Amid Doklam standoff, India's BrahMos supply to Vietnam irks China
India and China are locked in a tense border standoff in Doklam since mid-June; experts say they are "dangerously close" to their worst military conflict.
Kiss Connectivity: The new wireless data transfer technology
We've been using cables to transfer huge data between mobile phones over the years, though it isn't very efficient.
Attacks in Finland's Turku: Man held for stabbing several people
A knifeman who stabbed several people in the Puutori-Market Square of Finland's Turku city has been taken into custody by the police.
Australian squad for the Indian tour announced
The Australian team for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against India was announced today by the Cricket Australia.
BSNL wallet in partnership with MobiKwik, gets launched
State-run BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, has now launched its own digital wallet.
Vishal Sikka's Infosys stint: The highs and lows
Vishal Sikka's tenure at Infosys has been filled with bitter controversies, a war between the Narayana Murthy-led founders' camp and the Sikka-led management, and "unrelenting, baseless/malicious and increasingly personal attacks".
Kolkata 700001, home of 37 shell companies or even more?
After SEBI asked the bourses to take strict action against suspected "shell companies" aka firms that have been created for money laundering, something bizarre was unearthed.
Japan backs India, says Doklam status-quo must not change forcibly
Japan has endorsed India's position on the ongoing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam, near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area.
Video: Cong leader holds MLC's hand, she pushes him away
A video has gone viral on social media in which Karnataka Congress leader TP Ramesh is seen holding MLC Veena Achaiah's hand, who resists the attempt.
Photos of the new purported Rs. 50 note go viral
Images of a purported new Rs. 50 note are doing the rounds on social media. There's no official confirmation of their veracity though.
Doklam Standoff: Chinese state media mocks India with racist video
Chinese media has been warning and accusing India of wrongfully entering China's territory for over two months now.
Government is tightening its grip on Chinese businesses in India
The Indian government is now imposing stringent rules for the Chinese businesses delving into the power transmission sector in India.
As accident victim begged for help, people stole his belongings
Cases of apathy in India have been reported frequently in recent times. But the latest episode case is so much worse.
Trump responds to Barcelona attack by spreading widely debunked myth
Earlier this week, Trump touted himself as a person who likes to "know the facts" before making a statement.
Australia's dual citizenship crisis: Will the Malcolm Turnbull government fall?
Another MP's name has emerged in Australia's dual citizenship crisis. Government Senator Fiona Nash, a UK citizen, will now have her eligibility decided by the High Court.
To Gulzar Saab, with lots of love
Sampoorn Singh Kalra or Gulzar turns 83 today. It's almost redundant to debate on the place that he holds in literature and in our hearts.
Pakistani terror funding: Millionaire businessman arrested in Srinagar
A millionaire was arrested from Srinagar for allegedly funding Kashmiri terrorists and separatists.
Trump defends "beautiful" statues glorifying pro-slavery Civil War leaders
US President Donald Trump has denounced the removal of "beautiful" statues belonging to leaders of the pro-slavery Confederate leaders from the American Civil War.
In a first, bureaucrats served notice for skipping I-Day function
For the first time in Uttarakhand, bureaucrats have received show cause notices for not attending Independence Day events.
USS Fitzgerald: US Navy initiates disciplinary action against senior command
Following an initial investigation into the USS Fitzgerald collision incident, the US Navy has conveyed that disciplinary action would be initiated against the warship's senior leadership.
Encouraging generic medicines, capping margins: Government's proposals in pharmaceutics
After capping prices of stents and knee implants, the government is now planning to restrict trade margins to make drugs cheaper and boost the local industry.
Africa's richest man shows interest in buying Arsenal
African businessman Aliko Dangote has once again expressed his desire to buy England's premier football club Arsenal.
BJP's Mission 2019: Party aims for 360-plus seats next time
Yesterday in Delhi, 17 opposition parties met and launched a scathing attack on the BJP. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress swept seven civic bodies in recent elections.
Report: BJP secured 74% of corporate funding to political parties
The BJP party received a whopping 73.8% of the Rs. 956.8 crore funds corporate houses donated to five national parties over four years, according to a report by the Delhi-based non-profit Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
India's ODI record in Sri Lanka
India will be playing their eight bi-lateral series in Sri Lanka, starting 20th August.
The Rajdhani robbery: Was it an insider's job?
On the night of August 15-16, several passengers onboard the Mumbai-Delhi August Kranti Rajdhani Express woke up to find their valuables missing.
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka resigns, what's next?
Bitter showdowns with the founders, continuous high profile exits and dismal financial condition of Infosys have finally broken down the resilient Vishal Sikka.
Barcelona terrorist attack: Van rams into a crowd killing 13
In a shocking instance of terror, a van drove into the crowd at Barcelona's popular La Ramblas area, killing 13 and injuring many others.
Govt. plans to buy 10,000 electric cars for NCR mantris
Looks like Delhi's bureaucracy has finally decided to go green.
Reliance-BP-Niko's KG-D6 cost disallowed by the oil ministry
According to reports, the oil ministry has now imposed a penalty of $264 million on the consortium of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), BP Plc. and Niko Resources Ltd.
Migrant crisis: Spain rescues 600 Moroccan migrants in 24 hours
As migrants continue to pour into Europe from North Africa and Syria, the Spanish Coast Guard claims to have rescued 600 migrants from Morocco within 24 hours!
GMR-led DIAL's JVs made aviation ministry, AAI lose crores
Reportedly, the government auditor, after scrutinizing the GMR group-led Delhi International Airport Private Limited (DIAL), has unearthed that the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) had undermined public interest by okaying cargo JVs in 2009-10.
Hyderabad: Child bride married to 65-year-old Omani for Rs. 5L
In a disturbing reminder that child marriages and forced marriages are still rampant in India, a Hyderabadi schoolgirl was married off to a 65-year old Omani Sheikh by her maternal aunt.
Delhi: Electoral Office to move to unified database of voters
Delhi's Chief Electoral Office has decided to switch to Electoral Registration Officer NET - the unified database of all voters across country, from the present system.
Maharashtra govt reinstates encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma
Maharashtra government reinstated encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma after he was unceremoniously removed for allegedly being in contact with the underworld.
Karnataka CM: Bellandur problem will be solved within 1-2 years
Bellandur lake's toxic foam, which worsened with Monday's overnight showers, is giving residents a hard time.
Britain's first interfaith lesbian wedding: Hindu-Jewish couple ties the knot
48-year-old Indian-origin woman Kalavati Mistry married her Jewish lesbian partner, Miriam Jefferson, in a traditional Indian ceremony in the UK's Leicester.
Real life criminals who inspired Bollywood cinema time and again
Often filmmakers take inspirations from colorful personalities in real life to weave magic on the silver screen.
Australian Senator walks into parliament in burqa to protest it
The Australian Senate saw a dramatic debate on banning the burqa as Senator Pauline Hanson of the far-Right One Nation party walked into the House wearing one.
MP: BJP wins 25 local bodies, Congress gets 15
Despite the recent farmers' agitation and the ensuing violence, the ruling BJP managed to win 25 of the 43 local bodies in Madhya Pradesh.
West Bengal: TMC decimates opposition in municipal polls
West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress maintained its lead and won in all seven civic bodies that went to polls last week.
India win 37 medals at World Dwarf Games
Indian contingent won 37 medals at the recently concluded World Dwarf Games in Canada.
BJP won't be seen anywhere if opposition unites: Rahul Gandhi
At a New Delhi conclave, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi urged opposition parties to join hands to defeat the BJP.
Tata Sons to scrap all deals with Cyrus Mistry's group
Under chairman N Chandrasekaran's directions, the board of Tata Sons has ordered its group companies to scrap all business dealings with Cyrus and Shapoor Mistry's Shapoorji Pallonji Group.
Narendra Modi will meet 200 start-up entrepreneurs to discuss ideas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting the 'champions of change', who have set up successful businesses from the grounds up, today at a session organized by federal policy think tank NITI Aayog.
Akhilesh Yadav, on way to Auraiya protest, detained
Samajwadi Party leader and former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav was detained in Unnao when he was on his way to Auraiya, where a protest rally was happening.
10-year-old rape-survivor delivers baby, not yet told she's a mother
A 10-year-old rape victim in Chandigarh has delivered a baby girl at the Government Medical College and Hospital. Both mother and baby are safe.
MS Dhoni to open cricket academy in Dubai
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, recently announced that, he would be opening his first cricket academy in Dubai.
Amazon 'Instant Pickup' service delivers items in 2 minutes!
Amazon, in its latest endeavor to supplement its online presence with brick-and-mortar retail, has rolled out 'Instant Pickup'. This facility is currently available only in the US.
Umar Akmal accuses coach Mickey Arthur of abuse
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has accused that the national team coach Mickey Arthur verbally abused him in front of former captain and current chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq at the national cricket academy in Lahore.
Italy teenager's post on "lucky I wasn't raped" goes viral
An Italian teenager's account of being sexually harassed has gone viral after she talked about feeling "lucky for not being raped".
Ashutosh Gowariker making World War-II film, based on a Maharaja
Indian period dramas seldom satisfy critics; most filmmakers, including Ashutosh Gowariker, have been under fire for misrepresenting historical events.
Bomb threat: SWAT teams, fire engines at Delhi HC
The Delhi HC has been put on high alert after a bomb threat was received. SWAT teams, fire tenders and bomb squads were rushed to the site.
E-wallets offering cashbacks on Reliance Jio recharges
After over a year of free service, Reliance Jio users now need to pay for the service.
Get ready to pay more for excess baggage on flights
The luxury of flying keeps getting costlier for the common man. In the latest blow for passengers, airlines are now free to charge up to Rs. 350/kg for luggage beyond 15kg.
Report: 15% brothels provide minors for sex in Mumbai
Minors form a major part of India's sex trade. A report by IJM and Maharashtra Commission for the Protection of Child Rights claims at least 15% of Mumbai's commercial sex establishments offer underage women for pleasure.
Amazon's AI-powered Echo will make a Diwali debut in India
If things proceed according to the plan, Amazon will be launching its smart, wireless speaker Echo, which comes bundled with Alexa, an AI virtual assistant that's said to rival Apple's Siri, in India this Diwali.
UPSC 2018: Prelims on June 3, notification out in February
The UPSC has just released its 2018 test calendar. The prelims will be held on June 3.
US names Hizbul Mujahideen a foreign terrorist organization
In what came as an Independence Day gift of sorts to India, US has designated Hizbul Mujahideen as a 'foreign terrorist organization'.
Trump disbands business advisory council after top CEOs abandon him
Offended by President Trump's controversial remarks comparing white supremacists to the protesters who oppose them, his main council consisting of top CEOs disbanded.
Who can be the next Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh?
It is clearly evident that Dhoni and Yuvraj are close to their retirement age and the cricket fraternity is in the period of uncertainty on the possible replacements for these icons.
Actor Rajat Kapoor wants a moment of your time
Before the term alternative or Indie cinema became popular, in 2003 a film named Raghu Romeo was released.
Centre approves Rs. 32,000 cr plan to modernize Coast Guard
The Indian government has approved a Rs. 31,748 crore "definitive five-year action programme" to modernize the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
