India: News

07 Mar 2023

Russia

Russia to simplify visa process for Indians

India and Russia are currently reviewing their bilateral trade and have committed to working together to improve their economic relationship.

Influenza A subtype causing cough, fever in India: ICMR experts

A persistent cold and cough running through the country are due to Influenza A subtype H3N2, as per experts from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

04 Mar 2023

Australia

Australian PM Anthony Albanese to visit India on March 8

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese is set to make his maiden visit to India from March 8 to 11, the External Affairs Ministry said on Saturday.

04 Mar 2023

Central Government

Gold jewelry sale with HUID mandatory; 1-year jail for violation

The Central government has made Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID)-based hallmarking for gold jewelry and artifacts mandatory in the country from April 1.

03 Mar 2023

United Nations (UN)

Real or myth? Here's everything to know about Nithyananda's 'Kailasa'

Fugitive rape-accused godman Nithyananda fled India in 2019 and emerged almost a year later, claiming that he had established his own country, the "United States of Kailasa(USK)."

03 Mar 2023

Foxconn

A Foxconn iPhone plant may create 100,000 jobs in Bengaluru 

The growing tensions between the US and China have challenged China's position as the world's primary manufacturer. Companies like Apple are on the lookout for alternative options, and India has emerged as one.

03 Mar 2023

United Nations (UN)

Nithyananda's 'United States of Kailasa' clarifies speech at UN event

When an all-women delegation of fugitive rape-accused godman Nithyananda's "United States of Kailasa (USK)" attended a United Nations (UN) meeting on February 24, it raised numerous eyebrows.

03 Mar 2023

Nitin Gadkari

Indian government wants you to drive faster on some roads

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways or MoRTH has proposed an increase in speed limits on national highways and expressways.

02 Mar 2023

United Nations (UN)

Who is Vijayapriya Nithyananda who 'represented Kailasa' at UN event

Many eyebrows were raised last month when an all-women delegation of fugitive rape-accused self-styled godman Nithyananda's "United States of Kailasa (USK)" attended a United Nations (UN) event.

02 Mar 2023

S Jaishankar

Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on G20 meet sidelines

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Minister's Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

02 Mar 2023

Lifestyle

What is so special about these futuristic, ultra-modern cities

We are in an age where every single day a new technology is invented.

Moody's is bullish on India's growth despite the declining GDP

Despite a slowdown in GDP growth in the third quarter of FY23, Moody's Investor Service has upped India's economic growth estimate for 2023.

01 Mar 2023

GST

February GST collections up 12%, third-highest of all time

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased by 12% to over Rs. 1.49 lakh crore in February 2023, the Finance Ministry informed on Wednesday.

01 Mar 2023

Telangana

Telangana: 16-year-old student dies by suicide in classroom

A 16-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in a classroom at his college near Hyderabad, Telangana.

01 Mar 2023

Internet Shutdown

India tops internet shutdown list for 5th straight year

For the fifth year in a row, India has topped the list of countries that cut access to the internet.

India's Q3 GDP growth declines to 4.4% amid high inflation

India's GDP (gross domestic product) growth for the third quarter of the current fiscal slowed down. Per data released by the National Statistical Organization (NSO), the GDP growth for Q3 FY23 came in at 4.4%, compared to 6.3% in Q2.

28 Feb 2023

Gujarat Police

'Kailasa' nation's woman representative seeks rape-accused Nithyananda's protection in UN

In an unexpected turn of events, a woman from the fictional country "United States of Kailasa" attended a United Nations (UN) meeting in Geneva last week.

26 Feb 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan economic crisis: Life-saving surgeries halted amid drug, equipment shortage 

Pakistan's economic crisis is having a severe impact on the most vulnerable, as doctors there have been forced not to perform surgeries due to a shortage of essential drugs and equipment, ANI reported.

26 Feb 2023

Marvel Comics

Indian 'Spider-Man' Pavitr Prabhakar to return in June

Pavitr Prabhakar, aka India's Spider-Man, will make a comeback soon!

25 Feb 2023

Germany

German Chancellor Scholz begins India visit; Ukraine, trade on agenda

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz kickstarted his two-day visit to India on Saturday.

25 Feb 2023

Andaman & Nicobar

Now, India reveals spotting 'flying object' above crucial island chain

Weeks after the United States downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon, Indian officials have revealed that locals in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, too, reported seeing a similar, unusual "flying object" last year.

25 Feb 2023

Sweden

Ericsson to axe 8% of its workforce; 8,500 employees affected

After the tech industry, it is now the telecom sector's turn to be hit by layoffs.

24 Feb 2023

Rani Mukerji

Meet the real couple who inspired 'Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway'

Rani Mukerji is in the news these days because of her upcoming film Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway.

24 Feb 2023

Latest automobiles

BS6 Phase 2 in India: RDE, OBD 2 norms explained

The central government will be implementing the updated BS6 Phase 2 emission norms in India from April onward in a bid to further curb the harmful greenhouse gases from cars, bikes, scooters, and trucks.

24 Feb 2023

Russia-Ukraine crisis

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India, China abstain from UN vote on 'peace'

On the eve of the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called for a resolution demanding Russia's immediate withdrawal from Ukraine and "lasting peace" in the country.

23 Feb 2023

Bill Gates

Bill Gates lauds India's ability to tackle big challenges

Microsoft co-founder and American business magnate Bill Gates expressed confidence in India's ability to address major challenges. In his "GatesNotes" blog on Wednesday, Gates claimed that India as a whole gives him hope for the future.

23 Feb 2023

G20 Summit

Host India doesn't want G20 to discuss Russia sanctions: Reports

India, which is hosting the G20 this year, reportedly does not want the forum's member nations to discuss additional sanctions by Western countries on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

22 Feb 2023

Air India

Air India's Newark-Delhi flight makes emergency landing after oil leak

An Air India flight from Newark (United States) to Delhi on Wednesday made an emergency landing in Stockholm, Sweden, after the pilot reported an oil leak.

21 Feb 2023

Climate Change

Several Indian states among top 50 regions facing climate risk

According to a ranking by the Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI), 80% of 50 provinces that are at the highest climate risk to their physical infrastructure by 2050 are in India, China, and the United States of America (US).

India's UPI makes global debut in partnership with Singapore's PayNow

Starting today, cross-border payments between India and Singapore are going to get easier. The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of India and Singapore's PayNow will be linked to enable faster cross-border remittances.

20 Feb 2023

Narendra Modi

Australian PM to visit India; Indo-Pacific ties, China on agenda 

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Norman Albanese is set to visit India for the first time since assuming office next month.

20 Feb 2023

5G Technology

India climbs 10 spots in median mobile speeds globally: Ookla

Ookla, a leading company in mobile and broadband network intelligence, has released its Speedtest Global Index report for January 2023.

20 Feb 2023

Wipro

Wipro offers freshers reduced pay as onboarding delays continue

Freshers who joined Wipro and are waiting to join Wipro aren't having a great time. The company recently fired 453 freshers citing poor performance.

Indians catch travel bug; spending on foreign tours at $10bn

Talks about recession and economic downturn are rife these days. However, none of that seems to have affected Indians.

18 Feb 2023

Chuck Schumer

Top US Senator Chuck Schumer to visit India next week

Top United States (US) Senate lawmaker Chuck Schumer is reportedly set to visit India next week to hold talks with the Indian leadership.

Meet Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American millionaire considering US presidential bid 

The 2024 US presidential election is expected to be a crowded affair. The presidential race is expected to feature some of Indian descent as well.

17 Feb 2023

X

Twitter closes 2 India offices; only 3 employees left now

Elon Musk is on a mission to reduce Twitter's costs. The CEO has been busy laying off employees, selling office items, and shutting down offices.

16 Feb 2023

Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Pune ranked as Indian cities with the most traffic 

Traffic isn't a problem only in Indian cities but is a universal impediment around the world.

14 Feb 2023

Air India

In historic deal, Air India to acquire 250 Airbus aircraft

Tata Group-owned Air India has penned the biggest aviation deal in history with Airbus. The airline will buy 250 aircraft from the French manufacturer.

14 Feb 2023

Fashion Tips

6 Indian embroideries that scream regal

India is home to a lot of traditional embroidery styles that have managed to maintain their elegance and sophistication even today.