TIME's Person of Year: "Silence Breakers" who triggered #MeToo movement
In a remarkable move, TIME magazine named "The Silence Breakers" -who triggered #MeToo campaign against sexual abuse and harassment across the globe- as the 2017 "Person of the Year".
Earthquake in Delhi-NCR and neighboring states; Epicenter in Uttarakhand: Reports
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) and neighboring states like Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana have felt strong earthquake tremors at 8:50 pm today. The magnitude was 5.5.
Serena likely to defend her Australian Open crown
Former World Number 1 and defending Australian Open champion, Serena Williams, could make her comeback to the sport in January 2018.
Modi: Central Bank of India, RBI were Ambedkar's vision!
Despite cyclone Ockhi closing in, PM Narendra Modi continued with his punishing schedule of addressing rallies, ahead of the Gujarat polls.
Abhishek Bachchan gives a befitting reply to a troller
Abhishek Bachchan may be away from the silver screen for the longest time now but he is very active on Twitter.
Fresh leaks about Samsung Galaxy S9 reveal killer features
Samsung has big plans for Galaxy S9. It's taking the upcoming smartphone to the next-level with killer features, according to new announcements.
Centre's Rs. 2.5L incentive for marrying a Dalit
In 2013, the Centre launched a scheme to reward those marrying Dalits. However, only those with annual family income of less than Rs. 5L could seek a one-time incentive of Rs. 2.5L.
Virat and Anushka to marry next week?
Looks like lovebirds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are finally getting married! The Quint reports that the popular couple is all set to tie the knowt early next week. In Italy.
Indian Railways: If your food isn't delivered, you get coupons!
When the Indian Railways in June announced that passengers could now order food from their favorite outlets - KFC, Domino's, McDonald's and more - people cheered.
5 Bollywood superstars we miss watching on the silver screen
Bollywood has a bizarre yardstick to measure talent with. It is both saddening and surprising to see some less-talented actors flourishing in the industry, while some talented ones remain unnoticed for some godforsaken reasons.
Stone-pelter to football star: Afshan Ashiq's life after viral photo
In the few months since Afshan Ashiq became the face of Kashmiri stone-pelters, life has changed dramatically for the young woman.
India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test: Records broken
Sri Lanka put in a commendable display on day five to draw the smog hit third Test at Kotla in Delhi. The visitors scored 299 for the loss of five to draw the game.
China halts funding for 3 CPEC projects over corruption reports
China has temporarily halted funding for at least three major highway projects in Pakistan which were being constructed as part of the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
MS Dhoni to reunite with CSK soon
Chennai Super Kings was conspicuously missing from the last two editions of the IPL but they plan to return with a bang by re-signing their most successful captain, Dhoni.
Obama and 'chicken-nugget guy' rule Twitter: Top trends of 2017
Twitter has released its top trends for 2017, and Barack Obama, a guy on a chicken nugget quest, LeBron James and Ariana Grande took the top honors.
RBI keeps repo-rate unchanged at 6% for second consecutive time
The RBI's six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6%, second time in a row, in its fifth bi-monthly policy review.
New Google Maps: Two-wheeler mode, locating toilets, SOS-alert, and more!
Google launched yet another India-first feature for Google Maps -two-wheeler mode with voice-guided navigation- at its third "Google for India" event.
Musharraf open to political alliance with Hafiz Saeed, JuD
Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf said he's open to forging a political alliance with 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD).
Bengaluru Ola driver allegedly molests woman, threatens her
TimesNow has reported that an Ola driver in Bengaluru allegedly held a woman hostage and molested her in the cab.
On Shekhar's birthday, we thank him for creating 'Mr. India'
Stellar filmmaker and producer, Shekhar Kapur and the man behind the film of the millennium 'Mr. India' turns 72 today.
25 years after Babri Masjid, what has changed in Ayodhya?
For most Indians alive today, Ayodhya is a prime aspect of their religious identity, and the question of whether a temple or a mosque should be built there has remained one of vital importance.
Saudi purge: Most detainees accept pardons for cash settlements
Most of the elite individuals detained in Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption drive have agreed to monetary settlements in exchange for a pardon, according to attorney general Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb.
Odisha: Several youths arrested for molesting student, filming incident
In a shocking case, the video of a group of youths harassing and molesting a girl in college uniform in broad daylight in Odisha has gone viral.
Reliance Jio beats Airtel, Vodafone, Idea in 4G download speeds
When it comes to 4G download speeds, Reliance Jio still leads its rivals with an all-time high 21.9Mbps speed on its network in September, shows TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) data.
Suicide or murder? Jamia student's bullet-riddled body found inside car
The body of a 20-year-old Jamia Millia Islamia student, a national-level hockey player, was found in his car inside a colony at Delhi's Sarojini Nagar yesterday.
In a first, US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
President Donald Trump is reportedly soon going to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, making the US the first country to do so.
Two arrested for plotting to kill British PM Theresa May
According to reports, British Police have foiled a terror plot to assassinate PM Theresa May. Two men were apparently planning to launch an IED at Downing Street, where May's residence is located, and kill the PM in the ensuing chaos.
Russia probe: Investigators demand Trump's bank account data
US special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading an investigation into Russia's alleged election meddling, has reportedly ordered Deutsche Bank to release details of President Donald Trump's accounts.
International Olympic Committee bans Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned Russia from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics to be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
#DefenseDiaries: Kolkata-class destroyers allows India to project power
The three Kolkata-class destroyers are among the five most powerful weapons of the Indian Navy (IN).
Kedarnath: Sushant & Sara's set to cost Rs. 7crore?
Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan's film 'Kedarnath' has grabbed the headlines once more and the reason is indeed surprising.
Russia investigation: Trump could be moving towards impeachment territory
US President Donald Trump recently admitted in a tweet that he was aware that his former NSA Michael Flynn had lied to the FBI, prompting him to fire him.
Apple's most powerful iMac is arriving this month: Reports
If you thought Apple is done with product launches for 2017, you are wrong as it has one more product that is yet to release.
Shahid Kapoor to team-up with Ileana, once again
Shahid Kapoor, who will be seen in a larger-than-life role as Maharaja Rawal Ratan Singh in 'Padmavati', has already been roped in for another big project 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu'.
Highlighting Aadhaar's importance this wedding season, one invite a time
With Aadhaar reigning supreme over every other government-issued ID proof, its relevance can't be highlighted enough.
Maharashtra: BJP's Yashwant Sinha detained by police over farmer protests
It seems senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha will not stop embarrassing his party anytime soon!
What factors make day-night Test matches unique?
Team India is the only major cricketing nation yet to play cricket in whites under the lights, reluctant to embrace the pink ball test.
Unhappy SL Sports Minister recalls Sri Lanka's ODI squad
Pollution in the national capital, is making Sri Lankan players sick but that wasn't the reason behind Sri Lankan Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara stopping 9 cricketers from travelling to India.
Pakistani youth arrested for 'Hindustan Zindabad' slogans
A Pakistani youth in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has been booked for treason after he wrote 'Hindustan Zindabad' on his house's wall.
Remembering Jayalalithaa on her 1st death anniversary
A year back, former TN CM Jayalalithaa died on this fateful day leaving behind a divided party and several dejected followers.
Here's how Ockhi and other cyclones get their names
India is bearing the brunt of Cyclone Ockhi, which has ravaged the south and is moving towards the western coast.
Google is releasing Android Oreo (Go edition) for entry-level smartphones
Keeping the promise it made at Google I/O this year, Google is launching "Android Oreo (Go edition)" for manufacturers and developers (not yet for users) of entry-level devices with low-memory and storage.
Another Twitter goof-up by Congress scion Rahul Gandhi
With Gujarat election inching closer and the upcoming declaration of Congress's new party president, Rahul Gandhi has several excuses to be in news. But the Gandhi-Nehru scion is making headlines for a reason less flattering.
Android Go, Assistant on JioPhone and more: Google's new features
Google hosted its third annual 'Google for India' event in Delhi today and announced a slew of exciting offerings.
Ayodhya dispute: Final hearing in SC, matter postponed to February
The SC had begun the final hearing on the Ayodhya land dispute today, a day before the 25th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.
What is the status of placements at IITs this year?
With the placement season on at the Indian Institutes of Technology, international firms are reportedly in an "aggressive recruitment mode", intensifying the war for talent at the premier engineering institutes.
Lakmal falls ill due to Delhi smog
Pollution is taking center stage yet again in the 3rd Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla after Sri Lankan speedster Suranga Lakmal vomited on the ground.
EU, UK fail to strike Brexit deal over Irish-border dispute
The UK and the European Union (EU) have failed to strike a Brexit deal after prolonged negotiations.
In major win, forces wipe out group behind Amarnath attack
In a major win for security forces, three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists involved in the Amarnath attack of July were killed in an encounter in South Kashmir.
Islamabad HC dismisses Nawaz Sharif's plea to club corruption cases
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed three-time Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's plea to club three corruption cases against him.
Kangana Ranaut refuses to sign petition for Deepika Padukone
The death threats issued to Deepika Padukone had caused outrage among many Bollywood celebrities. While some have gone out their way to support Deepika, some just didn't bother.
Ghaziabad shocker: Class 5 student 'rapes' Class 2 schoolmate
In a disturbing incident, a Class 5 student in Ghaziabad has been accused of raping a Class 2 student.
Gay Australian MP proposes to partner in Parliament during debate
In a heart-warming incident, Tim Wilson, an Australian MP proposed to his gay partner during a Parliamentary debate on legalizing same-sex marriage.
Robin Wright to lead House of Cards season 6
Good news for all the fans of Netflix's flagship series, House of Cards.
Yuvraj dropped over fitness concerns
All-rounder, Yuvraj Singh, has been dropped yet again from the Indian squad for the upcoming T20Is against Sri Lanka starting from 20th of December.
Indian-origin man from Canada imprisoned for underage sex in US
An Indian-origin man in Canada has been sentenced to 46 months' imprisonment for soliciting sex from whom he believed was a 15-year-old American girl.
Facebook launches "Messenger Kids" for users as young as 6!
With over two-billion users, Facebook is the world's largest social network. Looking ahead to the future, Facebook is now targeting kids.
Indian hockey team in Australia alleges mismanagement, SAI defends
Two days ago, a video of Indian hockey players in Australia complaining about lack of facilities went viral.
Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Shashi Kapoor
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor's passing away brought the whole film industry to a standstill.
Rebel JD(U) leaders Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar disqualified from RS
RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu disqualified rebel JD(U) leaders Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar from the house "with immediate effect."
Booking train tickets through BHIM/UPI: All about the new system!
The Railways now allows passengers to book train tickets from counters and pay via UPI/BHIM. The facility was already available on online booking on the IRCTC website from before.
SC defers hearing on Rohingya refugee deportation to Jan 31
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of a petition filed by two Rohingya Muslim refugees against the Centre's decision to deport all Rohingyas back to Myanmar to January 31.
Delhi's New-Year gift: One common card for metro, bus travel
After several failed deadlines, Delhiites might finally get a common mobility card for the Delhi Metro and DTC buses this New Year.
Cyclone Ockhi heads towards Gujarat, Maharashtra coasts
After ravaging the southern states, Cyclone Ockhi is now heading towards the coastal states in the west.
North Korea calls Trump a "frightened old lunatic"
Last week, North Korea successfully test fired its highest-ever nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Hwasong-15.
Supreme Court upholds Trump's travel ban, restrictions come into effect
In a major win for Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has upheld the president's third travel ban which denies the citizens of six predominantly-Muslim countries, Venezuela and North Korea, from entering the US.
NGT slams Delhi government for failing to control air pollution
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) pulled up the Delhi government for not providing an action plan about the steps to curb air pollution.
Why do Shahid and Kareena always avoid each other?
Once-upon-a-time lovers, Shahid and Kareena Kapoor dodged bumping into each other at an award function recently.
UK: Vladimir Putin calendars sold out, but who's buying them?
Russian media outlets have claimed that calendars featuring President Vladimir Putin's photographs in various poses have reportedly been selling like hot cakes in the UK.
Who will inherit Jayalalithaa's property?
A year has passed since AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa died. However, legal battles over who will inherit what have just begun.
