GST Council: E-Way Bill system to be implemented from January
To facilitate seamless movement of goods across states, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley-led GST Council has decided to go for an early rollout of the nationwide "electronic-way bill system" under the GST regime.
It's not goodbye yet for Sonia, will contest 2019 elections
Clearing the air surrounding her mother Sonia Gandhi's retirement from active politics, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the former Congress party president will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli and not her.
New H-1B rules: Indian spouses won't be able to work
In a jolt to Indian workers in the US, President Donald Trump's administration is considering to do away with Obama-era rule that allows spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the US.
Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur
Pep Guardiola is yet to get the better of Mauricio Pochettino since taking over Manchester City.
Investigators ask Deutsche Bank for Trump's former NSA's transactions
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has reportedly requested Deutsche Bank to provide information on transactions linked to President Donald Trump's disgraced former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
#WhatTheHealth: Fortis charges Rs. 36 lakh for 42 days' treatment
There seems to be more trouble for Gurugram's Fortis Memorial Research Institute, as another complaint of overcharging has been lodged against it.
#RahulRaj: Will fight politics of anger, Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP
Rahul Gandhi has finally taken over as the Congress President at the party's headquarters in Delhi, becoming the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to lead the party.
No Malinga, no Lakmal for T20 series
Sri Lanka have announced their T20 squad for the upcoming series against India and some big names have been given a miss.
Modi inaugurates 60MW Tuirial Hydropower Project in Mizoram
Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 60MW Tuirial Hydropower Project near Kolasib in Mizoram during his maiden visit to the state since becoming PM in 2014.
Five years since Nirbhaya gang-rape, her family still awaits justice
Today marks five years of the gruesome gang-rape of Nirbhaya, an incident that triggered country-wide protests forcing the government to formulate new laws on crimes against women.
#ThatWas2017: Best and worst moments of Indian cricket in 2017
Indian cricket has risen to new heights in 2017. Kohli and Co won 9 Test series on the trot and have also made the top spot in Tests their very own.
India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Probable XI
After a crushing defeat in the 1st ODI, India bounced back in style, riding on Rohit Sharma's double hundred in 2nd ODI. Now, with the series equally poised, the action shifts to Vizag.
Delhi: Man kills wife, dumps body in Mussoorie; arrested
In a shocking incident, 36-year-old Lalit Jain of Delhi's Rani Bagh beat his wife Silky to death with a hammer and traveled to Mussoorie to dump her body.
Canadian billionaire couple found dead under mysterious circumstances
Canadian police have commenced an investigation into the mysterious deaths of billionaire and founder of the pharmaceutical giant Apotex Inc., Barry Sherman and his wife Honey.
#WhatTheHealth: Fortis overcharged 7-year-old parents; earned up to 1700%-profit
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's probe into the death of 7-year-old dengue patient, Adya Singh at Gurugram's Fortis Memorial Research Institute revealed her parents were "grossly overcharged".
Pak SC absolves Imran Khan, won't reopen case against Sharif
The Pakistani Supreme Court (SC) has rejected a petition seeking cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's disqualification as an MP for not declaring his assets.
Brexit: EU-states agree to move talks to second phase
After arriving at a breakthrough Brexit deal recently, EU leaders who met in Brussels have agreed to move the talks on to the second phase.
Oxford Dictionaries declares 'Youthquake' 2017's word of the year
"Youthquake" has been deemed word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries, reflecting the "political awakening" among millennial voters globally.
Monsoon Shootout: Could Nawazuddin Siddiqui retain his magic?
December continues to be a disappointing month for cinegoers with absolutely no great films to look forward to. This week too, a rather average film 'Monsoon Shootout' has made its way to the theatre.
Pakistani-American woman arrested for using bitcoin to fund ISIS
27-year-old Zoobia Shahnaz of New York has been arrested for allegedly laundering bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to transfer the money to aid ISIS.
#DefenseDiaries: On this day, India won its greatest military victory
Every year, India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate nation's greatest military victory.
Couple out on a date gets married, courtesy Varanasi police
In a bizarre incident, a young couple out on a date in a park in Varanasi was married off by the local police.
Novak Djokovic hires stats specialist to reclaim former glory
Former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has a new addition to his already illustrious coaching team, Craig O'Shannessy, a stats specialist whose forte is strategic analysis.
MHA sets new time deadlines for transportation of ATM-cash
The Ministry of Home Affairs proposed that cash in ATMs across India be replenished within certain time deadlines.
Aarushi Talwar murder-case: Hemraj's wife challenges Talwars' acquittal in SC
In a new development in the sensational 2008 Noida double-murder case, the widow of Hemraj -the domestic help who was killed along with Aarushi Talwar- has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Allahabad High Court's decision to acquit Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in the case.
No exemption for two-wheelers from odd-even, NGT rules
The NGT has rejected the Delhi government's request to exempt two-wheelers from the odd-even scheme, saying giving relaxation to "a major source of pollution" will defeat the initiative's purpose.
Protesters threaten mass-suicide if Sunny Leone's New Year bash happens!
In a shocking turn of events, protests against the New Year bash of Sunny Leone continue. Members of pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Yuva Sene burnt posters of the actress, saying that her participation in the program is an insult to their culture.
No charges on card transactions upto Rs. 2,000 from January
Starting January 1, 2018, you won't have to pay transaction fees on debit card payments of up to Rs. 2,000 for two years.
Ashes: Steve Smith calmly leads Australia back into contest
After the domination of England on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes Test, Australia were able to put an end to the visitors' innings on Day 2 at 403, undoubtedly a good score.
#InternationalTeaDay: Celebrating the 'Ek Cup Chai' we can't do without
Did you know that not every tea is chai?
As SC hears case against Jallikattu, organizers plan IPL-style event
A year after Tamil Nadu witnessed violent protests over Jallikattu, the sport is all set to make a return, and how.
Samsung's $200 Bixby-powered smart speaker to debut in early-2018
Five months after Samsung Mobile President, DJ Koh, confirmed they were working on a smart home speaker, reports surfaced that Samsung is gearing up to launch the device next year.
Gujarat: SC rejects Congress plea for cross-verification of 25% EVMs
The SC has rejected a Congress plea seeking directions to the EC for cross-verification of at least 25% of EVM votes with VVPAT paper trail.
Rahane's father arrested after his car ran over a woman
India's vice-captain, Ajinkya Rahane's father, Madhukar Baburao Rahane, has reportedly been taken into police custody, after he was allegedly involved in a road accident near Kolhapur in Maharashtra.
Padman Trailer: Akshay's film breaks stereotypes
The trailer of the most awaited film of 2018, 'Padman' was unveiled by the man himself, Akshay Kumar on Twitter on Friday.
Austin Waugh, Steve Waugh's son, in Australia's U-19 WC squad
Former Australian captain Steve Waugh's son, Austin, is all set to follow his father's footsteps and rewrite history when he takes the field at the ICC Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand.
NGT bans plastic around Ganga again, imposes Rs. 5,000 fine
The NGT has imposed a blanket ban on plastic items including bags and cutlery in towns located along the Ganga.
Mumbai: Man brutally thrashes 4-yr-old after parents object to ogling
A19-year-old man in Mumbai grievously thrashed a four-year-old girl with an irod rod after her parents objected to him ogling at her.
Noida: Teen killed as trio took joyrides in new car
A Class 12 student was killed and two of his friends gravely injured when their car hit a divider in Noida Sector-18 and toppled over multiple times.
India to work with Nepal's newly elected Left Alliance
India is looking forward to working with Nepal's Left Alliance following its victory in the country's parliamentary elections.
This AI-written Harry Potter-fanfiction is a masterpiece
We all know how smart Artificial Intelligence is. We've seen AI writing short-novels, songs, editing trailers, and playing games.
Sonia retires as Congress President: A new era in Congress
A day before Rahul Gandhi officially takes charge as the Congress president, Sonia Gandhi has announced her retirement as its President.
Gurmehar Kaur to grace Shah Rukh's TED Talks 'Nayi Soch'
Daughter of a slain army officer, Gurmehar Kaur, the student-turned-activist, who came to limelight her recent comments on ABVP, has now been invited by Shah Rukh Khan to appear on his show, TED Talks India 'Nayi Soch'.
Virat Kohli's salary to be doubled: More details here
The BCCI is one of the richest sporting bodies in the world; now its cricketers would soon get richer.
NASA discovers Earth-like planet system using Artificial Intelligence!
The NASA has discovered the first star system apart from ours, with as many planets as our own. The biggest known system till now had seven planets.
Andhra Pradesh partners with Google X to provide wireless internet
In a major step to bolster wireless connectivity, Andhra Pradesh has partnered with Google X to provide high-speed internet across the state.
Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till Dec 18
On the first day of the Parliament's Winter Session, the Lok Sabha was adjourned after obituary references. Proceedings will resume from 11am on December 18.
Rajkummar Rao's 'Newton' out of Oscars
Rajkummar Rao's Newton, India's official entry in the Best Foreign Language category at the 90th Academy Awards, unfortunately, failed to make a cut in the Oscars.
India expects Sri Lanka, Maldives to respect its security concerns
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar has said India expects its Indian Ocean neighbors, Sri Lanka and Maldives, to be considerate about its security concerns.
SC extends Aadhaar-linking deadline to all services to March 31
The SC has extended the deadline for linking of Aadhaar to all government schemes till March 31, a week after the Center said it is willing to make the change.
Bomb threat in Delhi's Khan Market, police on alert
Delhi Police rushed sniffer dogs and personnel to the capital's Khan Market area early this morning after receiving a bomb threat.
US regulator repeals Obama-era net neutrality rules, amid widespread criticism
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted 3-2 in favor of dismantling net neutrality.
Merely 6 months after legalizing gay-marriage, Bermuda terminates it
Bermuda's government has decided to end gay marriages merely six months after the country's top court had legalized it.
BJP releases Rahul Gandhi-Jayanti Natarajan emails, questions Manmohan Singh's authority
PM Narendra Modi, at a recent function paying tribute to Parliament attack martyrs, exchanged a frosty hand-shake with former PM Manmohan Singh. Later, Singh released a video message demanding an apology.
Taj Mahal controversy continues: Now "Shiv Aarti" performed there
The Taj Mahal controversy continues unabated. Now, Taj witnessed high drama after two men decided to perform Shiv aarti inside the monument. A video of this incident also surfaced.
American woman wins lottery twice, this time $2 million
You wouldn't believe how fortunate America's "Mrs. Maga Fortune" is. She recently won $2 million, the bumper prize of Maryland Lottery's on just $30 scratch-off ticket.
JioPhone manufacturing-facility moved from China to Chennai, amid production issues
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio Infocomm shifted the production facility of its affordable 4G feature phone, JioPhone, from China to India, after facing supply-related issues.
Salman releases book on wildlife & irony couldn't contain itself
Once a prime accused in a poaching case, Salman Khan has now launched a book on wildlife written by politician-actor Beena Kak.
