India: News

23 Nov 2018

Huawei

Top 5 Android smartphones set to launch in 2018 itself

The year 2018 has been quite eventful for smartphone aficionados.

23 Nov 2018

Assam

Nahid Afrin becomes first 'Youth Advocate' of UNICEF for Northeast

Popular singer Nahid Afrin has been appointed as the first 'Youth Advocate' of the northeastern region by the UNICEF to fight for child rights.

No regrets, decision was for team: Harmanpreet on Mithali's omission

The decision to drop a player of Mithali Raj's caliber backfired during India's humiliating semi-final loss to England in the World T20 but skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that she has "no regrets" as it was the decision taken keeping team's interests in mind.

23 Nov 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 6 home-remedies to get rid of oily skin

Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.

22 Nov 2018

Google

Black Friday 2018: Best Play Store deals on games, books

As major e-commerce players continue to offer huge Black Friday discounts, Google has also joined the party.

22 Nov 2018

Security

SIM swap fraud: How spammers are cloning SIMs, stealing money

In the last one year, fraudsters in India have turned to a new mobile scam - SIM swap.

22 Nov 2018

Sri Lanka

Sanath Jayasuriya has been accused of smuggling 'supari' to India

World Cup winner and Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya and two other cricketers have been accused of smuggling rotten betel nuts to India.

22 Nov 2018

Boxing

World Boxing Championships: Mary Kom enters 48 kg category final

India's veteran ace boxer Mary Kom entered the 48 kg light flyweight category final of the Women's World Boxing Championships.

22 Nov 2018

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Nick is on way to India for wedding with Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra's fiance Nick Jonas is on his way to India for their wedding in Jodhpur, whose festivities will start from November 28.

22 Nov 2018

Punjab

Govt to build Kartarpur corridor, Pakistan urged to follow suit

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Kartarpur corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district to the international border shared with Pakistan.

22 Nov 2018

Pakistan News

Government to build corridor from Gurdaspur to International Border

India will build a corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district (Punjab) to the International Border for Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur on the banks of Pakistan's Ravi river, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.

22 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 6 Pro with 4-cameras launched at Rs. 13,999

The quad camera Redmi Note 6 Pro, successor to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, was launched in India on Thursday.

22 Nov 2018

Australia

India, Australia ink 5 pacts as Kovind meets PM Morrison

India and Australia signed five agreements today to boost investments and enhance cooperation in key sectors like disability, agricultural research and education as President Ram Nath Kovind met Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, in Sydney, capital of New South Wales.

22 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

India's oil import dependency is growing, despite promises of self-sufficiency

In October, India's crude oil import surged a whopping 10.5% to 21 million tones, marking its highest in seven years.

22 Nov 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 veggies to stay healthy, this winter season

Winters are here! So, in order to stay healthy, you should watch your diet.

21 Nov 2018

Health & Wellness

#FinancialBytes: 6 common myths around health insurance policies, busted!

Health insurance is an important financial product and investing in it is essential to protect one's finances in the event of any illness.

21 Nov 2018

Android

ASUS ROG Phone to launch in India on November 29

ASUS ROG Phone, the first gaming smartphone under the Republic of Gamers brand, will launch in India on November 29.

21 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

#TechBytes: Top USB Type-C earphones available in India

Switching to USB Type-C seems like a smart move, because most phone makers have also started ditching the headphone jack.

21 Nov 2018

India

Half of India's ATMs might shut down in 2019

Nearly 50% of ATMs in India might be shut down by March 2019 owing to regulatory changes that are making it unviable to operate ATMs, warned industry body Confederation of ATM Industry (CATMi) on Wednesday.

21 Nov 2018

Facebook

Facebook-owned WhatsApp names Abhijit Bose as first India head

Amidst growing pressure from the Indian government, Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has appointed Abhijit Bose as its first-ever India head.

21 Nov 2018

Vietnam

India and Vietnam to step up defense cooperation, oil exploration

India and Vietnam have decided to step up defense cooperation and oil exploration to boost their bilateral ties as they reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation and unimpeded economic activities in the South China Sea.

21 Nov 2018

BCCI

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri cleared of sexual harassment charges

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), charged with looking after the BCCI's administration, has ruled that BCCI CEO Rahul Johri will continue in his post and resume his duties.

21 Nov 2018

X

I'm a Brahmin-woman fighting patriarchy. Twitter-CEO Jack has disappointed me

As the headline of this story may have told you, I am a Brahmin woman. I have had my share of patriarchal experiences in this world, and the Twitterverse.

21 Nov 2018

Exams

#CBSE2019: Preparing for CBSE Class-XII Examination? Avoid these 5 mistakes

The Class XII Board Examination is a crucial exam that plays an important role in shaping a student's career and future.

21 Nov 2018

Reliance Industries

Reliance Jio GigaFiber: Here's how you can register

Reliance Jio is looking primed to take on the broadband space in India with its Fiber-to-the-home broadband service.

21 Nov 2018

Jet Airways

Indian airlines can meet just 3 weeks' expenses; needs govt-help

Amid rising fuel prices and the weakening rupee, airlines in India are having a hard time staying afloat, and have asked the government to help them get unsecured credit from oil companies and airports.

21 Nov 2018

Maruti Suzuki

All-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga launched, starting at Rs. 7.44 lakh

The all-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2018 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 7.44 lakh.

21 Nov 2018

Indian Cricket Team

ICC Ranking Predictor: How will Australia-India T20I series impact rankings?

With India dominating the T20I circuit like never before, one would expect the visitors to script something special in the three-match T20I series against Australia.

21 Nov 2018

Indonesia

Indonesia keen to buy sugar from India; seeks duty cut

Indonesia is interested in buying sugar from India but wants the latter to cut import-duty on refined palm oil and the sweetener substantially to 45% and 5%, respectively, according to sources.

21 Nov 2018

Indian Cricket Team

#IndiaInAustralia: Injured Pandya eyeing a return in ODIs against Australia

Hardik Pandya played almost every match when India toured UK, earlier this year.

21 Nov 2018

Qualcomm

Honor 8C launches next week in India: Specifications and price

As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones in India, Honor is expected to launch the 8C next week, according to news agency IANS.

14 Nov 2018

Rohit Sharma

#IndiaInAustralia: Which team would win the first T20I?

India and Australia are set to battle it out in the first T20I at the Brisbane Cricket Ground today.

21 Nov 2018

NBFC

#FinancialBytes: Need cash urgently? These 5 companies provide instant loans

The Internet has revolutionized the way we live and almost everything we do, including borrowing money at the click of a button.

21 Nov 2018

Rohit Sharma

#IndiaInAustralia: Records that could be broken in T20I series

With India dominating the T20I circuit like never before, one would expect the visitors to amass some new records in the three-match T20I series against Australia.

21 Nov 2018

CAT

How to score 99 percentile in CAT exam

The prestigious CAT exam will take place on November 25, 2018.

21 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases MIUI 10 for Redmi 6 Pro in India

Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable MIUI 10 Global ROM update for its recently launched Redmi 6 Pro in India.

20 Nov 2018

Exams

#CareerBytes: Here's the updated UPSC syllabus for Civil Services Examination

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.

20 Nov 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

Construct 60,000 household toilets within target, J&K government orders agencies

The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed authorities to meet the original target of constructing 60,000 individual household toilets (IHHTs) in urban areas under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in the state.

Was Hardik Pandya smoking in Sakshi Dhoni's birthday party?

Indian cricket team all-rounder, Hardik Pandya has been out of action since mid September following an injury suffered in the Asia Cup 2018.