India: News
28 Aug 2017
AndroidAndroid Oreo update: Will your phone get it?
As we already know, Android's latest iteration is called Android Oreo. However, now the question among the users is whether their smart device is going to get updated to this new version or not.
28 Aug 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)99% demonetized Rs. 1,000 notes returned to RBI
The RBI website announced that roughly 99% of the demonetized Rs. 1000 currency notes had returned into the banking system.
28 Aug 2017
Arun JaitleyJaitley says PMJDY scheme ushering in revolution
Arun Jaitley, on the occasion of 3rd anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) said it had brought all "Indians into one common financial, economic, and digital space".
27 Aug 2017
YouTubeAsk the Trivago guy how to turn bad publicity around
"Kya apne kabhi online hotel search kiya hai?" Maybe you don't spend much time on TV or YouTube, but if you have seen the Trivago ad once, you will remember it.
27 Aug 2017
XWhatsApp will soon have verified accounts like Twitter, Facebook
WhatsApp is one of the most popular mobile messaging applications out there and it also enjoys a strong user base in India.
27 Aug 2017
Indian ArmyExpect more situations like Doklam: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
Speaking to students at the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat stated that Doklam stand-off is a result of China attempting to change status quo.
27 Aug 2017
Narendra ModiAll gold transactions may soon require PAN
The panel that was set up to look at all aspects of household finance in India has recommended that PAN card should be required for all gold transactions.
27 Aug 2017
InfosysInfosys under Nilekani will adapt a 3-pronged strategy
If anything is evident from Nilekani's tweet - "Joined @Infosys at 26, re-joined it at 62." - it's the fact that Infosys is once again relying on its old guard to bring the much-needed order.
27 Aug 2017
Hizbul MujahideenMusa's al-Qaeda linked terror group calls for pan-India jihad
India has been grappling with handling violence fuelled Pakistan-based terror groups.
27 Aug 2017
Indian Air ForceReports: IAF pitches for 36 additional Rafale warplanes
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pitching to purchase an additional 36 French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jets as a "follow-on" to the first 36 warplanes.
27 Aug 2017
Narendra ModiCabinet re-shuffle in a fortnight: Difficult decisions await Modi-Shah duo
The last cabinet reshuffle before the 2019 elections would most likely happen in a fortnight.
26 Aug 2017
Lalu Prasad YadavAhead of crucial rallies, Rahul Gandhi leaves for Norway
In a move that has garnered attention, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is leaving for Oslo "for a few days" on the invitation of Norway's Foreign Affairs Ministry.
26 Aug 2017
WikiLeaksIs the CIA spying on Indians' Aadhaar data?
WikiLeaks has published some new controversial reports. According to one of its latest exposé, the CIA has been using tools that compromise Aadhaar data.
26 Aug 2017
UttarakhandImported Chinese shoes received in tricolor boxes, Indians enraged
Amid rising Sino-Indian tensions due to the Doklam stand-off, the Chinese have constantly tried to humiliate India with racial slurs, accusations, and anti-India videos.
26 Aug 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Why can't you get new 200-rupee notes from ATMs yet?
Those who had waited eagerly for the new Rs. 200 note to enter circulation may have been disappointed; It is now clear that these notes won't be available at ATMs for at least a week.
25 Aug 2017
DelhiRam Rahim verdict: Violence breaks out, 30 dead, curfew imposed
After Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted in a 2002 rape case, violence erupted across northern India. At least 30 people are dead and 250 injured.
25 Aug 2017
Tamil NaduAIIMS suspends 12 for ragging juniors
Five fifth-semester students of AIIMS have been suspended for three months for ragging juniors. They won't be allowed to attend classes during this time.
25 Aug 2017
MeerutTriple talaq ban: What will happen to all pending cases?
Three days ago, after months of debates, the SC finally suspended the "unconstitutional" triple talaq till the government frames relevant laws.
25 Aug 2017
IndiaWith 1,000 deaths, is India facing a swine flu epidemic?
The swine flu situation in India is nearing an epidemic. In the last eight months, as many as 1,094 deaths have been reported.
25 Aug 2017
Pangong LakeChina: 'India slapping its own face' with Ladakh road construction
China has condemned India's plans to build a new road near Pangong Lake in Ladakh, where a scuffle recently took place between Indian and Chinese troops.
25 Aug 2017
InfosysWill Vishal Sikka join HPE as CTO? Sources say yes
A week ago, Vishal Sikka resigned from the post of Infosys CEO and joined as executive vice chairman. Yesterday, he quit that too, stepping down with immediate effect.
24 Aug 2017
Indian ArmyArun Jaitley to inaugurate made-in-India helicopters' production line
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley would reportedly inaugurate a production line of Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Indian Air Force and Army on 26 August.
24 Aug 2017
Narendra ModiPSB Consolidation: Cabinet gives nod to merge state-owned banks
Taking another step towards consolidation of public sector banks (PSBs), the Union Cabinet approved an "Alternative Mechanism" for constituting an inter-ministerial panel for overseeing the mergers of 21 state-run banks.
24 Aug 2017
Aadhaar CardPrivacy is a fundamental right: What will change now?
The SC has had two momentous days. Yesterday, it struck down the practice of triple talaq, marking a milestone in the fight for women's rights.
24 Aug 2017
InfosysInfosys appoints Nandan Nilekani as Chairman of the Board
According to reports, Nandan Nilekani has been appointed as the non-executive, non-independent director and the Chairman of the Board of Director with immediate effect.
24 Aug 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaPrivacy is a fundamental right, rules Supreme Court
In a landmark judgement, the SC has ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right.
24 Aug 2017
MobikwikBattle for traffic: Mobile ad fraud rising alarmingly in India
Advertising fraud, especially on mobiles, is a huge global issue that costs marketers several billions of dollars.
23 Aug 2017
Bharti AirtelYour phone bills might reduce even more!
Falling mobile bills are set to dip further, analysts say, with a 25-30% decline over the next year.
23 Aug 2017
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)HDFC becomes the first bank in India to launch DigiPOS
Revolutionizing the way customers make payments to merchants, HDFC Bank has become the first Indian bank to unveil the DigiPOS payment solution that offers a slew of digital payment options.
23 Aug 2017
Donald Trump'You're a f*&$ing pig': Indian CEO abused by Trump supporter
An Indian-origin CEO was racially abused after he wrote against US President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
23 Aug 2017
Indian NavyIndia launches bids for 234 helicopters for navy worth $5bn
The Indian government has launched a global competition for 123 naval multi-role helicopters (NMRHs) and 111 armed naval light utility helicopters (NUH).
23 Aug 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaStar India triumphs against Prasar Bharati, wins sports broadcast case
In 2007, a case against Prasar Bharati for broadcasting premium sports content on Doordarshan channels, was filed by Nimbus Communications and BCCI. It was later joined by Star India and ESPN Software India in 2013.
23 Aug 2017
Income Tax Department of IndiaMade a mistake in ITR? Know how to correct it
Filing income tax returns is a process filled with technical terms and numbers, and it is common for people to make mistakes.
23 Aug 2017
AfghanistanIndia welcomes Trump's criticism of Pakistan's support for terror groups
India has welcomed US President Donald Trump's newly announced Afghanistan strategy and his condemnation of Pakistan for allegedly backing of terror groups.
23 Aug 2017
Alibaba GroupIs UC Browser leaking your mobile data?
According to the IT Ministry, UC Browser is under the scanner for allegedly sending mobile data of Indian users to Chinese servers.
23 Aug 2017
Sri Sri Ravi ShankarSri Sri Ravi Shankar will sell you toothpastes now
They know that the world is full of "moh" and everything in it is purely "maya" but here they are giving businesses a run for their "money".
22 Aug 2017
Tamil NaduSC orders TN to follow NEET after Centre withdraws exemption
The SC ruled that Tamil Nadu will have to follow the NEET, a common entrance exam for medical colleges, like all other states.
22 Aug 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaShayara Bano, the woman behind the triple talaq revolution
When the debate over triple talaq reached the Supreme Court last year for the first time, it made headlines.
22 Aug 2017
GSTCraving baked goods? Prepare to spend 10-15% extra
GST may soon affect the prices of bakery items and not in a good way.