India: News
11 Dec 2018
Shashi Tharoor#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Shashi Tharoor trolls Arun Jaitley with 'great day' tweet
The results of assembly elections of five states, dubbed as the big semifinal before India votes in 2019, has brought immense joy to Congress.
11 Dec 2018
Deepika PadukoneMeghna Gulzar's next is on acid-attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal
Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, known for films like Talvar and Raazi, is set to direct a film on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.
11 Dec 2018
Telangana#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi wins from Chandrayangutta
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi has reportedly won from the Chandrayangutta constituency - one of the 15 constituencies in Hyderabad.
11 Dec 2018
NITI AayogEminent economist and columnist Surjit Bhalla resigns from EAC-PM
Eminent economist and columnist Surjit Bhalla today said that he had resigned as a part-time member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) on December 1.
11 Dec 2018
Chhattisgarh#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Counting of votes for five states begins
Before India votes in 2019 to choose the next government, the political parties threw their weight in five states, the counting of whose polls started a short while ago.
11 Dec 2018
GoogleHow scientists are using Google searches to predict heroin overdose
We all know Google search helps with looking up websites, but, in a first, scientists are using the tech for tracking heroin overdoses even before they occur.
11 Dec 2018
Times of IndiaVodafone Idea issues new 'fraud warning': Details here
In the wake of rising internet scams, telecom giant Vodafone Idea has started issuing warning messages to alert its subscribers about potential frauds.
11 Dec 2018
Domestic ViolenceWoman wakes up from coma, accuses husband, in-laws of murder
Domestic violence is a concerning issue in India and cases of violence against women keep emerging almost regularly.
10 Dec 2018
AmazonNokia 8.1 launched in India for Rs. 26,999
As the global version of Nokia X7, HMD Global has finally launched the Nokia 8.1 in India today.
10 Dec 2018
OnePlusOnePlus 6T's in-display fingerprint scanner gets faster with each unlock
Just last month, OnePlus unveiled its latest flagship, OnePlus 6T, and joined the bandwagon of OEMs offering in-display fingerprint scanners.
10 Dec 2018
HomosexualityDelta, India's first homegrown dating-app for LGBTQ community is here
India, the country with its archaic laws has never made a welcoming environment for individuals belonging to the LGBTQ community.
10 Dec 2018
Bay of BengalIndia successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile, 2nd test in 6-months
India has successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a strike range of 5,000km, from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast today.
10 Dec 2018
Facebook#TechBytes: 5 useful ways to protect yourself from online scams
India is going digital, but at the same pace, fraudsters are also using new, tech-savvy techniques to dupe unsuspecting people.
10 Dec 2018
LondonBarrack 12: All about the jail which will house Mallya
Fugitive Vijay Mallya will be extradited from the UK to India, ruled a London court delivering its verdict after a year-long trial.
10 Dec 2018
London#Breaking: London court orders Vijay Mallya's extradition to India
In a big blow to beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya, the London Westminster Magistrates' Court ordered his extradition to India.
10 Dec 2018
MumbaiMumbai to Goa, Nagpur to get 50 winter special trains
Central Railway (CR) will run 50 winter special trains from Mumbai to Karmali, Nagpur, Ajni, and Thivim between December 17 and January 8 next year to clear passenger rush.
10 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsSAARC meet: PoK minister present, Indian diplomat walks out
An official of the Indian High Commission in Pakistan staged a walkout of a SAARC meeting over the presence of a minister from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at the event.
10 Dec 2018
Physics#CBSE2019: 5 useful apps for Class 10 Science preparation
CBSE board exam preparation can be a stressful time for many Class 10 students, but they need not worry if they study hard and prepare properly.
10 Dec 2018
XiaomiASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 v/s Redmi Note 6 Pro
Xiaomi's latest budget-range offering, the Redmi Note 6 Pro, happens to be one of the best-selling smartphones in India.
10 Dec 2018
Narendra ModiIndia's growth very solid over past four-years: IMF Chief Economist
India's growth has been "very solid" over the past four years, IMF's Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld said yesterday, praising the fundamental economic reforms like the GST and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code carried out by the government.
10 Dec 2018
Madhya PradeshBhopal farmer names newly-born twin cows 'BJP' and 'Congress'
India's two biggest national political parties, BJP and Congress have been at loggerheads for decades.
10 Dec 2018
Sri LankaVisiting Taj's main mausoleum? Shell out Rs. 200 more
Those wanting to see the main mausoleum of the Taj Mahal will need to buy an additional ticket of Rs. 200 from today.
10 Dec 2018
Test Cricket#IndiaInAustralia: Prithvi Shaw trains, but doubtful for second Test
India were dealt with a severe blow ahead of the first Test against Australia when in-form batsman Prithvi Shaw was ruled out of the match in Adelaide.
10 Dec 2018
Reliance JioHonor 8C's sale starts today via Amazon: Details here
Honor 8C, the latest smartphone from Honor, has gone on sale in India for the first time on December 10 (midnight) via Amazon.
10 Dec 2018
Test Cricket#IndiaInAustralia: India beat Australia in first Test- Here're records broken
The Indian cricket team beat hosts Australia in the first Test in Adelaide to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
10 Dec 2018
State Bank of India (SBI)#FinancialBytes: 5 best debit cards for offers, rewards in India
Debit cards have become one of the most widely-used payment methods for cashless transactions today.
10 Dec 2018
AsusASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 v/s Pro M1: What's different
Since its launch, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 has garnered a lot of praise in the mid-range smartphone market.
09 Dec 2018
Business#FinancialBytes: 5 ways credit cards can help you save money
Many think of credit cards as a debt trap, fearing increased spending and excessively high interest rates, and hence they completely refrain from using them.
09 Dec 2018
South KoreaAfter Japan, India starts Visa-on-arrival for South Korean nationals
India has started granting visa on arrival to South Korean nationals, a move that is expected to boost inflow of tourists and business visitors, officials said today.
09 Dec 2018
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareNebulizers, blood pressure monitors, digital thermometers, glucometers notified as drugs
Commonly used medical devices like nebulizers, blood pressure monitors, digital thermometers and glucometers have been notified as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, a step which will enable the government to ensure their quality and performance.
09 Dec 2018
Exams#CBSE2019: 5 apps to prepare for CBSE Class 10 Mathematics
Math can be a nightmare for many CBSE Class 10 students who are often confused about the core concepts that can lead them away from learning math.
09 Dec 2018
QualcommOPPO A3s price reduced again, now starts at Rs. 8,990
OPPO has once again slashed the price of its mid-range A3s smartphone in India.
09 Dec 2018
Ruskin BondIndia much cleaner after Swachh Bharat Mission: Ruskin Bond
Renowned author Ruskin Bond has said that India has become much cleaner following Swachh Bharat Mission, but the challenge lies in addressing the issue appropriately.
09 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsEntire world knows Pakistan link to 26/11: Army General Rawat
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat yesterday said the international community knew about the role of Pakistani terrorists in Mumbai terror attack, 26/11 and that India didn't want anyone's acknowledgment about it.
09 Dec 2018
AmazonAmazon kicks-off Apple Fest Sale: Deals on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks
Amazon has begun its Apple Fest sale in India from yesterday.
09 Dec 2018
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedBSNL revises broadband plans to offer upto 35GB daily data
BSNL has revised several of its unlimited broadband plans to offer six times more data to its subscribers.
08 Dec 2018
Mutual Funds#FinancialBytes: Best ways for salaried individuals to save on tax
Many taxpayers are often worried or confused about saving on income tax. Salaried individuals, especially, try to find tax-saving investment options to reduce tax liability every year.
08 Dec 2018
Mexico#MissWorld: Mexico's Vanessa Ponce de Leon crowned 'Miss World 2018'
Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon has been named the winner of the most coveted beauty pageant of the year, Miss World 2018.
08 Dec 2018
Sri LankaRijiju asks Indian-origin youths to be part of India's growth
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today asked the youths of Indian diaspora to be part of the country's growth story and become ambassadors to spread the message of development.
08 Dec 2018
ThiruvananthapuramKSWDC ties up with NSTFDC to provide financial-aid to tribals
The Kerala State Women's Development Corporation (KSWDC) has entered into a pact with the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) to provide more financial aid and empower tribal women.
