50,000 litres of diesel burnt every hour for Gurgaon's generators
According to estimates by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), at least 50,000 litres of diesel is burnt in Gurgaon every hour to ensure power backup in residential and commercial areas.
Sikkim: First-batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with 33 pilgrims flagged-off
The first batch of 33 pilgrims, on their way to Kailash Mansarovar via Nathu La pass in Sikkim, has been flagged off from Gangtok today.
Rajasthan ranks low on drinking-water supply for villages: NITI Aayog
With only 44% of its rural habitations fully covered by drinking water supply, Rajasthan ranks low on drinking water for villages in a recent NITI Aayog report.
Microsoft's SwiftKey integration in Windows reveals the future of laptops
Two years after buying the popular keyboard app SwiftKey, Microsoft is finally bringing it to Windows.
Bengaluru girl to represent India at International Biology Olympiad
A Bengaluru-based girl has been selected to represent India at the famed International Biology Olympiad 2018.
Big hugs, selfies among Taliban, Afghan forces as ceasefire holds
Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces hugged and took selfies with each other in eastern Afghanistan today, as an unprecedented ceasefire in the war-torn country held for the second day of Eid.
Apple teams up with Oprah Winfrey to create original programs
Tech giant Apple has announced a collaboration with Oprah Winfrey to churn out original content.
Trump tells Abe 'he'll send 23 million Mexicans to Japan'
A new report shed light on a rather unpleasant conversation between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the G7 Summit in Canada.
#FinancialBytes: 10 Documents you need while filing your I-T Return
The deadline for filing of Income Tax Return for the FY 2017-18, i.e. July 31, 2018, is approaching fast.
Ducati superbike Multistrada to launch on June 19, in India
Italian superbike maker Ducati will be launching the Ducati Multistrada 1260 on June 19 in India.
Rajiv Gandhi Assassination: Perarivalan's mother seeks son's mercy killing
AG Perarivalan has been languishing in prison for the last 27 years for his alleged involvement in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.
US: EB-2 Indian-immigrants to wait for 151-years for Green Card
Indians with advanced degrees may have to wait for 151 years for a Green Card which authorizes them to live and work in the US permanently.
Maharashtra: Biometric system for attendance now mandatory for junior colleges
Coming down heavily on coaching-centers, Maharashtra Government has ordered all junior colleges offering science stream to install biometric attendance system.
Here's what happened when Virat-Anushka spotted a man littering roads
Being staunch supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are in no mood to take any nonsense towards the environment.
These 5 Android apps can help you quit smoking
A recent study published by the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World revealed that almost seven out of ten Indian smokers are aware of the negative consequences of smoking, but 53% still can't quit.
Gmail for iOS gets AI-based high priority push notifications
Google has introduced a new feature that will ensure your Gmail app only sends you notifications when important emails come in.
In Indian Railways, Hindutva finds way into meals, water
A News18 report highlights the advent of Hindutva inside Indian Railways with IRCTC serving food and water having advertisements laced with religious touches.
#FinancialBytes: What are virtual credit-cards and how to get one?
Today, most of us prefer online shopping as there are a lot of products available at the click-of-a-button.
Commercial 5G roll-out expected in 2018, India to follow suit
2018 is set to go down in history as a breakthrough year for information technology, with commercial roll-out of 5G technology expected by the end of this year, said Swedish telecom company, Ericsson.
Postman held responsible for 1,830 Aadhaar cards found with scrap-dealer
A day after a whopping 1,830 Aadhaar cards were found with a scrap dealer in Rajasthan's Jalupura area, the Indian Postal Department has held a postman responsible for the fiasco.
Ranbir Kapoor is all set to debut on Twitter tomorrow
Fulfilling the long-pending wish of his millions of fans, Ranbir Kapoor will finally be making his debut on social media tomorrow.
Who could replace Ambati Rayudu for England tour?
Ambati Rayudu was one of the star performers in the IPL this season.
At least 2,000 children separated from families at US-Mexico border
At least 2,000 children have been separated from their families or guardians who illegally crossed the US-Mexico border, since a policy allowing the same came into effect.
Rajasthan: 'Farmer' dies; son claims he was depressed over poor-garlic-price
A 60-year-old man, allegedly a garlic farmer, died of cardiac arrest in Rajasthan's Kota.
Is Rahul Gandhi supporting BJP, asks protesting Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who is continuing his sit-in protest at L-G Anil Baijal's office, asked Congress President Rahul Gandhi to reveal if he is actually supporting Bharatiya Janata Party.
Fire guts Scotland's iconic 'Glasgow School of Art'
One of Scotland's most iconic buildings, Glasgow School of Art, has been gutted in a major fire, nearly four years after it was partially destroyed by a smaller blaze.
Seems like 'superfood', cockroach milk is here to stay
It may sound preposterous, but cockroach 'milk' might just become a mass-produced super health food in the near future.
Delhi: Air-quality improves but pollution-level remains 'severe' for 5th day
Delhi witnessed a decline in its air pollution level on Saturday, but it continued to remain in the "severe" category. Authorities expressed hope that air quality would improve during the day due to dispersion of pollutants.
Catch Irrfan Khan's 'Karwaan' trailer with 'Sanju' on June 29
The cine buffs are in for a double treat on June 29 as the trailer of Irrfan Khan starrer 'Karwaan' will be attached to the prints of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju'.
#CareerBytes: 6 tech skills you need to get start-up jobs
Start-up jobs are in demand these days as more and more job seekers are looking for jobs offering learning opportunities and scope for growth.
Delhi-Haryana high-speed rail corridor approved
Days after the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor got approved, the Delhi-Alwar stretch also got a start, at least till Haryana-Rajasthan Border.
India vs Spain Hockey: Rampal hands India their first win
The Indian women's hockey team claimed their first victory of the Spain tour as they beat the hosts 3-2 on Friday night.
Before killing army man Aurangzeb, terrorists interrogated him
Before killing Army rifleman Aurangzeb, terrorists had interrogated him. A video, which surfaced on social media on Friday, proved it.
Which all phones WhatsApp won't support in future?
WhatsApp has updated its FAQ page with new details on the operating systems it won't support, going forward.
Alia plays a singer in 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' director's next
After basking in the phenomenal success of her last outing 'Raazi', Alia Bhatt has now moved on to her next projects.
Was threatened against releasing autobiography, alleges Imran Khan's ex-wife Reham
Reham Khan, the former wife of Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, alleged she received death threats and was asked to not release her autobiography.
Arvind Kejriwal's dharna continues for the sixth-day at L-G office
The sit-in by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his three cabinet colleagues today entered its sixth day as the impasse between the AAP dispensation and the Lieutenant-Governor over IAS officers' "strike" continued.
MHRD panel recommends QR codes for CBSE question papers
An expert panel constituted by the Union ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has come up with several suggestions to prevent paper leaks, including the use of center-specific quick response (QR) codes on question papers, as reported by the Hindustan Times.
Messi and Argentina to start their campaign today against Iceland
Lionel Messi-led Argentina will start their World Cup campaign against underdogs Iceland today in Moscow.
Hrithik to host Super 30 academy students who cracked IIT-JEE
Hrithik Roshan, who is currently immersed in the shooting of mathematician Anand Kumar's biopic titled 'Super 30', is planning to throw a party for the students of his academy who cracked the JEE-Advanced 2018.
AI creates new voice for radio journalist with speech issues
Jamie Dupree, a 54-year-old US political radio journalist, suffers from a rare neurological condition which led to him losing his voice two years ago.
Former Indian-American President of Theranos indicted for multi-million dollar scam
The Indian-American ex-President of Theranos blood-testing company along with its founder has been charged in the US for allegedly engaging in a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud investors, doctors, and patients by making false claims about the accuracy of their much-hyped testing devices.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ Sunrise Gold Edition launched in India
As the latest addition to its line-up of Samsung Galaxy S9+ models in India, Samsung has introduced a new Sunrise Gold Edition.
UP: School books to include chapter on Yogi Adityanath's Guru
In government-run schools of Uttar Pradesh, the syllabus in schools will include chapters on Baba Gorakhnath (Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Guru), freedom fighters Bandhu Singh and Rani Avanti Bai, and warrior brothers Alha-Udal of the 12th century.
Tollywood sex racket busted in Chicago; two top heroines named
In what has come as a shocker for the Southern film industry, the names of two prominent heroines have cropped up in connection with an elaborate prostitution racket in Chicago which was busted by the US federal agents.
Just one check-in baggage on Jet Airways flights from July
Full service carrier Jet Airways has announced the first-ever restrictions in India on permissible check-in baggage on flights.
France to open World Cup campaign against Australia
France will kick-start their World Cup campaign against Australia today at the Kazan Arena.
John opens up on clash with Akshay at box office
John Abraham's "Satyameva Jayate" and Akshay Kumar's "Gold" will face-off at the box-office this Independence Day but the "Madras Cafe" star says the love the duo shares would stay the same.
People of world deserve future of security and peace: Trump
Observing that the world has seen more than enough conflict, US President Donald Trump said the people of America, the Koreans, and the world deserve a future of security and peace.
Vijay Mallya ordered to pay £200,000 to Indian banks
Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya was asked to pay £200,000 (Rs. 1.81 crore) to Indian banks by a United Kingdom court.
Trump's former campaign manager goes to jail for witness tampering
Former campaign manager of US President Donald Trump, Paul Manafort, had his interim bail revoked by a federal judge because of his alleged attempted tampering of witnesses ahead of his trial on money laundering, tax, and bank fraud charges.
Salman Khan's 'Race 3' emerges the highest opener of 2018
Despite getting mercilessly trolled for its trailer and songs all across the Internet, Salman Khan starrer 'Race 3' has taken the highest opening of 2018. Seems like Bhai is having the last laugh.
Humanity just died: One-year-old girl raped and killed in Pune
A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly abducting and raping a one-year-old girl before killing her in Loni Kalbhor area near Pune, police said yesterday.
Over 1 million OnePlus 6 sold in just 22 days
Over 1 million units of OnePlus's latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6, were sold worldwide in 22 days.
Bengaluru: The reason behind techie's horse-ride to work needs attention
Chances are you may have seen the viral photograph of a software engineer in Bengaluru riding to office on a horse.
How to fix WhatsApp notification bug that hides sender's name
WhatsApp has been hit by a bug which prevents users from seeing who sent them a message when a notification for the same comes.
Lenovo ThinkPad P52: World's most powerful mass-produced laptop, launched
At the NXT BLD conference, Chinese electronics giant Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkPad P52, one of the world's most powerful mass-produced laptops till date.
You could soon see your Royal Enfield getting built!
Are you interested in seeing how your Royal Enfield gets built? Well, this desire of yours may soon become a reality.
Antoine Griezmann chooses Atletico Madrid over Barcelona
France forward Antoine Griezmann has confirmed that he is ready to sign a new contract with Atletico Madrid.
Britain: Upskirting to become criminal offense after woman's relentless campaign
The lawmakers in Britain have backed a legislation to make upskirting- the act of secretly taking pictures up women's skirts, a criminal offense punishable with up to two years in prison.
Micromax Canvas 2 Plus (2018) launched at Rs. 8,999
As a successor to the Canvas 2 Plus, home-grown OEM Micromax has launched the Canvas 2 Plus 2018 model in India.
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 Business news
Here comes your business roundup express loaded with all the business new of the day.
Costa Rica's Matarrita out of World Cup due to injury
Costa Rica have been dealt with a massive blow.
Star-among-stars: Stephen Hawking's voice to be beamed into space
Noted physicist Stephen Hawking, who spent his life teaching about stars, the origination of universe and black holes, will get a final send-off like none other.
Mumbaikars treat seniors much better than other Indian cities: Survey
The recently released HelpAge India report on abuse of the elderly in Indian cities revealed that out of 23 cities, Mumbai fared much better than most.
World Cup: England get boost as Rashford returns to training
England have received a major boost ahead of their first FIFA World Cup 2018 match against Tunisia on Monday.
Suzuki Burgman Street 125's bookings open, may launch in July
Suzuki Motorcycles India is now accepting bookings for its most premium and expensive scooter in India - the Suzuki Burgman Street 125.
Student takes DU, Stephen's to court over 'violations' in admission
The Delhi High Court today directed the Delhi University and St Stephen's College to permit a student, who has applied for admission under the sports quota, to provisionally participate in sports trials commencing from June 18.
Janhvi-Ishaan's 'Dhadak' trailer hits the 30 million mark
Janhvi Kapoor is arguably the most looked-forward debutante of recent times. Daughter of late Bollywood legend Sridevi, she is all set to start her Bollywood journey with 'Dhadak'.
Millionaires now control half of the world's personal wealth
According to a new report by the Boston Consulting Group, half of the world's personal wealth now rests in the hands of millionaires and billionaires, up by 5% from their 45% share of personal wealth in 2016.
West Bengal: Suspecting child abduction, mob beats saree-clad man
In yet another incident of mob anger reported from West Bengal, a man in his 20s was beaten on suspicion of being a child kidnapper in Malda district's English Bazaar, on Friday.
Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni appear for Yo-Yo endurance test
Indian skipper Virat Kohli appeared for the Yo-Yo endurance test at Bengaluru's National Cricket Academy (NCA) along with several other team-mates.
Oxygen-cylinders, delivery-kits, catheters among 88 high-end medical-supplies onboard trains soon
Trains will soon have hospitals on the move, literally. Following a Supreme Court order, Indian Railways have started making medical boxes containing lifesaving equipment, medicines and injections available across all trains and stations.
Priyanka Chopra weaves her magic on rumored boyfriend Nick's family
Another day brings another piece of news about Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' alleged love affair.
MP: Police-aspirants allegedly harassed in jail, made to undergo pregnancy-test
Nine women protesting for reforms in police recruitment were arrested in Bhopal, but what allegedly happened next was traumatic.
India thrash Afghanistan- Here're the records broken
India thrashed Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Bengaluru inside two days.
BSNL commemorates Eid and FIFA World Cup with recharge packs
To commemorate the occasion of Eid and the global celebration of FIFA World Cup 2018, BSNL has introduced two new recharge packs.
DU admission 2018: Exam dates for B.El.Ed announced
Delhi University has announced the entrance exam dates for admission to the 405 seats under its Bachelors of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) course.
Snapchat launches privacy-safe developer kit called Snap Kit
Snapchat has announced the launch of its much-awaited Snap Kit - a tool for third-party developers to integrate with Snapchat and its features.
Water to get costlier for Mumbaikars from tomorrow
From tomorrow, water is set to get costlier for Mumbaikars. According to BMC's latest notification, there'll be a 3.72% hike in water charges for both domestic and non-domestic users.
Warner scores a ton in his first match post ban
Former Australia opener David Warner scored a stunning century on his return to the cricket field.
#MeToo effect: Netflix introduces crazy rules for actors
Those at the helm of Netflix have come up with a set of rules which they believe will create a safe and respectful working environment on sets.
Pakistan's most wanted terrorist killed in air-strike in Afghanistan
Pakistan Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah has been killed in an air strike in Afghanistan, the latter confirmed today.
This Eid, eat sewai named after Yogi Adityanath, PM Modi
A restaurant in Lucknow has organized two day 'sewai festival' to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival that is celebrated after the holy month of Ramzan.
Hilarious! Mumbai-Police's latest 'SafeTea' tweet features 'chai pi lo' aunty
Mumbai-Police has a knack of adding their trademark wit to viral posts. The results are often both funny and serious, but certainly impressive.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal vs Spain- Match Preview
Portugal and Spain will lock horns tonight in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
New York Attorney General sues Trump and Trump Foundation
The newly-appointed Attorney General of the New York state has sued US President Donald Trump and the Trump Foundation for a pattern of "illegal conduct" and "unlawful political coordination", seeking to completely dissolve the President's namesake foundation.
'Race-3' is going to be a blockbuster: Aamir wishes Salman
As Salman Khan's "Race 3" released today, his good friend Aamir Khan wished him luck and said he loves the actor "personally and professionally".
NEET-aspirant kills himself in Kota, over 10 suicides this year
Kota, India's coaching capital, has claimed yet another life. Eighteen-year-old Karan Kumar Ghasi of Barmer hanged himself to death in his PG room today.
Alia Bhatt's sister reveals she is battling depression since childhood
In the wake of the recent suicides of chef and anchor Anthony Bourdain and designer Kate Spade, Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen Bhatt has opened up about her own lifelong battle with depression.
New Railways app is out with better, improved features
The new mobile application of Indian Railways is out, which will let passengers book and cancel unreserved tickets.
Maharashtra: For bathing in well, two Dalit teens stripped, beaten
In a horrific incident, two Dalit boys were beaten by upper caste men in Vakadi village of Maharashtra's Jalgaon district for swimming in a well.
US may rescind H4-rule on spouses of H-1B visa holders
Trump administration has reconfirmed its intent to rescind the H-4 visa rule on employment authorization to certain spouses of H-1B visa holders, a proposal that could hit tens of thousands of Indian women in US.
Sikh NGO is bringing Eid cheer to thousands of Syrian-refugees
Khalsa Aid, a UK-based NGO which has been constantly working to improve lives of Syrian refugees, is now making their Eid cheerful.
Google's online tool for building business apps becomes available
Google has announced that its low-code tool for building business apps called "App Maker" is now available to use for all G Suite Business, Enterprise, and Education customers.
Digital media helps theater, doesn't threaten it: Mahesh Dattani
Playwright-actor Mahesh Dattani has said the emergence of digital media has helped theater and posed no threat to it.
Indian-American youths offer to fund Trump's wall for green cards
Hundreds of Indian-origin teenagers and young adults rallied in front of Capitol Hill to protest against more attention being given to illegal immigrants.
FIFA 2018 World Cup: Egypt vs Uruguay preview
Egypt are all set to make their first World Cup appearance in 28 years as they take on Uruguay in the second match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
PM, L-G refuse to intervene as AAP protest enters Day-5
The political drama in Delhi shows no signs of ending. The Center and L-G Anil Baijal have continued to remain mum, even as protests by AAP entered Day-5.
Salman mania grips the nation as 'Race 3' releases today
Ever since Salman Khan announced that he will be starring in the third installment of the superhit 'Race' franchise, fans had been yearning to see their favorite superstar in a never seen before action avatar.
Parrikar back at work one day after return from US
A day after Goa CM Manohar Parrikar returned home after his medical treatment in the US, he sought the blessings of his family deity today morning and also chaired a meeting of state officials.
You can de-link Aadhaar from different services. Here's how
The government has been embroiled in a legal battle with citizens' groups since months, over the apparent usefulness of Aadhaar and its alleged drawbacks.
#FinancialBytes: Know how to select mutual fund meant for you
Are you thinking of investing in mutual funds but don't know how to choose the best mutual fund scheme?
'Race 3' is going to break all records: Aamir Khan
The day all Salman Khan fans were waiting for with bated breath is finally here. The most talked about film of the recent times - 'Race 3' - has finally made its way into the theatres.
Stanford researchers have trained an AI bot to make memes
If you thought artificial intelligence was just restricted to cancer research, analyzing supernovae, and the like, you're quite mistaken.
OnePlus's Bullets Wireless earphones launched in India for Rs. 3,990
Bullets Wireless, the much-awaited OnePlus wireless earphones, have been launched in India for Rs. 3,990, and will go on sale starting June 19.
This Bhojpuri version of 'Lungi Dance' is breaking the Internet
It has been almost 5 years since 'Chennai Express' released, but 'Lungi Dance' still sets our feet tapping every time we hear it.
CIA terms VHP, Bajrang Dal as 'religious militant outfits'
The United States' Central Investigation Agency (CIA) has termed Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) as 'religious militant outfits' in its World Factbook.
Bihar-shocker: Wife and daughter allegedly gangraped in front of man
In a horrific crime, some men intercepted a medical practitioner in Bihar's Gaya late Wednesday, assaulted him, tied him to a tree and then gangraped his wife and daughter.
3L CSCs have boosted employment and entrepreneurship, empowered citizens: PM
PM Narendra Modi today said the network of about 3 lakh Common Service Centers, which act as access points for delivery of digital services, have bolstered employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, thus empowering citizens.
Vivo Nex is world's first phone with pop-up selfie camera
Vivo has launched two new flagship smartphones in China: Vivo Nex S and Vivo Nex A.
Salman, Akshay, Katrina sued for $1mn for 'breach of contract'
An Indian-American promoter has taken top Bollywood stars including Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar to court, seeking $1mn (Rs. 6.8cr) in damages.
Want full refunds on airfare? Pay more for tickets first
If the government's 'full refund on airfare within 24 hours' proposal goes through, it might prove costly for other passengers.
Hours after Shujaat Bukhari's murder, J&K Police release suspects' photos
Hours after the murder of 'Rising Kashmir' editor Shujaat Bukhari, J&K Police have released photos of three suspects.
All Apple Park workers get standing desks
Apple Park, the tech giant's new $5 billion, spaceship-shaped headquarters in Cupertino, California, has a new perk to offer.
#CareerBytes: 7 interesting and lesser-known internship offers in India
Summer is here and college students across the country are busy trying to grab internship opportunities that offer them a great learning experience.
Soon, 'mystery shoppers' will judge Indian Railways' services
In a first, a team of 'mystery shoppers' will judge the services of the Indian Railways - from staff behavior, amenities to food.
Everything to know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung is working to launch its second flagship of the year, the Galaxy Note 9.
Artificial Intelligence: The one solution to every industry's problems
Artificial Intelligence is slowly taking the world by storm. AI isn't new to people; it's ubiquitous today.
FIFA 2018: Russian women advised against sleeping with guests
Lawmaker Tamara Pletneva has advised Russian women to not sleep with footballers during the FIFA World Cup 2018, to avoid giving birth to mixed race children.
FIFA World Cup: Here are some weird rules of football
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday in Russia.
