India: News
12 Dec 2017
Terror AttackMasood Azhar vows to increase terror activities against India, US
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) organized a 'Shohada-e-Kashmir' conference at Rawalakot to commemorate terrorists killed in an encounter in J&K's Pulwama district.
12 Dec 2017
GujaratHospitalization services cost the most in Gujarat among rural India
Among rural India, hospitalization services are the most expensive in Gujarat, costing Rs. 32,503 on an average per case.
12 Dec 2017
iPhoneApple demands India not to hike import-tax on iPhone parts
In a bid to expand its iPhone-manufacturing in India, Apple has reportedly asked the government not to increase the import taxes on mobile phone components.
11 Dec 2017
EducationMarking scheme for Class 10, 12 CBSE board exams released
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has put up on its website the marking scheme of 25 subjects for Class 12, and 10 subjects for Class 10 board exams.
11 Dec 2017
BollywoodAfter Zaira Wasim's molestation, Aamir opens up about sexual harassment
In the wake of actress Zaira Wasim's allegations about in-flight molestation, Aamir Khan, who has launched her in Bollywood, opened up about sexual harassment.
11 Dec 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sachin writes to Prime Minister Modi
Cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include all international medallists in the Central Government Health Scheme.
11 Dec 2017
JharkhandJharkhand village holds kissing contest for married couples
In a country where public display of any sort of romantic affection is frowned upon, a tribal village in Jharkhand organized a kissing contest for married couples.
11 Dec 2017
5G TechnologyIndia ranks 76, 109 in broadband and mobile Internet-speeds: Ookla
Reflecting the massive transformation India underwent this year in terms of Internet speeds, the country was ranked 76th and 109th for fixed-broadband and mobile Internet speeds, respectively, on Ookla's November Speedtest Global Index.
11 Dec 2017
Pranab MukherjeeFormer president Pranab Mukherjee turns 82 today!
The consummate politician, Pranab Mukherjee has famously been described as Congress's quintessential Man Friday. Ironically, he was rewarded with the President's post but was not trusted enough to be made PM.
11 Dec 2017
Delhi UniversityColleges to the help of students who don't have Aadhaar
Online application for JEE 2018 opened ten days ago. Aadhaar is compulsory while applying.
11 Dec 2017
Maruti SuzukiCar prices to rise by upto Rs. 1L from January
Come 2018 and passenger car prices in India will increase by as high as Rs. 1L. Toyota Kirloskar, Honda, Tata Motors, Skoda and Isuzu have all attributed the decision to rising input cost.
11 Dec 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Counterfeit notes can get you jailed. Learn to spot them
How likely is it that you have a fake note resting in your wallet? With counterfeit notes worth Rs. 11.23 crore detected across India in the first eight months post demonetization, the probability of it is unmissable.
11 Dec 2017
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar unveils new poster of 'Padman'
Bollywood's action king, Akshay Kumar has always managed to associate himself with films concerning social problems. The next in line is 'Padman'.
11 Dec 2017
International Cricket Council (ICC)India to play more T20Is in future
Ever since its inception, T20 cricket has been very popular among fans. The rise in T20 leagues across the globe is a testament to that.
11 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiMani Shankar Aiyar's dinner attended by former army chief, ex-diplomats
The Gujarat elections' slugfest has veered in a different direction after Congress's Mani Shankar Aiyar called PM Narendra Modi a "neech" (low-life) person.
11 Dec 2017
India China BorderReports: 1,800 Chinese troops deployed at Doklam during winter
In a first, around 1,600-1,800 Chinese troops have been deployed in the Doklam area, close to the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet trijunction, during winter.
11 Dec 2017
JapanIs India leaning toward ASEAN to counter China's OBOR?
India is gearing up to host the ASEAN-India connectivity summit this week.
11 Dec 2017
Google MapsTaking public-transport? Google-Maps will tell you where to get off
Ever took public transport and missed your destination while traveling to a new place? Well, Google Maps will now make such journeys less stressful.
10 Dec 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: 5 Talking points
Team India has one of the best batting line-ups in the world but on Sunday they were victims of a batting collapse against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dharamshala.
10 Dec 2017
EmploymentHiring, hikes finally set to improve after demonetization lull
There's good news for employees. The lull in the job sector post demonetization has finally started on an upward trend and is set to continue on the path in 2018.
10 Dec 2017
BollywoodAhead of TED Talks launch, SRK advises 'cool' parents
With just a few hours to go for the debut episode of Shah Rukh Khan's 'TED Talks India Nayi Soch', Star has released yet another promo for the much-awaited show, this time for parents.
10 Dec 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Ind vs SL 1st ODI: List of India's unwanted records
The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka kicked off with the visitors winning the toss and putting India to bat first.
10 Dec 2017
DronesChinese media: 'India should apologize for drone intrusion'
After an Indian drone recently crashed across the border in China, Chinese media has resorted to its characteristic aggressive rhetoric to tell New Delhi off.
10 Dec 2017
Indian Navy#DefenseDiaries: Indian Navy's submarine arm celebrates golden jubilee
On December 8, 2017, the Indian Navy's submarine arm celebrated its golden jubilee.
09 Dec 2017
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)Direct Tax Collections rise 14%, hitting Rs. 4.8-lakh-crore till November
In yet another boost to the economy, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) latest data showed that the Direct Tax Collections for FY 2017-18 recorded a growth of 14.4% between April and November.
09 Dec 2017
GujaratGujarat Elections: Congress candidate complains of EVM hacking, EC investigates
Voting in Gujarat elections was mired in controversy as malfunctioning of EVMs was reported in certain areas. Congress candidate from Porbandar, Arjun Modhwadia filed a complaint with the EC that the EVM in his constituency was connected by Bluetooth.
09 Dec 2017
HollywoodWith films like Baahubali, has India nailed the VFX game?
Gone are the days when computer-generated imagery (CGI) and visual effects (VFX) were the monopoly of Hollywood production giants.
09 Dec 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!India can reclaim No 1 spot in ODIs
India are already the top ranked nation in Test cricket and now, they have the opportunity to top the charts in the ODI rankings when they take the field against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dharamshala on Sunday.
09 Dec 2017
Dalai LamaWho is the female photojournalist featured in Google Doodle today?
We have all enjoyed with admiration, the photographs of India's first tri-color being hoisted or Lord Mountbatten's final salute while leaving India.
09 Dec 2017
PunjabVideo of man fatally shooting his pet dog goes viral
A video of a man in Punjab's Badbar village shooting dead his pet pit bull two days ago has since gone viral, highlighting once again the dastardly behavior that dogs in India often experience.
09 Dec 2017
Rohit SharmaIndia vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Probable XI
After a series winning performance against the Sri Lankans in the Tests, the focus now shifts to ODIs when India led by Rohit Sharma take the field at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
09 Dec 2017
Jammu And KashmirRs. 200 notes still scarce, but fake ones are out
Though RBI introduced Rs. 200 notes in August, they are rarely in circulation. While many are yet to get their hands on the new banknote, fakes ones have already surfaced in Jammu.
09 Dec 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaWhy shouldn't women be held guilty of adultery?
Adultery is currently a criminal offense only for men in India and not women. But this might change soon.
09 Dec 2017
BollywoodShah Rukh's 'Nayi Soch' has a special message for kids
Shah Rukh Khan is all set to weave magic on the small screen once again with his new show 'TED Talks India - Nayi Soch'.
09 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiRTI: Modi government spent Rs. 3755cr on publicity
Ever wondered how much the BJP government spends on its glitzy and eye-catching advertisements? How does it ensure that Swachh Bharat and Digital India messages reach every household?
09 Dec 2017
GujaratVoting commences in phase 1 of Gujarat assembly elections
The first phase of assembly elections has commenced in Gujarat with 89 constituencies of the state's southern districts and the Saurashtra region going to the polls.
09 Dec 2017
Pakistan NewsPew report: 64% of Indians view Pakistan "very unfavorably"
Nearly two-thirds of Indians (64%) of Indians hold a "very unfavorable" view of Pakistan, according to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center.
09 Dec 2017
Indian Army#DefenseDiaries: Heron drone crashes in China, should India worry?
An Israeli-made IAI Heron drone operated by the Indian Army recently crashed into Chinese territory in the Sikkim sector due to a "technical problem."
08 Dec 2017
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC to take note of pollution-hit India vs SL Test
The pollution-hit third and final test between India and Sri Lanka in the national capital will be remembered for everything but cricket. Now, medical experts will examine if BCCI was right to hold the test in such hazardous conditions.
