India: News

17 May 2023

Netflix

How proposed taxes on Netflix will impact you

Ever since its launch in India, Netflix has become one of the biggest streamers in the country.

17 May 2023

Europe

EU warns India for allegedly reselling Russian oil, Jaishankar responds

European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs and Security Policy High Representative Josep Borrell has recommended action against India for allegedly reselling Russian oil to Europe.

17 May 2023

Inox

PVR Inox opens PVR Inox Pictures to acquire international films

PVR and Inox are the biggest names in the exhibitor circuit in India. The bigwigs got into a merger and came into a rebranding of PVR Inox.

'Biased': India rejects US report criticizing alleged attacks on minorities

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Tuesday called a report by the United States (US) State Department "motivated" and "biased" as it criticized the country over alleged attacks on religious minorities, reported PTI.

17 May 2023

COVID-19

India reports 1,021 fresh COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

With 1,021 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, India's total number of COVID-19 cases climbed to more than 4.49 crore on Wednesday, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

16 May 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19 update: India records 656 new cases, 12 deaths

India recorded 656 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a slight drop compared to 801 cases the day before, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Tuesday morning.

15 May 2023

United Kingdom

5 interesting facts about the Kohinoor diamond

The Kohinoor diamond, famous for being one of the largest cut diamonds globally and for the ongoing debate over its ownership, is making headlines once again.

13 May 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19 update: India logs 1,223 new cases, 14 deaths

India recorded 1,223 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the tally to more than 4.49 crore, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Saturday morning.

12 May 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19: India records 1,580 fresh cases, 17 deaths

India on Friday reported 1,580 new cases of COVID-19, a slight decrease from Thursday's 1,690 infections, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data.

11 May 2023

Technology

What are 'platform' frauds and how can you be safe

A recent report reveals that a whopping 57% of fraud incidents in India are happening on social media, e-commerce, enterprise, and fintech platforms.

10 May 2023

WhatsApp

Centre to review charges against WhatsApp over mic privacy

Things don't seem to be going well for WhatsApp.

10 May 2023

COVID-19

India logs 2,109 COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths in 24 hours

India has recorded 2,109 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to more than 4.9 crore, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data updated on Wednesday.

09 May 2023

Bangladesh

Cyclone Mocha: How cyclones are named

Hold on to your cups of coffee because Cyclone Mocha is brewing up a storm!

09 May 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19: India registers 1,331 new cases, 15 deaths

India registered 1,331 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 27.6% drop compared to Monday's cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Tuesday morning.

Diesel vehicle ban in India: Government panel proposes 2027 deadline

A panel formed by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has proposed sweeping changes to cut down on vehicular emissions.

06 May 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19 update: India logs 2,961 new cases, 17 deaths

India has reported 2,961 new COVID-19 cases, a slight decrease from the previous day, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data shared on Saturday morning.

05 May 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi to be France's Guest of Honor on National Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Guest of Honor on France's National Day, also known as Bastille Day, on July 14.

Right to Repair policy: What vehicle owners need to know

Are you worried about how getting your car/bike repaired at a local service center may affect the manufacturer's warranty? Fret not as the new 'Right to Repair' policy will allow you to do just that, without any repercussions.

05 May 2023

COVID-19

India logs 3,611 COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths in 24 hours

India recorded 3,611 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the total number to more than 4.49 crore, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Friday.

04 May 2023

COVID-19

India reports 3,962 fresh COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths

With 3,962 new cases added in the last 24 hours, India's total number of COVID-19 cases reached more than 4.49 crore on Thursday, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

03 May 2023

Narendra Modi

World Press Freedom Index: India behind Pakistan, Afghanistan

India fell 11 spots in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index, ranking 160 out of 180 nations.

03 May 2023

Upcoming Bikes

These bikes, scooters will be launched in India this May

India is one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world.

03 May 2023

France

Everything about the inaugural India-themed Nirvana Festival in France

Indian culture is lauded by many globally and recently, the focus has been on Indian cinema. The Nirvana Festival is set to kick in the month of May and France's India-themed festival will showcase some modern-day gems.

03 May 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19: India records 3,720 new cases, 20 deaths 

India on Wednesday reported 3,720 new cases of COVID-19, a slight increase from Tuesday's count of 3,325 infections, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data.

02 May 2023

Ukraine

Ukraine apologizes, deletes controversial tweet on Goddess Kali

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Emine Dzheppar on Monday issued an apology over the country's defense ministry's now-deleted controversial tweet on Hindu Goddess Kali.

02 May 2023

COVID-19

India logs 3,325 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths in 24 hours

India registered 3,325 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 22.3% drop compared to Monday's 4,282 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Tuesday morning.

01 May 2023

Aurora

Auroras spotted in India: What makes the phenomenon so rare

On the night of April 22, a geomagnetic storm swept across Earth's magnetic field, sparking brilliant auroras. While auroras happen quite often, in India, the phenomenon is extremely rare.

01 May 2023

World Economic Forum

India's job market to grow 22% in 5 years: WEF

A new World Economic Forum (WEF) survey has estimated that the job market in India is set to witness a growth of 22% over the next five years.

01 May 2023

Lifestyle

May Day: History, significance, and celebration

May Day or International Workers' Day is observed and celebrated on May 1 to pay respect to the working class.

29 Apr 2023

COVID-19

India records 7,171 new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths

India has recorded 7,171 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to more than 4.49 crore, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data updated on Saturday.

28 Apr 2023

China

China, India share common interests: Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu

Chinese Defence Minister General Li Shangfu batted for a long-term, strategic, and comprehensive perspective with India during a bilateral meeting with Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defence Ministers meeting on Thursday.

28 Apr 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19: India registers 7,533 new cases, 44 deaths

India registered 7,533 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 19.4% drop compared to Thursday's 9,355 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Friday morning.

27 Apr 2023

X

India among top nations seeking content removal last year: Twitter

India was among the top nations requesting content removal from microblogging site Twitter last year, the platform said on Tuesday.

27 Apr 2023

Startups

Indian start-ups fired 9,400 employees in January-March quarter: Here's why

The slowdown that affected the tech sector sometime last year is yet to go away. While the tech giants are showing signs of improvement, start-ups are still in trouble.

27 Apr 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19: India logs 9,355 cases, 26 deaths in 24 hours

India recorded 9,355 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the tally to more than 4.49 crore, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Thursday.

Bournvita row: NCPCR orders brand to remove 'misleading' ads

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Wednesday ordered Mondelez India, which manufactures Bournvita, to remove all "misleading" advertisements, labels, and packaging on its product, reported PTI.

26 Apr 2023

Travel And Tourism

Check out these bioluminescent or glowing beaches in India 

Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon where organisms like jellyfish, bacteria, fungi, plankton, and algae produce light through chemical reactions.

Low-skilled Indians see 500% income gain in US: Report

Low-skilled Indians, who migrated to the United States (US), tend to see a 500% increase in their income, a recent study by the World Development Report found.

26 Apr 2023

COVID-19

COVID-19 update: India registers 9,629 new cases, 29 deaths

India registered 9,629 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a 44.6% increase compared to the previous day, the Union Health Ministry's data revealed on Wednesday morning.