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04 May 2020
BollywoodAyushmann 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
XiaomiXiaomi'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
HuaweiHuawei 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
OlympicsIndia 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
SkodaSkoda 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
BiharWith 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.
30 Apr 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsCoronavirus: 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.
29 Apr 2020
Narendra ModiUSCIRF 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 ModiCoronavirus 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.
28 Apr 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsNITI 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
AmbalaAmbala: 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-BenzMercedes 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
LucknowCOVID-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
LockdownFive 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.
26 Apr 2020
BollywoodKanika Kapoor addresses criticism over her COVID-19 diagnosis
Singer Kanika Kapoor, who recently recovered from COVID-19, has finally broken her silence on her diagnosis with the virus and the controversy surrounding it.
26 Apr 2020
KTM 790 DukeTriumph India to launch Street Triple R in June: Report
Triumph is aiming to launch its Street Triple R motorcycle in India sometime around June this year. However, the arrival of the roadster is subject to the COVID-19 situation at the time.
24 Apr 2020
Arvind KejriwalResults of plasma therapy encouraging, says Arvind Kejriwal
In what provides a ray of hope in these gloomy times, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that the plasma therapy trials have yielded "encouraging results" in the fight against coronavirus.
24 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!MS Dhoni's on-field tactics that proved fruitful for Team India
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is arguably one of the greatest captains India have ever produced.
23 Apr 2020
BollywoodActor Anita Raaj accused of hosting party amid lockdown
Recently, cops landed at Bollywood actor Anita Raaj's house after she allegedly hosted a party, thereby flouting lockdown rules.
22 Apr 2020
Russia NewsViswanathan Anand to represent India in online Nations Cup chess
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand will lead India's contingent in the upcoming online Nations Cup.
22 Apr 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsLockdown relaxations: Shops of electric fans, educational books can function
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revised guidelines as to what's allowed and what's not during the ongoing 40-day lockdown period, imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus.
21 Apr 2020
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Watch out! Hackers are bombing Zoom classes with porn
As India faces the COVID-19 lockdown, educators are rushing to use digital resources to ensure students keep learning even while being at home.
21 Apr 2020
BollywoodRohit Shetty facilitates hotels for Mumbai Police's COVID-19 warriors
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty is not leaving any opportunity to help out those in need during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
21 Apr 2020
Rajnath SinghGroup of ministers could discuss lockdown exit plan today
A group of ministers will be meeting this evening and could discuss the exit plan of lockdown, NDTV said on Tuesday citing sources.
21 Apr 2020
MumbaiVicky Kaushal's complex sealed after resident tests COVID-19 positive
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal's housing complex has been partially sealed after an 11-year-old girl from the building tested positive for the coronavirus.
20 Apr 2020
World Trade Organization (WTO)China slams India's new 'discriminatory' FDI policy; seeks revision
China on Monday said that India's new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy is violative of international norms of free and fair trade.
20 Apr 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsCentre tells states: Don't dilute lockdown; Kerala receives earful
The nationwide lockdown, intended to slow coronavirus' spread, should not be diluted, the Centre told state governments and union territories on Monday.
19 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar make his international comeback this year?
Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been out of action lately, owing to his hernia injury.
19 Apr 2020
Arvind KejriwalCoronavirus: No relaxation of lockdown in Delhi, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that there will be no relaxation of the lockdown in the national capital.
18 Apr 2020
BangladeshTargeting China, India revises FDI Policy to curb 'opportunistic acquisitions'
The Center on Saturday revised the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy to prevent "opportunistic acquisitions" of vulnerable, coronavirus pandemic-hit Indian companies.
18 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationWhy government banned alcohol sale during the 40-day lockdown?
When the Centre released a new set of guidelines for the second bout of lockdown, it clearly stated that the sale of alcohol would be banned till May 3. This decision was taken despite some state governments mulling the option of re-opening liquor shops to generate revenue.
18 Apr 2020
Mumbai20 sailors of Indian Navy test positive for coronavirus
In a worrying piece of news, 21 serving personnel of the Indian Navy tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai.
17 Apr 2020
United States of AmericaSecond coronavirus wave likely next year, claims CDC Director
The outbreak of COVID-19, aka the novel coronavirus disease, has killed more than 1.4 lakh around the world.
17 Apr 2020
KarnatakaRaveena Tandon slams Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil's wedding amid lockdown
The world is in the middle of a pandemic, but VIPs don't mind.
17 Apr 2020
Gaming BytesPUBG Mobile: Five tips to win squad games in Vikendi
PUBG Mobile enjoys immense popularity in India as it delivers an intense Battle Royale experience.
16 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationThese conditions should be met before ending coronavirus lockdown: WHO
As India and other nations rush to combat the spread of COVID-19 and open up parts of their dwindling economy, the World Health Organization is offering guidance.
Coronavirus: Thousands of Chinese PPE kits fail India's safety tests
Facing a dearth of personal protective equipment (PPE), India ordered thousands from China, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, but a large chunk of these items didn't pass safety tests, a report in ET said on Thursday.