Haryana sacks Deputy AG Salwara caught carrying Ram Rahim's suitcase
Following the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan in a rape case, Haryana fired its Deputy Advocate General, Gurdass Singh Salwara, as he was seen holding the so-called guru's suitcase.
Volkswagen emissions scandal: 40-month prison sentence to former engineer
The US District Court in Detroit has sentenced a former Volkswagen engineer, James Liang, to 40 months in prison for helping the German automaker develop a device for cars to cheat the US emissions tests.
Controversial Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka exits White House
A White House official said Sebastian Gorka, one of US President Donald Trump's most publicly visible aides, is no longer part of the Trump administration.
India's first calf born through surrogacy in Pune farm
A healthy male Gir breed calf "Vijay" was delivered by a surrogate mother cow in Pune on 20 August.
Modi announces Rs. 500cr relief for flood-hit Bihar
PM Narendra Modi has announced Rs. 500cr as relief for flood-hit Bihar after he undertook an aerial survey of the state along with CM Nitish Kumar.
Trump restores ban on transgender troops from serving in military
US President Donald Trump has signed a memo that reinstates a ban on transgender personnel from serving in the US military, which his predecessor Barack Obama had lifted.
Free Wi-Fi at Delhi's Blue Line metro stations!
There's good news for Delhi Metro commuters. All 50 stations on the Blue Line have now been fitted with free Wi-Fi facility!
The Dera riots: Who's at fault for the violent rampage?
Thirty people have been killed and 250 injured in violence that broke out after Guru Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of sexual assault.
HBO hackers leak Game of Thrones Season 7 finale
The HBO as well as Game of Thrones have had a dismal year, but hackers didn't even spare the season 7 finale of the hugely popular show.
Delhi: Excess fee notice compels schools to start fee refunding
On 21 Aug, Delhi's government served show-cause notices to 449 private schools, including DPS Mathura Road and Pusa Road's Springdales, over the charging of excess fees by them.
Clashes between Rohingyas and security forces kill 89 in Myanmar
At least 77 Rohingya Muslims and 12 members of Myanmar's security forces were killed in the country's restive Rakhine state after a rebel group attacked police posts and an army base.
Intern found murdered at Delhi's St Stephen's Hospital
An intern at North Delhi's St Stephen's Hospital was found murdered inside the CT scan laboratory yesterday morning.
Mayweather vs McGregor: The richest fight in history
On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor would take their war of words into the ring for a bout that is poised to become the richest fight in history.
Ahead of crucial rallies, Rahul Gandhi leaves for Norway
In a move that has garnered attention, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is leaving for Oslo "for a few days" on the invitation of Norway's Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Indira Canteens: Political move or the future of food security?
Bengaluru recently witnessed the launch of Indira Canteens, but their main purpose was overlooked in all the noise surrounding the celebrations.
Governor: Texas confronting "very major disaster" from powerful Hurricane Harvey
The category 4 Hurricane Harvey is battering coastal areas of Texas with winds up to 215-kmph after making landfall.
J&K: Three security personnel killed in Pulwama attack
Two CRPF jawans and one policeman was killed in J&K's Pulwama when gunmen stormed the fortified District Police Lines complex and opened fire.
Is the CIA spying on Indians' Aadhaar data?
WikiLeaks has published some new controversial reports. According to one of its latest exposé, the CIA has been using tools that compromise Aadhaar data.
PV Sindhu storms into world semis
Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu dished out a superb performance to storm into the semi-finals and assure herself of a World Championships medal on Friday.
North Korea test 3 ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea drills
The US military said North Korea has test launched three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea.
Imported Chinese shoes received in tricolor boxes, Indians enraged
Amid rising Sino-Indian tensions due to the Doklam stand-off, the Chinese have constantly tried to humiliate India with racial slurs, accusations, and anti-India videos.
Why Trump supporters will always have the president's back
The outrage that followed Trump's reaction to the violent Charlottesville rally fueled speculation that the president's supporters would abandon him.
UK to start testing self-driving truck "platoons" in 2018!
The UK Government has announced that the testing of semi-automated lorries on major British roads would be conducted by 2018-end.
Mo Farah ends track career with a win at Zurich
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah brought the curtains down on his illustrious track career with a final win at the Zurich Diamond League 5000m event.
Why can't you get new 200-rupee notes from ATMs yet?
Those who had waited eagerly for the new Rs. 200 note to enter circulation may have been disappointed; It is now clear that these notes won't be available at ATMs for at least a week.
Bengaluru: SC says liquor businesses in municipal areas can reopen
After two dry months, several pubs, bars, and restaurants in Bengaluru are set to re-open.
Ram Rahim verdict: Meet the judge who convicted the "guru"
Fifteen years after the crime, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted for sexually exploiting two female followers at his Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa in 2002.
Priyanka Gandhi down with dengue, shifted to hospital
Priyanka Gandhi, daughter of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, was admitted to hospital on August 23 after she developed fever.
BCCI accepts Sehwag's suggestions, remodels Ranji Trophy format
BCCI has remodelled the Ranji Trophy format for the upcoming season after accepting Virender Sehwag's suggestions.
Shia mosque in Kabul attacked by bomber, gunmen
Afghan officials said a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the Shiite Imam Zaman mosque in Kabul.
Ram Rahim verdict: Violence breaks out, 30 dead, curfew imposed
After Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted in a 2002 rape case, violence erupted across northern India. At least 30 people are dead and 250 injured.
Reports: Ex-Thai PM Yingluck flees country ahead of corruption verdict
Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled the country ahead of a court verdict in a corruption scandal, the BBC has reported citing sources close to her party.
Is drug addiction going to bring doom for Kashmiri youths?
Kashmir is fighting terrorism. But is drugs the problem that needs immediate attention?
Guru Ram Rahim Singh convicted in 2002 rape case
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda based in Haryana's Sirsa, has been convicted in a 2002 rape case.
AIIMS suspends 12 for ragging juniors
Five fifth-semester students of AIIMS have been suspended for three months for ragging juniors. They won't be allowed to attend classes during this time.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Popular Ganeshotsav mandals to visit in Mumbai
Mumbai is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in full-swing with over 7,600 mandals. Here are the popular mandals one should not miss:
US: Chinese national arrested for facilitating hack of sensitive data
A visiting Chinese national has been arrested in the US for allegedly leaking malware to steal confidential records of American government employees.
Triple talaq ban: What will happen to all pending cases?
Three days ago, after months of debates, the SC finally suspended the "unconstitutional" triple talaq till the government frames relevant laws.
Category 2 Hurricane Harvey intensifies before making landfall in Texas
Forecasters said Hurricane Harvey, a category 2 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to intensify into a Category 3 hurricane, as it makes landfall late Friday or Saturday.
Delhi: Why did these robbers steal Rs. 2.3L in coins?
Three robbers, workers at a Delhi Transport Corporation bus depot, hit a Syndicate Bank branch in Mukherjee Nagar.
Records broken during 2nd ODI between India and Sri Lanka
MS Dhoni and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped India to an incredible comeback victory in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, yesterday.
With 1,000 deaths, is India facing a swine flu epidemic?
The swine flu situation in India is nearing an epidemic. In the last eight months, as many as 1,094 deaths have been reported.
Lee Jae-yong, Samsung heir, sentenced to five-year prison over corruption
A South Korean court has found electronics giant Samsung's heir apparent Lee Jae-yong guilty of bribery and other crimes.
China: 'India slapping its own face' with Ladakh road construction
China has condemned India's plans to build a new road near Pangong Lake in Ladakh, where a scuffle recently took place between Indian and Chinese troops.
Workspace start-up WeWork gets massive $4.4 billion from SoftBank
WeWork, the New York start-up which helped pioneer the concept of shared office spaces and associated services, has now won the vote of confidence from two huge investment groups along with hefty $4.4 billion investment.
Will Vishal Sikka join HPE as CTO? Sources say yes
A week ago, Vishal Sikka resigned from the post of Infosys CEO and joined as executive vice chairman. Yesterday, he quit that too, stepping down with immediate effect.
Dera Chief Rape Case Verdict: Gurgaon on high alert
Ahead of Panchkula Special CBI court's verdict in the rape case involving Dera Sacha Sauda Chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, police security has been stepped up in Gurgaon.
The dark secrets of spiritual guru Ram Rahim Singh
Guru Ram Rahim Singh, head of Dera Sacha Sauda, claims to have five crore followers globally. Devotion to him and the sect runs deep among them.
Can Yuvraj Singh make a comeback?
Star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was not named in the squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
American woman wins record $758mn lottery, quits her job
What's the first thing you'll do after winning a lottery? For a 53-year-old mother-of-two from Massachusetts, it's quitting her job to "just sit back and relax."
Charleston: Disgruntled employee creates hostage situation, shoots one person
A diner in Charleston, South Carolina witnessed dramatic scenes as a disgruntled employee opened fire killing one person; one person was taken hostage, but released shortly.
Did you miss the ITR filing deadline? Know the implications!
The initial deadline for filing tax returns this year was July 31. After several complaints about server problems, it was extended to August 5.
Can Google lose trademark over its name? Perhaps, yes.
The US Supreme Court is currently mulling on whether Google should be allowed to retain the trademark on its name.
Saudi Arabia: 'Saudisation' may affect opportunities for Indians
Indian migrants are likely to be hit by Saudi Arabia's revised 'Nitaqat' scheme, which aims to provide more employment opportunities for Saudi nationals.
Arun Jaitley to inaugurate made-in-India helicopters' production line
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley would reportedly inaugurate a production line of Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Indian Air Force and Army on 26 August.
