Congestion fee, one-way street network soon in Delhi
Delhi's traffic management should be taken seriously, said LG Anil Baijal yesterday at an event organized by World Resources Institute.
Mumbai: Woman murdered on Andheri FOB, allegedly by jilted lover
A 27-year-old woman was stabbed yesterday at 10.30 PM on the Andheri FOB near Farooqia masjid on SV road.
IPL 2018: Who can replace Kagiso Rabada at Delhi Daredevils?
With 2018 IPL just two days away, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled of the tournament owing to back injury.
Above normal monsoon predicted for Mumbai. Alarm bells for BMC?
Though Mumbai is reeling under terrible heat and humidity currently, there is good news in store.
Prakash Raj lodges plaint against PostCard news for derogatory articles
Trouble seems to be mounting for arrested Postcard News co-founder Mahesh Vikram Hegde.
Unauthorized-colonies: SC lashes out at Centre, Delhi govt, civic agencies
"People of Delhi aren't cattle. Everybody has some respect," said the SC yesterday, while reprimanding the Centre, Delhi Government and civic agencies for failing to curb mushrooming unauthorized colonies.
After failed GSAT-6A mission, ISRO to launch another satellite
Days after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lost contact with its recently launched communication satellite GSAT-6A, the space agency is preparing to launch its next navigation satellite IRNSS-1I on April 12.
Beyond Salman: Other B-town celebs who had run-ins with law
Salman Khan was convicted in a two-decade-old blackbuck case. The sessions court handed a five-year-sentence to the Bollywood superstar.
IPL 2018: Key matches to be broadcast on Doordarshan
For the first time ever, select IPL matches including the opening and closing ceremonies, are set to be telecast on a one hour deferred live basis by Doordarshan, the national broadcaster.
CWG Day 1 Round-up: India win in badminton, table tennis
The first day of the 21st Commonwealth Games went well for the Indian contingent.
Have preferred an appeal to sessions court: Salman Khan's lawyer
After Salman Khan was sentenced to a five-year jail term on Thursday in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, his lawyer Anand Desai said that they will appeal to the Sessions court to seek relief for the actor.
Salman's lawyers had once argued blackbucks died of overeating
Salman Khan has been pronounced guilty of hunting two blackbucks after 20 years.
Kolkata horror: Man living with mother's 'mummified' body for 3-years
In a horrific case, a Kolkata man in his fifties has been found to be living with his mother's 'mummified' body since three years.
IPL 2018: Probable playing XI for Delhi Daredevils
Daredevils, under their new skipper Gautam Gambhir, will be raring to go all-out and deliver consistent performances in IPL 2018.
RBI may soon introduce its own digital currency
The Reserve Bank of India announced on Thursday that it might introduce a central bank digital currency.
Jio's Rs. 251 IPL pack has contests, comedy-shows and more!
Reliance Jio has rolled out several new offers for its subscribers ahead of the 2018 IPL season, including a chance to win prizes worth crores on the new 'Jio Cricket Play Along' mobile game.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Police to investigate the bus attack
British Police have launched an investigation to get hold of the culprits responsible for attacking the Manchester City team bus on the team's arrival at Anfield.
Benchmark spotted a Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini smartphone
According to reports, a Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini smartphone has been listed on benchmarking website GeekBench that scores the processors on the basis of their performance.
Salman to sleep on floor beside Asaram's barrack in prison
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will now have a change of address. He will have (in)famous neighbors too.
Subramanian Swamy won't forgo his salary unlike colleagues
Yesterday, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ananth Kumar announced that NDA MPs would forfeit their salaries for the disrupted period of the Budget session. No work had been done, so MPs won't take salary, he said.
Ball-tampering scandal: David Warner will also not challenge 12-month ban
Former Australian vice-captain David Warner took to Twitter to announce that he has accepted the sanctions imposed on him by Cricket Australia.
IPL11: All you need to know about the opening ceremony
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 season kicks off on Saturday, April 7. And prior to the first match, the IPL opening ceremony will take place.
Remembering Divya Bharti and other Bollywood celebs who died mysteriously
It has been 25 years since Divya Bharti reportedly fell to death from her fifth-floor apartment in Mumbai's Versova.
New iPhones may have curved screens in future
According to reports, Apple is working on developing two new technologies for iPhones: touchless gesture control and curved screens.
BCCI e-auction: Star India gets media rights at Rs. 6,138.10cr
The BCCI has awarded media rights for all bilateral cricket in the country during April'18-March'23 to Star India for Rs 6,138.10cr.
Salman Khan is guilty: What it means for business
Salman Khan was sentenced five-years jail term by a sessions court in Jodhpur in the two-decade-old blackbuck poaching case. The actor will be kept in Jodhpur Central Jail today.
Salman Bhai goes to prison, and Twitter can't handle it
After killing two blackbucks in 1998, Salman Khan is finally going to prison. For five years, if the verdict holds.
India-Russia to ink Rs. 39,000cr defense deal in October
India will reportedly finalize Rs. 39,000cr deal with Russia for the S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems in October when PM Modi and President Putin would meet in New Delhi for the India-Russia annual summit.
RBI holds repo rate at 6%
In the first bi-monthly monetary policy review of 2018-19, the RBI's monetary policy committee (MPC) has kept repo rates unchanged at 6%,
MP: Raped minor carries foetus in bag to register complaint
In a shocking and inhumane incident, a 16-year-old Dalit minor took her foetus in a bag to register police complaint, in Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Asian-American group sues Harvard for discriminating in admission process
A group of Asian-American students called 'Students for Fair Admissions' has sued Harvard University alleging discrimination in the admission process.
Indian cricketers join hands against Afridi over Kashmir tweet
In the two days since Shahid Afridi made a tweet on Kashmir, several of his Indian peers have hit back at the former Pakistani cricket captain.
OnePlus 6 to come in 256GB storage variant: CEO
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the company's upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6, will come in a 256GB inbuilt storage variant.
SP to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti to strengthening new-bond with BSP
Samajwadi Party, which has found a new political bonhomie in the BSP, is all set to celebrate Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 in a grand manner.
How has two years of liquor ban changed Bihar?
Bihar police conducted a raid every two minutes and seven people were put behind bars every hour in the last two years since the state banned alcohol.
Commonwealth Games: India lose to Wales 2-3
The Indian women's hockey team squandered several chances and were left to rue wasting those opportunities as they went down 3-2 against Wales in their opening Pool A fixture.
AIIMS-doctor makes wrong treatment, then manipulates documents to hide mistake
A senior doctor attached with AIIMS-Delhi is likely to face stiff action for performing a wrong procedure on a patient and then manipulating the documents to conceal his fault.
TN shutdown: DMK's Stalin, other leaders arrested
DMK leader MK Stalin and other top politicians of Tamil Nadu (TN) were detained today while blocking roads in Chennai.
#BlackbuckCase: When Salman Khan said he fed biscuits to deer
In a major blow to Salman Khan, he has been convicted for hunting two blackbucks in 1998 during the shooting of 'Hum Saath Saath Hain', in Jodhpur.
FM Arun Jaitley likely to undergo surgery for kidney-related ailment
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is suffering from a kidney ailment and may have to undergo a surgery, sources close to the minister said.
Commonwealth Games: Indian weightlifter Mirabai sets new record, bags gold
India's Mirabai Chanu bagged the gold medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event.
Beware! A fake WhatsApp app has surfaced online
Given WhatsApp's unanimous and popular hold on the world of instant messaging, a number of fake versions of the app keep circulating from time to time.
How to get faster 'Out-of-Turn' passports without extra fee
Passport applications are becoming easier to obtain, thanks to the NDA government. Verification by the police following passport issuance is one modification it has implemented.
Champions League: Fortunate Barcelona close to securing UCL semi-final spot
Containing Barcelona from scoring goals is a hard enough task and AS Roma only piled more misery on themselves as two own goals from the Italians helped the Catalans secure a 4-1 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Facebook enhances security features ahead of elections in several countries
Terming 2018 a "big year" for elections in several countries including India, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that it has deployed technology tools like artificial intelligence and thousands of people to work on security as the company's "major focus" is to protect the integrity of the elections on its platform.
Commonwealth Games: P Gururaja bags first medal for India
Weightlifter P Gururaja won a silver in men's 56kg category to give India their first medal at the 21st Commonwealth Games being held in Australia.
Chandigarh school dropout, now ethical hacker, makes to Forbes' list
Trishneet Arora, 25, has found a place in the Forbes' Asia list of '30 under 30'.
J&K to build 14,000 bunkers to protect residents around LoC
Jammu and Kashmir will build 14,000 bunkers in its five border districts to safeguard local residents from Pakistani shelling.
NDA MPs to give up salaries for 'wasted parliament session'
The NDA has decided that no party MP will take salary for the 23 days wasted in parliament this time.
Champions League: Liverpool stun City with 3-0 win at Anfield
Pep Guardiola's high flying Manchester City were handed a timely reminder that they are far from invincible.
Case filed challenging Maharashtra Government's plastic ban decision
Decision to ban plastics by BJP-led Maharashtra Government may face hassles as Maharashtra Plastic Manufacturer's Association (MPMA) has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging the ban.
When Hanumanji stalled traffic for hours near Bengaluru
People stop their cars in front of temples to pay their respects, but what Hanumanji did near Bengaluru triumphs it all.
87 million users affected by Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook has revealed that a maximum of 87 million users could have been affected by the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Blackbuck poaching: Salman Khan to go to prison for five-years
Bollywood star Salman Khan has been convicted in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, in which Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam were also accused.
Jio Payments Bank launched: Here's everything you should know
Jio Payments Bank, a 70:30 joint venture between Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd. and State Bank of India, started its operations on Tuesday.
After Facebook, BlackBerry sues Snapchat's parent company for patent infringement
A month after suing Facebook for patent infringement, BlackBerry has now accused Snap Inc. of using its patented technology in the Snapchat app.
What keeps India's oldest yogini healthy and active at 99?
In a world big on commercial yoga fads that change every season, V Nanammal, India's oldest yogini, still swears by the good old pranayamas and asanas.
Apple Watch proves crucial in solving Australian murder case
In an instance where data from fitness devices has proven crucial in solving criminal cases, the police in Adelaide, Australia, have used the Apple Watch as evidence in an ongoing murder trial.
Best engineering colleges (other than IITs, NITs) after 12th Class
Given the vast prospects that it offers, Engineering remains one of the most preferred courses in India after Class-12.
'Dunkirk' action director Tom Struthers in awe of Salman's professionalism
Renowned Hollywood action director Tom Struthers, who has worked with Christian Bale in 'The Dark Night' and Tom Hardy in 'Dunkirk', said that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is as professional as them.
Champions League: Liverpool host City, Barcelona lock horns with Roma
The Champions League will resume tonight with Liverpool locking horns with Manchester City at Anfield and Barcelona hosting Roma.
US-China trade war ensues as Beijing responds with tariffs
Trade tensions between US and China have escalated. Now, Beijing has responded in kind to US plans of hitting hundreds of Chinese imports with new taxes.
Commonwealth Games manual lists England as a part of Africa
England has accidentally been named as an African nation with a population of two million in the official Gold Coast Commonwealth Games manual.
Delhi: CAG report reveals 32 blood banks running without licenses
Out of 68 blood banks in Delhi, 32 didn't have a valid license in 2016-17, a CAG report revealed.
Even before CWG kicks-off, this boxer has won a medal
Australia have already bagged their first medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games even before the games kick-off, with Aussie boxer Taylah Robertson, guaranteed to win a medal.
PIB director puts halt on RFID 'propaganda' with one tweet
The Principal Director General of PIB Frank Noronha has put an end to all speculations about journalists getting Radio Frequency Identification Cards (RFID), with one tweet.
Commonwealth Games opening ceremony: PV Sindhu leads Indian contingent
The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games kicked off earlier today with the opening ceremony being held at the Carrara Stadium in Australia's Gold Coast.
Google Home smart speakers most probably will be Flipkart-exclusive
Google is launching its Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers in India on April 10 and the product might initially be Flipkart-exclusive.
Caught on camera: Irritated Saif misbehaves with driver in Jodhpur
Saif Ali Khan flew to Jodhpur today to attend the court's verdict in the 1998 black buck poaching case.
Rivalling Jio and Nokia, Jolla to enter India's feature-phone market
Finland-based smartphone vendor Jolla is all set to announce its second phone in the Indian market.
IPL-2018: Madras HC issues notices to Centre, BCCI over PIL
The Madras High Court has issued notices to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Central government based on a PIL filed by IPS officer G Sampath Kumar.
'Wrong medicines' at top Bengaluru hospital leaves 2-year-old bed-ridden, speech-impaired
Alleging gross medical negligence, parents of a two-year-old, along with 40 members of an NGO staged a protest yesterday in front of a Bengaluru hospital.
India to get 'normal' monsoon rains this year: Skymet
The monsoon in India this time is expected to be "normal," Skymet predicted today, with 20% chance of "above normal" rains, 20% of "below normal," and zero chance of drought.
Shah Rukh Khan to remake Kamal Haasan's 'Hey Ram'
Shah Rukh Khan and Kamal Haasan recently had a reunion of sorts during celebrated Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan's India visit.
Deepak Kochhar's 'funds from Mauritius' under income tax department's scrutiny
Deepak Kochhar, the founding director of NuPower Renewables, was served a notice by the Income Tax department, asking him to furnish all the details of the hundreds of crores worth of investments that he allegedly received from two Mauritius companies.
HC partially unfreezes Cognizant's bank-accounts, orders payment of Rs. 420cr
A week after freezing bank accounts of Cognizant Technology Solutions in a Rs. 2,500cr tax-evasion case, the Madras HC has asked it to pay 15% (Rs. 420cr) to I-T in two days.
Hafiz Saeed, Dawood Ibrahim feature in UNSC's terrorist list
A total of 139 entities from Pakistan have been named in The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) consolidated list of terrorists- individuals and organizations.
Jeep announces special offer on its Compass 4X4 SUV
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced 'Jeep 4x4 Month' for its Jeep brand in India to mark the celebration of its International Jeep 4x4 day (April 4).
PM Modi: No other government honored Ambedkar as we did
PM Modi today slammed other political parties for using BR Ambedkar's legacy for political mileage.
MP gives ministerial-status to five saints. They cancel anti-government protests
In a controversial move, the BJP government in MP accorded 'Minister of State' (MoS) status to five Hindu saints, part of a Narmada conservation committee.
IPL: Who are the most successful captains?
Captaining in IPL goes beyond just leading the team and assumes more of a managerial role with the captain in charge of players of different nationalities.
Maharashtra: Woman cop awaits government permission to undergo sex-change surgery
Lalita Salve, a 29-year-old female police constable from Maharashtra's Beed district, is awaiting the state government's permission to undergo a sex change surgery.
Disha Patani's next is Rs. 150 crore period film 'Sangamithra'
After delivering two back to back successes at the box office, Disha Patani will now play the titular role in the mega period film 'Sangamithra'.
According to Kerala teacher, jeans wearing women reproduce transgender kids
Another day, another fight with sexism. A teacher from Kerala has given the most mind-boggling reason behind the birth of transgender kids.
6-months pregnant woman falls into deep gorge near Mumbai, saved
A heavily pregnant woman fell down an 800-feet deep gorge while walking on the toy-train tracks towards Kare Ganpati temple, Matheran, in Maharashtra.
Article 370 has become permanent, cannot be abrogated: SC
Article 370 has acquired permanent status due to its years of existence, and hence its abrogation is impossible, the SC has said.
Sushma Swaraj on 3-day visit to Azerbaijan to attend NAM-meet
External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj today left for a three-day visit to Azerbaijan's capital city Baku to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Conference.
Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone are reuniting for this project
Last seen together in Imtiaz Ali's 'Tamasha' in 2015, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone will be reuniting once again.
Apple poaches Google's AI chief John Giannandrea
In a major executive reshuffle, Apple has hired Google's Head of Search and Artificial Intelligence (AI) John Giannandrea to lead its Machine Learning (ML) and AI strategy.
Varanasi: IndiGo staffers go on strike over salary issue
Nearly 56 staffers of IndiGo's ground handling agency, GV India Services, went on a strike early morning over issues related to payments and salaries, causing "minor" difficulties for airport authorities at the Varanasi Airport.
Gatimaan Express, India's fastest train, now till Jhansi
Gatimaan Express, widely touted as India's fastest train, will now go all the way till Jhansi.
'Parmanu' row: FIR filed against John by KriArj Entertainment
In the latest development in the ongoing tussle for the ownership of 'Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran', an FIR has been filed against John and his production company, JA Entertainment on the basis of a complaint by Prernaa Arora's KriArj Entertainment.
Delhi: Not one toilet built under Swachh Bharat, says CAG
The CAG has come down heavily on the Delhi Government for not constructing a single toilet since the inception of Swachh Bharat Mission in October'14.
You're testing the patience of country, angry Naidu tells MPs
Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu fumed at MPs for disrupting the Parliament and reminded them the country is agitated. The house was adjourned till 2 PM.
Amazon planning to buy Flipkart to prevent rival Walmart bid
According to reports, Amazon might make an offer to buy India's largest e-commerce platform Flipkart.
YouTube HQ shooting triggers gun control demands, grief from celebs
The YouTube shooting incident has re-ignited the debate over gun control. But this time, the shock is manifold: the suspect managed to bring a gun into the office of one of the world's topmost tech companies, so where's security?
CAG: Kejriwal's Delhi government has untracked funds of Rs. 7,270cr
In an amusing paradox, anti-corruption proponent AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal now finds himself cornered.
IPL 2018: Probable playing XI for Royal Challengers Bangalore
The 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League was nothing short of a disaster for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Nokia 6 (2018), 7 Plus, 8 Sirocco launch: Details here
HMD Global has launched its Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphones in India.
I'll die soon: KRK declares his stage 3 stomach cancer
Self-proclaimed Bollywood critic Kamaal R Khan, also known as KRK, has announced that he is suffering from stage 3 stomach cancer.
Salah 100% deserves PFA Player of the Year award: Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feels Mohamed Salah is the right candidate to bag the Premier League PFA Player of the Year award.
SC dismisses all petitions related to CBSE's paper leaks
The SC has dismissed all petitions related to the CBSE's question paper leaks. While some protested a re-exam, others had demanded a CBI enquiry.
Which Indians can win medals at 2018 Commonwealth Games?
In a couple of hours, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will kick off in Australia.
Mumbai: 'Pay as you please' for free-urinals in suburban stations
The free urinals at the suburban railway stations in Mumbai will now have a drop-box at the exit where you can 'pay as you please' for the service.
Philippines: President Duterte calls UN Human Rights Chief "empty-headed"
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has launched a foul-mouthed attack on the UN Human Rights Chief, calling him "empty-headed" in a row over international criticism of Philippines leader's deadly drug-war.
Unrest in Kashmir: Exams postponed, trains cancelled
After the death of 13 separatist fighters, 3 army men, and 4 civilians on Sunday, authorities have shut down schools postponing exam in Kashmir. Further, trains were canceled for the third consecutive day.
Ghaziabad: Woman, lesbian lover kill mother for opposing relationship
A 21-year-old Ghaziabad woman and her teacher, her lesbian partner, have been arrested for murdering her mother, who was objecting to their relationship.
Ball-tampering incident: Steve Smith not to appeal against 12-month ban
Former Australian captain Steve Smith has accepted the sanctions imposed by Cricket Australia for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.
YouTube shooter was angry at company for 'censorship,' 'discrimination'
A woman identified as Nasim Aghdam, YouTube employee, opened fire at the company's California headquarters yesterday, injuring three before apparently shooting herself.
Arjun Rampal's brother-in-law accused of molesting air hostess; held
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal's brother-in-law Amit Gill has been taken into custody by the Mumbai Police for allegedly molesting an air hostess.
Champions League: Bayern Munich sneak past Sevilla
Bayern Munich took a major step towards sealing their spot in the Champions League semi-finals after they came from behind to secure a fortunate 2-1 win over Sevilla in the first leg encounter of the quarter-final.
Warning: User data can be scraped from public WhatsApp groups
According to a new report by European researchers, WhatsApp's group chat feature is prone to data breach despite being end-to-end encrypted.
Ahead of RBI policy meet, Sensex rises nearly 100 points
The BSE Sensex rose nearly 100 points in opening trade on Wednesday ahead of Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review that begins today.
Mueller Russia probe: Dutch Lawyer given 30 days in prison
The first sentence in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe of Russia's involvement in the 2016 US presidential election was handed down on Tuesday.
"High-powered committee" to examine CBSE's exam conduct process: HRD
Amid criticism over the conduct of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams, following the alleged leak of Class 10 Mathematics and Class 12 Economics papers, the HRD Ministry has set up a "high-powered committee" to examine the process by which the CBSE conducts examinations.
Here's the list of sporting events scheduled in April 2018
Fans are set for an enthralling sporting action this month with several blockbuster events happening across the globe.
US proposes $50 billion tariffs on 1,300 Chinese products
The United States today announced a proposed list of products imported from China that could be subject to additional tariffs of 25% amounting to $50 billion.
Gardeners of Rashtrapati Bhawan accused of forgery, probe begins
Six gardeners, all belonging to Rajasthan, of the Rashtrapati Bhawan have been accused of forgery and cheating.
Champions League: Ronaldo's heroics help Real Madrid decimate Juventus
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo was the star yet again as he scored twice in the 3-0 victory of Los Blancos over Juventus in Turin.
Spotify goes public, valued at $26.6 billion
In a unique IPO approach, Spotify is going the direct listing route instead of traditionally selling its shares on the stock market.
Several attacks on tourists in J&K: Planned or accident?
TOI has reported four instances of attacks on tourists in different parts of J&K in the last few days.
Woman opens fire at California YouTube-headquarters before apparently killing herself
A gunwoman opened fire at the California YouTube headquarters yesterday afternoon before apparently shooting herself.
India becomes world's second largest mobile phone manufacturer: ICA
Only behind China, India has replaced Vietnam to become the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in 2017, Indian Cellular Association President Pankaj Mohindroo informed Union ministers Manoj Sinha and Ravi Shankar Prasad.
Ahead of launch, Google Home speakers get Gaana, Saavn integration
Days before their launch, Google has apparently added support for Gaana and Saavn, the two popular music streaming services, on its Home series speakers.
Bharat Bandh: Are political parties in overdrive about Dalit-votes?
On Monday, Dalits called a nationwide bandh protesting Supreme Court's March 20 judgment "diluting" the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
10 must-have apps every smartphone user should download
As people spend most of their time using apps on smartphones, having the right ones is as important as having good phones.
'Twisted' fame Nia Sharma gearing up for Bollywood debut
Nia Sharma made a successful transition from the small screen to the web. And now, she is all set to try her luck in Bollywood.
