Dual-SIM 4G smartphones cause network issues: IT Minister
At a time when the Indian mobile landscape is fast evolving, the Minister of State for Electronics and IT, PP Chaudhary, highlighted the issues faced by users due to dual-SIM 4G smartphones.
Cabinet gives in-principle approval for ONGC-HPCL merger
The Cabinet has given an in-principle nod to the merger of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL).
New rules to limit bat size, trouble for big hitters?
As a part of Marylebone Cricket Club's new code of laws, limitations were announced for bat dimensions.
Now, carry your Aadhaar profile on your mobile phones
An app called mAadhaar has been launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) that enables one to carry the unique identification profile on one's mobile.
Bengaluru: 3 foreigners arrested with cocaine worth Rs. 7 lakh
Central Crime Branch investigators caught three foreigners -a Nigerian, a Briton and a Mozambique- red handed and recovered six grams of cocaine worth Rs. 7.5 lakh from them at NGEF Layout, Byappanahalli, Bengaluru.
Happiness is free Wi-Fi! But would you risk personal data?
What else could give us internet addicts more happiness than free Wi-Fi?
US deploys world's first laser weapon on warship
The US has deployed the world's first active laser weapon on board a US Navy warship in the Persian Gulf.
After uncle rapes 10-year-old, court denies abortion to the minor!
In a case of apathy, a 10-year-old rape survivor's abortion plea was rejected by the Court.
Scam: Fake funds similar to Akshay Kumar's martyr donation portal
The 'Bharat Ke Veer' portal for donations to martyrs' families based on Akshay Kumar's idea is being targeted by frauds, who have floated similar-looking fake funds to scam people.
Leave religion, or face punishment: Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party (CPC), infamous for its religious intolerance, recently issued a strict directive to its members to 'give up religion and become firm Marxists or face punishment.
Amid farmers' protests, Tamil Nadu MLAs get 100% salary hike
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami has announced a 100% salary hike for the state's MLAs, taking their pay from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 1.05L a month.
Parliament Day 3: Session marred by cow vigilantism, farmers' suicides
Day Three of the Parliament's Monsoon Session was rocked by issues including the spate in mob lynching in the name of 'gau raksha', farmers' suicides and Indian hostages in Mosul, among others.
Bihar: As Nitish Kumar woos BJP, trouble foments within JD(U)
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's growing closeness with BJP seems to have formed splits in not only the Mahagathbandhan, but also in his own party.
Jaishankar: India taking a diplomatic "deep breath" over #SikkimStandoff
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar has called on political parties to not make provocative statements about the ongoing Sikkim standoff with China.
At least 9 percent IITians dropped out in 2016-17
According to latest data released by the HRD ministry, IITs have seen about 9% students (889) dropping out in the 2016-17 academic year.
Mumbai: Maratha Mandir cancels DDLJ show for the first time
Actor Shah Rukh Khan's fans were disappointed after Mumbai's iconic Maratha Mandir, which has been running Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) for over 20 years now, cancelled film's show for the first time.
Filing income tax returns: Don't forget these five interest payments
There are just over 10 days left to file your income tax returns. But you should be very careful while filing them. People often miss out on important details in hurry.
Shastri to get Rs. 7.5cr salary, wants Tendulkar as batting-consultant
The newly appointed cricket coach Ravi Shastri will receive Rs. 7.5 crore annually as remuneration.
India committed to nuclear disarmament, despite boycotting UN treaty talks
India's external affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said New Delhi remained committed to non-discriminatory and verifiable nuclear disarmament.
Woman arrested in Saudi Arabia for wearing skirt and top
A woman identified as 'Khulood' has been arrested in Saudi Arabia for wearing "immodest clothes": a skirt and top.
Jagga Jasoos' actress found dead in Gurugram apartment
Assamese singer-actor Bidisha Bezbaruah, who was recently seen 'Jagga Jasoos', was found hanging from a ceiling fan with a dupatta tied around her neck in her Gurugram apartment.
Jio's 4G VolTE phone: In India, Intex leads production
Jio is launching its 4G VoLTE mobile in August. It has signed multiple vendors for the supply of over 20 million handsets.
Sourav Ganguly fights over train berth
Former Indian captain and a member of BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee, Sourav Ganguly found himself in trouble as he boarded a train for the first time since 2001.
Panagariya: India's GDP may reach $8 trillion in 15 years
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya believes that in the next 15 years, India's gross domestic product (GDP) has the potential to reach $8 trillion, provided India keeps registering an 8% economic growth annually.
Nagaland crisis: Zeliang re-appointed CM after Liezietsu skips floor test
TR Zeliang has been re-appointed the Nagaland CM after his rival and incumbent CM Shurhozelie Liezietsu skipped a floor test scheduled to prove majority.
Google brings Hire to smoothen the recruiting process of businesses
After launching Google for Jobs and the job search feature to help prospective employees to find the right job, the online giant Google has now announced a new service called Hire.
Srikanth is the richest shuttler of 2017
Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth is the richest badminton player of 2017 in terms of prize money earnings.
"You cannot donate blood": NACO to LGBTQ community
According to National Aids Control Organization, LGBTQ community fall under the category of 'High Risk Group' and hence they aren't allowed to donate blood.
Medical Council tells NEET students to beware of fraudsters
With NEET counseling nearing, touts have begun flooding the market with messages claiming that they could get a 'back door entry' for students to medical colleges without the counseling.
China starts mass production of US' MQ-9 reaper rival drone
China has started producing the CH-5 Rainbow heavy military drone commercially, which is considered a rival of America's unmanned combat aerial vehicle MQ-9 Reaper.
5.5 billion mobile users by 2022, India to lead
While global mobile penetration is on the rise, Asia-Pacific has become the biggest contributor to the growth in the global numbers.
Google Glass is back, in a new overhauled avatar
Proving us all wrong, Google Glass is alive and well. Although it didn't live up to the earlier hype of being the portable computer that the company marketed it to be, it's doing fabulously in its new role.
SBI launches web portal for home buyers
The country's largest commercial bank, State Bank of India, has launched a dedicated portal for home buyers called "SBI Realty".
Game of Thrones' unique Indian connection!
Can you guess what's common between Jon Snow and Eddard Stark's ensembles, the Joker's Cane, Iron Man's suit, and Thor's hammer?
Know why you don't need to pay toll anymore
An information crucial to our daily lives was revealed by Advocate Hariom Jindal who filed an RTI application seeking nitty-gritty on tolls.
Mumbai's buildings to now get Aadhaar-like UIDs!
Mumbai's buildings now have their own Aadhaar-like identity numbers! The BMC has started the process of issuing unique identification (UID) numbers to the city's structures.
Amazon's shadow is enough to make Blue Apron shareholders panic
Competition from Amazon is causing the Blue Apron shares to take a nosedive.
After J&K, Karnataka demands for a flag of its own
Ahead of 2018 Assembly polls, Congress-led Karnataka government formed a nine member committee to design a 'state' flag.
Facebook rejects Pakistan's demand for linking accounts to cell numbers
Facebook has rejected a demand by Pakistan to link new accounts to mobile numbers of users.
2030 would be all about human-machine partnerships, says study
If you are worried about the future of your business, start acting today.
Kashmir: ISIS supporters gaining ground, propagating Jihadi attack manuals
Iraq recently celebrated the defeat of ISIS in Mosul but violence has been raging in the Kashmir Valley, creating a real 'situation' for Government of India.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 launched at Rs. 16,999
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has launched its Mi Max 2 phablet in India at a price of Rs. 16,999.
AAP plans cabinet reshuffle, Sisodia might lose revenue
With plans to strengthen its base in rural Delhi, the AAP is considering a cabinet reshuffle. The changes are likely to bring Law and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot to the forefront.
Gangster Abu Salem wants to marry, seeks court's permission
Abu Salem, convicted last month in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, has approached a TADA court seeking permission to marry a woman who had earlier filed an application for the same.
Sushma allows medical visa to PoK resident, slams Pakistan
Trust EAM Sushma Swaraj to hit the bull's-eye and you won't be disappointed.
iPhone 8: New leak 'confirms' what it will look like!
There have been numerous design leaks of Apple's tenth-anniversary phone, the iPhone 8, but not one had confirmed what it would look like.
Delhi: Chased by 'power thieves', engineer dies in car crash
While escaping the mob armed with rods at Jhuljhuli village, a BSES engineer was killed and his four colleagues were injured as their car crashed into a tree near Najafgarh.
UK to introduce new banknote featuring novelist Jane Austen
The Bank of England is introducing a new polymer £10 note featuring the 19th century novelist Jane Austen.
Confused about which I-T return form to use? Know here
The window to file your income tax returns is ongoing, scheduled to end on July 31.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak's great grandson booked for rape, unnatural sex
Congress leader Rohit Tilak, great grandson of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, has been booked for allegedly raping a woman and forcing her into "unnatural sex".
What are President Mukherjee's post retirement plans?
With President Pranab Mukherjee's term coming to an end, the refurbishing of his next residence, 10 Rajaji Marg was seen going on at a feverish pace.
Republicans oppose healthcare bill: Is Trumpcare doomed?
Casting a shadow of uncertainty over Trump's proposed healthcare bill, two more Republican senators, Mike Lee and Jerry Moran have stated their opposition to it, leaving it without the required majority for passing.
UK begins crackdown of porn websites, bulk-buying bots
London has started the nine-month countdown of introducing compulsory age checks on online pornography to prevent those under 18 from accessing it.
J&K: Army personnel shot dead by fellow soldier after altercation
An Army personnel was shot dead by a fellow soldier as the former who was also his senior reprimanded him for using cellphone in J&K's Uri sector on Tuesday.
Smriti Irani gets charge of I&B Ministry as Naidu resigns
Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Textiles, has been given charge of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry after former incharge Venkaiah Naidu resigned.
SC dismisses plea seeking minimum qualification for MLAs/MPs
The SC has dismissed a petition that sought to fix "minimum qualifications for becoming an MP or MLA", saying it was for the parliament to decide.
Mumbai: Salman Khan rents out property for Rs. 80 lakh/month
Actor Salman Khan leased out a commercial building for a whopping rent of Rs. 80 lakh/month for first five years to Future Group, Big Bazaar owner.
GST: Govt raises tax on cigarettes to correct anomaly
Due to an anomaly, taxes on cigarettes had dropped in the new GST regime. Manufacturers had the choice to either pass on the benefit to consumers or pocket the margin.
Won't step back, India warns Pakistan over ceasefire violations
While holding DGMO- level talks on Monday, Lt General AK Bhatt issued a strict warning to Pakistan over ceasefire violation along the LoC.
PLA exercises in Tibet: Is China preparing for war?
China's state-run China Central Television (CCTV) reported that the People's Liberation Army conducted a military drill near the Arunachal border, focusing on quick troop movement and targeting enemy aircraft.
Google plans to double its headcount in India
According to reports, online giant Google is planning to double its workforce in India this year.
The lip syncing AI enabled tech: Trouble in waiting
The artificial intelligence is making video forgery easy, which can make even authentic videos lose their credibility.
This sensor can turn any fabric into a fitness tracker
Harvard University researchers have developed a highly sensitive, soft capacitive sensor made of silicone and fabric that can turn any piece of clothing into a fitness tracker.
Is India intolerant? Internet shutdown 29 times in 2017
As per Brookings Institution report, India lost over Rs. 6,548 crore in business due to Internet shutdowns in the past 3 years.
