Karnataka: Engineering colleges raise their cut-off ranks this year
Anxiety gripped engineering aspirants in Karnataka as several engineering colleges raised their cut-off ranks this year. RV College of Engineering, for instance, raised its cut-off rank to 310 from 450 in 2016.
R Ashwin all set to play his 50th test match
The first test at Galle will be a special one for India's leading spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin, as he would be playing his 50th test match.
Mumbai building collapse: 6 dead, 13 people rescued in Ghatkopar
Fourteen fire engines, one rescue van, and an ambulance rushed to Damodar Park after a four-storey building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area collapsed. Sources said a nursing home was operational on building's ground floor.
N Srinivasan hits back at the CoA
Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan hit back at the Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) saying that the committee submitted "incomplete and unsubstantiated facts" in their status report to the apex court.
Say Cheese! Nikon celebrates its 100th anniversary
Japanese optics and imaging company Nikon is celebrating its 100th anniversary today.
Delhi: Tomatoes being sold at Rs. 100/kg, country facing shortage
With the onset of monsoon, Delhi has been witnessing a huge tomato shortage leading to hike in their prices.
Michael Kors buys shoemaker Jimmy Choo for $1.2bn
US retailer Michael Kors has bought luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo in a deal valued at $1.2 billion.
Ahead of vice-presidential election, Cong fires corruption charges at Naidu
Ahead of the vice-presidential elections on August 5, the Congress has accused BJP candidate Venkaiah Naidu and his children of corruption.
World's first video game: two lines and a dot
This story goes exactly 59 years back in the past when the world's first video game was created.
Microsoft mulls on investing $100 million in Ola's parent firm
According to reports, Microsoft is now mulling on investing $50-100 million (Rs. 320-640 crore) to acquire a minority stake in ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd, which runs Ola, the home-grown ride hailing platform.
Pope Francis shuts Vatican's famed fountains due to drought
A prolonged drought in several parts of Italy has prompted the Vatican to shut off its famous fountains.
UK to fund solar energy, health projects in India
UK's top funding agency the Global Challenges Research Fund of the Research Councils UK (RCUK), has included India among several countries which would receive financial assistance worth 225 million pounds.
PDS foodgrains subsidy to have LPG-like transfer model
Soon, public distribution system (PDS) of subsidized foodgrains will get a new transfer scheme model as that of LPG.
Punjab: Youth has his girlfriend raped to avoid marriage
A Jalandhar youth resorted to inhumanity allegedly to avoid marriage to his girlfriend: he got her raped so he could refuse on this excuse.
Amazon's Whole Foods deal is facing major flak
It appears that US regulators need more time to okay Amazon's $13.7bn (£10.5b) acquisition of Whole Foods. This delay is due to the anti-trust concerns raised by certain groups.
Drunk teen live-streams accident that kills minor sister
The California police arrested an 18-year-old girl who caused a deadly crash while she had two minors in the backseat.
Doordarshan invites public entries for new logo
Doordarshan is changing its decades-old logo to reflect the choices of the "children of liberalization".
Realty group Amrapali's two officials get arrested for fraud
At least two officials of the realty group Amrapali were arrested by the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration for committing fraud on Tuesday.
The UK: NCA starts rehab camp for young cyber-criminals
We have heard about rehabilitation camps for drug misuse, alcohol addiction, and even criminal behavior.
Delhi cop allegedly masturbates in front of woman colleague
A Delhi cop has been suspended for allegedly stripping and masturbating in front of a woman colleague.
Israel agrees to remove Jerusalem metal detectors as crisis worsens
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has voted to remove metal detectors from a holy site in Jerusalem known to Jews as Temple Mount and to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif.
Nifty50 reaches 10,000 for the first time ever
Nifty50 has finally hit the coveted 10,000 in the opening trade on Tuesday.
Byculla riots: New initiatives for improved conditions for staff, prisoners
Last month, reports of a brutal assault at Mumbai's Byculla prison, where notorious murderer Indrani Mukerjea is lodged, shook the country.
Driverless cars won't be allowed in India: Gadkari
Stating that he wouldn't have technology take away any sort of employment, Union Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari said that he wouldn't allow driverless cars in India.
Madras HC makes Vande Mataram in schools, offices mandatory
As the SC awaits the Centre's response on making singing of Vande Mataram compulsory in schools, the Madras HC has already reached a decision.
JeM chief spews venom against Modi, tries inciting Indian Muslims
Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar has attempted to incite Indian Muslims in a column published in the outfit's journal Al-Qalam.
Assam: Terrorist killed in joint operation by army, police
In a joint operation by the Indian Army and Assam Police, a terrorist was killed in the state's Kokrajhar district.
Notable Indian scientist, academician Yash Pal dies at 90
Just a day after eminent scientist UR Rao passed away, another renowned scientist Yash Pal, who was popular for explaining scientific concepts in layman's language, died this Tuesday.
Ram Nath Kovind sworn in as 14th Indian president
Ram Nath Kovind has been sworn in as the 14th Indian president today at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi.
JioPhone may go against net neutrality principles, say analysts
Reliance Jio, after disrupting the telecom industry, is taking on smartphone makers with its 4G handset.
Free ration scrapped: Army officer slaps Govt. with legal notice
After the Centre decided to scrap off rations for army officers serving in non-conflict areas, an Army Colonel, Mukul Dev has served a legal notice to defence secretary Sanjay Mitra over the issue.
Mithali Raj named the captain of World Cup XI
Mithali Raj, who led the Indian team into World Cup final, has been named the captain of ICC Women's World Cup 2017 team of the tournament.
US considering sending arms for Ukraine against Russia
The US is actively considering whether to arm Ukraine with "defensive weapons" in its fight against Russian-backed rebels, according to the new US special representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker.
Google's Android, learning from its past mistakes
Everyone will agree that the road to success is paved with failures.
Clash in the skies: Chinese jets intercept US fighter aircraft
In an instance of power clash in the skies over the East China sea, two Chinese fighter jets intercepted an American surveillance aircraft.
Centre launches 'SHe-box' to address sexual harassment at work
There are 34 lakh central government employees in India, and women constitute 11% of the total force.
Air India privatization plan garners interest from PE funds
Air India, perhaps, never felt so wanted in its entire tenure as it's now.
Senior Australian cricketers in favour of boycotting Bangladesh tour
Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner have decided that they would boycott the upcoming tour of Bangladesh, if the pay dispute with Cricket Australia is not resolved.
Reliance JioPhone, a penny saved is a penny earned
Reliance Jio might look like a philanthropic service to most of us, as most of its services appear "free" or are given at "effective zero price".
Soon, charge your cellphone by just walking!
Smartphones aren't a choice but a necessity today; mobile phones are becoming smarter, but most of them come with dumb batteries.
Karnataka: State govt to open 900 liquor stores
Following huge dent in Karnataka's excise revenue in light of SC banning sale of alcohol on highways, state government is all set to open 900 liquor stores across Karnataka, including 30 in Bengaluru.
Indian players in ISL's domestic draft
The Indian players' auction for the 2017 Indian Super League concluded last evening with a lot of variety of fanfare.
IMF downgrades UK and US growth forecasts for 2017
The US and UK economies are expected to grow more slowly in 2017 than previously predicted, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
Is Facebook's WhatsApp taking a step towards monetization?
Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp doesn't make any money as of now.
IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, UPI: Everything to know about online transfers
With the government's increasing focus on Digital India, it has gradually attempted to create a cashless economy. Interfaces like UPI are a product of changing times.
Delhi: Man kills pregnant wife for not making round chappatis
22-year-old pregnant Simran was murdered by her husband as she couldn't make round chappatis. The incident occurred in Delhi's Jahangirpur area.
Tank on JNU campus equivalent to 'love for Army': VC
If JNU's VC has his way, then the government university will soon have an Army tank on its campus. The reason behind it might boggle you.
Six Cong MPs suspended from Lok Sabha for 'unruly behavior'
Six Congress MPs have been suspended from the Lok Sabha for five days over 'unruly behavior'.
KL Rahul ruled out of first test
India's opening batsman Lokesh Rahul has been ruled out of first test against Sri Lanka due to viral fever. The test starts from 26 July at Galle .
Pakistani terror funding: Geelani's son-in-law, six others arrested
The NIA has arrested Altaf Shah, son-in-law of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and six other separatists for alleged terror funding.
India catching up to China in financial assistance diplomacy
India is catching up to China when it comes to extending line of credit (LoC) to other countries.
Securing Amarnath Yatra: Government issues food advisory to CRPF
In a bid to plug security loopholes during the Amarnath Yatra, the government issued an advisory to CRPF personnel to stay off piping hot yummy food being served in community kitchens along the way.
Mercedes says, without incentives, EVs in India would be impossible
If New Delhi wants to end fossil-fuel transport by 2030, it will have to cough up incentives. Previously Tesla CEO Musk had asked for incentives in electric-car imports until local output was viable.
You can now send self-destructing photos, videos on Telegram
Messaging app Telegram is the latest to join several other messengers that have added the self-destructing message feature originated by Snapchat.
New US communications chief Athony Scaramucci deletes old "anti-Trump" tweets
Few days after US President Donald Trump appointed financier Anthony Scaramucci as communications chief, he deleted past tweets expressing opinions contrary to the government.
IGNOU receives '100 applications' from transgenders, post tuition fees waiver
Who could have thought that a question would lead to a stupendous change for the transgender community. Well yes, it was just last month when IGNOU waived off tuition fees for the transgenders and since then the University has received over 100 applications from the community.
#SouthChinaSea: Vietnam ends drilling in gas field over China threats
Strong threats from China have led Vietnam to reportedly end a gas-drilling expedition in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
Britain ushers in new battery-focused industrial policy with Faraday Challenge
Britain is investing £246mn in battery technology, now a top priority considering its planned shift to cleaner innovations like electric cars.
Mumbai: Man held for flashing at woman, pleads not guilty
A man was arrested for allegedly flashing at a woman in Churchgate. However, he claimed he was fixing his trouser's zip.
Rail hostesses to soon greet passengers on Mumbai-Goa Tejas Express
The ride to Goa on the Tejas Express, India's fastest train, is set to get more luxurious: rail hostesses will soon be at the service of passengers, just like on flights.
Indian CEOs take 1,200-times more salary than average staff
The rich gets richer, the poor just survives. Recent declarations showed that top executives in the biggest listed blue-chip firms get up to 1,200-times more than what is paid to their average employees.
Individuals can declare bankruptcy if unable to repay loans
Soon, individuals will be able to declare bankruptcy and allowed to repay loans in a planned manner, instead of being forced to pay banks at once.
Indian immigration to Gulf dips, so do remittances
The number of Indian workers immigrating to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has declined to 507,296 in 2016 from 775,845 in 2014.
Naval Modernization: India to kick off mega submarine project soon!
After years of political and bureaucratic delays, India is finally set to kick off its mega-submarine project titled Project 75 (India), under its new Strategic Partnership Model in defence manufacturing unveiled recently.
College students to now receive 'free Wi-Fi', courtesy Reliance Jio
Reliance Jio is everywhere. After bombarding with free feature phones, Reliance Jio is all set to offer free Wi-Fi to around three crore college students across the country.
Fukushima: Robot captures first images of melted nuclear fuel
The first images of what is believed to be the melted nuclear fuel deposits inside Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant have been captured by an underwater robot.
Google Play Store will allow gambling apps from now on
When it comes to money, an online giant can be moral only for so long.
Kabul's car bomb blast: 24 killed, several injured
An early morning car bomb explosion killed at least 24 people and left several injured in Afghanistan's Kabul city.
Ex-ISRO chief UR Rao passes away
The man behind Aryabhatta, the internationally-renowned space scientist UR Rao passed away in the wee hours of Monday morning.
Build toilets or sell your wives? Aurangabad DM sparks controversy
Stirring up controversy, Aurangabad District Magistrate Kanwal Tanuj stated that those who cannot build toilets should sell their wives.
Reliance JioPhone TV cable means no more cable bills
At RIL's 40th AGM, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani showed us his next big step, a JioPhone that will have an effective prize of Rs. Zero.
The Hellfire Club: The group waging online war against ISIS
Even as Security and intelligence agencies are constantly monitoring and neutralizing terrorist threats on the ground, their operations and ideology seem to thrive online, attracting many to join and facilitate their activities.
Now states can have their own flag, says Tharoor. Really?
With Karnataka opening a fresh debate on whether states could have their independent flags, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recently said that as long as one observed a system of checks and balances it could be allowed.
Ambulances in need, start-ups are now breaking new grounds
The government runs around 24,000 ambulances under its National Ambulance Service and there is a bevy of private ambulances across India.
