Manchester United reach the Europa League final
Manchester United managed to keep the Spanish side Celta Vigo at bay with a 1-1 draw at the Old Trafford, to make it to the Europa League final on a 2-1 aggregate score.
UCSF study on Apple Watch highlights potential for health monitoring
A study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, and heartbeat measurement app Cardiogram concluded that the Apple Watch, when paired with an AI-based algorithm, can detect the most common abnormal heart rhythm with an accuracy of 97%.
Facebook faces flak for content critical of Thailand monarchy
In Thailand, there is no room for dissent under the lese-majeste law.
Mumbai- 19-year old scores 67-ball 200 in a T20 match
19-year old Rudra Dhanday wrote his name in the history books as he scored a double century in a T20 match off just 67 balls.
Zakir Naik's religious conversion factory
Republic TV has exposed how the controversial televangelist Zakir Naik converts poor Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs to Wahabi Islam.
Kanpur- Three arrested over alleged IPL betting
Kanpur police arrested three individuals over involvement in betting on the Indian Premier League match between Gujarat Lions and Delhi Daredevils on 10 May.
Reliance Infra wins Rs. 2950 crore in arbitration against DMRC
The Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited, an arm of Reliance Infrastructure has been awarded Rs. 2950 crore in an arbitration settlement against DMRC.
Arnab's Republic TV reveals web of illicit transactions by Gandhis
According to documents produced by Republic TV, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi were the main benefactors of all transactions Young Indian was involved in.
Modi's magic pulls India's infra sector back from the mire
It appears, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's endeavors to kick-start the country's infrastructural projects are finally bearing fruits.
J&K- Jawan found dead at CRPF training center in Budgam
A CRPF jawan identified as Havaldar Anil Kumar was found dead in the Regional Training Centre of the CRPF in Humhama.
Trump launches commission to investigate voter fraud in presidential election
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a commission which will investigate instances involving alleged voter suppression voter fraud in last year's election.
Mysuru Palace fire damages ticket counter, compound wall
A fire which broke out at an ATM-kiosk inside Mysuru Palace caused damage to parts of the palace's gate, the compound wall near the ticket counter and the counter.
Assam to take forward Modi's 'Act East Policy'
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said that his administration would set up an 'Act East' department to combine and take ahead the Centre's Act East Policy.
Amid anti-immigrant rhetoric, US universities stare at losses of $500mn
Amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment under the Donald Trump administration, US has seen a sharp decline in foreign applications.
No saffronization in NCERT textbooks: NewsBytes RTI
There have been longstanding fears within certain segments of society of the possible saffronization of education by those in the RSS and other Hindu right wing groups since the Modi government came into power.
Snake found in Faridabad school's mid-day meal
On Thursday, a 'snake' was discovered in the mid-day meal served to students at a Government Girls' Senior Secondary School in NIT-2 in Faridabad.
Chhattisgarh's "missing" toilets - Women seek to trace "stolen" toilets
A mother-daughter duo from Chhattisgarh's Amarpur village filed a police complaint stating two toilets from their house have gone "missing".
Mexico disappearances- Activist who led self-help community shot dead
A Mexican businesswoman, who launched a group to help people whose relatives had gone missing, was shot dead in her hometown of San Fernando.
New Boeing 737 MAX's tests flights halted over engine issue
US aerospace major Boeing has temporarily halted its new 737 MAX aircraft's test flights over potential engine problems.
Amazon Great Indian Sale: The best deals and offers
The Amazon Great Indian Sale is back, and with it, a range of offers for its customers.
Delhi HC says I-T Dept to investigate National Herald case
In a minor victory for Subramanian Swamy and a huge set back for Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, the Delhi HC has cleared the way for an Income Tax investigation into the National Herald case.
Expelled from BSP Siddiqui hits back, calls Mayawati a gangster
Expelled national general secretary of the BSP, Naseemuddin Siddiqui accused Mayawati of operating criminal gangs to quell voices of dissent within and outside the party.
Mumbai- 5 arrested from film-industry for trafficking children to Paris
On Thursday, 5 people from the film industry including a make-up artist and a spotboy were arrested in a case involving trafficking of children to Paris.
Trump calls former FBI director a "showboat" and "grandstander"
US President Donald Trump has insisted that he isn't under investigation and called FBI director James Comey, who he recently fired, a "showboat" and "grandstander."
AAP in more trouble- IT department wants party deregistered
AAP seems to be digging its hole deeper and deeper. Amid several controversies surrounding the party, the Income Tax (I-T) department has now suggested to the Election Commission (EC) that its registration should be cancelled.
Layoffs in IT sector- Time for trade unions?
The recent layoffs within the IT industry have made employees wary of their job security and now a faction of the disgruntled workers have filed a petition against the IT firms via The Forum for IT employees (FITE).
Is IPL performance not enough to get into national team?
The Indian squad, for the ICC Champions Trophy, was announced earlier this week.
Blame Pakistan for worsening Indo-Pak ties: US Intelligence
The US intelligence community on Thursday called out Pakistan for supporting anti-India militants, leading to deteriorating ties with India. The observation was made in the "Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community" annual report.
Now, obtain an M-Tech degree off campus from IIT-Madras
IIT Madras, is now offering its students the chance to obtain an M-Tech degree without being physically present at the campus.
Online gaming is now witnessing strong growth and risky bets
The Indian online gaming industry is throttling ahead in full gusto and will be growing at a steady pace of 20% to become a $1billion industry by 2021 from the $360 million it makes now.
IT industry is in disarray, as layoff panic hits employees
The IT sector is currently going through a retrenchment drive to let go of "underperformers", an exercise which would result in 56,000 engineers losing their jobs, according to Mint.
Artificial Intelligence will now judge its human counterparts
The Durham police of England are now gearing up to make judgments on whether a suspect should be kept in custody or not, depending on an AI result.
Kolkata's Birla Planetarium, Asia's largest, to open after two years
Kolkata's MP Birla Planetarium, established in 1962 and one of India's oldest, is opening its doors to the public after over two years of renovation.
New drugs boost life expectancy of HIV patients
Youngsters suffering from HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) now have a near-normal life expectancy due to advancement in treatments, a study in Lancet suggests.
Cow to become India's national animal?
There's a new prospective contender for the post of national animal: the cow. Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind President Maulana Syed Arshad Madani has urged the government to consider this proposal, in the wake of an "atmosphere of fear" over cow vigilantes.
US will deploy necessary capabilities to deter Russia- Jim Mattis
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis recently stated that the US is ready to bolster air defense systems in the Baltic Region, to defend against Russia.
IPL- Punjab defeat Mumbai to stay alive in the competition
Kings XI Punjab defeated Mumbai Indians by seven runs to keep their chances of play-offs alive in the 2017 Indian Premier League.
India is becoming China 2.0, says Chinese think tank
Chinese think tank Anbound warned China to take Indian competition seriously as its economy may witness "explosive growth", boosting its prospects of becoming "China 2.0".
Maharashtra govt to regulate river waters in state
The Maharashtra Government is considering a proposal to regulate all river waters in the state by bringing them under the government's ambit.
China objects to US delegation's visit to China
Beijing has condemned the recent meeting of a US Congress delegation with the Dalai Lama saying the move "sent a very wrong signal to the world about Tibet independence."
Bengaluru- School children crowd-fund for heart surgeries
More than 50 students from Delhi Public School Yelahanka, belonging to standards 9,10 and 12 have initiated a crowd-funding campaign for 60 days.
Champions League- Real Madrid to meet Juventus at Cardiff
Real Madrid will face Juventus in the finals of 2016-17 Champions League at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 03 June.
Drugs being smuggled from India to IS terrorists intercepted
A shipload of tramadol, 37 million pills worth $75mn, was on its way from India to Islamic State terrorists in Libya, when it was intercepted by the Italian police.
SBI clarifies on revised charges: Only for "buddy customers"
SBI issued a clarification in the wake of widespread panic and condemnation after its announcement of revised service charges, including exorbitant ATM charges.
United Airlines cancels Indian-origin man's ticket for filming altercation
An Indian-origin man, Navang Oza, has alleged his reservation on United Airlines was cancelled after he filmed an argument with its staff.
India upset as Canadian PM attends event with Bhindranwale's photo
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has ruffled the Indian government's feathers by attending a felicitation event where Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's photos were on display.
'Has any soldier of Gujarat been martyred?': Akhilesh creates controversy
Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav on May 11 created controversy when he asked if any soldier from Gujarat has been martyred.
Ghaziabad- IPS Officer Sanjeev Tyagi's father found dead at home
On Thursday morning, the father of UP cadre IPS Sanjeev Tyagi was allegedly discovered with a gunshot injury to his head at his Ghaziabad home.
Railways begins cracking down on corruption within its ranks
The Indian Railways has begun cracking down on corruption within its ranks, after PM Modi asked for strict action against all corrupt officers.
Despite stone-pelting, thousands of J&K youths apply in Delhi Police
Despite continuing stone-pelting against security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, the state's youths have refused to bow down. Thousands still aspire to join the police.
Modi's Sri Lanka visit- What's on the agenda?
PM Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka to take part in the Vesak day celebrations. While the visit has been termed informal, India does hope to get some things done, including discussing the Tamil Nadu fishermen issue.
Baidu's facial recognition reunites Chinese family after 27 years
Sources have now revealed that Baidu's facial recognition software helped reunite a Chinese family after 27 years.
Baahubali actor Prabhas denies brand endorsement worth Rs. 18cr
After the release of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and its success at the box-office, every brand wants to collaborate with actor Prabhas for commercial endorsements.
Gorakhpur- BJP MLA on Dharna against own government
A BJP MLA from Gorakhpur, Dr Radha Ram Mohan Aggarwal sat on a dharna against own government, in protest against the liquor shops springing up in the vicinity of hospitals and schools.
Assassinations to the Azaan row: Understanding fatwas
Fatwas have been at the centre of eye-catching news stories in recent times, especially in the wake of the Sonu Nigam Azaan controversy. They make for interesting reading material both due to reflection of radicalism in some and the sheer absurdity in certain others.
Modi urges Indians to change their current mindset about digitization
PM Modi is effusive about digitization but according to him, Indians are still hesitant about making use of technology and accepting the inevitable change.
Trump defends decision, says Comey wasn't "doing a good job"
President Donald Trump justified his decision to fire FBI director James Comey, saying "he was not doing a good job."
Rajasthan- At least 23 killed as wall collapses at wedding
At least 23 people were killed and 27 injured when the wall of a wedding hall in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district collapsed in a heavy storm. Casualties included four children.
Renault Duster fails safety test conducted by Global NCAP
Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) has released the crash test results of both Renault Duster basic and of the optional driver airbag version.
Jyotiraditya Scindia to become leader of Congress in Lok Sabha
Attempting to recover from a glaring losses from the recent state assembly polls, the Indian National Congress has been rethinking its strategy.
Narada investigation- Can the Left come back in West Bengal?
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is still reeling from the after effects of the Narada sting case.
I don't mind the Sindhu-Saina rivalry, says Pullela Gopichand
India's national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand said that he doesn't mind the on-court rivalry between his current protege PV Sindhu and the former mentee Saina Nehwal.
Home Min asks BJP, Cong, AAP to disclose foreign funds
The Home Ministry has asked the BJP, Congress and other political parties to furnish details of the funding they have received including those from foreign sources.
India's foodgrain output forecast to hit a record in 2016-17
With robust production of wheat, rice, and pulses, India's foodgrain output would increase by 8.7% to a record-high 273.38 million ton in the 2016-17 crop year, according to the government's third advanced estimate.
French lawmaker Marion Marechal-Le Pen takes a break from politics
Defeated French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's niece, Marion Marechal-Le Pen, has decided to take a break from politics three days after her aunt's defeat.
IPL - Shreyas Iyer helps Delhi defeat Gujarat
Shreyas Iyer, single handedly, helped Delhi Daredevils defeat Gujarat Lions in the 50th match of the 2017 Indian Premier League.
