PMLA case: Vijay Mallya appears for pre-trial extradition hearing
Businessman Vijay Mallya arrived at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court for his pre-trial extradition hearing.
Here's all you need to know about the Censor Board
The on-going row over the delayed release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical drama 'Padmavati' has once again brought to focus the power of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Samsung Chromebook with detachable keyboard to arrive early next year
Samsung is reportedly developing a detachable Chromebook likely to be unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show 2018 in Las Vegas (9-11 Jan'18).
India battles Britain to get its candidate re-elected to ICJ
The UN General Assembly (GA) and Security Council (SC) will be convening to hold the 12th round of voting to break the deadlock between India's Dalveer Bhandari and Britain's Christopher Greenwood for re-election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
SC dismisses petition seeking a ban on 'Blue Whale challenge'
The SC has dismissed a petition seeking a ban on the Blue Whale challenge after the Centre submitted it is impossible to block such online games.
Gujarat elections: BJP releases third list of 28 candidates
The BJP has released its third list of 28 candidates for upcoming Gujarat elections.
GST: 28% list to reduce further, sin/luxury goods to remain
The GST Council is not yet done pruning the list of items under the 28% slab. After cutting it down from 227 to 52, it is now targeting the remaining white goods on the list.
Rs. 16L bill at Fortis for 15-day stay of patient
That private hospitals often loot patients is no secret. A disturbing case has now surfaced from Fortis Gurgaon.
Records broken in India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test
The first of three-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw.
Swachh Bharat: Video of Maharashtra minister peeing roadside goes viral
A video of Maharashtra water conservation minister Ram Shinde urinating roadside surfaced online on Sunday and has gone viral since, putting in question the relevance of PM Modi's much-hyped 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'.
Charles Manson, leader of murderous '60s crew, dies at 83
Charles Manson, the leader of the notorious 'Manson family' responsible for a series of brutal murders in the 1960s, has died in prison aged 83.
Shia Waqf Board: Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Mosque in Lucknow
As a solution to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Shia Waqf Board has suggested that the Ram temple be built at the disputed Ayodhya site and the mosque in Lucknow.
SBI to integrate "Blockchain" for Smart Contracts, KYC next month
State Bank of India has announced that it would soon start using "Blockchain Technology" for its products.
Former minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi dies after 9yrs in coma
Former union minister and veteran Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, who has been in a coma since 2008, passed away today at noon. He was 72.
NEFT, RTGS, IMPS: Here's how to choose the best option
Do you use netbanking regularly, but have no idea what NEFT, RTGS or IMPS are? Considering how complicated they look, it won't be a surprise.
Ashish Nehra found it easy to clear the Yo-Yo Test
Recently retired Indian bowler Ashish Nehra, when quizzed about the much-hyped Yo-Yo fitness test which is being used as a parameter for selection, said that he found it easy to clear the test.
'Padmavati' now banned in Madhya Pradesh even before release
A day after the makers of 'Padmavati' pushed back its release, the Madhya Pradesh government has banned the movie in the state.
Shashi Tharoor's tweet on Manushi Chhillar irks Twitterati
Call it a "farrago" of humor or "distortion" of freedom but Shashi Tharoor's tongue-in-cheek remark on Miss World Manushi Chhillar came as a rude-shocker to many of his followers.
Egg prices sky-rocket across India. Will we get relief soon?
If you go grocery shopping regularly, you would surely have noticed that egg prices have shot through the roof.
New WhatsApp is in the works: All you should know!
Launched over eight years ago, popular messaging app WhatsApp is yet to launch an official version for iPad users.
Defense Ministry scraps $500mn deal for Israeli anti-tank missiles
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) has decided to cancel the $500 million deal Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) for the Indian Army.
Nandan Nilekani pledges to donate half his wealth to charity
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and his wife Rohini pledged half of their wealth, estimated at $1.7 billion, to charity this weekend.
UIDAI mulls using dummy numbers to protect Aadhaar data
Amid a wave of criticism over lack of privacy and security, the UIDAI is mulling one more way to protect Aadhaar data of people: dummy numbers.
Gujarat elections: Congress-Patidars agree on quotas, clash over seat-sharing
In a dramatic turn of events, after weeks of uncertainty, Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) and Congress reached an agreement on quotas but disagreed on seat-sharing.
India's WhatsApp arrests: When speech regulation goes "overboard"
Legal persecution of citizens over their social media activity is nothing new and has often been used as a tool of repression in many countries.
Karan Johar is back with SOTY, with a different star-cast
Last year it was announced that Karan Johar was planning to make a sequel to 'Student of the Year' and it would be a launchpad for many star-kids.
Zimbabwe crisis: Defiant President Mugabe vows to stay in power
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 93, has vowed to remain in power for the coming weeks, despite growing calls for his resignation following a military takeover.
Centre has taken note of ISIS claiming a Kashmir shooting
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that the Centre has taken note of the reports about global terror outfit ISIS claiming an attack in the Kashmir Valley.
Nitin Gadkari: Why is RSS' blue-eyed boy Modi's star performer?
In 2014, PM Narendra Modi allocated $3bn for cleaning Ganga. Cut to 2017, and the plan is badly behind schedule, with contaminated stretches of river-water.
Nobel laureate Richard Thaler says demonetization was badly implemented
The winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics, Richard Thaler has said that the Modi government's decision to demonetize high value currency notes was a "good" idea, but its implementation was "deeply flawed".
Dating courses are springing up in China
Dating is difficult as it is, and is arguably worse for Chinese men who outnumber women.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe sacked from ruling party
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has been fired as the leader of ruling party ZANU-PF, said sources who attended a special ZANU-PF meeting to decide Mugabe's fate.
Will send criminals to jail or kill in encounters: Adityanath
In controversial comments, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said his government will leave only two options for criminals- jails or "hell" through police encounters.
How much does President of India earn?
India's President and Vice-President continue to get lower salaries than service chiefs and top bureaucrats, owing to an anomaly in the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations nearly two years ago.
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip's 70th wedding anniversary: New photo released!
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-ruling monarch, and Prince Philip will celebrate their 70th anniversary tomorrow, the longest royal marriage yet.
Gujarat elections: Protests and resignations after BJP releases candidates' list
All is not well for the BJP in Gujarat. The release of its first list of candidates with 70 names has triggered protests, with senior leaders expressing their dissatisfaction.
Abolish sex-based segregation, remove 'nepotism': UCG panel's recommendation for AMU
The recommendations of a UGC-appointed panel regarding changes needed in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have been made public: among its many suggestions are abolishing separate colleges for males and females, removing "nepotistic" quotas and changing the way its VC is appointed.
'Padmavati' release delayed amid increasing controversies
Viacom 18, the makers of the controversial 'Padmavati', today announced they are delaying the scheduled release of the movie "voluntarily".
Apple to scout for talent at IIT-Bombay this year
2017 will be remembered as the year Apple made inroads into India's campus placements. One of their halts would be at the International Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad (IIIT-H).
Over 200 govt websites have revealed people's Aadhaar details publicly
As the government further extends the scope of Aadhaar, the UIDAI has revealed alarming details.
Ed Sheeran's Mumbai concert: All you need to know!
Pop star Ed Sheeran landed in Mumbai last night as part of his India tour.
Taking action against "killfies", a rising epidemic in India
There were 127 selfie-related deaths around the world during March'14-September'16, but that's not even the most shocking part: 76 of them occurred in India.
Rajasthan CM asks for a delayed release of Padmavati
Owing to growing protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film "Padmavati", Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has written to the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting urging the ministry to delay the film's release till "necessary" changes were made.
SEBI to take action against individuals leaking company-data on WhatsApp
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will look into complaints against individuals who are allegedly circulating key financial data and information about listed companies on social media groups before they are made public, said a SEBI official.
AMU prof's wife alleges 'triple talaq', but no law available
Months after the SC banned triple talaq, an AMU professor's wife has accused him of divorcing her through WhatsApp and harassing her for dowry, among others.
Kerala start-up has tech solution to sewer deaths
Despite legal bans, Supreme Court interventions, and other measures against manual scavenging, the abominable practice continues in India.
Pakistan Defence's Twitter account suspended for morphed anti-India photos
The Twitter account of the Pakistan Defence Forum, a long-running portal dedicated to Pakistan's armed forces, has been suspended shortly after posting fake anti-India news.
US hiking minimum H-1B salary will hit Indian IT firms
In what could be a setback for Indian IT companies and professionals, a new legislation in the US promises to increase minimum salaries of H-1B visa holders from $60,000 to $90,000.
Hardik gives Congress 24 hours to decide on reservation, seats
After initially expressing satisfaction with the options set forth by the Congress, Patidar quota leader Hardik Patel has now retracted his stand.
SBI may block your account if you don't link Aadhaar!
If you have an account with State Bank of India, make sure you link Aadhaar number to it before 31 Dec'17, else the account will "cease to be operational".
What's in a surname? Janhvi, Ishaan drop it for 'Dhadak'
Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar became the talk of the town because of their debut film 'Dhadak'.
