Former Tata Finance Managing Director Dilip Pendse commits suicide
According to a TOI report, Former Tata Finance Managing Director Dilip Pendse has allegedly committed suicide.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: India record fourth consecutive win
Indian women's cricket team moved closer to a semis spot in the 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup after defeating Sri Lanka women by 16 runs at Derby.
Mumbai local train's status to be available on Google Maps
The Western Railways (WR) is going to approach Google to link trains with Google Maps which will enable commuters to check live status and position of local trains on the maps.
What are child sex robots, and why should you care?
Love doesn't differentiate between gender, age, caste, race, ethnicity, humans, and robots. No, that last bit wasn't a mistake on my part. Sex robots are apparently a thing now.
Baby Moshe, Mumbai terror attack survivor, meets PM Modi
During his 3-day visit to Israel, PM Modi has met Moshe Holtzberg, an Israeli-child who survived the 26/11 attack in Mumbai as a toddler.
SC bats for laws to supervise appointment of Election Commissioners
The SC has questioned the lack of procedure in the appointment of election commissioners (ECs).
DU: Third cut-off list to be released on 7th July
Many Delhi University colleges will release their third cut-off list on Friday, a drop of up to 2% in most courses is expected.
Karnataka: Woman thrashed, stripped, paraded on road for seeking loan-repayment
Savita of Hire Masali village in Vijayapura district was allegedly thrashed, stripped and paraded on the road by another villager Sugura Moulali and his family when Savita sought repayment of loan, which Moulali had defaulted.
Yogi Adityanath refuses a new Mercedes in his fleet
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has refused to have a Mercedes, a second SUV, in his fleet.
1993 Mumbai blasts: No death for key conspirator Abu Salem?
The CBI has concluded its arguments on sentencing of gangster Abu Salem and others in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.
'India has a weak PM': Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi
Congress's Rahul Gandhi has fired a salvo at 'weak' PM Narendra Modi, indirectly blaming him for not taking a stand against the US' anti-India moves.
To mark July 1, Chhattisgarh couple names newborn 'GST'!
There's at least one person who will always remember the day GST was launched: a new baby girl who was named 'GST'!
Report: Violence cost Indian economy $742 billion last year
India is ranked 137 out of 164 countries in the 2017 Global Peace Index (GPI) released by the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Indonesia: Aircraft with 5 people aboard reportedly goes missing
At least 5 people onboard a small plane reportedly went missing in Indonesia's Papua on Wednesday.
Police complaint against Kumar Vishwas for calling women 'objects'
AAP leader Kumar Vishwas is in trouble for 'derogatory' comments on women. On a TV show, he referred to women as "objects".
ATM fraud hits Bengaluru, a record 200 people got affected
Bengalureans are falling victim to a fast-spreading menace: ATM theft.
L-G gives green signal for North-South road to Delhi airport
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal gave a thumbs up to the Delhi government's proposal for connecting the north-south road from Wazirabad to the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Eye on China, India-US-Japan navies to hold huge exercise
India, US and Japan will be deploying their largest and most advanced warships for the trilateral Malabar naval exercise which will be held in the Bay of Bengal from July 10.
BJP leader forcibly kisses woman on bus, arrested
A Maharashtra BJP leader was arrested for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage.
Mandatory Aadhaar-PAN linking: Who all are exempt?
Starting July, linking Aadhaar with PAN became mandatory for filing tax returns. However, there are certain sections which are exempt from the otherwise mandatory linking subject to specific conditions.
Game on! Titles that are releasing in next few months
We are a little bit late to the party but we come bearing gifts.
#SikkimStandoff: Chinese daily says India must be taught 'bitter lesson'
An editorial published in China's state-owned Global Times said India must be taught a 'bitter lesson'.
Centre defends 'high' GST rates on sanitary napkins, disability aids
The Centre came under criticism for implementing a 12% tax on sanitary pads and 5-15% tax on disability aids under GST.
Rukimini: How Indian Navy tracks Chinese movements in Indian Ocean
The surveillance satellite GSAT 7, 'Rukmini' has been acting as Indian Navy's eye in the high seas, especially in tracking Chinese movements in the Indian Ocean, which have increased amid the ongoing Sikkim stand-off.
Do you know these facts about Wimbledon?
The 2017 edition of the Wimbledon Championship kicked off on 3rd July in London.
Sarfaraz Ahmed named Pakistan's Test Team captain
After leading Pakistan to their maiden ICC Champions Trophy title, Sarfaraz Ahmed has been named as the captain of Test team by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Law Commission makes marriage registration compulsory
In a landmark judgement, the Law Commission has recommended compulsory registration of marriages within 30 days of wedding to prevent fake marriages.
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un: ICBM a gift for 'American bas***ds'
North Korean state news said the country has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of delivering a "large, heavy nuclear warhead" which can survive re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
China: Second pipeline blast of the week, five killed
At least five people were killed and 89 injured in a blast in a gas pipeline in northeastern China's Jilin province on July 4.
Indian start-ups need to find the route towards profit soon
The honeymoon period is slowly coming to an end for Indian Internet firms.
After 3.5mm jack, Apple will now let go its fingerprint-scanner
Apple is currently working on an iPhone technology that will reportedly let users unlock the phone using their faces instead of fingerprints.
PM Modi kicks off historic Israel visit
PM Modi commenced his Israel visit, with a stirring welcome accorded to him by those including Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu who broke protocol to receive Modi at the Tel Aviv Airport.
Tencent responds to parental concerns, limits "Honour of Kings" playtime
Video games are addictive in nature - a statement agreed upon by all gamers out there.
MP Govt. picks health-workers to educate men about condom usage
Madhya Pradesh has begun sending workers from the public health and family welfare department (PHFWD) who scout for men in the state and educate them to use condoms.
"Blind hiring" to tackle South Korea's preferential job market
Sadly, there are still some sectors in India where one's personal connection takes precedence over capabilities.
Apex court says nothing wrong with denotifying highways within cities
The Supreme Court said that there is nothing wrong with denotifying highways passing through cities.
This 102-year-old Pune doctor works 10 hours a day!
Dr. Balwant Ghatpande, who turned 102 this year, is counted among oldest practising doctors in Pune.
Court initiates Rs 500 crore criminal defamation proceedings against Mistry
A Mumbai metropolitan court has initiated criminal defamation proceedings against ex-Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry, his brother Shapur Mistry and their firms.
Batting records held by bowlers
There have been a number of times when the whole batting line-up has failed to score but the bowlers have risen up to the situation to take the team out of trouble.
#ModiInIsrael: Jewish Indians celebrate Modi's arrival
Narendra Modi's visit to Israel is historic as it's the first trip by an Indian prime minister to the Jewish nation.
Delhi: Cop's tweet scares kidnappers to release held hostage
Delhi-based Varun Vohra, an MNC executive, who was kidnapped would have never thought that Twitter would come to his rescue. On July 1, Deputy Commissioner of Police Surender Kumar tweeted about Vohra missing.
GST: Subsidized LPG cylinder costlier by up to Rs. 32
A subsidized LPG cylinder is now costlier by up to Rs. 32 due to GST. This is the sharpest hike in price in six years.
#ModiInIsrael: 5 things that define Indo-Israeli ties
Narendra Modi is set to become the first Indian PM to visit Israel on July 4.
Pilibhit locals faking fatal tiger attacks for compensation?
Authorities suspect a bizarre trend going on in UP's Pilibhit. Villagers are believed to be sending the elderly into the forests as tiger prey, then shifting the bodies to the fields and claiming compensation from the government.
Foxconn will invest Rs. 32,000cr in its Indian expansion plans
Foxconn is ready to invest up to Rs. 32,000cr in India to make it a parallel manufacturing hub to China.
Rajasthan ATS detains suspected IS operative from Chennai
A man has been detained in Chennai for allegedly transferring funds to the Islamic State through a hawala network.
Sikkim stand-off: Chinese Navy increases presence in the Indian Ocean
China's People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) has been increasing its deployments in the Indian Ocean, amid the ongoing stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops at the Sikkim border.
15-year-old boy from UP's Firozabad could become youngest IITian
A 15-year-old boy from Firozabad has cleared the IIT-JEE (Advanced). He could become the youngest person to get admitted into IIT.
Apple, Google, Microsoft stocks fell prey to a data glitch
Prices of several big-wig stocks like Apple, Google and Microsoft listed on NASDAQ appeared to have gone through an unprecedented spike or plummet after the market closed on Monday.
Macron proposes to slash number of Parliamentarians by a third
Addressing newly elected Parliamentarians at the Versailles Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed to cut down the number of MPs by a third of the current number.
N.Korea tests a missile that can reach 'anywhere in world'
In a first, North Korea said it has successfully tested a long-range nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Nandan Nilekani, Helion MD's $100mn fund for Indian start-ups
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and senior manager of Helion Sanjeev Aggarwal have announced a $100mn fund for promising new ventures that show potential to grow into billion-dollar companies.
Received Form 16? Know all about its nitty-gritty here!
The extended last date for employers to issue Form 16 for 2016-17 to employees was June 15. Salaried individuals should have received theirs by now; if not, you are likely to receive it soon.
How unrest has crippled Jammu and Kashmir's economy
In July 2016, Indian security forces killed the Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani.
Controversy: ICSE textbook depicts mosque as source of noise pollution
An image in a Class VI textbook under the ICSE has created a furore for depicting mosques as a source of noise pollution.
PETA: Meat interrupts your sex life
PETA is now hitting people where it hurts the most. In its latest billboard campaign, in the meat districts of America, the message is loud and clear. If you want more mileage on your love machine, go vegan or face the consequences.
GST: 22 states scrap checkposts to ensure smooth implementation
To ensure a smooth rollout of the GST, 22 states took down checkposts that would have otherwise delayed trucks and led to additional costs and time.
Offensive social media posts against SC/ST members now punishable
Abusing members of the SC/ST community on social media will now fall under the purview of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which would deem such acts punishable.
Mosul Battle: Iraqi troops face wave of suicide bombers
Iraqi troops attempting to recapture the last ISIS-held quarter of Mosul, the Old City, have been met by fierce clashes and a series of suicide-bombings.
Ties with Israel are 'special': Modi ahead of Israel visit
Speaking to Israeli pro-government daily 'Israel Hayom' ahead of his visit, PM Modi termed ties with Israel 'special' and noted that his current visit would further cement bilateral co-operation across key areas including terrorism.
Dementia can be the reason why someone is walking slowly
If one of the older family members is walking slowly, take notice rather than passing it off as a sign of advanced age. This can be a sign of dementia.
Statistical data without proper source will always be misleading
A recent survey found that in India, 45% of the millennial generation is addicted to narcotics in one form or the other. Moreover, it was also noticed that 23% engaged in violent activities.
India-China relations: A tale of clashing and co-operation
India and China are undoubtedly, two important power centres in today's international arena.
