India: News
05 Aug 2020
Mahindra2020 Mahindra Thar to make world premiere on August 15
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd's much-anticipated off-roader, the 2020 Thar, will make its global debut on August 15.
05 Aug 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 19 lakh; over 39,800 dead
On Tuesday, India registered roughly 51,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide total has now reached 19.06 lakh while the death toll rose to 39,833 with 850 more deaths on Tuesday.
04 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpTrump's new order on H-1B visa hiring setback for Indians
US President Donald Trump, a strong advocate of "America First," on Monday signed an executive order barring federal agencies from hiring foreign technology workers, mainly those on H-1B visas.
04 Aug 2020
NagalandCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 18.5 lakh; death toll nears 39,000
India on Sunday reported over 50,000 new coronavirus infections pushing the nationwide total to 18.55 lakh. The death toll reached 38,983 with over 800 more deaths.
03 Aug 2020
BusinessEntrepreneur Paras Vijay Gupta's risk taking bears sweet fruits today
An engineering dropout who never really loved it in the first place, Paras Vijay Gupta took a huge risk, but it proved to be fruitful.
03 Aug 2020
West BengalCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 18L with over 52,000 new cases
On Sunday, India reported over 52,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now crossed 18 lakh while the death toll also surged past 38,000.
02 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpAfter India's ban, questions loom over TikTok's fate in America
A month ago, India banned TikTok, citing concerns over data security and deeming the app prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity, and defense of India, as well as security of the state and public order.
02 Aug 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 17.5 lakh with 55,000 new cases
India reported roughly 55,000 new coronavirus infections on Saturday. The nationwide tally reached 17.5 lakh while the death toll crossed 37,000.
01 Aug 2020
BollywoodMade my week: Bachchan Jr. receives letter from Chelsea
Abhishek Bachchan, who is a big time Chelsea fan, was clearly over the moon this afternoon, as he received well wishes from his favorite football club.
01 Aug 2020
Mercedes-Benz2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to offer E-Active Body Control
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has teased that its 2021 S-Class will come with an E-Active Body Control system, hydro-pneumatic air suspension, and rear-wheel steering to aid the sedan in maneuvering easily around bends, tight spots, as well as in mitigating collision.
01 Aug 2020
Narendra ModiCOVID-19 detection in 30 seconds? Delhi tests four Israeli technologies
With the economy struggling to get back on its feet after being ambushed by coronavirus pandemic, the only way to return to normalcy is testing, isolating, and treating the patients.
31 Jul 2020
MumbaiMumbai: Man blackmails Bollywood actor's daughter; arrested
A 25-year-old man has been arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch for allegedly blackmailing and trying to extort money from a Bollywood actor's daughter.
31 Jul 2020
OPPOOPPO Reno4 Pro launched in India at Rs. 35,000
OPPO has launched its premium mid-range smartphone, the OPPO Reno4 Pro, in India. It has the same design and features as the China-specific model but carries slightly different hardware.
31 Jul 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: India reports another record spike with 54,000+ new cases
On Thursday, over 54,000 new coronavirus infections were detected across India. This brought the nationwide tally to 16.39 lakh, while the death toll reached 35,795, with over 780 new deaths.
30 Jul 2020
Narendra ModiSix months of coronavirus pandemic, six months that changed India!
On January 30, television screens flashed reports of the first coronavirus patient in India - a student from Kerala who had returned from China's Wuhan.
30 Jul 2020
Tamil NaduOver 10 lakh have recovered from coronavirus in India
Six months after India reported its first coronavirus case (a student who returned from China's Wuhan tested positive), the country saw some positive news today, as recoveries zoomed past the 1 million (or 10 lakh) mark.
30 Jul 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 15.8L with over 52,000 new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 52,000 new coronavirus infections, the biggest spike yet, bringing the nationwide total to 15.84 lakh. The death toll crossed 35,000 with over 770 new fatalities.
29 Jul 2020
Hyundai Creta2020 Hyundai Creta SUV receives over 55,000 bookings in India
Hyundai has announced that its BS6-compliant Creta SUV has received more than 55,000 bookings since its launch in India back in March.
29 Jul 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 15.32 lakh; over 34,000 dead
On Tuesday, India reported roughly 49,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total to 15.32 lakh. Meanwhile, the death toll rose to 34,239 with nearly 800 more deaths on Tuesday.
28 Jul 2020
TechnologyTwo Indian girls just discovered a 'near-Earth' asteroid: Details here
In a major development, two Indian schoolgirls, hailing from the city of Surat, have discovered an asteroid.
28 Jul 2020
Bollywood'You don't know who fathered you,' Big B tells troll
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was full of emotions on Monday night, as he sat down to pen his daily blog entry. Bachchan is currently admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital for coronavirus treatment.
28 Jul 2020
Ministry Of External AffairsWeeks after clash, China says disengagement at most locations "complete"
On Tuesday, China announced that disengagement between frontline Indian and Chinese troops has been completed in most of the locations.
28 Jul 2020
CoronavirusOxford's COVID-19 vaccine: India readies five sites for human trials
India has prepared five sites for the final human trials phase of the potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University, reports PTI.
27 Jul 2020
NBAIndian basketball captain Bhriguvanshi vouches for a domestic league
The captain of the Indian basketball team Vishesh Bhriguvanshi believes the sport would have a bright future in the country.
27 Jul 2020
YamahaYamaha's BS6-ready FZ 25 motorcycles launched at Rs. 1.52 lakh
Yamaha has launched its new mid-budget sports naked motorcycles, the FZS 25 and FZ 25, in India at a starting price of Rs. 1.52 lakh.
27 Jul 2020
XAishwarya, Aaradhya test negative for COVID-19, discharged from hospital
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as well as her eight-year-old daughter, Aaradhya, have tested negative for the coronavirus. They were diagnosed with the disease on July 12.
27 Jul 2020
FranceFirst five Rafale jets enroute India: All details here
Years after India inked a deal with France for 36 Rafale jets, the first lot of five jets took off from Merignac airbase in Bordeaux today, ushering in a new phase in bilateral ties of both countries.
27 Jul 2020
PUBGIndia mulls ban on 275 more Chinese apps, including PUBG
Weeks after banning as many as 59 applications from China over safety concerns, India has put 275 more apps from the neighboring nation on its radar.
27 Jul 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: With nearly 49,000 new cases, India's tally reaches 14.3L
India on Sunday reported nearly 49,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases to 14.3 lakh. The death toll also reached 32,824 with roughly 700 more deaths.
26 Jul 2020
Alibaba GroupJack Ma summoned by Indian court over censorship allegations
China's Alibaba and its billionaire founder Jack Ma have both been summoned by an Indian court over allegations of censoring content and spreading fake news.
25 Jul 2020
SedanThis luxury car will feature the world's first rear-seat airbags
In a pioneering move towards ensuring the safety of passengers, Mercedes-Benz has announced that its 2021 S-Class will come with rear-seat airbags. The flagship sedan, set to be unveiled on September 2, will be the world's first car to offer this safety feature.
26 Jul 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 13.85 lakh; over 32,000 dead
On Saturday, India reported over 48,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases to 13.85 lakh. The death toll crossed 32,000 with over 700 more deaths on Saturday.
25 Jul 2020
Galwan ValleyLAC tensions: China, India agree on "early and complete disengagement"
Hostile neighbors China and India have reportedly come on the same page as far as early and complete disengagement along the Line of Actual Control is concerned, New Delhi said on Friday after the 17th meeting of Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC).
25 Jul 2020
Narendra ModiAs coronavirus cases surge, PM to meet CMs next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to convene a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers of all states on July 27, Monday, to discuss the coronavirus situation in their respective regions and the steps taken to mitigate the effect of the biggest health crisis in a century.
24 Jul 2020
ChhattisgarhUpset over Sushant's death, minor fan ends life in Chhattisgarh
In a terrible piece of news, a 13-year-old girl allegedly ended her life in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on Wednesday night as she was disturbed after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's demise.
24 Jul 2020
Toyota2020 Toyota Fortuner (facelift) SUV spotted testing: Check what's new
Toyota is working to launch the facelifted version of its Fortuner SUV in India in the coming days. In the latest development, an undisguised test mule of the car has been spotted plying on the roads.
24 Jul 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 12.8 lakh after another record spike
India on Thursday reported its biggest single-day spike of over 48,000 coronavirus infections. The nationwide total has now reached 12.8 lakh while the death toll crossed the 30,000-mark.
23 Jul 2020
BollywoodAmitabh and Abhishek, battling COVID-19, likely to be discharged soon
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan (77) and his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan (44), who were admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital after being diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month, are likely to be discharged soon.
23 Jul 2020
West BengalCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 12.4 lakh cases after biggest spike
India reported over 45,000 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, marking the biggest spike in a single-day yet. The nationwide tally has now reached 12.4 lakh cases, including 29,897 deaths.
22 Jul 2020
United States of AmericaPorsche unveils the new 911 Turbo in the US
German automaker Porsche has introduced its much-anticipated 911 Turbo in the US.
