10 Nov 2017

Race 3: Salman Khan leaks full-fledged starcast list of movie

Salman Khan starrer Race 3 has been the talk of the town ever since the movie was first mentioned. There was a lot of speculation about the starcast, but now it has been finally revealed by none other than Salman Khan, who plays one of the leads in the film.

Trump to address APEC summit in Vietnam

US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a much-anticipated address at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Home Ministry gets new divisions to fight cyber crime, radicalization

The Union Home Ministry has created two new divisions to monitor radicalization activities and cyber fraud, apart from merging others.

Beware! Oral sex can cause head and neck cancer

Oral sex can give you throat cancer.

NGT halts odd-even implementation, questions Delhi govt on its efficacy

Calling Delhi's odd-even scheme a 'farce', the NGT has said it cannot be implemented without its permission.

New airports coming up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai

India's four metros are all set to get second airports soon to tackle the growing traffic.

Weekend watch: Qarib Qarib Singlle or Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana?

The weekend is approaching. Which movie should you watch: Tanuja Chandra's Qarib Qarib Singlle or Rajkumar's Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana?

BCCI refuses to be subjected to doping tests by NADA

BCCI has said that the Indian cricketers do not come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), as the cricket board already follows ICC's code which is based on WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) standards.

BJP will win Gujarat but Congress will dent vote-share: Survey

BJP is set to win big in the Gujarat polls with 113-121 seats in the 182-member Assembly, a survey by ABP-CSDS has predicted.

NIA to investigate Naxal funding case, will target leader Sudhakar

After making swift progress in the J&K terror funding case, the National Investigative Agency (NIA) is now investigating a Naxal funding case.

Karnataka government approves IT employees' union, what does it mean?

At a time when India's Information Technology employees are grappling with job losses, Karnataka's massive IT-sector is going to witness some drastic changes.

Syria defeats ISIS but the threat is far from over

Syria declared victory over ISIS recently after it captured Deir al-Zour, the last town under the group's control.

GST Council: Only 52 of 227 Items remain under 28%

At its 23rd meeting, the GST Council announced a slew of reforms in India's new tax regime. One was the reduction of items under the highest tax slab of 28% from 227 to 52.

Bengaluru: Iconic Big Kids Kemp closing its door

The iconic shopping destination of MG road, Big Kids Kemp will down its shutters on Friday.

Trump softens stance on China during visit to Beijing

US President Donald Trump lavished praise on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing.

JNU fines students for 'cooking food near administrative building'

In a peculiar move, JNU has levied a fine of Rs. 6,000 on at least one student for "cooking food (biryani) near the administration building and eating it thereafter along with other students".

How to change your address in Aadhaar database online

Aadhaar is essential today for accessing a range of services including opening bank accounts, using SIM cards and more.

Controversial Khattar: CM comments on Ryan murder, messes up again

Haryana police have been left red-faced as CBI accused them of framing a bus conductor in the Pradyuman Thakur's murder case.

Doorstep banking facilities for senior citizens, disabled from December 31

To make banking easier for senior citizens and the differently-abled, the RBI has asked banks to provide them doorstep facilities.

#Nostalgia: Samsung's smart flip phone leaked ahead of 2018 launch!

In this bezel-less smartphone era, where every major device maker is busy making phones with minimal or no bezels, Samsung is trying to bring the good old "flip phone" days back.

Bigg Boss 11: Vikas Gupta's alleged ex-boyfriend to enter show?

Trouble doesn't seem to leave Vikas Gupta's way anytime soon as after Shilpa Shinde another troublemaker, his alleged-ex Parth Samthaan, is likely to enter the Bigg Boss house.

GST Council's 23rd meeting: What can be expected?

At its 23rd meeting today, the GST Council is expected to announce drastic reforms to benefit both consumers and producers.

Bhopal gang-rape: Faulty medical report said sex was consensual

With newer instances of dereliction of duty by doctors and policemen coming to light, the Bhopal gang-rape case is getting murkier each day.

Celebratory gunfire: Egyptian bridegroom shot in genitals night before wedding

28-year-old Egyptian man Osman al-Alsaied was seriously injured after he was shot on his genitals with shotgun pellets by a guest at his wedding.

Saudi Arabia: Anti-corruption purge uncovers embezzlement of $100 billion

Saudi Arabia's attorney general Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb has revealed that a whopping $100 billion had been embezzled and misused.

Jaipur: AI pilot deserts plane on runway, leaves passengers stranded

In a bizarre incident, an Air India pilot scheduled to take off from the Jaipur airport suddenly declared his shift was over and left the plane stranded on the runway.

EU says that Brexit is "getting dramatic"

Brexit negotiations are significant as they concern the future of both the UK and EU.

Apple to launch iPhone successor "AR Headset" in 2020

Tech giant Apple is reportedly working on a "breakthrough product" to "succeed" the iPhone: Augmented Reality (AR) headset!

#DefenseDiaries: Indian Army's Gorkha Rifles celebrates 200 years of service

The Indian Army's 9th Gorkha Rifles (GR) regiment is celebrating 200 years of its raising with a grand two-day function.

Chipmaker Broadcom offers to buy Qualcomm for $103bn

In a move that could reshape the global mobile chip industry, US-based chipmaker Broadcom has proposed to buy another chip giant Qualcomm for $103bn.

09 Nov 2017

Here's why RBI has cut down on printing new currency-notes

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut down the order for printing new currency notes to a five-year low because it and other banks do not have the needed space to keep them.

This Telangana school lets student bring his goat along

A primary school, located in Jangampally of Gadwal district, Telangana is going overboard to ensure its students don't drop out of school.

Study: Doctors in India see patients for just two minutes

A global study on the details of medical consultation found that doctors, also called primary care consultants, in India see their patients for barely two minutes on an average.

West Indies tour of Pakistan postponed due to security concerns

With the Caribbean players refusing to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns, the West Indies tour of Pakistan has been postponed.

2 coaches of Mumbai monorail catch fire, services hit

Two coaches of Mumbai Monorail caught fire at Mysore Colony station in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Facebook asks users to submit nudes to prevent 'revenge porn'

In a bizarre development, Facebook has urged users to send in their nude pictures to the company in order to prevent them from being used as 'revenge porn'.

10-years of Om Shanti Om: Tracing its contribution to cinema

Om Shanti Om, the glossy Farah Khan film that tried to recreate Bollywood's most iconic period, completes 10 years today.

The Indian batting order's number 4 conundrum

Indian cricket team is on a roll winning back-to-back series with the latest coming against New Zealand.

Jio to launch its own Virtual Reality app in 2018

After disrupting the telecom sector, Reliance Jio is reportedly planning to foray into the Virtual Reality (VR) tech space.

GST review: What to expect at tomorrow's Council meet

The GST Council is expected to announce a slew of reforms at its 23rd meeting on November 9-10 in Guwahati.

Delhi pollution: Check out these air purifiers below Rs. 10,000

Delhi residents are having a harrowing time with all the pollution. Sadly, it is impossible to cure this long-standing problem quickly.

Demonetization plays cupid, inspires couple to have cashless wedding

Despite it being an unwelcome struggle for most, demonetization has affected people's lives in several unexpected, unique ways.

Delhi Pollution: Delhi AAP opposes, while Punjab AAP supports crop-burning

Delhi is facing dangerous levels of smog. To combat this, Delhi government will implement the odd-even scheme during November 13-17.

Are North Korean diplomats involved in Pakistan's illicit liquor business?

Last month, the home of a North Korean diplomat in Islamabad, was robbed.

You may have to pay more for your mobile bill

Your monthly mobile bill will soon cost you more.

Now, iPhone-users can't swipe to close WhatsApp on their phones!

Apple users with iOS 11 on their devices have been facing several issues lately from a faulty calculator, to auto-correct glitch, to fast-draining battery.

Demonetization 'old man' photo fake? BJP-Congress spar over image

An old man crying as he stands near a long queue was captured on camera by Hindustan Times, a photo that became the face of demonetization troubles.

Bengaluru beats San Francisco in confidence to undergo digital transformation

India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru has been ranked first, ahead of San Francisco, for the confidence of its business leaders in their digital environment based on people's skills and infrastructure.

Tamil men accuse Sri Lankan govt. of rape, torture, branding

Over 50 Tamil men have accused the current Sri Lankan government of abducting, torturing and raping them on allegations of trying to revive the Tamil Tiger rebel group.

AI trolls IndiGo over passenger manhandling video, then deletes ads

Air India took a jibe at IndiGo after a video of its staff thrashing a passenger went viral.

World's fastest rocket car completes its first trial

The world's fastest rocket car -Bloodhound SSC (Supersonic Car)- successfully finished its maiden run in England's Cornwall.

UN official: War-torn Yemen might face world's biggest famine

The war in Yemen has left the country in tatters and has rendered life a living hell for common citizens.

Delhi pollution may kill 30,000, odd-even implemented again

The severe air pollution in Delhi can kill as many as 30,000 people this year, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has warned. Lung surgeon Arvind Kumar said only evacuation might protect people.

Pradyuman murder: CBI seeks juvenile's remand to recreate crime scene

After the arrest of a Class XI student for the murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur, the CBI sought his remand so it could reconstruct the crime scene.

I-T department raids Jaya TV run by Sasikala's family

The I-T department raided the offices of Jaya TV, which is controlled by jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala and her family members. The raids were related to money laundering and tax evasion allegations.

1.39L Indians will be 'visiting' Mars next year

NASA has received 24.3L applications from around the world for its next Mars mission. Nearly 1.39L of them are Indians.

Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for Trump's "state visit-plus"

President Xi Jinping has rolled out the red carpet for Donald Trump at Beijing's Forbidden City in what's being billed as the US president's "state visit-plus."

Amid #CatalanCrisis, Spain offers to allow future referendums

The Catalan crisis recently took a dramatic turn after Spain initiated legal action and detained former-members of Catalonia's cabinet.

Himachal Pradesh elections: 50.3L voters across 68 constituencies cast ballot

Voting for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections began today across all 68 constituencies at 8am.

#SaudiPurge: What Crown-Prince Salman's actions mean for Saudi-Arabia

Earlier this week, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign which witnessed the detention of 11 princes, four sitting ministers, and dozens of former ministers.

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Singer Sia silences snoopy paparazzo by sharing her nudes

Celebrities use various ways to react to the leak of their nude images, but none so far have done what Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler did recently.

NATO to scale up troop presence in Afghanistan

NATO recently conveyed that it intends on deploying 3,000 additional troops to Afghanistan.

#DefenseDiaries: Shamsher, IAF's lethal deep penetrating strike fighter

The Indian Air Force (IAF) possesses several multirole-combat aircraft.

A mobile app to help old people remember medicine schedules

How many mobile apps can you name that cater exclusively to senior citizens? None? Neither could 17-year-old Aryaman Kunzru. So he developed one himself.