India: News
03 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiRaghuram Rajan breaks silence on demonetization: 'Warned govt against it'
When former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan was in charge, speculations were rife about his rift with the Narendra Modi government.
03 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiCabinet reshuffle: Nirmala Sitharaman new defense minister, Goyal gets Railways
After the Narendra Modi government's third cabinet reshuffle, Nirmala Sitharaman has become the new defense minister, the first woman to hold the portfolio after Indira Gandhi.
03 Sep 2017
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note 8: Pre-registration begins in India
Those who want their next phone to be a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 can now go to the Samsung India website and pre-register. Once it's done, you will start getting the latest updates.
03 Sep 2017
Indian GovernmentGST Update: Government waives penalty on late returns for July
Bringing much-needed relief, the Center, on the recommendations of the GST Council, has decided to not impose the fine of Rs. 200 per day on those who haven't been able to file their GST returns within the deadline. Note: This relaxation is only in place for July.
03 Sep 2017
MalwareAfter WannaCry, government issues alert against dangerous Locky Ransomware
Government of India has issued an alert against Locky Ransomware, a high-intensity virus that can lock your computers and demand ransom for unlocking them.
03 Sep 2017
Russia NewsRussia takes neutral stance over India-China Doklam standoff
Russia has taken a neutral stance on the recently resolved Doklam standoff between Indian and Chinese troops.
India requires $150 billion to bolster defense
According to Dr. Sudhir Mishra, the Director General of the BrahMos missile system division of the DRDO, India's defense requirements over the next 10 years will require massive spending.
03 Sep 2017
Pakistan NewsBRICS Summit 2017: What's on PM Modi's agenda?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving for Xiamen, China today to attend the 9th BRICS summit. He is expected to raise terrorism as a major issue.
03 Sep 2017
Arun JaitleyDemonetization: 22.22 lakh tax evaders deposited over Rs. 2L crore!
Analysis of Finance Ministry data has revealed shocking findings: a total of 22.22 lakh entities (individuals+firms), who had never filed tax returns ever, had deposited a combined amount of over Rs. 2L crore post demonetization.
02 Sep 2017
Indian GovernmentCabinet Reshuffle: Know the new faces
In a bid to fill vacancies and bring in fresh thoughts, the Modi government is set to induct nine new cabinet ministers on Sunday, right before PM Modi leaves for China to attend the 9th BRICS Summit.
02 Sep 2017
State Bank of India (SBI)No more minimum balance hassles with this SBI account
Tired of having to maintain a minimum balance for your savings account? Worry not, SBI has a solution.
02 Sep 2017
TechnologyIndia: Climate-based system to identify and predict dengue outbreaks
International researchers developed a climate-based system to predict the spread of dengue disease in various parts of India.
02 Sep 2017
World Health OrganizationTobacco might cause blindness, say AIIMS doctors
Despite there being well-known correlation between smoking and risk of lung cancer and development of mental illnesses, surveys have shown that 9 out of 10 Indian smokers try to quit smoking and fail.
02 Sep 2017
Space NewsWhy did ISRO's recent PSLV mission fail?
ISRO's PSLV-C39 mission to propel the IRNSS-1H satellite into the orbit was unsuccessful as the heat shield didn't separate in the last few minutes of the mission.
02 Sep 2017
United States of AmericaJuD chief continues to spew venom against India
Jamaat ud Dawa (JuD) chief Abdul Rehman Makki promised to intensify "jihad" against India.
02 Sep 2017
Hockey India LeagueRoelant Oltmans sacked as Indian hockey team's coach
Indian national hockey team's head coach, Roelant Oltmans has been sacked from his post by Hockey India (HI).
02 Sep 2017
InfosysNandan Nilekani to work without salary as Infosys Chairman
According to the BSE filing by India's second largest IT firm Infosys, it will not be paying a single dime to its newly instated non-executive and non-independent chairman, Nandan Nilekani.
02 Sep 2017
EducationA whopping 800 engineering colleges to shut down next year
The AICTE is planning to shut down 800 engineering colleges due to plunging admission rates in these institutions, Chairman Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe said.
02 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpPresident Trump nominates Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India
The Trump administration announced Kenneth Juster as the US ambassador to India.
02 Sep 2017
ChessChess World Cup to start today
They say, 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going.'
02 Sep 2017
Saina NehwalSania, Sindhu, Srikanth believe India can dominate the sport
The improved badminton facilities have certainly helped the Indian shuttlers to make a mark on the global stage.
02 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiSocial Media: Congress enters BJP territory
The Congress seems to be taking a leaf from the BJP's book.
02 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiModi asks tax officials to be friendly towards honest taxpayers
In India, tax officials are usually feared. Maybe it has something to do with the public perception of them.
02 Sep 2017
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S9 could be launched in January 2018
India is yet to get its hands on the much-touted Samsung Galaxy Note 8. However, that hasn't stopped tech aficionados from getting hyped about the firm's next big release - Galaxy S9.
01 Sep 2017
KarnatakaKSRTC's biodiesel tenders find no takers!
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), India's first state-run corporation to operate AC buses running entirely on biodiesel, is struggling to procure biodiesel.
01 Sep 2017
SnapdealSnapdeal's 3-day sale offers discounts of up to 70%
Indian e-commerce firm Snapdeal today announced a three-day long sale offering "double digit" discounts on consumer favourite categories like electronics, fashion, and home.
01 Sep 2017
Indian GovernmentFirst-ever rules allow government to shutdown internet
Under new rules issued by the communication ministry, the government now has the legal power to temporarily shut down phone and internet services in the event of a "public emergency" or for "public safety".
01 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiIndia the most corrupt nation in Asia, study finds
The Narendra Modi government has launched several schemes to combat corruption, but if findings by anti-corruption body Transparency International are anything to go by, they don't seem to have had much practical effect.
01 Sep 2017
NITI AayogAir India stake sale soon, hints Jaitley
Now that two parties have formally expressed interest in buying the national carrier Air India, FinMin Jaitley has hinted that an expeditious decision will soon be taken on its disinvestment.
01 Sep 2017
Tamil Nadu12-year-old kills herself over period-shaming. Time to wake up now?
In a tragic case, a 12-year-old student in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelvelli killed herself allegedly after she was period-shamed by her teacher.
01 Sep 2017
Pakistan NewsChina tells India not to raise Pakistan terror at BRICS
China has indicated that it would object any discussion during the upcoming BRICS summit about the safe havens provided by Pakistan to terrorist groups.
01 Sep 2017
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Stock trading till 7.30 pm? Bourses mull, SEBI on board
According to reports, Indian bourses are mulling on extending the stock trading hours by 2-4 hours.
01 Sep 2017
New JerseyNot just Maggi, even sindoor has dangerous levels of lead
If you thought lead was present only in Maggi and other such food products, you might want to rethink.
01 Sep 2017
WhatsAppWhatsApp for Business kick-starts with BookMyShow; Ola, Oyo will follow
WhatsApp in the bid to monetize its platform had launched, what it calls, "WhatsApp for Business" for certain select organizations.
01 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi meets Swiss President, discusses NSG membership, black money
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Swiss President Doris Leuthard on important matters concerning bilateral relations during the latter's visit to New Delhi.
01 Sep 2017
DelhiDelhi-NCR: One cyber crime incident reported every 10 minutes
Cyber security expert, Rakshit Tandon, revealed that at least one cyber crime takes place in every ten minutes in Delhi-NCR.
01 Sep 2017
PaytmPaytm looking to become a full-service bank through partnerships
Paytm's rise to prominence during the demonetization-phase fuelled its ambition to get into the banking business.
01 Sep 2017
Ravi Shankar PrasadRavi Shankar Prasad: Cybersecurity standards for mobile phones almost ready
The center is close to finalizing the cybersecurity standards for mobile phone companies in order to safeguard Indian citizens against the breach of data and cyberattacks.
01 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiKashmiri terrorist Zakir Musa will "liberate" India from "cow-worshipping" Modi
One day before Bakra Eid, al-Qaeda's Kashmir head Zakir Musa has released a 20-minute audio message on YouTube channel Ansar Ghazwa.
01 Sep 2017
FlipkartFlipkart partners with global firms to push private labels
Indian home-grown e-commerce platform Flipkart, in a bid to push its private labels, has now decided to work closely with manufacturers in China, India and other Southeast Asian countries.
