Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan among probable Nobel Prize winners: Clarivate
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is on the list of probable winners of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics compiled by research company, Clarivate Analytics.
India vs Australia- Interesting stats from the 1st T20 match
India defeated Australia by nine wickets in a rain interrupted 1st T20 match. India lead the three match T20 series 1-0.
Delhi: Jaipur woman launches "indefinite strike" to marry PM Modi!
In a bizarre protest, a woman from Rajasthan's Jaipur launched a sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to marry PM Narendra Modi.
Bhagwat: Despite country's invasions, Hindus unconverted due to "determined spiritualism"
RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat, who is in Vrindavan to inaugurate the "Mansi Dhyan Kendra" a meditation centre at Kaushal Kishore Maharaj's Nikunj Van ashram, said that Hindus could escape conversion to Islam, despite repeated invasions, "because of their spiritual strength."
Reports: Saudi police foil attack near king's palace in Jeddah
American citizens have been warned by the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution in the area surrounding the king's place in Jeddah, following reports of an attack there.
54,000 petrol pumps to shut down on October 13
On October 13, about 54,000 petrol pumps across India will go on a 24-hour strike to push for various demands.
NASA is going back to the Moon under Trump's administration!
While other countries and private space organizations are aiming for Mars and beyond, the US's NASA is "returning" to the Moon under President Donald Trump.
GoJavas sends Rs. 300cr legal notice to Snapdeal
Quickdel Logistics, the parent of GoJavas, has sent a Rs. 300cr legal notice to Snapdeal founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal and Jasper Infotech, the entity than runs Snapdeal.
India-EU summit: Both sides commit to jointly fight terrorism
India and the EU adopted a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Combating Terrorism on Friday during the 14th India-EU summit in New Delhi.
PM Modi in Gujarat: Diwali has come early for Indians
PM Modi, on a two-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat, while addressing the crowd at Dwarka referred to the GST Council meeting and claimed that "Diwali has come early for our citizens due to the decisions taken in the GST Council."
Dibang in Arunachal tops as 'Beti Bachao' performer
According to data by the WCD Ministry, Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh has emerged the best performer in implementing the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme with an increase of 416 points in sex ratio at birth (SRB).
Despite tension, Sushma Swaraj assists two ailing Pakistanis
Even amid escalating tension with Pakistan, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj has continued her social media diplomacy and came to the help of two Pakistanis within hours of their requests.
Thousands of Australians protest against Adani coal mine
Massive protests were held across Australia against Indian mining giant Adani Enterprises' proposed $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine in Queensland state.
Delhi: Four women, security-guard stabbed to death in Shahdara
In a shocking incident, an 82-year-old woman, her three daughters, and their security-guard have been stabbed to death at their residence in Shahdara's Mansarovar Park in East Delhi.
Protests at Jantar Mantar banned: How will it affect Delhi?
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned protests at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on grounds that it was causing environmental problems.
Apple looking into battery problems in the new iPhone 8
There have been a few reports from at least five countries that the battery of the new iPhone is getting swollen and phones are being split open.
Convict facing death-sentence should die in peace, not pain: SC
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking alternatives to death by hanging for convicts sentenced to death.
Kundan Shah of 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' fame dead
Film director Kundan Shah, known for classic movies like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' (1983) and TV shows like 'Nukkad' (1986), died this morning after a heart attack. He was 69.
US to sell THAAD system to Saudi in $15bn deal
The US has approved a $15 billion deal to sell its Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system to Saudi Arabia.
FIFA: On opening day, Delhi kids left sick, thirsty, struggling
During the 2010 Commonwealth Games, India was left embarrassed as stands stood empty during events: many locals had chosen to give the games a miss.
Jeff Bezos-backed company to launch humans into space in 18-months!
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, would start taking tourists to space within the next 18 months i.e. by Apr'19.
Did the 'attack' that triggered Dalit 'moustache' protest actually happen?
In a fresh turn of events, it has emerged that an 'attack' on a 17-year-old boy in Gujarat earlier this week, one of several that led to a WhatsApp 'moustache' protest, was reportedly staged.
Trump scales back free birth control access, will affect millions
US President Donald Trump has decreed that employers and insurers can opt out of providing free birth control to women, on grounds of "religious beliefs" or "moral convictions."
Muzaffarnagar: Baby held hostage, mother 'gang-raped' in front of husband
In a horrific incident, a woman was allegedly gang-raped at gunpoint by four men in front of her husband and infant in Muzaffarnagar, UP.
Lebanon's 'most powerful woman' fired reportedly over anti-Saudi Arabia tweet
Major Suzan Hajj Hobeiche, popular as "Lebanon's most powerful woman", has been fired from her position as head of the Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Bureau.
India looks to buy 114 single-engine fighter jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started looking to buy 114 new single-engine fighter jets to increase its firepower even as it struggles with a depleting fleet.
Is the Bhagwat-Modi relationship facing stormy days ahead?
RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat, in his September 30 Vijayadashami address, had targeted PM Modi's economic policies in an understated manner.
GST Council announces relief for exporters, small traders
Addressing media after the GST Council's 22nd meeting, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced several reforms in India's new tax regime.
Gandhi's assassination, 'one of history's biggest cover-ups', to be re-probed?
The SC has appointed senior advocate Amarendra Sharan as amicus curiae to assist the apex court on a petition that seeks re-opening of the probe on Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.
Why are Japanese people working themselves to death?
"Karoshi" or deaths from overworking have been on the rise in Japan.
These phones are getting the big Android 8.0 Oreo update!
While many Android users are still waiting for the Nougat update, a bunch of smartphone companies has revealed the list of their devices that will get the Android 8.0 Oreo update.
SC decides to make recommendations of judicial appointments public
To promote transparency in the process of judicial appointments, SC has announced that all the decisions taken by its five-member collegium regarding appointment, promotion and transfer of judges will be made public and will be published on the SC website.
Mumbai braces for more thunderstorms as skies turn dark
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai again after the city was submerged two weeks ago. In a rare occurrence, residents reported skies turning dark as early as 4:30pm.
FIFA World Cup: Germany and England seal World Cup berths
Defending champions Germany booked their spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, beating Northern Ireland 3-1, as England too sealed their World Cup berth in a tepid 1-0 victory over Slovenia.
Indian Navy special-forces thwart piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden
The Indian Navy has warded off a piracy attempt against the 85,000-tonne Indian-flagged bulk carrier MV Jag Amar in the Gulf of Aden.
Several companies owned hundreds of bank accounts during demonetization!
The government has said that 13 banks have furnished information regarding post-demonetization transactions by a whopping 5,800 suspicious companies.
India-Australia 1st T20: Who could be in the playing XI?
India and Australia will face each other in the first T20 of the three match series at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex.
Amsterdam student fights catcalling through selfies with harassers
A commonly overlooked form of sexism in daily life is catcalling - sexual comments made by men at passing women.
Aadhaar now compulsory for post office deposits, PPF, NSC, KVP
Continuing its big push for Aadhaar, the Centre has now made the 12-digit unique identification number mandatory for all post office deposits, Public Provident Fund, National Savings Certificate, and Kisan Vikas Patra.
India take on USA in a tough World Cup opener
The India U-17 team will kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign by playing against a formidable USA's team in the opener.
ICAN, campaign against nuclear weapons, wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, known as ICAN, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017. An announcement was made today in Oslo, Norway.
Pakistan warns India against surgical strikes, attacks on nuclear installations
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has warned India against conducting any surgical strikes in its territory or targeting its nuclear installations.
India's economic-slowdown an "aberration"; GST, a huge positive: World Bank
The World Bank said the recent Indian economic slowdown is an "aberration" due to temporary disruptions in the run-up to Goods and Services Tax, adding it will be rectified soon.
GST Council meeting: Challenges, expectations and solutions
The GST Council is holding its 22nd meeting to decide on provisions of India's new tax regime. It comes even as the government has repeatedly promised reforms amid worries of an 'economic slowdown'.
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pak army to decide on mercy petition
The Pakistani Army said it's close to reaching a decision on retired Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav's mercy petition.
Gorakhpur again? 7 newborns die in Assam hospital in 22hrs
In a shocking development, at least seven newborns have died in Assam's Fakkhrudin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta in less than a day.
Five Sanatan Sanstha men linked to Gauri Lankesh murder
In the latest development in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, five names associated to the right-wing Sanatan Sanstha have emerged as key suspects. Four of them have Interpol Red Notices against them for their alleged involvement in earlier crimes.
US: New bill backs funding for Trump's border-wall
Looks like Trump's proposed US-Mexico border wall is inching closer to reality, even as Congressional funding remains a question mark.
Hindu College: 'Maal' poster at freshers' party sparks outrage
Female freshers at Delhi University's Hindu College were shocked when they were welcomed by a "sexist" poster during the freshers' party last week.
Not ready to back down yet, Sinha attacks government again
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha continued his attacks on the government while sharing the dais with AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Manish Tewari at the release of the latter's book "Tidings of Troubled Times."
Reports: Russian hackers stole classified US cyber tools from NSA
Hackers backed by the Russian government stole highly sensitive spying tools from US National Security Agency (NSA) in 2015 after a contractor loaded the information on his home computer.
Five killed as IAF chopper crashes during training in Arunachal
At least five are feared killed in an Air Force Mi-17 V5 chopper crash in Arunachal Pradesh during a training sortie. Two survived.
SRK's Red Chillies Mumbai office loses 'illegal' canteen
The BMC has razed a 'canteen' attached to the Goregaon (West) office of Shah Rukh Khan's production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, for illegal alteration.
Las Vegas shooting: Do Republicans favour banning gun accessories?
The recent Las Vegas shooting has once again brought up the political debate on gun control.
The 2017-18 Ranji Trophy season to start from today
The 2017-18 season of India's premier first-class cricket tournament, Ranji Trophy, is all set to begin from today.
China increases troop presence, widens road near Doklam standoff site
China continues to maintain a troop presence in an area close to the site of the Doklam standoff with India.
Paytm Payments Bank incurred Rs. 30cr loss in 7 months
In its regulatory filing to Registrar of Companies (RoC), Paytm Payments Bank informed that in the time period between August 2016 and March 31, 2017, it has incurred losses of Rs. 30.7 crore.
AgustaWestland scam: Interpol arrests Italian middleman on ED's request
The Interpol has detained Carlos Gerosa, a middleman in the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal in Italy; he was apprehended on his way from Switzerland to Italy.
Snap CEO says Spectacles sales are 'over 150,000 units'
When Snap launched Spectacles, it didn't hold back from making marketing gimmicks. One of the brilliant ones was the idea of Snapbot vending machines, which would pop up at random places and from which, you could buy Spectacles.
India's medical device pricing policy: Why does the US worry?
India's recent move to slash prices of medical devices such as knee implants does not seem to have sat well with the US companies.
