India: News
01 Sep 2020
JharkhandCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 36.8 lakh with 68k+ new cases
India reported over 68,000 new coronavirus infections on Monday, the first time in the past six days that daily new cases dropped below 70,000.
31 Aug 2020
Boney KapoorMultiplex Association, filmmakers request government to reopen cinema halls
The Multiplex Association of India and several leading film personalities, including Reliance Entertainment's CEO and Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor have requested the central government to consider the reopening of movie theaters.
31 Aug 2020
Directorate General of Civil AviationInternational passenger flights to remain suspended till September 30
As many expected, India is extending the ban on international passenger flights.
31 Aug 2020
Indian ArmyIndo-China clash: Army was "ready" for PLA soldiers in Ladakh
On the intervening night of August 29 and 30, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) came in "sufficient numbers," at the Southern Bank of Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh with an intent to change the status quo, but the Indian troops were well-prepared.
31 Aug 2020
XiaomiRedmi K30 5G may be launched in India soon: Report
Xiaomi's Redmi K30 5G may be launched in India "soon," according to Pricebaba. The publication has not shared any timeline for the launch but stated that the handset will come with up to 8GB RAM, up to 128GB of storage, and will be offered in Frost White and Mist Purple color variants
31 Aug 2020
SedanBentley introduces new styling package for its Flying Spur sedan
Luxury automaker Bentley has introduced a new styling package for its flagship sedan, the Flying Spur.
31 Aug 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy M51, with 7,000mAh battery and quad cameras, launched
Expanding its range of mid-range smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M51 in Germany.
31 Aug 2020
Indian ArmyMonths after Galwan clash, fresh tension in Eastern Ladakh
On the intervening night of August 29 and 30, the Indian Army, in a statement, said that it thwarted another mischievous attempt by China's People's Liberation Army to change the status quo in Eastern Ladakh.
31 Aug 2020
Madhya PradeshComplacency, more testing, "re-opened" economy driving India's coronavirus spike
India, the third worst-infected nation, on Sunday recorded nearly 80,000 new coronavirus cases — a first for the nation, but, not entirely surprising. For the last four days, ending Sunday, the country has been recording over 70,000 cases daily.
31 Aug 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 36.2L with nearly 80k new cases
India on Sunday reported nearly 80,000 new coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike so far. The nationwide tally has reached 36.2 lakh while the death toll reached 64,638 with over 900 fresh fatalities.
30 Aug 2020
Russia NewsFIDE Online Chess Olympiad: India-Russia declared joint winners
India and Russia were declared as the joint winners of the 2020 FIDE Online Chess Olympiad.
30 Aug 2020
GoogleNow, Google Pay is bringing NFC-based card payments in India
Last year in September, Google announced the plan to introduce tokenized cards in Google Pay, its dedicated service for peer-to-peer transfers.
30 Aug 2020
Virat KohliAnderson highlights Virat Kohli's transformation in Test cricket
England pace spearhead James Anderson opened up on the transformation of Virat Kohli in Test cricket through the years.
30 Aug 2020
Narendra Modi#MannKiBaat: September to mark 'Nutrition Month'; push for indigenous toys
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted the 68th episode of his radio show 'Mann ki Baat'.
30 Aug 2020
ChhattisgarhCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 35.4 lakh after another record spike
India on Saturday reported a record single-day spike of over 78,000 coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 35.4 lakh. The death toll reached 63,676 with over 900 fresh fatalities.
29 Aug 2020
BMWBenelli TRK 800, 800X could arrive in India in 2021
As an addition to its range of adventure motorcycles in India, Italian automaker Benelli is expected to launch the TRK 800 and 800X in 2021.
29 Aug 2020
NewsBytesOpen, Uninhibited: How Pallavi Barnwal is eradicating sexual shame
The act of sex, and any conversation around it, is often met with stigma, shame, and disgrace.
29 Aug 2020
PiaggioLimited-edition Vespa Racing Sixties to be launched on September 1
Piaggio has announced that its limited-run 'Racing Sixties' scooter will be launched in India on September 1.
29 Aug 2020
Lok SabhaMPs to be tested for coronavirus before Parliament's monsoon session
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that all parliamentarians will be requested to get themselves tested for coronavirus, 72 hours before the monsoon session of Parliament begins.
28 Aug 2020
KawasakiBS6 Kawasaki Vulcan S motorcycle launched at Rs. 5.8 lakh
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has finally launched the BS6-compliant version of its Vulcan S motorcycle in India.
28 Aug 2020
Rahul GandhiIAF will formally induct Rafale jets on September 10
More than a month after five Rafale jets landed in India, they will be formally inducted into Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 10 at Haryana's Ambala airbase in presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, multiple reports said.
28 Aug 2020
MalaysiaRedmi 9A to be launched in India on September 2
Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi 9A in India on September 2. It will arrive as a successor to the budget-friendly Redmi 8A that was introduced in September last year.
28 Aug 2020
ToyotaAhead of launch, Toyota Urban Cruiser SUV's interior details revealed
Ahead of its launch in India next month, Toyota has revealed the interior details and features of the Urban Cruiser SUV.
28 Aug 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: India's tally climbs to 33.8L with another record spike
On Thursday, India reported nearly 77,000 new coronavirus infections, marking a record single-day spike for the second consecutive day.
27 Aug 2020
HondaHonda India launches Hornet 2.0 motorcycle at Rs. 1.26 lakh
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the Hornet 2.0 motorcycle as the company's latest offering in the country.
27 Aug 2020
AudiAudi's most-powerful SUV launched in India at Rs. 2.07 crore
German auto giant Audi has launched its most-powerful SUV in the Indian market.
27 Aug 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab S7-series launched in India at Rs. 56,000
Samsung's latest rivals to the Apple iPad Pro have officially arrived in India. The South Korean tech giant has launched its Android-powered Tab S7 and Tab S7+ flagship tablets at a starting price of Rs. 55,999.
27 Aug 2020
Porsche Panamera2021 Porsche Panamera (facelift) unveiled: Check what's new
German automaker Porsche has unveiled the facelifted version of the Panamera, four years after its world premiere in 2016.
27 Aug 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 33L with record 75k+ new cases
On Wednesday, India saw a record single-day spike of over 75,000 new coronavirus infections. The total number of cases has now crossed 33 lakh while over 1,000 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll past 60,000.
26 Aug 2020
UberUber launches 'Auto rentals' in India
In a bid to revive its pandemic-hit business, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched 'auto rentals' in India.
26 Aug 2020
Mahindra MarazzoBS6 Mahindra Marazzo launched in India at Rs. 11.25 lakh
Mahindra has finally launched its Marazzo MPV in India, after facing an unexpected delay due to the COVID-19 crisis.
26 Aug 2020
ReutersAmazon accused of unfair business practices in India: Details here
Amazon's antitrust troubles are not just limited to the United States or the European Union.
26 Aug 2020
Walt DisneyDisney+ reveals the rental price of 'Mulan' for international audience
Disney+ has revealed the rental prices of its mammoth of an action fantasy film Mulan for international markets.
26 Aug 2020
Bipin RawatChinese ambassador downplays Galwan clash, calls it "unfortunate incident"
Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong sought to downplay the Indo-China clash at Galwan Valley that took place around mid-June, at an Indo-China youth webinar.
26 Aug 2020
HondaHonda launches Jazz hatchback in India at Rs. 7.50 lakh
Japanese automaker Honda has finally launched the BS6-compliant model of its Jazz hatchback in India.
26 Aug 2020
National Investigation Agency (NIA)How was the Pulwama attack planned: Exhaustive details here
The idea of the Pulwama attack of February 2019 was seeded in April 2018, when Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives crossed over the border from Pakistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) claimed in its 13,500-page charge-sheet filed on Tuesday.
26 Aug 2020
ChhattisgarhCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 32.31 lakh; over 59,000 dead
On Tuesday, India reported 66,000 new coronavirus infections bringing the nationwide total to 32.31 lakh. Over 1,000 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 59,629.
25 Aug 2020
KarnatakaNow, Apple's iPhone SE 2020 is 'Made in India'
In a major development, Apple has started making iPhone SE 2020 locally in India.
25 Aug 2020
AppleNext month, Apple's online store could be launched in India
More than 10 years after launching the first iPhone in India, Apple is gearing up to start direct sales in the country.
25 Aug 2020
TVS Motor CompanyTVS Jupiter ZX, with i-Touchstart system, launched at Rs. 69,000
TVS Motor Company has launched a new disc brake variant of its Jupiter ZX scooter in India with i-Touchstart silent start system. This feature prolongs the two-wheeler's battery life and comes in handy during stop-go traffic.
