13 Nov 2016

IIT-Delhi provides newer methods to recycle farm waste

With Punjab known as the India's breadbasket, it contributes to around 20% of the wheat produced in the country.

ISIS detonates bomb at a Pakistani shrine, 52 dead

Almost 52 people were killed and 100 injured in a bomb blast that took place at a Sufi shrine in Pakistan.

What did India achieve in sports this year?

Starting with the Rio Olympics held in August, then Paralympics in September and Kabaddi World Cup in October, sports was one of the main trending topics in India this year.

World's first commercial Hyperloop System is announced

Hyperloop One announced that it would build the world's first commercial Hyperloop system between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

France registers win against Sweden in world cup qualifiers

France continued to be on the top of the points table in UEFA Group A of world cup qualifiers after defeating Sweden 2-1.

India pledges to contribute $10.95 million for the UN

For the year 2017, Indian government pledged to contribute around $10.95 million for the development activities of United Nations carried on by several of its bodies.

Suicide bomber attacks Afghanistan's NATO base

Bagram air base, Afghanistan's largest US military base witnessed an explosion on 12th November.

12 Nov 2016

London set to host conference on sex robots

The second annual "International Conference on Love and Sex with Robots" is scheduled to be held on 19th and 20th December in London.

Markandey Katju faces Contempt of Court charges

On Friday, former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju was charged with 'Contempt of Court' due to his opinion of the judgment in the 2011 Soumya rape and murder case.

Cancer, diabetes drugs down by 35%

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) the drug price regulator in India slashed prices of drugs used to treat diabetes, cancer, asthma and other common ailments.

What's up with Delhi and NCR?

The 36th India International Trade Fair will centre around the 'Digital India' theme and will have Wi-Fi accessibility for better connectivity.

Do you know what happened in Mumbai on 12th November?

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on PM Modi for demonetization; he said it harassed the general public and didn't target cause of black money.

FIA rejects Ferrari's appeal against Vettel's penalty

Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has rejected Scuderia Ferrari's appeal against the 10-second penalty imposed on their driver Sebastian Vettel at the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix.

RBI eases rules for stressed asset resolution schemes

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased the rules for various stressed asset resolution schemes and extended the scope of a loan recast plan that was previously limited to the infrastructure industry.

India-Israel defence deals and technology transfers next week

Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, will be visiting India in the coming week.

I-T to scrutinize high-value farm income

With Modi's new demonetization move, reports stated that high amounts of farm income that are deposited with banks as farm income will be scrutinized by the tax department.