28 Feb 2018
International Olympic Committee lifts ban on Russia over state-sponsored doping
The International Olympic Committee has lifted a ban against Russia after it was barred from this month's PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games over state-sponsored doping.
15th Finance Commission to soon decide what populism is
In a first, the Finance Commission, which recommends how much money states should get out of the taxes collected by the central government, will define what a populist measure is and recommend incentives for states that do not resort to them.
Amazon acquires smart home company Ring for over $1bn
According to reports, Amazon has acquired Ring, a company that manufactures smart home products like video doorbells and security cameras, for over $1bn.
Gujarat Assembly: 15 MLAs suspended, 50 others walk out
Gujarat Assembly speaker Rajendra Trivedi suspended about 15 MLAs for a day after they sat in the well and shouted slogans against the ruling BJP. They were against the VAT being charged on fuel by the government.
Indian and South African teams donate for drought-hit Cape Town
Coming together for a cause, Indian and South African teams have donated about 100,000 Rand (approximately Rs 5,50,000) towards the water crisis in drought-hit Cape Town.
Delhiites, breathe easy! Medicine, tests to cost less soon
Last year, Fortis hospital in Gurgaon charged Jayant Singh Rs. 16 lakh for treating his daughter for two weeks, who eventually died of dengue.
Schedule announced for 2018 Hockey World Cup
The FIH announced the schedule for the Hockey Men's World Cup 2018 on Wednesday.
India back as world's fastest growing economy in December quarter
The Indian economy grew at 7.2% in the October-December period, restoring its status as the world's fastest-growing major economy. The growth reflects overall recovery due to good show by agriculture, manufacturing, construction sectors.
Bengaluru: Fingers chopped off as revenge for protesting nuisance
We have always been taught never to tolerate any nuisance, but what if it results in loss of a body part? Will it be worth it then?
Serena welcomed back to tennis by husband Ohanian in movie-style
Serena Williams is set to return to tennis, less than six months after giving birth to her daughter.
Jyothika bags Tamil remake of 'Tumhari Sulu'
Vidya Balan's 'Tumhari Sulu' was a success story at the box office. Now, the film is being remade in Tamil language with Jyothika in lead.
Apple patents full OLED display touch keyboard
Apple has recently patented a keyboard in the form of a full OLED display.
Mumbai: At 11PM everyday, this dog arrives at Kanjurmarg station
This can be Indian version of Hachiko, just with a slight difference. While Hachiko waited for his owner for nine years, this female canine comes to Kanjurmarg station sharp at 11 PM, when a Kalyan-bound train arrives.
Troubled telco Aircel files for bankruptcy in NCLT Mumbai
Telecom operator Aircel said it has filed for bankruptcy as it has been facing "troubled times" in "highly financially stressed" industry. The filing was made in National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai.
Serial rapist-murderer 'Psycho Shankar' kills himself in Bengaluru prison
Convicted criminal M Jaishankar, involved in over 30 rapes and 15 murders, committed suicide yesterday in Bengaluru's Parappanna Agrahara prison.
3 teams which can potentially win IPL 11 title
The Indian Premier League 2018 season kicks off on April 7 with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing Chennai Super Kings.
Prakash Raj files defamation case against BJP MP Pratap Simha
Accusing Pratap Simha of making defamatory remarks against him, Prakash Raj has filed a case against the BJP MP.
ASUS launches ZenFone Max (M1) with 4,000-mAh battery
ASUS, the Taiwanese computer and electronics manufacturer, unveiled the ZenFone Max (M1) yesterday at the Mobile World Congress.
Egypt: Singer Laila Amer sentenced to two-year imprisonment for belly-dancing
An Egyptian court sentenced a little-known female singer Laila Amer to two years in prison over an online video it says "incites debauchery and immorality."
Stay indoors, Mumbaikars: IMD predicts heat wave for today, tomorrow
The temperature in Mumbai, Raigad and Ratnagiri is likely to soar six degrees above normal and would touch 38°C degrees both today and tomorrow, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) as it issued a heat wave warning on Wednesday.
Trudeau supports "rogue" Indian hand in Khalistani terrorist Atwal's invitation
After an almost-disastrous India visit, Canadian-PM Justin Trudeau continues to rub the Indian government the wrong way.
PGIMER doctor suicide: He kept seeking help, but nobody listened
A day after a 24-year-old junior resident at the PGIMER (Chandigarh) killed himself, his mother expressed regret for not paying attention to his distress.
Kailash Kher reacts on Zayn Malik's cover of 'Teri Deewani'
The Internet went into a frenzy when Zayn Malik posted a cover of Kailash Kher's 'Teri Deewani' on his Instagram handle.
SA vs Australia: Proteas out to stop Smith & Co.
South Africa will want to get back to the groove, when they face visiting Australia in the first Test at Durban tomorrow.
Air India to hire 500 more cabin-crew staff by May
Disinvestment-bound Air India plans to hire 500 cabin crew members as the national carrier prepares to induct more aircraft and meet new regulatory requirements.
Mumbai: City has honesty, proven again; Man returns wallet, money
A recent Reader's digest survey ranked Mumbai second in its honesty test that involved a wallet getting 'lost' and if it was returned to the owner. That was the acid test.
Japan unveils the mascots for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The mascots for 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been unveiled.
Delhi: Snatchers shoot man for resisting robbery bid
A 50-year-old man was shot in Delhi's Connaught Place when he tried to stop two men from snatching his bag.
Amazon Prime Music officially comes to India
Amazon has officially launched its music streaming service called Prime Music in India.
Noida: Over Rs. 770 crore liquor consumed in a year?
Noida will soon turn into a town of 'sharabis', if the latest data by the Excise department is to be believed.
'Padmaavat' surpasses 'Tiger Zinda Hai' at worldwide box office
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' has done the unexpected. The film has gone past Salman Khan's 'Tiger Zinda Hai' at the worldwide box office.
PNB scam fallout: Center acts on setting up long-delayed NFRA
The massive PNB scam, India's biggest banking fraud till date, seems to have rattled the authorities.
NEET 2018: Delhi HC puts CBSE's eligibility criteria on hold
After the SC refused to interfere in age limits for the NEET fixed by CBSE, the Delhi HC has put on hold a notification on eligibility norms issued by the education board.
Meet the man who helped bring Sridevi's body come home
Away from the cameras' flash and the eyes of her fans, Sridevi's body made its way to a simple mortuary in UAE, where one man helped sign out her remains to return home.
Sridevi's final journey: Actor cremated with full state honors
The iconic Sridevi has been cremated with state honors at the Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai. Her husband, Boney Kapoor performed the last rites.
India's first Aadhaar Pay-enabled payment terminal launched
Bengaluru-based payment services company Ezetap has launched India's first open-platform, smart GPRS payment terminal which is enabled with Aadhaar Pay.
England sail past New Zealand in 2nd ODI
Eoin Morgan-led England won the second ODI match against New Zealand by six wickets to tie the five-match series at 1-1.
ISRO hiring young scientists, engineers: All you need to know
The esteemed Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is hiring engineers and scientists and has announced 28 vacancies.
Bengaluru: Only Rs. 1,300 as fine collected for public urination?
Just when girls and women are demanding for toilets to be built at home, men urinating in public is quite a common sight.
Royal Enfield launches two new Thunderbird models starting Rs. 1.56L
Niche bike-maker Royal Enfield launched a new range of its popular model Thunderbird -Thunderbird 500X and Thunderbird 350X- priced at Rs. 1,98,878 and Rs. 1,56,849 (ex-showroom Delhi), respectively.
Priya Prakash's musical tribute to her 'all time favourite' Sridevi
Priya Prakash Varrier, who recently broke the Internet with just a wink, is an ardent Sridevi fan.
Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt pontiff Jayendra Saraswathi passes away at 82
Senior pontiff of the Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, passed away in Kanchipuram today following a cardiac arrest.
Delhi: 67-yr-old madrasa teacher arrested for allegedly raping 9-yr-old girl
A 67-year-old man in Delhi, a teacher, has been arrested for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl inside his madrasa.
Real Madrid lose 1-0 to Espanyol
Real Madrid continue to stutter in the Spanish League after they failed to beat Espanyol in a crucial encounter.
Changes you can expect in the upcoming WhatsApp update
The much-awaited WhatsApp update will soon hit the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
BCCI to implement DRS in IPL 2018
The BCCI is set to implement the Decision Review System (DRS) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 season.
Shahid was moved by Ishaan's performance in 'Beyond The Clouds'
Shahid Kapoor is a proud brother of a young and talented Ishaan Khatter.
Indonesia expects 7 lakh tourists from India in 2018
Indonesia is hoping for an "exponential" increase in tourist inflow from India and has set its visitor arrival target at seven lakh from India in 2018, a senior official from the island nation said.
Federer becomes most decorated Laureus Awards winner
Swiss maestro Roger Federer became the first sportsman in the history of the Laureus Awards to win a sixth trophy.
Vodafone to create the first 4G network on the moon
Germany-based new-space company PTScientists has partnered with Vodafone and Nokia to create a 4G network on the moon in 2019.
Sridevi funeral: Salman Khan, Hema Malini, Akshaye Khanna pay tribute
The who's who of the Indian film industry was seen heading to the Celebration Sports Club in Mumbai this morning, where Sridevi's mortal remains have been kept.
India ranks 47 in internet inclusivity and connectivity: Facebook study
According to a report by Facebook, India ranks 47 out of 86 countries in terms of internet inclusivity and connectivity.
Madhya Pradesh bypolls: BJP leading in Mungaoli, Congress in Kolaras
The counting of votes for the bypolls to two Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh is underway, with BJP leading in Mungaoli and Congress in Kolaras after the completion of the first round.
"With Sridevi, I've lost a guiding light in my life"
Not being able to assimilate Sridevi's sudden death, Rani Mukerji said that the loss is as painful as her father's death.
Relief for CBSE Class-10 students: 33% overall-marks sufficient to pass
In a major relief for Class 10 students, CBSE has decided to relax passing criteria.
Karti Chidambaram arrested in INX money laundering case
The CBI arrested Karti Chidambaram from the Chennai airport this morning in the INX money laundering case.
Lava Z50 becomes India's first Android Go smartphone
Indian phone maker Lava International has launched the first Android Go smartphone in the country called the Z50.
Pakistan showcases Gwadar as investment-destination. Will anyone invest in "climate-of-fear"?
Pakistan organized "Gwadar Expo" last month to showcase China's One Belt One Road project in Gwadar, the "crux" of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Apple to launch three new iPhones this year
Apple will reportedly launch three new smartphones this year: the largest iPhone ever, an upgraded device the size of iPhone X, and a cheaper iPhone with some of the flagship phone's key features.
Sony's latest flagships Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact coming this March
At the MWC 2018, Sony Mobile has unveiled its two new flagship smartphones namely the Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Compact.
Radical Sikhs put forth their demands before Indian government
Radical Sikh elements have allegedly found a politically-conducive environment to revive the Khalistan movement in Canada, North American and European countries.
#Holi2018: These waterproof smartphones will survive the splash
Holi - the feStival of colors, pichkaris, and water balloons - is just around the corner.
27 Feb 2018
Sridevi's mortal remains arrive in Mumbai; funeral tomorrow
The mortal remains of Sridevi have arrived in Mumbai. Earlier in the day, they were handed over to her family by the Dubai Public Prosecution after a prolonged procedure.
Railways ties up with Ola for last mile connectivity
Railways has partnered with ride-sharing company, Ola to facilitate last mile connectivity at its five key stations in Delhi, the national transporter said today.
Happy birthday Bayern Munich!
On 27 February 1900, one of Germany's biggest football clubs, FC Bayern Munich was brought into existence.
After 'Sacred Games', Radhika Apte bags another Netflix original series
Last week brought an exciting news for all the Indian fans of Netflix as the streaming giant announced three new original series after 'Sacred Games' namely 'Leila', 'Ghoul' and 'Crocodile.'
Vero: The new, popular kid on the social block
Vero, a social media app that has been around since 2015, is gaining sudden popularity.
Girl breaks 2-day fast after toilet gets built at home
Most 13-year-olds would demand chocolates, dresses or dolls, but the demand of this girl from Karnataka's Ballari district is certainly different.
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2018: Players to look out for
The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2018 concluded with Karnataka emerging as the winner, beating Saurashtra in the final.
Delhi Chief Secretary attends first meeting with CM after alleged-assault
Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash on Tuesday attended a Cabinet meeting to finalize dates for the Delhi Assembly's Budget Session. Notably, this was his first official meet with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal since he was allegedly assaulted by AAP MLAs last week.
Ryan Seacrest's former stylist accuses him of years-long sexual misconduct
A former stylist of 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest has accused the star of years of sexual misconduct while she worked with him.
Mumbai: You can use Elphinstone bridge from tonight
It just took 4-months for the Indian Army to renovate the Elphinstone bridge and throw it open for public.
YouTube updates live streaming, adds new features
YouTube has announced a slew of updates to its live streaming feature for both creators and viewers.
Maldives declines India's invite for naval exercise 'Milan'
In a move that could further exacerbate the already-disturbed relations between India and Maldives, Male has declined Delhi's invitation to participate in the biennial multinational naval event "Milan."
Bihar: Aspiring cop found with her hand severed
A girl was yesterday found unconscious near the RPF barracks in Jamalpur, Bihar, with her right hand severed.
Nidahas Trophy 2018: Angelo Mathews ruled out
After having lost Asela Gunaratne to injury for the upcoming Nidahas trophy, Sri Lanka have now been dealt with a severe blow.
Mumbai: CM Fadnavis, wife sing to save rivers; Opposition fumes
An almost 4-minute long video starting with a concerned Amruta at her residence in Malabar Hill and progressing to show her husband CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with other eminent government officials has drawn ire of Opposition parties.
TISS Hyderabad students start indefinite hunger strike: Here's why
Six students of the of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad have gone on an indefinite hunger strike in a bid to pressurize a negligent administration to address the issues regarding higher education of the marginalized.
Karnataka are new champions of Vijay Hazare Trophy
Karnataka emerged as the winners of the 2017-18 Vijay Hazare Trophy, after beating Saurashtra in an emphatic fashion in New Delhi.
Mercedes-Benz's new car becomes India's first BS-VI vehicle
Mercedes-Benz has launched the new S-Class 350d car at a starting price of Rs 1.33 crore.
PNB scam: Nirav Modi's Firestar Diamond files for bankruptcy
Even as billionaire Nirav Modi battles allegations of committing India's largest bank fraud of Rs. 11,400cr, his international jewelry brand, Firestar Diamond Inc, has filed for bankruptcy in the US.
Jamaican sprint king, Usain Bolt to feature at Old Trafford
World's fastest man, Usain Bolt will get to showcase his football skills after being roped in to play in UNICEF's soccer aid charity match in June.
Now Salman to woo China with 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'
Following the footsteps of Aamir Khan, whose 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar' turned out to be huge money-spinners in China, Salman Khan is all set to release his blockbuster film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' in the neighboring country.
Indian women will host Australia for a 3-match ODI series
After taming the Proteas in South Africa, the Indian women's cricket team is scheduled to play 3 ODIs against Australia at home.
Marathi might be made compulsory in CBSE, CISCE schools
Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde on Tuesday said that the state government is considering to make the Marathi language a compulsory subject up to Class 10 in CBSE and CISCE schools.
Sridevi's body handed over to family after long delay
Almost a day later than initially planned, Dubai police have released Sridevi's body to her family.
Team owner withdraws from Mumbai T20 League
The inaugural edition of T20 Mumbai league is set to kick off in less than two weeks, but it has already hit a roadblock with one of the team owners withdrawing from the league on Monday.
Drones carry D&G handbags in fashion show
Italian luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabanna has made a bunch of flying drones carry handbags down the runway at the Milan Fashion Week.
MEA directed to disclose Air-India bills for PM Modi's foreign-visits
RTI apex body Central Information Commission has directed External Affairs Ministry to disclose how much money was spent on chartering Air India aircraft for PM Narendra Modi's foreign trips during 2013-17.
You can now fly to Hampi from Bengaluru
UNESCO World Heritage Site Hampi, usually commuted by train or bus, will now have flight services from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
Sridevi's make-up artiste says she treated her staff like family
Sridevi did not only weave magic with her scintillating performances on the big screen but also won hearts in real life with her kind and well-meaning behavior.
MP: Girl attempts suicide after father 'humiliated' by BJP members
In Bihar, the BJP is in a crisis after a car belonging to one of its members hit and killed nine children.
Meet Wanheng Menayothin, the new boxing sensation
Thailand's professional boxer, Wanheng Menayothin is on the brink of chasing down celebrated Floyd Mayweather's undefeated 50 career wins.
AR Emoji is not inspired by Apple's Animoji: Samsung
Samsung's recently launched Galaxy S9 smartphone is creating a lot of buzz with its impressive features, be it the dual aperture camera or the real-time translate support.
Celebrities slam TV media for sensational reporting on Sridevi's death
Television media's frantic reporting over the death of legendary actor Sridevi has angered Bollywood celebrities and her fans, who have called the coverage "graceless" and "insensitive".
Nokia Sirocco 8: Nokia's best Android smartphone yet
The HMD Global owned Nokia brand has launched its best Android phone to date. Named Nokia 8 Sirocco, the flagship smartphone was launched on Sunday at Nokia's mobile launch event in Barcelona.
Rajasthan proposes stricter laws to check cow smuggling
Clamping down on illegal cow slaughter, Rajasthan has ruled that vehicles used in unauthorized transportation of bovines will be seized and the accused arrested.
Gurgaon: Woman accuses boss of repeated rape, 'unnatural sex,' blackmail
An employee of a Gurgaon company has accused her boss of repeatedly raping her, forcing her for 'unnatural sex' and threatening to "make (her) life hell."
Delhi: More than 60% students face exam stress
It's not even a fortnight since PM Narendra Modi had a talk with students of standard 9-12 about combating exam stress, when a survey threw up a surprising fact - more than 60% of students face exam stress.
India is one of the most open economies: PM Modi
Seeking foreign investments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India is one of the most open economies in the world and is ready to do business with the world.
Laureus World Sports Awards 2018: All you need to know
The 18th edition of the Laureus Sports Awards will be held on February 27 along the French Riviera in Monaco.
Raveena reminisces an uncanny connection between Sridevi and Divya Bharti
Family, friends and fans have been engulfed in grief over Sridevi's untimely demise. People have been paying their tributes and recounting their good old days with the Bollywood legend.
E-wallets KYC-deadline: No extension beyond 28-February. Will it impact you?
In a major setback for e-wallets, RBI has refused to extend the deadline for mandatory full-KYC (Know-Your-Customer) compliance by users beyond 28 February.
Yannick Carrasco and Nicolas Gaitan join Chinese club Dalian Yifang
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid confirmed both Nicolas Gaitan and Yannick Ferreira Carrasco have parted ways the club to pursue their careers with Dalian Yifang in the Chinese Super League.
BlackBerry to launch high-end smartphone called Ghost in India: Reports
According to media reports, BlackBerry is working on bringing a premium phone to India called the BlackBerry Ghost.
UK: Five-year-old, turned away by doctors for being late, died
In January'15, five-year-old Ellie-May Clark was turned away by the doctor for being a few minutes late for her 'emergency appointment.'
Delhi: Chase to nab pickpocketers gets man killed, wife injured
A brave act got overshadowed by a tragedy, when a woman chasing down four thieves resulted in her husband getting killed.
Force India set to change their name before 2018 season
Force India unveiled their car for the 2018 Formula One (F1) season in Barcelona on Monday.
Actor Karan Patel takes the legal route against his impostor
Karan Patel recently found himself in a tedious situation when he learned that an impostor has been misusing his name. He straightway resorted to the Police and filed a case against the man using a fake number.
Race to bring 5G services is heating up: Here's more
The race to bring super-fast 5G wireless services to market is heating up, with the first commercial deployment of the much-anticipated technology expected at the end of the year.
Nirav Modi case: Fraud amount could be Rs. 1,323cr more
The PNB scam, one of the biggest frauds in India's history, was initially estimated at Rs. 11,400cr, but the bank now says the amount of unauthorized transactions could be Rs. 1,300cr more than that.
Aadhaar helped cancel three crore fake, duplicate ration cards: Ministry
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Monday said that during the three years of NDA government, at least three crore fake and duplicate ration cards were canceled.
Meghalaya Assembly poll begins, amid tight security
Amid tight security, voting for the 60-member Meghalaya Assembly began at 7 am.
Neymar suffers fractured metatarsal, ruled out of clash against Madrid
PSG's Champions League's hopes have been dealt a major blow, after recent reports revealed that star man, Neymar Jr is set to miss the last 16 second leg tie against Real Madrid.
Dubai investigators launch 'thorough probe' into Sridevi's 'mysterious' death
The death of Sridevi, initially attributed to a cardiac arrest, is now being thoroughly probed by investigators in Dubai.
TISS: Protest over aid-cancellation for SC, ST, OBC students
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) students and alumni on Monday staged a demonstration near the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry against the withdrawal of scholarships for SC, ST and OBC scholars.
Sridevi: Indian media and the death of a star
The kerfuffle around Sridevi's death is deafening. Indian media's insensitive, irresponsible handling of her passing away once again proves how adept they are at creating controversies out of thin air.
Watch: New iPhone X ad celebrates marriage equality in Australia
Have you watched iPhone X's new ad - First Dance?
Due to absence of Marathi translation, Opposition boycotts Governor's speech
In a huge embarrassment to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Opposition parties yesterday staged a walk-out during Governor C Vidyasagar Rao's speech as there was no Marathi translation available.
Galaxy S9 or Pixel 2 XL: Which phone to buy?
While Samsung has just launched its much-awaited Galaxy S9 at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona, Google's Pixel 2 XL was launched in October last year as an all-encompassing Android favorite.
Manikandan's journey from Kerala's streets to Real Madrid
Manikandan is a 14-year-old who has been in news recently after securing an opportunity to train with the Spanish football giants Real Madrid CF.