Bengaluru Airport Metro Link: BMRCL revises alignment, saving Rs. 1000cr
After submitting the detailed project report for the Airport Metro Link, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited said it revised the alignment near Cantonment Railway Station, linking Shivajinagar and Pottery Town metro stations.
Records broken in 2nd ODI- Ind vs Aus
India registered their second consecutive win against Australia, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.
Bengaluru: Boy dies after falling from friend's 18-floor apartment building
Polas, a Class-12 student, mysteriously fell to his death from the 18th floor of his friend's apartment complex, the Prestige Shantiniketan building in Bengaluru's Whitefield.
SC allows 17-year-old Bengaluru rape survivor to abort 24-week fetus
The Supreme Court has given its nod to a 17-year-old rape survivor's pregnancy termination, allowing the Bengaluru victim to abort her 24-week fetus.
Shivaji Memorial in Arabian Sea: IIT-Bombay to study lowest project-bid
Maharashtra Government approached the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay for a third-party audit of the lowest bid of Rs. 3,826cr from L&T for Phase-I of Shivaji Memorial project in the Arabian Sea.
Food served onboard trains must carry important details: Piyush Goyal
In a bid to improve Indian Railways' catering services, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal directed all zonal general managers to ensure that contractors supplying meals in trains mention information regarding the quantities on food packets.
Apple Watch Series 3 doesn't work, even Apple admits that
If you had reservations about the improved Apple Watch aka Series 3, congratulations! You were absolutely right to have one.
North Korea calls Trump's UN speech a "dog's bark"
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho's has called US President Donald Trump's speech to the UN General Assembly "the sound of a barking dog."
Sonia Gandhi urges Modi to pass Women's Reservation Bill
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has urged PM Narendra Modi to use his party's majority in the Lok Sabha to get the Women's Reservation Bill passed.
Mumbai: 6-year-old boy dies in school after collapsing while playing
In a shocking incident, Swarang Dalvi, a 6-year-old Class-I student at Pawar Public School in Mumbai's Chandivali, died after collapsing in the school premises.
Panipat: 9-year-old allegedly assaulted inside school toilet
In another instance of sexual assault of children in schools, a nine-year-old was allegedly targeted by unknown people inside a toilet of her school in Panipat, Haryana.
How will Dussehra take place without Ravana effigies: Delhi HC
The Delhi HC has slammed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) for seizing and destroying Ravana effigies made by migrant artisans.
Pakistan: Won't accept Indian political or military role in Afghanistan
Pakistani PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution on Kashmir.
Tral attack: Minister Naeem Akhtar targeted, at least two killed
Two people were killed and about 30 injured when terrorists opened fire at a minister's convoy near a bus stand in J&K's Pulwama.
Delhi: Female ragpicker raped, murdered by 20-year-old
The body of a 35-year-old female ragpicker, battered to death with bricks and rods, was found in Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy.
Festive offers on Xiaomi smartphones and accessories!
Xiaomi has announced a range of offers on its products ahead of the festive season. Discounts and other offers will be available on all partner platforms and on Mi's online and retail stores.
It's a 100th ODI for Australian skipper Steve Smith
Australian captain Steve Smith plays his 100th ODI at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as the visitors face India in the 2nd of the five-match ODI series.
Mumbai: Beware of fake messages, rumors doing rounds on WhatsApp
Following the incessant rains in Mumbai, fake messages, traffic-alerts, and rumors of cyclone have been doing the rounds on WhatsApp, spreading panic among people.
In Yogi's UP, trading hooch is punishable by death
UP CM Yogi Adityanath to crack down on individuals involved in illicit liquor (hooch) trade has decided to amend the 107-year old UP Excise Act, 1910.
ISRO-NASA joint research-study confirms existence of aerosol layer above Asia
An ISRO-NASA collaborative study has confirmed the existence of an aerosol layer over Asia.
International child bride ring busted in Hyderabad, 12 minors rescued
An international child bride racket has been busted in Hyderabad, City of Nizams. Twenty people including Omani sheikhs and qazis have been arrested.
Discrimination: Australian school didn't allow Sikh student to wear turban
An Australian tribunal has ruled that a Melbourne school discriminated against a five-year-old Sikh boy by barring him from enrolling because he wore a turban.
Did a senior UP cop help wanted Khalistani terrorist escape?
In a major embarrassment for UP, Punjab Police has alleged a senior IPS officer of the state took Rs. 45L in bribe to release Khalistani terrorist Gopi Ghanshyampura.
Delhi: 21-year-old student killed in tiff over public smoking
In a shocking incident, a 21-year-old photography student, Gurpreet Singh, was killed for objecting to public smoking while his friend Maninder was critically injured in Delhi's Safdarjung.
Famed Bollywood actress Shakila of 'Hatim Tai' fame dead
Yesteryear leading lady Shakila, who has appeared in cult movies like 'Hatim Tai' (1956) and 'CID' (1956), passed away yesterday after a heart attack. She was 82.
SpiceJet Incident: Whistleblower writes to Aviation Ministry about potential hazard
Following the SpiceJet flight skidding incident at Mumbai, Airports Authority of India's DGM (Aviation Safety), S Mangala, flagged off a potential hazard.
Escobar's brother demands $1 billion from Netflix, says hire security
Netflix seems to have offended Escobar's family and is now caught in a bitter trademark dispute over 'Narcos'.
Death toll from magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Mexico rises to 230
The death toll from the magnitude-7.1 earthquake which struck southern Mexico on Tuesday has risen to 230.
Google strikes $1.1bn deal with HTC for Pixel talent
In one of the biggest acquihire deals of 2017, Google has struck a $1.1bn agreement with HTC in an attempt to expand its smartphone segment.
Big Bazaar plans expansion, merger and takes online help
Kishore Biyani's Future group-owned hypermarket chain Big Bazaar plans on launching 100 stores all across India within next one year.
J&K: One jawan killed, one injured in 'mysterious firing'
An SSB constable was killed and another injured in a mysterious attack in Banihal in J&K.
I-T raids at premises of CCD owner VG Siddhartha
Reports have come in that the I-T department is conducting raids on several premises belonging to VG Siddhartha, founder-owner of the Cafe Coffee Day franchise and son-in-law of former Karnataka CM SM Krishna.
Mahindra & Mahindra will launch driverless tractors in 2019
Mahindra & Mahindra recently revealed a prototype of its driverless tractor. The firm plans on launching a fully functional model, for commercial use, in 2019. Before that, it'll launch a driver assist model next year.
Hurricane Maria leaves whole of Puerto Rico without power
The US territory of Puerto Rico was bludgeoned by Hurricane Maria weeks after being devastated by Hurricane Irma.
LG Q6+ priced at Rs. 17,990 launched in India
South Korean electronics giant LG has launched its LG Q6+ smartphone in India. The LG Q6+ is an advanced version of its predecessor LG Q6, which was launched last month.
Iran's Rouhani calls Trump 'ignorant' and a 'rogue newcomer'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized US President Donald Trump during his speech to the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
Anjali Ameer, the transgender model. Remember this name
Those, who will watch the upcoming film "Peranbu," will probably watch it because of their favorite Malayalam superstar Mammootty.
Mattis to meet Sitharaman to boost Indo-US defense ties
US Defense Secretary James Mattis will be visiting New Delhi on September 25 where he'll attempt to forge "a strong political connect" to boost the Indo-US defense cooperation.
Bawana bypoll win: AAP gets a spring in its step
August's Bawana bypoll win seems to have revived AAP.
Bengaluru: BMTC staff goes on strike after driver's suicide attempt
NS Madhu, a 35-year-old bus driver in Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison after being harassed by superiors over route-allotment.
Gauri Lankesh Killing: A movie on the journalist's murder
Popular Kannada filmmaker AMR Ramesh is planning to make a movie about the murder of noted journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh.
UNGA session: Is Macron pitting himself as 'anti-Trump?'
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron delivered their first speeches in the UN General Assembly, during its 72nd annual session.
Bengaluru receives 1,133mm rain till September; exceeds average annual rainfall
In the first nine months of the year itself, Bengaluru has received a rainfall of 1,133mm (until 19 September), which is much higher than its annual average level.
Ind-Aus 2nd ODI : What could be India's probable XI?
After a win in the 1st ODI against Australia, there could be few changes to the Indian side that played at Chennai.
Bengaluru tech start-up wins $1mn in Elon Musk-backed competition
Chimple Learning, a two-year-old Bengaluru-based technology start-up, has become one of the finalists of "Global Learning XPRIZE" competition, winning a $1mn milestone prize.
India should give shelter to Rohingya refugees, says Taslima Nasreen
Popular Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen believes India should participate proactively in the ongoing Rohingya crisis by providing a home to the refugees who're fleeing Myanmar.
Mumbai Rains: Flight operations, local train services badly hit
Torrential rains continued to batter Mumbai for the second day, severely affecting the flight operations, delaying the suburban rail services, and disrupting the road traffic.
Mumbai: Dabbawalas suspend service after heavy rains lash city
A day after Mumbai witnessed heavy rains, the city's dabbawalas have canceled their deliveries today owing to the disruption of the suburban rail services.
What're you doing to restrict Blue Whale?: HC asks Centre
Amid an increase in cases of Blue Whale deaths being reported, the Delhi HC has asked the Centre what it is doing to restrict access to the "game".
Russia seeks India's cooperation over Afghanistan amid Moscow's Pak outreach
Russia's special envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov might visit India soon to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan.
Bengali actress Kanchana Moitra molested, bullied on road
Bengali actress Kanchana Moitra has alleged she was molested and bullied by a group of men when she was returning home from a shoot yesterday night in Kolkata.
Mumbai: Real estate firms' stocks gain post MahaRERA
Following the stringent implementation of MahaRERA (Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority), stocks of realty firms in Mumbai were trading higher on BSE on expectations of a significant shift in the sector favoring organized players.
Yogi Adityanath furnishes report card: Previous government's "Jungle raj" over
After completing six months in office, UP CM Yogi Adityanath furnished a report card detailing his state's achievements.
How to save the most on Flipkart and Amazon!
This is a grand time for Indian shoppers. All major ecommerce brands and even smaller ones have a range of deals lined up.
Sri Lanka qualify for the 2019 World Cup at last
Following West Indies loss to England in 1st ODI, Sri Lanka have secured their automatic qualification for the 2019 World Cup.
Delhi: 14 thieves of family arrested for thefts in Metros
Delhi Police have arrested a gang of 14 thieves that stole mobile phones from Metro commuters; they were caught in a park in north Delhi's Sabzi Mandi.
TN political instability continues: Madras HC stays floor test
Madras HC has adjourned the 18 MLAs disqualification case to October 4.
US to resettle 50 refugees from Australia's controversial offshore centers
A group of 50 refugees housed in Australia's controversial offshore detention centers in Nauru and Papua New Guinea (PNG), are the first to be accepted by the US under a resettlement deal.
The Dera's sinister secrets: 600 skeletons buried in the campus
Controversies around the Dera Sacha Sauda refuse to die down. Now an aide of Ram Rahim Singh has allegedly told investigators that 600 skeletons are buried inside its Sirsa headquarters.
Melania Trump's ads no longer on Croatian billboards
An English language school in Zagreb, Croatia's capital, has removed all its billboards featuring Melania Trump after it received a legal threat from her lawyer.
Paul Manafort, Trump campaign chief was wiretapped by FBI
In a shocking revelation, US media reported that the FBI wiretapped former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort to probe into his potential Russia connections.
Cheque books of six SBI subsidiary banks to become invalid
Cheque books and IFSC codes of six subsidiary banks of SBI would become invalid post September 30, the country's biggest public lender announced.
Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan
BCCI has nominated Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award.
Delhi: Man arrested for posing as Intelligence Bureau officer
Delhi Police arrested a 32-year-old man, Praveen Hooda, for impersonating a high-ranking Intelligence Bureau officer as he was trying to enter the agency's headquarters.
WhatsApp gets granular storage control to free space
WhatsApp is now getting granular storage control to help you save storage space on your phone.
India and China's performance would shape the world: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said despite the paths India and China take, their performance would affect how the world would be shaped in the future.
Durga Puja: IRCTC's special menu for trains, food outlets
To give customers a feel of Durga Puja celebrations, IRCTC has planned special food menus this year.
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands brace for category-5 Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria is bearing down on the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico after inflicting "widespread damage" on the Caribbean island of Dominica.
Parents save 'honor', murder schoolgirl for talking to a boy
In yet another horrific incident of 'honor killing', a couple in Telangana's Chintapalli village - about 130 km from Hyderabad - allegedly killed their 13-year-old daughter for talking to a boy.
Rs. 390cr Bihar dam breaks a day before inauguration
In a major embarrassment for the Bihar government, part of a Rs. 390cr dam broke just a day before inauguration, flooding parts of Bhagalpur.
18 of 43 closed McDonald's outlets reopen in Delhi
Connaught Plaza Restaurants Limited (CPRL), which manages McDonald's operations in North and East India, reopened 18 of the 43 fast-food chain outlets in Delhi shut since June over expired eating house licenses.
An additional 4,000 trains will ply this festive season
Making travel plans easy for lakhs, the Railways is introducing 4,000 additional trains for this festival season. These special trains will run during October 15-30.
Central government launches mobile app, pension adalats for the retirees
Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions Ministry will now launch a mobile app to help central government employees, who are scheduled to retire.
UN General Assembly: Trump threatens to destroy North Korea
US President Donald Trump gave his inaugural speech to the UN General Assembly in which he vowed that America would destroy North Korea if forced to defend itself or its allies.
Mumbai: Heavy showers throw life out of gear once again
Twenty days after "typhoon-like" rains inundated Mumbai, the city once again battled heavy showers and life was thrown out of gear.
Reliance Jio wins big, as TRAI hacks IUC charges
Jio just got its festival gift. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has reduced interconnect usage charge (IUC) to 6 paise/minute, which is less than half of 14 paise/minute that was the norm till now.
Ram Rahim gets a reality check in jail, grows vegetables
A man with a sprawling empire in Sirsa but now inside Rohtak's jail, Ram Rahim Singh is no more than a common prisoner.
Report: 40 million people trapped under clutches of modern slavery
Decades after its abolition, the ugly practice of slavery continues to thrive in modern times.
Mexico: Powerful earthquake topples buildings, leaves at least 130 dead
A powerful earthquake has struck central Mexico; earlier this month an 8.1-magnitude earthquake had left the southern part of the country in shambles.
China gets riddled with financial frauds and ponzi schemes
Financial frauds and pyramid schemes have now reached epidemic levels in China.
What has prompted Varanasi's transformation with state-of-the-art infrastructure?
PM Modi's LS constituency Varanasi is in the midst of a complete makeover after being included in the government's Smart Cities Mission in the second phase.
Tata Sons buys Tata Motors' shares, eyes online grocery retail
Tata Sons purchased 1.7% shares of Tata Motors worth Rs. 2,000 crore at a premium of 4% over Monday's closing price.
SEBI allows REITs, InvITs to raise funds by issuing bonds
In order to woo more investors into the cash-strapped property sector, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed its norms and will now allow real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), listed on national stock exchanges, to raise funds by issuing debt securities.
