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21 Oct 2018

Rohit Sharma

1st ODI, India beat West Indies: Here're the records broken

India decimated West Indies in a high-scoring encounter in the first ODI of the 5-match series in Guwahati on Sunday.

21 Oct 2018

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Indian Counter-Strike pro caught cheating in tournament

Counter-Strike is one of the most competitive multiplayer games and has an incredibly loyal fan base.

21 Oct 2018

Climate Change

Suresh Prabhu: India has 'late-mover advantage' in creating green infrastructure

Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday said that India had "late mover advantage" when compared to the Western world in creating infrastructure in a "green, clean, and environment-friendly" way.

21 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

BJP desperate to rewrite history; uses auspicious-occasion as political-tool: Congress

Accusing BJP-led Center of using every "auspicious" occasion as "political tool," Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said BJP was "desperate to rewrite history."

21 Oct 2018

Maoists

NIA's 'Most Wanted' list seems to prioritize Maoists over terrorists

On Saturday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) released a list of its most wanted fugitives, urging the public to provide it with tips about fugitives' whereabouts.

21 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

Disclose corruption complaints against serving Union Ministers: CIC to PMO

The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to disclose complaints of corruption received against Union Ministers between 2014 and 2017 and action taken on them.

21 Oct 2018

Uttar Pradesh

'Job Crisis in India': Book advises to prepare for 'gigs'

The safe and steady "9 to 5" jobs may no more be an option for most Indians, warns a new book 'Job Crisis in India', advising youth to be prepared for short-term work or "gigs".

21 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

PM announces national award in Netaji's name for disaster-relief workers

A national award in the name of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose will be given every year to police personnel who do excellent work in rescue and relief operations during any kind of disaster, PM Narendra Modi announced.

21 Oct 2018

Mohammed Shami

IND vs WI: Match preview, TV listing, Key players

With the 2019 ICC World Cup only seven months away, India have some issues to address when they take on West Indies in the 5-match ODI series, starting today, in Guwahati.

21 Oct 2018

PAN Card

Know how to apply for a PAN card online

Whether you're thinking of getting a debit/credit or buying a property or opening a savings bank account, there is one document that you will need for each of these activities. And that document is the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card.

21 Oct 2018

Exams

#CareerBytes: Top 5 online Test Series for 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.

21 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 7 health benefits of coffee

One of the world's most popular sips, coffee gets a bad rap at times, because of its high caffeine content.

20 Oct 2018

Virat Kohli

IND vs WI: This is what Kohli feels about Rayudu

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has backed the experienced and versatile Ambati Rayudu to solve India's middle order conundrum.

20 Oct 2018

Aadhaar Card

'Masked Aadhaar': All you need to know

In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature called- 'Masked Aadhaar.'

20 Oct 2018

Nokia 5

These Nokia phones are getting cheaper in India

Just as India gears up for festive season sales, Finnish giant HMD Global has announced exclusive price cuts on select Nokia smartphones.

Veteran pace bowler Praveen Kumar retires from cricket

Former Indian cricketer Praveen Kumar has finally decided to call it quits from the game.

20 Oct 2018

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: Congress likely to repeat 42 MLAs

While the ruling BJP is thinking of not giving tickets to 70-80 of its sitting MLAs for the forthcoming Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the opposition Congress is almost ready to re-nominate 42 out of its 57 legislators.

13 Oct 2018

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: President Ram Nath Kovind to inaugurate peace conference

President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate a three-day 'Vishwa Shanti Ahimsa Sammelan' at Mangi Tungi in Nashik district of Maharashtra on October 22, officials said.

India gets its first cryptocurrency ATM: Here's how it works

Since the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed restrictions on the trading of cryptocurrencies in India earlier this year, Indians were left with no options to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.

20 Oct 2018

Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj meets Sri Lankan PM, reviews progress of development projects

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday called on visiting Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe and reviewed the progress of India-assisted development projects in the island nation.

20 Oct 2018

Vladimir Putin

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Russian President Vladimir Putin offers condolences on train accident

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday offered condolences to India on the train accident near Amritsar in Punjab, which claimed 61 lives, the Russian Embassy said.

20 Oct 2018

Flipkart

Apple Watch Series 4 now available, starts at Rs. 40,900

Apple Watch Series 4 is now available for purchase in India.

19 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 7 health benefits of having regular sex

A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.

19 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 steps to quitting alcohol

Alcohol abuse is downright harmful.

19 Oct 2018

Bay of Bengal

UPSC: Trickiest ever questions asked in IAS interviews

The UPSC Civil Services exam is divided into three stages- Prelims, Mains, and the Interview round.

19 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeToo: KWAN co-founder attempts suicide owing to allegations against him

In the early hours of Friday, the co-founder of a talent management agency tried committing suicide in light of sexual harassment allegations that surfaced against him in the ongoing #MeToo movement in India.

19 Oct 2018

New Jersey

50,000 Indians took US-citizenship in 2017; 4,000 more than 2016

Over 50,000 Indians were granted American citizenship in 2017, 4,000 more than 2016, according to the latest official report.

19 Oct 2018

Netflix

Netflix might lower subscription charges to get more Indian customers

Video-on-demand platform Netflix is planning to experiment with pricing models to boost its presence in India and might even consider lowering subscription plans to rope in more customers.

19 Oct 2018

Pune

India's first, world's twelfth, uterine transplant baby born

In the wee hours of Thursday, marking a momentous achievement for the medical sciences in India, the country's first uterine transplant baby was born to a couple at Pune's Galaxy Hospital.

#CareerBytes: Top online courses to prepare for campus placements

Campus placement is one of the most important phases of a college student's academic journey.

19 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.

18 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Tips for more satisfying and healthier sex after menopause

Striking women typically in their 40s, menopause is a natural part of aging in ladies.

18 Oct 2018

Apple

Apple iPhone XR pre-orders start in India from October 19

Apple's recently launched iPhone XR will be available for pre-orders in India and other major markets starting tomorrow i.e. October 19.

18 Oct 2018

Indian Railways

North Central Railway launches apps for passengers and employees

The North Central Railway (NCR) launched on Thursday two mobile apps, 'NCR RASTA' and 'Yatri RASTA', for its employees and passengers, respectively, for locating assets and stations.

18 Oct 2018

Exams

#CareerBytes: Top 5 online Test Series for CA exams preparation

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

18 Oct 2018

Bollywood

From #BelieveAllWomen to #Can'tBeHim: Hypocrisy galore in #MeToo era

Man is a complicated creature. He must be the only living being who wants constant attention, whose actions are determined by his surroundings and who thinks he is the chosen one.

60,394 of 600,000 Indians received Green Cards in 2017: US

Out of over 600,000 Indians waiting for the most sought-after Green Card, only 60,394 have received the legal permanent residency last year which allows them to live and work in the US, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

18 Oct 2018

Exams

#CareerBytes: Tips to manage time while preparing for 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.

18 Oct 2018

OnePlus

OnePlus 6T variants leaked; tipped to start at Rs. 37,999

OnePlus is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6T, in India on October 30.

18 Oct 2018

Donald Trump

Trump administration to propose major changes to H-1B visa rules

The Trump administration has said it is planning to "revise" the definition of employment and specialty occupations under the H-1B visas, a move which will have a detrimental impact on Indian IT companies and small and medium-sized contractual firms mostly owned by Indian-Americans.