05 Mar 2019

Women officers soon eligible for permanent careers in #IndianArmy branches

The Defense Ministry has announced that women inducted as short-service commissioned (SSC) officers will soon be eligible for permanent careers in all the 10 branches of the Indian Army.

India beat Australia in second ODI: Here're records broken

India rode on Virat Kohli's splendid century to win the second ODI versus Australia and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Rajasthan Education Minister wants lesson on Abhinandan Varthaman in schoolbooks

Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra today said that he wants state government wants to include a lesson on Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in the school textbooks.

Filmmaker Arghya Basu, named in #MeToo movement, commits suicide

Arghya Basu, a documentary filmmaker, and editor, allegedly committed suicide at his flat in Santoshpur, Kolkata, police said on Monday.

Andy will give 'heart and soul' into comeback: Judy Murray

Andy Murray's mother Judy recently said that the Scot will "put his heart and soul" into making a comeback to professional tennis.

#HealthBytes: 5 tips to grow thick beard, faster and better

Growing a long and thick beard could be challenging.

Which have been Kohli's most impactful ODI centuries to date?

When it comes to the world's number 1 batsman across formats, Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the name that comes to one's mind.

DNA

Alia Bhatt spills beans about her 'love nest' in Juhu

It hasn't been long since Alia Bhatt created a buzz after she bought a property in Juhu.

Security forces have always motivated me, says Afzal Guru's son

At a time when radicalization of Kashmiri youth poses a huge problem for India, Afzal Guru's son serves as an inspiration.

WWE

Is WWE's WrestleMania 35 main event in jeopardy?

For the first time in WWE's history, the main event of the upcoming WrestleMania is set to be involving females.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Former CEC SY Quraishi on elections, EVMs, and more

This year, the world's largest democracy, India, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha.

Records David Warner could script in IPL 2019

David Warner has been one of the stalwarts in the Indian Premier League over the years.

#CBSE2019: Last-minute preparation, revision tips for Class-10 Math board exam

Mathematics is a tricky subject and for many CBSE Class-10 students, it can be a nightmare.

Amitabh Bachchan, SRK to promote 'Badla' in a unique way

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan is gearing up for the release of Badla opposite Taapsee Pannu on March 8.

2019 Formula One World Championship: Everything you need to know

The 2019 Formula One World Championship is all set to start with the Australian Grand Prix this month.

One Nation One Card: All you need to know

In a bid to facilitate seamless travel payments across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new initiative termed 'One Nation One Card.'

A look at the rise, fall and resurgence of Shami

The Indian pace attack has always been a delight to watch, as India have produced some prolific pacers in the last decade.

Amid escalating tensions, wedding between Pakistani-girl and Indian-man called off

A wedding between an Indian man of Barmer district in Rajasthan and a Pakistani girl of Sindh province was canceled as the former couldn't reach the neighboring country due to prevailing tensions.

Apparently, your Facebook profile can be searched with 2FA number

Once again, Facebook's two-factor authentication (2FA) system is being criticized for overreach.

Anushka reveals how she kept her wedding a secret

On December 11, 2017, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's hush-hush wedding in Italy came as a surprise for everyone.

Amazon sale: Deals on OnePlus 6T, Mi A2, Honor 8X

Amazon is hosting a Fab Phones Fest sale with attractive deals available on some of the best-selling smartphones.

MIT's scary 'Mini Cheetah' robot can do backflips, resist kicks

In a major development, researchers at MIT have unveiled 'Mini Cheetah', a smaller counterpart of their four-legged Cheetah robot.

JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother among 44 arrested in Pakistan

The Pakistani Government today claimed that it has arrested as many as 44 members belonging to banned outfits, including Mufti Abdul Rauf, the brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar.

Kangana Ranaut to give herself the most unusual birthday gift

Kangana Ranaut left the B-town speechless with her last release Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.

IPL: A look at unique records scripted in the league

The 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will start from March 23 onwards and there is plenty of excitement among the fans.

Ferrari drops tobacco branding from name ahead of Australian GP

Formula One giants Ferrari made a big move ahead of the Australian Grand Prix this month.

Saudi authorities strip US-Saudi doctor, torture him with electric shocks

In a hair-raising news, a US-Saudi doctor was tortured in Riyadh using electric shocks.

After handler dies, depressed camel refuses to eat or drink

A pet's love is incomparable and everlasting.

Terrorists being trained for attack via sea, says Navy Chief

During a press interaction on Tuesday, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said they have reports that terrorists are being trained to carry out an operation via sea.

Salman to shoot for Bhansali's movie after finishing 'Dabangg 3'

For years, there were reports about Salman Khan's reunion with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

London man becomes second patient to be cured of HIV

In a major breakthrough, a London-based patient became the second person to be cured of the AIDS virus.

Delhi: No Congress-AAP tie up, confirms Sheila Dikshit, Kejriwal fumes

Putting all speculations to rest, former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday said Congress will not be forging an alliance with AAP in Delhi for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

IAF-strikes: Mentioning Rajiv Gandhi's death, VK Singh slams Digvijay Singh

Minister of State for External Affairs, General VK Singh on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Digvijay Singh for calling Pulwama terror attack "an accident" and casting doubts on IAF airstrikes in Balakot, Pakistan.

#CareerBytes: 7 popular websites to help you prepare for CLAT

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam conducted annually for admission of candidates to 21 National Law Universities for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in India.

China hikes defense budget by 7.5% to $177.61 billion

China, the world's second largest military spender after the US, announced a 7.5% increase in its defense budget for this year, hiking it to a whopping $177.61 billion.

#Sooryavanshi: Akshay takes charge as tough cop to fight terrorism

Akshay Kumar, once Bollywood's favorite cop, played an honest police officer in Mohra, a rogue cop in Khakee and a funky policewala in Khiladi 786.

Real Madrid vs Ajax: Preview, Dream XI and more

Last week, Real Madrid were handed two successive El Clasico defeats in a space of four days. As a result, the confidence level in Los Blancos camp is down.

OPPO F11 Pro, featuring pop-up selfie camera, to launch today

OPPO is all set to announce its F11 Pro smartphone in India today. The launch event, to be held in Mumbai, will be live streamed starting 7pm via the company's YouTube channel.

Imran Tahir to retire from ODIs post World Cup 2019

South African leg-spinner, Imran Tahir announced on Monday that he would be retiring from the 50-over format of the game, with the ICC World Cup 2019 being his last venture.

Gurugram is now officially the world's 'most polluted city'

With the air quality worsening in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), Gurugram has emerged as the most polluted city in the world, according to a report.

Shocking! Android TV exposes strangers' private Google Photos as screensavers

Today, even if you keep your accounts fully-secured, there's no way to dodge privacy-compromising bugs.

Jonas brothers' new song invites 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' memes

Jonas Brothers' music video Sucker, out after a break of almost six years, features Priyanka Chopra (wife of Nick Jonas), Sophie Turner (fiancee of Joe Jonas), and Danielle Jonas (wife of Kevin Jonas), along with the brothers.

Maruti-Suzuki Wagon R CNG LXI launched for Rs. 4.84 lakh

India's leading automobile manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has launched its new Wagon R CNG LXI model in the country.

#OneNationOneCard: PM Modi launches 'National Common Mobility Card'; Details here

PM Narendra Modi launched an interoperable transport card, National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), which functions on the "One Nation, One Card" model across India.

Train from Bengaluru to Jamshedpur catches fire in Andhra Pradesh

The Yesvantpur-Tatanagar Superfast Express, bound for Jamshedpur, caught fire on Tuesday around 2 AM in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district, reports NDTV.

Trump wants to terminate trade benefits for India

On Monday, in a letter to Congress, President of United States Donald Trump wrote he intended to end trade benefits for India.

A look at the top five highest run-scorers in IPL

Over the 11 seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL), batsmen have had a large say in leading the show.

#FinancialBytes: Credit-card tips, hacks to save money as you spend

Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives today and are one of the widely-used payment methods for cashless transactions.

Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea: The most-premium prepaid data packs

Thanks to the ever-increasing competition, the telecom space in India has changed for good.

Fraudsters can use this app to steal your money: RBI

Amid increasing cases of online fraud, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued an advisory warning about an app that can wipe your accounts clean.

Boy, who got vaccinated against parents' wishes, to address Senate

Ethan Lindenberger from the US turned a rebel when he questioned his parents' anti-vaccine acts, and then got himself vaccinated, grabbing eyeballs from the national media.

Google denies removing Saudi app that lets men track women

In a major shocker, Google has decided not to pull a Saudi government app that lets men track women and control their movements.

04 Mar 2019

#CareerBytes: How to prepare for off-campus placement job interviews?

Campus placement job interviews are a great opportunity for college students to connect with employers and secure a job before they graduate.

BJP to use funds from #NaMoMerchandise sale for cleaning Ganga

Ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, BJP chief Amit Shah launched a fleet of NaMo Rath -NaMo (Narendra Modi) merchandise stores on wheels- at the party headquarters in Delhi.

American Airlines kicks off mom and baby over skin condition

In a shocking incident, American Airlines kicked off a mother and her baby from its flight last week after seeing a "strange rash"; when in reality, the duo was suffering from a rare genetic skin disorder called Ichthyosis.

7-day sample vegetarian diet plan to reduce weight

Unwanted fat doesn't just look bad on you, but is also a virtual invitation to a host of dreadful health conditions, such as diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, etc.

Know about Zampa's secret weapon to dismiss Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the world's top batsman across all the formats of the game.

Kangana Ranaut calls Ranbir 'irresponsible': Details here

Kangana Ranaut is not known for mincing words. She speaks her mind on every issue she deems fit.

#CricketInNumbers: Where should Ambati Rayudu bat?

India are in search of their perfect playing XI as the World Cup 2019 draws near.

Samsung Galaxy A90 key details leaked, Galaxy A40 also confirmed

As the latest additions to its Galaxy A series, Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy A90 and A40 smartphones.

#IndiaPakistanTensions: Pakistani drone shot down by IAF jet in Bikaner

A Pakistani drone that has reportedly violated the Indian airspace was shot down by an Indian Air Force fighter jet at the International Border in Rajasthan's Bikaner.

Here's everything you need to know about Akash Ambani's wedding

After Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's lavish pre-wedding bash in Switzerland, all eyes are on their grand wedding.

Bombs penetrated buildings, exploded inside: Here's what happened at Balakot

The unprecedented Balakot strikes in Pakistan drew a deep red line for India. With its seamless operation, IAF scripted history.

Divyanka's 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' to go off-air: Here's why

It's been over five years since Karan Patel and Divyanka Tripathi have been entertaining the audience with Yeh Hai Mohabbatein on Star Plus.

Fifth consecutive T20I loss of Indian eves rings warning bells

The Indian women team lost the opening T20I to England women by 41 runs in Guwahati on Monday.

Ahead of elections, former BJD MP Baijayant Panda joins BJP

Baijayant Jay Panda, who quit Biju Janata Dal (BJD) last year, joined Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday.

iOS

How to unlock Facebook Messenger's dark mode using emojis

Just as Google continues to develop a system-wide dark mode for Android Q, Facebook has released a dark theme of its own.

After 4.5years, we saw 56 inch. And, we aren't disappointed

Much like carbon, Narendra Damodardas Modi has two allotropes - PM Modi and Politician Modi. You decide which form is diamond and which is graphite.

Abhinandan's gunslinger mooch is a rage among Indian youth, men

The hero of the nation, Indian Air Force Wing Commander, Abhinandan Varthaman, returned to the country last week, and Indians have not stopped celebrating since.

WWE

The five shortest WWE Championship reigns of all time

The WWE Championship is the most prestigious prize of the company, and the one who holds it is usually its biggest star and attraction.

Apparently, Samsung has sent foldable display samples to Apple, Google

Apple, the world's most famous tech giant, appears to be gearing up for the age of foldable phones.

Sushant Singh Rajput warns fans against dubbed version of 'Sonchiriya'

It's been just three days since Sushant Singh Rajput's Sonchiriya hit theaters.

Railway coach burnt to recreate Godhra incident for Modi's biopic

On Sunday morning, a railway coach was set on fire in Vadodara to recreate 2002's Godhra train burning incident for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's biopic, reports IE.

#HealthBytes: 5 natural, home remedies to relieve stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers, also called gastric ulcers, can be extremely painful.

#GamingBytes: Five advanced PUBG Mobile tips to win chicken dinner

PUBG Mobile offers a tactical and intense Battle Royale experience. The game's popularity keeps drawing new players each day.

Rajdhani Express turns 50, passengers treated with delicacies, new linens

Passengers traveling in the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday received a special treat as the train turned 50 yesterday.

India vs Australia, second ODI: Match Preview and Dream XI

It seemed like India could have a close finish in the opening ODI in Hyderabad, but the middle-order did well enough to make the chase look comfortable as they tamed the Aussies by six wickets.

Bobby Darling divorce case: Husband questions validity of marriage

Bollywood actor Bobby Darling aka Pakhi Sharma, who had filed for divorce in 2017, landed in fresh trouble after her husband called their marriage invalid.

Indian-origin man sentenced to 33 months in US-prison over embezzlement

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison and ordered to pay $2.6 million in restitution for being convicted of mail fraud and embezzlement (theft of employer's funds).

Prashant Kishor apologizes after NDA leaders miss martyr's last rites

JD(U) Vice President Prashant Kishor apologized on his party's behalf after no one from the Bihar government attended the final rites of CRPF inspector Pintu Kumar Singh, who was martyred in an encounter on Friday in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

The five big talking points from Premier League's matchday 29

As the Premier League concluded its 29th matchday of the season, we are now set to enter the business end of the tournament.

Rakhi Sawant breaks down after being allegedly molested in Punjab

Rakhi Sawant never leaves a chance to grab limelight with her controversial and often-laughable histrionics.

Realme 3 launched in India, price starts at Rs. 8,999

Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Realme has launched the Realme 3 in India today.

Are Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar engaged? This picture says so

Ever since actor-singer-director Farhan Akhtar and model Shibani Dandekar made their relationship public, they have got us swooning over their mushy chemistry.

#CareerBytes: List of websites to download CA notes from

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.

We don't count casualties, government does that: IAF Chief

Almost a week after Indian Air Force jets demolished Jaish-e-Mohammed's biggest camp in Pakistan's Balakot, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said they don't count the number of human casualties.

OnePlus 7 renders show pop-up selfie camera, triple rear camera

OnePlus 7 will come with a pop-up selfie camera and not with a slider camera design, according to the latest renders.

PM indirectly calls Opposition members 'dyslexic,' gets slammed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known for his oratory skills and his pitch-perfect speeches.

Facing ire for wearing military uniform, Manoj Tiwari defends himself

BJP Delhi Chief Manoj Tiwari drew Opposition's ire for addressing a rally wearing military fatigues but he felt there was nothing wrong in it.

'Daayan' actress Tinaa Dattaa accuses co-star of touching her inappropriately

Actress Tinaa Dattaa, who grabbed attention for her horror series Daayan, recently came across an ugly incident on the sets after her co-star Mohit Malhotra, reportedly, touched her inappropriately.

US shuts down its consulate in Jerusalem, Palestinians infuriated

The United States has officially shuttered its consulate in Jerusalem, downgrading the status of its main diplomatic mission to the Palestinians by folding it into the US Embassy to Israel.

Masood Azhar is alive: Pakistani media rejects death rumors

Rejecting widespread rumors about his death, a Pakistani news portal confirmed on Sunday that Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is alive.

Poco F1 now supports 4K, 1080p video recording at 60fps

Xiaomi's Poco F1, which is one of the best budget-friendly flagship devices, is set to get a major camera upgrade.

#CareerBytes: Interesting facts about UPSC IAS exam and preparation

Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for recruitment to various civil services posts.

Ansar al-Tawhid jihadists kill 33 regime forces in northwest-Syria: Monitor

At least 33 pro-regime fighters were killed yesterday in attacks mounted by jihadist groups near Idlib province, in the deadliest day in six months for loyalist forces, a monitor said.

A look at the top five bowling figures in IPL

Over the years in the Indian Premier League (IPL), we have witnessed some breathtaking bowling spells that helped sides win matches.

Not Priyanka, Salman to romance Katrina in Bhansali's next directorial?

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are one of the most sizzling onscreen pairs and their chemistry is impeccable.

#ComicBytes: Five deadliest villains of the Justice League

The Justice League is the premiere superhero team of the DC universe. It is considered to be the counterparts of Marvel's Avengers.

#CareerBytes: 5 mobile apps every JEE aspirant should have

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult entrance exam for admission to top engineering institutes in the country, including IITs, NITs, and IIITs among others.

All you need to know about NRI Voter ID card

With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months away, it's time to gear up.

Realme 3 to launch on March 4: Details here

As a successor to the popular Realme 2 budget smartphone, Realme will launch the Realme 3 in India today i.e. March 4.