Facebook enhances security measures ahead of July 25 Pakistan polls
Ahead of the July 25 general elections in Pakistan, Facebook is taking enhanced security measures to ensure transparency and prevent abuse on the platform, media reports said.
OPPO A5 with 4,320mAh battery and 4GB RAM launched
As yet another mid-range offering, OPPO has launched the OPPO A5 smartphone in China.
India beat England in 3rd T20I: Here're the records broken
India overcame England in the third T20I to win the series 2-1 and provide their dominance ahead of ODI and Tests.
World's first family that lives in a 3D-printed house
A family in Nantes, France has become the world's first family to move in to a 3D-printed home.
Itty bitty sites are entirely contained within their own links
Nicholas Jitkoff, former designer at Google and current vice president of design at Dropbox, has developed a new web tool called "itty bitty site."
Thai cave: Four boys rescued so far, rescue operations ongoing
Finally, four members of the youth football team, who have been trapped inside a flooded cave in Thailand for two weeks, have been rescued.
At least 21 PDP legislators pledged support to Mufti: Party-sources
At least 21 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislators met party chief Mehbooba Mufti since yesterday and pledged their support to her.
The woman who decides how Google's emojis look like
Jennifer Daniel is the director of Android emojis at Google, or more loosely, the company's emoji interpreter.
HC upholds punishment of 3-men for scuffle over 'beedi' price
Three men, convicted for grievously injuring the father of a vendor for charging 50 paise extra for "beedi" bundle, leading to his death two decades ago, got respite from Delhi HC, which refused to interfere with their three-and-a-half-year jail term.
Juventus delete 'Number 7' post after it sparks Ronaldo move
The 2018 summer transfer window has seen several big moves.
3 managers who could replace Hierro as Spain coach
Fernando Hierro has stepped down as the coach of Spain after leading them on a temporary basis at the FIFA World Cup 2018.
Pakistan vs Australia Tri-Series Final: Match in numbers
Pakistan have strengthened their grip on the number one T20I ranking as they sealed their biggest chase to win the Tri-Series final against Australia.
Delhi Police rescues four malnourished, tortured horses used for weddings
The Delhi police rescued four malnourished horses, which are used for weddings, recently from different areas, after PETA India lodged a complaint.
India's Muslim law board wants Shariat courts in every district
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), the country's highest decision-making body supervising Islamic laws, is planning to set up Shariat courts in all districts, PTI reports.
Musk working on kid-size submarine for Thai cave rescue mission
Last month, a team of 12 young soccer players and its coach went missing in the flooded Tham Luang cave complex in Thailand, and recently, Elon Musk offered to help rescue the trapped players.
Football Transfers: Willian on his way out of Chelsea?
Brazil international Willian is most likely on his way out of Stamford Bridge after two heavyweights of European football are set to battle it out for his signature.
Noida now has the largest mobile factory in the world
Thanks to Samsung, Noida can now boast of the world's largest mobile manufacturing factory, a tag which puts it on the global manufacturing map.
OPPO A3s to launch in India for Rs. 10,990
As its latest budget range offering, OPPO will soon launch the OPPO A3s smartphone in India.
5 Rohingyas detained at Bangladesh-border while trying to enter India
Five Rohingya youths have been detained at a Bangladesh border checkpoint after allegedly trying to enter India with fake passports.
'Roti Bank' satiating hunger of the poor, gets good response
In a bid to feed needy people, a retired IPS officer D Sivanandan in December 2017 launched "Roti Bank" in collaboration with Mumbai's famous tiffin carriers "Dabbawalas".
MP: 14-year-old dragged from sleep, gangraped by 'relatives'
Yet another child has allegedly fallen prey to perverted predators. This time, it was a 14-year-old girl of Chhatarpur, Bundelkhand, MP.
How IIIT-B student turned 'learning opportunity' to Rs. 1.2cr Google-package!
For 22-year-old Mumbaikar Aditya Paliwal, what began as a learning opportunity resulted in a job offer from Google's prestigious New York-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) team, at a bumper package of Rs. 1.2cr!
Roger Federer prefers a 'splash of color' at Wimbledon
Defending champion Roger Federer, who is eyeing a quarter-final berth at the ongoing Wimbledon 2018, has stated that he would like to see a splash of color in the all-white dress.
Heavy rains hammer southern Japan; death toll climbs to 76
Heavy rainfall hammered southern Japan for the third day, prompting new disaster warnings on Kyushu and Shikoku islands today, as the government put the death toll at 48 with 28 others presumed dead.
Modi, RaGa, Kohli to lose their Twitter followers: Here's why
In a bid to combat misinformation and fake news, Twitter has been suspending more than a million accounts a day in the recent months.
FIFA World Cup: Schedule, TV listings and fixtures of semi-finals
The quarter-final stage of the 2018 World Cup has finally come to an end, with 'best' four teams qualifying for the semis.
After 'micro-mini skirts' lecture, Twitter-user returns with another 'sanskaar' lesson
This week, 'Madhav' (@mahesh10816 on Twitter) posted a thread about how he intervened to 'teach' girls wearing 'micro-minis' in a posh Mumbai restaurant about Indian values, which apparently moved them to tears.
FIFA World Cup: Who could win the FIFA Golden Ball?
The FIFA World Cup is coming to its climax with just four teams left in the tournament.
FIFA: After England defeat Sweden, delirious fans devastate IKEA's London-store
An IKEA store in Stratford, London, faced the brunt of jubilant English fans on Saturday after England defeated Sweden in the FIFA World Cup to advance towards semifinals for the first time in nearly three decades.
Turkish authorities sack 18,632 state employees in new decree
Turkish authorities ordered the dismissal of more than 18,632 state employees including 8,998 police officers, soldiers, and academics, in a decree published today over suspected links to terror organizations and groups that "act against national security".
Indian student shooting: Police release suspect's photo, announce $10,000 reward
Kansas Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect who shot to death Indian student Sharath Koppu Friday evening.
Sanju: Calling Ranbir 'bhaiyya' wasn't cakewalk for on-screen Priya Dutt
Well, Ranbir Kapoor is a heartthrob and this can't be argued. So having him as a brother on the silver screen is bound to trigger mixed feelings.
Prince Harry, Markle make Commonwealth debut; meet Indian research scholars
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have made their debut as Commonwealth Youth Ambassadors and interacted with some Indian research scholars after assuming their new role.
Google confirms its human-sounding AI won't take away call-center jobs
Ever since Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled its human-sounding Duplex AI at the I/O developers conference earlier this year, there had been growing apprehension that Duplex might replace human labor in call centers.
'Even Lord Ram can't stop rapes': BJP MLA triggers controversy
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh Surendra Singh triggered a controversy when he said 'even Lord Ram can't stop rapes in the state'.
Amarnath Yatra suspended for a day on Wani's death anniversary
On the occasion of Burhan Wani's death anniversary, authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra today.
Police reaches to investigate rape-charges, Mithun's son's wedding stands cancelled
The wedding of veteran actor Mithun Chakrabarty's son, which was scheduled to happen on Saturday, was cancelled after a police team reached to investigate the rape charges levelled against him.
Mumbai rains: One dead in waterfall, city flooded, traffic hit
At least one person died when water levels at the Chinchoti waterfall in Vasai, Mumbai, rose suddenly after heavy rains. Over 100 were rescued, NDTV reported.
Sanctions on North Korea will remain until 'final' denuclearization: Pompeo
Sanctions on North Korea will remain in place until Pyongyang achieves "final" denuclearization, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
What will happen to your digital personality when you die?
It's important to think about what happens to our digital selves after we die.
Wimbledon Day 6 round-up: Catch all the action here
9 of women's top 10 seeds have been knocked out. This has been the tale of Wimbledon 2018.
England vs India 3rd-T20I: Dream XI, TV listing and more
India and England face each other in the third and final T20I in Bristol on Sunday.
'We use ash/dust/sand during menstruation,no sanitary-pads': Maid's tale moves employer
Akshay Kumar-Sonam Kapoor-Radhika Apte starrer 'Padman' brought to attention a crippling problem in India, where sanitary napkins are a luxury rather than a necessity.
Mission to rescue football-team trapped inside flooded Thai cave underway
Rescue efforts have begun for 12 boys and their football coach who've been trapped in a cave in northern Thailand for over two weeks, the head of the mission said.
133 of 136 IPS-officers fail exams, but still in service
It says a lot about the state of India's police force when only three of 136 IPS officers manage to pass the exams to graduate from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA).
HRD Ministry approves third-extension for panel drafting new education policy
The K Kasturirangan Committee tasked with drafting a new education policy has got a third extension from HRD Ministry to give final shape to the draft.
Zuckerberg becomes world's third richest man, overtakes Warren Buffett
Despite concerns about data privacy over Facebook, the social network's co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken American business magnate Warren Buffett to become the world's third richest person.
No longer 'interested' in Shami, Hasin Jahan returns to modelling
Months after the broken marriage of cricketer Mohammed Shami made the headlines, his wife Hasin Jahan has returned to modelling, hopeful of rebuilding her life.
DU 2018: First admission-list for UG courses on July 12
Delhi University (DU) is releasing its first admission list for entrance-based undergraduate courses on July 12.
Iran accuses Donald Trump of destabilizing the oil market
Iran today accused US President Donald Trump of destabilizing the oil market with his flurry of tweets taking aim at the OPEC cartel.
Woman jumps from Noida's TGIP-mall after boyfriend refuses to meet
A 25-year-old woman identified as Shivani jumped from the third floor of The Great India Palace mall in Noida on Saturday, allegedly as she was upset with her boyfriend.
Friend's-father forced me to drink alcohol before rape: Gurugram survivor
For this 18-year-old Gurugram girl, it was a happy occasion: her childhood friend studying abroad was home for vacations, and they had planned a sleepover.
Delhi: Dead lizard in mid-day meal makes two girls ill
The alleged presence of a dead lizard in mid-day meals served to students of Kalyanpuri's Rajkiya Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in East Delhi made two girls sick on Saturday.
Explore Lord Rama's life across India via Sri Ramayana Express
What is common between Ayodhya, Sitamarhi, Nandigram and Sri Lanka?
WhatsApp working on suspicious link detection feature to fight spam
According to reports, WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "Suspicious link" to detect spam and malicious links that are shared on the platform.
Indian-student shot dead in US restaurant, police rule out hate-crime
On Friday evening (local time), an Indian student was shot by miscreants inside a restaurant in United States' Kansas City.
#CareerBytes: 6 online-courses if you're preparing for medical entrance exams
Many Class-12 science students desire to become a doctor as a career in the field of medicine is one of the most popular options.
#FinancialBytes: 10 things to keep in mind while buying house
Buying a house is one of the most significant decisions in a person's life, not only financially but also on a personal front.
#IndiaInEngland: 5 reasons why India would win the Test series
Kohli-led India can script history in England when these two sides face each other, from August 1, in the five-match Test series.
This Mumbai-girl showed her father what a daughter can do!
When it comes to financial constraints, many families in India still ask the girls to drop out of colleges or schools.
Nokia 5.1 Plus expected to launch on July 11
Though late, HMD Global-owned Nokia brand seems to have gotten on to the notch bandwagon.
FIFA World Cup 2018: England thrash Sweden in quarters
England have reached their first semi-final after 1990 as they defeated Sweden 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018.
Karnataka budget: Congress might ask Kumaraswamy to lower fuel prices
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy's decision to increase fuel prices in Karnataka's budget seems to have irked not just the common man, but coalition partner Congress as well.
Airtel doing away with FUP limits in select circles
Airtel has started to remove FUP (fair usage policy) limit on select broadband plans, which means subscribers can now avail truly unlimited data.
NASA's planet-hunting telescope Kepler running out of fuel
NASA's Kepler telescope, which helps hunt for new planets in outer space, has almost run out of fuel, the space agency received an indication recently.
Delhi government to use 'better-than-CNG' fuel for buses
After a Supreme Court directive, the Delhi government is mulling using the cleaner HCNG fuel, a blend of hydrogen and CNG, in 50 buses as part of a pilot project.
Ranbir and Alia had a late-night dinner date
Ever since Ranbir Kapoor came out in the open about his relationship with Alia Bhatt, all eyes have been on the 'Brahmastra' duo.
5 new Apple iPad and MacBook models certified in Eurasia
Apple has registered five new iPad and MacBook models each with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).
Mumbai: Sacked, drunken man threatens to commit suicide
A drunken man created some high-voltage drama for Mumbai Fire Brigade in the wee hours of Friday, as he threatened to jump off from atop the Doordarshan Tower at Worli.
FIFA World Cup 2018: How Belgium became title favorites?
Belgium are the team to beat at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
Delhi: With L-G's approval, plan to chop 3,000 trees canceled
Bringing huge relief to Delhiites, the Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has now officially cancelled the previous decision to cut down almost 3,000 trees to make way for seven central government colonies.
Kawasaki Ninja 650 launched in India at Rs. 5.69 lakh
Kawasaki Motors India has launched the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 650 in India.
Will Bumrah get fit in time for the second Test?
India's pace spearhead Bumrah has already been ruled out of the ODI series due to a thumb injury.
Mumbai: AK-56 seized from Dawood gang member's house; wife arrested
An AK-56 rifle has been seized from the house of a member of Dawood Ibrahim gang in suburban Goregaon in Mumbai.
Watch: This teaser from JP Dutta's war-movie 'Paltan' is exceptional
JP Dutta's direction, Rahman's music, tiranga in background and handsome hunks in uniform - pretty dreams are made of stuff like this.
FIFA World Cup 2018: What next for Brazil?
Considered to be one of the pre-tournament favorites of the FIFA World Cup 2018, Brazil bit the dust as they went out crashing in the quarter-finals against Belgium.
Set up pre-marriage counseling center in Goa University: Governor
Goa Governor Mridula Sinha today asked students to take an oath that they will not break their marriage on petty issues and suggested setting up a pre-wedding counseling center in the Goa University.
Here's why Fiat employees are unhappy over Ronaldo's Juventus transfer
The employees of Fiat, sponsor of Juventus, are unhappy about Cristiano Ronaldo's move to the Serie A champions.
Apple Music takes over Spotify in the US market
According to reports, Apple Music now has more subscribers than Spotify in the US market.
#FinancialBytes: Know how to apply for a PAN card online
Whether you're thinking of getting a debit/credit or buying a property or opening a savings bank account, there is one document that you will need for each of these activities. And that document is the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card.
#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you an Android developer
Android is the world's most popular operating system. While it is found mostly on smartphones, Android is used on many other smart devices like intelligent speakers, televisions, watches, etc.
Football Transfers: Ronaldo wants Marcelo to join him at Juventus
Ronaldo wants to take his best friend, from Real Madrid, to Juventus while Chelsea are looking to sabotage Manchester City's party.
MP: Dalit man whipped 100 times for asking salary hike
In yet another barbaric incident of primitive, caste-based violence in India, a Dalit man from Madhya Pradesh was tied to a petrol pump and whipped 100 times with a belt for asking for a salary hike.
Mumbai rains: Three dead, five missing, train services suspended
Three days after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Andheri, heavy rains lashed parts of Mumbai again on Saturday, and resulted in the city's train service getting held-up during the showers.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui ko gussa kyun aata hai?
In all these years, Bollywood has disappointed us in many ways. Right from the scripts to acting to even songs, they have been peddling the same cliched content, ever since.
Famous Kumaoni singer Kabutari Devi dies of cardiac arrest
Famous Kumaoni folk singer Kabutari Devi, 70, today passed away at a hospital in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, following a cardiac arrest.
Bihar girl raped by principal, two teachers, 16 students
A Class 9 girl has alleged that she was raped and blackmailed by her school's principal, two teachers, and 16 students in Bihar's Saran district.
Petition to save Microsoft's unannounced foldable Surface smartphone
Even though recent reports suggested that Microsoft's much-rumored foldable Surface smartphone, codenamed Andromeda, will be pocket-sized and might release this year itself, a new set of reports now claim that the product is likely to be shelved altogether.
Several leaders are on bail, Congress is a 'bail-gaadi': PM
Launching a scathing attack on Congress, PM Narendra Modi today said the party is now being called a "bail gaadi" as several of its leaders are out on bail.
Russia lock horns with Croatia for a spot in semi-finals
Hosts Russia eye a place in the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but 90 minutes of football and Croatia stand in their way.
Hope craze for hockey rises after 'Gold': Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar said he hopes hockey catches Indian youth's fancy after the release of his upcoming film "Gold".
JEE-Main, NEET to be held twice a year from 2019
India's national level engineering and medical examinations, namely, JEE Main and NEET, will be held twice a year in an online mode, starting 2019, said HRD minister Prakash Javadekar in an announcement at a press conference in New Delhi today.
Mumbai: 'Jobless' man climbs Doordarshan tower for media coverage
A 30-year-old man climbed the Doordarshan Tower in Worli in South Mumbai in the wee hours yesterday, sending police and fire brigade officials into a tizzy.
Sweden vs England: Zlatan and Beckham make a friendly wager
As Sweden take on England in the quarter-final at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018, country's record goal-scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has challenged legend David Beckham to a wager.
Sridevi didn't want daughter Janhvi to join Bollywood
Just weeks before the release of her debut film 'Dhadak', the otherwise media-shy Janhvi Kapoor gave us a peek into her life.
UK's new visa opens opportunities for Indian scientists, researchers
The UK has launched new visas that will be open to overseas scientists and researchers, to encourage the growth of UK's research sector.
Passenger's tweet saves 26 minor girls from being trafficked
Thanks to a tweet by a passenger, 26 underage girls who were being trafficked via the Muzaffarpur-Bandra Awadh Express were rescued by the GRP and the RPF.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: Everything we know so far
Xiaomi is working to launch Mi Mix 3, the successor to its last year's flagship, the Mi Mix 2S.
How much did Sanjay Dutt charge for 'Sanju'?
Rajkumar Hirani is an ace film-maker, a best friend every criminal needs and an astute businessman.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden vs England- Match Preview
England and Sweden lock horns in a mega quarter-final encounter at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
Here's what the real life Kamli thinks about 'Sanju'
All those who have seen Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Sanju', will be in love with Vicky Kaushal's character of Sanjay Dutt's best friend, Kamli.
Wimbledon Day 5 round-up: Catch all the action here
Shocks continued to unfold at the 2018 Wimbledon, especially, in the women's section.
AI algorithm can teach cars to self-drive in 20 minutes
Wayve, a startup founded by two researchers from the Cambridge University, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can learn how to drive a car from scratch in 20 minutes.
Delhi Metro: Man jumps in front of moving train, rescued
A 57-year-old man today lost consciousness and fell on the tracks at the JLN Stadium metro station in Delhi.
Battering floods in southwest Japan kill 15; over 50 missing
Torrents of rainfall and flooding battered southwestern Japan today, leaving at least 15 people dead and more than 50 missing.
Union Minister Jayant Sinha garlands lynching convicts, invites sharp criticism
Union Minister Jayant Sinha from Jharkhand has found himself in the middle of a controversy and scathing criticism after he garlanded eight men convicted for lynching a Muslim meat trader last year.
Bodies of 4 teens, who drowned off Juhu beach, recovered
The body of the fourth victim, who had drowned off Juhu beach along with three others, was found behind JW Marriott hotel in the wee hours today.
Indian-American Amul Thapar not in Trump's top-3 for SC-judge nominee
Indian-American judge Amul Thapar has not made it to the shortlist of three candidates from among which US President Donald Trump is likely to nominate his pick for the US Supreme Court justice.
England overcome India in 2nd T20I: Know what happened
Morgan's England claimed a victory in the 2nd T20I to level the series at 1-1.
Delhi: Man held for duping unemployed youths, promising government jobs
A 27-year-old man was today arrested in Dhaula Kuan for allegedly duping an unemployed youth of crores of rupees on the pretext of getting him jobs in the army and railways.
Thai cave: Football coach apologizes to trapped boys' parents
The 25-year-old coach of a youth football team trapped for two weeks in a Thai cave has offered his "apologies to the parents" of the boys in a note released by the Thai Navy today.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau accused of groping a journalist
On Friday, former journalist Rose Knight broke her silence to stand by her earlier anonymous statement that she had been groped by Canadian PM and avowed feminist Justin Trudeau in 2000, back when he wasn't into politics.
Yet another rape: Gurugram businessman arrested for raping daughter's friend
A 45-year-old businessman from Gurugram's DLF Phase 5 was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping his daughter's 18-year-old friend when she visited their home on Thursday.
Elon Musk sending SpaceX/Boring Company engineers for Thai cave rescue
Elon Musk has offered to help rescue the football team which is currently trapped in a Thailand cave.
5 must-have official apps for frequent train travelers
Indian Railways, which started its services 165 years ago, is considered the country's most economical mode of transportation.
Players to watch out for in Saturday's crunch quarter-final games
The quarters battle started on Friday with France defeating Uruguay 2-0.
Five firsts at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
We have finally entered the business end of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Samsung Galaxy S10 to get a triple camera setup: Report
Samsung is working to launch its 10th anniversary smartphone, the Galaxy S10.
Summer 2018 saw Indians flying more than ever
According to ToI, summer 2018 saw Indians taking to the skies like never before, with numbers of both domestic and international Indian fliers seeing a significant jump.
