22 Aug 2017
IPL's media rights generates massive interest
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received more than 20 bids for the media rights of the Indian Premier League.
SC orders TN to follow NEET after Centre withdraws exemption
The SC ruled that Tamil Nadu will have to follow the NEET, a common entrance exam for medical colleges, like all other states.
Karnataka: Pre-poll survey pegs a Congress win with 120-132 seats
A survey conducted by C Fore has predicted a Congress win in Karnataka with 120-132 seats. According to its predictions, BJP will get 60-72 seats, and JD(S) 24-30.
Maldives army occupies parliament, roughs up opposition MPs
Opposition MPs in Maldives claim the military has locked down the country's parliament, in a bid to block a no-confidence motion impeaching the speaker of the house.
Shayara Bano, the woman behind the triple talaq revolution
When the debate over triple talaq reached the Supreme Court last year for the first time, it made headlines.
Meet Praggnanandhaa, India's 12 year-old chess prodigy
Recently, Praggnanandhaa, who is only 12 years old, became the youngest chess player ever to cross 2500 FIDE-rating points.
Apple hides 'secret' job, to attract the best talent!
It's an open secret. Crack it and you have a lucrative job waiting for you at one of the biggest tech firms in the world.
Trump's large family, frequent travels draining Secret Service's coffers
US President Donald Trump's large family and their frequent traveling has contributed to the financial woes of the Secret Service.
BSE will 'compulsorily' delist 200 firms tomorrow
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) notified via three different circulars that from tomorrow i.e. Wednesday, it will be delisting 200 firms belonging to various sectors.
Craving baked goods? Prepare to spend 10-15% extra
GST may soon affect the prices of bakery items and not in a good way.
Triple talaq ban: The five-faith bench behind the decision
The SC today effectively banned triple talaq, saying it is against the basic tenets of the Quran.
Moto G5S Plus to arrive in India on August 29
Motorola's new G5S Plus will be launched in India at noon on August 29. It will be available exclusively on Amazon.
BCCI unhappy with Cricket South Africa's modus operandi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its disappointment over the manner Cricket South Africa is handling the itinerary of the upcoming series between India and South Africa.
Was the AIADMK merger orchestrated by the BJP?
AIADMK's months-long internal feud that ensued following Jayalalithaa's death ended yesterday with the O Panneerselvam (OPS) and Edapaddi Palanisami (EPS) factions joining hands.
Virat Kohli and Co unhappy with substandard kit by Nike
According to reports, the Indian cricket team is unhappy with its official kit sponsors Nike for providing the players with sub-standard kits.
Triple talaq ban: An end to a decades-long revolution
Thousands of activists and Muslim women erupted in joy as the SC banned triple talaq. A prominent face among them was Shayara Bano, who led the fight against the practice.
ONGC takes over HPCL, slated to be India's third-largest refiner
In a regulatory filing, state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp has informed that its board has given "in-principle" approval to acquire government's 51.11% stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd.
Millions of Americans witness historic and spectacular total solar eclipse
Millions of Americans gathered to witness a rare and spectacular celestial event - a total solar eclipse.
Chinese media: PLA live fire drills meant to awe India
Adding fuel to the fire around Doklam standoff has become a hobby of sorts for Chinese media.
GST tax deposits: Rs. 42,000 crore till now, more anticipated
According to reports, the government has already received as much as Rs. 42,000 crore under the first monthly filing of GST.
Bank union go on strike, services hit
All nine unions of the United Forum of Bank Unions are going on a strike today. According to leaders, that's 10 lakh bank employees at 1,32,000 branches.
Malegaon blast case: Lt Col Purohit to rejoin Army
After eight years in prison, Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit was granted bail in the 2008 Malegaon blast case by the Supreme Court, which "set aside" a Bombay HC order.
Chris Gayle returns to West Indies ODI squad
After a gap of more than two years, Chris Gayle has finally been included in the ODI team of West Indies. He last played in the 50-over format in March 2015.
Trump unveils Afghanistan strategy, asks India to play greater role
US President Donald Trump announced that he's putting a new strategy in place for Afghanistan and South Asia.
Rajasthan: PM Modi to kick-start 9,500 projects on August 29
In a rare instance, PM Modi is set to kick-start 9,500 road projects worth Rs. 27,000 crore in Rajasthan under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and the state's own schemes.
Barcelona attack: Main suspect shot dead by police
Younes Abouyaaqoub, the man whom police believe to be the main suspect in recent Barcelona vehicle attack has been shot by the Spanish police.
How Bihar's Jeevika Didis are building toilets in rural areas
Open defecation has long been India's primary health and sanitation issue; most Indian states are struggling to become open defecation-free (ODF).
Govt. assessment finds war over Doklam won't benefit China
It's unlikely that China will benefit in a conflict with India arising from an escalation in the Doklam standoff, according to an Indian government assessment reported by Times of India.
Rubin's solution for smartphone addiction is way off the mark
The millennial generation has a million problems and half of them stems from the so-called "smart" devices in our hands.
Mexico: Authorities rescue 115 migrants kept in deplorable conditions
As Donald Trump is tightening immigration stipulations in the US, Mexican police is reported to have rescued 115 migrants including 41 minors from the Veracruz state in Eastern Mexico.
21 Aug 2017
Lionel Messi 'seriously considering' leaving Barca
If reports in the Mirror are to be believed, then Lionel Messi might leave Barcelona to join Manchester City.
Report: Former GE CEO being considered for Uber CEO
Since Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was asked to resign from his post in June, Uber's search for a new CEO has been long and dramatic.
Can Apple find a way to "dazzle" with iPhone 8?
Amid growing competition from Xiaomi, Oppo, and Huawei, Apple and Samsung are desperately seeking a wow factor to overcome challenges to fend off Chinese players' threat.
Ban killer robots, "we do not have long to act"
The Terminator fear, aka watching robots chomping off humanity without blinking an eye, is pretty real and the UN should act on it.
Jinder Mahal retains WWE Championship title
Jinder Mahal defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to retain his WWE Championship title for the third time at the WWE pay-per-view SummerSlam 2017.
Flipkart goes global, will woo NRIs with desi products
Amazon already does it and from now on, so will Flipkart. The home-grown e-commerce platform will now sell its products to online shoppers in nearly 200 countries.
Indian shuttlers eye top positions at World Championships
The 2017 BWF World Badminton Championships starts from 21st August at Emirates Arena in Glasgow.
169 McDonald's stores in north and east to shut down
The immediate future of all 169 McDonald's stores in the north and east is in doubt. If things go bad, they might even shut down within a fortnight.
Overhauling India's public health care system: Need of the hour
Gorakhpur recently witnessed the death of approximately 105 children due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE), infection and liver failure, among other related diseases.
SBI waives processing fees for several retail loans
The SBI has announced a waiver on processing fees for most of its retail loans, including on car loans, gold loans and other personal loans.
#CharlottesvilleViolence: Charities back out from hosting events at Trump's resort
US President Donald Trump is facing widespread backlash over his response to the violent "Unite the Right" rally by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Maruti Suzuki emerges as the market leader once again
Maruti Suzuki is still the king of Indian streets and it shows.
France: One killed as van rams into bus-stops in Marseille
A van crashed into two bus stops in France's Marseille this morning, killing one and seriously injuring another.
SBI tops list of wilful default, PNB next
India's largest lender SBI is shouldering 27% of the total amount that wilful defaulters owe to the public-sector banks.
Air India owns a flat worth Rs. 10.36 crore. Why?
The Maharaja aka Air India, after two failed attempts, will again try to auction some of its prime properties in Mumbai.
HC notice to EC, Ahmed Patel over Gujarat RS polls
The Congress' victory in the Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls was a fluke: party candidate Ahmed Patel won only because two votes by rebel members of the Congress were declared invalid.
27 out of 73 "strategic" China border roads are incomplete
In a grim reality check for India, only 27 out of 73 "strategic" roads meant to be constructed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China have been completed.
US releases data for H-1B visas: India biggest applicant
For the first time, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has released data on H-1B visas.
Xiaomi, Google working on the next Android One smartphone: Reports
Tech giant Google and Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi are reportedly collaborating to build the next Android One device.
Ind vs SL: Shikhar Dhawan's fastest century and other records
On Sunday, India cruised to a big win against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the five-match series.
Raipur: Three newborns dead after drop in oxygen pressure
After the Gorakhpur fiasco, reports have emerged about infant deaths at a Chhattisgarh hospital due to drop in oxygen supply pressure.
Aadhaar will now be compulsory for stock trades, says SEBI
SEBI has asked the bourses to notify if the brokers are prepared to take Aadhaar card details from their clients before December 31.
Drone scare at IGI Airport, operations disrupted
Operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were suspended twice after an unidentified flying object (UFO) was sighted near the airport.
Srijan scam: Key accused in Rs. 700cr fraud dies
Key accused in a Rs. 700cr government fund transfer scam, Mahesh Mandal, died yesterday evening at Bihar's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital (JLNMCH) in Bhagalpur.
BHIM cash back scheme extended for merchants till March
The cash back scheme, that offers merchants incentives of up to Rs. 1,000 when they accept payments via BHIM application, has been extended.
Did Sasikala walk in and out of Bengaluru jail?
In a major development, CCTV footage has surfaced purportedly showing VK Sasikala and her relative Ilavarasi, both in civilian clothes, walking into the Bengaluru jail she is lodged in, in the presence of guards.
After racist video, Chinese media releases another one on Doklam
After releasing a racist anti-India video on Doklam last week, China's state-run Xinhua news agency seems to be going for a more mellow approach.
North Korea fumes as US-South Korea hold massive military exercises
The US and South Korea are holding annual military exercises, angering North Korea at a time when regional tensions remain high.
Sources: Massive I-T raids on, in Delhi-NCR
According to sources, a massive income tax raid is underway in Delhi and the NCR. About 500 personnel have been deployed at various premises.
Spain: Barcelona attackers had 120 gas canisters, planned more vehicle-attacks
Proceeding with the investigation on the deadly vehicle attack in Barcelona last week, Spanish police has now discovered that a terrorist cell had stocked 120 gas canisters to be used in similar attacks.
IIT-JEE Advanced to go online from next year
From next year, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, the gateway to the prestigious IITs, will go completely online.
US warship collides with oil tanker, 10 sailors missing
US Navy destroyer USS John McCain has collided with a Liberian-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Singapore, leaving 10 sailors missing and another five injured.
Operation Free Tal Afar: Iraq attacks final Islamic State stronghold
Iraq has now launched an offensive to push IS out of its last stronghold, in the city of Tal Afar.
Records insignificant if India don't qualify for Asia Cup: Constantine
Indian football team coach Stephen Constantine believes that the team's nine-match winning streak will be for nothing if India do not qualify for the Asian Cup.
The dead shouldn't be an environmental hazard for the living
Talking about death and lifeless bodies is hardly anyone's idea of a coffee table conversation.