22 Apr 2017

India's obsession with English: Himachal judge drafts bizarre judgment!

When an SC bench received a judgement from a Himachal Pradesh judge, they could only stare in bemusement.

al-Qaeda chief Zawahir being sheltered by Pakistan

A media report revealed that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency has been hiding al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in the port city of Karachi.

IPL: Dhoni guides RPS to a victory against SRH

Mahendra Singh Dhoni returned to form to guide Rising Pune Supergiant to a victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 24th match of 2017 IPL.

Soon, your kirana shops to sell Wi-Fi data packs

Data users will soon be able to buy low-cost Wi-Fi-powered data packs from community kirana shops and even the 'thela wallah', or street vendors.

Modi allays fears of uncalled-for corruption charges among bureaucrats

While addressing bureaucrats on Civil Services Day, PM Narendra Modi deviated from the set text and encouraged them to become "enablers" rather than "regulators".

Student suicides: IIT-KGP boy found hanging in hostel room

Nidhin N, a fourth-year aerospace engineering student at IIT-Kharagpur, was found hanging from the ceiling in his hostel room in Nehru Hall B Block.

Earth Day 2017: On the importance of going green

April 22nd is celebrated annually as Earth Day since 1970. Celebrated across the world, the Day upholds the importance of environmental protection. Demonstrations and celebrations are conducted in over 193 countries commemorating the day.

Air India lowers senior citizen concession age, but scam continues?

Air India has lowered the age for availing senior citizen concession from 63 to 60; the change will be effective immediately across all domestic fights.

Your dream British supercar just got cheaper, thanks to Brexit

Fancy a Rolls-Royce Ghost? Well there's good news. The ultra-luxury car's price has dropped from Rs. 5.25 crore to Rs. 4.75 crore, all thanks to the Brexit.

Sales of the iconic Barbie drop in first 2017 quarter

Sales of Barbie dropped in the first quarter of 2017 for the second consecutive quarter, this time down by 13%.

Delhi Taj Mansingh takeover battle: The Tata Group v ITC?

With the Supreme Court allowing e-auction of Delhi's Taj Mansingh hotel, Tatas and ITC are likely heading for a fierce takeover battle.

BJP MP booked for instigating communal violence in Saharanpur

Saharanpur BJP MP Raghav Lakhanpal and his supporters were booked for allegedly instigating communal clashes during a rally in tribute of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on April 20.

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Would you like a Jarvis of your own?

If you like comics or a movie buff, chances are you might have stumbled upon Iron Man and his AI assistant known as Jarvis.

Capt Amarinder meets Modi, seeks to export surplus power

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought the Centre's support in reviving Punjab's economy.

MCD polls: Will 2017 help the cash-strapped body?

AAP, BJP and Congress have launched full-fledged campaigns for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls scheduled on April 23. All have promised a cleaner capital.

BSF to return Bhagat Singh's Gun to Punjab

The BSF is reportedly considering a request to return Bhagat Singh's pistol, which is currently on display at the BSF museum in Indore, to the museum in Khatkar Kalan, Bhagat Singh's birthplace.

IPL: Skipper Raina leads GL to a victory against KKR

Gujarat Lions' captain Suresh Raina scored 84 runs to rescue his team and register a four-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the 23rd match of 2017 IPL.

21 Apr 2017

Petroleum Ministry considering home-delivery of fuel

Taking to Twitter, the Ministry of Petroleum stated that the government is considering a plan for the home delivery of petroleum products if consumers make a pre-booking.

Donald Trump's policies reverse Indian preference for US-based grooms

US' tightening of norms on H-1B visas have had surprising effects all over, including on the bustling marriage market in India.

Bengaluru to shut down on day of Baahubali 2 release

Protesting against the release of Baahubali 2, several Pro-Kannada organizations in Bengaluru led by former MLA Vatal Nagaraj have demanded a day-long bandh on 28th April.

Centre considers Project Cow, like Project Tiger

Minister of State (Home) Hansraj G Ahir stated that the Centre is considering setting up "cow sanctuaries" under Project Cow along the lines of Project Tiger.

Thumbs up, Mastercard! Fingerprint sensor-enabled payment cards unveiled

Mastercard unveiled the gen-next biometric payment card featuring a built-in fingerprint sensor after successful-trials in South Africa.

Pakistan: Three women booked for murdering alleged blasphemer

Three sisters were arrested by Pakistani police for murdering an alleged blasphemer.

IIM-K students create crowdfunding app for social causes

Students from IIM Kozhikode have invented an application called MakeOurKerala that can be used to crowdsource funds for social causes. They say it is an initiative towards a cleaner, greener and safer Kerala.

SC's liquor ban: 4 pubs in Gurugram may face closure

With the SC's ban on sale of alcohol within 500 metres of the highway, Sector 30 and Sohna Road in Gurugram may witness the closure of four pubs/bars.

Mumbai: College students hack biometric attendance system

Approximately 200 students from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Matunga, hacked the institute's biometric attendance system.

25% of husband's net salary 'proper amount' for alimony: SC

The Supreme Court has stated that 25% of a man's net salary constitutes a "just and proper" amount to be paid as alimony to his estranged wife.

Electric carmaker Tesla recalls 53,000 cars over parking brake issue

US electric automobile manufacturer Tesla has issued a global-recall for some of its Model S and Model X vehicles to fix a parking brake issue.

North Korea tensions: China places bombers on "high alert"

An American defense official said the Chinese military is preparing to respond to a possible situation in North Korea.

Aurangabad-Hyderabad passenger train derails at Karnataka

An Aurangabad-Hyderabad passenger train derailed on Friday morning between Khalgapur and Bhalki stations in Karnataka.

Wipro Layoffs: Tech major sacks 600 employees across India

At a time when Indian IT sector is facing hardships, India's third-largest software services firm Wipro has reportedly sacked hundreds of employees.

Uber's new enterprise-ready service

Uber has launched a brand new feature to its services dubbed as 'Uber Central' which the firm claims will be beneficial for business enterprises or organizations.