20 Jun 2018
For revealing identity of assaulted Dalit teens, RaGa gets notice
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has been served with showcause notice by Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) for sharing the video of Dalit teens being beaten in Maharashtra village a few days ago.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Three shocking upsets in tournament's history
As the FIFA World Cup 2018 continues to enthrall fans with lower-ranked teams keeping up the pace with the giants, it's indeed been a telling story.
Decoding Narendra Modi's reality distortion field alias jumla
Narendra Modi is a mind hacker and a reality bender. His beliefs are so strong, and his rhetorical style so charismatic that you start believing what he wants you to believe.
FIFA World Cup: Japan fans clean the stadium after match
Japanese fans saw their team clinch a famous victory over South American giants Colombia in their Group H opener.
Petrol and diesel to come under GST: Details here
You may soon have to pay both Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied by the Central government and Value Added Tax (VAT) levied by state governments on the purchase of petrol and diesel, as the government is considering to include fuel under a combination of GST and VAT.
ICC announces its new FTP including Test Championship
The ICC has announced its Future Tours Programme (FTP) which includes the World Test Championship and a 13-team ODI League.
Janhvi-Ishaan's 'Dhadak' title track is all kinds of beautiful
The title track of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter's 'Dhadak' dropped a few hours ago and has received a thumbs up from the fans.
Rurik Gislason's claim-to-fame in the World Cup: Good looks
After a brief cameo in Iceland's match against Argentina in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, previously unheard of Icelandic midfielder Rurik Gislason went from 30,000 Instagram followers to 643,000 followers in a matter of 2-3 days.
Kim Jong-un wraps up China visit; hails 'unity' with Beijing
Kim Jong-un wrapped up today his third visit to China this year, declaring North Korea's unstinting "friendship" with Beijing a show of loyalty to his main ally following a landmark summit with US President Donald Trump.
Check out the first poster of John Abraham's 'Satyameva Jayate'
Riding high after the success of 'Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran', John Abraham has unveiled the first look poster of his next film 'Satyameva Jayate'.
Vedanta: Sulphuric acid leak in Thoothukudi is severe
In a petition to the Madras High Court, Vedanta Ltd. has said that a sulphuric acid leak at its Sterlite copper plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, which was initially reported as minor, is severe and could have potentially disastrous consequences for people, as well as the environment.
Andhra Pradesh: Lover-turned-stalker stabs woman, day before her wedding
In the early hours of Wednesday, a 21-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her stalker in Polavaram Mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, a day before her wedding.
OPPO's new phone has a mechanical-camera: Game-changer or bad idea?
In a bid to kill the 'notch' popularized by the iPhone X, and move towards truly bezel-less phones, OPPO has taken a rather radical step.
Good news! Rajkumar Hirani begins work on '3 Idiots' sequel
To make a film that can cater to a pan India audience is not something that every filmmaker can pull off.
China, Nepal sign 8 pacts for major-infrastructure projects; deepen bilateral-ties
China and Nepal today signed eight agreements for developing major infrastructure projects in the land-locked Himalayan nation to further deepen bilateral ties.
Railways has nearly 50 apps, one for each service!
The Indian Railways is a shining example of Digital India: in the last four-five years, it has increased its app count drastically.
Odisha CM requests PM Modi to make hockey national sport
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has written to PM Narendra Modi to officially make hockey India's national sport.
Will Neymar be able to play against Costa Rica?
Brazil fans are anxious to know the situation of superstar Neymar, after he suffered 'minor' injury and missed training on Tuesday.
How is Nirav Modi traveling with revoked Indian passport?
It's been months since Nirav Modi started playing cat-and-mouse with Indian authorities. Recently, after reports emerged he was in the UK, he left for Brussels within two days.
Mumbai: Fighting couple's relatives spar with swords at counseling center
A normal argument between a husband and wife at the Women's Welfare Center in Mumbai unexpectedly turned into a full-blown fight with swords and knives, when their relatives jumped into the battleground.
CoA asks BCCI members to cut short UK trip
The Committee of Administrators has asked the BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and CEO Rahul Johri to cut short their UK trip.
Rape accused Daati Maharaj grilled for seven hours, denies charges
The Delhi Police grilled self-styled Godman Daati Maharaj for over seven hours on Tuesday evening in connection with rape charges levelled against him by a disciple.
Football transfers: Movers and shakers of the market
Even before his formal appointment, Chelsea's new manager has submitted his list of demands, while Pep Guardiola is looking for reinforcements in order to defend their Premier League title.
England drop Ben Stokes for Australia and India T20Is
England will be without the services of all-rounder Ben Stokes for the upcoming T20s against Australia and India.
Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian quits months before term ends
Indian Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian is quitting and moving to the US due to "pressing family commitments," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced today.
AR Rahman's 'Ruby Ruby' from 'Sanju' is a delightful track
Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Sanju' has been hitting the right chords with the audience from the word go.
Yahoo Mail revamps mobile website, launches Android Go app
Yahoo Mail has come up with two major updates: a new mobile app for Android Go and an updated mobile website.
Not exploited for political gains: Vemula's mother contradicts Goyal's claims
The death of Hyderabad University student Rohith Vemula has become a hot bed of politics again, two years after he committed suicide.
'Why all Hindu terrorists have RSS-links?': Digvijaya Singh creates controversy
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, known for his controversial statements, has once again stoked the hornet's nest.
General Electric booted from Dow Jones stock-index after a century
Slumping US industrial giant General Electric will be booted from the iconic Dow Jones stock index next week, S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced.
Akshay teams up with YRF for a film on Prithviraj
Period films seem to have become Akshay Kumar's new favorite.
Know everything that's happening in the Tennis world
We are nearing this year's third Grand Slam, Wimbledon and stars are busy in their preparations to stake a claim at the coveted trophy.
At least 52 Indians jailed under US' new 'zero-tolerance' policy
The US has jailed over 1,600 illegal immigrants under its 'zero-tolerance' policy. Of those, 52 detainees in an Oregon federal prison have declared themselves Indian.
Gujarat farmers to march against bullet-train, so much for #KisanKiBaatPMKeSaath
Farmers will march across 192 villages in Gujarat to protest against the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train from June 22, media reports said.
India spends less than Sri Lanka and Bhutan on public-health
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but its expenditure on healthcare as a percentage of GDP remains quite shameful.
Maharashtra: Unable to decide baby's name, couple holds election
Naming a kid is a tricky business. While some expecting parents prepare a list of prospective names and select their favorites later, others have a hard time.
Reality show contestant held for raping minor girl
A 20-year-old television reality show contestant has been taken into custody by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.
FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Iran match preview
2010 World Cup champions Spain will be eyeing their first win of the 2018 World Cup when they go head-to-head with Iran at Kazan Arena.
Security-forces asked to maintain 'alertness', 'synergy' ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, security forces have been asked to maintain "highest level of alertness", "synergy" among themselves and also to share intelligence on a real-time basis so that nefarious designs of anti-national elements and their mentors can be thwarted, police said today.
Dhoni's wife Sakshi seeks arms license citing 'threat to life'
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi has alleged 'threat to life,' and sought permission to carry a pistol or 0.32 revolver.
7,400 Indians filed asylum applications in US in 2017: UN
7,400 people from India filed applications for asylum in the US last year, according to UN Refugee Agency's annual Global Trends report.
You can now smoke pot legally in Canada
Canada's Parliament has now passed a law legalizing recreational use of marijuana across the nation.
Now access news, live TV, entertainment, games in Paytm Inbox
Digital payments platform Paytm has added new infotainment features to "Inbox," its in-app messaging service.
Meet Anukreethy Vas, winner of Femina Miss India 2018
The winner of 55th Femina Miss India World 2018 is Anukreethy Vas, a student from Tamil Nadu.
Trump defends 'zero-tolerance-policy' towards immigration, urges Congress to change laws
US President Donald Trump defended his administration's "zero-tolerance" policy towards immigration, blaming the opposition Democrats for the current mess.
Israel responds to Gaza rocket-fire, hits 25 targets in Gaza-Strip
The Israeli Army said its fighter-jets hit 25 targets in the Gaza Strip earlier today in response to rocket-fire from Gaza.
Good-news-of-the-day: Karnataka cop saves electrocuted monkey, adopts it
Yashodha, an Assistant Sub-Inspector from Karnataka's Kalaburagi, has become favorite of many on social media after she rescued and adopted a monkey.
Doubled agriculture-budget to Rs. 2.12L crore to double farm-income: Modi
Interacting with farmers across 600 districts through the NaMo app, PM Narendra Modi today said the government has doubled the agriculture budget to Rs. 2.12L crore in order to double farmers' income by 2022.
England beat Australia to win series: Here are records broken!
England continued their dominance over Australia as they scripted the highest ever ODI score in the history of the sport.
Salman Khan completes three decades in Bollywood, reminisces his journey
Nobody would have thought that a 23-year-old boy, who made his debut in Bollywood with a supporting role in 'Biwi Ho Toh Aisi' (1988), will one day rule the industry.
China rebuilt itself taking $500bn out of America every-year: Trump
US President Donald Trump today claimed that "America has rebuilt China" which has been taking out $500bn a year out of the US, a day after he threatened to impose tariffs on additional $200bn worth of Chinese goods.
Did Airtel bow down to bigotry? Here's their official response
On Wednesday, Airtel released a long statement to clarify that the telecom operator did not bow down to a discriminatory request by a customer, wherein she had asked to speak to a non-Muslim executive.
Haryana wants to slash cash rewards of players representing organizations
After Haryana's controversial notification demanding government-employed sportspersons to pay up 33% of their 'commercial' earnings, another similar matter has riled the state's players.
In a first, surgeons use robot to conduct eye surgery
For the first time ever, robots have been used to conduct eye surgery.
Delhi University admission: Servers crash on Day 1, disappointing students
Scores of students, who had come to Delhi to take admission in the prestigious Delhi University, were left disappointed as servers crashed.
#CareerBytes: 7 top-rated medical colleges for undergraduate courses in India
A career in the field of medicine is one of the most preferred options among science students in the country.
As BJP dumps PDP, Governor's rule imposed in J&K
In a major development, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday morning approved Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
US becomes first member to withdraw from UN Human-Rights Council
The US became the first member to withdraw from the "hypocritical and self-serving" UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) yesterday, citing its 'chronic bias' against Israel and lack of reforms.
#FinancialBytes: Missed filing I-T return? Here's what you can do
The due date for filing the Income Tax Return for the financial year 2016-17 was July 31, 2017.
FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Morocco
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will look to continue from where he left against Spain, when he takes the field against Morocco in their second group match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
This babysitting robot gives company to China's lonely children
China's young working parents are quite burdened, and have to face the pressures of taking care of their children without the help of large extended families, owing to the lingering impact of the country's one-child policy.
Griezmann and Atletico: A match made in heaven
Atletico Madrid made their intentions clear when they announced that ace striker Antoine Griezmann has decided to pen a contract extension with them.
Google's new app lets you send texts directly from computer
Google has finally started rolling out web browser support for its Android Messages app.
19 Jun 2018
Einstein's travel diaries reveal racist and xenophobic views
Legendary physicist Albert Einstein, so far, had been known for his humanitarianism, apart from his scientific brilliance.
Actors are judged instantly; should take criticism positively: Vivek Oberoi
Vivek Oberoi is no stranger to successes and failures and the actor said that in a world where a person is judged instantly, he tries to take criticism positively.
ICC Test rankings: Shikhar Dhawan scales new heights
Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has moved up ten places to achieve his career-best Test ranking (24).
Limited edition Jeep Compass Bedrock launched for Rs. 17.53 lakh
Commemorating the sale of 25,000 Jeep Compass cars in India, the Fiat Chrysler-owned brand has launched a special variant of its Compass SUV, called the Bedrock.
Pakistan: Girl refuses marriage proposal, man shoots her dead
A 19-year-old woman, working as a hostess in a private bus company, was shot dead in Pakistan's Punjab province allegedly by the company's security guard, Umar Daraz, after the victim Mahwish refused his marriage proposal.
China plans to build university for nuclear power research
China is planning to build a university dedicated to nuclear power research to meet the severe shortage of qualified people at its rapidly expanding atomic energy facilities at home and abroad.
'Race 3' full movie gets leaked on Facebook
Salman Khan's big-ticket Eid release 'Race 3' has become the latest victim of piracy.
Kejriwal ends sit-in-protest at L-G office; IAS-officers returning to work
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has finally ended his nine-day sit-in protest at Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal's office as the IAS officers on strike are now returning to work, according to Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Records broken in this edition
FIFA World Cup and records go hand in hand and every edition, we see young players etching their names in record-books.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specifications leaked; launch expected in July
Xiaomi is working to launch the Mi Max 3 smartphone sometime in July, according to an earlier confirmation by CEO Lei Jun.
2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards: See full winners list
'Black Panther' and 'Stranger Things' won big at the recently concluded 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
'I'm all alone': Heart-wrenching cries of children intensify anti-Trump protest
Amid the ongoing controversy on the US' child-separation policy, heart-wrenching audio has surfaced from a Customs and Border Protection facility.
Apple introduces zero-down-payment EMI offers for iPhone X, iPhone 8
Apple often hosts its iPhone fest sales on online channels like Amazon and Flipkart. But, the tech giant hasn't been so regular with its offline channel sales.
#BizarreNews: Football fans book a hotel in the wrong city
2018 FIFA World Cup has seen fans, from across the globe, making their way to Russia for the premier football tournament.
AIIMS-topper from Punjab wants to be a cardiologist, serve hometown
Eliza Bansal (17) from Punjab's Sangrur district, who topped the prestigious AIIMS MBBS exam this year, wants to serve her hometown Lehragaga which faces a shortage of doctors, her family said.
Pakistan has more nuclear-warheads than India; China has double: SIPRI
Pakistan continues to be ahead of India when it comes to possessing nuclear warheads, with China having double the quantity, says a report by a leading Swedish think-tank.
Parakala Prabhakar, Nirmala Sitharaman's husband, quits as AP communications advisor
After continuous attacks by the opposition, Parakala Prabhakar, Communications Advisor to the AP government and husband of Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, resigned today.
Alia Bhatt injured her foot on 'Kalank' sets
Alia Bhatt has been keeping extremely busy for the past few months. She barely got the time to enjoy the success of her last release 'Raazi' as she immediately moved on to her next projects - 'Brahmastra' and 'Kalank'.
WHO declares gaming addiction to be a mental health disorder
Parents are rarely successful in getting their kids off computers, especially if their children are playing games.
Costly meal: 'Rats' shred notes worth Rs.12L in Assam ATM
Tinsukia district in Assam is in the news for bizarre, amusing and alarming reasons: rats apparently tore to shreds currency notes worth Rs. 12L inside an ATM here.
Cricket: Which are the most famous sledging incidents?
Cricket might be called a 'gentleman's game' but still sledging is an integral part of this sport.
Married males in WB-government have half-day offs today. Here's why
Once again, the TMC government in WB has given all married men under government employment an occasion to rejoice- a half-day off on 'Jamai Sashti.'
Eminent mimicry artiste Nerella Venu Madhav dies at 85
Renowned mimicry and ventriloquism artiste Nerella Venu Madhav, 85, died today at his residence in Telangana's Warangal.
West Indies vs Bangladesh: Mustafizur Rahman ruled out with injury
Bangladesh have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against West Indies, which is scheduled for next month.
Here's when the trailer of Akshay's 'Gold' will be out
The recent posters and teasers of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold' have really piqued the interest of cine buffs. It seems that the superstar is once again set to instil patriotism in all of us.
Formula One: Red Bull to switch from Renault to Honda
Formula One giants Red Bull have issued a statement citing they will partner with Honda for 2019 and 2020 seasons.
Kim Jong-un's two-day visit to China following Trump summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is on a two-day visit to China's capital Beijing, only a week after his unprecedented summit with US President Donald Trump, the Chinese state media reported today.
Kangana Ranaut reunites with 'Gangster' director Anurag Basu for 'Imali'
Director Anurag Basu introduced Kangana Ranaut in Bollywood with 'Gangster', back in 2006.
2018 FIFA World Cup: Russia vs Egypt preview
2018 FIFA World Cup hosts Russia cruised in their first match with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.
2019 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 launched for Rs. 9.99 lakh
India Kawasaki Motors (IKM) has introduced the 2019 model of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 in India and its bookings are now open at Kawasaki dealers across the country.
Varun cycles to local barber to get his 'Mauji' look
Fresh from the success of Shoojit Sircar's 'October', Varun Dhawan is now looking forward to the release of his next 'Sui Dhaaga - Made In India'.
Google kills feature which allowed Uber booking via Google Maps
Google has silently pulled the plug on a feature that allowed Android users to book Uber cabs directly from Google Maps.
Virat Kohli shares his fitness regime on Twitter
Indian skipper Virat Kohli is considered to be one of the fittest cricketers in the world.
The man Virushka 'schooled' was Shah Rukh Khan's co-star
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma recently lost their cool on a common man for throwing garbage on a Mumbai road.
Globally, 68.5mn people forcibly displaced from their home, says UN
A record 68.5mn people have been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, and persecution, notably in places like Myanmar and Syria, a report released by UN refugee agency in Geneva said.
Football Transfers: Sturridge, Wilshere, Leno on the move
Liverpool are looking to off-load Daniel Sturridge and it looks certain that Arsenal would lose Jack Wilshere this summer.
BJP quits PDP alliance in J&K, CM Mehbooba Mufti resigns
In a major development, the BJP has pulled out of its alliance with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
BitTorrent is being sold for $140mn to blockchain start-up Tron
BitTorrent, one of the most recognizable brands in the world, is reportedly being bought by blockchain-based start-up Tron for a whopping $140mn, according to TechCrunch.
IRCTC brings you five-day Andaman trip at just Rs. 21,120!
If you have been thinking of visiting Andaman and Nicobar but haven't yet managed to, stay free this Independence Day.
#FinancialBytes: 5 best-performing ETFs in which you can invest
Are you looking for an investment instrument which can give you more returns than stock market indices?
All about the third ODI between England and Australia
England will be aiming to seal the 5-match ODI series when they lock horns with Australia tonight at Trent Bridge.
AIIMS-MBBS 2018: Kota institute students secure 9 of 10 top-ranks
Rajasthan's coaching class capital Kota, known to churn out toppers, did it once again as nine students from a city institute were among the top 10 in the AIIMS MBBS Entrance Test 2018.
Jaipur choreographer, late for IndiGo flight, makes hoax bomb threat
A bomb threat received by IndiGo at the Jaipur Airport this morning turned out to be a hoax.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Know about India's first ball-boy
India saw its first ever ball-boy taking part in a FIFA World Cup game.
Ranbir Kapoor admits marriage is on his mind
Since the beginning of his career, Ranbir Kapoor has been in the limelight, often because of his romantic relationships.
Elon Musk says Tesla factory was sabotaged by disgruntled employee
Tesla isn't having the greatest of spells.
Tata Nano is not dying, Ola comes to the rescue
Tata and Ola have joined hands to boost electric vehicles (EV) in India. For that, they have picked the all-new Jayem Neo.
LK Advani's former-aide wants to see Rahul Gandhi as PM
BJP veteran LK Advani's former aide Sudheendra Kulkarni said India needs a leader who can solve "big problems" such as the Kashmir issue and therefore he would like to see Congress chief Rahul Gandhi as future Prime Minister.
DU admissions 2018: Most cut-offs remain high, but may fall
Delhi University has stood true to its reputation: going by the first cut-offs released yesterday, chances of getting into top colleges with less than 95% are slim.
Irrfan reveals what went through his mind while battling cancer
For an actor, who was in his prime, to be diagnosed with a type of cancer as rare as Neuroendocrine Tumour would have stirred a lot of emotions.
Trump threatens to impose 10% tariff on additional $200bn-worth Chinese-goods
US President Donald Trump escalated a trade war with China today, asking his administration to identify a new list of $200bn worth of Chinese goods to be penalized with 10% tariff.
Google's AI is better at predicting patient deaths than hospitals
New research published by Google's Medical Brain team indicates that AI might be better than current systems in predicting patient deaths in hospitals.
Recovering fast, will try to resume work today: Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, who was on a hunger strike since June-13 at the Lieutenant-Governor's office and hospitalized after his health deteriorated, said he is "recovering fast" and will try and resume work from today.
XXXTentacion, popular controversial 20-year-old rapper, shot dead in Florida
Well-known rapper XXXTentacion was shot dead by two alleged robbers yesterday in Broward County, Florida, police said.
ICICI Bank's Kochhar to "go on leave" till probe completed
Three months after reposing "full faith and confidence" in ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, the bank's board has announced she "has decided to go on leave till the completion of the enquiry" into conflict-of-interest allegations against her.
7 hot smartphones that got cheaper in last two months
Smartphone technology is getting better by the day, but devices, especially the premium ones, are getting expensive and that's when "price drops" come to the rescue of buyers.
OxygenOS 5.1.8: An important update for OnePlus 6 Indian users
Last week, OnePlus released OxygenOS 5.1.7 to patch the bootloader vulnerability - a flaw that allowed attackers to bypass bootloader protection and install a modified firmware image.
Cricket: 5 infamous ball-tampering incidents
Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal is the latest cricketer to be embroiled in a ball-tampering controversy.
Training-book tells BJP cadres China is a threat
A training book being circulated to Bharatiya Janata Party's cadres tells China is a threat to India, forced religious conversion are on a rise, and claims Maoists are supported by Pakistan.
Airtel offers unlimited calls for 168-days with Rs. 597 plan
In a bid to take on Reliance Jio's long-term Rs. 999 prepaid recharge pack, Bharti Airtel has introduced a new Rs. 597 recharge pack in various circles across India.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar supports 10-team World Cup
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has voiced out his support for a 10-nation ICC World Cup.