4 months, 20K challans: Delhi Police's resolve towards 'no public-smoking'
If you can successfully kick the butt while in the capital, thank Delhi Police for it.
Gmail for web gets its biggest design update: Details here
Gmail has rolled out its biggest redesign ever which brings a huge set of changes, both visual and operational, to the popular e-mail service that has a user base of 1.4 billion people.
BCCI recommends Shikhar Dhawan, Smriti Mandhana for Arjuna Award
The BCCI has recommended India opener Shikhar Dhawan, and women's team player Smriti Mandhana for the Arjuna Award said the Board's Acting Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary.
Casting couch: Radhika Apte, Usha Jadhav reveal dirty secrets
Bollywood actress Radhika Apte and Marathi actress Usha Jadhav have opened up on the existence of casting couch in the film industry.
Delhi got the leader it needed, Gambhir is true captain
Delhi Daredevils captain Gautam Gambhir has stepped down from his post with immediate effect after the Delhi based franchise succumbed to five losses in their first 6 games.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Match preview
Bayern Munich host Real Madrid in first leg of the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League 2017-18 season on Wednesday.
Bengaluru facing power-outage since days. Time to pay up, BESCOM?
If Bengalureans get paid for unscheduled power cuts, as Delhiites, they'd be crorepatis by now.
Class-12 Economics-retest: Mixed reactions, but everyone thrilled that exams ended
The CBSE conducted a retest for Class 12 Economics today; the original exam on March 26 had been cancelled due to a paper leak.
Champions League: Reds supporter attacked by Roma fans
A Liverpool supporter is said to be in critical condition after being attacked by AS Roma fans prior to the Champions League first leg semi-final encounter in Anfield.
Chinese smartphone maker Comio to invest Rs. 500cr in India
Chinese smartphone maker Comio will invest Rs. 500cr in the Indian market by the end of this year.
After winning case, these Bengalureans showed BWSSB who's the boss!
It's not easy to win a case against a government agency, but around 40 Bengaluru residents put up a sustained fight for two years and won a case against BWSSB.
All about the FIR that led to Asaram's conviction
In a landmark judgement, self-styled godman Asaram was awarded life imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old girl at his Jodhpur ashram in August 2013 by a special city court on Wednesday.
When WhatsApp lets you file election-nomination and saves your life
WhatsApp is a messaging tool, a file-sharing platform, a payment portal, and now it's also a life-saver.
'Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya' fame actress Amita Udgata passes away
Veteran television actress Amita Udgata, who became a household name after appearing in 'Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya' as 'Amma', has passed away due to lung failure.
Launch of GSAT-11 postponed as ISRO seeks additional technical checks
Weeks after ISRO's communication satellite with military applications GSAT-6A went missing, the space agency has postponed the high-profile launch of its advanced communication satellite GSAT-11, the heaviest made in India, from Kourou, French Guiana, for additional technical checks.
Amazon can deliver packages to your car (for US Prime-Customers)
Amazon has added a new feature to its Amazon Key offering which allows Prime members to receive free in-car deliveries.
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Patel shot dead in Kashmir
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Patel was shot dead today by terrorists in Rajpora area of South Kashmir.
'Veere Di Wedding' trailer: Watch Kareena-Sonam and gang go unfiltered
The trailer of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Veere Di Wedding' testifies that the film is not just another chick flick, as reads its tagline.
Plans dropped, no monorail for Thane-Kalyan or Thane-Bhiwandi anymore
Maharashtra Government's ambitious monorail service was touted as a mass transit system, but after four years of its launch, it's now a liability for the authorities, and a suspended one at that.
Reputed Indian-American scientist faces misconduct allegations
Indian-American scientist Inder Verma, among the world's top authorities on cancer and gene therapy, has been placed on leave from California's prestigious Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
RCB vs CSK is much more than just a match
CSK will come knocking on the doors of RCB as they gear up to face each other in the South Indian derby.
IPL: Gautam Gambhir steps down as skipper of Delhi Daredevils
Gautam Gambhir has stepped down as the captain of Delhi Daredevils in wake of the side's dismal performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.
'Sanju': Check out the entire star-cast of Ranbir Kapoor's film
Fans cannot stop raving about the teaser of Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Sanju'. Ranbir has embodied Sanjay Dutt to perfection, leaving all of us in a state of disbelief.
Asaram rape-case: All about the cop who led the probe
On Wednesday, a special Jodhpur court convicted Asaram of raping a 16-year-old girl at his city ashram in 2013.
AMU alumnus pic with Hizbul Mujahideen operatives surfaces on social-media
A new photo of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) PhD scholar Mannan Wani, who was in the news a few months back for joining terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, has surfaced on social media.
RCB vs CSK: Pitch report and match preview
Royal Challengers Bangalore welcome Chennai Super Kings to the M Chinnaswamy stadium for match number 24 of 2018 Indian Premier League.
'Kesari': Massive fire on Akshay Kumar's film sets, no casualty
In a setback for the team of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Kesari', a massive fire broke out on its sets at Pimpode Budruk village in Wai teshsil, Maharashtra.
Bayern vs Real: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
After an enthralling 5-2 win by Liverpool over AS Roma in the first leg of the semi-final tie at Anfield, it is time for Bayern Munich to take on familiar opponents Real Madrid.
Asaram: From building a Rs. 10,000cr empire to life imprisonment
The tale of Asaram, self-styled godman, reached a certain end today: he was convicted of raping a minor five years earlier.
RCB vs CSK: Who will win today?
CSK have the golden opportunity to become IPL 11 table toppers when they travel to the Chinnaswamy Stadium to take on arch rivals RCB in match number 24.
Huawei P20 Pro, Lite launched for Rs. 64,999, Rs. 19,999
After a month of their global unveiling, the Huawei P20 Pro and P20 Lite smartphones have been launched in India for Rs. 64,999 and Rs. 19,999, respectively.
RCB vs CSK: Head-to-head, Playing XI and other interesting stats
It's a titanic clash at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru as RCB take on high-flying Chennai Super Kings in match number 24 of 2018 Indian Premier League.
Mumbai: 'Maushi' held for sexually assaulting four-year-old girl repeatedly
Yet another student, yet another sexual assault case, this time by a Mumbai woman.
RCB vs CSK: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
The South Indian derby is all set to take place today when CSK come knocking on RCB's door.
Two complete families and an NRI will adopt Jain-monkhood today
In the recent past, we have heard of unlikely stories of Jains taking diksha- young professionals in high-paying careers, students who topped board exams, and sometimes even 12-year-olds.
Richa Chadha says Saroj Khan's casting couch remark is misrepresented
Saroj Khan has been on the receiving end ever since she justified the existence of casting couch in the film industry with a bizarre reasoning.
Lajpat Nagar section of Delhi Metro Pink Line tested
Among the two major sections of Delhi Metro Pink Line that will be inaugurated in June, one was tested yesterday.
Under new-law, Mallya, Modi, Choksi's assets might be seized soon
The recent Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance has given new teeth to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has moved swiftly to seize assets of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi.
US lawmakers, IT industry against ending work-permit to H-4 visa-holders
Influential lawmakers and representatives of the American IT industry, including Facebook, have opposed the Trump administration's proposed plan to withdraw work permits to H-4 visa holders, who are spouses of H-1B visa holders.
'Race 3': Salman Khan reaches Kashmir, meets CM Mehbooba Mufti
Salman Khan, along with the team of 'Race 3', arrived in Kashmir on Monday to finish the last shooting schedule of the action-packed thriller.
Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular's India launch on May 11
Apple will launch its Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular in India on May 11.
Liverpool vs Roma - Match in numbers
Liverpool thrashed AS Roma 5-2 at Anfield in the first leg of their semi-final clash of the UEFA Champions League 2017-18.
India might lose over 20,000 management seats this year
It's not only engineering colleges that are in trouble. More than 100 business schools offering MBA have applied for permission to shut down in 2017-18.
Indian IT companies experience 43% drop in H-1B visa approvals
Top seven Indian IT companies experienced a whopping 43% drop in their H-1B visa approvals between 2015 and 2017, a US think-tank report has said.
GaganShakti-2018: 13-day mega exercise sees 14,000 men, 11,000 sorties
The Indian Air Force (IAF) flew as many as 11,000 sorties in its mega 13-day GaganShakti exercise, which came to an end April 22.
Delhi: 13-year-old forced to drink by aunt; raped by boyfriend
Another minor has been raped, this time in the forest area of outer Delhi's Shahbad Dairy on Sunday, hours after President Ram Nath Kovind greenlit death penalty for convicted rapists of children under 12 years.
Instagram now allows you to download your content
Instagram has started rolling out its data portability tool using which you can download a copy of everything you've shared on the photo-sharing app.
'Godman' Asaram sentenced to life for raping a 16-year-old
Self-styled godman Asaram, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in 2013, has been found guilty by a Jodhpur court.
Good news for diabetic patients: IIT-B develops artificial pancreas thread
In a breakthrough achievement, the chemical engineering department of IIT-Bombay has developed bio-artificial pancreas thread that can be implanted inside a diabetic person to manage the disease.
Ferrari is now testing an electric supercar
According to reports, Ferrari is testing a new gasoline-battery hybrid car that runs silently without making any sound as it accelerates from a full stop at the company's headquarters in Maranello, Italy.
Chinese tech firms apologize for sexist job adverts
Chinese tech firms are under scanner after a recent Human Rights Watch (HRW) report slammed them over gender-discriminatory job ads.
In Assam, newly-wed wife gang-raped by husband, friends over dowry
A woman was allegedly raped by her husband, and two of his friends on April 17 in South Assam's Karimganj district, just three days after her wedding.
Now explore relevant job opportunities on Google Search
Google has rolled out a job search functionality within search results in India.
India considering permanent commission for women army officers
India is mulling over granting permanent commission (PC) to its women army officers on short service commission (SSC), the Centre recently told the Supreme Court.
Shahid Kapoor to play a boxer in 'Airlift' director's next
Shahid Kapoor, who is currently immersed in the shooting of 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu', has come on-board for 'Airlift' and 'Chef' fame director Raja Krishnan Menon's next film.
Xiaomi dominates Indian smartphone market with 31% market share
According to a report by market research firm Counterpoint, Xiaomi has emerged as the leader in the Indian smartphone market with the largest market share of 31.1% in Q1 2018.
IPL: SRH beat MI, who is the winner and sinner?
Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede in match number 23 of 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL).
Jewar airport project gets Centre's nod, Noida residents elated
In a bid to take some load off Delhi's IGI airport, Centre gave nod to Jewar airport project yesterday, that will benefit Noida residents vastly.
Delhi: Construction of 1,797 unauthorized colonies stayed by SC
"Unauthorized colonies can't be placed in a better position than authorized ones," said Supreme Court today while imposing a stay on construction of 1,797 unauthorized colonies in Delhi.
Liverpool vs Roma: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
Football fans across the globe will be thrilled as the Champions League is back tonight.
6 lakh students to take CBSE Class-12 economics re-exam tomorrow
After a month of controversy and anxiety, about 600,000 CBSE Class-12 students across India will write their Economics board exam a second time on Wednesday.
Carlo Ancelotti set to be offered Italy job: Reports
Former Bayern Munich and AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti could be offered a two-year deal of coaching the Italian national team, as per reports.
Oreo update for Samsung's S7 series pushed to May 18
According to a Turkish website, Samsung's two-year-old Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge flagship smartphones will receive an Android Oreo update on May 18.
Election raid: Shutters down for many Bengaluru bars, pubs
Look around Bengaluru and you'll find many bars and pubs closed.
Sushma Swaraj subtly slams Pakistan at SCO Foreign Ministers' meet
Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj made a veiled attack on Pakistan today, saying the global anti-terrorism campaign should also identify States that "encourage, support and finance" terrorism and "provide sanctuary" to terror groups.
Sexual misconduct common in Parliament too, says Renuka Chowdhury
Hours after veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan stirred up a storm by defending casting couch in Indian film industry, Rajya Sabha member Renuka Chowdhury said sexual misconduct is rampant inside the Indian Parliament too, much like all other workplaces.
Indian government approaches UK High Court for bookie Chawla's extradition
An appeal opened today in the UK High Court against Westminster Magistrates Court's decision to deny India's extradition request against UK-based alleged bookie Sanjeev Kumar Chawla, a key accused in the cricket match-fixing scandal involving former South African captain Hansie Cronje in 2000.
Date set for 91st Oscars already!
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the entire schedule for the 91st Oscars. The ceremony will air on February 24, 2019.
2019 World Cup: India to play their first-match against SA
The fixtures for the 2019 World Cup are finally out.
Raghuram Rajan is 'top contender' as Bank of England Governor
The Bank of England will bid goodbye to its current governor next year, and authorities are gearing up to launch a hunt for Mark Carney's successor.
Mumbai: Man pushed from platform for allegedly bumping into woman
A crowded Saturday at Mulund station, Mumbai, turned unfortunate for a 56-year-old businessman, as he was pushed from the platform in front of an oncoming train.
Champions League semi-final stats: All you need to know
We are set to witness blockbuster double-legged semis of 2017-18 Champions League.
Sensex gains 166 points, Nifty tops 10,600-level
Benchmark indices managed to close higher for the second session today, led by gains in refinery, capital goods, healthcare, auto, and banking stocks amid firming trend in global markets.
Ali Zafar's female bandmates rubbish Meesha Shafi's sexual harassment claims
After several Pakistani women leveled sexual harassment allegations against Ali Zafar with singer Meesha Shafi leading the way, two of his female bandmates have come out in his support.
Johns Hopkins University performs world's first penis and scrotum transplant
Doctors at the US-based Johns Hopkins University have successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
Mumbai: Customs agent, two bizmen held for Rs. 10cr fraud
A customs agent and two businessmen were arrested recently by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for siphoning off almost Rs. 10cr by fraudulently releasing 'duty drawbacks' of 20 companies, which were frozen by customs pending investigation.
British diplomat calls Golden Temple a 'mosque,' faces ire
The head of Britain's diplomatic service in the Foreign Office, Sir Simon McDonald, faced the wrath of the public after calling the Golden Temple in Amritsar a 'mosque.'
Football transfer news and rumors: All you need to know
With the 2017-18 season coming to an end in a couple of weeks, transfer news and rumours regarding the top most players across European clubs are gathering force.
MI vs SRH: Statistical preview and pitch report
Defending champions Mumbai Indians would be hoping to get their title defense back on track when Sunrisers Hyderabad come knocking on the doors of the Wankhede Stadium.
'Congress has blood on its hands': Khurshid's statement sparks row
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said, on Monday, that Congress had Muslim-blood on its hands.
Coimbatore police probing 'kill PM Modi' telephonic conversation audio
The Coimbatore Police on Tuesday said it was examining a recorded telephonic conversation in which a 1998 serial blast convict is purportedly heard telling a contractor that he is planning to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Is this Amitabh Bachchan's look from Ranbir-Alia starrer 'Brahmastra'?
Amitabh Bachchan is currently juggling the shooting schedules of 'Thugs Of Hindostan' and 'Brahmastra'. Both the films are action-oriented and the excitement levels are at an all-time high to see Big B in two new avatars.
Manu and Sushil Sharma, from notorious murderers to 'model prisoners'
Top officials are meeting this afternoon to decide the fate of Manu Sharma, the notorious murderer of Jessica Lall, and former Youth Congress president Sushil Sharma, the criminal in the 'tandoor murder' case.
#CheatSheet: What to do if ATM dispenses fake notes
Recently, residents of Bareilly were shocked when a United Bank Of India ATM placed in Subhashnagar dispensed 'Churan Label' notes instead of Rs. 500 notes.
Around noon today, shadows in Bengaluru and Chennai vanished
Did you watch out for your shadow today around 12.17pm, Bengalureans and Chennaiyans?
Antibiotic-resistant fish of Mumbai markets can impact health severely: Study
Antibiotic resistance has reached alarmingly high levels, with even protein-rich fish of Mumbai getting affected, found a study jointly done by Mumbai University and BARC.
PM Modi launches Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan from MP
On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan at Ramnagar in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Who will win today?
Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a change of fortunes when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 23 of 2018 IPL.
Hopes for peace: Kim takes historic step to inter-Korean summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will walk across the Demilitarized Zone on Friday for a historic summit with the South's President Moon Jae-in, the highest-level encounter yet in a whirlwind of nuclear diplomacy.
'Sanju' teaser out: Ranbir Kapoor stuns as Sanjay Dutt
The highly anticipated teaser of Sanjay Dutt biopic titled 'Sanju' has finally been unveiled.
Blaming porn for child rapes, MP minister bats for ban
Amid an alarming increase in sexual harassment reports, MP Home Minister Bhupendra Singh is batting for a ban on porn, which he claims is the "main cause" for such crimes.
US plans to end work permits for H-1B visa spouses
The Trump administration is planning to end allowing spouses of H-1B visa holders to work legally in the US, a top federal agency official has told lawmakers, a move that could have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of Indians.
MI vs SRH: Head-to-head, Playing XI and other interesting stats
The last time these two sides played against each other in IPL 2018, SRH won a thriller. Will Tuesday's tie be as exciting?
No pyjamas please, New Zealand cinema hall requests moviegoers
Tired of people showing up in pyjamas, onesies and dirty gum boots, a New Zealand cinema hall has asked patrons to come "appropriately dressed" to be allowed entry.
Bollywood's hit-machine Varun Dhawan celebrates 31st birthday on 'Kalank' sets
Varun Dhawan is living the dream. He has a cent percent success rate, enjoys a massive fan following and his current line up of films seems gold.
NITI Aayog CEO: UP, Bihar responsible for holding India back
Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog said, on Monday, that states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, were holding India back especially on social indicators.
Loan fraud: ED attaches Rs. 1,122cr-worth Diamond Power Infra assets
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached assets worth Rs. 1,122 crore, including windmills and an under-construction hotel, of Vadodara-based Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (DPIL) in connection with its money laundering probe in a bank fraud case.
Huge success: 32 Maoists killed in two days in Gadchiroli
The death toll in anti-Maoist operations in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli has gone up to at least 32, as forces killed six more Maoists in a fresh gunfight yesterday and recovered another 10 bodies in the area today.
Noida: Relative, others gang-rape Class 11 student in moving car
A 17-year-old Class XI student was allegedly gang-raped by a distant relative, a classmate, and another man in a moving vehicle, last week.
Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar!
The greatest batsman in the history of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is celebrating his 45th birthday today.
Amazon's big bet for the future: Your moving robot butler
According to reports, Amazon is developing a domestic, household robot.
JEE Main answer key, answer sheets released
The CBSE has released the official answer keys for the 2018 JEE Main today, along with answer sheets of the pen-paper exam.
MI vs SRH: Here's your guide to pick Dream XI
Seventh placed Mumbai Indians take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 23 of 2018 Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium.
Woman carries free apple from Delta-Airlines, slapped with $500 fine
In a bizarre incident, a trip back home from Paris got unnecessarily expensive for Colorado woman Crystal Tadlock. She was fined $500 for carrying an apple given to her by Delta Airlines.
No impeachment for CJI, SC-judges form team to discuss issues
The Supreme Court (SC) saw some charged minutes yesterday after the vice president's rejection of the impeachment motion against the chief justice (CJI).
Saroj Khan defends casting couch, says it provides livelihood
Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan has courted controversy with her comments on the practice of casting couch in the film industry.
Ex-US President HW Bush hospitalized a day after wife's funeral
Former US President George HW Bush (93) has been hospitalized to Houston Methodist Hospital on Monday after contracting an infection that spread to his blood, a day after his wife Barbara Bush's funeral, family spokesperson Jim McGrath said.
You might soon be charged for ATM transactions, debit-cards, chequebooks
The tax department has reportedly asked top banks to pay tax on services offered for free to customers who maintain a fixed minimum balance.
OnePlus 6 to have glossy black back panel, possibly ceramic
OnePlus has released another teaser regarding the OnePlus 6 that reveals it will sport an all-new black back panel.
10 killed as van plows into crowd on Toronto sidewalk
A van drove onto a crowded sidewalk in Toronto's Yonge Street yesterday, killing 10 people and injuring 15.
For 10-years, this girl dressed as boy. The reason's heartbreaking
For more than a decade, Sitara Wafadar has been dressing as a boy, to make up for the son her parents never had.
Micromax exploring electric vehicles business amid competitive smartphone market
Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax is reportedly looking to enter the electric vehicles and battery manufacturing business.
Priya Prakash's special birthday message for her "favorite" Roshan Abdul
Priya Prakash Varrier seems to have become quite fond of her 'Oru Adaar Love' co-star Roshan Abdul Rahoof.
For dinner with Yogi, Dalit family asked to 'keep-it-simple'
As part of BJP's 'Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan', which was launched by PM Narendra Modi on Ambedkar Jayanti, UP CM Yogi Adityanath will dine at a Dalit's house in village Kadhai Madhupur under Patti assembly segment of Pratapgarh, reports HT.
#FinancialBytes: Buying a car? Here are 6 best car-loan options
Nowadays, having a car has become a necessity rather than a luxury. However, someone who has just started his professional career may not be able to afford a car.
ASUS launches Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone starting Rs. 10,999
ASUS has globally launched its Zenfone Max Pro M1 budget smartphone.
