India: News

19 Dec 2018

Independence Day

Here is the list of all long weekends of 2019

2018 is about to end and we couldn't believe how time went away in a blink.

19 Dec 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeToo: Sonu Nigam defends Anu Malik against sexual harassment allegations

Singer Sonu Nigam has come out in support of his music director friend Anu Malik, who was accused of sexual misconduct by several women.

19 Dec 2018

Bollywood

Meet the man who produced India's most expensive film '2.0'

Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth-starrer 2.0 has been creating a buzz since the start.

19 Dec 2018

Narendra Modi

Didn't fear press: 'Silent PM' Manmohan Singh's jibe at Modi

In an apparent swipe at his successor, Narendra Modi, Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said he was called the 'silent Prime Minister' but he never shied away from talking to the press.

19 Dec 2018

ICICI Bank

#FinancialBytes: 5 best credit cards for students in India

Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives today because of the convenience they offer.

19 Dec 2018

Xiaomi

5 best Xiaomi smartphones of 2018

Xiaomi is the number one smartphone brand in India for the 5th consecutive quarter. And of course, all the credit goes to its durable smartphones.

19 Dec 2018

Education

#CareerBytes: Experts and toppers' tips to crack the IIT-JEE exam

The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.

#CareerBytes: 5 websites that offer test series for UPSC exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.

18 Dec 2018

Uber

Scooter-sharing platform Vogo raises $100mn from Ola

Bengaluru-based dockless scooter renting platform Vogo has raised a whopping $100mn from Indian ride-hailing giants Ola.

18 Dec 2018

Bollywood

'Manikarnika' v/s 'Super 30': Kangana reacts on box office clash

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi trailer was unveiled today and she has roared like a real warrior queen.

18 Dec 2018

Narendra Modi

Athawale: RBI not letting govt give everyone Rs. 15 lakh

In the run up to the 2014 elections, Narendra Modi had promised that every person in the country would receive Rs. 15 lakh if Indians' black money stored in offshore accounts was recovered.

18 Dec 2018

Delhi Police

Anissia Batra's death: Delhi HC seeks police response

The Delhi High Court today sought police's response on a bail plea of the husband of a flight attendant, who allegedly committed suicide in July this year.

18 Dec 2018

Qualcomm

Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone to launch on December 20

Nubia's gaming-centric Red Magic smartphone, which was earlier expected to launch in November, is set to go official in India on December 20.

The most expensive buys of 2019 IPL auction

The Indian Premier league (IPL) auction for the 12th edition is being held in Jaipur.

18 Dec 2018

Reliance Jio

Micromax Infinity N11, N12 launched in India: Specifications, price, sale

As the newest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, homegrown Micromax has launched the Infinity N11 and Infinity N12 handsets in India.

Won't let PM sleep until all agricultural loans waived: RaGa

Addressing India's distressed farmers directly from Parliament, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said today he will not let PM Narendra Modi sleep until all farm loans have been waived.

18 Dec 2018

Exams

#CBSE2019: 5 things to do before Class 12 pre-boards

The Class 12 Board Examinations are crucial as they play an important role in shaping a student's career and future.

18 Dec 2018

Ravindra Jadeja

Ind-Aus Test: Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja engage in nasty fight

In the ongoing Test series of India v/s Australia in Perth, the Aussies crushed the Indians in the second Test today.

18 Dec 2018

Pakistan News

Win for India: After 6-years in Pakistan-jail, Ansari returns home

After six harrowing years in a Pakistani prison, Hamid Nehal Ansari, an Indian national, crossed the Wagah border on Tuesday evening, setting foot on Indian soil.

18 Dec 2018

Asus

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 goes on sale today

The recently launched ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 will go on sale today via Flipkart at 12 Noon.

18 Dec 2018

Bahujan Samaj Party

Report: BJP declares Rs. 1,027cr income; Congress data awaited

According to a report by watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the ruling BJP's income for the financial year 2017-18 was Rs. 1,027.34cr - down by around Rs. 7cr from FY2016-17.

17 Dec 2018

Exams

#CBSE2019: Tips to boost your memory before board exams

CBSE board exam preparation can be a stressful time for many students, but they need not worry if they study hard and prepare properly.

17 Dec 2018

Indian Government

Beware! These health websites have been declared 'fake' by government

Nowadays, fake websites are becoming an increasingly annoying menace. There are fake websites of almost everything, including banks, universities, job portals, government schemes, etc. While some are harmless, others are used by fraudsters to dupe people.

17 Dec 2018

Philippines

Philippines' Catriona Gray, of 'lava walk' fame, crowned Miss Universe-2018

It's that time of the year, when several beauties, from all across the world, come together to compete for the Miss World and Miss Universe titles.

17 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli

Kohli criticized: Sanjay Manjrekar shows dislike for Indian captain's antics

India are currently playing their four-match Test series in Australia and are leading the series 1-0 after winning the first Test at Perth.

17 Dec 2018

Kolkata

Renowned classical singer Pandit Arun Bhaduri passes away at 75

Renowned classical singer Pandit Arun Bhaduri passed away at a city hospital in Kolkata this morning after a prolonged illness.

17 Dec 2018

Meghalaya

Editors Guild concerned over Meghalaya HC censuring Shillong Times editor

The Editors Guild of India yesterday expressed "grave concern" over the Meghalaya High Court censuring the editor of a leading daily in the state, saying the judiciary "should stand by the media in helping it discharge its functions in an independent manner."

17 Dec 2018

Amazon

Realme U1 3GB RAM goes on open sale from today

The 3GB RAM variant of the recently launched Realme U1 will go on open sale via Amazon and Realme's e-store from December 17.

17 Dec 2018

EPFO

#FinancialBytes: What is Provident Fund and how to withdraw it?

The Employee Provident Fund (EPF), also known as Provident Fund, is a long-term investment instrument for the salaried individuals that is offered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).

17 Dec 2018

KTM 790 Duke

KTM 790 Duke to launch in India by early 2019

First unveiled last year at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA), the KTM 790 Duke is all set to be launched in India by March next year, according to reports.

16 Dec 2018

Nissan

Nissan India now accepting bookings for the 2019 Kicks SUV

Nissan India is now officially accepting bookings for its recently unveiled Kicks SUV.

16 Dec 2018

Android

Money-making apps for college students

To manage their daily expenses, college students are always on the lookout for opportunities that can help them earn some extra cash.

16 Dec 2018

Test Cricket

#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of day three of second Test

The Indian cricket team has handed Australia significant advantage on Day 3 of the second Test in Perth.

16 Dec 2018

OPPO

Micromax's upcoming smartphone has a notched display and four cameras

Micromax is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in India on December 18.

16 Dec 2018

Exams

#CBSE2019: Most common mistakes students must avoid in board exams

The CBSE Board Examinations are only a few months away and students must be busy preparing and revising for their exams.

16 Dec 2018

Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Go's pre-orders open via Flipkart: Details here

Microsoft's latest Windows-based laptop-cum-tablet device, the Surface Go, is now available for pre-ordering in India via Flipkart.

15 Dec 2018

Florida

US: Indian-origin man wins lottery, will donate to underprivileged children

In a touching incident, an Indian-origin man in Florida, United States, who recently won a lottery of $14.5 million (Rs. 104.4 crore), has decided to use the amount to help the underprivileged children in India.

15 Dec 2018

Huawei

5 best triple camera smartphones currently available in India

The year 2018 has been eventful for smartphone aficionados, especially those into photography.

15 Dec 2018

Google

Google Shopping: What it means for consumers and merchants

Aimed at simplifying online shopping, Google recently introduced its latest 'Shopping' feature in India.

15 Dec 2018

France

India and France hold talks on deepening bilateral cooperation

India and France today held discussions on deepening bilateral strategic partnership through cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, defense, space, and civil nuclear energy sectors.