Records broken during India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I
India comfortably defeated Sri Lanka by 93 runs in the 1st of three-match T20I series at Cuttack.
Thiruvananthapuram: Students expelled over "friendly hug"! Back to medieval times?
In a shocking incident, a girl and a boy -students of a leading private school in Thiruvananthapuram- have been expelled for hugging in public, sparking a debate on discipline and morality across Kerala.
Government to Parliament: Muslims not consulted on triple talaq bill
The government informed Parliament that Muslim organizations were not consulted for the draft bill that criminalized instant triple talaq.
Shiv Sena joins MNS against Salman Khan's 'Tiger Zinda Hai'
Following the maximum booking of screens and multiplexes by the producers of the fillm 'Tiger Zinda Hai', MNS and Shiv Sena leaders have joined hands and said: "Our tiger is zindaa too".
Facebook gets safer; launches new tools to boost user privacy
Facebook has rolled out a series of tools to ensure greater security and privacy for its users.
Tanvie Hans makes history playing in men's football league
Who is Tanvie Hans? Apart from being the first Indian-origin player to play for the Tottenham Spur Ladies team, she is the first female player ever to compete in the male-dominated "The Amateur League" (TAL), in India.
Man accused of molesting 'Dangal' star gets bail
A businessman accused of molesting Zaira Wasim, a teenage Bollywood actor been granted bail by a Mumbai sessions court against Rs. 25,000.
European court declares Uber a 'transport-service'. What does this mean?
In a judgment that could have far-reaching consequences, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Uber should be classified as a transport service and regulated like other cab services.
In rural Gujarat, Congress got more seats, BJP more votes
In Gujarat, Rahul Gandhi fought a tooth-and-nail battle with the duo of PM Modi and BJP president Amit Shah. But, he failed to wrest power from BJP, which clinched its sixth consecutive victory.
33 IAS officials, including 8 DMs, transferred in Yogi's UP
Following UP civic polls, the Yogi Adityanath UP government has transferred 33 IAS officials, including eight district magistrates (DMs).
The controversial Justice Karnan leaves prison after six months
Justice CS Karnan, known for his controversial statements and the infamous standoff with India's apex court, has been released after six months in prison for contempt.
Mumbai: The city that never sleeps, now legally
Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, now has government's permission to be up all night.
Shahid Kapoor spills the bean on Padmavati's release
Actor Shahid Kapoor who graced the Zee Cine Awards' red carpet spoke his heart out about the on-going controversy surrounding his next big film 'Padmavati'.
Ryan murder: Juvenile to be tried as adult, but why?
The 16-year-old Class 11 student accused of the murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur will be tried as an adult, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) has ruled.
Vodafone joins hands with itel; offers smartphone for Rs. 1,600!
Vodafone India and itel Mobile have partnered to launch the entry-level 4G smartphone, itel A20, at an effective price of Rs. 1,590 in India with an exciting cashback offer.
Pak Army Chief: Will resign if military involved in protests
Army Chief General Qamar Bajwa has said he'll resign if the Pakistani military was found to be involved in the Faizabad sit-in protests which paralyzed capital Islamabad for weeks.
Nursery admissions to open from December 27: All details here
The Directorate of Education (DoE) has ordered that nursery admissions in 1,700 schools of Delhi will begin from December 27 for 75% of the seats.
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha makes it to Bill Gates' list
In a series of tweets, Bill Gates wrote down a list of six inspiring movies from 2017; surprisingly the list also included Bollywood film 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'.
Sarah Palin's son charged for assaulting, confronting father with firearm
Track Palin, son of former Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin, has been charged with burglary and assault after a violent confrontation with his father that involved a firearm.
Xiaomi offers 5A at Re 1, massive discounts on others!
The No. 1 Mi Fan Sale is now live on Mi's official website (www.mi.com). During December 20-21, you could get the Redmi 5A and other accessories at just Re 1.
Mevani: Modi has become old, should go to Himalayas!
The day after BJP returned to power in Gujarat, Congress-backed "three musketeers" OBC leader Alpesh Thakor, Patidar agitator Hardik Patel and Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani suggested that PM Modi should quit politics.
Weird things about the new T10 League
Cricket saw a new format come to life at Sharjah last week, when the inaugural edition of the T10 League kicked off.
Trump scores huge legislative victory, Congress passes sweeping tax reforms
The Republican-controlled Congress has passed the most sweeping US tax system overhaul in over three decades.
Taimur Ali Khan turns one: To the knight in making
In 2016, everyone waited with bated breath when the news of Kareena being admitted to a hospital surfaced on the internet. The reporters gathered outside the hospital with their troupe, as the youngest prince was on his way.
Meet Anjum Bashir: Kashmir civil service exam topper
Anjum Bashir Khan Khattak, a 27-year-old math government school teacher, has topped the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) exam.
Day after electoral wins, BJP red-faced over MLA's 'Kohli-is-unpatriotic' comments
On December 18, the BJP celebrated wins in two states, confining the Congress to just four states.
Huawei, OPPO, Vivo cut smartphone-orders by 10% amid falling demand
Major Chinese smartphone makers Huawei, OPPO, and Vivo, are cutting their handset orders by 10% for Q4 2017 owing to the declining demand for smartphones worldwide.
Greatest of All Time: Test Batsmen
Cricket is a sport that has seen batsmen dominate the game over the years. Some have been so exceptional with their consistency, it sets them apart from the rest.
First ever Jayalalithaa-in-hospital footage could impact crucial RK Nagar bypolls
A year after her death, a disqualified AIADMK MLA supporting Sasikala's faction has released the first-ever footage of Jayalalithaa in hospital, purportedly at the Apollo in Chennai.
US expresses concerns over Hafiz Saeed's plans to contest elections
The US has expressed concerns about Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed's decision to contest the 2018 general elections in Pakistan.
Parliament gives nod to IIM bill: Allows appointments, campuses abroad
RS unanimously passed a bill granting Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) liberty to award degrees and set up campuses abroad.
Union Minister Krishna Raj rushed to hospital from parliamentary meeting
Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Krishna Raj, fell ill during the BJP parliamentary meeting in Delhi today.
How did an Afghan sex-worker get Aadhaar card as 'Delhiite'?
Even as activists wage war on Aadhaar based on its many alleged flaws, another case has come to light that might strengthen their case.
Saudi Arabia intercepts rebel-fired ballistic missiles from Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition forces fighting the Houthi rebels in Yemen have reportedly intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the latter above Saudi Arabia's capital city, Riyadh.
Pakistan accuses US of favoring India, warns of nuclear war
Pakistan's National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua has accused America of siding with India on the Kashmir issue and on Afghanistan's security.
Naxals attack Bihar railway station, abduct two officials
Naxals attacked Bihar's Masudan Railway Station yesterday night, vandalized the premises and abducted two railway officials including the assistant station master, ANI reported.
#DefenseDiaires: Why India is building 410 bridges along China border
India has inaugurated two strategic bridges in eastern Arunachal Pradesh this week, crucial to improving access to the Line of Actual Control bordering China.
RK Nagar bypoll: Will this decide Jayalalithaa's successor?
Campaigning for the crucial bypoll in Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar (RK Nagar) constituency has ceased. Jayalalithaa's death in December'16 had necessitated the bypoll.
Chinese netizens debate controversial public death sentences over drugs
Chinese netizens are debating the practice by Guangdong province's Lufeng city to publicly hand out death sentences to inmates and parading them before their execution.
Study: Humans may prefer "healthy" alcohol in next 10-20 years
Healthy alcohol may sound like an oxymoron now, but it's soon to become a reality.
Katrina Kaif had no idea about Virat-Anushka's wedding!
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli had a dreamy wedding in Tuscany on 11th December, and we still can't get over their beautiful pictures and gorgeous attires. But amid all this, there was one actress who had absolutely no clue about Virat and Anushka's wedding.
Dale Steyn, AB De Villiers back in SA Test squad
Ahead of the crucial series against India, South Africa's star players AB De Villiers and Dale Steyn have been named in the squad for 4-day Test against Zimbabwe on Boxing Day.
Okinawa launches the fastest electric-scooter "Praise" at Rs. 59,889!
Gurugram-based Okinawa Autotech has launched its flagship e-scooter Praise at Rs. 59,889 (Delhi ex-showroom).
Apple-India Sales head Sanjay Kaul quits as iPhone-sales struggle
Close on the heels of Apple reporting its slowest growth in six years in India, Apple India's Sales Head Sanjay Kaul has resigned from the post.
No proposal to link Aadhaar to property, says govt
A month after MoS Housing Hardeep Puri hinted that Aadhaar would be linked to property transactions, the government claimed in the Parliament there's no such proposal under consideration.
Hichki trailer: Rani Mukerji is back with a bang!
After a gap of four years, Rani Mukerji is all set to make a comeback on the small screen with her upcoming flick 'Hichki' under the banner of Yash Raj Films.
Telangana: Condoms in spas can lead to their shutting-down
The spas and beauty salons of Hyderabad's IT corridor Cyberabad will now have glass doors, no beds and no cross massages.
Jaitley: Government ready to include petrol, diesel under GST
FM Arun Jaitley announced that the government is prepared to bring petroleum products like petrol, diesel and LPG under the ambit of the goods and services tax (GST). They are now waiting for states' consensus to go ahead.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Probable Playing XI
India will aim for another series win after their recent Test and ODI series triumph against the visiting Sri Lankan team.
Meet the millionaire Independent who defeated Anurag Thakur's father-in-law
One of the most prominent defeats in the Himachal elections was of BJP stalwart Gulab Singh Thakur, Anurag Thakur's father-in-law.
US welcomes "leading global power" India in Trump's strategy outlook
President Donald Trump has unveiled the US' new National Security Strategy.
Karan Johar writes a heartwarming letter to his twins
Director-cum-producer Karan Johar is soon going to make an appearance on television show TED Talks India: Nayi Soch, which is hosted by Shah Rukh Khan.
JEE, NEET twice a year, and other changes under NTA
With the setting up of the National Testing Agency (NTA), students can expect the NEET and the JEE to be conducted twice a year instead of once, MoS HRD Upendra Kushwaha told the Lok Sabha.
This method could "dramatically" reduce cost for high-speed Internet!
In a breakthrough in fiber optics field, researchers discovered a method for reducing cost and energy consumption of high-speed internet connections.
Gujarat ka CM kaun: Will Smriti Irani be picked?
BJP has taken Gujarat for a record sixth-time, but with a reduced margin. The elections proved to be a mini-revival of sorts for the Congress under an "evolved" president Rahul Gandhi.
Winter session, Parliament Day 3: Protests continue
The ongoing winter session of Parliament has been rocked by protests. Congress is demanding that PM Modi apologize to former PM Manmohan Singh for alleging that the latter colluded with Pakistan to influence Gujarat polls.
Ola buys Foodpanda to get into food-business, will infuse $200mil
Ola has announced it will acquire Foodpanda's India business, wherein Foodpanda's parent company DeliveryHero will get an undisclosed amount of Ola stocks.
US vetoes UN resolution for withdrawal of Trump's Jerusalem announcement
As expected, the US has vetoed a UN Security Council Resolution calling for a withdrawal of US President Donald Trump's recent announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Leaks confirm Samsung's cutting edge A8 series of phones
While Samsung's two upcoming smartphones - the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy X - are well known among tech enthusiasts, new leaks have confirmed that Samsung is releasing a third phone - the A8 series.
German bank employee spends 6 months hand-counting 1.2 million coins
In a rare incident, a German bank worker finished counting about 1.2 million coins by hand last week. It took him six months to diligently complete the monumental task.
Is Milind Soman getting married to girlfriend Ankita Konwar?
The much-talked-about B-town couple Milind Soman and his long-time beau Ankita Konwar, is likely to tie the knot in 2018, the sources reveal.
#LegendsOfCricket: Happy Birthday Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting, Australia's greatest ever captain and one of the best batsmen in the world, turns 43 today.
Mobile portability charges could soon come down to Rs. 4
If the TRAI has its way, mobile number portability (MNP) charges in India will go down 80% from the current Rs. 19 to Rs. 4.
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line to be inaugurated on Christmas
This Christmas, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro.
US blames North Korea for devastating WannaCry cyber-attack
The US claims that North Korea was directly responsible for the WannaCry malware that hit over 300,000 computers across 150 countries earlier this year.
Himachal CM: After Dhumal loses, Nadda, Jai Ram emerge frontrunners
Though Himachal accepted BJP's leadership for next five years, it rejected their CM candidate, Prem Kumar Dhumal.
Twitter enforces anti-abuse rules: Nazis, racists may finally get banned
For years, Twitter has been criticized for failing to curb online abuse and protect its users from hate-speech, harassment, and bullying.
#ThatWas2017: 6 remarkable changes in Cricket in 2017
2017 has been a remarkable year in the world of cricket. Apart from the sizzling action across the globe, the game has seen a major revamp in the last 12 months.
Taimur Ali Khan to ring in first birthday in Pataudi
The youngest scion of the Pataudi family, Taimur Ali Khan will turn a year on December 20 and to celebrate his day, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have flown off to Pataudi along with close family members to bring in his first birthday, in a royal style.
Cyclone Ockhi: Modi on one-day tour to Kerala, TN, Lakshadweep
PM Narendra Modi is on a one-day tour to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep today to review the damage caused by Cyclone Ockhi and status of relief operations.
EU authorities investigating IKEA's tax affairs
The European Commission is set to investigate Swedish multinational giant IKEA's corporate tax structure.
Two terrorists eliminated in overnight encounter in Shopian
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Wanipora area of Shopian in J&K.
Gujarat Polls: NOTA was the 4th most popular choice
In Gujarat, the NOTA (None Of The Above) option emerged as the fourth preferred 'party' after the BJP, Congress and Independents, polling 1.8% of the total vote share.
Indians to benefit after UK extends student visa pilot
The British government has extended a pilot scheme introduced in 2016 allowing Indian and other non-EU students studying at four British universities to stay back find employment after their course ends.
Washington: 3 passengers killed, 100 injured in Amtrak train derailment
At least three people were killed and 100 injured when an Amtrak train crashed on to a highway after getting derailed and falling off a railway bridge.
J&K govt to SC: 'Hindus are not a minority'
In an affidavit filed with the Supreme Court, the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) government has conveyed that the state doesn't acknowledge Hindus as a "minority."
#DefenseDiaries: How the IAF is losing its mid-air refueling capability
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) six Ilyushin IL-78 aircraft are used to refuel fighter jets in mid-air.
Have Kangana's unending controversies affected her earnings?
This year was full of Kangana Ranaut and her controversies. From taking jibes at Hrithik Roshan to sparking off the nepotism debate on Karan's show, Kangana did manage to gather a lot of limelight and that too for all the wrong reasons.
