India: News
17 Sep 2017
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)Boarding passes might soon become a thing of the past
After doing away with the hand baggage tagging system in around a dozen airports, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is now planning to do away with boarding passes.
17 Sep 2017
Dharmendra PradhanUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan proposes bringing petroleum products under GST
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Finance Ministry to include petroleum products under GST ambit.
17 Sep 2017
Piyush GoyalRailway Minister suggests measures to improve safety
In a bid to incentivize rail employees to prevent mishaps, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal suggested out of turn promotions for employees who take timely action to avert accidents.
17 Sep 2017
Terrorist OrganizationsIndia won't stop till Masood Azhar is brought to justice
A top Indian diplomat has said that India will not stop till Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Masood Azhar is brought to justice.
17 Sep 2017
Indian RailwaysRail passengers cannot sleep beyond 10pm-6am in reserved coaches
Indian Railways reduced the official sleeping hours in trains by an hour to end the fights over berths and oversleeping passengers.
17 Sep 2017
All India Muslim Personal Law BoardAIMPLB might come down on fake maulanas
Following in the footsteps of the All-India Nirmohi Akhara's crackdown on fake 'babas', the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is also contemplating calling out fake maulanas.
17 Sep 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan will waste time in UNGA by bringing up Kashmir
With Pakistan plans to raise the issue of Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly, Syed Akbaruddin, India's permanent representative to the UN, said that Pakistan 'will waste time' with this.
17 Sep 2017
Shah Rukh KhanMakers of SRK's upcoming TED Talks show approach Oprah Winfrey
Makers of Shah Rukh Khan's small-screen comeback "TED Talks: Nayi Soch" approached popular international TV host Oprah Winfrey for delivering a TED Talk on the show.
17 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi dedicates Narmada dam to the nation
On his 67th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated the Sardar Sarovar dam built on the Narmada to the nation.
17 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiGrand celebrations planned for Modi's birthday
PM Narendra Modi turns 67 today. The Centre plans to observe this day as "Seva Diwas" (Day of Service). Various activities have been planned for the "big day" including construction of toilets, voluntary work and sanitation drives.
17 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiArjan Singh, only ever Marshal of Indian Air Force dies
Arjan Singh, the only officer to hold the title of "Marshal of Indian Air Force" has passed away at 98. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.
Looming job threats? 21% Indians set to face job loss
With the onset of artificial intelligence and automation, nearly 21% of India's workforce is set to face job threats by 2022, FICCI said in a report.
17 Sep 2017
FlipkartBecome an iPhone owner for Rs. 999 through Flipkart!
Apple's announcement of the iPhone X left many fans excited as well as heartbroken.
16 Sep 2017
Blue Whale ChallengeThe Blue Whale challenge: Fact or fiction?
Since months, it has been alleged that the 'Blue Whale Challenge' has been preying on youths. Many suicides in India have been attributed to this game.
16 Sep 2017
Petrol Diesel PricesAlphons: 'Have a vehicle? Can afford fuel hike then'
Bureaucrat-turned politician and Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons created a controversy when he made a statement that those who can buy vehicles can afford to pay the increased fuel prices.
16 Sep 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaNHRC to oppose government's decision to deport Rohingyas at SC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it would oppose the Centre's plans to deport an estimated 40,000 Rohingya Muslims living illegally in India.
16 Sep 2017
Madhya PradeshBillionaire Jain couple of MP renounces world to become monks
A billionaire Jain couple from MP's Neemuch has made headlines after announcing their decision to leave behind their property and three-year-old daughter to become monks.
16 Sep 2017
DelhiCentre does a U-turn on decriminalizing begging
The government had informed the court last year that the Ministry of Social Justice had prepared a bill that decriminalized begging and rehabilitated beggars. However, the Centre has now told the Delhi HC that they won't be decriminalizing begging.
16 Sep 2017
Tamil NaduHRD names 25 cleanest higher education institutes of India
The HRD Ministry has released its Swachhta Rankings list 2017, where Higher Education Institutions (HEI) have been graded, according to their cleanliness.
16 Sep 2017
GujaratMaruti shifts gears, to make electric cars in Gujarat
After expressing initial apprehension about the future of electric cars in India, automaker Maruti Suzuki announced that it will manufacture electric cars at its plant in Gujarat.
15 Sep 2017
PuneEngineers' Day: The Indian legends making us proud
Not many people know this, but the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna awardee Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya is commemorated as Engineers' Day.
15 Sep 2017
Ravi Shankar PrasadDriving license to be linked to Aadhaar
The government has announced that Aadhaar will soon be linked to driving license. However, no timeframe was announced.
15 Sep 2017
Virat KohliWhy did Kohli refuse to extend his association with Pepsi?
Virat Kohli turned down a multi-crore offer to endorse carbonated soft drink Pepsi as he does not consume aerated drinks and doesn't believe in preaching what he doesn't practice.
15 Sep 2017
SmartphonesAsus ZenFone 4 Selfie series starts at Rs. 9,999
Asus has launched three new smartphones in India in its ZenFone 4 Selfie series - the ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZB553KL), the ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZD553KL), and the ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro.
15 Sep 2017
DelhiDynamic fuel pricing: As people suffer, Oil Ministry stands back
Petrol and diesel prices touched a three-year high this week. On September 11, Delhi residents paid Rs. 70.38/L for petrol; the last time price touched such heights was September'14.
15 Sep 2017
Madhya PradeshIndia's 235 districts likely to face drought
After suffering through floods, India is now facing a prospect of drought.
15 Sep 2017
Delhi High CourtAfter 23 years, exiled Manipur couple returns home
The Delhi HC has allowed Luingam Luithui and his wife Peingamla, residents of Manipur, to return to India after 23 years in exile.
14 Sep 2017
Ministry Of Home Affairs1,222 NGOs asked to validate bank accounts or face action
The Home Ministry has asked 1,222 NGOs to validate their foreign funds' bank accounts. If they fail to do so, they will face penal action under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010.
14 Sep 2017
GSTWholesale price inflation touches four-month high at 3.24%
Wholesale price inflation in India rose to 3.24% in August, double that of 1.88% in July. It was the fastest rise in four months. Last August, it was 1.09%.
14 Sep 2017
DelhiNGT refuses to lift diesel vehicles ban in Delhi-NCR
The NGT has dismissed a plea by the Centre against its ban on diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR. "One diesel vehicle causes pollution equal to 24 petrol vehicles and 40 CNG vehicles," it observed.
14 Sep 2017
North KoreaModi-Abe slam Pakistan over terrorism in joint statement
After inaugurating India's first bullet train project, Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe strongly pitched for a "zero tolerance" policy against terrorism.
14 Sep 2017
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)Google to launch digital payment service in India next week?
If reports are to be believed, Google is launching a localized digital payment service in India as early as next week.
14 Sep 2017
Hong KongOffshore wealth: Steep rise in India's and world's stashed money
Trends for offshore wealth held by Indians have changed drastically in the last few years. Despite the much-publicized battle against black money, offshore wealth held by nationals increased 90% from 2007 to 2015 to Rs. 4L crore.
14 Sep 2017
JapanThe revolutionary Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: All you need to know!
PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe have laid the foundation stone for the ambitious bullet train project in Ahmedabad.
14 Sep 2017
BalochistanIndia submits pleadings to ICJ over Kulbhushan Jadhav case
India has submitted its written pleadings or arguments to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which is hearing the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.
14 Sep 2017
Arunachal PradeshAfter five decades, Chakma, Hajong refugees may get Indian citizenship
The Centre may grant citizenship to the Chakma and Hajong refugees from erstwhile Pakistan (now Bangladesh), who arrived to India almost five decades back and are settled in Arunachal Pradesh.
13 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiModi greets Abe with signature bear hug in Ahmedabad
Indian PM Narendra Modi has received his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on his arrival at the Ahmedabad airport with his signature bear hug.
13 Sep 2017
MumbaiIn diplomatic victory for India, UK seizes Dawood Ibrahim's assets
In a significant victory for India, the UK government has initiated a crackdown on wanted criminal Dawood Ibrahim. His assets in the country have been seized.
