Mauritius president Ameenah Gurib-Fakim to resign over financial corruption
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, the first female Mauritian president, will resign from office over allegations of financial corruption.
Sunil Grover says he wasn't approached for Kapil's comeback show
Fans have been waiting impatiently for Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover to reunite for a show but, unfortunately, that does not seem to be happening anytime soon.
Delhi Daredevils await BCCI's instructions in Mohammed Shami's case
Fresh trouble is brewing for Mohammed Shami.
RBI fines Airtel bank Rs. 5 crore for violating eKYC-norms
India's apex bank, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slapped a penalty of Rs. 5 crore on Sunil Mittal owned-Airtel Payments Bank Limited for violating eKYC norms.
Srini brushes off Vengsarkar's allegations
Former ICC chairman, N Srinivasan has hit back at Dilip Vengsarkar stating all his claims are false. Vengsarkar had earlier said that he was removed from national selection committee because he had selected Virat Kohli over Badrinath in 2008.
'Hate Story 4' triumphs other releases on opening day
This Friday saw a three-way clash at the box office with 'Hate Story 4', 'Dil Juunglee' and '3 Storeys' hitting the screens together.
SpiceJet enters whopping Rs. 81,000cr-deal with France's Safran for aircraft-engines
No-frills India airline SpiceJet has inked a $12.5bn (Rs. 81,000 crore) deal with French major Safran Group for CFM aircraft engines; it's one of the biggest-ever aviation sector deals.
Bengaluru Metro Union threaten to go on indefinite strike
Come March 22, and there may be no metro running in Bengaluru. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) employees' union have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from that day.
Nearly 4 lakh ration cards may get cancelled in Delhi
Nearly 4 lakh ration cards in Delhi might get cancelled if the beneficiaries fail to collect their ration for one more month, said the Delhi government sternly, adding that they ought to respond to the notices sent to them in ten days.
Goodness pays: Mumbai man returns bag, gets education for kids
This is the story of a Samaritan and an angel.
Salman Khan's 'Dabangg 3' gets a new director in Prabhudheva
Prabhudheva, who directed Salman Khan in 'Wanted', will reunite with the superstar for 'Dabangg 3'.
Would've thrown demonetization-proposal in dustbin if I were PM: RaGa
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today said demonetization was "not a good" initiative while interacting with a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur.
All-woman patrol squad launched in Delhi
'She needed a #Hero, instead we made #one out of her,' reads Romil Baaniya, DCP South Delhi's tweet dated 8th March.
Twitter looks to expand blue-tick verification to all 'human' users
In a bid to weed out robots and fake accounts on its platform, Twitter is reportedly considering to soon open 'blue tick' verification process for all users who can prove their identity.
Making 'Guzaarish' on Euthanasia wasn't a smooth process for Bhansali
Welcoming Supreme Court's verdict on Passive Euthanasia, Sanjay Leela Bhansali recounted that when he had made 'Guzaarish' on the subject of mercy killing, there was a major outcry over it.
No mandatory two-child policy for India, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday rubbished a plea requesting it to ask the Centre to make two-child policy compulsory across India to stall the nation's burgeoning population.
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who left for treatment to the US from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital in the wee hours of Wednesday, is reportedly suffering from an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer.
32 crore Aadhaar-numbers linked to voter-IDs so far: CEC Rawat
As many as 32 crore Aadhaar numbers have been linked to voters' ID cards so far, said Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat.
Sale of non-ISI helmets to be banned soon
Non-ISI helmets for two-wheeler drivers are set to be banned by the end of the year.
Passport details made mandatory for Rs. 50cr+ loans
Following several high profile cases of economic offenders leaving the country, the government has made it mandatory for borrowers looking for loans above Rs. 50cr to submit their passport details to banks.
Forget blue arrows, Google Maps lets you navigate as Mario
Celebrating Mario Day (March 10=Mar10=Mario) in style, Google Maps has partnered with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps on iOS and Android apps.
Mumbai T20 League: All you need to know
The inaugural T20 Mumbai League is all set to kick off from Sunday, March 11 at the Wankhede stadium.
GST: Inter-state e-way Bill to rollout starting April 1
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced on Saturday that the inter-state e-way Bill will be rolled-out in a phased manner starting April 1, 2018.
Anushka Sharma angry over Bengali daily for fabricating her interview
A leading Bengali daily was recently at the receiving end of Anushka Sharma's wrath. The actress took to Twitter to denounce the publication for printing a forged interview with her.
French President Macron in India: France best partner for India
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a four-day visit to India, invited by his Indian counterpart PM Modi. Yesterday, he and his wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron were received warmly by Modi at Delhi Airport.
People of UP no longer want Aurangzeb's government, says Adityanath
While campaigning for Gorakhpur bypolls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath likened the previous Samajwadi Party government to Mughal dynastic rule.
PM Modi gives Suresh Prabhu additional-charge of Civil Aviation Ministry
Commerce and Industries minister Suresh Prabhu was given additional charge of Civil Aviation Ministry, a day after President Kovind accepted the resignation of TDP's Ashok Gajapathi Raju.
Priya Prakash Varrier's 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' breaks a YouTube record
There's no stopping for Priya Prakash Varrier and her song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi'. The love anthem from 'Oru Adaar Love' has now become the fastest South Indian video to cross 50 million views on YouTube.
Marketing lessons we can all take from condom-maker, Durex
If there is any one brand that is winning hearts through advertising, it is Durex.
Google Chrome may now let you export saved passwords
Remembering several passwords can be tedious, especially when you change browsers or move to another password manager app or simply switch to a new device.
Indian Wells: World No. 1 Halep advances to third round
Women's tennis world number 1, Simona Halep continued her good form to advance into the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Pharma profiteer Martin Shkreli sentenced to 7 years prison
Martin Shkreli, former drug executive, was found guilty of defrauding investors, and was sentenced to seven years in prison yesterday.
Motor vehicle third-party insurance premiums to get cheaper
Vehicle owners might be in for some good news as a proposal to lower premiums for the mandatory motor vehicle third-party (TP) insurance cover has been put into place.
Bishan Singh Bedi asks BCCI to recognise blind cricket
Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi has thrown his support behind the Indian blind cricket team, urging the BCCI to recognise blind cricket and take it under its fold.
Man arrested in connection with Gauri Lankesh's murder
Six months after Gauri Lankesh was killed outside her house in Bengaluru, police have arrested a man linked with the murder that made headline across the globe.
Nothing suspicious about Sridevi's sudden demise, says MEA
The Ministry Of External Affairs has ruled out the possibility of anything suspicious in Bollywood legend Sridevi's sudden demise in Dubai, thus putting an end to all the speculations.
5th ODI: England hammer Kiwis, here're records broken
England rose to prominence as they overcame hosts New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI to bag the series 3-2.
Now, Odisha to intensify demand for special category status
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said that his government and the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will pursue its demand for according special category status for the state.
Samsung's new TVs magically disappear: Here's what it means
Samsung recently unveiled its new range of flagship QLED smart TVs at an event in New York.
Neymar wants to return to Barcelona FC
Sensational claims are being made in Catalonia stating that Neymar Jr has contacted Barcelona FC for a possible return this summer.
Delhi: E-rickshaw driver arrested for cook's murder
Shoulders collided, argument ensued and then there was a murder - that's how the stabbing of a 35-year-old cook that happened on March 4 in Delhi's Alaknanda region can be described.
Irrfan's wife requests fans to stop speculating about his disease
Ever since Irrfan Khan announced that he has a 'rare disease', his fans have been restless.
India plays responsible role in Afghanistan's economic development, reconstruction: US
The Trump administration has stated they have seen India play a responsible role in the economic development and reconstruction of Afghanistan "over the last several years."
IPL 2018: IPL's Orange Cap winners over the years
Over the last 10 years in IPL, 8 batsmen have won Orange Caps.
Nawazuddin hires detectives to spy on wife; summoned by police
The Thane Police have asked Nawazuddin Siddiqui, his wife Anjali Siddiqui and lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui to appear before them as part of the investigation into an alleged Call Detail Record (CDR) scam.
CISF to offer anti-terror consultancy services to five-star hotels
In a bid to counter future instances of terror attacks like the 26/11 attack, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is offering anti-terror consultancy services to five-star hotels.
Delhi Daredevils have a new co-owner, JSW Sports
JSW Sports, a part of JSW Group, has bought 50% stake in IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils.
France's Emmanuel Macron arrives in India, gets Modi's hug
PM Narendra Modi's greeting of foreign head-of-states indicates a distinct pattern. If he disapproves or doesn't consider them strategically important, he doesn't meet them at the tarmac with his now-famous jhappis, as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau discovered the hard way.
J&K: Pak violates ceasefire along Poonch LoC; forward-posts, villages attacked
In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops resorted to heavy shelling from across the border, targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
Looking for Android-Oreo smartphones? Only these currently run latest Android-OS
Google introduced its latest mobile operating system, Android 8 Oreo, last year bringing several features like enhanced security, picture-in-picture mode, color icons, pinned shortcuts/widgets, notification dots, etc.
After TDP, ally JD(U) revives special status demand for Bihar
TDP's "special category status" for Andhra ended in CM Chandrababu Naidu calling back his party's ministers, making a public show of protest. However, Naidu stopped short of leading his party out of the NDA.
ZTE Nubia N3, with 5,000 mAh battery, launched in China
ZTE-owned Nubia has launched a new smartphone titled Nubia N3 in China and it will hit the stores on March 24.
Five films that emerged surprise hits just like 'SKTKS'
One cannot predict the fate of a film at the box office. Just last year we saw movies of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan failing miserably at the ticket windows.
Amazon could beat Apple to become the most valuable company
Propelled by the company's fast revenue growth, Amazon's stock has recorded a surge of 83 per cent over the past year, helping the e-commerce giant reach a $752 billion market capitalization.
Janhvi Kapoor resumes 'Dhadak' shoot, post Sridevi's demise
Bereaved after the sudden demise of her mother Sridevi, Janhvi Kapoor has now resumed the shooting of her debut film 'Dhadak' in Mumbai.
Squad analysis IPL 2018: Delhi Daredevils
Delhi Daredevils have built a solid unit that can be considered as one of the most balanced teams. You can check their squad here.
Here's how you can port your Aircel number
Aircel has recently filed for bankruptcy and prepares to shut down its services in India.
Diu: First Indian UT to run 100% on solar energy
Congratulations are in order for Diu, which has become the first Indian Union Territory to be 100% powered by solar energy.
Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' hits a century in China
'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' has become India's fourth and Salman Khan's first 100 crore grosser in China.
Bengaluru suburban train services to have 8 more routes
To add to the existing 18 suburban railway services plying in Bengaluru, 8 more train routes were announced yesterday by South Western Railway (SWR) officials.
In a first, Indian-Railways appoints all-women team for technical maintenance
In its rich 165-year history, the Indian Railways never had a group of women working for technical maintenance of the train coaches, until now.
Uber signs Virat Kohli as India brand ambassador
Uber has signed on celebrity cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador in India, the first time it has appointed one in Asia Pacific.
Airbus to deliver 1 aircraft per week over 10 years
European aerospace major Airbus expects to deliver one aircraft per week on an average to Indian carriers over the next ten years.
Bengaluru: Did web check-in? Just drop your bag at kiosk!
After Mumbai airport introduced the self-bag drop facility in December 2016, Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport will be next.
Jammu & Kashmir police's women safety app launched
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Jammu & Kashmir Governor NN Vohra's wife Usha Vohra launched a mobile application of the police aimed at ensuring the safety of women in the state.
TCS ranked the fastest growing IT services brand in 2018
Leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, Tata Consultancy Services, has been named as the fastest growing IT services brand in the world in an assessment done by world's leading brand valuation firm, Brand Finance.
Now you can transfer your confirmed railway ticket to another
Bringing relief to many train passengers, Indian Railways has announced it would now allow those with confirmed tickets to transfer their seat to someone else.
Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori suspended for illegal action
In a massive blow to Zimbabwe's World Cup qualification hopes, left-arm pacer Brian Vitori has been suspended for illegal bowling action for the third time in two years.
Hyderabad: Two Class-10 examinees allegedly jump off building together, dead
In a suspicious case, two teenage girls of Hyderabad, studying in the same school and appearing their Class 10 exams, allegedly committed suicide yesterday by jumping off the eighth floor.
Raghu Ram, Karnataka BJP indulge in ugly spat on Twitter
A nasty war of words has erupted between Raghu Ram of 'Roadies' fame and the Karnataka BJP on Twitter.
Delhi: 23-year-old shot dead while clicking selfie with pistol
Posing with a pistol for a selfie has become a recent trend and a dangerous one.
Indians call out massive gender pay gap in cricket
Indian male cricketers will be paid 14 times more money than the females, as per the new contracts announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday.
You may now be able to binge-watch Obamas on Netflix
Former President of the United States Of America, Barack Obama, is gearing up for a completely new innings.
Chennai: 23kg of smuggled gold seized, 4 arrested
The Chennai team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 23.1 kg of gold smuggled into India from Sri Lanka at Egmore Railway Station.
Bank unions to organize dharna in Delhi on 21 March
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Friday said it would organize a "massive" dharna in Delhi on 21 March in support of its demands, said a report.
Delhi HC grants Karti Chidambaram temporary relief from arrest
In some relief for Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram and an accused in the INX money-laundering case, the Delhi HC has refrained the ED from arresting him till March 20.
Government wants Twitter misuse to be under check before elections
The Indian government has asked Twitter to address the growing problem of social media misuse, especially ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in the country.
Europa League Roundup: Atletico win, Arsenal beat Milan
Atletico Madrid bounced back from their weekend defeat to Barcelona in La Liga with a commanding win against Lokomotiv Moscow.
Police slap non-bailable 'attempt to murder' charge on Mohammed Shami
Cricketer Mohammed Shami has been charged with serious crimes including attempt to murder and criminal intimidation after his wife Hasin Jahan filed a police complaint.
India's new name for Pakistan: "Special terrorist zone"
After "Terroristan" and the "Ivy League of Terrorism," India has now christened Pakistan as "Special Terrorist Zone." This derives inspiration from the "special economic zone" concept.
Serena wins her first game in comeback after giving birth
23-time women's singles Grand Slam champion Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis.
Treason case: Pakistan's special-court orders Musharraf's arrest, confiscation of properties
A special Pakistani tribunal has ordered the government to arrest former military ruler Pervez Musharraf and confiscate his properties as it heard the high treason case against the "proclaimed offender" for imposing emergency rule in the country in 2007.
Paytm being biggest payment network on UPI is false: PhonePe
e-Commerce website Flipkart's mobile payments arm PhonePe has alleged that Paytm's recent claim of being the biggest payment network in terms of the number of UPI transactions is false.
Solar Summit, Odisha Parba to choke Delhi roads this weekend
As dignitaries arrive in Delhi for the Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance (March 11), residents should expect heavy traffic congestion starting today till March 12.
Biplab Kumar Deb sworn in as Tripura CM
Biplab Kumar Deb was sworn in as the Tripura CM today, bringing in the first BJP government in the state.
When Mahesh Bhatt was amazed by Sridevi's professionalism
Sridevi's colleagues from the film fraternity continue to remember her by sharing stories of her valiance.
CBSE postpones Class 10 Boards exams for shooter Anish Bhanwala
In a first, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled three Class 10 Board exam papers for India's emerging shooter Anish Bhanwala.
Taliban attack army outpost in Afghanistan, 10 policemen killed
At least 10 policemen were killed and nine injured in a deadly assault launched by the Taliban on an army outpost in a remote region of northern Takhar province of Afghanistan, said an Afghan official.
"What has your family done for India?" Rahul left speechless
As part of his five-day Singapore-Malaysia visit, Congress President Rahul Gandhi attended a panel discussion at Singapore's prestigious Public Policy school.
Who are behind Indian cricketers' pay hike?
Under the BCCI's latest contracts, the salaries of some of the players of the Indian cricket team have increased more than two-fold.
Android has 91% loyalty rate compared to 86% for iOS
According to a report by US-based research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), Android users have higher brand loyalty than iOS users.
Hyundai recalls 1.55 lakh Sonata in US over airbag issues
Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1,55,000 Sonata cars in the US because of some issue in the airbags.
Twitter appoints distinguished engineer Parag Agrawal as CTO
Distinguished engineer Parag Agrawal, IIT-Bombay alumnus, has been appointed the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Twitter.
India B beat Vijay Hazare champions Karnataka
India B lifted the 2017-18 Deodar Trophy after comfortably beating Vijay Hazare champions Karnataka by six wickets in Dharamsala.
Joyride turns sour: Delhi teen rams into auto, kills driver
A joyride with couple of friends turned disastrous for this Delhi-based teenager, as he is now responsible for allegedly killing a man and injuring his friends.
Here's how to get your admit card for JEE 2018
Aspirants who have applied for the JEE this year should expect their admit cards to be out in the second week of March.
Sanctions on North Korea to continue until complete denuclearization: Trump
A senior White House official said the Trump administration's policy of imposing sanctions on North Korea has worked.
South Africa vs Australia: 2nd Test Preview
After a hard fought contest in Durban, Australia are up 1-0 in the series.
Flipkart to set up India's biggest logistics park near Bengaluru
Flipkart has turned the focus of its tagline 'Ab Har Wish Hogi Poori' on itself: it's setting up India's biggest facility near Bengaluru.
Pyarelal Wadali, younger Wadali brother, passes away of cardiac arrest
In an unfortunate news for Bollywood and the music industry, Ustad Pyarelal Wadali, the younger brother of the famous Wadali Brothers, passed away Friday morning due to cardiac arrest.
Wife accuses Indian pacer, Mohammed Shami of fixing matches
What should have remained a personal issue has been turned into an ugly public affair, as matter keeps getting worse for India pacer Mohammed Shami.
Afghan national who helped recruit Kalyan youths for ISIS killed
An Afghan national who helped four Kalyan youths join ISIS was shot dead in an encounter in Kabul last May, his wife's relative has confirmed.
US announces $5mn-reward for information on Pakistani Taliban Chief Fazlullah
The US has announced a $5 million award for information leading to the arrest of Afghanistan-based Maulana Fazlullah, leader of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an outfit which carries out terrorist attacks inside Pakistan.
Vinod Rai led-CoA wants BCCI officials axed
The Committee of Administrators (CoA) continues to remain at loggerheads with BCCI's office-bearers and now seeks their removal.
Landmark ruling: SC legalizes passive euthanasia and 'living will'
In a landmark decision, the SC has ruled that passive euthanasia and 'living will' are legal and issued necessary directions in the matter.
China: Toddler locks iPhone for 47years by entering wrong passcode
According to Chinese media reports, a two-year-old boy in Shanghai has locked his mother's iPhone for 47 years by repeatedly entering the wrong passcode.
98% of students who voted are against compulsory attendance: JNUSU
More than 98% of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students have voted against the compulsory attendance initiative in a referendum conducted by the JNUSU.
Blasts, fire rip through chemical plants near Mumbai
At least three people died and several were injured when a series of explosions and fire ripped through a chemical plant of a pharma company in Maharashtra's Boisar, near Mumbai, late yesterday.
Over 22,000 Indian websites hacked during April 2017-January 2018
According to Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and IT KJ Alphons, a total of 22,207 Indian websites were hacked between April 2017 and January 2018.
Trump likely to meet North Korean leader Kim by May
Recently, no other issue has worried world politics more than the tension emanating from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's threats of releasing a nuclear mission capable of hitting the US mainland.
Swipe Elite Dual with dual rear cameras launched for Rs.3,999
Swipe Technologies has launched its Swipe Elite Dual smartphone in India at a price of Rs. 3,999.
Vivo V9 expected to launch in India on March 27
With several leaks and renders doing the rounds on the internet, Vivo has finally sent out teaser invites for its upcoming smartphone - the Vivo V9 - slated for a March 27 India launch.
IPL 2018: Analysing the strengths of the eight captains
With a month to go for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), all franchises now have named a skipper to lead them.
The most anticipated video games of 2018
2017 was considered by many as one of the best years in gaming. But, that doesn't mean 2018 won't be able to live up to the hype.
LG reveals the prices for its V30S ThinQ smartphones
LG Electronics has revealed the local prices for its latest V30S ThinQ and V30S+ ThinQ smartphones; they will go on sale in South Korea starting March 9.
Is your name on voter-list? Here's how to check online
India is the largest democracy in the world where "voting" plays an important role in shaping the country's destiny.
Xiaomi to enter US smartphone market as early as 2018
After its remarkable success in India and the expansion into Western Europe, Xiaomi eyes the US market as it gears for an IPO to raise $10 billion or more in Hong Kong, later this year.
