#PNBScam: Will chase down fraudsters, says Jaitley blaming auditors, management
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, finally breaking his silence on the Rs. 11,400cr PNB scam involving Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, blamed the bank's management and auditors for not detecting the fraud.
As CM Manohar Parrikar ails, controversies and complications arise
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar complained of stomach-ache on Wednesday night; he was subsequently taken to the Goa Medical College and Hospital for check-up.
Young Pakistani cricketer commits suicide over non-selection
Former Pakistani cricketer Aamer Hanif's son, Mohammad Zaryab, reportedly committed suicide over alleged heartbreak for not being selected in the Under-19 cricket team.
King Kohli crosses 900 rating points in the ICC rankings
Leading India from one victory to another on the South African soil, Virat Kohli, the unfazed Indian captain is, aggressively yet casually, adding record after record to his name.
Big B's latest 'biased commentary' jibe at Harsha Bhogle
That Amitabh Bachchan is an avid Cricket fan is known to all. His social media pages are flooded with posts regarding the game. The megastar does not shy away from expressing his excitement whenever India registers a win.
Navi Mumbai to get India's first gems, jewellery park
Maharashtra government is reportedly planning to set up India's first gems and jewelry park in Navi Mumbai.
ZO Rooms sues OYO Rooms over 'data theft'
Zostel Hospitality, the parent company of ZO Rooms, has sued OYO Rooms in a Gurugram court over data theft.
Delhi: Convict escapes from custody, aides throw chilli-powder at cops
An alleged murder convict escaped from police custody on Monday, reportedly with the help of his accomplices who threw chilli powder in the eyes of the police personnel. They were accompanying the convict to a hospital in Central Delhi.
This AI algorithm scans eyes to predict heart diseases
Scientists from Alphabet's health-tech subsidiary Verily have devised a way for artificial intelligence engine to assess a person's risk of heart disease just by looking at their eyes.
Rajinikanth's wife directed to repay debt worth Rs. 6.20 crore
In a major setback to Rajinikanth and his family, the Supreme Court's verdict in the 'Kochadaiiyaan' selling rights case has not come out in their favor.
OrCam: This lesser-known company got a $1 billion valuation
OrCam Technologies Ltd., an Israeli company developing technology for visually impaired people, has been valued at $1 billion after completing a funding round of $30.4 million.
How safe and secure is Aadhaar? All myths busted
Aadhaar is gradually becoming an essential document for Indians, but awareness of related issues remains low.
Nitin Patel presents Gujarat Budget; Opposition walks out
Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel presented his government's first budget today. Notably, BJP wrested power in Gujarat after a high-intensity fight with the Congress in December'17.
High-speed rail between Delhi-Meerut to save Rs. 6,300 crore
The high-speed rail corridor that will cut the travel time between Delhi and Meerut to just 62 minutes will also double up as a local metro for the people of Meerut.
Weird rules of cricket you probably don't know
Cricket like any sport has several rules, some are common others rarely come into use.
Airtel offering Rs. 2,000 cashback on Nokia 2, Nokia 3
Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has announced that it will offer a cashback of up to Rs. 2,000 over a period of 36 months on Nokia 2 and Nokia 3 smartphones.
Priyanka's 'revealing' picture on Assam tourism calendar irks politicians
Priyanka Chopra found herself mired in a fresh controversy once again after several politicians raised objections over her picture in the Assam tourism calendar.
Mumbai college professor convicted for inappropriate sex talk with students
A nursing college professor at a government hospital in Mumbai has been convicted for outraging the modesty of students by repeatedly referring to sexual topics in class unnecessarily.
Maharashtra signs Rs. 35,000cr deal with India's first individual aircraft-maker
The Maharashtra government has inked a Rs. 35,000cr deal with India's first individual aircraft maker Amol Yadav to set up an indigenous factory in Palghar.
Bengaluru: Irfan Pathan launches his first cricket academy in South
Veteran Indian pacer Irfan Pathan recently inaugurated his first cricket academy in South India to provide quality coaching and nurture the next generation of players.
India records slowest 4G LTE speed in the world
According to a report by UK-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal, India has recorded the slowest 4G LTE speed in the world at an average speed of 6.13 Mbps.
Priyanka's Bollywood comeback could be with 'Aitraaz' sequel
While Priyanka Chopra is busy cementing her position in Hollywood, her fans back home have been dying to watch the actress in a Hindi film again.
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush accused of touching actress's genitals
Oscar-winning Australian actor Geoffrey Rush has sued The Daily Telegraph for defamation over publishing two stories accusing him of sexually assaulting a fellow actress.
Kamal Haasan will launch his party tomorrow, Kejriwal to attend
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan will begin writing his political script from tomorrow. Before kicking-starting a state-wide tour, he will launch his political party and enumerate its "guiding principles."
WB: Woman gang-raped, private parts mutilated with weapons
In a gruesome crime, two men in West Bengal allegedly raped a woman and mutilated her private parts with a metal object.
HRD wants 'proof' of students watching 'Pariksha Par Charcha'
The HRD Ministry reportedly wants photo or video proof from schools across the country that students watched the telecast of PM Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Par Charcha.'
Sardar Singh back as captain of Indian Hockey Team
Half-back Sardar Singh will return as the captain of Indian hockey team for 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, scheduled to kick off from March 3 in Ipoh, Malaysia.
South Africa vs India 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XI
Kohli's men in blue are flying high right now and will look to win the T20I series, when they take on South Africa in the second T20 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Human-like robot Sophia is a Shah Rukh Khan fan
Shah Rukh Khan's massive stardom boasts of a billion die-hard fans across the globe. While the actor is adored by people of varied ages and nationalities, we bet nobody would have expected him to find an admirer in a machine as well.
Samsung patents drones that can be controlled with eyes
Samsung might create drones in the future that will be able to recognize and interpret users' gestures, voice commands, and even eye movements.
US start-up making skin patches for delivering medicines into body
Life sciences start-up Avro is developing a method to deliver medication through the skin.
Delhi Police takes senior citizens for heritage tour
As a part of the Delhi Police Week celebrations of this year, the force took a group of 60 senior citizens from the South-East district of Delhi for a heritage tour of the city on Sunday.
Salman gets Arijit's song removed from a film, once again
Salman Khan continues to not let go of the grudge he holds against Arijit Singh. Over the years, Bhai has made sure that none of his films have a song in Arijit's voice and is continuing to do so.
Is President Trump shifting gun control stance after Florida shooting?
Amid student-led protests demanding gun control reforms after the killing of 17 people in last week's mass shooting at a Florida high school, US President Donald Trump hinted at a change in stance on gun restrictions.
GATE 2018: Question paper and answer key released
IIT-Guwahati has released the question paper and answer key for the GATE 2018 that was held on February 3-4 and 10-11.
Jivi Mobiles' Energy E3 smartphone available for just Rs. 699
Indian smartphone maker Jivi Mobiles is offering its Energy E3 smartphone for just Rs. 699.
Wardrobe malfunction at Olympics: French ice skater suffers costume disaster
French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis suffered what she calls her "worst nightmare", a wardrobe malfunction, on Monday while performing at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's India visit clouded in controversies
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is on a eight-day visit to India. But, it includes only half day of official engagements in Delhi. This has surprised many.
UberEATS driver in the US fatally shoots customer, surrenders
Three days ago, an UberEATS driver in Atlanta, US, shot and killed a customer in the Buckhead neighborhood.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 mission to cost less than the movie 'Interstellar'
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) upcoming lunar mission, called Chandrayaan-2, to the moon's South Pole will be cheaper than the Hollywood movie Interstellar.
Talking points from Wigan vs Manchester City
Not many teams across Europe have been on the winning side when they have faced Pep Guardiola's Manchester City this season.
BMW driver masturbates in front of noted Marathi actress; held
The Mumbai Police on Monday nabbed a BMW driver after actor Sumeet Raghavan filed an FIR against him for masturbating in front of his actress wife Chinmayee Surve-Raghavan in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
India 31st riskiest country, Pakistan most risky: UNICEF report
Pakistan is the most dangerous country to be born in among 52 "lower middle-income countries," with 45.6 newborns per 1,000 babies dying in the first month.
PNB's going public destroyed my ability to repay debt: Modi
Nirav Modi, the man behind India's largest bank fraud, has blamed PNB's "anxiety to recover dues immediately" for his failure to repay the loans, which he claims is much less than the reported Rs. 11,400cr.
After surplus budget, Singapore to pay bonus to all citizens
In a rare occurrence, Singapore's citizens above 21yrs, will get a one-off "SG bonus," ranging from S$100 to S$300, depending on their income.
Emma Watson aids sexual harassment victims, donates a million pounds
Standing up for a noble cause, Emma Watson has donated a million pounds to support the victims of sexual abuse. The donation by the actress was made under a fund called 'Go Fund Me' which aims to make the lives of such victims better.
Google Tez now supports bill payments for over 80 billers
Google's Tez payments platform now allows users to pay utilities and several other bills in just a few taps through the Tez app.
LG's next flagship 'smartphone Judy' is coming this summer
According to latest reports, LG is planning to unveil a new flagship phone this summer; multiple leaks suggest an altogether different design.
Gurugram's Bhondsi jail inmates to undergo reform through music lessons
In a bid to bring positive reform to over 2,000 prisoners lodged in Gurugram's Bhondsi jail, the authorities have recently started to help the inmates through music.
Chris Lynn keen to captain KKR in IPL 2018
Kolkata Knight Riders are facing a dilemma; who will lead the side in IPL 11.
You heard that right! Facebook's smart speakers are coming soon
According to a recent report, Facebook is set to launch two smart speakers in July this year to take on the likes of Amazon's Alexa, Apple's HomePod and Google's smart speakers among several others.
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson bats for the T20Is
New Zealand coach, Mike Hesson defended T20 Internationals after his England counterpart, Trevor Bayliss suggested to scrap them.
Debt-ridden Aircel to file for bankruptcy, exit market soon
It looks like Aircel is in deep water as it's soon going to file for bankruptcy at National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), according to ET.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S leak hints at iPhone X-like gestures
According to reports, a leaked video reveals that Xiaomi's Mi Mix 2S could come with gesture support.
Bhopal: Man kicks stranger out of train for no reason
In a shocking incident, a man in Bhopal kicked a stranger out of a moving train without any apparent reason.
Scientists recreate human intestine environment inside organ-chip
Researchers have been able to successfully replicate a human intestinal lining inside an organ-chip to carry out personalized treatments for gastrointestinal diseases.
Bengaluru to get new e-cab service for corporate firms
Bengaluru city is all set to get as many as 1,000 battery-run cabs as a city-based group in collaboration with Mahindra has launched their electric cab services during the weekend.
Pay for feeder bus, parking charges with smart cards: DMRC
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday has announced that the commuters can now use Metro smart cards for paying the fares of feeder buses and parking charges at 13 metro stations.
Coleman smashes 20-year-old 60m indoor world record
American sprinter, Christian Coleman breezed home in 6.34 seconds to set a new 60m world indoor record.
DU considers limited cut-off lists, online aptitude tests for candidates
The Delhi University (DU) is mulling cutting down the number of cutoff lists for undergraduate admissions to five.
Skier Gus Kenworthy's kiss at Winter Olympics wins hearts
Skier Gus Kenworthy didn't win a medal at the Winter Olympics but he isn't leaving Pyeongchang without a triumph.
Soon, thinner books and lighter schoolbags for NCERT students
The NCERT is close to finalizing a more student-friendly curriculum, officials say, where the focus would be on experiential learning instead of memorizing.
Google app testing built-in screenshot-editing feature
The Google app has rolled out an update in beta that allows users to edit and share screenshots from within the app itself.
Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61
In a massive jolt to the Telugu film industry, comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao, who had been entertaining the audience with his impeccable comic timing for years, is no more.
Shiv Sena: Nirav Modi is BJP's "partner," funded their poll-campaign
Shiv Sena and BJP's rivalry continues to simmer even as they remain coalition partners.
9 red cards see football match abandoned
Football is known as the beautiful game, but sometimes it does turn ugly.
SRK may have signed his first biopic, courtesy Aamir
Ever since Aamir Khan backed out of the Rakesh Sharma's biopic because of creative differences, the name of another Khan has been doing the rounds as Mr. Perfectionist's replacement. And if the latest reports are to be believed, Shah Rukh Khan has finally come on board for 'Salute.'
Why is Trump Jr's dinner offer in India being criticized?
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the US President, is arriving in India to launch the 47-storey luxury Trump Towers project in Gurugram.
Chennai techie convicted of rape-murder of seven-year-old Hasini
A 23-year-old techie in Chennai has been convicted of the rape and murder of seven-year-old Hasini last February.
Here's how you can bring back Google's 'View Image' button
Last week, Google removed the 'View Image' button from its Images platform in a bid to prevent users from stealing pictures that are not licensed for free reuse.
Maharashtra man strangulates Facebook friend for refusing sex
A 25-year-old man strangulated a woman he had met on Facebook with a shoelace because she refused him sex.
Tiger set to be the 'Baaghi' for the third time
Sequels are a sure shot way of keeping the cash registers ringing and the Bollywood filmmakers ensure to exploit it completely. Taking the trend of sequels to an altogether different level, producers of 'Baaghi' franchise have announced its third part even before the trailer of 'Baaghi 2' is out.
Jaya Bachchan returns to Bangla roots: Could be Mamata's RS-nominee
With Rajya Sabha's upcoming biennial elections, 58 MPs will retire in little over a month. Among them will be Bollywood actor Jaya Bachchan, presently an RS member nominated by SP.
These cricket records Virat Kohli will break in near future
Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has made breaking records a habit.
'Wear flip-flops': Bihar Board's direction to students to check cheating
Days after expelling over 1,000 Class 12 students for cheating in the Bihar Board Intermediate Examinations, the state School Examination Board (BSEB) has now passed new directions for Class 10 students.
Scientists discover cancer-fighting properties in regional varieties of rice
Indian scientists have reportedly detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice, namely Gathwan, Maharaji, and Laicha, which are found in the state of Chhattisgarh.
Railways announces massive training program for 30,000 apprentices
The Indian Railways has announced a massive apprenticeship program for 2018-19, and plans to train 30,000 apprentices as part of a Skill India initiative.
'Rannbhoomi': Varun-Shashank's next outing with Dharma is a war spectacle
The superhit producer-director-actor trio of Karan Johar, Shashank Khaitan and Varun Dhawan has announced its third film together after 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' and 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania.'
Mumbai to Pune in 20mins: Hyperloop will make this happen
Soon, the travel time between Mumbai and Pune will be cut down to just 20 minutes from the current three hours. This would be made possible by building a hyperloop transportation system.
Six-year-old asks NASA to make Pluto a planet again
Cara O'Connor, a six-year-old girl from Ireland, has written a letter to NASA and requested the US space agency to reclassify Pluto as a planet.
#FootballRoundup: Real Madrid, Chelsea & PSG run riot
As usual, football saw some exciting moments this weekend. Goals, action, drama, all were on offer during the weekend matches.
Rotomac chairman Vikram Kothari arrested for Rs. 800cr loan default
Amid rumors that Vikram Kothari had fled the country after defaulting on loans worth Rs. 800cr, the Rotomac chairman has been arrested, reports say.
Imran Khan announces third marriage to spiritual advisor Bushra Wattoo
Pakistani cricketer turned politician Imran Khan has announced his marriage to Bushra Wattoo, a 'pir' or faith healer.
Saudi women can start their businesses without a male guardian
2017 was the year of women empowerment in Saudi Arabia. Taking it further, the government has now announced that women can start their own businesses without a male guardian's/husband's permission.
Babul Supriyo launches protest against Pakistani artists singing in Bollywood
While Pakistani actors were banned from working in Bollywood post the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' fiasco, the singers from across the border continue to lend their voices to songs in Hindi films.
Nirav Modi scam reveals deep flaws in India's banking system
One is likely to wonder how Nirav Modi managed to dupe Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's second-largest public lender, of Rs. 11,400cr for seven years without anyone realizing.
Now control your paper planes with a smartphone app
US-based start-up PowerUp has created paper planes that can be controlled by smartphones.
Iran, greatest threat to world: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran to "not test Israel's resolve," launching a scathing attack on it at Munich Security Conference.
Under-probe Gupta brothers enjoy Z category security in Uttarakhand
The Gupta brothers - Ajay, Rajesh, and Atul - who are currently under investigation in South Africa over their ties with President Zuma, currently enjoy Z category security in Uttarakhand. Zuma recently resigned on 15th February amid a bunch of corruption allegations
Apple's disastrous new campus: Employees keep smacking into glass walls
Apple employees can't seem to stop bumping into the ring-shaped building's transparent glass walls in Apple's futuristic $427 million spaceship campus in Cupertino.
Why aren't female condoms as popular as other contraceptives?
Considering India's struggle with population control, a dedicated Condom Day or Contraceptive Week or Reproductive Health Month to raise awareness is long overdue.
