India: News
27 May 2020
Steven Soderbergh'Coronavirus' trailer: Ram Gopal Varma's dreary take on the pandemic
If there is one person you can expect to come up (quickly) with a dreary take on a situation that has already caused distress all across the globe, it has to be Ram Gopal Varma.
27 May 2020
Narendra ModiLockdown 5.0: Centre could extend restrictions for two more weeks
The Central government is mulling extending the lockdown for two more weeks after May 31, when the current bout of restrictions will end, News18 said on Wednesday.
27 May 2020
SikkimAll you need to know about India-China tensions along LAC
For days now, the Line of Actual Control (LAC), has been brimming with tensions, with several violent clashes happening between Chinese and Indian forces.
26 May 2020
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19: ICMR defends Hydroxychloroquine's use after WHO halts trials
Hours after the World Health Organization (WHO) suspended all ongoing trials of anti-malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has defended its use.
25 May 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsManoj Tiwari plays cricket; faces allegations of violating lockdown
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari has come under fire for violating lockdown guidelines after he was seen playing a game of cricket in Sonipat, Haryana.
25 May 2020
South KoreaAs coronavirus cases rise, expert says 'June to be worse'
India has witnessed a record spike in daily COVID-19 cases consecutively for the past four days. However, the situation is expected to worsen in June, an expert said.
24 May 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Indian government to decide fate of IPL: Kiren Rijiju
India's Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, on Sunday, clarified that any decision regarding the commencement of Indian Premier League (IPL) will be taken by the government.
24 May 2020
BollywoodActor Kiran Kumar tests coronavirus positive, quarantined at home
Veteran actor Kiran Kumar has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is currently under home quarantine. The 74-year-old was diagnosed with the deadly virus on May 14.
24 May 2020
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)#CareerBytes: Five habits every IAS aspirant should develop
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the most challenging competitive exams in the country.
24 May 2020
SkodaAhead of official launch in India, BS6-compliant Skoda Karoq spotted
Ahead of its launch on May 26, a production-ready model of the upcoming Skoda Karoq was spotted on the road sans any camouflage.
23 May 2020
Hindustan TimesHalf of Delhi's containment-zones could turn 'green' in 2 weeks
In a major sign of relief for residents of Delhi, half of the coronavirus containment zones in the national capital have been classified as 'orange' zones.
23 May 2020
GujaratGujarat: 3 employees of Cadila Pharmaceuticals die due to COVID-19
Three employees of the Gujarat-based pharma major Cadila Pharmaceuticals died due to the coronavirus disease on Friday, the company said.
23 May 2020
AudiIndia-bound 2021 Audi A3: A roundup of features and specifications
Following the success of the first-generation A3 sedan in India, German automaker Audi is expected to launch the updated model in the country sometime in 2021.
23 May 2020
NITI AayogStates could've done much better: NITI Aayog CEO on migrant-crisis
Amitabh Kant, CEO of government's policy think tank NITI Aayog, absolved the Centre of the migrant crisis and said states could have done "much better".
22 May 2020
James BondTriumph unveils limited-run Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition for 007 fans
Triumph has unveiled the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition as a limited-run commemorative variant celebrating the company's collaboration with Eon Productions for the upcoming James Bond movie titled No Time To Die.
22 May 2020
JaipurAmid lockdown, heart-rending video of man eating 'dog' carcass emerges
In yet another incident highlighting the poor execution of the nationwide lockdown, a video showing a man feeding on an animal carcass on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway has emerged online. The video has sparked outrage online.
21 May 2020
NepalNepal claims Indian territory in new map, New Delhi responds
Nepal released a new political map claiming Indian territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, as its own, inviting a sharp rebuke from India on Wednesday.
20 May 2020
Bhavish AggarwalOla lays off 1,400 employees due to COVID-19 pandemic
Following the footsteps of Uber, Zomato, and Swiggy, ride-hailing giant Ola has also announced the plan to conduct a mass lay-off, affecting around 1,400 of its employees.
20 May 2020
World Health OrganizationHarsh Vardhan to take charge as WHO Executive Board Chairman
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan will take charge as chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board on Friday, May 22, reports said.
19 May 2020
MumbaiMumbai: Migrants throng Bandra station to board Bihar-bound special train
Thousands of migrant laborers in Mumbai gathered at Bandra Terminus on Tuesday before the departure of a Shramik Special train, hoping to board the Bihar-bound train, which led to chaos at the railway station.
19 May 2020
Donald TrumpDonald Trump says he is taking anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine
United States President Donald Trump made a surprising revelation on Monday, saying that he has been taking the anti-malarial drug, Hydroxychloroquine, for a week and a half now.
19 May 2020
ChennaiSix best colleges for commerce students in India
Commerce is one of the most sought-after fields of studies in India as it opens doors to various career options, including Chartered Accountancy.
19 May 2020
Hyundai Creta2020 Hyundai Creta SUV's bookings cross 21,000 mark in India
Hyundai has garnered 21,000 bookings for the 2020 Creta in India since its launch in March this year.
18 May 2020
PTIBangladeshi doctors just identified 'effective' drug combination to treat COVID-19
As the world races to find a vaccine and anti-viral drug to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a team of doctors from Bangladesh has announced a major breakthrough.
18 May 2020
JapanIndia-bound 2020 Maruti Suzuki launched: Check what's new
Japanese Auto giant Suzuki has launched the 2020 edition of its popular hatchback, the Swift, in its home country.
18 May 2020
AustraliaIndia joins 61 countries to seek probe into coronavirus crisis
A coalition of 62 countries, led by Australia and the European Union moved a proposal at World Health Assembly seeking to identify the source of coronavirus and an "impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation" into the World Health Organization's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
18 May 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Lockdown 4.0: Travel curbs relaxed, Delhi ready to ferry passengers
The Union Government, late on Sunday, gave major relaxations related to inter and intra-state travel after announcing that the coronavirus-necessitated lockdown has been extended till May 31.
17 May 2020
Jet AirwaysAirlines suffered turbulence due to coronavirus: Understanding what future holds
The globalized world was brought to a screeching halt with the onset of coronavirus pandemic.
17 May 2020
Madhya PradeshThese 30 cities will face 'maximum restrictions' during lockdown 4.0
As India is set to enter the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, 30 municipal areas that account for 80% of all cases in India will reportedly face maximum restrictions.
16 May 2020
Reliance JioOPPO K3 gets Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update in India
OPPO has started releasing the latest Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update for its K3 smartphone in India and other regions.
16 May 2020
Donald TrumpUS will send ventilators to India, announces President Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country will be sending ventilators to "friends in India".
15 May 2020
KarnatakaLockdown 4.0: Relaxations or restrictions, what's on states' minds?
A third extension of the nationwide lockdown, that started on March 25 to contain the spread of coronavirus, is all but certain.
15 May 2020
Narendra ModiPM Modi and Bill Gates discuss coronavirus situation and vaccine
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an extensive discussion with philanthropist Bill Gates on the coronavirus crisis, the global response to the pandemic, India's efforts, and a vaccine.
15 May 2020
AppleiPhone SE (2020) to go on sale on May 20
Apple's much-awaited iPhone SE (2020) will go on sale in India starting May 20 via Flipkart.
14 May 2020
InstagramThe show must go on: Content creation during a pandemic
The world, as we know it, has changed.
14 May 2020
Narendra ModiIn lockdown 4.0, public transport will be allowed with limits
In the third extension of the countrywide lockdown, imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus, massive relaxations related to economic activities, manufacturing, and, more importantly, travel will be provided, a TOI report said on Thursday.
14 May 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus "may never go away," warns World Health Organization
As the brightest minds and richest countries of the globe are working on a self-imposed deadline to find the cure for coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned the deadly virus "may never go away".
14 May 2020
Madhya PradeshUP: Bus runs over migrant workers, six die, two injured
In a tragic piece of news, six workers died and two were injured after being run over by an over-speeding state transport bus in Uttar Pradesh late on Wednesday night.
12 May 2020
HuaweiHuawei Y9s, with pop-up selfie camera, launched at Rs. 20,000
Chinese telecom giant Huawei has launched its budget-friendly Y9s smartphone in India. It comes with an all-screen design, a versatile rear camera, and mid-level internals.
12 May 2020
Narendra ModiPM Modi will address the nation at 8 pm today
A day after he held a marathon meeting with Chief Ministers of all states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm today.
