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09 Mar 2018
PaytmPaytm being biggest payment network on UPI is false: PhonePe
e-Commerce website Flipkart's mobile payments arm PhonePe has alleged that Paytm's recent claim of being the biggest payment network in terms of the number of UPI transactions is false.
09 Mar 2018
EducationCBSE postpones Class 10 Boards exams for shooter Anish Bhanwala
In a first, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled three Class 10 Board exam papers for India's emerging shooter Anish Bhanwala.
09 Mar 2018
South KoreaTrump imposes heavy tariffs on metals imports into US
US President Donald Trump has signed two proclamations that will impose a 25% tariff on steel imports and 10% tariff on aluminum imports into the United States.
09 Mar 2018
Virat KohliWho are behind Indian cricketers' pay hike?
Under the BCCI's latest contracts, the salaries of some of the players of the Indian cricket team have increased more than two-fold.
09 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiSonia Gandhi finally opens up about politics, her children, shortcomings
In a deeply introspective speech, Sonia Gandhi spoke on a wide range of topics, including her children, her shortcomings, and democracy's role in India, the first time she has opened up since relinquishing the Congress President post.
09 Mar 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!India B beat Vijay Hazare champions Karnataka
India B lifted the 2017-18 Deodar Trophy after comfortably beating Vijay Hazare champions Karnataka by six wickets in Dharamsala.
08 Mar 2018
FlipkartFlipkart to set up India's biggest logistics park near Bengaluru
Flipkart has turned the focus of its tagline 'Ab Har Wish Hogi Poori' on itself: it's setting up India's biggest facility near Bengaluru.
09 Mar 2018
BCCIWife accuses Indian pacer, Mohammed Shami of fixing matches
What should have remained a personal issue has been turned into an ugly public affair, as matter keeps getting worse for India pacer Mohammed Shami.
09 Mar 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaLandmark ruling: SC legalizes passive euthanasia and 'living will'
In a landmark decision, the SC has ruled that passive euthanasia and 'living will' are legal and issued necessary directions in the matter.
09 Mar 2018
Reliance JioSwipe Elite Dual with dual rear cameras launched for Rs.3,999
Swipe Technologies has launched its Swipe Elite Dual smartphone in India at a price of Rs. 3,999.
09 Mar 2018
SmartphonesVivo V9 expected to launch in India on March 27
With several leaks and renders doing the rounds on the internet, Vivo has finally sent out teaser invites for its upcoming smartphone - the Vivo V9 - slated for a March 27 India launch.
09 Mar 2018
Lok SabhaIs your name on voter-list? Here's how to check online
India is the largest democracy in the world where "voting" plays an important role in shaping the country's destiny.
09 Mar 2018
XiaomiXiaomi to enter US smartphone market as early as 2018
After its remarkable success in India and the expansion into Western Europe, Xiaomi eyes the US market as it gears for an IPO to raise $10 billion or more in Hong Kong, later this year.
08 Mar 2018
Rohit Sharma2nd T20I: India thrash Bangladesh by 6 wickets
After losing the first T20I of the Nidahas Trophy to hosts Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma led India bounced back in style to thrash Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the second T20I.
08 Mar 2018
XiaomiWhich is the best Chinese smartphone you can buy?
Chinese manufacturers are all in rage these days. And why not, as they offer flagship-like specs in their handsets at extremely competitive price points.
08 Mar 2018
Sushma SwarajWomen's Day: Let's look at India's powerful women politicians
Though women in India are worshipped, the political-class has never been keen on sharing power with women.
08 Mar 2018
Nirav ModiNo passport, can't return: Mehul Choksi tells CBI
Repeating what Nirav Modi submitted to investigating agencies, his uncle Mehul Choksi, Gitanjali Gems chairman and an accused in the Rs. 12,650cr PNB scam, has refused to return to India citing revocation of passport, among others.
08 Mar 2018
XiaomiXiaomi to launch Redmi 5 on March 14, in India
With the recent success of Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India, Xiaomi is now planning to add Redmi 5 to its product line and complete its trio of latest budget smartphones in India.
08 Mar 2018
Saina NehwalWomen's Day: Sportswomen who took Indian sports to new heights
Indian skipper Virat Kohli took to social media on International Women's Day to celebrate his wife Anushka Sharma's achievements.
08 Mar 2018
IndiaOxford University Press's "Living in Harmony" series for school students
Oxford University Press (OUP) has published a new edition of "Living in Harmony" series, a course on values education and life skills for schools.
08 Mar 2018
United States of AmericaAmerican e-commerce company DesiClik all set to enter India
DesiClik, the largest US-based vertical e-commerce marketplace specializing in Indian products, is all set to enter the Indian market through strategic partnership.
08 Mar 2018
Telecom Regulatory Authority Of IndiaTwo-thirds of India's population yet to come online: Telecom Minister
According to Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha, over two-thirds of India's population is yet to come online, despite the fact that the country is the second largest consumer of the internet in the world.
08 Mar 2018
NSGIndian elephant, Chinese dragon must dance together: Chinese Foreign Minister
Speaking for the first time on bilateral ties this year, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi today said the Chinese dragon and Indian elephant must not fight but dance with each other.
08 Mar 2018
Dawood IbrahimMajor win: Dawood Ibrahim's aide Farooq Takla brought to India
In a major win for India, an aide of wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim has been deported from Dubai.
08 Mar 2018
Sushma SwarajInternational Women's Day: A look at some of Indian 'Sheroes'
Even today, few Indian woman are emancipated, educated, independent and doing what they want. But they wish to, and that's a big leap forward.
08 Mar 2018
SonyWhich gaming console should you buy? Here are 5 options
India is now one of the most lucrative markets for video games. The gaming scene here is on the rise and continually gaining traction.
07 Mar 2018
Rohit SharmaNidahas Trophy 2018 2nd T20I: India up against Bangladesh
India will be seeking to come back to winning ways after losing to Sri Lanka in the opener of the ongoing Nidahas Trophy T20I tri-series.
07 Mar 2018
SamsungSamsung plans to launch India-focused smartphones "to counter growing competition"
In an attempt to quell the competition, Samsung is planning to launch smartphones that are India-focused and across various segments in the country's price-sensitive phone market, for the remaining part of the year.
07 Mar 2018
SrideviHansal Mehta wanted Sridevi to star in his next
Most of the prolific filmmakers wanted to work with Sridevi but, unfortunately, their wish won't come true now.
07 Mar 2018
PaytmGoogle rolls out chat feature to digital payments app Tez
Google is adding a chat feature to its India-exclusive digital payments app Tez.
07 Mar 2018
Mukesh AmbaniJeff Bezos tops global rich list; Mukesh Ambani richest Indian
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani became the richest Indian for the 11th year in a row while his net worth soared to $40.1 billion.
07 Mar 2018
Ministry Of Home AffairsPM Modi disapproves vandalism of statues, warns of stern action
PM Narendra Modi strongly condemned incidents of vandalism of statues in certain parts of the country and warned of stern action against those found guilty.
07 Mar 2018
Bharti AirtelAirtel, Huawei conduct 5G network trial; achieve throughput of 3Gbps
Huawei, along with Bharti Airtel, recently tested 5G network trial.
07 Mar 2018
Dawood IbrahimDawood wanted to return but Indian government rejected conditions: Lawyer
Wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim is "keen to return to India," but the government didn't accept any of his conditions, said well-known criminal lawyer Shyam Keswani, who is representing Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar in court.
07 Mar 2018
iPhoneAmazon offering Apple products at discounted prices until March 12
e-Commerce giant Amazon has kicked off its Apple Fest sale in India to offer various Apple products like iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches at discounted prices.
07 Mar 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)PNB scam: CBI arrests Gitanjali VP, "brain behind the conspiracy"
Gitanjali Group vice-president Vipul Chitalia, who had escaped India along with chairman Mehul Choksi, was nabbed from the Mumbai airport yesterday morning, as soon as he landed from Bangkok.
07 Mar 2018
Domestic ViolenceMohammed Shami's wife accuses him of torture, adultery
Pacer Mohammed Shami is in trouble. Hasin Jahan, his wife, has accused him of having multiple extramarital affairs, torturing her and trying to kill her, TOI reported.
06 Mar 2018
MicrosoftWith Bengaluru facility, Microsoft announces first India solar energy deal
Helping India do its part for preventing climate change, tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced its first renewable energy deal in the country.
07 Mar 2018
Rolls-RoyceRolls Royce Phantom VIII launched in North India
Ten days after launching the "most advanced luxury car" in India, Rolls Royce has now brought the eighth-generation Phantom to the North!
06 Mar 2018
Dalai LamaAfter India snub, Tibetans shift Dalai Lama event from Delhi
New Delhi's zeal to rebuild relations with Beijing has taken a toll on the anniversary celebrations of Dalai Lama's arrival in India.