India: News

26 Jun 2020

Suzuki

Suzuki celebrates its racing heritage with a GSX-S750 MotoGP Replica

To celebrate its 100th anniversary and 60 years in racing, Japanese manufacturer Suzuki has unveiled a MotoGP Replica of the GSX-S750 motorcycle in France.

26 Jun 2020

Arvind Kejriwal

Deepika Singh thanks Delhi government after mother recovers from COVID-19

Earlier this month, television actor Deepika Singh had appealed to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his government to get her mother admitted to a hospital there, after she was diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Galwan Valley face-off: In strong statement, India blames China

In what qualifies as India's strongest statement since the face-off at the Galwan Valley, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said on Thursday China's conduct along the border defied all mutually agreed norms.

26 Jun 2020

Europe

US shifting troops to counter Chinese threat to India, others

The United States could have a role to play in the ongoing Indo-China conflict, as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that the country was reviewing the position of its troops in Europe to face the threat which People's Liberation Army poses to Asian countries like India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, as well as South China Sea.

26 Jun 2020

Telangana

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.91 lakh after another record spike

India on Thursday reported roughly 18,000 new coronavirus infections, marking yet another record single-day spike.

25 Jun 2020

Hyundai

Ahead of launch, 2020 Hyundai i20 spotted testing in India

Hyundai is planning to launch the 2020 edition of its premium hatchback, the i20, in India by the end of this year. In the latest development, a heavily camouflaged test mule of the upcoming model has been spotted plying on roads.

25 Jun 2020

Telangana

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.72 lakh after record spike

India on Wednesday reported nearly 17,000 new coronavirus infections, marking the nation's biggest single-day spike yet.

24 Jun 2020

Hyundai

2020 Hyundai Elantra diesel variant launched at Rs. 18.70 lakh

Hyundai has finally launched the BS6-compliant diesel variant of its 2020 Elantra in India at a starting price of Rs. 18.70 lakh.

24 Jun 2020

South Korea

2021 Kia Carnival's first pictures revealed: Check what's new

Just ahead of its launch in South Korea, Kia Motors has released the first pictures of the upcoming Carnival, showcasing the exterior design of the fourth-generation MPV.

Reduce High Commission staff by 50%: India tells Pakistan

Already at loggerheads with Pakistan for several years, India on Tuesday decided to reduce the presence of the neighboring country's staff at the High Commission in New Delhi.

24 Jun 2020

Tamil Nadu

Coronavirus: Cases reach 4.56 lakh; biggest spikes in Delhi, Telangana

India reported over 15,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, taking the total past 4.56 lakh. Nearly 460 new deaths in the past 24 hours also took the death toll to 14,485.

23 Jun 2020

Baba Ramdev

Ramdev's Patanjali launches Coronil, Ayurvedic medicine to "cure" coronavirus

On Tuesday, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev launched Coronil, an Ayurvedic medicine which he claimed can cure COVID-19.

23 Jun 2020

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso S-CNG launched at Rs. 4.84 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the S-Presso S-CNG model in India today. The SUV-like hatchback comes at a starting price of Rs. 4.84 lakh and is available in four trims of LXi, LXi (O), VXi and VXi (O).

23 Jun 2020

Indian Army

Mutual consensus to disengage: Army after 11-hour-long talks with China

The Indian Army on Tuesday released a brief note regarding the nearly 11-hours-long Corps Commander-level talks which happened with the Chinese on Monday.

23 Jun 2020

Telangana

Coronavirus: Death toll crosses 14,000; over 4.4 lakh infected

India on Monday reported over 13,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide total past 4.4 lakh. Meanwhile, with over 300 more fatalities, the death toll crossed 14,000.

23 Jun 2020

Career

#CareerBytes: How to prepare for Actuarial Common Entrance Test (ACET)?

After Class-12, students today have a plethora of courses offered in various interesting fields to choose from.

22 Jun 2020

X

Former India shooter Pournima Zanane passes away at 42

Former India shooter Pournima Zanane has passed away at the age of 42.

22 Jun 2020

Nepal

Nepal buries COVID-19 dead in India, will exhume body

In a displeasing series of events, Nepal's authorities are learned to have buried the body of a coronavirus patient on Indian soil in Uttar Pradesh, sparking panic among locals.

Forces allowed to "respond adequately", situation tense along LAC

A week after China's People's Liberation Army attempted to change the status quo at the Galwan Valley, the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) continues to be tense.

22 Jun 2020

Tamil Nadu

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.26 lakh; Delhi surpasses Tamil Nadu

Over 15,000 new coronavirus infections were detected across India on Sunday, taking the nationwide total past 4.26 lakh. Meanwhile, the death toll also crossed 13,700.

21 Jun 2020

North Korea

#NewsBytesExplainer: What are phishing attacks and how to avoid them?

A few hours ago, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued an advisory warning about a massive phishing attack campaign.

21 Jun 2020

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.1 lakh after biggest spike yet

India on Saturday reported nearly 16,000 new coronavirus infections, marking yet another record spike. The total number of cases across the country has now breached the 4 lakh mark, reaching 4.1 lakh.

21 Jun 2020

CA Foundation

#CareerBytes: Popular professional courses to go for after completing Class-12

Choosing a career path after Class-12 can be quite confusing, but selecting the right one is crucial.

20 Jun 2020

Indian Railways

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why 'boycotting Chinese goods' will not be easy

A few days ago, soldiers from India and China locked horns in the most gruesome clash along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in decades.

Sourav Ganguly's family members tested positive for COVID-19

Family members of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary Snehasish Ganguly tested positive for COVID-19, the state health department confirmed on Friday.

20 Jun 2020

Mercedes-Benz

India-bound 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to make global debut in September

Mercedes-Benz has finally confirmed that the upcoming flagship sedan, the 2021 S-Class, will make its global debut in September. The production will begin in the second half of 2020 and it is likely to reach India early next year.

20 Jun 2020

Indian Air Force

Sacrifices won't go in vain: IAF chief on Galwan episode

The sacrifices of those who laid their lives in Galwan Valley won't go in vain, Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria said today at the combined graduation parade at Air Force Academy, near Hyderabad.

20 Jun 2020

Ladakh

Galwan Valley: What is its strategic importance for India, China?

The showdown in Galwan Valley has angered India, for the sheer brutality with which Indian soldiers were attacked; piqued global interest, as two nuclear-armed neighbors have escalated tensions; and sparked a narrative war.

19 Jun 2020

Narendra Modi

PM Modi's all-party meeting on Galwan clash begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened an all-party meeting today to discuss the clash in Galwan Valley, in which 20 Indian soldiers were martyred.

19 Jun 2020

Narendra Modi

Galwan martyrs had brutal marks, nation bids a tearful goodbye

Attacked by the Chinese in a barbaric manner at Galwan Valley, 20 Indian soldiers laid their lives, defending our territories.

19 Jun 2020

Indian Army

Galwan clash: 76 injured soldiers recovering; China releases 10 personnel

A total of 76 soldiers of the Indian Army were injured in the clash with China's People Liberation Army (PLA), on Monday, and all of them are recuperating, several reports said.

19 Jun 2020

Madhya Pradesh

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 3.81 lakh after record single-day spike

India on Thursday hit another record spike as almost 14,000 new coronavirus infections were detected nationwide.

18 Jun 2020

Karnataka

How Bengaluru managed to keep its COVID-19 numbers low

In India, around 40% of all coronavirus infections have been concentrated in metropolitan cities.

18 Jun 2020

Reliance Jio

Chinese hackers are planning attacks on Indian telecom, pharma companies

Amid heightened border tensions between India and China, hackers associated with the latter are gearing up to target critical Indian establishments.

18 Jun 2020

Narendra Modi

Indo-China clash: Second Major General-level talks begin; troops alerted

A Major General of the Indian Army spoke to Chinese military officials on Thursday, again, after Wednesday's talks at the same level remained inconclusive.

No Chinese equipment for 4G upgradation: Centre to BSNL

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to not use any Chinese equipment in its 4G upgradation work.

18 Jun 2020

Pakistan News

India elected to non-permanent seat of UN Security Council, unopposed

On Wednesday, India was elected to the non-permanent seat of the United Nations Security Council, after getting 184 votes in the 193-member strong General Assembly.

18 Jun 2020

Telangana

Coronavirus: India registers 3.67 lakh cases after biggest spike yet

India on Wednesday reported roughly 13,000 new coronavirus infections in the biggest single-day spike yet.

18 Jun 2020

Hyundai Creta

Launched before lockdown, 2020 Hyundai Creta garners over 30,000 bookings

Hyundai's all-new Creta, which recently broke Maruti-Suzuki's decade-long record, has garnered over 30,000 bookings in India since its launch in March this year.

17 Jun 2020

Indian Army

Army releases names of 20 martyrs; indebted India mourns!

On Wednesday, the Indian Army released the names of 20 soldiers who were killed in action on Monday at the Galwan Valley, Ladakh, after clashing with China's People's Liberation Army (PLA).