06 Jul 2018
Brilliant France 'two' good for Uruguay
France thrashed lacklustre Uruguay 2-0 to reach the semis of the FIFA World Cup 2018.
OPPO Find X could launch in India on July 12
OPPO Find X, with its unprecedented screen-to-body ratio of 93.8% and motorized cameras, took the world by surprise soon after its unveiling in Paris last month.
From 'kaali-pari' to Rihanna's lookalike: Chhattisgarh girl's graph defies colorism
'Kaali' and 'unattractive' were common attributions to this 23-year-old model from Chhattisgarh.
Blind Cheetah 3 robot can navigate obstacles, climb stairs
Researchers from MIT have developed a four-legged robot called Cheetah 3 that can run, jump onto desks, and climb obstacle-laden stairs without visual sensors.
Bengaluru students create spider-like robot for rescue operations
Four students of the Sapthagiri College of Engineering in Bengaluru have developed a six-legged, spider-shaped robot.
Plastic ban: Allow bags weighing 20g, demand manufacturers
Days after Maharashtra Government relaxed the norms for FMCG firms by just self-proving that they only use recyclable multi-layer packaging, plastic manufacturers are raising their voices.
Football Transfers: United want to hijack Ronaldo deal
Manchester United want to hijack Ronaldo's move to Juventus while Barcelona are not giving up on Chelsea ace Willian.
FIFA World Cup: Records that could be broken in quarter-finals
The quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup started today with France taking on Uruguay.
2,500 elderly taught cyber safety, courtesy Delhi Police
In a noble attempt, Delhi Police organized a workshop yesterday to make senior citizens aware of cyber crimes.
Everything we know about Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi is working to launch Mi A2, the global variant of Xiaomi Mi 6X which runs stock Android.
Kejriwal says L-G, Centre not obeying SC's order
Despite the Supreme Court ruling that the Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) cannot interfere with policy decisions taken by the state government, a recent statement by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seems to indicate that the Centre isn't obeying the apex court's order.
Lankan Premier League postponed due to SLC troubles
There seems to be no end to the ongoing crisis in Sri Lankan cricket, which has now forced the SLC to postpone Lankan Premier League.
World's first all-digital psychedelic art museum unveiled in Tokyo
The world's first all-digital psychedelic art museum called the "MORI Building Digital Art Museum" has been unveiled in Tokyo.
Hisar: Breaking protocol, two lecturers seen checking answer-sheets in bus
Breaking protocol, two women teachers were found to be checking answer-books aboard a public bus.
Limited-time-offer: OnePlus 6 available with Rs. 2,000 discount on Amazon
For those looking to buy OnePlus 6, now may be a good time as HDFC Bank has announced an instant discount of Rs. 2,000 on Amazon.
Indian family "living like prisoners" in UAE seeks residency
An Indian family of seven, claiming to be "living like prisoners" in Sharjah, is seeking help from the UAE government to legalize their residency status fearing arrest and deportation, Khaleej Times reported.
Dhoni to play his 500th match for India
MS Dhoni will, undoubtedly, go down in history as India's greatest ever captain.
BJP MP slams Riteish Deshmukh for photos near Shivaji statue
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh came under fire from BJP MP Sambhaji Chhatrapati for clicking photos near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Raigad fort near Mumbai.
Female 'tantrik' confesses to involvement in Burari family's death
In the latest development in the Burari mass-suicide/murder case in Delhi, a female occult practitioner by the name of Maa Geeta has been detained in connection to the deaths.
Marathi cinema is better, bolder than Bollywood: Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar, who has turned presenter for 'Chumbak,' believes Marathi cinema is way ahead of Bollywood when it comes to exploring complex stories.
Let single-mothers file PAN-applications without naming child's father: Maneka Gandhi
Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi is fighting again to make things easier for single mothers.
MP: Refused money for liquor, alcoholic shoots wife, kills daughter
A 32-year-old man allegedly killed one of his daughters, injured another and shot at his wife after the latter refused to give him money to buy liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district.
BlackBerry Ghost to feature a large 4,000mAh battery
According to reports, BlackBerry's upcoming premium smartphone called the "BlackBerry Ghost" will feature a hefty 4,000mAh battery.
#Jobs: Indian Army to conduct massive recruitment rally in August
The Indian Army has officially announced that it will conduct a massive recruitment rally at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Rohtak, Haryana, between 3rd August and 12th August.
FIFA chief invites Thai cave boys to World Cup final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has invited the Thai boys' football team trapped in a cave to the World Cup final, as messages of support poured in from top players.
Salman Khan gets mired in land dispute with NRI couple
In what has come as yet another hindrance for Salman Khan and his family, an NRI couple has accused the superstar of not letting them obtain electricity from his property Arpita Farms which they claim is rightfully theirs.
Giant 'Trump Baby' balloon to be flown during Trump-May meet
In a comic turn to anti-Trump sentiments, a plan to fly a giant inflatable balloon depicting Donald Trump as a diaper-clad baby has been given the green light in London.
Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif jailed for 10 years in corruption case
An Islamabad court today sentenced former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to 10 years in prison in the Avenfield corruption reference, and fined £8mn.
England vs India ODIs: Shardul replaces injured Bumrah
The BCCI has selected Shardul Thakur to replace an injured Jasprit Bumrah for the three-match ODI series against England, starting July 12.
WhatsApp rumors: Three sadhus narrowly escape lynching in Assam
Police and army in Assam prevented a repeat of last month's brutal Karbi Anglong lynching, rescuing three saints from an agitated 100-member mob in Dima Hasao.
A pot-bellied Kapil Sharma spotted at Amsterdam. See pic
The latest picture of comedy-king Kapil Sharma, that surfaced online a few hours ago, has his fans worried about his health.
Brazil vs Belgium: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
Brazil take on Belgium in a crunch quarter-final encounter in Friday's second match at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
Jio GigaFiber v/s Airtel broadband: Plans, offers, comparison
Reliance Jio has already irreversibly changed the mobile data market in India, pushing down data charges and consequently pushing up mobile data consumption.
How much time has Neymar wasted at World Cup 2018?
Neymar has been one of the most talked about players at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
England vs India 2nd T20I: How to pick Fantasy XI?
Indian will be up against England, today, in the second T20I of the three-match series.
KaiOS-based Nokia 8810 4G feature phone to get WhatsApp support
Reliance Jio recently announced its new KaiOS-based smart feature phone JioPhone 2, which will support WhatsApp as the app gets native compatibility for KaiOS.
Malaysia refuses to deport India's wanted Zakir Naik
A day after India confirmed it has sought extradition of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad said he won't be deported "as long as he is not creating any problem."
UP follows Maharashtra with a complete plastic ban
UP is going the Maharashtra way. Weeks after the western state banned most forms of plastic, UP has issued similar orders.
Mi TV, Redmi Note 5 Pro go on sale today
Popular Xiaomi products, namely the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi LED TVs, are available on sale via Flipkart and Mi.com, today.
'Karenjit Kaur' unravels Sunny Leone's journey from adult-films to Bollywood
Sunny Leone is all set to bring to the fore her real-life journey through a web-series titled 'Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone', the trailer of which was released yesterday.
Mexico: 24 killed, 49 injured in fireworks explosions
Twenty-four people were killed and at least 49 injured today when a series of explosions ripped through fireworks workshops in a town just north of Mexico City.
UP: School principal arrested after camera found in girls' toilet
Police in UP nabbed a principal and three others after students reported that cameras had been secretly installed in a girls' toilet in the Maharajganj school.
Wimbledon Day 4 round-up: Catch all the action here
Day 4 of 2018 Wimbledon gave us some stunning results as the fall of big guns continued.
Watch: Dancing Uncle pays an epic tribute to Hrithik Roshan
Dancing Uncle Sanjeev Shrivastava left us wanting for more after the video of his performance on Govinda's popular track 'Aap Ke Aa Jaane Se' went viral on the Internet.
Uttarakhand HC declares animals to be 'legal persons' with rights
In what can only be called a unique ruling, the Uttarakhand High Court has accorded the status of a "legal person or entity" to all animals in the state, while issuing a series of directions against animal cruelty.
Uruguay vs France: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
France will take on Uruguay in the first quarter-final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
DU admissions: Fourth cut-off list announced, 0.25-2% drop in humanities
DU announced its fourth cut-off list last night. There has been a drop of 0.25-2% in cut-offs for humanities courses across colleges.
2018 iPhones to come in gold, blue, red, orange colors
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.
Trump announces resignation of scandal-tainted environment body chief Scott Pruitt
US President Donald Trump today announced the departure of his environment-chief, Scott Pruitt, who faced ethics scandals over his spending and conduct in office.
India justifies Air India changing Taiwan to "Chinese Taipei"
A day after Air India, on Beijing's demand, made a change on its website to refer to Taiwan as "Chinese Taipei", the Indian government has justified its action.
#HappyBirthdayRanveerSingh: How this outsider made it big in Bollywood
The big bad world of Hindi film industry may not be kind to outsiders but is quick to recognize special talents and not let them go.
CJI 'master of roster,' consultation with collegium not necessary: SC
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the master of roster, a two-judge SC bench iterated, dismissing a petition by former law minister Shanti Bhushan.
Japan executes cult-leader, six followers for deadly 1995 sarin attack
Japan on Friday executed Shoko Asahara, the leader of doomsday cult that carried out deadly 1995 sarin attack on Tokyo's subway that killed 13 people and injured thousands.
Unnao: Three men drag, molest woman as another shoots video
Cops in Unnao, UP have launched a manhunt after a video surfaced of three men molesting a woman while another records it.
Burari deaths: Family wanted to meet 'god,' free 'trapped' spirits
The man who allegedly led 11 people to their deaths in Delhi's Burari was confident the "hanging" wouldn't kill them, and their souls will return after meeting 'god,' his diary entries have revealed.
Congress accuses BJP of being involved in mega bitcoin scam
The Indian National Congress (INC) has accused the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of being involved in a "mega Bitcoin scam" worth anything between Rs. 5,000 crore and Rs. 88,000 crore.
Gambling, Sports betting should be legal in India: Law Commission
If the Law Commission of India has its way, sports betting will soon undergo a complete overhaul.
Bullet-riddled body of abducted J&K cop found
Hours after being kidnapped, the bullet-riddled body of a Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police constable was found this morning in Pariwan, Kulgam.
#CareerBytes: 6 online courses to help you in JEE preparation
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), the toughest exam for engineering aspirants in India, is offered at two levels: JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced.
Who are winners and losers from Ronaldo's transfer to Juventus?
Cristiano Ronaldo is close to completing a move to the Serie A champions Juventus.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay vs France- Match Preview
Heavyweights Uruguay and France, will battle for a spot in the last four when they face each other, tomorrow, at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
Mumbai: Prank calls, asking for 'jalebis', make officials' life miserable
The Disaster Management Cell that is based out of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s headquarters in Fort, Mumbai, is finding it difficult to help those in need.
Indian higher education to get Rs. 1 lakh crore boost
The Union Cabinet has recently approved a proposal permitting the Higher Education Finance Agency (HEFA) to mobilize Rs. 1 lakh crore to fund infrastructure and revitalize research in higher education institutes by 2022.
05 Jul 2018
India vs England 2nd T20I: Preview
After a dominant display in the opening fixture, Virat Kohli and his men will look to seal the three-match T20I series when they lock horns with England in the second T20I at Cardiff on Friday.
Amazon Prime Day Sale starts from July 16: Details here
For the fourth consecutive year now, Amazon will be hosting its Amazon Prime Day Sale in India starting July 16, 12 pm IST onwards.
England using bowling simulator to counter spin-wizard Kuldeep Yadav
Mystery spinner Kuldeep Yadav's rise as a bowler has been meteoric.
Transwoman wins gender-identity battle against Airports Authority of India
A transwoman won probably the biggest battle of her life after Bombay High Court, on Wednesday, directed her employer Airports Authority of India (AAI) to make the requested changes in her name and gender in the service record.
Musical.ly, the new and upcoming video platform for vloggers
It seems like young vloggers today are taking to Musical.ly as their choice of primary video-sharing platform.
Trained drivers, medical supplies in cabs: Ambulance-taxi kick-starts in Delhi
Very soon, on Delhi roads, you'll find ambulance-taxis: cabs equipped with medical supplies, whose drivers have basic first-aid knowledge.
Players to watch out for in Friday's blockbuster quarter-final games
The business end of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 has finally arrived.
Delhi Metro's Violet Line services disrupted, after railing collapse
On Thursday, metro service along Delhi Metro's Violet Line was disrupted after a portion of a boundary wall fell on the tracks owing to heavy winds and rain.
T20I Tri-Series: Fakhar Zaman stars as Pakistan thrash Australia
Pakistan's Zaman played the best T20I innings of his life to help Pakistan beat Australia by 45 runs in the ongoing T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe.
Badminton: India's hopes still intact at the Indonesia Open
India's top shuttlers PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy won their respective games to enter the quarters of Indonesia Open.
AAP asks supporters for "small donation" to celebrate "big win"
After a "big win for democracy and the Constitution of India," the AAP, in its trademark style, sent a mail to its supporters, seeking a "small donation" of Rs. 100.
Alexa is the game master in a new board game
London-based startup Sensible Object has launched a new board game called "When in Rome," which uses Amazon's voice-enabled digital assistant Alexa as the game master.
Shaadi.com using Aadhaar numbers to eliminate fake profile problem
Matrimonial sites like Shaadi.com are often home to hundreds of fake accounts with photoshopped images and the like.
UK court allows officials to seize Vijay Mallya's assets
Less than a week after a PMLA court in India summoned embattled billionaire Vijay Mallya, a UK High Court has now issued an enforcement order in favor of a 13-bank consortium.
Beijing: Indian professor appointed as European president of Chinese business-institute
Dipak Jain, a prominent Indian professor in the US, has been appointed as the new European president of Shanghai-based China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).
Mumbai: Grant Road Bridge reopened a day after cracks seen
Tuesday was a bad day for Mumbai; within 16 hours, two city bridges faced infrastructural defect.
Andheri bridge-collapse: 15 doctors fought for 14hrs to revive victim
Like every day, Asmita Katkar of Mumbai took the Gokhale Bridge on Tuesday too, after dropping her six-year-old son at his school.
Football: Movers and shakers of the transfer market
Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way out of Real Madrid and could be heading to Italy.
Punjab's drug-test rule should begin with Rahul Gandhi: Harsimrat Kaur
A controversy has broken out in the political circles of Punjab after a fresh decision by the government mandating drug tests for all employees.
Wimbledon: More women's matches than men's on show courts
Women's tennis received impetus as more women's matches were held on show courts, on Day 3 of Wimbledon, as compared to men's.
Android apps secretly record smartphone screens: Study
Researchers from the Northeastern University in Boston have discovered that some Android apps secretly record your mobile screen and share that data with third parties.
This school asks girls to wear white/skin colored underwear
The MAEER's MIT School in Pune has some bizarre ideas for "security" of its students. For one, safety apparently lies in the color of girls' underwear.
Five reasons why Brazil will win the 2018 World Cup
2018 FIFA World Cup is nearing its climax.
JioMoney reportedly exposes user data, including Aadhaar and JioMoney mPIN
An online report has surfaced recently that claims that Reliance Jio's payments platform, Jio Money, carries a bug that exposes user data, including details like Aadhaar number, date of birth, and JioMoney mPIN.
Wrestler Sushil Kumar scripts an unimpressive tale
One doesn't even see wrestler Sushil Kumar settling for silver medal but this time around, he was knocked out of the first bout itself.
Vivo Z10 with 24-MP selfie camera launched for Rs. 14,990
As the latest entrant in India's already crowded mid-budget smartphone segment, Vivo has launched its Z10 smartphone for Rs. 14,990.
Prominent Bengaluru bar in trouble for 'indecent, obscene' activities
Police have busted illegal activities in one of Bengaluru's prominent bars, rescuing at least 32 women and arresting six employees.
Telangana: Government teacher caught on camera getting head-massage from student
A video has surfaced where a Telangana teacher was seen getting a head massage from a student when she was supposed to teach them Physics.
#SeditionRow: JNU-panel upholds Umar Khalid's rustication; imposes fine on Kanhaiya
A high-level inquiry committee of Delhi's JNU has upheld Umar Khalid's rustication and a fine of Rs. 10,000 imposed on Kanhaiya Kumar in connection with a February 9, 2016 incident.
Just 1 unit produced in June: End of Tata Nano?
There's been a lot of speculation about the fate of Tata Nano over the last year.
All Delhi localities to soon get public-transport facilities within 500m
Promising public transport accessibility for every nook and corner in the city, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot yesterday launched an initiative called 'Connect Delhi.'
Railways to accept digital Aadhaar, driving-license as ID-proof from DigiLocker
Railways will accept soft copies of Aadhaar and driving license provided they are in your DigiLocker, a digital storage service operated by the government that enables Indian citizens to store certain official documents on the cloud.
Man, who threatened to rape Congress leader Priyanka's daughter, arrested
Girish Maheshwari, a man from Ahmedabad was arrested, for his vile comments on Congress leader Priyanka Chaturvedi and threatening to rape her 10-year-old daughter after Home Minister Rajnath Singh intervened.
#CricketInNumbers: 5 lowest totals in Test cricket
All didn't go well for Bangladesh as they succumbed to a total of just 43-runs in the first Test against West Indies at Antigua.
Man wants to be declared Vajpayee's son, approaches Supreme Court
A man from Hardoi has moved Supreme Court demanding to be declared the foster son of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil vs Belgium- Match Preview
Two powerhouses, Brazil and Belgium, will battle for a spot in the last four when they face each other, tomorrow, at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
Jio GigaFiber announced for 1,100 cities, registrations begin August 15
At the company's 41st annual general meeting (AGM), Reliance announced the launch of its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband solution, now called Jio GigaFiber.
Karnataka budget: Government announces farm loan waivers worth Rs. 34,000cr
More than a month after taking charge, Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy has finally announced waivers for all defaulting farm loans up to December 31, 2017.
On astrologer's advice, Kumaraswamy's elder brother travels 350 kms daily
Travelling to work daily is something which is both exhausting and frustrating, and rarely anyone chooses a long route.
Thai cave rescue: Authorities, Navy SEALs installing Internet-cable, reducing water-level
Thai authorities are working with Navy SEALs to run an Internet cable into a flooded cave in northern Thailand where 12 young soccer players and their coach are trapped.
Hours after SC-order, Delhi officers send back government's "incorrect" file
Hours after the SC verdict curtailing the lieutenant governor's (L-G) powers in Delhi, the AAP government moved its first file, ordering withdrawal of authority on transfer and posting of bureaucrats from the L-G, chief secretary and heads of departments.
Inside British Parliament, Siri 'interrupts' MP, announces results on Syria
The task of digital assistants Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant, is to make our lives easier. But in this case, a minister of British Parliament was left embarrassed when Apple's Siri rudely interrupted his speech.
All you need to know about Reliance's JioPhone 2
With Reliance's JioPhone being quite the success, Mukesh Ambani, at Reliance's 41st annual general meeting (AGM) announced a successor.
Wimbledon Day 3 round-up: Catch all the action here
Day 3 of 2018 Wimbledon brought some stunning results as the fall of big guns continued.
Lynching aftermath: Maharashtra's Rainpada village becomes a ghost place
Rainpada, a remote village of Maharashtra which was the scene of brutal lynching of five men five days back, has virtually turned into a ghost place.
Reliance AGM highlights: JioPhone 2, Monsoon Hungama and more
Months post the ultra-successful launch of the JioPhone, the company has announced a second version, the JioPhone 2.
Air India follows other airlines to call Taiwan 'Chinese Taipei'
Prodded by Beijing, and following on the footsteps of several major airlines, Air India has now modified its website to show Taiwan as "Taipei, Taoyuan International Airport, TPE, Chinese Taipei".
Have you seen viral pictures of father breastfeeding baby yet?
Women breastfeeding babies is a common sight, but not men stepping up for this job.
Unsure about food quality on trains? Live-stream preparations from base-kitchens!
In a first of its kind initiative, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) now allows passengers to live-stream base kitchens to see how the food served on trains is actually prepared.
Sunanda Pushkar death: Tharoor gets anticipatory-bail on Rs. 1L surety
Two days after Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sought anticipatory bail in the Sunanda Pushkar death case, Delhi's Patiala House court has granted his request on a surety of Rs. 1L.
Burari: Family rehearsed "ritual" for days, didn't expect to die
Police probing the mysterious Burari deaths have revealed that the apparent mass suicides were the culmination of a week-long "thanksgiving" ritual by the family, who were certain they would survive it.
#CareerBytes: Preparing for IAS? Here are 6 online-courses for you
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most premier civil service of the country.
Ericsson launches innovation center in IIT-Delhi as 5G era dawns
While 5G technology is set to see its global debut sometime later this year in the US, India will have to wait a while before it's 5G-capable.
FIFA World Cup: Who will win Best Young Player Award?
We have seen some exciting talent at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Now, AI engine can analyze ash in understanding volcanic eruptions
Scientists led by Daigo Shoji from the Earth-Life Science Institute (Tokyo Institute of Technology) have now shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can be trained to categorize different types of volcanic ash.
27th July will see the century's longest total lunar eclipse
July 2018 will witness the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century.
Honor 10 GT variant with 8GB RAM launched in China
As a performance variant of the flagship Honor 10 smartphone, the Huawei-owned brand has launched Honor 10 GT in China.