India: News

SBI will deactivate these debit cards by December 31

India's largest public sector bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), is planning to deactivate some debit cards by the end of this month.

09 Dec 2019

Narendra Modi

Will create invisible Hindu-Muslim partition: Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

According to Shiv Sena, the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will create an "invisible partition" between Hindus and Muslims in the country.

09 Dec 2019

Audi Q7

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE to be launched in India in January

Mercedes-Benz is all set to launch the 2020 edition of its flagship SUV, the GLE, in India in January, according to ZigWheels.

09 Dec 2019

Exams

#CareerBytes: Five best resources to prepare for UPSC Essay Paper

The UPSC Civil Services Examination, which is one of the toughest exams, is conducted in three stages: Preliminary examination, Main examination, and Personality Test.

08 Dec 2019

Bharti Airtel

Vodafone-Idea, Airtel remove FUP limit on all unlimited prepaid plans

Just days after increasing the prices of their prepaid services in India, telecom giants Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel have removed the FUP limit on voice calls for all unlimited plans.

08 Dec 2019

Times of India

Chandrayaan-3 official! ISRO seeks Rs. 75 crore from Centre

Months after the Indian Space Research Organisation launched the Chandrayaan-2 moon mission, the space agency has sought Rs. 75 crore from the Centre for the next phase, Chandrayaan-3.

08 Dec 2019

Apple

Realme to launch two devices in India on December 17

Realme is all set to launch the XT 730G smartphone and Apple AirPods-like wireless earphones in India in December.

08 Dec 2019

Paytm Mall

Garmin Venu, Vivoactive 4 launched at prices starting Rs. 32,600

US-based Garmin is fast expanding its portfolio of wearables in India. Over the past few months, the company has launched its Forerunner 45 smartwatches as well as the rugged, multi-sport Fenix 6 series wearables.

08 Dec 2019

Bollywood

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's sister passes away at 26, after battling cancer

In a tragic incident, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's sister Syama Tamshi Siddiqui passed away on Saturday, after losing a long battle with cancer. She was 26 years old.

08 Dec 2019

Nissan

Nissan is offering Rs. 1.15 lakh off on Kicks SUV

In an attempt to ramp up sales before the year-end, several automakers are offering exciting discounts on their vehicles.

08 Dec 2019

GST

#FinancialBytes: GST Refund Process - How to claim your refund?

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India was meant to make businesses hassle-free and more compliant. But, the mammoth of unclear guidelines have made it rather difficult for them.

07 Dec 2019

Maruti Suzuki

Kia QYI compact-SUV to be launched in India next year

Kia Motors, which made its India debut this year with the Seltos, has some big plans for 2020.

07 Dec 2019

Joint Admission Test

#CareerBytes: Preparing for IIT JAM? Here are 5 useful websites

The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is an entrance exam in India conducted for admission to post-graduate science courses at top institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.

07 Dec 2019

Husqvarna Svartpilen

Husqvarna unveils Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 in India

KTM-owned Husqvarna Motorcycles has unveiled its entry-level Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 motorcycles at the ongoing India Bike Week event in Goa.

Here is what Sourav Ganguly said about women's IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is already the most successful T20 league in the world, as it is also the most lucrative one.

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Preview, Dream11 and more

The Indian cricket team beat West Indies by six wickets in the first T20I held in Hyderabad on Friday.

07 Dec 2019

Google Maps

Soon, Google Maps may show well-lit roads for pedestrians' safety

Over the last few months, Google has been improving Maps with features aimed at helping pedestrians find their way around.

07 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli

Why did Virat Kohli sledge Kesrick Williams in 1st T20I?

India came up with a prolific batting performance, especially skipper Virat Kohli, as his unbeaten knock of 94 helped the side defeat the visitors Windies in the opening T20I, in Hyderabad, on Friday.

07 Dec 2019

KTM India

India Bike Week: KTM 790 Adventure unveiled

Bajaj-owned KTM has showcased its flagship adventure tourer, the 790 Adventure, in India.

07 Dec 2019

Skoda

2020 Skoda Superb to be launched as a petrol-only model

Skoda is gearing up to launch the 2020 edition of its popular sedan, the Superb, next year.

07 Dec 2019

Xiaomi

Smartphone with 108MP penta-camera to be launched in India, soon

Mi Note 10, Xiaomi's camera-centric handset with 108MP main camera, is likely to arrive in India by January-end.

1st T20I, India beat West Indies: List of records broken

India overcame West Indies to take a 1-0 in the three-match T20I series.

06 Dec 2019

Royal Enfield

Imperiale 400 becomes the best-selling Benelli motorcycle in India

Benelli's recently launched entry-level cruiser, the Imperiale 400, has gotten an overwhelming response in India.

06 Dec 2019

Table Tennis

Former India table tennis coach Bhawani Mukherji passes away

Former Indian table tennis coach Bhawani Mukherji has passed away at the age of 68.

06 Dec 2019

Samsung

Samsung newest TV costs Rs. 3.5 crore

If you have an innate desire to throw an insane amount of money on a swanky television, better get in touch with the nearest Samsung store.

06 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli

ICC World T20: Team India probables, confirmed players and more

The Indian cricket team will be eyeing to get things right as the build-up for the ICC World T20 gains shape and momentum.

06 Dec 2019

Health & Wellness

List of the food items you should feed your cat

We get it if you want to share all your delicacies with your cat, after all who can say no to that cute smile?

06 Dec 2019

Samajwadi Party

Hyderabad encounter: What politicians said and why that doesn't help

India woke up today to the news of an encounter in Telangana's Shadnagar, where the four accused in a Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder were gunned down.

06 Dec 2019

Karnataka

India may soon get a breeding center for vultures

Remember the rocky terrains featured in cult Hindi movie Sholay?

06 Dec 2019

Karnataka

Sholay's Ramgarh may soon get a breeding center for vultures

Remember the rocky terrains featured in cult Hindi movie Sholay?

06 Dec 2019

Uber

Shocking! Uber kept separate bathrooms for drivers and 'employees'

After being embroiled in thousands of cases of sexual assault by their drivers, Uber is facing flak for another critical issue - discrimination.

06 Dec 2019

Triumph Motorcycles

India Bike Week: Triumph Rocket 3 launched at Rs. 18-lakh

British automaker Triumph Motorcycles has launched the 2020 edition of its flagship motorcycle, the Rocket 3, at the ongoing India Bike Week event in Goa, today.

06 Dec 2019

Bollywood

Hyderabad encounter: Bollywood celebrities 'hail' police for killing the accused

On Friday morning, India woke up to the news that all four accused in the gruesome rape-and-murder of a 27-year-old lady veterinary were killed in an encounter with police.

06 Dec 2019

Facebook

Facebook/Twitter likely to be forced to begin user-verification in India

The latest draft of India's Personal Data Protection Bill has proposed a major change for social media giants - user verification.

05 Dec 2019

Reliance Jio

Jio's new plans: Here's how much you'll have to pay

As part of its recently announced price hike in prepaid services, Reliance Jio has revealed the new All-in-One packs in India.

#CareerBytes: How Indian students can become US CPAs

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professions. Though it is considered India's highest accounting degree, it is not recognized in all countries.

05 Dec 2019

Lifestyle

How to choose the right pet according to your lifestyle?

So, you have finally decided to bring home a furry friend. Well, kudos for the idea!

05 Dec 2019

Ratan Tata

CarDekho raises $70 million in Series D funding round

CarDekho, a Jaipur-headquartered company providing enterprise mobility solutions as well as a platform to buy/sell used vehicles, has raised $70 million in a Series D round of funding.

Ravichandran Ashwin looking to make white-ball return, eyes World T20

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is looking to make his white-ball return, as he aims to represent India in the ICC World T20 2020 in Australia.

05 Dec 2019

Reliance Jio

This is how Indians are consuming porn

Last year in October, the Indian government took the major step of banning porn in the country.