11 Apr 2018

With Octroi gone, Mumbai sees 105% spike in two-wheeler registration

More than 105% two-wheelers and 42% cars and SUVS have been registered in a year in Mumbai, thanks to the removal of a key BMC tax.

Shooting of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 'Fanne Khan' interrupted

Another KriArj Entertainment production, 'Fanne Khan' starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor, has landed in a soup because of non-payment of dues.

Orkut founder launches new social networking app "hello" in India

Orkut Buyukkokten, the founder of the once-popular social networking website Orkut, has launched a new social networking app in India called "hello."

IPL 11: Which cities can now host CSK's home games?

Chennai Super Kings will not be playing any more matches at the M Chidambaram Stadium.

ZTE concept smartphone has two iPhone X-like notches

ZTE has designed a concept smartphone called the ZTE Iceberg that has two notches on the display, one on the top and another on the bottom.

Actress Sri Reddy accuses Daggubati's brother of sexually exploiting her

In a startling revelation, Telugu actress Sri Reddy has alleged that the man who had demanded sexual favors from her is Baahubali star Rana Daggubati's brother Abhiram Daggubati.

Champions League: Bayern hope to overcome Sevilla

Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich will be looking for a swift progression to the semi-finals of the Champions League when they face Sevilla.

After apology spree, Kejriwal back to taunting PM Modi

On Tuesday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal slammed PM Narendra Modi and BJP's plan to observe a day-long fast for the complete washout of the Parliament session. He tweeted, "Now that's really cute .... just one day fast... against himself."

21st CWG: India seal 4-3 thriller against England

The Indian men's hockey team dished out a splendid victory against England in their final Pool B encounter at the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games.

DM confined family, even water not served: Unnao rape victim

An 18-year-old woman, who was allegedly raped by UP BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, has claimed her family is being held in confinement by the administration and DM.

Champions League: Can Juve turn tables on Real Madrid?

Defending champions Real Madrid host last year's runners-up Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final.

Trump warns Russia on Syria, says missiles 'will be coming'

US President Donald Trump today warned Russia about supporting Bashar al-Assad in Syria and said US missiles "will be coming" in retaliation for an alleged chemical weapons attack on civilians.

HP launches world's first detachable Chromebook for $600

HP has launched its Chromebook x2 claiming it to be the "world's first detachable Chromebook."

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Team India skipper Virat Kohli has been named Wisden 'Leading Cricketer of the Year' for 2017.

Here's when the trailer of Salman's 'Race 3' will release

Excitement levels are at an all-time high for Salman Khan's starrer 'Race 3'.

All 6 IPL-matches shifted from Chennai amid Cauvery protests: Reports

The BCCI has shifted all six remaining matches from Chennai in light of intense protests over the Cauvery issue, sources said.

Sensational Mumbai cop murder case: Metallic debris found in creek

In a development to the sensational API Ashwini Bidre murder case, Navi Mumbai Police said metallic debris have been found in Vasai creek, within 50-m from the spot where the iron trunk containing her body was dumped.

RR vs DD: Pitch report and statistical preview

Rajasthan Royals will take on Delhi Daredevils in the 6th match of Indian Premier League.

Punjab: Postponed CBSE Class 10, 12 exams on April 27

The CBSE has announced that the Class-10 and 12 exams scheduled on April 2 in Punjab that were cancelled will be held on the 27th instead.

Interesting statistics of IPL 2018 till now

The Indian Premier League 2018 has seen five matches already being played and so far it has been a fabulous ride.

Salman's show on Mumbai Police to go on-air in May

After his successful stint as a host on the small screen, Salman Khan is all set for an inning as a TV producer.

Mistakes and Apology: Yes, Resignation: No. That's Zuck for you.

In his first ever appearance before the US Congress, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took personal responsibility for the Cambridge Analytica data breach scandal.

Delhi: Man held for 500 robberies, 12 stolen vehicles seized

Delhi Police arrested a 34-year-old man yesterday for his involvement in around 500 robbery cases.

'Nexus': Kochhars, Videocon had business links as early as 2001

Links between relatives of Chanda Kochhar, ICICI Bank CEO, and Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot, both allegedly involved in several illegal transactions, go as far back as 2001.

Oxford University crash course for two Indian teaching Olympiad winners

Two Indian teachers bagged a two-week classroom course at the University of Oxford by topping CENTA Teaching Professionals' Olympiad (TPO).

Kiku Sharda requests space for "depressed" Kapil Sharma

Kiku Sharda has stood by Kapil Sharma through thick and thin. He has been the only constant in all of Kapil's shows.

181 killed in military plane crash in Algeria

181 people died today in a military plane crash at the Boufarik military airport in Algeria, emergency services confirmed.

Report: BJP's income jumps 81% and Congress's dips 14%

An Association for Democratic Reforms report revealed that BJP's income has increased by 81% to Rs. 1,034.27cr in the last year even as the states it rules continue to grow.

Bengaluru: No 'modern outfit' or loose hair in this temple

Dhotis or trousers for men and sarees or salwar kameez with dupatta for women.

Goan given 500 years' imprisonment in Dubai in $200mn ponzi-scheme

Sydney Lemos, a prominent Goan who mingled with top names in world football, has had a change of fortunes.

'SOTY 2': Tiger gets two new classmates, Ananya and Tara

After months of speculations, the names of the two leading ladies of 'Student Of The Year 2' have finally been revealed.

RR vs DD: Head-to-head, Playing XI and other interesting stats

The Indian Premier League is all set to return to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur for the first time since 2013.

Who is Kuldeep Singh Sengar, BJP-MLA accused of rape?

Last week, an 18-yr-old woman alleged that she was raped by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and his accomplices. Harassed, she attempted suicide outside UP CM Yogi Adityanath's residence.

iOS 11.3 update makes repaired iPhone 8 displays unresponsive

Apple's iOS 11.3 update, released last month, is reportedly killing touch functionality in some iPhone 8 smartphones.

WhatsApp is looking for an India head: Details here

For its first full-time hire in India, WhatsApp is looking for a country head, a position that has been vacant since long.

CWG 2018: Shreyasi Singh shoots double trap gold

Indian Shooter Shreyasi Singh won the women's double trap gold medal in Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, edging out Australia's Emma Cox in shoot-off.

Delhi Police's helpline services to be reviewed before single-number helpline

A third party will be appointed to conduct audit of the Delhi Police helpline numbers to review the level of services provided by the personnel on receiving a distress call.

Rajasthan: 5,000 schools to have computer labs, says Education minister

The Rajasthan government has decided to equip 5,000 schools in the state with computer labs, Education Minister Vasudev Devnani has said. The minister made the announcement in Ajmer.

SC upholds CJI's power to allot cases, won't frame rules

The SC today upheld the right of the chief justice of India (CJI) to decide allocation of cases, and refused to frame rules in the matter.

FIR against ex-Bigg Boss contestant Akashdeep for assaulting auto-drivers

An FIR has been lodged against TV actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Akashdeep Saigal for allegedly beating up two auto-rickshaw drivers.

Tom Bossert, Trump's adviser on homeland security, quits White House

Tom Bossert, Donald Trump's adviser on homeland security, resigned on Tuesday, becoming the latest top official to leave the White House.

Champions League: Liverpool beat City 5-1 on aggregate

Manchester City's hopes of winning the treble were thwarted by Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool as the Reds beat City 5-1 on aggregate after a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League quarter-final.

Champions League: Roma shock Barcelona with massive comeback

In one of the biggest upsets of 2018, Italian outfit AS Roma stunned the mighty Barcelona in the Champions League, overturning a heavy 4-1 defeat from the first leg to advance to the semi-finals of Europe's elite tournament.

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Stay in touch with friends through Garden (and not Facebook)

The recent Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal and the social network's blatant disregard for user privacy and security have led some people to look for alternative ways to connect with friends and family.

Hit-and-run case: Court issues bailable warrant against Salman Khan

A Mumbai sessions court has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

J&K: Civilian killed, 3 jawans injured in Kulgam encounter

A civilian was killed, and at least three jawans were injured in the encounter between terrorists and security forces at Khudwani area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district.

Delhi 'honor-killing': 'Friendly' 18-year-old shoots dead brother-in-law, then targets sister

Two months after the Ankit Saxena murder, another alleged 'honor killing' has been reported in Delhi.

India to grow 7.3% this fiscal, 7.6% in next: ADB

India's economic growth is expected to rebound to 7.3% this fiscal and further to 7.6% in 2019-20 with increased productivity post-GST and investment revival due to banking reform said the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Facebook will maintain integrity of elections in India: Mark Zuckerberg

In his first ever appearance before the US Congress on Tuesday, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took personal responsibility for the Cambridge Analytica data-breach scandal.

Wakf-Board claims Taj Mahal. Show Shah Jahan's signature, says SC

The Wakf Board, which is embroiled in a battle over the disputed Ayodhya land, is also in the middle of an ownership fight for another object of interest: the Taj Mahal.

Check if Facebook shared your information with Cambridge Analytica

Facebook has created a Help Center page titled 'How can I tell if my info was shared with Cambridge Analytica?'

JEE-2018 questions similar to 2016 coaching-center test: Coincidence or connivance?

Days after the JEE-Main 2018, that will decide the fate of 10.43L engineering aspirants, students have reported that several questions in different sets were exactly similar to those included in a 2016 mock test by the Narayana IIT Academy coaching-center.

Supreme Court to hear BJP's plea against Bengal poll panel

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear BJP's plea against the West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC). The petition was filed against the SEC's decision to recall its order of extending the deadline for filing nominations for the Panchayat polls by a day.

Budding entrepreneurs, these 5 countries are best for the start-ups

Building a company is always difficult, but in some countries, it is less challenging. Programmes in these countries give entrepreneurs the push they need to kick-start their dream projects.

Amazon to produce the world's most expensive TV show ever

In a bid to produce a show like Game of Thrones, Amazon may reportedly end up spending over $1 billion for the TV adaptation of 'Lord of the Rings.'

Uttar Pradesh: English-medium government schools still use Hindi mode

About 5,000 government schools in Uttar Pradesh were promoted to English Medium as a part of the School Chalo Abhiyan, but sadly there hasn't been any changes at ground level.

IPL: CSK defeat KKR, who is the winner and sinner?

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets to seal a thrilling contest at the M Chidambaram Stadium.

Planning to study abroad? Here are 8 prestigious international scholarships

Many Indians seek opportunities to study abroad at top universities after Class-12 or graduation. However, many face financial obstacles that often prevent them from pursuing their dreams.

10 Apr 2018

RR vs DD: Here's your guide to pick Fantasy XI

Both Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils suffered huge losses in their opening encounters of the IPL 2018.

Shahid's 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' in a fix, courtesy KriArj

KriArj Entertainment and its head-honcho Prernaa Arora continue making news for the wrong reasons.

Mumbai shocker: Fashion designer rapes minor daughters for 2 years

In a shocking and heinous case of child abuse, a Mumbai-based fashion designer has allegedly raped his daughters, aged 13 and 17, for more than two years.

'Black Panther' pounces past 'Titanic', becomes third-highest grossing film ever

Adding another feather to its cap, 'Black Panther' has now moved ahead of 'Titanic' in the list of all-time highest grossing movies.

Xiaomi looking to buy stake in fin-tech start-up ZestMoney

According to reports, Xiaomi is looking to buy a stake in fin-tech start-up ZestMoney.

Delhiites can now take an electric vehicle on rent

In a boost to the push for electric vehicles (EVs), Mahindra Electric, in collaboration with Zoomcar, is offering 100 'e2oPlus' all-electric cars on rent in Delhi.

UP shocker: Woman's hands broken for not bearing male child

In a shocking incident, a woman's hands were fractured by her husband and in-laws in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur allegedly for giving birth to three daughters and not bearing a male child in eight years of married life, police said.

Carrying babies on back, Ugandan police-officers march against domestic violence

Officers of the Ugandan Police Force put up an unlikely show of protest against domestic violence last week.

'Padmaavat': Ranveer Singh to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award

Ranveer Singh gave a performance of a lifetime in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum-opus 'Padmaavat'.

Delhi's IGI 16th busiest airport in world, JFK exits list

New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) was the 16th busiest airport globally in 2017, according to a report of Airports Council International (ACI).

Politics of color: Ambedkar's saffron statue re-painted blue in UP

A 5-feet tall statue of Dalit icon Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, which was rebuilt and painted saffron in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district, was repainted blue on Tuesday.

In a first, Modi to launch fast against 'wasted' Parliament-session

The BJP has been vehemently protesting the recent "wasted" Parliament session, the most unproductive in 18 years, and blaming the opposition for it.

High drama at Chennai stadium ahead of CSK-KKR IPL match

There was high drama at Chennai's MA Chidambaram stadium today hours before a CSK-KKR IPL match, as protesters tried to stage a demonstration right outside.

9 years later, Indian Army to get 1.86L bulletproof jackets

The Indian Army has inked a Rs. 639cr deal for 1.86L bulletproof jackets (BPJs) with a domestic company after successful field evaluation trials.

21st CWG: Indian women's hockey team reach semis

The Indian women's hockey team reached the semi-final of the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games.

Official YouTube video of Despacito deleted, now restored

The official music video of the hit song Despacito on YouTube was briefly deleted from the website by a group of hackers; it has now been restored. The video was posted on Vevo's YouTube account.

Now, Bishnoi Community threatens Salman's 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' co-star

Kunickaa Sadanand, who featured in 1999 blockbuster 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' alongside blackbuck poaching case accused Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam, has received death threats from the Bishnoi Community.

Shami's wife files domestic violence case, seeks maintenance for daughter

Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan has filed a domestic violence case against the pacer at Kolkata's Alipore court.

CSK vs KKR: Pitch report and statistical preview

Chennai Super Kings host the Kolkata Knight Riders in an enthralling encounter at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

IIT-Delhi v/s Swamy: Modi government steps in to resolve dispute

A 45-yr old dispute between IIT-Delhi and its former faculty member BJP MP Subramanian Swamy may finally be resolved, thanks to Modi government's intervention.

Badminton: Kidambi Srikanth set to be world number 1

India's badminton sensation Kidambi Srikanth is set to become the new world number 1 on Thursday.

'Race 3': Salman Khan to resume shooting in India

As Salman Khan is not allowed to leave the country without court's permission, the makers of 'Race 3' have now decided to film the sequel in India.

WhatsApp might share your payment data with Facebook

WhatsApp recently beta-launched its UPI-based digital payments feature WhatsApp Pay that allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.

Railways: Number of accident-casualties decrease 50%, lowest in 18 years

Days earlier, data showed that number of accidents in Indian Railways fell to two-digit figures for the first time in 35 years.

Bored of paintings? Decorate your house using fossils instead

The world has moved on from decorating their houses with paintings. Now people want dinosaurs.

Kapil Sharma's new show has officially been scrapped

In a major setback for Kapil Sharma, Sony TV has scrapped his much-hyped comeback show 'Family Time With Kapil Sharma'.

Unnao rape: Accused BJP MLA's brother arrested by police

BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's brother Atul Sengar was arrested by Uttar Pradesh crime branch on Tuesday in Unnao rape case.

Champions League: Man City hope to overturn the 3-0 deficit

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will be hoping to overturn the 3-0 deficit against Liverpool when the two sides square up at the Etihad in the UEFA Champions League.

New PAN forms to have independent gender category for transgenders

The government has amended the Income Tax rules that will now allow transgenders to be recognized as an independent category of applicants for obtaining a Permanent Account Number (PAN) for their tax-related transactions.

IIT-Delhi wants students to sign anti-drug undertakings, but seniors angry

Concerned about rising drug menace on campus, IIT-Delhi is making students sign undertakings that they won't consume tobacco, alcohol or any other drug in the premises.

CSK vs KKR: Head-to-head, playing XI and other interesting stats

Chennai Super Kings will host Kolkata Knight Riders in their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 campaign.

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'GoT' filmed a 55-day long war sequence for final season

In a development that will make all its fans even more restless, 'Game Of Thrones' has just wrapped up its biggest ever battle scene.

IPL 2018: Best fantasy XI for KKR vs CSK encounter

Dinesh Karthik's Kolkata Knight Riders will face Chennai Super Kings in their second game of the IPL 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Modi in Bihar: Will flag-off Humsafar Express, launch locomotive factory

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Motihari, Bihar today to take part in the concluding ceremony of the Champaran Satyagraha centenary.

Kathua rape-case: Chargesheet filed against 7, amid protests by lawyers

The Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a chargesheet in rape and murder of 8-year-old, three months ago, in Kathua, against seven accused including police officers.

Doctor allegedly manhandled, offloaded from IndiGo-flight after complaining about mosquitoes

A Bengaluru doctor was allegedly manhandled and forcibly offloaded from an IndiGo flight at the Lucknow Airport yesterday after he complained of mosquitoes in the plane.

Google Home launched in India for Rs. 9,999

Google has finally launched its voice-enabled smart speakers Google Home and Google Home Mini in India for Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 4,499, respectively.

Trump denounces raids on his personal lawyer Michael Cohen's office

US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed the FBI raids on his long-time personal lawyer Michael Cohen.

Unoffended Right Indian: Why should you not ignore him?

Argumentative yet docile, intelligent yet quiet, inquisitive yet accepting - this is your 'Unoffended Right Indian.'

IPL 2018: Snapchat partners with four teams, creates official accounts

Snapchat has partnered with four IPL teams: Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, and Rajasthan Royals.

Instead of gifts, help charities, tell Meghan-Harry to wedding guests

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal wedding at Windsor Palace on May 19, is obviously being discussed a lot.

After RBI-snub, Axis wants to cut CEO Shikha Sharma's tenure

In an unusual move, Axis, India's seventh largest bank, has sought permission from RBI to cut down the tenure of CEO Shikha Sharma from three-years to seven-months.

Commonwealth Games: Indian men's team defeat Malaysia to enter semis

Indian men's hockey team beat Malaysia 2-1 in a Pool B encounter at the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games 2018 being held at the Gold Coast.

'Raazi' trailer: Alia Bhatt's Indian spy act is gripping

The much-awaited trailer of Alia Bhatt starrer 'Raazi' has finally been unveiled.

After violent Dalit protests, states brace for 'Bharat-Bandh' against reservation

States across India have upped security after reports of a planned 'Bharat Bandh' against caste-based reservation.

18 killed as truck rams into barricade on Pune-Satara highway

At least 18 people were killed and another 14 injured when the truck they were in ran into a barricade on the Pune-Satara highway early this morning.

Uber acquires dockless bike-sharing start-up JUMP for $200 million

Uber has acquired dockless bike-sharing start-up JUMP for an undisclosed amount of money. However, some reports suggested that the deal was finalized at a price closer to $200 million.

Google Home smart speakers to launch in India today

Google is all set to launch its Home and Home Mini smart speakers in India today.

Women in IIMs: What statistics reveal about IIMs' gender diversity

Statistics about gender diversity in IIM show there's a long way to go.

Reliance family office may acquire online education portal Embibe.com

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance family office may reportedly acquire a majority stake in online education portal Embibe.com, for nearly Rs. 100 crore.

SC clears man of rape-charges after Khap falsely implicates him

The Supreme Court has put an end to a three-year-long ordeal of Ravi, a Dalit from Baghpat district of UP, by clearing him of rape charges.

Yogi Government seeks fresh report on exodus of Hindus

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's government has directed the DGP headquarters to furnish a fresh report on the exodus of Hindus in the state due to communal tensions before BJP came to power.

Are you affected by Facebook data breach? Know more

Starting April 9, Facebook would start notifying users if their data was harvested by Cambridge Analytica.

What career options do Humanities/Arts students have after Class-12?

Students who have completed Class-12 in the diverse Arts or Humanities stream have many great options to choose from for an exciting career.