22 Nov 2017

Alia Bhatt-Ranveer Singh to start shooting for 'Gully Boy'

For the first time, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh will be seen together in Zoya Akhtar's next film "Gully Boy".

IPL may soon include a mid-season transfer window feature

Indian Premier League could soon see a European football league style mid-season transfer window, which allows a player from one team to represent another mid-season.

Switzerland graces for Sehwag-Akhtar showdown

They have been longstanding rivals and now Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar will renew their rivalries but this time on an ice field rather than the 22 yard strip.

Mulayam Singh: The man who knows the pulse of UP

Mulayam Singh Yadav, SP patriarch, celebrates his 79th birthday today.

Student blames Oxford for his unsuccessful career, sues for £1million

The prestigious Oxford University has found itself at the center of legal trouble.

With $22 million earnings, Kendall Jenner named 2017's highest-paid model

For the first time in 15 years, Gisele Bundchen has lost her top spot on Forbes list of highest-paid models.

How an SC ruling increased a man's pension 1200%

In a rare occurrence, Praveen Kohli, a former Haryana Tourism Corporation employee, received a whopping 1200% hike in his pension this November, four years after retirement.

Rampant sexual abuse of children in Pakistan's madrassas

Religious organizations and police individually enjoy great power, but when combined, the mix can be lethal, especially when there are children involved.

Ashes records that might never get broken

The biggest and the oldest rivalry in the history of cricket is all set to take centre stage as Australia and England go head to head in the Ashes, starting this Thursday at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.

#DefenseDiaries: Sukhoi-30MKI armed with BrahMos missile is India's deadliest weapon

India has successfully test-fired the BrahMos-A supersonic Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) from a modified Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet.

Is Ishaan Khattar bearing the brunt of being Shahid's brother?

Rajesh Khattar and Neelima Azeem's son Ishaan Khattar forayed into the film industry with renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's big project 'Beyond The Clouds'.

Here's how you can now buy Airtel/Vodafone SIM on Amazon

Indian e-commerce major Amazon India, after offering mobile recharges via Amazon Pay, has now started selling SIM cards of leading telecom operators Airtel and Vodafone on its platform.

Cops seen making woman at Yogi's rally remove burqa

In a move that has raised eyebrows, police at UP CM Yogi Adityanath's rally were seen making a woman remove her burqa.

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Rishi Kapoor stoops to a new low, body-shames pregnant Beyonce

It seems controversies and Rishi Kapoor can't stay away from each other for a long time.

Olympic champion Gabby Douglas accuses team doctor of sexual abuse

Olympic champion gymnast Gabby Douglas has accused the former USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse.

ISRO's new mini-PSLVs will take just three days to assemble

ISRO is determined to take India's status even higher in the global space program.

"Bezel-less" Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 images leaked ahead of launch!

Chinese device maker Xiaomi is yet to reveal anything about the much-anticipated mid-range Redmi Note 5 officially, but rumors and leaks about it have been pouring in almost every day.

Android devices covertly send location data to Google

An investigation by Quartz has revealed that Google receives cell tower location data from Android devices even when a device's location service is disabled.

Kurukshetra man gets his three children murdered by brother

In a shockingly heinous incident, a Kurukshetra man got his three children, two sons and a daughter, killed by his cousin in Panchkula on Sunday.

Aadhaar-based verification at airports from next year

From 2018, passengers flying out of the Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Vijayawada airports will be able to enjoy paperless travel if they link their tickets to Aadhaar.

US Navy aircraft carrying 11 crashes in Pacific Ocean

A US Navy aircraft having 11 people on board has crashed into the Pacific Ocean, southeast of Okinawa, Japan.

Gujarat elections: After weeks of drama, Hardik Patel backs Congress

After weeks of dilly-dallying over seat distribution and quota negotiations, Patidar leader Hardik Patel has announced his tie-up with Congress for the upcoming Gujarat elections.

India vs Sri Lanka: Nagpur Test preview

After an exciting draw in Kolkata, the focus now shifts to Nagpur, as India gear up for 2nd Test against Sri Lanka starting from 24th November.

Post GST, restaurant bills can trick you. Here's a guide

Are you a foodie losing your appetite due to confusion pertaining to new prices of restaurant food under the GST regime? Do post-GST restaurant bills confuse you? You needn't worry further.

UP civic polls: 1.09cr people in 24 districts cast votes

The first phase of civic polls in Uttar Pradesh is being held today across 24 districts. Voting will happen from 7am to 5pm.

ICJ election: How India dislodged P5-member UK to win

The re-election of India's candidate Dalveer Singh to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was the result of New Delhi's biggest diplomatic offensives in recent times, the Times of India has reported.

CBSE to conduct Board exams in March, not February

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to hold its Class 10 and 12 exams in March, after Holi.

Here are 6 tips to keep your WhatsApp secure

Over 1.3 billion people use WhatsApp app every day to connect with family and friends.

Bizarre: Delhi-Maharashtra train runs 160km on wrong route, reaches MP

In a bizarre incident, a train from Delhi, originally destined to Maharashtra, took a wrong route and kept going for 160km before realizing the mistake.

Mumbai cops respond to 'ATM cloning device alert' after 12hours!

Mumbai Police might be winning fans on Twitter, but according to a recent report, it is far from reliable outside of social media.

Congress red-faced after Yuva Desh's "chai-wala" meme mocks PM Modi

As Gujarat goes to polls next month, Congress has thrust itself into a new controversy.

Trump's 'America First', Modi's 'Make-in-India' not mutually exclusive: Ivanka

US President Donald Trump's advisor Ivanka Trump is on her maiden visit to India for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017.

Uber paid hackers $100,000; concealed data stolen of 57mn users

Uber is facing another PR nightmare. It has emerged that the company concealed a massive data breach affecting 57mn users/riders for a whole year.

UK approves liberal visa scheme for Chinese, excludes Indians

The UK is planning to make permanent a pilot scheme unveiled in January 2016 providing Chinese citizens with easier, longer and cheaper British visas.

President Mugabe finally resigns, Zimbabwe erupts in celebration

A series of dramatic events over the past few days in Zimbabwe has finally resulted in ending President Robert Mugabe's 37 -year-long controversial rule.

First loot by Delhi's wedding gangs reported near Connaught Place

Delhi's notorious 'Band, Baaja, Baarat' thieves, who mix with guests at weddings and steal, are back.

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British embassy in Jordan appoints ex-rescue cat as 'chief mouser'

The British embassy in Jordan has recently appointed 'Lawrence of Abdoun,' a fluffy black-and-white tom, as its chief mouser.

#DefenseDiaries: Why the IAF loves the Mirage-2000 fighter jets

The French-made Dassault Mirage-2000 is undoubtedly one of Indian Air Force's (IAF) most versatile and deadliest aircraft.

All the details about Ivanka Trump's impending Hyderabad visit

American President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser to the White House, Ivanka Trump, will be visiting Hyderabad from November 28-30 to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES).

21 Nov 2017

Kotla stadium to have stands named after Bedi and Amarnath

DDCA (Delhi and District Cricket Association) is set to inaugurate stands at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium named after former cricket stalwarts Bishan Singh Bedi and Mohinder Amarnath.

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli rises to 5th position

Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored his 50th international century against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Kolkata on Monday which has helped him move up a spot to fifth in the latest ICC Test batsman rankings.

Jury-members request I&B ministry to reconsider decision on 'S Durga'

IFFI 2017 had quite a grand opening with Bollywood biggies Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Sridevi gracing the event.

Delhi encroachment: Consider 'airlifting' Hanuman statue, says HC

If the Delhi HC has its way, the capital's iconic 108-feet Hanuman statue at Karol Bagh would be airlifted to remove encroachments around it.

Bigg Boss 11: Here's how much the contestants earn

Television's popular reality show 'Bigg Boss' is in its eleventh leg and is successfully doing its job of stirring up controversies both inside and outside the house.

Journalist shot dead in Tripura, the second in two months

Another journalist was killed in Tripura today, the second in two months. Today's murder was the result of an altercation.

Government appoints panel to explore triple talaq legislation

Three months after the SC put an end to the controversial Islamic practice of triple talaq, the government has set up a panel to bring a law to regulate it.

Who is India's new all-rounder Vijay Shankar?

With wedding bells ringing for seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and opener Shikhar Dhawan being released due to personal reasons, the BCCI has opted for a new face to fill in their shoes against Sri Lanka.

Shootout near Delhi's Dwarka Mor metro station, five criminals nabbed

A shootout broke out between police and criminals near Delhi's Dwarka Mor metro station today. Five were nabbed at the end.

6 television shows we miss watching

There was an era that existed much before the saas-bahu sagas officially took over Indian television.

Zimbabwe crisis: Impeachment proceedings against Mugabe to commence

Former Zimbabwean Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose sacking led to last week's army takeover, has urged President Robert Mugabe to resign immediately.

Siddaramaiah's convoy blocks ambulance again, patient forced to walk

Once again, Karnataka CM Siddaramaih has managed to display his VIP mentality when his convoy blocked an ambulance, forcing a patient to walk to the hospital.

ISRO aims to launch first privately-produced rocket by 2021

The ISRO has said it plans to launch for the first time a rocket completely built by private players by 2020-21.

J&K Stone Pelting: Centre may withdraw cases against first-time offenders

The Centre is expected to announce an amnesty scheme under which cases would be withdrawn against first-time offenders engaging in stone pelting in the Kashmir Valley.

World-Pageants: Which answers led to the wins of Indian beauties?

Manushi Chhillar made the entire nation proud by winning the coveted Miss World 2017 beauty pageant.

Rape survivor's testimony can be accepted without corroboration: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Monday announced that a rape survivor's testimony can be accepted as enough proof for conviction, especially if the rapist is her father.

'Thought leader' Subir Chowdhury, IIT-KGP alumnus, among top 2017 thinkers

IIT-Kharagpur alumnus, bestselling author and CEO Subir Chowdury has been named among the world's top 50 thinkers for 2017 by the Thinkers50, a periodical international ranking of management thinkers.

Amid Padmavati row, Deepika drops out of Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Deepika Padukone, who has been the talk of the town for the controversy surrounding her upcoming movie 'Padmavati', has now pulled out of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), that will see participation from US President Trump's daughter Ivanka and PM Narendra Modi.

Rohingya crisis: China to mediate between Myanmar and Bangladesh

China has offered to act as a mediator to resolve the ongoing Rohingya crisis primarily concerning Myanmar and Bangladesh.

J&K: Three Pakistani LeT terrorists neutralized in Handwara encounter

Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Taiba have been killed in an encounter this morning at Magam area in Handwara district of J&K.

'No parking lot near Taj Mahal': Unbelievable damage to monument

The SC has lashed out at UP and refused again to let it construct a multi-level parking lot near the Taj Mahal.

Sexual harassment: Multiple channels fire talk-show host Charlie Rose

Several big names in movies and media including producer Harvey Weinstein and Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey have been brought down by a flurry of sexual harassment allegations in recent times.

Germany faces unprecedented political crisis as Merkel's coalition talks fail

Germany is facing an unprecedented political crisis as Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has failed to secure a coalition government in the Bundestag (lower house) following elections in September.

IndiGo in news again: Staff suspended for misbehaving with passenger

It has been a bad month for IndiGo. First, ace shuttler PV Sindhu accused a staffer of behaving "badly and rudely" with her, and a few days later, a video of IndiGo employees thrashing a passenger went viral.

Big win: India's nominee Dalveer Bhandari re-elected as ICJ judge

India's nominee to the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ), Dalveer Bhandari, has won a re-election bid after Britain withdrew its candidate from a long, deadlocked race.

Trump designates North Korea a 'sponsor of terror'

The US has designated North Korea a state-sponsor of terrorism once again, nine years after it was removed from the list.

Maharashtra records 24,437 snakebites; highest in India, between April-October 2017

Maharashtra reported the maximum number of snakebites, 24,437, in India between April and October, 2017.

Gujarat Elections: Why is Congress adhering to Hardik Patel's demands?

Hardik Patel and Congress have been involved in some hard-nosed negotiations for the upcoming Gujarat elections.

Google's "Internet Saathis" bring 11.5 million rural Indian women online

Over 1,100 women in Uttar Pradesh's Khaula village can now access the Internet, learn new skills, and watch YouTube videos thanks to "Internet Saathi" program run by Google and Tata Trusts.