Bengaluru: Conman arrested for duping college students with fake job-offers
32-year-old Ganesh was arrested in Bengaluru for tricking 45 students of a college in Kodagu district by posing as a fake hiring agent and giving fake job offers from IT majors.
Mumbaiites can soon buy Metro tickets using smartphone
In order to make travelling easier for commuters, Mumbai Metro One will bring in mobile ticketing system from next month.
708 bungalows in Delhi's Lutyens zone vulnerable to earthquake
According to housing and urban affairs ministry, 708 government bungalows (built between 1912-1930) in Delhi's Lutyens bungalow zone (LBZ) are "considered structurally unsafe against earthquake".
Axis Bank reappoints CEO Shikha Sharma for 3 years
The Axis Bank board has reappointed Shikha Sharma as the bank's CEO and Managing Director, finally putting an end to speculations of her exit.
Fresh Trouble for Lalu: Enforcement Directorate initiates money laundering charges
All ghosts seem to be coming back to haunt Lalu to kick him when he's down.
Foxconn to invest $10bn in US factory, Trump takes credit
Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn has announced plans to invest $10 billion in a new factory to be situated in Wisconsin, USA.
Amazon will give 10% cash-back even on returned products
Amazon India is going all out to make sure it has the larger market share in the Indian e-commerce space.
Facebook to launch its own TV shows by August!
Facebook has been competing for years with TV for advertisements; however, it no longer wants to just "compete", it wants to take over TV!
Futuristic travel: India could soon have metrinos, hyperloops and more!
Public transportation in India is set for a massive overhaul. If all goes according to plan, citizens can expect to have as many as six new modes of rapid mass transport.
Meet the Yadav scion: Tejashwi, controversy's favorite child
The 28-year-old ex-deputy CM of Bihar has hogged the limelight often, mainly due to the several controversies he has been in.
The start-up funding game, in focus now, SAIF Partners
India has seen its fair share of start-up success and failures stories. A start-up begins with a vision but to make it a reality, it often needs funding. One of the ways to go about it is via venture capitals
Facebook's financial report shows solid growth, strong sales numbers
Beating analysts' estimates social media platform Facebook has reported a solid quarter banking on the demand for its mobile ads and the ability to garner new users with its suite of apps.
US to introduce stricter screening measures for tablets, e-readers
Passengers traveling in US airlines will be required to take out their tablets, e-readers and other large electronic devices from carry-on luggage for inspection.
Pakistan funding of terror in Kashmir: It's a two-way street
That Pakistan-based terrorist groups have been funding separatist activities in Kashmir is by now an open secret. But recent findings suggest it is rather a two-way street.
Pakistan: Girl 'revenge-raped' as punishment after her brother rapes minor
In a horrific case, a village council in Pakistan's Multan ordered the rape of a teenager after her brother allegedly raped a minor.
Xiaomi launches dual-camera Mi 5X and MIUI 9
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has launched yet another mid-range smartphone, the Mi 5X, in China.
#SikkimStandoff: NSA Doval visits Beijing as China demands Indian withdrawal
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Beijing, where he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and his counterparts from the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries for a multilateral security meet.
Bill passed: 15 IIITs can now award degrees to students
The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) have been declared "institutions of national importance". As of today, 15 of them can award degrees, including M.Tech and Ph.D.
Ajay Thakur- PKL's biggest sensation
Former vice-captain of Indian Kabaddi team, Ajay Thakur will lead Tamil Thalaivas in the 2017 edition of the Pro Kabaddi League.
We knew Nitish's move was planned months ago: Rahul Gandhi
Nitish Kumar's decision to break away from the Mahagathbandhan and rejoin the BJP has shaken the other five allies.
What would the US do if India-China war breaks out?
As the possibility of India-China conflict is looming large over the subcontinent, against the backdrop of the Sikkim standoff, two American experts have stated that the US will not be a silent witness in such a scenario and might even pressurize Beijing.
It's the end of season for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has announced that he will miss the rest of 2017 ATP season owing to his right elbow injury.
Shocking tragedy: Amusement ride breaks apart, one killed, several critical
In a tragic accident, a ride in an amusement mark at the Ohio State Fair in US' Columbus city broke apart, killing one and injuring several.
Mondelez ties-up with Amazon to indulge India's sweet tooth
In order to bite into the flourishing Indian e-commerce market and to indulge the sweet tooth of more customers, leading chocolate and confectionery maker Mondelez has now partnered with Amazon India.
Bihar: JD(U)-BJP were wooing each other since months
On Wednesday evening, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar CM after a seemingly prolonged ideological battle with RJD.
Trump to ban transgender troops in US military
US President Donald Trump announced that transgender individuals will no longer be able to serve in the US military.
Airtel all set to launch VoLTE service to counter Jio
According to reports, India's leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel plans to roll out its VoLTE service in the entire country by the end of this financial year.
Bihar political drama: Nitish Kumar takes oath as NDA CM
A day after resigning, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar is back as Bihar CM, this time with support from its former ally BJP.
Thanks to UDAY scheme, limping DISCOMs get back in shape
Until the advent of UDAY, DISCOMs were under heavy burden and their financials were in a mess with a debt of Rs. 4.3 trillion and annual losses of Rs. 600 billion at the end of March'15.
UP Government department duped, paid lakhs for fake study tour
A UP government department got hoodwinked by a company claiming to have been established by Delhi government; they eventually ended up paying lakhs of rupees after the former arranged overseas study tour for a senior official.
Pranab Mukherjee: Glimpses of an eventful life in politics
As India is investing tonnes of hope in its new President Ram Nath Kovind, Pranab Mukherjee said goodbye to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, concluding another eventful chapter in his political career.
BMW confirms Electric Mini; to go into production in 2019
BMW has announced that it will build an all-electric model of the three-door Mini in the UK's Oxford.
Bengaluru: Online fraud racket busted, four people held
Criminal Investigation Department's (CID) cyber-crime investigators arrested four persons hailing from Jharkhand and busted their phishing racket in Bengaluru.
Railway ministry to launch single ticket system in Mumbai
In order to ease travelling for commuters and reduce losses, railway ministry will integrate ticketing system in next three years and kickstart it in Mumbai on pilot basis.
Amul Girl: One of the longest and cheapest ad campaigns
When the Women in Blue lost the World Cup, Indians showered praises on the players.
Sri Lanka addresses India's concerns in revised China-Hambantota port deal
The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a revised agreement for a deal with a Chinese firm for its southern port of Hambantota.
Libya peace talks: Rival factions agree to ceasefire
Libyan peace talks achieved a breakthrough after two rival leaders, UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar who controls Libya's eastern coast committed to a conditional ceasefire.
Security Lapse: African national without visa escapes from Delhi Airport
A West African national, who was detained by immigration and intelligence investigators at the IGI airport for not having a valid visa, managed to flee from their custody.
Adobe to pull the plug on Flash Player in 2020
Adobe Systems is going to end an era by retiring its once-popular Flash Player plug-in by 2020.
Android users are shifting towards Apple's iOS platform, says report
Nobody can refrain from taking a bite out of the forbidden Apple, it appears.
The all-new Tata Nexon: Specifications, price, other details
Tata Motors is gearing up to unleash the Nexon, its new compact SUV, in the near future, probably in the festive season.
Kargil Vijay Diwas: The conflict, the victory and the lessons
India's military victory against Pakistan in the Kargil conflict in 1999 is celebrated on July 26.
Indian father-son duo who made it big in cricket
One of the most loved sports in the world, Cricket is followed like a religion in India.
Andaz Apna Apna sequel to happen but without the Khans
Rajkumar Santoshi announced that the beloved Andaz Apna Apna, considered an epitome of comedy in Hindi cinema will soon get a sequel.
Facebook is going bullish on Instagram's revenue potential
Facebook threw a curve ball when it, without any prior notice, decided to report solely GAAP earnings last quarter.
This American company embeds chips in employees to track them
It is not uncommon for employers to compete in order to provide various perks and lure employees, but one US-based company is now offering $300-worth "free microchipping" to its employees.
These mistakes in filing I-T returns will get you tax-notice
Filing taxes shouldn't tax your brain. But we do end up making some mistakes every now and then, which later create problems.
Parliament Day 8: House rocked by Kovind's speech, missing Indians
The eight day of parliament was rocked by debates on Indians missing in Iraq, President Ram Nath Kovind's oath-taking speech and more.
GST hits sweet-makers: Future of faluda, halwa, barfis at risk
The GST has had many pros, but several cons too. Now it seems to have touched an unexpected nerve.
Google adds SOS Alerts in Search results and Maps tools
Google will now show information about unfolding natural disasters, terrorism and similar crises in its Search and Maps tools.
Railway passenger finds lizard in their biryani
When a passenger on the Howrah-Delhi Poorva Express on July 25 ordered biryani, they weren't expecting what came with it: a lizard.
Rs. 200 notes might be available as early as August
If reports are to be believed, the RBI has already started printing of new Rs. 200 notes that are expected to hit the market by August.
Sunil Shitap: The man responsible for Ghatkopar building collapse?
On Monday evening, a four-storeyed building came crumbling apart in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area.
Uber takes out new feature to foster driver-rider bond
In order to address the trust deficit between a rider and driver, Uber has now announced a new feature called Driver Profile.
Kashmir: Separatist leader Shabir Shah arrested in decades-old terror-funding case
Separatist leader Shabir Shah has been arrested by the ED in a decades-old money laundering case related to terror funding.
Pak-based terrorists used WhatsApp to mobilize Kashmiri youths
By examining information on 28 WhatsApp groups, the National Investigation Agency has unearthed crucial details about Pakistani funding of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Air Travel will overtake Indian Railways soon, says internal report
In the near future, upper-class passengers will choose domestic airlines over Indian Railways as the preferred method of long-distance travel.
Trump: Apple to build three new 'big' plants in US
President Donald Trump said Apple's chief executive Tim Cook has promised to build three new manufacturing plants in the US.
Why is KD Jadhav's Olympic bronze medal up for auction?
Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav's Olympic bronze medal, independent India's first ever individual Olympic medal, has been put up for auction by the late wrestler's family.
Air India menu to soon have wines, mocktails and more!
In a bid to woo business class and international passengers, Air India is now planning on introducing items from regional cuisine, mocktails and wines in their menu soon.
Are we seeing signs of a bitcoin-friendly India?
Despite seeing a valuation spike after the demonetization, bitcoins never really took off in India.
Paytm, Hong Kong-based AGTech Media to develop games jointly
One97 Communications-owned digital payments giant Paytm inked a joint venture deal with Hong Kong's lottery company AGTech Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGTech Holdings.
Why is PM Shinzo Abe so unpopular in Japan?
After being seemingly unassailable since his ascension to power in 2012, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's popularity has dipped to what political observers term 'death zone levels'.
