India

New Visa Policy for Afghanis: Will be Allowed Two-Year Stay without Break

A new visa policy has been introduced for Afghan nationals which will allow them to stay in India for two years at a time.

Jul 1, 2014

Salman Gifts 'Kick' Co-Star Jacqueline Fernandez a Three-Bedroom Flat?

Salman Khan has been rumoured to have gifted his "Kick" co-star Jacqueline Fernandez a plush three-bedroom flat in Bandra. Rumors have also been going rounds that whether the gesture was a present for Fernandez's upcoming birthday or something else brewing up?

Jul 1, 2014

Where is Pippa Middleton's Bridesmaid Dress She Wore for Kate Middleton-Prince William Wedding?

Pippa Middleton became an overnight celebrity following her sister Kate Middleton's wedding to Prince William three years ago. But that has not changed her relationship with her sibling, the columnist told Today's Matt Lauer in her first television interview.

Jul 1, 2014

I&B Minister Javadekar Conducts Surprise Checks of his Staff, Sends 50 Late Comers to Home on CL

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday, 1 July, sent home some 50 employees of his department for late coming by asking them to take casual leave (CL) for the day. The Minister, who paid a surprise visit at 9 am, found that over 100 staff members were missing at the desks

Jul 1, 2014

Box Office Collection: 'Ek Villain' Nearing 100 Crore Mark Worldwide

Action thriller "Ek Villain" has maintained a strong hold at the worldwide box office. After having a solid opening weekend, the film went on to collect ₹8 crore on first Monday at the domestic box office.

Jul 1, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Tab S Slates India Price Revealed; Availability, Price Details

World smartphone leader, Samsung has officially launched the company's flagship premium Galaxy Tab S series slates at an event in New Delhi,India

Jul 1, 2014

Indian Rupee, Market Open High; Oil prices Hiked

The BSE-Sensex rose 0.44 percent, while the NSE Nifty gained 0.31 percent on Tuesday.

Jul 1, 2014

Maruti Suzuki Posts Big Gains in June; Sales Up 33 Percent

Maruti Suzuki posted a growth of 33 percent in its sales for the month of June.

Jul 1, 2014

'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice': First Look of Henry Cavill as Clark Kent Revealed

The first look of Henry Cavill as Superman's alter ego, Clark Kent, was revealed on Monday when the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund tweeted a picture of the actor holding up a T-shirt to support one of its causes.

Jul 1, 2014

Luis Suarez Ban: Uruguayan Apologises for Biting Chiellini

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has publically apologised to Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, following the "bite incident," which resulted in his nine-match international suspension as well as a four-month ban from all football-related activities by FiFA.

Jul 1, 2014

ATMs Likely to Generate Receipts in Hindi Soon

The Home ministry has asked RBI to direct banks to upgrade ATM's software to generate receipts in Hindi language.

Jul 1, 2014

Naidu Urges Centre to Speed up Rescue Work at Chennai Building Crash, Death Toll Rises to 27

As the death toll in the Chennai building collapse rose to 27 on Tuesday, 1 July, rescue workers are struggling to cut through the concrete rubble and rescue victims who might still be trapped inside.

Jul 1, 2014

French Foreign Minister Pushes for Rafale Deal

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who is in the country for a two-day visit met with Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj as well as Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, and is said to have pushed for the multi-billion-dollar Rafale jet deal.

Jul 1, 2014

Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan's Car Meets with an Accident, Actors Unhurt

Bhatt and Dhawan on Monday morning had a close encounter when their luxury car was smashed by ACP's car.

Jul 1, 2014

Fans Want 'Gossip Girl' Star Leighton Meester as Queen Elsa on 'Once Upon a Time'

"Once Upon a Time" is yet to find someone for the role of Elsa from "Frozen," but fans have been rallying for Leighton Meester to be offered the role, as a good number of them feel that she resembles the Disney queen.

Jul 1, 2014