Madhya PradeshBags with Minister Jayant Malaiya's image seized in poll-bound MP
Authorities in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district seized around 2,000 bags carrying images of State Finance Minister Jayant Malaiya in connection with the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct in the poll-bound State.
08 Oct 2018
Maneka GandhiManeka insists on no age-limit to report child sexual abuse
Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi today said she has asked the Law Ministry to not keep any age limit to report child sexual abuse, allowing people to complain about what has happened to them even "10-15 years later".
08 Oct 2018
Sexual HarassmentIndia finally has its #MeToo, can't go wrong from here
There is a skeleton in every closet - some skeletons are rotten, some have been there since forever, while some have just entered. Yes, I am talking about India's #MeToo.
08 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC to hear plea challenging Rafale deal on October 10
The Supreme Court will hear a fresh PIL against the Rafale deal on October 10.
08 Oct 2018
Indonesia#AsianParaGames: Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary opens India's first gold account
Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary today clinched India's first gold medal at the ongoing Asian Para Games, finishing on top in the men's F42-44/61-64 category in Jakarta, Indonesia.
08 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiIndia's success in 2030-SDGs can change face of world: UNGA
India's success in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals can change the face of the world, UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa said, describing the country as a "very important player" of the multilateral system.
08 Oct 2018
Olympics#YouthOlympics2018: Thangjam Tababi Devi clinches India's first judo medal
Thangjam Tababi Devi became India's first judo medalist at the Olympic level, claiming a silver at the ongoing Youth Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
08 Oct 2018
Kieron PollardChris Gayle to miss T20I and ODI series against India
Chris Gayle is a beloved cricketer in India and fans were looking forward to seeing the hard-hitter play in the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Men In Blue.
08 Oct 2018
Hyundai Motor Company2018 Hyundai Santro spotted ahead of launch on October 9
Hyundai's much-anticipated 2018 Santro has been spotted in pictures ahead of its official unveiling on October 9.
08 Oct 2018
YouTube#CareerBytes: Top YouTube channels for IIT-JEE preparation
The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.
07 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiIndia, ideal investment destination in the world today: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Uttarakhand's first investors' summit today, saying India is the ideal investment destination in the world today with major social and economic changes sweeping the country.
07 Oct 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Food-items to avoid if you have an oily skin
Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.
07 Oct 2018
Test CricketWATCH: Kuldeep Yadav commentates on his performance versus WI
Kuldeep Yadav was excellent for India in the recently concluded first Test against West Indies in Rajkot.
07 Oct 2018
EducationUPSC: Tips to improve your English for the 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.
07 Oct 2018
West BengalKolkata: Fizz to stay in carbonated drinks, feels Greenfizz Beverages
Despite an estimated Rs. 70,000cr carbonated soft drinks (CSD) under pressure in the beverages market, a Kolkata-based company remains optimistic about its future in the country.
07 Oct 2018
ExamsUPSC: Tips to master essay writing
The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.
07 Oct 2018
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways' Maharajas' Express: Things to know about suite bookings
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) operated Maharajas' Express, started in March 2010, is a luxury train, considered as one of the costliest in the world.
07 Oct 2018
FacebookFacebook establishing task force to thwart election-related interference in India
As India gears up for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, social media giant Facebook has announced plans to bring a dedicated task force of content specialists into action.
06 Oct 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 home remedies to get rid of skin pores
Skin pores are basically open pits on your face, caused due to factors like aging, stress, sun exposure, excess oil, or genetic reasons.
06 Oct 2018
Test CricketDisappointed Ashwin unhappy with SG ball as India win
Hosts India recorded their biggest innings victory by defeating West Indies inside three days of the first Test match in Rajkot.
06 Oct 2018
Virat KohliBiggest victories in Test cricket for India
The Indian cricket Test team recorded its biggest innings victory by thrashing a hapless West Indies inside three days to take a lead in the two-match Test series.
06 Oct 2018
EducationCareer options after becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA)
Chartered Accountancy (CA) course, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is one of the most-sought-after and toughest ones, in India.