22 Jun 2018
Vodafone upgrades postpaid-plans, offers upto 75GB data
In India, there's an evident war among the telecom companies to capture the lion's share of the country's mobile subscriber base.
Has internet given wings to 'Chai Pee lo frands' woman?
The goldmine that is the Internet, it doesn't fail to surprise us with its gifts (or shocks).
TNPL 2018: Anil Kumble's Spektacom technology to make its debut
Technology in cricket is making leaps and bounds and another innovation is on its way.
Scenarios in which Brazil would qualify for the knock-out stage
Brazil left it until the dying moments to scrape past Costa Rica and seal a 2-0 victory.
Google Files Go app gets new sharing tab, faster file-transfer
Files Go, Android's native file sharing app, is the only app that is optimized for the "Go" edition of the software but also runs on standard Android devices.
Microsoft launches a centralized news-aggregator app, Microsoft News
Microsoft has launched a news app for iOS and Android called Microsoft News.
Congress leader says Kashmiris would prefer independence, sparks row
Congress leader Saifuddin Soz's book has sparked a controversy of sorts in which he backed former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf's views that Kashmiris would prefer independence, if given a chance.
Football transfers: Movers and shakers of the market
The 2018 summer transfer window is gaining shape day by day, as players continue to make the moves.
Using two new balls is a recipe of disaster: Tendulkar
Former Indian legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has criticized the ICC for using two new balls in ODIs.
Sunny Leone hospitalized after falling sick during 'Splitsvilla' shoot
Bollywood actor Sunny Leone was rushed to Brijesh Hospital Kashipur in the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand on Thursday for gastroenteritis.
SpaceX bags $130 million contract from the US Air Force
SpaceX has landed a $130 million contract with the US Air Force to launch an Air Force satellite using its Falcon Heavy rocket.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander launched in India for Rs. 31.54 lakh
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors has launched its much-awaited all-new Outlander SUV in India for Rs. 31.54 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).
Is it possible to operationalize the Chabahar port by 2019?
According to Union minister Nitin Gadkari, India is trying to get the strategic Chabahar port in Iran operational by 2019, despite the dire threat of fresh US sanctions against Iran looming large in the air.
Here's what Boney Kapoor told Janhvi after watching 'Dhadak' trailer
The trailer of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter starrer 'Dhadak' has garnered positive reactions from the critics as well as the fans.
Justice Chelameswar, one of India's boldest judges, retires
Supreme Court (SC) Justice Jasti Chelameswar, who caused a ripple by rebelling against the Chief Justice earlier this year, retired today.
Maharashtra's roads to go plastic from now on
In a pioneering move, Maharashtra Government has made it compulsory to utilize plastic-waste for constructing and repairing bituminous or asphalt roads.
Wish to visit Titanic? One of the last chances coming-up
Over a century ago, a trip aboard the Titanic was reserved for the wealthiest. Cut to2018, and it still is.
Punjabi youths chasing American dreams find themselves in US jails
Chasing the American dream, Bunty Singh (not his real name) illegally entered the US after crisscrossing several countries but landed in an immigration detention center in Otero, New Mexico, where he has been languishing for the last 16 months.
WhatsApp Stickers will be sorted under "Love," "Wow," and "Sad"
In May, Facebook announced that WhatsApp will soon get support for stickers.
New interiors, modified crew-uniforms, better menu: Air India's 'Maharaja' makeover
The debt-ridden Air India is putting its flights through a major makeover, in an attempt to lure passengers and boost business.
ED seeks fugitive-tag for Mallya; moves court to confiscate Rs.12,500cr-assets
Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday filed the first case under "Fugitive Economic Offender Ordinance" to declare Vijay Mallya a fugitive offender and to confiscate his assets worth Rs. 12,500cr (including movable and immovable properties).
#CricketInNumbers: Unique records held by England cricket team
England cricket team has been in a different dimension this year. They have been breaking records at will.
Ranbir does a Munna Bhai and fans cannot keep calm
Munna Bhai is arguably the most loved character of Sanjay Dutt. It is almost synonymous with the superstar.
After Swiggy raises $210mn, Zomato looks to raise $400mn
Competition in India's fast-growing food delivery market is intensifying.
Bombay-HC admits Malegaon blast accused Purohit's plea challenging discharge rejection
The Bombay HC today admitted a plea filed by Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, challenging previous judgments of the HC and a special trial court that had rejected his discharge from the case.
Why does this Telangana man worship Donald Trump?
Along with Hindu Gods, 31-year-old Bussa Krishna, from Telangana worships US President, Donald Trump, daily. He has a picture of what he describes as 'World's most powerful man', and does aarti after offering him flowers, turmeric and vermillion.
J&K Governor NN Vohra holds all-party review meet in Srinagar
J&K Governor NN Vohra, who is currently presiding over the state, is holding an all-party meeting in Srinagar.
Mumbai: 19-year-old girl rams car into vehicles, hits 9 people
A disturbing CCTV footage has come to the fore showing a speeding car ramming into several vehicles, hitting nine people on the way, before coming to a stop at a traffic light junction.
China's Weibo bans comedian John Oliver after President Jinping skit
China's largest social media network Weibo has blocked all mentions of John Oliver after he mocked President Xi Jinping on his show 'Last Week Tonight'.
Google Assistant and Home can now understand continued conversations
If you own a smart speaker like Amazon Alexa or Google Home, using prompts like "Hey, Google," every time you want to ask a question or issue a command might be annoying.
Records broken by Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been on fire in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
DU admissions: Top colleges likely to close admissions after first-list
As many as 16,000 students have secured admission into Delhi University (DU) under its first cut-off list, of which 11,000 have completed payments.
Lankan skipper, coach admit to going against spirit of game
Sri Lankan team skipper Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and first team manager Asanka Gurusinha have accepted charges by the ICC for breaching the spirit of the game.
Bengaluru: Hours-old baby abandoned outside stranger's house
In a heart-wrenching tale, a newborn was left abandoned outside a house in Ramaiah Layout in North Bengaluru, just hours after her birth.
Nokia X6 India launch soon, as support page goes live
The first Nokia phone to embrace the notch, Nokia X6 has been launched by HMD Global in China last month.
AC stops working in Mumbai-local-train, commuters bring train to halt
Some commuters traveling by Mumbai's suburban AC train pulled the chain of Virar-Churchgate train on Friday, bringing the local to a halt at Andheri station after finding that the air-conditioning was not functioning.
Start-up opens first restaurant where robot makes burgers
US-based start-up Creator, which deals in burger-making robots, has unveiled its first robot restaurant in San Francisco.
Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 detention centers in US
The Indian Mission in the US has established contact with two immigration detention centers where nearly 100 Indians, mostly from Punjab, are detained for illegally entering the country through its southern border.
Ghulam Nabi Azad's statement on J&K gets support from LeT
Pakistan based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba has supported Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's statement on alleged atrocities carried by India in Jammu and Kashmir.
HC suspends water sports in Uttarakhand till the government acts
This might hit your travel plans hard.
IIFA 2018: Bobby Deol fills in for injured Shahid Kapoor
Riding high after the release of 'Race 3', Bobby Deol is now set to return to the stage after seven long years.
World Cup: How can Argentina qualify for the next round?
Argentina's 0-3 loss against Croatia, in FIFA World Cup 2018, makes them face a possibility of being knocked out from the group stage itself.
UP: Viral-picture shows lynching-victims dragged in cops' presence, police apologize
The Uttar Pradesh police have apologized for the viral image that showed a man being dragged by villagers in Hapur, after being lynched, in the presence of officers.
35 US-banks would survive global economic recession: US Federal Reserve
The US's 35 largest banks are "strongly capitalized" and would survive a severe global economic recession, the Federal Reserve announced.
Amazon Prime monthly subscription introduced at just Rs. 129
E-commerce giant Amazon has quietly introduced a new monthly Amazon Prime subscription plan in India.
JEE, NEET may be held again in December
With the formation of a new testing body, competitive exams like the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) and the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) may be held twice a year, starting this December.
Apple was considering removing charging port from iPhone X: Reports
According to reports, Apple was initially planning on removing the charging port from the iPhone X, which was launched in September last year.
Delhi man stabbed to death by 'friend' over Rs. 2,000
An amount of Rs. 2,000 that a Delhi man had loaned to a friend cost him his life: when 24-year-old Ranjan Singh asked for his money back, his 'friend' ended up stabbing him multiple times.
England beat Australia yet again: Here are records broken!
England continued their dominance over Australia as they surged ahead with a victory in the 4th ODI at Durham.
'Dhadak' trailer: Arjun Bhaiya's was the best compliment, says Janhvi
The way Arjun Kapoor stood by his family, especially step-sisters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, is heart-warming to see.
Welcome-To-America: The story of crying-toddler with Trump on TIME cover
President of United States Donald Trump is quite proud of his TIME magazine covers, but the latest one is not something he would like to hang on the White House walls.
Jharkhand: Five anti-trafficking activists abducted, gangraped, filmed at gunpoint
In a horrifying incident, at least half a dozen armed men in Jharkhand's Khunti abducted five anti-trafficking activists, gangraped them for three hours and recorded the incident on camera, police said yesterday.
Hackers steal $32mn from South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, again
On Wednesday, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, revealed that hackers had stolen $32mn worth of assets overnight.
J&K: Civilians, 1 cop injured in militant encounter in Anantnag
Several civilians and a policeman were injured as an encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir today morning, police said.
North Korea was an incredible experience; had tremendous success: Trump
US President Donald Trump today told his cabinet members that he had "tremendous success" with North Korea, more than a week after his historic meeting with the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Minutes before murder, Shujaat Bukhari said hate-campaign was "getting shriller"
Minutes before his cold-blooded murder, esteemed journalist Shujaat Bukhari had warned a friend about an online hate-campaign, saying it was "getting shriller."
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas arrive in Mumbai 'secretly'
The rumored lovebirds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas arrived in Mumbai late Thursday night.
Melania Trump wears "Don't care" coat while visiting migrant kids
United States of America's First Lady Melania Trump was caught in the eye of a storm after she chose to wear a trench coat that read "I really don't care, do you?" while paying a visit to Texas's migrant child detention centre.
Airtel offering Pixel 2 at down payments starting Rs. 10,599
Airtel is selling the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones via its online store on down payments starting at Rs. 10,599, along with bundled monthly installments thereafter.
NCRB demands access to Aadhaar data, government says "will try"
Even as the SC continues hearing a case against Aadhaar, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Director Ish Kumar has said police needed to be given "limited access" to Aadhaar for the purpose of identification.
How to protect your WhatsApp account against hacking
Despite WhatsApp being end-to-end encrypted, it is possible for the popular chat app to be hacked.
Ball tampering: Chandimal appeals against suspension by ICC
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has appealed against the ICC's decision, which held him guilty of ball-tampering.
Galaxy S10: Samsung may achieve what Apple could only envision
We all know Samsung is working on its 10th-anniversary Galaxy smartphone, the Galaxy S10.
#FinancialBytes: 5 best apps for all your short-term loan needs
Gone are the days when you needed to visit a financial institution or make various phone calls to get a loan.
Female reporter groped, kissed on air during World Cup coverage
A Colombian female reporter was kissed and groped on air by a football fan live on air at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
Inspired by Google-Glass, Delhi boy invents device for hearing impaired
At just 17, this Delhi boy is a genius.
21 Jun 2018
Xiaomi Mi Pocket Speaker 2 launched for Rs. 1,499
On the occasion of World Music Day (June 21), Xiaomi has launched its latest audio device - the Mi Pocket Speaker 2 - in India.
Nagarjuna spills the beans on his upcoming film with Nani
Nagarjuna has teamed up with Nani for his next project which will be directed by Sriram Adittya.
Bengaluru: Unpaid, BBMP-contractors to strike, leaving potholes open, drains clogged
Monsoon is set to get rough for Bengalureans, courtesy BBMP's reluctance to pay its contractors.
Intel's CEO asked to resign over 'consensual relationship' with employee
Intel has announced that CEO Brian Krzanich has resigned from the company with immediate effect because he "had a past consensual relationship with an Intel employee."
Everything we know about the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Days after launching Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones, Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Redmi 6 Pro in China on June 25.
Gurugram: Woman shot at auto-driver over parking space, arrested
A Gurugram-based woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly shooting at a man over parking space.
Mallika Sherawat to adapt 'The Good Wife' for Indian audience
Mallika Sherawat is back to work after a hiatus of two years and this time she will be seen on the small screen.
Know all about the Caribbean Premier League T20
The highly anticipated Caribbean Premier League is all set to kick off from August 8.
Who is this Indian Warren Buffett picked to head healthcare-venture?
Yesterday, prominent Indian-American surgeon and journalist, Atul Gawande was appointed as the CEO of the yet-to-be named US-based health-care venture of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JP Morgan.
Football Transfers: Manchester City, Chelsea and United making waves
Chelsea are looking for a replacement for Cesc Fabregas but are going to lose out on Loftus-Cheek.
Mahindra TUV300 Plus launched in India at Rs. 9.47 lakh
Mahindra and Mahindra has unveiled TUV300 Plus - the elongated, nine-seater version of the company's sub-4m TUV300 SUV.
Apple partners with Sesame Street makers to develop children's shows
Apple has partnered with Sesame Workshop, the non-profit media organization behind the popular television series "Sesame Street," to create children's TV programs as part of the tech giant's latest push towards developing original content.
'The Accidental Prime Minister': Divya Seth plays Manmohan Singh's wife
The latest addition to the ensemble cast of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's biopic 'The Accidental Prime Minister' is actor Divya Seth Shah.
Kerala: Man dupes Qatar's royal family of Rs. 5cr, arrested
The Kerala police on Wednesday arrested a Gulf returnee for duping the Qatar Royal Family of Rs. 5.60 crore by forging email address.
Delhi-govt to provide loans to 'safai-karmcharis' to buy sewer-cleaning machines
Now manual scavengers or 'safai karmcharis' will no longer have to dig deep into manholes risking their lives, as the Delhi government has decided to provide them loans to purchase sewer cleaning machines.
Justice for victims of Lanka civil war remains elusive: US-lawmaker
Justice for most of the victims of brutal civil war in Sri Lanka remains elusive, said US lawmaker Chris Smith.
Arjun Kapoor falls ill, hopes to recover before IIFA performance
Arjun Kapoor is ill and the actor hopes to recover in time for his performance at International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) this weekend.
8L students of Delhi's government schools to undergo "happiness curriculum"
From July, eight lakh government school students in Delhi will learn a new and unique course - "happiness curriculum."
FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs Croatia Preview
Lionel Messi's Argentina will take on Croatia in a crucial World Cup Group D encounter.
Abolish all-boys' school, drug-addicts to make Delhi safe for women
Aiming to change Delhi's image of being unsafe for women, a six-member panel formed by L-G Anil Baijal has enlisted few measures to curb the menace.
India hits back at US, hikes customs-duty for 29 items
India has increased customs duty on 29 products, including pulses and iron and steel products, imported from the US as a retaliatory action against the tariff hike by Washington.
Sumeet Vyas to marry girlfriend Ekta Kaul in September
Internet sensation Sumeet Vyas is now wooing the movie-going audience.
PIB's YouTube channel unblocked right after Modi's Yoga Day program
The YouTube channel of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) is finally up and running again after being blocked for nearly week.
SC's arrest order made me reconsider return to Pakistan: Musharraf
Pakistan's former military-ruler Pervez Musharraf today said that he was ready to return to Pakistan but the Supreme Court order for his arrest forced him to change his mind.
Malaysian CEO killed as his smartphone explodes during charging
Smartphone explosions have become quite common, but deaths due to it aren't. The CEO of a Malaysian company became a rare victim.
Tesla files $1mn lawsuit against ex-employee over trade secret theft
Tesla has filed a $1 million lawsuit against former employee Martin Tripp alleging trade secret theft.
26-year-old Isha Ambani gets an MBA from Stanford University
It's been a memorable couple of months for Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh Ambani. A little over a month after announcing her engagement, she has now completed her MBA from the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University.
Shruti Haasan dons producer's hat for 'The Mosquito Philosophy'
Shruti Haasan is starting a new inning as she has opened her own production house - Isidro Media.
What are ICC rules regarding doping in cricket?
Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has been, reportedly, tested positive for use of a prohibited substance.
Japan: Worker's pay cut for taking lunch-break 3 minutes early
The Japanese take their work ethics way too seriously, and you would sometimes not want to be a part of this culture.
J&K-cops round up Yasin Malik, Mirwaiz Farooq to prevent protests
Police in J&K rounded up top separatist leaders today to prevent them from going ahead with a protest strike in the Valley.
Alliance with PDP was compulsion, says BJP's Ram Madhav
After Bharatiya Janata Party dumped Peoples Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir, the saffron party's leader Ram Madhav said forging the alliance earlier was a compulsion as otherwise people would have been disappointed.
Agriculture's water-usage share needs to come below 50%: Kasturirangan
Eminent scientist K Kasturirangan said agriculture's share in India's total water usage needs to be brought down from (the current) 80-85% to below 50%, and efforts made to preserve and manage even a single drop.
Before Mumbai, Pune to get "world's largest Hyperloop demonstration track"
Virgin Hyperloop One, which is aiming to build a high-speed hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune, has other tasks at hand first. Like a Rs. 3,000cr project for a 15-km-long hyperloop demonstration track in Pune.
FIFA World Cup: France vs Peru preview
France are inches away from booking a spot in the round of 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Massive job openings: Ramdev's Patanjali is looking for 50,000 salespersons
Yoga guru Ramdev's Patanjali has announced 50,000 job openings for the post of salesmen, making it an amazing opportunity for jobless to earn money.
This video of Salman racing a horse is going viral
It seems like 'race' is on Salman Khan's mind these days.
It's a girl! New Zealand PM blessed with first child
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave birth to a baby girl in an Auckland hospital today, becoming the second world leader to do so while in office.
What makes June 21 special? Much more than #InternationalYogaDay
The United Nations started observing June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2015 and it has since been used to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Now pay monthly subscription fee to join groups on Facebook
Facebook is introducing "Subscription Groups" where group admins on the platform can start charging a small monthly fee between $2.99-4.99 for exclusive membership.
Rapper Akon to launch his own cryptocurrency 'AKoin'
Grammy-nominated artist Akon has announced that he is coming up with his own cryptocurrency which will be called AKoin.
Pakistan cricketer Shehzad tests positive for doping, might get suspended
Pakistan opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad has failed a dope test and could face suspension from the game for a period of three months.
'Panama Papers:The Aftermath' reveals 1.2mn fresh documents, including 12,000 Indians
Two years after the scandalous Panama Papers leak, the whistleblowers, including the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and Indian Express, have come up with a staggering 1.2mn fresh documents.
Flipkart-owned Myntra launches Blink Go fitness tracker for Rs. 4,199
Flipkart-owned Myntra has entered the wearables space with Blink Go - its first fitness tracker developed by the company's in-house innovation lab.
Lucknow: Humiliated inter-couple gets passports, transferred officer says 'was cross-checking'
A day after an inter-faith couple was humiliated by a passport officer in Lucknow, he has been transferred. The couple had on Wednesday tweeted to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to tell them about the problem they faced.
'Jagga Jasoos' failure broke my heart and bank: Ranbir Kapoor
Not many actors are grounded enough to gracefully accept the failures of their films.
'Get-pregnant-by-World-Players' campaign of Burger King Russia pulled down after criticism
The Russian leg of global food chain Burger King has apologized for its offensive advertisement where it claimed women who got pregnant with football players would get free whoppers for life and a chance to win $47,000.
Suspend all American aid to Pakistan, they harbor terrorists: US-lawmaker
The US has not seen Pakistan taking sustained and decisive actions required to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table, a top Trump administration official told lawmakers who demanded suspension of all American aid to Pakistan.
More revelations in Kochhar 'scam': Family's Mumbai flat under scanner
More reports have surfaced about a 'nexus' between Chanda Kochhar, ICICI Bank CEO, and Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot.
England vs Australia: 4th ODI Pre-match report and TV listing
England will be aiming to go 4-0 up when they face struggling Australia in the 4th ODI at Durham on Thursday.
SRK to host Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta's engagement party
When it comes to adding grandeur to an event, the first name that pops in mind is of Shah Rukh Khan.
WhatsApp rolls out group voice and video calling feature
WhatsApp has finally started rolling out its group voice and video calling feature, which was announced at Facebook's F8 developer conference in May.
Crying children, vomiting women: AirAsia's flight delay turns horrific
Many passengers on board an AirAsia flight bound for Bagdogra from Kolkata complained of ill-treatment by staff while the aircraft was grounded for over four hours.
South Sudan's warring leaders meet for first time since 2016
South Sudan President Salva Kirr met opposition leader Riek Machar on Thursday in Addis Ababa for the first time in almost two years amid efforts to end a five-year civil war.
Telangana IPS officer successfully controlling 'fake news' in 400 villages
India is in the grips of a 'fake news' epidemic, courtesy easily-accessible social media platforms. WhatsApp-related rumors have led to the lynching of at least seven people since May, in Assam, TN and Maharashtra.
IGTV: Instagram's newest feature to rival YouTube's long-form video offering
Instagram has launched IGTV, a new standalone app that will directly rival YouTube.
Trump stops policy which separated kids from parents at US-border
Under immense pressure from the Opposition and even right-wing voices, United States President Donald Trump ended the policy that separated minors from their families at the border.
Another face-off looming in Delhi? Kejriwal plans Bengaluru-trip, bureaucrats worried
Two days after a months-long stand-off between the Delhi government and bureaucracy seemingly ended, things are looking uncertain once again.
#CareerBytes: How to make a career in sports after Class-12?
Indians love sports and a lot of people dream to build a career in sports and play for the country.
#InternationalYogaDay: PM Modi addresses Dehradun, ITBP performs Yoga at 18,000ft
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a gathering of around 50,000 people at Dehradun's Forest Research Institute to celebrate the fourth International Yoga Day.
IBM develops AI that can successfully debate with humans
IBM has developed an AI system called "Project Debater" than can rationally debate with humans.
Everything about tech levels and job hierarchy among Google employees
If Google is heaven, its engineers are treated as Gods. But, one can be easily bogged down by the hierarchical structure at Google. Here's all about job levels at Google.
#FinancialBytes: How to port your health insurance
Are you unhappy with your health insurer? Well, then you do have an option to port your health insurance to another insurer, which can offer you better facilities.
How Android Go can be a game-changer for Google
The Android Go operating system (OS) by Google is an optimized version of the latest Android Oreo OS which is specially designed for low-configuration smartphones.
FIFA World Cup: Life-size cut-out of Mexican fan goes viral
FIFA World Cups give us a lot of fascinating stories off the field and crazy fans make the tournament even more exciting. 2018 edition is no different.