India

UDAN Version 2: Details about Regional Connectivity Scheme's overseas flights

Announcement of UDAN version 2 comes at a time when major Indian carriers are expanding fleets to connect smaller cities.

Mar 9, 2018

BJP worker slaps farmer for calling her a 'slut'

The female BJP worker slapped the farmer at a temple in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district.

Mar 9, 2018

Army man's daughter breaks down on finding border post named after father

A young lieutenant's initiation tour turned into an emotional moment when she realised an army post at the Indo-China border was named after her father.

Mar 9, 2018

Karnataka's 'tricolor' awaits Centre's nod, other state flags

The Karnataka state flag, called the Nada Dwaja in Kannada, will now need the approval of the Union cabinet and will be sent to the home ministry for the same.

Mar 9, 2018

Motorola targets to open 1,000 Hubs as their 1st milestone for offline presence in India

Motorola is also targeting to open 1,000 Hubs as their first milestone in India. Moto Hubs will allow users to get their hands on the latest portfolio of Motorola products.

Mar 9, 2018

As US tightens H-1B visa norms, Japan to recruit 2 lakh Indian IT professionals

Good news for the Indian techies who are facing troubles due to changes in the H-1B visa norms in the US. Japan is planning to issue green cards for skilled professionals.

Mar 9, 2018

Class 12 boy hangs self after failing to answer physics questions

The 18-year-old boy, Karanvir Singh, left a suicide note saying that he was sorry for not living up to the expectations of his family.

Mar 9, 2018

Virat Kohli named Uber's brand ambassador in India

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has been named the first brand ambassador for the on-demand taxi service in India.

Mar 9, 2018

Diu becomes India's first Union Territory to run 100% on solar power

An executive engineer from Diu's electricity department says the Union Territory generates 10.5 MW energy from solar power, but needs only 7 MW.

Mar 9, 2018

Porn-addict husband attacks wife for switching off Wi-Fi

A criminal case has been filed against Umer Pasha after he attacked his wife for switching off the Wi-Fi while he was watching porn on his phone.

Mar 9, 2018

Cheapest dual camera smartphone launched at Rs 3,999 with Reliance Jio's Rs 2,200 cashback

Swipe Elite Dual comes with a combination of 8MP and 2MP cameras, is backed by a 3000mAh battery and runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Mar 9, 2018

How safe are our children? 9-year-old raped in play zone of Indore mall

The child was raped by a teenage staff member of the kids' zone in an Indore mall.

Mar 9, 2018

3 killed, several injured after multiple blasts at Palghar chemical factory, tremors felt over 5 kilometers away

Rescue operations are underway to douse the fire at the chemical unit in Tarapur's MIDC area and the area has now been cordoned off by the authorities.

Mar 9, 2018

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar in US for treatment of 'advanced pancreatic cancer': Reports

Parriakar had been repeatedly complaining of stomach ache since February, but it was only earlier this week that pancreatic cancer was confirmed.

Mar 8, 2018

HDFC Bank raises lending rates: Loans and EMI to get costlier

The Increase in marginal cost of funds based lending rates by the bank implies that the EMI (Equated Monthly Installments) and interest rates of loans will also go up.

Mar 8, 2018