Bengaluru boy builds drone that can deliver newspapers at doorstep
Bengaluru's Rohit Dey, a first-year BSc student, has built a drone named Nayan that can be used not only for surveillance, photography, and crop monitoring but also doorstep deliveries.
PSB Consolidation: Cabinet gives nod to merge state-owned banks
Taking another step towards consolidation of public sector banks (PSBs), the Union Cabinet approved an "Alternative Mechanism" for constituting an inter-ministerial panel for overseeing the mergers of 21 state-run banks.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh: All you need to know
Life in Punjab and Haryana has been thrown out of gear. The region is buzzing with police personnel, trains and buses have been cancelled, internet services suspended.
Looking back at AB de Villiers's ODI captaincy
AB de Villiers announced that he would be stepping down from ODI captaincy.
Female foeticide: Aadhaar may become mandatory for sonographies in Maharashtra
In the wake of cross-border female foeticide in and around Maharashtra, the government might soon mandate Aadhaar for people from other states, especially the bordering ones, undergoing sonography in Maharashtra.
Study: 60mn people in Pakistan at risk of arsenic-laced groundwater
Nearly 60 million Pakistani citizens are at risk of ingesting the deadly chemical arsenic from groundwater, according to a new research published in the journal, Science Advances.
iPhone 8 to be unveiled on September 12?
If reports are to be believed, Apple could unveil its next iPhone at 9am on September 12. There's confirmation that it has scheduled a press conference on that day.
Privacy is a fundamental right: What will change now?
The SC has had two momentous days. Yesterday, it struck down the practice of triple talaq, marking a milestone in the fight for women's rights.
Headless body of journalist Kim Wall identified by Danish Police
Danish Police has identified a headless torso, found off the waters of Copenhagen, as that of journalist Kim Wall.
Trump preaches "unity" after divisive rally in Phoenix
US president Donald Trump has called for a "new unity" in America, saying "we are one people with one home and one great flag."
Infosys appoints Nandan Nilekani as Chairman of the Board
According to reports, Nandan Nilekani has been appointed as the non-executive, non-independent director and the Chairman of the Board of Director with immediate effect.
Hits and misses of Wayne Rooney's international career
Earlier yesterday, England's all-time leading goal scorer Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football.
Mumbai: Emergency Helpline for cattle transporters ahead of Bakri Eid
With barely ten days to go for Bakri Eid, the Maharashtra Police started a 24x7 emergency helpline for protecting cattle transporters from cow vigilantes ahead of the festival.
Hearing-impaired tennis player, Lee Duck-hee, advances in US Open qualifiers
Lee Duck-hee, won his first round qualifying match at the US Open by beating Austrian Gerald Melzer in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.
US science envoy resigns with hidden "IMPEACH" message to Trump
A science envoy to the US State Department is the latest high-profile associate to resign over President Donald Trump's response to a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
UP: Stalker chops off 15-year-old's hands with a sword
In a shocking incident, a man in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri attacked a 15-year-old girl with a sword for rejecting his advances and severed one of her arms.
Hours after SC ban, man gives triple-talaq to pregnant wife
Hours after the SC suspended the practice of triple talaq, a man in Meerut (UP) divorced his wife using the same provision.
Can Cook break Sachin's records?
Former England Captain Alastair Cook is the front runner among currently active players who can break quite a few of Sachin Tendulkar's records.
Privacy is a fundamental right, rules Supreme Court
In a landmark judgement, the SC has ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right.
Relief to SRK in Dubai villa taxation case
In relief to Shah Rukh Khan, the income-tax appellate tribunal (ITAT) has refused to include his earnings from his Dubai villa in his taxable income.
Will close down the government to build border wall: Trump
Addressing supporters at the 'Make America Great Again' rally in Phoenix, Arizona, President Donald Trump noted that he will build a border wall, even if he has to close down the US government.
12 killed after record-setting Typhoon Hato hits southern China
At least 12 people have been killed and several others are missing after southern China was hit by one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded.
Battle for traffic: Mobile ad fraud rising alarmingly in India
Advertising fraud, especially on mobiles, is a huge global issue that costs marketers several billions of dollars.
How is Modi's MGNREGA different from UPA's?
Even after calling it a "living monument of UPA's failure," PM Narendra Modi continues with UPA's flagship scheme, MGNREGA.
WeChat users have started self-improvement groups with failure tax
While Chinese social media app WeChat was already offering loads of features from instant messaging, online publishing, online payments, business networking, online shopping etc., Chinese WeChat users have started using the app's features for self-improvement purposes.
Research on athletes' poop samples may lead to endurance pills
A microbiologist at Harvard Medical School, Jonathan Scheiman may soon come up with an endurance probiotic pill.
Samsung launches Note 8, Note 7 users to get discounts
The South Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched the high-end Galaxy Note 8 phablet at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event in New York.
Get Indian Railways' Rs. 10lakh travel insurance for 92 paise
When Rs. 10 lakh travel insurance costs just 92 paise, it's a no-brainer that one should definitely take it.
Supreme Court issues show cause notice to BCCI office bearers
BCCI office bearers, secretary Amitabh Choudhary, treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary and acting president CK Khanna, were given show cause notices by the Supreme Court while Amitabh was also issued a contempt notice.
Report: First film under Prasoon Joshi denied certificate
Only days after taking over as the Chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Prasoon Joshi banned the first film that came for certification under his leadership.
Ambrose keen on England's bowling coach role
Curtly Ambrose, the legendary West Indian fast bowler, has expressed his interest in the role of England's bowling coach's position.
Your phone bills might reduce even more!
Falling mobile bills are set to dip further, analysts say, with a 25-30% decline over the next year.
Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife diagnosed with cancer
Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Officials said Nawaz's illness is curable.
Internaut day, to remember the Internet's baby steps
Today we celebrate the Internaut day. Not the Internet Day, it's Internaut.
HDFC becomes the first bank in India to launch DigiPOS
Revolutionizing the way customers make payments to merchants, HDFC Bank has become the first Indian bank to unveil the DigiPOS payment solution that offers a slew of digital payment options.
'You're a f*&$ing pig': Indian CEO abused by Trump supporter
An Indian-origin CEO was racially abused after he wrote against US President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
India launches bids for 234 helicopters for navy worth $5bn
The Indian government has launched a global competition for 123 naval multi-role helicopters (NMRHs) and 111 armed naval light utility helicopters (NUH).
Star India triumphs against Prasar Bharati, wins sports broadcast case
In 2007, a case against Prasar Bharati for broadcasting premium sports content on Doordarshan channels, was filed by Nimbus Communications and BCCI. It was later joined by Star India and ESPN Software India in 2013.
Made a mistake in ITR? Know how to correct it
Filing income tax returns is a process filled with technical terms and numbers, and it is common for people to make mistakes.
Undeterred by sanctions, North Korea orders for more ICBMs
North Korea seems untouched by sanctions and President Trump's threat to rain down 'fire and fury'.
Now Aadhaar mandatory for open school exams
The scope of Aadhaar has extended further. From now, the Unique Identity will be mandatory to appear for open school exams to prevent cheating.
US sanctions Chinese and Russian firms for aiding North Korea
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on nearly a dozen Russian and Chinese firms and individuals for allegedly aiding North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Forbes' highest-paid actors: Mark Wahlberg tops list, SRK, Akshay appear
Forbes has released its Highest-Paid Actors 2017 list. 'Transformers' star Mark Wahlberg ($68mn pretax) displaced 'Fast and Furious' actor Dwayne Johnson ($65mn) to top the list this time.
India welcomes Trump's criticism of Pakistan's support for terror groups
India has welcomed US President Donald Trump's newly announced Afghanistan strategy and his condemnation of Pakistan for allegedly backing of terror groups.
Crucial assembly bypolls for four seats in Delhi, Goa, AP
Assembly bypolls are underway for four seats: Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal, Delhi's Bawana, and Goa's Valpoi and Panaji.
Blue Apron now faces multiple class-action lawsuits
Blue Apron has its hands full these days. Not only is it bearing the brunt of witnessing its share price declining to almost half since its June IPO, but also chances of legal trouble are now looming.
Is UC Browser leaking your mobile data?
According to the IT Ministry, UC Browser is under the scanner for allegedly sending mobile data of Indian users to Chinese servers.
Mohammad Kaif hails triple talaq verdict, gets trolled
Several celebrities, especially cricketers, have had to face abuses by trolls online for relatively 'normal' things, like when Mohammad Shami celebrated his daughter's birthday, or when Mohammad Kaif played chess with his son.
Utkal Express derailment: Audio clips reportedly reveal negligence of staff
After the tragic Utkal Express derailment, two audio clips containing purported conversations between railway employees have gone viral.
After Trump, Tillerson cautions Pakistan over terror support
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has stepped up pressure on Pakistan over its alleged backing of the Afghan Taliban.
Barcelona attackers planned on striking monuments, reveals suspect
Providing evidence before a Madrid court, Mohammed Houli Chemlal, one of the surviving Barcelona attackers, revealed that their cell had planned on striking monuments including Barcelona's famous Sagrada Familia church.
UP: Kaifiyat Express derails, 70 people injured
Nine coaches of the Azamgarh-Delhi Kaifiyat Express derailed near the Auraiya district in UP early in the morning, injuring at least 70 people.
Mini Google Home speaker to compete with Amazon Echo Dot
Google is reportedly planning to launch two Pixel smartphones and a Pixel-branded Chromebook at a hardware event expected to be held in October.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will sell you toothpastes now
They know that the world is full of "moh" and everything in it is purely "maya" but here they are giving businesses a run for their "money".
Triple Talaq banned! What's Muslim Law Board up to now?
After the Supreme Court banned triple talaq, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) called for a working committee meeting on 10 September in Bhopal.
