BCCI's new FTP proposal explained
The BCCI's new Future Tours Programme (FTP), if approved by ICC, will see India playing 81 home matches between 2019 and 2013 as opposed to 51 in the current 2015-19 cycle.
Meet the team behind Virat-Anushka's dream wedding
Virat and Anushka's wedding pictures are all over the Internet now. Needless to say, it is the fairytale wedding, many people dream of.
IPL 2018 rules: All you need to know
The Indian Premier League is undoubtedly the biggest T20 league across the globe. It's not only popular among the fans, but is also the perfect stage for young cricketers to showcase their talent.
Retail inflation hit 4.88% in November; highest in 15 months
Breaching RBI's estimate of 4%, India's retail inflation, or Consumer Price Index (CPI), has reached 4.88% in November 2017- the highest in 15 months.
Gujarat polls: Rahul says Congress confident of winning Gujarat polls
With Gujarat polls' second phase on December 14, today was Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi's last day of campaigning.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un can 'control weather'?
Media in all countries have a tendency to project their leaders in a good light, but when it comes to North Korea, sometimes, the results are bizarre.
What is the net worth of brand Virushka?
Anushka Sharma has finally taken home Virat Kohli, India's most eligible bachelor, in a dreamy Tuscan wedding on December 11.
Wishes pour in for superstar Rajinikanth on his 67th birthday
Superstar Rajinikanth, who is not a star but has become a brand with time, is celebrating his 67th birthday today. He enjoys God like status amongst his fans.
Bengaluru Central Prison inmates to get Aadhaar, bank accounts
Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara prison is gearing up for a new project: issuing Aadhaar cards to its inmates.
Save the maximum tax under Income-Tax Sections 80C, 80CCD, 80D
December is here, and taxpayers are in a rush to utilize tax deductions to the fullest, invest in various tax-saving instruments, and submit these proofs to employers.
India vs SL 2nd ODI: Predicted Playing XI
Having lost the first ODI in an embarrassing fashion, Indian team-sans-Virat Kohli, will look to bounce back in the 2nd ODI in Mohali to remain in contention for the 3-match ODI series.
Want to be the next Roadies? Here are the details
Every youngster has, once in a while, thought about auditioning for Roadies, while watching it on television.
Do you know the most weird records in cricket?
While the top batting and bowling records are widely known across the cricketing audiences, there are some bizarre cricket stats which are unique in their own way but are less known.
Six get death sentence for brutal Tamil Nadu 'honor killing'
More than 1.5 years after murdering a Dalit youth in full public view, six persons in Tamil Nadu have been sentenced to death for the 'honor killing'.
Improved social media presence marks JD(U)'s 2019 LS elections' strategy
Taking cue from its ally BJP, Nitish Kumar's JD(U) will improve its social-media presence to reach a wider audience. Though JD(U) has social media accounts, they are not updated on a daily basis. Further, most of its leaders are not active users.
Security lapse: Afghan exits Delhi Airport without Indian visa
In a major security lapse, an Afghan national managed to exit from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport after landing there from Kabul, without an Indian visa.
Massive discounts on Samsung's first 'Happy Hours' sale
Samsung launched its 'Happy Hours' sale on Amazon today as well as on the Samsung e-store, where for the first time, it cut prices of some of its Galaxy smartphones.
Assam: Suspected ULFA militants shoot village leader, son dead
Three suspected militants of the United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) (ULFA-I) shot dead a village leader and his son yesterday evening.
Man who defeated cancer to win World-Cup: Happy birthday Yuvi!
Veteran star batsman, Yuvraj Singh, turns 36 today. The champion cricketer known for his all-round skills and ability to swing a boundary at will has been part of 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is.
RTI: Rs. 2000 notes are here to stay
Recently, there were rumors regarding the demonetization of Rs. 2000 notes. To put them to rest, a Pune-based activist, Prafful Sarda filed an RTI. The RTI query clarified the status of Rs. 2000 notes.
Air India Privatization: Carrier to be split into 2
The government's Air India privatization plan seems to have taken shape. The Centre would split the state-run airline into two before sale.
Virushka Wedding: Here's how they would celebrate with friends!
After endless speculation and rumors spread by the media, Virat and Anushka finally took to their social media handles to announce their wedding that took place yesterday in Italy, along with some beautiful pictures, to die for.
Who'll marry girls wearing jeans to her wedding?: BJP minister
A union minister has created controversy with his comments on girls wearing jeans. "How many men will be willing to marry a girl who wears jeans to her wedding?" asked Satyapal Singh, MoS HRD.
Gujarat polls: Manmohan Singh lambasts PM Modi, seeks his apology
The usually restrained Manmohan Singh condemned PM Narendra Modi for spreading "falsehoods" and "canards." Condemning him of setting a "dangerous precedent," Singh asked Modi to apologize.
Modi ends Gujarat campaign with India's first seaplane ride
The last day of PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat election campaign was historic: it marked the first journey of a seaplane in India.
Akayed Ullah: The Bangladeshi who wanted to watch Times-Square burn
Akayed Ullah, a 27-year old Bangladeshi man has emerged as a prime suspect in the New York Police Department's investigation into the recent Times Square bombing.
Venezuela: Maduro bans opposition parties from contesting in 2018 elections
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has stated that the country's main opposition parties are banned from contesting in the presidential elections scheduled for next year.
#DefenseDiaries: Indian Navy's sea hawk P-8I Poseidon protects the nation
In recent months, there's been an increase in the Chinese navy's forays into the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
LeT's charity wing distributes cash, blankets among Rohingya refugees
The Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation (FIF), the charitable wing of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claims it has provided aid to over 300 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Masood Azhar vows to increase terror activities against India, US
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) organized a 'Shohada-e-Kashmir' conference at Rawalakot to commemorate terrorists killed in an encounter in J&K's Pulwama district.
Hospitalization services cost the most in Gujarat among rural India
Among rural India, hospitalization services are the most expensive in Gujarat, costing Rs. 32,503 on an average per case.
Apple demands India not to hike import-tax on iPhone parts
In a bid to expand its iPhone-manufacturing in India, Apple has reportedly asked the government not to increase the import taxes on mobile phone components.
Marking scheme for Class 10, 12 CBSE board exams released
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has put up on its website the marking scheme of 25 subjects for Class 12, and 10 subjects for Class 10 board exams.
Australia's iconic WACA stadium prepares for its last Ashes
WACA (Western Australian Cricket Association) cricket ground prepares to host its final Ashes Test, as it is set to be replaced as Perth's premier stadium by the new state-of-the-art Perth stadium come January.
After Zaira Wasim's molestation, Aamir opens up about sexual harassment
In the wake of actress Zaira Wasim's allegations about in-flight molestation, Aamir Khan, who has launched her in Bollywood, opened up about sexual harassment.
Gujarat polls: New controversy over Chidambaram's photo with Taliban leader
Before the second phase of Gujarat elections, Congress is facing a deluge of problems.
Sachin writes to Prime Minister Modi
Cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include all international medallists in the Central Government Health Scheme.
Jharkhand village holds kissing contest for married couples
In a country where public display of any sort of romantic affection is frowned upon, a tribal village in Jharkhand organized a kissing contest for married couples.
Saudi Arabia lifts 35-year ban on public theatres
It was a grand day for movie enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia as the conservative kingdom lifted a 35-year-old ban on public theatres.
India to host the World Cup in 2023
It is good news for cricket fans in India as the country is all set to host the 13th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023 and the 2021 Champions Trophy.
New York: Explosion near Times Square; one detained, several injured
A pipe bomb has reportedly been detonated at the Port Authority bus terminal near New York's Times Square; several people have been injured in the explosion.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tie the knot in Italy!
After months and weeks of speculations, lovebirds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have finally tied the knot at Borgo Finocchieto in Italy's Tuscany.
India ranks 76, 109 in broadband and mobile Internet-speeds: Ookla
Reflecting the massive transformation India underwent this year in terms of Internet speeds, the country was ranked 76th and 109th for fixed-broadband and mobile Internet speeds, respectively, on Ookla's November Speedtest Global Index.
Former president Pranab Mukherjee turns 82 today!
The consummate politician, Pranab Mukherjee has famously been described as Congress's quintessential Man Friday. Ironically, he was rewarded with the President's post but was not trusted enough to be made PM.
Colleges to the help of students who don't have Aadhaar
Online application for JEE 2018 opened ten days ago. Aadhaar is compulsory while applying.
Car prices to rise by upto Rs. 1L from January
Come 2018 and passenger car prices in India will increase by as high as Rs. 1L. Toyota Kirloskar, Honda, Tata Motors, Skoda and Isuzu have all attributed the decision to rising input cost.
WhatsApp launching five new exciting features: Picture-in-Picture, Private Replies, more!
WhatsApp is undoubtedly one of the most popular messaging apps in the world and enjoys a huge user base of over 1.3-billion users.
Counterfeit notes can get you jailed. Learn to spot them
How likely is it that you have a fake note resting in your wallet? With counterfeit notes worth Rs. 11.23 crore detected across India in the first eight months post demonetization, the probability of it is unmissable.
Akshay Kumar unveils new poster of 'Padman'
Bollywood's action king, Akshay Kumar has always managed to associate himself with films concerning social problems. The next in line is 'Padman'.
India to play more T20Is in future
Ever since its inception, T20 cricket has been very popular among fans. The rise in T20 leagues across the globe is a testament to that.
Dada vs Diego in Kolkata
Football icon and Argentina's all time great, Diego Maradona, is in the city of joy, Kolkata.
Airtel to connect 2,100 northeast villages in 18 months
Bharti Airtel has signed an MoU with the Department of Telecom and the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) to provide mobile connectivity to 2,100 uncovered villages in the northeast.
California wildfires burn area larger than New York City
The Thomas fire in California's Ventura and Santa Barbara counties has expanded significantly over the past week, scorching 230,000 acres, an area larger than New York City.
Popular Telugu actor Vijay Sai found dead, suicide suspected
Popular Tollywood comedian Vijay Sai was found hanging in his Jubilee Hills apartment in Hyderabad this morning. Suicide is suspected.
Why are people bothered about Virat-Anushka's astrological charts?
With people making false claims about their venue to some absolutely bizarre media antics to track down their movements in Italy, Virat and Anushka's wedding has become nothing less than a soap opera.
Report: Pakistani-origin sex gangs men target white British girls
A report from the Quilliam group, a UK-based anti-extremism think tank, claims that gangs of Pakistani-origin men are targeting white girls in the UK.
#WhatTheHealth: Parents of 9-year-old blame Delhi's Hospital for her death
After the Delhi government cancelled the license of Max Hospital over alleged medical negligence, similar news has surfaced from another hospital in the capital.
Top 8 smartphones for every budget segment in India!
The year 2017 has seen some of the most spectacular smartphone launches. Bezel-less, edge-to-edge display on devices has been the "hottest trend" this year.
Mani Shankar Aiyar's dinner attended by former army chief, ex-diplomats
The Gujarat elections' slugfest has veered in a different direction after Congress's Mani Shankar Aiyar called PM Narendra Modi a "neech" (low-life) person.
Schedule for GATE 2018 is out: Exam during February 3-11
The schedule for the 2018 GATE is out. The exam will be held in two sessions on February 3,4, 10 and 11 next year.
Tamil Nadu police seize 200kg of ganja in Rameswaram
In a major bust, police in Tamil Nadu have seized 200 kilos of ganja worth Rs. 1cr from a cart at Sundaramudayan near Rameswaram.
Kangana Ranaut fires shots at Hrithik Roshan again
Just when you thought that the Hrithik-Kangana saga is a thing of past, Kangana Ranaut fired fresh shots at Hrithik again; and this time with an altogether different set of allegations.
Gujarat Polls: Modi, Rahul Gandhi denied permission to hold roadshows
With the second phase of the Gujarat polls coming up, PM Narendra Modi and Congress VP Rahul Gandhi have hit the campaign trail with a vengeance.
Reports: 1,800 Chinese troops deployed at Doklam during winter
In a first, around 1,600-1,800 Chinese troops have been deployed in the Doklam area, close to the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet trijunction, during winter.
J&K: Three terrorists neutralized in overnight encounter in Handwara
Three terrorists have been gunned down in an overnight operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara.
Hyderabad student critical after being shot in Chicago
A 30-year-old student from Hyderabad is critical after being shot at by an unidentified assailant in Chicago some days ago.
French tourists attacked in UP, third incident in 1.5 months
Just a month after separate incidents of attack on foreign tourists in UP, another similar incident has come to light.
North Korea crisis: US, Japan South Korea hold missile-tracking drills
North Korea has been advancing its nuclear arsenal at a rapid pace stoking fear within the international community.
Is India leaning toward ASEAN to counter China's OBOR?
India is gearing up to host the ASEAN-India connectivity summit this week.
Speeding train kills five elephants in Assam
Speeding trains are a danger not only to people but also to our rich fauna. Five wild elephants, including a pregnant one, were recently killed after being hit by a train in Assam's Balipara.
Taking public-transport? Google-Maps will tell you where to get off
Ever took public transport and missed your destination while traveling to a new place? Well, Google Maps will now make such journeys less stressful.
