Arunachal Pradesh exempted from liquor ban by Supreme Court
After the exemption granted to other hilly states like Sikkim, Meghalaya, the SC granted an exemption to Arunachal Pradesh from its liquor ban.
Sasikala paid Rs. 2 crore for VIP treatment in jail
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah ordered high level probe into allegations of AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala, who is currently in Parappana Agrahara central jail, paying a bribe of Rs. 2 crore to prison's department officials.
This device will tell you if you're stinking!
The Japanese tech company Konica Minolta has come up with an app that will help you self-test if your sweat is bothering others too.
Pro-Kabaddi League: Know all about the 12 teams' owners
The fifth season of the Pro Kabaddi League is set to begin soon.
FBI nominee contradicts Trump, says Russia probe isn't witch hunt
Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, Christopher Wray has rejected the president's labelling of an investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the US presidential election as a witch hunt.
New Cinematograph Act to let government take over Censor Board
The Draft Bill for the new Cinematograph Act is out and looks like the government will now be able to "take over the certification body under special circumstances".
Sensex closes above the 32,000 for the first time ever
Riding high on the dovish comments of US Fed Chair Janet Yellen before the US Congress and a fall in retail inflation in June, benchmark equity indices reached record high levels today as the market opened.
SBI cuts NEFT, RTGS charges by up to 75%
The SBI has reduced charges for National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) and Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) by up to 75%, to be implemented from July 15.
First object teleported into space; Chinese scientists break records
Teleportation seemed a science fiction a few decades ago.
Maharashtra becomes first Indian state to criminalize social boycott
Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to criminalize social boycott. The Prohibition of People from Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2016, prescribes up to three years in jail and maximum fine of Rs. 1L.
Trump says White House mood is "fantastic" despite Russia allegations
US President Donald Trump said in an interview that the mood in the White House is "fantastic" despite his administration facing intense scrutiny over its alleged ties to Russia.
Data breach: Verizon's 14 million customer records compromised
As per reports by ZDNet, an employee at Nice Systems (Verizon's customer service operator), exposed 14 million residential customer records of the past 6 months on an unguarded Amazon server.
Paytm buys majority stake in Insider.in for Rs. 35 crore
Vijay Shekhar Sharma-led Paytm has now acquired a majority stake in Insider.in for a little over Rs. 35 crore.
CISF, world's 'best airport security', misses 'explosives' at Delhi's IGIA
About ten days after the Central Industrial Security Force was named the 'best airport security' in the world for its services at the Delhi Airport, reports have emerged that a dummy explosive managed to pass through at least two layers of security at the same airport.
Maha govt teaching 10lakh students to 'Bend it like Beckham'
With FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India in October, the government authorities are leaving no stone unturned in promoting football among 10 lakh students across 25,000 educational institutes.
Hyderabad: Former NASA employee-turned-drug peddler nabbed
A 29-year-old former NASA employee was arrested in Hyderabad for dealing in narcotics.
Democrat Congressman moves for Trump's impeachment in the House
Congressman Al Green from Texas, who has been calling for Trump's impeachment became the first legislator to raise the issue in the House of Commons.
EC's silence over barring convicted MLAs for life enrages SC
The Election Commission's brooding silence over the issue of barring convicted MLAs, MPs for life, enraged the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Karnataka: No free condoms at govt hospital, youth protests
A government hospital at Tumkur in Karnataka saw a unique protest. Ganesh, a Chikkamagalur native, sat on a protest at the hospital when he discovered they weren't providing free condoms.
Google wins case against France, no more $1.26bn tax liability
Google has won a legal case against France that has removed a possible tax liability of 1.1bn euros ($1.26bn) from its head.
Report: India modernizing nuclear weapons to counter China
A new report by two top American nuclear experts says that India has estimated to have produced enough plutonium to build 150-200 warheads but has likely produced only 120-130.
IT employee kills himself due to 'job insecurity'. Alarming enough?
A 25-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh joined a Pune tech company three days ago. On July 12, he jumped from his four-storeyed hotel.
Internet websites, organizations will unite to protect net neutrality
Internet giants are coming together to protest against rolling back of the rules safeguarding "net neutrality."
Delhi: Civic agencies to launch an app to locate toilets
Delhi's three civic agencies will launch an app within two months that will help people locate MCD toilets and also enable users to give a feedback on toilet's condition.
10 Indians killed in major house fire in Saudi Arabia
A major fire broke out in a windowless house in Saudi Arabia and killed at least 10 Indians, 1 Bangladeshi national and left 6 others injured.
Ex-Brazilian president Lula convicted, gets nearly 10-yr sentence over corruption
Ex-Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been convicted and given a nine and a half years prison sentence on corruption charges.
Massive hunt for Amarnath mastermind Abu Ismail, high alert sounded
A massive manhunt has been launched in South Kashmir to nab LeT's Abu Ismail, the alleged mastermind of the Amarnath terror attack.
India, UK to forge stronger trade ties post-Brexit: PM May
Speaking to the Parliament, British PM Theresa May identified India as one of the countries that is ready to 'forge ambitious trading relationship with the UK' after Brexit.
Don't let restaurants fool you in the name of GST
Some restaurants are having a field day by making customers pay extra. If someone questions them, they put the blame on GST.
India's Halli Labs joins Google's Next Billion Users team
M&A (mergers and acquisitions) is the flavor of the season, it appears.The latest one was Google acquiring Bengaluru-based Halli Labs, a relatively new start-up which made its presence known on May 22 this year.
Demonetization: Still counting number of returned notes, says Urjit Patel
RBI Governor Urjit Patel appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to answer queries regarding demonetization.
Air India: Sale plan green, assets in red, future grey
NDA government might have okayed the plan to sell off Air India but the fact remains that no one wants to touch it with a 10-foot pole.
Five weird and unusual products made by start-ups
Start-ups are built on the entrepreneurship spirit of finding innovative ways to solve day-to-day problems.
Swedish start-up Einride unveils futuristic driverless electric truck
Advancing technology is changing how we drive (or don't drive) our vehicles.
EU formally approves Ukraine association under frowning Russia's watch
After years of wading through political turmoil, 28 EU member states formally ratified the EU-Ukraine Association agreement.
Why was there a naked protest in Tripura?
The members of Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) stripped naked in Agartala, as the protest for Tipraland entered into the third day.
Bengaluru: Police detain 200 children on suspicion of trafficking
Central crime branch along with railway police detained more than 200 children aged between 13-15 years at Bengaluru railway station.
Shillong: Meet the ladies that turn garbage into gold
They are called the 'Merry Maidens' of Shillong with a twist.
How a Microsoft font may bring down Nawaz Sharif govt?
In the midst of a deepening political crisis in Pakistan, the daughter of under-fire Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, Maryam, might have struck the final blow to the Sharif government.
Amarnath attack: Can't an Indian vent on Twitter without fear?
Terrorists opened fire pilgrims in a bus heading to the holy site of Amarnath in J&K. Seven people died, 14 were injured.
How to: File I-T returns without Form 16!
With the last date for filing of income tax returns being July 31, employees must have received their Form 16 by now.
19 Mumbai suburban railway stations get free Wi-Fi facility
Commuters can now browse the internet as 19 stations on Mumbai suburban rail network are provided with free Wi-Fi facility.
UP budget leaves out Taj Mahal from 'cultural heritage' plans
The UP government has come under fire from academicians after it failed to include the Taj Mahal in its budgetary plans for the state's cultural heritage.
Walmart may soon enter India's e-commerce market via partnerships
American retailing multinational Walmart has been trying to dip its toe into the online market for some time now.
Was a kid, didn't even have moustache: Tejashwi on FIR
Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has claimed corruption allegations against him are "political vendetta" by PM Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.
Reliance JioFiber Preview offer: 100GB data at 100Mbps for 3-months
Reliance Jio will be launching its broadband service JioFiber around Diwali but its details have been divulged now on Jio's official website.
1 trillion ton iceberg breaks off from Antarctica
One of the ten biggest icebergs ever recorded by scientists has split off from Antarctica's Larsen C section of the Larsen ice shelf.
'Astronauts in Mars may face fungal infection risk'
A recent study by NASA has discovered a "surprising" setback to the colonization of Mars.
Trump-ed: US President curbing US citizens rights, results in lawsuit
Donald Trump has embarked on a noble journey of "Making America great again" and regularly shares his nuggets of wisdom on Twitter via @realDonaldTrump.
Goa: Woman locked up in room for 20 years, rescued
A woman in her fifties who had been locked up inside a dark room in Candolim village near Panaji for the past 20 years, was rescued by the police on Tuesday.
How an American missile shield is spoiling S.Korea's tourism industry
South Korea's tourism body has predicted a 27% drop in foreign tourists to the country this year, compared to 2016.
Dhinchak Pooja songs go missing on YouTube
Fans of YouTube singing sensation Dhinchak Pooja are in for a disappointment as all her songs have been wiped off YouTube.
In June, intelligence input had warned of Amarnath attack
Intelligence input had warned of a potential attack on the pilgrims on June 25; had the administration taken action, the deadly mishap could have been averted.
This track trumped Gangnam style to become YouTube's most viewed
Gangnam Style's reign as the most viewed video on YouTube has ended after five years.
China sends troops to overseas base, should India be concerned?
Chinese state media have reported that ships carrying Chinese troops have departed for Djibouti to set up the country's first overseas military base.
The 'youngest person in Britain', investigated for sexting, is five-year-old
A 5-year-old boy is now being investigated by the British police for taking an explicit picture of himself and sending it to another child.
GST worsens engine problems for IndiGo, nine aircraft remain grounded
IndiGo is bearing the brunt of the GST launch. Nine of its aircraft were grounded due to engine problems, an issue made worse due to confusion about the new tax regime.
Can smart-tech and robotics eradicate mosquito-borne diseases?
As mosquito-borne diseases including Zika and dengue are spreading at an alarming rate, American tech giants plan on bringing robotics and smart technology to fight mosquitoes.
News Media Alliance fights back Facebook and Google's monopoly
When it comes to online publications, news outlets are at the mercy of Google and Facebook, the two platforms that run a near monopoly over online advertising and online news traffic.
7 browsers that would make you more productive!
Despite hundreds of internet browsers being out there, most users generally stick to favourites like Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox.
Now you can use Facebook to find nearest public Wi-Fi
You can now use Facebook to locate the nearest public Wi-Fi. The feature is being rolled out globally for Android and iPhone apps.
Amarnath attack: Delhi on high alert, Kanwarias to get security
Post terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi has been put on high alert with special security cover for Kanwar Yatra.
Decapitation, electrocution and more: NGT bans glass-coated manjha over dangers
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned 'manjha' (kite string) made from nylon or other non-biodegradable material considering the risks they pose to humans and animals as well as the environment.
Trump Jr.'s emails shows him welcoming Russian material on Clinton
An email chain from June 2016 released by President Donald Trump's son shows him keen to accept "sensitive" information on his father's rival Hilary Clinton from a Russian citizen.
Is Kohli a good captain of the ODI team?
Virat Kohli was handed the captaincy for the shorter formats of the game after MS Dhoni decided to step down in January this year.
Food offered at religious places exempted from GST: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry on Tuesday issued a clarification stating that free food offered at 'anna kshetras' was exempt from GST.
Three Hizbul terrorists neutralized in Budgam
A day after terrorists opened fire on an Amarnath Yatra bus killing seven pilgrims, security forces successfully neutralized three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Xiaomi will increase offline presence, may bring out third sub-brand
According to reports, Chinese tech firm Xiaomi is planning to launch a third smartphone sub-brand sometime later this month.
Amarnath terror strike: Protesters across Gujarat cry for revenge
People in Gujarat took their anger over the recent terrorist strikes on Amarnath pilgrims to the streets, as protests erupted over several districts and cities in the state.
Forget Tinder! This app lets you date celeb lookalikes
To up the competition among dating apps, Badoo has decided to take dating to the next level.
Rs. 75,000 crore electronics manufacturing projects to be approved
As per reports by DNA Money, two major electronics manufacturing projects worth Rs. 75,000 crore, will soon see the light of day as Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is close to approving them under its modified special incentive package (MSIP) scheme.
NASA spacecraft to fly over Jupiter's 'Great Red Spot' soon!
Ending a long wait, NASA's Juno spacecraft is soon expected to fly by Jupiter's 'Great Red Spot' attempting to solve the mystery over factors causing the great storm, that has been raging in the planet for centuries.
Despite warnings, Ed Sheeran's concert tickets in secondary market
Stuart Galbraith, Ed Sheeran's promoter has called out Google for the sale of the singer's 'Divide' tour tickets in the secondary market.
