China ready to maintain peace with India along the border
Following Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden visit to Nathu La post in Sikkim on the Sino-Indian border, China said it was ready to maintain peace with India jointly.
BCCI makes Yo-Yo test mandatory for Team India selection
BCCI has now made it compulsory for cricketers to pass the Yo-Yo fitness test if they want to find a place in the national squad.
Trump merit-based immigration proposal could hurt Indian diaspora
The Trump administration has sent a list of immigration proposals to Congress.
Delhi: Mob brutally thrashes Nigerian man in Malviya Nagar
In a disturbing incident of racism against African nationals, a Nigerian man was brutally thrashed by a mob in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar last month, raising concerns of safety of Africans in India.
Panamagate: Nawaz Sharif to be indicted on Oct 13
Even as an anti-graft court granted bail to Nawaz's Sharif's daughter and son-in-law in the Panama Papers case, it announced it would indict the former Pakistan PM on October 13.
India-Australia 2nd T20- Who could be in the playing XI?
After clinching a convincing nine wicket victory in the first T20 match against Australia at Ranchi, the Indian cricket team will face the Aussies in second T20 at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
PM Modi discusses India's energy sector with top oil CEOs
PM Narendra Modi along with Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan interacted with top oil and gas CEOs from around the world today.
Hollywood biggie Harvey Weinstein fired for sexual harassment
Prominent Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was fired by the board of his company after several young actresses accused him of sexual harassment.
Pence walks out of NFL game over national anthem protest
US Vice-President Mike Pence walked out of a National Football League (NFL) game in Indiana after several players kneeled in protest for the American national anthem.
Forensics: Yeddyurappa's voice confirmed in "pay-off" clip
In fresh trouble for BJP in Karnataka, the Anti Corruption Bureau has registered an FIR against BJP's chief ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar. The Forensics Science lab (FSL) confirmed their voices in a leaked DVD where they are discussing payments made by local leaders to the party's high command.
Bigg Boss contestant Zubair Khan files police complaint against Salman!
The first week of Bigg Boss 11 has been controversial indeed. The contestant who has hogged the most attention was undoubtedly Zubair Khan.
India U-17 face Colombia in their second Group Stage match
Days after losing the opener against USA, the India U-17 team take on Colombia in the Group A tie later today.
Delhi: Woman comes back from coma; exposes husband's murder plot
Madhuri Chand, a 23-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, miraculously came back from a coma, regaining memory at a Delhi hospital, to expose her husband who brutally thrashed her in a murder attempt.
US' Richard Thaler wins 2017 Nobel Prize for Economics
American scholar Richard Thaler has won the 2017 Nobel Prize for Economics for his work in behavioral economics. The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Top senator: Trump putting US 'on path to World War-III'
Bob Corker, a senior Republican Senator, has warned that President Donald Trump's hot-headed tweets against other countries could lead America "on the path to World War III."
16 children dead at BRD Hospital, site of Gorakhpur tragedy
The spate of infant deaths across India continues. This time, the site of tragedy is Gorakhpur's Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Hospital.
Saudi Aramco eyes Indian demand, plans JV by 2018
State-run oil giant Saudi Aramco has reportedly launched its unit in India. The world's largest oil exporter wants to cater to the rising energy demands of the world's third-biggest oil consumer.
'Utility bill defaulters can contest polls': Govt rejects EC proposal
The Election Commission (EC) wanted to disqualify politicians who had outstanding dues for government accommodation and utilities including telephone, electricity and water supply etc.
AMU, BHU might lose 'Hindu', 'Muslim' from names
If a UGC panel's recommendations are accepted, the reputed Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will lose religions from their names.
BlackBerry Motion: all you need to know about it
Just a few days after the leak by Evan Blass about BlackBerry's latest offing, the firm has gone ahead and launched it.
Why were IAF crash martyrs brought back in cardboard boxes?
Three days ago, an IAF chopper crashed in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang, killing all seven military personnel on board.
Trump outlines new measures for DACA immigrants, Democrats reject it
The White House has listed several measures which US President Donald Trump insists should be part of any legislation for the recently deferred Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme.
Karva Chauth: Man stabs wife for not fasting; commits suicide
In a shocking incident, a woman was allegedly stabbed for not keeping a fast on Karva Chauth by her 32-year-old estranged husband, who then jumped to death from her residence in Delhi's Rohini.
US-Turkey suspend visa services over diplomatic row
The arrest and detention of a US consulate worker in Istanbul last week seems to have strained US-Turkey diplomatic relations.
93 lakh truckers launch two-day strike against GST
Lakhs of truck drivers in India have launched a two-day strike today to protest the GST, diesel price hike and more.
No firecrackers for Delhiites this Diwali, SC rules
Delhiites will have to settle for a silent Diwali this year. In a bid to check pollution, the SC has ruled that no firecrackers would be sold on the festival this time.
New threshold for gold transactions will be provided soon
In the last GST meeting, the Centre revoked the order that it had issued on August 23, where it had notified jewelry dealers that they were required to report on buyers, who make purchases beyond a certain limit.
Gurugram: No meat shops in residential areas, says CM Khattar
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar ordered that no license would be issued for setting up meat shops in the residential areas of Gurugram.
Soon, use Aadhaar to check in at Bengaluru Airport
Aadhaar-enabled screening at airports will soon be a reality, and if things go according to plans, Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport will lead the new system.
Suzuki Motorcycles plans to sell 1 million units by 2020
Suzuki Motorcycles is ready to do things right this time. The Japanese two-wheeler maker said, it was on "the wrong bus" but now it's aware of the Indian market's demand.
White nationalists return to Charlottesville, chant "Russia is our friend"
White supremacists became the subject of national scorn in the US after one woman was killed in violent clashes between right-wing supporters and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia.
WhatsApp Business app, all you need to know
WhatsApp Business is still in the making. Although the messaging platform has said that it'll be rolling it out to organizations soon, the service is still being worked upon.
Kim Jong-un promotes sister Kim Yo-jong to top decision-making body
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has promoted his sister, Kim Yo-jong, to the country's top decision-making body, the Workers Party's Politburo.
Tesla and Google come to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico's aid
Hurricane Maria has had its toll on Puerto Rico. Majority of the area still lacks power, there's an acute shortage of running water and the communication services are in a disarray.
Google clarifies why it dumped the 3.5mm headphone jack
When Apple dumped the headphone jack its Senior VP-Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller said, "It comes down to one word...courage. The courage to move on and do something better for all of us." Majority of us disagreed.
China urges US to recognize Pakistan's role in fighting terrorism
India and the US have been turning up the pressure on Pakistan to force it to act against homegrown terror.
World Post day: Do you remember the postman?
Ten years down the line, we'd have a hard time explaining, to the future generation, what a landline phone is or what the job of a typist was. It's already difficult now.
Kohli all praises for the team after T20 win
Indian skipper Virat Kohli applauded the team members and the management for the success the team has seen in the last few months.
Communists have disappeared from the world: Amit Shah slams Vijayan
BJP chief Amit Shah slammed Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan over "politics of violence", blaming him for the political killings in the state.
Women may be able to go on Haj without males
If the Minority Affairs Ministry accepts a panel's recommendations, women above 45 years of age may soon be able to go on Haj without males.
This start-up aims to fly hybrid-electric planes by 2022
The aviation industry is a lifesaver for most of us, but what if it could be upgraded to save time and costs and reduce emissions?
Formula 1- Hamilton wins Japanese Grand Prix
British racer Lewis Hamilton stole a victory at the 2017 Japanese Grand Prix, to inch closer to his fourth world title.
Nirmala Sitharaman teaches Chinese soldiers the meaning of 'Namastey'
When Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Sino-Indian border in Sikkim, one thing the Chinese personnel weren't expecting was a lesson in Indian traditions.
India prepared for war at short notice: Air Force chief
On Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshall BS Dhanoa said India is prepared to fight a war at short notice and can face any security challenge.
Breast cancer is now the leading type in Indian women
Emerging data is pointing to a new trend in Indian women: a combination of several factors has led to breast cancer being the leading type here, replacing cervical cancer.
Trump: Only one thing will work against North Korea
For better or worse, US President Donald Trump has been frequently provoking North Korea on Twitter amid rising tensions.
Three-time Grammy Award winner Nelly arrested for rape
American Rapper Nelly has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in his tour bus after a concert near Seattle.
Railways' new anti-VIP culture guidelines extend to senior staff's homes
Indian Railways has intensified its fight against VIP culture. In an unprecedented move, it has scrapped a 36-year-old protocol that requires general managers to be present at the airport when railway board members are arriving or departing from regional visits.
Instagram's latest feature: Poll users on your story!
Good news for Instagram users: the latest update has an exciting feature. You can now poll other users to know their opinions on your stories!
After Harvey and Irma, US mainland hit by Hurricane Nate
After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma ripped through Texas and Florida respectively, Hurricane Nate has made landfall in the state of Louisiana.
Three more women set to become Indian Air Force pilots
More than a year after India commissioned its first three women pilots in the IAF, three more have started on the same journey.
BlackBerry 'Krypton' Motion will be its comeback phone
If you look really back in the past, you will probably remember a time in cellphones' history when BlackBerry was popular. That was then. Nowadays it's barely heard of.
Modi in Gujarat: First visit to hometown Vadnagar since 2014
On Day 2 of his Gujarat visit, PM Narendra Modi is visiting his hometown Vadnagar in Mehsana district- his first trip to the town since he became PM.
ZEE acquires 9X Media, INX Music for Rs. 160 crore
According to reports, 9X Media and INX Music have been acquired by Subhash Chandra-backed Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) for a cash consideration of Rs. 160 crore.
Smartphone controlled bandages? That's possible
Innovation isn't always about creating a new solution. Sometimes it's about re-imagining an existing one.
'Rang De Basanti' chosen for first Mauritius Film Festival
To mark the 50th anniversary of its independence, Mauritius is holding the first ever Mauritius International Film Festival during October 5-8.
Catalonia referendum: Thousands attend pro-unity rallies in Madrid
Tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets in Madrid in a pro-unity rally against the disputed referendum for Catalan independence that took place on October 1.
For Kashmiris, India's 'hair thieves' are state-sponsored
After terrorizing women in Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and UP, India's infamous 'hair thieves' have now reached Kashmir.
Facing criticism for pellet guns, CRPF looks at safer alternatives
After pellets usage in Kashmir faced heavy criticism for causing grievous injuries, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed for counter-insurgency and law and order operations in J&K has sent 21,000 rounds of less lethal, newly developed plastic bullets.
SA healer gets life for instigating murder of Indian-origin woman
A healer in South Africa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for 'instigating' the beheading of an Indian-origin woman.
Meat-eaters, you are causing severe loss of land!
According to a new study, meat-eaters might be harming the world in more ways than one.
