Google’s Indian-born CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday tweeted that ‘Tez’ will help India move closer to digital transformation a day after the company launched its new digital payment app. “We hope that the launch of @TezByGoogle will help take India one step closer to your vision of @_DigitalIndia,” Pichai tweeted.[Read More…]
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Myanmar allocates additional funds to upgrade Bangladesh border amid Rohingya crisis
Amid ongoing Rohingya crisis, the Myanmar government has allocated additional funds of 20 billion kyats ($14 million) to urgently revamp the spoiled portion of the border with Bangladesh, said an official statement. For 2017-18 fiscal year, over 8 billion kyats had been given for the task, reports Xinhua news agency.[Read More…]
GST impact: Hyundai announces price hike, others may follow suit
Hyundai India has declared a price hike owing to the recent change in the GST structure for cars and it would be effective from 11 September, 2017. A 2-5 per cent raise could be seen in the prices of Hyundai Elite i20, Verna, Elantra and Tucson. But, the Hyundai Grand[Read More…]
Read letter inside: Jiah Khan’s mother writes to PM; appeals for justice
Rabiya Khan, mother of deceased actress, Jiah Khan wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the hope for justice. Jiah was allegedly killed and later claimed to have committed suicide. Rabiya praised Kangana Ranaut’s courage, who openly shamed an actor for allegedly assaulting her. She said, “Kangana[Read More…]
PM Modi invites Anushka Sharma for cleanliness drive, actress feels ‘honoured’
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited actress Anushka Sharma for ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ initiative, the actress wished PM on his 67th birthday and thanked him for the opportunity. “Happy Birthday to our PM Narendra Modi-ji. Thank you sir for the invitation to join the Swachhata Hi Seva movement.” PM Modi[Read More…]
Court may refuse interference leaving on government to take step: Centre on Rohingyas
The Centre in its affidavit to the apex court termed Rohingya refugees and their stay as ‘illegal’ and said they pose severe threat to national security, on Monday. The apex court said that it will now hear Rohingya Muslims matter on 3 October at 2 pm. “The total number of[Read More…]
Gujarat riots: Maya Kodnani was not in Naroda Gam when riots broke out, says Amit Shah
BJP national president, Amit Shah, who appeared as former Gujarat minister, Maya Kodnani’s witness before a sessions court in Ahmedabad, informed on Monday that the former Gujarat minister was not present in Naroda Gam on the day riots took place. Shah said he met Kodnani at the Gujarat Assembly on[Read More…]
New feedback system: Passengers can rate meal being served on trains on tablets
Passengers will now be able to rate the meal they were served on their journeys on premium trains before they get off the train to give an instant feedback on a tablet. In the new system, passengers would be asked to rate different quality, quantity, presentation, staff behaviour and overall[Read More…]
Three cops protect each VIP while one cop for every 663 commoners
The VIPs at an average get three cops to safeguard them from any threat while there is only one cop for every 663 commoners. This clearly shows that the VIP culture is still prevalent regardless of promises from politicians that they were against such special treatment. Data gathered by the[Read More…]
Flag to fly at half-mast for Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh today
The state funeral will be accorded to the Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh on Monday, said the home ministry. The national flag will fly at half-mast at all government buildings in his honour today. Prominent leaders of the nation also paid respects to the air veteran praising him[Read More…]
Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha in no mood to keep their relationship a secret anymore
Actors Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha have been dating for a year now, but kept their relationship a secret so far. However, seems like they are in no mood to keep this special bond a secret anymore as the actor has posted a picture of the two on Instagram, calling[Read More…]
Beer, soft drinks, water to get costlier in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has proposed to raise water cess for water bottling plants and breweries multifold. This may lead to hike in prices of beer, soft drinks and bottled water. The government has also considering a hike of 16%-20% cess on domestic water supplied to urban areas. The state has exempted rural[Read More…]
Facebook Messenger hits 1.3 billion monthly active users mark
Over 1.3 billion people around the world are now using Facebook Messenger every month, the company said. The Messenger crossed the one billion monthly active users (MAUs) mark in July 2016. “We’ve continued working hard to make Messenger the best it can be, introducing new masks, filters and reactions for[Read More…]
Indian-origin doctor stabbed to death in his US clinic
A 57-year-old Indian doctor was killed in his clinic in Kansas City in the United States on Wednesday. Doctor, Achutha Reddy, a psychiatrist, was a resident of Nalgonda district of Telangana. He was found with multiple injuries in an alley behind his clinic late. A 21-year-old suspect was held by[Read More…]
Online communication is overtaking face-to-face chats and that may be a good thing
Large part of discourse that has centred around critiquing technology has been insistent on one common theme: the death of face to face conversations that are fast and firmly being replaced by digital modes if communication- Skype, Whats App, emails, FaceTime and Facebook etc. Recently a picture surfaced of a[Read More…]
UAE relaxes visa rules for Indians; step may bring more tourists
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced relaxation for more categories of visa on arrival for Indians. The UAE Ambassador to India, Mohammed Albanna, said the government will now grant visas on arrival to Indians who hold a valid residence visa of UK and European Union. The step should facilitate more[Read More…]
Japan to establish industrial townships in Gujarat, Rajasthan, AP, Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Japan will establish its four industrial townships in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. PM stressed he wants more Japanese investment in India. “I invite more and more Japanese to come live and work in India. Today, four locations have been announced in[Read More…]
Delhi’s most wanted criminal held after decade of hunting
Ending almost a decade long hunt, a special cell cops arrested Delhi’s most-wanted gangster, Satyawan Sehrawat, alias Sonu Dariyapur. Sonu was a threat among businessmen for his extortion calls. He was wanted for more than half-a-dozen killings. Sonu allegedly planned the sensational murders of his enemy gangster Monu Dariyapur. He[Read More…]
CBFC orders 10 cuts in Kangana’s Simran including moans during sex scene
The Central Board of Film Certification has asked for 10 cuts for Hansal Mehta’s Simran, reported Deccan Chronicle. Reportedly, the makers have no objections and have accepted all the cuts recommended by the CBFC. Apparently, the word ‘bitch’ has been censored from six places from Kangana Ranaut-starrer. A source is[Read More…]
Jharkhand government to authenticate madarsas receiving aid
A team has been set up by the Jharkhand government to authenticate the documents of some madarsas receiving aid and also ensure whether these are running as per the guidelines set by the government. The government formed the committee after the documents of some 50 madrasas looked suspicious, reported Hindustan[Read More…]
Watch: Ragini MMS 2.2 trailer out; Riya Sen’s lovemaking scene gets leaked
Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Ragini MMS’ has been constantly in headlines for some or other reasons. The makers of the web series have unveiled series of posters and teasers of the most popular erotic-horror franchises so far. Now the trailer of the web series has also been out and giving the glimpse[Read More…]
Tumhari Sulu teaser: Vidya Balan turns RJ and her sensuous voice needs to be heard
After unveiling unique posters, the first teaser of Vidya Balan starrer ‘Tumhari Sulu’ is out. The makers have unveiled the teaser on YouTube and it seems the film is going to be a fun ride. The teaser says, “Sometimes you don’t need wings to fly”. In one minute long clip,[Read More…]
India to send food items, mosquito nets to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Days after Bangladesh briefed India about the issues faced by the nation due to the influx of refugees from Myanmar after the ethnic violence in the Buddhist-majority nation, India has decided to help Dhaka. “The ‘Operation Insaniyat’ is launched to help Rohingya Muslim refugees in Dhaka, to provide relief material[Read More…]
Bullet train project: If we work together nothing is impossible, says Shinzo Abe
The much-awaited first high-speed rail project was finally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The Japanese PM began his speech with “Namaskar”. “PM Modi and I will work towards realising ‘Jai Japan- Jai India,’” Abe said. “I would like to state[Read More…]
Hindi Divas: Some facts about the official language of India!
The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi written in Devanagari script as the official language of India in 1949. Ever since Hindi Divas is celebrated on 14 September. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Beohar Rajendra Simha, who immensely contributed in highlighting the importance of Hindi. Today marks the 68th[Read More…]