150 "Google Stations" offering free Wi-Fi deployed across Pune
Two years after launching free public Wi-Fi initiative called "Google Station" to bring millions of Indians online, Google has partnered with engineering and construction giant Larsen & Toubro to bring 150 "Google Station" hotspots to Pune.
#DecodingBudget: Before the D-day, 7 interesting facts about the budget
The day is finally here. NDA government will present its last full-fledged budget on 1st Feb.
Cricket's biggies who have never played in the IPL
Since the inception of T20 cricket, the sport took a dramatic turn and when the IPL was born in 2008, it escalated to a new level.
Two-match ban for Ambati Rayudu for arguing with umpires
Hyderabad team captain, Ambati Rayudu has been handed a two-match suspension for breaching the BCCI's code of conduct during Hyderabad's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Karnataka.
New Delhi station's Ajmeri gate side entrance to get makeover
The Ajmeri Gate side entrance to New Delhi Railway Station's will soon get a makeover. A new 30m-wide road from Bhavbhuti Marg will be opened directly at the entrance gate of the station from September this year.
Delhi: NDMC demolishes illegal portion part of Rohini ashram
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation(NDMC) conducted a demolition drive in self-styled godman Baba Virendra Dev Dixit's ashram in Vijay Vihar near Rohini.
US woman wants "emotional support" peacock to fly with her
A passenger at US' Newark airport had a bizarre request: she wanted her "emotional support" peacock to fly with her.
Bengaluru Airport records 25 million passenger traffic in 2017
It was recently reported that Bengaluru's Kempegowda International airport recorded a passenger traffic of 25 million in 2017 which represents a growth of 13% over the previous year.
Americans dance to 'Ghoomar', while Indians ban it
From attacking schools, setting buses ablaze to putting a bounty of Deepika's nose, Padmaavat has seen it all.
Facebook bans cryptocurrency, ICO ads to ensure greater user security
Facebook has banned advertisements related to cryptocurrency, binary options and initial coin offerings (ICOs), calling them misleading.
#WhatTheHealth: Doctors clueless about twins in womb, one baby dies
In an extreme case of medical negligence, a pregnant woman in Gurgaon lost one of her babies because doctors didn't know she was carrying twins.
Google removed 700,000 apps, kicked-out 100,000 developers
Stepping up its fight against bad apps and malicious developers, Google has removed over 700,000 Android apps from Play Store and also took down as many as 100,000 developers last year.
Jiah Khan suicide case: Sooraj Pancholi charge with abetment
There is a new development in Jiah Khan's suicide case. Actor Sooraj Pancholi has been charged with abetment to suicide (Section 306, Indian Penal Code), in the case of his ex-girlfriend's suicide case, by a Mumbai sessions court on Tuesday.
ICC launches probe into suspicious UAE league cricket match
ICC's anti-corruption unit has launched an investigation into UAE's Ajman All Stars T20 league, after video clips of dodgy batting and shocking dismissals from one of its matches went viral.
How education, wealth and criminality affect MPs' attendance in Parliament
The issue of absenteeism of MPs has plagued the Indian Parliament since years. Even well-known names including Sachin Tendulkar and Rekha have fallen prey to this disease.
Here's how to best watch today's super blue blood moon
Ready yourself to witness a rare celestial treat today, a lunar event that hasn't happened in over 150 years.
#INDvsSA 1st ODI: How have India performed historically at Durban?
At the back of a 2-1 Test series loss to South Africa, India will look to kick off the 6-match ODI series on a winning note.
15-year-old boy allegedly sodomized by classmates in Delhi
A Class 9 student of a government in school in Delhi's Uttam Nagar has alleged he was sodomized by four of his classmates.
Ever heard of divorce goals? Raghu Ram shows you how
All our lives we have heard about friendship goals, relationship goals but never of divorce goals until we came across TV host Raghu Ram's Instagram post.
Strong tremors across Afghanistan-India-Pakistan, Delhi, UP, Punjab affected
Strong tremors were felt in several parts of North India including Delhi, J&K, UP, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab at 12:40pm today.
Walmart to acquire minority stake in Flipkart, compete with Amazon-India
The world's largest retailer, US-based Walmart Stores, is in advanced discussions to buy a significant minority stake in India's leading e-commerce company Flipkart, reported Economic Times.
Navy launches INS Karanj, third Scorpene-Class submarine, after much delay
The Navy launched the INS Karanj, India's third Scorpene-class submarine, today at Mumbai's Mazagon docks.
Glee actor Mark Salling found dead, might have committed suicide
American actor Mark Salling, best known for playing footballer Noah "Puck" Puckerman on Fox's musical comedy-drama Glee, was found dead near his Los Angeles home on Tuesday morning. He was 35.
India's probable playing XI for 1st ODI against South Africa
After being outclassed in the first two Tests, India bounced back in style to beat South Africa in the third Test, thereby retaining the number one rank in Test cricket.
Mumbai vada pav seller to donate one-day's income for jawans
On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi 's death anniversary on January 30, a Mumbai-based vada pav seller decided to donate his one-day's earning for the welfare of the Indian Army.
BJP uses Gandhi's "suit-boot" tag to slam his costly jacket
In 2015, Rahul Gandhi took on Narendra Modi's "suit-boot ki sarkar." Three years later, the tag is back, but this time for Gandhi himself.
SC, HC judges get 200% salary hikes effective from 2016
The President has finally approved massive hikes for judges of the Supreme Court (SC) and the 24 high courts (HC), a nearly 200% rise.
President Trump delivers an optimistic "State of the Union" address
Moving away from his gregarious and pompous style, US President Trump delivered an optimistic "State of the Union" speech with a visible frown.
This Pune doctor performs free cleft lip surgeries on children
Unarguably, one of the noblest professions in this world is of a doctor's.
No entry for unmarried couples in this Coimbatore park
Tired of couples frolicking in its botanical park, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore now allows only families and married visitors.
Railway Budget'18: Rs. 78,000cr to automate Indian Railways
After 2017's historic reform of merging the two budgets, this year Railway Budget will be presented along with the Union Budget on February 1.
Apple to halve iPhone X production owing to 'disappointing' sales
According to a report by Tokyo Stock Exchange index Nikkei, Apple is looking to cut down its production targets for the iPhone X by half owing to "disappointing holiday season sales".
Transfer window: Top buzz from Europe
The January transfer window has already seen a lot of movement between European clubs.
Passports to remain as the valid address proof: Centre
Earlier, the External Affairs Ministry said it would stop printing the last page of the passport, leaving it blank, which means passports wouldn't be a valid address proof.
Zara selling lungi-like skirt for Rs. 6,296 is laughingly ridiculous
It's not new for top fashion brands to experiment with clothing designs inspired from different cultures. But sometimes they go a bit too far.
Delhi: Parking vehicles in non-designated areas to become criminal offense
Delhi L-G Anil Baijal has approved the draft notification for the city's first comprehensive parking policy, Delhi Maintenance and Management of Parking Rules- 2017 that will come into force from March.
Raid unmasks corrupt Andhra babu, assets worth Rs. 60cr found
In a major crackdown on corruption, the Andhra Pradesh police on Monday arrested a government employee after assets worth Rs. 60 crore were recovered during multiple raids at his properties, a sharp contrast to his monthly salary of Rs. 1 lakh.
Cheteshwar Pujara to play county cricket, re-signs for Yorkshire
Left unsold in the IPL auction, India's top-order Test batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara is all set to warm up for India's Test series against England by playing County cricket.
Vivo to release world's first smartphone with 10GB RAM
Only weeks after Vivo unveiled the world's first smartphone with an under-display fingerprint sensor, leaks have surfaced on Weibo, claiming that the company is also going to launch the first-ever phone with 10GB RAM.
NASA shows interest in 'Made in India' thermal paint tech
A Rajasthan-based researcher has caught the attention of a NASA scientist for developing a new thermal spray coating technology used for gas turbine engines in spacecrafts.
Afghanistan: Kabul hotel attacker trained by Pakistan spy agency ISI
In a shocking claim, Afghanistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Mahmoud Saikal said that Pakistan's spy agency ISI trained the terrorist involved in the attack on Kabul's iconic Intercontinental Hotel.
I-T attaches SRK's Alibaug farmhouse over several alleged violations
I-T has provisionally attached Shah Rukh Khan's Deja Vu Farms Pvt Ltd at Alibaug under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act (PBPT).
Ranveer has already received an award for 'Padmaavat'. Here's how
Actor Ranveer Singh, who has been showered with endless praises for his portrayal of beast Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat, is over-the-moon happy for having received a letter of appreciation from his idol, Amitabh Bachchan.
Varun Dhawan unveils his wax statue at Madame Tussauds
Actor Varun Dhawan, who is busy prepping for his next film 'Sui Dhaaga', became the second actor after Amitabh Bachchan to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong.
India Post personnel to don khadi uniforms from February
The 90,000 postmen and postwomen of India Post will be donning new uniforms from February.
Delhi police to launch drive against traffic offenders
Delhi Police is all set to launch its zero tolerance drive against traffic offenders from February 1.
ICC World T20 2020 host cities revealed
Eight cities across Australia- Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, have been confirmed as the host cities for the ICC World T20 2020.
Bapu's death-anniversary: India needs his ideals more than ever now
Whatever may be your opinion of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the man, there's no denying that the principles he promulgated and tried to live up to are bulletproof, timeless.
UP: 13 men sexually exploit widow, end up with HIV
At least 13 men in Gorakhpur's Bhathat block decided to sexually exploit a widow who was desperately seeking her widow pension and a ration card.
Ducati announces pre-orders for the Panigale V4 superbike in India
When the Ducati Panigale V4 was announced last year, it caused quite a stir among auto enthusiasts.
Iconic Nokia 3310 "4G variant" with Android-OS, Wi-Fi hotspot launched
HMD Global has "quietly" launched an all-new 4G variant of the classic Nokia 3310 in China.
India eye number one spot in ODI rankings
The number one ODI ranking will be on the line when India take on South Africa in the 6-match ODI-series, scheduled to kick off from 1st February in Durban.
At Mumbai airport, pet therapy de-stresses anxious flyers
Whether you're anxiously waiting for your connecting flight, upset about bidding goodbye to your loved ones or just stressed about the journey, Mumbai Airport's T2 Terminal has a solution to all of these.
Drug peddler nabbed after he declares income of Rs. 40L!
A drug peddler was nabbed in Bengaluru, only because he decided to file his income tax returns.
200 Paytm employees including office boy become millionaires after stock-sale
About 200 former and current Paytm employees have become millionaires after selling their stocks in the company worth Rs. 500cr.
Patna student kills himself on WhatsApp video chat with girlfriend
In a disturbing incident, a 19-year-old youth in Patna shot himself while on a WhatsApp video call with his girlfriend.
Arvind Kejriwal, BJP lock horns over Delhi sealing drive
AAP and BJP are slugging it out over again, this time over the sealing drive in Delhi.
Fitness app Strava "accidentally" reveals secret army locations across countries
In a rather shocking incident, top secret military locations and exercise routes of army bases around the world have been revealed by fitness app Strava.
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe quits abruptly amid Trump pressure
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was constantly accused of political bias by US President Donald Trump, has abruptly resigned, less than two months before he was supposed to retire.
Nagaland: Parties boycott Assembly elections, till Naga issue is resolved
In a setback to next month's assembly elections in Nagaland, major political parties have bowed down to Naga demands. They have decided not to issue party tickets, name candidates and file nominations before the Naga political issue is resolved.
Allahabad HC judge faces removal over involvement in admissions scam
Having found merit in allegations related to a medical scam against Allahabad HC Justice SN Shukla, CJI Dipak Misra has paved the way for his removal.
Delhi: Fake degree racket busted, three men arrested
Delhi Police on Monday arrested three men for allegedly running a fake degree racket through 27 fake websites.
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman files molestation complaint against businessman
The reigning queen of Bollywood in the 70s, Zeenat Aman has filed a molestation and stalking complaint against a businessman, Mumbai police said.
Indians' preference for sons has left 2 million girls "unwanted"
Indians are so in love with male heirs that in their quest for sons, they have produced 21 million "unwanted" girls, the government said in its 2018 Economic Survey.
Delhi shocker: Drunk man rapes eight-month-old cousin, arrested
In a horrifying crime, a 28-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi's Netaji Subhash Place for forcing himself on his eight-month-old cousin while drunk.
Under-19 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by 203-runs, reach final
India are on course to win a record fourth Under-19 Cricket World Cup after a thumping 203 run victory over Pakistan in the semi-final of the prestigious tournament.
No 'Padmaavat' for audience in Malaysia
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus might have seen the light of day in India, but seems like the film is not welcome in Malaysia.
China: Ready to talk with India about CPEC
China is finally ready to discuss the issue of the contentious $50bn China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with India. The CPEC is the principal constituent of China's "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI). It passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
After 150years, we will see lunar eclipse, supermoon, blue-moon together
Skygazers and passive bystanders alike are going to witness a fantastic astronomical event on the 31st of January.
Trump-administration to build 5G network to guard against China
The US Government is reportedly mulling to takeover a part of the country's mobile networks and build a centralized, super-fast 5G network within three years to guard the nation against China.
Mobile World Congress: New smartphones to be launched
After CES-2018, tech companies are busy gearing up for Mobile World Congress between 26 Feb-1 Mar'18. It's the largest tech show focused on smartphones and exciting mobile technology.
This Indian techie can make fuel from plastic-waste
The planet is suffocating under the millions of tons of plastic-waste we create daily. The non-recyclable plastic-waste dumped on land also pollutes oceans and air.
Arsenal agree club-record fee for Aubameyang
Arsenal fans, finally, have something to smile about.
