India: News
22 Jul 2018
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationWith new drug's help, India can eliminate malaria by 2030
India's fight against malaria, which it aims to eliminate by 2030, has received a major boost after the US' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug called Krintafel (tafenoquine) to treat P. Vivax cases.
22 Jul 2018
Rahul GandhiAt first CWC-meet, RaGa reminds of "role, responsibility" of Congress
Rahul Gandhi, appointed the Congress chief in December, is chairing his first Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting today, two days after the party's joint no-confidence motion was staggeringly defeated in parliament.
22 Jul 2018
Times of IndiaWhy isn't MBBS a lucrative career option for Indians anymore?
It is a widespread belief in India that doctors are one of the highest earners, but a fresh TOI report throws those claims into doubt.
22 Jul 2018
FlipkartASUS ZenFone Max Pro to be available from July 26
The top-end variant of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 will go on sale in India starting July 26 via Flipkart.
22 Jul 2018
ICICI Bank#FinancialBytes: 5 credit cards which offer unique benefits
These days it's common for credit cards to offer benefits like monetary rewards on grocery purchases, online shopping, movie ticket booking, etc.
22 Jul 2018
Chess5 best Chess players from India
Chess is said to have originated in India and then sent to Europe via the Arab world.
21 Jul 2018
Narendra Modi#PolicyExplainer: How to apply for loan under Standup India scheme
In order to promote entrepreneurship among women, scheduled castes, and scheduled tribes, the Government of India had launched the Standup India scheme in April 2016.
21 Jul 2018
Bollywood5 Indian films which got banned by the Censor Board
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) takes the onus of clearing and certifying films in India.
21 Jul 2018
England Cricket Team#IndiaInEngland: 5 best Test matches between India and England
England and India have a rich and varied cricketing history, with India's first overseas Test series played at the Lord's Cricket Ground.
21 Jul 2018
AppleYour iPhone in India may get deactivated: Here's why
Apple and TRAI are at loggerheads again over TRAI's anti-spam app. This time, new TRAI regulations, if enforced, might result in telecom operators deactivating services on iPhones.
21 Jul 2018
Delhi High CourtAfter backlash, sanitary napkins finally exempted from GST
After many protests, the GST Council has decided to exempt sanitary napkins from the tax, confirmed Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia.
21 Jul 2018
Rahul GandhiWhy can't a hardworking Indian relate to Rahul Gandhi?
Rahul Gandhi comes, he sees, he goofs-up, he comes again, he sees again, and he goofs-up again. And, the cycle repeats.
21 Jul 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)How much will recalibrating ATMs for new Rs.100 notes cost?
ATM operators have said Rs. 100 crore is required to recalibrate ATMs to make them ready for the new Rs. 100 notes, which RBI announced a few days ago.
21 Jul 2018
PaytmPaytm Mall hiring 5,000 graduates through 'Campus Icon': Details here
Paytm Mall launching the second edition of its Campus Icon program, aiming to hire 5,000 graduates this time.
20 Jul 2018
World Health Organization#HealthBytes: Here's how you can help yourself quit smoking
The ill-effects of smoking are known to most and need not be repeatedly iterated.
20 Jul 2018
MumbaiPaySense raises $18mn selling undisclosed stake in round led-by PayU
Fintech player PaySense has raised $18 million by selling an undisclosed stake in a round of funding led by Naspers-promoted payments provider PayU with a $11.5 million investment.
20 Jul 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Tap-and-go debit/credit cards for hassle-free metro, bus, train travel
In line with the government's target of 30-billion digital transactions in the current year, the Ministry of Finance has asked banks to issue near-field communication (NFC)-enabled tap-and-go debit and credit cards that can be used beyond merchant transactions for services like metro, train, and bus travel.
20 Jul 2018
FacebookWant to work with WhatsApp India? Here's your chance
For its first full-time hire in India, WhatsApp is looking for a country head, a position that has been vacant since long.
20 Jul 2018
Piyush GoyalRailways to have 100% bio-toilets by 2019, says Piyush Goyal
Indian Railways will have 100% bio-toilets by next year that will make tracks safe and eliminate defecation on the rail lines, which is not only unhygienic but affects rail safety because the uric acid damages them, causing accidents, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said today.
20 Jul 2018
InstagramABD getting hate comments proves outrage is India's middle name
It's just another day on the Internet and Indians are outraged for absolutely no reason. This time, the receiver of unworthy hatred is South African cricketing legend AB de Villiers.
20 Jul 2018
Reliance JioMonsoon Hungama: Get JioPhone 2 for Rs. 501 on exchange
Among the slew of announcements made at Reliance Industries Limited's 41st AGM was the much-awaited feature phone, JioPhone 2.
20 Jul 2018
WhatsApp'Taking steps to check fake-news during elections': Whatsapp assures EC
WhatsApp has informed the Election Commission (EC) that it will take various steps ahead of polls to prevent the misuse of its messaging platform, and bring to India its fake news verification model which has been used in other markets.
20 Jul 2018
BollywoodRanbir Kapoor-starrer 'Sanju' to release in China
After a good run at the Indian box office, Fox Star Studios is now planning to release the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Sanju' in other Asian markets, including China.
20 Jul 2018
AmazonOnePlus 6 is now available at Rs. 1,500 discount
Aimed at students, OnePlus has announced its 'Back to School' offer under which the company is offering Rs. 1,500 discount on the OnePlus 6 smartphone.
20 Jul 2018
BadmintonBadminton: India bow out of 2018 Singapore Open
The Indian team, at the Singapore Open 2018, put up a dismal performance as all of them lost their matches.
20 Jul 2018
Income Tax Department of India#FinancialBytes: Know how to check your I-T refund status online
After you're done with the filing and verification of your ITR, you can easily keep track of the refund status online.
20 Jul 2018
CambodiaIndia sees major reductions in HIV infections: UN report
Sustained and focused efforts to reach key populations have led to major reductions in HIV infections in Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam during 2010-17, stated a UNAIDS report titled 'Miles to go closing gaps, breaking barriers, fighting injustices'.
20 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaNo-confidence motion against Modi: The whats, hows and whys
The ruling BJP will face a no-confidence motion in the Parliament today, the first in 15 years.
20 Jul 2018
WhatsAppIndians can now forward 1 WhatsApp message only five times
In its latest attempt to curb spread of misinformation, WhatsApp has launched a new forwarding limit feature.
20 Jul 2018
Facebook12 'much-needed' features we want to see in WhatsApp
WhatsApp is undoubtedly the most popular instant messaging app with over 1.5bn users worldwide.
20 Jul 2018
Reliance JioJio GigaFiber v/s Airtel broadband: Plans, offers, comparison
Reliance Jio has already irreversibly changed the mobile data market in India, pushing down data charges and consequently pushing up mobile data consumption.
19 Jul 2018
Nokia MobilesNokia 3.1 Android-One smartphone launched in India for Rs. 10,499
HMD Global-owned Nokia brand has launched Nokia 3.1 smartphone in India.
19 Jul 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)Why are different types of balls used in cricket?
We have witnessed the use of red balls since the Test format came into existence.
19 Jul 2018
IndiaThe booming pet care industry in India
With Indians welcoming more "paw" buddies, the pet care industry too has seen unprecedented growth and has left no stone unturned in meeting the expectations of new "paw" parents.
19 Jul 2018
EducationData of 2.4L NEET candidates on sale online at Rs.2L
In yet another sign of how far India has come in terms of significance of the internet, personal data of 2.4L NEET candidates of 2018 are now available for sale online at Rs. 2L.
19 Jul 2018
EducationUniversities to implement software to check plagiarism in PhD theses
The government is making it mandatory for all universities to scan Ph.D. theses through a strong software to check plagiarism.
19 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSIT on black money suggests Rs. 1cr cap on cash-holdings
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money has recommended the central government to cap the cash holding limit at Rs. 1cr instead of its earlier suggestion of Rs. 20L.
19 Jul 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Aircel-Maxis case: CBI files charge-sheet against Chidambaram, son Karti
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today filed a supplementary charge sheet against former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti, naming them the accused in the Aircel Maxis deal case.
19 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaRemuneration of sports coaches being doubled to Rs. 2L: Minister
The remuneration of coaches in various sports disciplines would not be limited to Rs. 1L as the government has doubled the cap.
19 Jul 2018
FacebookFacebook to start taking down fake news and misinformation
Accused of helping to spur violence in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, Facebook said it will start removing misinformation that leads to physical harm and violence.
