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Delhi CS assault: Stop police from sharing chargesheet with media, Kejriwal to court
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal took application on record and sought response from Delhi police on it by August 25.
At least 22 dead as bridge falls in Italy, crushes cars underneath
The disaster occurred on highway that connects Italy to France and other vacation resorts on eve of a major Italian holiday on Wednesday.
MTNL's losses mount to Rs 943 crore during June quarter
MTNL scrip closed at Rs 15.45 a share on BSE, about 0.64 per cent lower than the previous closing.
ISL 2018-19: Porto legend, Champions League winner Jorge Costa named Mumbai City boss
Costa, 46, who excelled both as a player and manager, will bring a surfeit of experience.
Amazon Independence Day deals: Music accessories
Various renownned audio accessory brands are offering great deals on their products on Amazon.
Here's why women are more prone to migraines
Estrogen and other sex hormones could be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraine in women.
Let contentious, extraneous debates not distract us, says President Kovind
Women empowerment, role of farmers and soldiers in country’s development were highlight of President’s address.
Here's how cycling improves mental health
Driving and public-transport use were associated with poor self-perceived general health.
'Back-and-forth' conversations with young kids may aid brain development
This is the first study to find associations connecting home language exposure, brain structure, and language skills.
Doctors discover contact lens which was lodged in woman's eyelid for 28 years
When she was hit in the eye by a shuttlecock at the age of 14, doctors assumed that her contact lens simply fell off and was lost.
Xiaomi’s POCO F1 leaks in hands-on video with plastic rear panel, SD 845 SoC
The device will feature a Snapdragon 845 chip, liquid cooling system and a plastic rear panel.
Exports up 14.32 per cent in July to USD 25.77 billion
Outward shipments of petroleum products surged from USD 3 billion in July last year to USD 3.9 billion.
England vs India, 3rd Test: Bumrah available; Virat Kohli in race to get fully fit
In other good news, both Ravichandran Ashwin and Hardik Pandya have also been declared fit.
Sena takes jibe at BJP, says party may propose polls along with those in US, Russia
Sena's RS member Sanjay Raut also wondered how holding Lok Sabha and assembly polls simultaneously will benefit country.
La Liga matches to be streamed live in India, 8 other countries for free on Facebook
La Liga announced that Facebook will become the official home for all the La Liga Santander matches in the Indian subcontinent.
Gold movie review: Akshay Kumar and his boys win not just medal but also hearts
Akshay and his boys deliver the perfect Independence Day release and win not just gold, but also hearts! Go for ‘Gold’!
'Part-time politician' Rajinikanth lacks political maturity: AIADMK hits back
Senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar said he represented TN govt at funeral of departed DMK leader on August 8.
Musk says Silver Lake, Goldman advising on taking Tesla private
Musk also posted in a blog post on August 13 his most detailed vision yet into how a Tesla take-private deal could work.
E-cigarette vapour tied to changes in lung cells
The vapourized liquid killed cells at lower doses than the unvapourized liquid.
ICICI Bank hikes fixed deposit interest rates
ICICI Bank offers best FD rate of 7.75 per cent on term deposits for a tenure of 2 years 1 day to 5 years.
Delhi Police Special Cell to probe attack on JNU student Umar Khalid
Incidentally, the Special Cell is also probing a sedition case against Khalid and two other students.
Comedian Sumukhi Suresh's masturbation video includes Hrithik, here's his reaction
Recently Twitterati rose to discuss a viral video of comedian Sumukhi Suresh from Lust Stories.
Samsung's foldable smartphone could be the next big thing
The company might be toiling itself towards creating something new to regain its popularity and user base.
Heart doctors recommend less screen time, sedentary behaviour for kids
Previous studies found that decreasing screen time, both at school and at home, reduced sedentary behaviour.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah reported over allegedly using mobile while driving
A spokesman for Liverpool said they passed the video, which had circulated on social media, on to police after talking with Salah.
What action has been taken in cases of child sexual abuse, SC asks Centre
SC had termed as 'horrific' the case of alleged sexual abuse of girls in Muzaffarpur and pulled up state government for funding it.
Samsung rumoured to launch Galaxy Note 9 on August 22 in India
The Note 9 will start at Rs 67,900 in India, with pre-bookings lasting till August 21.
Ahead of Independence Day, heavy security blanket covers Delhi
Delhi Police personnel have been asked to keep an eye on the sky to ensure that no stray kites are seen in the areas around the Red Fort.
Would've been buried with Karunanidhi if he weren’t allowed space at Marina: Stalin
'We met the chief minister and made our request. He said the norms don’t allow a former CM to be buried at Marina Beach,' said Stalin.
MoEngage South-East Asia’s fastest growing marketing automation platform
Using AI to help Fortune 500 brands deliver customer engagement, MoEngage Inc.
Skyworth launches its new Series of M20 Smart LED
The new series includes three models in 32-inch, 43-inch and 49-inch screen sizes.
Dissolve Lok Sabha, hold early polls with states: Congress challenges PM Modi
Congress' remarks come after Amit Shah pitched for holding polls to 12 states including present 4 along with 2019 LS polls.
Kumaraswamy on temple spree, visits 40 in 82 days as Karnataka chief minister
Besides, Kumaraswamy has also visited at least 6 mutts, including Adichunchanagiri, Suttur and Siddaganga.
Ramesh Powar appointed Indian women's cricket team head coach
The 40-year-old Mumbaikar was appointed interim coach of the team last month after the resignation of Tushar Arothe.
Divas step closer to crown at Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva – Miss Universe India 2018
The winner of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2018 will proudly represent India at Miss Universe.
There aren't 10 days in a week: Trevor Bayliss dismisses India's lack of preparation
Reflecting on England's performance, Bayliss said he was satisfied with every aspect of the show so far.
Markets rebound on macro boost, global cues
The NSE Nifty, after touching a high of 11,452.45, ended 79.35 points, or 0.70 per cent, higher at 11,435.10.
IDBI Bank Q1 loss widens to Rs 2,410 crore
IDBI Bank posted a loss of Rs 853 crore in the April-June quarter of last fiscal, 2017-18.
Happy Independence Day 2018: Messages amd wishes to send loved ones
Happy Independence Day!
Harbhajan Singh hits out at Ravi Shastri after Virat Kohli and co's Lord's debacle
Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh came hard on Ravi Shastri saying he needs to be answerable for the team’s dismal performance.
Will get Samsung, boycott iPhone: Turkey prez in retaliation to US sanctions
Erdogan said Turkey was facing an 'economic attack' and a 'bigger, deeper operation' but showed no sign of making concessions to US.
Simultaneous polls impossible without legal framework: EC amid BJP push
Any extension or curtailment of term of assemblies will require constitutional amendment, says CEC OP Rawat.
Nvidia introduces Quadro RTX, world’s first ray-tracing GPU
The new GPU will enable designers and artists to render photorealistic scenes in real time and add new AI capabilities to their workflow.
JNU student Umar Khalid has Independence Day speech idea for PM
Umar Khalid urged PM Modi to 'gurantee there will be no attack on those who criticise govt and its many failures'.
Amazon's Cleo Skill to let you teach Indian languages to Alexa
Using Cleo, customers can respond to Alexa’s English statements in various Indian languages.
After dancing on Arabic tunes for Dilbar, Nora learns Spanish for Bharat
The actress, riding high on the success of 'Dilbar 2.0', plays a Latina in the film, which spans over decades.
Baby brought back to life after he was 'refrigerated'
He suddenly stopped breathing for 90 minutes after being born.
IFFM Day 4: Sanju gets standing ovation, Simi Garewal pays tribute to Shashi Kapoor
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne had its awards night yesterday, beginning with Bollywood biggies.
Sun Pharma Q1 net profit at Rs 982.51 crore
The company had posted a net loss of Rs 424.92 crore for the corresponding period of 2017-18.
iBall launches two models of tower speakers – Twin Tower and Tall Sound
These are two first products among the 20 which iBall will launch in the next three months.
Mitron trailer: Meet easy going Jackky Bhagnani alias Jai and his crazy pals
The trailer of the movie Mitron has just released and it is a tell tale of Jai aka Jackky Bhagnani.
Farmer in MP shocked to find live rat with soya plant growing out of its body
Experts are baffled by this but suggest that a soya bean seed falling in an open wound and germinating may have caused it.
Stalin has heart of Anna, Kalaignar, no one can challenge him: DMK leaders
DMK leaders support for Stalin comes a day after M K Alagiri said all loyal party workers and relatives are with him.
Gold: Lakshya Kochhar and Trishaan recite their experiences with the movie
‘Gold’ tells the real-life story of India's first gold medal after independence from British at the Olympics.
5 things you can do on Independence Day
Can't decide what to do? Why not try these options.
Boy, 11, hacks into replica US vote website in minutes at convention
The boy was the quickest of 35 children, ages 6 to 17, who all eventually hacked into copies of the websites of six swing states.
Parrot stuck on roof told firefighters to ‘f*** off’ when they tried rescuing her
Macaw’s owner raised alarm because she feared her pet, named Jessie, was injured after escaping from her home in Edmonton, North London.
Cubans to join public debate on new constitution recognising private enterprise
The debate also opens the door to same-sex marriage, a major demand of Cuba's LGBT community.
Meet Volareo: The world's first blockchain-powered smart speaker
The Volareo speaker relies on blockchain technology to offer a truly open-source smart speaker experience.
Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu's plea against NGT order on Sterlite plant
SC considered submission of the Tamil Nadu government and posted its plea for hearing on August 17.
Magnitude-5 quake hits China, 18 injured
The epicentre of the quake which struck on Sunday was at a depth of seven kilometres, China Earthquake Networks Centre said.
Hyundai reveals new multi-zone audio system technology
Technology allows each passenger in vehicle to experience music of his/her own choice without a headphone.
Upcoming iOS 12 misses out on this amazing feature
In an unfortunate report, MacStories conveyed that this feature has now been pulled off the iOS 12 release.
Cosmos Bank's server hacked; Rs 94 crore siphoned off in 2 days
The fraudulent transactions were carried out on August 11 and August 13 through 25 ATMs.
Rajkumar Gupta’s India’s Most Wanted mission begins with Arjun Kapoor in action!
Fox Star Studios and Raj Kumar Gupta’s next offering is an espionage thriller–India’s Most Wanted.
Amruta Khanvilkar reveals Satyameva Jayate character not same as Raazi
John Abraham starrer ‘Satyameva Jayate’ is all set to release with Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Gold’ tomorrow.
PM Modi rides self-driving car in the World's only 0-carbon smart city
A demo ride in a self-driving car, which is a part of Masdar city's Private Rapid Transit was amongst the highlights of the PM's tour.
Aakash Chopra questions Virat Kohli's 'interesting' selection after Lord's debacle
Many raised question over the visitors’ team selection policy after the embarrassing defeat and joining the line was Aakash Chopra.
Amitabh Bachchan to work with Kajol again, this time for Helicopter Eela!
‘Helicopter Eela’, directed by Pradeep Sarkar, is on a high since its very first song ‘Mumma Ki Parchai’.
Scientists find antibody that blocks B cells from fighting HIV
Here is what a new study has found.
Virat Kohli pleads Indian fans with a Facebook post after heavy defeat in Lord’s Test
The Indian team lost the opening 2 Tests of the ongoing 5-match series, with the much-vaunted batting being a major let-down.
Gold first half movie review: Leaves you at emotional high
Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Gold’ is all set to hit the movie screens tomorrow and we got an opportunity to catch the movie.
Hajipur DPO held for sexually abusing Bihar shelter home girls, tearing their clothes
Victims said District Probation Officer, Manmohan Prasad Singh, would often visit the home and force the girls to indulge in obscene acts.
What’s coming from BlackBerry at IFA?
TCL has sent out an invite saying ‘Save the Date’ mentioning August 30 to be the date of IFA event in Berlin.
Anurag Basu joins hands with T-Series for a relationship drama, actor to be finalized
Head honcho of T-Series Bhushan Kumar has collaborated with Salman Khan’s ‘Bharat’ and Aamir Khan’s ‘Mogul’.
Australian archbishop begins home detention over sex abuse cover-up
The court allowed Philip Wilson to serve his detention at home after assessment by authorities due to range of health issues, faced by him.
Bihar govt officer shot dead in house while resisting ‘robbery’
Rajiv Kumar, an under secretary-level officer, was rushed to a hospital under a critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries.
Shraddha Kapoor's crystal pendent in Stree has a special connect, here’s what
Dinesh Vijan's horror comedy has created huge wave of excitement and curiosity on who is Shraddha Kapoor in the film.
Protests at funeral for Yemeni children killed in Saudi-US coalition strike
At least 29 children were among those killed in the air raid Thursday on a bus in a crowded market in Dahyan, Saada province.
This 14-yr-old US boy is running for Vermont governor
Constitution of Vermont imposes no age limit on running for governor, only requiring candidates to have lived there for at least four years.
5 reasons we look forward to Genius starring Utkarsh Sharma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
After teasing the audience with the trailer, Anil Sharma will reveal the entire story of 'Genius' on August 24th.
Cincinnati Masters: Serena Williams breezes past Gavrilova, Pouille ousts Andy Murray
The 23-time Grand Slam champion showed full recovery in her first match since suffering the worst defeat of her career two weeks ago.
Tunisia announces draft bill to give women equal inheritance rights
Tunisian law currently stipulates that male heirs should receive double the assets given to females of the same level of kinship.
Watch: Journalists assaulted by security men at Jalandhar Bishop's house
Mediapersons from Kerala were allegedly assaulted by a group of private security guards at the Bishop House in Jalandhar in Punjab.
Samsung Galaxy S10 triple-camera system to include tele and wide-angle lenses
The triple-camera setup will come loaded on two of the upcoming Galaxy S10 devices.
11-yr-old raped in UP Madrasa, obscene photos clicked to blackmail her
The Madrasa manager's brother and four others had locked up the minor and raped her, the victim's mother said.
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech involved in ugly spat with Bayer Leverkusen on Twitter
Cech was selected to face City on Sunday ahead of new Arsenal signing Bernd Leno, who joined the Gunners from Leverkusen.
Soldiers prosecuted for performing duties in AFSPA areas: Army personnel tell SC
SC agreed to hear on Aug 20 plea filed by over 300 soldiers challenging FIRs against them for operations in AFSPA areas.
Pedestrians injured as car rams into security barriers in UK parliament, driver held
The incident happened at 07:37, prompting a major police response.
Mantoiyat has left many speechless this Independence Day!
As the Independence Day comes closer, here’s a campaign we came across that left us all speechless!
4 ways cow’s milk is good for children above 2 years
Cow’s milk has a fair balance of carbohydrates and fats which complete it as a wholesome meal.
Gold futures soften by 0.08 per cent on global cues
Gold is trading at Rs 29,934 per 10 grams as participants trimmed positions, tracking a weak trend overseas.
Securing lives through AI-based smart security devices
Kidfit is an SOS enabled smart GPS watch for children that can let parents get connected to their children.
Over 100, including Indians, detained for illegally entering, living in US
Individuals arrested included nationals from Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina, Cuba, Nigeria, India, Chile and Turkey.
Tata 45X Hatchback’s interior spied, 2018 Maruti Ciaz bookings open
Maruti introducing an AMT option in the Swift’s top-end Z variant while Honda came up with special editions.
Wholesale inflation eases to 5.09 per cent in July: Govt data
Retail inflation rate eased to 4.17 per cent in July.
BMW lists M2 competition, India launch soon
The M2 can go from 0-100kmph in 4.2 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph.
Rupee fall due to external factors: Economic Affairs Secretary
The rupee hit an all-time low of 70.1 per dollar earlier, as concerns about Turkey’s economic woes persisted.
Trump signs USD 716 bn defence bill with watered-down China measures
The defence policy bill includes watered-down controls on US govt contracts with China’s ZTE Corp and Huawei Technologies Co Ltd.
Loveratri first song Chogada is sure to be on loop this Navratri, dance is a winner!
Sung by Darshan Raval and Asees Kaur, ‘Chogada’ has been shot near the London Bridge and also features Ram Kapoor.
Shreyas Iyer: Not getting picked for senior India team affects my performance
Iyer last played for India in a one-dayer against South Africa in February this year.
Madras HC orders CBI probe into police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters
Madras High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its probe within four months.
Modi likely to announce launch of Ayushman Bharat Scheme on I-Day
The full-scale roll-out of his pet project expected in September end.
Cruel: Instagrammer puts pet dog in washing machine, all to get more followers
The disturbing video had been posted by Tamara Rotman, a popular social media star from Argentina.
Oil prices inch up on Saudi output cut, but slowing economic growth drags
Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 were at $72.81 per barrel at 0515 GMT, up 20 cents, or 0.3 per cent.
India's first electric vehicle charging corridor to come up in Lonavala
Magenta will set up the country's first electric vehicles (EVs) charging corridor at Lonavala.
Al-Qaeda ‘ideologically inclined’ to carry out attacks in India: UN report
The report said AQIS' capability is believed to be low and is relatively isolated owing to increased security measures in the region.
Tecno launches AI powered Camon iAce and iSky in India
The new smartphones come with FullView displays and face unlock capabilities.
2 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory action by Indian Army in J&K
Indian troops carried out operations on Monday night after the ceasefire violations.
How cannabis could cause brain damage
Researchers explain how long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory.
Salary costs at headquarters to attract 18 per cent GST: AAR
GST invoice for functions performed by employees in head office that has helped branches in other states.
18-year-old footballer dies in West Bengal after collision on field
Ripon Mali, 18, collapsed on the field on Sunday following an aerial challenge to save a goal, his teammates said.
Jalandhar Bishop raped Kerala nun at mission's guestroom: Police to court
A special team of Kerala Police also questioned Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Jalandhar for over 5 hours.
Govt rubbishes report that Indian currency is 'Made in China'
Reports about Chinese currency printing corporation getting orders for printing Indian currency 'totally baseless': Govt.
Perseid meteor shower wows skywatchers with spectactular show
The Perseid meteors are produced by debris from the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet that passes by the Earth every 133 years.
Jet Airways, rating agencies under scanner for lapses in loan disclosure
Sebi is already looking into the issues surrounding deferment of the airline's financial results.
Rupee crashes to all-time low of 70.09 against US dollar
The rupee was last at 69.99 to the dollar, compared with its previous close of 69.95 per dollar.
Google releases source code for Google I/O 2018 for Android
The 2018 version of the source code constitutes an all-inclusive rewrite of the app.
South Korea bans driving BMWs under recall due to fires
Nearly 40 fires of BMW vehicles this year are suspected to have been caused by engine problems.
World's most liveable city is Vienna: Survey
Vienna and Melbourne scored maximum points in the healthcare, education and infrastructure categories.
Irrfan Khan pulls out of another project after Sapna Didi, is the actor okay?
Internationally acclaimed Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan is currently undergoing treatment for cancer in London.
25-yr-old man trapped in body of a twelve-year-old boy due to rare disease
Tomasz Nadolski, from Poland, suffers from a rare genetic condition known as Fabry disease.
Are you MGR or Amma: Rajini slams EPS for skipping Kalaignar’s burial
Rajinikanth said many leaders, from state Governor Banwarilal Purohit to Cong chief Rahul Gandhi, were present at the burial.
Bouncing spoon new sex position that promises women more orgasms
Spooning, according to sexperts, involve nestling your bodies together – just like the kitchen utensil.
Ahead of Gold release, Akshay Kumar meets Hockey legend Balbir Singh
Balbir Singh was a part of the winning team that brought home the first prestigious Gold for India back in 1948.
The Meg: Intel helps bring the 75-foot shark alive with AI
AI technology allows movies to create incredibly detailed and lifelike graphics.
Sensex rebounds 185 points to 37,829 on macro boost
Earnings by some blue-chip firms including Tata Steel helped in building positive sentiments.
Sextortion: Whether you watch porn or not, you should read this
Sextortion is a new method where scamsters are threatening users into coughing out thousands of dollars.
China printing Indian currency notes, says report
A host of countries, including India, have contracts with the Chinese government for printing of currency notes, says the report.
Imran Khan’s swearing-in as Pak PM: Here's the latest on Sidhu's Pakistan visit
Sidhu has informed the Home Ministry and Punjab Chief Minister’s office on his intention to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
Rupee recovers from life-time low, up 23 paise against US dollar
Yesterday, the rupee had plunged by Rs 1.08, or 1.57 per cent, to a record low of 69.91 against the US currency.
Godrej’s Smitha Crishna is India’s wealthiest woman
Kotak Wealth Hurun estimated Crishna to own a wealth of Rs 37,570 crore.
You may not know this about H2O
Liquid water is known to be an excellent transporter of its own autoionisation products.
Patna shelter home: 2 more girls hospitalised days after two inmates die
On Monday, Bihar Police detained the shelter home secretary and treasurer in connection with death of two women at Patna's 'Aasra Home'.
Researchers say mentors can help female athletes combat gender discrimination
New study found mentorship provided various benefits such as emotional support and instilling positive work ethics.
Mobile banking Trojan modifications reach an all-time high
Mobile banking Trojans are one of the most infamous type of malware, as they are designed to steal money.
New delivery methods can combat cancer
Scientists showed that specialized nucleic acid-based nanostructures could be used to target cancer cells while bypassing normal cells.
Law soon for exchange of torn Rs 2,000 and Rs 200 notes
At present, banks are finding it impossible to exchange soiled Rs 200 and Rs 2,000 banknotes.
Ravi Shastri under scanner: CoA questions coach of Kohli’s India post Lord’s debacle
England won the Lord's Test by an innings and 159 runs and handed Kohli his heaviest defeat as India captain.
This is why zebrafish always have stripes
Zebrafish begins life as transparent embryos, with three types of pigment cells on their skin.
A look at some of the platforms helping women gain financial independence
These platforms are helping women to gain financial independence hence making them assertive and empowered.
Chit fund investors to get insurance cover against frauds
The move comes amid reports of many investors losing money in dubious schemes floated by chit funds.
Scientists discover how to target ‘undruggable cancers’ which affect 50 pc of cases
Scientists say that the cancers they hope to treat are particularly stubborn thanks to mutations that make cells grow out of control.
Salman Khan has a smart message for Independence Day and it’s worth reading
Ahead of Independence Day, Salman has a special message for his fans suggesting 'don't trouble your motherland'.
Questions of propriety raised over LIC bailing out IL&FS
The IL&FS bailout would be one of the biggest for the insurer, as it would mean taking over a debt of Rs 65,000 crore.
Bihar shelter home rape case: Arrest warrant against child protection officer's wife
Arrest warrant against Ravi Roshan's wife Shobha Kumari Singh for reavling identity of one of the minor victims on social media.
Thousands of star-gazers gather in Israeli desert for meteor shower
The Perseid meteors are produced by debris from the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet that passes by the Earth every 133 years.
Will shut your mouth forever: Shehla Rashid gets threatening SMS from mafia don
Shehla Rashid Shora said mafia don Ravi Poojary had warned her, Umar Khalid and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani to shut up.
Tesla's slow disclosure raises governance concerns
Musk provided no details of his funding until Monday, when he said that he was in discussions with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Iran offers discount on oil and gas to Asia
Much will depend on the European Union, which has vowed to resist US sanctions on Iran.
Independent labels calls on EU to block Sony's $2.3 billion bid for EMI
Sony announced the deal in May which would give it rights to 2.1 million songs from artists such as Drake, Sam Smith and Sia.
At 7.37 per cent, West Bengal tops retail inflation for July
In the food items, the inflation rate for fruits dropped to 6.98 per cent.
Jet Airways denies stake sale, allays fears of debts
Jet Airways is reportedly suffering heavy losses and has been passing through a tough phase.
Watch: Imran Khan borrows waistcoat from parliament employee for official photo
Imran Khan, who was wearing traditional white shalwar kameez, borrowed waistcoat for getting photograph for parliamentary registration card.
‘Monster Hunter: World’ axed shortly after launch
The game has been pulled off Tencent’s WeGame distribution platform in China after it was released on August 8.
Musk: Silver Lake, Goldman advising on taking Tesla private
Silver Lake was offering its assistance to Musk without compensation and had not been hired as a financial adviser in an official capacity.
Nvidia releases new chip technology for filmmakers
Nvidia rolled out its newest generation of chip technology, called Turing after the legendary British computer scientist Alan Turing.
La Liga inks landmark free-to-air deal with Facebook in India
A statement from La Liga said all 380 league matches for the new season would be available to viewers in India and neighbouring countries.
Janhvi Kapoor remembers Sridevi
Janhvi Kapoor took to social media and shared an adorable picture with her parents.
Kamal Haasan is concerned about his girls
The actor gushes about his two lovely, independent daughters, Shruti and Akshara Haasan.
Write to heal
Nikhil Chandwani is on a mission to change lives, by encouraging and publishing aspiring writers who are struggling with depressions.
Mysuru woman donates liver, saves hubby’s life
At least 50 percent of those who suffer from chronic liver diseases, need liver transplantation.
State govt is causing confusion, says B S Yeddyurappa
The BJP state chief once again hit out at CM H.D. Kumaraswamy for his symbolic gesture of sowing paddy with farmers as it would not solve anything.
Landslides, rain hit traffic in Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu
The Joint Director of Collegiate Education has also declared holiday to colleges in Udupi, DK and Kodagu.
Tribal colony sans provisions for a month
Rains stall movement of rice, wheat from godown to ration shops in tribal panchayat.
My grandson Prajwal will fight Lok Sabha poll from Hassan, H D Deve Gowda
According to Mr Gowda, no leader from the party had come forward to contest from Hassan making it easy for Prajwal to enter the fray.
NDA passed SC/ST Act in haste for poll gain, says Siddaramaiah
Mr Modi will try to brainwash you, but don’t fall prey to his words.
Dam shutters lowered to rescue stuck jumbo
This portion of the river is situated downstream Peringalkuthu and Sholayar Dams and between Athirappally and Vazhachal waterfalls.
Three killed, 10 injured as KSRTC bus rams into lorry
The lorry driver was completely stuck in the debris and it was more than an hour before he could be taken out from the wreckage.
Kollam: Two more priests surrender for raping a homemaker
The investigation team was all set to arrest them if they failed to abide by the directive.
Will write off farm loans if Congress wins Lok Sabha poll, says Rahul Gandhi
He dares PM to prove he is true to his word by bearing 50% of state’s farm loan burden.
No CBI probe in Sreejith murder
HC Division Bench too rejects plea.
Kerala floods: Kids pour their hearts out
Parents post pics of kids breaking piggybanks.
More actors donate to relief fund for Kerala
Mammootty personally handed over the cheque to Ernakulam district collector Muhammad Y Safirulla in his chamber on Monday.
Oommen Chandy calls for master rehab plan
The offer of Rs 10 lakh to all those who had lost land and homes might not be acceptable in cases of extensive loss.
Malampuzha dam shutters raised from 39 cm to 45 cm
Disaster management officials here allayed the fears of a repeat flood in the town as the shutters of the dam were raised in time.
Water level in lower Kuttanad is rising
The level went up by 2 feet in low-lying areas of Kainakary, Pulinkunnu and Champakulam.
Kerala police, NSS to collect relief
The team, with the support of Anbodu Kochi, is giving medicines, the necessary things for women and children.
Two shutters of Cheruthody dam closed
The district administration has decided to monitor the rainfall at night before further lowering the water level in the dam.
No magic formula, go back to people: Somnath Chatterjee
Excerpts from a DC interview with the former Lok Sabha speaker.
Padmakumar appointed rutronix md
An additional condition that Mr. Padmakumar should join within 15 days of receipt of the order was also incorporated in the new order.
Archdiocese not a fan of sexton trade union
Church representative admitted that nearly 50 sextons of churches under the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese had attended the meeting.
LDF state panel ratifies decision
Vijyaraghavhan said the issue was discussed and sorted out amicably.
EP Jayarajan to be sworn in as minister today
Governor P Sathasivam will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Jay-arajan at a function to be held at Raj Bhavan at 10 am.
Submit revised plan in 4 weeks: National Green Tribunal to Mantri Techzone
The project will resume with the continuous monitoring of SEIAA.
Allu Aravind issues a stern warning!
Top producer Allu Aravind has warned youngsters not to share any leaked film clips because they may land themselves in trouble.
Jagapathi Babu expanding his horizons
Now, the actor is all set to make his debut in Bhojpuri and Punjabi too.
Raashi Khanna to romance Vijay Deverakonda
Both the actors will commence shooting for the romantic drama next month.
The best baddie of them all
Kabir Duhan Singh’s fascination with baddie roles is a known thing.
Make Aadhaar linking must for email, social media: Plea
This is dangerous, observes Madras high court
Bengaluru: Corporators slam babus for wrong flex figures, revenues
All the corporators demanded action against the companies that have laid OFCs illegally.
A low-key wedding for Swathi Reddy
The actress is all set to marry Malayali pilot Vikas Vasu in an arranged-cum-love marriage at Hyderabad on August 30.
Bengaluru: Teenager donates liver, saves father’s life
As an organ donor, one can save up to eight lives and improve the lives of 75 people with tissue and cornea donation.
Demand for Ooty potato soars as export to Sri Lanka picks up
The scenario has been good this potato harvesting season that began in June.
64 extra students admitted to CEG last year: Anna University faculty
Anna University officials attributed the excess students to various quotas including NRI, industrial, Gulf and foreign nationals.
Eesha Rebba’s next is a sitcom
The actress has been on a signing spree these days.
Bengaluru: Higher education panel to ensure uniform assessment
The external component of evaluation is important and it has to be done by someone from outside the university.
Chettinad cement faces eviction for encroaching government land
The court directed the authorities to initiate prosecution against officials for colluding with the company.
Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against NGT order
On Aug 9, tribunal allowed Vedanta to enter its administrative unit inside plant.
Bengaluru: 25K illegal autos in Bengaluru , but RTO sits on e-permit project
Counters to issue permits at all RTOs: Officials.
Everest has fallen in Tamil Nadu: Son MK Stalin in firm control
The tears that flooded the faces then were real brine, not just of the members of the family but the multitudes gathered.
Q&A: ‘Gandhi was admired but Nehru was a crowd-puller’
People walked and cycled for miles to pass on information relating to the freedom struggle.
In Bagalur, it’s Independence from garbage
This is the first time any gram panchayat in the state is celebrating Independence Day on this scale with a parade and cultural events.
Our hands are tied on local body elections, SEC tells Madras HC
Hence, the commission cannot conduct the elections without completing the delimitation process.
At Tulasi Thota, The spirit of freedom fight fading
In his view the BMRCL should not have been allowed to take over a major portion of the park considering its historical significance.
LT Governor Kiran Bedi now makes wearing helmets compulsory
The law is mandatory and gives no one a choice not to obey it or implement it.
Residents oppose redevelopment of BDA complex
Indiranagar First Stage residents said that they learnt through media reports that 171 trees will be chopped.
CM, leaders condole death of Somnath Chatterjee
The Chief Minister expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed the Almighty to rest his soul in peace.
Ex-MLA R Chinnasamy expelled from AIADMK
The release did not mention any reason for his expulsion.
Gauri Lankesh murder: 12th accused remanded to police custody
Kurne who was arrested on August 9 is the 12th accused arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the murder of Gauri.
Chennai: Three school students held for two-wheeler thefts
The students were sent to the observation home at Kelly’s.
Bengaluru: One dies in fight over blankets!
A few days ago, the accused had threatened to kill Avinash and had also purchased the weapons.
Heavy bandobast for Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru
Over 1,500 police personnel deployed around Manekshaw Parade Ground.
How Bengaluru became Aero hub
In 1996, the Ministry of Defence stepped in to organise the first Aero India, and turned it into a biennial event.
Chennai: Security beefed up for Independence Day, traffic to be diverted
Vehicles coming to the event before 8.45 am with red and purple colour passes will be allowed to park inside the Secretariat.
Chennai: Teen boy, girl end lives as parents disapprove of their relationship
However, the boy’s family allegedly demanded exorbitant dowry that the girl’s family could not give.
Bengaluru: Ola kidnap bid, but cops won’t file complaint
The nightmare continued when she approached the Madiwala police station, which was the nearest.
MTC bus driver who developed fits shunted as painter
The bus driver was given a security job in the beginning, but later, his higher-up forced him to work as a painter in the depot against norm.
This is not the India we fought for: Paramagouda Harakangi
His health regime is so gruelling even today that he could put any young man to shame.
It’s a privilege, says new Chief Justice VK Tahilramani
Independence and fearlessness are two very important pillars on the strength of which the existence of an effective bar depends, she added.
Chennai: Gang hacks AMMK town secretary to death
According to police, Balamurugan used to open his tea stall daily at around 4.30 in the morning.
Karnataka big guns roar in unison, air show ours
CM Kumaraswamy writes to PM Modi.
Tamil Nadu: Coalition to fight against bonded labour
An alliance to draw attention towards bonded labourers and human trafficking in the state.
Chennai: Tie-up with Tancem to manage plastic waste
Tambaram municipality will collect the waste, segregate it and send the required plastics to Tancem, an official said.
Stay away from momo
Social media platforms promoting non-credible content, say experts.
Supreme Court dismisses Madurai Kamaraj University ex-VC’s plea
The high court agreeing with the petitioner held that there is a clear violation of statute of Madurai Kamaraj University Act.
Why didn’t CM Edappadi K Palaniswami attend Karuna’s funeral, asks Rajinikanth
There’s a vacuum created in Tamil Nadu after Thalaivar’s death and no one can replace him in any manner.
Expelled MK Alagiri claims loyal DMK workers are with him
All the party loyalists, followers of thalaivar Kalaignar, are supporting me.
Thiruvananthapuram: Smart City consultant to be reprimanded
As the next smart city technical meeting is about to happen, there is a shadow of anxiety over a few things.
Covert right wing army plot revealed
During the raids the ATS recovered a deadly cache of contraband firearms.
Accused in RJ murder still stuck in Qatar
Abdul Sathar who faced a travel ban due to financial issues was still stuck in Qatar.
Nagaroor 1st fully digital police station
CM inaugurates nine new police stations.
Administration makes action plan for sanitation
The measures will be implemented on a war footing starting from Tuesday.
Turbidity level in Periyar dips; water supply raised
Drinking water supply to areas in Kochi corporation which has been disrupted in the last couple of days has been restored.
700-km long human chain along Pakistan border for Independence day
Lakhs of tricolours have been purchased for the purpose along with balloons.
Eloor colony flooded again.
Residents fear that they will be forced to stay back in relief camps.
Rahul Gandhi dares PM Modi to debate on Rafale
Gandhi targeted Modi on a variety of issues, including the recent incidents of rape of small girls in BJP-ruled states, farm loan waiver and the GST.
Kerala Revenue Minister reviews flood situation
The state suffered a total loss worth Rs 8,315 crore and it has demanded a central aid of `Rs 1,250 crore.
Arvind Kejriwal charged in chief secretary assault case
The police said the chief minister was present when the alleged assault took place.
Kotoor gets scheme to boost dairy sector
The panchayat has 2,300 cows and 100 buffaloes.
We are very close to automating the insulin pump: Dr John Pickup
The award was given in recognition of his untiring contribution to science and to the society.
Student leader Umar Khalid fired at near Parliament, escapes
The attacker dropped the weapon and fled the spot, police and eyewitnesses said.
The battle for Sri Rama
The Left was indeed forced into viewing them from a different perspective, and political exigency is one reason.
Timing of MP Srinivas son’s arrest questioned
The police presented the Sanjay before the Nizamabad Frist Additional Judicial first class magistrate Sara Meri Danamma.
Kochi ranks 45th in ease of living; Thiruvananthapuram at 71
Pune best city, state capital bags 71th position.
Mystic Mantra: What is real freedom?
Viewing the present chaos rampant in the name of freedom it will be useful to go into the depth of the true meaning of freedom.
Hyderabad: Police impose traffic curbs for Independence Day
They are also requested to co-operate with the Traffic Police manning the Routes, alighting points and the parking places.
Chief Justice says no to hurry in filling Hyderabad High Court vacancies
The CJ asked the petitioner whether he desires to select advocates from the bar in the appointment as judges without assessing their competence.
Thiruvananthapuram: GPS tracking system must for school buses
The system will enable school authorities, parents and enforcement agencies to monitor bus movements and give alerts in case of any mishaps.
Senior Congress leaders stopped at Shamshabad airport
The security officials allowed only the 10 Congress leaders to go within two kilometres of the VVIP terminal.
Hyderabad: Immunotherapy out of reach for patients
Costs range from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh per dose for drugs.
Kochi: Police claims ‘bishop’ proof
The petitioner had contended that the probe is conducted in a secret manner and the public is unaware of it.
A grave Sunday visit
Of course, the surnames on the Parsi graves are familiar.
AICC chief Rahul Gandhi meets self help groups
The move is seen as a political game to dampen the Congress chief's public meets in the city.
Kerala floods: Wayanad not out of woods yet
The four shutters of the dam have been wide opened up to 150m height.
Hyderabad: 2 Killed in separate accidents
He died on the spot while two persons are out of danger.
Police stops Osmania University students’ procession
The students took out the procession from the OU Library to the Arts College on Monday, but they were stopped by personnel from OU police station.
Hyderabad: Man attacked for black magic practice, dies
Octogenarian beaten up by villagers for death of old couple.
Jaipal Reddy dares K Chandrasekhar Rao to visit Osmania University
Mr Reddy said the students would assault the Chief Minister if he set his foot on the campus.
Will review GST slabs, says Rahul Gandhi
AICC chief vows his government, if voted to power, will change tax system to benefit small traders.
Hyderabad: Railway ex-cop kills wife, surrenders
As the arguments heated up, Reddy picked up a knife and stabbed his wife.
Winning individual gold is my aim, says Saurav Ghosal
Ghosal, who turned 32 on Friday, is the senior-most member in the squash contingent with a world ranking of 12.
Telangana state government yet to pay out scholarships
Dues for many private colleges have been pending for the last four years.
Hyderabad: Man laces chocolates with ganja
He was in possession of 105 chocolates laced with the contraband, police said.
Baby girl abandoned at Government Maternity Hospital in Petlaburj
The child was born on August 4 and the mother was in the hospital for seven days.
Osmania General Hospital outpatient ward crumbles
An attendant of a patient received injuries on the head and has been treated at the out-patient level.
It’s ‘Target Tokyo’ for men’s hockey team
The 18-strong squad underwent their final round of training at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Monday morning.
Hyderabad: Student Police Cadets launched
They would be trained to respect the law, practice discipline and develop empathy for vulnerable sections of the society.
Tighter security for Bhima Pushkaralu
The minister said that the pushkaram was going to begin on October 11 at about 7.20 pm.
Telangana: Junior doctors protest against measly salaries
It is high time the stipends are increased as junior doctors bear the complete patient burden in government hospitals.
Dread and relief over Naipaul’s biography
Naipaul’s ardour for innovation became apparent when he wrote that “things are happening” in India.
Hyderabad: Yadagiri Reddy harassed me, alleges officer
They demanded an unconditional apology from the MLA within 24 hours.
Aditya Verma to drag Vinod Rai to Supreme Court
Verma has levelled conflict of interest charges against Rai.
GHMC gets oral orders from Telangana to relay roads
Officials worry the move could hit vigilance roadblock.
Ex-PNB MD dismissed by Centre
Anantha Subramanian was to superannuate on Monday but has been dismissed from the service.
Telangana stands 27th in ease of living, Vijayawada 9th
Only one city from both the Telugu speaking states was in the economic segment in the top ten list.
BJP and caste politics: A rabbit waits in the hat
The RSS is opposed to caste-based reservations in educational institutions and government jobs.
Inflation hits 9-month low due to cheaper food
Retail inflation was at 4.92 per cent in June. Retail inflation is based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Two Hyderabad youth held by NIA remanded to 11-day custody
The duo was trying to attract other youngsters into the ISIS module and start a new module in the Hyderabad.
Telcos likely to recover in FY20
Average realisation per MB (ARMB) plummeted from around 23 paise in fiscal 2016 to a mere 1.6 paise in fiscal 2018.
Heavy rainfall warning for Telangana
Widespread rainfall was recorded on Monday across various districts in the state.
Rupee hits all-time low
May breach the psychological 70-level mark against the US dollar.
Hyderabad: Drug dealer held, 31 grams cocaine seized
Police suspect techies to be his main customers
It’s all in the Heart!
These young musicians are going places with their recently launched album, Heart Disk.
The ‘Chai’cotic four!
The young and seemingly happy band is on a five city tour with a popular stand-up comic.
Disastrous batting show
The point is Indian batsmen have proved far too vulnerable against the moving ball on the last three tours of England.
K Chandrasekhar Rao sounds bugle for early Assembly polls
CM says his party will announce its candidates in September.
Somnath embellished Speaker’s standing
Somnath was the kind of a man who made the Speaker’s post sacrosanct.
Akshay Kumar lightens the mood
A greenhorn would probably not have evoked such a response from the actor, but his witty comment definitely did lighten the mood.
Two dance-dramas for a great cause
Nandalala & Jagat Pavani Ganga are being performed for ‘AIM for Seva’.
Young archer seeks records
Dr. Marie Johnson, President and Dr. Mariazeena Johnson, Pro Chancellor of Sathyabama presented Smaran Sarvesh with cash award of Rs 50,000/-.
Varsha Bollamma debuts as leading lady
Other Tamil films that the actress has done so far include Vettrivel and the upcoming Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha-starrer 96.
Ramya’s acting and dubbing talent win her cash
The film has been directed by Thamira and features Samuthirakani as the lead actor.
Simultaneous polls will strengthen polity, says Amit Shah
BJP says it will check expenditure on elections.
Rahul Gandhi says Telangana graft capital
Likens KCR with PM in giving false promises, cheating people.
Imran Khan among 329 new members take oath
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto also made his parliamentary debut by signing the rolls.
Priyanka Chopra’s vying for Salute
The actress is said to be keen on playing astronaut Rakesh Sharma’s wife in the biopic to be produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur.
No film with Ishaan, says Shahid Kapoor
The film will mark Shahid’s first project with the esteemed production house, and Ishaan’s second, after Dhadak.
We knew Taal was magical from day one, says Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The film’s lead actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, reveals that she was surprised to be offered the role.
Father-daughter reunion
During a vacation in Italy, Heidi’s baby daddy and Italian business man Flavio Briatore met with his daughter.
Lindsay Lohan says sorry for MeToo comment
Lindsay is now apologising for her comments, according to People.com.
Sonakshi Sinha, Mudassar Aziz to work together again?
Mudassar has two scripts in place, he is not sure which one will be his next film.
Ekta Kapoor is a fighter and a go-getter, says Tusshar Kapoor
She is definitely a fighter, and we are all proud of her.
Awaiting his magnum opus
Rosshan Andrrews is full of pride when he talks about his upcoming big-budget film, Kayamkulam Kochunni.
OTA helped create realistic army scenes in Vishwaroopam 2
Sitting down for a quick chat, the actor-director talked about his connection with the OTA.
A dangerous food fad
After the dangerous Kiki challenge, social media abuzz with a smoking new dessert, that allows to blow out smoke without fire.
Disha gets ‘web’bed!
This danseuse, TV actress and social media queen is going to woo her fans with a new series.
Sui Dhaaga trailer launch: Anushka loves complications, Varun knew he’s fantastic
The trailer was unveiled with Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan, Maneesh Sharma and Sharat Katariya at YRF studios today.
Anushka recollects an incident from Sui Dhaaga sets, Varun promotes Made In India
She revealed that to keep the realism alive Sharat removed them from ac car, to face the scorching heat.
Anushka Sharma responds to BCCI trolls, Varun Dhawan defends her in full force
A few days back Anushka Sharma was trolled for standing in the front row just for being the captain’s wife.
When Varun Dhawan thought a journalist called him Shah Rukh Khan
Varun Dhawan, touted as the next superstar of Bollywood, is one actor who doesn’t have a single flop in his career.
Did you know? Anushka said no to Sui Dhaaga and Varun almost would have
Varun and Anushka look promising in the film which appears to be cute on the surface but has quite a message to convey.
No make-up doesn’t define a good actor, asserts Anushka Sharma
At one point of time, Bollywood actresses were stereotyped to be glamorous and have make-up on them anytime.
After Parineeti Chopra, Varun Dhawan falls on his knees for Anushka Sharma
A small incident happened at the Sui Dhaaga trailer launch in YRF studios today with Varun and Anushka Sharma.
Indians may live 4 yrs longer if country achieves WHO air quality standards: Study
A group of researchers have proposed a slew of measures to overcome the issue that includes applying monetary charges on excess emissions.
JD(U) leader's photograph with Patna shelter home accused kicks up political storm
Shayam Rajak's photograph with Manisha Dayal, secretary of shelter home at Patna, was found circulating on social media platform on Monday.
No chance: Willian says he would have left Chelsea had Antonio Conte stayed
Conte was dismissed just four weeks before the start of the season despite winning the Premier League in his debut campaign.
Issue unconditional apology within 72 hrs: TMC sends legal notice to Amit Shah
The legal notice demands an apology from Shah for allegedly making defamatory statements against Abhishek Banerjee, a Lok Sabha MP.
ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli loses top spot to out-of-action Steve Smith
Kohli lost the position to Steve Smith, who is currently serving a one-year ban owing to his role in the ball-tampering scandal.
AAP hits back after Kejriwal, Sisodia charged for Delhi chief secy assault
AAP further alleged that ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government 'shamelessly played with the credibility' of Delhi Police.
Pune tops India’s most livable cities ranking; Hyderabad at 27, Delhi ranks at 65
The major cities were ranked on basis of 4 parameters of ease of living -- governance, social, economic and physical infrastructure.
Google tracks your movements, like it or not: Report
Google wants to know where you go so badly that it records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to.
The super-rich are paying to have their brains frozen in hopes of rebirth
They are spending as much as Rs 71 lakh in hopes of being resurrected in the next 200 years.
Yuzvendra Chahal reveals India's chances of a comeback against England
The 28-year-old asserted that batting in English conditions is really tough.
Musk says Saudi fund supports Tesla buyout, talks continue
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on August 13 he was still in talks with potential backers of a possible buyout of the company.
Attack result of media’s hate campaign: Support pours in for Umar Khalid
Some unidentified men targeted the JNU student leader and gunshots were heard but he escaped unhurt.
Samsung may suspend operations at China mobile phone plant
Samsung Electronics is considering suspending operations in China due to slumping sales and rising labour costs.
Foxconn second-quarter results miss estimates ahead of product launches
Foxconn assembles electronic devices including iPhones for the world’s most valuable technology company.