India: News

16 Aug 2020

Hyundai

Hyundai Kona (electric) SUV sets new single-charge range record

South Korean automaker Hyundai's Kona (electric) sub-compact SUV has set a new range record of traveling over 1,000km on a single charge.

15 Aug 2020

Narendra Modi

Neighbors, NCC, Health IDs: What PM Modi said on I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort, his seventh straight address since 2014, where he focused on making India self-reliant and steering the country towards a new direction in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

15 Aug 2020

Narendra Modi

In 1,000 days, all villages will have optical fiber: Modi

Every single village in India will be connected with optical fiber within three years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced.

14 Aug 2020

Business

Mother, Entrepreneur, Hustler: Sunanda Banerjee on a skill development mission

Even though every professional has the same story - learning and working tirelessly, only some climb the corporate ladder at the speed they want to.

14 Aug 2020

Chennai

COVID-19: Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's health critical, on life support

Veteran playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's health deteriorated last night. He has since been shifted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Chennai's MGM Healthcare facility.

14 Aug 2020

Odisha

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 24.6 lakh; death toll crosses 48,000

India on Thursday reported roughly 64,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide total to 24.6 lakh. Over 1,000 more fatalities also took the death toll past 48,000.

13 Aug 2020

Odisha

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 24 lakh after record single-day spike

India on Wednesday reported roughly 67,000 new coronavirus infections marking the biggest single-day spike so far. The nationwide total has reached 23.95 lakh while the death toll crossed 47,000 with over 900 more fatalities.

12 Aug 2020

Independence Day

Independence Day 2020: Fashion tips to style yourself on I-Day

Independence Day is just a couple of days away. And what would be a better day to celebrate the amazing history and culture of our great nation?

12 Aug 2020

Russia News

Coronavirus: How soon could Russian vaccine be available in India?

On Tuesday, Russia announced what it claims is the first COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Moscow.

12 Aug 2020

WhatsApp

Independence Day 2020: How to wish people creatively on I-Day

The Independence Day 2020 is just a couple of days away. And what would be a better day to celebrate the amazing history and culture of our great nation?

12 Aug 2020

Vaccine

Indians are searching ways to MAKE coronavirus vaccine at home

The sporadic surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has made the whole world desperate for a vaccine.

12 Aug 2020

Bihar

Coronavirus: India reports 60,000+ new cases; total reaches 23.28 lakh

On Tuesday, India reported a spike of over 61,000 coronavirus infections. The nationwide total has risen to 23.28 lakh while over 46,000 patients have died of the viral disease.

12 Aug 2020

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai's Creta SUV crosses 5 lakh sales milestone in India

Hyundai has sold over 5 lakh units of its Creta SUV in India, averaging one lakh units every year. The car was first launched in July 2015, and was updated in March this year to meet the BS6 emission norms.

11 Aug 2020

Triumph Motorcycles

2020 Triumph Street Triple R launched at Rs. 8.84 lakh

Triumph Motorcycles has launched its much-anticipated 2020 Street Triple R model in India.

11 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note20's new color variant launched in India

Samsung has introduced a new 'Mystic Blue' color variant of its recently-launched flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note20, in India. It joins the existing Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green color options that were unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 5.

11 Aug 2020

Maharashtra

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 22.67 lakh; death toll crosses 45,000

On Monday, India reported roughly 52,000 new coronavirus infections, a significant dip compared to the past week.

10 Aug 2020

Pranab Mukherjee

Former President Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for coronavirus

Former President and Congress veteran Pranab Mukherjee informed via a tweet on Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

10 Aug 2020

Goa

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 22L with over 61,000 new cases

On Sunday, India reported over 61,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide total to 22.14 lakh. The death toll also rose to 44,466 with over 1,000 fresh fatalities.

09 Aug 2020

Football

Former Mohun Bagan and Indian footballer Manitombi Singh passes away

Former India footballer and Mohun Bagan skipper Manitombi Singh died at the age of 39 at his native village near Imphal in Manipur on Sunday.

09 Aug 2020

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 21.5 lakh with another record spike

On Saturday, India saw a record single-day spike of over 63,000 new coronavirus infections. Saturday marked the third consecutive day that the daily new cases stood over 60,000.

08 Aug 2020

Tata Nexon

Tata's Nexon EV now available at Rs. 42,000 per month

Tata Motors, in association with Orix Auto Infrastructure Services Ltd, has announced a subscription plan for its Nexon EV.

08 Aug 2020

Indian Motorcycle

Indian FTR 1200 Rally, Carbon to be launched by 2020-end

According to a report by carandbike, the Indian FTR 1200 Rally and FTR 1200 Carbon will be launched in India by the end of this year.

08 Aug 2020

Bollywood

Happy to go home: Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for COVID-19

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has tested negative for the novel coronavirus and will soon be discharged from the hospital.

07 Aug 2020

Netflix

Now, you can use Netflix in Hindi: Here's how

In a bid to draw more users and expand its footprint in India, Netflix has added support for Hindi - the third most spoken language in the world.

07 Aug 2020

Samsung

Ahead of release, Samsung's Note 20 series receives software update

Samsung's newly-launched Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra flagships haven't gone on sale yet but have received their first software updates.

07 Aug 2020

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet compact SUV makes global debut: What's on offer?

Kia Motors has unveiled its highly-anticipated compact SUV, the Sonet. The vehicle is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Venue but offers a Seltos-inspired design and styling.

07 Aug 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord receives third OxygenOS update since its launch

The OnePlus Nord has received its third OxygenOS update since its launch in India last month.

07 Aug 2020

Donald Trump

US reports 2,000+ COVID deaths in one day

Reeling under the coronavirus outbreak, the United States touched another grim benchmark on Thursday as over 2,000 people died in 24 hours, for the first time in three months.

07 Aug 2020

Odisha

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 20.25 lakh after record single-day spike

India on Thursday reported a record single-day spike of over 60,000 new cases. The nationwide tally has reached 20.25 lakh while the death toll climbed to 41,648.

06 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung's Note20 series available for pre-booking in India; prices revealed

Samsung's latest flagship phones, the Note20 and Note20 Ultra, are now available for pre-ordering in India. Interested buyers can book their devices via the company's website and leading offline retail stores.

06 Aug 2020

World Bank

India's Serum Institute signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with America's Novavax

Serum Institute of India (SII) is set to source the COVID-19 vaccine developed by American biotech company Novavax.

05 Aug 2020

Brazil

Coronavirus: One death every 15 seconds; toll crosses 7 lakh

Over seven months after the coronavirus outbreak first emerged, the global death toll has crossed seven lakh. The total number of cases stands at 18.5 million.

05 Aug 2020

Mahindra

2020 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

Karnataka

Coronavirus: 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 Trump

Trump'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

Nagaland

Coronavirus: 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

Business

Entrepreneur 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 Bengal

Coronavirus: 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 Trump

After 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.