GST roll out to commence from 1st July 2017
In the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council meeting held today, all pending rules including tax provisions and returns were cleared prompting all states within the country to agree that GST roll out would commence from 1st July 2017.
Kabul: 20 killed in an attack during a protester's funeral
At least 20 have been killed in three explosions in a cemetery at the funeral of a protester in Afghani capital, Kabul.
Terror-threat looms ahead of Indo-Pak ICC match
Sportskeeda reported today that the UK intelligence has been alerted about a possible terror attack which could take place in the upcoming ICC match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at Edgbaston.
Facebook to launch a messaging app for teens
According to tech-magazine The Information, Facebook is planning to launch a version of its Messenger app only for teenagers. It would reportedly be called "Talk".
Google ups rewards of its bug bounty program to $200,000
In 2015, Google launched a bug bounty program, promising prizes of upto $38,000 for exposing bugs in Android. It was then limited to the Nexus 6 phone and Nexus 9 tablet, the only devices which run Google's stock-version Android.
India gear up for Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan
It is cricket frenzy all across the nation as Indian team is set to take on Pakistan in its opening Champions Trophy match on Sunday at Edgbaston, England.
CBSE Results- Are students doing better or worse? An analysis
The CBSE declared the 2017 Class X results on June 3, later than its normal time of May end. Results were delayed due to a court hearing on its moderation policy.
Internet shutdown in Kashmir- No one knows who ordered it
An RTI query by Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) revealed that the internet ban in Kashmir was not ordered by official authorities.
CBSE Class X: Results out for some zones, others following
CBSE has declared the Class X board examination results for Allahabad, Chennai, Delhi, Dehradun and Trivandrum regions. Results for all other zones are expected to be out by 2pm.
They used stolen phones and bikes to rob delivery guys
A five-member gang of teenagers was busted after they amassed a trove of stolen goods in a matter of months.
Amitabh Bachchan to host Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 9
The famous quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' is all set to return to screens with megastar Amitabh Bachchan hosting it.
NIA raids suspected hawala traders over terror funding from Pakistan
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has raided 14 places in Kashmir and 8 in Delhi over terror funding from Pakistan.
Champions Trophy: Why do India have an edge over Pakistan?
India and Pakistan are set to clash in the most awaited match of 2017 Champions Trophy.
A look at India's nuclear weapons capabilities
On June 2, India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile.
New Chinese 'Fireball' malware infects 2.5 crore computers in India
Check Point security discovered Fireball -a Chinese malware- that has infected over 25 crore computers, turning them into zombies.
Paris Agreement on climate change- India committed to preserving climate
Following the "stormy exit" of the US from the Paris Agreement on climate change, India asserted it is committed to protecting the climate irrespective of international pacts or other nations' stand on it.
Child marriages in India on rise; 12 million marriages recorded
12 million child marriages were recorded in India in 2001-11; 5 million victims were girls and 7 million were boys revealed a report.
Pvt firm caught red handed violating biomedical waste disposal norms
In a surprise inspection, Delhi Environment minister Imran Hussain caught a private biomedical waste treatment facility red handed in violating proper waste management rules, thereby, running the risk of causing the outbreak of diseases and endangering lives.
West Indies Cricket Board gets a new name
On completing its 90th anniversary, West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has re-branded itself and will now be called 'Cricket West Indies', while its team will now be known as 'WINDIES.'
Study reveals AI can predict time of death rather accurately
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia, have developed an AI software which can predict how long a person will live pretty accurately after analyzing photos of the person's organs.
Maneka Gandhi hospitalized in UP; to be airlifted to Delhi
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi was admitted to the emergency ward of a hospital in Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh after she complained of stomachache.
Truecaller beats Facebook, becomes 4th most downloaded app in India
Leading communication app Truecaller beat Facebook and became the fourth most downloaded app in India on PlayStore.
Girl from Naxal-hit area secures 99th rank in UPSC exam
The success story of Namrata Jain cracking UPSC'16 may not garner much limelight but is unusual and inspirational.
India took billions of dollars for the Paris deal: Trump
Donald Trump announced the US withdrawal from the Paris climate change deal but not without some harsh words for India.
Represent Pittsburgh, and not Paris says Trump; Pittsburgh mayor rebukes
Rejecting the Paris climate deal, Donald Trump said, "I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris."
Captain Amarinder Singh ordered to vacate government bungalow in Delhi
A Delhi court ordered Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to move out of a government bungalow in Delhi.
Will Sehwag be a good cricket coach?
Virender Sehwag is one of the six applicants for the job of coach of Team India.
Post resignation, Guha lashes out at players, BCCI and CoA
After submitting his resignation from the four member Committee of Administrators (CoA) of BCCI yesterday, noted historian and writer Ramchandra Guha has written a hard hitting letter to the CoA chief Vinod Rai.
Bengaluru: Wipro threatened once again by ransomware
Bengaluru offices of the IT giant, Wipro received yet another threat by a ransomware on Wednesday, seeking Rs. 500 crore in bitcoin.
Five ways Trump's Paris agreement withdrawal impacts the world
President Donald Trump has announced his decision to withdraw the US from the 2015 Paris climate change agreement.
Delhi- CM reaches out to public, receives 500 complaints
1st June was the first day of the Delhi government's attempt of making its offices more approachable by allowing the public to walk-in without appointments and address their grievances.
Beef fest: IIT-Madras students continue protest, management refuses to act
Students of IIT-Madras continued their protests for the second day, demanding action against the alleged right-wing activists who attacked PhD student R Sooraj for organizing a beef fest.
US Spelling Bee: Indian-American kid Ananya Vinay wins Scripps'17
For the 13th year in a row, an Indian-American kid won the US National Spelling Bee. This time, it was 12-year-old Ananya Vinay from California.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe: Humanity's first mission to the sun
In 1969, when Neil Armstrong from NASA's Apollo 11 mission took the first step on the moon and made history, it was immortalized by the famous quote, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
India successfully test-fires Prithvi-II nuclear-capable missile
On June 2, India successfully test-fired its indigenous nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile.
'Pakeezah' actress Geeta Kapoor sent to old-age home
Actress Geeta Kapoor on 1st June was shifted to an old-age home in Andheri after waiting for 41 days in a Goregaon hospital; she was expecting her children to take her back home.
BJP minority wing leader critical after shooting in Bareilly
In the first attack on a politician in Bareilly after CM Yogi Adityanath took over, the vice-president of BJP's minority wing was shot at by unidentified men.
Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' to be translated to local dialects
PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' will soon be available in regional dialects, starting with Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Jharkhand.
Silicon Valley unites against Trump's decision to abandon Paris agreement
President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris climate change agreement has been condemned by world and business leaders alike.
Manila: 34 dead in botched up robbery in casino
A night-out became catastrophic for people when a robber barged into a casino in Philippines and starting firing shots blindly, setting the casino tables on fire. He stole chips worth $2.3million, but they were recovered by the police later.
Modi's Russia visit: India seals Kudankulam deal, SCO membership
PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin finalized the deal to construct units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP).
Players we will miss in the next Champions Trophy
The 2017 Champions Trophy is the 8th edition of the tournament.
Trump withdraws US from 2015 Paris climate change agreement
President Donald Trump has announced his decision to withdraw the US from the 2015 Paris climate change agreement.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Delhi, no casualties reported
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) at around 4:27 am today, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
Internet withdrawal symptoms are similar to that of drug withdrawal
According to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, people who spend an extended amount of time on the Internet end up experiencing increased heart rate and rise in blood pressure after they stop and go offline.
Gau rakshaks stab student in Haryana
In the latest incident of cow vigilantism, members from a group of 'gau rakshaks' stabbed a second year B.A. student named Shivam in the town of Gohana in Haryana's Sonepat district.
Online gaming: 1 out of every 2 gamers is bullied
If you are new to the world of online gaming, you will probably start as a feeble "noob" and you should brace yourself for some bullies heckling you.
2019 Odisha elections: Can the Modi wave knock BJD out?
For the past two decades, Odisha politics has been dominated by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), with the Patnaiks at the helm.
Karnataka: How Solar Power is improving healthcare delivery
Over 28,000 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) serve as the backbone of rural India's public healthcare.
Answer sheets stolen : Students to be allotted 'average' marks
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will allot average marks to 186 students after the answer sheets were stolen.
