26 Jun 2018
Modi attacks Congress over Impeachment motion against CJI
In a first-ever attack on Congress over Impeachment motion against CJI, PM Modi today said that it was their way to intimidate judiciary.
Be careful while using Yo-Yo test for selection: Founder
Yo-Yo test has sparked a heated debate in the recent past as it has become almost a necessity for selection.
Ranbir says 'Shamshera' is unlike any of his other films
Ranbir Kapoor has had his share of "coming of age" stories and is now looking forward to "Shamshera", which the actor believes, is quite a departure for him.
German Football Association suspends two staff members: Know why
The German Football Association (DFB) has suspended two members of its backroom staff, following the heated exchange with Swedish bench.
7th Pay Commission: Overtime pay discontinued for most government employees
According to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry, the government has decided to discontinue overtime pay for most Central government employees, except operational staff who are all non-ministerial non-gazetted Central government employees directly involved in smooth operation of the office.
The much-awaited 'Zingaat' song from Janhvi-Ishaan's 'Dhadak' to release tomorrow
When the Marathi film 'Sairat' had released in 2016, the audience got hooked to the 'Zingaat' song and still are not over it.
Will Bengaluru punish people for giving a lift? Cops refuse
By now, you must have learnt that it's illegal to give lift to a stranger, courtesy Mumbaikar Nitin Nair.
Twist in Lucknow case: Tanvi Seth's passport may be seized
The case of interfaith couple Tanvi Seth and Mohammad Anas Siddiqui, who accused a Lucknow passport officer of harassment, has taken a twist.
Air hostess-turned pilot grounded for showing up drunk at work
An air hostess-turned pilot of Air India was grounded after she was found tipsy during a pre-flight breathalyzer test on Sunday.
Now, use this app to apply for passport using smartphone
Riding on the wave of digitization, the Indian government has launched a mobile app called the 'Passport Seva app' to make the passport application process seamless.
Swachh Survekshan-2018: Bengaluru slips further, Mayor fumes, BBMP blames elections
The Swachh Survekshan-2018 rankings have come as a real shocker for Bengaluru, where its rank has slipped even further than last year's 210.
HRD Ministry will include truth of Emergency-period in textbooks: Javadekar
The 1975 Emergency was a blot on democracy and an attempt to restrict people's freedom, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, adding that HRD Ministry would work to include the truth about this dark chapter in school and college textbooks.
World Cup: On-camera kiss attempt angers reporter, and rightly so
A Brazilian reporter fought back after a football fan tried to kiss her while she was on-air.
Two Pak Air Force pilots killed in crash during training
Two Pakistan Air Force pilots were killed today when their training jet crashed at a Peshawar airbase during a routine mission.
Check out Irrfan's reaction after winning Best Actor at IIFA
Currently going through the toughest phase of his life, Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan was honored with the Best Actor - Male trophy for 'Hindi Medium' at the recently concluded International Indian Film Awards (IIFA) 2018.
Bihar Class 10: Prerna Raj tops, 18.77% rise in pass-percentage
The Bihar school board (BSEB) has declared the results of its Class-10 examination on its website.
UK: Sikh soccer fan racially targeted due to skin color
A Sikh football fan has been targeted in a vile and racist letter due to his "skin color" after he put up British flags on his shop window.
Railways blankets to now be washed twice monthly
Facing severe criticism over cleanliness, the Railways is overhauling its linen cleaning schedule, HT reports: blankets for AC coaches will now be washed twice a month, instead of the current once in two months.
'Is condom included,' asks Poonam Pandey on plastic ban
Internet sensation Poonam Pandey is in the news once again and the reason may not surprise you at all.
Harley-Davidson to make bikes out of US, owing to trade-war
It seems that US President Donald Trump's forceful push to make America great again has returned to bite him in the back.
OnePlus 6 users facing battery-draining issue after latest update
The latest version of OxygenOS, which brought important updates, is now said to be causing massive battery draining issues for OnePlus 6 users.
Investment powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz launches $300 million dedicated crypto fund
Silicon Valley's leading venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has launched a new $300-million fund that is focused on cryptocurrencies.
Delhi: Woman, lover kill husband, his brother for protesting affair
Objecting to an extra-marital relationship cost two brothers their lives.
Ireland vs India T20Is: Tournament Preview
India will hope to deliver a dominant performance as they face Ireland in a two-match T20 series in Dublin.
Mallya releases letters to Modi alleging media, investigators' bias
Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya today released one-year-old letters he wrote to PM Narendra Modi and then-Finance Minister Arun Jaitley "to put things in the right perspective."
FIFA WC 2018: How have Argentina performed in previous editions?
Argentina need a win, at any cost, in their final group-stage encounter against Nigeria.
Have become 'poster-boy' of bank default, lightning-rod of public-anger: Mallya
Fugitive liquor-baron Vijay Mallya, who is wanted in India over loan default, said he has become the "Poster Boy" of bank default and lightning-rod of public anger.
#WaterCrisis: 21 Indian cities to exhaust groundwater supplies by 2020
Humans have always been more prone to curative action rather than preventive action, and that's the exact situation with the water crisis India now finds itself confronted with.
Ramdev to be waxed at Madame Tussauds Delhi in 'Vrikshasan'
Citing the increasing popularity of Baba Ramdev, the authorities of Madame Tussauds have decided to carve his wax statue at its New Delhi branch.
The first public beta version of iOS 12 is out
Apple announced the brand new iOS 12 at its recently held Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2018 in California.
Threats to Modi at "all-time high", even ministers need security-clearance
The Home Ministry has sent out warnings to states over an "all-time high" threat to PM Narendra Modi's life.
Google honors India's first recording-artist Gauhar Jaan with a doodle
Google today remembered the legendary music and dance exponent Gauhar Jaan. It commemorated her 145th birth anniversary with a doodle.
Elon Musk is quietly running a small school inside SpaceX
Not known to many, Elon Musk runs a small school in the corner of his SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.
Ram Temple will be built, have patience: Cornered Yogi assures
The Ram Temple issue has come to the fore again, with agitated seers and politicians cornering UP CM Yogi Adityanath yesterday, at the birthday celebrations of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das in Ayodhya.
Samsung Galaxy J8 to go on sale from June 28
The Samsung Galaxy J8, which was launched last month, will go on sale starting June 28 in India.
South African Indian cinema doyen Moosa succumbs to heart attack
South African Indian cinema doyen Moosa Moosa, 75, succumbed to a heart attack on Sunday after undergoing surgery.
How can Brazil, Germany and Argentina qualify for last 16?
The 2018 edition of the FIFA World Cup has reached a pivotal stage and the excitement of fans is at another level.
SRK, Madhuri among 20 Indians invited to join Oscars-awarding body
In a continued push for diversity, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited a record number of 928 film personalities from 59 different countries to be its members.
Emergency@43: BJP remembers those 'Dark Days'
BJP is today observing "Black Day" to mark 43rd anniversary of the Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975 by the then PM, Indira Gandhi.
Kusal Perera discharged from hospital, will bat if needed
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Perera has been discharged from the hospital after he was declared to be 'out of danger'.
Mumbai: Monstrous rains to continue today too
Even though Mumbai has surpassed the average rainfall for June, more downpour is predicted for today.
I-T department attached benami-properties worth Rs. 4,300cr since new laws
Since enacting stringent laws on benami properties in November'16, the Income Tax (I-T) department has attached more than 1,500 such assets collectively worth Rs. 4,300cr.
IIT-Roorkee students develop unique airbag helmet: Details here
A team of students from IIT-Roorkee have come up with a novel design for a helmet - one that can be worn like a collar around the neck and inflates before impact during an accident.
Can 'Sanju' beat these 5 Indian biopics?
Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' is arguably the most eagerly-awaited biopic in recent times. The buzz for the Rajkumar Hirani directorial is unprecedented and a tsunami is expected at the box office on June 29.
DU: After second cut-off release, nearly 5,000 students take admission
Over 5,000 students took admission in various colleges under the Delhi University, a day after the second cut-off lists were released.
All you need to know about Nigeria vs Argentina
Argentina face Nigeria in a crunch Group D game with everything to play for.
India the "most dangerous" country for women, finds global survey
If someone needed more proof that women in this country are at high risk, an international poll has now named India the most dangerous for women.
#PolicyExplainer: All about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
The Government of India launched a life insurance scheme called 'Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana' (PMJJBY) in 2015, offering coverage for death.
Army officer called colleague's wife 3,300 times before killing her
The murder of an army officer's wife in Delhi by her alleged stalker is getting messier. New reports claim the accused, Major Nikhil Handa, didn't know her through her husband, but had befriended him to get closer to her.
India launches blistering attack on Pakistan at the UN
India launched a blistering attack on Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, reminding Pakistan that no amount of "empty rhetoric" would change the fact that Kashmir is, and will remain a part of India.
Reddit beta-launches a "News" tab on iOS
Reddit has beta-launched a dedicated news section on iOS.
With 40 cases, malaria spreading faster in Delhi than dengue-chikungunya
Malaria is turning out to be a greater cause of concern for Delhi than dengue and chikungunya.
#CareerBytes: Top 6 IIMs and their placement rates this year
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought after B-schools that provide quality management education at the postgraduate, doctoral, and executive levels in the country.
Surf the web on Google Chrome without an internet connection
Google has updated Chrome on Android to allow users to surf the web even without a constant internet connection.
#FinancialBytes: 5 credit cards which offer unique benefits
These days it's common for credit cards to offer benefits like monetary rewards on grocery purchases, online shopping, movie ticket booking, etc.
HP Pavilion x360 laptop launched in India for Rs. 50,347
As the latest addition to its Pavilion range of laptops, HP India has launched the HP Pavilion x360 in India at Rs. 50,347.
Neighbourly: Google's answer to Facebook, WhatsApp in India
Google's latest, tailor-made app for India, Neighbourly, is part of the tech giant's latest attempt to be the go-to platform in India, taking on rivals such as Facebook and WhatsApp.
Football Transfers: Hazard, Lewandowski, Thiago all involved with Real Madrid
Real Madrid and Barcelona are fighting it out for Bayern Munich's mid-field ace, while the Bavarians have turned down Madrid's offer for Lewandowski.
Hafiz Saeed talks about Kashmir's independence, praises stone pelters
At a gathering in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed called for violence in Kashmir, supported stone pelters and claimed the Valley will be united with Pakistan.
25 Jun 2018
Reliance Jio enters e-commerce space with app for offline merchants
Making its first big foray into the Indian e-commerce space, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio is set to launch a dedicated app for kirana or neighborhood general stores.
Delhi jobseekers, beware! Aspirants being conned using 'Mahindra' name
Delhi Police are on the lookout for an organized racket of cons, who allegedly duped scores of youths on the pretext of giving them jobs in Mahindra Group of Companies.
PGs near DU turn luxurious: Swimming-pools, gym on offer
Ten years ago, 'PG accommodation' near DU typically meant looking for brokers and hunting for a room that brings with it a bed and a table.
Vivo Carnival starts from June 26 on Paytm: Details here
E-commerce marketplace Paytm will host its Vivo Carnival sale from June 26-28.
Deepika Padukone in talks for remake of Sridevi's superhit film
Deepika Padukone is yet to take up a new project after the stupendous success of 'Padmaavat'.
Soon make free voice calls over public Wi-Fi networks
According to reports, Indian telecom operators will soon allow users to make free voice calls over public Wi-Fi networks.
Ibrahim Diallo: The man who got fired by a machine
Machines are not only just taking our jobs, but it seems like they've started sacking people too.
Women's cricket: India face New Zealand in World T20 opener
The Indian women's cricket team will begin their ICC Women's World T20 campaign against New Zealand.
ASUS ZenFone 5Z to launch in India, Flipkart teaser suggests
ASUS is all set to introduce its 2018 flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 5Z, in India as early as June 26, according to a Flipkart teaser.
Rajkumar Hirani reveals how Sanjay Dutt used to woo women
Ever since the first teaser of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' came out, people have been wondering about Sanjay Dutt's insane number of girlfriends.
2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUV unveiled: Here's everything to know
After a long gap of 15 years, Chevrolet is resurrecting the "Blazer" brand name with its all-new crossover.
Delhi: Malaria spreading faster than dengue, 40-cases reported so far
At least 11 fresh cases of malaria have been reported during the past week in Delhi, pushing the total number of people affected by the vector-borne disease this season to 40, according to a municipal report.
'Dhadak' makes Arjun Kapoor nostalgic, reminds him of 'Ishaqzaade' days
Arjun Kapoor says the trailer of his half-sister Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter's Bollywood debut "Dhadak" makes him nostalgic.
Blow to BJP: Five-time Rajasthan MLA quits citing CM's corruption
In yet another blow to the BJP, Ghanshyam Tiwari, a five-time MLA from Rajasthan, has quit the party, citing 'new heights of corruption.'
Indian students to get faster visas to study in Canada
Students from India and three other countries will get faster visas to study in Canada as it has introduced major changes in visa procedures to reduce the processing time, according to Canadian immigration authority.
Federer's reign as world number one comes to an end
Roger Federer's reign as the world number one was short lived, as he lost the Halle Open final.
Mobile charging points replace PCOs as 'essential' for Railway passengers
In a sign of the changing times, public telephone booths are no longer among 'minimum essential items' for passengers in the Railways' list.
Karnataka: Class-9 student found dead in school washroom, Vice-Principal booked
NP Chingappa, a Class-9 student of Sainik School, Kudige, near Kushalnagar, Kodagu district, Karnataka, was found dead in the school washroom on Saturday.
'Soorma Anthem' will give you all the motivation you need
The title track of Diljit Dosanjh starrer 'Soorma' dropped a while ago and has garnered mostly positive reactions so far.
Only 46 of top 1,000 scorers in JEE-Advanced are girls
The abysmal sex ratio at the premier IITs shows no signs of improving. This time, only 14 girls feature among the top-500 scorers in the JEE-Advanced, and 46 among the top-1,000.
FIFA World Cup: Unique records scripted by Germany
2014 World Cup champions Germany started the defense of their title on a poor note as they lost their opener to Mexico.
Uttarakhand cop seeks Rs. 70L compensation from Delhi police
Moving Delhi High Court, a Uttarakhand cop sued Delhi police and demanded Rs. 70 lakh in compensation, alleging humiliation and mental trauma.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui dedicates his IIFA award to 'Mom' co-star Sridevi
In a heartfelt gesture, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has dedicated his win at IIFA 2018 to late Bollywood legend Sridevi.
Control visibility of downloaded WhatsApp media in phone's gallery
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature, called "Media Visibility," that gives users the option to either show or hide received media content in the gallery for each individual contact.
These $250 earphones from Bose can't play music
Bose has launched Sleepbuds, an earphone that can't play music. Intrigued? Their only purpose is to help users sleep better.
FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Iran- Match Preview
Iran are desperate to keep their World Cup dream alive but it looks an uphill task as they face Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in the final game of their group stage.
Ahead of Bakri Eid, government-agency launches campaign against animal sacrifice
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has launched a campaign against animal sacrifice, less than a month ahead of Bakri Eid.
#26YearsOfSRK: 5 unconventional films that actually made him King Khan
It has been 26 years since we first saw Shah Rukh Khan on celluloid. He made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with 'Deewana' on this very day.
IndiGo's Chief Commercial Officer quits after 12-year stint
On Monday, IndiGo announced the departure of its Chief Commercial Officer Sanjay Kumar, who is going to be replaced by William Boulter, the current Chief Strategy Officer at IndiGo.
Assam: Couple thrashed all night by villagers, woman's head shaved
On Saturday night, villagers of Assam's Nagaon district thrashed a couple and shaved the woman's head, because they didn't approve of the couple's affair.
Delhi's 'Chipko movement': Thousands hug trees, say 'won't leave them'
Sarojini Nagar saw a lot of activity yesterday afternoon, as more than 1,500 people came out in unison to protest the cutting of a whopping 16,500 trees to make way for seven Central government colonies.
Why is Mo Salah thinking of quitting Egypt's team?
Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah is reportedly considering his future with the Egyptian football team.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 with LTE, AI Face Unlock launched
Alongside the latest Redmi 6 Pro smartphone, Xiaomi has also launched its budget range tablet, the Mi Pad 4.
Delhi HC stays felling of 16,000 trees till July 2
The Delhi HC has stayed till July 2 the planned felling of more than 16,000 trees for redevelopment of residential facilities for central government employees.
Mumbai horror: Journalist physically attacked by another woman in Uber
Journalist Ushnota Paul took to Twitter, a short while ago, to narrate her ordeal of being harassed by a female passenger in Uber, in broad daylight in Mumbai's Lower Parel.
Bridegroom takes 1,001 saplings as 'dowry' in Odisha
A 33-year-old school teacher refused dowry and instead received 1,001 saplings as the wedding gift with the brides' parents agreeing to the unusual pre-condition set by him in Odisha's Kendrapara district.
Arvind Kejriwal inspires me, says anti-corruption "politiculturist" Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan, actor turned "politiculturist," was in Delhi last week to register his party, the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM).
Nigeria: 86 killed in herder-farmer violence; President calls for calm
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has called for calm after 86 people were killed in an attack by suspected nomadic herders against farming communities in the restive center of the country.
England vs Australia ODI series: List of records broken
Australian cricket slumped to a new low after they were beaten 5-0 in the ODI series against England.
Hyderabad: Astrologer predicts Aaradhya Bachchan will become PM
A Hyderabad based astrologer D Gyaneshwar made a bunch of predictions at a media conference on Sunday including PM Narendra Modi's re-election in 2019 and a celebrated political career for Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's six-year-old daughter Aaradhya.
#CreepAlert: Alexa says to its owner, "I see people dying"
San Francisco-based Echo user Shawn Kinnear has reported that Amazon's digital smart voice assistant Alexa recently made an unprompted and disturbing statement at his home.
Torrential rainfall shatters Mumbai: Three deaths, traffic slowdown, train delays
Mumbai continues to reel under torrential rainfall, affecting local train services and causing heavy traffic gridlocks.
Aruna Miller, second Indian-American in line to become US Congresswoman
Indian-American Aruna Miller, seeking to enter the US House of Representatives from a Congressional seat in Maryland, has emerged as one of the top fundraisers, days ahead of the Democratic primary.
IIFA 2018: Rekha makes a blockbuster stage comeback
At IIFA 2018, the excitement levels to see Rekha perform on stage was much more than knowing the winners.
DU second-list: Heavy drops in some cut-offs, admissions closed elsewhere
The second list of Delhi University (DU) admissions brought relief to many as cut-offs dropped as much as 5% for some courses.
No end to dispute over renaming Haj Bhavan in Bengaluru
The row over plans to rename 'Haj Bhavan' in Bengaluru after Tipu Sultan, the 18th-century ruler of the Mysore kingdom, shows no signs of ending with BJP leader KG Bopaiah saying his party wanted it renamed after late President APJ Abdul Kalam.
UP: Plates' shortage in wedding leads to fight, one killed
Things took an ugly turn at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Vikrampur area when event organizers ran out of plates for the guests.
Mumbai-rains: Wall collapses at Lloyd's Estate in Wadala; cars trapped
A wall in Mumbai's upscale Lloyds Estate in Wadala gave way this morning after incessant rains, burying several cars under debris.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro with iPhone X-like notch launched
As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 6 Pro in China.
Turkey Presidential election: Erdogan claims outright victory in first round
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won tightly-contested presidential polls after securing outright victory in the first round, the election authority said, tightening his grip on the nation he has ruled for 15 years.
Apple's 2018 iPhone could be cheaper than iPhone X
According to reports, Apple's 2018 iPhone line-up consists of a 5.8-inch OLED display iPhone, a larger 6.5-inch OLED display iPhone, and a more affordable 6.1-inch LCD display iPhone.
Canada streamlines student visa process for Indians
With the number of Indian students opting for higher studies in Canada on the rise, the Canadian government has introduced a faster, more streamlined visa processing mechanism for Indians to shorten the visa application queue.
Orders for Shujaat Bukhari's killing came from Pakistan: Police
Police investigating esteemed journalist Shujaat Bukhari's murder have revealed that the orders for the killing had apparently come from Pakistan-based sources, who were unhappy with his efforts to broker peace in the Valley.
Mali: 32 Fulanis killed, 10 missing in traditional hunters' attack
At least 32 Fulani civilians, including children, were killed and ten are missing following an attack in central Mali, believed to have been carried out by traditional hunters, as the government said 16 bodies had been found.
Sushma Swaraj receives hate tweets from Modi fans: Here's why
External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj was incessantly attacked by hate-mongers on Twitter, but she didn't stay silent. Instead, Swaraj liked the tweets of those who abused her viciously for the world to see.
'Gold' trailer: Akshay Kumar, his hockey players keep you hooked
The highly-anticipated trailer of Akshay Kumar's latest offering 'Gold' has just been released and it was worth the wait.
200 CCTV-scans, 500 raids later, "obsessed" army-major nabbed for murder
Since three years, Army Major Nikhil Rai Handa allegedly kept stalking 35-year-old Shailza Dwivedi, wife of Major Amit Dwivedi.
WhatsApp Pay to offer 24-hour customer support in India
WhatsApp is setting up a 24-hour customer support for WhatsApp Pay, its UPI-based payments service that allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.
IIFA 2018: Sridevi awarded best actress; complete list of winners
At Bangkok, celebrities gathered for one of the biggest events on Bollywood calendar- the IIFA awards, on Sunday.
Top 5 smartphones which offer massive battery backup
In this age of 4G Internet, having a smartphone with good battery backup is crucial.
FIFA World Cup: Who can qualify for round of 16?
FIFA World Cup 2018 is progressing in a enthralling fashion, where several teams have already booked their spot in the round of 16.
Why is Yo-Yo test an important criteria for selection: CoA
The Indian cricket team management may consider the Yo-Yo test as the most important selection criteria.
Here's your 'Weekly Industry Insight' for all your stock decisions
Thinking of making money by investing in stocks? But which stocks would give the highest returns throughout this week? And which ones should you avoid?
Mi 8 could launch in India next month, hints Xiaomi
To commemorate its 8th-anniversary, Xiaomi launched the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE and Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphones in China last month.