RIL posts record Q3 profits: Jio turns profitable first-time ever
Reliance Industries Limited's (RIL) released its Q3 report today which saw the company register a record high quarterly net profit of Rs. 9,423 crore.
Australian Open: Nadal, Cilic, Wozniacki ease into Round of 16
Australian Open had favourable results for the top men and women seeds playing on Day 5- Rafael Nadal, Grigor Dimitrov, Marin Cilic, Elina Svitolina, and Caroline Wozniacki.
Paytm now offering ATM-cum-Debit card: Here's how to get one
Homegrown digital payments giant Paytm has now launched a physical ATM and debit card for its Paytm Payments Bank account holders.
Three lunar phenomena to occur simultaneously on January 31
In a rare event, the three phenomena of super moon, blue moon, and total lunar eclipse will occur simultaneously on January 31, 2018.
Kempegowda International Airport to get in-house Waste Management plant soon
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport(KIA) that generates over 20 tonnes of waste every day, will soon set up its own in-house integrated Solid Waste Management plant(SWM).
China: Doklam belongs to us; construction activity is legitimate
In a claim that can have shocking implications, China has claimed that the Doklam area has "always been" under its "effective jurisdiction." Thus, its construction activity is "legitimate." They asked India not to comment on it.
The curious case of scientist Nambi Narayanan and ISRO espionage
It has taken ex-ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan over two decades to come out with his story.
Robot created to treat rare birth defect affecting food pipe
Scientists from the US have developed a new robot that can help doctors treat a rare birth defect in babies called Oesophageal Atresia that affects the food pipe.
Australia vs England 2nd ODI: Records broken
Australia might have rolled over England in the Ashes Test series, but the Three Lions are a completely different opposition in the 50-over format of the game.
Bengaluru's Bellandur lake catches fire once again
The infamous Bellandur lake in South East Bengaluru once again caught fire on Friday morning around 10 am, as nearby residents spotted smoke emitting from the severely-polluted lake.
Pakistan's Katas Raj temple seeks visitors as pond runs dry
The sacred pond in the Katas Raj temple complex of Pakistan, the Amrit Kund, is on the verge of running dry.
Massive fire breaks out in Thane building, over 150 rescued
A massive fire broke out at the Girija Heights building in Thane on Friday afternoon. According to reports, as many as eight fire tenders and 70 firemen were rushed to the spot to take control of the situation.
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick officially becomes a billionaire
Uber co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick has acquired $1.4 billion in cash, increasing his total estimated net worth to about $4.24 billion.
Supreme Court upholds Mahmood Farooqui's acquittal in rape case
The SC today validated the Delhi High Court acquittal of Mahmood Farooqui by rejecting the plea of the 30-year-old US researcher who accused the 'Peepli Live' director of raping her.
Padmaavat effect: 'PadMan' postpones its release date
Just a few days ago, the lead actor of 'PadMan' Akshay had said that the clash with 'Padmaavat' doesn't affect him.
Kamala Mills tragedy: BMC blames restaurants, MCGM, but not itself
A report by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on the Kamala Mills tragedy has more or less corroborated earlier findings.
Mumbai: Activists express shock over rooftop restaurant policy approval
A day after the general body of elected representatives in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) approved the much-awaited rooftop restaurant policy on Thursday, activists from Mumbai expressed dismay over the decision.
US's warning: Prosecute Hafiz Saeed to "fullest extent of law"
The US has again forced fair-weather friend Pakistan to deal with Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. They have called for his prosecution "to fullest extent of law."
Interesting statistics from New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI series
New Zealand completed a 5-0 series whitewash of Pakistan, defeating the visitors by 15 runs in the fifth and final match of the ODI series in Wellington.
Players concerned about extreme heat at Australian Open
The 'hottest' topic of discussion surrounding the Australian Open is the tournament's heat policy. At the Open, temperatures have soared to 42 degrees Celsius and players are being roasted under the sun on the court.
Report: Huge spike in Indian immigrants wanting US citizenship
A study by the Pew Research Centre has found that India and Ecuador registered the highest spikes in immigrants wanting to become US citizens between 2005-2015.
INSV Tarini's historic all-women crew crosses 'Mt Everest of sailing'
In September'17, a six-member all-women Indian Navy crew set out on a global circumnavigation trip on board INSV Tarini.
Ammonia gas leak in Goa: 2 hospitalized, hundreds evacuated
Hundreds of residents in Goa's Chicalim were evacuated after a tanker carrying ammonia overturned on the Vasco City-Panaji highway.
Start-up opens first theater for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
Bengaluru-based start-up TERIFLIX has opened the first mini-theatre for screening content from video streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
CBSE reschedules Class 12 Physical Education exam after controversy
The CBSE has rescheduled the Physical Education test for Class 12 after facing flak over its examination date sheet.
Under-19 World Cup: India thrash Zimbabwe by 10 wickets
Rahul Dravid and his boys in blue are on a roll in the ongoing Under- 19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
India overtakes US, becomes second in total app downloads
According to a report by third-party data agency App Annie, India has overtaken the USA to claim the second position in terms of the total number of app downloads in 2017, with China topping the list.
Views on wall between US, "dangerous" Mexico never changed: Trump
After White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly, stated President Trump's stance on the US-Mexico wall was evolving, the latter denied changing his views on the same.
Two civilians killed, 11 injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire
Two civilians were killed and 11 injured, one of them critically, as Pakistani forces continued shelling along the border in Jammu and Samba districts.
Filmfare awards: Is there any amount of credibility left?
Filmfare announced its nomination list for the 63rd Filmfare awards 2018 and like every year, we are amazed at the award company's criteria to pick the best performers of the year.
Seamers Shardul Thakur and Navdeep Saini to join squad
If the series defeat in Centurion was not hard enough to digest, Indian team management has now complained that India have been denied quality net bowlers.
Netanyahu recreates viral Oscar selfie with Bollywood biggies in India
What is one of the prime proofs of the "great friendship" between India and Israel? An iconic selfie.
WhatsApp Business app launched for connecting users to businesses
WhatsApp has officially launched its new WhatsApp Business app on Android.
Last 17 years have been the hottest since 1880: NASA
2017 was the warmest without El Nino, the Pacific weather pattern that adds to the rising temperatures, reported NASA on Thursday.
To protest sealing drive, South Delhi market to remain shut
Local shopping complexes across South Delhi area will remain shut on Friday, in order to protest against the sealing drive conducted by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) at Defence Colony as per directions of the Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee.
Another fire in Mumbai: Blaze in Navrang Studio, no casualty
A massive fire broke out at the dilapidated Navrang Studio at Lower Parel, Mumbai, shortly after midnight.
Mother strangles, burns her teenage son: Gruesome crime shakes Kerala
Earlier this week, the residents of Kureepally in Kollam, Kerala, were upset: Jithu Job, the 14-year-old son of a neighbor, had gone missing.
Fuel prices touch record highs across India
Petrol prices in Delhi touched a three-year high yesterday, with every liter costing Rs. 71.56. The previous record was Rs. 73.60 in July'14.
Birth control app blamed for 37 unwanted pregnancies
Birth control app Natural Cycles recently came under fire after it was blamed for 37 cases of unwanted pregnancies.
When NASA engineers thought women astronauts needed makeup in space
When women joined NASA astronaut corps in 1978, male engineers designed them a thoughtful gift: a makeup kit. They figured females couldn't do without it, even in space.
363 terrorists, 71 civilians killed in J&K in 2016-17
As many as 363 terrorists and 71 civilians were gunned down in the last two years in Jammu and Kashmir.
This gadget can see through the walls of your home
Israel-based company Vayyar has created a 3D RF imaging sensor called 'Walabot DIY' that allows users to see through walls.
Actress Saba gets emotional while narrating her ordeal at airports
If you think Shah Rukh Khan is the only actor who has been ill-treated at International airports for being a Muslim, you have to read what Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has to say.
Karnataka High Court to become first paperless court
The Karnataka government has recently decided to implement Integrated Court Case Management System (ICCMS) for its courts. The implementation of the system will convert the state's High Court and its benches at Hubballi-Dharawad and Kalaburagi into paperless courts.
GST Council Meet: Rates on 29 goods, 53 services revised
At the 25th GST Council Meeting, convened in New Delhi, the highest decision-making authority on Goods and Services Tax (GST) has revised the tax rates on as many as 29 items and 53 services.
PornHub Report: Hawaii watched porn after false missile alert
According to porn website PornHub's recently released report, citizens of Hawaii started or resumed watching porn right after the news of a ballistic missile heading towards the state turned out to be false.
Maharashtra govt announces 1% reservation for orphans in government jobs
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently announced one per cent reservation quota for orphans of the state in education sector and government jobs.
All about the new third-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift
Maruti Suzuki India's latest offering, the third-generation Swift, is up for grabs.
Karan Johar to launch Manushi Chhillar?
Karan Johar, who has been a godfather to many Bollywood actors like Alia Bhatt, Siddharth Malhotra etc., is now planning to launch the Miss World 2018 Manushi Chhillar.
Sikh weddings to be registered under Anand Marriage Act
Delhi Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday said that Sikh marriages in the city will soon be registered under the Anand Marriage Act; the framing of provisions under the Act has already reached its final stages.
Patanjali Ayurved's exclusive store inaugurated at Delhi IGI Airport
Only a day after partnering with eight e-commerce platforms, Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved has opened an "exclusive store" at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-2.
'Japan has upper hand in bullet train deals'
One would assume that PM Narendra Modi's pet bullet train project would benefit India in terms of manufacturing and employment. This is especially because he has consistently been pushing for 'Make in India.'
PM Modi's adopted village Jayapur has plunged into darkness
In November'14, PM Narendra Modi adopted Jayapur village in Varanasi. Soon, it was illuminated with solar street lights.
New controversies embroil Padmaavat, post SC's ban-lifting
The makers of Padmaavat heaved a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court allowed a nation-wide release, earlier today. But now the Karni Sena threatens dire consequences if the film is released in any state, despite SC's order.
Here are some of the IPL's best buys over years
IPL auction for the 11th edition is set to take place on 27th and 28th January and the franchises, as every year, will shell out huge money to get the players of their choice.
Ava Mukherjee, SRK's grandmother in 'Devdas', dead
Veteran actress Ava Mukherjee, who played the role of Shah Rukh Khan's grandmother in 'Devdas,' died on January 15. She was 88.
Amazon's Alexa becomes feminist, and we couldn't have been happier!
Amazon's voice-based digital assistant Alexa has undergone an update that makes the software a proud feminist.
How a Facebook selfie led cops to a murderer
Two years ago, Cheyenne Rose Antoine, now a 21-year-old, got into a heated argument with her friend Brittney Gargol, then 18.
Will we ever truly believe Dylan Farrow's Woody Allen story?
Dylan Farrow will appear on a televised interview on Thursday to reinstate once more the sexual assault allegations against her adoptive father Woody Allen.
Russia Probe: Prosecutors to interview Steve Bannon; no grand-jury testifying
After being subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury, former Trump aide Steve Bannon has instead agreed to be interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team as part of the investigation into Russia's alleged interference in 2016 US Presidential Election.
Lucknow: Class 6 girl stabs junior to get school closed
Four months after seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur's murder sparked a nationwide debate on safety of children in schools, a similar incident has been reported from Lucknow.
Famous Kannada actor and director Kashinath dead
Kannada actor Kashinath, famous for his comic roles, died today in Bengaluru. He was suffering from cancer.
Reports claim Twitter employees can read DMs, Twitter denies
Project Veritas, a group of investigative journalists led by American activist James O'Keefe, recently released an undercover video which shows Twitter 'employees' admitting that they have access to users' direct messages (DMs).
BJP, RSS can kill me: Jignesh Mevani
Dalit leader, Jignesh Mevani expressed concerns over threats to his life reiterating the claims of VHP leader Pravin Togadia.
SC crisis: Chief Justice Dipak Misra meets four dissenting judges
After days of stalemate, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra held a meeting with the four senior-most judges: Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph. The meeting lasted for about 10-15 minutes and no other judge was present.
Hafiz Saeed, Syed Salahuddin chargesheeted for helping terror activities
The NIA has filed a chargesheet against 12 people including Hizbul Mujahideen head Syed Salahuddin and Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed.
'PadMan' to be screened at the Oxford Union
If you thought 'PadMan' would face loses due to its clash with the most controversial movie of the year, 'Padmaavat', wait till you read about its recent feat.
#DefenseDiaries: India test-fires nuclear-capable missile Agni-V in final configuration
India tested the nuclear-capable Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) today in its final configuration from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
CBSE schools without permanent affiliation have to apply fresh
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared in a circular that it would no longer give out permanent affiliations and all schools registered with it have to apply again for the next academic session of 2019-2020.
After 154-years, Mumbai Police switches to 8-hour schedule
Mumbai Police Commissioner Datta Padsalgikar on Wednesday announced the department's historic decision of switching over to a strict eight-hour duty schedule for the lower echelons.
New contract on the cards for Jose Mourinho
Manchester United are closing in on a new deal with manager, Jose Mourinho as per reports.
French start-up makes world's first hydrogen-powered bike
French start-up Pragma Industries is reportedly manufacturing the first hydrogen-powered bicycles in the world called Alpha bikes.
Bengal Summit fetched Rs. 2.2-trillion-worth investment proposals: Mamata Banerjee
The fourth edition of Bengal Global Business Summit has been concluded, and WB CM Mamata Banerjee said it has been "highly successful" as the state bagged a whopping Rs. 2.19-trillion-worth business proposals.
Election Commission announces Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura poll dates
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced dates for elections of the Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland assemblies today.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his eventful Mumbai visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Mumbai today.
GPS, panic buttons on public transport vehicles mandatory from April
From April 1, it will be mandatory for all public transport vehicles, primarily taxis and buses, to have a tracking/GPS device and an alert button.
China occupies North Doklam: Should India be worried?
It seems last year's 73-day Doklam standoff hasn't affected Chinese resolve. Reportedly, China has increased its troop presence and construction activity in North Doklam near the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction.
Samsung launches all-in-one shopping service Samsung Mall
Samsung has rolled out a mobile app exclusively for the Indian market called Samsung Mall.
Trump's 'highly-anticipated' fake news 'awards' are out
President Donald Trump keeps his word. He promised a US-Mexico border wall, he's apparently building it. He promised "immigration reform", he's doing it.
ICC Awards 2017: Virat Kohli is "Cricketer of the Year"
Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has been named both "ODI Cricketer of the Year" and "Cricketer of the Year" at the ICC Awards 2017.
Black money: Purchases above Rs. 6L will soon be flagged
Soon, any purchase you make costing over Rs. 6L will have to be reported to the Financial Intelligence Unit.
Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United is a done deal
If you are an Arsenal fan, you might want to look away.
Proteas fined for slow over rate in the second test
South Africa have plenty to celebrate about after winning the second Test and the series in Centurion but the Proteas have been slapped with a fine for maintaining a slow over rate.
BSF soldier killed in ceasefire violation in RS Pura
A BSF soldier was killed when Pakistan fired along the IB in RS Pura sector of Jammu.
Is being unfit for presidency the same as being mad?
Amid rising questions on his mental health, Donald Trump took a 10-minute cognitive fitness test last week.
Kamal Haasan to announce political party on February 21
For a long time now, TN politics has been exciting. Earlier, superstar Rajinikanth announced his highly-anticipated political entry.
Is Bipasha Basu really pregnant?
The world can't get enough of two of the most speculated topics in Bollywood - Salman Khan's marriage and Bipasha Basu's pregnancy.
5 reasons why Bitcoin's value will decrease in 2018
Bitcoin garnered a lot of attention last year when it started at $963.38 and reached $19,870.62 by December'17.
