India: News

8,000 suggestions for PM Modi's Independence Day speech!

Ahead of Independence Day, the Centre opened the lines for the public to send suggestions for PM Narendra Modi's August 15 speech.

Pakistani PM urges the international community to resolve Kashmir issue

Speaking on the occasion of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day, newly chosen PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi called on the international community to play a role in resolving the Kashmir dispute.

'Identify and deport': Centre ups ante against illegal immigrants

The Centre has stepped up against illegal immigration and asked states to identify and deport immigrants.

Panama Papers: India launches investigation into Amitabh Bachchan, others

India has finally started investigations on its citizens whose names emerged in the Panama Papers leak, including Amitabh Bachchan.

Indian Railways' passengers will get video entertainment via Wi-Fi soon

The Indian Railways' bid to up its non-fare revenue is going to be a boon for passengers.

Volkswagen's Indian MQB platform would mean significant investments

Come September, the Volkswagen AG board will decide on the proposal to launch its Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform in India.

Will Priyanka Gandhi be Congress chief? Sonia reportedly in support

Speculations have been rife since long that Rahul Gandhi will head the Congress party sooner or later. But reports are emerging about another possible candidate.

Demonetization recap: The curious case of missing Rs. 500 notes

Demonetization is still fresh in our minds. After all, it was a big deal. In a single stroke, two major currency denominations, that were in use, became invalid and new notes were introduced.

US can help India with military modernization: Admiral Tom Harris

India has a military nightmare to handle, with Pakistan pushing in on the Western front and China aggravating the Doklam standoff at the eastern front.

PSUs marching towards disinvestment, a pleasant sight for Indian economy

Public sector undertaking (PSUs) is a sensitive topic. There are two aspects of it - one from the perspective of why it was created in the first place and the other from what it has turned out to be.

Sports Science for athletes: In conversation with Rishabh Jaiswal

Careers of several athletes have been cut short due to injuries. What if there was a way to minimize chances of injuries and to ensure that athletes are in a condition to give their best performance? Sports Science promises just that.

How can you invest in virtual currencies in India?

Cryptocurrencies are a huge rage around the world and India is slowly waking up to its possibilities.

GST update: Non-AC area at AC restaurants under 18% slab

According to the GST norms, 12% is charged on every food bill in non-AC restaurants. Similarly, 18% is charged in AC restaurants and at those with a liquor license and 28% is charged in 5-star hotels.

Russia: T-90 tanks fail, India crashes out of military exercise

The Indian Army was disqualified from a military competition after its Russian-origin T-90 Main Battle tank failed.

Doklam standoff: Amid heightened tension, Indian insulted at Shanghai airport

Indian and Chinese citizens seem to be facing the effects of heightened bilateral tension amid the months-long India-China standoff at Doklam.

This Independence Day, terror threat is airborne

According to the MHA, terror outfits have newer modes of operation including small drones, Chinese lanterns and paragliding equipment.

Decoding "Khiladi" Akshay Kumar's success at the box office

Bollywood's very own Khiladi, Akshay Kumar, is one of the most dependable actors today.

CBI arrests Varun Industries co-promoter, India's first wilful defaulter

A co-promoter of Varun Industries, India's first wilful defaulter, that owes about Rs. 2,500cr, has been arrested.

Vans to combat blood shortage in rural India

The Central government has recently released funds worth Rs. 20 crore to address the issue of shortage of blood in rural areas.

Nagaland: Rosemary Dzuvichu and her war on male-dominated politics

Politics remains a largely male-dominated field in India, despite efforts to encourage female representation at various levels.

Investing in stocks: Know your investment options

People's decision to invest in stock markets are largely affected by misconceptions about the stock market, a lack of adequate information, and a limited amount of funds.

CBFC head Prasoon Joshi and his long relations with BJP

The Indian film industry seems to be quite relieved with adman-writer-lyricist-poet Prasoon Joshi replacing Pahlaj Nihalani as the Chairman of Central Bureau of Film Certification.

Indian military steps up presence and alertness along China border

The Indian military has "marginally" stepped up its troop strength along the Line of Actual Control bordering China from Sikkim to Arunachal Pradesh

Govt likely to ration consumer goods in Army Canteens

At a time when most FMCG players have just started recovering from the tepid sales growth after the GST rollout, they are likely to witness a fall in their high-volume Canteen Stores Department (CSD) business.

Centre sacks 3 senior IAS officers over graft and inefficiency

The Centre came cracking down on two senior IAS officers BL Agrawal and Ajay Pal Singh, hailing from Chhattisgarh and 1 from Madhya Pradesh cadre.

Disrupted oxygen supply at Gorakhpur hospital: Death toll reaches 63

2019 elections: Eyes on the prize, NDA boosts social-sector spending

Keen on fulfilling development goals ahead of the 2019 General elections, the NDA government has hiked social sector spending in areas including housing, health and infrastructure over the next two financial years.

CBI seeks Govt's nod to reopen Bofors payoff case

The Central Bureau of Investigation indicated it is likely to reopen the politically-sensitive Rs. 64cr Bofors bribery case if the Law Ministry gives the go-ahead.

7,620 Indians behind bars in foreign countries, highest in Saudi

The Pew Research Centre recently revealed that India is one of the top sources of immigration: one in 20 migrants globally is from India.

Modi warns absentee MPs, again. Will it work this time?

PM Narendra Modi has a word of caution for absentee MPs in Parliament: "You keep doing what you want to. I will do what I have to in 2019."

Over 27 lakh engineering seats vacant for last 3 years

According to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), over 27 lakh engineering seats have been lying vacant across various engineering colleges in India since the last three years.

WhatsApp UPI payments feature may finally be ready

WhatsApp is finally gearing up for its next big step. With Paytm planning on bringing its messaging service soon, it has now decided to integrate UPI-based mobile payments system into its platform.

PF account to be transferred, not closed, upon job change

Making life easier for employees, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has announced that starting next month, your PF account would be automatically transferred upon job change.

Ivanka Trump to attend first Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit which is being co-hosted by India and the US would be held in Hyderabad from November 28-30.

SC raps CBSE over NEET row

The SC today rapped the CBSE for setting different question papers for students taking the NEET in regional languages.

Pitting Pujara against Dravid

Cheteshwar Pujara, a member of the new look Indian Test Team captained by Virat Kohli, is one of the few modern players to have a recognized 'classical' approach to the game.

India goes sex-products shopping, Punjabi women buy most sex toys

Yup, we are doing it. India has one of the world's largest population and it shouldn't come as a surprise. If you belong to the "log kya kahenge" or "sharam karo" category, please move along.

Chak De! India turns ten: Where are the girls now?

Today marks ten years of the 2007 Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Chak De! India, the film that changed the perception of women athletes and Hockey in India.

No insurance for cars without 'pollution under control' certificate: SC

According to a new directive by the SC, insurance of cars that don't have pollution under control (PUC) certificates won't be renewed.