India: News
08 Jun 2020
Test CricketYuzvendra Chahal wants to play Test cricket in near future
Yuzvendra Chahal has been a mainstay leg-spinner for Team India in the white-ball format, ever since he made his international debut.
08 Jun 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 2.5 lakh after biggest spike yet
India on Sunday recorded roughly 11,000 new coronavirus infections, marking its biggest spike. The nationwide tally has now surged past 2.5 lakh while the death toll stood at 7,205.
08 Jun 2020
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)#CareerBytes: How to become an Income Tax Inspector in India?
Government jobs are a dream for many and are the most preferred career option for a lot of youngsters in the country.
07 Jun 2020
Ministry Of External AffairsIndia, China agree to peacefully resolve border issue, says MEA
Both India and China have agreed to peacefully resolve ongoing Ladakh standoff, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
07 Jun 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: India surpasses Spain to become 5th worst-hit country
On Saturday, India reported roughly 10,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide total past 2.46 lakh.
06 Jun 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus: WHO expert says India's 2-lakh cases 'modest', could explode
Even as the coronavirus cases in India surpassed Italy's, top experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) said the outbreak is still "modest."
06 Jun 2020
Rajnath SinghLAC tensions: Crucial India-China talks on border situation today
Top military officers from China and India will attempt to defuse the raging tensions in Eastern Ladakh through talks today.
06 Jun 2020
Tamil NaduIndia now has more coronavirus cases than Italy
With 9,887 fresh coronavirus cases reported in the last 24 hours, India has now touched the grim benchmark of becoming the nation which has sixth-highest COVID-19 cases. 294 died in the last 24 hours.
05 Jun 2020
Virat KohliVirat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Statistical comparison (T20Is)
Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are arguably the greatest white-ball batsmen among active cricketers.
05 Jun 2020
SecurityMore than 13,500 Vivo phones found using same IMEI number
In a major shocker, more than 13,500 Vivo smartphones have been seized with the same International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
05 Jun 2020
Union Health MinistryCentre releases guidelines before opening of malls, restaurants, religious places
Malls, restaurants, hotels, and religious places will be re-opened from Monday (June 8), more than two months after they were shut to curtail coronavirus' transmission.
04 Jun 2020
Bharti AirtelAmazon may invest $2 billion (Rs. 15,000cr) in Airtel: Report
After Facebook's multi-billion-dollar investment in Jio Platforms, e-commerce giant Amazon is moving to strike a deal with its competitor - Bharti Airtel.
04 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiModi-Morrison virtual summit: India and Australia sign key defense pact
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison held a virtual summit—Modi's first "bilateral" online summit with a foreign leader.
04 Jun 2020
Mani RatnamCOVID-19 and films: How the pandemic is changing cinema
They say films are a reflection of the society.
04 Jun 2020
Toyota2021 Toyota Fortuner (facelift) unveiled: New design, more powerful engines
Toyota has officially launched the facelifted version of its premium SUV, the Fortuner, in Thailand.
04 Jun 2020
New York UniversityDid India's lockdown really save lives?
The 1.3 billion population of India was put under an unprecedented lockdown in March, to reduce the transmission of coronavirus.
03 Jun 2020
Columbia UniversityScientists are developing UV light tech for city-wide coronavirus disinfection
When it was confirmed that the novel coronavirus can stay on surfaces for hours, governments began deploying disinfection techniques to keep public spaces sanitized.
03 Jun 2020
MumbaiCourtesy coronavirus, hotel industry stares at oblivion; recovery unlikely soon
In the months to come, nations are bound to ease restrictions. Some, like India, have already started. But it will be long before the hotel industry bounces back to the pre-coronavirus days.
03 Jun 2020
Hyundai2020 Hyundai Santa Fe breaks cover: Check what's new
Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled its 2020 Santa Fe. The premium SUV comes with an updated platform, a refreshed seven-seater cabin with advanced tech, and a plug-in hybrid motor for overseas markets.
03 Jun 2020
Rajnath SinghLAC deadlock: India and China to hold Lieutenant General-level talks
After several rounds of meetings between Chinese and Indian militaries didn't douse tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Lieutenant General-level officers will sit on the table on June 6 for conversation.
02 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiIndia will get growth back: PM Modi after unlocking begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is confident India's economy, which suffered immensely due to coronavirus pandemic, will return on track. He passed these remarks on Tuesday while addressing the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
02 Jun 2020
Small and Medium EnterprisesOver one-third of MSMEs close to shutting operations: Survey
The brutish impact of the coronavirus pandemic has started revealing itself, with 35% of India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) initiating the process of winding up operations, a survey conducted by All India Manufacturers' Association (AIMO) said.
02 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiTop US Congressman slams China's aggression against India, suggests diplomacy
The chief of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Eliot Engel, spoke on the underway tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), commenting on Monday that the aggression of the Chinese is a matter of concern.
01 Jun 2020
KeralaSouthwest Monsoon hits Kerala, says IMD; 'normal' rainfall predicted
The southwest monsoon has finally arrived in Kerala, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
31 May 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsWork from home: The new reality of the 'post-coronavirus world'
In the new "upside-down" world, masks and gloves have replaced hugs and handshakes. Courtesy coronavirus, there's uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and most importantly distancing.
31 May 2020
Business#FinancialBytes: Five types of credit card frauds to know about
Credit cards play an essential role in our financial lives and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods.
30 May 2020
Narendra ModiLockdown 5.0: These 13 cities could see stricter curbs
As India nears the end of the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, the Centre is preparing guidelines for "Lockdown 5.0."
30 May 2020
NEETComparison between Vedantu and Toppr online learning platforms
Online learning has changed the face of the education system worldwide. Compared to traditional learning, it is more convenient and affordable.
30 May 2020
ToyotaToyota Fortuner (facelift) expected to be unveiled on June 4
Toyota is planning to launch the refreshed version of its premium SUV, the Fortuner, in Thailand on June 4.
29 May 2020
Mercedes-BenzNext-generation Mercedes-Benz GLS to be launched on June 17
Mercedes-Benz will launch the next-generation GLS in India on June 17, the company's top boss in India, Martin Schwenk, has announced on social media.
29 May 2020
HaryanaChaos ensues at Delhi-Gurugram border as Haryana seals entry
Hundreds of commuters were seen stuck at the Delhi-Gurugram border on Friday morning as the Haryana government blocked entry from the national capital in a late-Thursday order.
29 May 2020
Narendra ModiEnd of Lockdown 4.0 nears, Shah and Modi discuss strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and number 2 in his government, Home Minister Amit Shah, met on Friday to discuss the strategy on the country-wide lockdown, whose fourth phase is due to end on Sunday, May 31. The big announcement could be made tomorrow.
29 May 2020
Narendra ModiIndo-China tensions: Modi not in 'good mood', claims Trump
For the second time in two days, United States President Donald Trump mentioned the ongoing border tensions between India and China, going as far as saying that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unhappy with the country's neighbor.
28 May 2020
BookMyShowBookMyShow downsizes due to COVID-19, affecting 270 employees
In another big blow stemming from the outbreak of COVID-19, BookMyShow has laid off and furloughed over 18% of its workforce.
28 May 2020
Vaccine30 groups in India trying to develop COVID-19 vaccine: Government
About 30 groups in India are trying to develop vaccines against COVID-19, the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Indian government, Prof K. Vijay Raghavan, said on Thursday.
28 May 2020
FranceHappy hours no more: Coronavirus changed rules of eating out
As it crept slyly into our lives, coronavirus upset all the apple carts possible. Beyond the staggering number of people it has killed, the virus has also brought economies to a halt, affecting most sectors.
28 May 2020
BMW2021 BMW 6-Series GT unveiled: Updated design, new hybrid powertrain
German automaker BMW has unveiled the facelifted version of its 6 Series Gran Turismo (GT).
27 May 2020
United States of AmericaDoctors should watch out for COVID-19 'false negatives', researchers warn
From India to the US, countries are trying extremely hard to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic.
27 May 2020
Donald TrumpWilling to mediate: Trump on border tensions between India, China
United States President Donald Trump said he was willing to mediate between India and China to resolve their border dispute, a development not many on both sides of the border anticipated.
27 May 2020
BollywoodVeteran actor Kiran Kumar tests negative for coronavirus
Veteran actor Kiran Kumar, who was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus earlier this month, has now tested negative for the disease.
