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27 Feb 2018
Aadhaar CardAadhaar helped cancel three crore fake, duplicate ration cards: Ministry
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Monday said that during the three years of NDA government, at least three crore fake and duplicate ration cards were canceled.
26 Feb 2018
MoonISRO to build lunar habitats for astronauts on moon
With the potential to become India's biggest science program, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has started working on a project that aims at building igloos or "lunar habitats" on the moon.
26 Feb 2018
Uttar Pradesh"People who don't say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' are Pakistanis"
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Surendra Singh has once again created controversy just days after declaring that India would become a Hindu nation by 2024. He said that those people who desist from saying "Bharat Mata ki Jai" are Pakistanis.
26 Feb 2018
MumbaiAamchi Mumbai pays its expats the highest in the world
The financial capital of India has grabbed the top spot for expat salaries in a global survey. In other words, Mumbai pays its expats the highest as compared to other cities in the world.
26 Feb 2018
Morgan StanleyIndia's December quarter GDP growth likely to be 7%: Report
According to a recent report by Morgan Stanley, India's economic recovery is expected to have gathered momentum and GDP growth for the December quarter is likely to have accelerated to 7 percent.
26 Feb 2018
Nokia MobilesBSNL to roll out 4G services in 10 telecom circles
State owned telecom firm BSNL today signed a pact with Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia to roll out 4G services in 10 telecom circles covering Western and Southern regions in India.
26 Feb 2018
BCCI2018 Nidahas Trophy: BCCI selectors ignore Mayank once again
India announced their 15-member squad on Sunday for the upcoming 2018 Nidahas Trophy, which will start from March 6.
26 Feb 2018
Mohan BhagwatOnly India can show right path to the world: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that only India can show the right path to the world and everyone should work together for the unity of the country.
26 Feb 2018
PTIItalian luxury kidswear brand Monnalisa is set to enter India
Italian luxury kidswear brand Monnalisa is set to enter India later this year with its first outlet in Delhi.
26 Feb 2018
Bharti AirtelAirtel to bring high-speed in-flight data connectivity
India's largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has joined a new global collaboration to bring high-speed and uninterrupted in-flight data connectivity to mobile customers.
26 Feb 2018
Nirmala SitharamanFormer Cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian passes away, he was 79
Former Cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian has passed away, officials confirmed today. He was 79.
26 Feb 2018
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)CBDT asks officers to step up tax collection
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has set higher targets for tax collection.
25 Feb 2018
BCCIDravid takes a pay-cut so that support-staff can get more
Rahul Dravid has been known as the true ambassador of the gentleman's game over the years and his sense of fair-play has prevailed yet again.
25 Feb 2018
Google MapsCan homegrown MapmyIndia take on Google Maps in India?
Homegrown mapping company, Delhi-based MapmyIndia is gearing up to take on Google Maps and conquer its territory in India.
25 Feb 2018
Nokia MobilesHMD Global may launch upgraded Nokia 8110 with 4G LTE
According to a report, HMD Global is expected to launch an upgraded version of the Nokia 8110 (originally launched in 2008) along side a slew of smartphones to be unveiled at their company event in Mobile World Congress, tomorrow.
25 Feb 2018
SrideviOf superstardom and controversies: Lesser-known facts about Sridevi
Bollywood superstar Sridevi, known for films like Chandni, Sadma, Mr. India and Himmatwala, unexpectedly passed away in Dubai late on Saturday.
25 Feb 2018
PorschePorsche to launch electric vehicles in India in early 2020
Luxury car maker company, Porsche has announced to launch an electric vehicle (EV) in India in the early 2020.
25 Feb 2018
Punjab National BankNirav Modi deposited Rs.90cr in PNB before demonetization: NCP MLA
Even as billionaire Nirav Modi battles allegations of the largest banking fraud in India's history, he has been hit by more incriminating accusations.
25 Feb 2018
MumbaiIndian brothers look to harness Artificial Intelligence for greater good
As debate swirls on whether Artificial Intelligence will be a boon or a curse for humanity, two Indian-American entrepreneur brothers are out to ensure the emerging technologies don't just benefit the richest in society.
25 Feb 2018
TwitterDid Amitabh Bachchan have a premonition about Sridevi's death?
On Sunday, millions of Sridevi's fans in India and elsewhere woke up to the saddening news that the legendary actor was no more.
25 Feb 2018
RainfallLack of winter rains sees India facing water shortage
On the back of fears about water shortage across the world, Indians are in for more bad news.
25 Feb 2018
WhatsAppA step-by-step guide to using WhatsApp Pay
WhatsApp is testing its payment feature in India which will allow users to send and receive money through the chat app.
25 Feb 2018
Virat KohliMilestones achieved by India during tour of South Africa
India's tour of South Africa has been record-breaking.
25 Feb 2018
SrideviSridevi's final big screen outing will be with SRK's 'Zero'
The entire nation is still coming to terms with Sridevi's untimely demise. The legendary actress passed away last night after she suffered a cardiac arrest.
25 Feb 2018
Smartphones65% of Indians think smartphones are their best friends
According to a new study, 65% of Indians describe their smartphones as their best friend.
25 Feb 2018
SrideviGone away too soon: Remembering Sridevi, India's first female superstar
Indians cannot think of Chiffon sarees without thinking of Sridevi. It's been 29 years since we first fell for Chandni, unknowingly, irrevocably, but no wedding is considered complete even today without a woman dancing to "Mere Haathon Mein Nau-Nau Choodiyan Hai".
25 Feb 2018
TwitterCongress' 'tribute' to Sridevi leaves Twitterati angry, party backtracks
The untimely death of Sridevi has left millions of her fans in India and outside dazed.
25 Feb 2018
Narendra ModiMann Ki Baat: Modi talks women empowerment, science, clean energy
PM Narendra Modi talked about "women-led development" and the need for scientific temperament on his 41st address to the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat.'
25 Feb 2018
SmartphonesOnePlus dominates India's premium smartphone segment at 48% market share
According to a report by research firm IDC, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus captured 48% market share in India's premium smartphone segment in Q4 2017.
25 Feb 2018
SonyTV brands set to increase prices of LED/OLED sets
Leading TV manufacturers like Sony, LG, Panasonic and Samsung are set to increase prices of their LED/OLED sets by upto 7% to offset the impact of increase in customs duty.
25 Feb 2018
Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce launches 'most advanced car' in India at Rs. 9.50crore
Rolls-Royce has launched the eighth generation Phantom in India at a starting price of Rs. 9.50 crore.
25 Feb 2018
SrideviColleagues, admirers and politicians pay tributes to the iconic Sridevi
Condolences poured in at the sudden death of legendary actor Sridevi, who passed away yesterday after a cardiac arrest.
25 Feb 2018
Punjab National BankNirav Modi-scam: Property worth Rs. 523cr attached, PNB CEO questioned
Continuing its investigation into the Rs. 11,400cr PNB scam, the CBI yesterday questioned two top officials of the bank, including CEO and MD Sunil Mehta.
24 Feb 2018
Ministry Of External AffairsNirav Modi fraud: Modi and Choski's passports revoked
The passports of Nirav Modi and Mehul Choski - accused of over Rs. 11,400 crore worth of fraud - have been revoked, according to sources from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
24 Feb 2018
EducationNCERT syllabus to reduce by 50% from 2019
It's raining good news for schoolchildren across India.
24 Feb 2018
Indian ArmyArmed forces need over 400 drones to step up defense
To step up its defense, Indian armed forces require more than 400 drones, including directed energy weapons (DEWs) and submarine-launched remotely piloted aircraft, over the next 10 years.
24 Feb 2018
AthleticsAruna Budda Reddy clinches bronze at Gymnastics World Cup
Aruna Budda Reddy made India proud as she claimed the bronze medal in Women's vault at the ongoing Gymnastics World Cup in Melbourne.
24 Feb 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaNEET: No relief for students, upper age-limit fixed at 25
The SC has refused to interfere in CBSE's decision of fixing the upper age limit of candidates for NEET 2018.
24 Feb 2018
Donald TrumpIndia, China benefited most from "disastrous" Paris Climate Agreement: Trump
Reiterating the US didn't get any advantage from Paris Climate Accord, President Trump once again accused India and China of benefiting the most from the deal.
24 Feb 2018
Punjab National Bank10,000 employees left helpless as Modi, Choksi deny salaries
Days after Nirav Modi wrote to employees to look for other jobs, uncle Mehul Choksi, Gitanjali chairman, has followed suit.