CBI takes over probe against Noida company's directors
The CBI took over the probe against the two directors of Webwork Trade Links, a Ghaziabad based online trading company, on June 27.
Bengaluru bars and pubs now have alcohol clearance sale
In order to get rid of liquor, bars and pubs now have "clearance sales" to recover the money spent on stock.
Effects of film tourism: '3 Idiots' has dented Ladakh's life
In 2008, Ladakh was a noteworthy tourist attraction, but it still hadn't achieved the cult-status it has today. That year, 400,000 tourists visited it, which was then home to 200,000.
India becomes 1st country to donate $100,000 to UN Tax-fund
India became the 1st country to contribute a sum total of $100,000 in order to help the developing countries participate in discussing tax issues.
Mumbai's kaali-peeli taxis can now be booked via mobile app
Transport minister Diwakar Raote will launch a new app of taxi unions-Amachi (Our) Drive-that will enable Mumbaiites to book black-and-yellow taxis just like Ola and Uber, but without surge pricing.
Controversy: Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh seen urinating in public
The BJP has landed in a controversy after a picture of Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh urinating in public went viral.
Trouble in Kapil Sharma's show? Bharti refuses to shoot scene
Troubles are not over for Kapil Sharma, who has been struggling to get his own show rolling after the tiff with Sunil Grover and decreasing ratings.
iPhone turns 10, let's take out the time machine
When the iPhone first came out, several tech pundits vehemently brushed it aside saying that it will never work. Well, to put it across bluntly, it did.
Mass protests expected as Xi Jinping's arrives in Hong Kong
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Hong Kong to mark 20th anniversary since the city's handover from Britain to China.
For days, New Hampshire allowed pregnant women to murder people!
A well-intentioned bill in US' New Hampshire to ensure safety of pregnant women and their unborn children backfired amusingly.
PM Modi calls killings in name of Gau Bhakti unreasonable
Calling out to people and giving out a strong message to cow vigilantes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that killing under the garb of Gau Bhakti is untenable and unacceptable.
Jharkhand ministers turn students, take lessons from IIM-A Professors
At least 9 Jharkhand ministers took management lessons at the premier Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad to deliver their pre-poll promises.
Trump Effect? Wipro says 50% workforce in US are locals
Software giant Wipro announced that over 50% of the company's employees in the United States are locals.
Migrant crisis: Is Italy gearing up to close its ports?
Pointing to an unsustainable situation with respect to African migrants coming in through the sea, Italy has threatened to close off its ports to boats carrying them.
Warren Buffett started paying taxes when he was just 14!
Reports showed that billionaire Warren Buffett's tax records as a young 14-year old teenager reflect astute investing and finance skills.
Kochi Metro steps in after nine transgender employees quit
The new Kochi Metro broke many records - including being the first government agency in the country to employ transgenders.
US announces new flight security measures to avoid laptop ban
The US Department of Homeland Security has unveiled enhanced security measures for all flights entering the US.
Oscars 2017 Class: PeeCee, Deepika, Amitabh-Aishwarya among invitees
Continuing its efforts to ramp up diversity after much public backlash, the Oscar Academy has invited a whopping 774 new members into its 2017 class.
Disabled man forced to crawl on-board by Japanese airline
In a horrific incident, a wheel-chair bound Japanese man Hideto Kijima, was forced to crawl upto 17 stairs to get on-board a Vanilla Air flight.
Vivo beats competition, showcases Under Display Fingerprint Scanner
In technology, time is of the utmost importance. If you stall, someone will come and take away the mantle from you. That is what happened with Apple and Samsung, and Vivo made use of it.
Delhi Assembly ruckus: AAP workers thrashed for protesting against Satyendra
Two alleged AAP workers entered the Delhi Assembly and threw paper flyers at Delhi's Heath Minister Satyendra Jain and accused the latter of corruption.
Amarnath Yatra goes hi-tech- drones, choppers for the first time
The Amarnath Yatra is going hi-tech. For the first time ever, there will be drones and helicopters for aerial surveillance along the route.
Indian men's basketball team to get NBA level coach?
Reports suggest that National Basketball Association's (NBA) assistant coach Phil Weber could become the next coach of the Indian men's basketball team.
Xiaomi launches laser projector, Ninebot Plus and Mi Ultrasonic toothbrush
Xiaomi, which is mainly known in India for its smartphones, has launched three more products for its Mi Ecosystem in China.
Gangs of Wasseypur rated among top 50 crime movies
In a list compiled by The Playlist, Gangs of Wasseypur found itself among The 50 Best Crime Movies of the 21st Century So Far.
Trump Travel Ban: Visa applicants must prove "close" family/business ties
The White House has unveiled a new set of criteria for visa applicants from six predominantly Muslim countries and all refugees subject to President Donald Trump's travel ban.
7th Pay Commission recommendations: What has the Cabinet changed?
Benefiting over 48 lakh central government employees, the Cabinet approved the Central Pay Commission's (CPC) recommendations after introducing 34 changes to it.
'Vegetarian' capsules: Government forwards controversial proposal to scientific panel
For the benefit of vegetarians, the government is considering substituting animal-based gelatin coating on capsules with plant cellulose.
Indian telecom sector will become a four-operator market, says survey
The Telecom sector is currently going through a big reshuffle. Reliance Jio has majorly disrupted the already financially ailing sector.
Hostages in Philippines forced to fight against Government by militants
Residents of Philippines are facing atrocities as Islamist militant group Maute occupying the Southern Philippines have taken the civilians as hostage and are forcing them to either loot, become sex slaves or fight against the government.
Karnataka:Study finds examples of gender stereotyping in NCERT books
A study conducted by Action Aid India, a child rights NGO, found glaring examples of gender bias and gender stereotypes in primary school NCERT textbooks.
Kerala techies find way to help ambulances stuck in traffic
A technology driven system has been built by two entrepreneurs to help ambulances navigate through traffic. The novel solution deals in Intelligent Road Traffic Management System.
Delhi agencies lack action plan to tackle monsoon mess
Delhiites are dreading monsoons due to the traffic jams and water logging that are caused by rain.
Ghoonghat: The 'pride' of Haryana? Government faces flak
The Haryana government has landed in a controversy. Krishi Samvad, a supplement of the government's monthly Haryana Samvad magazine, has published a questionable ad.
Jharkhand: Out-of-control mob attacks Muslim man on cow slaughter suspicion
Latest in the series of attacks against Muslims and Dalits in the name of cow protection, a violent mob of about 1000 beat up a Muslim dairy owner and set fire to his house in Jharkhand's Giridh district, on suspicions of cow slaughter.
Iced drinks from Starbucks, Costa in UK contain faecal bacteria
A BBC investigation has found that iced drinks in the UK outlets of global coffee chains Costa Coffee, Starbucks and Caffe Nero contain bacteria found in faeces.
Banks are increasingly using robots to answer basic consumer queries
There's no denying the fact that the banking sector is the life-line of the bustling Indian economy and it caters to millions every day.
Not In My Name: Indians against 'targeted lynching' of Muslims
On June 28, thousands of people across India will take to the streets to protest against "targeted lynching of Muslims". 'Not in my name', they say.
Why the growing Indo-US friendship has irked China
Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US and his meetings with President Donald Trump have signalled the increasing Indo-US bonhomie.
Google News has been revamped, its more user-friendly now
Google is shaking things up a bit. Google News, which is the go-to place for many news junkies who want to keep an eye on what's going on in the world, just got a major design overhaul.
Twitter can identify, track crime quicker than police
Since its inception 11 years ago, microblogging site Twitter has served many purposes, including social networking, keeping track of news, keeping up with friends, famous personalities and celebs, etc.
Heavy rains lash Mumbai for the fourth consecutive day
Mumbai had another round of downpour for the fourth consecutive day that caused huge traffic snarls and train delays for commuters.
Sikkim stand-off: Chinese media warns against India's 'arrogance'
Commenting on the tense stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Sikkim, Chinese media recommended that China teach India, the "rules of the game".
Post-truth, thing make it to Oxford's list of new words
The latest quarterly update of Oxford dictionary includes the word 'post-truth' that was popularized by Brexit and Trump's presidential win.
India's GST paves way for $3 billion tax services industry
With the Indian government opening up the market for GST to be effected from 1 July 2017, the move has given way for a massive industry for GST service providers.
Malinga handed one year 'suspended ban' over his media remarks
Sri Lanka's pace sensation Lasith Malinga has been handed a 'suspended one-year cricket ban' after he pleaded guilty of breach of contract of speaking to media without permission.
Modi makes a business pitch that American businesses can't refuse
Modi's first US tour under Trump regime had him woo investors and then in the role reversal, get wooed.
Sushil Kumar Modi exposes 'sixth shell company' of the Yadavs
BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, who has fired one salvo after another against the RJD's Yadav clan, has now exposed the alleged sixth shell company of the family.
Telangana cricketer set to represent US women's cricket team
Sindhuja Reddy is all set to represent the United States women's cricket team as an opening batswoman and wicket-keeper.
India's NITI Aayog proposes Coal India split
India's policy think-tank NITI Aayog has proposed that the government-owned Coal India Limited be split into seven independent companies to help it become more competitive.
Terror-funding: NIA detains Geelani's son-in-law, two other Hurriyat leaders
The National Investigation Agency has detained Altaf Ahmed Shah, son-in-law of Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, over funding of terror activities in the Valley.
Saudi Arabia unrelenting on harsh demands against Qatar
Saudi Arabia remained adamant that its demands on Qatar were non-negotiable, as the US and Kuwait mediated talks between the various parties in ongoing Qatar crisis in Washington, DC.
Next on farmers' list: 'Electricity bill waivers, or more protests'
Farmers are preparing for a second round of protests, this time to waive off their electricity bills.
Biggest "country" on Earth, Facebook hits 2 billion monthly users
Social network giant Facebook has reached yet another milestone!
China: Woman throws coins at plane engine for 'safe flight'
In a bizarre incident, an 80-year-old woman delayed a flight at China's Shanghai Pudong International Airport for five hours after she threw coins at its engine for 'luck'.
Dissident Venezuelan cop steals helicopter, throws grenades at Supreme Court
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said a helicopter had attempted to bomb the nation's Supreme Court, calling it a "terrorist attack."
Will these cricket records be ever broken?
A number of records have been made and broken since the first cricket match was played.
'Girl with Dragon Tattoo' actor Michael Nyqvist dies at 56
'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist died at the age of 56 after battling with lung cancer, confirmed his family.
Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya outbreak in the national capital
The national capital has been plagued with all vector-borne diseases at the same time. While a total of 113 cases of malaria have been registered, at least 100 cases of dengue have come to the fore and over 149 cases of chikungunya.
Global Entry Program: Indians eligible for speedy entry into US
India has formally been inducted into the US' Global Entry Program, which means low-risk nationals can now get speedy entry into America after landing.
App economy will be worth $6.3 trillion by 2021: Study
People now access the Internet, make more digital transactions using their smartphones as against laptops and in order to do that, they need dedicated apps.
Indrani Mukerjea alleges assault by Byculla jail workers
Accused in her daughter Sheena Bora's murder, Indrani Mukerjea accused the Byculla jail staff of beating her brutally and threatening of sexual assault.
Google will pay the $2.7b fine without defending itself
What started as a defensive stance suddenly took a turn towards acceptance. Google was levied a massive $2.7 billion fine by the European Union for breaking their antitrust law.
PM Modi concludes foreign visit, calls Netherlands India's 'natural partner'
PM Modi wrapped up his three-nation tour with a visit to Netherlands where he held discussions on bolstering political and economic relations between India and Netherlands.
SNES Classic, because retro games are still good as gold
Gamers all around the world are now excited about the launch of a mini version of 1990s gaming hit 'Super Nintendo Entertainment System' (SNES), which sold 50 million units worldwide.
As ISIS faces defeat, Iraq faces uncertain future
The Iraqi city of Mosul celebrated its first Eid free of ISIS control after security forces pushed the militants out of their de-facto capital city.
IBM to collaborate with Indian developers on AI, machine learning
Technology trends like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things have been gaining momentum for some time now.
Reckless antibiotic usage can turn fatal
Antibiotic resistance is the new plague in India. Reckless use of antibiotics has made seemingly common diseases including urinary tract infections (UTI) fatal.
Yahoo! will stop accepting AT&T email addresses from June 30
It appears that Yahoo! accounts after June 30 will no longer be accessible via AT&T email addresses or any email addresses belonging to its subsidiaries.
