Bengaluru: Namma Metro workers call off their strike
Bengalureans heaved a sigh of relief after Namma metro workers withdrew their strike and normal metro services were restored.
Maharashtra police to get meat detection kits!
Maharashtra police will get meat-detection kits by next month in order to check if the seized meat is that of a cow.
Delhi University's third cut-off list dips by 3%
In what comes as a relief for many aspirants, the Delhi University declared its third cut-off list on Thursday night and dropped the cut-off by 3%.
Govt: Post GST, prison term for not printing revised MRPs
In a bid to ensure compliance by manufacturers and retailers under the new GST regime, the government announced that parties who do not print revised maximum retail prices for unsold or newly manufactured goods would face a severe penalty.
G20 Summit: When Trump forgot to book a hotel room!
US President Donald Trump loves to live life king-size, but the upcoming G20 summit in Germany's Hamburg is likely be a time of discomfort.
Sheila Michaels, feminist who popularized 'Ms', dies
Sheila Michaels, the American feminist who brought the honorific 'Ms' into mainstream use, died aged 78.
G20 Summit: Modi, Xi praise each other amid Sikkim standoff
PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping praised each other when they spoke at an informal BRICS meeting on the sidelines of the two-day G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.
Modi biopic, Indu Sarkar, movies are walking on troubled waters
Making a biopic requires more diplomacy than skills. If you skim through the surface, you are untrue to your trade and if you delve in too deep, chances are you/they will not like what you find out.
Chocolate: Of so many contradictory studies, which should you believe?
It's World Chocolate Day today, a much-awaited day for many. After all, how many would say no to a chocolate?
Volvo is e-volving, pledges to go hybrid/electric from now on
Out with the old and in with the new, that's a general sentiment these days. Marking the end of an era and adapting to new sustainable society of the future, Volvo has decided to slowly let go of traditional combustion engines.
Filing I-T returns: Dos and don'ts
Filing of income tax returns is ongoing. Taxpayers often resort to professionals to assist them with the process. But with some attention, one can do it on their own.
Amazon ups Indian investment, Flipkart is bidding its time
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, making good on his promise, has now allotted Rs. 341 crore for Amazon Wholesale India i.e. the wholesale B2B arm of its Indian operations and Rs. 1,680 crore to its Indian online wing.
#SikkimStandoff: Indian troops unlikely to pull-out amid Chinese military exercises
It is unlikely that Indian troops will pull-out from the India-Bhutan-China tri-junction border area near Sikkim unless certain terms are agreed upon with China.
Lowest Acquisition deal: Ajay Singh acquired SpiceJet at Rs. 2!
SpiceJet owner Ajay Singh acquired the low-cost carrier from Kalanithi Maran in 2015 at just Rs. 2.
Do you know these facts about MS Dhoni?
Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 36 today.
G20 Summit: Global heavyweights Trump and Putin to meet
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will have their first face-to-face encounter at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.
Sonika Chauhan's death case: Actor Vikram Chatterjee arrested
Actor Vikram Chatterjee, who was charged with rash driving which led to the death of model-anchor Sonika Chauhan on April 29 this year, has been arrested by the Kolkata Police from his residence in Kasba this Friday morning.
Sikkim stand-off: Know all about Panchsheel pact
Demanding immediate withdrawal of Indian troops from Doklam, China recently accused India of trampling on the Panchsheel pact.
In a first, SC wants CJI, governors under RTI ambit
The SC for the first time batted for bringing the offices of the chief justice and governors within the purview of the Right to Information Act to ensure transparency and accountability.
G20 protests turn violent, 76 policemen injured in clashes
76 policemen were injured in clashes with protesters, who were participating in the "Welcome to Hell" march in Hamburg, against the G20 summit.
Studies: Unprotected oral sex can cause untreatable gonorrhea!
Antibiotic resistance is gradually spreading to STDs. According to experts, unprotected anal, vaginal and oral sex makes you even more vulnerable than before.
US government's ethics chief resigns following clashes with Trump
Walter Shaub, director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), has announced his resignation after repeatedly clashing with President Donald Trump.
Ransomware attack: Gurgaon's Blackberrys falls prey, hackers demand bitcoins
Indian clothing company Blackberrys (Gurgaon-based) is the latest victim of the massive ransomware attack.
PM Modi concludes historic Israel visit, departs for Hamburg
PM Modi bid farewell to Israel after wrapping up an eventful three-day visit. Modi was seen off by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who once again broke protocol in doing so.
RBI: Report fraud within three days to avoid monetary loss
In order to safeguard customers from the growing number or frauds, the Reserve Bank of India has now capped the customer liability at Rs. 25,000, provided they report any unauthorized transaction made in their account within seven working days.
ManU lose interest in Madrid's Alvaro Morata
Manchester United have officially stopped pursuing Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata and have offered a £75 million deal for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.
Why is the Sikh pilgrimage to Pakistani gurudwaras being blocked
Every year, hundreds of Sikhs embark on pilgrimages to gurudwaras in Pakistan.
Indian Embassy in UAE prevents fake job offers to Indians
India's Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri said that in last six months over 700 fake job offers have been made to Indians in the UAE which have been thwarted by the Indian embassy.
Mangalsutra rumor triggers panic among women in Karnataka
Karnataka witnessed another example of a sinister rumor turning into mass hysteria when women in six districts began hitting beads of their mangalsutra with stones to prevent misfortune. The rumor was that beads in mangalsutra could bring misfortune to their husbands.
India witnesses maximum number of selfie deaths in the world
A study revealed that India has witnessed maximum number of selfie-deaths in the world between March'14 and September'16.
Soon-to-be-launched 7 smartphones in India
Here's taking a look at the new smartphones which will soon find their way to Indian markets. With Xiaomi, Nokia, Moto launching new uber cool, pocket friendly smartphones, July will see a bevy of cellular gadgets to satiate your inner gadget freak.
Japanese youth 'not having sex'
Japanese society is renowned for its sexual culture, which is open to catering any fetish or fantasy.
Cleared 'Mastizaade', but not 'intercourse': The whimsical Indian Censor Board
With its whimsical and erratic decisions, the Indian Censor Board has become a bit of a joke.
Haryana govt plans to introduce electric buses in Gurugram
Haryana government is planning to introduce 75-100 electric buses in Gurugram.
Bithumb, one of world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, gets hacked
South Korea-based Bithumb, which is one of the world's largest cyber-currency exchanges, is now being investigated by the Korea Internet and Security Agency.
3 AAP MLAs held for assaulting woman in Delhi Assembly
At least 3 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs namely Okhla AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, Malviya Nagar MLA Somnath Bharti and Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh were booked by the Delhi police over the alleged assault of a woman in Assembly premises.
Scam at Farzi Café: Debit cards cloned, Rs. 6L stolen
A scam has been unearthed at Farzi Café in Delhi's Connaught Place. An employee has been booked for cloning debit/credit cards of customers and withdrawing over Rs. 6,03,000 from people's accounts.
China says 'atmosphere not right' for Modi-Xi meet at G20
PM Narendra Modi is unlikely to have a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, which begins on July 7.
Lost Aadhaar? A step-by-step guide to get a duplicate one
With Aadhaar becoming such an important document in today's India, one needs to always be careful so as to not misplace it.
Google Android case will attract a bigger EU fine
Let's hope that Google has been saving up enough for rainy day expenses because right now, another major EU fine is looming overhead. It has already agreed to cough up the $2.7 billion fine levied for favoring its own shopping service over others. However, in its second case filed over its Android mobile OS the fine will be harsher.
UP newlyweds will now get condoms from government as 'shagun'
In a unique move, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to gift condoms as 'shagun' to newlyweds in the state.
New telecom policy is being made, ministry wants your opinion
The government is planning an overhaul of its telecom policy and it wants your inputs. The focus, this time around, is to make the policy more consumer centric than before.
'Mary Kom' Priyanka Chopra to own Super Boxing League franchise?
After portraying Olympian Mary Kom on film, Priyanka Chopra's boxing connection is set to widen. She is reportedly preparing to buy a team in Super Boxing League.
Indian Army soldier flees with AK-47 rifle, search ops underway
Zahoor Ahmad Thakur, an Indian Army soldier with the 173 Territorial Army went missing from his Army camp in Gantmulla area on Thursday from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
SC warns Sahara, denies extra time for depositing cheque
The SC refused to extend the July 15 deadline to Sahara group's Chief Subrata Roy Sahara to pay Rs. 552 crore.
Libya: Field Marshal Haftar announces the 'liberation' of Benghazi
Following violent clashes between Islamist militants and the Libyan National Army (LNA) last week, LNA commander Field Marshall Khalifa Haftar claims to have liberated Mediterranean port of Benghazi.
Chinese gods fly business class to Malaysia
Flyers on a flight from China's Xiamen to Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur had an unexpected co-passenger: the goddess Mazu and her two companions, Qianliyan and Shunfeng'er.
SC: Jobs secured through fake caste certificates invalid
In a major judgement, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that the admissions and jobs would be considered invalid, if they have been secured under fake caste certificates.
IAF's MIG-23 chopper crashes in Rajasthan's Jodhpur
A MIG-23 training chopper of the Indian Air Force crashed in Balesar area of Rajasthan's Jodhpur district. More details aren't yet known.
'Give It Up': Government extends subsidy campaign to railways
The government is extending its subsidy reduction plans to more sectors. After targeting LPG and food, now the Centre wants people to give up their rail fare subsidy.
US: Will use military force against North Korea if needed
The US said it will use its military forces against North Korea "if we must," in reaction to Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch.
Misappropriation of funds by Teesta Setalvad: Gujarat Govt. to SC
Gujarat Government's counsel on Wednesday accused noted social activist Teesta Setalvad for spending the money meant for Gujarat riots victims on liquor and her personal expenses.
China may consider alternative routes for Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
The Chinese Embassy in New Delhi has conveyed its willingness to discuss the possibility of facilitating the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) through alternative routes.
Top brands Amazon, Vodafone, Jio under fire for misleading ads
Among the 199 complaints received from consumers by Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI) against companies showcasing misleading ads, as many as 130 advertisements have been upheld.
Goldfish, bathtubs, dead cows: 'Wildest items' Virgin Atlantic flyers carry
British airline Virgin Atlantic has revealed some of the "wildest items" passengers have requested to carry with them, including a water-filled bag with live goldfish (from Barbados), a bath tub (from London to Johannesburg), and even an entire dead cow wrapped in bubble-wrap!
IPS officers can't be obese if they want promotion
Some IPS officers do have fat bellies and it's not a sin to want a little bit of creature comfort in your life.
Security-forces make gains in J&K, kill 92 terrorists this year
As many as 92 terrorists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by security forces till July 2 this year, compared to 79 during the same period in 2016.
Karnan's actions turned Indian judiciary into a laughing stock: SC
The SC justified a six-month jail term awarded to the controversial Justice CS Karnan, who they said "turned the judicial system into a laughing stock".
Ashutosh Maharaj: Court allows followers to keep his dead-body
The Haryana High Court has granted permission for the followers of Ashutosh Maharaj, a long-dead spiritual guru to keep his body in a commercial freezer.
Israel visit: Indian diaspora taken with PM Modi's charm
PM Modi scheduled his trademark interaction with the Indian diaspora during his Israel trip, at the end of an eventful second day.
Study: Self-driving cars could soon make human-like moral decisions
It may soon be possible for self-driving cars to make life-and-death decisions just like humans.
Which players to look out for in 2017 PKL?
The 2017 Pro Kabaddi League is all set to start from 28th July.
Congress's Amarinder Singh hails GST, says it'll help Punjab
What could be termed as a political U-turn, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh was seen hailing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) while saying it will bring about an economic reform in the state.
