14 Jul 2018

#IndiaInEngland: Root stars as England thrash India in 2nd ODI

England leveled the three-match ODI series at 1-1 after beating India comfortably by 86-runs in the second match.

Xiaomi Mi A2, A2 Lite's global launch on July 24

Xiaomi is working to launch the rebranded global version of Android One-based Mi 6, the Mi A2, at an event in Madrid, Spain on July 24.

Kerber stuns Serena to lift Wimbledon 2018 title

German 11th seed Angelique Kerber overcame seven-time champion Serena Williams (6-3, 6-3) at the Wimbledon 2018 final on Saturday.

Maharashtra: MLAs to get Rs. 1 lakh/month as compensation

In a rather weird development, the Maharashtra government is willing to give Rs. 1 lakh to almost 300 legislators as compensation, while the Manora MLA Hostel in Nariman Point, Mumbai is being rebuilt.

Belgium finish 3rd after overcoming England 2-0

Belgium won the third-place play-off in Saint Petersburg as they defeated England 2-0 at the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Chennai: Three-decades old racket, which gave passports to foreigners, busted

The central crime branch unearthed a passport racket running in Chennai for almost three decades. Under the Goondas Act, the police detained 10 people and picked another 4 on Friday.

Honor 9i (2018) could launch in India on July 24

Honor is expected to launch a new smartphone in India and has sent out invites for an event scheduled for July 24.

Movers and shakers of the football transfer market

Chelsea have finally appointed a new manager and have given him a £57 mn welcome gift.

50 wealthy Indians under I-T scanner for buying Modi's jewellery

The Income Tax department has decided to reassess the income tax returns of over 50 high net-worth individuals (HNIs) who purchased jewellery from firms owned by the absconding Nirav Modi.

Bengaluru: 30-year-old man beaten badly by Uber driver

People often opt for established ride-hailing services for added safety.

Two NRI devotees donate Rs. 13.5cr to Tirumala Venkateswara temple

Two US-based entrepreneurs donated Rs. 13.5 crore to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala.

Mumbai: Student, who consumed poison after failing exams, dies

A 21-year-old student, who had allegedly consumed poison after failing in her college exams, today died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in suburban Kurla area of Mumbai.

Maharashtra: 639 farmers ended lives between March-May this year

In Maharashtra, 639 farmers committed suicide between March and May this year due to crop failure, debt, and inability to repay bank loans.

Apollo Hospital room where Jayalalithaa was admitted to be inspected

The room at Chennai's Apollo Hospitals where late AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa was hospitalized in Dec'16 will be inspected on July 29 by the counsel representing the one-man panel probing her death and those from the side of her aide VK Sasikala.

Indian restaurant in Abu Dhabi shut for violating hygiene conditions

An Indian restaurant has been closed down by authorities in the UAE for violating the mandatory hygiene conditions.

Records that could be set in World Cup 2018 final

2016 Euro finalists France will take on Croatia in a blockbuster match on Sunday in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Karnataka: Govt school painted to resemble train to attract students

A government school in Nanjangud taluk in Karnataka's Mysuru district has been painted to look like a train to check migration of its students to private schools.

Sri Lanka crush South Africa: List of records broken

Sri Lanka crushed the Proteas by 278 runs in the first Test in Galle.

Unknown malware targets iPhones of 13 VVIPs in India

Industry-leading threat intelligence group, Cisco Talos has discovered that a malware was used in a precise, targeted manner to infect 13 iPhones in India and steal data for three years.

For 'Hindu Pakistan' statement, Shashi Tharoor summoned by Kolkata court

A Kolkata court has summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his 'Hindu Pakistan' remarks and has asked him to appear on August 14.

Maurizio Sarri: Can Antonio Conte's successor thrive at Chelsea?

Premier League club Chelsea have appointed Maurizio Sarri as their new manager in a three-year deal.

Over 3-million Honor 10 units sold globally within 3 months

In a major milestone, Honor has globally sold over 3 million units of its 2018 flagship - the Honor 10 - in less than 3 months time.

#StatAttack: 5 longest Grand Slam Tennis matches ever

Last night, we saw an epic encounter between Kevin Anderson and John Isner at Wimbledon 2018.

Priyanka eyeing profit-share in next movie is a welcome change

Priyanka Chopra may soon become the first female Bollywood actress to get a profit share in a movie.

Hockey-player Sandeep Singh's biopic, 'Soorma' hits theaters across Pakistan, Kuwait

"Soorma", Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh's biopic, has hit theatres across Pakistan and Kuwait.

Karnataka bans plastic in all technical education colleges

The Karnataka Government has taken the lead in implementing a first-ever 'no plastic policy' across all technical education institutes in the state.

Flipkart Big-Shopping-Days sale takes on Amazon Prime-Day, starts July 16

In a bid to take on Amazon's Prime Day sale, Walmart-owned Flipkart has announced its Big Shopping Days sale.

AICTE: 42% of engineers got campus placements this year

According to AIl India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) data, in 2017-18, campus placements for engineering students crossed the 40% mark for the first time in five years.

Aishwarya is gorgeous, Rajkummar sweet but 'Halka Halka' is ruined

Take a popular number, mix it with hurting beats, throw in tons of glamor, and voila there you have- a memorable song ruined by Bollywood.

Kovind nominates classical-dancer Sonal Mansingh, stone-artist Raghunath Mohapatra to Rajya-Sabha

Former MP Ram Shakal, RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh, and stone artist Raghunath Mohapatra were today nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

Why did Liverpool decide to sign Xherdan Shaqiri?

Liverpool have signed Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City in a five-year deal.

#UnpopularOpinion: Why allowing outside-food in theaters isn't a good idea

Bringing cheer to the masses, the Maharashtra government yesterday announced that people will now be allowed to bring their own food inside cinema halls and multiplexes.

120 trucks entering Delhi fined for overloading this month

In a drive conducted earlier this month against overloaded commercial vehicles entering the national capital, Delhi Transport Department and the NHAI imposed fines on 120 trucks.

Who will win the FIFA World Cup 2018?

France and Croatia will be facing each other at the FIFA World Cup 2018 finale on Sunday.

Mistaken for thief, boyfriend made to marry lover in Bihar-village

When Vishal Singh alias Teju sneaked into his girlfriend's home in Baradih village of Bihar's Rohtas district, little did he imagine that villagers would take him for a thief, and then later marry off the two lovebirds.

US condemns 'cowardly' attacks on political candidates in Pakistan

The US today strongly condemned the attacks on Pakistani political candidates and their supporters, describing them as "cowardly attempts" to deprive the people of their democratic rights.

Why was Antonio Conte sacked by Chelsea?

In his 2 years with Chelsea, Antonio Conte won the Premier League in 2016/17 and clinched the FA Cup the next year. Still, he was sacked by the management.

Wimbledon Day 11 round-up: Catch all the action here

Day 11 of the Wimbledon 2018 saw the longest men's semi-final ever in the history of the game.

President Trump made some major goof-ups when meeting the Queen

Donald Trump's first visit to the United Kingdom as President of the United States has kept Internet users hooked, much like a lot of things he does.

World Cup: Belgium to face England in 3rd place play-off

With talent aplenty, it came as a shock to see England and Belgium stumble in semis.

Mueller's probe: 12 Russians indicted in 2016 US election hacking

The US Justice Department has indicted 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking the servers of senior Democrats, including their Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton, in the 2016 US Presidential Election.

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Ramdev's Kimbho app updated to Bolo, Patanjali says not official

The desi, 'WhatsApp-killer' messaging app Kimbho was silently updated to be called 'Bolo Messenger' by its developer, but Patanjali said that this wasn't the official rebranding and that a new version of Kimbho is still in making.

Jagannath Rath Yatra starts in Ahmedabad; PM greets people

The 141st Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced this morning in Gujarat's Ahmedabad amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked to the 18km route to catch a glimpse of the deity.

Munna Bajrangi murder: Sensational-claims of 'supari' hinted at by police

A senior police officer investigating the murder of Munna Bajrangi, who was shot dead inside Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat prison earlier this week, has hinted that Rs. 10 crore may have been paid by a don-turned-politician to kill the criminal.

'Sanju' is unstoppable: Makes Rs. 500+ crore worldwide

Ranbir Kapoor is back in game and how. Collections wise, his latest release 'Sanju' has become one of the biggest success stories of 2018.

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Jio Phone 2 v/s Nokia 8110 (4G)

When we talk about mobile technology, especially phones, we tend to skew towards smartphones. And rarely do we consider the low-budget feature phones that are used by millions, at least in India.

Bhopal: 12-hours-later, woman, held hostage by stalker, rescued

A man identified as Rohit Singh and a woman, he claimed to be in love with, were taken out of a building in Bhopal's Misrod area on Friday, putting an end to the almost 12-hour-long drama.

5 legendary footballers who never won the FIFA World Cup

The 2018 World Cup final is knocking at the door and glory has once again eluded Ronaldo and Messi

#HealthBytes: To reduce weight, you should eat these 5 food-items

Making a plan to lose weight, following a regular workout regimen, and eating healthy, but still not being able to witness the desired results can get really frustrating.

England vs India 2nd ODI: Preview, Probable XI, TV listing

After taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at Trent Bridge, Virat Kohli-led India will aim to seal the bilateral series when they lock horns with The Three Lions today at London.

#CareerBytes: List of top 6 journalism colleges in the world

Today, journalism and mass communication have become one of the most sought-after fields as they offer exciting career options.

OPPO A3s launched in India for Rs. 10,900

As the latest entrant in an already crowded budget-range segment, OPPO has launched the A3s smartphone in India.

13 Jul 2018

Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif, daughter arrested at Lahore airport

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif along with his daughter Maryam were arrested tonight on their return to the country after they were convicted in a corruption case, less than two weeks before the country goes to polls.

5th day: Vasai, Nallasopara residents still stranded, houses flooded

Even though it hasn't rained heavily for the past two days, Vasai and Nallasopara residents continue to remain stranded for the fifth day, as several low-lying areas are submerged in water.

FIFA World Cup: Do you know these facts about France?

France have reached the FIFA World Cup final after a gap of 12 years.

Five Indian web-series you can binge watch this weekend

Slowly and steadily web-series have started to gain momentum and popularity among Indian audiences, and we've witnessed some pretty impressive releases of late.

#FinancialBytes: 6 free apps everyone should download to save money

Saving money is not easy, it's a huge task and lot of people find it challenging. However, smartphones have changed pretty much everything we do, including saving money.

#StatAttack: Interesting statistics of FIFA World Cup 2018

The FIFA World Cup 2018 has been one of the most memorable editions in the history of the sport.

#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.

Menstruation, an inevitable biological process, yet a taboo

Menstruation has been stigmatized since time immemorial. It is considered a taboo and women undergoing it called impure, in spite of menstruation being an inevitable monthly occurrence.

Southern Railway has apprehended over 700 for unauthorized chain-pulling

Southern Railway today said it has apprehended 737 passengers and collected Rs. 2.8L as fine for unnecessarily pulling of alarm chain in trains from January-June 2018.

Football Transfers: Europe's elite plan a raid on Chelsea

With Antonio Conte gone from Chelsea, several clubs are eying a raid on three of their biggest superstars.

Bhopal: Man holds model hostage in her house demanding marriage

An armed man is holding a model hostage in an apartment building in Bhopal since this morning, demanding that she marry him, police said.

Delhi: Government schools' students will now have a 'Happiness Period'

As an extremely thoughtful measure, Delhi government schools will now have classes based on 'Happiness Curriculum', for students of Classes nursery to grade eight.

Why Kuldeep Yadav should be included in the Test squad?

23-year-old wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, is definitely the best in business, amongst lefties, when it comes to spin bowling.

Give your kids organic crayons: Let them draw and eat!

All of us remember our art classes in school where we used crayons and also ate them, don't we?

47mn-year-old fossils hint Rajasthan's deserts had a marine life

In the deserts of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, paleontologists have stumbled upon nearly 47 million-year-old fossils of primitive whale, shark teeth, crocodilian teeth and turtle bones, which according to experts suggest that the area was under sea in the pre-historic age.

Unbreakable records held by 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is one of the most gifted batsmen of this generation.

#FinancialBytes: Here's how you can fix errors in PAN card

Factual errors in your PAN or a discrepancy between your PAN and Aadhaar details can, obviously, lead to a number of troubles in future.

Key takeaways from India's new telecom policy

On Wednesday, the Telecom Commission - the highest decision-making body of the Department of Telecom - approved, in totality, the recommendations made by the Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) on the National Digital Communications Policy 2018.

Mumbai: After 40hrs, 24-year-old man's body found from Dombivali nullah

After a thorough search lasting 40hrs by NDRF, Fire Brigade and district's Disaster Management Cell, the body of 24-year-old Harshad Ramesh Jimkal was recovered yesterday from Nandivali nullah.

Apple upgrades MacBook Pros, top-end device costs $6,700

On Thursday, Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pros received a midsummer upgrade, and will now come with the latest Intel CPUs, new RAM and storage options, True Tone screens, a new T2 sub-processor for security and encryption, and hands-free Siri.

Mukesh Ambani overtakes Jack Ma to be Asia's richest person

India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has now become Asia's richest man, overtaking Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma.

Maharashtra: Banks employees' union to protest government policies tomorrow

Employee unions of banks and Maharashtra-run insurance companies will stage a sit-in at Azad Maiden in Mumbai tomorrow to protest against privatization of banks, allowing FDI in insurance sector and to expedite wage revision.

Indian Army invites applications for SSC at Rs. 56,100 stipend

The Indian Army has invited applications for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in all arms/services.

Biopics should be narrated truthfully, feels actor Chitrangada Singh

Actor Chitrangada Singh, who has produced "Soorma", says biopics should be narrated truthfully.

Mumbai: Rs. 2,000cr money-laundering racket busted at Bharat Diamond Bourse

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a Rs. 2,000 crore money laundering racket at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai and arrested four people.

Bihar: 120 children fall sick after eating school hostel food

Altogether 120 children fell ill due to food-poisoning at a government-run school in Bihar's Lakhisarai district.

'Hindu-Pakistan': Aligarh youth offers Rs. 11,000 for blackening Tharoor's face

After Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's 'Hindu Pakistan' remark, a Muslim youth leader from Aligarh has announced a reward of Rs. 11,000 for anyone who blackens his face.

Vivo Nex S to launch on July 19, price leaked

Just days ahead of its launch in India, an Amazon listing has leaked the price of the upcoming Vivo Nex S.

'Hollywood makes movies on Ramanujan,Bollywood on tainted-characters': RSS on 'Sanju'

While 'Sanju' raked in the big bucks, certain sections expressed disappointment about the 'glorification' of a convict.

Bombay HC bans usage of thermocol decorations during Ganesh Chaturthi

The Bombay High Court today declined to relax the ban on sale of decoration items made of thermocol for use in the forthcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Maharashtra.

Given the hardships, is it worth living in Mumbai/Bombay?

A lot has been said and written about her. Her beauty is all encompassing, her embrace so warm and her selflessness so motherly. People call her Mumbai, I still call her Bombay.

Most mesmerizing clashes between Nadal and Djokovic

With Roger Federer bowing out of the Wimbledon 2018, there are just two big names left in this edition of the tournament- Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Who have been India's best track and field athletes?

India's 18-year-old track athlete Hima Das became the latest sporting sensation after she bagged the gold medal yesterday.

Haryana suspends government benefits for 'rape accused.' Will it help?

Clamping down on sex offenders, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that those accused of rape or sexual harassment will lose many government facilities, including driving/arms license, state scholarships, pension and more, till a verdict is out in the case.

UP: Man kills self after 'harassment' by retired IAS officer

A former sugar mill manager Vijay Singh, 51, allegedly shot himself after being pressured by his brother-in-law and retired IAS officer Vinod Kumar Pawar to get demonetized currency notes worth Rs. 10cr exchanged in Badhev village in Shamli district (Muzaffarnagar), police said.

Cricketer Mohammad Kaif announces retirement

Mohammad Kaif announced his retirement from competitive cricket on Friday, July 13.

Who is India's athletics sensation Hima Das?

18-year-old Hima Das has captured the imagination of every Indian as she became the first athlete to bag a gold medal in the 400 metre final-event at the World U20 Championships in Finland.

Pakistan: Bomb blast at election rally kills 4, injures 14

At least four people were killed and 14 others, including a senior leader of an Islamist party, injured today in a bomb blast in an election rally in Pakistan's Peshawar, the third attack on a political rally ahead of the July 25 general elections.

Maharashtrians, you can bring food from outside to cinema halls!

Bringing cheer to the masses, the Maharashtra government has announced that people will now be allowed to bring their own food inside cinema halls and multiplexes.

You can soon go to space for $200,000: Details here

Commercial space travel just moved one step closer to reality.

Plea in SC against Centre's planned social media monitoring hub

Supreme Court today took a strong note of IB Ministry's decision to set up a social-media hub for monitoring online data, observing that it will be "like creating a surveillance state".

#HealthBytes: For golden glowing skin, follow these 5 simple hacks

Cliche as it sounds, everyone wants to have a beautiful, healthy skin. But so much pollution and extended exposure to sun can badly impact one's skin cells, and thus ruin skin's health.

Hours after Modi's remarks, ASI lifts photography ban in monuments

In a major relief to photographers and historians, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has lifted a ban on photography inside centrally protected monuments.

Sirin Labs' Finney: World's first blockchain smartphone launching this November

Finney, the world's first blockchain-powered smartphone, will reportedly launch in select markets in November this year.

Fiat employees go on strike over Cristiano Ronaldo's signing

While football fans in Italy are celebrating the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, the workers of the Fiat Chrysler plant have gone on a strike.

Brexit plan would "probably kill" free-trade deal with US: Trump

United States President Donald Trump, in an interview for The Sun's Friday edition, said British PM Theresa May's plan for Brexit would "probably kill" the prospects for a free-trade deal with the US.

Supreme Court: High time L-G gets Delhi's garbage cleared

Coming down heavily on Delhi's L-G Anil Baijal, an angry Supreme Court questioned him as to when he's planning to clear off the 'mountains of garbage in Delhi.'

Delhi saw a whopping 15,000 pollution-related deaths in 2016

If you thought the capital's pollution problem is no big deal, think again. As many as 15,000 people died in 2016 alone due to diseases associated with fine particulate matter (PM), researchers have found.

Wimbledon Day 10 round-up: Catch all the action here

23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams could land another major honor as she reached the women's singles final at the Wimbledon 2018.

China: Explosion at chemical plant kills 19, injures 12

An explosion at a chemical plant in China has killed 19 and injured 12, authorities said today, the latest industrial accident in a country where lax regulations often lead to tragedy.

England vs India 1st ODI: List of records broken

In a dominant show, India thrashed England by 8 wickets in the first ODI.

Reports: Nawaz Sharif and his daughter to be arrested today

A week after former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption, now, both Nawaz and his daughter, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, are reportedly set to be arrested today at the Abu Dhabi airport in the UAE.

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare to invest Rs. 4000cr in Fortis healthcare

Cash-strapped Fortis Healthcare today said its board has unanimously accepted a binding offer from Malaysia's IHH Healthcare Berhad to invest Rs. 4,000cr in it by way of preferential allotment at Rs. 170/share.

TN: Disaster management drill goes wrong, student falls to death

In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old BBA student in Coimbatore died when she was pushed from the second floor during a disaster preparedness drill yesterday.

SpiceJet planning to spread wings, considering partnership with US companies

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet is considering entering into major business-partnerships with two American companies, including an international-airline, and diversifying its activities beyond aviation, its chairman and managing director Ajay Singh has said.

Burari: Final autopsy rules out foul play,confirms death by hanging

More than 10 days after the Burari deaths, police confirmed yesterday that all 11 people died by hanging.

India invites Donald Trump as 2019 R-Day chief guest: Report

India has invited US President Donald Trump as the chief guest at the 2019 Republic Day function, TOI has reported.

10 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now

Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.

#HealthBytes: Diet mistakes that won't take your weight-loss plans anywhere

First things first, what goes into your body i.e. your diet is the single biggest determinant of your health.

Wimbledon: 5 greatest players of all time

No other tennis tournament captures the imagination of the world like Wimbledon.

#FinancialBytes: Know all about Income Tax in India

Income tax refers to the percentage of your income that you're required to pay to the government under the Income Tax Act. Income tax is applicable to both individuals and companies and all types of income, be it from salary, capital gains, business/profession or any other source.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Can Croatia overcome France in final?

France and Croatia are all set to fight it out on Sunday for the coveted FIFA World Cup 2018 trophy.