India: News
28 Jan 2018
Narendra ModiIndia, US will hold first 2-by-2 dialogue in April
Reportedly, India and the US are expected to hold the first edition of long-awaited simultaneous meetings of their defense and external affairs ministers, called 2-by-2 dialogue in April at Washington DC.
28 Jan 2018
PaytmPaytm to become a $10bn start-up after secondary share sale
The valuation of home-grown digital payments giant Paytm, owned by Noida-based One97 Communications, is likely to jump to $10bn after some existing and former employees sell a part of their shares to new investors, including Canada-based Discovery Capital. Information about other investors isn't available yet.
27 Jan 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!India won 3rd-match: Records broken in SA v/s India Series
India won the final Test of the 3-match series at Johannesburg, a dead rubber essentially, with South Africa bagging it 2-1.
27 Jan 2018
BollywoodDespite hurdles, 'Padmaavat' mints Rs. 50 crore on second day
Padmaavat had to undergo a lengthy battle to see the light of day. Its release was marred by violence and arson in several states.
27 Jan 2018
EducationFour IITs to get Rs. 456 crore from HRD ministry
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has earmarked Rs. 456.10 crore for four IITs for development projects.
27 Jan 2018
AfghanistanHamid Karzai: Trump must "walk the talk" on Pakistan's terrorism
Former Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai called upon US president Donald Trump to "walk the talk" about curbing Pakistan's support to terrorist outfits.
27 Jan 2018
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh's 'witches' revolt against oppression
Caste, class and gender bias is commonly heard of in India. But hundreds of women in MP's Rajgarh and Shajapur districts have fallen prey to a strange discriminatory practice.
27 Jan 2018
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)New GST rate on house purchases for CLSS eligible buyers
The GST rate on buying houses has been reduced to 8% from the existing 12% for house purchases made under the credit-linked subsidy scheme (CLSS) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban.
26 Jan 2018
Narendra Modi5 times when PM Modi has broken official protocols
After the R-Day parade, PM Narendra Modi once again broke protocol and strolled till India Gate, waving at the crowd, amidst frenzied sloganeering of "Modi, Modi."
26 Jan 2018
Ministry Of External AffairsClass 1 officer's recommendation no longer needed for 'Tatkaal' passport
The External Affairs Ministry has made it easier for those in need of urgent passports to get one.
26 Jan 2018
Sonia GandhiRepublic-Day parade: Controversy over Rahul Gandhi's seating in 4th row
Today, India celebrates the joyous occasion of its 69th Republic Day.
26 Jan 2018
SamsungXiaomi becomes India's top-selling smartphone maker
After surpassing Samsung in budget smartphone sales earlier, Xiaomi has now emerged as the top-selling smartphone manufacturer in India.
26 Jan 2018
Indian Air ForceLate JP Nirala, Ashok Chakra awardee, helped kill six terrorists
On 69th Republic Day, prestigious gallantry awards were given to brave personnel of India's security forces.
26 Jan 2018
DelhiIndia celebrates 69th Republic Day
Today, India celebrates its 69th Republic Day. The parade this time is historic: there are 10 chief guests, the leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations.
26 Jan 2018
Yogi AdityanathSon and mother murdered brutally in UP
On Wednesday, a son and his mother were murdered by her relatives in broad daylight in Meerut district of UP.
25 Jan 2018
Ministry Of Home AffairsRepublic Day 2018: List of Padma awardees
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today released names of eminent persons who would receive the 2018 Padma awards on 26th January.
25 Jan 2018
South China SeaChina downplays India's friendly ties with ASEAN countries
ASEAN leaders have descended in India to enjoy a three-day jamboree comprising bilateral meetings, India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit and Republic Day celebrations.
25 Jan 2018
RajasthanAll you need to know about the Karni Sena
Even as the film Padmaavat hits the screen, Rajput Karni Sena's protests have made the screening difficult in states like Gujarat and Rajasthan.
25 Jan 2018
Reliance IndustriesReliance Jio's new offer: Unlimited monthly 4G-data for Rs. 49!
On the eve of Republic Day, Reliance Jio has rolled out an amazing new prepaid monthly plan that offers users unlimited 4G data for only Rs. 49.
25 Jan 2018
MumbaiDoctors at Mumbai hospital extract LED bulb from infant's lungs
A group of doctors at Mumbai's Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital in Parel area removed an LED bulb from a seven-month-old baby girl's lungs through a two-minute bronchoscopy.
25 Jan 2018
BollywoodAdding to makers' woes, Padmaavat leaked online on release day
The same day Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial Padmaavat released after a lengthy battle, admins of a Facebook page decided to leak the whole movie online.
25 Jan 2018
AndroidRunning short of memory on cellphones: Here's a fix
One in every three smartphones runs "out-of-space" every day in India, said Wall Street Journal.
25 Jan 2018
Arun JaitleyGovt mulls higher tax deduction limits, but with conditions
According to reports, the finance ministry is considering offering relief to taxpayers; there are discussions to increase the current Rs. 2L deduction limit to Rs. 2.5L.
25 Jan 2018
HyderabadSelfie with speeding train lands Hyderabad youth in hospital
Selfies can kill. There were as many as 127 selfie-related deaths globally during March'14-September'16; more shocking is that 76 of them occurred in India.
25 Jan 2018
Akshay KumarPhullu's director accuses PadMan makers of cheap publicity
PadMan might have averted its clash with the magnum opus Padmaavat, but there seems to be a bigger and a more serious clash awaiting it.
24 Jan 2018
CelebrityAs Shah Rukh Khan diversifies, what becomes of the actor?
Shah Rukh Khan, today, is a successful businessman with an impressive filmography wanting to explore newer opportunities in sports, television and now social work.
24 Jan 2018
Indian RailwaysRailways to install 12 lakh CCTV cameras in 11,000 trains
The government is expected to set aside Rs. 3,000 crore in Budget 2018 for the Indian Railways for purchasing 12 lakh CCTV cameras to improve passenger security and provide a more secure travel experience.
24 Jan 2018
Narendra ModiModi to CEOs: Let's see your reaction after #Budget2018
At Davos, PM Narendra Modi held the much-awaited roundtable with CEOs of top global companies.
24 Jan 2018
AthleticsPoonam, battling brain tumor, helps Chhattisgarh win National-Basketball Championship semis
India's tallest female basketball player, Poonam Chaturvedi helped her team notch up a win in the semis of Senior National Basketball Championship.
24 Jan 2018
IIT RoorkeePlan to add more seats, but IITs say no infrastructure
The Joint Admission Board (JAB) has proposed adding an additional 1,000 seats in IITs across the country, but several IITs doubt that existing campuses can accommodate more students.
24 Jan 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Indian Premier League: Greatest XI of all time
Indian cricket changed dramatically in 2008.
24 Jan 2018
Narendra ModiASEAN leaders diplomatic visit: India's "Act East" policy on display
In a bid to promote India's "Act East" policy, PM Narendra Modi is set to break another tradition. In an unprecedented event, all leaders and heads of state of 10 ASEAN countries will be chief guests at the Republic Day parade.
24 Jan 2018
MoonGoogle's $20mn Lunar project is falling apart: Here's why
Over ten years ago, Google and XPrize Foundation launched the "Google Lunar XPrize" competition, a private Moon race with $20mn grand prize.
23 Jan 2018
ParliamentCPI(M) considering impeachment motion against CJI
Forgetting the crisis within their own party, CPI(M) wants to blow out fires elsewhere. Claiming that the crisis among the SC judges is far from over, CPI(M) is in talks with other opposition parties to bring an impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra during Budget session.
23 Jan 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp Business launched in India: Scope and risks
WhatsApp Business has started rolling out in India for Android users, four days after its launch. The iOS version is expected to arrive soon.
23 Jan 2018
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)In-flight internet may cost you Rs. 500 for 30 minutes!
The TRAI recently approved in-flight connectivity (IFC) in India, and also released its recommendations on the matter.
23 Jan 2018
MumbaiFuel prices continue moving higher, govt mulls GST option
Petrol prices in Mumbai crossed the Rs. 80 mark yesterday for the first time since August'14.
23 Jan 2018
Narendra Modi#Davos2018: Modi meets Swiss president; India hosts welcome reception
For India, the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual jamboree at Davos began with a bang.
23 Jan 2018
Russia News#DefenseDiaries: India negotiates with Russia for Rs. 39,000cr missile shields
India has begun final negotiations with Russia for the Rs. 39,000cr acquisition of five advanced S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems.
23 Jan 2018
BollywoodWith two days remaining, what would become of Padmaavat?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Padmaavat is no longer just a film. Though the period drama isn't political, watching it would be.
