28 Jul 2016

Baidu creates composer AI

Chinese web services giant Baidu has created an artificial intelligence algorithm that can create music by looking at images.

Chinese pharma giant's billion dollar acquisition in India

Shanghai's Fosun Pharma acquired an 86% stake in Hyderabad's Gland Pharma, a manufacturer of generic injectables for $1.4 billion.

Maruti Suzuki to launch LCV next month

On 27th July, 2016, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) announced that it would be exploring the LCV space with its 'Super Carry'.

Indian police fall short by at least 500,000 personnel

According to 'Bureau of Police Research & Development' (BPR&D), as of 1 Jan 2015, India has a shortage of at least 5,00,000 police personnel.

Muttaiah Muralitharan in ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Muttaiah Muralitharan became the first Sri Lankan player in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He was voted along with three other former cricketers, Australia's late Arthur Morris, England's late George Lohmann and Australia's former women's captain Karen Rolton.

Benami Transactions Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha

In an attempt to restrain the movement of black money, the Benami Transactions Amendment Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha.

Delhi CM Kejriwal: I might even be killed

AAP chief and Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the Modi Government may even take his life, after the recent spree of attacks against the party.

2016 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees

Two Indians, Bezwada Wilson and TM Krishna, have been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2016.

Nepal PM's resignation, a one up for India

The resignation of KP Oli, Nepal's Prime Minister, on 24 July, left India and China in a tussle for power.

Rs.59,547 crore written off by banks in 2015-16

Minister of state for finance, Santosh Kumar Gangwar speaking in the Parliament said that 27 of India's public sector banks (PSBs) had written off Rs.59,547 crore in the fiscal year which ended in March 2016.

27 Jul 2016

Zoomcar raises $25 million

India's first self-drive rental car service has just closed a Series C funding round of $25 million.

BCCI's deal with Set Max in trouble

After the SC asked BCCI to implement recommendations of Lodha Panel, the officials of BCCI are in a tricky spot over finalising the pending media rights deal for Indian premier League with Sony Max.

Cockroach milk to be a super health food?

According to recent research, cockroach milk could, one day in the future, become a super health food.

AAP MLA's residence raided

Chattarpur MLA, Kartar Singh Tanwar's residence and offices were raided by the Income Tax department today morning.

Nita Ambani gets Y security cover

Mukesh Ambani's wife Nita Ambani has joined the list of people having 'Y' security in India.

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped

Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law was kidnapped in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

CAG points out shortcomings in the coal block e-auctions

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submitted its report on the coal e-auctions by the Modi-led Government, which was tabled in the Parliament on Tuesday.

Parliament's Lok Sabha passes Child Labour Bill

The Indian Parliament's lower house passed the Child Labour Amendment Bill today, despite facing flak from opposition over its proposed amendments.

Pakistan downgraded as a "non-school-going station"

Amidst reactions over recent developments in Kashmir, Indian diplomats and other officials were asked to terminate the admission of their children in local Pakistani schools.