India

Intel to invests Rs 1,894.5 Crore in Reliance Jio, 12th deal in 11 weeks

Reliance Industries Ltd said on Friday that Intel Corp would buy a 0.39% stake in its digital unit, Jio Platforms, for 18.95 billion rupees ($253.55 million).

Jul 3, 2020

Eight policemen, including DSP, killed during raid on history-sheeter's hideout in UP's Kanpur

In a shocking incident, eight police personnel were shot dead and six policemen seriously injured when a local criminal, Vikas Dubey, and his gang sprayed them with bullets in Vikru village under Chaubeypur police circle in Kanpur in the wee hours of Friday.

Jul 3, 2020

Made in India: Pani Puri vending machine fulfils 'golgappas' cravings hygienically

A fully automated Pani Puri machine is the perfect invention for people who're craving "golgappas" but skeptical about the hygiene in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 3, 2020

Software provider Amdocs to lay off 1,000 employees: Report

According to a report in Israeli-based website Calcalist, Amdocs's quarterly earnings is around $1 billion and a huge part of it – nearly $691 million - comes from the US which is currently witnessing a coronavirus resurgence.

Jul 3, 2020

Muslim trust performs last rites for COVID-19 victims of all faiths in Mumbai

The trust is run by seven members and about 70 volunteers and they are helping with the funerals of everyone killed by the virus, irrespective of faith

Jul 3, 2020

'Super mom' helps 7-year-old son with cerebral palsy skateboard for first time in viral video

Joao was just 20 months old when he collapsed after having a stroke. It was caused by a rare autoimmune disorder and by the time he recovered, it was discovered that Joao also had cerebral palsy.

Jul 2, 2020

NIA arrests key JeM aide in 2019 Pulwama terror attack case

With this arrest, NIA has so far arrested 6 accused in this case.

Jul 2, 2020

Fair & Lovely as Glow & Lovely: Hindustan Unilever to rename skin lightening cream

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) today said that its much-criticised skin cream 'Fair & Lovely' will be rebranded as 'Glow & Lovely'.

Jul 2, 2020

On inducting transgenders in paramilitary forces, MHA seeks suggestions from CAPFs

In a significant development, the government is mulling over commissioning of the third gender as officers in the ITBP, SSB, BSF and CRPF.

Jul 2, 2020

Coronavirus triggers four-hour long erection; Priapism causes nightmare for French patient

Medical experts who drained the blood from the coronavirus patient's penis were shocked to see several blood clots.

Jul 2, 2020

Fact Check: No, Budweiser employee didn't urinate in beer tanks for 12 years

Budweiser has been among the top trends on Twitter after reports surfaced that an employee of the company has been urinating in the beer tanks for 12 years.

Jul 2, 2020

Karnataka 'Man of lakes' Kame Gowda given lifetime bus pass as appreciation by KSRTC

The Karnataka State Road Transportation Corporation has honoured 'Man of lakes' Kame Gowda, whose environmental concerns came to national limelight after Narendra Modi praised him in 'Mann ki Baat'.

Jul 2, 2020

NDMA 'red alert' for 'very heavy' rain in Sikkim, West Bengal, Konkan and Goa

NDMA issued warning citing heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the country.

Jul 2, 2020

Assam floods: 33 dead, 15 lakh people affected as flood hits 21 districts

The flood situation has slightly improved in Kamrup (Metro), Udalguri, Majuli and West Karbi Anglong districts in Assam.

Jul 2, 2020

Sathankulam custodial deaths: 5 cops held, FIR altered to murder case

The CBCID also altered the first information report (FIR) registered on the death of Jeyaraj and Bennicks as a murder case from the earlier charge of suspicious death.

Jul 2, 2020