FIFA World Cup: Who are the best defenders this term?
It is said that a good defensive line-up can win you matches.
Budget constraints force Army to cut down order for rifles
Budgetary constraints have forced the Indian Army to order 250,000 modern assault rifles, as against 800,000 rifles, its original requirement worth $2.5 billion, wrote Bloomberg.
FIFA World Cup: France hope to ride on superstars
France's 23-man squad is filled with superstars and like Spain, Brazil and Germany, they go into the 2018 FIFA World Cup as one of the favorites.
Flood alert: Five of eight Bengaluru zones at risk
A flood alert has been issued for Bengaluru's low-lying areas, even as heavy rains continue to lash the city.
Moto G6, G6 Play launched in India: Price, Specifications, Availability
The Moto G6 and the Moto G6 Play were finally launched in India on Monday, at an event in New Delhi.
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 Business news
Here comes your daily roundup of business news.
How the gay leaders of the corporate-world are changing perceptions
It's Pride Month, and celebrities are once again in the public to take forward the LGBT campaign. And rightly so.
Is Taj Mahal turning brown? Scientific study to find out
The color of Taj Mahal from yellow to supposed brown has troubled environmentalists; hence, a scientific study will find the exact hue of the monument.
FIFA World Cup: Who are the best forwards this term?
There is plenty of firepower heading to Russia this year and the teams' preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup are in full swing.
Microsoft acquires GitHub: Is this the end of open-source software?
Microsoft has acquired world's largest open-source code repository website, GitHub for a whopping $7.5 billion in an all-stock deal.
Football transfer rumors: Race to sign Lewandowski heats up
A new club has joined the race to sign Bayern Munich's star striker Robert Lewandowski.
Union Agricultural Minister calls farmer protests 'media stunt'; faces complaint
A complaint was filed against Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh in a court in Muzaffarpur in Bihar today for allegedly making insulting remarks against farmers.
Egypt name World Cup squad; include injured Salah
There is some positive news for Egypt and Mohamed Salah fans after the Liverpool forward was included in the 23-man 2018 FIFA World Squad on Monday.
Message on Buttler's bat gets Twitterati talking
Jos Buttler is in great touch as he continued his IPL form in the Test series against Pakistan.
Madhya Pradesh: 60 lakh registered voters are fake, alleges Congress
Congress leaders of Madhya Pradesh have approached the Election Commission demanding probe in electoral rolls, alleging 12% of the state's 50 million voters are fake.
Palestine FA: Burn Messi's shirts if he plays in Israel
The Palestine Football Association chief, on Sunday, urged fans to burn pictures and replica t-shirts of Argentine ace Lionel Messi if he plays against Israel next weekend.
TV channel in trouble for calling Delhi residents 'Rohingya', 'Bangladeshis'
A Noida-based channel was pulled up by the Delhi Minorities Commission (DMC) for terming locals of North Delhi's Bawana area "Rohingya" and "Bangladeshis."
Mumbai: Stranger helps CAT aspirant, story will warm your heart
More often than not, small acts of generosity are enough to restore one's faith in humanity. One such heartwarming story was shared by 'Humans Of Bombay' page today.
Joyride in Ferrari turns fatal for prominent Howrah businessman
A businessman was killed and a teenager critically injured in Howrah (West Bengal) when their speeding Ferrari rammed the divider of a flyover and crashed yesterday.
94% of graduates not fit for hiring: Tech Mahindra CEO
The skill shortage in India's IT workforce is alarming. The education-sector isn't helping meet this gap, so the burden has shifted to the industries.
FBI agent mistakenly shoots someone, while dancing
An off-duty FBI agent was slaying at the dance floor in a Denver bar, until he lost his gun and accidentally shot someone.
WB: Peacock dies after selfie-lovers manhandle it, pull its feathers
In West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, a peacock died after villagers of Barighoria gram panchayat area manhandled the bird on Sunday.
Warner and Smith to play in Global T20 Canada
Banned Australian senior duo of Steve Smith and David Warner have been drafted in the upcoming Global T20 Canada League.
Kashmir grenade attack: 14 civilians and 2 cops injured
At least 14 civilians and 2 cops were injured in a grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, this morning.
Women's cricket: Know how Indian eves romped to another T20-victory
The Indian women's cricket team raced to a 66-run victory in their 2nd match of the T20 Asia Cup, being held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Mumbai: Days before monsoon, 30%-roads still in need of repairs
This monsoon doesn't bode well for Mumbai. On one hand, experts have predicted that it will hit three days early, but BMC is yet to finish repairs on 30% of roads.
Jaitley returns home after kidney transplant; expresses gratitude to AIIMS
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is back home after a three-week stay at AIIMS for a kidney transplant.
UPSC Prelim 2018: Paper tougher than last year's, candidates say
The Prelim for the UPSC 2018 was held across India yesterday. Those who qualify will advance to the next rounds (Main and Interview) for appointment in roughly 780 vacancies.
South African President Ramaphosa remembers Gandhiji; Sushma discusses bilateral cooperation
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has discussed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enhanced engagement between the two countries and greater cooperation in areas of skill development, agriculture, and information technology.
NEET results: Bihar girl Kalpana Kumari secures AIR 1
The results of NEET were announced a short while ago and the tough examination was topped by Kalpana Kumari, from Bihar, who secured 99.99 percentile.
Match schedule, timings of Sunil Chhetri-led India team
The Indian national football team is currently participating in the Intercontinental Cup.
Film Federation urges SIFCC to release Rajnikanth's 'Kaala' in Karnataka
Film Federation of India has urged the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC) to uplift the ban on the release of superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming movie "Kaala" in Karnataka.
West Bengal: Deceased BJP-worker's family refutes suicide claims, blames TMC
The family of BJP worker Dulal Kumar, whose body was found hanging from a pole in West Bengal's Purulia district, has refuted the autopsy report that said he committed suicide.
Will Bengaluru Metro keep running? HC to decide on employee-strike
A lot depends on the Karnataka HC today, which will issue its ruling on whether Bengaluru metro staffers can go ahead with their planned strike.
Five rising stars of Indian football
India might have a population of 1.3 billion, but somehow when it comes to football, our nation is yet to make its mark.
Vadodara airport seeks nod from AAI to operate facility round-the-clock
The Vadodara airport authorities have sought permission from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for operating the facility round-the-clock at the city's airport situated in Harni.
Ghaziabad: Parents search-for missing 4-year-old as his body rots near-home
In a disturbing case, the partially-decomposed body of a four-year-old, who went missing in 2016, was recovered from a box on his neighbor's terrace yesterday in Ghaziabad's Sahibabad.
Ranveer Singh's maternal grandmother passed away
Actor Ranveer Singh's maternal grandmother passed away last night, suggest multiple media reports. She was not keeping well for long.
2018 FIFA WC: Summary of key football friendlies
Teams are gearing up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, starting in Russia from June 14 onwards.
For Kapil Mishra, doors of BJP always open: Vijay Goel
Former Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel said doors of Bharatiya Janata Party will always welcome ousted Aam Aadmi Party leader Kapil Mishra.
North-Korea reshuffles three top military leaderships ahead of Trump meeting
North Korea has reportedly replaced its three top military leadership ahead of a most anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
NEET 2018 results out: All details here
CBSE has declared the results of NEET 2018 on its official website, a day before the original schedule.
Center asks states to monitor Rohingyas' activities, confine their movement
Stepping up its clampdown on Rohingya refugees, the Center has asked states to confine them to specified areas and record their biometrics, which'll prevent them from getting Indian documents illegally and help in their repatriation.
French Open: Djokovic, Zverev reach last eight
Serbian Novak Djokovic has found form as he continued his journey in the 2018 French Open to reach the quarter-finals.
More than 50 migrants die in Mediterranean crossings; 68 rescued
More than 50 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean, the majority off the coasts of Tunisia and Turkey while heading illegally to Europe.
Guatemala: Volcano erupts, killing at least 25, injuring hundreds
The Fuego volcano in Guatemala, situated around 40km South-West of the capital Guatemala City, erupted on Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring hundreds.
Months after Ankit Saxena's murder, family hosts Iftar for harmony
Four months ago, Ankit Saxena's family in Raghubir Nagar, Delhi, saw their 23-year-old son brutally murdered.
India, US pledge to continue strong bilateral strategic partnership
India and the United States have pledged to continue their strong bilateral strategic partnership, the Pentagon said after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
J&K: Teacher held for raping woman, sharing indecent videos, pictures
Police today arrested a government school teacher in Jammu for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage and blackmailing her by using her indecent videos and pictures.
Government mulls merging four more state-run banks to reduce losses
The government is mulling a major merger of at least four state-run banks - Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank Ltd, Central Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce - to give a boost to India's struggling banking sector, HT reports.
CBSE should end board-exams in 4-weeks to prevent leaks: Panel
A committee formed by the Human Resource Development ministry has said limiting the board exams to four weeks might prevent question paper leaks of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
#CareerBytes: DU colleges you could get into based on 2017-cutoffs
The University of Delhi offers many undergraduate courses but admission to a majority of them is based on cutoffs, the minimum percentage of marks required.
#FinancialBytes: Know which Income Tax Return form you should file
Since April 5, 2018, the Income Tax Department has been uploading the Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for the Assessment Year 2018-19 (Financial Year 2017-18). In total there are 7 such forms.
Match preview: Sunil Chhetri-led India face tricky Kenya
The Indian football team will be up against Kenya in their 2nd match of the Intercontinental Cup.
Fuel price hike: Working towards a 'long-term' solution, claims Javadekar
After facing massive flak on the rising fuel prices, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has recently claimed that the Centre is working for a 'long-term' fix.
Indian activists ask messaging apps to change group chat rules
A group of Indian activists has asked Internet-based messaging service providers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and others to amend their group chat rules so that users cannot be added to groups without their consent.
Indians are consuming data like never before: Details here
Indians are consuming a lot of data at the moment, and trends indicate further increase in the near future.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal pin hopes on Ronaldo
Portugal go into the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a mission to do well at the biggest stage.
Mi TV 4, with 75-inch 4K HDR display, launched
In commemoration of its 8th-anniversary, Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has launched a slew of products including the Mi 8 smartphones, MIUI 10, and new wearable called Mi Band 3 among other products.
After Ramdev's app, dozens of fake Kimbho apps on PlayStore
It's been a couple of days since Baba Ramdev announced the launch of Kimbho, a messaging app that is apparently akin to WhatsApp.
Twitterati slams Mastercard's 'Food for Goals' campaign
Mastercard's 'Food for Goals' campaign has turned into one of the biggest PR disasters of recent times.
New Huawei Watch 2, with eSIM and built-in GPS, launched
As a successor to its Watch 2, Huawei has launched an upgraded model of its smartwatch in China.
Happy Birthday Wasim Akram!
Wasim Akram is regarded as one of the greatest left-arm bowlers of all time.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: Minorities in India are the safest worldwide
Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, while speaking at the BJP's 'Transforming India' initiative in Goa, said that minorities in India are safer here than in any other democratic country.
Rafa turns 32, here're lesser known facts about the Spaniard
Rafael Nadal turns 32 today. The 10-time French Open champion celebrated the special moment with a routine victory at clay court major on the eve of his birthday.
UK warns of two more years of 'severe terror threat'
The UK Government today warned that Britain faces a severe threat from Islamist terrorism for at least two more years and the danger could increase further.
Dalits are adding 'Sinh' to their names to reclaim dignity
The 2016 Una uprising lit a fire in India's Dalit community that shows no signs of stopping. After the viral moustache social media campaign, it is now about the name 'Sinh.'
Delhi proposes vocational training scheme for beggars
For a change, the Delhi government has come up with a plan not just to make the roads look beggar-free, but also to give this expanding section a means of livelihood, so they can give up begging for good.
Man killed over Rs. 15cr property; wife, accomplice held
Thane Police has arrested a 40-year-old woman Asha Gaikwad and her accomplice Himanshu Dubey for allegedly killing her husband following a feud over a property worth nearly Rs. 15cr.
Fire at I-T department's office destroys Nirav files, department refuses
According to sources, files on the absconding Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and several others wanted for economic offenses were destroyed in a major fire at the premises of the Income Tax Department in Mumbai on Friday.
Saudi woman flees home, enters India illegally to marry lover
Many couples have proven time and again that love is the ultimate goal. The latest to inspire us is a Saudi Arabian woman.
BJP worker's death in WB might have been suicide: Police
The post-mortem report of BJP worker Dulal Kumar, who was found hanging from a tree on Saturday in West Bengal's Purulia district, suggests that the party worker had committed suicide.
Surprised by Rajinikanth's down-to-earth nature: Huma Qureshi
Feeling intimidated while working with Rajinikanth in "Kaala" was obvious for Huma Qureshi but the actor was surprised by the megastar's down-to-earth nature.
I wouldn't call myself a method actor: Jimmy Sheirgill
Jimmy Sheirgill says he is not a method actor but someone who consciously walked away from the sticky mold of a chocolate boy.
Veere Di Wedding's box-office collection shows the future is female
In Bollywood, where male actors have become synonymous with success and their crowd-pulling 'charm' keeps them relevant for decades, four actresses have done the unthinkable.
Will say whatever I have at RSS event: Pranab Mukherjee
Days after his decision to attend an RSS event triggered a political storm, former president Pranab Mukherjee has responded, asserting he'll say whatever he has to at the event.
Facebook to launch digital literacy program for Indian women
Social networking giant, Facebook has announced a partnership with the National Commission for Women (NCW), wherein they'll launch a digital literacy program for women in collaboration with the Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF).
Global T20 Canada: Moody, Waqar to coach T20 teams
The Global T20 Canada League is all set to start at the end of this month and the tournament organisers have lined up some big names to coach the franchises.
This new WhatsApp feature will make photo-sharing faster: Here's how
According to reports, WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that will make photo-sharing faster on the messaging app.
Reports claim that Ronaldo and Verratti are on the move
Manchester United are leaving no stone unturned to compete against rivals City.
Center revises governors' allowances, West Bengal governor becomes richest
Four months after salaries of governors were revised to Rs 3.5 lakh/month, the Center has now issued fresh guidelines for allowances.
Kagiso Rabada named South African Cricketer of the Year
Proteas fast bowling sensation Kagiso Rabada was named 'South African Cricketer of the Year' by their board.
Delhi Metro: 16 new AFC-gates at interchange stations on Magenta-Line
To ensure smooth movement of commuters at new interchange stations of Line-8 (Magenta Line), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation installed 10 extra automatic fare collection (AFC) gates at new Hauz Khas station and six new AFC gates at Janakpuri West station.
#FinancialBytes: 5 popular Life Insurance policies available in India
Almost everyone has heard of "Life Insurance". It is one of the safest and best ways to protect one's family and their future in case of the policyholder's untimely demise.
Government mulls new price index to regulate prices of drugs
The government is considering a new method to regulate prices of all medicines sold in India. Currently, only about 17% of the market and 24% of medicines sold in the country is under direct government control.
Women's cricket: Indian eves pounce on sorry Malaysia
The Indian women's team inflicted a 142-run defeat over Malaysia in the Asia Cup on Sunday.
Actress Sangeetha, allegedly involved in prostitution, arrested from Chennai resort
Popular Tamil actress Sangeetha has been arrested from a Chennai resort for her alleged involvement in a prostitution ring.
Investing in stocks? These 6 start-ups can help you decide
Everyone wants to invest their hard-earned money and grow it smartly. There are several investment options today, but stock investments remain one of the best and popular options to earn higher returns.
2019 Elections: Meet 5 potential PM candidates for general elections
About a year before the 2014 general elections, the then Gujarat CM Modi had taken everyone by storm with his incessant attacks on UPA 2.
Xiaomi's MIUI 10 unveiled: Here's everything you need to know
Alongside the launch of its 2018 flagship phone, the Mi 8, Xiaomi also unveiled the latest version of its operating system (OS), the MIUI 10.
Paswan meets Shah; seeks ordinance on Dalit-crimes, special-status for Bihar
Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan today met BJP President Amit Shah, seeking an ordinance to restore the original provisions of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and called for ensuring reservation in promotion for the community.
Filmmakers, please cast 'Badhiya'-pair Sonam and Ranbir in more movies
The first song of Rajkumari Hirani-directed 'Sanju,' titled 'Badhiya,' dropped a short while ago.
Football: Young players to watch out for in Russia 2018
The FIFA World Cup is the grandest stage of them all and the 2018 edition of the tournament is almost upon us.
'Why India, why not here?': Zayn Malik's Pakistani fans heartbroken
When it was reported that former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, hailed as the next global pop-sensation, is touring India this year, his fans here were absolutely thrilled.
Paying for two-daily-meals can't be father's maintenance for child: Court
A child's right to maintenance is not restricted to his father paying for two daily meals only but must be determined on the basis of benefits he would have enjoyed if he was living with his parents, a Delhi court said.
Mumbaikars working harder than most others, but earning abysmally low
India has consistently fared among the world's worst countries in terms of work-life balance. A recent study shows there's been no improvement.
WATCH: Milestone man Sunil Chhetri's message to fans
Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri is set to script another milestone.
Indians mostly prefer children aged below 2 years for adoption
Over 80% of children adopted in India in 2017-18 were below the age of two but there were not many kids of this age group legally free for adoption, official data showed.
Facebook kills its 'outdated' and controversial trending news section
After four years, Facebook is shutting down its 'trending news' section after much controversy surrounding the social media giant's editorial responsibility, its role in influencing politics, promoting 'fake news', and the like.
#DefenseDiaries: India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-V missile for 6th time
Days after the 20th anniversary of the Pokhran nuclear tests, India test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-V missile from the Abdul Kalam island off the Odisha coast.
French Open: Nadal progresses, Serena to lock horns with Sharapova
2018 French Open has entered an exciting phase with highly anticipated battles on the cards.
Gujarat Government to start dedicated ambulance service for infants
Gujarat Government has decided to launch a dedicated ambulance service to shift critically ill infants to better-equipped hospitals.
Train delays will cost Railway officials their promotions: Piyush Goyal
In what should come as a relief to railway passengers frustrated by delays in services, trains are now likely to run on time as any deviation from the schedule will cost railway officials their promotions.
Tuticorin: UN experts condemn police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters
A team of United Nations experts has condemned police firing on agitators during the anti-Sterlite protest in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin on May 22.
Mayawati vacates official bungalow on last day, avoids showdown
In a sudden turn of events, BSP chief Mayawati announced yesterday that she is vacating her official bungalow at 13A Mall Avenue.
On rising fuel prices, Smriti Irani passes responsibility to states
Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani said states should bring fuel prices under GST framework to curtail exorbitant rates of petrol and diesel.
J&K: Two BSF personnel martyred as Pakistan violates ceasefire again
Nearly a week after the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan agreed to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit", Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing along the International Border (IB) in J&K's Pragwal area this morning.
Mumbai: Indrani Mukerjea discharged from hospital; taken back to Byculla-prison
Former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, who was admitted to Mumbai's JJ hospital on Friday with a history of chest pain and discomfort, was discharged from the hospital on Saturday evening after her results came out normal.
Iraq: 12 members of same family killed by Islamic State
A family of 12 members, including women and children, has been killed in an attack by Islamic State terrorists on a northern Iraqi village, officials said.
Ashamed of having fourth-child, Kerala couple abandons newborn at church
A two-day-old baby was abandoned on the steps of a Kochi church as the parents feared society would shame them for having a fourth child, Kerala police revealed on Saturday.
IPL betting-scam: All you need to know about bookie Sonu
The arrest of wanted bookie Sonu Jalan in an IPL betting racket might be the beginning of the end of several high-profile careers, police believe.
Mumbai: Pre-monsoon showers bring relief from humidity, but claim three-lives
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) experienced its first shower of the season on Saturday evening. Though they brought much-needed relief from humidity, three people died by electrocution.
#SmartphonesFaceoff: OPPO Realme 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
With the launch of its Realme 1 smartphone, OPPO has upped the ante to displace the reigning budget king, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 5.
Football: Rondon, Shaqiri and other relegated stars on the move
Stoke City, Swansea and West Brom didn't do enough last season, which saw these clubs being relegated from the Premier League.
Websites that can help you find couple-friendly hotels
Looking forward to spending a warm, private, and lovely time with your partner? Well, India is home to several couple-friendly hotels where you can book a stay without any hassles.
India's mobile subscriber base reaches a whopping 1.049 billion
According to the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the total mobile subscriber base in India has hit a record 1.049 billion for the month ending in April 2018.
Showing solidarity to LGBTQ: Why is June 'the pride month'
With the onset of June, chances are your social media feed has been flooded with events to show solidarity towards the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community, this pride month i.e. June.
FIFA World Cup: England look up to Harry Kane
England will be looking to shake off the under-performers tag, when they take the field in Russia.
