Bengaluru Metro gives realty sector a boost
With the launch of the Metro Green line in Bengaluru that connects the East-West and North-South corridors, the real estate around the routes have become hot properties.
UPSC 3rd ranker gets HC notice for producing fake certificate
UPSC 3rd rank holder Gopalakrishna Ronanki has been served notice by the Hyderabad High Court to prove if he is actually disabled. It has asked Ronanki to submit certificates to the UPSC to prove likewise.
Now, drive from Noida to South Delhi will be signal-free
The 6km elevated section of Master Plan-2 road from Vishwa Bharti School to Uflex intersection will officially be opened for the masses on Wednesday.
After seven years, Iran's Khamenei rakes up Kashmir again
In a surprising development, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei asked Muslims around the world to support people of Kashmir and other places against "oppressors" who attacked people in Ramzan.
GST Rollout: 10% duty to be levied on imported smartphones
Under the new GST regime which will kick in from 1st July, the government announced that it would slap a customs duty of at least 10% on imported smartphones.
Mumbai: Housing complex uses solar power, saves Rs. 2 lakh/month
Residents of a housing society, Raheja Eternity in Kandivali have gone all out in reducing their carbon footprint.
68 bureaucrats including 39 IAS officers accused of corruption
Almost 70 bureaucrats are currently under the scanner for alleged corruption and other malpractices.
All you want to know about spin bowlers
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav made his ODI debut for India against West Indies and picked up three wickets to help India win by 105 runs.
GST update: E-commerce players get respite from TDS collection
As the nation gets ready for the new Goods and Service Tax regime, e-commerce companies such as Amazon and Flipkart are given a temporary relief from one of their preparation burdens by the finance ministry.
100 days of Yogi Adityanath: What's different about UP governance?
BJP's choice of Yogi Adityanath as UP CM was hailed by many, while criticized by several others. Known as a hard taskmaster and a man with great attention to detail, 100 days of Yogi's governance has seen several hits and misses.
FIFA's investigation documents leaked; allege corruption
German newspaper 'Bild' has put out the details of the Garcia Report, an investigation conducted by The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) regarding the alleged corruption during the 2022 Qatar World Cup bidding process.
Meet the world's first flexible, walking robot!
Robots! We all have seen them. In this age, everyone knows what they are!
India to get an exclusive tourist police, soon!
There might soon be a tourist police in India, catering exclusively to visitors to the country and ensuring their safety.
Former ISRO chief Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan to head education policy panel
The HRD Ministry has formed a nine-member panel to work on a New Education Policy to transform school and higher education.
#ThisDayThatYear: 50th anniversary of ATMs
Every country, including India, is trying to go for a cashless economy in the future.
Indian, Chinese troops face-off at the border in Sikkim
Tensions have been rising once again at the Sino-Indian border, with China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) accusing India of provoking them at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Sikkim.
New al-Qaeda document details deadly new strategy for Indian subcontinent
Al-Qaeda has released a document which details the objectives and targets of its members in the Indian subcontinent, especially in Kashmir.
Scam-hit Bihar board flies in toppers for 'physical verification'
After two consecutive years of being left red-faced over its fraud "toppers", the Bihar School Examination Board made doubly sure the rank-holders in the 2017 Class X exams were genuine.
Imad displaces Tahir to become the number one T20 bowler
Pakistan's Imad Wasim has become the number one T20 bowler with 780 points as per the recent rankings of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
With possible change in financial year, budget in November?
There is speculation about change in financial year from 2018. The present April-March cycle might soon be rescheduled to January-December.
Delhi Golf Club removes Meghalayan woman in traditional Khasi dress
The reputed Delhi Golf Club is facing flak for allegedly displaying racial prejudices against a northeastern woman.
US warns Syria over 'potential preparations' for another chemical attack
The US has warned Syria over "potential preparations" for another chemical attack in the war-hit country, saying there will be "a heavy price" to pay.
Air India puts its museum plan on hold
With Air India in talks of privatizing its carrier, it faces major hurdles in funding and thereby stalls its state-of-the-art museum. The museum, which was once a much talked about affair as it has some gem collections worth exhibiting will be now biting the dust.
Trump greets Modi warmly, says India-US relations never been stronger
Indian PM Narendra Modi was greeted with a firm handshake and a broad smile by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC.
Finance ministry to RBI, extend deadline for Basel III norms
Although RBI had extended the deadline for implementation of Basel III banking norms from March 2018 to March 2019, the finance ministry has now asked for another extension citing, banks at present have a higher capital requirement to handle NPAs.
Italy will pay $19 billion to bailout its failing banks
Italy will now pledge as much as $19 billion in order to rescue two of its failing banks, Banca Popolare di Vicenza SpA and Veneto Banca SpA; it includes state support for Intesa Sanpaolo SpA to acquire the good assets of these banks for a token amount of €1.
Can marijuana shortage delay Canada's pot legalization?
As Canada is set to become the first major economy to legalize pot, shortage of supply poses a serious problem.
Ahead of GST rollout, Gurgaon-Manesar automobile hub tense
Ahead of GST's rollout, the automobile hub of Gurgaon-Manesar is alive with anxiety. Till now, many small-time suppliers haven't been brought on board yet.
HDFC Life, Max rejig merger plans after IRDA's cancellation
Post Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) rejection of HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd and Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd's three-step union, the two firms have extended their merger deadline and have come up with a new structure in compliance with all norms.
Delhi colleges expect a large turnout of students on Tuesday
With colleges witnessing a slight drop in cut-offs this year, admission committee of colleges are expecting a larger turnout on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tibetans unhappy over conditions for passports set by government
The 14th Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959 and since then, about 1.5-2 lakh Tibetans have followed his footsteps.
India is creating its own 'Antarctica Law'
Antarctica might be an almost uninhabitable, ice-covered landmass now but with the rise in world's population, soon there will come a day when it'll see more human presence, over-exploitation of fisheries and perhaps criminal activities.
After a week of going live, Bengaluru Metro faces technical-issues
The Green-Line section of Namma Metro, that connects Sampige Road to Yelachenahalli, was hit by signal snag for an hour, just a week after it was opened for masses.
Mumbai: Police book Indrani Mukerjea for 'inciting riots' in prison
Police booked Indrani Mukerjea, who is accused of murdering her daughter Sheena Bora, along with 200 inmates for inciting riots in Byculla prison after an inmate was alleged to have died out of police torture.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 carries 10 communication satellites into space
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched into orbit from California on June 25, carrying with it 10 communications satellites.
UK school under fire for making students draft suicide notes
A London school has created controversy after an English teacher at the school asked 60 students to draft a suicide note as homework.
Bacha Bazi: Afghanistan's culturally sanctioned pedophilia
A saying in Afghanistan goes, "Women are for child-rearing, boys are for pleasure".
Now report hate crime through the new civil rights app
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) launched a new app that supports civil rights and counters the alarming surge in hate crimes.
Istanbul: Police thwart Gay Pride protest
With 'We are not scared' chants, LGBT protesters in Istanbul were seen fighting the police who fired rubber bullets at the activists who had gathered at the Takshim Square to hold their annual Gay Pride parade.
SBI chief's salary is nothing compared to private bank counterparts
When former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said that top talents shy away from PSBs due to lack of proper remuneration, he was not exaggerating.
US' first welcome signage in Punjabi is now live
After leaving its mark in Canada, Punjabi language has reached the US. The city of Norwich in Connecticut has become the first American city to have welcome signs in Punjabi.
Is there a Mars-like 'Planet 9' hidden? Evidences say so!
There are currently eight planets in our solar system; but according to astronomers, there could be many more.
Lalu's son attacks Nitish, accuses latter of political manipulations
Without specifically naming anyone, Bihar's Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav attacked Nitish Kumar of playing an opportunist with reference to the latter siding with NDA's Presidential candidate Ramnath Kovind. Being very subtle, Yadav said that people-centred politics may not work in the long run.
Violence in several parts of Kashmir on Eid-ul-Fitr
Clashes between locals and security forces were reported from parts of Kashmir even as the Valley reveled in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations on June 26.
Haryana's Manushi Chhillar crowned Femina Miss India World 2017
Manushi Chhillar from Haryana was judged the 54th Femina Miss India World 2017, followed by first runner-up Sana Dua from J&K and second runner-up Priyanka Kumari from Bihar.
Tech companies introduce product updates to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month
To commemorate the LGBTQ Pride Month, tech companies in Silicon Valley are showing their support to the cause by introducing small, quirky updates to their products.
Massive scam: Despite major looting, stent industry members escape action
Even after regulation of stents' prices exposed a nexus between industry players (hospitals and sellers) in overcharging people, no action has been taken against anyone.
Telangana's realty scam worth Rs. 15,000crore; Google, Microsoft also affected
Global and domestic companies in Hyderabad are now in panic mode regarding the valuation of their real estate holdings, as Telangana government commences legal proceedings to cross-examine private and government-auctioned land ownership legitimacy.
Facebook gears up to launch new app aimed at influencers
Social networking giant Facebook announced plans to unveil a new app later this year, targeted at influencers.
Strengthening ties? Church present makes light of Trump-Turnbull feud
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull was left bemused after receiving a rather cheeky present by Sydney's Coptic Orthodox church.
After Guardian surveillance drones, India now eyes unmanned combat drones
Right ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Washington visit, US approved India's request for 22 Guardian surveillance drones, government sources said. An official notification is still awaited.
Indian Govt. hikes visa fee for foreigners
The Indian Government has hiked at least 50% of the visa charges on foreign nationals citing the increase in visa charges being made by the US, Australia and New Zealand.
Cybercrime: Are banks really safe from cyber risks?
In an age where the Internet is taking over, everything is going digital, including banking. More and more people are doing their day-to-day transactions online.
Ohio government's websites hacked with pro-ISIS messages, Trump threatened
Several websites of the government of US' Ohio state, including that of Governor John Kasich, were hacked to display a message supporting ISIS.
Over 15 missing after passenger boat sinks in Colombia
A passenger boat with about 170 people on board sank near Guatapé in northwestern Colombia. At least six died, while over 130 have been rescued.
An ex-Tesla engineer's herbal cure for hangovers
A South Korean engineer, who has worked with Facebook and Tesla, is now all set to launch his new venture on July 5.
#ModiInUSA: PM says surgical strikes prove Indian can defend itself
PM Narendra Modi, who was attending a reception by the Indian-American community in Virginia, said India has successfully explained the threat of terrorism to the world.
Reports: ISIS declares war on Taliban in Afghanistan
An ISIS commander in Afghanistan has reportedly declared war on Taliban, calling the latter "hypocrites and stooges of the unbelievers."
Study: Mere presence of a smartphone can reduce brain power
Researchers from the University of Texas in Austin, USA, have concluded that the mere presence of a smartphone can hinder your ability to concentrate on a task, thereby significantly reducing your brain power.
Indian military using 13 satellites for surveillance, communication
With the recent launch of Cartosat-2E, the Indian military now has 13 satellites in space working for it.
Modi's US visit: Praises for MEA, investment pitch for CEOs
Wrapping up Day 1 of his first US visit under Trump's Presidency, PM Modi interacted with top American CEOs and addressed the Indian community in Washington DC.
Meira Kumar asks leaders to listen to 'voice of conscience'
The joint Presidential nominee, Meira Kumar appealed to the electoral college and asked them to "heed the inner voice of conscience" when voting for the post of President.
Mozilla's challenge, decentralize the web and take home $2 million
In modern times, like water and electricity, we take the Internet for granted. However, there are millions out there who don't have access to it.
Indian Army's Sahayak system may be abolished in peace stations
The buddy system or the Sahayak system has been a part of the Army tradition since the colonial times. Over the years, several jawans have complained that the system is archaic and senior Army personnel tend to exploit it often.
Uber is unable to retain its new drivers, says report
Uber, whose co-founder Travis Kalanick recently resigned due to investors' pressure, is going to have more trouble ahead as a recent report cited that the firm's retention rates for new drivers in America have gone down significantly during the period between January and May.
Yemen facing the world's worst cholera outbreak: UNICEF, WHO
Adding to Yemen's woes, more than 200,000 people are now suffering from cholera, with 1300 already having lost their lives.
Banks not responsible for loss of valuables in lockers: RTI
If there is a burglary or theft at the bank where you have your safety deposit box and the perpetrators end up stealing the valuables that are present in the box, the bank will not compensate you for it.
Mumbai monsoon: City lashed by heavy rains
According to IMD, the adjoining areas of the city as well as the suburbs have recorded much more significant rains as compared to Mumbai today.
