09 May 2018
Goa

Goa: Woman, friends arrested for killing husband, chopping up body

On Wednesday, the Goa police arrested four people for allegedly killing a man, cutting his corpse into pieces, and disposing it in a forest area.

Forbes most powerful: Modi ahead of French and UK counterparts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is once again among Forbes top 10 most powerful leaders of the world.

Andhra-woman gets husband brutally killed after 10 days of marriage

A 22-year-old woman and her lover were arrested yesterday for plotting her husband's murder and getting the plan executed by three men in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram.

Karnataka polls: The Malleswaram candidate is two ex-presidents' grandson

The grandson of former presidents Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and VV Giri is in the fray this time in the Karnataka polls.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza AGS launched at Rs. 8.54 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) variants of its compact SUV Vitara Brezza in India.

iOS

Google News gets an overhaul with customized news feeds

Google has refreshed its Google News service and brought all of its news products under it, the company announced at its ongoing annual developer conference Google I/O 2018.

A look at the best pacers of IPL 2018

Bowlers have enjoyed their time in the Indian Premier League 2018.

Telugu producer Gopal Reddy's son found dead mysteriously in Nellore

Bhargav Reddy, son of late Telugu film producer S Gopal Reddy, was found dead in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Karnataka polls: Highest number of critical polling stations in Bengaluru

With 1,595 critical polling stations, Bengaluru has the highest number of such stations in Karnataka, which has a total of 12,001 critical ones.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola coy on future

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has chosen to remain away from any sort of contract talks when asked by the media.

Walmart buys 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion

The cat is finally out of the bag - Walmart Inc. has announced its acquisition of India's leading e-commerce platform, Flipkart, for a whopping $16bn, taking 77% stake. This makes it the world's most expensive e-commerce acquisition, so far.

Breaking from tradition, Justice Chelameswar won't attend own farewell function

In a surprise move, Justice Jasti Chelameswar, who has been taking on Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra over his alleged abuse of power, has refused to attend his own farewell ceremony.

'Baahubali 2' has surpassed these Aamir Khan starrers in China

'Baahubali 2', after a splendid run across the globe, is trying its best to win over the Chinese audience at the moment.

IIT-Kanpur grad creates insulin pen mid-air to save a life

Using basic engineering skills, this IIT-Kanpur student saved a man's life, who was slowly dying due to lack of his medicines.

Darren Lehmann set for a new coaching job

Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann, who had stepped down after the fourth Test against South Africa in March, has got a new role with Cricket Australia.

PhD from open-university at par with regular university degree: SC

Bringing relief to many, the SC has ruled that a doctorate (PhD) issued by an open university in India should be treated as par with that issued by a formal conventional university.

Google I/O 2018: Smart displays to start selling from July

Google's first smart displays, which are essentially screen-enriched smart speakers, will hit the stores in July, the company has announced at its ongoing annual developer conference Google I/O 2018 in California.

Akshay-Twinkle served with legal notice for auctioning 'Rustom' navy uniform

In the latest development in the on-going controversy over the auction of a navy costume from 'Rustom', Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna have been served with a legal notice.

Hyderabad: Former Paytm employee duped dozens of users through KYC

A former Paytm employee based in Hyderabad found a way to cheat customers of their hard-earned money by exploiting the platform's Know Your Customer (KYC) system.

Gmail's new feature will help you write emails, using Machine-Learning

Over the past few weeks, Google has revamped its Gmail with new design changes and features such as confidentiality mode, e-mail snoozing and a convenient hover bar tool.

Tremors jolt Delhi, J&K, Pakistan after earthquake in Afghanistan

Tremors were felt across North India this afternoon including in Delhi-NCR and Jammu and Kashmir.

5 things women carry that can turn into effective weapons

We are living in times when rape and molestation have become daily news. Some women are even afraid to go out and travel short distances by themselves.

Premier League: Arsenal vs Leicester City- Match Preview

Arsenal will be hoping to finish the season on a high with just two matches left in the Premier League campaign.

SC: Validity of parliamentary committee reports can't be challenged

Hearing an issue on the reliability of parliamentary committee reports, a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the validity of Parliamentary Standing Committee reports cannot be challenged or questioned in court.

Confirmed! Sara Ali Khan will make her debut with 'Kedarnath'

Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan starrer 'Kedarnath', after hitting multiple roadblocks, is now scheduled to hit the screens on a new date - November 30, 2018.

#SuperstitiousIndia: Did Modi avoid this district fearing loss in Karnataka?

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took a dig at Prime Minister Modi for not doing a rally in the Chamarajanagar district, infamous for black-magic.

Watch: Nita Ambani's performance at daughter's engagement

Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's engagement party saw hosts of high-profile guests celebrating their love.

Kerala-coolie used railway Wi-Fi to prepare for KPSC while carrying-luggage

Most people would drown themselves in books while preparing for civil services exams, but not Sreenath K.

The Flipkart dream: Move aside, make room for nerds

When as a child you were told by your parents to chase the IIT dream, they were not wrong.

iOS

Google I/O 2018: Maps goes beyond navigation, becomes about exploration

Several updates have been announced to Google Maps at the company's ongoing Google I/O 2018 annual developer conference in California.

Thane: Man rapes 8-year-old in public-toilet, thrashed, arrested

A 45-year-old is languishing behind bars for allegedly raping an eight-year-old in Thane.

Nokia 6 (2018) 4GB RAM variant launched, available on Amazon

HMD Global has introduced an upgraded variant of its Nokia 6 (2018) smartphone in India.

Google I/O2018: Google Assistant gets new features, becomes smarter

Several updates have been announced to the Google Assistant at the company's ongoing Google I/O 2018 annual developer conference.

Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur's parents injured in a road accident

Chennai Super Kings and Indian national team pacer Shardul Thakur's parents met with a road accident and were rushed to a hospital in Palghar.

Muzaffarnagar: Men throw child out of moving car, gangrape mother

In yet another horrifying case of sexual assault, two men allegedly threw out the three-year-old child of a woman from a moving car on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in Muzaffarnagar, before gangraping her Monday evening.

Delhi: Class-10 candidate hangs herself after falling prey to ATM-fraud

A 16-year-old girl hung herself to death yesterday after being duped of Rs. 29,000 by two men at a Dwarka ATM.

Karnataka elections: Time to say goodbye to Congress, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rally on Wednesday said it was time for Karnataka to say goodbye to the Congress.

Malaysia polls: Scandal-hit PM Najib Razak faces ex-mentor Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysians went to the polls today in one of the country's closest ever elections which pits scandal-hit Prime Minister Najib Razak against his one-time mentor, 92-year-old former authoritarian leader Mahathir Mohamad.

Lalu gets five-day parole to attend son Tej Pratap's wedding

Former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav, who's serving time in the fodder scam, has been granted parole for five days to attend his elder son Tej Pratap's wedding this week.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Preview, head-to-head and Fantasy-XI

Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians will be meeting for the second time in four days in match number 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.

Let us take you through Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja's wedding reception

Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja and Anand Ahuja's wedding reception, held with much fanfare, turned out to be a glittering B-town event.

Almost 10,000 voter IDs found in Bengaluru apartment

Almost 10,000 voter id cards were found in an apartment in Jalahalli in Bengaluru on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming Karnataka polls.

UN Chief "deeply concerned" by US decision to exit Iran-nuclear-deal

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is "deeply concerned" over US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, calling on all other nations to support the agreement and preserve the deal.

Politicians, businessmen falling prey to the 'rice-puller' scam: Protect yourself

Another Delhi businessman has fallen prey to the 'rice-puller' scam, a common trick conmen use to dupe targets.

Trump's decision to withdraw from Iran nuclear-deal, a mistake: Obama

President Trump's decision to walk away from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a mistake, former US President Barack Obama said, asserting that the deal negotiated by his administration had worked in rolling back Iran's nuclear program.

In major win, Indian banks can seize Mallya's global assets

In a win for 13 Indian banks, a UK court has refused to set aside an order by India's Debt Recovery Tribunal, which had resulted in worldwide freezing of Vijay Mallya's assets.

Google I/O 2018: Android P beta version becomes publicly available

The beta version of Android P was made available to the public at the ongoing Google I/O 2018 developers conference in California.

US pulls out of 'one-sided' Iran nuclear deal

The US, in a major move, has pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, saying sanctions would be reimposed on the country's oil sector, precious metals trade, aircraft exports, and its attempts to buy American banknotes.

Nokia X: The first Nokia smartphone to embrace the notch

The stage is set for HMD Global to launch its first Nokia smartphone which embraces a notch - the Nokia X - on May 16, in China.

#FinancialBytes: What is credit score, how can you check yours?

Credit score is a numerical expression that represents the creditworthiness of an individual, summarizing their credit history.

ASUS launches TUF Gaming FX504, ROG G703 laptops in India

Taiwanese electronics giant ASUS has launched two new laptops in India.

Volvo's first ever small SUV to be launched in June

Volvo will launch its first-ever small SUV, the Volvo XC40, in India next month i.e. June 2018.

Artist of viral Hanuman photo speechless after PM Modi's compliment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Mangaluru based artist Karan Acharya's painting of Hanuman, which had gone viral.

Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI, here are the important stats

Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab at home to keep their chances alive for a place in the top four of 2018 Indian Premier League.

08 May 2018

Google I/O: Where to watch, expected announcements, and everything else

Google I/O 2018, the tech giant's annual developer conference, will start on May 8 (10:30 pm IST) and end on May 10.

This year's UPSC topper left Google to serve India

In today's times of volatile patriotism, UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty stands out from the crowd.

Met Gala 2018: Priyanka, Deepika slay at red carpet

Indian beauties Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone graced the annual Met Gala in New York and made a serious style statement.

Game on! Yeddyurappa accepts Siddaramaiah's open-debate challenge

In a quick turn of events, BJP's CM candidate of Karnataka, BS Yeddyurappa has accepted the open-debate challenge of incumbent Congress CM Siddaramaiah.

Ahead of 2019, Modi government worries about jobs created

The 2019-battle is just a year away, and the NDA is worried. PM Narendra Modi has reportedly asked ministries to calculate how many jobs have been created since 2014, a key poll promise.

Following deaths of RSS, CPI (M) workers, Kannur shutdown

The deaths of an RSS worker and CPI (M) activist in Kerala resulted in a shutdown of Kannur and Mahe (part of Puducherry) on Tuesday, with police being on their toes to prevent any violence.

Have 6-years+ experience? Head to Bengaluru, get paid Rs. 11.1L/annum

Bengaluru pays a mid- or senior-level professional the highest with the annual average CTC hovering around Rs.11.1L, followed by Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad.

Surat-Bengaluru daily flights from June, courtesy AirAsia

In a first, AirAsia will start a daily flight connecting Bengaluru with Surat from June 1 this year, the same month it completes 4 years in the business.

Rahane to captain India in Kohli's absence, IPL performers rewarded

The BCCI has named the squads for the Test against Afghanistan and limited-over series against Ireland and England.

'Avengers: Infinity War' inches closer to another milestone in India

'Avengers: Infinity War' has set a new benchmark for international movies in India.

Inzamam's nephew Imam-ul-Haq has inherited his run-out skills

Pakistan legend Inzamam-ul-Haq was a great batsman. However, he did have one 'major' flaw.

Dust lashes Delhi, hail pounds Shimla, five-day alert issued

Severe hailstorm lashed Shimla today, with rains being reported from various parts in North India, including Chandigarh.

Modiji, speeches don't fill empty stomachs: Sonia Gandhi

Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a podium at Vijayapura in poll-bound Karnataka on Tuesday.

Tricolor burial for peacock? Delhi Police claims it's 'protocol'

Delhi Police took 'honoring' the national bird to a new level.

Know all about Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's son-in-law

Ever since the wedding of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal has been confirmed, people are yearning to know the future son-in-law of the country's richest man.

OnePlus 6 launch event entry passes already sold out

The much-awaited OnePlus 6 smartphone will launch in India on May 17 (3pm IST) at an official event in Mumbai.

SC gives Center yet another deadline on Cauvery issue

Despite several raps by the SC, the Center continues to defy its orders on implementation of the Cauvery water-sharing scheme.

IPL 2018: Who are the best all-rounders?

All-rounders always play a crucial role in a T20 team. In the IPL, it's no different with several all-rounders setting the stage on fire.

The missing objective of the PDP-BJP alliance

Like a square peg in a round hole, the BJP-PDP alliance is an obvious misfit.

Indians got 74.2% H-1B visas in 2017, China at 9%

Recent trends in US' H-1B visas reveal India still remains their largest subscriber: in 2016, Indians made up 74.2% of the total visas issued, which increased to 75.6% in 2017.

Top transfer rumours from European papers

The football season is coming to an end and that means it's time for the transfer window to open soon.

Meet the wedding-planners who added magic to Sonam Kapoor's wedding

Every single thing in Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding ceremonies had resplendent written all over it. One of the most high-profile events of this year, the wedding wowed everyone with just the way it was.

MeT department issues 'amber' alert: Here's what color codes mean

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an amber alert on Tuesday, after a powerful dust-storm, having a speed of 70 kmph, rocked Northern India disrupting normal life.

125 new ATVMs in Western-Railways stations, relief for 36L commuters

Western Railway (WR) has decided to install 125 new ATVMs across its stations, which is set to bring a huge relief to smart-card holders.

Arsenal seek to name a new manager before World Cup

Premier League club Arsenal hope to appoint a new manager, who will replace Arsene Wenger, ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

2018 Honda Dio Deluxe launched in India for Rs. 53,292

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched a new top-spec variant of its sporty, automatic Dio scooter in the country, called the Dio Deluxe, for Rs. 53,292 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab: Preview, head-to-head and Fantasy-XI

Struggling Rajasthan Royals will be welcoming a resurgent Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur for match number 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.

Amit Shah lists Congress's failures, BJP's achievements ahead of Karnataka-elections

BJP President Amit Shah spoke about issues concerning poll-bound Karnataka in an interview to Hindustan Times and said his party will win an absolute majority.

Bill Gates appreciates Bachchan's polio eradication efforts; megastar says thanks

Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently reveling in the success of his latest release '102 Not Out', was in a for a pleasant surprise when Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates heaped praises on him on Twitter.

What do Delhi-criminals have in common? Love for 'Shah Rukh'

If superstar Shah Rukh Khan had a penny for every criminal in Delhi adopting his name, he would add another small fortune to his wealth.

UP: Man carries wife's body on shoulder, administration orders probe

A probe has been ordered by the administration in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district after taking cognizance of media reports that a man, whose wife died in the district hospital, had carried her body on his shoulder.

Sonam Kapoor weds Anand Ahuja in an intimate ceremony

In one of the most high-profile events of the year, Sonam Kapoor tied the knot with Anand Ahuja at her aunt's plush bungalow in Rockdale.

World's first hospital-on-wheels is a 'lifeline' for millions in India

India's healthcare system is in shambles, particularly affecting the millions in rural areas. Lack of access combined with excessive costs has left an innumerable number of people helpless.

50% of affluent, 'literate' Mumbai wards still prefer boys

Though Mumbai commands a better sex ratio than Maharashtra and India's average, 50% of its wards have recorded a dip in female birth rate.

Sachin to CBSE: Make sports period mandatory for all

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has stated that efforts should be made in building a strong sporting culture in India.

Maruti recalls faulty units of Swift, Baleno: Is yours affected?

Maruti Suzuki has announced a recall of its Swift and Baleno cars manufactured between December 1, 2017 and March 16, 2018.

Why are terrorists heroes for liberal media?

Two days back, Indian Army eliminated a certain terrorist called Mohammed Rafi Bhat. Forces brought along his family to convince him to surrender, but he didn't yield. In my humble view, he died the death he deserved.

Siddaramaiah wants Modi to apologize publicly or face Rs.100cr defamation-suit

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has threatened to file a Rs. 100cr defamation suit against BJP, PM Narendra Modi, party chief Amit Shah and its Karnataka candidate BS Yeddyurappa for 'false accusations' against him.

Trade talks: Top Chinese officials visiting US next week

Top Chinese officials, including China's top economic adviser, the Vice-Premier Liu He, will be visiting the US next week for talks with the Trump Administration's economic team, the White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said.

Cause of Uber's autonomous car hitting (and killing) pedestrian found

Earlier in March, an autonomous Uber car, while being tested in Arizona, hit a woman crossing the street.

Two BJP-workers allegedly raped woman for two years, one arrested

The police have registered a case against two BJP workers Raja Ram, 35, and Mukesh Thakur, 32, for allegedly raping a 28-year-old woman for two years.

Trump congratulates Vladimir Putin on inauguration of his fourth term

US President Donald Trump has congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on being sworn in for a fourth term, saying he looks forward to a time when the two nations can have a good relationship.

Bollywood biggies in attendance at Mukesh Ambani's daughter's engagement party

Mukesh and Nita Ambani on Monday threw a grand party to celebrate the engagement of their daughter Isha Ambani to Anand Piramal, son of Ajay and Swati Piramal of the Piramal group.

Mehbooba should break her party's 'unholy' coalition with BJP: Chidambaram

With violence and unrest continuing in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader P Chidambaram today asked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to quit the PDP-BJP coalition government saying the "unholy" alliance was the gravest provocation to the people of the Valley.

Tim Paine to lead Aussies in ODIs against England

Cricket Australia announced the captains to lead them against England in the ODIs and T20Is.

Married without consent, SC grants police-protection to Karnataka politician's daughter

The Supreme Court allowed the daughter of an influential Karnataka politician to break ties with her family and husband after she was forcefully married.

SC dismisses Congress petition related to impeachment of Chief Justice

A five-judge bench, excluding the top five judges of the SC, has dismissed a petition by the Congress challenging Rajya Sabha (RS) Chairman Venkaiah Naidu's rejection of its impeachment motion against Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra.

New York attorney-general, who supported #MeToo, resigns after harassment allegations

Eric Schneiderman, New York Attorney General resigned after four women leveled physical abuse allegations against him.

Delhi: Police arrest Nigerian national; heroin worth Rs. 20crore seized

Delhi police has arrested a Nigerian national in the national capital and seized 4kg of heroin worth Rs. 20cr from him.

Kashmiri stone-pelters now attacking tourists, children: One Chennai visitor dead

Stone-pelting in J&K claimed the life of a person, a young tourist from Chennai, whose vehicle was attacked at Narbal on the Srinagar-Gulmarg highway yesterday.

This new Samsung phone is an affordable Galaxy S8 variant

Samsung's upcoming smartphone, earlier called the Galaxy S9 Mini, was recently seen on Geekbench - a platform that rates a processor's performance.

Severe late-night dust storm hits Delhi-NCR, authorities on alert

A late-night dust storm, with wind speeds of up to 70kmph, hit Delhi and adjoining areas yesterday, resulting in power cuts, low visibility and damage to property.

700km-long Hyperloop transportation system proposed to connect Anantapur-Amaravati-Vijayawada

US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has proposed to set up a Hyperloop transportation system in Andhra Pradesh, which is an emerging form of an ultra-high-speed ground transportation system.

#FinancialBytes: 6 apps that help you send money aboard

Sending money abroad was once an extremely complicated process but the advent of technology and Internet has made the process quite simple and fast.

WhatsApp for iPhone lets you watch Facebook, Instagram videos in-app

Days after getting a slew of features like group video calling and third-party stickers, WhatsApp has released an update for its iOS users.

Instagram rolls out in-app payments feature for commerce

Weeks after launching its "Shoppable Tags" feature, Instagram has quietly rolled-out an in-app payments feature that allows you to make payments without leaving the app.

Portable 3D printer can heal skin wounds in minutes

In a first, researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada have developed a portable 3D skin printer that can heal deep skin wounds within minutes.

Mumbai model stalks, threatens to kill woman; arrested

A 26-year-old Mumbai model was recently arrested by the Juhu police for stalking a woman and threatening to kill her.

IPL 2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Bangalore by 5 runs

Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes of qualifying for playoffs are getting slimmer by the day as table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad beat them by 5 runs in match number 39 of 2018 IPL.

Watch out! This app can easily create fake videos

Creating fake videos is no longer as difficult as it used to be and doesn't require access to special hardware anymore.