WhatsApp's latest iOS upgrade gets CarPlay integration feature
WhatsApp has just released its latest update for iOS and it comes with some handy new features.
WADA to investigate possible flaw in drug-testing kits
In what may become another doping-scandal, there are fears of a possible glitch in drug-testing kits which lets the sample bottles to be opened manually.
UP Governor: Kasganj violence shameful, shouldn't be repeated
UP CM Yogi Adityanath is being pulled up for his state's law-and-order situation after the disturbing Kasganj violence on Republic Day.
Amazing facts from this year's IPL auction
The Indian Premier League is the most watched T20 league in the world and competing in the tournament is a dream for many cricketers.
Padmaavat makes a royal entry to the Rs. 100cr club
Finally, there seems to be no stopping for the recently unleashed cinematic beast, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Padmaavat'. Right on its fourth day, it makes a regal entry to the Rs. 100-cr club.
Delhi Police to develop cyber cells for tackling online crimes
In a bid to tackle cyber crimes with ease and to fast-track investigations of online crimes, the Delhi Police has planned to restructure its cyber cell into an individual unit.
AAP alleges Ashutosh, other leaders thrashed by police in detention
The AAP has alleged some of its leaders, including Ashutosh and few women members, were thrashed in police detention, after they were picked up while protesting the ongoing sealing drive in Delhi.
Rajasthan, Bengal bypolls: Litmus test for Mamata and Raje
India's two women CMs from rival parties, WB CM Mamata Banerjee and Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje, face an acid test on their respective home turfs before 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Mumbai records a rise in rape cases in 2017
With the number of rape cases increasing day by day, the number of registered cases in Mumbai in 2017 has risen by 40 as compared to figures from the previous year.
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ latest leaks reveal secret "Intelligent Scan" unlocking
As the launch of Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ draws closer, a fresh slew of leaks from reliable sources revealed some of the most significant features of the devices.
Amazon invests Rs. 1,950 crore to expand business in India
In another attempt to bolster its India market, Amazon has freshly invested Rs. 1,950 crore in its local arm, Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd.
Haryana village takes up wall art as an employment source
A village in Haryana's Nuh district has taken up wall art as a source of generating employment for its residents.
ISB tops Indian institutes in Global MBA Rankings, IIM-Ahmedabad slips
The Indian School of Business (ISB) was ranked 28th among universities worldwide in Financial Times' Global MBA Ranking 2018.
Roger Federer, the making of a 'resurgent' champion
As if he hasn't already proved, Roger Federer reaffirmed his position as the tennis "GOAT"- Greatest of All Time, with his 20th Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open 2018.
Legends who remained unsold at the 2018 IPL auction
After two days of exhaustive bidding, the IPL auction finally came to an end on Sunday.
After Fairy Queen, Indian Railways bringing back vintage steam engines
On Republic Day, Fairy Queen, the world's oldest steam engine, left the railway museum and took a short trip from New Delhi railway station to Delhi Junction.
Two Malaysians willingly go behind bars in Telangana. Here's why
With the steep rise in experiential tourism, offers are getting increasingly obscure and off beat. You must have done/heard of bungee jumping, scuba diving, river rafting. How about spending a day inside a jail like a real prisoner?
For Rs. 2000, a foreigner can stay in Mumbai's slum
Mumbai tourists will now be able to gain an all-new experience of staying in slums and understand the city better. The guests will be staying at one Ravi Sansi's house with his family in their newly acquired room.
Challenges that await new Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale
Seasoned diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale took charge as the new foreign secretary today, a day after his predecessor S Jaishankar demitted office.
President Kovind's address opens Budget session 2018
The Budget session began with President Ram Nath Kovind's joint address to both houses of Parliament.
MP: Goon hijacks police car, abducts 'lover' dressed as cop
In a crime straight out of a Bollywood movie, a gang in MP's Panna district hijacked a police vehicle, stripped the cops and wore their uniforms, then 'kidnapped' a girl from her home.
No Swara, it's not just the "vagina", it's your hypocrisy
Swara Bhaskar's open letter to Sanjay Leela Bhansali created a furore on the social media. She has penned down her thoughts on "being reduced to a vagina" after watching the magnum opus 'Padmaavat'.
India to grow 7-7.5% in FY18, retain fastest-growing economy tag
The Economic Survey 2017-18, tabled in the Lok Sabha at the start of the Budget Session, has pegged India's GDP growth in the next year at 7-7.5%.
Muslim women shouldn't watch football, says new fatwa
Another fatwa has been issued from Uttar Pradesh's Deoband, trying "to discipline women and save them from turning immoral."
Virat Kohli surpasses legend Brian Lara in all-time ICC-player rankings
ICC Cricketer of the Year and Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli has leapfrogged West Indies legend, Brian Lara in the all-time ICC player rankings for Test Batsmen.
Survey: Indians' trust in government continues to remain high
In a welcome news for the Modi-led NDA government, India continues to be among the top three nations where trust in government remains high.
Shoe hurled at actress Tamannaah Bhatia by upset fan
In a rather bizarre event, a footwear was hurled at Baahubali actress Tamannaah Bhatia by a 31-year-old man in Himyathnagar in Telangana, where she was present for an inauguration of a store.
UP: Girl sets herself on fire after molestation attempt, dies
A Class 12 girl in UP's Deoria set herself on fire after allegedly being sexually assaulted by the son of her school's principal. She succumbed to her injuries.
Condom use among unmarried women increases 6-fold in 10 years
Findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2015-16 are encouraging, a testament to the fact that more unmarried, sexually active women are now practising safe sex.
Bengaluru: 500 pink autorickshaws to hit roads by April
Bengaluru roads are all set to get their first fleet of pink autorickshaws, reserved only for women, by April this year. A total number of 500 autorickshaws will hit the city roads and women drivers will be given preference to drive them.
Grammys 2018: Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran win big
Grammy Awards 2018, arguably one of the most politically-charged in the last 60 years, were held at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
Several explosions heard near military academy in Kabul
Several explosions were heard this morning at Kabul's Marshal Fahim National Defense University.
Meet Motobot, the robot that can race a motorbike
Since late-2014, Yamaha Motor Corp and California-based research institute SRI International have been working on Motobot, an autonomous robot which can ride motorbikes.
#DefenseDiaries: Indian Army short of 68,000 anti-tank missiles, 850 launchers
Indian Army is reportedly facing "critical operational deficiency"; it is short of 68,000 anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and 850 launchers of different varieties.
8 most awaited smartphones of 2018
The year 2017 saw the launch of some of the best smartphones with excellent features, innovative designs, and a great performance from almost all device makers.
Customized bags, rods, films: Railways' approach to keep us safe
In 2016-17, the government recorded 193 deaths in train accidents, the highest in 10 years.
IIT-Roorkee professor invents drone-mounted video-geotagging system
Professor Kamal Jain of the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, has invented a new and affordable drone-mounted system for conducting aerial surveys.
Most expensive Indian players at IPL auction
2018 IPL auction has finally come to an end after two days of exhaustive bidding from the 8 franchises.
A permanent tattoo can cost you your job with IAF
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Air Force's decision to sack an employee for having a permanent tattoo on the external side of the forearm.
Acid attack victims, disabled to get quotas in govt jobs
The government has finalized reservation in central government jobs for people with autism, mental illness, intellectual disability and acid attack victims.
Federer wins his 6th Australian Open crown
Roger Federer is continuing to defy the laws of time.
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dead at 91
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad died in his sleep at his home in Småland, southern Sweden, the company has announced. He was 91.
India, Seychelles sign crucial deal for military infrastructure development
After much negotiations and discussions, India and Seychelles have signed an agreement that allows the former to build military infrastructure on Assumption Island.
Mann ki Baat: Modi speaks about female empowerment
In his first Mann Ki Baat radio show of 2018 aired on All India Radio (AIR), Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Nari Shakti among other things and hailed female achievers who contributed immensely to India's transformation.
Death-threats and muscle power in BCCI: The dark side exposed
While it does seem that things are going well for BCCI, with the Indian cricket team's victory in the third-test in South Africa and the IPL auctions, a Hindustan Times report suggests things "inside BCCI" are pretty messy.
Asia, Africa, Japan and Russia: Meet the bizarrely-named Kumar brothers
What's in a name, wondered Shakespeare hundreds of years ago. A lot, these six brothers from Odisha will tell you.
The JEE-Advanced 2018 date sheet is out: All details here
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2018 for admission to the prestigious IITs will be held on May 20.
India announce squad for T20 series against South Africa
India have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against South Africa.
Steve Wynn resigns as Republican finance chair amid harassment allegations
Amid sexual harassment allegations, US casino mogul Steve Wynn has resigned from his post of finance chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
'Is chanting Hindustan Zindabad a crime?': Kasganj victim's family wonders
The 22-year-old man killed in UP's Kasganj on Republic Day, Chandan Gupta, was shot dead for refusing to say 'Pakistan Zindabad,' his family has claimed.
Prince Alwaleed freed: The end of Saudi's corruption crackdown?
Billionaire Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was released from detention yesterday, more than two months after he was taken in for alleged corruption.
India vs South Africa series: 5 talking points
India might have lost the series against South Africa 2-1 but walked away with pride after their breath-taking performance in the third Test at the Wanderers.
Mumbai: Man gets sucked into MRI machine and dies
In a shocking incident at the Nair government hospital in Mumbai Central, 32-year-old Rajesh Maru who was taking his relative to the MRI room got sucked into the MRI machine and passed away.
Who is India's best batsman overseas in Tests?
India have dominated Test cricket for the past few months, however, most of it was played in the subcontinent.
Strike disrupts life a day after civilian killings rock Kashmir
Separatists in Kashmir have called for a strike today after two youths were killed allegedly in army firing in Shopian.
Oxford Dictionaries selects "Aadhaar" as Hindi Word of the Year
On Saturday, Oxford Dictionaries announced "Aadhaar" as the Hindi Word of the Year at the Jaipur Literature Fest.
Drugs, sex, stress: Kota more than "coaching capital" of India
Since years, Kota has been the go-to destination for young IIT aspirants, but its claim to fame is turning dark.
Sushant to star in 'The Fault in Our Stars' remake?
The Bollywood remake of Hollywood film 'The Fault In Our Stars' based on John Green's book by the same name, has been on the cards for the longest time.
India, US will hold first 2-by-2 dialogue in April
Reportedly, India and the US are expected to hold the first edition of long-awaited simultaneous meetings of their defense and external affairs ministers, called 2-by-2 dialogue in April at Washington DC.
Dr. Mathew Varghese is Bill Gates' real-life hero
With his hammer, measuring tape, and a goniometer to measure angles precisely, orthopaedic expert Dr. Mathew Varghese looks more like a carpenter than a doctor.
Paytm to become a $10bn start-up after secondary share sale
The valuation of home-grown digital payments giant Paytm, owned by Noida-based One97 Communications, is likely to jump to $10bn after some existing and former employees sell a part of their shares to new investors, including Canada-based Discovery Capital. Information about other investors isn't available yet.
