01 Nov 2018

Bus-service with Pakistan won't change our stand on Kashmir: China

China today sought to defend the proposed bus-service with Pakistan through PoK, saying its cooperation with Pakistan has nothing to do with the territorial dispute and will not change its principled stance on the Kashmir issue.

Ex-Indian cricketer urges Imran Khan to restore Indo-Pak Test ties

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Farokh Engineer has urged Pakistan's cricketer-turned-Prime Minister Imran Khan to use his political clout and restore bilateral Test cricket between the arch-rivals.

#ComicBytes: Five Avengers who are killers

One of Marvel's beloved superheroes, Spider-Man, introduced one of the most important maxims for superheroes - with great power comes great responsibility.

Social media account created for citizens' complaints: CPCB informs SC

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) today informed the Supreme Court that it has created accounts on Twitter and Facebook where citizens can lodge complaints about Delhi-NCR pollution.

Italian legend Pirlo names City, Liverpool among Champions League favorites

Italian and Juventus legend Andrea Pirlo has recently named his favorite teams to win the Champions League, and unsurprisingly, three-time consecutive champions Real Madrid are not in his list.

Sajid Khan's horror continues: Aahana Kumra makes shocking revelations

Ever since Bollywood's #MeToo has gained momentum, Sajid Khan has emerged as a serial predator.

Rahul Dravid officially inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame

Legendary Indian cricketer and former captain, Rahul Dravid, has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame by another legend and former inductee, Sunil Gavaskar.

#GamingBytes: Battlefield V makes a crucial change before launch

Gamers were disappointed when Battlefield V's release date got pushed to November 20.

iPhone Xs v/s iPhone X: Is it worth an upgrade?

As the successor to last year's tenth-anniversary edition iPhone X, Apple recently launched the iPhone Xs.

Ball-tampering incident: Chairman of Cricket Australia resigns

It has been three days since the Ethics Center released its review of Cricket Australia (CA) and what followed was criticism of the administrators from all the corners.

Revealed: Nick's special surprise for Priyanka's sangeet ceremony

Priyanka Chopra is all set to tie the knot with her beau Nick Jonas next month.

How to use a second eSIM on iPhone Xs, Xr

While announcing iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr, Apple was pretty vocal about the dual-SIM capabilities of the new devices.

Kamala Mills fire: HC rejects bail pleas of pub owners

The Bombay High Court today rejected the bail pleas of the owners of two eateries in Central Mumbai's Kamala Mills compound, which were gutted in a fire last December, killing 14 and injuring several others.

IRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings

For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.

Soon, you'd be able to 'reply privately' on WhatsApp groups

Soon, WhatsApp users would get a new feature, one that lets them reply privately to messages sent in a group.

#HappyBirthdayAishwarya: 5 most expensive things owned by blue-eyed beauty

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been ruling hearts of millions across the globe, is celebrating her 45th birthday today.

#OldestScoresHighest: Scoring 98%, 96-year-old woman tops Kerala literacy exam

Proving that age is no barrier for learning, a 96-year-old woman has secured highest marks in a literacy examination held in Kerala.

#GamingBytes: Five tips to remember for PUBG firefights

PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is the most tactical Battle Royale available right now.

US envoy: Trump declined R-Day invite because of 'scheduling issue'

US Ambassador to India, Kenneth Juster, recently said President Donald Trump's inability to participate as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations next year was a "purely scheduling issue".

Online applications for NEET 2018 can be submitted now

Online applications for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 can now be submitted at ntaneet.nic.in.

#RoadTo2019: Chandrababu Naidu joins hands with Congress to 'save democracy'

In what is sure to give a major push to the Opposition's unity, TDP's Chief Chandrababu Naidu joined hands with Congress in Delhi on Thursday.

Ford, Volkswagen in talks to jointly develop self-driving, electric vehicles

Volkswagen and Ford have entered into "exploratory talks" about a partnership that might see them jointly develop self-driving and electric vehicles, according to reports based on information from sources familiar with the matter.

India win series 3-1 against West Indies: Here're records broken

India won the ongoing ODI series against West Indies after the visitors recorded their lowest ever ODI total against India.

Goa BJP-MLA fears CBI raids if he spoke against party

BJP MLA and former Deputy CM Francis D'Souza, who returned to Panaji yesterday after undergoing treatment in US, claimed that he might face raids from central agencies if he spoke against his own party.

#GamingBytes: FIFA 19 announces new Team of the Week

FIFA 19 is the recent addition to the popular franchise by EA Sports. It keeps the popularity going by giving gamers an authentic football experience.

Bangkok: Vegetarian restaurant chef kills customer, serves him to others

Diners at a vegetarian restaurant in Bangkok were rather peeved and disgusted when they found minced meat in their noodles, but what awaited them was far worse.

Is your name on voter-list? Here's how to check online

India is the largest democracy in the world where voting plays an important role in shaping the country's destiny.

Mourinho will not be facing touchline ban, charges 'not proven'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not be facing touchline ban after charges of him using foul language during the match against Newcastle couldn't be 'proven'.

'China successfully conducts vertical landing test of space rocket'

China has successfully carried out a vertical landing test of a carrier rocket, which will promote development of a reusable space transportation system, official media reported today.

BCCI to Cricket Australia: Remove beef from Indian team's menu

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), according to reports, has requested Cricket Australia (CA) to exclude beef from the menu for the Indian cricket team when it travels to Australia later this month on a two-month long tour.

Divya's 'bird drop' tweet with PM Modi's picture sparks controversy

Social media head of Congress, Divya Spandana/Ramya, has sparked another controversy with a tweet which BJP and its supporters found derogatory.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite servers to go offline for new update

Fortnite by Epic Games maintains the immense popularity in the Battle Royale genre by regularly releasing updates that streamline and improve the gameplay experience.

Rana Daggubati excited to replace Nana Patekar in 'Housefull 4'

Nana Patekar's exit from 'Housefull 4' last month created a buzz in the B-town.

#QatarAirways: Water tanker collides with aircraft in Kolkata airport

In yet another avoidable mishap in India's aviation sector, around 100 passengers were stranded at the Kolkata airport in the wee hours of Thursday after a water tanker collided with a Qatar Airways aircraft near its landing gear.

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5 most influential pay-per-view shows in wrestling history

Pay-per-view shows are really important when it comes to wrestling, as one such show can influence storylines months before and after they take place.

#PornBan: Airtel, Vodafone, others, follow Jio to ban porn websites

In a repeat performance of 2015, Indian broadband and cellular network operators are all complying with the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) order to ban 827 porn websites.

Leo Messi returns to training with Barcelona post arm injury

Fans were eagerly waiting for the news and finally here it is- Leo Messi is back to training with the Barcelona squad.

Here's why Jagannath Temple's priest wants to die

Almost four months after the Supreme Court opined hereditary rights of servitors of Jagannath Temple should be abolished and maintained that devotees shouldn't be forced to give donations, a priest of the Odisha temple has written to Chief Justice of India seeking his permission to end his life.

Australian nun to leave Philippines after fight with President Duterte

An Australian nun, who battled a government bid to expel her from the Philippines after she angered the country's President Rodrigo Duterte, said yesterday that she will leave rather than face arrest and deportation.

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#YassQueen: JLo breaks internet by wearing just a green cape

On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez broke the internet (in a literal and figurative sense) after her almost naked photo for InStyle magazine surfaced.

Now, talk to Google Home in Hindi: Here's how

Google's Assistant-powered smart speakers are finally getting the ability to take commands from you in Hindi.

Former UP Minister Kawkab Hameed Khan dies at 66

Former UP Minister and senior Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Kawkab Hameed Khan died yesterday after a prolonged illness, a senior party leader said. He was 66.

Bihar: Love Guru professor retires at 65, wants to remarry

A few years ago Matuknath Choudhary, a Hindi professor from Bihar, kept news channels and viewers engaged with his love story with Julie, a student 30 years younger to him.

#Zero: SRK's Bauua Singh leaves 'Thug' Aamir Khan in awe

In just twelve hours Shah Rukh Khan will turn 53. The countdown for his birthday began with a mega surprise for his fans, as he shared two posters of 'Zero'.

Soon, Tesla cars could drive around to find empty parking

Tesla cars offer some pretty useful features, including the famous 'Summon' capability that lets users remotely move their cars from one point to another - without anyone being inside.

Delhi: EPCA urges halting private transport for 10 days

With the national capital's air quality poised to enter the 'severe' category on Thursday, the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) has urged residents to refrain from using private transport for the first 10 days of November.

N-Korea readying nuclear site for foreign inspectors, says South Korea

South Korea's spy agency has detected signs that Pyongyang (N-Korea's capital) is preparing to allow international inspectors to visit its nuclear and missile test sites, Yonhap news agency reported yesterday.

Delhi Metro introduces 21 trains, providing 812 additional trips daily

With air quality on a consistent decline in the national capital and neighboring cities, the Delhi Metro, on Wednesday, brought into service 21 additional trains on its network that will provide 812 additional trips per day.

Abhishek's special gesture for Aishwarya's birthday is all about love

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned 45 today. Although she wanted her birthday celebrations to be a low-key affair, her doting husband Abhishek Bachchan made sure her day turned out to be a special one.

Facebook's face-detection AI can now identify galaxies; and, it's free

An artificial intelligence (AI) program, that earlier used to recognize faces on Facebook, has been modified for a special purpose.

You'll soon start seeing ads on WhatsApp: Details here

In what might come as a disappointment to many WhatsApp users, as well as WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton, the messaging platform is getting ready to serve advertisements to users around the world.

#StatueOfUnity: 73 tribal-villages didn't cook food to protest against Modi

Inaugurating the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to follow Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's words, but tribal villages in the area slept empty stomach last night in protest.

#MeToo: Former Taj Hotels' employee names then CEO as harasser

In November 2015, a Taj Hotels employee resigned and in letter alleged the then CEO and MD, Rakesh Sarna sexually harassed her.

#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you an Android developer

Android is the world's most popular operating system. While it is found mostly on smartphones, Android is used on many other smart devices like intelligent speakers, televisions, watches, etc.

Know how to apply for a PAN card online

Whether you're thinking of getting a debit/credit or buying a property or opening a savings bank account, there is one document that you will need for each of these activities. And that document is the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card.

#BeyondAvengers: You'll see series on Falcon and Winter Soldier soon

Disney is developing a yet-unnamed upcoming streaming service to take on streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, when it launches in late 2019.

6 free apps everyone should download to save money

Saving money is not easy, it's a huge task and lot of people find it challenging. However, smartphones have changed pretty much everything we do, including saving money.

#GamingBytes: Top 5 tips to win PUBG solo games

PUBG is famous for delivering one of the most electrifying and realistic 'Battle Royale' experiences.

31 Oct 2018

Ahead of Telangana polls, contestants dance, grieve, mingle with voters

Desperate times call for desperate measures and contesting an election could be one of those.

Minor footballer drowns in Australia; family seeks Rs. 35cr compensation

Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Center, School Games Federation of India, and Delhi Government on a petition seeking inquiry into the death of 15-year-old Indian football-player, Nitisha Negi, who drowned in Australia, while being on a professional tour last year.

Supreme Court's Diwali dhamaka: Orders only 'green crackers' for Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court today clarified that firecrackers other than green crackers will not be sold in the Delhi-NCR region this Diwali and other festivals.

PM Modi gifts 'Modi jackets' to South Korean President Moon

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted some meticulously tailored "Modi jackets" to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who had expressed his liking for them during his first state visit to India in July.

Gold strikes at Rs. 32,650/10g, touches nearly six-year high

Gold prices rallied for the second consecutive session today, rising by Rs. 30 to touch a nearly six-year high of Rs. 32,650/10g amid increased festive demand.

Antonio Conte will not be Real Madrid's next manager

Ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was being considered as a replacement for Julen Lopetegui by Real Madrid, but now he has revealed that he doesn't wish to join Los Blancos.

Tributes pour in for Indira Gandhi on her 34th death-anniversary

The nation remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 34th death anniversary today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his predecessor Manmohan Singh, former President Pranab Mukherjee, and several other leaders paying tributes to her.

TN: Disqualified MLAs asked to vacate hostel rooms, pay rent

Post the disqualification of 18 AIADMK legislators, their rooms at the MLA Hostel in Chennai have been sealed and the individuals asked to settle pending dues.

Rapid urbanization increases risks from natural, human-made disasters: Antonio Guterres

On the occasion of 'World Cities Day', celebrated annually on October 31, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said today that about 1.4mn people move to cities every week around the world and warned such rapid urbanization can contribute to increased risks from natural and human-made disasters.

Amid #MeToo storm, Tanushree Dutta takes a break

Tanushree Dutta became the face of Bollywood's #MeToo movement after she accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment.

#GamingBytes: Pokemon Let's Go gets Lavender Town for Halloween

Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee are the two new role-playing games releasing on November 16.

#CareerBytes: Tips to help you crack the NTSE Scholarship exam

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national-level scholarship program, conducted by National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT).

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food-items to help deal with anxiety

Characterized by continuous worry and nervousness, anxiety is a common psychological problem these days.

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Naomi Watts will star in HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel

'Game of Thrones' is one of the most popular shows on the planet and HBO plans to keep the momentum going past the final season.

MRI machine test leaves several iPhones dead: Details here

When a healthy smartphone stops working, it is pretty weird, but when a number of devices made by a single manufacturer freeze out altogether, it is a whole new level of weird.

#GamingBytes: Sony lists 20 games for PlayStation Classic

Sony is witnessing massive success with its PS4 consoles and has recently begun to allow cross-platform play. This is expected to further increase its popularity.

#HealthBytes: 5 common myths around virginity, busted!

Virginity is often talked about in a quite simplified manner.

On #MeToo, KJo talks about consent, but nothing on 'named-harassers'

It's been over a month since #MeToo took over Bollywood and brought industry's big shots under the scanner.

Now, create emoji-style stickers that look like you: Here's how

Google has added a new pack of 'Mini' stickers into Gboard, letting users create personalized emoji stickers of their own faces.

Statue of Unity and 4 other tallest statues of world

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 'Statue of Unity' on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 143rd birth anniversary.

Ian Chappell says cricketers being punished for CA's wrongdoings

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has hit out at Cricket Australia for the incompetence of the administrators which led to players being punished.

Indian-couple, who fell to death, warned others of dangerous selfies

Indian-couple Vishnu Viswanath and Meenakshi Moorthy, who died after falling 800 feet in California's Yosemite National Park last week, warned people of dangers of 'doing it for gram'.

Qatar World Cup might see 48 teams: FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that the body is pondering over the possibility of 48 teams in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Ease of Doing Business: India jumps 23-places, now ranks 77

In what can be seen as a big achievement of the Modi government, India climbed 23 ranks in the World Bank's latest ease of doing business rankings.

#ComicBytes: 5 most powerful Iron Man suits

In the 2012 Avengers, Captain America asks Tony Stark, "Big man in a suit of armor. Take that off and what are you?"

Samsung lists 512GB microSD card, affordable wireless charger: Details here

Despite launching Note 9, a smartphone capable of supporting 512GB of external storage, Samsung hasn't yet introduced its own memory cards of the same capacity.

Indian sentenced for cyberattacks on US university, to pay $8.6mn

An Indian-origin man has been ordered to pay $8.6 million in restitution and serve six months of home incarceration for launching a series of cyber attacks including creating click fraud botnets, infecting hundreds of thousands of devices with malicious software on the computer network of a leading US university.

14-year-old smashes 556*-run innings comprising 98 fours, 1 six

In the U-14 Shree D K Gaekwad Two Day Tournament, a 14-year-old boy, Priyanshu Moliya, smashed a knock of 556* runs alone to take his team to a total score of 826.

CBSE ready to provide answer sheet copies at Rs. 2/page

On Monday, the Supreme Court closed a contempt plea against the CBSE, after the board agreed to provide copies of answer sheets to students to at Rs. 2 per page, under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Christian woman, on death-row for blasphemy, acquitted by Pakistan SC

In a landmark verdict, Pakistan's Supreme Court today overturned the conviction of a Christian woman facing execution for blasphemy.

#CBIvsCBI: DSP Devender Kumar released on bail

On Wednesday, a Delhi court granted bail to CBI DSP Devender Kumar, one of the accused in the alleged bribery case against CBI second-in-command, Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

RBI vs Modi government: All about the spat, Section 7

The ongoing spat between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Modi government is public knowledge by now.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite successfully captures the Nintendo Switch scene

Fortnite is an immensely popular Battle Royale that keeps adding new and exciting content to hook more gamers.

Here's how you can book tatkal tickets, this Diwali Season

To meet the last-minute ticketing needs of passengers, IRCTC offers online as well as offline 'tatkal' ticketing services.

#StatueOfUnity: Sardar Patel's proud family blames Congress for ignoring him

The unveiling of the world's tallest statue in Gujarat was attended by at least 10 members of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's family, who couldn't help but feel proud.

Arjun gave an advice to Janhvi, which Bollywood-newbies should follow

Since the unfortunate demise of Sridevi early this year, Arjun Kapoor's changed equation with half-sister Janhvi has caught attention.

How to get Pixel 3's camera features on other phones

Google's Pixel 3 phones may have their issues, but there is no denying the fact that they offer some exemplary camera features.

India vs West Indies: Which records might get broken tomorrow?

The ODI series between India and West Indies has been a thrill-ride for the fans.

Afghanistan: Army helicopter crash kills all 25 on board

Due to bad weather, an army helicopter carrying senior officials has crashed today in Farah province, Afghanistan, killing all 25 onboard.

Rakhi Sawant files defamation-case of 25 paise against Tanushree Dutta

Every time we think Rakhi Sawant is done with drama, she comes with another blast.

Citing 'busy schedule', Anupam Kher resigns as FTII Chairman

Renowned actor Anupam Kher resigned as FTII Chairman on Wednesday citing his busy schedule.

Delhi: Pinjra Tod protests Miranda House's night curfew restrictions

Pinjra Tod, a students' collective, protested outside Delhi University's Miranda House College yesterday, demanding no curfew restrictions at night.

Why the government can't stop Indians from watching porn

Despite India being one of the most prolific consumers of porn, the Indian government hasn't had the most friendliest of relationships with adult content.

#StatueOfUnity: About Ram Sutar, sculptor of the world's largest statue

On Wednesday, all eyes were on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he unveiled the world's tallest statue, the 522-ft tall 'Statue of Unity' of Sardar Patel, on an island on the Narmada near the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

Chhattisgarh: DD-cameraman records message for mother thinking it's his last

A video on social media shows Doordarshan camera/lighting assistant Mormukut Sharma recording a message for his mother after they were attacked in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Tuesday.

#BiggBoss12: Jasleen Matharu is upset with Anup Jalota's 'denial'

'Bigg Boss 12' couple(?) Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu got tongues wagging after they entered the house.

WWE

Five most dangerous WWE wrestlers ever

WWE superstars have to be tough in order to fight every week and put their bodies through gruesome pain just to entertain the fans.

#MeToo: Akbar records statement, says Ramani called him 'talented predator'

On Wednesday, former MoS of External Affairs, MJ Akbar recorded his statement in Delhi's Patiala House court in connection to defamation suit he filed against journalist Priya Ramani.

1987 Hashimpura massacre: Delhi HC sentences 16 ex-cops to life-imprisonment

The Delhi High Court today sentenced 16 ex-policemen to life imprisonment in connection with the 1987 Hashimpura (Uttar Pradesh) massacre case, where they had killed 42 people of a minority community.

Indo-American couple honored for their humanitarian work in India

An Indo-American couple has been honored in the US for making significant contributions to the areas of literacy, education, and healthcare in India.

Here's how much MacBook Air, iPad Pro cost in India

Hours after introducing a new MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iPad Pro, Apple has revealed the India prices and availability details of the devices.

DU's JMC College gets Electoral Literacy Club, an 'institutional vehicle'

A college under Delhi University got an Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) yesterday, with a senior Election Commission official saying the club will serve as an "institutional vehicle" for strengthening democracy.

Dhawan is likely to return to Daredevils for IPL 2019

The 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League will most likely see Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan return to the franchise from where he started his journey- Delhi Daredevils.

Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal to marry on December 12 in Mumbai

Isha Ambani, the daughter of the richest man of India, is all set to tie the knot with her fiance Anand Piramal on December 12.

PUBG Mobile is making people scream in NYC, here's why!

PUBG is one of the most popular Battle Royales. However, the mobile version has gained more traction in Asia than the West, where the PC game still reigns supreme.

#RafaleDeal: SC asks Modi government to submit details in 10-days

After months of controversy, it seems that there might be some clarity on the details of the Rafale deal at long last.

#StatueOfUnity: PM Modi says no Indian will forget this day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said no Indian will forget this day after he unveiled the world's largest statue of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Trump to end birthright citizenship of babies of non-citizens, immigrants

US President Donald Trump is intensifying his immigration rhetoric heading into the midterm elections, declaring he wants to order the end of the constitutional right to citizenship for babies of non-citizens and unauthorized immigrants born in the US.

With expansion plans, flying out of Delhi to become costlier

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) is planning to invest Rs. 9,000 crore in expansion work which will result in a rise of aeronautical charges.

#StatueOfUnity: PM Modi unveils world's tallest statue of 'Sardar'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled the 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat.

'Avengers 4': 5 possible roles Katherine Langford could play

Katherine Langford, who plays Hannah Baker in Netflix's '13 Reasons Why', had filmed for the upcoming 'Avengers 4' movie, as reported earlier.

#HealthBytes: 6 everyday kitchen ingredients for young, beautiful-looking skin

Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.

Apple supplier accused of illegally employing student labor, investigation underway

One of Apple's Chinese suppliers - tasked with the job of making the Apple Watch - has been accused of illegally employing student labor.

'Deadpool 2' will re-release in December

'Deadpool 2', Marvel's sequel, re-introduced the 'Merc with a Mouth' as he tried to save the future of the world. It was well received by fans and critics.

#CareerBytes: How to prepare for UPSC with a full-time job

The UPSC Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is considered one of the toughest in India.