India: News

2019 ICC World Cup trophy arrives in Delhi

The 2019 edition of the ICC World Cup is all set to begin from May 30, 2019 in England and Wales.

20 Dec 2018

Education

#FinancialBytes: 5 things to notice before finalizing your education loan

Education loans have become a necessity today; as the cost of education keeps skyrocketing, many students need to rely on loans for quality education.

20 Dec 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Sex headaches: Causes and treatment

Simply put, a sex headache is a mild to severe pain in the head and neck area, that occurs on account of sexual activity, particularly before or during an orgasm.

20 Dec 2018

Bharti Airtel

Infosys appoints Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy as its new CFO

It seems like Infosys' search for a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has finally ended.

20 Dec 2018

Electric Vehicles

Soon, govt could impose Rs. 12,000 fee on petrol/diesel vehicles

In a bid to push for greater usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, the government is on the verge of creating disincentives for petrol, diesel car owners.

20 Dec 2018

#MeToo

#TheVintaNandaStory: From assault, to drugs and finding herself again

The #MeToo wave hit India earlier this year and castles of many were rightfully shattered. One of the most prominent names to emerge out of the movement, intended to create a safe space for sexual assault survivors, was Vinta Nanda.

20 Dec 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 ways to improve your immunity, this winter season

The winter season has finally hit the top gear.

20 Dec 2018

Education

#CBSE2019: How to score over 90% in Class 12 Math?

Mathematics can be a nightmare for some Class 12 students, who are often scared as the subject involves a vast syllabus and a lot of formulae, theories, and concepts.

20 Dec 2018

Varanasi

Train 18 to make commercial debut on December 29

India's fastest indigenously manufactured train, Train 18, is all set to make its debut before the end of this year.

#IndiaInAustralia: Sourav Ganguly backs visitors to win remaining Tests

The Indian cricket team started off well in the four-match Test series against Australia.

20 Dec 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

AMU students protest civilian killings in Kashmir, hold candlelight march

Students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) held a candlelight peace march yesterday evening to protest the recent killing of seven civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

20 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli retains top position

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli kept his number one position in the ICC Test Rankings for batsmen.

20 Dec 2018

Unicorn

Swiggy raises $1bn in its largest funding round yet

Months after entering India's unicorn club, food delivery platform Swiggy has raised a whopping $1bn in fresh capital from existing and new investors.

20 Dec 2018

Delhi Weather

At 4 degrees Celsius, Delhi records coldest morning this season

Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning today, as the mercury dropped to 4 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this winter in the city.

20 Dec 2018

Donald Trump

Google 'bar girl in India' and Sonia Gandhi's images appear

Recently, Google received backlash from US lawmakers, after it came to light that when you search 'idiot' on its platform, images of the US President Donald Trump appear.

20 Dec 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out in two hotels, no casualties

Fire incidents were reported yesterday from two hotels in Mumbai, including the luxury hotel Trident.

20 Dec 2018

Road Rage

Caught-on-cam: Driver breaks rule, doesn't stop, drags traffic-cop on bonnet

In yet another incident which highlights road rage in Delhi/NCR, a driver dragged a traffic cop on his car's bonnet for 100 meters after he was pulled up for breaking the rule.

20 Dec 2018

Paytm

Here's why RBI stopped Paytm bank from enrolling new customers

Although Paytm got off to a good start with its payments bank initiative, opening of new bank accounts and e-wallets abruptly came to a halt in August this year, thanks to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

20 Dec 2018

Nokia Mobiles

Nokia 8.1 goes on sale today: Price, specifications and offers

HMD Global's latest Android One-powered Nokia 8.1 smartphone will go on sale in India today.

20 Dec 2018

Flipkart

ASUS ZenFone Max M2 goes on sale today via Flipkart

The recently launched ASUS ZenFone Max M2 has gone on sale today via Flipkart (starting 12pm).

20 Dec 2018

Uttar Pradesh

After Hyderabad, IKEA eyes Noida with Rs. 5,000cr investment

A few months after opening its first Indian store in Hyderabad, Swedish furniture giant IKEA has now set its sight on Noida.

20 Dec 2018

Sexual Harassment

Noida: Accused of sexual-harassment, Genpact employee commits suicide

A senior employee of Genpact India took his life at his home in Noida on Tuesday after he was accused of sexual harassment by women at his workplace.

20 Dec 2018

Indian Railways

#IndianRailways: How Railways is planning to improve cleanliness of toilets

Over the decades, Indian Railways has come a long way in terms of connectivity, ticketing services, passenger amenities, convenience, and comfort.

20 Dec 2018

Smartphones

Nubia gaming-centric phone launched in India for Rs. 30,000

ZTE-owned Nubia has finally launched its Red Magic smartphone in India.

20 Dec 2018

Indian Railways

IRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided

For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.

19 Dec 2018

Education

#CBSE2019: 5 habits of CBSE toppers every student should follow

CBSE board exam preparation can be a stressful time for many students. Despite studying hard, some of them struggle to get good marks.

19 Dec 2018

Mumbai

#ESICHospitalFire: 2-month-old died; father wrapped her in doormat

In the tragic fire which engulfed ESIC Hospital of Kamgar, Mumbai, a yet-to-be-named two-month-old girl lost her life.

19 Dec 2018

Xiaomi

5 best tech gifts you can buy under Rs. 10,000

No matter the age or interests, everyone loves a new gadget. And with Christmas and New Year just around the corner, you're probably thinking of buying gifts for your friends and family.

19 Dec 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

President's rule to be imposed in J&K from midnight

Jammu & Kashmir will be placed under President's rule from 20 December, for the first time in 22 years.

19 Dec 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai: Death toll rises to nine in ESIC hospital fire

The death toll in the Mumbai hospital fire rose to nine today with a 65-year-old woman succumbing to her injuries, a civic official said.

These names are in fray for India women's team coach

Several former cricketers are in fray for becoming the new India women's cricket team coach.

19 Dec 2018

Narendra Modi

Elections are won on perception: 5 leaders Modi should sack

The opposite of sadness is not happiness, but the opposite of darkness is light. May not be bright, orange light, but light.

19 Dec 2018

Indian Air Force

ISRO launches "Angry Bird" satellite to boost defense communication capabilities

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched the GSAT-7A military communications satellite to boost the defense forces' communication capabilities, particularly the Indian Air Force.

19 Dec 2018

Madhya Pradesh

Another accused arrested in Rs. 126cr Yamuna Expressway land scam

The Gautam Budh Nagar Police yesterday arrested another accused in the Rs. 126 crore Yamuna Expressway land scam.

Delhi-court reserves order on Michel's bail plea for December 22

A Delhi court today reserved for December 22 its order on bail plea of Christian Michel, alleged middleman charge-sheeted and arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case.

19 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu

Jayalalithaa's Apollo hospital bill includes Rs. 1.17 cr for food/beverages

Apollo Hospital, where AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was hospitalized, submitted the hospital bill to Justice Arumughasamy Commission on Tuesday which shows dues to the tune of Rs. 44 lakh are still unsettled.

19 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu

Madras HC restrains parties from erecting digital banners on roadsides

The Madras High Court today restrained political parties from erecting digital banners on roadsides across Tamil Nadu till further orders.

19 Dec 2018

Uttar Pradesh

UP shocker! 15-year-old girl set ablaze by unidentified men

A 15-year-old school girl received burn injuries after she was set ablaze allegedly by two unidentified motorcycle-borne men near Agra (Uttar Pradesh), police said today.

19 Dec 2018

Delhi High Court

#CBSE2019: Important dates to remember for X, XII board exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the date sheet for this year's 10th and 12th board exams soon.

19 Dec 2018

Pakistan News

Meri madam mahaan: Teary-eyed Hamid Ansari, mother meet Sushma Swaraj

The scenes in Delhi were emotional on Wednesday after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Hamid Ansari and his mother.