India: News
01 Dec 2017
KeralaSix months after controversial cow-slaughter laws, Centre considers amending them
Six months after the NDA government introduced controversial cattle slaughter laws, it's mulling amending them after drawing massive flak.
01 Dec 2017
Nitin GadkariUK-based Indian-origin businessmen commit Rs. 500cr for Gadkari's Ganga Mission
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently approached investors in London seeking investment for the Clean Ganga Mission.
30 Nov 2017
Manohar Parrikar#DefenseDiaries: How the indigenous Netra AEW&CS watches over Indian skies
Earlier today, the Indian Air Forces (IAF) first indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS), christened 'Netra', successfully completed its first air-to-air refueling.
30 Nov 2017
BCCISC seeks response from BCCI on treasurer's threat to CFO
Supreme Court has asked the BCCI and its treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry to respond to allegations of threat from the latter to board's CFO Santosh Rangnekar.
30 Nov 2017
AndroidYou can save mobile data using this app from Google!
Google has launched a new Android app that helps users understand, monitor, and save mobile data usage.
30 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiIndia's GDP growth surges to 6.3% after months of decline
India's GDP data for the September quarter showed positive trends: growth had surged by 6.3%, signaling the country has shaken off the effects of demonetization and GST rollout.
30 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi: Ready to pay political price for better India
While speaking at the inaugural session of the 15th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2017, PM Narendra Modi promised to ensure "greater transparency, development-friendly system and citizen-centric governance."
30 Nov 2017
GujaratGujarat elections: Bookies predict 107-110 seats for BJP
Though betting is illegal in India, the underground betting business flourishes during elections.
30 Nov 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Looking back at 100 years of Re 1 currency note
India's smallest currency note, Rupee 1, turns 100 today.
30 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiThe 'apolitical' family of PM Modi: Here's all about them
PM Modi is an outspoken critic of dynastic politics and nepotism; he practices what he preaches.
30 Nov 2017
FlipkartAmazon v/s Flipkart: Which company do students prefer for campus-recruitment?
Amazon India and Flipkart are not only fighting for e-commerce sales but also for campus recruitment in the country.
30 Nov 2017
TexasSherin Mathews' body bore marks of injury, says doctor
More than a month after three-year-old Indian-origin child Sherin Mathews was found dead in Texas, a doctor has informed a court that her body bore injury marks.
30 Nov 2017
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)How much gold can you legally possess in India?
Gold has always been one of the most preferred forms of jewelry and the safest investment option in India.
29 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi: Pandit Nehru was against building Somnath temple
With Gujarat elections approaching, PM Modi is on a roll; he addressed back-to-back rallies at Morbi, Prachi, Palitana and Navsari.
29 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiIvanka in India: Lavish dinner, elegant gifts and indigenous robots!
Ivanka Trump's India visit is likely to be memorable for the American president's advisor-cum-daughter.
29 Nov 2017
Jammu And KashmirMajor Akshay Girish: Remembering the 2016 J&K attack martyr
"If life is not measured in the number of breaths taken, but in moments that take our breath away, Akshay lived much longer than most others," said Major Akshay Girish's mother, Meghna.
29 Nov 2017
Deepika PadukoneBJP's Suraj Pal of Deepika-bounty fame resigns as media-coordinator
Suraj Pal Amu, who announced a Rs.10cr bounty on Padmavati actress Deepika Padukone's head, resigned from his post as BJP's chief media-coordinator in Haryana.
29 Nov 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Bitcoin breaks $10,000-barrier: Know how you can invest in Bitcoin!
The value of Bitcoin, the world's oldest and largest cryptocurrency, has soared above $10,000 yesterday (28 November) - a remarkable rise from a mere $0.003 price seven years ago.
29 Nov 2017
SingaporeIndia to provide naval facilities to Singapore
India will be providing naval practice and logistics facilities to Singapore, which among other things will allow the country to hold live-firing drills in the Andamans.
29 Nov 2017
Big BazaarDespite GST-cut, why are detergents like Surf, Vim still costly?
Earlier in November, the GST Council cut tax rates of more than 200 items in an attempt to make common-use items more affordable for the people.
29 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi: Congress gave hand-pump model, BJP delivered Narmada model
Ahead of the upcoming Gujarat elections, PM Narendra Modi will address four rallies. He began with an election rally in Morbi. These will be followed by rallies in Prachi (Somnath), Palitana (Bhavnagar) and Navsari (south Gujarat).
29 Nov 2017
Bharti AirtelAirtel joins hands with Coursera for creating future-ready workforce
Bharti Airtel has partnered with online education/learning tech company Coursera for teaching advanced skills to its employees as the largest Indian telco aims to become a future-ready organization.
29 Nov 2017
Lashkar-e-TaibaProvide evidence against Saeed, his son-in-law tells India
Khalid Waleed, the son-in-law of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has told India to provide evidence against Saeed rather than crying on America's shoulders.
29 Nov 2017
SecurityIndia asks troops to uninstall Chinese apps over security concerns
Amid reports about Chinese apps being used to steal user data, India has asked its troops along the 4,057km-long LAC to uninstall 42 apps including WeChat, Truecaller, UC News and UC Browser and format their smartphones.
29 Nov 2017
MumbaiMumbai: In a first, six-month divorce "cooling off" period waived
More than two months after the SC eased mutual consent divorce, a woman fighting cancer has become the first beneficiary of the new law in Mumbai.
29 Nov 2017
South KoreaSouth Korea warns its companies against investing in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
South Korea has reportedly told its companies against investing in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
29 Nov 2017
Xi JinpingChina following India's path? President Xi orders 'toilet revolution'
China may be taking a cue from India's Swacch Bharat Mission and formulating one of a similar kind.
29 Nov 2017
NITI AayogMeet #GES2017 Speaker Tessy Thomas, the Missile Woman of India!
Dr. Tessy Thomas, the "Missile Woman of India", is going to address Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2017 in Hyderabad.
28 Nov 2017
NestleNestle India "in soup" again; Maggi noodles fail lab test
Nestle India is again facing fresh troubles after samples of Maggi noodles were found to be of "sub-standard" quality in a lab-test in Uttar Pradesh.
28 Nov 2017
BollywoodS Durga not screened at IFFI, CBFC demands re-submission
Marked as controversial by the I&B ministry, 'S Durga' will not be screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will end today, despite repeated requests from the jury members.
28 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiGES 2017: 'Made in India' bot, Mitra greets Modi, Ivanka
The ongoing Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad marked a significant milestone for India in robotics: when PM Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump walked on to the stage, they were greeted by Mitra, an indigenous humanoid.
28 Nov 2017
RajasthanIAS Sharma appointed as Chairman of National Anti-Profiteering Authority
After the cabinet gave approval to create the posts of chairman and other technical members of the National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) under GST, government began the process.
28 Nov 2017
DelhiHuman rights violation of Tihar prisoners under Delhi HC scanner
Tihar jail is under scanner again, this time for grossly violating the fundamental, human and legal rights of its prisoners.
28 Nov 2017
QS World University RankingsQS Rankings: IIM Ahmedabad at no. 49; full list here
The Harvard Business School in the US has topped the QS World University Rankings: Global MBA Rankings 2018, leaving behind other high-ranking institutes around the world.
28 Nov 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Mayank Agarwal: 1,000 runs in 27 days
Remember the month of November for Mayank Agarwal who scored over a 1000 runs this month.
28 Nov 2017
Lalu Prasad YadavAll you need to know about Z+ VIP security
Recently, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav created a ruckus after the Centre decided to downgrade his Z+ VIP security. His son Tej Pratap also threatened to skin PM Narendra Modi.
28 Nov 2017
Aadhaar CardHow to link Aadhaar with LPG connection
The Indian government allows citizens to receive 12 LPG cylinders every year at subsidized rates.
28 Nov 2017
Indian RailwaysIn major boost, Railways registers 50mn more passengers this year
In a significant development, the Indian Railways has registered an increase of 50mn passengers during April-November'17, an increase of roughly 1% over the corresponding period in 2016.
28 Nov 2017
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)TRAI backs net neutrality: Know what all it has recommended
As the net neutrality debate gains steam in the US, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its recommendations on the matter here.
28 Nov 2017
Narendra ModiIvanka Trump arrives in India for the GES 2017
Advisor to and daughter of the US President, Ivanka Trump arrived in Hyderabad to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017.
