India: News

11 May 2020

Mumbai

Can "recession-proof" salon business survive the coronavirus pandemic?

India's celebrated hairstylist, Jawed Habib, had declared in February that economic slowdown won't hurt his $30 million worth business.

11 May 2020

Suzuki

India-bound Suzuki Swift (facelift) appears in leaked images

Japanese automobile giant Suzuki has given its popular hatchback, the Swift, a mid-cycle facelift for international markets, as per leaked renders.

11 May 2020

Smartphones

COVID-19: DRDO develops novel 'cabinet' to disinfect phones, currency notes

As COVID-19 continues to sweep across parts of India, people are doing everything possible to protect themselves from contracting the disease.

11 May 2020

Bollywood

Poonam Pandey booked by Mumbai Police for violating lockdown

Model and actor Poonam Pandey and her friend were on Sunday booked by the Mumbai Police for violating the coronavirus-induced lockdown, according to reports.

11 May 2020

Mumbai

T-Series office sealed after caretaker tests positive for COVID-19

The Mumbai office of music label and film production company T-Series has been sealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), after one member of its caretaking staff tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday.

10 May 2020

Bollywood

COVID-19 survivor Zoa Morani felt 'super cool' after donating blood

Bollywood actor Zoa Morani, who recovered from the coronavirus last month, has now donated her blood for COVID-19 plasma therapy.

10 May 2020

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.

09 May 2020

Volkswagen

BS6 Hyundai GRAND i10 NIOS turbo-petrol delivers 20.3km/liter

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has pegged the fuel efficiency of the 2020 Hyundai Grand I10 NIOS turbo-petrol model at 20.3km/liter.

09 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Five records that Virat Kohli could break this season

Virat Kohli has scaled new heights for Team India across formats over the years.

09 May 2020

Microsoft

#CareerBytes: Want to become successful CA? Master these 5 skills

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most respected professional courses. It is a three-level program offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

09 May 2020

Bollywood

Hrithik provides hand sanitizers to Mumbai Police personnel

Hrithik Roshan is making the most of his time in quarantine with his sons and ex-wife Sussanne Khan.

I feel the pressure during first few deliveries: MS Dhoni

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is renowned for handling his nerves well during crunch situations.

08 May 2020

Dubai

Operation to bring Indians home starts; flights land in Kerala

The biggest evacuation operation to help Indians stuck abroad kicked-off with the arrival of two flights in Kerala on Thursday.

07 May 2020

BBC

How long does it take to recover from COVID-19?

Since India recorded its first COVID-19 case in January, the coronavirus outbreak has proven itself to be quite the menace.

07 May 2020

Tata Nexon

ARAI reveals the mileage of BS6-compliant Tata Nexon AMT models

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has pegged the fuel efficiency of the Tata Nexon 1.2-liter (petrol, AMT) and 1.5-liter (diesel, AMT) models at 16km/liter and 22.4km/liter, respectively.

06 May 2020

Nokia 7

Nokia 7.2 gets Android 10 update: How to install

HMD Global has once again started rolling out Android 10 update for the dual-SIM variant of Nokia 7.2. The new software comes with improved system stability, user interface enhancements, and Google's Android security patch for April.

06 May 2020

Bollywood

#Throwback: When a 16-year-old Sonu Nigam sang 'Mahabharat' title song

Sonu Nigam and singing are a match made in heaven.

06 May 2020

Bollywood

Akshay, Ajay join Dharavi rappers to raise awareness about COVID-19

The rappers of Dharavi are doing what they do best: mixing art with reality.

One month of proper practice required before competitive match: Rahane

India's Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane feels three to four weeks of practice is required before resumption of competitive games.

05 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Ranking Virat Kohli's best five Test innings in losing cause

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has always fancied the longest format, ever since he burst on to the international stage.

05 May 2020

Gujarat

Babies born of surrogacy 'stuck' due to countrywide lockdown

With the nationwide lockdown, which was necessitated to keep a check on the spread of coronavirus, babies born of surrogacy are stuck in Gujarat as their biological parents can't travel to take them home.

05 May 2020

Microsoft

Popular tech products that Chartered Accountants should know about

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most respected professional courses. It is a three-level program offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

05 May 2020

Lifestyle

DIY projects that will transform your study/work space

No one wants a boring and dull study space.

04 May 2020

Bollywood

Ayushmann Khurrana recalls his casting couch experience

Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood right now, with as many as seven back-to-back hits to boast of.

04 May 2020

Hollywood

'I For India' raises Rs. 3.5 crore for COVID-19 relief

I For India, the country's largest fundraiser concert for COVID-19 pandemic, raised Rs. 3.5 crore last night.

03 May 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 gets Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update

Xiaomi has started releasing Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update for its gaming-centric flagship smartphone, the Black Shark 2.

02 May 2020

Huawei

Huawei Watch GT 2e will cost Rs. 20,000, reveals Flipkart

The Huawei Watch GT 2e, which was unveiled alongside the P40 series of smartphones in March this year, will soon be released in India. The company has already listed the smartwatch on the Huawei India website, hinting at its imminent arrival.

02 May 2020

Olympics

India will definitely pitch for 2032 Olympics, says Narinder Batra

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra said that the nation will step up its battle to win the 2032 Olympic Games and other international events when the global coronavirus pandemic eases.

02 May 2020

Skoda

Skoda India starts accepting bookings for the 2020 Superb

Skoda has started accepting bookings for the facelifted Superb in India. Customers can book the premium sedan for a token amount of Rs. 50,000.

01 May 2020

Maruti Suzuki

#LockdownEffect: Maruti Suzuki reports zero sales for April

When India went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the worst health crisis of our time, we all knew a major economic crisis was on its way.

01 May 2020

Bihar

With curbs, India could control new coronavirus cases by May-21

A paper by Mumbai School of Economics and Public Policy has claimed India might make considerable gains in the next couple of weeks in the battle against coronavirus, and could potentially put a lid on new cases by May 21.

Coronavirus: Lockdown will be extended with 'considerable relaxations', hints Centre

With just three days left for the coronavirus-linked nationwide lockdown to come to an end, the Centre on Wednesday night hinted that the restrictions would continue but "considerable relaxations" would be given in some districts.

30 Apr 2020

Business

#FinancialBytes: Five reasons why your loan application can be rejected

Whether it is a medical emergency or any other financial emergency, bank loans can come in handy in times of need.

29 Apr 2020

Narendra Modi

USCIRF slams India over religious freedom, New Delhi dismisses findings

Claiming that religious minorities aren't being treated well in India, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Tuesday urged the Donald Trump administration to label it as a "country of particular concern".

29 Apr 2020

Narendra Modi

Coronavirus deaths in India cross 1,000-mark, over 31,000 infected

In a concerning piece of news, the number of people who have died of coronavirus in India crossed the grim 1,000-mark on Wednesday. Across the country, 1,007 have passed away and 31,332 are infected.

NITI Aayog employee tests coronavirus positive, building sealed

The office of NITI Aayog, the government's think tank, was sealed on Tuesday for 48 hours after an employee tested positive for coronavirus. The results came out around 9 am today.

28 Apr 2020

Ambala

Ambala: Residents protest COVID-19 suspect's cremation, pelt stones at cops

In Ambala, Haryana, violence broke out between residents of a village and police after the former objected to the cremation of an elderly woman, thinking that she passed away due to coronavirus.

28 Apr 2020

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes A-Class Limousine India launch set for Q3 this year

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine is slated to be launched in India in the third quarter of this year, the company has confirmed to Autocar.

27 Apr 2020

Lucknow

COVID-19 case: Kanika gets police notice, asked to record statement

The Lucknow Police has asked singer Kanika Kapoor to record her statement in the case against her, one day after she put a long clarification on Instagram.

27 Apr 2020

Lockdown

Five ways to efficiently work from home

Following the nationwide lockdown in India due to the pandemic, most companies are operating virtually with their employees working from home.