30 Dec 2017
Indian-origin scientist Pratibha Gai awarded Britain's royal damehood
Indian-origin scientist Pratibha Gai has been appointed a Dame (female equivalent for a knight) for her services to chemical sciences and technology, as per the Queen's New Year's Honours List 2018, that was released on Saturday.
Gaza strip: Angry at Trump, hundreds of Palestinians protest
The situation in the Gaza strip has been tense since US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
What is Google planning for 2018? Here are top predictions!
The year 2017 has been pretty lukewarm for Google. It launched several new products/services this year, including Pixel 2 smartphones, Pixelbook, smart speakers, etc. But, most of them lacked innovation.
Modi asks BJP MPs to answer questions on NaMo app
With Indians poised to enter 2018, the pre-election year, PM Narendra Modi has asked BJP MPs to fill up a questionnaire on the NaMo App in a bid to improve accountability and transparency before the election.
Only 400 of Delhi's 5,000 restaurants follow fire safety norms
Following the Mumbai pub fire in Kamala Mills complex which killed 14 people, The Times of India reported that only 400 of Delhi's odd 5,000 restaurants have the requisite fire safety clearance.
#ThatWas2017: Modi's consolidation to Rahul's makeover, Indian politics didn't disappoint!
Like a Hindi blockbuster, there is never a dull moment in Indian politics.
#ThatWas2017: Iconic footballers who retired in 2017
2017 has been an emotional year for football fans as several World Cup and Champions League winners called it a day on their playing careers.
96-year-old 'bookkeeper of Auschwitz' imprisoned over mass murders
Germany's constitutional court has ruled that 96-year-old Oskar Groening must be jailed over his role in the mass murders caused in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War-II.
NCB busts students from JNU, DU, Amity over drug racket
In a major crackdown on drugs, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested four students from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi University (DU), and Amity University for their alleged involvement in a narcotics supply ring in Delhi.
BJP's challenge on home-turf forces Didi to go saffron
Can BJP's Himachal and Gujarat wins weaken the knees of self-assured TMC in Bengal? CM Mamata Banerjee's recent actions suggest this.
FIR against wrestler Sushil Kumar for brawl at CWG trials
Olympic medallist, Sushil Kumar, was booked by the Delhi police after a complaint which stated that his supporters beat up fellow wrestler Parveen Rana and his brother.
Kamala Mills fire: Probe launched to ascertain its cause
Fire brigade officials today announced that it was probing into the cause of the devastating fire at a central Mumbai pub that claimed 14 lives.
Padmavati gets U/A certificate from censor board, may change title
Despite furious protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, Padmavati, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted a U/A (parental guidance) certificate to the film.
US: "World is watching" as anti-government protests spread across Iran
Anti-government protests have spread to several major cities across Iran, including Rasht and Kermanshah.
Treatment denied due to lack of Aadhaar; Kargil widow dies
In a shocking and tragic incident in Haryana's Sonipat, a woman died after reportedly being denied treatment for not having an Aadhaar card.
#ThatWas2017: Bollywood friend-turned-foes who resumed their friendship in 2017
Relationships are fragile in Bollywood. The best friends can turn into the worst foes, but this year there were more reconciliations than fall-outs.
Australia vs England: Records broken during the 4th Ashes Test
Australia remain unbeaten in the Ashes series after toiling for a draw in the 4th Test.
100 bunkers being constructed to protect villagers from Pak shelling
Over 100 shell-proof underground bunkers are being constructed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
3 hospitals, 12 hours later, raped minor gets medical help
In another incident highlighting the pathetic treatment of rape survivors in India, a family had to move from hospital to hospital for 12 hours to find medical assistance for their eight-year-old raped daughter.
Fissures in new Gujarat-cabinet: Deputy-CM Nitin Patel threatens to quit!
Despite winning Gujarat for BJP, it seems PM Modi won't be relieved. His home-state's government is reeling under factionalism of his two deputies: Amit Shah and Anandiben Patel.
13 trains cancelled, dozens delayed due to fog in Delhi
As many as 36 trains have been delayed in the national capital, 13 cancelled, and two rescheduled due to poor visibility and other associated operational conditions.
Turkey signs $2.5bn deal with Russia for missiles, NATO concerned
Turkey and Russia have reportedly signed a $2.5 billion deal for Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to Ankara.
Human trafficking racket uncovered as 22 Indian boys remain missing
The detention of an Indian teenage boy in Paris has uncovered an international human trafficking racket in India.
Palestine's Pak envoy photographed with 26/11-mastermind Hafiz Saeed, India fumes
India has slammed Palestine after its ambassador to Pakistan was photographed alongside 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed at a political rally in Rawalpindi.
Donald Trump: No border wall means no Dreamers immigration program
US President Donald Trump has made the future of the Dreamers program conditional on the funding for the US-Mexico border wall.
#DefenseDiaries: Shivalik-class frigates are India's ultimate power-projection tools
The Indian Navy's (IN) three Shivalik-class frigates are the first multirole stealth warships ever to be developed and constructed indigenously by India.
World Bank pledges $40 million for UP tourism project
The World Bank has offered $40 million (Rs. 260 crore) credit to the Uttar Pradesh government for implementing a tourism project in the state.
#ThatWas2017: Performers who should have made news in Bollywood
This year was not a particularly successful year for Bollywood as there were no films that could actually blow the minds of the audience.
'Lt Governor treats Arvind Kejriwal like a chaprasi'
The one-upmanship between Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Lt. Governor Anil Baijal has reached the Parliament. RS MPs slammed Baijal's constant interference in the state's functioning. They urged that Kejriwal should be allowed to operate.
Bitcoin exchange manager Pavel Lerner kidnapped in Kiev
40-year-old Pavel Lerner, a prominent Russian blockchain expert and manager of the Exmo Bitcoin exchange, has been kidnapped in Kiev, Ukraine.
When Suhana Khan was trolled on Twitter
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's 17-year old daughter Suhana, who's growing up to be a smart and stylish woman, recently fell prey to the Twitterati's wrath.
Jasmeen Patheja: Collecting clothes to share stories of sexual abuse
The one question that haunts every sexual harassment survivor is: What were you wearing?
29 Dec 2017
Apple CEO Tim Cook earned Rs. 652 crore in 2017
This year, Apple paid a whopping $102mn (Rs. 651.8 crore) to CEO Tim Cook; his earnings increased by 79% thanks to iPhone X's performance.
Kamala Mills fire: Security guards' quick thinking saved 150 people
Last night, a massive fire in a pub in Mumbai's Kamala Mills killed 14 people and injured about 21.
Proteas go all out, name full-strength squad for 1st Test
South Africa have announced a full strength 15 member squad for the upcoming first Test against India, which is scheduled to kick off from the 5th of January in Cape town.
Mumbai's partying till 5am this New Year. Is Delhi listening?
This New Year is going to be unique for Mumbai: the government has permitted hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars to stay open and serve alcohol till 5am on December 31.
Man accused of murdering three siblings found dead in jail
A man accused of shooting dead the three minor children of his cousin was found hanging yesterday in the Kurukshetra district jail.
#JutaBhejoPakistan: Why is this BJP leader sending slippers to Pakistan?
Indians have no dearth of novel ideas to register their protest. Now, BJP's Delhi spokesperson Tajinder Bagga kick-started a #JutaBhejoPakistan campaign to mock Pakistan for confiscating Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife's footwear for "security reasons."
You can get Mi Mix 2 at just Rs. 17,999!
If you have been waiting to get your hands on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Flipkart is offering you a golden opportunity to get it for up to Rs. 20,000 less.
Former footballer George Weah wins Liberia's presidential election
African nation, Liberia, has a new president. Former 'World Footballer of the Year' George Weah has been elected as Liberia's president.
Woman given triple-talaq for oversleeping, days before LS passed bill
The Lok Sabha passed the triple talaq bill on Thursday, making the Islamic practice of instant divorce a criminal offense.
'No begging please!': Venkaiah Naidu chides RS members over language
Under Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu's watch, there's no "begging" in the House.
Himachal Congress MLA slaps cop, gets slapped right back
In Himachal Pradesh, an MLA decided to slap a cop. What grabbed eyeballs is when the cop slaps her right back.
Pranav Dhanawade: From scoring 1,009 runs to quitting cricket
Pranav Dhanawade, the youngster who scripted history by scoring 1,009 runs in an innings, has reportedly stopped playing cricket due to slump in his form.
Bug merging contacts on Xiaomi-phones: Here's how to fix!
Xiaomi users are facing a strange issue with their contacts list. Many complained that contacts on the devices are being randomly mixed up or jumbled, resulting in mismatched data.
Mobile Bonanza on Flipkart: Check out these exciting smartphone offers
Flipkart is making sure your new year starts on a good note. The 2018 Mobile Bonanza has been scheduled from January 3 to 5.
The village which breathes, talks and lives hockey
Jharkhand might be one of the most underdeveloped states which is constantly reeling under the constant threat of Maoist attacks. But there is a village in this poverty struck state, which has made a huge contribution to women's hockey in India.
Congress's Ahmed Patel and his kin under ED scanner
After losing Gujarat and Himachal, newly-elected Congress president faces another setback. His mother Sonia Gandhi's most trusted lieutenant Ahmed Patel and his family are under the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) scanner in relation to a money laundering case.
Pakistan rejects India's claims of cross-border raid killing 3 troops
The Pakistan Army has rejected claims that Indian forces crossed the Line of Control and killed three Pakistani troops in a revenge operation.
Violence in Rajasthan's Sikar after bus hits biker
Tension erupted in Rajasthan's Sikar after a bus, reportedly of the roadways department, hit a bike and critically injured the rider.
Will Tesla come to India in 2018? Looks doubtful
Once upon a time, there was excitement in India about Tesla arriving in the country, but several reports since have bashed such hopes.
Twinkle Khanna's Birthday: Reasons why she's the sassiest starwife
Twinkle Khanna had a rather starry entry into Bollywood. But neither her genes, nor the cosmos could stop her from her real passion.
Bosnian war: Sarajevo prosecutor charges 14 former-army personnel with war-crimes
Prosecutors in Sarajevo have indicted 14 former Bosnian-Muslim army personnel for committing war crimes against Bosnian-Serbs during the country's ethnic war in the 1990s.
'Don't want to die like Lankesh': Humans of Hindutva goes-offline
Humans of Hindutva (HoH), a popular Facebook page satirizing mostly the right wing, has been taken down.
As America freezes, Trump suggests using bit of global warming
Donald Trump mocked climate change on Friday, displaying once again how little he thinks of the modern world's most imminent threat.
India's first app-based Bitcoin wallet launched; transact using your mobile-number!
Despite RBI's warnings and the rising concerns about the potential risks involved in investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, investments in virtual currencies are on the rise in India.
Trump accuses China of allowing oil transfers to North Korea
US President Donald Trump has tweeted that he's "very disappointed" with China following reports that it has allowed oil shipments to North Korea.
The 17-year-old who exposed Apple's slowing of older iPhones
A 17-year-old from Tennessee, US, might cost Apple billions of dollars: high school student Tyler Barney exposed the tech giant's deliberate slowing down of older iPhone models.
Six train coaches derail in New Delhi, no casualty
In yet another derailment, six coaches of the New Delhi-Varanasi Manduadih Express went off the tracks at the New Delhi Railway Station last night.
Parliament passes two bills for repealing or amending 200 laws
PM Narendra Modi's lean governance model is finally percolating into legislation as well. After showing results with a compact cabinet, he is now moving towards getting rid of obsolete laws and amending other laws to make them relevant.
Deadliest fire in New York in 25 years kills 12
At least 12 people were killed in a blaze that erupted in a century-old building in the Bronx in New York yesterday night.
US, Turkey to resume full diplomatic services after row
The US has agreed to resume diplomatic services in Istanbul after the Turkish government provided security assurances to American consular staff.
14 killed in massive fire at Mumbai's Kamala Mills
A massive fire at a rooftop restaurant in the Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai's Lower Parel area has left at least 14 people dead and several injured.
After you dial 100: What happens inside police control room?
Have you ever wondered what happens after you dial 100 - India's de-facto emergency helpline number - and before you get help?
#ThatWas2017: 5 Bollywood weddings to remember in 2017
Putting all the speculations to rest, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma took the plunge away from the hustle bustle of the Mumbai city, in Tuscany on December 11, 2017.
Yogi will spend a whopping Rs. 7.86cr on counting cows!
After banning beef, flagging off cow ambulances and setting-up Aadhaar-like identification system, BJP doesn't disappoint its muse: the cow.
UN: Child evacuees being used as bargaining chips in Syria
The UN has expressed concern that critically ill children awaiting evacuation from a rebel-controlled area besieged by Syrian government forces in the Eastern Ghouta district are being treated as bargaining chips.
To revive its tea industry, West Bengal sheds anti-business image
The West Bengal government under Mamata Banerjee has often faced criticism for failing to attract investments.
Painless skin-patch for diabetics developed; no more painful insulin injections!
One of the worst things about diabetes, apart from the life-threatening complications and increased risk of other health problems, is taking insulin injections every day to regulate blood sugar levels.