India: News

15 Jan 2021

Maharashtra

India's new COVID-19 cases among the lowest in the world

India recorded 87 new COVID-19 cases per million population in the last seven days which is one of the lowest in the world when compared with countries like the US, the UK, Russia, Germany, Brazil, France, and Italy, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.

15 Jan 2021

Indian Army

Drone operations feature for first time at Army Day parade

The Indian Army, for the first time, demonstrated its drone services at the Army Day parade in Cariappa Ground, Delhi on Friday. Around 75 drones carried out mock kamikaze attacks and first-aid delivery exercises.

Delhi government extends COVID-19 guidelines for UK returnees

The Delhi government has extended its earlier order till January 31 asking people coming from the United Kingdom to undergo institutional quarantine in the wake of the new variant of coronavirus.

14 Jan 2021

Tamil Nadu

TVS Scooty Pep Plus Mudhal Kadhal launched at Rs. 56,000

To commemorate the festival of Pongal, TVS Motor Company has launched a limited-edition model of its Scooty Pep Plus scooter in Tamil Nadu.

14 Jan 2021

Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Budget 2021 on February 1: Here are key expectations

As India hopes to recover from the COVID-19-induced economic crisis, all eyes are now on the Union Budget for the upcoming financial year.

14 Jan 2021

Technology

Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok among most popular apps of 2020

The market of mobile apps continued to grow in 2020 in spite (or rather because) of the pandemic.

12 Jan 2021

Honda

2021 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports motorbike launched in India

Japanese automaker Honda has launched its 2021 CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports motorcycle in India.

12 Jan 2021

India

Relocated tiger flees from Rajaji Tiger Reserve

A tiger translocated recently to the Rajaji Tiger Reserve has fled from its Motichoor range creating panic among people living in the periphery of the forest area.

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 10.48 million with 12K+ new cases

India on Monday reported over 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, marking the lowest single-day spike since mid-June last year.

11 Jan 2021

Aprilia

Deliveries of Aprilia SXR 160 maxi-style scooter begin in India

Aprilia has started delivering the SXR 160 maxi-scooter. To recall, it was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo and was announced last month after facing several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Jan 2021

Narendra Modi

PM Modi to meet CMs today, discuss coronavirus vaccine roll-out

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a virtual meeting with chief ministers of all states and discuss the coronavirus vaccine roll-out, making this interaction crucial as India prepares to inoculate citizens from January 16.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.46 million with 16K+ new cases

India on Sunday reported 16,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.46 million cases. The recovery rate stands at 96.4%.

10 Jan 2021

Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago CNG variant found testing, launch imminent

Tata Motors is expected to launch the CNG variant of its Tiago hatchback in India in the coming weeks.

10 Jan 2021

Union Health Ministry

Delhi identifies 89 sites for COVID-19 vaccination drive: Health Minister

The Delhi government has identified 89 sites for the COVID-19 vaccination drive in the national capital, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Sunday.

10 Jan 2021

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21 series: Everything we know so far

On January 14, at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung will announce its latest batch of flagship smartphones. The company will introduce the S21, S21, and S21 Ultra as the successors to last year's S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra models.

09 Jan 2021

Maharashtra

Man dies as rope around neck turns fatal during sex

A 30-year-old man died in Nagpur on Friday allegedly due to suffocation after a rope tied around his neck during sex with a woman proved to be fatal, the local police said.

09 Jan 2021

Vaccine

Coronavirus vaccination drive to begin on January 16, says government

The coronavirus vaccination drive in India will be started on January 16, 2021, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing pandemic that has claimed thousands of lives across the country.

09 Jan 2021

Andhra Pradesh

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.43 million with 18K+ new cases

India on Friday reported more than 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.43 million cases.

08 Jan 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus releases OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 update for 8 and 8 Pro

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 update for its 8 and 8 Pro smartphones in India, Australia, and Europe.

08 Jan 2021

Chhattisgarh

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 10.4 million with 18K+ new cases

India on Thursday reported 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.41 million cases.

07 Jan 2021

Union Budget

India's 2020-21 GDP to shrink 7.7%, biggest contraction since 1952

India's economy is estimated to contract 7.7% in the fiscal year 2020-21, according to the first advance estimates released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

07 Jan 2021

Indian Air Force

COVID-19 vaccine transport to start soon; government readies plan

The central government has prepared a detailed draft for the transport of vaccines across India ahead of a nationwide roll-out.

07 Jan 2021

MG Motor

MG Hector (facelift) launched in India at Rs. 12.89 lakh

British automaker MG Motor has launched the facelifted version of its Hector SUV in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 12.89 lakh.

07 Jan 2021

Haryana

Ahead of nationwide exercise, COVID-19 vaccine dry run in Haryana

A dry run of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out was conducted in Haryana on Thursday, a day before the exercise will be conducted across India.

Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 1: 3rd session report

After doing well in the second session on Day 1 of the third Test at the SCG, Australia dominated the third session as well.

07 Jan 2021

Karnataka

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.39 million with 20K+ new cases

India on Wednesday reported over 20,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.39 million cases.

06 Jan 2021

Tamil Nadu

Withdraw order allowing 100% theater occupancy: Centre to Tamil Nadu

The central government on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to reverse an order allowing full occupancy in cinema halls.

06 Jan 2021

Exams

Gaumutra medicinal, gold in milk: Syllabus for 'cow science exam'

The government is planning to conduct a nationwide voluntary online examination on cow science next month to "sensitize and educate" people about cows.

06 Jan 2021

Jeep Compass

2021 Jeep Compass TrailHawk spied testing, key design details confirmed

The TrailHawk variant of the facelifted Jeep Compass SUV, which will be launched in India tomorrow, has been spied testing on the roads.

06 Jan 2021

X

Getting crowd will be irresponsible: Tharoor suggests canceling R-Day festivities

Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has suggested canceling the Republic Day festivities saying getting crowds to cheer the parade, as usual, would be irresponsible, after the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson canceled his India visit due to the coronavirus situation in the UK.

06 Jan 2021

Toyota

Toyota Fortuner (facelift) launched in India at Rs. 30 lakh

Japanese automaker Toyota has launched the facelifted version of its Fortuner SUV in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 29.98 lakh.

06 Jan 2021

Union Health Ministry

How will coronavirus vaccine reach Indians? Centre outlines plan

As India faces a mammoth challenge of administering the coronavirus vaccine to 1.3 billion people, the Centre on Tuesday explained how the drive will be conducted.

06 Jan 2021

Kerala

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 10.37M; death toll reaches 1.5 lakh

India on Tuesday reported nearly 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.37 million cases. The recovery rate stood at 96.3%.

India's WC-winning captain Kapil Dev turns 62: His notable feats

One of the greatest all-rounders in world cricket, Kapil Dev, turned 62 on Wednesday.

05 Jan 2021

Kawasaki

2021 Kawasaki Z650 launched in India at Rs. 6.04 lakh

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched the Z650 model in India for the year 2021. It comes in a Metallic Spark Black color scheme along with fluorescent green finish on the rims.

05 Jan 2021

England

UK PM cancels R-Day India visit citing new coronavirus strain

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has canceled his visit to India for the Republic Day event, a Downing Street spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.

Global leaders hail India's scientific innovation to combat COVID-19

Global leaders have lauded India's leadership in scientific innovation and decisive action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

05 Jan 2021

United Kingdom

20 more people contract new coronavirus strain, tally reaches 58

On Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said that 20 more people have tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus that was detected in the United Kingdom. With this, the tally has swelled to 58.

05 Jan 2021

Audi

2021 Audi A4 launched in India at Rs. 42.34 lakh

German automaker Audi has launched the facelifted version of its A4 sedan in India. It comes in two variants- Premium Plus and Technology.

05 Jan 2021

Kawasaki

2021 Kawasaki Z H2, Z H2 SE launched in India

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched the 2021 versions of its Z H2 and Z H2 SE supercharged naked motorcycles in India.