India: News
18 Jun 2017
Uttar PradeshTwo civilians died in police firing each week during 2009-2015
At least 7 farmers in MP died when police opened fire at protesters in Mandsaur.
17 Jun 2017
Himachal PradeshToilets on highways a fundamental right: Himachal Pradesh HC
The Himachal Pradesh HC ruled that public convenience facilities on highways are a fundamental right.
17 Jun 2017
Narendra ModiThe new Kochi Metro: Breaking records along the way
To mark the inauguration of the Kochi Metro, PM Narendra Modi will enjoy a ride on it along with Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu, CM Pinarayi Vijayan and other dignitaries.
17 Jun 2017
Jammu And KashmirSix cops killed in terrorist ambush in J&K's Anantnag
Six policemen were killed when heavily-armed terrorists ambushed their vehicle in J&K's Anantnag district. Their faces were mutilated in heavy firing.
17 Jun 2017
BollywoodBollywood will always make no-brainers because they feed the industry
Every time a typical Bollywood flick releases, social media pundits come up with posts like, "When will we get out of a masala flick and get some serious cinema in India" or "The plot doesn't make any sense."
16 Jun 2017
EmploymentHiring trends in India for 2017-2018
While the MyHiringClub.com and JobPortal.co.in Employment Trend Survey (MJETS) 2017 forecasted the creation of 8.75 lakh jobs in 2017 in the formal sector in the wake of the demonetization, the Employment Outlook Report by Teamlease has shown subdued drives for hiring in the first half of FY 2017-2018.
16 Jun 2017
BollywoodWhy 'Phullu' got an A-certificate?
Abhishek Saxena's 'Phullu' has been in the news for receiving an 'A' rating from the Central Board of Film Certification.
16 Jun 2017
Madhya PradeshPopulation control- 146 lacking districts to have 'Mission Parivar Vikas'
Upping its fight against population explosion, the government has announced 'Mission Parivar Vikas' in 146 districts where the Total Fertility Rate (number of children born per woman) is more than three.
16 Jun 2017
MonsoonCentral India might get delayed monsoon, or none at all
The IMD has termed this year's monsoon "peculiar". As the northeastern regions grapple with excessive rainfall and floods, the central regions might have below normal activity this time, or even miss it completely.
16 Jun 2017
SpaceXTime is ripe for India to venture into space business
The ISRO has achieved remarkable feats this year, first with launching 104 satellites in a single go in February and second with the launch of India's heaviest satellite GSLV Mark III.
16 Jun 2017
E SreedharanCould 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan be India's next president?
In the lack of confirmation from the BJP, there have been several names doing the rounds as the possible presidential candidate of the NDA.
16 Jun 2017
KarnatakaUS designates Karnataka-born ISIS leader a global terrorist
30-year-old Karnataka-born Mohammed Shafi Armar, ISIS's chief recruiter in the Indian subcontinent, has been named a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the US.
16 Jun 2017
International Cricket Council (ICC)India vs Bangladesh game in numbers
India reached the finals of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy after defeating Bangladesh by nine wickets. India will now face Pakistan in the finals on Sunday.
16 Jun 2017
Pakistan NewsRussia rejects Islamabad's claims of Putin's mediation in Indo-Pak ties
Russia has rejected reports quoting a senior Pakistani official that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his interest in mediating between India and Pakistan.
16 Jun 2017
IntelIntel to invest Rs. 1100crore towards R&D expansion in India
US based MNC and global chip manufacturer Intel Corporation has announced an investment of over Rs.1100 crore ($170 million) for its upcoming Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bangalore.
16 Jun 2017
XiaomiXiaomi launches 'Reward Mi' program for Indian users
After opening its first 'Mi Home' in India last month, Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi announced 'Reward Mi' program in the country.
15 Jun 2017
ThailandNeeru Chadha first Indian woman in UN's ITLOS
International law expert Neeru Chadha has become the first Indian woman to be elected as judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for 2017-2026.
15 Jun 2017
MaharashtraHow economically prudent are farm loan waivers?
Triggered by factors including bad monsoons, farmers across India have been demanding waiver of farm loans from the government.
15 Jun 2017
Indian RailwaysMcDonald's, KFC, Domino's and more, now on Indian Railways!
Indian Railways is going all out to make train journeys a more-than-comfortable experience for passengers. After a series of innovations, it is now giving people the option of ordering their favorite items from Domino's, KFC and more!
15 Jun 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Yuvraj Singh is all set to play his 300th ODI
On 15th June, Yuvraj Singh will play his 300th ODI match, as India take on Bangladesh in the second semi-final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
15 Jun 2017
Pakistan NewsIn a major goof-up, Pakistani tableau features Red Fort
The world knows that Pakistan claims Jammu and Kashmir as its territory. But Delhi's Red Fort?
15 Jun 2017
Baba RamdevNon-bailable warrant against Ramdev for "beheading" remark
A Rohtak court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev for his infamous "beheading" remark.
15 Jun 2017
Reliance JioIndian users would consume 11GB data/month by 2022: Report
By 2022, the data traffic for every smartphone user in India will touch 11GB a month.
15 Jun 2017
Pakistan NewsTwo Pakistani soldiers killed as India responds to ceasefire violations
Two Pakistani soldiers were killed opposite to Bhimbher Gali sector when the Indian side responded fiercely to ceasefire violations along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts, reported DNA.
15 Jun 2017
Narendra ModiHigher Unemployment: PM Modi to review India's job scenario
Amid charges of "jobless growth", Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly oversee a review of job scenario and employment data collection on 18 June.
15 Jun 2017
Mukesh AmbaniHow expensive are Reliance Jio "free" services?
There will be a general consensus if one says that the history of Indian telecom can now be broken down into two very distinct time frames, one that was before Jio and the other after Jio.
14 Jun 2017
ChhattisgarhWhy was a girl assaulted, force-fed cow-dung?
In a shocking video, a Maharashtra girl is seen being beaten and force-fed cow dung in Karnataka's Bidar. Police said another woman underwent similar assault.
14 Jun 2017
BollywoodAnurag Kashyap in live-in relationship with 23-year-old Shubhra Shetty
Anurag Kashyap, known for making films that break stereotypes, has an unconventional love-life too!
14 Jun 2017
TurkeyIndian flyers can now avail services from Chinese, Turkish carriers
Indian flyers can now avail the services of affordable airlines including the well-networked Turkish Airlines as well as Chinese flight carriers.
14 Jun 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI: 12 mega defaulters, accounting for 25% of NPA, identified
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said, its internal advisory committee (IAC) has rounded up 12 accounts, responsible for almost 25% of the non-performing assets (NPAs) problem plaguing the banking system.
14 Jun 2017
HaryanaTrump's 71st B'day: Haryana village to be named after him
An Open Defecation-Free (ODF) village in Haryana's Mewat will be named after US President Donald Trump, announced Sulabh International Founder and Chief Bindeshwar Pathak in Washington DC.
14 Jun 2017
Pakistan NewsChina backs Pakistan's plans for Indus Basin dams, India opposes
Bringing in another-dimension to multiple confrontations in the sub-continent, Pakistan is looking to construct a mega-dam on the Indus in Gilgit-Baltistan region by 2018.
14 Jun 2017
Rahul GandhiMeerut- Congress district president removed for 'provocative' message about 'Pappu'
The Meerut district president of Congress, Vinay Pradhan, is in trouble for praising "Pappu".
14 Jun 2017
AmazonAmazon eyes BigBasket to tap into India's online grocery space
Amazon is currently exploring the possibility of buying online grocery site BigBasket in order to solidify its stance in India.
14 Jun 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)Indian cricket coaches can't coach any other team: CoA
The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) announced that coaches of the Indian national cricket teams will not be allowed to coach any other team during their tenure.
14 Jun 2017
WhatsAppWhatsApp hoaxes, spreading like wildfire, will cost India dearly
India's national anthem has been declared best in the world by UNESCO, five children kidnappers are roaming in your area, RBI's new notes will have GPS tags - we've all received WhatsApp messages like these from time to time.
14 Jun 2017
European Space AgencyThree atomic clocks of Indian GPS satellites stopped working
Three atomic clocks onboard one of the seven satellites of India's version of American navigation system GPS -Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)- have failed.
13 Jun 2017
Madhya PradeshLoan waivers: state's solution would become an entire nation's problem
Every state should come to the aid of its farmers; after all, they are the backbone of our economy.
