7th Pay Commission: Pay hike announced for 7.5lakh college teachers
In a move that would benefit 7.5 lakh teachers of central and state universities, Union Cabinet has given its nod for extending the benefits of the 7th Pay Commission to them.
US miss out on FIFA World Cup berth
For the first time since 1986, US national team failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup, the 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago being the final nail in the coffin.
Apple, AR Rahman collaborate to open Music labs in India
Apple Music is soon going to open two Mac Labs in India in partnership with Oscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman.
Owing to Pakistan government's negligence, terrorist Saeed might go scot-free
Hafiz Saeed, 26/11 Mumbai attacks' mastermind and JuD chief, might go scot-free if the Pakistan government fails to provide evidence against him to continue his house arrest, the Lahore HC warned.
Direct tax collections up 15.8% to Rs. 3.86L crore
India's direct tax collections for April-September quarter increased 15.8% to Rs. 3.86L crore.
Solar scam: LDF government orders probe against ex-CM Oommen Chandy
Based on the recommendations of Justice (retd.) Sivarajan-headed judicial commission, the CPM-led LDF government in Kerala has ordered a vigilance probe against former CM and Congress leader Oommen Chandy in the solar scam case.
Pakistan handed suspension from international football by FIFA
FIFA has suspended Pakistan from international football for an uncertain period of time owing to "third-party interference."
XOLO launches three selfie-focused budget smartphones
Lava International-owned homegrown smartphone maker XOLO has made a comeback in India by launching three new Era smartphones -XOLO Era 3, Era 2V, Era 3X- targeting selfie lovers.
Reports: North Korean hackers steal US-South Korean war plans
A large trove of South Korean classified military documents may have been stolen by North Korean hackers, according to a South Korean ruling party lawmaker, Rhee Cheol-hee.
Jio effect: Airtel offers 4G smartphone at Rs. 1,399
Airtel has finally announced a 4G smartphone in partnership with Karbonn mobiles.
Former PM Cameron takes first regular job after leaving office
Former British PM David Cameron is now officially employed with electronic payments firm First Data Corporation, his first major stint in the private sector after leaving office.
Eminem unleashes furious rap against 'kamikaze, racist, orange' Trump
Eminem unleashed a furious four-minute attack on President Donald Trump in a rap video broadcast during the BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Doklam effect: Army rushes to upgrade infrastructure along the LAC
Following the Doklam standoff, the Indian Army has rushed to upgrade infrastructure along the Sino-Indian border to prepare for similar encounters.
Beware, OnePlus users! Your private-data is being collected without permission
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus seems to have landed in soup, as it is being accused of "stealing" private data from its users.
How a woman in Bihar started discussions on 'taboo' contraception
For many in urban India, contraception and sexual health are regular topics. But the scene is drastically different elsewhere.
Anupam Kher appointed new FTII chairman
Actor Anupam Kher has been appointed the new chairman of Pune's Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
Aussie cricketer Usman Khawaja talks about being racially abused
Usman Khawaja, Australia's first Pakistan-born player, and the first Muslim to play Test cricket for them, opened up about his struggle with racial abuse as a child.
Fatwa bans music at Muslim weddings, mobile phones and more
The tale of incredible fatwas continues. Days after the Darul Uloom Deoband prohibited women from plucking their eyebrows, a religious body in Jammu has now banned music at Muslim weddings.
Delhi: Man dupes Amazon 166 times; orders phones, claims refund
A 21-year-old Delhi resident, Shivam Chopra, has been arrested for duping e-commerce website Amazon as many as 166 times, making at least Rs. 52L in April-May this year.
FLOTUS hits back at Ivana Trump's 'first lady comment'
US President Donald Trump's ex-wife Ivana Trump referred to herself as the "first lady" in a recent interview.
Rain and rumors, not officials, responsible for Elphinstone stampede: Railways
A report by the Railways has given a clean chit to its officials in Mumbai's Elphinstone stampede case. It has instead blamed rains and rumors.
Rock thrown at Australian cricket team bus in Guwahati
Reportedly, the Australian cricket team was attacked with a stone after the second T20 match in Guwahati. Australia won the match by eight wickets.
Govt mulls ways to ease SIM-Aadhaar linking
The government is attempting to ease linking of mobile number with Aadhaar, particularly for senior citizens.
IMF cuts India's growth forecast, but expects a medium-term recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook (WEO) report trimmed Indian economy's growth forecast to 6.7% from earlier 7.1% citing the disruptions caused by government's decisions of demonetization and introduction of good and services tax (GST).
Years after sanctioning passive euthanasia, Indian judiciary debates "living will"
In 2011, the SC made a landmark judgement in the Aruna Shanbaug case by legalizing passive euthanasia under certain conditions.
Sex with wife below 18 will be considered rape: SC
In a major decision, the SC has ruled that sexual intercourse with a wife under 18 years of age will be considered rape.
Report: Pak builds new underground facility to store nuclear weapons
Pakistan reportedly has a stockpile of around 140 nuclear weapons and is now building underground tunnels for their storage.
A court order can't stop Delhi from celebrating Diwali
Despite the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, you can still procure some legally. It won't be easy though: you will have to undertake a six-eight hour journey costing few thousands.
Catalonia declares independence, puts it on hold
The Catalan Parliament signed a declaration of independence in a session eagerly watched by the whole world.
2 IAF commandoes martyred, 2 terrorists killed in J&K encounter
Two Garud commandoes of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have been killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Hajin area of Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
After Delhi, Maharashtra too may consider a ban on firecrackers
After the SC upheld the ban on selling firecrackers in Delhi-NCR region till November 1, Maharashtra's environment minister Ramdas Kadam hinted that he might talk to CM Devendra Fadnavis if a similar ban can be proposed in Maharashtra.
Phones should be more than just fads
Someone should say it already. Majorly hyped phone launches are blown-out-of-proportion because there's nothing new in them.
Russia accuses US of "pretending" to fight ISIS in Iraq/Syria
Russia has accused the US-led coalition of "pretending" to fight ISIS and of deliberately cutting down on its airstrikes in Iraq to allow the outfit's fighters to cross into Syria to push back the advancing Russian-backed Syrian army.
TV is on its way to become obsolete, indicates report
Come 2020 i.e. three years from now and only one out of ten consumers will watch television content on a traditional screen.
India vs Australia- Records broken in the 2nd T20 match
Australia defeated India by eight wickets in the second T20 match to level the three match series 1-1. It was Australia's second win on their tour of India.
Women, men should share pregnancy for gender equality: Muslim cleric
In an outrageous statement, Muslim clerics body Jamiat Ulama's Secretary, Gulzar Azmi, mocked gender equality saying, "If you want equality, why don't men and women carry pregnancy for 4.5 months each?"
Google's new browser tool helps you learn Artificial Intelligence!
Machine learning - most of us have heard about this tech trend, which refers to giving computers the ability to learn without direct programming.
UP: 300 students fall ill after inhaling toxic gas
About 300 students in UP's Shamli district fell ill today allegedly after inhaling toxic gas emitted from a sugar mill near their school.
Rahane chooses vacation over Ranji Trophy
Top Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane left the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) selectors in a fix when he announced his unavailability for Mumbai's opening Ranji Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh starting 14th October.
UP govt plans a giant Ram statue at Ayodhya
The Yogi Adityanath government in UP is inviting accusations of partisanship by ignoring the Taj Mahal in its tourism plans.
Deteriorating security prompts Red Cross to "drastically reduce" Afghanistan operations
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will "drastically reduce" its presence in Afghanistan after suffering a series of deadly terror attacks which left seven of its staff dead.
HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth among PBL's top buys
As the Premier Badminton League (PBL) auction concluded, Indian shuttler HS Prannoy emerged as the costliest buy for the upcoming edition of the tournament.
UP Minister: Taj Mahal rightly kept off UP tourism booklet
After the UP government was criticized for keeping one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Taj Mahal, out of its tourism booklet, UP minister of religious affairs and culture Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary raked up another controversy when he said that the monument was "rightly kept out and should instead be replaced with the Guru Gorakhnath peeth."
10-year-old Chandigarh rape victim's child fathered by younger uncle: Police
The DNA sample of the 10-year-old Chandigarh rape victim's child has matched with girl's younger maternal uncle and not with the elder one, said police.
Every three days, one military jawan commits suicide
R. Narendra, a young Indian Army soldier committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle while on duty in South Kashmir's Anantnag on October 8.
Mi Mix 2: Xiaomi's bezel-less phone launched at Rs. 35,999
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has finally launched its first ever bezel-less smartphone, Mi Mix 2, in India at a price of Rs. 35,999.
Heavy rainfall expected in Bihar, Odisha in coming days
As West Bengal battles heavy rainfall amid a deep depression, the IMD has issued severe weather alert for neighboring states including Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand.
Rahul in Gujarat: Never seen women wear shorts in RSS!
Rahul Gandhi began his second day of Navsarjan Yatra in Vadodara by paying his respects to Babasaheb Ambedkar at a Sankalp Bhoomi prayer meeting.
Ragging: IIT-Kanpur suspends 22 students for abusing, thrashing juniors
IIT-Kanpur has suspended 22 second-year B.Tech students for as long as up to three years for ragging juniors.
LeT's Abdul Tunda sentenced to life in Sonipat blasts case
A court in Haryana has sentenced Lashkar-e-Taiba's Abdul Karim Tunda to life imprisonment in the 1996 Sonipat twin bomb blasts case which injured about 15.
Mumbai: Auto and taxi fares may go up soon!
In bad news for Mumbaikars relying on autorickshaws and taxis for their daily commute, a four-member Khatau Committee suggested a price hike for these two modes of transport.
Las Vegas shooting: 26/11 insight helped save thousands of lives
Las Vegas Sheriff Joseph Lombardo has stated that insights he gained following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks helped his team save thousands of lives in the recent Las Vegas shooting.
Mumbai: School teaches children to seek revenge in awful manner
Parents of children studying in Ryan Group's St. Joseph High School in Mumbai's Panvel objected to a prayer students were asked to recite during the morning assembly.
Flights carrying soldiers' bodies may observe 30 seconds of silence
Passengers traveling in Indian planes carrying the mortal remains of military personnel martyred in combat may soon be requested to observe 30 seconds of silence.
Navy sacks India's first transgender sailor
The Indian Navy has sacked Mahesh Giri, a transgender sailor, for breaching recruitment conditions and undergoing a sex change operation.
Gujarat: Petrol-price cut by Rs. 2.93, diesel by Rs. 2.72
Petrol and diesel are set to get cheaper in Gujarat after a 4% cut in VAT. Till now, the state government had been levying a 24% VAT on both.
Delhi: Kidneys of poisoned girl save two; first in world
A 19-year-old girl's tragic suicide has given life to two patients who had been suffering from renal disorders in Delhi.
Delhi Metro fares hiked for second time in five months
If you are a Delhi Metro user, prepare to shell out more for your rides today. After much political blame game, the fare hike has gone live.
Texas University student shoots cop on campus, arrested
A 19-year-old student of Texas Tech University in Lubbock shot dead a police officer in the campus on the night of October 9. Immediately after the incident, a lockdown was enforced.
California: Wild fires spreading fast through wine county
At least 10 people have been killed in wildfires that are reportedly spreading fast through California's wine country.
Microsoft calls it a day for Windows 10 Mobile
Sometimes the mature thing to do is to let go of something that didn't work great, to begin with, and direct focus elsewhere. It's just the smart thing to do.
French minister: Catalonia will lose EU membership with independence
Both Madrid and the Catalan authorities have been raising the stakes in the matter of Catalonia's independence from Spain.
Trump administration to terminate major Obama climate change plan
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt has confirmed plans to repeal a rule introduced by the Obama administration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
QR codes are changing India, one transaction at a time
Indians are familiar with the concept of a barcode. Every time someone shops at any supermarket, the shopkeeper scans the barcode of every purchased product and hands over the total bill.
"Rick and Morty" fans protest over McDonald's Mulan sauce PR-stunt
A public relations stunt by McDonald's horribly backfired, ending in angry protests in the US.
Amazon gets beaten by malls and Alibaba in Singapore
US e-commerce giant Amazon's bid to expand into Southeast Asia has landed the firm in a bit of a pickle in Singapore.
Mumbai: Racketeers sell babies to doctors, engineer for Rs. 4-4.5L
After busting a baby-selling racket in September, Mumbai's Wadala police traced three buyers of the infants: a Worli-based doctor, a Thane gynecologist-pediatrician couple, and a Bengaluru-based software engineer.
