This AI engine can detect when people text and drive
Imagine, every time a driver gets distracted or starts texting while driving, an artificial intelligence (AI) system detects and warns the driver. Scientists have made such an invention.
Apple's iPhone 8 will have animated, 3D emoji, says leak
We are all hyped about the iPhone 8 launch. In the meantime, 9to5Mac took some time off to dig into the Golden Master build of iOS 11 and unearthed several pieces of info that give us an idea of what we can expect from the upcoming iPhone (code-named D22).
Military widows Swati Mahadik, Nidhi Dubey join Indian Army
The widow of an army officer, Swati Mahadik and a mother of 2, joined the Indian Army at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
Rafael Nadal vs Kevin Anderson, expect the expected?
Rafael Nadal stormed into the US Open final, downing Argentina's del Potro 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2, to set up his 23rd major final against Kevin Anderson.
Sikkim bears the brunt of Darjeeling's months-long Gorkhaland agitation
The Gorkhaland movement in Darjeeling has taken a toll on neighboring Sikkim. Earlier, the northeastern state capitalized on its popularity as a tourist destination, but the industry is now breaking down.
Death toll from magnitude-8.1 earthquake in Mexico rises to 61
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck off Mexico's southern coast on Thursday has risen to 61.
With four-day visit, Rajnath Singh carries forward Modi's Kashmir outreach
Home Minister Rajnath Singh has kicked off the Centre's four-day 'Mission Kashmir'. It is his first visit to the strife-torn region since PM Narendra Modi said the Kashmir issue can't be solved through 'goli' (bullets) or 'gaali' (abuses).
National-Award-winning actress Surabhi Lakshmi abused for eating beef on Onam
National-Award-winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi has received a barrage of abuses on social media over a show featuring her telecast on Onam.
Days after BRICS declaration, China does about-turn on Pak terror
It's barely been five days since China joined other BRICS countries to condemn Pakistan-based terror groups in a declaration.
RBI governor's term and tenure must be safeguarded: Rajan
A few days after revealing sensational details about the demonetization exercise, former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has said the central bank head's "term and turf" have to be safeguarded.
NFL 2017 is underway, all you need to know.
The 2017 season of the National Football League (NFL) is underway, with the Kansas City Chiefs pulling off a surprise win against the reigning Super Bowl champions New England Patriots in the opening game.
TN minister reportedly linked to Rs. 246cr deposit during demonetization
The I-T has detected a single-transaction deposit of a whopping Rs. 246cr made during the post-demonetization period. Adding to the suspicion, it was done after banking hours.
Audio clip: BJP MLA allegedly demands bribe from contractor
An audio clip of a conversation between Vidarbha BJP MLA Raju Todsam and a contractor has gone viral.
Akshay Kumar turns 50: Is the era of Superstars gone?
Come November, Shah Rukh Khan turns 52, in December Salman Khan will be 51, Aamir Khan is 52 and today Rajiv Bhatia, popularly known as 'Akshay Kumar', turns 50.
Dera donated 14 bodies for research without necessary death certificates
Stories about the Dera Sacha Sauda keep getting murkier. Even as forces conduct a sweep of its Sirsa campus, the Health Ministry has revealed that 14 bodies were sent by it to a medical college "without requisite permission and death certificates".
Jio offers 25GB free data to Intex 4G smartphone users
Jio is the gift that keeps on giving. Every Reliance Jio user will now receive up to 25GB of additional 4G data if they purchase an Intex smartphone, thanks to the partnership between the two firms.
Canadian court approves extradition of 'honor killing' accused to India
The Canadian Supreme Court has approved the extradition of two Indo-Canadians facing charges in India over their alleged role in an "honour killing."
Rajasthan: One killed, several injured in violent local-police clashes
At least one person died and 12 were injured after clashes broke out between locals and police in Rajasthan's Jaipur yesterday night.
The meteoric rise of Sloane Stephens
After staying away from tennis for 11 months due to an injury, Sloane Stephens came back to tour two months ago and has been unstoppable on hard courts ever since.
Florida braces for 'devastation' before category five Hurricane Irma's landfall
The head of the US federal emergency agency Brock Long said the category five Hurricane Irma will either "devastate" Florida or its neighboring states.
Nitish rejects Gujarat's help in 2010, but accepts in 2017
Nitish Kumar accepted a cheque of Rs. 5 crore from the Gujarat government for flood relief operations in Bihar.
SBI Life Insurance's Rs. 8,500 crore IPO receives SEBI nod
According to reports, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given approval for the initial public offering (IPO) of SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd, which is a joint venture between State Bank of India and BNP Paribas Cardif.
Gold prices reach 11-month high over North Korea tensions
On Friday, the price of gold rose by Rs. 990 to Rs. 31,350 per 10 grams over global cues, reaching the highest price in 11 months.
Google Drive app gets replaced by Google Drive File Stream
Google will discontinue the Google Drive app by the end of next year. However, there is no need to panic, as it will get replaced by Drive File Stream.
India's first smokeless village Vyachakurahalli enters Limca Book of Records
Vyachakurahalli, India's first "smokeless village", in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district has made it to the Limca Book of Records-2017!
GoT season 7 pirated over 1 billion times
Pirated versions of Popular TV series, unfortunately, are available on a huge scale and the production firm ends up incurring massive losses.
Philippines controversial anti-drug president's son named in $125mn narcotics scandal
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's eldest son Paolo has denied involvement in a $125 million drug smuggling operation.
Paytm Gold targets Rs. 1,400 crore sales in FY18
Paytm's Digital Gold is the result of a tie-up between the government-promoted MMTC-PAMP and digital payments firm Paytm, which enables it to sell 24 karats 999.9 International standard purity gold on its platform.
Myntra CEO Ananth Narayanan's house burgled; Rs. 1cr valuables stolen
Unidentified burglars stole valuables worth Rs. 1cr from Myntra CEO Ananth Narayanan's Lavelle Road residence in Bengaluru.
Gauri Lankesh Murder: Rs. 10L reward to anyone providing leads
Karnataka Government is offering Rs. 10L reward for anyone who would provide clues in the murder of renowned journalist Gauri Lankesh.
Gauri Lankesh murder: Political blame game begins
Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Law Minister condemned Rahul Gandhi for the comments he made against BJP and RSS in the matter of veteran journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder.
Army finalizes plan to induct women in military police
In a major step towards gender parity, the Indian Army has finalized a plan to induct women in the military police.
Working hard for a comeback, says Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina, who was excluded from the squad for ODI series against Sri Lanka, said that he is working hard to earn back his place in the team.
Delhi: Maggot-infested body of scientist found
Dr. Yashvir Sood, a 64-year-old retired scientist with Indian Agricultural Research Institute at Delhi's Pusa Road, was found dead at a quarter.
Delhi: Summons issued to 125 brothel owners in GB Road
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) served summons to 125 brothel owners in GB Road, the infamous red light area, regarding their closure.
Guo Wengui, exiled Chinese billionaire seeks asylum in the US
Guo Wengui, a billionaire exiled from China for exposing corruption in the top rung of the Chinese Communist Party, has sought political asylum in the US.
US orders Pakistan's largest private bank to close NY operations
After functioning for 40 years, the New York branch of Pakistan's Habib Bank has been ordered shut by US regulators after repeated warnings on possible terror funding and money laundering.
Facebook is beta testing a Tinder-like feature for friends
Facebook wants you to meet your friends more often, for which it's now beta testing a new feature in Messenger.
Mumbai University: Law, teachers-training students oppose NOC to switch colleges
Students pursuing Mumbai University's law and teachers' training courses are opposing a new rule that has put them in a fix.
India's first No Fly List is out! Find details here
The aviation ministry has released India's first 'No Fly List' (NFL) with guidelines on unacceptable behavior and possible consequences for disruptive flyers.
Should India be worried about North Korea's H-bomb?
North Korea recently tested an H-bomb in its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, triggering significant international security concerns.
Trump's attempt at restricting refugees rejected by appeals court
The Trump administration's efforts to temporarily ban most refugees from entering America has been rejected by a US appeals court.
Is a split in Congress's Bihar faction imminent?
Rahul Gandhi recently met 27 Bihar Congress MLAs and about 19 of them recommended that they should break the alliance with Lalu Yadav's RJD "for the time being."
Juhu Building Fire: 2-year-old daughter saved us, says laborer's wife
Hasnara Lashkar, the wife of a laborer who survived the fire in an under-construction building at Mumbai's Juhu, said her two-year-old daughter Jubaiya saved their lives.
Satya Nadella turns author with 'Hit Refresh'
More than three years ago, on a cold February day, Microsoft's board of directors placed a huge responsibility on Indian-origin business executive Satya Nadella.
Tsunami warning issued after Mexico quake: Know about the risks
After a massive 8.0 earthquake hit the southern coast of Mexico killing at least five and triggering mass evacuations, tsunami warnings have been issued for several countries including the Cook Islands, Ecuador, Fiji, El Salvador, Guatemala and Kiribati.
Amazon files for arbitration against fraudulent Kindle Direct authors
Amazon has filed for arbitration against book publishers, authors etc. who allegedly made use of the Kindle Direct Publishing system to inflate sales numbers by unscrupulous means.
Delhi: Govt. to increase number of buses to 11,000
For the convenience of lakhs of Delhiites commuting by buses, Delhi Government is planning to increase the number of buses to 11,000, the city's total requirement.
Anand ousted by Anton Kovalyov; Karjakin crashes out as well
On Thursday, Canadian World No. 109 Anton Kovalyov knocked out Indian chess mastermind Vishwanathan Anand in the second round of the World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Refusal to speak to wife, consummate marriage not cruelty: SC
The SC has quashed a case under Section 498A against a man, ruling refusal to talk to the wife doesn't amount to cruelty.
Hurricane Irma devastates Caribbean, is expected to hit Florida
Hurricane Irma has lashed the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory, after causing widespread destruction across the Caribbean that's left at least 14 people dead.
143mn Equifax users' data stolen. Have you been affected?
About 143mn American users of credit firm Equifax have been affected in a major breach. Social security numbers and addresses were also accessed.
After three derailments, new Railways Minister focuses on damage control
Yesterday, Piyush Goyal faced a tough day in office as he had to answer for three derailments and one an-almost derailment, just a few days after he was appointed Railways minister.
Rohingya crisis: India refuses to endorse international declaration against Myanmar
Standing with Myanmar on the Rohingya crisis, India refused to sign the Bali Declaration on meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in Indonesia.
Man threatens five eminent women calling them "anti-national"; case filed
After noted Kannada journalist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead, a Facebook user openly threatened to eliminate five prominent women, terming them "anti-national".
US Open daily round-up
The last leg of the 2017 US Open is on to us. While many favourites have been ousted, it still remains to be seen who all will emerge as champions.
8.4 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico, tsunami warning issued
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.4 struck southern Mexico on September 7. At least five are confirmed dead.
Foreigners can eat beef outside before visiting India: Tourism Minister
A day after being sworn in, new Tourism Minister KJ Alphons had asserted there's no food code issued by the BJP, that states like Kerala and Goa would continue eating beef.
Massive sweeping operations at the Dera headquarters, curfew imposed
There's heavy security deployment at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa this morning as forces engage in search and sanitization operations inside the premises.
Only Rs. 4,900cr disclosed under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) recovered a mere Rs. 4,900 crore worth black money, disclosed by 21,000 Indians.
Gadkari to Automakers: Shift to alternative fuels or be bulldozed
Union minister Nitin Gadkari's message, to automakers that produce vehicles which run on traditional fuel, is pretty clear - switch your cars to alternative fuel or he'll have no problem in "bulldozing" you to ensure that India's pollution level is at bay.
US Senate approves $15bn hurricane relief package, raises debt ceiling
The US Senate has passed a $15.25 billion relief package for Hurricane Harvey and Irma.
Javier Tebas says PSG make mockery of FPP system
Javier Tebas, president of Spain's La Liga, believes that Qatari-owned French side Paris Saint-Germain are "laughing" at the financial fair play (FPP) system.
Reports: Israel bombs military facility in Syria
The Syrian Army has claimed that Israeli warplanes have attacked a military base in Masyaf in the country's western region.
BMW and Jaguar announce their electric car plans for 2020
For automakers going electric is now a necessity, as diesel cars will soon get completely banned.
Patanjali restrained from airing ads to promote Chyawanprash
Baba Ramdev's Patanjali has been asked by the Delhi High Court to stop its Chyawanprash brand's advertisements.
Government scraps Rs. 8700 crore funding project for IITs
The finance ministry has rejected a Rs. 8,700cr scheme that was being planned for seven IITs to improve their global standing.
Huawei trumps Apple to become world's second largest smartphone brand
Chinese smartphone maker, Huawei, has surpassed Apple's smartphone sales worldwide, reports said.
Vivo V7 Plus with 24 MP selfie camera launched
Chinese device maker Vivo recently launched the Vivo V7+ at a Mumbai event. This selfie-focused flagship smartphone features a whopping 24-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture bundled with a selfie soft light.
