Burnley player Joey Barton handed 18-month football ban for betting
Burnley midfielder Joey Barton was handed an 18-month ban from football by the Football Association (FA).
IPL: Uthappa, Gambhir lead KKR to victory against RPS
Kolkata Knight Riders registered a seven wicket victory over Rising Pune Supergiant in the 30th match of 2017 VIVO Indian Premier League at Pune.
Weird fashion of 2017: Nordstrom's "muddy" jeans, Topshop's transparent legwear
With much effort and creativity, retailers Topshop and Nordstrom have added two more items to the "weird fashion of 2017" list: while the former released a pair of see-through 'jeans', the latter launched a 'distressed look' pair by caking it with fake mud.
Bengaluru residents get coloured water because of illegal dyeing units
Residents of Shanti Nagar in Bengaluru buy bottled water as their taps give out blue and maroon coloured water; this is because illegal cloth dyeing units are polluting Bengaluru's water sources.
Namami Gange Programme: Is there any hope for this project?
The Namami Gange Programme was launched by the newly formed BJP government in 2014, in furtherance of PM Modi's vow to save Ganga ahead of his election.
Harbhajan Singh lashes out at racist Jet Airways pilot
Off spinner Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter lambasting a Jet Airways pilot for manhandling a female passenger and hurling racist abuses at her and her physically-challenged friend.
Awfis Space Solutions gets $20 million from Sequoia Capital
A very brief definition of Awfis can probably be that it is a start-up that provides work-spaces for start-ups.
North Korea crisis: Petrol prices spike 83% in Pyongyang
The price of petrol has spiked by 83% in Pyongyang, according to expert group NK News.
Delhi plagued with 80 chikungunya, 30 dengue cases since January
Municipal corporation reports from Delhi reveal that the city has witnessed 80 chikungunya cases and 30 dengue cases since January 2017.
Premier League: Chelsea extend their lead after defeating Southampton
Table toppers Chelsea extended their lead as they defeated Southampton FC 4-2 at Stamford Bridge in London.
Modi to inaugurate India's longest bridge in Assam
PM Modi will inaugurate India's longest bridge in Assam, on 24th May. The Dhola-Sadiya bridge will traverse across the Brahmaputra River.
Coca-Cola to sack 1,200 employees as sales fizzle out
Warren Buffett, who has professed his love for Coke and is the largest shareholder of the company may need to rethink his drinking choices as well as investment acumen as the firm is now sacking people to remain profitable.
Al-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for Russia metro bombing
The Imam Shamil Battalion, a terror group with links to al-Qaeda said it carried out the St Petersburg metro bombing on the orders of al-Qaeda chief Ayama al-Zawahiri.
Outraged, SC grants future bail for terror accused
Outraged at the slow pace of legal proceedings against alleged terrorist Gulzar Ahmed Wani, the Supreme Court stated that if the prosecution does not complete formalities by October 31, Wani would be released on bail on November 1.
Flynn controversy: White House blocks House Oversight Committee document request
The White House has told the House Oversight Committee it won't comply with a request to release files on former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
HUL vs Amul, new wine in old bottle
Amul and Hindustan Unilever Ltd are currently embroiled in a legal battle over the charges of 'disparaging others' products in an ad, initiated by HUL.
DU considers adding FB posts to Literature syllabus
The Delhi University English department's choice-based credit system core committee is considering introducing a course on writing Facebook posts for literature students, as a part of their "academic writing."
Mumbai realty market makes space for 1BHKs
Due to a deficit in customers for premium, large-sized flats, real-estate developers in Mumbai are going back to building affordable 1-BHK homes worth Rs. 50-60 lakh.
World's last northern male rhino joins Tinder to find mates
The world's last male northern white rhino has now joined Tinder in an attempt to find breeding options for the survival of the species.
All schools to have uniform Math, Science curriculum
All state school boards have agreed to follow the National Council on Educational Research and Training's curriculum for mathematics and science from classes 9-12.
MCD 2017 Results: Who said what
Three hours after counting for the MCD elections started, the BJP was gaining massive ground, ahead from its rivals AAP and Congress in 180 seats out of 272.
Trump's border wall: President backs down on funding demands
President Donald Trump has indicated he's willing to delay his demands for funds to build the controversial Mexico border wall to prevent the federal government's shutdown.
Provide reservation for economically disadvantaged: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday made a case for allowing 25% reservation for economically disadvantaged sections.
Adityanath cancels 15 state holidays over shrinking academic session
The Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled 15 public holidays which were based on the birth/death anniversaries of famous personalities. Instead, schools and colleges will educate children about these personalities on these days through special programmes.
MCD 2017 Elections: BJP set for massive win
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's election votes are currently being counted; 270 out of 272 wards went to polls on Sunday.
Wipro Q4 numbers show decent gains, steady pace
The IT industry's growth trajectory, as reflected by Q4 results of TCS and Infosys, has been an uninspiring one.
NITI Aayog says farmers should pay income taxes
NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy proposed, at a news conference on Tuesday, that Indian farmers should start paying income tax.
BJP in West Bengal: Amit Shah launches 'Mission Bengal'
BJP National President Amit Shah launched the party's expansion drive in West Bengal's Naxalbari village declaring progress and development would start from the place.
3D food printing to touch USD 425 million by 2025
The three-dimensional (3D) food printing market has taken off recently and is projected to be worth USD 425 million by 2025.
RTI: 5-star rooms, air-tickets for NRIs at Pravasi Haryana Divas
The Manohar Lal Khattar government in Haryana has provided 384 5-star hotel rooms and over 200 air tickets for NRIs who attended the Pravasi Haryana Divas held at Kingdom of Dreams from January 10-11.
Army's 2-star Generals to attend short-courses to sharpen skills
The Army has cleared a proposal to allow Major Generals in the force to attend short-duration courses to sharpen their leadership skills, given the ever changing military technology landscape and geopolitical developments.
Get rid of bosses to create an equal working environment
A new kind of organizational structure, dubbed Decentralized Autonomous Organization, aims to revolutionize the way companies work.
'Robbery of the century': Violent gang steals millions in Paraguay
Over 50 criminals were involved in an elaborate multi-million dollar heist in Paraguay which authorities have described as the "robbery of the century."
China: 'Religious' names banned for Muslim children in Xinjiang
Officials in China's Xinjiang have released a list of banned "religious" names for Muslim babies; children with "unacceptable" names might be denied household registration, which is important to access state benefits.
Outrage after Pragati Maidan's Hall of Nations demolished
Conservationists have expressed outrage over the Indian Trade Promotion Organization's decision to demolish 5 buildings in Pragati Maidan, including the Hall of Nations and Hall of Industry.
Bengaluru cinemas, restaurants ordered to provide clean drinking water free
Multiplexes and restaurants in Bengaluru have been directed by a consumer court to provide clean drinking water to their customers for free.
Seven-year-old Indian origin boy wins yoga championship in UK
Ishwar Vishwanath, a seven-year-old Indian origin boy won the United Kingdom National Yoga Championship for second time in a row in the under-11 age category.
Delhi: Elderly Muslim man humiliated, told 'go to Pakistan'
Youths on the Delhi Metro denied an elderly Muslim man a seat, and hurled insults at him over his appearance.
US Court declines General Motor's plea to avoid ignition-switch lawsuits
The apex court of USA has declined General Motors' plea to avoid lawsuits that stemmed from the firm's infamous ignition switch defects and subsequent recalls.
Obama's first post-presidency speech: 'Ready to train new leadership'
In his first post-presidency speech, former US President Barack Obama announced he wants to spend the next phase helping "prepare the next generation of leadership".
Flipkart to replace CEO for a day
Flipkart is planning to replace its CEO for one day, to give an employee the opportunity to see how it feels to run the company. It is a part of the company's 10th anniversary celebration.
Emojis will now help neurological patients to communicate
Gone are the days when we used to use emojis in chat messages just for fun and sometimes for the lack of words, these little symbols have now emerged as a proper communication tool.
GST state ratification: Bihar follows Telangana, passes GST legislation
As the centre gears up to roll out Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1st, Bihar became the second state after Telangana to pass laws creating the legal framework for implementing the four GST bills.
Cannot deny flats based on food habits: BMC
The BMC's Municipal Commissioner, Ajoy Mehta has clarified that developers cannot withhold occupancy certificates to home buyers based on their dietary habits.
Maharashtra: Class 12 admission procedures to go online
Maharashtra's Education Department said admission-procedures for Class 12 students in state-run junior colleges will go online from the academic year 2017-2018.
SC: Cannot transfer IPS officers on political whims
The Supreme Court clarified that politicians cannot order the transfer of senior police officers in their states before the completion of their tenure.
'Give it Up' campaign: After LPG, Centre targets food subsidy
After one crore households gave up LPG subsidies under the government's 'Give It Up' campaign, the Centre has now sought support from states on a similar scheme on food subsidy.
Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales sets up Wikitribune to combat fake news
Let's be honest here, journalism is not what it used to be, with "fake news" spreading like wildfire, through sources which have nothing to do with journalism.
Syria chemical attack: US imposes "sweeping sanctions"
The US has imposed "sweeping" sanctions on 271 employees of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC).
Flipkart offers massive discounts on Apple Days Sale
Flipkart is offering massive discounts on Apple products as the Apple Days sale has begun.
Chetan Bhagat might soon be part of Delhi University syllabus!
If all goes according to plan, Delhi University students who take up the Popular Fiction elective paper in their second year might soon be studying Chetan Bhagat's Five Point Someone.
India is fifth largest military spender: SIPRI report
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) annual report on defence spending revealed key trends on military spending patterns of major powers.
Prepare for a movement if exit polls ring true: Kejriwal
Addressing a meeting of poll observers before the MCD votes get counted, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he would launch a movement if the exit poll results came true.
Degree admission cut-offs may reduce this academic year
On Monday, 32 education boards including the Central Board for Security Education (CBSE) agreed to let go of "spiking" students' marks via "moderation".
Reliance Q4 results quash estimates and soar high
Dhirubhai once said, "Meeting the deadlines is not good enough, beating the deadlines is my expectation."
ISRO's next space adventure to Venus is now seeking proposals
ISRO has announced that it will start accepting proposals regarding space-based experiments to study Venus, as it gears up to accomplish its first voyage to the planet.
Heatwave in India: 4,620 deaths recorded in four years
Deadly heatwave in India claimed over 4,620 lives over the last four years.
Lawyers, English and one news that spoke volumes
Big B had once said on silver screen, "I can talk English, I can walk English.. I can run English, because English is such a funny language."
China teaches students how to identify spies
China has embarked on a campaign to train students in schools and colleges on how to identify a foreign spy.
Indian Road Accidents: At least 410 people die every day
With the world's most unsafe roads and most people defying traffic rules, driving in India has become dangerous.
Malabar 2017 to focus on anti-submarine warfare : Indian Navy
India and the US are set to conduct Malabar Exercise in July in Bay of Bengal. Termed America's largest military exercise conducted with non-NATO countries, this is the first major military drill under Donald Trump's Presidency.
