India: News

10 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

Tushar Mehta appointed as the Solicitor General Of India

On Wednesday, the Additional Solicitor of India, Tushar Mehta was appointed the Solicitor General Of India.

10 Oct 2018

Delhi High Court

Acquitted, Ilyasi plans to relaunch 'India's Most Wanted' with daughter

Even after fighting for 18 years to clear his name in his wife's murder, Suhaib Ilyasi hasn't lost his enthusiasm to catch criminals - something he did before he was put behind the bars - through his famous show, 'India's Most Wanted'.

10 Oct 2018

Climate Change

UN Security Council needs to be reformed without delay: India

India has said that the UN Security Council needs to be reformed without delay or else it'll be left to nurse its self-inflicted wounds of "diminishing relevance" like terrorism, armed conflicts, and climate change.

Rafale deal: Supreme Court asks Modi govt for deal details

The Rafale deal between India and France has seen one controversy after another.

10 Oct 2018

Indian Railways

IRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided

For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.

10 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

Suffering from constipation? These self-vibrating 'robotic pills' might help you

We all hate constipation and the pain it brings along.

09 Oct 2018

BCCI

Indian selectors unhappy about Dhoni leading India against Afghanistan

MS Dhoni had captained India in a solitary game in the Asia Cup 2018 that concluded in September.

09 Oct 2018

Pakistan News

China to sell drones to Pakistan, after India's S-400 deal

On the back of India sealing a deal with Russia for the acquisition of sophisticated S-400 missile defence systems, Chinese state media has announced that Beijing is selling 48 high-end military drones to its "all-weather ally" Pakistan.

IMF predicts India's growth at 7.3% in 2018, 7.4% next-year

India is projected to grow at 7.3% in 2018 and 7.4% next year, the IMF said today, predicting that the country will regain the tag of the world's fastest growing major economy this year.

09 Oct 2018

Education

#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for UPSC exam without coaching

A major dilemma amongst UPSC aspirants is whether they should or should not go for formal coaching classes to prepare for the exam.

09 Oct 2018

Amazon

OnePlus 6T pre-orders open via Amazon: Here's everything to know

OnePlus 6T, scheduled to launch in India on October 30, is now available for pre-orders via Amazon, Croma, and OnePlus offline stores.

09 Oct 2018

Netflix

Netflix Original series 'Selection Day' to premiere on December 28

Netflix's India Original Series 'Selection Day' will release worldwide on December 28.

09 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

Rajasthan: Rahul Gandhi explains how selfie phones can improve tourism

Addressing a rally in Dholpur, Rajasthan, on Tuesday Congress President Rahul Gandhi said he wanted people in China to use phones made in Rajasthan, and then visit the state which would improve tourism.

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

Sensex

Rupee 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 Team

Shoaib 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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 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 Company

2018 Hyundai Santro unveiled: Here are the details

Hyundai has finally lifted the veil over the all-new Santro's looks.

09 Oct 2018

Jaipur

Jaipur 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

Afghanistan

Pak-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 Pradesh

Gold 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

Smartphones

OnePlus 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

Employment

Only 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.

Airports 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

NFC

BlackBerry 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 Pradesh

IIT 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).

Rupee 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 Pradesh

Bags 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 Gandhi

Maneka 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 Harassment

India 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.

SC 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 Modi

India'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 Pollard

Chris 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 Company

2018 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.