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Uber Begins Background Checks for Drivers in India after Rape

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 17, 2015 01:32 PM EST

Uber announced that anyone who wishes to drive for the company in India will have to undergo background checks.

Samsung Launches First Tizen OS Based Smartphone In India

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 14, 2015 01:10 PM EST

Samsung has launched its first Tizen operating system based smartphone in India. Tizen is Samsung's own operating system powering its smartwatches, TVs, appliances and now a phone.

Airplanes Invented By Ancient Indians 7,000 Years Ago, Science Conference

By Peter R - Jan 07, 2015 01:51 PM EST

Controversial claims made at the Indian Science Congress about ancient Sanskrit texts documenting the invention of airplanes 7,000 years ago has drawn intense criticism.

Samsung Finally Launches Metal-Clad Galaxy A3, A5 Smartphones In India

By Steven Hogg - Jan 06, 2015 04:54 PM EST

Samsung has finally launched its metal-clad smartphones, Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5, in India with affordable price tags.

India: Police Officers Sought in Gang Rape of 14-Year-Old Girl

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 02, 2015 02:09 PM EST

Indian authorities are currently hunting down two of their own, police officers accused of raping a 14-year-old girl.

Pakistan to Release Mastermind Behind 2008 Mumbai Attacks on Bail

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 29, 2014 07:05 PM EST

A Pakistani judge has ruled that a key member of the group behind the bloody and vicious 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, can be released on bail, despite the fact that Lakhvi is widely believed to have been the driving force behind the assault.

Skype Offers Free Calls to US And Canada From India Until March 1

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 16, 2014 10:42 AM EST

Shortly after unveiling its real-time Translator preview, Skype has announced a limited time offer in which Skype users in India will be able to call any landline or mobile number in the US or Canada for free. The offer is valid for existing and new users until March 1 2015.

BMW, MINI Car Prices To Go Up By 5 Percent In India Next Year

By Steven Hogg - Dec 12, 2014 08:28 AM EST

BMW Group India announced a price hike in January for all of its cars including the MINI series starting January 1, 2015.

Xiaomi Told To Stop Importing And Selling Handsets In India

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 11, 2014 12:33 PM EST

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has been asked to stop selling phones in India following a patent dispute. The order was issued by New Delhi court in response to a complaint from Ericsson.

Google Launches Chromecast In India; Available Exclusively from Snapdeal For Rs 2,999

By Steven Hogg - Dec 09, 2014 09:22 AM EST

Google is finally expanding the availability of Chromecast media streaming dongle to a new market in India for Rs. 2,999 (approx. $50).

A First for India, Asha Bhat Crowned Miss Supranational 2014

By Casey Morada - Dec 07, 2014 10:34 AM EST

Miss Supranational 2014, Asha Bhat, made her country extremely proud as she managed to be the first Indian to receive the title since the event's inception.

Bollywood Actress Slapped by Male Audience Member for Showing too much Skin

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 02, 2014 12:03 PM EST

Indian actress Gauahar Khan was slapped by a male audience member, who reportedly did not like that she was showing too much skin.

Samsung Z1 aka Kiran Price and Release Date In India

By Sarah Price - Dec 02, 2014 07:51 AM EST

Samsung is expected to launch its first Tizen based smartphone in India as it targets Google's Android One and Chinese Xiaomi phones.

Xiaomi Launches First 4G-Compatible, Redmi Note In India; Sales To Begin In December

By Sarah Price - Nov 25, 2014 12:32 PM EST

Xiaomi is quickly expanding its device lineup, catering to the increasing demand from Indian buyers, with the latest addition of Redmi Note 4G.

12 dead after botched sterilizations in India

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 12, 2014 07:05 PM EST

Twelve women are dead after an Indian mass sterilization campaign, and relatives say they were, "herded like cattle."

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