India: News

12 Nov 2020

Diwali

Diwali 2020: Prominence of the five days of Diwali, explained

We Indians inherently have a thing for festivals and celebrations.

12 Nov 2020

Diwali

Diwali 2020: 8 easy home decor ideas for Diwali

The much-awaited festival of lights, Diwali is just around the corner.

12 Nov 2020

Diwali

Five healthy and delicious snacks for Diwali and Bhai Dooj

The festive season is at its peak.

12 Nov 2020

Nissan

Bookings for Nissan Magnite SUV open in India: Details here

Nissan will launch its Magnite compact SUV in India in the coming weeks. In the latest development, Autocar has reported that select company dealerships have started accepting bookings for the car against a token amount of Rs. 11,000-25,000.

12 Nov 2020

Kia Motors

Great deals announced on Kia Carnival MPV this festive season

Kia Motors has announced noteworthy deals on its Carnival MPV for the month of November. These offers can be availed in the form of a corporate discount, exchange bonus, accessories, and annual maintenance contract (AMC) packs.

12 Nov 2020

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 86.8 lakh; Delhi reports biggest spike

India on Wednesday reported over 48,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 86.8 lakh cases.

11 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Sero rotating TV launched at Rs. 1.25 lakh

South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched a rotating 4K QLED TV in India.

11 Nov 2020

Toyota

#NewsBytesExclusive: Toyota Fortuner (facelift) first look: Welcome changes inside-out

Toyota Fortuner has been feeling the heat from MG Gloster, which has stolen a bit of the thunder due to its value proposition.

11 Nov 2020

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 86.3 lakh; over 80 lakh recovered

India on Tuesday reported over 44,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 86.3 lakh cases.

10 Nov 2020

Volkswagen

Big discounts on Volkswagen Polo and Vento cars this November

In an attempt to improve sales this festive season, Volkswagen's dealerships across the country are offering great deals on the Polo hatchback and Vento sedan.

10 Nov 2020

Skoda

Skoda announces 'Clever Lease' program for Rapid and Superb sedans

Czech automaker Skoda has introduced a new 'Clever Lease' program for its Rapid and Superb sedans in India.

10 Nov 2020

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 86 lakh with 37k new cases

India on Monday reported roughly 37k new cases, pushing the nationwide tally to 85.9 lakh cases.

09 Nov 2020

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 85.5 lakh with 46k+ new cases

India on Sunday reported over 46,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 85.5 lakh cases.

09 Nov 2020

Nissan

Benefits of up to Rs. 55,000 on Nissan KICKS SUV

To capitalize on the festive demand, Japanese automaker Nissan is offering great deals on its mid-sized KICKS SUV in India.

08 Nov 2020

TVS Motor Company

TVS to launch Fiero 125 motorbike in India next year

TVS Motor Company has filed a trademark for a new commuter bike in India named Fiero 125. It is expected to be launched in mid-2021.

08 Nov 2020

West Bengal

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 85 lakh; over 1.26 lakh dead

India on Saturday reported over 46,000 new coronavirus infections, the fifth time daily new cases dropped under 50,000 this week. The nationwide tally has crossed 85 lakh cases.

06 Nov 2020

Android Auto

Tata Harrier CAMO Edition SUV launched at Rs. 16.50 lakh

Tata Motors has launched the CAMO Edition of its Harrier SUV in India. The premium four-wheeler comes with a CAMO Green paintwork and blacked-out body fitments that give it a stealthy look. It also gets all-black interiors to match the overall theme.

06 Nov 2020

Narendra Modi

PM projects India as investor-friendly at Virtual Global Investor Roundtable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the Virtual Global Investor Roundtable 2020, attended by leading institutional investors from the US, Europe, Canada, Korea, Japan, Middle East, Australia, and Singapore.

06 Nov 2020

BMW

MINI launches a new limited-edition car at Rs. 47 Lakh

BMW-owned luxury brand MINI has launched a limited-run John Cooper Works GP Inspired Edition in India. The bookings for the car are currently live and only 15 units are up for grabs.

06 Nov 2020

France

IAF's fleet becomes stronger as eight Rafale jets join

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has become stronger than ever, as its fleet now has eight Rafale jets. After the first batch of five jets arrived in July, the second batch of three landed in India on Wednesday.

06 Nov 2020

Haryana

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 84 lakh; over 1.25 lakh dead

India on Thursday reported over 47,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally past the 84 lakh mark.

05 Nov 2020

Reuters

Bharat Biotech's coronavirus vaccine could be out by February 2021

The coronavirus vaccine being developed by Bharat Biotech could be launched by February, months earlier than expected, an official from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), told Reuters on Thursday.

05 Nov 2020

Coronavirus

Affordable COVID-19 vaccine by January 2021, promises SII's Adar Poonawalla

Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India, said that the vaccine against coronavirus will be available in India by January 2021, two months from now, provided that the government gives approvals on time.

04 Nov 2020

Apple

iPhone 12 mini's MagSafe charging slower than other iPhone-12 models

Apple's smallest and most affordable flagship iPhone this year, the iPhone 12 mini, does not charge as fast as the other iPhone 12 models via the MagSafe charger.

04 Nov 2020

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza emerges as best-selling compact-SUV in October

Maruti Suzuki's Vitara Brezza has emerged as the best-selling compact SUV in India in the month of October, beating the popular Kia Sonet by over 350 units.

04 Nov 2020

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 83 lakh; Delhi reports record spike

India on Tuesday reported roughly 46,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past 83 lakh cases.

03 Nov 2020

Hero MotoCorp

Ahead of launch, Hero Xtreme 200S's prices leaked

Hero MotoCorp will launch the next-generation version of its Xtreme 200S motorcycle in India soon.

03 Nov 2020

Mercedes-Benz

'Made in India' Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 launched at Rs. 76.70-lakh

Marking its 10th launch in India this year, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its AMG-branded GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe. It is the first car in the AMG line-up to be assembled locally at the company's Chakan plant.

03 Nov 2020

Abhishek Bachchan

Naseeruddin Shah's son Vivaan tests positive for COVID-19

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah's younger son, actor Vivaan Shah has tested positive for COVID-19.

03 Nov 2020

Indore

30 Indian cities could face dramatic water risks by 2050

From people lining up in queues to get water for daily needs to flooding after rainfall, a number of Indian cities could face increased "water risks" by 2050, i.e., in thirty years from now, if corrective measures aren't taken immediately, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said on Monday.

03 Nov 2020

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 82.6 lakh with 37k+ new cases

India on Monday reported over 37,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 82.6 lakh cases.

02 Nov 2020

Ducati

Ducati launches Multistrada 950 S motorbike at Rs. 15.5 lakh

Ducati has launched its Multistrada 950 S adventure-touring motorbike in India. Bookings for the two-wheeler have started and deliveries will commence soon.

02 Nov 2020

Mahindra

Mahindra commences deliveries of its 2020 Thar SUV in India

Mahindra has started delivering its 2020 Thar SUV in India. The first unit, christened Thar #1, was handed over to Aakash Minda who won the car's e-auction by placing a bid of Rs. 1.11 crore.

02 Nov 2020

SHARP

All units of MG Gloster SUV sold out in India

MG Motor has announced that all 2,000 units of its Gloster SUV have been sold out in India for the current year. Interested buyers will have to wait till 2021 to buy the car.

02 Nov 2020

Ayurveda

Ayurvedic medicines helpful in treating mild coronavirus cases, claims study

While the world awaits a vaccine to give respite from coronavirus, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), which falls under the Ministry of AYUSH, has claimed that a couple of Ayurvedic medicines can treat mild and moderate cases.

Gilgit-Baltistan is India's integral part, Pakistan must vacate it: MEA

Hours after a provisional provincial status for Gilgit-Baltistan was announced by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Ministry of External Affairs released a strong statement saying the territory is India's integral part and Islamabad has no locus standi.

New record: UPI records over 2 billion transactions in October

Cashless transaction is getting increasingly popular among Indians as in October, a record two billion plus transactions were recorded through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) method, data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) confirmed on Sunday.

02 Nov 2020

Union Health Ministry

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 82.3 lakh with 46k+ new cases

India on Sunday reported roughly 46,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide total to 82.3 lakh cases.

01 Nov 2020

ICICI Bank

Exciting offers on BS6 TVS Sport motorbike this festive season

TVS Motor Company is offering exciting deals on its BS6 Sport motorcycle this festive season.

01 Nov 2020

MG Motor

MG Gloster SUV gets 2,000 bookings since launch in India

MG Gloster, which was launched in India in October, has retailed 3,725 units and received 2,000 bookings in three weeks, the president and managing director of MG Motor India, Rajeev Chaba, has announced.