Internet.org VP Chris Daniels to replace WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum
Facebook has announced that Chris Daniels, who is the VP of the company's Internet.org initiative, will replace WhatsApp CEO and co-founder Jan Koum.
Motorola and Microsoft file patents for foldable smartphones
In the race to develop a foldable smartphone, Lenovo-owned Motorola and Microsoft have filed separate patents to register their innovation.
Nissan Terrano Sport launched in India at Rs. 12.22 lakh
To further expand its portfolio of Terrano SUV cars, Nissan India has launched a special edition called the Terrano Sport at a price of Rs. 12.22 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
IPL 2018: Rayudu guides CSK to victory against SRH
Chennai Super Kings claimed a crucial 8 wicket victory over table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pune.
Kerala: 60-year-old businessman sexually assaults minor, police negligence triggers anger
In an infuriating incident, a 60-year-old businessman Moideen Kutty was arrested on Saturday from Shornur and brought to Changaramkulam police station for molesting a minor girl inside a theatre in Malappuram's Edappal town (Kerala).
Forget Ola-Uber, Mumbai's S3 Cabs brings women drivers for safety!
The newest cab-aggregator in Mumbai, S3 Cabs, seems to have brought a range of progressive changes with it.
Army finalizes Rs. 15,000cr deal to procure critical weapons, tanks
After years of deliberations, the Army has finalized a mega Rs. 15,000cr project under which a range of ammunition for its critical weapons and tanks will be produced indigenously to overcome long delays in imports and address the problem of a dwindling stockpile.
CBSE relaxes passing criteria for Class 10
The CBSE Class 10 exams were held this time after a gap of seven years. Considering related factors, the board has decided to relax passing criteria for the students.
Football transfer rumors- All you need to know
Football transfer rumors across Europe have gathered pace as 2017-18 season is coming to an end.
WB police find "hundreds of crude-bombs" in TMC strongman's backyard
The hunt for a Trinamool Congress strongman accused of murder unexpectedly led the West Bengal police to hundreds of crude bombs in the accused's backyard.
Finger and wrist spin: What's the difference?
Well a lot of discussions have taken place on the dominance wrist spinners are enjoying over their finger counterparts.
SC concerned about prison-overcrowding; asks HCs to look into issue
Supreme Court has expressed concern about overcrowding in prisons across the country, in some cases beyond 150% of the capacity, and asked all the High Courts to consider the issue as it involves "violation of human rights".
In a first, CBSE to conduct examinations for six students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be conducting examinations for six students of class 10 and 12, who were representing India at international sports championships during the board exams.
IPL: DD teenage sensation Abhishek Sharma makes a dream debut
A member of the Indian U-19 World Cup winning side, bowling all-rounder Abhishek Sharma made a dream debut in 2018 Indian Premier League for Delhi Daredevils.
Massive Delhi dust storm disrupts metro services, flights grounded
A massive dust storm hit the national capital and its adjoining areas this afternoon, with speedy winds disrupting electricity supply and metro services.
Casting couch: Ram Charan breaks silence on Sri Reddy controversy
Telugu superstar Ram Charan, who is currently basking in the success of his last release 'Rangasthalam', has finally put across his viewpoint about the ongoing casting couch debate.
Hamburg's proud Bundesliga run comes to an end
Bundesliga outfit Hamburg have been relegated from Germany's top flight for the first time in their history despite a 2-1 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach.
This is my last election, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah
A day after the Karnataka Assembly polls, CM Siddaramaiah today asserted the Congress would retain power in the state and also said this was his last election.
Smartron tband launched for Rs. 4,999 in India
Indian IoT company Smartron has launched its first wearable in the country called tband for Rs. 4,999.
'Incredibles 2' averts clash with Salman's 'Race 3' on Eid
Not just Bollywood but even Hollywood knows that you do not mess with Salman Khan on Eid.
Preparations for Ram Temple's construction complete: VHP prez
VHP International President Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje has claimed the Ayodhya case has reached a "decisive stage" in the SC, and probability is high that "it'll be decided in (Hindus') favor."
Know all about the final day of EPL 2017-18 season
The Premier League 2017-18 season is finally coming to an end after a roller-coaster term.
Men are victims of domestic violence, too: MP Police
While incidents of women being victims of domestic violence are prevalent on a large scale, the cases of men being at the receiving end of domestic violence are also being reported, Madhya Pradesh Police said.
MI vs RR: Preview, head-to-head and Fantasy XI
In one of the most crucial fixtures of 2018 IPL, Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Royals in match number 47 at the Wankhede Stadium.
Viral-video shows men gang-raping woman in Bihar, police begin probe
A video of a group of men raping a woman has gone viral, forcing the police to launch an operation to nab the suspects in Bihar's Gaya.
'Rustom' auction controversy: John Abraham lends support to Akshay Kumar
John Abraham, who has shared the screen space with Akshay Kumar in films like 'Garam Masala', 'Desi Boyz' and 'Housefull 2', has come out in his support in the ongoing controversy over the 'Rustom' navy costume auction.
Nokia 6 (2018) 4GB RAM variant on sale via Amazon
Just days after launching in India, Nokia 6.1 aka Nokia 6 (2018) is now up for grabs in India starting today.
Video: City goalie Ederson sets Guinness World Record!
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has been a revelation since joining the club in 2017.
Football: Neymar declares loyalty to PSG with his Twitter post
The world's most expensive footballer Neymar took to social media to post pictures of himself sporting the 2018-19 Paris St Germain home jersey.
India received $69bn remittance in 2017, largest in world: Report
India was the largest remittance-receiving country in the world, with migrant workers from the country sending home $69bn in 2017, according to a report which said remittances to the Asia-Pacific region amounted to $256bn last year.
Pakistan hits back, refuses to let accident-accused US diplomat leave
In the latest in a series of retaliatory actions against each other, Pakistan yesterday turned back a US aircraft that had arrived to collect Col Joseph Emanuel Hall, a diplomat involved in a fatal road accident.
Delhi: Girl sold to traffickers rescued after nine long years
A Jharkhand girl, sold to a placement agency in Delhi nine years ago, was rescued recently from a west Delhi locality.
YouTube to help users manage their addictive video watching behavior
At the recently concluded Google I/O 2018 annual developer conference in California, the company rolled out a series of new features on YouTube that will help people control their usage of the video streaming app.
Real-life 'Pehredaar Piya Ki'? 23-year-old Andhra woman marries 13-year-old boy
The regressive story of a 10-year-old boy getting married to an 18-year-old girl in Sony show 'Pehredaar Piya Ki' was heavily criticized.
'Raazi' day two collection: Alia's film witnesses massive growth
After a strong start on Friday, Alia Bhatt starrer 'Raazi' has recorded a fantastic jump on day two at the box office.
2018 Toyota Yaris to launch in India on May 18
The all-new Toyota Yaris will officially launch in India on May 18, the Japanese automaker has announced.
Operation Sadhbavana improving lives of people in far-flung Jammu areas
Indian Army under "Operation Sadbhavana (Goodwill)" is reaching out to communities in far-flung areas of the Jammu region through a series of civilian programs aimed at improving the lives of people.
Heads-up for students: Opt for community-driven internships this summer
Internships are increasingly becoming important for students. But what if you could help an entire community while adding to your marks?
IPL 2018: Play-offs and final to start at 7 PM
2018 Indian Premier League will see the play-offs, including the final, being held an hour earlier after the Committee of Administrators (CoA) gave their nod.
#HappyMothersDay: When mothers gave strength to my NewsBytes colleagues
I was at a loss for words as I began writing a Mother's Day special. What can be written about the creator of all? Right?
Railways' new 'smart coaches' have black boxes, integrated real-time monitoring-system
In a first, the Railways has unveiled new advanced 'smart coaches' which come fitted with black boxes, like in aircraft.
West Bengal: Stage set for Panchayat polls tomorrow amid tight-security
After a protracted legal battle, the much-awaited Panchayat polls are all set to be held tomorrow in West Bengal amid tight security.
'Parmanu' row: John Abraham wins legal battle against Prernaa Arora
The elongated legal battle for the ownership of 'Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran' has finally concluded.
Six killed as bus rolls down hill near Shimla
At least six people were killed and 12 injured when their bus rolled down a hill and fell into a gorge near Nai Neti on Solan-Rajgarh road, 70km from Shimla.
CSK vs SRH: Preview, head-to-head and Fantasy XI
Chennai Super Kings will hope to come good against high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 46 of 2018 Indian Premier League.
Tourists visiting Sikkim increased by 77% to 14.25L in 2017
Tourists visiting the northeastern state of Sikkim shot up by nearly 77% to 14.25L during 2017. As many as 8.06L tourists visited the Himalayan state in 2016.
North Korea to destroy nuclear site ahead of US summit
North Korea will destroy Punggye-Ri nuclear test site later this month, ahead of the US summit, it has said, pledging to blow up its tunnels in front of invited foreign media.
Here is the empowering story of Sabarmati jail's 'Padwomen'
The female prisoners of Sabarmati jail complained of not having a job for a long time but that has changed now.
Football: Real win big, Bayern and Inter Milan lose
Saturday's power-packed weekend football action was a treat for the fans as the European big guns were in action in their respective league games.
Acute water-shortage in Madhya Pradesh; 65 important dams almost dry
Madhya Pradesh is staring at an acute water shortage as 65 dams, out of the 164 important reservoirs in the state, have almost dried up.
Post Karnataka polls, a quick look at possible scenarios
Weeks of intense campaigning for power in the politically-significant southern state of Karnataka have finally come to an end.
Boston Dynamics' dog-like SpotMini robot to start selling in 2019
US-based robotics company Boston Dynamics, known for machines that mimic real movements, will finally start selling some robots, starting with the dog-like SpotMini.
Big B's epic reaction after watching 'Avengers: Infinity War'
Amitabh Bachchan has never shied away from sharing his views on hosts of topics on social media.
Football Leaks reveals salaries of EPL's biggest stars
The English Premier League is the most popular football league in the world and it comes as no surprise that the footballers, here, are paid big bucks.
Delhi: Police arrests 4 for assault on Kashmiri woman
Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a security guard and three other men for allegedly assaulting a Kashmiri woman in southeast Delhi's Sunlight Colony.
Indonesia: 6 dead, 35 injured after terrorists attack three churches
Terrorists attacked three churches in Indonesia's second-largest city Surabaya on Sunday, killing at least 6 and injuring over 35.
Football: Is Wayne Rooney moving to MLS?
Former Manchester United talisman and record goal-scorer, Wayne Rooney could be on his way out of Premier League and seal a move to Major League Soccer in the USA.
Man shouting "Allahu Akbar" kills one, injures four in Paris
One person was killed and four injured on the rue Monsigny in Paris yesterday, when a man stabbed them with a knife shouting "Allahu Akbar."
Girl's Facebook-post of man masturbating in bus gets him arrested
A girl's post forced Kolkata Police to take action against a repeat offender, who masturbated at her in a crowded bus.
At Tej Pratap Yadav's wedding, unruly crowd steals crockery, food-items
Tej Pratap Yadav's wedding with Aishwarya Rai on Saturday was mired in chaos with an unruly crowd stealing food items and breaking crockery.
#FinancialBytes: 6 smartphone apps necessary to live a cashless life
The Modi government's 2016 demonetization drive paved the way for cashless transactions in India and ever since the digital payments ecosystem has evolved dramatically.
Apple Watch 3 Cellular now available via Jio and Airtel
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) variant is now up for grabs on the Airtel and Jio websites as well as Reliance Digital and Jio outlets (for Jio customers only).
Now, 'Avengers: Infinity War' is taking Chinese box-office by storm
'Avengers: Infinity War', after conquering the worldwide box office, is now wooing the Chinese audience and how.
2018 FIFA World Cup: Heavyweights Brazil suffer a big blow
2018 FIFA World Cup is almost a month away and heavyweights Brazil, who are expected to do great things in Russia, have suffered a big blow.
Vivo X21 UD India launch likely on May 29
Vivo is planning to launch its latest mid-range smartphone in India- Vivo X21 UD on May 29.
Kohli's RCB beat Delhi Daredevils by 5 wickets: Match report
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat bottom placed Delhi Daredevils by 5 wickets in match number 45 of the Indian Premier League.
Mother's Day: Things that would make mom happier than gifts!
Instead of going crazy thinking what to buy for your mom this Mothers' Day, think about what she really wants.
Xiaomi launches Mi Bluetooth audio-receiver, Selfie Stick Tripod in India
Xiaomi has finally made available its Mi Bluetooth Audio Receiver and Mi Selfie Stick Tripod in India.
IPL 2018: KKR thrash Kings XI by 31 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 31 run victory over Kings XI Punjab to go level on points with their opponents.
This actress to star opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 'Shamshera'
The announcement of Yash Raj Films' 'Shamshera' starring Ranbir Kapoor came as a surprise last week.
Rajasthan's Meo females getting educated, breaking taboos and gender biases
The last time Meo-Muslims made it to headlines was in March-2018 when a 24-year-old lady medical student was elected as the sarpanch of a village in a Rajasthan district.
It's shopping-time! Amazon, Flipkart announce 4-day sales; more details here
Both Amazon and Flipkart have announced a 4-day sale from May 13 to May 16.
Karnataka Exit Poll Out: BJP leads in most surveys
Karnataka has voted and according to the exit polls, BJP is leading in most surveys.
2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 launched in India at Rs. 17-lakh
Triumph Motorcycles has launched its updated Tiger 1200 touring bike in India.
Afghanistan Test is happening at the wrong time: Vengsarkar
Former India player Dilip Vengsarkar has stated that the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 14, has been wrongly scheduled by the BCCI.
Amid landmark Walmart-Flipkart deal, many fear for survival
This week saw one of the most important acquisitions in Indian history, as Walmart poured in $16bn into Flipkart for a 77% stake.
Football: Arsenal Wenger keen to visit 'special' India
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be parting ways with the club after 22-long years and with no job in hand right now he will have plenty of time on hand to complete his travel goals.
Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh to kick-start yatra showcasing "vikas"
Hoping to win Chhattisgarh assembly elections for the record fourth time, Chief Minister Raman Singh will kick-off his much hyped election campaign today for the upcoming assembly elections, later this year.
Delhi: Mentally-deranged son under radar for burning parents to death
A 40-year-old mentally deranged man is under police lens for allegedly setting fire to his west Delhi house, killing both his aged parents and injuring their tenant, in the early hours yesterday.
Stalker enters Rihanna's-house to have sex with her (read rape)
A 26-year-old man, identified as Eduardo Leon broke into singer Rihanna's Los Angeles house on Wednesday, to have 'sex with her'.
26/11 Mumbai attacks: Nawaz Sharif finally admits Pakistan's hand
In possibly the first such admission, former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif has hinted at the involvement of cross-border terrorists in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Alia Bhatt's 'Raazi' makes an impressive start at box office
On the back of a powerful story and brilliant performances, 'Raazi' has made a good start at the box-office.
BJP, Congress workers caught distributing cash in Karnataka
Riding on issues of corruption, communalism and influence of towering leaders, Karnataka went into polls on Saturday at 7 AM.
At Cannes 2018, a special tribute to Bollywood legend Sridevi
In what will be a red-letter day for the Hindi film industry, Sridevi will be honored at the 71st Cannes Film Festival.
Can Kohli's RCB get the better of Delhi Daredevils?
7th and 8th ranked teams, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils will lock horns at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium tonight.
International Nurses Day: 5 times nurses' bravery saved lives
Nurses work tirelessly for hours, yet, never get enough appreciation. But today, it's all about celebrating them.
Thunderstorm, squall likely in north India hill states tomorrow: IMD
Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh are likely to witness thunderstorm accompanied with squall, while parts of Rajasthan might see dust storm over the next two days, the IMD said today.
Application for various courses in DU to start next week
The Delhi University (DU) is starting its admission process for various courses next week.
In just 7yrs, Bengaluru's population has swollen by 43%
Bengaluru's population has increased by 43% over past seven years, from 84L to the current 1.2cr.
Women's cricket: IPL-style T20 exhibition before playoffs
After talking about an IPL-style league for women's cricketers for a while, the BCCI is ready to take the first step.
6 key takeaways from Google I/O 2018
Google I/O 2018, the company's annual developer conference, has just concluded in California.
International Nurses Day: President Kovind calls nurses 'true nation-builders'
President Ram Nath Kovind today, on International Nurses Day, lauded the dedication and contribution of nurses to the nation and stressed on the need for strengthening the nursing sector.
No season four for Priyanka's 'Quantico' as ABC cancels show
Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Quantico' has been canceled by ABC.
Sourav Ganguly against ECB's 100-ball league
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has expressed his concern regarding the 100-ball format, which has been proposed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Indore man gets death for rape-murder of four-month-old baby
In what is probably the first application of India's new stringent rape laws, a 21-year-old man who raped and murdered a four-month-old baby in Indore has been sentenced to death.
Xiaomi Mi 7, 8th-anniversary edition phones may launch in May
Xiaomi is expected to launch two new smartphones this month.
Zaira Wasim shares her intense battle with depression
Zaira Wasim has brought to the fore her battle with depression.
Karnataka-elections: Inked-fingers will get you free dosas at this hotel
After a high-voltage campaigning, brisk voting began in Karnataka at 7 AM, Saturday.
#KarnatakaElections: Pink Booths to third-generation EVMs, several firsts in Karnataka
From all-women managed "Pink Booths" to the use of third-generation Electronic Voting Machines, the Assembly elections in Karnataka are marked by several firsts.
Denied admit-card for not paying entire-fee, student dies of heart-attack
In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old student died of heart attack in Satna, Madhya Pradesh on Friday, after he was not allowed to appear for exams.
Kashmiris attacked in Delhi: Hate crime? Stray-dog menace? Molestation?
A Kashmiri family in Delhi's Maharani Bagh came under brutal attack by neighbors yesterday. Videos showed a mob cornering and assaulting them with sticks.
Kings XI vs Knight Riders: Preview, head-to-head and Fantasy XI
Kings XI Punjab will be welcoming an inconsistent Kolkata Knight Riders for match number 44 of the Indian Premier League 2018.
'Baaghi 2' box-office collection: This Tiger-Disha starrer has exceeded expectations
'Baaghi 2' continues to rake in moolah, even after a month and a half of its release, a rarity in modern times.
Amazon in trouble again for distorted India map
They say if once bitten, people are twice shy, but this doesn't apply to Amazon.
Bengal Panchayat Polls: Independent candidate's supporter shot dead, one held
A 30-year-old man was shot dead in Bhangar, West Bengal after armed men opened fire during an election rally for panchayat polls, to be held on May 14.
According to Rajasthan-book, Bal Gangadhar Tilak is 'Father of Terrorism'
A class 8 reference book in Rajasthan describes revolutionary freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak as 'father of terrorism'.
Center mulls 6-month jail term for those abandoning elderly parents
The Narendra Modi government is planning to increase the jail term for those who abandon or abuse their elderly parents, to six months from the existing three months.
Sirin Labs unveils Finney, the world's first blockchain smartphone
Switzerland-based Sirin Labs has introduced the world's first blockchain smartphone.
CBSE schools to promote art & culture among students
CBSE schools in Kerala and Lakshadweep will soon be promoting art, culture, and creativity among students and helping them showcase their talents.
Government announces Digital India Internship Scheme: Details here
The government has announced yet another exciting opportunity for students, especially for those in engineering.
Malaysia: Scandal-hit former PM Najib, wife banned from leaving country
The scandal-hit former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, have today been banned from leaving the country, the immigration chief said, after the shock election loss of Najib's coalition.
Jacqueline Fernandez suffers car accident post Salman's 'Race 3' bash
Jacqueline Fernandez, who is currently gearing up for the release of 'Race 3', met with a car accident on Friday.
Aurangabad burns as communal clashes break out over water
Violence broke out in Aurangabad yesterday reportedly after water supply to a religious place was disconnected.
#ModiInNepal: PM Modi offers prayer at iconic Muktinath temple
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday prayed at Nepal's iconic Muktinath temple regarded sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists.
Harassed by auto-driver, girl waits for cops for an hour
An auto driver accused of harassing a student was arrested by Delhi Police on Friday after the victim narrated her ordeal on Twitter.
Fernando Alonso hints at F1 exit
Two-time champion Fernando Alonso has hinted that he may quit Formula One at the end of the season.
Congress ends war for CJI's impeachment, will drop matter legally
The Congress has dropped its plans to legally pursue the impeachment motion against Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra, with two of its MPs withdrawing their petition in the SC.
Facebook might launch its own cryptocurrency in the future
According to reports, Facebook is contemplating creating its own cryptocurrency.
J&K: CRPF jawan killed, civilian injured in Pulwama encounter
A CRPF jawan was killed and a civilian injured in an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.
Tej Pratap's 'big-fat-bihari-wedding' to have 50 horses, 7000 guests
If you thought actress Sonam Kapoor's wedding with Anand Ahuja was lavish, wait till you learn details about Tej Pratap Yadav's marriage with Aishwarya Rai.
Cocaine concealed in eye-shadow boxes puts mother-daughter behind bars
A 46-year-old woman and her daughter were arrested from separate places for smuggling 360gms of cocaine from Trinidad and Tobago via the Indian postal system.
Political parties have given 'supari' for my assassination: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal (WB) CM Mamata Banerjee has made shocking allegations: she said some political parties are trying to get her assassinated.
BJP or Congress? Karnataka votes to choose its next government
More than 4.98cr voters will cast their ballot today to decide the next government in Karnataka.
iPhone SE 2 will have iPhone X-like notch, says case-maker
Following the recent hands-on video that revealed a glass back on an alleged iPhone SE 2, accessory maker Olixar has outed another significant design element of the upcoming Apple smartphone.
Government-funded Haryana gyms will run RSS shakhas, Congress cries foul
Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government has again made headlines, this time over Agriculture minister Om Prakash Dhankar's statement. He said that state gyms would also be used as RSS shakhas.
RR beat CSK in Jaipur: Match in numbers
Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings at home in match number 43 of the 2018 IPL.
Rajasthan: Rape-victim's family can't buy groceries after village-panchayat orders boycott
In a village in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district, a rape victim's family is facing social boycott after the victim refused to change her statement in the court against the accused.
Indian Navy: Goa airport's runway might not be safe
After extensive discussions with all stakeholders, the Indian Navy has dropped its plan of closing down the Goa International Airport's runway for maintenance every Saturday and Sunday.
Vegetable seller gets Rs. 8 lakh electricity bill, commits suicide
An error by the Maharashtra State Electricity Board, allegedly, led to the suicide of a vegetable seller named Jagannath Nehaji Shelke in Aurangabad district.
