30 Mar 2018

SA vs AUS: Markram scores a ton but Aussies fightback

Aiden Markram's emphatic knock of 152 runs was the highlight of the day as South Africa reached 313/6 at stumps.

Jio Prime membership extended for 1 more year

Reliance Jio has today announced that customers who took Prime subscription at Rs. 99/year will be able to avail its benefits for another year, free of cost.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Salah could equal RVP, CR7's record

Liverpool's Egyptian king Mohamed Salah is in sight of equalling the record of scoring in 21 Premier League games in a 38-match season.

These Nokia phones received Android 8.1 Oreo update in India

After getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update in January this year, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 have now received the Android 8.1 Oreo (version 5.580) stable update.

Nepal PM KP Oli to visit India from April 6-8

Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will pay a three-day visit to India from April 6 during which he will hold talks with the top leadership to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.

Ishaan Khatter's 'Beyond the Clouds' to release in 34 territories

Ishaan Khatter and Malavika Mohanan's debut film 'Beyond The Clouds' will be released in as many as 34 territories by Zee Studios International, the overseas distribution arm of Zee Studios.

ISRO releases footage from camera onboard GSAT-6A

In another exemplary achievement, ISRO successfully put the communication satellite GSAT-6A into the orbit on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi revamps Congress: Appoints young leaders for key posts

Congress President Rahul Gandhi is delivering on his promise of re-building the Indian National Congress with "talented youngsters."

MP raises retirement age of government employees to 62 years

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan today announced that the state government employees would now retire at the age of 62 years instead of 60 years.

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New WhatsApp feature lets friends know if you're changing numbers

WhatsApp has launched a new 'Change Number' feature on the latest beta version of its Android app.

Things to do before, during and after filing tax returns

Tomorrow is the last date to file income tax returns for the past years, including 2015-16 and 2016-17.

CBSE: Class-12 Economics re-test on April-25, Class-10 Math for Delhi,Haryana

After cancelling the Class-10 Math and Class-12 Economics exams earlier this week, the CBSE has announced that the retest for the latter will be held on April 25.

WB-violence: Two more killed, Babul Supriyo barred from entering Asansol

The violence that began in the aftermath of Ram Navami celebrations continues unabated in West Bengal.

Darren Lehmann and controversies go hand in hand

Australian coach Darren Lehmann will step down as the coach of the Baggy Greens after the fourth and final Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler join forces again for Netflix comedy

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler will reunite for a comedy film by Netflix titled 'Murder Mystery'.

Instagram restores GIFs after GIPHY re-moderates its library

Instagram has reactivated GIPHY integration to bring back GIFs to its Stories after GIPHY claimed to have reviewed and re-moderated its library, ensuring that its content was safe for the Internet.

Government will bring back Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi: Sitharaman

The government will bring back Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, who fled the country before the Rs. 12,650 PNB scam came to light, asserted Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today.

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Conservative attacks on #MarchForOurLives student leaders turn personal

Conservatives not comfortable with the politics of student leaders of Saturday's #MarchForOurLives have stooped to a new low, hurling personal attacks at the teen organizers calling for stricter gun-control measures.

TV star Gurmeet Choudhary receives death threat from a fan

TV star Gurmeet Choudhary was in for a rude shock when a person, claiming to be his fan, started blackmailing him.

E-way bill mandatory for inter-state movement of goods from Sunday

The electronic way (e-way) bill under the GST is going to be implemented on April 1 for the interstate transport of goods worth over Rs. 50,000 in India.

NZvsENG 2nd Test Day 1: Bairstow saves England's blushes

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten 97 helped England steady the ship against New Zealand on a frantic Day 1 of the second Test.

CBSE paper-leak: Probe spreads to Jharkhand, Bihar, inter-state gangs suspected

The probe in the CBSE question paper leak case, which was till now limited to Delhi, has now extended to other states as police investigate the possible involvement of inter-state gangs.

Microsoft to ban offensive language, content on Skype, Xbox

Microsoft has updated its Services Agreement under which it reserves the right to penalize or ban users for "offensive language" and "inappropriate content" across its products like Skype, Xbox and even Office.

Mitchell Starc ruled out of IPL 2018

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has been ruled out of both the fourth Test against South Africa and the 2018 Indian Premier League.

5 incidents that rocked the cricket fraternity over the years

Over the years, the world of cricket has witnessed several dark phases that rocked the fraternity and fans all over the world.

Rani's 'Hichki' to be screened for President Ram Nath Kovind

Rani Mukerji's 'Hichki' has emerged a box office success on the back of the positive word of mouth.

Audi lover Virat Kohli gets himself a Bentley Continental GT

That Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is an avid lover of German car manufacturer Audi is known to all his die-hard fans.

On World Idli Day, know why idlis are just perfect

Who wants white, oval-shaped, mostly salt-less items as breakfast (or the entire day) every day? *Raises hand and looks around to see many more*

Two cops involved in Ghaziabad gold-heist, caught due to 'police-lingo'

Ten days ago, a gang intercepted a car transporting gold in Sahibabad, UP, and took off with nearly 9kg of gold worth Rs. 3cr.

Data breach: Whopping 150 million MyFitnessPal accounts compromised

The MyFitnessPal app, which is a widely used as free calorie counter and exercise journal, has been affected by a data breach that has compromised personal information of as many as 150 million users.

We finally know why cracking knuckles makes noise

Have you ever wondered why your knuckles make that sound when cracked? Have you believed cracking knuckles causes arthritis? Scientists have finally found the answer to this long pending mystery.

Who could be Bayern Munich's next manager?

The managerial position at Bayern Munich is the hottest talking point, given that Jupp Heynckes is set to leave at the end of the season.

Odisha doctor crosses hill, river to assist woman in labor

At a time when healthcare giants are infamous for fleecing patients and organizational apathy, tales of selfless individual efforts rekindle hope.

Delhi: DU student, thought kidnapped, murdered by 'dating-app' friend

Two days ago, the body of a 21-year-old Delhi University (DU) student was found in Dwarka. He had been missing since a week.

Katrina's sister Isabelle Kaif to debut opposite Sooraj Pancholi

Katrina Kaif's younger sister Isabelle Kaif will finally be making her Bollywood debut with a film titled 'Time To Dance' opposite Sooraj Pancholi.

90% of work-permits given to H-1B visa-holders' spouses are Indians

The United States has given work permits to over 71,000 spouses of H-1B visa holders, 90% of whom are Indians.

Tesla recalls 123,000 Model S cars over faulty power steering

Tesla is voluntarily recalling 123,000 Model S cars over a power steering issue.

Miami Open: Stephens, Ostapenko to face each other in final

2017 US Open Champion Sloane Stephens has been joined by Jelena Ostapenko in the final of the 2018 women's singles Miami Open.

Ahmedabad: PG-owner spied on female tenants through cameras in washroom

In a disturbing incident, a PG owner in Ahmedabad was allegedly found spying on his female tenants through spy cameras in the washrooms.

Redmi Note 5, Redmi 5 go on flash sale today

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi is hosting a flash sale for its Redmi Note 5, Redmi 5, and Redmi 5A smartphones today (March 30) at 12 pm IST.

Instagram account of 'Tiger Zinda Hai' director Ali Abbas hacked

Director Ali Abbas Zafar has become the latest victim of cyber crime as his Instagram account was hacked on Thursday.

Land acquisition for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train underway, but challenges ahead

The NHSRCL has started land acquisition for a station between the old and new Sabarmati stations for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train.

Heinrich Klaasen likely to replace Steve Smith at Rajasthan Royals

Steven Smith's 12-month ban have come as a huge blow for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals.

Sushil Kumar's name missing from entry list on CWG website

The 2018 Commonwealth Games are just 5 days away and ace Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar's name has gone missing from the official entry list on the Gold Coast 2018 website.

Suicide attack hits eastern Libya, eight killed: Security Officer

At least eight people were killed while eight others were injured in a suicide car bombing of a security barricade in eastern Libya on Friday.

Siddharth Sagar, Kapil Sharma's co-star from 'TKSS', is missing

Comedian Siddharth Sagar, who featured in 'The Kapil Sharma Show' as 'selfie mausi', has gone missing for the last four months, suggest latest reports.

Postcard News founder arrested for allegedly spreading fake news

The founder of Postcard News was arrested on Thursday for allegedly spreading fake news about a Jain monk attacked by a Muslim youth.

CBSE paper-leak: Delhi was 'Ground-Zero,' police raid coaching-centers, question stakeholders

The capital has emerged at the center of the controversial CBSE question paper leak incident, with at least 34 people being questioned by the police, all Delhiites, and schools and coaching centerscenters grilled.

Facebook even saves your unpublished videos. What?

In yet another shocking revelation about Facebook, it has been reported that the social media giant stores all the videos that were recorded through its webcam but never published.

I-T department names, shames 24 tax defaulters through newspaper ads

The income tax department on Thursday advertised in several national dailies a pan-India list of 24 defaulting individuals/companies who collectively owe it taxes worth Rs. 490 crore and have either reported inadequate assets or gone untraceable.

Delhi-Airport chaos: Power-banks, snags misplace thousands of bags, delay flights

There was chaos at Delhi's IGI Airport yesterday evening: the check-in process was drastically slow, hundreds of passengers' bags were misplaced, and as a result, several flights were delayed.

Snapchat pulls a Facebook: May allow third-party apps

According to reports, Snapchat is soon going to allow people to use their Snapchat accounts to connect with third-party apps.

Citing humanitarian spirit, China to share hydrological data with India

China said that it will soon resume sharing hydrological data of the Brahmaputra River with India on "humanitarian" grounds.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 processor details, Android version revealed

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which is expected to launch in August this year, has been listed on benchmarking website GeekBench that scores a processor on the basis of its performance.

Here's all you need to know about Air India sale

Initiating the disinvestment process for India's national carrier Air India (AI) on Wednesday, the government issued a preliminary information memorandum (PIM) offering to sell 76% of its stake in the Maharaja.

Google Home smart speaker to come to India in April

According to reports, Google will launch its voice-enabled smart speakers Google Home and Google Home Mini in India in April.

The funny Indian boys on Amazon Prime

The last five years have been instrumental for standup comedy in India. We have come a long way from the infamous All India Bakchod quartet. Today, over 10 Indian comics have their own standup specials on Amazon Prime alone.

Mobile apps gobbling data? You can monitor, reduce data-usage

As smartphones get increasingly sophisticated, apps are becoming more "data-hungry", eating up all mobile-data often leaving users wondering how their data plan has ended so quickly.

29 Mar 2018

Taxi drivers follow rules, expensive cars' drivers don't: Tourism Minister

Tourism Minister K J Alphons has said the most unruly drivers on Indian roads are the ones who own expensive cars.

Mumbai: Drive on Versova-Bandra-Worli sea link to get costlier

A drive on the Bandra-Worli sea link and the Versova-Bandra sea link (VBSL) would be a delight for Mumbaikars, but also heavy on the pocket.

Bengaluru man lured job-seeking women as 'HR', sexually exploited them

This man spent months targeting vulnerable job-seeking women. Posing as HR, he would contact them, mostly flight-crew aspirants, and make them face 'video interviews.'

200 senior AAI staff to get special training from IIM-Bangalore

Middle-senior level employees of Airports Authority of India (AAI), earmarked for succession, will get customized training on management and leadership development from Indian Institute of Management (IIM-Bangalore).

New Zealand vs England- 2nd Test Preview

Visiting England will look to avoid a series defeat against an in-form New Zealand, when they face each other in Christchurch.

Darren Lehmann to step down as coach after 4th Test

In the latest development pertaining to the ball-tampering controversy, Darren Lehmann is set to step down as the coach of the Australian team at the end of the current Test series against South Africa.

Ravi Shankar: Govt will take action after Facebook responds

After whistleblower Christopher Wylie emphatically stated that controversial UK-based data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica worked extensively in India, the government has become alert.

No nostalgia for Tendulkar, Rekha: They were 'forever absent'

The curtains were drawn on the careers of many Rajya Sabha MPs, Sachin Tendulkar and Rekha included. Only for these celebrities, leaving the Parliament wouldn't have been nostalgic as they rarely attended sessions.

SSC exam-cheating: Hi-tech Delhi gang remote-accessed candidates' computer, solved paper

Delhi Police have busted a gang that helped Staff Selection Commission (SSC) candidates clear their exam by appearing it on behalf of them.

Stand-up comic, Rahul gets threats from DJs. What, now?

A regular on AIB videos, stand up comedian Rahul Subramanian found himself at the receiving end of ire from DJs after he joked about their profession in his Amazon special 'Kal Main Udega'.

CBSE to announce re-exam dates on April 2 or 3

In the wake of paper leaks, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar today said, the CBSE is expected to announce the next date of re-examination for Class 10 Mathematics and Class 12 Economics subjects probably on Monday or Tuesday.

Amazon launches 2MB Kindle Lite app in India

Amazon has launched a data-light version of its Kindle app called Kindle Lite on Android.

Women's cricket: Consolation victory for India women in tri-series

India women's team grabbed a consolation victory in the ongoing T20I tri-nation series in Mumbai.

Delhi AAP MLA in trouble for threatening, abusing woman

Even as the supposed assault on chief secretary Anshu Prakash at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's house is investigated, another case of bad behavior by an AAP MLA has cropped up.

Another-gaffe: Amit Shah's translator says Modi won't work for poor!

With the BJP going on a gaffe spree, Congress might not need much campaigning in Karnataka.

Smith breaks down while addressing media, celebs find it devastating

Former captain of Australian cricket team Steve Smith broke down while addressing a press conference at Sydney airport after the scandalous ball tampering incident.

ISRO successfully launches the GSAT-6A communication satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the GSAT-6A communication satellite from its launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi: Advocate, her brother stab delivery-man 20-times for being late

In a horrific crime, a woman and her brother in Delhi's Nihal Vihar stabbed a delivery man more than 20 times for being late.

Delhi CM demands strict action against culprits of CBSE leaks

Demanding strict action against people involved in the alleged leak of CBSE examination papers, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he feels "sorry and sad" for students who will have to re-appear for the exams.

ICC could set stricter punishments for sledging

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold a special meeting to take a wide-ranging view into player behaviour.

Government officers facing criminal charges won't get vigilance-clearance for passport

Government officers facing criminal or corruption charges will be denied vigilance clearance for the grant of passport, according to new guidelines finalized by the Personnel Ministry.

BR Ambedkar becomes Bhimrao 'Ramji' Ambedkar in UP

In a surprising move, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to include 'Ramji' in BR Ambedkar's name in all official documents.

Who are the top wicket-keeper batsmen in IPL history?

Wicket-keeper batsmen are specialized commodities who hold high value in the shortest format of cricket.

Introducing YANTRA: India's first 'Robot Journalist' by NewsBytes

For a company that is in the business of news, we are extremely media-shy. We talk about everything under the sun, except ourselves. And, rightly so. Your work should do the talking.

IndiGo tire burst in Hyderabad Airport affects Bengaluru flights

Bengaluru Airport flight operations were severely hit after an IndiGo airplane suffered a tire-burst at Hyderabad Airport yesterday night.

Ecuador blocks Julian Assange's internet access after he 'breaks promise'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can no longer communicate with the outside world.

Trials can no longer be stayed for over six months

To ensure criminals can't manipulate the justice system, the SC has ruled that proceedings in cases won't be stayed for longer than six months.

Varun Dhawan's 'October' to clash with idol Rock's 'Rampage'

It's no secret that Varun Dhawan is a huge fan of Dwayne Rock Johnson. He has admitted his love for the Hollywood star on several occasions.

It's official: OnePlus 6 will have a notch

Concerned about the substantial criticism of the notch design that was popularized by the iPhone X, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has come out to not only confirm that the company's upcoming OnePlus 6 smartphone will feature a notch, but also to justify its existence.

Steve Smith breaks down during press-conference, apologizes for his actions

Steve Smith apologized to the entire nation in a press conference after landing in Sydney on Thursday.

Commonwealth Games: Indian journalists, eight others detained at Brisbane Airport

An Indian journalist in Australia has been charged with people smuggling after he helped a "fake media contingent" of eight other Indians arrive in Brisbane to cover the Commonwealth Games, authorities said on Thursday.

Ball-tampering scandal: How will the ban impact Rajasthan and Hyderabad?

Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been hit hard as they have lost their top players in Steve Smith and David Warner respectively.

Inside Rajya Sabha, Vice President worries about outgoing MP's weight

Congress lawmaker Renuka Chowdhury, whose tenure as Rajya Sabha MP is nearing end, was asked by Chairman Venkaiah Naidu to lose weight.

Delhi: From now on, consume more electricity, but pay less!

This is a power-packed news for all you Delhiites! From now on, your electricity bills will no longer be inflated.

CBSE paper leak: Students want re-exam for all subjects

Only a handful of people were presumably involved in leaking question papers of the ongoing CBSE school finals, but effects are being felt by 28.L students and their families.

Unemployment's ugly side: 1 lakh Railways jobs, 2 crore applicants

The Indian Railways have confirmed that they have received 2 crore applications for 1 lakh job openings. The number is expected to increase further as the last day to submit applications is March 31.

Post Warner ban, Sunrisers Hyderabad appoint Williamson their new captain

NZ skipper Kane Williamson has been appointed as the new captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2018 season.

RJD's Lalu Prasad reaches Delhi for treatment at AIIMS

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is serving jail term since December 23 in a fodder scam case, has reached New Delhi for specialized treatment at AIIMS, a senior RJD leader said.

CBSE paper leak: Handwritten-notes containing answers of Economics paper received

A day after the CBSE announced the re-examination for Class 12 Economics and Class 10 Math papers due to alleged paper leaks, the Board office had said that it received an unaddressed envelope on March 26 containing four sheets of handwritten answers of the Class 12 Economics paper.

Anushka Sharma's horror flick 'Pari' set for release in Russia

Anushka Sharma starrer 'Pari' is all set to become the first-ever female-led Indian film to open in Russia.

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Shashi Tharoor wished Mahavir Jayanti using Buddha pic, got trolled

Shashi Tharoor, or as you may call 'The man who gives a complex to Oxford Dictionary', wished Mahavir Jayanti on Twitter by posting a picture of (wait for it) Gautam Buddha.

Income tax deadline is March 31: How to pay online

The deadline to file income tax (I-T) returns is just two days away. Most of you must have completed the procedure by now.

Mamata meets Sonia, asks Congress to participate in anti-BJP alliance

Contrary to speculation, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is not working towards an anti-BJP anti-Congress front. Instead, on Wednesday, she met UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and stressed that she wants Congress to be a part of the fight against BJP.

Actor Urvashi Rautela's fake Aadhaar-card used to book hotel room

Mumbai's Bandra police have registered a case against an unidentified person for allegedly using a fake Aadhaar card in name of Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela to book a room at a five-star hotel.

Ranveer, Varun, Jacqueline, Parineeti to rock IPL opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the 11th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) will be a star-studded affair with several A-list Bollywood stars setting the stage on fire.

2018 TIME 100: Now, you can cast your vote

For years now, TIME magazine has dedicated one of its annual issues to celebrate the most influential personalities from across the globe.

Miami Open: Isner, Potro book semis spot in men's singles

Big-serving American John Isner moved into the semi-finals of the 2018 Miami Open after overcoming South Korea's Hyeon Chung 6-1, 6-4 in straight sets.

CBSE paper-leak: How does the board frame papers, ensure confidentially?

Two confirmed question paper leaks have thrown CBSE's professional capacity into doubt.

India wants to legalize Indian Standard Time. Here's why

India wants to legalize the Indian Standard Time (IST), as it gets more cautious about security and cyber-attacks, areas where every second matters.

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Track your friends' WhatsApp activity with Chatwatch. Innovative or creepy?

An iOS app called Chatwatch allows users to track their friends' WhatsApp activity. Interestingly, it does so by using the same data that WhatsApp collects on its users.

Verdict in Salman Khan black buck case on April 5

A Jodhpur court will announce its verdict in the black buck poaching case against Salman Khan on April 5.

Re-opening probe into Mahatma Gandhi's death a futile exercise: SC

Nearly 70 years after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Wednesday put at rest an attempt to reopen the investigation into it, saying it would be "an exercise in futility".

Deadly riots, fire in Venezuela prison kill nearly 70

Deadly riots and fire in a Venezuelan prison in Valencia killed at least 68 people yesterday.

ICICI's Chanda Kochhar, Videocon's Dhoot in nexus over Rs. 3,250cr-loan?

Another alleged banking scam has been unearthed, related to Chanda Kochhar led-ICICI and Venugopal Dhoot's Videocon.

The suspense around Aamir Khan's next project ends

Speculations about Aamir Khan's next project after 'Thugs Of Hindostan' have been rife for the past few days.

Nokia to announce 2018 smartphone lineup for Indian market

HMD Global is hosting an event on April 4 in New Delhi where it is expected to launch the Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, and Nokia 8110 4G.

Malala visits Pakistan for first time since she was shot

Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, is visiting Pakistan for the first time since she was shot by Taliban militants in 2012.

CBSE-chief saw leaked-paper hours ago, so why exam not postponed?

Since confirming two CBSE paper-leaks yesterday, the administration has scrambled to set things right.

Government rejects roll-out of Google's Street View service

The government of India has rejected a proposal from Google to introduce its Street View service in the country, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir informed the Lok Sabha.

Lara Dutta goes digital with a web-series on 'The Meadows'

Bollywood actress Lara Dutta is all set to enter the digital arena as a producer.

Xiaomi's Mi MIX 2S could be an iPhone X killer

Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has finally unveiled its 2018 flagship - the Mi MIX 2S - at an event in Shanghai, China.

Prabhudheva compares Salman Khan with Rajinikanth

Prabhudheva, who is all set to helm Salman Khan's 'Dabangg 3', has heaped praises on the superstar.

Facebook's new privacy and data tools put 'You' in command

Days after the Cambridge Analytica-Facebook scandal, the social networking giant has announced a new set of changes which allows you to easily find and manage privacy settings, while giving you more control over your saved data.

Google Chrome isn't secure: Here are 6 safe, secure browsers

Google Chrome is undoubtedly the world's most popular browser, but unfortunately, it's not among the most secure ones as it spies on its users.