Sports Minister rules out possibility of India hosting big tournaments
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has quashed out the possibility of India hosting any big sports tournament in the foreseeable future.
Is Delhi Government running the show with half strength?
In what might have a huge impact on governance, an average of 50% posts are lying vacant in the Delhi Government, with the law department registering maximum vacancies at 87%, says a report.
Indian banks reported one fraud every hour in FY17: Report
According to a report by proxy advisory firm Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS), there was at least one case of fraud committed every hour on an average in Indian banks during the financial year 2017.
Champions League: Juventus take on holders Real, Sevilla host Bayern
A blockbuster first-leg quarter-final encounter awaits when Juventus take on Real Madrid in a replay of the 2016-17 Champions League final in Cardiff.
Nokia 9 specs leaked, may get a 41MP triple-camera setup
Huawei recently launched the first triple camera phone - the P20 Pro - and with that the company opened up new possibilities in mobile photography.
Commonwealth Games 2018: Indian contingent escapes punishment
The Indian authorities in Gold Coast have been left red-faced due to the 'needle-controversy'.
John's 'Parmanu' to now clash with Bachchan's '102 Not Out'
Even as John Abraham continues his legal battle against Prernaa Arora of KriArj Entertainment, the actor has announced the release date of 'Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran' as he doesn't want the film to suffer anymore.
All you need to know about 2018 Commonwealth Games
The 2018 Commonwealth Games will kick off on April 4.
Google to launch mid-range Pixel smartphone, Pixelbook laptop in India
Google is planning to roll out several of its consumer products in India including a mid-range Pixel smartphone, Google Home smart speakers, its premium laptop Pixelbook, the Google Wi-Fi system, and intelligent home automation products such as doorbell, camera, alarm system, and smoke detector, which are all sold under its Nest brand.
Paytm Mall raises Rs. 3,000 crore from SoftBank, Alibaba
According to documents filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, online retail firm Paytm Mall has raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore from Japan's SoftBank and its existing investor Alibaba in new round of funding.
'Satyamev Jayate': Aamir Khan lends title to John Abraham
Aamir Khan, who hosts a popular Television show by the name 'Satyamev Jayate', has agreed to lend the title for a film starring John Abraham.
Bengaluru to get more rain in next 24 hours
March has been good for Bengalurueans, at least weather wise.
IISc best university, Miranda best college: Top institutes in 8-categories
The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and Miranda House of Delhi University have emerged as the best university and college respectively in government rankings this year.
Over 21,000 employees of disinvestment-bound Air India await March salary
The debt-laden national carrier Air India has delayed the payment of salaries for the month of March and is yet to intimate the employees about reasons for the delay, sources said.
KSRTC stalls Bengaluru-Coimbatore morning bus services
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has stalled the morning bus services in the sector connecting state capital Bengaluru with Coimbatore, after protests in Tamil Nadu (TN) started gaining steam.
McDonald's launches new "healthier" menu for India
Obesity has increased alarmingly around the world: in 1975, there were 105mn obese people; in 2016, there were 641mn.
Ajay Devgn announces Punjabi remake of 'Singham'
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, who starred in the Hindi remake of 'Singham', has announced that the action film will now be made in Punjabi.
Singapore couple challenges forced marriage annulment after husband's sex change
In a rare incident, Singapore annulled the marriage of a couple after the husband underwent a sex change surgery last year, saying the nation-state didn't permit same-sex marriages.
Paytm completely revamps iOS app, updates layout
Paytm has revamped its iOS app with a new design, an updated home screen, and improved in-app navigation.
Shahid Afridi laments "appalling and worrisome" situation in "India-occupied Kashmir"
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi today voiced his concerns about the "appalling and worrisome situation in India-occupied Kashmir," where Indian security forces have launched intense counter-terror operations.
Here's why Kapil Sharma went underground on his birthday
Kapil Sharma, who ringed in his 37th birthday yesterday, is going through a rough patch for a while now.
SA vs AUS 4th Test: Records broken and interesting statistics
South Africa decimated Australia by a record 492 runs to win the fourth and final Test.
IPL 2018: Probable playing XI for Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings are making a comeback to IPL and once again the yellow brigade will be expected to go big under the leadership of Dhoni.
Mumbai: Police verification for passport to be done in 1-week
Soon, police verification for passports for people in Mumbai and Pune will be done in a week, as against the 20 days that cops take currently, said Dnyaneshwar M Muley, secretary, MEA.
13-year-old boy rescued from Los Angeles sewer after 12 hours
In a miraculous incident, a 13-year-old boy was rescued on Monday, 12 hours after he fell into Los Angeles' underground sewage system.
Stricter H-1B norms forces companies to mull other options
The US' tighter restrictions on the H-1B visas, popular among highly skilled Indians looking to move abroad, have affected both applicants and prospective employers.
'Baaghi 2' emerges Tiger's highest grosser in 4 days flat
Tiger Shroff, who was under immense pressure to deliver a hit after his last two films failed miserably at the box office, is back in the game and how.
Ball-tampering scandal: Australian Cricketers' Association bats for Smith, Warner
The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) has come to rescue of the main perpetrators of the ball tampering scandal.
Ola acquires Ridlr to digitize public transportation
Indian cab-hailing company Ola has acquired Mumbai-based end-to-end public transport ticketing and commuting start-up Ridlr for enabling digitization of public transport and mass transit integration.
Saina lashes out at IOA, it issues clarification on Twitter
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) responded to Saina Nehwal's claims that her father Harvir Singh's name was removed from the list of team officials for the Commonwealth Games.
Telugu film 'C/O Kancharapalem' finds a taker in Rana Daggubati
Rana Daggubati has announced his association with the highly acclaimed Telugu film 'C/O Kancharapalem'.
Jaitley accepts Kejriwal's apology, withdraws defamation case
Delhi HC today closed the Rs. 10cr defamation case filed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Sexual assault: Mumbai school-trustee denied bail, asked to surrender immediately
The founder-trustee of Andheri-based Tridha International School, accused of sexually assaulting a kindergarten student in 2016, has been denied bail by the Bombay High Court.
US designates Hafiz Saeed's party as terrorist organization
In a notable move, the US on Monday designated Lashkar-e-Taiba's political front, the Milli Muslim League (MML), as a terrorist organization. Simultaneously, seven top officials of the MML have also been labeled Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley appointed as Leader of Rajya Sabha
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was today once again appointed as the Leader of the Rajya Sabha following his re-election to the House.
Smriti Irani releases circular on 'fake news', PMO withdraws it
Hours after the I&B Ministry issued a controversial circular to curb fake news, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has withdrawn it.
Huawei launches Honor 7A budget smartphone with face unlock
Huawei has launched the Honor 7A smartphone in China priced at Rs. 8,300 for the 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant and Rs. 10,300 for the 3GB RAM/32GB variant
Amid unprecedented scrutiny, Trump administration begins H-1B visa application process
The US has started accepting applications for H-1B visas, considered as the most sought-after work visa among highly skilled Indian professionals, amidst unprecedented scrutiny by the Trump administration.
Kapil's former colleagues ditch him, join Sunil's web show
Things do not seem to be going Kapil Sharma's way as his comeback show, 'Family Time With Kapil Sharma', has opened to mostly negative reviews.
NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Records broken and interesting statistics
New Zealand held out for a crucial draw against England in the second Test at Christchurch.
Delhi: 3-years up, only 36% done on parallel RTR flyover
The snail's pace at which the construction of the flyover parallel to the existing Rao Tula Ram/RTR flyover in Munirka is moving has become a major headache for authorities.
SC declines to stay SC/ST Act judgment, but will reconsider
Supreme Court today set up an urgent two-judge bench to hear the Center's petition challenging its March 20 judgment.
Illegal immigration of Indians killed in Iraq hampered rescue: Singh
Hours after bringing back the mortal remains of 38 Indians killed by IS in Iraq, MoS External Affairs VK Singh said they were illegal immigrants.
Airtel extends 1,000GB bonus data offer until October 31
Airtel's Big Byte offer, under which broadband subscribers can avail 1,000GB of bonus data, has been extended until October 31, 2018.
Culture only way to bring India, Pakistan closer: Vishal Bhardwaj
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who is in Pakistan to attend the Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF), has said that India and Pakistan would make a great force in the world.
Mi-17 IAF chopper crashes in Uttarakhand, no casualty
Six people on board were injured when a Mi-17 chopper of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, while landing this morning.
IPL 2018: Chris Lynn resumes business in the nets
Kolkata Knight Riders opener Chris Lynn seems to be fit again as he was seen batting in full flow, alongside Sunil Narine, during the practice sessions held on Monday at the Eden Gardens.
No marital-rape, but oral-sex is 'cruelty': Gujarat High Court
Indian laws do not acknowledge 'marital rape' if the woman is aged over 18, meaning husbands can legally have forced sex with their wives.
Anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Mandela dies at 81
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, died on Monday, triggering an outpouring of tributes to one of the country's defining and most divisive figures.
J&K: Terrorists kidnap 1 civilian, injure 3 in Bandipora
Terrorists have abducted a civilian and injured three of his relatives after barging into their house in Bandipora's Hajin, 30km from Srinagar.
Karan comes on board for Madhuri's Marathi debut 'Bucket List'
Karan Johar has time and again stepped up for his friends in the film industry. That is one of the reasons behind his warm relationship with almost every prominent personality in Bollywood.
2018 Commonwealth Games: Indian boxers cleared of doping charges
Indian boxers at the 2018 Commonwealth Games have been cleared of doping violations.
Kanpur: Fed up with eve teasing, woman commits suicide
A woman allegedly committed suicide after she got fed up of facing humiliation due to repeated eve-teasing.
India cracks down on journalists producing fake news
To check the spread of fake news, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Monday that journalists found guilty of producing or broadcasting it would lose their accreditation with the Press Information Bureau.
CBSE paper-leak: Board cancels re-test for Class 10 Math
The CBSE has finally decided against a retest for Class 10 Math. It said it is taking the decision "consequent to the evaluation of the impact of leaked Math paper & keeping in mind the paramount interest of students."
Will-it, won't-it? Opposition holds impeachment-motion against CJI despite having numbers
An impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra seems to have lost momentum, with many opposition parties still undecided.
Start-up developing hangover cures raises $8 million
82Labs, a US-based start-up that manufactures drinks to reduce morning-after hangovers, has raised $8 million in fresh funding from investors like Altos Ventures, Slow Ventures, Strong Ventures, and Thunder Road Capital.
Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ price slashed by upto Rs. 11,000
After having recently launched the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones, Samsung has expectedly slashed the prices of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones.
Indian Railways' full-electrification plan hits a roadblock
PM Modi recently chaired a high-level meeting of the Railway Board led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. He has reportedly asked the Indian Railways (IR) to re-consider carrying out the 100% electrification of the country's railway network in such a hasty manner.
BCCI media rights: Google, Facebook, Jio in the race
Google, Facebook, Reliance Jio along with broadcasters such as Star India, Sony Pictures Network India and streaming service Yupp TV, will be competing each other in the first e-auction of BCCI's media rights, scheduled for April 3.
Get ready: Xiaomi's Mi Fan Festival 2018 on April 5-6
Xiaomi India's 2018 edition of the Mi Fan Festival will be held on April 5-6.
Mohan Bhagwat: Congress-mukt Bharat isn't RSS language
Highlighting the importance that RSS gives to inclusion, its chief Mohan Bhagwat recently claimed that slogans like "Congress-mukt Bharat" are political phrases, and are not a part of Sangh's vocabulary.
20 best headsets you can buy under Rs. 15,000
Headsets have become essential accessories today as the way we consume media has evolved. Whether it's for listening to music on-the-go or watching shows on Netflix or gaming, good quality headsets are must-have audio accessories.
Disha reveals she came to Mumbai with only Rs. 500
Disha Patani is among the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood today.
SA vs AUS 4th-Test: Proteas seven wickets away from victory
In-form South Africa need just seven more wickets to win the fourth and final Test against Australia.
Lava launches Z91 smartphone with face unlock at Rs. 9,999
Domestic handset maker Lava has launched the Z91 smartphone in India for Rs. 9,999.
Rajkummar Rao, Nargis Fakhri's '5 Weddings' to premiere at Cannes
'5 Weddings', an Indo-American film featuring Rajkummar Rao and Nargis Fakhri, will have a world premiere at the 71st Cannes Film Festival.
IPL 2018: Probable playing XI for Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians are once again one of the favourites to win the 2018 Indian Premier League title.
Samsung announces "everyday premium use" laptops: Notebook 5, Notebook 3
Samsung has announced three new laptops: the Notebook 5 and two variants of the Notebook 3. All three models run Windows 10 Home.
Tennis: Rafael Nadal claims the number one rank
10-time French Open Champion Rafael Nadal has dethroned arch-nemesis Roger Federer from the world number one spot.
Sunil Grover wishes 'brother' Kapil Sharma on his 37th birthday
The love-hate relationship between former colleagues Sunil Grover and Kapil Sharma never ceases to bewilder the audience.
Hyderabad: Traffic cop feeds homeless woman with hands, wins hearts
A picture of a Hyderabad traffic cop feeding a homeless woman with his hands has won hearts on social media.
Indian yoga teacher jailed for molesting Singapore student
An Indian teacher in Singapore was sentenced to nine-month jail and fined S$1,000 today for allegedly molesting a student in April 2015.
BharatNet scheme in trouble as road and telecom ministries spar
The government's BharatNet project, aiming to provide broadband connectivity to 250,000 gram panchayats by 2019, is stuck.
CBSE ready to prevent paper leak through 'encrypted' question papers
To prevent a paper leak in future, CBSE on Monday introduced a "leak-proof" system of "encrypted" question papers which are supposed to be printed by schools.
Happy birthday Michael Clarke; here're lesser known facts about him!
Michael Clarke is one of the greatest batsmen to come from Australia.
Minor girl kidnapped from Palghar, rescued in Mumbai
A four-year-old girl, who was allegedly kidnapped in Palghar district of Maharashtra by a woman on March 31, was rescued by the Mumbai police and reunited with her parents, a police official said.
Statues at Ludhiana's wax museum leave Twitter in splits
A wax museum in Ludhiana has stirred laughs on social media owing to the statues' minimal resemblance to personalities.
John Abraham slams KriArj Entertainment for delaying 'Parmanu' multiple times
John Abraham, last seen in 'Force 2' in 2016, has been occupied with his ambitious next 'Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran' for quite a while now.
Global warming can worsen India's food security problem manifold
Hunger is one of India's basic problems: according to the 2017 Global Hunger Index, it ranked 100th out of 119 countries.
IPL 2018: Heinrich Klaasen recruited by Rajasthan Royals
After days of anticipation, Rajasthan Royals have named South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen as the newest member of their squad.
Kohli unsure about playing Day and Night Tests
Indian captain Virat Kohli is unsure about playing a day and night Test against the West Indies later this year in the month of October.
Teens have moved on from cocaine. They now "snort" condoms
Not all resurrections are pleasant. Case in point, the "condom snorting challenge" which has found its way back on the Internet after 2013.
Possible to retrieve GSAT-6A, ISRO says after losing contact
ISRO scientists are probing why contact with the GSAT-6A was lost, but say power failure is the most likely cause.
Nigeria: 18 killed, 84 injured in Boko Haram attack
At least 18 people were killed and 84 wounded when Boko Haram jihadists clashed with Nigerian soldiers near the northeastern city of Maiduguri overnight, the country's State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said.
Former skipper Dhoni to receive Padma Bhushan from President today
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is set to receive the Padma Bhushan award from the President of India on Monday in the capital.
'Secret Superstar' takes a positive start in Hong Kong
'Secret Superstar' is not done making money for its producers - Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao.
Tripura: VHP activists stage rally seeking ban on cow slaughter
Dozens of VHP and Bajrang Dal activists took to streets on Sunday in Arundhatinagar, Tripura, seeking a ban on cow slaughter.
DDCA defamation case: Now, Kejriwal and aides apologize to Jaitley
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, as part of his apology-spree, has now apologized to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. This was pertaining to the DDCA defamation case.
Mortal remains of 38 Indians killed in Iraq brought back
Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh has landed in Amritsar with the bodies of 38 Indians killed by the ISIS in Iraq four years ago.
OPPO F7's first flash sale on Flipkart and OPPO stores
In its first flash sale, the recently launched OPPO F7 will be available on Flipkart and also across all 777 OPPO stores in India.
'Baaghi 2' wins at box office: Check out its collections
After a record-breaking start on Friday, 'Baaghi 2' continued its winning momentum over the weekend as well.
CNG, piped gas to become costlier in Delhi-NCR
Prices of CNG and piped gas were raised by 90p/kg and Rs. 1.15/kg respectively in Delhi-NCR, bringing them to a two-year high.
Trio leaked CBSE paper for friendship and "few-thousand" rupees, arrested
Rishabh, Rohit and Tauqeer have known each other since about five years. Sometime ago, Tauqeer asked them for help.
Honda to recall 56,194 scooters: Is yours on the list?
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is preparing to recall three of its most popular automatic scooters, Honda Activa 125, Honda Grazia and Honda Aviator, that were manufactured between February 7 and March 16 this year.
Cauvery Management Board: Over 200 DMK workers detained for protesting
Tamil Nadu Police today detained about 200 DMK workers in Chennai.
China hits-back at US, imposes tariffs on imports worth $3bn
Days after proposing tariffs on American products, China has made it official for 128 items imported from the US, including pork and wine.
Telegram raises $1.7 billion from two pre-ICO sales
Secure messaging app Telegram has raised a total of $1.7 billion from two pre-sales prior to an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for creating its own Blockchain platform "Telegram Open Network" (TON) and native cryptocurrency "Gram."
NZ vs Eng 2nd-Test: Teams set for a gripping finale
The 2nd Test between New Zealand and England is beautifully placed with both teams in with a chance.
In historic move, Kim Jong-un, wife attend K-pop concert
North Korea dictator Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol Ju attended a rare concert of K-pop singers in the country's capital Pyongyang.
Dalit-protests: One dead in violence, Center files review-petition in SC
The Center has filed a review petition in the SC against the court's recent order on the SC/ST Atrocities Act.
#ThisDayThatYear: India beat Sri Lanka to lift 2011 World Cup
7 years ago, on April 2, 2011, India ended their 28-year wait and clinched their second World Cup trophy.
IPL 2018 opening ceremony: Hrithik steps in for injured Ranveer
The opening ceremonies of all the editions of Indian Premier League (IPL) have been a star-studded affair.
Miami Open: Isner wins his first Masters 1000 title
American John Isner won his first Masters 1000 title in a thrilling contest against Germany's Alexander Zverev.
CWG-2018: Sindhu hopes to regain fitness to lead India's medal-rush
Struck by an ankle-sprain prior to the Commonwealth Games, Olympic silver medalist PV Sindhu hoped to regain peak fitness before the start of individual events and assured India will return with multiple medals.
Teenager sexually assaulted in New Delhi-Saharanpur train, one arrested
A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three youths on the New Delhi-Saharanpur passenger train following which one of the assailants has been arrested, the police said on Monday.
Salman to recreate his iconic number for Katrina's sister's debut
In what will be a treat for all Salman Khan fans, the superstar is all set to recreate his iconic number 'Oh Oh Jane Jaana' from 'Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya'.
Haryana: Girl shoots self with father's-revolver for not topping class
A Class XI student of Pillukhera town of Haryana's Jind allegedly shot herself to death with her father's licensed gun on Sunday for not topping the class.
Chinese space-lab falls back to Earth, breaks-up over Pacific Ocean
China's now-defunct space station Tiangong-1 has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere above the South Pacific, according to reports.
'My brain is my enemy': Telugu-anchor Radhika Reddy kills herself
A newsreader of popular Telugu channel V6 allegedly jumped off from the roof of her Hyderabad apartment yesterday night, a couple of hours after returning from work.
Football: PSG win first trophy, Tottenham stun Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain are on course to lift the treble this season after securing their first piece of silverware on Sunday.
Application for H-1B visas opens today: All you should know
The toughest ever application process for the US' H-1B, considered the most sought-after work visa among highly skilled Indian professionals, begins today.
Dalit protests: CBSE Class 10, 12 exams in Punjab postponed
The CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams scheduled for today in Punjab have been postponed due to 'Bharat Bandh' called by Dalit organizations.
US scrutinizes India's plans to buy defense system from Russia
Though India is a sovereign democracy which makes its own decisions, parleying with conflicting world powers is usually a tricky affair.
Meet Vera, the Russian robot that is hiring humans
Last year, a McKinsey study found that automation would take '800 million jobs by 2030'. Fast-forward to today, Robots have found yet another job.
Cauvery-dispute: DMK calls for a state-wide shutdown on April 5
DMK has called for a state-wide shutdown on April 5, seeking the constitution of the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) by the Centre.
Kamal Haasan joins agitation against Sterlite plant
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan visited Kumarettiapuram in Tuticorin district to express support with people protesting against a Sterlite Industries plant for the last 49 days.
Bitcoin sinks below $7,000 to end a dismal Q1 2018
Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency by market value, posted its second-worst first quarter ever since it started trading regularly in 2010.
Here are 7 hot gadgets to buy under Rs. 20,000
Technology is getting better by the day and tech companies are striving to bring the best products with the latest technology, but devices with high-end specs are often expensive and don't find many buyers.
Her family wanted her married. She went to Antarctic instead
Meena Rajput, a 37-year-old British-Indian woman, is on her way back from a three-month expedition in the Antarctic, documenting its unique wildlife to create earth's largest protected area, an ocean sanctuary.
