India

Modi congratulates Imran Khan, pushes for peace in first call to Pakistan PM-elect

In his first call to Pakistan's PM-elect, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood, as he congratulated Imran Khan on winning the elections.

Jul 31, 2018

8-year-old Andhra boy loses 3 fingers after mobile phone explodes

The minor boy named D Janardhana Chary has also sustained burn injuries on his stomach due to the explosion.

Jul 31, 2018

Rajinikanth to meet ailing DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on Tuesday

Rajinikanth has been busy shooting for his upcoming Tamil movie, written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj.

Jul 31, 2018

How Virat Kohli's men are different from the touring sides of the past: Alastair Cook explains

The former England captain talked up the depth and variety in the Indian bowling attack and said he had not seen a similar attack at least in the 10 years.

Jul 31, 2018

Manipur 'fake' encounter: SC criticizes CBI for filing 2 charge sheets against 14 dead people

Around 1,528 cases of alleged fake encounters have been brought before the apex court. Notably, all these cases are at different levels of prosecution.

Jul 31, 2018

Army chief Rawat 'bans' golf for officers as men die at border posts: Will it boost army morale?

Bipin Rawat isn't opposed to sports and games in general and the forces are often encouraged to play football and tennis, but these sessions of golf and beer, when soldiers are dying at the border, put him off.

Jul 31, 2018

Harley-Davidson announces mega plans; 3 'new' bike models, India to get 250-500cc bikes

Iconic American motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson plans to offer the most comprehensive lineup of motorcycles. This includes a full portfolio of motorcycles across a broad spectrum of price points, power sources, displacements, riding styles and global markets.

Jul 31, 2018

Want to fly high? Head to Kamshet near Mumbai for paragliding lessons

The best option for paragliding beginners is the two-day introductory course during which one can learn about the physics of paragliding in Kamshet, a place 110 km away from Mumbai.

Jul 30, 2018

Anil Kapoor acted in terribly scripted Salman Khan starrer Race 3 only for earning big bucks

Despite getting panned by critics, Race 3 managed to earn more than Rs 160 crores at the domestic box office owing to Salman Khan's huge fan base in India.

Jul 30, 2018

Saakshyam box office collection day 3: Sreenivas movie grosses Rs 13 crore in weekend

Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Pooja Hegde starrer Saakshyam collected Rs 13 crore gross at the worldwide box office in its first weekend. The movie is estimated to have collected over Rs 7.96 crore for its distributors, who shelled out Rs 25 crore on its theatrical rights.

Jul 30, 2018

2018 Honda Amaze sedan prices to be hiked from August 1

Honda Cars India had launched the Amaze with an introductory price starting at Rs 5.6 lakh (ex-Delhi) in May. After receiving more than 25,000 orders, the company is set to raise the price from Wednesday, August 1.

Jul 30, 2018

From Rajinikanth to R Madhavan: Five South Indian heroes who made their mark in Bollywood

IB Times India presents a list of five South Indian actors who made their presence felt in Bollywood as lead heroes.

Jul 30, 2018

Asian Games: IOA demands Rs 30,000 from each non-affiliate sports' athlete for uniform, playing kit

Non-affiliate sporting bodies are unhappy with Indian Olympic Association's decision due to the extra burden it puts on them, ahead of the upcoming continental meet in Indonesia.

Jul 30, 2018

Ray of hope for home buyers as NBCC may take up stalled projects of Jaypee, Amrapali

However, the ownership of the company would remain with the current promoters, or with the Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) whichever the case may be.

Jul 30, 2018

Defence production policy 2018: India eyes turnover of Rs 1,70,000 crore in military goods and services

According to defence production policy to be released in August 2018, the country will invest resources on 12 platforms which need to be designed, developed and manufactured indigenously.

Jul 30, 2018