5 times Shiv Sena said absurd things about ally, BJP
Technically, politics and its absurdity can be perfectly summed up in this idiom - you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours, and nobody gets hurt.
Bengaluru cop goes beyond call of duty, breastfeeds abandoned baby
When a baby is born, it calls for a celebration, but for this little one, there was nothing, because there was no one to celebrate.
Injured Andy Murray delays his comeback
Former world number one Andy Murray's comeback from injury has faced another set back.
Arjun turns a protective big brother for Janhvi, slams trolls
Arjun Kapoor has once again come out in the support of his step-sister Janhvi Kapoor.
Know what does hiked RBI Repo Rate mean for you
After the bi-monthly review of its monetary policy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today hiked the Repo Rate by 25 basis point to 6.25%.
Tennis: Is Novak Djokovic's career facing a crisis?
Serbian Djokovic bowed out of the French Open after a shocking result against world number 72 Marco Cecchinato in the quarter-finals.
Microsoft's AI app for the blind can identify Indian currency
Microsoft research project, Seeing AI - an app designed for the blind and for people with low vision - has been upgraded and can now identify Indian currency, using Artificial Intelligence.
Karnataka: Mayawati's BSP gets first minister outside UP
Mayawati, the astute BSP supremo, who was instrumental in uniting Congress and the regional JD(S) for a post-poll alliance in Karnataka, has convinced them to induct her only state MLA N Mahesh into the cabinet.
Football: Movers and shakers of the transfer market
Football clubs, across Europe, are trying to wrap up key signings before the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
It is now Akshay's turn to conquer Chinese box office
Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar are all set to debut in China with their 2017 blockbuster 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha'.
Delhi: No relief for traders, SC-panel directs sealing of 10,000-establishments
There's no respite in sight for traders in Delhi. Officials of all three corporations have been asked to seal 10,000 commercial establishments.
Engineer of '3 Idiots' fame brings 'apple revolution' to Kashmir!
Sonam Wangchuk, who inspired the movie '3 Idiots,' is revolutionizing the apple-growing industry in Kashmir, with help from a US-returned engineer.
Duterte: Will quit if enough women are offended by kiss
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has defended kissing the lips of a married Filipino woman in South Korea on Sunday, and has said that he would resign if enough women sign a petition calling for his resignation.
Top 5 FIFA World Cup matches of all time
The countdown for the 2018 FIFA World Cup has begun with fans, across the globe, desperately waiting for the football carnival to kick off.
Honda Africa Twin priced at Rs. 13.23 lakh; bookings open
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is now accepting bookings for the 2018 Honda Africa Twin adventure motorcycle in India.
Hours before Shah-Thackeray meeting, Sena pokes fun at BJP chief
Shiv Sena has shown its displeasure with ally BJP several times, but today, it chose a crucial moment.
'Simmba' shoot kick-started; movie to be released on December 28
The makers of Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan starrer 'Simmba' have released a hilarious video clip from the film's first-day shoot.
NDA principal booked for alleged irregularities in staff appointment
The CBI has booked Om Prakash Shukla, principal of the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA), and four faculty members for alleged irregularities in appointment of teaching staff.
Facebook launches Musical.ly competitor called 'Lip Sync Live'
Facebook is no stranger to borrowing ideas from competitors, and this time, it has launched a new feature called 'Lip Sync Live' which is quite similar to products like Musical.ly and Dubsmash.
Mumbai: 76-year-old jailed for keeping his cattle unsheltered during 2013-deluge
Addressing the issue of animal cruelty, a Mumbai court awarded a man 10-day imprisonment and levied a penalty of Rs. 3,000 for keeping his cattle out in the open amidst torrential rains.
Bhima Koregaon riots: Four Dalit activists, Nagpur University professor arrested
Police in Maharashtra have arrested four prominent Dalit activists along with a Nagpur University teacher with "Maoist links" for their role in the Bhima Koregaon riots of January.
Know all about the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 is one of the biggest economic reforms adopted by India. It is a rare example of a much-needed law which has witnessed speedy roll-out and implementation.
Football: Constantine pleads government to send them to Asian Games
The Indian football team has continued to make grounds in the sport with coach Stephen Constantine leading the way.
Salman isn't much impressed with Ranbir's 'Sanju' act
At a time when the entire film industry and the cine buffs are going gaga over Ranbir Kapoor for his apt portrayal of Sanjay Dutt in his biopic 'Sanju', Salman Khan does not seem much impressed with the casting of 'Jagga Jasoos' actor in the titular role.
Players who could make a difference for Spain in Russia
The World Cup is nearly upon us and if you are confused which team you should be cheering for, maybe, you should root for Spain.
India retains fastest-growing economy tag; World Bank forecasts 7.3% growth
The World Bank has forecast a growth rate of 7.3% for India in the fiscal year 2018-19 and 7.5% in FY 2019-20, making it the fastest-growing country among major emerging economies.
Hate Crime in UK: Gurdwara and Mosque set on fire
A Gurdwara and a Mosque were set on fire in the English city of Leeds with the police treating them as hate crimes.
Suicide over NEET failure sets TN politics on fire, again
Tamil Nadu (TN) is witnessing yet another turmoil. After the Cauvery protests and Sterlite violence, it's NEET that has set the state's politics on fire.
All the key stats of 2018 FIFA World Cup squads
32 teams are set to take part in the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, starting from June 14.
RBI raises interest rate for first time in 4 years
Reserve Bank of India, for the first time in four-and-half-years, raised key interest rate today by 25 basis points to 6.25% on inflation concerns from a surge in international oil prices.
After break-up with Elli, Hardik is now dating Esha
For the last few months, Hardik Pandya has been hogging the limelight more for his link-ups with Bollywood actresses than his all-round cricketing abilities.
Sony Bravia A8F Series Android TVs launched in India
As the latest additions to its Bravia OLED range of TVs, Sony has launched the A8F series smart TVs in the country.
UP: Security at Kashi Vishwanath, others upped after blast threats
Police in UP are on alert after a letter purportedly written by a Lashkar (LeT) terrorist warned of attacks this week.
Argentina will not play against Israel in Jerusalem, here's why
South American football powerhouse Argentina have cancelled their international friendly game against Israel.
James Sutherland stands down as Cricket Australia chief
In a massive blow to Cricket Australia, long-standing Chief Executive James Sutherland has announced that he will step down from his post.
UP on high-alert after LeT threatens to blow-up stations, temples
Uttar Pradesh Police has issued a statewide alert after the Lashkar-e-Taiba threatened to blow up several stations as well as the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura and the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi between June 8-10.
Priyanka starrer 'Quantico' shows a Hindu terrorist, Indians aren't happy
The latest episode of Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Quantico' has not been received well by the Indian fans.
INX Media case: Chidambaram arrives at CBI HQ for questioning
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday went to the CBI headquarters for questioning regarding foreign investment clearances given to INX media during his tenure.
Prostitutes are better than corrupt government officials: BJP MLA
UP BJP MLA Surendra Singh, known for his controversial statements, has once again put his foot in his mouth.
This is how you can access WhatsApp features before others
Around a couple of weeks back, WhatsApp announced a host of its upcoming new version.
Afghanistan seal historic T20I series: Here're the important stats
Afghanistan continued their rise in cricket as they sealed a historic T20I series win over Bangladesh.
'Sacred Games' new trailer: Saif, Nawazuddin are in top form
Netflix has teased the Indian fans with yet another intriguing trailer of its upcoming original 'Sacred Games'.
Ishrat Jahan case: CBI wanted to arrest Modi, says Vanzara
In controversial claims, former Gujarat DIG DG Vanzara told a court yesterday that the CBI wanted to arrest then CM Narendra Modi and then Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case.
Preparations for North Korea summit moving along very well: Trump
US President Donald Trump today said that preparations for the June 12 Singapore Summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are moving along very well.
Govt promoting entrepreneurs; small towns emerging as start-up centers: PM
PM Narendra Modi today said the government is taking several steps to promote young entrepreneurs in the country.
Guatemala Fuego volcano eruption claims 73 lives; nearly 200 missing
Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption has so far taken over 73 lives and nearly 200 people are missing since the weekend eruptions began, officials said today.
#FinancialBytes: Everything you need to know about your EPF account
Dear reader, in your salary receipt, you must have seen a certain amount under the head 'Employee Provident Fund' which does not form a part of your cash-in-hand salary.
Zverev and Djokovic knocked out of French Open
In one of biggest upsets of the 2018 French Open, Novak Djokovic was ousted by a relatively unknown player while Zverev's tournament was cut short due to an unfortunate injury.
Forbes' World's Highest-Paid-Athletes: Kohli ranks 83; no women in top-100
India cricket captain Virat Kohli is among the world's highest-paid athletes, according to Forbes.
Eminent Pakistani journalist known for dissent abducted, released hours later
Yet another Pakistani journalist, a vocal critic of Islamabad's military might, was abducted yesterday.
After President's concerns, 21 DU colleges asked to appoint principals
After the President's office expressed concerns over several DU colleges being run by 'acting' or 'officiating' heads for years, chairpersons of 21 colleges have been asked to appoint regular principals by July 15.
CM Kumaraswamy doesn't think Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' should release in Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has suggested the makers of Rajinikanth starrer 'Kaala' to avoid releasing the film in the state, given the present circumstances.
Fitbit says it has shipped over 1 million Versa smartwatches
Fitbit has shipped over 1 million units of Versa smartwatch since its launch earlier this year, the company announced in a statement.
No load shedding in India from March'19? It's possible
The Narendra Modi government is working hard to ensure load shedding is soon a thing of the past.
Kate Spade, designer of popular handbags, found dead in NY-home
Fashion designer Kate Spade, whose handbags had defined the journey of a generation of American women into adulthood, was found dead in her New York home yesterday morning.
8 popular start-ups currently offering jobs in Gurugram
Start-ups have become popular among job seekers these days in India for the country is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing start-up hubs.
Nitish Kumar: No permanent allies of this political opportunist
Stairway to power goes through many U-Turns and who knows it better than Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He had once said, "I shall get power, by hook or crook, but once I have got the power I will do good work."
Lenovo Watch X launched; can measure air and blood pressure
Alongside its mid-range Z5 smartphone, Lenovo has unveiled its Watch X smartwatch in China.
After Flipkart acquisition, Walmart to work with local kirana stores
Just a month after acquiring India's largest start-up and e-commerce platform Flipkart, Walmart is now planning to take hold of the country's kirana store business.
Indian developer wins Apple Design award for Calzy 3 app
At its ongoing WWDC in San Jose, California, alongside all the major updates, Apple has also announced the names of the winners of the 2018 Apple Design awards.
England vs Australia: Jake Ball included in the squad
Jake Ball has been recalled into England's ODI squad for the series against Australia as cover for all-rounder Chris Woakes.
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 Business news
Today the business space remained rocked up with news from a variety of sectors.
Everything to know about Apple's macOS 10.14 Mojave
At WWDC'18, Apple announced upgrades to all its software platforms including iOS, tvOS, watchOS and macOS.
IISc team develops LifeBox for storing harvested-organs for longer times
In a revolutionary medical development, a team of Bengaluru's Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has developed an innovative, state-of-the-art organ preservation box.
Jio partners with Whistling Woods for setting up VR lab
Reliance Jio has announced a partnership with Whistling Woods International (WWI), a film communication, and media arts institute, to set up a dedicated development lab for the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) industry.
Raju doesn't do whitewashing: Paresh Rawal on Sanjay Dutt's biopic
"Sanju", Rajkumar Hirani's ambitious biopic on one of Bollywood's most controversial stars, Sanjay Dutt, is a "warts and all" tale, according to Paresh Rawal.
Gandhi accuses government of asking soldiers to buy own clothes/shoes
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today hit out at the government for making "empty slogans" and accused it of asking soldiers to buy their own clothes and shoes.
Now, rail passengers to pay six-time penalty for carrying excess-luggage
Just like air travel, now beware of carrying excess luggage while traveling in trains as well.
Now, Housefull director Sajid Khan named in IPL betting scam
After Bollywood actor-director Arbaaz Khan confessed to having taken part in IPL betting, another well-known Bollywood celebrity has now been named in connection to the betting racket.
Bengaluru: Ola-driver molests, threatens gangrape if woman didn't strip
In a traumatic incident, a Bengaluru-based architect was molested, forced to strip and have her nude pictures clicked by her Ola driver, who threatened to get her gangraped if she didn't comply.
Football: Zidane quit over a dispute and other transfer rumors
Neymar Jr. is in London to hold talks with Tuchel about his future with Paris Saint-Germain, while Zidane reportedly, quit Real Madrid after a transfer dispute.
Sitharaman warns Pakistan of retaliation in face of unprovoked attacks
On Tuesday, Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India would continue to "honor" the ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir, but security forces would undoubtedly retaliate against unprovoked attacks by Pakistan.
Bill Clinton thinks he doesn't owe Monica Lewinsky an apology
Former US President Bill Clinton, in a recent interview, said he doesn't think he owes Monica Lewinsky, the White House intern with whom he had an affair twenty years ago, an apology.
UEFA imposes heavy sanctions on Pep Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been handed a two-match ban by the UEFA.
Haryana hikes DA by 2% after much delay
The Haryana government has increased dearness allowance (DA) by 2% on the Center's pattern, taking it from 5% to 7% with retrospective effect from January 1, 2018.
Indian company launches electric scooters- Ather 340 and Ather 450
Homegrown start-up Ather Energy has finally launched its electric scooters in India - the Ather 340 and Ather 450.
Rajasthani man missing for 5 years lodged in Pakistan jail
A 25-year-old prisoner in a Pakistan jail turned out to be a man from Rajasthan's Bundi district who has been missing for five years.
Three Bihar sisters found brutally murdered inside home, rape suspected
Three young sisters were found inside their house today, brutally murdered with deep injuries on their throats and forehead.
Here's when Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta are getting engaged
Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's son Akash Ambani is set to get engaged to Shloka Mehta on June 30.
#WorldEnvironmentDay: This group aims 10,000 more trees in Bengaluru
Today, on World Environment Day, let's talk about a Bengaluru-based group that's on a mission: to make their city greener by the day.
Qatar Airways Chief says CEO-position "very-challenging" for women. Is it?
After making giant leaps, women are now leading global conglomerates, including many dealing in traditionally "masculine" products (think General Motors, IBM, Lockheed Martin and more).
Bumrah and Bhuvi will shine in England says Aussie legend
Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath has backed Indian pace duo Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah to excel in English conditions.
ASUS ROG Phone could be the ultimate Android gaming smartphone
In the world of mobile devices, manufacturers have started a new trend of high-end gaming smartphones.
Constable undergoing sex-change operation to be treated as male constable
29-year-old Lalita Salve, a constable from Beed district in Maharashtra will get benefits granted to a male constable after completing her sex reassignment surgery, a police official said today.
Center approves merely 4.5% of Delhi's police-staff requirement, DCW disappointed
Delhi Police is fighting a massive staff crunch. So DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal wrote to the Home Ministry (MHA) for an additional 66,000 personnel the force requires.
Wipro announces 6-7% average increment for 2018
India's third-largest software services exporter, Wipro, has announced a 6-7% average increment for its employees for the year, effective from June 1.
No seat sharing discussion with BSP yet: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav today said there was no decision on seat sharing between his party and the Bahujan Samaj Party for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and that it would be discussed at an "appropriate time".
Top 5 goal-keepers to watch for at FIFA World Cup
You may have the best attack in the world but poor goal-keeping can throw away any game, ask a Liverpool fan and they will agree with this after the Champions League final debacle.
Four-year-old Assam boy's book published; becomes youngest author of India
At an age when children can barely string two sentences together, four-year-old Ayan Gogoi Gohain of Assam's North Lakhimpur district has earned the rare distinction of "Youngest Author of India".
Shashi Tharoor summoned as accused in Sunanda Pushkar death case
Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor has been summoned as an accused in his wife Sunanda Pushkar's death by a Delhi Court on Tuesday.
I can pardon myself, but have done nothing wrong: Trump
President Trump has done nothing wrong and therefore he doesn't need to pardon himself from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, White House said.
Marijuana should be legalized in India, Shashi Tharoor writes why
In an opinion piece written for The Print, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor argued why it is important to legalize marijuana in India, the land of bhang.
Tamil Nadu announces ban on plastic items, effective from 2019
On "International Environment Day", the Tamil Nadu Government announced a ban on the use of plastic items, including non-biodegradable bags, from January 2019 to "gift a plastic-free" state to future generations.
On Adityanath's birthday, here are 5 lesser-known facts about him
Yogi Adityanath is a rare Indian politician who drove his wagon to electoral success quicker than most.
Controversial 'spill milk' protests divide farmers. What's the solution?
Struggling farmers across India have been demonstrating since days demanding better conditions.
#WorldEnvironmentDay: 5 small ways you can go plastic-free
That plastic is killing our planet and we need to act before it's not too late, is something everyone knows.
Sand artist creates big sand turtle on World Environment Day
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a huge sand turtle at Odisha's Puri beach on the occasion of World Environment Day today with a message to curb plastic pollution.
Football: Records held by Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri
Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri is one of the finest footballers the country has produced.
Thunderstorm, winds to bring relief to Gurugram this week
Gurugram might get some relief from sweltering heat as experts have predicted thunderstorms and strong winds this week.
Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra summoned in Rs. 2,000cr bitcoin-scam
Actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra is in trouble for alleged involvement in a Rs. 2,000cr bitcoin scam along with mastermind Amit Bhardwaj.
IPL betting: Police certain of distant, but clear, Dawood connection
Senior inspector Pradeep Sharma of Thane Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC), who is investigating IPL betting scam, said on Monday that there was a distant but clear Dawood Ibrahim connection in the scam.
#FinancialBytes: Here's how you can file the I-T return yourself
Every individual, whose total income during a financial year exceeds the maximum income not chargeable to tax, is required to file an income tax return (ITR) as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Karnataka: Nine JD(S) MLAs to be inducted in first-phase expansion
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today said at least nine MLAs from the JD(S) will be inducted in the first phase of cabinet expansion of the JD(S)-Congress coalition government in the state.
SC okays reservation in promotions in government jobs, for now
The SC today permitted the Center to continue with reservation for SC/ST employees in promotions for now, and agreed to hear a petition against quashing of the practice.
Bickering allies Amit Shah, Uddhav Thackeray to meet tomorrow
Days after the bickering allies contested the Palghar by-poll separately, BJP chief Amit Shah will meet Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence in Mumbai tomorrow.
2018 French Open: Heartbreak for Serena, record for Nadal
Serena faced a heartbreak at the French Open after her Grand Slam comeback was cut short, but Nadal seems to be on course to win his record 11th French Open title.
Govt working to free housing-sector of corruption, middlemen: PM Modi
The Center has been working to free the housing sector of corruption and middlemen to ensure people get their own houses without hassle, PM Narendra Modi said.
Air Force's Jaguar aircraft crashes in Gujarat, officer killed
A commanding officer (CO) of the Indian Air Force was killed when the fighter plane he was in crashed in Kutch district of Gujarat this morning.
Dhanush moves Karnataka HC for 'Kaala' release in the state
"Kaala" producer and Rajnikanth's son-in-law, Dhanush, and his wife Aishwarya have filed a petition in the Karnataka HC seeking directions to the state government and Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) for the smooth release of the film.
For one RTI query, this man has gotten 1,170 replies
When Madhya Pradesh based Chandrashekar Gaur filed an online RTI query to learn tax arrears in the country, he obviously didn't expect to be flooded with 1,170 replies.
US: Gauri Lankesh, Sudip Dutta Bhuamik added to Journalists Memorial
Two Indian journalists Gauri Lankesh and Sudip Dutta Bhaumik were among the 18 fallen members of the media added to the Journalists Memorial by Newseum at a ceremony in Washington.
Aircel-Maxis: No arrest for Chidambaram till July-10, but summons tomorrow
Five days after former finance minister P Chidambaram sought relief in the Aircel-Maxis case, a Delhi court today granted him protection from arrest till July 10.
Trump-Kim Singapore Summit to begin at 9am on June 12
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders today announced that US President Donald Trump would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at 9 am Singapore time on June 12 (at 9 pm on June 11, East Coast time) for the first meeting.
Actor Armaan Kohli booked for allegedly assaulting his live-in partner
Bollywood actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Armaan Kohli has been booked for allegedly physically assaulting his girlfriend, designer Neeru Randhawa.
Not just Shimla, many cities, hill-stations on verge of water-crisis
Scenes from Shimla, where residents have had to line up for hours to get water from tankers since the last two weeks, might soon become rampant across India if preventive measures aren't taken.
All you need to enter medical is 16.5% in NEET
The NEET decides admissions into India's medical colleges. Accordingly, one would expect it keeps away undeserving candidates from becoming life-saving doctors.
Apple's WWDC 2018: Here are the major updates
Apple's hugely-awaited Worldwide Developers Conference 2018 kicked off on Monday, and CEO Tim Cook took the stage to announce new software features for Apple's four operating systems - iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
#CareerBytes: Taking admission in DU? Here's everything you should know
The University of Delhi, established in 1922, is one of the most renowned educational institutions in India. It attracts lakhs of students from across India and other countries, too.
Five Bollywood actresses with their own fashion lines
We all look up to our favorite Bollywood stars for fashion and styling tips. Often times, we want to emulate them in the clothes we wear or the footwear we buy.
6 times Mayawati acted like a Princess
Mayawati's way of life has forever been a subject of controversy in Indian politics. Its reasons and her insecurities can be debated, but in a country where every third person is poor, her flaunting of riches demand outright condemnation.
5 new laptops to be released in 2018
Planning to buy a laptop but those already available in the market do not fulfill your requirements? Don't worry.
