India: News
06 Apr 2023
HaryanaHaryana: Canada-returned woman killed by boyfriend she wanted to marry
In a horrific incident, the skeletal remains of a Canada-returned woman, who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Haryana's Gumad village in June last year, were found by the Bhiwani Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) on Tuesday.
06 Apr 2023
United Nations (UN)India elected to UN's highest statistical commission for 4-year term
In a significant development, India was elected overwhelmingly to the United Nations (UN) Statistical Commission for a period of four years in a "competitive" election on Wednesday.
06 Apr 2023
Bharat Stage 6How are BS6 Phase 2 norms making cars, bikes costlier
The BS6 Phase 2 emission norms came into effect in India on April 1. Now, automakers on our shores are scrambling to update their vehicles so that they comply with the latest regulations.
05 Apr 2023
StartupsRs. 8,000 ticket, Musk as guest: Start-up event scams people
A start-up of scamming young entrepreneurs?
05 Apr 2023
Andaman & NicobarIndia deploys deterrence capabilities in Andamans to counter China's presence
India has deployed deterrence capabilities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to counter China's expansion in the area and project dominance in the Indian Ocean, reported Hindustan Times.
04 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi meets Bhutan king amid China's influence over Doklam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Tuesday.
04 Apr 2023
MumbaiWho is JP Taparia, industrialist who bought India's most-expensive apartment
JP Taparia, an industrialist and founder of Famy Care, has bought a luxury triplex apartment worth Rs. 369 crores located at Malabar Hill, in Mumbai.
04 Apr 2023
Madhya PradeshYou can name Kuno's 4 newly-born cheetah cubs: Here's how
The ultimate name game begins!
04 Apr 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police arrest most-wanted gangster Deepak Boxer in Mexico
A team of Delhi Police on Monday arrested gangster Deepak Boxer in Mexico with the help of the United States's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), reported ANI.
04 Apr 2023
Uttar PradeshBanarasi Paan, Langada mango, among others get the GI tag
Here's some good news coming in from Uttar Pradesh.
04 Apr 2023
WeddingsWedding woes: Ways to avoid mishaps at grand Indian weddings
Weddings are occasions for love, laughter, and cherished memories.
04 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaUS concerned over drug-resistant bacteria linked to Indian eyedrops: Report
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised concerns over a drug-resistant bacteria linked to eyedrops imported from India, The New York Times reported.
03 Apr 2023
Saudi ArabiaOPEC+ cuts oil output: Know its impact on India
A surprise cut in oil output by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, or OPEC+, has sent the global market into a frenzy.
31 Mar 2023
DelhiDelhi: 6 die of suffocation caused by mosquito repellent sticks
Six members of a family, including a woman and child, died of suffocation after they burned mosquito repellent sticks and inhaled carbon monoxide while sleeping at night, reported ANI.
30 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaSpouses of H-1B workers can work in US, rules judge
In a huge relief to foreign workers, especially Indians, a United States (US) district judge ruled that the spouses of H-1B visa holders are eligible to work in the country.
30 Mar 2023
NoidaNoida: Fire breaks out at Adani Group's upcoming data center
A minor fire broke out at an under-construction building of the Adani Group in Noida Sector 62 at 11.20 pm on Tuesday, reported PTI.
30 Mar 2023
GurugramGurugram: Man shoots coworker after fight over office chair
A 23-year-old employee at a financial firm in Gurugram was shot at by his coworker, following a minor tiff over a chair in the office on Wednesday, reported PTI.
30 Mar 2023
ChatGPTIn a first, Indian court seeks AI's opinion on bail
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday turned to ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, seeking its opinion on bail while dealing with an assault and murder case, reported The Indian Express.
29 Mar 2023
Ajit DovalRespect territorial integrity: Ajit Doval slams China at India-led SCO
Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor (NSA), took a veiled dig at China during a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Wednesday, saying that members of the group must respect the territorial integrity of other countries.
29 Mar 2023
Union Health Ministry384 essential medicines to cost more from April; See list
In the midst of rising inflation in India, medicine prices are expected to increase by 12% beginning April 1.
29 Mar 2023
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: Namibian cheetah gives birth at Kuno National Park
One of the eight cheetahs, translocated from Namibia to India, has given birth to four cubs at the Kuno National Park(KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav informed on Wednesday.
29 Mar 2023
InflationAverage salary increments may drop to 9.1% in 2023: Study
Average salary increments in India are expected to drop to 9.1% in 2023 from 9.4% in 2022 across almost all sectors, according to the debut edition of Deloitte India Talent Outlook 2023 released on Wednesday.
28 Mar 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft-owned GitHub lays off entire engineering team in India
GitHub, the popular software development company owned by Microsoft, has laid off the entire engineering team in India.
28 Mar 2023
BMWWhat BMW has in store for Indian buyers in 2023
The year 2022 was phenomenal for BMW in India with car sales up 35% compared to 2021. The company wants to continue the momentum this year too and is eyeing double-digit growth.
27 Mar 2023
Government of IndiaVehicle Scrappage Policy in India: Criteria and incentives explained
With the Bharat Stage 6 Phase 2 emission norms coming into effect in India this April, automakers have been introducing their updated models.
25 Mar 2023
Guneet MongaGuneet Monga was hospitalized after Oscars victory, reveals MM Keeravani
At the recently held 95th Academy Awards, RRR's Naatu Naatu and producer Guneet Monga's The Elephant Whisperers scripted history by winning two Oscars for India.
24 Mar 2023
World BankWorld Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests positive for COVID-19
Ajay Banga, the United States (US) nominee for World Bank president, tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in New Delhi on Thursday.
23 Mar 2023
UberThis Indian researcher earned Rs. 4.6L for detecting Uber's bug
Founder of a cyber security firm and an ethical hacker by profession, Anand Prakash was paid about Rs. 4.6 lakh reward by global ride-hailing giant Uber for giving information about a bug in the app in 2019.
23 Mar 2023
LahoreHave you seen Bhagat Singh's original letter to jail authorities
A letter Bhagat Singh wrote to Lahore jail authorities, requesting a meeting with his father has surfaced on Martyrs' Day.
23 Mar 2023
5G TechnologyBharat 6G Vision: How soon India will get 6G
India's high-speed internet revolution is ready to enter the next phase. Five months after introducing 5G, India has announced its 6G vision.
23 Mar 2023
DelhiDelhi expected to witness rainfall today, IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Delhi would likely witness rainfall on Thursday and Friday and issued a yellow alert in the national capital.
23 Mar 2023
KhalistaniNew photo shows Amritpal Singh on cart; mother, wife questioned
A new photo of fugitive Khalistani sympathizer and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh surfaced on Wednesday, in which he is seen on the carriage of a three-wheeler cart with a motorcycle and another man apart from the driver.
22 Mar 2023
USAThe world now has fewer billionaires: Here's what happened
Over the past year, we have seen the global economy struggling to stay afloat amid war, macroeconomic headwinds, the tech sector's fall, and the banking crisis.
22 Mar 2023
COVID-19 IndiaIndia reports highest daily COVID-19 cases in 2023: Check tally
For the first time in 2023, India reported more than 1,100 COVID-19 daily cases, triggering fresh concerns among people about the recent outspread of the novel virus.
21 Mar 2023
Earthquake6.6 magnitude quake in Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India
Strong tremors, lasting for almost two minutes, jolted several states in North India after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Tuesday night. This was the third earthquake to hit Afghanistan in 48 hours.
21 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaIndia witnessed significant human rights violations in 2022: US report
A report by the United States Department of State has listed significant human rights issues in India in 2022, including arbitrary and unlawful killings, violence targeting ethnic and religious minorities, and freedom of the press.
21 Mar 2023
LamborghiniBullish on India, but Lamborghini CEO is unhappy with infrastructure
High taxation rates and poor road infrastructure are limiting the market growth of super luxury cars in India, Lamborghini's global CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, expressed such a sentiment in an interview with The Economic Times.
21 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaCan't confirm: US on providing India intelligence about China's incursion
A new report has claimed that for the first time, the Pentagon provided crucial real-time intelligence to the Indian Army, which helped India tackle the border incursion by China in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector in December last year.
21 Mar 2023
United States of America'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate by pro-Khalistanis
The United States (US) on Monday condemned the attack on the Indian Consulate General in San Francisco, saying the vandalism was "absolutely unacceptable," reported PTI.
21 Mar 2023
ParsiPersian New Year: How is Navroz celebrated around the world
Also called Navroz or Nowruz, the Persian New Year is celebrated by different ethnicities including Parsis across the globe.
