Australian skipper Steve Smith wins Allan Border Medal
Having played a smashing season of cricket in 2017, Australian skipper Steve Smith capped off his achievements by winning the prestigious Allan Border Medal for the second time in his career.
Rajasthan Budget: Raje offers farm-loan waiver up to Rs. 50,000
After the recent upset in the Rajasthan by-polls, CM Vasundhara Raje presented a "please-all" budget targeting farmers, youth, poor and women.
South Africa vs India 5th ODI: Probable XI
After humiliating back to back defeats in the first three ODIs, South Africa bounced back in the 4th ODI at Johannesburg to keep the series against India alive.
Mani Shankar Aiyar: I am proud of Pakistan
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has sparked controversy yet again by saying that dialogue as a solution to the India-Pakistan issue has been accepted by Pakistan, but not by India.
South Africa spinner Imran Tahir racially abused
South African spinner, Imran Tahir was subjected to racial abuse during South Africa's victory in the 4th ODI against India at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg.
Mumbai man kills self after being forced to lick spit
A man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself after four people assaulted him and also forced him to lick sputum from a shoe.
Salman Khan's offer for India's most wanted horse rejected
You would probably think that there's nothing that Salman Khan wants but cannot own. Well, you may have jumped the gun here.
Maha Shivratri 2018 is tomorrow: All you should know
Tomorrow is Maha Shivratri, the most awaited day for devotees of Lord Shiva. Though Shivratri comes every month, Maha Shivratri, the "Grand Night" dedicated to the destroyer of evil, comes only once a year.
One leopard captured every 10 days: Karnataka Forest Department
At least 143 leopards were captured in the last four years after they were found venturing into human habitat areas of Bengaluru, according to Karnataka Forest Department's data. It roughly translates to : one leopard is caught every 10 days.
What does Iran President Hassan Rouhani's visit mean for India?
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will leave for India on Thursday on a three-day visit.
Mumbai mechanic steps on broken glass, bleeds to death
A Mumbai-based man recently bled to death on a footpath near Mumbai's Oshiwara Park after he accidentally stepped on a glass shard. According to Mumbai police, the man's body was found at a spot where traders sell mirrors.
Why is this Malayalam song Internet's latest obsession?
With Valentine's Day approaching, the Internet has been crushing over an endearing clip of a Malayalam love track 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi'.
Tripura polls: BJP has maximum richest, criminal candidates, CPI(M) lowest
Twenty-two election candidates out of 297 in Tripura have criminal cases against them, and 35 are crorepatis, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said.
These 11 cities, including Bengaluru, to run out of drinking-water
Cape Town is set to run out of drinking water on 11th May.
Delhi: Man masturbates, tries to molest DU student on bus
A man reportedly masturbated on board an orange cluster bus in South Delhi while sitting next to a 23-year-old woman. He also reportedly tried to molest her.
This Smartron phone offers massive battery: Leave your power-banks behind!
Smartron, after marking its presence with Srt.phone- a phone dedicated to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has launched another budget Android smartphone for the Indian market.
Flying drones near Taj Mahal can land you in prison
Flying of drones is prohibited in and around the Taj Mahal due to "security reasons." Despite that, they were glimpsed nearly 20 times in the area last year.
Delhi HC sentences man to life imprisonment for stabbing wife
The Delhi High Court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for brutally stabbing his wife to death 21 times with a peeler knife six years ago.
Bhopal: Closeted researcher kills himself to "save" gay partner
A 27-year-old nanotechnology researcher in Bhopal jumped into a lake, believing he would save his gay partner by killing himself.
Jayalalithaa's portrait in TN Assembly; DMK moves court for removal
The unveiling of the portrait of Former CM Jayalalithaa in TN assembly created ripples in the state's already disturbed political scenario.
10,000 runs in ODIs, not impossible for these men
Cricket is a game of numbers and scoring over 10,000 runs in any format of the sport is considered a significant feat.
These five women are ruling the underworld in Delhi
That Delhi is unsafe for women is well known, but not much is reported about the other side: the involvement of women in crimes.
PM Modi's Oman visit: Attends India-Oman business meet
PM Narendra Modi was on a two-day state visit to Oman. The two sides signed eight agreements. He also addressed the Indian diaspora at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in capital Muscat.
#FootballRoundup: Ronaldo, Salah, Kane on the score sheet this week
It was an eventful week for fans across the globe as the weekend was filled with some high octane football action.
Trafficking: Center mulls new definition of "victim", NIA as probing-agency
Reports have it that the Center is working on setting up a dedicated unit to probe trafficking cases, likely under the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
New York state sues Weinstein Company over 'pervasive sexual harassment'
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit against the Weinstein Company in state court on Sunday, alleging failure to protect its staff from "pervasive sexual harassment, intimidation and discrimination."
Mohan Bhagwat: RSS can prepare armed force within 3 days
RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat has made an explosive claim while addressing workers in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He declared that his organization is ready to fight at the border, if required.
Sunjuwan: Attackers came from Pakistan, likely helped by locals
The Sunjuwan attackers had crossed over from Pakistan last year, were likely helped by locals, and had entered the base by cutting through tin sheets, J&K DGP SP Vaid has said.
London City Airport shut down after World War-2 bomb discovered
The London City Airport was shut down after a World War II (WW-II) bomb was discovered in the nearby Thames river.
India's financial capital Mumbai becomes 12th richest city globally
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, with a total wealth of $950 billion, became the 12th wealthiest city in the world, said a report by New World Wealth.
Allahabad law student dies after brutal assault at restaurant
A second-year law student of Allahabad died after he was brutally assaulted over an altercation at a restaurant.
Haasan rules out alliance with Rajinikanth over his saffron politics
Speaking at Harvard University during the launch of his website, veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who is on the verge of officially entering electoral politics, ruled out tie-ups with Rajinikanth because the latter's politics has a "hue of saffron".
Of abused NRI wives and their struggle to break free
Neha Rastogi worked with Apple and lived in Silicon Valley. She had a good education, an illustrious career, a four-year-old daughter and an abusive husband.
Love to quiz? These apps help you learn and earn
Quizzers and people with a thirst for knowledge are in for some good news.
Gurugram becomes the most polluted city in NCR region
The air quality in Gurugram was reported to be in the 'very poor' category recently, even after the city witnessed a drop in temperature.
Players who have scored most tons in team's winning causes
Scoring a hundred is an occasion every cricket player cherishes and the achievement is even sweeter when it helps one's team in winning matches.
Eight tax officers to handle your GST queries online
In light of mass complaints regarding lack of information about the GST, the Finance Ministry has roped in eight tax officers, all assistant commissioners, to answer related queries on Twitter/email with immediate effect.
Russian jet with 70 people on board vanishes, suspected crashed
A Russian aircraft carrying at least 62 passengers and six crew members vanished from radar screens after taking off from a Moscow airport.
AIMPLB expels cleric for suggesting Babri Masjid be shifted
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board's (AIMPLB) has expelled from its board Moulana Salman Husaini Nadvi, who had earlier suggested the Babri Masjid could be shifted.
Rohit will continue to struggle in SA, says Kepler Wessels
As Rohit Sharma's batting woes in South Africa continue, former SA captain Kepler Wessels has an explanation for it.
#MosqueMeToo: Even sacred places like Mecca aren't safe for women
For millions of Muslims, Mecca is the holiest place. An estimated 2mn head there annually for Hajj.
Syringes, cotton left inside woman's stomach during Varanasi hospital surgeries
Doctors at Sir Sunderlal Hospital (Varanasi) left syringes inside a patient's stomach during a surgery in 2017, reports say.
15 months later, RBI still processing demonetized notes
Fifteen months after demonetization, the RBI is still processing deposited bank notes in an "expedited manner" and doesn't have updated information on the number of demonetized notes.
Winter Olympics organisers confirm cyberattack
Organisers of the Pyeongchang Olympics have confirmed that the Games suffered a cyberattack during the opening ceremony, which took place on 9th February.
Mumbai girl's innovative solution for air pollution
Motorists are hardly seen switching off their engines at traffic signals while waiting for the light to turn green. This not only leads to fuel wastage but also causes air pollution.
10L students skip UP exams due to strict anti-cheating measures
Over 10L students, or 15% of the registered candidates, have skipped the UP school board exams in the first four days.
Nokia, Xiaomi and others to launch 5G smartphones by 2019
Qualcomm today announced a partnership with major mobile phone manufacturers such as Asus, HMD Global (Nokia seller), LG, Sony Mobiles, Xiaomi, etc. for the launch of 5G-enabled smartphones.
Airtel offers more features on Rs. 93 unlimited pack
To take on its rival Jio's cheap plans, Airtel has revised its Rs. 93 plan for select prepaid users.
U-19 World Cup players with prominent international careers
The U-19 World Cup has been a stepping stone to international cricket for many of the players past and present.
Poster shows Rahul Gandhi as Krishna protecting 'Draupadi' Renuka Chowdhury
A Youth Congress leader in Allahabad has waded into the Congress-BJP war over PM Narendra Modi's comments on MP Renuka Chowdhury, but it's his poster that has drawn attention.
Here are the talking points from Johannesburg 'Pink ODI'
South Africa finally turned on their game in 4th ODI, which also saw the return of AB de Villiers to Proteas squad.
Modi will leave for Oman today, after completing UAE visit
After his historic visit to Palestine, PM Modi arrived in the UAE on Saturday on a two-day visit as part of his four-nation tour.
Sunjuwan camp attack: Army resumes operations after night-long halt
This morning, army resumed its operations after a night-long halt to flush out the remaining JeM terrorists from a military camp in Jammu's Sunjuwan.
16-year-old Dalit girl allegedly gang-raped in moving car in Ludhiana
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly abducted from her house and gang-raped in a moving car by four men she knew.
Vistara, Air India flights narrowly avoid deadly mid-air collision
Over 200 passengers narrowly escaped a deadly accident when two Vistara and Air India planes flying in the opposite directions missed each other by seconds.
Massive fire in Mumbai scrapyard, no casualties
A massive blaze erupted at a shop near a scrapyard in Mumbai's Mankhurd this morning. No casualties have been reported yet.
Top 7 electric cars showcased at Auto Expo 2018
Electric cars are in the spotlight at the ongoing Auto Expo 2018 where the electric vehicles space reportedly saw the most activity.
How to send and receive money on WhatsApp
Earlier this week, WhatsApp started testing its Unified Payment Interface-based payment service in India.
Eye on polls, Modi suggests "Tiffin pe Charcha"
After the successful "Chai pe Charcha" campaign before 2014 LS elections, PM Modi has now suggested that party MPs should hold "tiffin pe charcha" for 2019 polls.
How empowering is Bollywood's idea of women empowerment?
What do Chak De! India, Pink, Dangal, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and the just-released PadMan have in common?
Xiaomi India rolls out free one-day Express Delivery service
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has launched a new "Express Delivery" service in the country for delivering the orders, placed on the official Mi.com website and Mi Store app, within one day.
