India: News
25 Aug 2020
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Pulwama attack: NIA will file 5,000-page charge-sheet, naming Azhar, soon
More than a year after India was shaken by a terror attack in Pulwama, Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency will file a charge-sheet at a special NIA court in Jammu today, naming Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and his brother Rauf Asghar as the masterminds.
25 Aug 2020
PulwamaJaish-ISI meet in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, Indian intelligence on alert
The intelligence wings in India have been placed on high alert after they learned of a meeting between the notorious terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed and Pakistan's spy agency ISI earlier this month, reports TOI.
25 Aug 2020
ChhattisgarhCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 31.6 lakh; over 58,000 dead
On Monday, India reported a little under 60,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide total has now reached 31.64 lakh. Over 800 fresh fatalities also pushed the death toll to 58,565.
25 Aug 2020
InstagramDelhi to London via bus? It's possible, but in 2021
Just in case you needed yet another reason to madly wait for 2021, here you go: A bus trip from Delhi to London shall be possible next year.
25 Aug 2020
OnePlusOnePlus Nord's latest OxygenOS update brings a handful of improvements
The recently-launched OnePlus Nord has received yet another OxygenOS update in India, Europe, and other global markets.
24 Aug 2020
Data Leak#LeakAlert: RailYatri exposes personal data of over 700,000 passengers
RailYatri, a renowned Indian platform for train and bus bookings, has publicly exposed the personal data of more than 700,000 of its users.
24 Aug 2020
KTMHusqvarna Svartpilen, Vitpilen 250 outsell KTM 250 Duke in July
Bajaj Auto-owned Husqvarna's Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 have together managed to outsell the KTM 250 Duke in India by selling 725 units in the month of July as compared to 208 of the latter.
24 Aug 2020
Force MotorsForce Motors to launch 2020 Gurkha SUV around October
Force Motors is planning to launch the BS6-compliant Gurkha SUV sometime around October. The off-roader was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo and was supposed to be introduced earlier this year. However, the plans got delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
24 Aug 2020
Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki leads the MPV segment thanks to XL6's success
Adding yet another feather to its cap, Maruti Suzuki has sold over 25,000 units of the XL6 MPV in India since its launch in August 2019.
24 Aug 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 31.05 lakh with 61,000+ new cases
On Sunday, India reported over 61,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 31.05 lakh while the death toll rose to 57,711 with over 800 new fatalities on Sunday.
23 Aug 2020
TelanganaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 3 million mark
The total number of coronavirus infections in India crossed the three million mark on Saturday. The nationwide total has now reached 30.43 lakh while the death toll rose to 56,855.
22 Aug 2020
Hero MotoCorpBS6-compliant Hero HF Deluxe motorcycle gets three new variants
Hero MotoCorp's BS6-compliant HF Deluxe motorcycle has received three new variants in India.
22 Aug 2020
FlipkartFlipkart partners with Nepal's Sastodeal, opening new market for MSMEs
In a bid to enable cross-border trade for small Indian businesses and sellers, e-commerce giant Flipkart has partnered with Sastodeal, a leading online shopping platform in Nepal.
22 Aug 2020
Indian RailwaysAfter Chinese-firm expressed interest, tender for Vande Bharat trains canceled
Indian Railways on Friday announced it was canceling the tender for 44 Vande Bharat trains after a Chinese joint venture firm placed its bids, said reports.
21 Aug 2020
HaryanaAmid rise in COVID-19 cases, Haryana imposes lockdown on weekends
All non-essential offices and shops in Haryana have been ordered to remain shut on every Saturday and Sunday in an attempt to check the spread of the novel coronavirus, state Health Minister Anil Vij has said.
21 Aug 2020
NexonThis is the best-selling electric car in India
Tata Motors has added another feather to its cap by selling over 1,000 units of its Nexon EV in India. The automaker has reached the milestone in just over six months since the launch of the car.
21 Aug 2020
RajasthanPakistani Hindu immigrants seeking Indian citizenship stranded amid COVID-19 pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to restrict global movement, numerous Pakistani Hindu immigrants seeking Indian citizenship are stranded in Pakistan due to the pandemic-induced lockdown.
21 Aug 2020
Amitabh BachchanDilip Kumar's brother Aslam Khan dies, had contracted COVID-19
Aslam Khan, the younger brother of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 88.
21 Aug 2020
ChhattisgarhCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 29L with over 68,000 new cases
India on Thursday reported a massive spike of over 68,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total to 29.04 lakh. The death toll also neared 55,000 with almost 1,000 more fatalities.
20 Aug 2020
Kia MotorsKia Sonet's pre-bookings now live in India: Details here
Kia Motors has started accepting pre-bookings for its recently-unveiled sub-compact SUV, the Sonet. Interested customers can pay a token amount of Rs. 25,000 and book the car via the company's website or through the dealerships across the country.
20 Aug 2020
Reuters26% Indians already infected, hence immune to COVID-19: Thyrocare study
Even as COVID-19 continues to keep most of India home-bound, the crisis, worst to be seen in a century, is nowhere near an end.
20 Aug 2020
HaryanaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 28.3 lakh after record single-day spike
India on Wednesday reported the biggest single-day spike of over 69,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 28.35 lakh while the death toll crossed 54,000 with over 900 more fatalities.
20 Aug 2020
Technology#Review: Mivi Octave 2, a powerful speaker for your home
Mivi, a homegrown electronics brand known particularly for its audio products, has launched a new speaker in the market: Octave 2.
19 Aug 2020
CancerIndia's cancer cases could witness 12% surge in 5 years
As India continues to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic, concerns have been raised over another major health condition: Cancer.
19 Aug 2020
ChhattisgarhCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 27.6 lakh; over 20 lakh recovered
India on Tuesday reported over 63,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 27.66 lakh. The death toll also crossed 53,000 with over 1,000 more fatalities on Tuesday.
19 Aug 2020
BMWPorsche launches 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4 in India
Expanding its portfolio of sports cars in India, Porsche has launched the 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4.
18 Aug 2020
PuriIndia plans bilateral 'air bubbles' with 5 neighboring countries
India has proposed to establish bilateral air bubble arrangements with five of its neighbors, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. Notably, Pakistan is not among the list of neighbors.
18 Aug 2020
DellDell's XPS 17 launched in India at Rs. 2.1 lakh
Following the launch of XPS 14 and 15 in India last month, Dell has expanded its portfolio of premium laptops in the country by releasing the XPS 17 model.
18 Aug 2020
SamsungSamsung's Tab S7 listed on Amazon, to be launched soon
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 is expected to be launched in India soon as Amazon has activated a promotional page for the tablet. The listing does not reveal the exact release date but confirms that the flagship tablet is "coming soon."
18 Aug 2020
Hindustan TimesIndian government starts talks to procure COVID-19 vaccine: Details here
Amid surging COVID-19 cases and questions over the peak for India, the government has started working towards procuring a vaccine.
18 Aug 2020
KarnatakaBiocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw tests positive for coronavirus
As India reels under coronavirus catastrophe, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, chairperson of Biocon Ltd., joined the long list of famous personalities to test positive for the highly-contagious disease.
18 Aug 2020
RajasthanCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 27 lakh; death toll nears 52,000
India on Monday reported roughly 54,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 27.01 lakh while the death toll neared 52,000 with over 800 more fatalities on Monday.
18 Aug 2020
Triumph Motorcycles IndiaTriumph Bonneville Speedmaster launched at Rs. 11.34 lakh in India
Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the much-anticipated BS6-compliant version of its premium cruiser, the Bonneville Speedmaster.
17 Aug 2020
Triumph Motorcycles IndiaTriumph launches BS6-compliant Street Twin motorcycle at Rs. 7.45 lakh
Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the BS6-compliant version of its premium roadster bike, the Street Twin.
17 Aug 2020
VaccineVipul Shah to make a web series on vaccine trials
Looks like, Bollywood is leaving no stone unturned in bringing alive the dystopian premise we're currently experiencing, onto the screen.
17 Aug 2020
XAamir Khan meets Turkey's First Lady, draws criticism on Twitter
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was targeted by Twitter users (and rightly so) after he met Emine Erdogan, Turkey's First Lady, on a trip to Istanbul while shooting for his upcoming movie Laal Singh Chaddha.
17 Aug 2020
Alibaba GroupNewsBytes Briefing: Trump may ban Alibaba, other Chinese companies
Over the weekend, a lot happened in the world of technology.
17 Aug 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: India's tally nears 26.5 lakh; death toll crosses 51,000
On Sunday, India reported over 57,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 26.47 lakh. With over 960 more fatalities on Sunday, the death toll also crossed 51,000.
16 Aug 2020
SedanInterior details of Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan leaked ahead of launch
German automaker Mercedes-Benz's upcoming flagship sedan, the S-Class, will make its global debut on September 2.
16 Aug 2020
Dilip KumarDilip Kumar's brothers test positive for COVID-19, hospitalized
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar's (aka Muhammad Yusuf Khan) younger brothers, Ehsaan Khan and Aslam Khan, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
