17 Apr 2018
IPL: MI defeat RCB, who is the winner and sinner?
Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede in match number 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.
Forensic-Report: No semen detected in exhibit submitted by LSR students
According to the Forensic Science Laboratory report, no semen was detected in the samples submitted by two students who had alleged that semen-filled balloons were thrown at them before Holi this year.
Sachin Tendulkar plays cricket with youngsters on a Mumbai street
You can take a man out of a sport, but not a sport out of a man.
Deepika Padukone was right about depression: 31% BMC-hospital patients affected
In India's celebrity-heavy culture, if there's one actor who talked openly about a major mental illness, it's Deepika Padukone, who in 2015 shared her ordeal fighting depression.
Twitter is down for some users, and internet isn't happy
Twitter has gone down for a lot of users world-wide. By the looks of it, it has suffered a major outage.
Statistical analysis of 2017-18 Premier League season
The 2017-18 season of English Premier League is nearing its with just five game-week matches left to be played.
Piyush Goyal explains need of Railway University on Quora
Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Coal, took to Quora to answer 'What is the necessity of setting up a university for Indian Railways?'
IPL 2018: BCCI to monitor workload of 23 shortlisted players
The BCCI is set to monitor the progress and workload of 23 shortlisted players during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.
Akshay, Paresh, Suniel in talks for 'Hera Pheri 3'
'Hera Pheri' goes down as one of the most cherished comedy films. Its sequel, 'Phir Hera Pheri', too received a thunderous response from the audience.
Bengaluru: Missing banker's decomposed body bearing multiple stab wounds found
The decomposed body of a 36-year-old banker, who went missing on Friday, was found two days later in a eucalyptus grove near his house in Attibele, some 33kms from Bengaluru.
Air India introduces 'family fee,' but you can avoid it
The next time you fly Air India, prepare to shell out up to Rs. 1,500 for sitting with your traveling group.
European Leagues oppose FIFA's World Cup expansion plan
Several football leagues have opposed the FIFA's plan to expand the 2022 World Cup, European Leagues president Lars-Christer Olsson said.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro to be Flipkart-exclusive: Details here
The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro smartphone will be launched in India on April 23 and sell exclusively via Flipkart.
Entrepreneurship: It is you versus the rest of the world
Entrepreneurship is a lonely job. You may celebrate your successes (which are far too less) with your co-founders and your 'fevicol se bhi majboot' team, but it ends there. Even your closest friends don't understand your highs and lows.
Surat: Married-man chops girlfriend's body into 11 pieces, nabbed red-handed
Surat Police caught a man red-handed as he was trying to dispose of the chopped body parts of his girlfriend Monday night, whom he had allegedly strangled to death.
To-Kannada or not-to-Kannada? Karnataka CBSE, ICSE schools confused
The confusion over whether Kannada should be made mandatory for all Karnataka schools is making the CBSE and ICSE school authorities anxious, as the admission season starts this month.
Statistical analysis of India's performance at Commonwealth Games
India's performance at the 21st Commonwealth Games goes down as the nation's third best ever in the event.
Kolkata Police summon Mohammed Shami, his brother for questioning
Kolkata Police have summoned Mohammed Shami and his elder brother Hasib Ahmed for questioning in the complaints filed by Shami's wife Hasin Jahan.
IPL records broken in the first week of 11th edition
T20 cricket is the most exciting and thrilling format of the sport and the IPL is the most dramatic and glamorous ambassador of the shortest format.
Gaganshakti-2018: Historic Air Force exercise 'shakes heavens, splits Earth'
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is in the middle of its largest exercise in three decades, with more than 1,100 aircraft involved in "flying a lot of sorties and dropping a lot of bombs," said Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa.
Online IPL betting racket busted, 3 arrested in East Delhi
The Delhi Police revealed, on Monday, that they have arrested three bookies for allegedly running an online betting racket associated with the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
Alexa gets Cleartrip integration, Amazon Echo can now search flights
Amazon's Alexa has found another use-case with the integration of Cleartrip - an online travel company.
Divorce through Skype? Yes, Bombay HC shows how
Hailing online communication platforms like Skype as legal medium for granting divorces, the Bombay HC has allowed a US-based woman to give her consent for mutual divorce virtually.
MI vs RCB: Pitch report and statistical preview
Defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium.
Here's what happened when Ali Asgar recently met Kapil Sharma
Ali Asgar, known for playing 'Dadi' and 'Nani' in 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' and 'The Kapil Sharma Show' respectively, rushed to meet his former colleague Kapil Sharma as soon as he heard of the comedian's deteriorating mental health.
Tamil Nadu: Lecturer advises girls to 'adjust' for grades, arrested
Nirmala Devi, an assistant professor of Devanga Arts college in Virudhunagar, was arrested, on Monday, for allegedly advising female students to 'adjust' with higher officials for better grades.
Charge-sheet filed against 4 DU students for 'stalking' Smriti Irani
Delhi Police filed a charge-sheet against four DU students for allegedly misbehaving and stalking Union Minister Smriti Irani in 2017.
Demonetization Part-2? ATMs across India run out of cash
People in several states including Delhi, Telangana and Gujarat are facing an unexpected cash crunch as ATMs run out of money.
Five youngsters who have taken European football by storm
The European club season is in its final stage and this season was a breakthrough year for several youngsters.
Cambridge Analytica's 'proposal' to Congress leaked by Shehzad Poonawalla
Rebel Congress leader, Shehzad Poonawalla, has released a copy of Cambridge Analytica's proposal to Congress to prepare for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, India Today reports.
Bumble drops Facebook login requirement from its registration process
Women-first dating app Bumble will no longer require users to login via their Facebook accounts.
Salman Khan permitted to travel abroad by Jodhpur Court
Salman Khan, who is currently out on bail after being convicted in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, has now been allowed to travel abroad by a Jodhpur court.
Bengaluru: Despite removing contractor system, sanitation workers unpaid since months
Around 200 sanitation workers in RR Nagar zone took to the streets yesterday to protest against BBMP for not paying their salaries for three months.
2018 Pulitzer Prizes: #MeToo coverage, Kendrick Lamar and more
Kendrick Lamar created history by becoming the first rap artist to receive the Pulitzer Award for Music on Monday, generally accorded to jazz and classical artists, for his album 'DAMN'.
Modi-govt scheme: Invest Rs. 210 monthly, get Rs. 5,000 pension!
Does investing Rs. 210 monthly now, to get Rs. 5,000 monthly after retirement, sound like a high-returns investment plan?
Irrfan's 'Hindi Medium' enters Rs. 300 crore club, courtesy China
Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar starrer 'Hindi Medium' has made its way into the Rs. 300 crore club at the worldwide box office.
MI vs RCB: Head-to-head, Playing XI and other interesting stats
Mumbai Indians have their tasks cut out when they come up against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number 14 of 2018 IPL.
Pakistan's first transgender school opens in Lahore
Pakistan's first school for transgenders opened in Lahore on Monday.
NEET 2018 admit cards are out: Here's how to download
The CBSE has released the admit cards for NEET 2018 on the exam's official website.
WhatsApp Pay beta-rolls out Request Money feature on Android
WhatsApp recently beta-launched its UPI-based digital payments feature WhatsApp Pay in India that allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.
Nepal: Bomb blast outside Indian Embassy consulate office in Biratnagar
An explosion took place outside the Indian consulate office in Nepal's Biratnagar area on Monday night. The blast damaged the wall of the premises, said a media report.
DU admission-process to start next week, first cutoff in June
Application for undergraduate admissions into Delhi University (DU) is set to begin next week.
Sunil Grover bags the lead role in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Chhuriyaan'
Sunil Grover is on the rise. Only recently he kicked off his new show 'Dhan Dhana Dhan' and now he has been roped in to play the lead in a Bollywood film.
In his constituency Amethi, Rahul Gandhi stopped from inaugurating road
Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi, who is on a three-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Amethi, was denied permission to inaugurate a 5 km-long road allegedly due to complaints by BJP leaders.
Sony launches new range of wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers
Sony has launched six wireless headphones and three Bluetooth speakers in India.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to be completed in three years
The new Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will take three years and about Rs. 1 lakh crore to complete, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Monday.
Manipuri man reunited with family 40-years later, thanks to YouTube
One day in 1978, Khomdram Gambhir Singh suddenly left his Imphal home without telling anyone. His family kept searching, but no results.
MI vs RCB: Dream XI tips and tricks
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore have produced some of the best matches over the years.
Delhi: Raped-teen's parents 'settle' case for Rs.5L, girl reaches cops
In some rape cases, the nation speaks out for the victim. Other victims have to fight even their parents.
Indian Mobile Congress 2018 starts from October 25 in Delhi
India will host its second Mobile Congress event between October 25-27 in New Delhi, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said at a curtain raiser event of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2018.
Owaisi blames Modi government, NIA for 2007 blast acquittals
Yesterday, all accused in the Mecca Masjid blast of 2007, including Swami Aseemanand, were acquitted by a Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Hyderabad.
Ola to launch 10,000 e-rickshaws in India within 12 months
Ride hailing service Ola has announced it would add 10,000 e-rickshaws to its platform over the next 12 months.
#FinancialBytes: Planning to buy house? Here are 6 home-loan options
All major banks and house financing companies offer home loans that provide funding for buying or constructing houses and residential properties.
Xiaomi Mi 6X aka Mi A2 launch, specs, and features
Xiaomi Mi 6X, also known as Mi A2, is the company's latest smartphone and will be launched on April 25 in China.
16 Apr 2018
KKR defeat DD: Who is the winner and sinner?
Kolkata Knight Riders sealed their second win of the IPL 2018.
5G Smartphone shipments to exceed 100 million by 2021
According to a latest research by Counterpoint, the 5G smartphone shipments are estimated to grow 255% by 2021, to reach nearly 110 million units.
10,000 Bengalureans registered as voters this year, courtesy this man
This 38-year-old is surely making Election Commission's (EC) work much easier.
A crazy fan camps outside Varun's house for two days
Varun Dhawan was in for a huge surprise-come-shock when he learned that one of his female fans had camped outside his house.
Chinese social network Weibo will no longer ban gay content
Chinese micro-blogging website Sina Weibo has reversed its controversial decision to ban gay content from the platform following a massive outcry from the country's LGBT community.
Bengaluru pays its professionals Rs. 11 lakh annually, highest countrywide
Bengaluru is still the highest paying city in India, says a Randstad study, whose last year's survey had the Garden City at numero uno position as well.
Apple's internal memo warning employees against leaks gets leaked
To put a stop on product leaks, Apple has released an internal memo warning its employees against leaking information on confidential future developments.
Internet is in love with Priya Prakash all over again
Priya Prakash Varrier has once again caught the Internet's fancy. The 'Oru Adaar Love' actress is seen in a chocolate advertisement these days and people are floored by her expressions.
After acquitting accused in Mecca Masjid blast case, judge resigns
NIA court judge, Ravindra Reddy, who acquitted all accused in the Mecca Masjid blast case earlier today, resigned hours after pronouncing the verdict. They were let off due to lack of evidence.
Rajasthan: Bodies of two girls, one boy, found hanging
In a 'Swaroop Ka Tala' village of Barmer district, Rajasthan, bodies of three teenagers were found hanging from a tree on April 12.
Bigg Boss 12 auditions begin: Salman's show to feature 'jodis'
The brand new season of India's most-talked-about reality show, Bigg Boss, has been announced.
Karnataka polls: BJP releases second list of 82 candidates
Today, BJP released its second list of 82 candidates for the hotly-contested Karnataka Assembly polls.
AIIMS bars professor after her student attempts suicide accusing her
AIIMS barred a microbiology professor from being a guide to students for three years, after one of her PhD students tried to commit suicide, citing harassment and abuse by her.
IMD predicts 'normal' monsoon: Why it is important for Modi
The IMD has predicted that India will witness a 'normal' monsoon this year during the June-September period.
'Baaghi 2' hits another milestone, crosses Rs. 150 crore mark
Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani starrer 'Baaghi 2' continues to do wonders at the box office.
Unnao, Kathua rapes are post-independent India's "darkest hour", say ex-bureaucrats
In an open letter to PM Narendra Modi, a group of 49 retired civil servants said this is India's "darkest hour" post-independence.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils: Match preview
Kolkata Knight Riders are gearing up to welcome former captain Gautam Gambhir to the Eden Gardens as they lock horns with the Delhi Daredevils.
Danish-woman rape case: Delhi-HC upholds life imprisonment of five convicts
The Delhi High Court, on Monday, upheld life imprisonment given to five convicts for raping a 52-year-old Danish woman in Delhi in 2014.
UP: Man ties wife to ceiling, brutally-thrashes her for dowry
In a horrifying incident, a man in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri Thursday allegedly beat his wife for hours till she fell unconscious, then tied her hands to the ceiling and continued thrashing her.
Bengaluru: Rejected marriage proposal enrages criminal, attacks 5, damages vehicles
Bengaluru saw some tense moments last week after a rowdy sheeter and his gang apparently attacked five people and damaged 11 vehicles.
AP shuts down over special category status demand
Andhra Pradesh (AP) observed a state-wide bandh today over its demand for special category status.
Upcoming technology can identify emotions that we don't show
At a recent talk at the TED 2018 conference in Vancouver, Dolby Labs' chief scientist Poppy Crum revealed that technology can identify emotions despite people trying to hide their feelings.
She performed, she conquered: Beyoncé creates history at Coachella
Ending a year-long wait, Beyoncé performed to thousands of screaming fans at Coachella Valley Music Festival, creating history.
Kathua rape: SC orders protection for victim's family, lawyers
The SC has ordered the J&K government to ensure security for the Kathua rape victim's family and their lawyers Deepika Rajawat and Talib Hussain.
Football: PSG reclaim Ligue 1 title in an emphatic style
Paris Saint-Germain are the French Champions once again.
For Guru-Nanak Jayanti in November, BJP-leaders tweet greetings in April
Many ministers of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) on Sunday, wished Guru Nanak Jayanti. There is only one problem. The birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism falls on November 23, this year.
500km wall along Delhi-Mumbai train route to make travel faster
Commuting between Delhi and Mumbai via train might soon become much faster and smoother with the Central government approving the construction of a 500km boundary wall along the railway track to restrict human and cattle interference.
After plastic ban, Mumbai to get 500 plastic bottle-crushing machines
To help citizens adapt to the recent plastic ban, BMC plans to install around 500 plastic bottle-crushing machines, which will be funded by corporates through CSR.
Punjab CM: No question of Sidhu resigning over road-rage case
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on Sunday specified that Tourism Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu will not resign from his cabinet. This was in response to the Opposition's rising demand that Sidhu should resign in connection to a 30-year-old road rage case.
Satish Kaushik apologizes to Sridevi and Boney Kapoor. Know why
Actor-director Satish Kaushik has tendered an apology to late Sridevi and her producer-husband Boney Kapoor on Twitter.
KKR vs DD: Head-to-head, Playing XI and other interesting stats
Kolkata Knight Riders are desperate to win as they host Delhi Daredevils in the 13th match of 2018 IPL at the Eden Gardens.
Outraged over Surat rape, Anand Mahindra volunteers to execute rapists
In the wake of the horrific rape cases that have shamed the nation, Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, has volunteered to execute the perpetrators.
Now send GIFs while messaging on LinkedIn
LinkedIn users will now be able to send GIFs while messaging on the platform.
Sincere apology from all of us at NewsBytes
On April 14, we published a story titled "Uttar Pradesh: Cleric rapes 14-year-old girl inside mosque premises." It has now come to our notice that the incident happened in 2015, and not 2018.
Run over by train, four elephants including a calf, die
In Odisha's Jharsuguda district, four elephants including a calf died after being hit by Bokaro-Allepy Express, between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM on Monday.
Records tumble as Manchester City crowned Premier League Champions
Manchester City are the new Premier League Champions.
New rules for booking tickets online on IRCTC: Details here
On the first day of its launch, the IRCTC online portal saw 29 tickets booked. Today, over 13L tickets are bought on the portal.
Despite rave reviews, Varun's 'October' stays low at box office
'October' was never meant to set the box office on fire. The fate of such kind of films relies on word of mouth.
OnePlus 6 will be Amazon exclusive in India
The 2018 OnePlus flagship smartphone will be Amazon exclusive in India, according to a report by Gadgets 360.
Pathankot: High alert issued after local claims sighting suspected terrorists
Security forces today put the city of Pathankot in Punjab on high alert after a local claimed to have given a lift to two suspected terrorists.
Confusion over Unnao rape victim's age gets murky
BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the primary accused in Unnao rape case, has been booked under Protection of Children against Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act and other IPC sections.
Historic London site to host PM Modi's 'Bharat Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath', a public interaction event in London will be held in the iconic Central Hall Westminster, an old Methodist church in Central London.
Sweltering Monday for Delhi, possible rain on Tuesday
After a pleasant week, Delhi started this one on a hot note, literally.
2007 Mecca Masjid blast: All accused, including Swami Aseemanand, acquitted
All accused in the Mecca Masjid blast of 2007, including Swami Aseemanand, have been acquitted by a Special NIA Court in Hyderabad.
Tricked into inaugurating night-club, Sakshi Maharaj complains against own-party member
BJP lawmaker, Sakshi Maharaj, popular for his controversial statements, inaugurated a night-club called 'Let's Meet', on Sunday in Lucknow.
Upcoming JioHomeTV streaming-service to offer HD channel at Rs. 400
As reported by TelecomTalk, Reliance Jio is working on a streaming service called JioHomeTV.
Will Priyanka and Katrina come together for Salman's 'Bharat'?
In what will be a massive casting coup, Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif are being considered to star opposite Salman Khan in 'Bharat'.
World Bank: India has recovered from the impact of demonetization
The World Bank has said that the Indian economy has recovered from the adverse effects of the demonetization and implementation of GST.
19-year-old poses as AIIMS-doctor for months to 'hasten sister's treatment'
In an intriguing case, a 19-year-old Class X pass-out managed to pose as a doctor at AIIMS-Delhi for as long as five months, till he was nabbed Saturday.
Amitabh Bachchan reveals the meaning of his favorite word 'Badumbaaa'
Amitabh Bachchan has been using the word 'Badumbaaa' in most of his tweets for a while now.
KKR vs DD: How to pick the best Dream XI?
Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Delhi Daredevils in the 13th Match of IPL 2018.
Calling ex-FBI-chief Comey 'slime-ball' on Twitter, Trump loses cool, again
US President Donald Trump lost his cool on Twitter on Sunday morning, attacking the now ousted FBI director James Comey, calling him 'slippery' and the 'worst FBI director in history'.
Kathua, Unnao rapes: India demands justice, severe punishment for predators
India has taken to streets once again like it did after December 16, 2012.
Everything about Amazon's 6,000-dog-strong workforce
Amazon employees share their workspace at the company's Seattle-based headquarters with 6,000 dogs, the retail giant announced in a blogpost.
Delhi: Taekwondo instructor held for flashing, masturbating at 2 women
A taekwondo instructor, recently released from prison, was arrested again for allegedly flashing and masturbating in front of two women in Vasant Kunj area of southwest Delhi, police said on Sunday.
India to experience an extremely dry summer this year
With the latest meteorological department data showing mild to extremely dry conditions in 404 districts in India, peak summer months could precipitate a water crisis in several parts of the country.
5,000 employees to lose jobs as Vodafone-Idea move towards merger
As the Idea and Vodafone merger draws to a close (sources say it is likely to be done by May), the companies will be seeing many changes in the next couple of months.
Trump "morally unfit" to be US president: Former FBI director
Donald Trump is "morally unfit" to be the President of the United States, former FBI director James Comey said during an ABC interview.
Delhi: Major fire guts Rohingya refugee camp; no casualties reported
As many as 228 Rohingya refugees were rendered homeless when a massive fire burnt to ashes a camp they were residing in southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj area in wee hours of Sunday.
JEE-Main: Online exam was easier, but mathematics lengthy, student say
Students who appeared the JEE Main online exam yesterday gave mixed reactions, with most agreeing that overall, the paper was balanced.
Unnao rape: Alleged pressure from high-profile leaders to protect MLA
Preliminary CBI investigation has revealed that several high-profile politicians, bureaucrats and cops were involved in shielding BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, accused of raping an 18-year-old woman, sources said.
Indian Railways to launch grievance redressal app MADAD
The Indian Railways will launch a mobile application for grievance redressal this month.
Apple Watch may support third-party faces, watchOS code reveals
A line of code discovered in Apple's latest watchOS beta release hints at future support for third-party faces - a feature users have wished for since the launch of Apple Watch back in 2015.
Whistleblower asks SEBI to question Infosys board
An anonymous whistleblower has sent a letter to market regulator SEBI demanding accountability about the Infosys board's decision to buy firms Panaya and Skava and sell them three years later at a significantly lower value.
This technology from TVS will help you park your e-scooter
TVS Motor Company is developing a new parking assist system for its upcoming electric scooters, according to reports.
NEET is letting students with 14% marks enrol in medical-courses!
The NEET decides admissions into India's medical colleges. Accordingly, one would expect it keeps out undeserving candidates and allows only top performers to study medicine and become doctors.
Scared for her black kids, Charlize Theron considering leaving USA
Growing up in an apartheid era in South Africa, Charlize Theron knows a lot about racism and human rights.
MRI machine death: BMC report holds ward boy, aaya responsible
After 2.5 months of the incident, the BMC report holds the MRI room's ward boy and hospital help responsible for the death of Rajesh Maru (32), who died within minutes after being sucked into the MRI machine in Nair hospital.
#BusinessBytes: All about the top 7 debit cards in India
Debit cards are payment cards linked to one's savings account. Customers can conveniently withdraw money at ATMs, deposit cash, shop offline/online, etc.
KXIP defeat CSK: Who is the winner and sinner?
Kings XI Punjab defeated Chennai Super Kings by 4 runs at Mohali.