26 May 2017

Trump scolds NATO allies for owing 'massive' sums

President Donald Trump once again irked America's NATO allies by saying they aren't spending enough on defense.

World's largest bitcoin exchange crashes due to traffic

The world's most used cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has seen a sustained rise since April'17, but over the last few days, it went wild.

Bengaluru horror: 14-year-old gang-raped by minors

Three youths, including two minors, gang-raped a 14-year-old girl in Bengaluru's north division.

Attack on bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt kills 26

At least 26 people were killed and 25 injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians near the central Egyptian city of Minya, according to officials.

Two Chinese nationals abducted in Pakistan, Beijing raps Islamabad

Beijing has expressed displeasure at the kidnapping of two of its nationals inside Pakistan, saying Pakistan needs to take more concrete measures to ensure protection of Chinese nationals.

New York gets its first Amazon bookshop

We have all shopped on Amazon for long, but walking into a physical Amazon store would be a unique experience indeed.

Former Punjab DGP and super cop KPS Gill passes away

Former DGP of Punjab, KPS Gill who was hailed as a super-cop for his work with the force passed away today at a hospital in Delhi.

Delhi- Youth takes online tutorials to loot ATM, but fails

Nineteen-year-old Manish, who works at IGL, wanted to marry his girlfriend of seven years, but had no money. He had attempted to rob an ATM once, but failed.

What is the significance of Dhola-Sadiya bridge?

PM Modi inaugurated the Dhola-Sadiya bridge, that serves to improve connectivity and reduce traveling time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

DU Admissions- ECA admissions get more simple

This year, admission procedure for students applying to colleges through the 'Extra-Curricular Activities' quota in DU has changed in many ways.

Champions Trophy: Captain Kohli's first ICC tournament

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli will be leading the team in his first ICC tournament in England next month.

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Tanvi Jagadish gears up for Indian Open of Surfing

Tanvi Jagadish, the 17-year-old stand up paddle racer from Manguluru is all set to literally navigate the choppy waters at the ongoing Indian Open of Surfing.

Start-ups get an extended window of benefits from the government

The NDA government has now rehashed the definition of a start-up under its 'Start-up India' scheme.

Mumbai- No more overpaying for 31 common medicines

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) put a price cap on 31 common drugs like glucose, morphine, paracetamol, ibuprofen and snake venom antiserum.

Andhra horror- Man hacked 11 times as people film incident

In yet another shocking case of public apathy, people in Andhra's Proddatur town recorded on their phones as a man hacked to death another person at a busy junction in broad daylight.

5 Maoists sentenced to death by Bihar court

5 Maoists have been sentenced to death by a court in Bihar's Munger district.

Pakistan economy crosses $300 billion mark, for the first time

Achieving over 5% GDP growth, the Pakistani economy surpassed the $300 billion mark for the first time.

How well has the Modi government fared in 3 years?

The BJP government swept to power in 2014 projecting its PM face Modi as the embodiment of "acche din" that would soon arrive under BJP rule.

Akhilesh spent Rs. 10.32cr for pension to Yash Bharti awardees

An RTI query has found that the UP government spent Rs. 10.32cr in 2016-17 to provide pensions to 172 beneficiaries of the Yash Bharti awards.

IIT-B hikes fees, but still does not have full autonomy

IIT-B has increased fees, ranging from 100-300%, for several categories including hostel, gymkhana, medical expenses and exam charges.

Jharkhand: Naxals vandalise train, torch communication system in Bokaro

Sources stated that a group of armed Naxals damaged the engine of a goods train at Dumri-Bihar railway station in Bokaro, Jharkhand. They set fire to the communication system and vandalized the train.

Former Greek PM Papademos injured in car explosion

Former Greek PM Papademos was injured after an explosive went off inside his car in Central Athens.

'Petrol prices could go to just Rs. 30/liter in future'

As the world makes advancements in technology, one significant change may be on its way - the price of petrol plummeting to Rs. 30 per liter or even less.

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Pokémon's latest game is fishy but in a good way

The Pokémon Company has just released a new game and to everyone's surprise, it's about the most offbeat Pokémon- Magikarps.

3 years of Modi - how has business landscape changed?

As NDA government is now on the mature end of its tenure, it's not only India which is watching its every move but the entire world is.

Airbnb has its own university to meet its tailor-made demands

Airbnb is now revolutionizing how tech-based companies operate its own self-styled university-style program.

Maratha protests to resume from August

The Maratha community is planning to relaunch its protests for reservation in jobs and education. A morcha has been planned on August 9.

Study- Magic mushrooms are the safest recreational drug

According to the 2017 Global Drug Survey, magic mushrooms are the world's safest recreational drugs.

BSP funding Bhim Sena, group responsible for Saharanpur clashes: Report

A report by UP Police claims the Mayawati-led BSP is giving tacit support to Bhim Sena, the group believed to be responsible for the Saharanpur clashes.

UN reports say CPEC could worsen Indo-Pak relations

A report compiled by the UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia, has stated that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor could spell disaster for Indo-Pak relations and could potentially deteriorate the regional security scenario.

25 May 2017

Karan Johar celebrates first birthday as father

Bollywood star Karan Johar turned 45 today, marking his first birthday as a father.

50 years fighting Naxalism: How much has the government spent?

It has been 50 years since the Naxalite movement took shape in Naxalbari in West Bengal. Starting off as an armed peasant's uprising, the movement has morphed into a full-fledged guerrilla army and has been termed India's largest internal threat.

All you want to know about the ICC Champions Trophy!

The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner.

Star Wars legacy, the force is still strong

All these years have passed but the force still remains strong. Yes, I am talking about Star Wars, as today marks the 40th anniversary of the epic saga, which changed the life of sci-fi fans forever.

US warship sails past disputed SCS island

In the first provocative action since Donald Trump took office, a US warship sailed 12 nautical miles away from an artificial island that China constructed on a disputed part of the South China Sea.

Amazon CEO donates $1 million for the Freedom of Press

Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO donated $1 million to the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press.

Wipro layoffs are more of a Bot-issue than Trump scare

IT sector is facing too many obstacles all at once. First, it was the Trump wave and now it's the rise of automation.

UN denies Pak claims of Indian attack on its observers

The United Nations has categorically denied Pakistan's allegations that a United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan was attacked by Indian troops while they were in PoK.

Trump in Europe- Will NATO, US match expectations?

US President Donald Trump is currently visiting Brussels, the fourth stop in his first foreign trip, meeting with top officials from NATO and the European Union.

China overstating census, India world's most populous country

China has been overstating its population data for decades, according to data compiled by University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher Yi Fuxian.

Bengaluru Police arrests 4 Pakistani nationals with fake Aadhaar cards

On 24th May, conducting a raid based on a tip-off, the City Crime Branch of Bengaluru Police arrested 4 Pakistani nationals.

Now, Google "big brother" is even watching your offline transactions

While using Google products like Gmail, its search engine, Maps and YouTube has become our daily habits, the online giant in return has been siphoning off our personal data to mint money.

Manipur protesters lay to rest men killed two years ago

Tribals of Manipur, led by local leaders, laid to rest the bodies of eight men who were killed in police firing on August 31, 2015.

AIIMS emergency distressed due to shortage of doctors

The emergency wing of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) receives more than 500 patients daily and is short-staffed to handle the same.

Facebook ropes in BuzzFeed, Vox and others for its shows

Facebook is leaving no stone unturned to become the all in one solution for the internet savvy millennial.

Delhi's iconic Hotel Janpath to soon shut doors

It seems to be a bad time for Delhi's iconic landmark. Less than two months after Regal Cinema shut down, the Janpath Hotel is now pulling down its shutters.

Xiaomi to launch Mi Max 2 tablet in China

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mi Max 2 phablet, the successor to the Mi Max phablet at an event in China today.

Maharashtra CM's chopper crash lands in Latur

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had a close call when his chopper crash landed in Maharashtra. The incident took place at Nilanga in Latur, Maharashtra.

Twin blasts strike Jakarta, 3 dead, 10 injured

3 police officers were killed and 10 people were injured in twin suicide blasts at a bust stop in eastern Jakarta. 5 police officers and 5 civilians were among the injured.

Mumbai- 1,300 BMC staff to lose jobs because of GST

With the implementation of GST, Octroi duties will be scrapped, which means those working in the Octroi department will lose their jobs.

Europa League- ManU defeat Ajax to win the title

Manchester United outclassed Ajax Amsterdam in Sweden to win the 2017 Europa League.

Ashish Khetan moves SC seeking protection after alleged death threats

AAP leader Ashish Khetan, vice chairman of Delhi's Dialogue and Development Commission, has moved the Supreme Court seeking police protection after he allegedly received death threats from a "right-wing" organization.

Volkswagen launches first 'Made in India' SUV

German automaker Volkswagen has launched its first "Made in India" SUV, the Tiguan, which was unveiled at the Delhi Auto Expo 2016.

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan seen at Dawood Ibrahim's relative's wedding

Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Girish Mahajan, reportedly a close aide of CM Devendra Fadnavis, was recently spotted at the wedding of gangster Dawood Ibrahim's wife's niece in Nashik.

I-T Dept unearths 400 Benami deals, attaches properties

The Income Tax Department stated that it had unearthed 400 benami deals and has attached Rs. 600 crore worth of properties in regards to the deals.

Moody's downgrades China's rating, Beijing cries foul play

The Great Wall of China is finally cracking up or at least rating agency Moody's thinks it is, as for the first time in 28 years it has scaled down China's rating from Aa3 to A1.

Pakistani court orders to set free 350 detained Indian fishermen

According to a news report, a Pakistani Court ordered for 350 Indian fishermen imprisoned for fishing in Pakistani waters to be repatriated/sent back to India.

FIPB comes to an end to facilitate ease of business

The Union cabinet has okayed the abolition of 25-year-old Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), whose purpose was to vet Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals in India, as most of the FDI money now comes via automatic routes.

Uber brings custom Snapchat filters to woo Indian riders

In a bid to increase its appeal, Uber India would now incorporate Snapchat in its app.

3 years of Modi's foreign policy: Achievements, obstacles and more

Modi government has redefined India's foreign policy through expanded, active engagement with various countries. It has further made its presence felt at many international forums.

India at Cannes: Despite media attention, have we succeeded?

The Cannes Film Festival entered its 70th anniversary this year. As usual, national media houses gushed over "mind-blowing" pictures of Aishwarya Rai, Sonam Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.

Will AAP suffer the same fate as Asom Gana Parishad?

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is on the verge of a split, due to deepening internal differences following its embarrassing defeat in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls.

Khadi will now be promoted overseas as "Cloth of India"

According to Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) data, the sale of Khadi products in last fiscal year was a staggering Rs. 2,005 crore, 33% up from Rs. 1,635 crore during the 2015-16 period.