J&K: LeT terrorist Ayub Lelhari killed in encounter with forces
In a major victory for the security forces in the fight against terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and most-wanted terrorist, Ayub Lelhari, was killed in Pulwama in a gun battle in the evening.
Recent incessant rains in Bengaluru break 127-year-old record
The MET department said Bengaluru received 128.7mm rainfall on Monday, which is the highest rainfall received in a single day since 1890. This makes up 88% of the rain expected during the entire month.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8: "Do bigger things" with this phablet!
Samsung is finally going to launch the much-awaited phablet of its Galaxy Note series, the Galaxy Note 8, on 23 August in New York.
Maharashtra: 3 dead, 117 govindas injured in Dahi Handi celebrations
In a rather unfortunate instance, Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra were marred with several govindas getting injured.
CoA asks to remove top BCCI officials
The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has demanded the ouster of the top BCCI officials for their non-compliance of directives.
Trump calls Modi, both leaders plan to elevate "strategic consultations"
US President Donald Trump's phone call congratulating PM Narendra Modi over India's 70th Independence Day reportedly went beyond the usual pleasantries.
Delhi: JNU's students' union presses for mass filings of RTIs
With merit list not being made public for the first time, JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) pressed for mass filings of RTIs to retrieve information about admission and appointments.
81 lakh Aadhaar numbers deactivated: Is yours one of them?
Not even a month after cancelling over 11 lakh PANs on account of multiple issuance, the government has now deactivated around 81 lakh Aadhaar accounts, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said.
Chinese smartphone makers under scanner for stealing information
The government has sent notices to 21 smartphone makers, including Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and Gionee, for allegedly stealing users' personal information.
Uber's $12bn investor deal hinges on Benchmark/Kalanick lawsuit
The troubled ride-hailing company Uber is reportedly looking to raise $12bn-worth funds from four investors, Japan's SoftBank Group, China's Didi Chuxing, and American equity firms Dragoneer Investment Group and General Atlantic.
Commodore 64, the best selling home computer legend turns 35
Ken Olsen, co-founder of Digital Equipment Corporation once said, "There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home." Oh, boy! Was he wrong?
The popular defence canteens to undergo major makeover
The defence's popular Canteen Stores Department (CSD) is undergoing a major makeover with an aim to enhance consumer experience.
Pakistan cricketer dies after being struck by bouncer
Zubair Ahmed, a young Pakistan batsman, died after he was hit by a bouncer during a club game in Mardan.
Paytm Mall plans to get 50,000 offline sellers onboard
It's not only Flipkart and Amazon which are gearing up for the festive season discount battle. Another major player, which hasn't been making much noise, is now ready to make its move.
Buffon, Messi, Ronaldo shortlisted for Player of the Year award
Italy's 39-year old veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, along with Argentine star footballer Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated for the 2016-17 UEFA Men's Player of the Year.
US officials say N.Korea can produce its own missile engines
US intelligence officials said North Korea likely possesses the capability to produce its own missile engine and doesn't need to rely on imports.
Terrorist financing: NIA questions Syed Ali Shah Geelani's sons
As part of the ongoing crackdown on terrorist financing, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned Nayeem and Nasim, Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's sons.
No promotion in Telangana colleges if marks below 50%
Telangana has new rules for its colleges. Now students will have to secure at least 50% marks in their semester exams to be promoted to the next year.
Do you know where your old Rs. 500/1,000 notes are?
Currency in circulation still hasn't reached pre-demonetization levels. Apart from the fact that enough notes haven't been printed yet, there's another reason behind the shortage of currency, one you probably never imagined.
Google might pay $3 billion to Apple for default search
Apple and Google don't usually come in the same sentence unless we are pitting them against each other. However, there is more hobnobbing among them than they would like to show.
Insolvency plea: Jaypee homebuyers' claim filing guide
IDBI bank has received the nod to start insolvency proceedings against Jaypee Infratech for defaulting on Rs. 526.11 crore loan that it took for its Wishtown project in Noida.
Breakfast, dinner at Rs. 5, 10 at Bengaluru's Indira Canteens
The Karnataka government's ambitious Indira Canteens, which will offer breakfast for Rs. 5 and dinner for Rs. 10, was inaugurated today.
Uber India launches its first TV commercial, to beat Ola
Uber India has had it rough. From CEO and founder getting fired to the poor handling of Delhi rape case and when you add the incessant driver strikes, things really don't appear chirpy. However, now it's slowly trying to veer the course of its trajectory to a favorable direction.
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 5A specifications, pictures leaked online!
Riding high on the success of Redmi Note 4, China's Xiaomi is working on its successor, Redmi Note 5.
All Pakistanis genuinely in need will get Indian medical visas
The MEA has announced that it will grant medical visas in all genuine cases pending with the Indian High Commission in Pakistan.
Trump backtracks, blames "both sides" over Charlottesville violence
US President Donald Trump said both left- and right-wing extremists are to be blamed for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and others injured.
Maria Sharapova gets wild card entry into 2017 US Open
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova is all set to compete at the 2017 US Open after the tournament officials issued a wild card entry to her.
Chinese transgression in Ladakh: Indian troops foil incursion attempt
Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a slightly violent quarrel at Ladakh as India celebrated its 71st Independence Day.
DMK chief Karunanidhi in hospital for minor medical procedure
DMK chief M Karunanidhi was shifted to Alwarpet's Kauvery Hospital this morning to change a feeding tube. This one was given in December.
Sierra Leone mudslides: President Koroma appeals for urgent help
Overwhelmed by the scale of Sierra Leone's mudslide, President Ernest Bai Koroma appealed for urgent help from the international community.
Bill Gates has made his largest donation since 2000
According to a recently released Securities & Exchange Commission filing, Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently made his biggest donation since 2000.
Google, GoDaddy dump US neo-Nazi website, Daily Stormer
After disparaging Heather Heyer, who was killed while protesting at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia US neo-Nazi website the Daily Stormer was forced to switch its domain name providers twice.
James Alex Fields Jr: Know the Charlottesville attacker
The recent attack on anti-racist protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia added itself to the long list of hate crimes perpetrated by white supremacists in the US and elsewhere in the world.
Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC to join Netflix
Netflix announced that it had signed on the most illustrious creator working in television- Shonda Rhimes.
SpaceX sends icecream to astronauts, humanity is doing it right
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which was launched on Monday, had a very unlikely cargo. Along with 6,400 pounds of cargo, live mice and science experiments, one sweet treat for the six International Space Station astronauts is also there.
You've understood the errors of your predecessors: Taliban tells Trump
Lauding US President Donald Trump for "(understanding) the errors of your predecessors", the Taliban has wrote an open letter to him, urging him to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.
Nadal set to become number 1 ranked player
Rafael Nadal is set to return to the top of the rankings of the ATP World Tour for the first time since July 2014.
KL Rahul attains 9th position in ICC player rankings
Indian opener Lokesh Rahul climbed up two places to equal his career best ninth position in the latest test rankings of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Maruti wants to sell 6 lakh used cars annually
Regardless of the fact that 36 lakh used cars were sold in FY 17, the Indian market of used cars is largely unorganized in nature.
Government asks Facebook, Google, others to remove Blue Whale links
After the second alleged Blue Whale death in India, the government has asked internet giants like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, WhatsApp, Yahoo and Instagram, to remove all links to the dangerous online 'challenge'.
Rs. 12cr from Nirbhaya Fund for CCTVs at railway stations
Railway stations in the Delhi Division have seen some horrific crimes in recent times. In June at Ballabgarh, Junaid Khan was lynched on a train.
Amid North Korea crisis, Trump orders trade probe against China
Amid the North Korea crisis, US President Donald Trump ordered a probe into China's unfair trade practices.
Air India gets Rs. 927 crore breather, banks shy away
The center has pumped in another Rs. 927 crore in Air India this month, keeping its promise of fund infusion made almost a decade ago.
15th August, 1947, India's independence through the eyes of world-media
To the media of the entire world, India's freedom from its colonial masters was of great importance.
Gorakhpur: Not the first such accident, defends Amit Shah
First, the government was criticized for not responding well in the Gorakhpur tragedy: while PM Narendra Modi kept silent for days, the Adityanath government continued denying lack in oxygen supply despite several reports.
Selectors issue an ultimatum to MS Dhoni
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been given an ultimatum by the national selectors that his place in the team will now be dependent on his performance.
I-Day: Seven-layer security in Delhi amid terror threat
To combat possible terror strikes on Independence Day, Delhi has got a seven-layer security guard this time.
I-Day: 990 securitymen honored, CRPF steals the show
The war against terrorists in Kashmir and against Maoists in central India has brought laurels to security forces in the region.
RBI rate cut unlikely, July retail inflation surges to 2.36%
The possibility of a near-term interest rate cut by the apex bank of India looks bleak, as India's retail inflation reversed its downward trend and stood at 2.36% in July from 1.46% noticed in June.
Tennis: Indian squad for Davis Cup tie against Canada announced
The Indian team for the upcoming Davis Cup World Group play-off against Canada was announced yesterday.
Gorakhpur, demonetization, terrorism and more: Highlights of Modi's I-Day speech
PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on its 70th Independence Day from the Red Fort this morning.
#IndiaAt70: Where India development stands compared to 5 other countries
Seven decades since its independence, India has made progress on multiple developmental parameters.
Your guide to lesser known Google apps
While most Android users are familiar with the usual suite of Google apps which come pre-loaded in almost all Android devices, they miss out on a lot by assuming that these apps are the only ones Google offers.
Flipkart and 38 other companies miss out on GSP license
Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has missed out on becoming a holder of the GST Suvidha Provider (GSP) license.
7 members of heroic Syrian White Helmet relief organization killed
In what can only be described as a horrifying incident, seven members of the Syrian White Helmets rescue group were shot dead by unknown gunmen in Sarmeen, a town in rebel-held Idlib province.
