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"Jet, set, go": IAF inducts Rafale jets in Rajnath's presence
Five Rafale jets were inducted into the Indian Air Force's fleet on Thursday at the Ambala Air Base in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly, weeks after they arrived in India from the European nation.
India-China tensions can escalate, but 'threshold of war' hasn't reached
With India and China laying reciprocal allegations on one another about warning shots being fired along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) this week, questions about a full-blown war between the nuclear-armed neighbors have received attention.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 44.6L with record 95k+ new cases
On Wednesday, India reported the highest single-day spike of over 95,000 fresh coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 44.6 lakh while over 1,000 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 75,109.
Benefits worth Rs. 2.1 lakh announced on Kia Carnival MPV
Kia Motors has announced benefits worth up to Rs. 2.1 lakh on its Carnival MPV in India, making it the first car in the company's Indian line-up to come with such offers.
Ducati teases the launch of BS6-compliant Scrambler motorbikes in India
Italian automaker Ducati has teased the launch of its BS6-compliant Scrambler motorbikes in India, on its social media handles, without revealing much details.
Huawei MatePad T8 launched in India at Rs. 10,000
Expanding its range of affordable tablets, Huawei has launched the MatePad T8 in India. It features an 8-inch screen, mid-tier internals, and a 5,100mAh battery that should last you through the day. Depending on your need, you can pick up the tablet in Wi-Fi only or LTE variant.
BS6-compliant Kawasaki Z900 launched in India at Rs. 8 lakh
Kawasaki has launched the BS6-compliant version of its Z900 motorbike in India.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 43.6L with nearly 90k new cases
On Tuesday, India reported nearly 90,000 coronavirus infections, bringing the total to 43,67,416. For the second consecutive day, India reported over 1,100 fresh fatalities, pushing the death toll to 73,941.
PUBG Corporation breaks ties with Tencent Games in India
PUBG Corporation, the original developer of PUBG, has announced the decision to break association with China's Tencent Games in India.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe to be launched on September 23
German automaker Mercedes-Benz will launch the second-generation AMG GLE 53 Coupe in India on September 23. The bookings for the premium vehicle will start today via the company's dealerships and online sales platform.
India-bound 2020 Audi Q2 breaks cover: Check what's new
German automaker Audi has revealed the latest version of its smallest SUV, the Q2. It is expected to be launched in India later this month.
India dismisses China's claims, says PLA fired shots at LAC
India on Tuesday responded to the post-midnight claims of China that the Indian Army fired warning shots at the Southern bank of Pangong Lake, asserting that it was the People's Liberation Army that used firearms.
Ladakh situation "very serious," need deep political talks: S Jaishankar
Ahead of his trip to Moscow, where he is scheduled to meet the Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar called the situation in Ladakh "very serious," adding that a "deep political conversation" was needed.
LAC: Amid brewing tensions, China claims Indian Army fired shots
In a new development that is sure to heighten tensions at the already volatile Line of Actual Control (LAC), China claimed that Indian soldiers fired warning shots at the Southern bank of Pangong Lake.
Coronavirus: India adds 1,100 new deaths; total cases reach 42.7L
India on Monday reported over 75,000 new coronavirus infections, a significant dip in daily new cases after a slew of record single-day spikes.
OnePlus Nord started receiving OxygenOS 10.5.7 update
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.5.7 update for its mid-ranger OnePlus Nord in India.
MG Hector Special Anniversary Edition launched at Rs. 13.63 lakh
MG Motor India has launched the limited-run special anniversary edition of its Hector SUV in India.
Proud achievement: India becomes fourth country to test hypersonic vehicle
In what marks a huge achievement for India, the country on Monday successfully tested the indigenously-developed Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) off the coast in Odisha.
BJP's Ram Madhav attends Tibetan soldier's funeral, later deletes tweet
In an unparalleled incident, the Indian Army on Monday accorded an honorable goodbye to a Tibetan soldier who died in Ladakh last month, reportedly after stepping on a landmine.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition televisions launched in India
Expanding its line-up of smart televisions in India, Xiaomi has launched its Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition series in 32-inch and 43-inch sizes.
Malaika Arora tests positive for COVID-19, quarantined at home
Bollywood actor and television personality Malaika Arora has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 46-year-old took to social media earlier today to reveal her diagnosis.
First BS6-compliant Mahindra Alturas G4 delivered to President of India
Mahindra and Mahindra has delivered the first unit of the BS6-compliant Alturas G4 to the Honorable President of India. The flagship SUV was received by the Joint Secretary of the President's Office.
Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 42L, overtakes Brazil
On Sunday, India reported 91,000+ new coronavirus infections. The tally has reached 42,02,533 while the death toll is 71,705.
OPPO F17 Pro to be launched as A93 outside India
OPPO F17 Pro was recently launched in India, and will be up for grabs from September 7.
Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 41L with record 90k+ new cases
On Saturday, India registered over 90,000 new coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike so far. The nationwide tally crossed 41 lakh while the death toll climbed to 70,696 with over 1,000 fresh fatalities.
Chhattisgarh: 8 dead as bus carrying laborers collides with truck
In a tragic incident, at least eight migrant workers from Odisha were killed in a road accident in Cherikhedi in Chhattisgarh on Saturday morning. Seven others have reportedly been injured in the accident.
Volkswagen Polo, Vento have become cheaper in India
Volkswagen has announced attractive benefits on its Polo hatchback and Vento sedan in India. The German automaker is offering up to Rs. 1.6 lakh off on select variants of the Vento and a discount of up to Rs. 29,000 on some Polo variants.
Benefits of up to Rs. 2 lakh on Jeep Compass
In a bid to boost its sales, Jeep has announced benefits and discounts on Compass SUV.
Suzuki Burgman Street (in blue shade) launched at Rs. 80,000
Japanese automaker Suzuki's flagship scooter in India, the Burgman Street, has been launched in a new Pearl Suzuki Medium Blue No. 2 color option.
Amid tensions, China's Defense Minister seeks meeting with Rajnath Singh
As tensions are flaring up along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Wei Fenghi, China's Defense Minister, has sought a meeting with India's Rajnath Singh, in Moscow, PTI reported citing people in the know.
Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 39L with record 84k+ new cases
On Thursday, India saw the highest single-day spike of over 84,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 39.3 lakh while over 1,000 fresh deaths pushed the toll to 68,589.
Nokia 2.1 starts receiving Android 10 (Go edition) update
HMD Global has started rolling out the Android 10 (Go edition) update for Nokia 2.1 in India.
China strongly opposes India's app ban; asks to 'correct mistake'
After India banned several Chinese mobile applications, China has said that it strongly opposed the move. China's Commerce Ministry on Thursday urged India to "correct its mistakes."
UNSC members block Pakistan's plan to list Indians as terrorists
Five members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) blocked a move by Pakistan to list two Indians as UN-designated terrorists, reports said on Thursday.
Twitter account of PM Modi's personal website hacked, investigation on
On Thursday, the Twitter account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal website was hacked, the social media giant confirmed.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 38.5L with record 82k+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported the highest single-day spike of over 82,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to almost 38.5 lakh. The death toll reached 67,512 with over 1,000 fresh fatalities.
2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost launched at Rs. 6.95 crore
Rolls-Royce has introduced the second-generation of its Ghost sedan, 11 years after the launch of the original model.
After TikTok, India bans PUBG, 117 more Chinese mobile apps
Amid fresh provocation by Chinese in Ladakh, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has banned as many as 118 Chinese applications.
Ducati's Panigale V2 motorbike reaches dealerships in India
Following its launch in India last week, Ducati Panigale V2 has started arriving at dealerships across the country. The motorcycle is the company's first BS6-compliant offering and replaces the 959 Panigale.
Tata Motors to launch a new Nexon variant tomorrow
Tata Motors will launch a new variant for its Nexon sub-compact SUV in India tomorrow, the company has announced.