India: News
23 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC refuses complete ban on firecrackers; online sale banned
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to put a blanket ban on the sale of firecrackers but said that only low emission firecrackers should be sold by licensed sellers.
23 Oct 2018
Jaipur#JetFiasco: Passenger, who suffered due to cabin-pressure, may lose hearing
Mukesh Sharma, one of the five flyers who suffered nose and ear-bleeds last month, after the crew of Jet Airways forgot to switch on the system that regulates cabin pressure, may lose his hearing permanently.
23 Oct 2018
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650Royal-Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 bookings open in India
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, set to launch in India next month, are now available for pre-orders.
22 Oct 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Top 5 natural remedies to cure sore throat
A sore throat, causing pain and irritation, can be quite uncomfortable, especially when you swallow.
22 Oct 2018
World Bank#CareerBytes: List of important topics 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.
22 Oct 2018
iOSNow, ask Google Assistant for Airtel account updates: Here's how
In a bid to bolster digital innovation in India, Airtel is teaming up with Google and bringing customer service capabilities into Google Assistant.
22 Oct 2018
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)CBDT: From 2014-2018, number of Indian crorepatis rose by 60%
On Monday, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released key tax statistics that indicate that the number of crorepatis in India are going up.
22 Oct 2018
IndiaGold smuggling on rise along India-Myanmar border: Imphal customs report
High-tariff duties and an increasing gap in gold prices between India and Myanmar have led to an upsurge in smuggling of gold across the international border, revealed a report compiled by the anti-smuggling unit of Imphal customs division.
22 Oct 2018
Air PollutionThe world's fastest growing economy is choking on toxic air
India might be the world's fastest growing economy, but it is fighting an increasingly uphill battle against air pollution.
22 Oct 2018
OPPO#GamingBytes: Mumbai based team wins PUBG Mobile Campus Championship
PUBG Mobile Campus Championship is the first major eSports tournament, to be held in India.
22 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of India#MeToo: SC declines urgent-hearing of PIL seeking registration of FIRs
The Supreme Court today declined urgent hearing on a PIL seeking the registration of FIRs based on allegations of sexual misconduct leveled by women across various sectors, part of India's #MeToo movement.
22 Oct 2018
Republic TVTanushree files Rs. 10 crore defamation suit against Rakhi Sawant
Tanushree Dutta is arguably a force to reckon with, these days. She created a havoc in the industry after she accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, and is the sole force behind India's #MeToo movement.
22 Oct 2018
YouTube#CareerBytes: Top YouTube channels to help you learn coding
In an increasingly tech-driven world, coding is certainly a must-have skill even for people with non-technical backgrounds.
22 Oct 2018
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab S4 now available for Rs. 57,900
Samsung's recently launched Galaxy Tab S4 is now available for purchase in India via Amazon and Samsung online store.
21 Oct 2018
Rohit Sharma1st 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 ChangeSuresh 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 ModiBJP 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
MaoistsNIA'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 ModiDisclose 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 ModiPM 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 ShamiIND 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 CardKnow 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 KohliIND 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 5These 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.
20 Oct 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)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 PradeshMadhya 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
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 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.
20 Oct 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)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 SwarajSwaraj 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
FlipkartApple 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 BengalUPSC: 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.
