India: News

04 Apr 2019

Android

#FinancialBytes: 5 apps to help homemakers manage finances better

Financial management, planning, and budgeting are essential skills homemakers should have in order to run their household smoothly.

03 Apr 2019

Jeep Compass

MG Hector, an Internet-connected SUV, to launch in June

British automaker MG Motor is set to launch MG Hector in India around June this year. And in the run-up to the launch, the company has unveiled its iSMART connectivity platform that will debut with the upcoming SUV.

#FinancialBytes: How to apply for PAN card online

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department.

03 Apr 2019

WhatsApp

Nokia 8110 4G smartphone gets WhatsApp support: Details here

The iconic Nokia Banana phone finally gets WhatsApp support in India via Nokia Store.

03 Apr 2019

JEE

JEE Main April 2019: NTA's important notification for abroad candidates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important notification for candidates appearing for JEE Main April 2019 from centers outside India.

03 Apr 2019

Indian Army

Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's 105th birth anniversary

On this day Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the five star rank of field marshal, would have turned 105.

03 Apr 2019

WhatsApp

Now, use WhatsApp tip-line to check fake news: Here's how

In the run-up to the upcoming General Elections, WhatsApp's biggest challenge is to curb the spread of fake news in India.

India seeks access to Kulbhushan, demands repatriation of 400 prisoners

The External Affairs Ministry issued a note verbale to Pakistan High Commission on Tuesday seeking access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been arrested on charges of espionage.

03 Apr 2019

JEE

#CareerBytes: 5 mobile apps every JEE aspirant should have

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult entrance exam for admission to top engineering institutes in the country, including IITs, NITs, and IIITs among others.

#FinancialBytes: 6 facts you never knew about your credit score

In financial terms, Credit score is a three-digit number that can help determine your chances to get a loan. Banks and other financial institutions often use it to decide whether you should be issued a credit card/loan or not.

03 Apr 2019

Apple

Apple starts iPhone 7 production at Bengaluru-based Wistron plant

Expanding its portfolio of "Made in India" products, Apple has started producing iPhone 7 at the Wistron plant in Bengaluru.

Omar Abdullah, Gautam Gambhir spar over 'Separate J&K PM' remark

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Omar Abdullah and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who recently joined BJP, engaged in a war of words on Twitter over the former's call for a "Separate PM for Jammu & Kashmir".

02 Apr 2019

Bollywood

Did Boney Kapoor touch Urvashi Rautela inappropriately? She speaks out

Producer Boney Kapoor recently grabbed headlines for allegedly touching actress Urvashi Rautela inappropriately.

02 Apr 2019

Lok Sabha

#CongressManifesto is 'dangerous'; an agenda for India's 'balkanization': Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday criticized the Congress manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections hours after it was released.

02 Apr 2019

Smartphones

Realme U1 gets another price cut, starts at Rs. 9,999

Realme has again slashed the prices of its budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme U1, in India.

02 Apr 2019

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka to star in Avengers' director Joe Russo's next?

The much awaited Avengers: Endgame is all set to hit the screens in India on April 26, and the team is busy promoting the movie extensively in the country, which has a huge base of Marvel fans.

02 Apr 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Best food-items for maintaining good eye health

Maintaining good eye health is naturally crucial for having unobstructed, clear vision in the long run.

02 Apr 2019

YouTube

YouTuber PewDiePie takes dig at India, calls Indians 'Poo Brains'

PewDiePie, a Swedish YouTube channel, released a nasty video named 'Congratulations' after losing followers' battle to T-series.

02 Apr 2019

Paytm

Soon, Paytm will let you invest in shares: Here's how

India's leading payments giant Paytm is gearing up to bring its next offering on the table - Stock Broking.

India's #ASATMissile test 'terrible thing'; created 400 debris pieces: NASA

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine termed India's destruction of its own satellite as part of ASAT missile test under Mission Shakti a "terrible thing".

02 Apr 2019

Bihar

#Elections2019: Lalu's son Tej Pratap announces new party 'Lalu-Rabri Morcha'

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's son Tej Pratap on Monday floated a new party "Lalu-Rabri Morcha" named after his parents as the Yadav family feud worsened.

02 Apr 2019

Children

#CareerBytes: Best summer programs, courses, other options for Class-10 students

During the summer break, school students get a lot of free time, which they can utilize in doing something productive.

#IPL2019: Top prepaid plans you need to stream matches

Indian Premier League 2019 has recently kicked off in India, bringing action-packed cricketing pleasure for the next couple of months.

01 Apr 2019

Xiaomi

After pockets, wardrobes, and rooms, Xiaomi to enter our kitchens

In India, Xiaomi is revered as a smartphone maker by several million customers.

Deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN extended by six months

The Central government has extended the deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN by six months, to September 30, 2019. The previous deadline to link the two IDs was March 31.

01 Apr 2019

Smartphones

Vivo V15 with 32MP pop-up selfie camera goes on sale

Days after its launch in India, the Vivo V15 is finally up for grabs. It is available via all leading online stores and major offline retailers.

01 Apr 2019

Narendra Modi

Facebook removes 687 pages "linked" to Congress, party denies

Just before general elections, Facebook said on Monday that it has removed 687 pages and accounts linked to individuals related to social media cell of Congress.

01 Apr 2019

JEE

#JEE2022: 5 mistakes JEE aspirants should avoid at any cost

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult engineering entrance exam that is conducted for admission to the country's top technical institutes. It consists of two levels: Main and Advanced.

01 Apr 2019

Bajaj Dominar

2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 launched at Rs. 1.73 lakh

Bajaj has launched the new and improved Dominar 400 in India.

01 Apr 2019

Huawei

Half of Huawei flagships could be foldable devices by 2021

Whether you are ready or not, foldable phones are here. And going by Huawei's short-term plans, half of its upcoming premium phones could feature the new device format.

31 Mar 2019

Space News

ISRO's Young Scientist Programme for school students: Registration ends soon

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced the launch of a special two-week Young Scientist Programme or YUva VIgyani KAryakram (YUVIKA) for school children.

31 Mar 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: A woman's guide to safe sex

A satisfying and safe sex-life is vital to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

31 Mar 2019

Huawei

Top 5 smartphones coming to India in April

Just three months into 2019 and we've seen some of the biggest smartphones launches - Galaxy Fold, Huawei P30 Pro, Galaxy S10-series, and Nokia 9 PureView. However, not all of them are presently available in India.

31 Mar 2019

Karnataka

Kannada couple develops '80% cheaper' portable device to detect hearing-loss

Hearing loss is a common problem faced by many in India and is often not taken seriously.

31 Mar 2019

Reliance Jio

The latest and best unlimited 4G plans available on Airtel

Rivaling Vodafone and Reliance Jio, Airtel has also updated its catalog of 4G prepaid plans with new unlimited packs that offer free calling and attractive data benefits.

31 Mar 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 home remedies to cure acne in 3 days

Hands-down the most common skin problem out there is of acne. It reportedly affects nearly 85% of the world population at some point in their lives or other.

31 Mar 2019

Pulwama

Scrapping Article 370 will break relationship with J&K, warns Mehbooba

PDP leader and former Chief Minister of J&K, Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday Article 370 shouldn't be touched as abolishing it will force the northernmost state to "rethink" its relationship with Union of India.

#CareerBytes: How to hone skills after finishing Class 10?

After finishing their Class-10 exams, students generally have a lot of free time; while it is important to relax, students should utilize this time properly.

31 Mar 2019

Indian Railways

Indian Railways: Here's how to use free Wi-Fi at stations

Recently, the Indian Railways proudly announced that it has provided free Wi-Fi facility to more than 1,000 railway stations, across the country, so far.