Facebook discontinues failed split News Feed experiment
After learning that users didn't like two separate News Feeds, one for family/friends and another for commercial pages, Facebook has ended its Explore Feed test.
Split wide open in Bihar Congress: Infighting escalates
After former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi joined the Mahagathbandhan, four Congress members of legislative council (MLCs) joined the ruling JD(U).
CPL chief warns ECB; your league shouldn't clash with CPL
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament's chief Pete Russell has served a warning to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that their proposed new league should not match the time frame of the CPL.
Mumbai: L&T wins contract for Shivaji Memorial construction
The work on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial in Arabian Sea off Mumbai might start soon as CM Devendra Fadnavis handed over the Letter of Acceptance to infra-giant Larsen and Toubro yesterday.
Bengaluru: 6-year-old allegedly molested by school janitor. When'll this stop?
In yet another case of sexual assault in schools, a janitor was held yesterday for allegedly molesting a Class 1 student in a washroom.
As Britain battles freezing cold, 'snow baby' born on roadside
As Britain and other parts of Europe brave freezing cold, a story of an incredible birth has warmed hearts across.
Karti Chidambaram, in CBI custody, wants food from Zomato, Swiggy
Karti Chidambaram, the son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, who is under a five-day CBI custody since Thursday for his involvement in the INX money laundering case, has been reportedly throwing his weight around.
Attacks in Burkina Faso capital near French embassy, military HQ
The capital of Burkina Faso came under an assault on Friday, with attacks unfolding near the French embassy, the French cultural center, and the country's military headquarters, said a report.
Candidates likely to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal
The calls for sacking of long-serving Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger are growing louder after two back to back 3-0 defeats to Manchester City.
Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland polls: Parties experience post-poll alliance jitters
Counting of votes in the north-eastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland will be held tomorrow.
Mumbai: IndiGo A320neo makes emergency landing due to engine snag
A Kolkata-bound IndiGo aircraft had to make an emergency landing at the Mumbai Airport after take-off as one of its engines stopped working mid-air.
Implement Delhi-like school safety rules in Madhya Pradesh: Sumitra Mahajan
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, in a letter to Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, suggested to the state government to enact safety norms regarding schools on the lines of Delhi's rules.
No change in stance on Dalai Lama, says Indian government
After media reports of Center asking its senior leaders to stay away from events marking 60 years in exile of the Dalai Lama, Ministry of External Affairs clarified that India's position on the Dalai Lama has not changed.
Airbus receives 10 new orders on light helicopters
The helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus has recently received orders for seven H125 and three H130 light helicopters from Heliflite China.
IPL 2018: Impact players for each team in IPL 11
The Indian Premier League 2018 kicks off in Mumbai on April 7 as Rohit Sharma's side host MS Dhoni's Chennai.
'Wife wakes-up late, doesn't cook tasty food': Mumbaikar seeks divorce
In a bizarre case, a man in Mumbai sought divorce from his wife as she wasn't "dutiful": among other things, she used to wake up late and didn't cook tasty food.
Gurugram: Snag in train flagged in time, 500-people escape tragedy
Some 500 lives were saved on Wednesday night when a technical snag in a Delhi-Rewari local train was noticed in time.
India, you can now look for jobs on Facebook
Facebook has brought its jobs feature to India and around 40 other countries. Unlike LinkedIn and Glassdoor, the focus will be on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Israel police question PM Netanyahu in corruption case
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is already under investigation for two cases of corruption, was questioned by the police for the first time in another corruption case involving communications giant Bezeq.
Rs. 2,919cr Nirbhaya Fund approved to create 8 'safe cities'
The Central government on Thursday approved Rs. 2,919 crore under Nirbhaya Fund to create eight "safe cities" that will have patrolled public spaces and quicker response systems to curb crimes against women.
Can't confirm if Nirav Modi is in US: State official
The US has acknowledged reports in Indian media that embattled billionaire Nirav Modi is in the country, but is unable to confirm them, a state department official said.
US steel-curbs won't hit India, but others to be hurt
US president Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The formal declaration of 25%-tariffs on imported steel and 10%-tariffs on imported aluminum will probably be made next week.
Maruti Suzuki to launch new Ciaz in August
Though initially supposed to be launched last month at the Auto Expo, the new Maruti Suzuki Ciaz will now be unveiled in August 2018.
Bombay HC dismisses divorce plea for not being 'dutiful' wife
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a man's plea seeking a divorce from his wife on the grounds that she was not "dutiful" as she woke up late and did not cook tasty food, said a report.
This winter was Delhi's warmest in 12 years
It seems the song 'pyaar mera dilli ki sardi' will cease to exist, what with weather experts certifying this year's winter to be the warmest in 12 years, in terms of day temperatures.
Delhi: Husband strangles wife, slits her throat, then surrenders
Marital discord apparently drove a man to take his wife's life. Umesh, a mechanic in Delhi's Bindapur, strangled Meenakshi, slit her throat with a kitchen knife, and surrendered to police.
Rajinikanth's movie 'Kaala' teaser released, Instantly Goes Viral
The teaser of superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming flick 'Kaala' was released today, with the trilingual movie all set to hit the screens on April 27.
One killed, several injured in Kabul blast
A blast in Kabul this morning has killed at least one and injured four, the Afghan government said.
Caught-on-CCTV: Delhi youth stabbed 50 times, assaulted with rods
In a gruesome attack caught on CCTV camera, 20 men in Delhi's Khanpur stabbed a youth at least 50 times and assaulted him with rods before fleeing the spot.
SBI, PNB lending-rates hiked: Home and other loans get costlier
Two state-run lenders State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank raised their lending rates by up to 20 basis points, a move that will increase interest-rates on existing as well as home, auto loans, and personal loans.
Chhattisgarh: 11 left blind in one eye after cataract surgery
In an apparent case of medical negligence, at least 11 people who underwent cataract surgeries on the same day at a private hospital in Chhattisgarh have been left blind in one eye.
At least 10 Maoists killed in Telangana encounter
In a major win for security forces, at least 10 Maoists including a top leader have been killed in an encounter in Telangana.
Liverpool record £39 mn profit; look to strengthen their squad
Liverpool are in free-scoring form and are gunning for a second place finish in EPL.
Zomato Co-founder Pankaj Chaddah Resigns, To Start A New Venture
Pankaj Chaddah, co-founder of online restaurant guide and food-ordering app Zomato has resigned from the company after serving ten years saying he will take a few months break and start something new.
Panic at Delhi Airport as 17 bullets found in washroom
Panic had broken out at the Delhi Airport a little over two weeks ago when 17 live bullets were found in a washroom, HT reported.
Bengaluru: Doctors remove 99 stones from woman's gallbladder
A 45-year-old woman, who was suffering from severe stomach pain, had 99 stones removed from her gallbladder at a government district hospital in Karnataka's Tumakuru, doctors said today.
Manchester City humiliate Arsenal 3-0
Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-0 yet again in the English Premier League on Friday. They had earlier defeated the Gunners with the same score-line in the EFL Cup final on Sunday.
This 13-year-old is spreading Autism awareness through his apps
According to World Health Organization (data updated till April, 2017), it is estimated that worldwide, 1 in every 160 children, suffers from some form of Autism.
Delhi: Leave me alone or will jump: Man to cops
A high voltage drama recently ensued in Delhi when a 38-year-old man threatened to jump off a four storied building, if police tried to catch him.
Sepp Blatter appeals to have World Cup matches without VAR
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has asked the authorities to turn down the request to use VAR (Video Assistant Referee system) for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Bengaluru: 400 Wi-Fi spots, a Mayor's bungalow - BBMP budget
It can be easily said that the recent Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike budget is not for citizens, but for the netas.
How does India celebrate Holi?
Known for spreading love and cheer through colors, Holi marks the harvest season and the coming of spring.
Kamal Haasan: His party doesn't believe in prohibition or freebies
When he launched his political party "Makkal Needhi Maiam" last week, superstar Kamal Haasan shied away from taking a stand on issues. However, now, Haasan has made his party's stance clear on two pertinent issues prevalent in Tamil Nadu: giving out freebies and alcohol prohibition.
The kickass Holi playlist for added fun, unlimited cheer
Songs are as integral a part of Holi as colors, and Bollywood has made sure we never run out of them.
Nokia 7 Plus: Features, Price, Launch date and more
The HMD Global-owned Nokia brand has recently launched Nokia 7 Plus at the company's event in Barcelona.
Home-rental startup NestAway raises Rs. 333cr from Goldman Sachs, others
Bengaluru-based online home-rental network NestAway Technologies has raised $51mn (Rs. 333.1cr) from investors including Goldman Sachs and a joint venture firm of noted industrialist Ratan Tata.
Maharashtra: Killer TB! Over 20,000 died in past 3 years
Mumbai's rising pollution is surely putting a toll on its public health.
Cabinet clears Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill for confiscating fugitives' assets
The Union Cabinet has approved a stringent Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill that provides for confiscating assets without conviction in cases where economic offenders flee the country.
LPG cylinders get cheaper by up to Rs. 47
From today, prices of LPG cylinders, both subsidized and non-subsidized, will go down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
IPL 2018: A look at the past records
The Indian Premier League 2018 kicks off on April 7 in Mumbai with the hosts welcoming Chennai Super Kings.
Urban Ladder raises Rs. 78.2cr from Kalaari Capital and others
Bengaluru-based home-furnishing company Urban Ladder has raised $12mn in an internal funding round from Kalaari Capital, Saif Partners, Sequoia Capital, and Steadview Capital.
Viber Community: Group chat with a whopping 1 billion members
The Rakuten Inc. owned messaging app Viber is launching a service called Viber Community - the biggest group chat ever.
Missed the Paytm KYC deadline? Here's how to do it
Yesterday was the deadline to update the Know Your Customer (KYC) details on Paytm and other mobile wallets.
WhatsApp for iPhone gets new time and location stickers
WhatsApp on iOS has been updated to add a couple of features to the instant messaging app.
INX money-laundering: CBI seeks 14-day custody to grill Karti Chidambaram
The CBI has sought 14-day custody of Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, in the INX money laundering case.
Injury woes continue to haunt Rafael Nadal
Tennis ace and World number two Rafael Nadal is facing another injury scare, which has forced him to withdraw from the upcoming Mexican Open.
Georgia teacher barricades himself in classroom, fires gun
A teacher in Georgia, US, barricaded himself in his classroom and fired at least one gunshot before being nabbed.
Jordan's King: Fight against terror isn't war on any religion
Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, who is on a three-day visit to India, spoke on the topic "Islamic heritage; Promoting Understanding and Moderation" at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi.
Private financiers to production houses: Bollywood's evolving business model
Multiplexes with plush recliners, differentially-priced tickets and popcorn priced over Rs. 200 - movie-watching in a theatre wasn't always like this.
Zomato raises Rs. 977cr from Alibaba-unit Ant Financial Services
Restaurant discovery and online food-ordering platform, Zomato, announced it has raised $150mn (Rs. 977cr) in a fresh funding round from Ant Financial Services Group, one of the world's leading digital financial services providers.
Happy birthday Shahid Afridi!
Shahid Afridi is one of the most well known Pakistani cricketers and needs no introduction.
All the football stories from midweek
This week has continued to give fans some great results across Europe and a lot of action to look forward to.
Celebrating Justin Bieber on his 24th birthday
With 105.29 million followers, Justin Bieber is the second most-followed person on Twitter worldwide, after Katy Perry's 108.37 million.
Delhi: Groom gets killed in his own wedding procession
Starting a new journey got brutally derailed for a 23-year-old, as a bullet shot during his own wedding procession mistakenly hit him at the back of the head, killing him on the spot.
Europe under deep-freeze spell, 50 dead in a week
Nearly 50 people have died in a cold spell that has gripped Europe since a week.
Arjuna awardee para-swimmer suspended for filming female swimmers
In a shocking case, the Paralympic Committee of India has decided to suspend para-swimmer Prasanta Karmakar for a period of 3 years after he was found guilty of recording videos of female swimmers last year during an event in Jaipur.
Google is the new Slack: Launches workplace communication tool
Google has globally launched Hangouts Chat, a workplace communication tool, as a core part of its G Suite offerings.
'Sachin special' - On this day in 2003
15 years have flown by since the legendary Sachin Tendulkar scored one of the best ever innings in ODI cricket.
IIT-Madras, Applied Materials India to conduct joint-research in Artificial Intelligence
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras signed a joint development agreement with Applied Materials India to conduct research in Data Sciences, Machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
Karti Chidambaram's arrest: Congress says, PM diverting from corruption scandals
Slamming the graft allegations against P Chidambaram's son Karti, Congress claimed that PM Narendra Modi is desperately trying to divert people's attention from the corruption scandals tumbling out of BJP's closet.
PNB-scam: Nirav Modi 'busy' with business, refuses to join probe
Nirav Modi, accused in the massive PNB scam, has refused to join the CBI investigation citing business engagements abroad.
OnePlus 6 leaked: Image shows iPhone X-like notch, dual cameras
The high-end OnePlus 6 smartphone is expected to be launched in May or June this year, but leaks about the device have already started surfacing on the web.
Maharashtra: Jail awaits those who propagate virginity test
The uber-patriarchal custom of having young brides tested for virginity in the Kanjarbhat community has attracted attention of the state government, which has directed the Maharashtra police to take action on suo motu basis.
Lokpal-meet: Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge rejects PM Modi's 'special invite'
Congress and BJP are now trading punches on the issue of appointing a Lokpal.
Twitter launches Bookmarks feature to privately save tweets
Twitter has now globally launched its Bookmarks feature, which provides users a way to save the tweets they like or might want to revisit.
Sourav Ganguly reveals his wish about MS Dhoni
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly had always been known to promote the best cricketing talent.
After raising interest rates, SBI hikes MCLR across various maturities
The SBI, India's largest public lender, has raised the one-year marginal cost-based lending rate (MCLR) from 7.95% to 8.15% across several maturities.
Here is the list of cricket matches scheduled in Mar'18
Cricket fans all over the globe will be set for a thrilling ride with plenty of action awaiting them in March 2018.
Facebook does a LinkedIn: Rolls out job application feature
Facebook is rolling out its job application feature, which was previously only available in the US and Canada, to over 40 countries.
Trump-aide Hope Hicks steps down as White House Communications Director
Hope Hicks, one of the closest aides of US President Donald Trump, is resigning as the White House Communications Director.
Di Maria brace takes PSG to French Cup semi-finals
Star striker Neymar Jr might be out injured, but that hasn't stopped PSG from running riot against other teams.
India to witness intense summer, temperatures already at a high
Indians, brace for a particularly intense summer this time. Met officials have warned that temperatures in many places in the north, west and center can increase from the normal by over 1 degree Celsius.
State government, Wikipedia tie up to promote Marathi globally
On Marathi language day, while the Maharashtra Government was being slammed for not having a Marathi translation of the Governor's speech, it also announced a tie-up with Wikipedia to promote the language on a global platform.
Google received 2.4mn "Right to be Forgotten" requests since 2014
According to Google's latest transparency report, the tech giant has received 2.4 million "Right to be Forgotten" requests since 2014, when the law regarding the same was first passed.
India A skipper Ashwin ruled out of Deodhar Trophy
In a massive blow to Ravichandran Ashwin's hopes of making a comeback to the India limited-overs squad, the ace off-spinner has been ruled out of the upcoming Deodhar Trophy.
Walmart raises minimum age to buy firearms, ammunition to 21
After the deadly Florida school shooting that killed 17, US retail giant Walmart on Wednesday announced it was raising the minimum age to buy firearms and ammunition to 21 years.
CBSE allows special-need candidates to use computers, laptops in exam
The CBSE has allowed specially-abled children to write their Class 10 and 12 finals on computers or laptops from this year.
Amid tension in Hajin, another terrorist killed in encounter
An LeT terrorist was killed in an encounter this morning at Hajin in Bandipora district of Kashmir.
Here is how you can pre-book Galaxy S9 in India
Pre-registrations for Samsung's latest Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones are now open on Airtel's online store for buyers in India.
Jitam Ram Manjhi quits NDA to join RJD-led Mahagathbandhan
PM Modi might seriously want to consider BJP's position vis-à-vis its smaller allies. Now, in a serious jolt to NDA, former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi has decided to ditch them and join the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan.
Horrified by H-1B restrictions, Indian techies find home in Canada
With the Trump government further tightening the noose around getting H-1B visas, Indians are losing hope in the American dream. Disillusioned, they are turning to Canada in large numbers, in search for a new home, a new dream.
2019-LS elections in sight, Modi meets BJP-CMs to take stock
PM Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah have begun planning in earnest for the upcoming assembly polls and the big gun, 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Monica Lewinsky, abuse of power and the #MeToo movement
Twenty years after she was first slut-shamed and ostracized for having an affair with the world's most powerful man then, former US President Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky has finally bid adieu to "The House of Gaslight".
ASUS ZenFone 5Z, 5: iPhone X's Android brothers
ASUS has unveiled two new smartphones, namely the ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5, at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Malayalam actress breastfeeds in a bold magazine cover shoot
Gilu Joseph, a Malayalam model, actor and writer, has dared to pull off something that hasn't been attempted in the history of cover-shoots before.
