Chidambaram approaches SC seeking "fundamental-rights" protection amid CBI, ED raids
Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram moved the Supreme Court seeking protection of his fundamental rights, following the raids and summons to his son Karti by CBI and Enforcement Directorate.
Rajasthan Royals appoint Steve Smith their captain
Rajasthan Royals have appointed Australian skipper Steven Smith their captain for the upcoming IPL season.
Nirav Modi fraud: Modi and Choski's passports revoked
The passports of Nirav Modi and Mehul Choski - accused of over Rs. 11,400 crore worth of fraud - have been revoked, according to sources from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
NCERT syllabus to reduce by 50% from 2019
It's raining good news for schoolchildren across India.
Armed forces need over 400 drones to step up defense
To step up its defense, Indian armed forces require more than 400 drones, including directed energy weapons (DEWs) and submarine-launched remotely piloted aircraft, over the next 10 years.
BLU VIVO X: A smartphone with four cameras
As the latest addition to its product line, smartphone manufacturer BLU has launched BLU VIVO X - a smartphone with with four cameras and Octa-core processor.
Happy Birthday Steve Jobs! Your memories live on
Steve Jobs, had he been alive, would have turned 63 today.
Mumbai: Engineer hospitalized after sniffing 'magic coal' hookah
Who could have imagined hookah, the famous party regular, can be this risky to someone? A 29-year-old engineer got a bite of that after he smoked 'magic coal' hookah for two months and had to be hospitalized with severe chest infection.
Chennai hospital now offers breast alteration surgeries for free
In a unique move, Tamil Nadu has become possibly the world's first state to offer free breast alteration surgeries for both men and women.
Papon steps down as reality show judge, amid kissing row
After being accused of assaulting an 11-year-old girl who is a contestant on 'The Voice India Kids 2', Papon has quit as the judge of the show.
Elections for 58 Rajya Sabha seats on March 23
Apart from the state and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, upcoming Rajya Sabha polls will have an impact on India's governance.
Meghalaya's most-wanted terrorist, GNLA Chief Shira shot dead in encounter
Most wanted Meghalaya terrorist and the commander-in-chief of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Sohan D Shira, has been gunned down in a fierce encounter with the security forces in the state's East Garo Hills district, cops said.
Sushant, Sara 'back to the grind' as 'Kedarnath' shoot resumes
After hogging the limelight for all the wrong reasons in the past week, 'Kedarnath' is back on track. Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan, along with director Abhishek Kapoor, have kick-started the second schedule of the film.
Android Go smartphones to debut at Mobile World Congress
Google has confirmed that it will be showcasing its tailored versions of Android Go and Android One-based smartphones at the Mobile World Congress which is set to kick off on February 26 in Barcelona.
South Sudanese getting gang-raped, tortured inhumanly, finds UN report
A new report was released by a United Nations commission on Friday detailing the horrific war crimes in South Sudan.
UIDAI announces blue-colored 'Baal Aadhaar' for kids below five
Aadhaar is increasingly becoming mandatory for Indian citizens, and even newborns are eligible to be enrolled.
Salman could produce a TV show on Mumbai Police
Salman Khan may soon be making his debut as a producer on the small screen. The latest report suggests that the superstar's production house could bankroll a TV show based on the Mumbai Police Force.
Bengaluru: Airport to Electronic City in 15 mins? 'Heli' yeah
Rishabh landed at Kempegowda airport at 7AM, so he could attend his 10AM meeting at Electronic city. But the traffic consumed 3 hours and he missed his chance. Sounds familiar?
Bihar: Bolero tries to avoid hitting woman, crushes nine children
At least nine students were crushed to death on the National Highway 77 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, when a speeding Bolero ran into them.
Aruna Budda Reddy clinches bronze at Gymnastics World Cup
Aruna Budda Reddy made India proud as she claimed the bronze medal in Women's vault at the ongoing Gymnastics World Cup in Melbourne.
NEET: No relief for students, upper age-limit fixed at 25
The SC has refused to interfere in CBSE's decision of fixing the upper age limit of candidates for NEET 2018.
AAP's Kumar Vishwas says he is the "youngest Advani"
AAP's internal feud between chief Arvind Kejriwal and spokesperson Kumar Vishwas continues to fester.
Rajkumar Hirani prefers facts over fiction
One of the most successful directors of the Hindi film industry, Rajkumar Hirani, believes that facts have an edge over fiction.
Multiple terror attacks strike Afghanistan leaving at least 24 dead
At least 24 people have been killed and several others injured in four different terror attacks in Afghanistan.
Delhi: Two minor sisters smothered by their own mother
It took a 'possessed' mind of a mother to sleep atop her two daughters, thus smothering them. You read it right. A 26-year-old woman is currently undergoing counselling for laying on her daughters and killing them.
No shooting at 2022 Commonwealth Games
In a major blow to India's medal hopes, Commonwealth Games Federation has decided not to reinstate the shooting event for the 2022 edition of the tournament.
AirAsia reintroduces Chennai-Bengaluru flights
Budget carrier AirAsia has resumed its service in the Chennai-Bengaluru sector, more than two years after it suspended operations on that route.
Class 12 exam question offends primary school teachers in UP
A question in UP's Class 12 English board exams has riled primary school teachers in the state.
Kiran didn't expect such numbers for 'Secret Superstar' in China
The massive success of 'Secret Superstar' at the Chinese box office has even surprised producer Kiran Rao. Overwhelmed with the response from the neighboring country, she said that the film was made with a lot a love and she is glad that the audience has connected with it so well.
US firms cut ties with the gun lobbying NGO, NRA
After the February 14 school shootout in Florida, several US companies have cut ties with the gun lobbying, NGO National Rifle Association (NRA).
Google Assistant to add support for 30 languages, including Hindi
Google has announced that its digital voice-based Google Assistant will support more than 30 languages by year end.
Everyone has right to practise own faith, including me: Adityanath
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said everyone has the right to practise their faith, and being a Hindu, he is also entitled to visit religious places like Ayodhya and Mathura.
US imposes its largest package of sanctions on North Korea
Speaking at a conference with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, US President Donald Trump said that the US is imposing its largest package of sanctions on North Korea to pressurize the country into abandoning its nuclear missile programme.
This day in 2010, Sachin scored the first ODI double-ton
Eight years ago, on this day, Sachin Tendulkar became the first male cricketer to score a double hundred in ODIs.
'SKTKS' gets the third biggest opening of 2018 so far
'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' has gone against all the odds and is off to a flying start at the box office.
Xiaomi, Microsoft sign MoU to collaborate on AI tech, hardware
Microsoft and Xiaomi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work collaboratively in the fields of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and hardware.
India, China benefited most from "disastrous" Paris Climate Agreement: Trump
Reiterating the US didn't get any advantage from Paris Climate Accord, President Trump once again accused India and China of benefiting the most from the deal.
Odisha: Newlywed groom killed, bride critical after 'wedding gift' explodes
In a tragic incident, a newlywed groom was killed and his wife critically injured in Odisha's Balangir district when a 'wedding gift' exploded.
Singer Ankit marries the girl his granny met on train
Singer Ankit Tiwari married the love of his life, Pallavi Shukla in a ceremony attended by their close friends and family members in Kanpur.
Employer arrested for Filipina maid's death in Kuwait freezer
After a manhunt spanning several weeks, police have arrested the employer of a 29-year-old Filipina maid who was found dead in a freezer in Kuwait.
10,000 employees left helpless as Modi, Choksi deny salaries
Days after Nirav Modi wrote to employees to look for other jobs, uncle Mehul Choksi, Gitanjali chairman, has followed suit.
Mumbai: Just pay Rs. 182 and become someone's padman/padwoman
Taking a cue from recently released film 'PadMan', Women & Child Development ministry has launched 'ASMITA scheme' portal, through which one can pay just Rs. 182.40 for a year's supply of sanitary napkins for women and girls of rural Maharashtra.
Tennis player Eugenie Bouchard and the USTA reach settlement
Canadian tennis player and former world number 5, Eugenie Bouchard has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA).
Superstar Rajinikanth signs a Karthik Subbaraj film
After '2.0' and 'Kaala Karikalan', Rajinikanth is all set to star in Sun Pictures' next movie, to be directed by Karthik Subbaraj.
Dropbox files for IPO, to raise $500 million
File syncing service Dropbox has filed for an initial public offering (IPO).
Now, Trump-aide charged with "paying European ex-politicians"
After charges of tax and bank fraud, fresh trouble arose for US President Donald Trump's ex-campaign chairman, Paul Manafort.
Former South African cricketer, Lonwabo Tsotsobe turns DJ
South African left-arm speedster, Lonwabo Tsotsobe is currently serving an 8-year ban from cricket after he was found guilty of match-fixing.
Won't tolerate loot: PM Modi breaks silence on PNB scam
More than a week after news of India's biggest bank fraud worth Rs. 11,400cr broke, PM Narendra Modi has broken his silence on the matter, saying the government won't tolerate loot of public money.
Madhya Pradesh bypolls: Voting begins for Mungaoli and Kolaras constituencies
Voting for bypolls in Madhya Pradesh's two Assembly segments - Mungaoli and Kolaras began at 8 am on Saturday.
Warm morning in Delhi, but rains expected
The residents of the national capital on Saturday woke up to a warm morning as the maximum temperature was marked above normal.
CBI acts on OBC's Rs. 389cr-scam complaint six months later
The CBI, left red-faced for not acting on time in the PNB scam, has booked a jewelry firm in Delhi six months after the Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) lodged a complaint.
Papon refutes sexual assault charges; girl child's family supports him
Yesterday, Papon found himself in an unwanted controversy where he was accused of forcing himself on a minor girl contestant he has been mentoring on 'The Voice India Kids.'
India's first 5G network trial successfully completed
Chinese technology giant Huawei and Indian telecom services provider Bharti Airtel have successfully conducted the country's first 5G network trial under a test set-up.
Editor-in-chief of National Herald, Neelabh Mishra, passed away
Senior journalist and editor-in-chief of National Herald, Neelabh Mishra, passed away today at a Chennai Hospital.
Mass cheating racket busted in Aligarh, 62 arrested
Stringent anti-cheating measures in the UP boards have made 10L students skip the exams, but frauds are still managing to operate.
Google launches its Augmented Reality system on 100 million devices
Google has launched its Augmented Reality system ARCore on 13 smartphones, including all Pixel phones, recent Samsung flagship phones, and OnePlus 5.
'Rising Star' goes up on the TRP charts
In a rejoice for the team of 'Rising Star', the singing reality show is now among the top 5 shows on Television.
Steve Jobs' 1973 job application can raise $50,000 at auction
A job application that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs filled out in 1973 is expected to fetch over $50,000 at an upcoming auction.
Who are the 10 highest-paid CEOs in tech industry?
We all know how hard it's to be a CEO. The Chief Executives, especially those at large companies, have more responsibility on their shoulders and also face greater pressures.
Saurav Ganguly is in favour of T20 cricket
Former India captain, Sourav Ganguly has spoken in favour of Twenty20 tournaments. He said that the game of cricket can't survive without them.
Growing closeness between Maldives and China worries India
Apart from being engulfed in political turmoil, Maldives has now become the latest linchpin in India-China's tussle for regional leadership.
Air-India Sale: Government might sell it completely, shedding 100% stake
The Centre is mulling options for selling Air India completely, which include offloading 100% of its stake the debt-ridden national carrier.
Scientists invent 'Luciola', a floating light weighing just 16.2 mg
According to Japanese scientists, they have developed a tiny wireless electronic light, roughly the size of a firefly, which keeps afloat using ultrasonic waves and could potentially be used in several applications ranging from projection mapping to moving displays.
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety: Of bromance and mean girls
Not every man is honest, faithful or loving, just like not every woman is scheming, manipulative and bitchy. But in Luv Ranjan's movieverse, they are.
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X, 500X to launch on February 28
Royal Enfield is all set to launch two models of its iconic Thunderbird, 350X and 500X, on February 28.
Wriddhiman Saha close to full fitness ahead of IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be thrilled to find out that India's Test wicket-keeper, Wriddhiman Saha is now close to gaining full fitness.
International anti-money-laundering body to put Pakistan on grey-list for terror-financing
The global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), is reportedly going to put Pakistan back on its grey list of nations that fail to prevent terror-financing and money laundering.
Xiaomi brings Face Unlock feature on Redmi Note Pro 5
Keeping its promise made during the February 14 launch, Xiaomi has started rolling out the Face Unlock feature on the Redmi Note Pro 5 smartphones and surprisingly, much ahead of its proposed time of March end.
Bengaluru: "Do not whistle," security guards ordered
No, do not get misled by the headline. This is actually a directive issued by the Namma Metro authorities for security guards who control crowd at platforms.
Online milk delivery start-up Doodhwala receives $2.2mn funding
Doodhwala, a micro delivery service for fresh groceries, today said it has received a seed investment of $2.2 million by Omnivore, a venture capitalist firm, for a minority stake in the company.
PM Modi to launch Amma Two-wheeler scheme in Chennai tomorrow
PM Modi will be visiting Chennai on Saturday to mark the inauguration of the AIADMK government's ambitious scheme of providing 50 per cent subsidy to working women to buy two-wheelers.
'2.0' makers eyeing Diwali release; Aamir refuses to move 'TOH'
The latest development regarding the release of '2.0' has brought with it a possibility of a mega clash at the box office.
Modi, Trudeau discuss terrorism, trade and ink 6 pacts
After an eight day-long visit, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau finally held extensive talks with his Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi on various issues like counter-terrorism and extremism. They also signed six key pacts.
Mumbai: Man, who raped his daughter, sentenced to life
In a shocking incident, a 38-year-old man has been sentenced to life by Vasai court on Thursday for raping his own daughter and having two children with her.
Mumbai: Man caught on CCTV forcibly kissing woman, arrested
Police in Mumbai have arrested a 43-year-old man who was caught on CCTV cameras forcibly kissing a woman at the Turbhe railway station yesterday.
Google holds its first-ever Developer Students Club Summit in Goa
Google has commenced its first ever Developer Students Club (DSC) Summit in India.
Virat Kohli vs Steven Smith: Who is better?
Talk about one of the biggest modern day rivalries in international cricket and the names of Steven Smith and Virat Kohli come to your mind.
PNB-scam: ED seizes imported watches, freezes shares worth Rs. 14cr
Investigating agencies are keeping up the pressure on Nirav Modi in the PNB scam, with ED continuing to seize assets and freeze shares.
Canada now has a T20 League!
Canada has joined the list of countries to have its own franchise-based T20 cricket league as, ICC sanctioned the ambitious venture titled "Global T20 Canada."
World's oldest cave art crafted by Neanderthals, not humans: Study
A latest study has revealed that the world's oldest known cave paintings were created by Neanderthals and not modern humans. It shows that our extinct cousins were far from being uncultured brutes as previously believed.
'Kshanam' director wants due credit for 'Baaghi 2'
The trailer of 'Baaghi 2' has taken the Internet by storm. Tiger Shroff, along with his alleged girlfriend Disha Patani, has packed a powerful punch.
Indian engineering students create Bluetooth-enabled route-guiding helmet
Two engineering students, Abhijeet and Yogesh, from the PDA College in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district have created a Bluetooth-enabled route-guiding helmet.
Karnataka man makes 'Temple of love' for his deceased wife
"Our love was divine," says Karnataka-based farmer, Rajuswamy, speaking of his deceased wife Rajamma. Divine indeed and so he has built a temple, as she had desired.
Aadhaar hearing: Petitioners protest storage of data at state-level repositories
All biometric details stored in the State Resident Data Hubs (SRDH) prior to the implementation of the Aadhaar Act in 2016 have been destroyed, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi told the SC.
South Africa vs India 3rd T20I: Ground statistics
India and South Africa will lock horns in the 3rd and final T20I of the series on Saturday at the Newlands stadium in Cape Town.
Netflix has announced three new original series in India
Streaming giant Netflix has announced three new original series in addition to "Sacred Games".
Pakistan will pay for Sunjuwan sooner rather than later: Rawat
Pakistan will pay for Sunjuwan "sooner rather than later," Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said today, adding India has "several options including surgical strikes."
Idea offers Rs. 2,000 cashback on any new 4G smartphone
India's third-largest telecom operator Idea Cellular has launched a new offer under which its customers can receive a cashback of Rs. 2,000 on buying a new 4G smartphone.
Finally, Priyanka breaks ties with Nirav Modi's jewelry house
Not wanting her name to be in any way associated with Nirav Modi who has been accused of a major financial fraud, Priyanka Chopra has terminated her contract with his diamond jewelry house.
Punjab govt announces over 45,000 vacancies: Here's how to register
The Punjab government has announced 45,747 job vacancies under the 'Ghar Ghar Rozgar' scheme, to be filled during the second phase of the 'Mega Job Melas'.
Indian firms to be hit after new H-1B visa rules
US President Donald Trump's administration announced new H-1B visa rules, ahead of the filing season, expected from April 2.
Rani Rampal to lead Women's Hockey team for Korea tour
Ace striker Rani Rampal was today named captain of Indian women's hockey team for the next month's season-opening away series against Korea, where Poonam Rani will make a comeback.
Cheteshwar Pujara and wife welcome a baby girl
Cheteshwar Pujara has a new role to take on. The Test specialist and his wife, Puja have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on February 22.
BCCI and CoA in a tussle over proposed Day/Night Test
The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) head, Vinod Rai has come down hard on the BCCI's acting secretary, Amitabh Choudhary over proposing India vs West Indies day and night Test match in October.
Sonam on why her scenes from 'PadMan' were edited
Sonam Kapoor was seen in 'PadMan' two years after her last release 'Neerja.' Her role in the Akshay Kumar's socially relevant drama was comparatively shorter. The actor played second fiddle to Khiladi Kumar who eventually goes on to become his love-interest.
Kerala: Tribal man beaten to death for stealing
A 35-year-old tribal man was beaten to death by local people for allegedly stealing items from some shops in Agali town of Kerala's Palakkad district, said police.
Mumbai: World's largest 1.8-kg tumor removed from man's brain
A team of doctors from Mumbai removed a staggering 1.8-kg tumor from a man's brain, hailing from Uttar Pradesh.
Flying cars isn't the solution to traffic congestion: Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said flying cars is not a good solution to the problem of traffic congestion.
Review: 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' is funny without cliches
Coming from the team of 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' series, 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' is as quirky as its name.
18-year-old Dalit girl burnt to death in Unnao
An 18-year-old Dalit girl was set ablaze yesterday by unidentified men in UP's Unnao.
Pakistan and not Australia are number 1 team in T20Is
Australia's joy, at being the number one ranked T20I team, was short-lived as Cricket Australia's chief has clarified that Pakistan will retain the number one rank.
India's video consumption grows five-fold: Hotstar
According to online video streaming platform Hotstar's first 'India Watch Report 2018,' the video consumption in India has increased by five times in the last 12 months.
Police claim Kejriwal's advisor says chief secy assaulted, AAP denies
In the ongoing war between the Delhi government and officers, Arvind Kejriwal's advisor VK Jain reportedly said in his statement to police and the magistrate that two AAP MLAs had "physically assaulted" Delhi chief secretary Anshu Prakash.
South Africa vs India 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XI
India's two-month-long tour of South Africa is drawing to a close with the final T20I game being the series decider.
Plea for FIR against Salman, Katrina for alleged casteist slur
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have come under the scanner for an alleged casteist remark during the promotions of their film 'Tiger Zinda Hai.'
IISER asks students why HRD minister was wrong about evolution
HRD MoS Satyapal Singh's controversial comment on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has made it to exam question papers in Pune's premier Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER).
Mobile World Congress 2018: Smartphones you can expect to see
Touted as the world's biggest mobile show, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 will be held from February 26 to March 1 in Barcelona, Spain.
Over 9,000 willful defaulters owe Rs. 1.1-lakh-crore to Indian banks
The Rs. 11,400cr PNB fraud has once again highlighted the growing problem of bad loans in India's banking sector.
Mumbai: UNESCO site Elephanta Caves finally gets electricity
After 70 years of independence, UNESCO world heritage site Elephanta caves will finally be lit up as electricity reached Gharapuri island on Thursday.
Papon accused of 'inappropriately kissing a minor girl'; complaint filed
A complaint has been filed against singer Papon after a video of him kissing a minor girl has surfaced online. The video is from the sets of the reality show he is judging and the victim is a contestant from his team.
10,000 PNB customers affected by data breach
According to media reports, a data breach in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) has affected around 10,000 credit or debit cardholders.
Indian youth allegedly running global child porn racket arrested
The CBI has busted a global child pornography racket running on WhatsApp, allegedly led by five Indian citizens.
Kylie's tweet wipes out $1.3 billion of Snap's market value
Though she must not have intended to, Kylie Jenner ended up hurting Snap (Snapchat's parent company) massively and that too with just a single tweet. Her disapproval of the app brought down its market value by $1.3 billion.
Canadian PM Trudeau finally receives Modi's jhappi at Rashtrapati Bhavan
From rumors of Indian government's cold-shoulder to Canadian high commissioner's dinner invitation to a convicted Khalistan terrorist Jaspal Atwal, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's India visit has been marred by controversies.
Michy Batshuayi hits back at racist fans
Borussia Dortmund striker, Michy Batshuayi has accused Atalanta fans of racist abuse, after his team's 1-1 draw against them in the Europa League in Lombardy.
Rotomac's Vikram Kothari, son arrested for Rs. 3,695cr loan default
The CBI has arrested Rotomac Chairman Vikram Kothari and his son Rahul for siphoning off bank loans worth Rs. 3,695 cr.
IAF: Government scraps single-engine fighter plan, here's why
PM Modi-led NDA government has decided to scrap its plan to produce 114 single-engine aircrafts under the "Make in India" framework, at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.15Lcr.
Delhi: Man arrested for recording Ranchi woman's video in washroom
A 23-year-old B. Ed student from Ranchi got the shock of her life when she noticed a smartphone flashlight aimed at her while she was taking a bath in her hotel room.
Delhi Metro mystery: Decomposed body found in airport line
In a shocking development, DMRC officials discovered a highly decomposed body inside a restricted tunnel of the Delhi Metro's airport line.
India 7th most targeted country for Web Application Attacks: Report
According to a research titled "State of the Internet/Security Report" for Q4, 2017 by Akamai Technologies Inc., India ranked 7th among the most targeted countries for Web Application Attacks (WAA).
Here's what went behind Jacob Tremblay's look in 'Wonder'
Make-up artist Arjen Tuiten was handed over a difficult job of making nine-year-old Jacob Tremblay look like a boy who had a genetic disease that causes facial deformities in the movie 'Wonder.'
Snapchat launches ability to add GIFs to photos and videos
Snapchat has launched a new feature on iOS that allows users to add GIFs to their snaps and stories.
#SmartphoneEssentials2018: Things you should look for in your next smartphone
The smartphone technology is evolving so fast that what was futuristic a few months ago is common today.
Spectra's 1Gbps Internet coming soon to Mumbai and Chennai
For those of you in Mumbai and Chennai and haven't yet taken the Mbps to Gbps leap, Spectra will soon be introducing its 1Gbps connection in your cities.
