Mysuru: Dasara elephant Arjuna carries 730kg weight in Vijayadashami rehearsals
One of the major attractions of Dasara celebrations at Karnataka's Mysuru is the sight of elephant Arjuna majestically walking on Raja Marga, carrying the 750kg Golden Howdah with Goddess Chamundeshwari's idol on Vijayadashami.
Bengaluru Lake Frothing: Centre seeks CPCB's response over phosphorus pollution
Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake frothing has turned the Centre's attention to high phosphorus content in laundry detergents, bars, and industrial cleaners.
IFB to pay Rs. 84k compensation over defunct washing machine
A Bengaluru consumer court has ordered household appliance maker IFB Industries to pay Rs. 84,000 to a consumer in a case related to a defunct washing machine as the company didn't comply with its warranty norms.
Mathura farmer receives loan waiver of 1 paisa. What?!
Chhiddi, a farmer in Mathura's Govardhan Tehsil was in for a rude shock when he received a waiver of one paisa on a Rs. 1,55,000 loan.
US defense firms oppose technology transfer in Make in India
US defense firms have sought assurances from the Indian government that they won't have to share proprietary technology if they manufacture sophisticated weapons in the country.
Mumbai rains mess: BMC blames IMD, railways, traffic department
In a report on the aftermath of heavy rains in Mumbai, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has given itself a clean chit, blaming other agencies for the mess created.
Days after launching, Chinese company withdraws sex doll rental service
A sex doll rental service launched by the Chinese company Touch was forced to shut down after the strange concept attracted criticism.
Mumbai: Mother sexually abused by own son; gets him killed
In a shocking incident, a 55-year-old woman Rajni got her own drug addict son, Ramcharan, killed in a Rs. 50,000 contract in Bhayander West, near Mumbai.
Rahul Gandhi leaves experts impressed with "substantive" talk on policy
Thanks to media, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is more or less viewed as a 'pappu' by the public- someone who doesn't know what he's talking about.
Vallabhbhai Patel's statue one of the fastest structures ever built
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat is one of the fastest structures to be constructed.
Find out how to spot a fake GST bill
The format in which businesses issue invoices has changed post GST. Earlier, bills contained VAT, Taxpayer Identification Number and Central Sales Tax number.
Mumbai: Metro security-staff goes on strike; operator seeks police assistance
Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) that operates Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro-I line sought Mumbai Police's help after the Maharashtra Security Force (MSF) staff went on strike.
Trump blames bureaucracy and mismanagement for UN's woes
US President Donald Trump said in his first speech at the UN that bureaucracy and mismanagement are preventing the world body from living up to its potential.
BCCI challenges Kerala HC order quashing Sreesanth's ban
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appealed against the Kerala High Court's order lifting the life ban imposed on cricketer S Sreesanth.
Muzaffarnagar: 16-year-old allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint, gang-raped for 10 days
Four youths in UP's Muzaffarnagar allegedly abducted a 16-year-old girl at gunpoint, held her captive for 10 days and gang-raped her repeatedly.
Indian women's hockey team beat Belgium men's junior team
Indian women's hockey team ended their Europe tour by beating Belgium junior men's team 4-3, in Antwerp.
Delhiites to pay more for parking in peak-hours from October
People in Delhi would need to pay more for parking in peak hours from next month at commercial centers and even near their houses.
Mayawati launches nephew: Is this a new political dynasty?
Even as the clamor against political dynasties picks up steam, Mayawati at her recent Meerut rally introduced her nephew Akash, a management postgraduate from London, as an "upcoming" party functionary.
Nitish nod to simultaneous LS-VS polls, but no 2019 elections
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asserted that he would back PM Modi's idea of "one nation one election."
Delhi: Underage drinkers easily buy alcohol without age-proof, finds survey
A survey by Delhi-based non-profit organization, Community Against Drunken Driving (CADD), showed underage drinkers in the city could easily buy liquor from pubs, bars, and shops without even furnishing any age-proof.
Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi says Myanmar doesn't fear "international scrutiny"
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi said her country doesn't fear "international scrutiny" over how it's handling the Rohingya crisis.
Fresh murder case against Ram Rahim
In a fresh development, another murder case has been lodged against rape convict Ram Rahim Singh. The 'godman' has now been accused of murdering 22-year-old Jagsir Singh of Moga, Punjab.
Toys 'R' Us balks under debt, files bankruptcy
Retail chains are already reeling from Amazon's aggressive pricing.
Odisha BJD MLA arrested in Rs. 500cr Seashore scam
Odisha BJD MLA Prabhat Biswal has been arrested by CBI in the Rs. 500cr Seashore Group chit fund scam.
Delhi: Two die while cleaning sewer at Rampal's ashram
Jailed spiritual guru Rampal's devotees, 27-year-old Makhan Lal and 30-year-old Amarjeet, died while cleaning a sewer at the self-styled godman's ashram in outer Delhi's Mundka.
CCleaner software infected, 2.27 million people have been affected
Several of us use Avast-owned CCleaner on phones and PCs to optimize performance.
Uber apologizes for sexist 'Wife Appreciation Day' message in Bengaluru
Uber feeds on sexism, again. And apologizes, again. This time, it sent a text to men in Bengaluru, asking them to 'appreciate their wives' by letting them 'take a day off from the kitchen' and use offers on UberEATS food service.
New AIIMS: Retired doctors to be hired for top positions
Unable to find suitable people to fill top positions at the six new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, Union Health Ministry is looking to hire retired doctors of some of India's premier medical institutes.
Hurricane Maria devastates Dominica, edges towards other Caribbean islands
Hurricane Maria has been downgraded to a category-four storm, the second highest level.
Patanjali eyes Rs. 700cr deal: Second win in two months
According to reports, Baba Ramdev's Patanjali is set to bag a Rs. 700cr contract for mid-day meals in UP schools.
Ivanka Trump meets "charismatic" Sushma Swaraj in NY
US President Donald Trump's daughter-cum-adviser Ivanka met the "charismatic" Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York.
North Korea: Sanctions would only accelerate nuclear program
In a statement, North Korea termed the latest round of UN sanctions "the most vicious, unethical and inhumane act of hostility."
Zomato will charge zero commission from restaurants on food orders
Zomato is having a good run.
Feel free to dump waste in Aravalis: Gurugram civic body
A new waste-dumping site near the Gurugram-Faridabad border, covering two acres of the seasonal Ghata Lake, is polluting the Aravallis.
BSNL will bring affordable feature phones with Lava, Micromax
It appears that all major telcos are coming out with their own phones to counter the JioPhone.
Swaraj condemns North Korea in India-Japan-US trilateral meet
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in New York.
Jio has a new plan, getting into connected cars segment
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio is branching out.
A week of India's new Defense Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman is the first Defense Minister in 16 years to visit the sensitive Uttarlai airbase in Barmer, Rajasthan after George Fernandes in 2001.
SBI is now reviewing minimum balance charges for savings accounts
According to reports, India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has informed that it will re-evaluate non-maintenance of monthly average balance (MAB) charges for certain categories of accounts.
Protests against Hindi bring together activists, politicians in Karnataka
The protest against the "imposition" of Hindi in Karnataka has gone a step further with Kannada activists and politicians coming together to plan the further course of action.
Karnataka: Foreign tourist arrivals decline by 1 lakh since 2014
Karnataka witnessed a sharp decline in the number of foreign tourists visiting the state since 2014 due to various reasons like lack of air connectivity and basic facilities at tourist spots.
Qatar crisis: Saudi forces Snapchat to block Al Jazeera access
Snapchat has blocked access to broadcaster Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia.
No more creative memes from Bengaluru Police on Twitter!
After gaining massive popularity for innovative memes on social media, including those on Game of Thrones, Narcos, and Harry Potter among others, Bengaluru Police would now stick to the conventional methods of reaching out to citizens on Twitter.
From 31 October, no need to stop at highway toll-booths
The Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) will finally become a reality for pan-India on 31st October.
After Irma, powerful Hurricane Maria proceeding towards the Caribbean
Caribbean islands left devastated by Hurricane Irma may have to bear the brunt of another powerful storm.
Who are the best left-arm spinners in test history?
The category of best left-arm spinners in the history of test cricket will be incomplete without the likes of all-time greats Rangana Herath, Daniel Vettori, Derek Underwood and Bishan Singh Bedi.
Bengaluru: Car race by minors on expressway kills 17-year-old
A midnight car race by three teenagers on Bengaluru's Hosur Road Elevated Expressway resulted in the death of one them near Roopena Agrahara.
Japan's Abe says world must be united against North Korea
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said the "international community must stay united and enforce the sanctions" against North Korea.
Madhya Pradesh college turns toilet into storeroom, leaves girls helpless
An undergraduate college in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district has put at stake the health and safety of its 450 girl students by converting its only washroom into a storeroom.
Vijay Mallya finally faces government ire: Rs. 100-crore shares transferred
Vijay Mallya, chairman of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines Ltd, is finally facing the ire of the enforcement directorate (ED) as his assets begin to be confiscated.
Delhi: Man goes on violent rampage; attacks people with blade
In a shocking incident in outer Delhi's Mongolpuri, a 24-year-old drunk man named Shubham went on a violent rampage, slashing five persons with a shaving blade.
A month after Sikka, Infosys senior VP Sanjay Rajagopalan resigns
A month after Vishal Sikka resigned from Infosys, the company's senior vice-president Sanjay Rajagopalan has also quit his post.
Mumbai: Colleges have only 55 days to cover semester portion
Post-graduation students at Mumbai University and its affiliated colleges are worried as the results mess has delayed PG admissions, the deadline for which has been pushed to 25 September.
Rajasthan: Student gang-raped, forced through abortion, by the director
In yet another shocking incident showing the complete lack of students' safety in schools, it has come to light that an 18-year-old girl was raped by the director and a teacher of her school in Sikar, Rajasthan.
Mumbai: Teachers' group writes to PM Modi demanding better salary
Seeking better pay and a higher budget for education, Mumbai-based teachers' group Shikshak Parishad has written to PM Narendra Modi and HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar.
Defamation case against Sonia, Rahul, Yechury for Lankesh murder comments
An RSS swayamsevak has filed a defamation case against Congress' Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury for linking journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder to the RSS.
Mumbai: Heavy rainfall predicted for five days; warning issued
Mumbai is likely to receive heavy showers over the next five days as the meteorological department has predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of Maharashtra due to an active monsoon spell.
Suspected 'sonic attack:' US mulls closing embassy in Cuba
The US is considering closing down its embassy in Havana after several diplomatic staff reported health problems.
Delhi: Machines replace token selling counters at 70 metro stations
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has removed token selling counters at 70 of its 164 Metro stations to minimize human interference.
India loses Davis Cup playoff 2-3 to Canada
Indian tennis team lost the Davis Cup World Group Playoff tie to Canada 2-3, in the best-of-5 rubbers.
Centre argues firmly for Rohingyas' deportation in affidavit to SC
The Centre has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court in which it firmly argued for the deportation of an estimated 40,000 illegal Rohingya refugees living in India.
YC Modi new NIA chief after Sharad Kumar
Senior IPS officer YC Modi, who was a part of the SC-appointed SIT in the 2002 Gujarat riots case, was appointed the new chief of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Emmys 2017: The Handmaid's Tale, Big Little Lies win big
The 69th Emmy Awards was a celebration of women's stories. HBO's miniseries Big Little Lies and Hulu's screen adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale won the biggest - five and eight awards respectively.
PAN might soon be the 'Aadhaar' for entities
The government is planning to use the PAN and Aadhaar to drive out shell companies and curb black money.
Google Tez UPI-based payments app: All you need to know
Google has finally launched its UPI-based payments app in India, called Tez. This standalone app can be used to pay bills, movie tickets and for other online transactions.
Amid state-sponsored loan waivers, SBI proposes a one-time settlement scheme
State Bank of India (SBI) in a bid to address its massive outstanding from agricultural loans and 'inculcate a repayment culture' among farmers is attempting to lure farmers with a one-time settlement scheme (OTS).
Blind medical student's admission cancelled; threatens to commit suicide
Suresh, a 19-year-old medical student with a vision disability, has threatened suicide following the cancellation of his admission by Medical Council of India (MCI).
SBI will fund Aadhaar linkage costs, technology upkeep via penalty
According to reports, State Bank of India (SBI) will use the sum accrued from the penalty received via bank accounts that have failed to maintain a minimum balance, to cover the Aadhaar linkage costs.
Panchkula riots: Honeypreet, Aditya Insan top most-wanted list of 43
The Haryana government has released a list of 43 most-wanted over the Panchkula violence. Ram Rahim's adopted daughter Honeypreet and Dera spokesperson Aditya Insan top the list; the latter is wanted for sedition.
Delhi-NCR restaurants and NGOs tie-up to feed the underprivileged
Several popular restaurants in Delhi-NCR have gone a step ahead and joined hands with NGOs to organize special drives for feeding the underprivileged.
Sushma Swaraj leads Indian delegation to UN General Assembly session
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has arrived in New York to lead the Indian delegation at the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session.
New iPhones to launch in India on September 29 evening
Apple is changing its usual policy of launching devices at midnight or late evening. This time, it will start sales of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in India at 6pm on September 29.
Fake I-T officers arrested for trying to steal Rs. 20L
Seven con-men posing as income tax officers raided South Delhi businessman Ramesh Chand's house in Malviya Nagar and seized Rs. 20L from him.
You might not be able to drink at Goa's beaches
Goa will soon ban alcohol consumption in public places to minimize drunken brawls and related nuisance, state chief minister Manohar Parrikar announced on Sunday.
MP govt orders teachers to dig holes for toilets
As part of PM Narendra Modi's birthday celebrations, the Centre observed September 17 as "Seva Diwas", a part of the 15-day "Swachhta hi Seva" campaign inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Russia keen on jointly developing MiG-29K with Indian companies
Russian defense major MiG said it's open to providing transfer of technology and joint development of its MiG-29K warplane to Indian companies for the Indian Navy (IN).
Govt may get Rs. 15,000cr from NIA, GIC Re IPOs
The NDA government intends to rake around Rs. 11,000 crore by selling shares of four state-owned non-life insurers and the national reinsurer, according to its disinvestment plans for the current fiscal.
Farewell to IAF Marshal Arjan Singh with state funeral
The funeral of Arjan Singh, the only officer to hold the title of Marshal of the Indian Air Force, is being held in Delhi this morning.
Rajnath Singh: No dialogue with Pakistan until cross-border terrorism stops
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that holding a dialogue with Pakistan would be meaningless until it stops encouraging cross-border terrorism.
Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall festival sales may cross Rs. 10,000cr
Indian e-commerce firms are ready to battle it out this festive season with big discounts.
South China Sea: Are India and Japan changing positions?
Keeping China's expansionist tendencies in check is one of the common interests driving the India-Japan relationship.
Dubai will have the world's largest Concentrated Solar Power project
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the world's largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in Dubai.
Mamata warns VHP, no 'shastra puja' will be permitted
Mamata Banerjee warned all the right wing factions to keep peace and not "play with fire".
iPhone X, iPhone 8 fast charging feature will cost extra
Apple has introduced three smartphones this time - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.
