13 Apr 2018

IPL: RCB beat KXIP, who is the winner and sinner?

Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore have secured their first win of the IPL 2018 campaign.

Don't like IPL? Binge-watch these TV series instead

With the 11th season of the Indian Premier League on, your television must be booked for another 45 days. If you aren't interested or too bored with the brouhaha, we have got you covered.

Kathua, Unnao rape cases: Modi finally breaks his silence

After being a mute spectator for days, PM Narendra Modi, on Friday, finally broke his silence on the Kathua and Unnao rape cases that shook the nation.

'SOTY 2': Nepotism accused Karan Johar is done giving justifications

Karan Johar was once again at the receiving end after he revealed the entire cast of 'Student Of The Year 2'.

WhatsApp bug makes timestamp of messages illegible

Users across the world are reporting a rather strange WhatsApp bug which is messing up the timestamps of messages and Status uploads.

Tamil Nadu: Folk singer arrested for criticizing PM in song

Tamil folk singer Kovan was arrested on Friday in Tiruchirappalli for singing a song which criticized BJP, PM Modi, and VHP Rath yatra.

RCB vs KXIP: Kohli's RCB opt to field first

Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore are all set to play their first home game of the 11th edition of the IPL and will face Kings XI Punjab in match 8 of the tournament.

Sridevi's National Award win makes Boney, Janhvi emotional

Late Sridevi was today named as 'Best Actress' at the 65th National Film Awards for her performance in 'Mom'.

Champions League semi-finals: Liverpool vs Roma, Real vs Bayern

Champions League semi-final draws are finally out.

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Jack Dorsey receives $0 from Twitter for third straight year

Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey declined to take any salary from the company in 2017, making it the third consecutive year Dorsey ran Twitter for free.

Imran Khan re-imagined as Lord Shiva stirs tension in Pakistan

A picture of Imran Khan, dressed as Lord Shiva blessing his devotees, has gone viral on social media and created an uproar in Pakistan.

SC agrees to hear petition to regulate powers of CJI

Days after refusing to frame rules regarding allocation of cases by the Chief Justice (CJI), the SC has agreed to hear a similar plea.

Rapes by caretaker: Karjat boarding school to lose government recognition

The Karjat boarding school, for students with speech and hearing disability, will lose its government recognition, after its caretaker was arrested for sexually assaulting two boarders last month.

2019 polls to see 'Islam-Bhagwan,' 'Pakistan-India' fights: BJP MLA

The 2019 Lok Sabha elections would be fought on the lines of "Islam versus Bhagwan" and "Pakistan versus India", BJP UP MLA Surendra Singh has said.

Airtel offers 30GB data for upgrading from 2G/3G to 4G

In a new initiative, Airtel is offering 30GB of free data to customers who upgrade from a 2G or 3G network to a 4G Airtel network.

5 dark-horses of India who won medals at Commonwealth Games

Indians have performed remarkably well at the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games 2018.

43% drop in H-1B applications this time, a historic low

Amid tightened norms by the US, the number of applications received for H-1B visas for the 2018 hiring cycle has reached a historic low.

Bipasha takes the digital route to promote health and fitness

Bipasha Basu is one fitness freak and her social media accounts are a testimony to that.

BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi: Don't communalize Kathua rape

Breaking BJP's measured silence on the Kathua and Unnao rape cases was spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi. For the Kathua rape and murder, she slammed the Opposition for "communalizing" the issue.

RCB vs KXIP: Pitch report and match preview

Virat Kohli's RCB would be desperate to return to winning ways when they host Kings XI Punjab at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

RTI-query reveals Kejriwal spent Rs. 1 crore on tea, snacks

In his three year tenure, Arvind Kejriwal spent a total of Rs. 1.03 crore on tea and snacks alone, revealed an RTI reply.

Leaks reveal Samsung Galaxy Note 9 design, specs and features

South Korean electronics giant Samsung may reportedly launch its Galaxy Note 9 flagship 'sooner than usual this year.'

Two Fortis Gurgaon cardiologists arrested for gross medical negligence

Two senior doctors attached to Gurgaon's Fortis hospital have been arrested today for gross medical negligence that resulted in the death of a 51-year-old woman last year.

Casting-couch: MAA gives in, withdraws the ban on Sri Reddy

After the National Human Rights Commission slapped notices on the Telangana government and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry regarding the practice of casting couch in Tollywood, the Movie Artists Association (MAA) has lifted the ban on Sri Reddy.

All about Telangana intermediate first, second year exam results

The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) announced the results of first and second year exams on Friday.

Privacy is a myth. Under fire this time: Smart speakers

Google recently launched its smart speaker Google Home in India. Amazon's Echo smart speaker is already available in the home market since last year.

Indian-origin chef on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's wedding guest list

A prominent Indian-origin chef and social entrepreneur said she squealed with joy when she opened a royal envelope that turned out to be her invitation to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding at Windsor Castle next month.

Kathua-rape: Center mulls death-penalty for rapists of minors under 12

The Center is mulling the death penalty for rape of minors aged under 12, Women and Child Development (WCD) Maneka Gandhi said.

Kathua rape-horror: Remembering his daughter, father breaks down

The nation is angry with what happened in Kathua to an eight-year-old who went to graze her horses.

21st CWG: Wrestlers seal four medals as Bajrang bags gold

India's Bajrang Punia bagged the top prize in men's freestyle 65kg event to give the nation its 17th gold medal at the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games.

Thomson launches 3 Smart TVs: Price, Specifications and more

France-based electronics manufacturer Thomson has launched its range of smart televisions in India.

Trump wanted ex-FBI director to investigate pee-tape to pacify wife

James Comey, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), makes startling revelations in his book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," due to release on April 17.

'The Rock' is overwhelmed by fans' support over depression battle

Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson alias 'The Rock' has dubbed the response by fans over his struggles with mental health as 'moving' and 'overwhelming'.

Pakistan Supreme Court bars Nawaz Sharif from office for life

The Pakistan Supreme Court (SC) has disqualified former PM Nawaz Sharif from holding office for life.

North vs South India: Modi denies bias in 15th Finance-Commission

PM Narendra Modi has dismissed allegations of bias against southern states in the 15th Finance Commission.

National Film Awards: Sridevi awarded best actress, Newton best film

The 65th National Awards were announced on Friday, at PIB Conference Room, Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi. The ceremony will be held on May 3 with the President handing over awards to the winners.

RCB vs KXIP: Head-to-head, Playing XI and other interesting stats

Royal Challengers Bangalore will hope to rebound after a loss in the first match against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2018 season.

Dear Modiji, don't you forget, 'Janta Maaf Nahi Karegi'

Does 'Humari betiyon ko suraksha naa de paane wale logon, janta maaf nai karegi' ring a bell?

Redmi Note 5 Pro pre-orders start today on Mi's website

The Redmi Note 5 Pro will be available for pre-orders at 12pm on Friday, April 13 via Mi.com.

Best friend Manish Malhotra reveals his last conversation with Sridevi

Late Bollywood legend Sridevi's best friend Manish Malhotra has still not recovered from her loss.

Football: Arsenal, Atletico through to semis of Europa League

English giants Arsenal clinched a 2-2 draw against CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Europa League 2nd leg quarter-final encounter.

CWG 2018: Tejaswini wins gold in 50m rifle 3 positions

Tejaswini Sawant won India its fifth shooting gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2018, winning the women's 50m rifle 3 positions finals in Gold Coast on Friday.

Mozilla activates Tracking Protection on Firefox for iOS by default

At a time when conversation around online privacy has heightened, Mozilla has updated its Firefox browser on iOS to turn on the Tracking Protection feature by default.

CWG: At 15, Anish Bhanwala bags gold, creates history

Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala, aged 15, on Friday, created history by becoming the country's youngest ever gold medal winner in the ongoing Commonwealth Games held in Belmont, Australia.

Angry Ola cabbie drives 500 meters with passenger on bonnet

An angry Ola cab driver drove for about 500 meters with a passenger stuck in the bonnet of his car on April 2, from Indira Gandhi Airport's domestic terminal.

RCB vs KXIP: Here's your guide to pick Dream XI

Cricket fans are you ready to pick Dream XI for the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab?

CWG 2018: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualifies for finals

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday qualified for the finals of his event at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia after achieving the qualifying mark in just his first throw to finish second in his group.

Biggest Bitcoin theft: Coinsecure's bitcoins worth Rs. 20 crore stolen

In arguably India's largest cryptocurrency theft so far, the wallets of a leading bitcoin exchange company in Delhi were hacked and 440 bitcoins worth Rs. 20 crore were stolen.

Similar questions in JEE-Main, Narayana mock-paper? 'False news,' says CBSE

The CBSE has filed a police complaint against a website for publishing and spreading 'false news' about the JEE Main 2018.

Coolpad A1, Mega 4A introduced as offline exclusives in India

Coolpad has launched two new phones- Coolpad A1 and Coolpad Mega 4A in India.

Unnao rape-case: BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar detained in Lucknow

BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, charged with raping an 18-year-old woman last year, is currently being questioned at CBI's Lucknow office after being detained this morning.

DU cutoffs might drop as CBSE, 23 states shelve moderation

The ridiculously high cutoffs that Delhi University is known for, sometimes touching as much as 100%, is likely to see a dip this year.

All about Rahul Gandhi's midnight-protest against Unnao, Kathua rapes

At midnight yesterday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi led a "silent vigil" at Delhi's India Gate seeking justice for the Unnao and Kathua rape victims.

Xiaomi to launch the Mi 6X smartphone on April 15

Xiaomi has sent out invites for a launch event on April 15 in China, where it is expected to launch the Mi 6X smartphone.

Google engineer can create fake videos, but there's a twist

Google engineer Supasorn Suwajanakorn has developed a tool that could create a realistic 'fake' video by mimicking the way a person talks.

In Maharashtra, debt-ridden farmer blames PM Modi for suicide

Upset with mounting debts and poor crops, 55-year-old farmer Shankar Bhaurao Chawre committed suicide by consuming pesticide.

Calcutta HC stays WB panchayat polls till further orders

The Calcutta HC has stayed the panchayat election process in West Bengal, till further orders.

Lenovo launches new range of ThinkPad laptops in India

Lenovo has launched its new range of ThinkPad laptops in India.

#BusinessBytes: 6 popular savings-bank accounts and facilities they provide

Savings accounts, the basic investment option, allow customers to save their money safely, use it anytime, and also earn interest on it.

List of all the apps you can use on JioPhone

Reliance Jio's JioPhone runs on the KaiOS software.

IPL: SRH defeat MI, who is the winner and sinner?

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by 1 wicket in a last ball thriller to make it two back to back victories in the Indian Premier League 2018.

12 Apr 2018

Delhi Metro Pink Line to be a shopper's favorite

Two major sections of Delhi Metro Pink Line will be inaugurated in just two months.

Redefining celebrity-crush: Taylor Swift's fan robs bank to impress her

Taking love for a celebrity to levels incomprehensible by sane minds, a man robbed a bank in Connecticut, USA, and threw stolen money over the fence of Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion. All to impress her!

CWG: Indian wrestlers bag two gold medals on Day 8

Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games at Gold Cost was quite a productive one for India as Indian wrestlers bagged two gold medals.

AI and some money: How lending start-ups are helping students

According to a KPMG-NASSCOM report, the Indian fintech market will touch $2.4 billion by 2020, up from the current $1.2 billion.

In Uttar Pradesh, Ambedkar statue gets police protection

Following incidents of vandalising, a statue of BR Ambedkar was put inside an iron cage in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh.

Bengaluru metro services extended by 1.5 hours on IPL days

The Bengaluru metro will run till 12.30 AM, as against the normal 11 PM, on all the days IPL matches will be held at the Chinnaswamy stadium.

Babita Phogat's father missed her Commonwealth-match due to no tickets

Parts of the hit movie 'Dangal' were fictionalized, but a particularly sentimental one almost came true.

ICC would hear Pakistan's compensation claim against BCCI

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that it will look into the matter and hear Pakistan's compensation claim against the BCCI.

Mumbai University: Clash of exams with other tests worry students

The Mumbai University has postponed 30 exams, due to their inability to announce results on time.

Jio's next gift to Indians: Laptops with SIM cards!

Jio knows how to disrupt the market, and if reports are to be believed, it is now planning another revolutionary product: laptops with cellular connections.

Arjun is done with sensationalism, slams tabloid for shaming Janhvi

Earlier today, Arjun Kapoor lost his cool on a tabloid that wrote an inappropriate headline for Janhvi Kapoor's dress.

Kathua rape-murder: BJP Minister VK Singh assures justice

Union Minister VK Singh has become the first central minister to address the brutal Kathua gangrape-murder of an 8-year-old girl.

Bangladesh ends reservation in government jobs after students protested

Giving in to demands of thousands of students, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced about the scrapping of reservation in government jobs.

SRH vs MI: Pitch report of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

The Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Mumbai Indians in match number 7 of IPL 2018.

Google Assistant has received 4.5 lakh marriage proposals in India

Technology has impressed all and sundry. However, in case of AI-powered smart assistants like Siri, Cortana, Alexa or Google Assistant, users have taken that love for technology to a whole new level. Literally.

CBSE-case solved: Teacher leaked Economics paper for student taking tuition

Rakesh Kumar, who allegedly leaked Class XII Economics Paper of CBSE, leaked Class 10 Mathematics paper too, said Delhi Police on Thursday.

MS Dhoni sues Amrapali Group over Rs. 150 crore dues

Former Team India skipper MS Dhoni has sued Amrapali Group over dues worth Rs. 150 crore.

Instagram may now let you download your content

Instagram is developing a data portability tool which will allow users to monitor, download and back up all the data that the platform has on them.

Contain mosquito-borne diseases or face imprisonment: Delhi-HC tells government officials

"No human or animal should be co-existing with garbage," said Delhi High Court yesterday reprimanding the Delhi government and civic agencies for their lackadaisical attitude in containing mosquito-borne diseases.

Centre to Supreme Court: SC/ST Act verdict caused disharmony

On Thursday, PM Modi-led government told the Supreme Court that its recent judgment on the SC/ST Act "diluted" the law, causing "great damage" to the country.

Congress' new "secret talent hunt" to find young regional leaders

A prime factor that has held Congress back is its lack of young regional leaders, and the Grand Old Party knows it.

A sad end for Buffon amidst Juve's UCL exit

Veteran legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was shattered after his team bowed out, under controversial circumstances, of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals tie.

OnePlus 6 fresh teaser reveals design changes and specs

In yet another teaser, OnePlus has tweeted a photo of the OnePlus 6 that shows the upcoming smartphone placed under its predecessor, the OnePlus 5T.

'Don't want my order reversed': SC-judge dismisses plea challenging CJI-powers

A day after an SC bench ruled the Chief Justice (CJI) has the authority to allot cases, Justice Jasti Chelameswar, the second seniormost judge, declined to hear a petition challenging CJI's role as 'Master of Roster.'

BWF rankings: Srikanth announced as the new world number 1

India's badminton sensation Kidambi Srikanth became the new world number 1 on Thursday.

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif hints at imminent arrest, jail term

Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday hinted he might soon be arrested and put behind bars to prevent his party, Pakistan Muslim League, from winning elections later this year.

Apple to pay $502.6 million to VirnetX for infringing patents

Apple has been ordered by a federal jury to pay $502.6 million to Nevada-based VirnetX in a patents infringement case related to secure communications.

'Chidambarams are threat to my life': Indrani Mukerjea's sensational claim

Former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, arrested for allegedly murdering her daughter, has made a sensational claim: the Chidambarams are a threat to her life, she says.

Commonwealth Games: Sushil Kumar bags gold at Gold Coast

Two-time Olympic-medalist Sushil Kumar won his third consecutive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games after a comprehensive win over South Africa's Johannes Botha in the final of the 74kg wrestling event.

Pillar of Taj Mahal's entry gate collapses amid heavy rains

A pillar at the entry gate to the Taj Mahal in Agra collapsed just past midnight yesterday amid heavy thunderstorms.

Pregnant woman's body found in suitcase father gifted on wedding

In a horrific incident, body of 23-year-old Mala was found stuffed in a suitcase in Indirapuram along NH-24 on Wednesday.

Two BlackBerry phones to be launched this quarter in India

According to Hardip Singh, Executive Director at BlackBerry's Indian licensee Optiemus, two BlackBerry phones will be launched in the country this quarter.

SRH vs MI: Head-to-head, Playing XI and other interesting stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Mumbai Indians in their second encounter of the Indian Premier League 2018 season.

A woke James Bond? Seriously?

Daniel Craig will be starring in Bond 25. However, more than happy, his fans are worried.

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TV host quits over threatening Parkland school shooting survivor

Messing with David Hogg, a Parkland high school shooting survivor, landed another American broadcaster in trouble.

Kathua horror: 8-year-old sedated, gang-raped, murdered brutally. Humanity just died.

The chargesheet in the gangrape-murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua, J&K, has revealed chilling details.

Economic Freedom Index: India ranks 130; up by 13 spots

With an economic freedom score of 54.5, India was ranked 130 in the 2018 annual index of Economic Freedom released by The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative public policy think-tank based in Washington.

Priyanka Chopra wears anarkali to meet PM Modi. Well, well!

Priyanka Chopra met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in Delhi in connection with an upcoming conference of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH).

All you need to know about CSK's 'new home venue'

Chennai Super Kings will play their remaining six home matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 season at Pune.

Taliban attacks Afghan district compound; at least 18 killed

Authorities on Thursday said that Taliban fighters attacked a government compound in central Afghanistan overnight which killed three district officials and 15 security forces.

After show's suspension, Kapil says people want to destroy him

Kapil Sharma finally broke his silence after his show 'Family Time With Kapil' was suspended by Sony Channel, earlier this week.

Delhi witnesses pleasant Thursday morning, but temperatures may rise

Mercury levels in Delhi remained below normal today morning, due to light rains yesterday.

IPL 2018: Suresh Raina ruled out of next two matches

Veteran southpaw Suresh Raina has been ruled out of Chennai Super Kings' next two IPL games due to a calf injury.

Google working on redesigning Gmail for web

Google is working on redesigning Gmail for the web.

Syria conflict: Donald Trump threatens Russia with strikes

Responding to an alleged chemical attack near Damascus on Saturday, US President Donald Trump has threatened Russia to be prepared for missiles being fired at Syria.

BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar finally named in Unnao rape case

In a long-awaited development, BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar has been booked for allegedly raping an 18-year-old woman last year in UP's Unnao.

Paul Ryan, the US House Speaker will not seek re-election

Paul Ryan, the top Republican in the US House of Representatives, said he would not stand for another term and has decided to retire when his term ends, casting his party into a leadership fight ahead of crucial mid-term elections.

UCL: Real win last-gasp thriller, Bayern through to semis

UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid reached the semi-finals in a dramatic fashion after Cristiano Ronaldo's injury-time penalty.

SRH vs MI: Here's your guide to pick Dream XI

The Sunrisers Hyderabad will host the Mumbai Indians in their second game of the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Testimony day 2: Zuckerberg's own data getting breached and more

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg definitely faced more grilling questions in his second day of hearing before the US Congress.

Horrific video: 24-year-old pregnant Pakistani singer shot dead while singing

Horrific video has emerged of a pregnant 24-year-old Pakistani singer, who was shot dead during an event in Sindh while she was singing on the dais.

With successful IRNSS-1I launch, ISRO completes India's own GPS

The ISRO successfully launched the IRNSS-1I satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, this morning, thus completing its NavIC system, India's own GPS.

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox to support biometric login

Internet browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox have agreed to support a new standard called Web Authentication API that uses fingerprints/facial recognition for login.

Google may acquire Nokia's in-flight broadband system

Google is reportedly in talks to buy Nokia's airplane broadband business as it looks to explore new services by offering in-flight high-speed internet.

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah says fake Congress candidate list in circulation

Karnataka's ruling Congress has recently been hit by election-related fake news. On Tuesday, several media organizations and lakhs of voters across the state received a candidates list via WhatsApp.

Australian woman jailed over faking terminal cancer for donations

A 24-year-old female property manager from Melbourne, Australia, has been sentenced to three months jail for faking terminal cancer and duping her parents' friends/neighbors of $42,000 to maintain her lavish lifestyle.

7 best credit-cards in India and the offers they have

People use credit cards for shopping, making online payments, travel purchases, availing discounts. The added benefits are the rewards and cashbacks they can avail.

If you find flaw in Facebook, you will be rewarded

In the light of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal and the social network's promise to better protect user data, Facebook has launched a Data Abuse Bounty.