US-based PayPal officially launches domestic operations in India
Upping the competition in the Indian digital payments space, global online payments pioneer PayPal has officially launched domestic operations in India.
Mumbai to get its first AC local from January 1
The air-conditioned (AC) suburban train in Mumbai will run from January 1 as announced by Union railway minister Piyush Goyal.
Mumbai school trustee booked for raping 3-year-old
A 57-year-old French national, who is a trustee of an international school in suburban Andheri allegedly raped a three-year-old girl inside the school premises. He was arrested on Tuesday and would be remanded in police custody till November 14.
US: $500k to NGO that promotes religious freedom in India
US' Department of State has announced that any NGO in India that suggests early warning systems for "reducing religiously-motivated violence and discrimination" will be given a grant of $500k.
Demonetization anniversary: Chidambaram says RBI should release demonetization-related documents
As opposition celebrates "black day," former finance minister P Chidambaram slammed the Modi government for the demonetization move.
Badminton Nationals: Saina Nehwal defeats PV Sindhu
As expected, at the badminton senior national championships, the fans witnessed a mouth-watering final clash between two of the country's biggest badminton icons PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.
Google launches restaurant "wait times" feature on Search, Maps
Love eating out, but tired of waiting in long queues before getting a seat at your favorite restaurant? Well, Google heard your woes!
The Pradyuman Thakur murder: Another 'Aarushi case' in the making?
In a surprising development in the Pradyuman Thakur murder case, CBI arrested a Class XI student of Ryan International. Thakur's parents have demanded the death penalty.
Bengaluru witnessing worst power crisis
Unscheduled power cuts ranging between 4 to 10 hours has disrupted normal life in several parts of Bengaluru.
Himachal polls: Whom should you vote for?
With the Himachal elections on November 9, the hill state's citizens are not exactly spoilt for choice.
Mary Kom adds 5th Asian Championship gold to her records
Indian star boxer MC Mary Kom clinched her fifth gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championships defeating North Korea's Kim Hyang-mi with a 5-0 verdict in the final at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Massive car pile-up on Yamuna Expressway, at least one dead
Dense smog led to a 24-car pile-up on the Agra-Noida Yamuna Expressway, killing one and injuring at least six.
Modi holds talks with Belgian king to strengthen bilateral ties
PM Narendra Modi met Belgium's King Philippe in New Delhi to discuss how bilateral ties could be strengthened.
Raghuram Rajan may soon enter Rajya Sabha on AAP ticket
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been considering giving its three Rajya Sabha (RS) seats to "outsiders," that is, those who don't belong to any political party.
It's mandatory to link Aadhaar with mutual funds: Here's how
After an amendment in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, it is now mandatory to link Aadhaar with your mutual fund investments.
Airtel broadband customers can now carry forward data upto 1,000GB
After postpaid users, Airtel has now brought its 'carry forward data' scheme to its broadband customers: you will now be able to take over any remaining data from this month to the next.
LK Advani: The man who couldn't become PM or President
Lal Krishna Advani, one of BJP's founding fathers, is credited for scripting BJP's landmark win in the 1998 polls.
Jaga-Kaliya, miraculous conjoined twins, return to normalcy after separation surgery
Twelve days after undergoing the second phase of their separation surgery, Jaga-Kaliya, formerly conjoined twins, are returning to normalcy.
Delhi government to fund IAS, engineering coaching of SC/ST students
The Delhi government will fund the coaching of SC/ST students who want to pursue a career in civil services and engineering.
Fully autonomous cars are here! Alphabet-Waymo cars have no safety-driver
While autonomous car companies are testing self-driving cars with a safety-driver behind the wheel to take control in case of problems, Alphabet's Waymo is set to launch robotaxis that are actually driverless: zero human interference!
Trump visits South Korea, urges North to 'make a deal'
US President Donald Trump landed in South Korea yesterday, the second stop in his ongoing East Asia tour.
You can now tweet in 280 characters, but should you?
About 1.5 months after launching a new feature on an experimental basis, Twitter has finally made it official for all: everyone can now tweet up to 280 characters instead of its signature 140.
J&K terror funding: NIA seizes Rs.36cr worth demonetized currency
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) said it has seized demonetized currency worth Rs. 36.34 crore in New Delhi.
Delhi pollution: What can you do to keep yourself safe?
With pollution reaching alarming levels, Delhi is currently battling a public health emergency.
IndiGo staff assaults passenger, employee who recorded video sacked instead
There was outrage on social media after a video of IndiGo staff dragging and thrashing a passenger at the Delhi Airport went viral.
Texas church shooting: Gunman had fled mental hospital in 2012
Texas gunman Devin Kelley, who shot dead 26 people at a church in Sutherland Springs, had fled from a mental health clinic in 2012.
#ParadisePapers: Did Prince Charles lobby to alter climate change policy?
Numerous big names, including Queen Elizabeth-II and US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross have been named in the recently leaked Paradise Papers.
Ryan case: Class XI student arrested for Pradyuman Thakur's murder
Two months after seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur was found murdered in his Gurgaon school, a Class XI student has been arrested by the CBI in the case.
Meet Kartik Sawhney: A visually-impaired Indian who's making things happen
In a world lost in selfies and procrastination, it's rare to come across stories of youths that inspire action towards a more just, inclusive tomorrow. Kartik Sawhney's is one such story.
Russia prepares for terror threats to 2018 FIFA World Cup
Russian involvement in the Syrian conflict has angered several extremists, rendering the country vulnerable to terror attacks.
Raya Sarkar and vigilante justice on social media
It all started on October 23 when Raya Sarkar, a 24-year-old California-based law student, put up a post on Facebook accusing two professors of Jadavpur University of sexual harassment.
Demonetization anniversary: How has India changed in the last year?
This day last year, as citizens were settling down for dinner, PM Narendra Modi dropped a bomb on unsuspecting Indians: Rs. 500/1,000 notes were suddenly dead.
Ind-NZ 3rd T20I: India seal the series with a win
India won the 3rd T20I decider against New Zealand, thus clinching the T20I series 2-1.
Paradise Papers expose how Apple avoided billions in taxes!
The Paradise Papers revealed how Apple -the world's most profitable company- avoids billions in taxes using a secretive strategy.
Airtel may cut ties with Delhi Half Marathon over pollution-issue
Delhi Half Marathon title sponsor Airtel has hinted to pull out its decade-long association with the annual event from next year unless the rising concerns of air pollution are not immediately addressed.
#DefenseDiaries: India tests Nirbhay cruise missile, here's why it matters
After two back-to-back failures, India successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenous 1,000-km ranged subsonic Nirbhay cruise missile.
Bigg Boss 11: Arshi Khan exposes more on Akash's request
This season's Bigg Boss show can be called one of the most entertaining seasons because of the kind of "specimens" the makers have sourced for the show.
Tumhari Sulu: 5 reasons to watch this Vidya Balan-starrer
One of the most anticipated films of 2017, Tumhari Sulu is going to hit the theatres on November 17. The film stars Vidya Balan and Manav Kaul in lead roles and Neha Dhupia and RJ Malishka in pivotal roles.
India's nutrition problem: 51% women anemic while 22% are obese
Diversity is one of India's identifying features, but it is now being seen in bizarre circumstances.
Despite it being compulsory, only 39.5% PANs linked with Aadhaar
Only 39.5% of all Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) have been linked with Aadhaar in the 130 days since the government made it a mandatory requirement for filing income tax returns and getting new PAN cards.
GST review: Items facing 28% tax might soon become cheaper
Soon, goods and services under the highest GST slab of 28% might become cheaper. Central and state officials are actively reviewing nearly half the items under this slab.
Now you can send, receive money using BHIM-UPI on Paytm
After introducing Paytm "Inbox" in-app messaging feature, the Indian digital payments leader has now launched yet another exciting feature.
Intelligence: Pak-sponsored terrorists trying to derail talks in J&K
The Pakistani Army and ISI have reportedly stepped up attempts to infiltrate terrorists into Kashmir and conduct attacks, Indian security officials have told DNA.
Gunmen storm Kabul TV station, casualties feared
A number of gunmen have attacked a private TV station in Kabul.
Renting iPhone X at Rs. 3,200/month and other cheap offers!
Were you waiting eagerly for the launch of the iPhone X, but couldn't buy it due to its price?
Government takes measures to curb abuses by NRI husbands
The Centre on Monday asked all the states to share with it the data of registered marriages, so as to hold accountable the non-residential Indian (NRI) husbands who harass or desert their wives.
Delhi ATM dispenses half-printed Rs. 2,000 note
An ATM in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh dispensed half-printed notes of Rs. 2,000, a local alleged.
#ParadisePapers: Hindustan Times Group set up company in Bermuda
The Bhartias-owned Hindustan Times Group set up a company in offshore tax haven Bermuda called Go4i.com (Bermuda) Ltd through HTBC Ltd, an Indian Express investigation of the Paradise Papers has revealed.
Kamal Haasan turns 63: Here's looking at his multifaceted journey
One of Indian cinema's most versatile actors Kamal Haasan, who is also the only Indian actor whose movies have been nominated for Oscars seven times, turns 63 today.
The iBug: Now, users can't type letter "I" on iPhone!
If you have an iPhone and haven't updated to iOS 11.1 yet, you might want to wait!
Delhi pollution reaches critical levels, 'public health emergency' declared
Weeks after battling deteriorating air quality, Delhi woke up to a hazy, smoggy morning today with alarming pollution levels at some places.
Employers fire cyclist who showed middle-finger to Trump's motorcade
A picture of a female cyclist flipping US President Donald Trump's motorcade had recently gone viral.
Lewis Hamilton dodged taxes on private jet : Paradise papers
Lewis Hamilton's name has appeared in the massive "Paradise Papers" leak which revealed that the Formula 1 champion dodged tax on his 16.5 million luxury jet.
Panama Papers: Rs. 792cr of undisclosed wealth detected so far
Over 1.5 years after Panamagate, the government has for the first time revealed the extent of its implications: Rs. 792cr of undisclosed wealth has been detected so far.
Texas shooting: Row with mother-in-law may have motivated gunman's rampage
Texas church shooter Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, had argued with his mother-in-law before going on the rampage at Sutherland Springs that left 26 people dead; half were children.
JeM chief Masood Azhar's nephew killed in encounter, soldier martyred
JeM chief Masood Azhar's nephew Talha Rasheed, an A++ category terrorist, was neutralized in an encounter in J&K's Pulwama yesterday.
Nokia 5 3GB RAM variant released for Rs. 13,499
HMD Global has announced the launch of its mid-range Nokia 5 smartphone in a new configuration with 3GB of RAM in India.
#TrumpInAsia: 'Era of strategic patience with North Korea is over'
US President Donald Trump has kick-started his East Asia tour with a visit to Japan.
Explosive revelations: Did Sonia Gandhi influence probe against 'Tehelka'?
In her new autobiography, former Samata Party president Jaya Jaitly has alleged Congress' Sonia Gandhi tried to influence a probe against 'Tehelka'.
Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan to lock horns
Actor Kamal Hassan, who has been in the headlines lately for his controversial statements is likely to lock horns with Salman Khan in November.
China hopes India-US-Australia-Japan doesn't harm "third party"
China is worried that the revival of the India-US-Japan-Australia quadrilateral security dialogue would seek to undermine its global influence.
Has TripAdvisor been putting tourists at risk for its gain?
TripAdvisor, arguably the world's most trusted online travel guide, recently tweeted an apology for withholding from users several unsavory but important reviews over the years.
Indian Ocean: India-US join hands against Chinese, ISIS threats
India and the US have been concerned about increasing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean Region.
