India: News

02 Nov 2019

Xiaomi

These Xiaomi smartphones have received MIUI 11 update in India

Just weeks after announcing its latest Android-based MIUI 11 OS in India, Xiaomi has started rolling out the update for several of its smartphones including the Redmi K20-series, Poco F1, and Note 7-series.

02 Nov 2019

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena to drop 'wait-and-watch mode'

Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena stalemate in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena reacted strongly to the demands of President's rule in the state.

02 Nov 2019

OPPO

OPPO reduces price of budget-friendly A1k smartphone in India

OPPO A1k, the budget-friendly smartphone which was launched in India earlier this year, has received a permanent price cut of Rs. 500.

02 Nov 2019

Indian Government

2019 Hyundai i20 Active launched in India: Details here

South Korean automaker Hyundai has launched the 2019 edition of its popular hatchback, the i20 Active, in India at a starting price of Rs. 7.74 lakh.

02 Nov 2019

Delhi Police

Delhi: Bag suspected to carry RDX, contained chocolates, toys

A suspicious bag, that escalated security threat and triggered a situation of panic at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning, actually turned out to be just another unclaimed property containing some clothes and other items of personal use.

1st T20I, India vs Bangladesh: Preview, Dream11 and more

India and Bangladesh are set to clash for the first T20I of the three-match series in Delhi on Sunday.

02 Nov 2019

Huawei

Huawei sold 100,000 Mate 30 5G units in one minute

Huawei's recently launched flagships, the Mate 30 5G and Mate 30 Pro 5G, have received a great response in China.

02 Nov 2019

San Francisco

Alerted Indian government about privacy breach, says WhatsApp; Centre denies

On Friday, Facebook-owned WhatsApp clarified that it had informed Indian authorities about a privacy breach on its platform in May.

02 Nov 2019

Uttarakhand

#CareerBytes: Career path of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after service among the Civil Services of the country.

02 Nov 2019

Audi

2019 Audi A4 launched in India for Rs. 41.5 lakh

German automaker Audi has launched the 2019 A4 sedan in India at a starting price of Rs. 41.49 lakh.

02 Nov 2019

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo Z1 Pro gets an attractive price cut in India

Vivo's affordable gaming-centric smartphone, the Z1 Pro, has received a price cut of upto Rs. 2,000 in India.

01 Nov 2019

eBay

A Singaporean company bought (unicorn) ShopClues for peanuts

ShopClues, a once-popular marketplace in India's online shopping space, has been acquired by Singapore-based e-commerce platform Qoo10 in an all-stock deal.

Sikh pilgrims can visit Kartarpur without passport, announces Imran Khan

On Friday, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan gave a gift to Sikh pilgrims from India, who are planning to pay a visit to Kartarpur Gurudwara across the border.

01 Nov 2019

Bajaj

Bajaj Pulsar 150 Neon gets a cosmetic update: Details here

Bajaj Auto Ltd. has updated the Pulsar 150 Neon motorcycle with a minor cosmetic change to differentiate it from its younger sibling, the Pulsar 125 Neon.

01 Nov 2019

Health & Wellness

India is second-most sleep deprived country, claims Fitbit survey

Indians are the least active and second-most sleep deprived people in the world, according to a survey by Fitbit - a renowned maker of fitness trackers and smartwatches.

01 Nov 2019

BCCI

Here's what Rohit Sharma said on MS Dhoni's retirement rumors

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has been subject to numerous retirement rumors, as he is yet to play for India since the conclusion of India's ICC World Cup 2019 campaign.

01 Nov 2019

Redmi Note 8

Redmi Note 8 series to go on sale next week

Xiaomi's recently launched budget-friendly smartphones, the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro, are set to go on another flash sale in India next week.

01 Nov 2019

Indian Motorcycle

Indian Motorcycle launches 2020 Challenger cruiser motorcycles: Details here

US-based Indian Motorcycle has launched the all-new Challenger range of cruiser bikes in its home country.

01 Nov 2019

Haryana

5 'jugaad' inventions in India that became game changers

India is known as the land of "jugaad," a Hindi word that means resourceful, economical makeshift solutions in situations where resources are limited.

31 Oct 2019

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leaders meet Governor, amid tussle with BJP

On Thursday, a delegation of Shiv Sena leaders met the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

31 Oct 2019

WhatsApp

Several Indian activists, journalists targeted by Israeli WhatsApp spyware

In a shocking disclosure, WhatsApp has revealed that Israeli spyware Pegasus was used to snoop on the messages of several Indian journalists and activists.

31 Oct 2019

#MeToo

#MeToo: Neha Bhasin calls Anu Malik 'pervert', Sona slams Sony

Around this time last year, social media was abuzz with #MeToo stories. Indian women, who had been humiliated, abused, or made uncomfortable by men in power spoke about the trauma.

31 Oct 2019

Microsoft

Now, Microsoft's AI will test your driving skills: Here's how

The task of getting a driver's license in India has long been a tedious (often subjective) process that revolves around the opinion of a single person- your evaluator.

31 Oct 2019

Himachal Pradesh

Top five places you should visit in North India

From magnificent hills to beautiful deserts and serene valleys, North India has it all.

31 Oct 2019

Health & Wellness

Here's how you can make your home safe for children

Children are curious beings. And while there's nothing wrong with that, it could sometimes spell trouble for your little ones.

31 Oct 2019

Suzuki

Ahead of its global unveiling, 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 teased

Suzuki is all set to unveil the 2020 edition of its flagship sports bike, the V-Strom 1000, at the upcoming EICMA show which will commence from November 5.

31 Oct 2019

Samsung Galaxy

Infinix to launch a cheaper S5 variant in mid-November: Report

Infinix is set to launch a more affordable variant of its camera-centric S5 smartphone in India by mid-November.

30 Oct 2019

Aadhaar Card

Don't have PAN? You can use these two documents, instead

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

30 Oct 2019

Volvo XC40

Mini Countryman Black Edition launched at Rs. 42.4 lakh

Mini India has launched the Countryman Black Edition of the Cooper S in the country at Rs. 42.4 lakh.

30 Oct 2019

Indian Railways

Indian Railways introduces OTP-based refund system for canceled tickets

In a bid to make refunds more transparent and customer-friendly for passengers, the Indian Railways has introduced a new, One Time Password (OTP)-based refund system for canceled e-tickets and for fully wait-listed dropped tickets.

30 Oct 2019

Health & Wellness

Intermittent fasting: What it is, effects, benefits and side effects

Fasting, if done right, can be a great way to stay healthy and lose weight.

LG W30 Pro goes on sale in India: Details here

The mid-range LG W30 Pro, which was launched alongside the budget-friendly W30 and W10 models in June, is now available for purchase in India.

30 Oct 2019

Lifestyle

Five essential tips for new cat parents

If you've always been fascinated by the feline family or your Instagram feed is filled with cute cat pictures, bringing home a cat as pet could be one of your life's best decisions.

30 Oct 2019

Exams

#CareerBytes: Five top online test series for GATE exam preparation

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates in the country.

30 Oct 2019

Technology

Zoook Jazz Duo Bluetooth headphone-cum-speaker review: Bang for the bucks

France-based Zoook recently launched its Jazz Duo headphone in India. The Bluetooth-enabled headset offers an on-ear design and comes with features such as built-in speakers, FM Radio, microSD card reader, and support for wired streaming as well.

30 Oct 2019

Lifestyle

Here's how you can set up your own gaming room

If you happen to be a professional gamer, or just want to take your passion for gaming to the next level, or simply want a new addition to your house parties that your guests will love, building your very own gaming room could be a great idea.

29 Oct 2019

BCCI

India to play first D/N Test next month: Details here

In a historic development, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accepted the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) request to play a Day-Night Test in India.

29 Oct 2019

iPhone

WhatsApp for iPhone gets group privacy controls and more features

WhatsApp has updated its iOS app to bring new features like group privacy controls, new alignment guidelines for media editing, and hidden display notification badges for muted chats.

29 Oct 2019

Narendra Modi

Modi, Saudi King to sign key agreements to strengthen ties

In a bid to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign several agreements with the Kingdom.

29 Oct 2019

Reliance Jio

Best Airtel, Vodafone, Jio prepaid plan for heavy internet users

Given the increasing competition, the telecom space in India has changed for good. All major telcos have revised their plans to offer more 4G data, unlimited calling, and other benefits at lowest-ever tariffs.