IPL: MI hand SRH their first defeat of the season
Mumbai Indians registered their second victory in the 2017 Indian Premier League as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets.
The United Airlines controversy throws "overbooking" in the spotlight
The United Airlines controversy - when security personnel dragged off a passenger with a confirmed ticket as they needed to transport crew on the "overbooked" flight - has thrown the spotlight on a phenomenon that is quite common, but often overlooked.
Thakur case: Police to collect voice samples from Mulayam
Lucknow police is set to resume investigation on a criminal intimidation complaint filed by IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur against SP leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, post election duties.
US warns Assad's reign in Syria "coming to an end"
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is visiting Russia where he's expected to urge Moscow to stop supporting Assad.
Plastic bags: MP enforces ban in bid to protect environment
Madhya Pradesh is all set to go polythene-free from May 1, with the state government imposing a ban on plastic bags effective from next month.
Davis Cup: India to play Canada in World Group Play-offs
India have been drawn to play against Canada in the Davis Cup World Group Play-offs. India will fly to Canada to play the tie in September this year.
Bengaluru: Movie-tickets to cost Rs. 200 in multiplexes beginning May
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the government will direct multiplexes to cap movie ticket prices at Rs. 200 from May onwards.
India: Passenger vehicles reach 3 million mark
Passenger vehicle segment saw a 9.23% growth by managing to sell 30,46,727 units in FY 2017-18.
Gurugram: Some 5-star hotels may escape SC's liquor ban
According to sources in the excise department, five-star hotels along the Delhi-Gurugram expressway could escape the liquor ban implemented by Supreme Court.
IT raids top RSS leader's premises in Delhi
A firm owned by RSS Delhi state head Kulbhushan Ahuja is being investigated by the Income Tax department for alleged deposits of Rs. 17 crore in old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes after demonetization, reported The Indian Express.
1.7cr Indian households sleep and cook in one room: Study
A study on Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) by the housing ministry has revealed that a staggering 1.7 crore of Indian households do not have separate kitchens.
Mumbai: Peddlers lure college students by distributing free cocaine
In order to attract youngsters, drug peddlers are distributing 'love sips' or 'love drops' (slang for cocaine sachets) for free amongst college-going students of South Mumbai.
UCL: Dybala's brace helps Juve throttle Barcelona
Paulo Dybala scored twice in Juventus' 3-0 win over the visiting Barcelona side, in the first leg of UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Trump's Press Secretary says Hitler didn't use chemical weapons, apologizes
Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, has apologized for stating that Adolf Hitler didn't use chemical weapons in World War II.
Turkey's fast-growing hair transplant industry is soaking up Syrian refugees
Following several terror attacks and a failed military coup, tourism in Turkey saw a sharp decline in 2016.
Yogi Adityanath's government announces provisions for electricity
On Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh government in its second cabinet meeting, promised an uninterrupted supply of electricity for 24 hours in district headquarters and 18 hours in rural areas.
Railways will allow firms to run private freight trains
After hitting a record high in terms of profit Indian Railways' recently devised step will disrupt its monopoly in the transportation sector.
Money Laundering: CBI's probe against Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain
A probe against Delhi's Health Minister, Satyendra Jain, has been initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Assam's only all-women bank: KMUCB addresses women's financial concerns
Only 26% of Indian women hold an account with a formal financial institution.
Facebook now has 5 million business advertisers on its platform
If you are from the 21st century, you are on social media, so it is inevitable that companies are now more focused on Facebook advertisements than ever.
Amazon and Netflix bring content war on Indian turf
Indian online streaming market is booming thanks to a tech-savvy millennial crowd; and the streaming services are ready to spoil us.
Indian tourism - looks fine, till reality kicks in
When you look at the report card, it reads well. Indian tourism jumped 12 spots and is now at number 40 on World Economic Forum's Global Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017.
BMW Motorrad bikes officially enter the Indian market
German car-maker BMW manufactured Motorrad bikes that were earlier imported by dealers for stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, are now ready to start their own operations in India.
IPL: DD put on all-round display to defeat RPS
Delhi Daredevils continued their 100% success rate against Rising Pune Supergiant as they won by 97 runs and also registered their biggest win in terms of runs.
Bimek SLV - the next possible male contraceptive
In a fresh development, a German company has designed the Bimek SLV - a valve that diverts sperm back to the testicles.
US, Mexico, Canada announce joint-bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The United States of America, Mexico and Canada have announced their intention to put a joint bid to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
China most likely to hand death penalties to farmers, unemployed
China Judgements Online, after scrutinizing Supreme People's Court's official court verdict database found out that farmers and unemployed people were most often doled out death sentences in China.
One in 8 Punjabis suffers from mental illness
Punjab has for long been considered the land of plenty that gives birth to strong and physically healthy people.
Bengaluru Police will soon have its own bomb squad
Currently, Bengaluru has just one Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) which belongs to the state intelligence and not the city police.
US Election hacking: Alleged Russian hacker arrested in Spain
Following the issue of arrest warrant from US, Barcelona Police on Sunday arrested Russian programmer Pyotr Levashov for his alleged involvement in hacking the US Presidential elections.
Juhapura, Gujarat's largest Muslim ghetto, mulls cow shelter
Juhapura, the largest Muslim ghetto in Gujarat that is home to five lakh people, has become one of the first localities in the state to propose a cow shelter.
RBI speeds up settlement time for NEFT clearance
RBI has decided to reduce the time frame for the settlement of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) from 1 hour to 30 minutes in its revamped monetary policy.
Delhi: DMRC's housing scheme to be launched in May
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is currently building 2BHK and 3BHK flats in Janakpuri and Okhla which would cost between Rs. 60 lakh and Rs. 1.20cr.
Srinivasan barred from attending BCCI's SGM
The Supreme Court on Monday barred N Srinivasan from attending the Special General Meeting of the BCCI to be held on 18 April.
Should health disclosure be made mandatory in elections in India?
Recent events including the revelation on Sonia Gandhi's health and Jayalalithaa's untimely death in Tamil Nadu have triggered debate on whether an unhealthy candidate can ensure a sturdy democracy.
UP: Six AIIMS 25 medical colleges in the works
The Yogi Adityanath government has initiated the process of setting up six new AIIMS and 25 medical colleges in the state.
UK says there's no excuse for terrorism coming from Pakistan
Britain's defence secretary Michael Fallon said there's no excuse for terrorism that "flows across" Pakistan's borders into Afghanistan and elsewhere.
Prachi Sukhwani, with 80% vision loss, makes it to IIM-A!
21-year-old Prachi Sukhwani of Vadodara, who suffers 80% vision loss, is making headlines for her inspiring achievement: she has cracked the Common Admission Test for 2016 and made it to the premier Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad!
Lewis Hamilton wins the Chinese Grand Prix
Exacting revenge for his season-opener defeat by Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton raced to victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, ahead of the German.
Mumbai: Youth who harassed girl on social media, stripped, thrashed
A youth from Bhayander was stripped and hit by four youngsters for allegedly harassing a 14-year-old girl on Instagram.
MP to become liquor free state soon: Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh announced that the state will soon move towards becoming a liquor-free state in a phased out manner.
Food wastage: Government to fix portion sizes in restaurants
Attempting to reduce food wastage, government of India is preparing to legally notify portion sizes served in restaurants and star hotels.
Delhi reports 79 chikungunya cases, 24 dengue cases in 2017
According to a report on vector-borne diseases by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SMDC), 79 cases of chikungunya and 24 cases of dengue have already been reported in 2017.
Nokia's comeback arsenal includes 5G plans
It's the return of an old friend and Indian consumers can't help but dive in nostalgia when it comes to Nokia.
Indian companies train employees on counter terrorism, crime prevention
Companies in India including MNCs and start-ups are increasingly training their employees on techniques to prevent crime and fight terror.
CWG Scam: Manmohan Singh PMO recommended Kalmadi's appointment, says PAC
Criticizing the Manmohan Singh PMO, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has adopted the politically controversial 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) report.
Google to invest $875 million for curved Pixel screens?
According to reports by the South Korean press, Google is engaged in talks to invest $875 million in LG Display, a world leader in producing screens for smartphones and tablets.
