England women win the 2017 cricket world cup
England women's cricket team defeated India by nine runs in a nail biting thriller to lift the 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
Pranab Mukherjee thanks all Parliamentarians as he steps down
With Ram Nath Kovind set to take his post as the 14th President of India, today was Pranab Mukherjee's last day at office.
Russia to sell MiG-35 fighter jets to IAF, say sources
If reports are believed to be true, then Russia is keen on selling its new fighter jet MiG-35 to India. MiG Corporation's chief said talks were on to understand the country's requirements.
NSSO findings: Jobs in the unorganized sector are drying up
According to findings of a 2015-2016 NSSO survey, employment in India's unorganized sector is stagnating despite rising incomes.
Unaccounted income of Rs. 71,941 crore found: Govt. tells SC
The Income Tax (I-T) department over the past three years have detected sum of Rs. 71,941 crore of undisclosed income as reported by the government to Supreme Court.
Pokemon Go fans offered refunds after voicing discontent
The first-ever Pokemon Go festival being held in Chicago is turning out contrary to what the organizers might have expected it to be.
Ditching Aadhaar for privacy concerns, government needs to act now
"Big Brother is watching you", George Orwell's famous Nineteen Eighty-Four is now on the mind of several Indian tax payers.
Is Facebook coming with 'modular' smartphone?
Facebook has now filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a 'modular electromechanical device.'
'Forbidden': A guide for Indian job seekers in Saudi
Cut it out! That is what a government advisory states to Indian job seekers in Saudi Arabia. Obscene clips on your mobile or laptop or anything which suggests black magic must be ruled out before you hop off on a plane to Saudi.
Delhi: NH24 traffic signal develops glitch, leads to 6-hour jam
Things turned chaotic for commuters at NH 24-Noida Link Road on Saturday when a traffic signal developed a glitch leading to six-hour traffic jam. The signal, usually green throughout the day, was functioning in 30-seconds cycle.
Mumbai: Former DD anchor dies after tree topples on her
In a shocking incident, a former Doordarshan anchor Kanchan Nath, succumbed to death after a coconut tree feel on her in Chembur on Thursday.
India is third largest target for terrorism: US State Department
New data from the US State Department ranks India third behind Iraq and Afghanistan as a terrorist target.
Driver held for masturbating in front of German woman
The Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a 32-year old cab driver for allegedly masturbating in front of a German national.
Decoding the football transfer process
The summer transfer window has created a lot of excitement and impatience amongst the football fans all around the world.
Trump slams NY Times for illegal leak compromising Baghdadi's capture
In his latest controversial tweet, Trump notes "The Failing New York Times foiled US attempt to kill the single most wanted terrorist, Al-Baghdadi. Their sick agenda over National Security."
Which team will win the world cup final today?
The finals of the 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup will be played between India and England at Lord's on Sunday, 23rd July.
CAG Report: Six private telcos under-reported revenue by Rs. 61,000cr
The country's apex audit body Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said six private telecom players understated revenues of Rs. 61,065cr over five years (FY 2011-15).
India seeks explanation from Marlboro cigarettes maker over promotion practices
A health ministry official said India is planning to seek an explanation from tobacco giant Phillip Morris over its marketing practices.
Hail the "robot lawyer" that has no degree or expertise
Modern day journalism, in a bid to make things "jazzy," sometimes presents things in a very different light.
Indians, the 5th largest investors in real estate in US
The stringent US policies regarding the Indians haven't deterred them from investing in real estates in the country.
CAG finds some serious lapses across Union Ministries, Departments
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) presented 14 audit reports related to various Ministries and Departments in the Parliament.
I-T tribunal indicts Roy, NDTV for money laundering Rs.642 crore
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) indicted Prannoy Roy directly for the evasion and money laundering of Rs. 642cr.
Bollywood's nepotism debate: What exactly is the reality?
You must have been hearing about Bollywood's hot topic of debate right now: nepotism. So Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan and Saif Ali Khan made jokes on Kangana Ranaut's stand that nepotism exists in Bollywood.
#SikkimStandoff: China's hope for US support dims over trade disagreement
The annual US-China Strategic Economic Dialogue in Washington ended in a deadlock after American negotiators demanded an end to the burgeoning trade deficit created by Chinese exporters.
US blocks $350 million to Pakistan for not curbing terrorism
Looks like Trump was serious when he said he wouldn't turn a blind eye towards Pakistan harboring terror.
In major rejig, 35 IAS officers get new profiles
In a major bureaucratic rejig, 35 IAS officers have been appointed as secretaries and additional secretaries in various government departments.
CBI: Faulty Chinese spares used in army's new Dhanush artillery
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against Delhi-based company Sidh Sales Syndicate (SSS) for supplying cheap bearings sourced from China for the Dhanush indigenized Bofors guns used by the army.
BCCI to introduce an IPL style tournament for women?
After the Indian women's cricket team success in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, the BCCI is planning to introduce a new tournament for women cricketers.
JioPhone: A feature phone which works like a smartphone!
On July 21, Reliance Jio launched its new product: a 4G VoLTE feature phone that is being offered effectively for free.
Viswanathan Anand takes a break to focus on World Cup
Former chess world champion Viswanathan Anand is taking some time off as he wants to to focus on the next month's Rapid & Blitz Chess tournament in St Louis.
Parliamentary committee objects to definition of 'transgender' in bill
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment has objected to several clauses in a bill for protection of transgender rights, including the definition of 'transgender'.
Google can now take you to outer-space! Find out how
Ever wondered what Earth looks like from space? Or wanted to take a tour of a spaceship?
Continuous shelling by Pakistan hits education sector in Kashmir
Continuous shelling by Pakistan has hit J&K's education scenario. At least one school premise has been heavily damaged.
Getting a passport now made easier
In order to ease the process of obtaining passports, the Ministry of External Affairs has issued new rules and focused on setting up of many more passport offices across India.
UP wants separate lanes for MLAs, MPs at toll booths
The BJP government has focused on removing the VIP culture prevalent in the society. But the UP government seems to be taking a contrary stand.
Irani says 'thank you' to Rahul; Indira more-likely Hitler inspired
Replying to Rahul Gandhi's tweet where he likened PM Modi to Hitler, Union minister Smriti Irani said 'thank you'.
BJP MP Maheish Girri demands President's Rule in Delhi
BJP national secretary and MP Maheish Girri has demanded the dismissal of the AAP government in Delhi over "incompetence". President's Rule should be imposed, he said.
PSEB Chairman Sanjay Kothari appointed as secretary to the president
IAS officer Sanjay Kothari of Haryana cadre has been appointed as the secretary to the president.
US plans to ban citizens from visiting North Korea
Two agencies which operate foreign tours into North Korea said the US is banning its citizens from traveling to the country.
JioPhone TV: Reliance's newest game-changer?
Jio last year shook up the telecom industry with its never-seen-before offers of free unlimited calling and data.
In 2017, India has seen one cybercrime every 10 minutes
From major ransomware attacks to minor phishing rackets, India saw one incident of cybercrime per 10 minutes in the first six months of 2017: 144 per day.
This Rs. 2.6L Renault car is as disruptive as Tesla's!
Electric cars, self-driving vehicles, and Tesla (especially Model 3) are some things that come to everyone's mind when thinking of automotive disruptors.
Indian women's cricket team on the path to making history
By beating the title favorites and defending champions Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup semis, the women in blue have essentially turned the stubborn Indian heads stuck on opposite fence of the sport.
Sean Spicer ends tumultuous tenure as White House press secretary
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has resigned reportedly in opposition to President Donald Trump's decision to appoint combative Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci as new communications director.
Increased access to drugs: AIDS deaths halve in a decade
According to a new UNAIDS program report, deaths caused by AIDS which stood at a peak of 1.9 million in 2005 has reduced up to 1 million in 2016.
Android users beware! This malware records your calls and videos
A terrifying new ransomware is attacking Android smartphones that can secretly record users' activities, including calls, messages, audios, videos, etc.
Iraqis celebrate ISIS defeat by re-opening bar
Iraq retook its northern town of Qaraqosh from ISIS nine months ago. It is still stumbling back to normalcy.
A boost to HIV research, thanks to cows!
The fight against HIV has received a boost, thanks to cows. Scientists have found that the bovines have an "insane" and "mind-blowing" ability to develop special antibodies to neutralize the virus.
