India: News

#HappyBirthdayDhoni: Here're some interesting facts about Captain Cool

India's greatest wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni turned 38 on Sunday.

PNB reports Rs. 3,800cr fraud by Bhushan Power & Steel

Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Saturday said that it has detected a fraud of Rs. 3,800 crore in the non-performing asset (NPA) account of Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL).

5 Chartered Accountants (CAs) who later became IAS officers

In our country, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is among the most prestigious and toughest professional courses.

06 Jul 2019

Assam

Encephalitis alert in Assam; 50 deaths reported so far

The government of Assam, where Japanese Encephalitis has claimed 50 lives since April, has canceled the leaves of all government doctors and health department employees until September-end to deal with the disease outbreak in the state.

06 Jul 2019

Nokia 6

Nokia 6.1 receives price cut, now available at Rs. 6,999

In a move to make its mid-ranger Nokia 6.1 aka Nokia 6 (2018) more affordable, HMD Global has reduced the price of the handset in India.

06 Jul 2019

Madhya Pradesh

Done with hills? Here are five National parks near Delhi

Traveling is all about exploring new places, getting some fresh air, seeing the unseen, and doing the undone.

06 Jul 2019

Jharkhand

This IAS officer scored over 104% in UC Berkeley course

In a rare feat, IAS officer Manish Ranjan of Jharkhand scored more than 100% in a course at the prestigious University of California, Berkeley.

06 Jul 2019

Xiaomi

Redmi K20 Pro prices leaked ahead of July 17 launch

Taking on the OnePlus 7 series, Xiaomi will launch the Redmi K20 smartphones in India on July 17.

06 Jul 2019

JEE

Over 2 lakh to appear for Delhi University entrance test

More than 2.22 lakh students, including including M.Phil and PhD aspirants, have applied for Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET), which has begun from Wednesday and will continue till July 8.

06 Jul 2019

Amazon Alexa

Best home security cameras available in India

Over the last couple of years, security cameras have become rather mainstream tech tools for keeping our homes safe and sound.

06 Jul 2019

Kanpur

Five famous alumni of IIT Kanpur you should know about

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes that are recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.

06 Jul 2019

Health & Wellness

Five reasons to go for morning walks (daily)

What if we told you that walking thirty minutes every morning can significantly reduce your risk of developing most lifestyle-induced diseases?

05 Jul 2019

Tamil Nadu

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convict Nalini Sriharan granted one-month parole

The Madras High Court on Friday granted a one-month ordinary leave to Nalini Sriharan, one of the seven convicts in former PM Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case, to make arrangements for the wedding of her daughter who lives in London.

05 Jul 2019

Narendra Modi

Who's Lord Basaveshwara, quoted by Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget speech

As she presented her maiden Union Budget on Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman drew upon wisdom from India's past, quoting Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi and even the ancient philosopher Chanakya.

05 Jul 2019

Amit Shah

Union Budget 2019: Know what became costlier and what cheaper

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke for more than two hours in her maiden budget speech and promised a better future to countrymen.

05 Jul 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman

Explained: How 'One Nation, One Grid' will change power sector

Among a slew of announcements which Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made in her first federal budget, the one which got maximum attention was 'One Nation, One Grid'.

Ranking all the knocks of Dhoni in 2019 World Cup

In all likelihood, former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is playing his final ICC World Cup.

05 Jul 2019

ICICI Bank

#FinancialBytes: Five best credit cards offered to students in India

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

05 Jul 2019

Monsoon

Common skin issues in monsoon, and their cure

Although the monsoon season is sure to offer some much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat, it could still be a tricky time for your health.

05 Jul 2019

Samsung Galaxy

Top 5 smartphones launching in India in July-August 2019

In June, we saw the launch of some premium mid-range handsets such as ASUS 6Z, Samsung Galaxy M40, and Honor 20 series among others.

05 Jul 2019

Smartphones

Switched off OnePlus device mysteriously catches fire: Details here

In an extremely weird case, a five-year-old OnePlus One burst into flames out of nowhere.

05 Jul 2019

Mumbai

Mumbai rains: Cab rides become as costly as Goa flights

The troubles of Mumbaikars do not seem to end anytime soon, with the incessant rains making life difficult (and utterly costly), of late.

05 Jul 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 8 ways to make your hair grow faster

Everyone desires long, shiny, and strong hair.

05 Jul 2019

Virat Kohli

World Cup: Here are mistakes India should avoid in semi-final

Two-time champions India sealed their spot in the semis of the ICC World Cup 2019, when they defeated Bangladesh.

05 Jul 2019

Honor Mobiles

Honor Pad 5 tablets available in India via Flipkart

Honor Pad 5 series, the recently launched tablets by Honor, are now up for grabs in India via Flipkart.

05 Jul 2019

Flipkart

These IITians quit lucrative jobs to pursue their dreams, passions

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes reputed for producing graduates of outstanding caliber who often land jobs at the top global companies.

05 Jul 2019

Narendra Modi

India will become $3 trillion economy in 2019: Nirmala Sitharaman

In her maiden budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India will become a $3 trillion economy in 2019 itself.

05 Jul 2019

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M40 v/s Vivo Z1 Pro: Which is better?

Taking on Samsung's Galaxy M40 in the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment, Vivo has now launched Z1 Pro in India.

05 Jul 2019

Narendra Modi

Union Budget 2019: 7 announcements which Nirmala Sitharaman could make

India's first full-time female finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, will present the Union Budget in a short while from now.

04 Jul 2019

Virat Kohli

Rishabh Pant should bat at number four: Michael Clarke

India suffered a blow when Shikhar Dhawan's campaign in the ongoing World Cup was cut short due to an unfortunate injury.

04 Jul 2019

Virat Kohli

Brian Lara prefers Sachin Tendulkar over Virat Kohli: Here's why

West Indian legend Brian Lara has praised Virat Kohli as being the best modern-day batsman in the world.

04 Jul 2019

Pakistan News

ICC World Cup: Ranking the top conspiracy theories

The ICC World Cup is the most prestigious cricketing tournament in the world.

04 Jul 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Five simple exercises to boost sexual health

Even if enhancing your sexual prowess wasn't the reason you joined gym for, in the first place, be assured that exercising can help empower your sexual well-being.

04 Jul 2019

HMD Global

Nokia 9 PureView, with 5 cameras, to be launched soon

HMD Global is working to introduce the camera-centric Nokia 9 PureView in India soon.

04 Jul 2019

Narendra Modi

Union Budget 2019: What India expects from Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her first budget on Friday, July 5.

04 Jul 2019

JEE

Second allotment list released for JEE Advanced, Main admissions

The second list of seat allotment, for the candidates who had registered for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced and Main counselling, was released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) yesterday.

04 Jul 2019

Nagraj

#ComicBytes: Five Indian supervillains who are perfect foils to heroes

Enough has been said and written about the glory of Indian superheroes like Nagraj, Doga, and Super Commando Dhruv.

04 Jul 2019

Indore

#PhDMeToo: PhD scholars campaign against mental harassment at IITs

Frustrated with the mental harassment perpetrated by their supervisors, research scholars across India have started a campaign, #PhDMeToo, in a desperate bid to get justice.

04 Jul 2019

Airtel Digital TV

D2h set-top box available with 1-month free subscription: Details here

In a bid to expand its presence in India, D2h has introduced a new offer wherein it is providing a free one month subscription of its premium DTH plan with its HD set-top box (STB).