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22 Nov 2017
Indian Air ForceIndia successfully tests BrahMos missile from IAF Sukhoi-30MKI jet
India has created history by successfully test-firing the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a modified Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet.
16 Nov 2017
BollywoodExclusive Interview: Ekta Kapoor opens up about 'Bose'
At the promotional event of 'Bose: Dead or alive', which was held in the national capital on Wednesday, NewsBytes caught up with the de-facto queen of Indian television, Ekta Kapoor for a tete-a-tete.
16 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiModi most popular politician ever: Indians reveal their preferences
PM Narendra Modi might have his fair share of detractors, but according to a Pew study, he is by far the most popular figure in Indian politics.
16 Nov 2017
AsiaIndians dominate Forbes 2017 list of Asia's 50 richest families
Seventeen Indian business dynasties have made it to the Forbes 2017 list of Asia's 50 Richest Families.
16 Nov 2017
Hardik PatelHardik Patel says BJP would trap him in sexual-harassment case
Patidar leader Hardik Patel has now claimed that some IAS/IPS officers threatened him to end the quota agitation or else, to malign his image, his sex-CDs would be released.
16 Nov 2017
DelhiDelhi's Khan Market is World's 24th most expensive retail hotspot
The upscale Khan Market in South Delhi has emerged as the world's 24th most expensive retail market, while continuing to be the most expensive retail location in India.
16 Nov 2017
Indian ArmyIndian military unveils joint training doctrine to boost tri-service integration
After finalizing a joint war doctrine earlier this year, The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force have prepared a joint training doctrine.
15 Nov 2017
iOSApple-TRAI tussle: Apple to help government develop DND iOS app
Apple has finally agreed to provide "limited help" to TRAI for developing DND (Do-Not-Disturb) app for its iOS platform, after a one-year-long battle over the regulator's anti-spam app.
15 Nov 2017
Anil AmbaniCongress alleges "huge scam" in $8.7bn Rafale deal
The Congress party has alleged that a "huge scam is brewing" in the deal to purchase 36 Dassault Rafale fighters for $8.7 billion.
15 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiHere's how a social enterprise is facilitating India's toilet revolution
India has set aside $40bn to ensure it's open-defecation free by 2019.
15 Nov 2017
PunjabPanjab University students are on a mission to 'save' Punjabi
It looks like Panjab University is going all out to preserve the state's traditional language.
15 Nov 2017
Aadhaar CardThree new ways for you to re-verify SIM with Aadhaar
The UIDAI has approved three new ways for citizens to re-verify their SIMs with Aadhaar without having to visit retailers.
15 Nov 2017
Reliance JioReliance Jio to launch cheapest "4G smartphone" soon
After releasing the 4G JioPhone feature phone, Jio is reportedly gearing up for a low-cost 4G smartphone, according to Chinese chipmaker Spreadtrum.
15 Nov 2017
Aadhaar Card300% jump in PAN applications since demonetization: CBDT
Despite widespread criticism, demonetization has had some benefits, like a 300% jump in the number of applications received for Permanent Account Numbers (PAN).
15 Nov 2017
DelhiDelhi tops 'tourist-friendly' list, Maharashtra falls a spot
After a smog-filled week, there's some good news for Delhi. A survey by the World Travel and Tourism Council India Initiative (WTTCII) and Hotelivate has ranked the capital first among all states in the field of tourism.
15 Nov 2017
Electric VehiclesThis company is making India ready for 'Electric vehicle' revolution
India is slowly-but-surely laying groundwork for electric vehicles (EVs).
15 Nov 2017
KeralaAlleged IS clip threatens attacks at Kumbh Mela, Thrissur Pooram
An audio clip allegedly from the IS talking about terror attacks at Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram has surfaced.
15 Nov 2017
Bharti AirtelTelecom mass layoffs: 75,000 employees lost jobs in one year
Thousands of people working in India's telecom industry are grappling with massive job losses. The sector lost a fourth of its three-lakh workforce in the last 12 months.
15 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiYashwant Sinha: Tughlaq had also implemented the note ban
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha does it again!
15 Nov 2017
TechnologyUC Browser mysteriously vanishes from Play Store after serious allegations
The UC Browser app seems to have vanished from the Google Play Store, though the UC Browser Mini is still available for download.
15 Nov 2017
AustraliaAustralia votes yes for gay marriage rights
Australia has voted overwhelmingly in support of same-sex marriage, with 61.6% voting yes.
14 Nov 2017
SamsungXiaomi becomes India's top smartphone seller, along with Samsung
China's Xiaomi now shares the "No. 1 spot" in India's smartphone sales with South Korean giant Samsung, according to research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) India.
14 Nov 2017
Crime Against WomenNot much has changed in the five years since Nirbhaya
A rape incident needs to stand out to get noticed in India.
14 Nov 2017
Jawaharlal NehruJawaharlal Nehru: Visionary, charismatic statesman with his own quirks
Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first PM, was a man of contradictions. Though democratic in approach, he had an authoritarian hold over his government.
14 Nov 2017
Deepika PadukoneBJP leader Subramanian Swamy says Deepika is not an Indian!
Every day, newer and murkier controversies are engulfing Deepika Padukone-starrer movie 'Padmavati'. When one thing seems to end, the other just follows in no time.
14 Nov 2017
KarnatakaBengaluru company picked by Facebook for marketing mix modelling partnership
RainMan Consulting, a Bengaluru-based marketing analytics company, has become one of the primary firms in Asia to join hands with Facebook as a marketing mix modelling partner (MMM).
14 Nov 2017
World Health OrganizationWorld Diabetes Day: The shocking state of diabetes in India
In India, nearly 70-million people (one in 19 people) have diabetes. The country is gradually inching towards becoming the diabetic capital of the world.
14 Nov 2017
BollywoodSujoy Ghosh quits as IFFI Jury Chief
In a shocking development, Kahani's director Sujoy Ghosh has resigned as the jury-chief for the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) after the removal of films 'S Durga' and 'Nude' by I&B Ministry from the final list.
14 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiModi@ASEAN: India wishes to emerge as a global peacekeeper
PM Narendra Modi recently addressed the Indian diaspora in the Philippines on the sidelines fo the ongoing ASEAN summit
14 Nov 2017
BollywoodFive movies that brings out our inner child
There are some movies which become an integral part of our lives and today we have compiled a list of movies that made our childhood awesome.
14 Nov 2017
FacebookWhatsApp for iPad to be launched soon
After being popular on smartphones for several years, it looks like Facebook-owned WhatsApp is going to launch the messaging app for tablets now.
14 Nov 2017
Yogi AdityanathYogi Adityanath: The word 'secular' is biggest lie since independence
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said the word secular is the "biggest lie" told since independence and those using it should apologize to the people.
13 Nov 2017
DelhiSupreme Court issues several notices to tackle air pollution
A thick cloud of toxic smog has enveloped India's capital, ten times thicker than the acceptable limit of air pollution.
13 Nov 2017
Indian Army#DefenseDiaries: Why is Indian Army unhappy with the Arjun tank?
Last week, the Indian Army issued a preliminary tender to global arms manufacturers for 1,770 future ready combat vehicles (FRCVs) or futuristic tanks.
13 Nov 2017
Health & WellnessWhy children in this Dhanbad village don't smile?
At least one person in each of the 68 households of Dhanbad's Brahman Tola village has fluorosis.
13 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiWhat is the Modi model for madrasas?
In early-2014, as BJP's prime-ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, while reaching out to the Muslim voter-base had said "I want to see you (Muslims), laptop in one hand, Quran in the other."
13 Nov 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Contemplated suicide after non-selection, says Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav, India's rising chinaman bowler, revealed that as a 13-year-old he thought of quitting cricket and committing suicide when he was not picked up for the Uttar Pradesh U-15 team.
13 Nov 2017
Indian StartupsIndian start-up 'Buttalks' is helping men buy better underwear
At a time when internet-based companies are changing the way Indians pay bills, buy groceries, and commute, three Chennai-based entrepreneurs (Brijesh Devareddy, Surej Salim, and Manish Kishore) are using an e-commerce platform to help Indian men buy better underwear.
13 Nov 2017
Indian RailwaysIndia to get 10 'airport-like' railway stations by 2020
In three years, India will have 10 railway stations with airport-like amenities. The government has allocated Rs. 5,000cr for the purpose.
13 Nov 2017
SmartphonesMoto X4 with Amazon Alexa, Google-Assistant launched at Rs. 20,999!
The Lenovo-owned Motorola has finally launched its powerful mid-range Moto X4 device in India.