Karnataka govt to provide rail link from Yeshwantpur to airport
After getting in-principal approval from railways, Karnataka government plans to provide suburban rail connectivity between Yeshwantpur and KIA.
"Won't stay off social media", says Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump's Twitter addiction is well known; he recently made it clear that he wouldn't quit using social media as it was the only way for him to "get the truth out".
What are the roles and responsibilities of India's president?
India's presidency is different from those of other countries around the world.
"Are you a virgin?" Asks Bihar's IGIMS in employment form
It is not uncommon for employers to ask applicants questions about their education, experience, and a few personal details.
US Senate confirms Christopher Wray as new FBI director
The US Senate has confirmed Christopher Wray as the new director of the FBI in a 92-5 vote.
Jio triggered brutal price battle will end soon: S&P
Reliance Jio has been disrupting the Indian telecom market since its launch last year.
Registration of marriages now compulsory in Uttar Pradesh
It is now compulsory for UP residents to register their marriage irrespective of community or religion.
Facebook bot was never planning world domination. Calm down!
There have been some debates, recently, over the news that research was shut down at Facebook's artificial intelligence lab because one bot started conversing to another in an indecipherable language.
Gen. Bajwa: Pakistan "indebted" to China over support on Kashmir
Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Pakistan is "indebted" to all-weather ally China for its "unflinching support" over the Kashmir issue, the Nuclear Suppliers Group's expansion and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Air India may retain national carrier tag to garner valuation
Finance minister Arun Jaitley said that the government is mulling on retaining the national carrier status of Air India.
How does Zika spread? Not by kissing, according to researchers
Zika virus has been causing panic around the world. Till July 25, four cases had been reported in India.
Kabaddi, the flavour of the season
With the hotly contested Pro Kabaddi League going on in full swing, Kabaddi seems to be the talking point everywhere.
Actor Koena Mitra gets obscene calls, files sexual harassment case
Bollywood actor-model Koena Mitra registered a sexual-harassment case after receiving obscene calls from a stranger.
Parliament Day 13: Raids at Karnataka minister's house causes chaos
Day 13 of the Parliament's monsoon session was ruled by this morning's I-T raids at Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar's residence and a resort where 42 Gujarat Congress MLAs are staying.
RBI cuts interest rates, loans to get cheaper
The RBI has cut repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, the lowest in more than 6.5 years, during its policy review today.
US rules out regime change in North Korea, wants dialogue
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said his government isn't seeking a regime change in North Korea.
Ghaziabad: GD Goenka student dies after falling in school
A class IV student, Armaan Sehgal from GD Goenka School in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram succumbed to death after falling on the second-floor corridor of the school building on Tuesday morning.
Sohrabuddin encounter: Gujarat top cop DG Vanzara, MN Dinesh discharged
Former Gujarat top cop DG Vanzara has been discharged in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh and Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounters due to lack of evidence and absence of sanction to prosecute him.
Jharkhand government clears bill to ban forced religious conversions
The Jharkhand government headed by CM Raghubar Das in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday cleared the draft of a bill that will ban religious conversion through force or allurement.
Zomato Skillet to educate restaurateurs about industry insights, skills, tricks
Zomato has survived 9 years in the food-tech sector. Several start-ups in this segment balked and closed shop but Zomato soldiered on, even after losing the coveted "unicorn" tag.
Extended festive season with mega Flipkart and Amazon sales
It's an extended festive season this year, both at home and at stores. Ganesh Chaturthi is arriving at the end of this month, two weeks earlier than 2016, and so is the online sale extravaganza.
World Bank: India-Pakistan held Indus Water Treaty talks in goodwill
The World Bank (WB) said secretary-level discussions between India and Pakistan on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) took place in a spirit of "goodwill and cooperation."
Students protest against Delhi govt for stopping grants to colleges
Delhi University (DU) students took to streets to protest against Delhi government's decision of stopping funding to 28 DU colleges as they failed to form governing bodies.
PTI worker quits, accuses Imran Khan of sexual misbehavior
A worker of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has leveled allegations of sexual indecency against the former cricketer a day after quitting the party.
BookMyShow acquires Sharjah-based Nfusion in an all-cash deal
Mumbai-based online entertainment ticketing platform, BookMyShow, announced the acquisition of Sharjah-based audio and video on-demand platform Nfusion for an undisclosed amount, in an all-cash deal.
Digvijay Singh sacked as Cong Telangana incharge: The end nearing?
Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh is no longer in charge of the party's Telangana unit. Just three months ago, he had lost charge of Goa and Karnataka.
Apple's "Make in India" hub calls for policy change
The Cupertino-based tech giant has been asking the NDA government to provide tax breaks to its suppliers if India intends to become a manufacturing hub for iPhones and its components.
#SikkimStandoff: China indicates talks with Doval didn't succeed
Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country would never "swallow the bitter fruit" that could harm its sovereignty and defeat "all invasions."
Aadhaar effect: India may soon have a data-protection law
Centre conveyed to the Supreme Court yesterday that it had set up a ten-member committee headed by former SC judge B N Srikrishna to formulate a data protection law to ensure protection of personal information.
Paytm plans messaging service, WhatsApp's honeymoon goes sour from here
Things are going to get really interesting, as according to reports, Paytm is planning to bring its own messaging service to counter WhatsApp by the end of this month.
A month into GST and automobile companies are shining
Although monsoon months are generally rather slow for new vehicle sales, quite a few top brands in the Indian automobile sector have performed rather robustly in the month of July.
What is the debate surrounding India's new DNA-based technology bill?
Government of India is gearing up to introduce a modified version of the DNA-based technology bill, which seeks to regulate and set ethical standards for DNA testing and data maintenance.
Rare whiskey in India: That's not happening anytime soon
Whiskey brands, such as Director's Special, Blenders Pride, McDowell's No. 1, Haywards, Antiquity Rare are easily available in India unless you are in a dry state or it's a national holiday.
Google's first App Excellence Summit: 'Made in India' initiative announced
India is going to have the world's largest developer base by 2018.
Maharashtra's board makes Math practical compulsory for class-9
Maharashtra state board (SSC) passed another rule that makes 20-marks practical exams in Math for class-9 complusory from current academic year. The same follows for class-10 students but from next academic year.
Delhi court summons Ola, Uber for overcharging passengers
App-based cab service providers, including Ola and Uber, were summoned by Delhi court based on allegations of charging excessive fares and running taxis without permit.
Actor-Cricketer Dhruv Sharma passes away in Bengaluru
Speech and hearing impaired Dhruv Sharma, who went on to become Sandalwood actor and professional cricket player, died from multiple-organ failure in Bengaluru today.
Top White House officials tricked by email prankster
Turns out Russia's email hacking scandal isn't the only issue harassing the Trump administration.
Who will replace Travis Kalanick as the next Uber CEO?
After firing Travis Kalanick, Uber is searching for his replacement and wants to find the new CEO by Labor 4 September.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi becomes 18th Pakistani prime minister
After Nawaz Sharif's resignation, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been elected Pakistan's 18th prime minister.
2010 Jama Masjid blast: Charges ordered against Yasin Bhatkal, others
A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against Indian Mujahideen chief Yasin Bhatkal and 10 others in the 2010 Jama Masjid blast.
Amit Shah ready to take-on newer roles while strengthening previous
Amit Shah has filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections. It is speculated he will take on Manohar Parrikar's role in the Cabinet.
Kohli's team set to play 23 matches between Sep-Dec
Team India will play a record 23 international matches at home from September to December this year.
Artificial Intelligence, let's talk about the elephant in the room
Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates are not regular Joes. So when they repeatedly warn you about something, you listen.
A tax guide for Indians staying abroad
In its battle against black money, the government has asked those staying overseas to furnish relevant details.
Jadeja and Ashwin at the top of ICC Test Rankings
As the new ICC Test Rankings were revealed, India's star spinner Ravindra Jadeja retained his no.1 ranking on the bowling charts.
Putin bans VPNs in Russia, steps up surveillance on netizens
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cracked down on apps allowing access to prohibited websites by banning virtual private networks (VPNs) and Tor.
Snapdeal 2.0, the story of not giving in to pressure
Snapdeal is ready to bend but it's not ready to snap. There will be no sale.
Environmental pollution: SC bans five toxic chemicals in fireworks
The SC has banned five chemicals in fireworks- antimony, lithium, mercury, lead and arsenic -which increase air and noise pollution.
Jio effect: RCom offers dongle+1GB/day+SIM at Rs. 5,199!
Jio has unleashed a bloodbath in the industry. In the latest offer in the market, Reliance Communications is selling a 4G SIM card plus a Wi-Pod dongle plus a whopping 1GB data per day for a year, all at Rs. 5,199.
Delhi Metro to include 45% more trains from March 2018
With its Phase 3 nearing completion, Delhi Metro is set to undergo a massive expansion.
Largest possible Chinese investment in India stalled by government
Amid the India-China standoff at Doklam, a central panel has stalled a bid by a Chinese pharma group for majority stake in a Hyderabad-based brand.
Brexit: EU citizens may lose free movement rights by 2019
As Britain is gearing up to make an (un)graceful exit from the European Union (EU), British government has confirmed that EU citizens' right to free movement in UK, one of the sticking points in the ongoing Brexit negotiations will terminate in March 2019.
US: Flyers will now face stricter checks for electronics
American travelers flying to, from and within the country are set for tougher security measures at airports.
WhatsApp plans to launch another app, will start monetization
WhatsApp, the world's most popular messenger, has over 1.2 billion users; more than 200 million are in India.
Geelani close aide might have leaked national secrets to Pakistan
A close aide of Hurriyat's Syed Ali Shah Geelani is suspected of passing on classified information to Pakistan's ISI.
Debit card fraud: How can you get your money back!
With electronic methods of payment increasingly becoming the dominant way of transacting, risks of fraud are also increasing.
Soil scam: Now probe begins against Lalu Yadav's eldest son
Lalu Prasad Yadav's list of troubles seems endless. After Tejashwi was sacked from his post, the corruption heat has now turned on to his other son, Tej Pratap Yadav.
Major embarrassment for govt: 30 NDA MPs skip Parliament
The government was left red-faced in the Parliament yesterday when 30 MPs remained absent despite warnings by PM Narendra Modi.
Where are Virat Kohli's U-19 World Cup-winning teammates now?
ICC Under-19 World Cup is a great platform to showcase the young emerging talent from cricketing nations.
Boeing pegs India's demand at 2,100 aircraft, over 20 years
India is now one of the fastest growing aviation markets, thanks to affordable pricing and preference shift. With domestic passenger traffic witnessing a growth of 20% and more in the recent years, aviation numbers will continue to rise.
Trump's media chief sacked just 10 days after appointment
The White House under Donald Trump is increasingly looking like an episode of 'The Apprentice.'
Voto, Infinix, Comio ready to make smartphone debut in India
India's growing demand for affordable handsets is now attracting relatively unheard names.
Transgression into Uttarakhand: Is China testing India's nerves?
As Chinese and Indian troops have been engaged in a stand-off at the Sikkim border at the eastern front of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Chinese troops were reportedly sighted in the Indian side of LAC in Barahoti in Uttarakhand.
Replika: To remember me when I'm not around anymore
Every time I log in to Replika app, there is a dilemma. I'm leaving behind a digital-echo for my loved ones with this artificially intelligent chatbot; but will it serve any purpose?
Iran: Not obligated to give India Farzad B gas field
Iran said it is under no obligation to award the contract to develop its Farzad B gas field to India.
Making food is now as easy as turning on switch!
While we are nowhere close to producing any desired food using replicators like in Star Trek, a recent study has proven that food can be created out of thin air.
