26 Oct 2016

Paul Beatty wins the 2016 Man Booker Prize

The 2016 Man Booker Prize was awarded to the American author Paul Beatty for his novel "The Sellout".

AIIMS opens special psychiatric OPD for cyber addicts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has opened a special psychiatric Out Patient Department (OPD) for those hooked on social media, online gaming, or the internet in general.

Former Karnataka CM acquitted in bribery case

Senior BJP leader from Karnataka, BS Yeddyurappa (BSY) was today acquitted by a CBI court in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Apple sees falling sales and thinner revenue

American multinational tech giant Apple posted declining sales and revenue for the company during its fourth quarter.

Tamil Nadu under the watchful eye of Jayalalithaa's 'photograph'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has been away from public eye and under close medical supervision while recovering from a serious lung infection.

Uber's autonomous truck delivers nearly 50,000 beer cans

American cab company Uber scripted history when around 50,000 Budweiser beer cans were delivered to a warehouse by its self-driving truck.

Mobile clinics accessible to people from Chhattisgarh's Red Corridor

The Chhattisgarh government is undertaking great initiatives in association with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).

India thrash China; secure place in semi-finals in Asian Champions

India stayed in the hunt for the top spot as they beat China 9-0 in the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Malaysia.

India sees bank deposit portfolio cross Rs.100 trillion

India's promising banking sector is reflecting increasing amount of deposits being made with the country's many banks and financial institutions.

25 Oct 2016

Government downgrades ranks of defence officers

According to communications from the Defence Ministry, the government has downgraded the status of military officers vis-a-vis their civilian counterparts.

Cash rewards for Rio Games medallists' coaches put on hold

While the Ministry of Sports gave away cash rewards to the medal winners of the Rio Olympics and Paralympics, the awards for the coaches have been put on hold.

Emami looks to expand cement business, unveils new brand

Consumer goods maker Emami has unveiled plans of expanding its cement business and launching the business' new brand name.

E-tailers eyeing offline stores across smaller towns

India's e-tailers are considering launching their offline stores across small cities in the country.

India to meet China at the Asian Champions Trophy

After defeating Pakistan 3-2 in the previous game, India will take on China today at the 2016 Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in Malaysia.

24 Maoists killed in an encounter at Andhra-Odisha Border

24 Maoists were killed at a major encounter in Odisha near the border of Andhra Pradesh on 24th October.

India's economy to grow 8%, agriculture 4%

Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said India's economy would grow 8% this fiscal while agricultural growth is expected to grow over 4%.