India: News
16 Nov 2018
Union Public Service CommissionTips to boost your memory 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.
15 Nov 2018
XiaomiXiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro to launch on November 22
Xiaomi will launch its latest mid-range smartphone - the Redmi Note 6 Pro - in India on November 22.
15 Nov 2018
Hockey World CupHockey World Cup: India skipper Manpreet outlines the plan
India men's hockey captain Manpreet Singh has said that his team's focus is to top their pool in the upcoming World Cup this month.
15 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC is offering 50% discount on Maharajas Express tickets
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering 50% discount on second ticket booking of its world-class, luxury train Maharajas Express.
15 Nov 2018
West BengalIndo-Sino defense, security dialogue: Officials agree to augment military exchanges
Top officials of India and China held the 9th Annual Defense and Security Dialogue in Beijing after a year's gap due to the Doklam standoff, as both countries agreed to enhance military exchanges.
15 Nov 2018
ChennaiThis Chennai woman earns millions by selling sarees on WhatsApp
The world may not be able to decide if social media is a boon or curse, but Chennai-based Shanmuga Priya can.
15 Nov 2018
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A9, with quad-cameras, to launch on November 20
Samsung is also set to launch its latest mid-range Galaxy A9 (2018) in India on November 20.
15 Nov 2018
Indian Railways21 lakh bedroll items stolen from AC coaches in 2017-18
During 2017-18, a whopping 21 lakh "bedroll items" - including 12,83,415 hand towels, 4,71,077 bedsheets and 3,14,952 pillow covers - went missing from AC coaches of trains across India, casting aspersions on the Indian Railways' affluent passengers.
15 Nov 2018
Lok SabhaPrannoy Roy to come out with book on Indian polls
Senior journalist Prannoy Roy will come out with a book early next year, which seeks to demystify general elections and answer critical questions on electoral politics.
15 Nov 2018
Jawa MotorcyclesJawa motorcycles is back after 22yrs with three new models
Czech motorcycle brand Jawa, which has a cult following in India, is back in business in India after 22 years, and has unveiled three new motorcycles to announce its return.
15 Nov 2018
Sexual Harassment#MeToo in AIR: Maneka Gandhi orders probe after allegations surface
After numerous sexual harassment allegations surfaced against All India Radio employees, Woman and Child Development (WCD) minister Maneka Gandhi has asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to probe the accusations.
15 Nov 2018
StartupsThis start-up's remote-controlled drone can rescue drowning people
Rescues on high seas are dangerous operations and pose significant threats to those involved.
08 Nov 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC Women's World T20: Can Indian eves book semis berth?
The Indian women's cricket team, led by Kaur, is set to take on Ireland in the ICC Women's World T20.
15 Nov 2018
BBCF1-star Lewis Hamilton thinks India is 'poor' for races
Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton feels Formula 1 races should be held frequently in countries having 'real racing history' like England, Italy, rather than adding new countries in its calendar like Vietnam or India.
14 Nov 2018
Jet Airways#FinancialBytes: 5 best credit cards in India for frequent flyers
For many, traveling is a passion and an escape from their hectic life. Though traveling has become popular in India, it has also become expensive.
14 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiRs.75 coin to be launched to mark first-ever Trilcolor hoisting
On Wednesday, the Modi government announced that it would issue a special Rs. 75 coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first-ever hoisting of the Tricolor by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at Port Blair.
14 Nov 2018
Air PollutionIIT-Kanpur's plan to wash away Delhi's pollution awaits clearance
In an unprecedented approach to tackling pollution in India, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, had earlier announced plans to wash away Delhi's toxic air using artificial rains.
14 Nov 2018
FlipkartBinny Bansal out of Flipkart: Some conjectures, many unanswered questions
In more ways than one, Flipkart is India's biggest start-up success story. The company and its founders are (still) the quintessential Indian dream - owners' pride, and everyone else's envy.
14 Nov 2018
SuicideDelhi: International level athlete commits suicide at JLN; inquiry ordered
Parvinder Chaudhary, an 18-year-old athlete from UP, who represented India at international level, committed suicide at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium.
14 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi, Sonia pay tributes to Nehru's birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi today paid tributes to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 129th birth anniversary.
14 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court commences crucial Rafale deal hearing
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court commenced its vital hearing on pleas seeking a court-monitored investigation into the controversial Rafale deal involving the procurement of 36 Rafale jets.
14 Nov 2018
Delhi High CourtHIV+ boy's rape termed 'unlocked mystery' by Delhi-HC, accused acquitted
Terming the rape of a minor HIV+ boy 'classic, and unsolved locked room mystery', the Delhi High Court on Tuesday acquitted guard of a shelter home, accused of the crime.
14 Nov 2018
Shashi TharoorHumanity exists because of Nehru: BJP's sarcastic reply to Tharoor
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday took a dig at Congress MP Shashi Tharoor saying humanity existed only because of India's First Prime Minister.
14 Nov 2018
AppleApple iPad Pro (2018) can now be pre-ordered: Details here
Apple's recently launched iPad Pro is now available for pre-orders in India.
13 Nov 2018
iPhone XTop 5 flagship smartphones of 2018 currently available in India
So far in 2018, we have seen the most-advanced iPhones, the latest Pixel 3 phones and Samsung's mighty Note 9.
13 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi to award winners of 'India-Singapore Hackathon 2018'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present awards to winners of the first "India-Singapore Hackathon 2018" which aims to harness and showcase innovation potential of the youth from the two countries on Thursday.
13 Nov 2018
Akshay KumarAug 15, 2019: Release date for Akshay Kumar's 'Mission Mangal'
Akshay Kumar's next 'Mission Mangal', which is being touted as India's first space film, will release on August 15, 2019.
13 Nov 2018
Facebook#CareerBytes: How to start preparing for the UPSC exam?
The Indian Civil Services are a dream for lakhs of students and many spend years preparing to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination or IAS exam.
13 Nov 2018
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A9's India launch details and price leaked
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), the world's first smartphone with quad cameras, could soon launch in India.
13 Nov 2018
Karan JoharRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Brahmastra' gets release date
Director-producer Karan Johar today announced that the first part of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Brahmastra' will hit the theatres in India on Christmas next year.
13 Nov 2018
Virat KohliVaughan serves a warning to Australia ahead of India series
The highly anticipated India's tour of Australia is set to begin from November 21 with three T20Is.
13 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways: How to transfer train ticket to blood relations
For facilitating last-minute change in plans of the passengers, the Indian Railways offers the option of transferring ticket to one of their blood relations.
13 Nov 2018
HMD GlobalNokia 8.1 to launch on November 28, price leaked
HMD Global is expected to introduce the recently launched Nokia X7 as Nokia 8.1 in the global markets.
13 Nov 2018
SmartphonesOnePlus 6T Thunder Purple available from November 16: Details here
OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple, the newest color variant of OnePlus' latest flagship, will go on sale in India on November 16 at 2PM via Amazon and OnePlus e-store.
13 Nov 2018
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)#FinancialBytes: What is Form 26AS and how to view/download it?
The Form 26AS, also known as Tax Credit Statement, is one of the important documents required for filing Income Tax Returns.
12 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates India's first inland waterway: Details here
On Monday, a vessel carrying PEPSICO (India) cargo docked at the holy city of Varanasi, marking India's first inland voyage by a container ship since it gained Independence.
12 Nov 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 common myths about sex, debunked!
Sex- a natural, biological aspect of human existence, should ideally be a healthy part of a person's life.
12 Nov 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Consumer inflation falls to 3.31% in October, within RBI's target
In a good news for the economy, government data released on Monday revealed that consumer inflation for the month of October stood at 3.31%, below the expectations of both economists and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
12 Nov 2018
IIM-Bangalore#CareerBytes: 6 common mistakes CAT aspirants must avoid
The Common Admission Test (CAT), one of the most competitive exams, is a computer-based test through which candidates are admitted to the prestigious IIMs and other top B-schools in the country.
12 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways: Booking and cancellation rules for Suvidha Trains
Introduced by the Railways Ministry in 2015, in order to replace Premium trains and provide confirmed accommodation to the passengers, Suvidha Trains are special trains that run on the routes that have high demand, and for which, the passengers are willing to pay extra amount for a confirmed ticket.
