08 Apr 2017

Baahubali 2 turns out to be a goldmine

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is set to release across theatres in India on 28th April.

IPL: KXIP win their opening match against Pune

Kings XI Punjab's skipper Glenn Maxwell and David Miller put on a 79-run partnership to lead the home to to a victory against Rising Pune Supergiant.

Disrespect to anthem: ABVP members halt match at Jammu University

Alleged ABVP members stormed the grounds of Jammu University on April 8 and halted an inter-university football match, alleging "Kashmiri" students had disrespected the national anthem.

Google Fact Check tool rolled out to combat fake news

Google has globally launched its fact-checking tool in a bid to tackle the spread of misinformation or fake news.

Female foeticide: How can sex determination help combat menace?

The Public Accounts Committee of Maharashtra Assembly has, in a radical suggestion, recommended making sex-determination tests compulsory as a measure to combat female foeticides.

Delhi: Alleged molester stabs victim's father 24 times

In a horrific crime, an alleged molester stabbed the father of his victim 24 times in full public view in Delhi's Amar Colony.

AIBA recognizes Indian Boxing Federation after four years

India returned to international boxing after its governing body Boxing Federation of India was unanimously granted full membership by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Soon, drunk drivers will have to pay for damages

Insurance companies will no longer have to compensate victims of drunk driving accidents, according to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha.

Huawei-Samsung Patent Case: Court orders Samsung to pay 80m Yuan

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei Technologies won a patent victory over its South Korean rival Samsung Electronics.

Indo-Israeli defence partnership: $2bn deals signed ahead of Modi visit

India and Israel recently entered into major defence deals worth $2 billion for manufacture of Surface to Air Missiles (SAM). This is seen as a move to bolster bilateral ties ahead of PM Modi's visit to Tel Aviv in July.

07 Apr 2017

IPL: KKR crush GL by 10 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders continued their tradition of winning opening game as they crushed Gujarat Lions by 10 wickets in the Vivo Indian Premier League 2017.

Uber's drivers are guinea pigs for its experiments

Uber after recent fiasco has repeatedly said it is trying to change.

Australian bowler Steve O'Keefe slapped $15,000 fine for drunken behavior

Australian left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe was handed a fine of $15,000 after he was found guilty of making highly inappropriate comments under the influence of alcohol during a cricket function at New South Wales (NSW).

Devin Nunes steps aside from Congressional committee inquiry on Russia

Devin Nunes, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has temporarily stepped aside from a congressional investigation into Russia's alleged election hacking.

Bengaluru cabs may go off roads from Saturday

Transport associations said if the Centre doesn't withdraw its hike in insurance premiums, drivers of Ola, Uber, airport, tourist and contracted taxis would join the strike.

N Srinivasan to return to BCCI?

The office bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have asked the Committee of Administrators (CoA) to nominate former BCCI president N Srinivasan as the board's representative at the International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings.

Russia bans "gay clown" memes of President Putin

With a recent ruling by Moscow's Justice Ministry, it is now illegal to portray President Vladimir Putin in makeup, or otherwise implying he is gay.

MP Amar Singh alleges increasing Maoist activity at DU, JNU

Member of Parliament Amar Singh raised a question before the Human Resource Development Ministry in Parliament on April 6 on the alleged "alarming" rise in Maoist activities in institutes like Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University.

6 jail-mates from Tihar can now work outside of prison

In a first, 6 inmates from Tihar jail will be allowed to look for employment outside of prison on the grounds of good behavior.

IIT-Bombay gets notified for software piracy

The Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay) was recently served with a 'license non-compliance' notice by a proprietary software major.

National Film Awards 2017 announced

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has received the Best Actor Award for 'Rustom', his first ever.

J&K avalanche: Three soldiers killed, bodies recovered

Bodies of three soldiers trapped in Jammu and Kashmir's Batalik sector due to an avalanche were recovered on April 7.

Yogi Adityanath endorses the concept of Hindu Rashtra

In an interview on Doordarshan, Yogi Adityanath, the firebrand UP CM supported the Hindu Rashtra theory.

Google Play Music subscription launched in India; priced at Rs.89

Google Play Music subscription service has finally been launched in India, at an introductory price of Rs. 89 per month.

India ranks 9th among 41 countries in corruption in businesses

According to a recent survey by EMEIA, India's honesty towards doing business is a far cry from an ideal scenario.

Smoking Kills: One in 10 global deaths due to smoking

Smoking caused more than one in 10 deaths globally in 2015, according to a study sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and published in 'The Lancet' medical journal.

Kamov helicopter deal: Putin gives green signal for manufacturing

Ending a long wait, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave approval to begin manufacture of 200 Kamov 226 light utility helicopters worth $1 billion under the 'Make in India' initiative.

NGO funding: Government submits stringent draft guidelines to Supreme Court

Government of India submitted draft guidelines on regulating NGO funding to the Supreme Court. The guidelines are intended to bring accountability to NGOs and voluntary organizations which receive up to Rs. 1000 crore from the government.