Didn't make the Nokia 5233 phone that exploded: HMD Global
Nokia's parent company HMD Global has said that the Nokia 5233 phone that recently exploded in Odisha wasn't manufactured by it.
Bengaluru to get two more railway tracks on Cantonment-Whitefield stretch
Bringing cheer to 62,000 daily commuters, the Railway Ministry sanctioned Rs. 492.87 crores for laying down two more railways tracks from Bengaluru Cantonment to Whitefield.
Mumbaikars, rejoice! Ola, Uber cabs to ply from tomorrow
After three harrowing no-cab days, Mumbaikars have something to cheer for.
Ravi Kishan steps ups for Salman's ailing 'Veergati' co-star Pooja
Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan has come forward to help Salman Khan's 'Veergati' co-star Pooja Dadwal.
IPL 2018: 5 overrated Indian players
The 11th edition of IPL is weeks away from kicking off and the franchises are ready with newly acquired players in their arsenal.
Report: 87% of Rajya Sabha candidates are crorepatis
An Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) survey has revealed that a whopping 55 candidates (87%) of the analyzed 63 candidates contesting the Rajya Sabha elections are crorepatis.
Bitcoin will be world's only currency in 10yrs: Twitter CEO
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has said in an interview that bitcoin will become the world's "single currency" within the next 10 years.
Urmila's comeback song 'Bewafa Beauty' is not worth the wait
Fans were thrilled to learn that their beloved Urmila Matondkar is making a comeback with a song in Irrfan Khan starrer 'Blackmail' after a long gap of ten years.
Can't wait for foldable Samsung GalaxyX? Qualcomm's got bad news!
Samsung recently launched the much-awaited Galaxy S9 duo but what everyone's eagerly waiting for is the foldable Galaxy X.
Usain Bolt to train with Borussia Dortmund during international break
Former Jamaican sprinter and legend Usain Bolt has is all set to train with German club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) starting Friday.
Google, Facebook, Twitter's top security execs to leave their companies
In a rather interesting turn of events, top security executives at tech giants Google, Facebook, and Twitter have decided to leave their respective organizations in the last three days.
Salman Khan confesses he did not take his work seriously
Actress Rani Mukerji, who is making a comeback with 'Hichki', has got several Bollywood stars to reveal their biggest hiccup in life as part of a unique promotional strategy for her film.
Parliament lost 14 days, government now rushes to clear logjam
Since the Parliament reconvened on March 5, proceedings have been washed out every day as various parties haven't stopped protesting.
Bengaluru among 10 metros drying up fastest, severe crisis looming
That Bengaluru is facing water crisis is nothing new. But what's startling is that it is fast approaching 'Day Zero,' when taps start running dry.
BCCI's probe reveals no wrongdoing, awards Shami Grade-B contract
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been cleared of match-fixing charges by the BCCI Anti Corruption unit.
Abhishek Bachchan's look from 'Manmarziyaan' makes dad Amitabh nostalgic
Abhishek Bachchan's first look from 'Manmarziyaan' took Amitabh Bachchan on a trip down the memory lane.
Male contraceptive pill to soon be a reality?
In a major breakthrough, scientists have developed a safe, effective male contraceptive pill that doesn't kill libido.
5.8-inch upcoming iPhone can be cheapest of all next-generation models
As per its annual ritual, Apple will launch its new iPhone models in the second half of the year.
Top 5 underrated players in IPL 2018
Over the years, the Indian Premier League have had many underrated stars who, despite their match-winning performances, did not quite go on to hog the limelight.
Apple uses RD Burman's music in new iPhone X commercial
All Bollywood buffs were in for a surprise when they saw the latest iPhone X commercial.
Ola partners with SCR, to simplify connectivity for railway passengers
App-based cab and auto aggregator Ola has recently joined hands with the South Central Railway (SCR) to facilitate last mile connectivity for the railway passengers at three key railway stations in the Hyderabad.
Rather than curing air pollution, Delhi focuses on preventing it
A pollution prediction model will soon be installed in Delhi, the kind which has already been installed by SAFAR across the country and the one present in Beijing, a government official said.
JEE Main: Tips to help you in last-minute preparations
Over 10L students across India are busy preparing for the JEE Main in April, just over two weeks away.
Indian women lose the Tri-Nation series opener to Australia
Indian women lost the opening match of Tri-Nation T20 series to Australia by 6 wickets.
Delhi Budget 2018: AAP presents Rs. 53,000cr "Green" Budget
Today, Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government presented its budget.
Man, killed by head injury, lay in DMRC-tunnel for 7-months
A man, whose decomposed body was found inside a Delhi Metro tunnel in February this year, had died due to head injuries, his autopsy report has found, complicating the case further.
Football: Manchester United to launch women's team
Manchester United are all set to launch their first ever women's team after the club submitted an application to the Football Association (FA).
NZ vs ENG: England post their 6th lowest-total in Tests
England were bowled out for a paltry 58 runs in 1st-Test against New Zealand.
Over 1 lakh villages in Kerala receive clean drinking water
Around 100,000 villages in Kerala, spread across 14 districts, have begun to receive clean drinking water as part of the Jivamritam Project launched by Mata Amritanandamayi Math six months ago.
CDR case: Bombay HC orders release of lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui
Lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui, who was taken into custody by the Mumbai Police on March 16, has now been released on the order of the Bombay High Court.
This English city to celebrate 'National Samosa Week'
After chicken tikka masala, Britons have now taken to the humble Indian samosa, so much so that Leicester, an English city with a sizeable population of Indian origin, is all geared up to host National Samosa Week next month.
Russian scientists devote newborn black hole to Stephen Hawking
A week after the death of celebrated cosmologist Stephen Hawking, Russian astronomers have dedicated a newborn black hole to the "Lord of Black Holes."
Tax ceiling for gratuity increased to Rs. 20 lakh
The Rajya Sabha today passed the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill without discussion.
More micro-plastics on Maharashtra, Karnataka beaches than Goa, reveals study
Maharashtra and Karnataka beaches contain more micro-plastics than Goa, revealed a study conducted by Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO).
Kunal Kemmu skips helmet. Mumbai Police shows him who's boss!
Actor Kunal Kemmu, known for 'Go Goa Gone,' 'Golmaal' and 'Kalyug,' has been fined Rs. 500 by Mumbai Police for not wearing a helmet while riding a bike.
Salman Khan is "proud" of Jacqueline Fernandez's 'Ek Do Teen'
Receiving severe backlash for reprising Madhuri Dixit's iconic number 'Ek Do Teen', Jacqueline Fernandez has now found support in her 'Race 3' co-star Salman Khan.
BrahMos, world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, successfully flight tested
India's BrahMoS, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, was successfully flight tested from Rajasthan's Pokhran test range today.
Hardik Pandya in trouble after parody-account makes controversial tweet
A court has ordered an FIR against Hardik Pandya for 'his comment' on Dr BR Ambedkar.
Mix-up! Sylvester Stallone addresses Bobby Deol's picture as Salman Khan
Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone has sent his best wishes to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for his upcoming mega-release 'Race 3' through the photo-sharing app Instagram.
WhatsApp finally comes to JioPhone
According to reports, WhatsApp has been finally spotted on Reliance Jio's JioPhone that runs on the KaiOS software.
Yogi government initiates the process to withdraw 131 riots cases
UP CM Yogi Adityanath's government has started the process of withdrawing as many as 131 cases lodged against Hindus in connection with the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.
Miami Open: Serena knocked out by Osaka, Azarenka through
Serena's comeback to tennis after a 14-month lay-off hasn't quite gone as per her plans.
Sanjay Dutt upset with the author of his unauthorized biography
An author named Yasser Usman has drawn Sanjay Dutt's ire for writing an unauthorized biography of the star.
Olympian Soumyajit Ghosh accused of raping 18-year-old
Indian Olympian Soumyajit Ghosh, table tennis champion, has been accused of rape by an 18-year-old, who says she got pregnant and was forced to undergo an abortion.
Jharkhand: 11 gaurakshaks get life sentence for lynching a trader
In a first, 11 men were sentenced to life in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district on Wednesday for lynching a Muslim trader last year, suspecting that he was transporting beef.
After Tesla shareholders' approval, Musk could earn $50bn in 10-years
Tesla shareholders have approved an "audacious" compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, worth $2.6bn at current prices, but which can go to $50bn in 10 years.
West Indies beat Scotland, qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup
West Indies qualified for the ICC 2019 World Cup after overcoming Scotland in a rain-affected match.
Himachal Pradesh: Indian Technomac Director held in Rs. 6000cr scam
The CID sleuths have arrested a Director of Paonta Sahib-based firm Indian Technomac Company Limited in a nearly Rs. 6000cr fraud case.
Police releases video footage of Uber's autonomous car accident
After an autonomous Uber car was involved in an accident that resulted in a pedestrian death in Tempe, Arizona, the Tempe Police Department has released the first footage of the fatal crash.
39 kidnapped Indians shot dead over a year ago: Iraq
Revealing details about the deaths of 39 Indians killed in Mosul, Iraqi officials have confirmed they were shot in the head over a year ago.
Singapore: Indian physiotherapist sentenced to jail for molesting teenaged girl
An Indian-origin physiotherapist was sentenced to 11 months' jail and three strokes of the cane for molesting a teenage girl patient during her physiotherapy session in Singapore.
Meet Christopher Wylie: The 28-year-old behind the Facebook data stir
Call him what you may, a genius storyteller, a data harvester, a politicker, or a whistleblower, but at 28, Christopher Wylie knows enough to have influenced three key global events - Brexit, 2016 US presidential election and #DeleteFacebook movement - each changing, challenging the world as we know it.
Cabinet approves Modicare, but can the government pull it off?
The ambitious 'Modicare,' touted as the "world's largest government-funded program," has been approved by the Cabinet, paving the way for its implementation.
Despite relief from SC, Aadhaar still mandatory for income-tax returns
It has been 10 days since the SC indefinitely extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar to various services, but the Income Tax (I-T) website continues to grossly violate laws.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg finally speaks up on Cambridge Analytica scandal
After five days of collective outrage from the public and lawmakers alike over Facebook's blatant disregard for data privacy and security, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally broken his silence on the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Jayalalithaa had refused to go to hospital: Sasikala
In a 55-page affidavit submitted before Justice A. Arumughaswamy Commission, jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala recounted the events leading to former TN CM Jayalalithaa's death.
Will #DeleteFacebook save us from an expected apocalypse?
Seventy years ago, we met Winston Smith, whose ever-changing reality was defined by Big Brother.
Google Maps shortcuts are live for some users in India
Google's Maps team is working to expand the use cases of the app alongwith making it more relevant for a diverse country like India.
Google's 'Just a Line' Augmented Reality app is a must-try
In what is being termed as an Augmented Reality (AR) experiment by the company, Google has launched 'Just a line' - a free app that lets you doodle in AR mode.
Mumbai fraud: Mother, daughter cheated 130 people promising flats, held
For this mother-daughter duo, promising people flats in costly Mumbai and then duping them proved to be child's play.
Shop while socializing! Instagram Shopping launched in eight new countries
Exactly one-year ago, on March 21, Instagram had rolled out its Shopping feature in the US after initial testing in 2016.
Questions on multi-crore clubs irks Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn is among those few Bollywood actors whose films have consistently performed well at the box office.
Google pledges $300 million towards fighting fake news
In a bid to tackle the issue of fake news, Google has launched a project called the Google News Initiative (GNI).
Kangana Ranaut reacts to allegations of spying against Hrithik Roshan
Soon after her name surfaced in the Call Data Records (CDR) case, Kangana Ranaut has issued a statement in her defense.
Indians would rather work at Paytm than Google: LinkedIn report
According to a new report by professional social network LinkedIn, Indians prefer to work at home-grown mobile internet companies like Paytm instead of global tech giants like Google.
OnePlus 6 might closely resemble new OPPO R15 smartphone
OnePlus 6 smartphone, that is expected to launch this June, might look a lot like the recently launched new OPPO R15 smartphone.
Reports claim Shakib Al Hasan broke the dressing room window
Reports have emerged that Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was responsible for shattering the dressing room window.
'Ek Do Teen' remake lands 'Baaghi 2' makers in trouble
Jacqueline Fernandez and the makers of 'Baaghi 2' have been at the receiving end for "ruining" Madhuri Dixit's classic dance number 'Ek Do Teen' from the film 'Tezaab'.
Stephen Hawking's funeral at Cambridge church on March 31
The funeral of legendary British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking will be held at a church in Cambridge on March 31, his family has said.
Bengaluru Metro employees call off tomorrow's strike, relief for commuters
Bringing huge relief to the regular commuters of Bengaluru Metro, about 900 employees have agreed to not strike tomorrow.
IPL 2018: 5 youngest cricketers to play in the IPL
Indian Premier League has always been about youngsters.
Ghaziabad: Female stalker allegedly gets acid thrown on 23-year-old woman
A 23-year-old woman of Ghaziabad sustained severe burn injuries when two motorcycle-borne men threw a corrosive substance, presumably acid, at her while she was in an autorickshaw.
New Delhi ranked 22nd globally as top destination for 2018
New Delhi has been ranked 22nd in the world and eighth in Asia among the top destination for 2018 at the Travellers' Choice awards for Destinations by TripAdvisor.
BCCI extends its contract with Star for women's matches
BCCI has extended its media rights contract with Star India by 15 days (till April 15) to ensure the live telecast of Indian women's cricket team matches scheduled to take place next month.
Allegedly sexually harassed by teachers, Noida teen hangs self
In a shameful incident, a class 9 student committed suicide on Tuesday evening at her Noida home after she failed in two subjects, an allegedly intentional act by her teachers who harassed her sexually.
Chennai firm under-scrutiny for duping 14 banks of Rs. 1,000cr
Bank frauds worth crores of rupees are now emerging every other day. Two days after a Rs. 4,000cr-fraud was reported in Mumbai, a Chennai firm is now under the scanner for looting 14 banks of more than Rs. 1,000cr.
Actress Natasha Suri suffers a horrific accident during bungee jumping
Bollywood actress and former Miss India Natasha Suri, who was in Indonesia pertaining to professional commitments, has met with an unfortunate incident.
Trump had unprotected sex with porn star in 2006: Polygraph
Donald Trump had unprotected sex with porn star Stormy Daniels in July 2006, a year after he wed Melania Trump, claims a polygraph test Daniels took in 2011 for Life & Style magazine.
Congress has hired Cambridge Analytica for 2019 polls, BJP alleges
Information technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that Congress has roped in Cambridge Analytica (CA), UK-based data analytics firm, for strategizing for the 2019 parliamentary elections.
'Dabangg 3' vs 'Simmba': Salman, Ranveer set for mega clash
2018 will witness one of the biggest clashes in Bollywood as Salman Khan's 'Dabangg 3' and Ranveer Singh's 'Simmba' will lock horns on December 28.
How to protect personal information from third-party apps on Facebook
In the wake of Facebook's ongoing controversy regarding data privacy and security, it has become imperative that users take it upon themselves to protect personal information from third-party apps on the platform.
Samsung's SRI-Noida employees to get special M.Tech from BITS Pilani
To help its employees develop skills as well as gain an advanced degree, Samsung India has signed an MoU with the reputed BITS Pilani.
Mohammed Shami vs Hasin Jahan case: New details emerge
New details have surfaced in the Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan case as England based businessman Mohammed Bhai has denied any wrongdoing.
President Trump attacks Hillary Clinton for controversial remarks in India
US President Donald Trump has slammed Hillary Clinton for her controversial remarks in India against his voters, saying that Democrats lost touch with "normal everyday working people".
Thanks to Mumbai's sky-high prices, 1.09 lakh apartments lying unsold
Mumbai, which rules the country's property market, has seen sluggish real estate trade recently.
'Mathematics paper was easy but lengthy': CBSE Class 12 students
The CBSE Class 12 exams have left students drained with lengthy question papers. The verdict was similar for today's Mathematics exam.
Kabul: Suicide bomber kills 26 as Afghans celebrate new year
At least 26 people were killed after a suicide bomber struck on the road to a Shiite shrine in the capital city of Kabul in Afghanistan as Afghans celebrated the Persian new year, said an official.
Aamir Khan may join hands with Mukesh Ambani for 'Mahabharata'
That Aamir Khan is planning to bring the epic tale of 'Mahabharata' to the big screen is no secret.
SC asks Jaypee to deposit Rs. 200cr by May 10
The SC has given Jaypee Associates, parent of debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech, till May 10 to deposit Rs. 200cr.
Women's IPL is not a good idea: Mithali Raj
In order to popularise women's cricket, the BCCI is considering to launch the women's IPL.
New JioFi 4G hotspot device launched at Rs. 999
Reliance Jio has launched a new JioFi 4G LTE hotspot device at a price of Rs. 999.
Majithia, Gadkari, Sibal pardon Kejriwal; Will Jaitley be so forgiving?
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is on an apology marathon. Allegedly, this is to put his party out of the financial mess caused due to multiple defamation cases slapped against him, thanks to his foolhardy statements.
Delhi's first 'Green Budget' to focus on electric-vehicles, solar energy
Delhi's budget, scheduled to be presented tomorrow likely by Finance Minister Manish Sisodia, will be mainly focusing on environment and renewable energy.
12,000 properties in Delhi's refugee colonies might be sealed
After sealing several complexes violating norms in Delhi, authorities have now turned their focus to residential refugee colonies.
SA vs AUS: Which team holds the edge in 3rd-Test?
The much-awaited third Test between South Africa and Australia will kick off on Thursday at the Newlands cricket stadium in Cape Town.
Stephen Hawking to rest in Westminster Abbey near Newton, Darwin
The ashes of renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking will be interred in Westminster Abbey near the graves of celebrated scientists Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
Indian designer duo behind Beyonce's glittering gold gown
Beyonce never ceases to amaze with her stunning fashion sense. Each of her public appearances has kickstarted a trend of sorts.
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton wants everyone to delete Facebook
In 2014, Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion, which increased the net worth of one of the co-founders of the chat app, Brian Acton, to $6.5 billion.
Second sexual harassment case filed against investor Mahesh Murthy
Just a month after angel investor Mahesh Murthy was arrested in a molestation case and granted bail by a court, Mumbai Police on Wednesday registered the second sexual harassment against him after a woman approached them.
NIFT-Kannur students allege rampant harassment. 'Dress appropriately,' police advise
If local police had it their way, girl students of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kerala won't be able to go out alone at night.
IPL 2018: The most embarrassing records over the years
The Indian Premier League has given fans plenty to cheer about, with players and the teams setting several splendid records.
ISIS killed 39 Indians: Why was government quiet for 4years?
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday informed the Parliament that 39 Indians, abducted by ISIS terrorists in Iraq, were dead.
CDR case: Kangana under scanner for allegedly spying on Hrithik
The Call Data Records (CDR) case is getting murkier by the day. The Mumbai Police have already arrested high-profile lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui for acquiring Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife call details illegally.
H-1B visa application process to begin from April 2
The H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2019 beginning October 1, 2018, will be accepted from April 2, a federal agency announced.
Delhi: BJP leaders to attend all-party meet on sealing today
Delhi BJP leaders will attend an all-party meeting today that would be convened by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with the members of the Supreme Court-appointed Monitoring Committee over the ongoing sealing drive against illegal commercial properties in Delhi.
Petrol bombs hurled at BJP leader's house in Coimbatore
Unnamed miscreants attacked BJP leader CR Nandakumar's house in Coimbatore (TN) early this morning, who poured fuel on his car and then hurled projectiles.
CRPF to get 100 new bulletproof vehicles for heightened security
To provide soldiers better security during commute to operation sites and camps, the Indian government is purchasing 141 medium bulletproof vehicles (MBPVs) for the central paramilitary forces.
Special cover on Stephen Hawking released by India Post
A special postal cover on Stephen Hawking was issued by the India Post to pay tribute to the renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist on Tuesday.
Student opens fire at Maryland school, killed, two injured
Another shooting was recorded in a US school yesterday. A 17-year-old student of Great Mills High School in St Mary's County, Maryland, shot two others before being killed.
62 higher-education institutions get autonomy: What does it mean?
In a first, the University Grants Commission (UGC) awarded full autonomy to as many as 62 institutions of higher education.
IBM develops world's smallest computer that costs just Rs. 7
According to reports, IBM has developed the world's smallest computer which is 1 mm x 1 mm in size.
Time to act: Lifestyle hacks to save water at home
About 2 billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water. The deepening global water crisis would put at risk assets worth $45 trillion by 2050, found a recent UNESCO report.
Google lets users try Android gaming apps before installing them
Google has rolled out its Google Play Instant service for games at the ongoing Game Developer Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
John Green "amazed" at Bollywood remake of his novel
The Hindi remake of 'The Fault In Our Stars' has its author John Green super excited.
Inspired by Rahul's speech, 71-yr-old Goa-Congress chief decides to resign
Without a clear roadmap for the country, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi seems to be making no impression whatsoever on the country's population.
Garmin launches activity tracker in India for just Rs. 4,999
As a successor to the popular Vivofit 3 launched in 2016, Garmin has now launched the Vivofit 4 smart activity tracker band in India.
Li-Fi: Internet that can be transmitted over light waves
Philips Light has introduced its new Li-Fi (light fidelity) technology that provides internet by generating a two-way broadband connection via light waves, as opposed to Wi-Fi that transmits data via radio waves.
Steven Spielberg will commence 'Indiana Jones 5' shoot next year
Much to the delight of all the 'Indiana Jones' fans, the shooting of the fifth installment of the film is set to begin in 2019.
