#FinancialBytes: 6 common myths around health insurance policies, busted!
Health insurance is an important financial product and investing in it is essential to protect one's finances in the event of any illness.
J&K: Mehbooba, Lone stake claim to form government; Assembly dissolved
The J&K State Assembly has been dissolved by Governor Satya Pal Malik as Peoples Democratic Party chief, Mehbooba Mufti, and People's Conference leader, Sajad Lone, staked claim to form the government.
ASUS ROG Phone to launch in India on November 29
ASUS ROG Phone, the first gaming smartphone under the Republic of Gamers brand, will launch in India on November 29.
#TechBytes: Top USB Type-C earphones available in India
Switching to USB Type-C seems like a smart move, because most phone makers have also started ditching the headphone jack.
Five players who might go unsold in IPL 2019 auction
The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League had a busy trade window.
Deepika-Ranveer Bengaluru Reception: All details here
The newly-wed actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are all set to host their first wedding reception in Leela Palace Hotel, Bengaluru, today.
Neymar, Mbappe injured ahead of PSG's massive clash against Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a huge blow after their top two performers, Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappe sustained injuries during international friendlies last night.
Half of India's ATMs might shut down in 2019
Nearly 50% of ATMs in India might be shut down by March 2019 owing to regulatory changes that are making it unviable to operate ATMs, warned industry body Confederation of ATM Industry (CATMi) on Wednesday.
Facebook-owned WhatsApp names Abhijit Bose as first India head
Amidst growing pressure from the Indian government, Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has appointed Abhijit Bose as its first-ever India head.
Want to send a message to aliens? Here's your chance
It has been 44 years since the Arecibo Message - a radio message beamed to space to draw the attention of any intelligent aliens - was sent, and scientists have deemed that it's time it gets updated.
India and Vietnam to step up defense cooperation, oil exploration
India and Vietnam have decided to step up defense cooperation and oil exploration to boost their bilateral ties as they reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation and unimpeded economic activities in the South China Sea.
JNU Students' Union slams administration's decision to shut down dhabas
The Students' Union of JNU has accused the administration of coming up with a proposal to shut down small dhabas on the campus and replace them with food courts.
Taimur-dolls are a thing now. Congratulations on our appalling obsession
Taimur Ali Khan, the royal son of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, has been breaking the internet for quite some time with his cute munchkin photos.
Thane: Maulvis roped in to spread awareness about measles-rubella vaccine
The Thane district administration in Maharashtra has roped in maulvis to spread awareness in their community about the vaccine to prevent infectious diseases like measles and rubella among children.
President Kovind arrives in Australia to discuss bilateral talks
President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Australia today on a three-day visit, becoming the first-ever Indian head of state to visit the country.
Now, Google shows indoor building layouts to find lost devices
Starting today, Google will offer indoor layouts of large buildings to help Android users find their lost devices.
BCCI CEO Rahul Johri cleared of sexual harassment charges
The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), charged with looking after the BCCI's administration, has ruled that BCCI CEO Rahul Johri will continue in his post and resume his duties.
Australia beat India in 1st T20I: Here're the records broken
India started their 2018-19 tour of Australia with a defeat.
Delhi's overall air-quality 'very poor', some areas record 'severe' pollution
Delhi's overall air quality remained in the 'very poor' category today, while pollution levels in some areas touched 'severe' levels due to low wind speed, authorities said.
Congress, PDP, National Conference, might form grand alliance in Kashmir
In what could shape up to be a grand alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress, the National Conference (NC), and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) are in talks to explore the possibility of forming a government in the state.
In-form Lankan spinner Dananjaya to get his action assessed
Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya, who picked a flurry of wickets in the second Test against England, is set to miss the third and final match of the series.
I'm a Brahmin-woman fighting patriarchy. Twitter-CEO Jack has disappointed me
As the headline of this story may have told you, I am a Brahmin woman. I have had my share of patriarchal experiences in this world, and the Twitterverse.
Records Virat Kohli could script during the tour of Australia
Virat Kohli is enjoying a fantastic year in terms of runs scored across formats.
Noida: 2 held for running fake packers and movers firm
Two persons were arrested in Noida yesterday for allegedly duping people through a fake logistics company.
#CBSE2019: Preparing for CBSE Class-XII Examination? Avoid these 5 mistakes
The Class XII Board Examination is a crucial exam that plays an important role in shaping a student's career and future.
#ComicBytes: Did you know the Hulk has these 5 weaknesses?
Bruce Banner truly is the Incredible Hulk.
Reliance Jio GigaFiber: Here's how you can register
Reliance Jio is looking primed to take on the broadband space in India with its Fiber-to-the-home broadband service.
Andaman: Tribals allegedly kill American-tourist, hit him with arrows
A 27-year-old American tourist, identified as John Allen Chau, was murdered in Andaman and Nicobar's North Sentinel Island.
Unsurprisingly, Trump defends Ivanka, says her e-mails had no classified-info
US President Donald Trump defended his daughter Ivanka Trump, who's being criticized for using her private email for official purposes, in a possible violation of federal record-keeping laws, saying the e-mails didn't contain classified information.
Watch out! Driving games' malware affects over 500,000 Android users
More than half a million Android users have been affected by malicious apps posing as driving games or trucking simulators on Google Play Store.
Indian airlines can meet just 3 weeks' expenses; needs govt-help
Amid rising fuel prices and the weakening rupee, airlines in India are having a hard time staying afloat, and have asked the government to help them get unsecured credit from oil companies and airports.
Mumbai: 4-men gang-rape dog. Let's hang our heads in shame
In an appalling incident which cannot be condemned in enough words, a dog was raped by four men in Mumbai on Saturday, reports said.
All-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga launched, starting at Rs. 7.44 lakh
The all-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2018 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 7.44 lakh.
UN environment chief, under fire for travel expenses, resigns
UN environment chief Erik Solheim resigned yesterday after an audit questioning his huge travel expenses triggered an outcry.
ICC Ranking Predictor: How will Australia-India T20I series impact rankings?
With India dominating the T20I circuit like never before, one would expect the visitors to script something special in the three-match T20I series against Australia.
Indonesia keen to buy sugar from India; seeks duty cut
Indonesia is interested in buying sugar from India but wants the latter to cut import-duty on refined palm oil and the sweetener substantially to 45% and 5%, respectively, according to sources.
#IndiaInAustralia: Injured Pandya eyeing a return in ODIs against Australia
Hardik Pandya played almost every match when India toured UK, earlier this year.
Mumbai: Man sends private-pictures of ex-lover to her colleagues, arrested
Mumbai police have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly circulating private pictures of his ex-lover after the victim lodged a complaint with Tilak Nagar police, Mid-Day reports.
Honor 8C launches next week in India: Specifications and price
As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones in India, Honor is expected to launch the 8C next week, according to news agency IANS.
Five WWE superstar names which have hidden meanings
WWE superstars take on gimmicks and generally change their name, stylizing it according to the character.
Khashoggi murder row: Trump supports 'steadfast partner' Saudi Arabia
President of United States Donald Trump maintained that Saudi Arabia was a great ally and that there was no 'definitive proof' that Mohammad bin Salman was involved in the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
#IndiaInAustralia: Which team would win the first T20I?
India and Australia are set to battle it out in the first T20I at the Brisbane Cricket Ground today.
NASA to review SpaceX, Boeing, after Musk seen smoking weed
US space agency NASA has ordered a safety review of SpaceX and Boeing, the two companies it has hired to send its astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
#GamingBytes: Fortnite disables Dynamite soon after introducing it, here's why!
Fortnite recently introduced the Dynamite with its 6.30 update, as we had reported.
#MeToo: FIR registered against Alok Nath on allegations of rape
An FIR has been registered against actor Alok Nath at the Oshiwara police station on charges of rape, reports said.
Two JeM-terrorists may have entered Delhi, photo released, alert sounded
The Delhi police on Tuesday sounded an alert saying two alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives may have entered the city.
#FinancialBytes: Need cash urgently? These 5 companies provide instant loans
The Internet has revolutionized the way we live and almost everything we do, including borrowing money at the click of a button.
#GamingBytes: Hitman 2 tricks to become a master assassin
'Hitman 2' is the latest addition to the popular assassination franchise by IO Interactive.
#IndiaInAustralia: Records that could be broken in T20I series
With India dominating the T20I circuit like never before, one would expect the visitors to amass some new records in the three-match T20I series against Australia.
How to score 99 percentile in CAT exam
The prestigious CAT exam will take place on November 25, 2018.
'Aquaman' final trailer revealed, details here
'Aquaman' is the most recent DC Extended Universe movie coming to theaters on December 21. Directed by James Wan, the movie explores the ascension of Arthur Curry, or Aquaman, to the throne.
Xiaomi releases MIUI 10 for Redmi 6 Pro in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable MIUI 10 Global ROM update for its recently launched Redmi 6 Pro in India.
PUBG Mobile Season 4: All about the Royale Pass
PUBG Mobile is getting Season 4 today, as we reported. The popular Battle Royale will be resetting ranks and points as players have to scramble to reassert their positions in the new season.
SpaceX's Big Falcon Rocket will be called 'Starship,' says Musk
Starting today, SpaceX's Big Falcon Rocket, aka BFR, will be called 'Starship'.
A media report drops massive Ballon d'Or hint, fans enraged
Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual honor in football, and fans look forward to finding out who will be crowned the best player in the world.
Instagram goes after accounts with fake followers, likes: Details here
Popular photo-sharing service Instagram has vowed to combat apps boosting the audience of its users.
#IndiaInAustralia: Finch feels Kohli would be "verbal" during series
Aaron Finch, the Australian captain in the shorter formats, expressed his thoughts on his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli, before the two nations begin the T20I series.
#ComicBytes: Five best weapons and technology owned by Black Panther
Black Panther was recently introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Wakanda took the spotlight, highlighting its Vibranium powered technology.
Be more professional: Suarez warns Barcelona youngster Dembele
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez is currently with his national team, Uruguay, which will be facing France in an international friendly tomorrow at 1:30 AM.
Islamabad HC seeks Musharraf's travel itinerary, asks him to return
It would be "good" for Pervez Musharraf if he returns to Pakistan to face the high treason trial, the Islamabad High Court has observed as it directed his lawyer to submit the former military dictator's travel itinerary at the next hearing.
Maruti Suzuki to launch next-gen Ertiga: Specs, features, expected price
On November 21, Maruti Suzuki plans to launch the next generation of Ertiga, its famous multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
#CareerBytes: Here's the updated UPSC syllabus for Civil Services Examination
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.
First poster of 'Shakeela' released, featuring a feisty Richa Chadha
The makers of Richa Chadha-starrer 'Shakeela' have released a bold and feisty first look of the film.
Construct 60,000 household toilets within target, J&K government orders agencies
The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed authorities to meet the original target of constructing 60,000 individual household toilets (IHHTs) in urban areas under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in the state.
#CBSE2019: Important dates, fee structures for Class 10, 12 students
On the back of recent reports suggesting that the last date for the submission of candidate lists would be extended, the CBSE has issued a new notification about the same.
Was Hardik Pandya smoking in Sakshi Dhoni's birthday party?
Indian cricket team all-rounder, Hardik Pandya has been out of action since mid September following an injury suffered in the Asia Cup 2018.
Thuraya X5-Touch: World's first satellite smartphone that runs on Android
Thuraya, a UAE-based satellite communication company, has launched the world's first Android-based satellite smartphone.
Spain: One dead, 44 hurt as landslide derails train
One person was killed and 44 others were injured today when a commuter train derailed near Barcelona (Spain) due to a landslide caused by heavy rains.
Why will Griezmann wear Uruguay's colors on his boots tonight?
France will take on Uruguay tonight in an international friendly, and before the encounter, French forward Antoine Griezmann has grabbed headlines for a different reason altogether.
Anil, Kareena, Abhishek, Madhuri to dub Netflix's 'Mowgli' in Hindi
Netflix today announced that Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit, among others, will be lending their voices for the Hindi version of Andy Serkis' adventure film 'Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle'.
Story of 'Narcos' can be set anywhere: Producer Eric Newman
Showrunner Eric Newman says the story of 'Narcos' can be set anywhere in the world because drug business connects people beyond geographical and political boundaries.
New KYC method: How to get SIM card without Aadhaar
Following an earlier assurance by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) that Aadhaar would not be required to purchase a SIM card or avail of telecom services, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has officially confirmed the same.
Setback for PCB after ICC rejects its case against BCCI
Pakistan Cricket Board suffered a big setback regarding a long-pending case against the BCCI.
Patriarchal-society doesn't allow heroes, heroines to have same shelf-life: Preity
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta says if female actors devote as much time as their male counterparts to the film career, it would be possible for heroines to have a longer shelf life.
India, 15 African countries see 80% of world's malaria-cases: WHO
India and 15 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa accounted for almost 80% of the malaria cases reported globally last year, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report.
Now, Pixel 3 has a weird camera-disabling bug: Details here
Ever since Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL entered the market, we've been hearing about different bugs plaguing the devices.
Video chats can fight depression in older adults: Study
Using video chatting platforms like Skype to connect with friends and family can stave off depression in older adults, a study found.
Delhi: Man throws chilli powder at Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjiwal was attacked outside his office at the Delhi Secretariat on Tuesday.
Maharashtra: 6 killed, 10 injured in explosion near ordnance depot
At least 6 people were killed and 10 others injured in an explosion near an ordnance depot in Wardha district, Maharashtra, today morning.
#GamingBytes: All you need to know about Fortnite's Update 6.30
Fortnite developer, Epic Games, keeps the interest in its popular Battle Royale alive by continuously adding exciting content through its updates.
#IndiaInAustralia: First T20I- Key players, battles and Dream XI
India and Australia gear up for the first T20I of the three-match series, starting Wednesday at the Brisbane Cricket Stadium.
Sushma Swaraj will not contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has announced that she will not contest the elections.
Putin told Pence Russia didn't meddle in vote: Kremlin spokesman
President Vladimir Putin denied any Russian involvement when US Vice President Mike Pence asked last week about meddling in the 2016 election, the Kremlin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov said.
#MuzaffarpurShelterCase: Absconding ex-Bihar minister, Manju Verma, surrenders
On Tuesday, former Bihar social welfare minister Manju Verma, believed to have links to the Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case, surrendered before a court in the district of Begusarai in Bihar.
Indian-American woman elected president of powerful Harvard University student body
An Indian-American woman has been elected as the president of the powerful student body of the prestigious Harvard University.
Five epic Survivor Series moments in the history of WWE
Survivor Series is one of the most anticipated events in the WWE's annual calendar.
Tumblr's iOS app is unavailable because of child pornography
On Sunday, we reported Tumblr's mysterious disappearance from Apple's App Store.
#ThugsOfHindostan: Theater owners demand refund after movie tanks at box-office
'Thugs of Hindostan', the much-hyped mega-budget movie with a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and Katrina Kaif released on November 8.
#IndiaInAustralia: This is what Mitchell Starc thinks about Virat Kohli
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has played alongside Indian skipper Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
White House restores full press-credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta
The White House has restored the full press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta, less than two weeks after it temporarily suspended them following the journalist's altercation with President Trump during a news conference.
Address problem of militant safe havens: White House to Pakistan
The US has made it clear to Pakistani leaders that it expects them to constructively address the problem of militant safe havens in the country, the White House said after President Donald Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faced off over the issue that has impacted bilateral ties.
#CBIvsCBI: None of you deserve a hearing, reprimands Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court abruptly deferred the hearing of CBI Director Alok Verma's petition that had challenged the government's decision to strip him of his powers and send him on leave.
Honor 8X is available just for Re. 1: Details here
Honor's latest mid-range offering, the Honor 8X, is up for grabs at just Re. 1 today (starting 11:45am).
#IndiaInAustralia: Everything you need to know about the first T20I
India and Australia are set to battle it out in the first T20I at the Brisbane Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Germany's woes continue, Netherlands make a stunning comeback
It seems Germany have not yet found their foot, as once again against Netherlands.
Samsung Galaxy A9: World's first four-camera smartphone launched in India
Samsung has launched its latest mid-range Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone in India today.
#RoadTo2019: Round 2 of voting in Chhattisgarh Assembly elections underway
On Tuesday morning, voting began for the second and final phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, amid tight security arrangements.
Smith, Warner and Bancroft to serve complete ban: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia, on Tuesday, confirmed that the trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will be serving full-term of their respective ban, handed to them, earlier this year for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal.
Kashmir: One soldier, four terrorists killed in fierce encounter
A fierce encounter between Indian security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday saw one Army soldier and four terrorists killed.
Chicago: Hospital shooting leaves three dead; gunman also killed
Less than two weeks after the Thousand Oaks shooting in California rocked the US, another gun violence tragedy has befallen the nation.
#CareerBytes: 6 common mistakes CAT aspirants must avoid
The Common Admission Test (CAT), one of the most competitive exams, is a computer-based test through which candidates are admitted to the prestigious IIMs and other top B-schools in the country.
OPPO RX17 Pro, RX17 Neo expected to launch in India
Chinese electronics giant OPPO has teased the launch of its R-series smartphones in India.
#GamingBytes: Rapper to sue Fortnite for stealing his dance moves
The popularity of Fortnite in the Battle Royale genre is augmented by the content it keeps adding.
#ComicBytes: Five most powerful weapons in the DC Universe
Over the years, DC Universe has seen some incredibly powerful heroes and villains grace the pages of their comics.
Windows 10 reopening apps on fresh startup? Try this fix
Last year, Microsoft pushed the Fall Creators Update of Windows 10, introducing a number of features and performance improvements.
