R Ashwin named the International Cricketer of the Year
India's top spinner Ravichandran Ashwin won the International Cricketer of the Year award at the CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) International awards 2017.
Taiwan becomes first Asian country to legalize gay marriage
In a landmark judgement, judges from Taiwan's highest court ruled in favour of gay marriage, making the small island nation the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
Infosys gives Rs. 14 crore in compensation, Sikka's pay slashed
Post results, Vishal Sikka-led Infosys has been busy, from battling layoff rumors to hiring new overseas employees and pushing towards a new direction that would give the company profitability in the coming years.
Trump says meeting Pope Francis was "an honor"
US President Donald Trump met Pope Francis during his visit to the Vatican.
Nepal's PM resigns to honour political deal
Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, aka Prachanda, resigned from his post after a televised address to the nation. He resigned just 9 months after coming to power
What to expect from Sachin, A Billion dreams?
Sachin Tendulkar's biopic "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" is set to release this Friday.
US to revive Asian infra projects to counter China
The Trump administration has revived 2 infrastructure projects in Asia, providing brief details in their maiden annual budget.
Satyendra Jain's firm received Rs. 16cr black money- Kapil Mishra
The AAP-Kapil Mishra tussle is far from over. In fresh allegations, Mishra said a company owned by Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain had received Rs. 16cr through hawala transactions.
Bengaluru's college students to design Hyperloop pod
25 students from Bengaluru's premier colleges will gather to build their idea of a pod, a vehicle meeting the high-speed norms of Hyperloop, a futuristic transport system.
Pro Kabaddi auction Day 2 Updates
Suraj Desai emerged as the costliest player on the second day of the Pro Kabaddi League auction that starts in July.
100 students from Odisha offered fake jobs
Over 100 students from SOA University in Odisha were defrauded in their campus placements, after the companies that apparently hired them said they were not part of campus recruitment at the university.
Philippines declares martial law following clashes with extremists
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the violence-prone southern island of Mindanao.
Delhi- Issuance of restaurant licenses to get harder
The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) is going to make the process of issuing and renewing licenses of restaurants, pubs, cafes and eateries more tough.
Pakistani jets fly over Siachen, but Indian airspace untouched
One day after India launched "punitive fire assaults" on Pakistani military outposts along the Line of Control, jets from Islamabad flew over Siachen, reported media.
Samsung S8 Iris scanner is great, but it's not hack-proof
While phone makers have been touting iris-based recognition as the next big leap in phone security, a recent development proves that we are yet to come up with an iris-scanning system that can't be easily fooled.
Mumbai based acid attack victim finds love at 26
In 2012, Lalita Ben Bansi was attacked with acid by her cousin, who threw it on her over a minor argument.
AAP's funding under scanner, EC writes to Home-Ministry to investigate
The Election Commission (EC) wrote to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), soliciting a probe into the "irregularities in funding to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)".
Modi's government fires 129 'non-performing' babus
Keeping in mind PM Modi's statement, "In the New India concept, instead of VIP, there has to be EIP or Every Person is Important," NDA government has been taking stringent measures to get rid of deadwood within its ranks to facilitate better governance.
Kashmir gets first movie in three decades, but no theatres
Filmmaker Hussain Khan, who has finally completed work on the first Kashmiri movie in three decades, is now staring at a major stumbling block.
Engine fire prompts Newark Airport shutdown
Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was temporarily shut down after a United Airlines aircraft's engine caught fire.
Bus accident in Uttarakhand claims 23 lives
At least 23 pilgrims from the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh lost their lives in a bus accident that took place on Tuesday in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi.
Apple and Nokia end tiff, partners from now on
Previously Nokia had sued Apple claiming that they have breached 32 technology patents, which originally belonged to Nokia.
New regulations to bar Chinese firms from Indian power sector
Stressing on reciprocal foreign investment policy in India's power sector, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy, recently noted that India will not allow investments from foreign countries that bar India from doing business in their countries.
MP signs MoU with IIT Kgp for measuring happiness index
Are you happy? Before you say that, happiness can't be measured in definite terms; let me break the bubble for you. It can be and it is called the "happiness index" and grumpy India stands at 122 in World Happiness Report.
Tree Conservation- Delhi's special ambulance for sick trees, and more
Delhi got its 'tree ambulance' in 2010, after the previous year's monsoon left about a 100 trees uprooted in the area maintained by the New Delhi Municipal Corporation.
Women cops on bikes will now patrol Delhi
New Delhi, capital and "rape capital", now has an all-women bike team, who will patrol the roads till late in the evening to ensure safety of women.
NHAI won't commence work without 100% land acquisition
In a bid to reduce the delays faced during the construction of roads and highways, the National Highways Authority of India has introduced new norms.
UK firm unveils world's most affordable solar lamp
A Manchester-based firm, Inventid, has designed the world's most affordable solar lamp, meant to help bring solar power to Africa.
If Bahubali were a corporate organization!
According to the latest reports, Bahubali 2, which was made on a budget of Rs. 250 crore, has managed to garner Rs. 1,565 crore till date and is still going strong.
Former James Bond star Sir Roger Moore passes away
Sir Roger Moore, the former James Bond star died after battling with cancer at the age of 89, in Switzerland.
South Korea's impeached president pleads not guilty in corruption trial
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has pleaded not guilty at her corruption trial.
Amazon launches Amazon Channels in UK and Germany
Today, e-commerce giant Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Channels in the UK and Germany - two of Europe's largest markets.
2017 IPL- Which records got broken this season?
The past seven weeks of the Indian Premier League saw batsmen and bowlers keeping each other on their toes.
Abu Dhabi plays host to two day Start-up India summit
The two-day Start-up India summit, organized by the Indian Embassy in Dubai and the Consul General of India, Abu Dhabi, in partnership with iSPIRIT, a Dubai based nonprofit think tank commenced in Abu Dhabi today.
Leaked images show OnePlus 5 may go iPhone way
Several rumors have been doing the rounds about the much anticipated launch of the OnePlus 5 smartphone.
Patna teachers' 'scam'- Many still in 'service' despite years-long absence
In shocking revelations, at least 550 teachers of government schools in Patna were still found to be in "service" despite remaining absent since as long as five years.
Bengaluru scientists discover molecule that could cure Parkinson's
Bengaluru's scientists have discovered a new molecule which can boost the efficiency of the autophagy process in the brain cells, which would considerably reduce their degeneration, which is the cause of Parkinson's.
Project Sangam- Microsoft signs MoU for skill development in India
Microsoft India has signed an MoU with the Telecom Sector Skill Council for Project Sangam, which aims to give a boost to the telecom industry by focusing on skill development.
Canada denies Indian CRPF officer entry, cites human rights violations
The Canadian government denied entry to CRPF IG (Retd.) Tejinder Singh Dhillon for serving a government which carries out "terrorism, systematic or gross human rights violations, or genocide".
Trump unveils budget plans, sets to cut healthcare/social spending
US President Donald Trump is set to unveil his first full budget to lawmakers on Tuesday.
Indian Army's strong message to Pakistan, assaults Pak's outposts
Addressing a press conference on May 23, the Indian Army said it is carrying out "punitive fire assaults" on Pakistani military outposts that were assisting cross-border infiltrators into India.
IPL 2017- A recap of amazing feats
The tenth edition of the Indian Premier League was much bigger and grander than the previous nine.
Indrani Mukerjea wants "amicable" divorce from Peter
After a hearing in the Sheena Bora murder case, accused Indrani Mukerjea told reporters she would like to settle her divorce with estranged husband Peter Mukerjea amicably, instead of going for legal procedures.
Tesla will not be plying on Indian roads anytime soon
Tesla's Model 3 is capable of reaching 60kmph from zero in 6 seconds and it gives 215 miles mileage on a single charge; it's a technological marvel, environment-friendly car and it's also a car that will not be available in India anytime soon.
MIT's breathable workout suit is here. Say goodbye to sweat!
If sweating and soggy clothes are stopping you from exercising, then researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have good news for you!
Coal Scam- Naveen Jindal, Jindal Steel execs summoned as accused
Industrialist Naveen Jindal has been summoned as an accused by a special court, looking into allocation of coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh.
RJD leader Prabhunath Singh gets life in 22-year-old murder case
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Prabhunath Singh, former Member of Parliament, was sentenced to life imprisonment on May 23 in a 22-year-old murder case.
Delhi- Fire in Chandni Chowk guts down 40 shops
On the night of 22nd May, a major fire broke out in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk area; albeit there were no casualties reported, goods worth crores may have been lost.
India uses more groundwater than US, China combined
Reports indicate that the groundwater table in India is being rapidly used up and could lead to a national water disaster by 2030.
Mumbai witnesses 3rd swine flu death of 2017
A 30-year-old pregnant woman became the third victim of swine flu deaths in Mumbai in 2017.
India to invest $2 bn for solar projects in Africa
Three countries, Ivory Coast, Somalia and Ghana signed up for the International Solar Alliance, on the sidelines of the African Development Bank's annual meeting held in Gandhinagar, taking the total number of signatories to 31.
Ex-MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden passes away
American motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden lost his life five days after he was hit by a car while cycling in Italy.
Delhi Police removes security of Robert Vadra's mother, 12 others
After media raised questions on security provided to Robert Vadra's mother Maureen, Delhi Police have withdrawn her cover, along with that of 12 other people.
DGCA to train 120 engineers for 'airworthiness'
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to train 120 "airworthiness-engineers" who were hired over the last 3-4 years. The training is being conducted so they can fit their job-description better.
BSP leader and his family murdered over property
Munawar Hassan, a leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party, his wife and 4 children were murdered by his business partner who wanted to seize the politician's properties.
Congress denies Gujarat CM seat to Shankersinh Vaghela
Citing anti-party activities, the Congress Party has denied the Chief Ministerial seat to senior Congress leader from Gujarat, Shankersinh Vaghela.
MIT engineer developed wristband to detect human emotions
We have seen wearables monitoring our heartbeat and counting footsteps, but now an MIT engineer has developed a wristband, which does a little bit more, it monitors human emotions.
Haryana Board declares rectified results, after goof-up
The Haryana Education Board after having released an incorrect merit list released the correct one.
Air India Maharaja is selling off trinkets to stage comeback
Air India has often been cited as the white elephant of Indian government, you can't let go of it but every day that you decide to keep it, you know it's going to eat into your income.
NASSCOM increases lobbying expenditure to battle Trump's H-1B visa policy
It is no secret that the IT sector depends largely on foreign contracts for its sustenance and Trump's "Hire American" agenda has now brought the IT sector to its knees.
'A Chinese Lawyer who just disappeared from earth'
Chinese lawyer Wang Quanzhang was detained in Aug'15 as part of '709' crackdown on human rights activists and lawyers under President Xi Jinping.
Study: Travel time to Delhi airport highest among Indian metros
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is India's busiest but also the 'worst to access by a vehicle' airport, a study by the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) has revealed.
