21 Jan 2018

Australia vs England 3rd ODI: Records broken

England have clinched the ODI series, after a 16 run victory over Australia in Sydney.

OnePlus 5T Lava Red edition available for Rs. 37,999

The OnePlus 5T was launched in November 2017 but, despite its popularity, it came in only one color - midnight black.

#Budget2018: Modi government's last full-budget to focus on "Connecting India"

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is gearing up to present the Budget 2018-19 on 1 February; Budget-related proceedings were also formally kicked off earlier.

Happy Birthday Simon Taufel

One of the best umpires of all time in cricket, Simon Taufel turns 47 today.

Odisha police freeze bank accounts of rich Odisha MLA

Police in Keonjhar district, Odisha, have frozen the bank accounts of Sanatan Mahakud, one of the richest MLAs in Odisha.

Maharashtra: Sex racket busted in Virar spa, Thai woman arrested

Maharashtra police have arrested a Thai woman for allegedly running a sex racket in a spa in Virar of Palghar district.

Woman in Canada club threatens to "rip" Sikh man's turban

A Canadian woman heckled a Sikh man in a club over his turban, threatening to "rip off" the headgear and making racist comments.

Thousands rally across the US on second Women's March

On Donald Trump's first anniversary, thousands of protesters rallied for a second Women's March against the US president.

Railways may introduce "dynamic fares" for luxury Mumbai-Goa Tejas Express

India's first "ultra-luxury" train -the Mumbai-Goa Tejas Express- had become a hit with travelers after its launch in May'17.

Marquee players to watch out for at the IPL auctions

Franchises have already started drafting their plans with just a few more days left for the mega IPL auctions.

Google's certificate course for IT beginners in 8 months!

Dreaming of working with Google, Microsoft and other IT giants but no experience? No worries. Google is now bringing an exciting opportunity.

Chinese hacker wins $112,500 from Google

This week, Google announced that it had awarded a sum of $112,500 to Guang Gong, a Chinese researcher who works for Chinese internet security giant Qihoo 360, for discovering a security issue which affected Pixel phones.

Who can replace ageing Dhoni and Saha?

Dhoni has been the man behind the stumps for India for a decade now.

Five-year jail to man for touching minor inappropriately

Setting an example, the Delhi HC has clamped down on cases of sexual assault considered "minor" and awarded five years' jail to a man for inappropriately touching a nine-year-old girl.

Less than 1/4th of Indian women want a second child

The proportion of married Indian women aged 15-49 wanting a second child has fallen: a decade ago, 68% wanted one, but only 24% are willing now.

6 Indian marquee players up for grabs at IPL Auctions

With the IPL auctions around the corner, the BCCI has released the final list of players who will be available for auctions on January 27th and 28th.

Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur teacher forces student to strip as punishment

In a disturbing incident, a teacher of a school in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur has allegedly punished a Class-III student by forcing him to strip in front of the class and instructing 40 classmates to slap him.

Statue of Liberty closed due to US government shutdown

Tourists who went down to lower Manhattan hoping to catch a ferry to the Statue of Liberty were left high and dry on Sunday as both the historic statue and the nearby Ellis island were closed owing to the US government shutdown.

Class 7 and 5 students rape four-year-old in Ludhiana, arrested

In a disturbing case, a four-year-old girl in Ludhiana was raped by her 13-year-old neighbor and his 12-year-old friend, students of Class 7 and 5.

Budget-2018 process begins with 'Halwa Ceremony': Here's all about it

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has officially kicked off the Union Budget 2018-19 process by performing the traditional pre-Budget "Halwa Ceremony" ahead of the Budget presentation on 1 February. This marked the inauguration of formal printing of all Budget-related documents.

Death sentence of rapists of girls below 12, says CM

After Madhya Pradesh, Haryana is now considering implementing the death sentence for sexual abusers of minors younger than 12 years.

17 killed in Bawana cracker unit, NDMC Mayor stokes controversy

Seventeen people were killed and at least two injured in a massive fire at a firecracker unit in Delhi's Bawana industrial area last evening.

Jio Filmfare Awards 2018: Complete winners' list

Vidya Balan ('Tumhari Sulu') and Irrfan Khan ('Hindi Medium') were judged the Best Actress/Actor at the 63rd Filmfare Awards 2018, hosted at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai's Worli.

Sheila Dixit: Had lot of differences with Manmohan Singh's government

In the coming days, Congress may have to put out many fires. Earlier, former-telecom minister A Raja slammed them for not supporting him during 2G scam. Now, former-Delhi CM Sheila Dixit has made some explosive revelations in her autobiography "Citizen Delhi: My Times, My Life."

Google and Tencent sign patent cross-licensing agreement

Tech giant Google has entered a patent cross-licensing agreement with China's Tencent.

Mumbai Police is winning hearts with its filmy memes

Mumbai Police has once again taken Twitterati by storm. They won people's heart by posting filmy memes to teach some important life lessons.

Maharashtra: Mineral water and liquor to get costlier

The Maharashtra state government has recently decided to increase the price of bulk water tariff for all industries like bottled water companies and liquor manufacturers that use water as a raw material for their products.

20 Jan 2018

Bengaluru lake fire doused by Army after seven hours

After the civic administration of Bengaluru failed to douse the fire at Bellandur lake on Friday, Army had to be called in to take control of the situation.

I-T department fined Young Indian in National Herald case

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy told a Delhi court today that the I-T department had imposed a fine of Rs. 414 crore on Young Indian Pvt. Ltd. in connection to the National Herald case filed by him against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others.

All the action from day six of Australian Open

There was plenty of action on day six of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Union Minister Satyapal Singh: Darwin's evolution theory is scientifically wrong

Minister of State, in the Human Resource Development (HRD), Satyapal Singh doesn't want Charles Darwin's "theory of evolution" to be taught in schools. But, why is that? Amusingly, he claims that since our ancestors haven't mentioned that they saw an ape turn into a man, the theory is scientifically wrong.

North Korea to send Winter Olympics delegation to South Korea

North Korea will send a delegation to South Korea on Sunday to prepare for a trip by an art troupe for next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea.

India beat Pakistan to lift blind cricket World Cup

India have scripted history by successfully defending the blind cricket World Cup, beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 2 wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE.

Despite SC directive, no Padmaavat screening in Gujarat

Gujarat's multiplex owners have decided not to screen Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmaavat as they face threats from fringe groups like Karni Sena, that could lead to loss of property and business.

The shocking reason behind Haryanvi singer Mamta Sharma's murder

An associate of Haryanvi folk singer Mamta Sharma was arrested on Saturday for killing her, two days after her body was recovered in Rohtak's Baniyani village.

Four-Nations Invitational Hockey: India prove too hot for New Zealand

Indian Hockey Team is making the nation proud yet again, as the men in blue beat hosts, New Zealand 3-1 in the third match of the Four Nations Invitational Hockey tournament.

Pregnant woman out to relieve herself gets gang raped

A 32-year-old pregnant woman in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang raped by a few unidentified men when she had gone to relieve herself in the fields near Kachula village in the Badaun district.

Aadhaar seeding to eliminate multiple PF accounts

The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) said today that it would be able to eliminate multiple account numbers of one individual once the Aadhaar seeding is complete.

CJI Dipak Misra-led bench to hear Judge Loya case

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra will hear PILs seeking independent probe into the death of CBI judge BH Loya.

40,000 users affected by credit card security breach: OnePlus

Smartphone maker OnePlus has confirmed that the recent credit card security breach on its official website has affected up to 40,000 customers.

Will Karan Johar host Filmfare awards 2018?

The favorite host of television, Karan Johar is all set to host the 63rd Filmfare Awards along with his best friend Shah Rukh Khan and actress Parineeti Chopra.

US govt. shutdown: How services will get affected

Almost half of the two million civil federal government workers in the US have been placed on "furlough" and will be barred from doing their jobs from Monday owing to the US government shutdown.

Michael Phelps says he contemplated suicide

The greatest Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps made some shocking revelations while speaking at the mental health conference in Chicago.

Haryana shocker: Class 12 student shoots school principal, detained

In yet another shocking incident of school violence, a Class 12 student in Haryana's Yamunanagar shot dead his principal inside her school office on Saturday afternoon.

Now you can buy a feature phone for Rs. 249

Indian mobile users can now buy a feature phone for as less as Rs. 249.

Bridge linking South Bombay to international airport made toll free

The resident of South Bombay traveling to the upcoming Navi Mumbai international airport will not be required to pay any toll.

Wipro struggles to keep employee strength

Wipro lost 1,206 employees in the last quarter of 2017.

India to Pakistan at UNSC meeting: Change mindset on terrorism

At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), India made a no-holds barred attack on Pakistan.

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This iOS app reminds users of their impending death

An iOS app called WeCroak reminds users that they are going to die, which is rather scary.

Bigg Boss11: Arshi Khan bags a film with Prabhas

One of the most controversial but entertaining contestants of Bigg Boss 11, Arshi Khan, has bagged a film starring the 'Baahubali' actor, Prabhas.

Four-month-old baby dies at Delhi hospital due to negligence

In a shocking incident, a four-month-old baby died due to the negligence of Delhi-based Jaipur Golden Hospital on Friday.

Why India fail to win overseas?

Under Virat Kohli, India have been a dominant force in Test cricket.

Caste cannot be altered by marriage, rules SC

The Supreme Court annulled the service of a woman who was appointed to Kendriya Vidyalaya through reservation on the basis of her marriage to a Scheduled Caste man.

India to soon get in-flight internet, here's all about it

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released its recommendations on permitting in-flight internet connectivity on domestic/international flights in the country.

Lawyer Harish Salve threatened for defending 'Padmaavat'; files police complaint

The Delhi Police filed an FIR on Friday against an unknown person for allegedly threatening senior lawyer Harish Salve, who defended Padmaavat's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the Supreme Court recently.

Bodh Gaya: Two bombs found amid tight-security for Dalai Lama

A small explosion-like sound triggered a bomb chase at Bodh Gaya pilgrimage centre. The security is beefed up as Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has been holding discourse there.

The 31-year-old lawyer behind disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

AAP is in serious trouble: 20 of its MLAs are in the dock for holding "office of profit."

Reports of Pele being hospitalised are fake, claims spokesperson

Pele's spokesperson has denied reports that the football legend has been hospitalized.

Modi on "hugplomacy": I'm a common man, don't know protocols

Apart from PM Modi's speeches, his "jhappis" with world leaders have been titillating the Congress.

Worried their vehicle would get 'dirty', cops let teens die

In a shocking incident, three policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur refused to take to hospital two unconscious teenagers bleeding on the road, fearing that their blood would spoil the patrol car. The teens died later.

US engineers create thinnest memory storage device

Engineers from the US have developed the thinnest memory storage device that will help them with much faster and smarter computing.

US government in shutdown after funding bill fails to pass

The US has once again shut down as the Senate failed to pass a crucial bill to keep the government running.

Chennai Super Kings appoint Fleming as head coach

The returning Chennai Super Kings have made their 4th and 5th signings of the season.

Suicides, mass shootings, gun violence: America after the dream

Thirteen siblings aged 2-29 years were found emaciated, chained and padlocked in their California home by the police on January 14. They had been held captive, starved and tortured by their biological parents for months.

Villagers protest against building Army camp in Anantnag

Several villagers gathered to protest near the deputy commissioner's office in Kulgam police station against the establishment of an army camp in Shamsipora Village in Anantnag, Kashmir.

Ranveer Singh to shoot for 24-hours straight!

Ranveer Singh, whose one of the most challenging projects 'Padmaavat' is soon to hit the theatres on January 25, is working really hard for his next project with Zoya Akhtar.

"Fat-finger errors" and the Hawaii missile alert debacle

A few days back, residents of Hawaii witnessed 38 minutes of panic after the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency mistakenly issued a ballistic missile warning.

Raja slams Vinod Rai, media, BJP in his new book

After being exonerated in the 2G scam case, ex-telecom minister A Raja has made explosive claims against former CAG Vinod Rai and the ruling BJP. This is all part of a tell-all book 'The 2G Saga Unfolds'. This book was released on January 19.

Sunny Leone will be the newest addition to Madame Tussauds

From being a rather infamous adult star to a known face in Bollywood, Sunny Leone has come a long way.