HTC U12+ coming this summer; design and specifications leaked
Taiwanese phone manufacturer HTC is reportedly preparing to announce its next flagship, the HTC U12+, which has been codenamed as HTC Imagine by the company.
Twitter wants users to see news events before anything else
Twitter is testing its 'Happening Now' feature' by letting users see the biggest news events of the day at the top of their timelines.
All England Open: Sindhu fends off Okuhara, enters semis
PV Sindhu moved into the semi-finals of the 2018 All England Open being held in Birmingham.
Salman's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' crosses 200 crore mark at Chinese box-office
Continuing its victory march at the Chinese box office, Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' has now hit a double century in the neighboring country.
Kejriwal's apology: AAP's Punjab unit is crisis; loses president, co-president
A day after AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal apologized to former Akali Dal minister Bikram Majithia for leveling "unfounded allegations," his party seems to be heading towards another internal strife.
Actress Karishma Tanna slapped with a legal notice
A New Delhi based Event Manager, Manas Katyal, has accused Karishma Tanna of cheating, threatening and blackmailing him; he has slapped her with a legal notice.
Do bowlers need helmets? This Kiwi cricketer thinks so!
This New Zealand cricketer, Warren Barnes wears a mask while bowling in a match. Sounds odd?
IPL: Did you know these Pakistan's stars played in IPL?
While there is no official ban on the Pakistan cricketers from taking part in the IPL, the Indian domestic T20 league snubbed them after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
Rains in Bengaluru right before ISL-finals, IMD predicts more showers!
Bengalureans were in for a surprise today when it rained in several parts of the city.
Reports of PM Modi having 60% fake followers false: Twitter
Twitter has discredited the reports of top Indian politicians like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress Party President Rahul Gandhi having fake followers on the micro-blogging platform.
Salman Khan pens a romantic track for 'Race 3'
Salman Khan, who has earlier lent his voice to songs like 'Hangover' and 'Main Hoon Hero Tera', has now turned a lyricist as he has written a romantic track for his upcoming release, 'Race 3'.
Intel redesigns 8th-gen chips to fight against security vulnerabilities
Intel has redesigned its upcoming 8th-generation processors to make them bullet-proof against severe security vulnerabilities that are collectively known as Meltdown and Spectre.
Bengaluru-Chennaiyin ISL final match hysteria: 7K tickets sold in 3.5-hours
That the final match between Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC of the Indian Super League (ISL) is mouth-watering was proven by the speed at which tickets were sold out.
Spotify is coming to India soon, confirms CEO Daniel Ek
Speaking to investors during an annual event, Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek has said that the company is "working on launching" its service in some countries including India.
Former top cop insults Nirbhaya, her mother, and all women
A former Karnataka top cop created controversy with his misogynistic and patronizing statements.
Modi invites Kajal to participate in 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to actress Kajal Aggrawal urging her to support Centre's initiatives Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) and National Nutrition Mission (NNM) for women and child development.
Hawking said Veda's theory superior to Einstein's 'Relativity': Harsh Vardhan
Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan claimed today that renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who passed away two days ago, had said that the Vedas have a theory superior to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.
Maharashtra will ban plastic from 18 March: State Environment Minister
The Maharashtra government has decided to ban the use of plastic from "Gudi Padva", the Maharashtrian New Year, which falls on 18 March, said Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam.
Kangana Ranaut names her new plush Manali abode Kartik Niwas
After she got herself a new house in Mumbai last year, Kangana Ranaut has now bought a plush bungalow in Manali.
What does TDP's exit from NDA mean for Andhra politics?
Andhra is entangled in the politics of intrigue.
No proposal under consideration to discontinue Rs. 2,000 note: Govt
The government on Friday categorically said there was no proposal to discontinue Rs. 2,000 currency note, which was introduced post demonetization.
JEE-Advanced candidates can appear for online mock tests in May
JEE candidates can now appear for mock Advanced tests at CBSE-affiliated schools before the actual exam in May, a directive from the education board has said.
Irrfan Khan wants 'Blackmail' to release on time
Producer Bhushan Kumar on Friday said that they initially thought of postponing "Blackmail" due to lead star Irrfan Khan's ill-health, but the actor encouraged them to release it on time.
Do you have trouble sleeping? A salary raise might help
The higher your salary raise, the better you sleep.
The tussle between CoA vs BCCI office-bearers
The long battle between the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the BCCI office bearers has gotten murkier as the Vinod Rai-led panel decided to curb powers of the three BCCI office bearers.
Over 120 SpiceJet, IndiGo flights to ply from Delhi T2
Ending a four-month battle with Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), IndiGo and SpiceJet have agreed to shift their flight operations partially to Delhi Airport's revamped T2 (Terminal-2) from March 25.
Samsung rolls out first software update for Galaxy S9, S9+
In a news that might delight users, Samsung has rolled out the first software update for its recently launched Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones.
Haryana approves death penalty for rapists of girls below 12
The Haryana Assembly passed a bill yesterday approving death penalty for rapists of girls aged 12 or below.
Now, Japan goes gaga over 'Baahubali: The Conclusion'
S. S. Rajamouli's 'Baahubali' series was a game changer for the Indian film industry. Not only it took the domestic box office by storm but also fetched international recognition of epic proportions.
Change the venue of Punjab's home games: PCA to BCCI
The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has requested the BCCI to reschedule two of its home games in upcoming 2018 Indian Premier League.
Aadhaar data leak: Just Google 'Mera Aadhaar Meri Pehchan filetype:pdf'
In a rather worrisome revelation, it has been found that a simple Google search (Mera Aadhaar Meri Pehchan filetype:pdf) can lead people to access the Aadhaar card details of several individuals.
After 2017 fare hikes, Delhi Metro loses 2.6cr riders
Two drastic fare hikes in the Delhi Metro last year has hit ridership severely; annual ridership registered a decline for the first time in a decade.
Uber, Ola drivers threaten indefinite strike from 18 March
The drivers of cab aggregators Uber and Ola have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from the midnight of 18 March.
Donald Trump Jr-Vanessa to divorce after 12 years as couple
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of American President Donald Trump, and his wife, former model-actor Vanessa Trump, are parting ways after 12 years of marriage.
Europa League round-up: Arsenal, Atletico in quarter-finals
Arsenal rode through a brace by Danny Welbeck to beat Italian side AC Milan 3-1 at the Emirates.
Irrfan Khan's "rare disease" is Neuroendocrine Tumour
Putting an end to all sorts of speculations regarding his "rare disease", Irrfan Khan today revealed that he is suffering from Neuroendocrine Tumour.
Delhi doctor conducts sex determination in his car, arrested
A Delhi-based doctor and his two companions were arrested on Wednesday night for running a sex determination racket at the Delhi-Haryana border.
Mumbai: Use 'push-buttons,' stop traffic at junctions for easy crossing
To ease crossing of busy roads and junctions for pedestrians, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has installed 'push buttons' at major traffic junctions on Wednesday.
This Mumbai banker became a billionaire by serving India's richest
In 1995, IIM-Ahmedabad alumnus Nirmal Jain set up Probity Research, one of India's first equity-research firms.
Honda launches Activa 5G in India, starting at Rs. 52,460
As the latest edition to the country's most popular automatic scooter Honda Motorcycles & Scooter (India) has launched the fifth-generation model - the Activa 5G.
Daler Mehndi convicted for two years; gets bail in minutes
Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi and his brother Shamsher Singh were today convicted in an illegal immigration case by a Patiala Court and given a jail sentence of two years.
Maharashtra to spend Rs. 5.8cr on 30 vehicles for VVIPs
The Maharashtra government has announced its decision to purchase 30 vehicles collectively worth Rs. 5.84 crore for VVIPs for 15 District Collectorate offices.
World Sleep Day: Kill insomnia before it kills you
Not sleeping doesn't necessarily mean being more productive. Bill Gates sleeps for 7+ hours every night and Elon Musk ensures to get a six-hour shuteye daily. According to Forbes, Gates' net worth is $91.4 billion and Musk's $20.5 billion.
Harish Khare, The Tribune editor, quits amid reports of pressure
Adding to the long line of esteemed Indian journalists who have resigned or been removed from their positions in recent times, Harish Khare has now quit as editor-in-chief of The Tribune, The Wire reports.
Indian Wells: Federer in semis after another stellar show
Roger Federer equalled his best start to a season after decimating Chung Hyeon 7-5, 6-1 in straight sets at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Navjot Sidhu to be back on Kapil Sharma's new show
One of the major highlights of Kapil Sharma's previous show has been Navjot Singh Sidhu's infectious laughter. And much to the delight of all the fans, Sidhu will be a part of 'Family Time With Kapil Sharma' as well, said a media report.
Xiaomi announces surprise flash sale of Redmi Note 5
In a tweet, Xiaomi announced a surprise flash sale of the new Redmi Note 5, following "public demand".
'Wife left me; sorry mom, dad': Mumbai man commits suicide
Blaming his pregnant wife for leaving him, a 25-year-old took his life by jumping in front of a speeding local train in Virar, Mumbai on Wednesday.
IPL 2018: Sunil Narine's bowling action reported; could miss IPL
Sunil Narine faced a huge blow after his bowling action was reported during the ongoing Pakistan Super League.
Chennai airport on high alert after bomb threat call
Officials at the Chennai International airport were put on high alert on Friday following a bomb threat call to an airline, hours before the arrival of the Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to the Tamil Nadu capital.
Congress, Trinamool support TDP's no-confidence motion against Modi government
After the TDP decided to quit the NDA earlier today, it is now moving a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha against the Narendra Modi-led BJP government.
Google Maps introduces wheelchair accessible routes
Google Maps has introduced a new feature called 'wheelchair accessible routes' that will help users with mobility needs to easily navigate around a place.
Badminton: Prannoy progresses, Srikanth knocked out
Men's world number 16 HS Prannoy reached the quarter-finals of the 2018 All England Open.
IIT-Roorkee student allegedly hangs himself from hostel room fan, dies
A 21-year-old student of IIT Roorkee was found hanging from the fan in his hostel room on Wednesday evening.
Foundation named after Mukherjee to improve people's quality of life
In a bid to improve the quality of life of people, a foundation named after former President Pranab Mukherjee was launched in Delhi.
Florida bridge collapse: 4 dead, 9 injured
At least four people have been found dead while nine others were injured in the rubble of a collapsed South Florida pedestrian bridge where the frantic search for any survivors continued past nightfall, said Florida officials on Thursday.
US Special Counsel Mueller hits Trump Organization with subpoenas
US special counsel investigating Moscow's influence on the US election in 2016 had formally issued subpoenas to the company founded by Donald Trump to turn over documents related to Russia, bringing the probe closer to the President, said a report on Thursday.
Despite SC-order, Aadhaar still mandatory for certain services: UIDAI CEO
The SC's interim order on the Aadhaar deadline might not mean relief for everyone. In an interview with HT, UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey clarified several issues.
J&K: Two terrorists killed in encounter in Pulwama
Two terrorists were killed in Pulwama after a failed bid to snatch the weapon of a BJP leader's personal security guard (PSO).
After Kejriwal apologizes for 'defaming' SAD leader, Bhagwant Mann resigns
AAP leader Bhagwant Mann has resigned from the party after Arvind Kejriwal apologized to Bikram Singh Majithia, a former Akali Dal leader of Punjab, in a defamation case.
Aadhaar app hacked in one minute; 22,000 card details exposed
To highlight India's data security issues, French security researcher Baptiste Robert alias Elliot Alderson has hacked into the Aadhaar app.
Here's how Android P will address your security concerns
With the Android P Developers preview, Google introduced several new features including support for a 'notch' and editing screenshots on-the-fly, among other things.
Squad analysis IPL 2018: Rajasthan Royals
Royals did two things 1) they bought the costliest players, 2) they raided the players of Rising Pune Supergiant.
Which are the current best smartphones under Rs. 20,000?
Smartphone technology is getting better and cheaper by the day. Recently, there've been several mid-range smartphone launches in the Rs. 20,000 price-segment offering great performance.
Google opens up Maps API for game developers
Back in the day, you would have played Rockstar's GTA 5 or more recently, caught up with the Pokemon Go fever. But GTA graphics were not well-defined and the AR-based Pokemon Go was taking you to 'weird' or 'unsafe' locations.
4 reasons why India's military preparedness is suffering
Recently, Indian Army told a Parliamentary panel that even as China and Pakistan are modernizing their military, a financial crunch is deterring India from improving its combat capabilities.
In 2017, Google removed 3.2 billion ads, 700k mobile apps
According to Google's latest annual "bad ads" report, the company's ads team removed 3.2 billion "bad ads" in 2017. Notably, this is an increase of 88 percent from 2016, when Google removed 1.7 billion "bad ads."
Moto G6, E5 series spotted on certification portals before launch
Lenovo-owned Motorola is expected to launch its latest Moto G and E series smartphones, soon.
A solar storm to hit Earth, but you shouldn't worry
According to reports, a solar storm will hit the Earth on March 15.
Australian women beat India to seal 3-match ODI series
Australia continued to pile more misery on the Indian women's cricket team after they defeated India in the 2nd ODI by 60 runs.
All England Open: Sindhu wins in 3-games, progresses to quarters
PV Sindhu moved to the quarter-finals of the All England Open being held in Birmingham.
Budget session: Amid paper-tearing and protests, bills passed without discussion
With protests rocking the Parliament's budget session, productivity has hit an all-time low.
With burning lakes, potholes, Bengaluru fares worst in urban-governance survey
A comprehensive study assessing the urban governance in 23 cities of India has brought a real bad news for Bengaluru.
IPL 2018: Can Ben Stokes justify his price tag?
During 2018 Indian Premier League auction, Rajasthan Royals broke the bank for the acquisition of Ben Stokes.
Mandatory military service for new government employees?
Indians wishing to get into government service, take note. Irrespective of your job profile, you might have to serve in the armed forces for the first five years.
Bottled water from most brands, including Bisleri, contain plastic particles
A US-based non-profit has found alarming results: about 90% of all bottled water, including in India, is contaminated by microplastics.
How to apply for a Voter ID card online?
In India, the Election Commission prevents election fraud by issuing a unique voter ID card to eligible citizens.
#ThisDayThatYear: First official Test match was played 141 years ago
141 years ago, the first ever Test match was played on March 15 in 1877 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Mumbai teen narrowly escapes major injury while fighting mobile thief
March 10 will forever remain etched in the memory of this 18-year-old Mumbai youngster.
Amazon Prime subscribers are now being offered free games
If you happen to be an Amazon Prime subscriber and haven't yet connected your account with Twitch, now is the time.
GST among most complicated tax-regimes, but has benefits: World Bank
India's new GST regime has the second highest tax rate among 115 countries with similar indirect tax systems, a World Bank report noted.
Huawei launches the Nova 2 Lite smartphone in Philippines
Huawei has launched it latest smartphone - the Nova 2 Lite - in the Philippines.
India needs over 1,400 IAS officers: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that there is a shortage of total 1,496 IAS officers in the country.
After requesting compromise, Shami accuses Jahan of hiding first marriage
The bitter spat between Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan continues. Shami has now alleged that Jahan didn't tell him about her first husband till after they married.
A look at defining moments of Ashwin's IPL career
Ravichandran Ashwin might have been exiled from Team India's limited overs squad, but there is no doubt that he is one of the best spinners of this generation.
Google Assistant officially becomes available in Hindi
Google Assistant, the tech giant's voice-enabled digital assistant, has officially become available in Hindi, complete with conversational support in the language.
#ConsumerRightsDay: 6 rights you should know about
Cases of cheating and fraud are common, especially in India, with its 1.2 billion people and lax laws.
Pooja Hegde happy to work with top Telugu stars
Mohenjo Daro star Pooja Hedge has signed three plum projects with top stars of the Telugu film industry ─ Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, and Jr NTR.
5 actors who will portray politicians this year
The Indian entertainment industry has often refrained from making films and shows on the lives of politicians in order to avoid controversies.
In 2019, Mumbaikars will get BEST app for bus updates
Mumbai-based civic transport body BEST has decided to launch a mobile app next year that will allow commuters to get real-time updates about buses and their schedules.
Pakistan calls back Indian envoy after alleged harassment incidents
Pakistan recalled its High Commissioner to India, Sohail Mahmood, to discuss the increased incidents of alleged intimidation.
Odisha BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra arrested for attacking vehicle
Senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra from Odisha and his associate were arrested on Thursday in connection with last month's attack on the vehicle of a state minister's brother in Bargarh district in which a man died, the police said.
Have you heard of Assam's "Chutiyas"?
A tweet by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram has reignited an old debate, and also exposed the ignorance of "mainstream" Indians about the northeast.
IPL 2018: 5 IPL stars you might have forgotten
IPL has been a platform for cricketers to showcase their talent and rise to prominence.
'Panama Papers' law firm Mossack Fonseca shuts down
Citing negative press and unwarranted action by authorities on Mossack Fonseca, the Panamanian law firm at the heart of the Panama Papers global tax evasion scandal announced, it would shut down its operations.
Neymar's wheelchair tribute to Hawking receives backlash
World's costliest football player Neymar received flak on social media outlet Twitter for posting a photo of himself on a wheelchair and quoting the recently deceased Stephen Hawking.
Bye-bye 2FA, this start-up verifies user-identity based on your typing
US-based start-up TypingDNA has come up with a unique solution to verify user identity online based on how you type.
Greater Noida tragedy: Truck rams into car, 3 kids dead
A tragic accident took place in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida late on Wednesday night when a speeding truck rammed into a car killing five and critically injuring another five.
Mumbai: NRI woman goes missing after boarding train for Bhubaneswar
An NRI woman recently went missing after she boarded a long distance train from the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in suburban Kurla, said a senior GRP official.
Mastercard to help Indians tackle online fraud through newer technologies
Leading global payments company Mastercard is reportedly working on providing its Indian customers newer technologies to help them tackle the growing cases of online fraud.
Mumbai's Dharavi hiphop finally gets its big Bollywood break
Dharavi's burgeoning hip-hop culture has finally got its big Bollywood break.
Another Nirav Modi-like scam surfaces at PNB's Brady House branch
Reports have emerged of another scam at PNB's Brady House branch in Mumbai, the site of the infamous Rs. 12,650cr Nirav Modi scam.
Dhinakaran floats party named after Jayalalithaa; smiling Amma on party-flag
Rebel AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran on Thursday introduced a new party, the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), named after the late TN CM J Jayalalithaa.
Indian Wells: Federer, Halep progress in BNP Paribas Open
Men's world number 1 tennis ace Roger Federer reached the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells.
Why are the Naxals attacking security personnel repeatedly?
Chhattisgarh's Maoist hotbed Sukma has witnessed several attacks in the past couple of years on security personnel posted there.
Despite terrorism, Pakistan is happier than India
Pakistanis are happier than Indians, according to 2018 World Happiness Report, which has ranked India's neighbor 58 places ahead of it.
Missing JNU PhD scholar, suspected kidnapped, found safe
A 26-year-old JNU student who had gone missing has been found five days later.
CBSE denies reports of Class-12 Accountancy paper leak
Hours after reports surfaced that the CBSE Class 12 Accountancy paper had been leaked, the Board has denied it.
Sonipat: As dummy student writes exam, principal rapes Class-10 girl
A school principal in Sonipat (Haryana) allegedly raped a Class 10 student yesterday while pretending to "help" her clear her board exams.
Champions League: Barcelona oust Chelsea in Round of 16
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi steered Barcelona to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after overcoming Premier League champions Chelsea.
Theranos founder, her Indian-American boyfriend charged with $700m fraud
US Federal regulators charged the blood-testing company Theranos, its Founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes, and her Indian-American boyfriend-turned-Theranos President Ramesh Sunny Balwani with $700m fraud.
Micromax launches Bharat5 Pro with 5,000mAh battery at Rs. 7,999
Micromax has launched its Bharat 5 Pro smartphone in India.
Delhi: UPSC aspirant, job-fraud victim, kidnaps child to recover losses
A UPSC aspirant in Delhi became the victim of a job fraud and lost Rs. 4.5L.
IPL 2018: A look at Chris Gayle's glorious IPL career
Chris Gayle is arguably the King of T20 cricket. After all, he is the all-time leading run scorer in the shortest format of the game.
Slovenian PM resigns after court overrules referendum on a project
Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar on Wednesday tendered his resignation after a court annulled the result of a government referendum.
Mumbai cabbie gets 10 years' imprisonment for raping minor boy
A sessions court in Mumbai on Tuesday awarded 10 years' imprisonment to a 30-year-old man for raping a minor boy inside his cab five years ago.
TV pundit Larry Kudlow named Trump's new Economic Advisor
The White House said on Thursday said that Larry Kudlow, a conservative media analyst, has accepted the position as the new chief economic advisor to President Donald Trump.
Bizarre: Delhi school transports CBSE Class 12 answer-sheets in metro
In a grave security violation, a Delhi school was found transporting answer scripts of CBSE Class 12 from the exam center to the board headquarters by Delhi Metro.
Indian banks lose Rs. 1.6crore every hour to cheating, forgery
Indian banks reportedly lose Rs 1.6 crore every hour to cheating and forgery, rather surprisingly.
WhatsApp to not share user data with Facebook following probe
UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered WhatsApp to not share user data with Facebook since according to the former, doing so would be illegal.
Leaks reveal price and specs of the Vivo V9
Vivo will reportedly unveil the Vivo V9 at the company's March 23 launch event in India. While it has been quite secretive about the V9, several leaks have given us a somewhat clearer picture about the smartphone.
Bose announces sound-based augmented reality glasses
Audio company Bose has announced a pair of sound-based augmented reality (AR) glasses called Bose AR.
Sign up to get your brain preserved after you die
A new start-up called Nectome can reportedly preserve human brain and upload memories and consciousness onto a computer.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to visit China in April
Leading India-China attempts of an entente, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will travel to China next month to take part in the foreign ministers meeting at Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Love iPhoneX's "top-notch" design? Here are 10 Android 'iPhoneX lookalikes'
Apple wowed the world last year when it unveiled iPhone X that represented the most radical iPhone redesign ever.
Chennai has fastest fixed broadband download speed in India: Report
According to a report by global speed test service Ookla, Chennai has the fastest fixed broadband download speed in India at 32.67 Mbps.
