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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Hyderabad: Airport scans 246 people for coronavirus

The passengers were guided to the thermal screening kiosk first and after that sent to the immigration counter. All travellers passed.

25 Jan 2020 1:44 AM

Imran Khan

Pakistan govt rejects report on graft

Government led by the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) believes the report is biased: Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan.

25 Jan 2020 1:41 AM

The Oxfam Trailwalker India from February 7 - 9. (Photo: File)

Pro tips for upcoming Oxfam Trailwalker India, Bengaluru

Do’s and dont’s for the upcoming trailwalker.

25 Jan 2020 1:41 AM

Amid mounting concerns in New Delhi, Pakistan is now also trying to get its name of the FATF’s grey list and is apparently trying to enlist American support for this. The FATF’s grey list comprises nations like Pakistan who are seen to have failed to fulfil their obligations to combat terror-financing.Photo: ANI Representational)

France not to go soft on Pakistan

According to these reports, Islamabad has succeeded in convincing several countries that it will comply with its obligations.

25 Jan 2020 1:38 AM

MP Shashi Tharoor at a discussion on the second day of JLF 2020 in Jaipur on Friday. (Photo: DC)

DC at Jaipur Literature fest: I won’t be ex-writer – Shashi Tharoor

The following year, he discovered that he had won the Radhika Kripalani Young Journalist Award and his father collected it on his behalf.

25 Jan 2020 1:35 AM

Political parties may issue whip as per the annexure forms that are issued by the SEC.

State Election Commission gears up for counting of votes

Counting for the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation, where elections were held on Friday, will be taken up on January 27.

25 Jan 2020 1:34 AM

Asaduddin Owaisi.

BJP objects to Asaduddin Owaisi’s advice against govt

He condemned the attack on state BJP office on Thursday and demanded that the state government order an inquiry into the incident.

25 Jan 2020 1:32 AM

The student who arrived in Kochi was admitted to the Ernakulam Medical College hospital after he showed symptoms of fever. He has been admitted to the isolation ward for close surveillance. He had earlier taken treatment at a private hospital which referred him to medical college hospital.

Coronavirus: 2 students under observation

Kerala health department issues a series of guidelines to check possible outbreak.

25 Jan 2020 1:30 AM

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

CBI dismisses Jagan Mohan Reddy’s petition

The CBI court also agreed to frame charges against senior IAS officer Manmohan Singh under the Prevention of Corruption Acy.

25 Jan 2020 1:30 AM

N Chandrababu Naidu.

ACB court wants data on stays Chandrababu Naidu secured

Mr Naidu approached the AP High Court and obtained a stay.

25 Jan 2020 1:28 AM

South superstar Rajnikanth

Periyar’s statue vandalised in Tamil Nadu

Locals suspect the alleged involvement of Rajinikanth fans as Periyarist organisations are organising protests against Rajnikanth.

25 Jan 2020 1:27 AM

K Chandrasekhar Rao.

K Chandrasekhar Rao confident of TRS setting victory record

The State Election Commission had conducted elections to 2,727 wards in 120 municipalities.

25 Jan 2020 1:26 AM

Sources in TRS disclosed that the party has promised some independents even posts of vice chairperson or deputy mayor in lieu of their support when corporation mayors and municipal chairpersons are to be elected on January 27.

Hyderabad: Independents may hold key for top posts

Even before counting of votes polled in 120 municipalities and nine municipal corporations commences.

25 Jan 2020 1:24 AM

Kailash Vijayvargiya

BJP leader fears poha eaters

Triggers row with comment on Bangla workers.

25 Jan 2020 1:24 AM

Fears of defections are more in the Congress than the TRS, with the former experiencing a bitter lesson in the last assembly elections.

Camp politics starts in Telangana

Several TRS rebels have contested as candidates of the Forward Bloc Party.

25 Jan 2020 1:22 AM

Khuraniya said that the BSF has identified 20 locations in the unfenced areas along the 913.32 km-long border for enforcing a single-row-fencing measure to curb infiltration. (Photo: PTI)

Reverse Bangla exodus post-CAA, reveals Border Security Force

The trend was revealed in a data shared by the Border Security Force at its South Bengal Frontier Headquarters in New Town on Friday.

25 Jan 2020 1:21 AM

The Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court refuses to admit plea on National Security Act

It had also sought a direction that it be declared that the NSA cannot be used against protesters.

25 Jan 2020 1:19 AM

In the first case, on a tip-off, DRI officials searched an Air India flight from Dubai and found 850.98 gm of gold biscuits hidden in a tube beneath a seat.

Hyderabad: DRI seizes 4kg gold

In another case, DRI officials found that a passenger from Dubai had stuffed 928 gm of gold.

25 Jan 2020 1:18 AM

Police arrested Asif, who confessed that he and Sowjanya had plotted to kill Goud.

Hyderabad: Woman held for killing husband

Police arrested Asif, who confessed that he and Sowjanya had plotted to kill Goud.

25 Jan 2020 1:15 AM

BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka rebel MLAs not to get Cabinet berths: BS Yediyurappa

The sudden U-turn of the Chief Minister, soon after he returned from Davos, came as big shock to the rebel MLAs.

25 Jan 2020 1:15 AM

Traffic from Namp-ally station towards Public Garden will be diverted at AR Petrol Pump towards BJR Statue, Gunfoundry.

Hyderabad: Traffic curbs for Republic Day fete

Traffic from MJ Market towards Mehdipatnam will be diverted at Taj Island via Ek Minar, Asifnagar/ Red Hills, Ayodhya Hotel, Lakdikapul.

25 Jan 2020 1:13 AM

Prakash Javadekar

BJP takes to Hindutva as AAP has Delhi edge

Opinion polls predict yet another clean sweep by AAP.

25 Jan 2020 1:12 AM

At around 12.45 am on Friday, Nikhil who was riding the bike rammed it into a statue on the Om Janda Colony road.

Hyderabad: Rider drunk, friend killed

A case has been booked following a complaint from Mohsin’s brother Basith.

25 Jan 2020 1:11 AM

With the Republic Day on Sunday, multiple shops are selling an array of goodies with Tricolour. (DC)

Hyderabad: E-tailers too cash in on patriotic fervour

Needless to say, the listings on the website haven’t gone unnoticed.

25 Jan 2020 1:09 AM

A satellite image showing the alleged encroachment near Kukatpally nala.

Over 10 acres in Hussainsagar FTL encroached: Activist

Neither the GHMC nor the HMDA were aware of the encroachment and constructions.

25 Jan 2020 1:06 AM

He added that retailers were earlier cautious about placing orders as leftover stock wouldn’t get sold for months. “This year, the possibility of leftover hasn’t risen yet,” he said. Reddy sold four times more flags this season than in previous years.

Protests boost Tricolour sales four-fold

Retailers have been seeing brisk sales since CAA was enacted.

25 Jan 2020 1:06 AM

President Tahreek Muslim, Shabban Mushtaq Malik and Moulana Naseeruddin address a press conference after an all-party meeting to boycott the NRC and the Citizenship Act in Hyderabad on Saturday. (Photo: P. Surendra)

Hyderabad: Won’t give papers, vow Muslims

To educate women the JAC has planned a 48-hour dharna on January 27 and 28 at the Darushifa ground.

25 Jan 2020 1:03 AM

An exhibitor at the horticulture exhibition in Necklace road showcase hydroponic farming. (R. PAVAN)

Hydroponic farming helps grow leafy vegetables easily

There is no leaching, harmful runoff and there is little evaporation of water.

25 Jan 2020 1:03 AM

The student is doing his MBBS in a college in Wuhan, officials said. After he developed fever symptoms, and given his recent travel history, he was admitted in the government hospital and his samples taken by road. (Representational Image)

Coronavirus: 1st sample from city is negative

Despite the negative report, the student continues to be in a government hospital under observation: Officials.

25 Jan 2020 12:58 AM

The organisers alleged that the police brought pressure on the owner of the private premises to ask the protesters vacate the place.

Police break up anti-CAA protest at Moghalpura

Youths were providing a shield for women who were on an indefinite sit-in inside the Hyder Bagh, a private premises.

25 Jan 2020 12:58 AM

Following the prayers at Mecca Masjid, thousands of Muslims pledge not to provide documents for CAA, NRC and NPR on Friday. (Deepak Deshpande)

Telangana High Court grants conditional nod for NRC protests

Agitation kicks off today, Cops rapped for not allotting time.

25 Jan 2020 12:55 AM

“83 is all about the great iconic win in 1983 that has made cricket a religion in India. It is a story that needs to be told and I am proud to present one of the most awaited films in India and the rest of the cricketing world” (sic) he tweeted.

Nagarjuna gets into the 83 act

Nagarjuna took to Twitter to express happiness at being a part of the film.

25 Jan 2020 12:50 AM

Allu Aravind

Allu Aravind family bereaved

The actor was spotted at Hyderabad airport as he was leaving for Vijayawada to attend his uncle’s last rites.

25 Jan 2020 12:47 AM

Actor Nandu

I will only do good films, going forward: Nandu

... says Nandu, after Savari trailer gets good response.

25 Jan 2020 12:44 AM

Dia Mirza

Dia Mirza to make Tollywood debut

Hyderabad-based actress will be seen as Nagarjuna’s wife in his forthcoming cop thriller, Wild Dog.

25 Jan 2020 12:42 AM

Aditya Roy Kapur

Wasn’t awkward kissing Disha: Aditya Roy Kapur

The Ok Jaanu actor further reveals that he has been a key player in conceptualising the movie.

25 Jan 2020 12:41 AM

Hina Khan

How Vikram Bhatt hacked his actors

It gave her a sense of the story and what it feels like being watched without her consent.

25 Jan 2020 12:39 AM

“I find small towns very progressive. For me, since I come from that world, I know it’s the people and their stories there which make a difference. As a filmmaker, I understand that space very well. I wish to encourage filmmaking which changes the perception of family entertainers. From being conservative, I want these films to become thought-provoking yet entertaining. I am happy to have a medium of expression which connects to so many people at the same time,”

Bringing small towns to screens

Filmmaker Aanand L. Rai sets his movies in small-towns as he finds them very progressive.

25 Jan 2020 12:37 AM

The art movement has percolated down to the student community too with many leading colleges engaging their students in artistic endeavours for social causes too.

Art movement on the rise

Chennai’s art scene just got bigger with prized artists coming together to promote the art guild.

25 Jan 2020 12:33 AM

A file picture used for representational purposes only

Travel safe, not sorry

However, the risks involved in planned, let alone unplanned, travels curated and organised by professional traveling companies are many.

25 Jan 2020 12:32 AM

The poster shows a swanky Rajini sporting Tamil Nadu’s traditional pattuveshti and pattu shirt, complete with kumkum on his forehead. The fans have even given a title to the film - Mannavan.

Fans’ poster of Thalaivar 168 goes viral

Industry sources suggest that the title might be Annatha, the colloquial word for elder brother.

25 Jan 2020 12:27 AM

Zeeshan’s Goan star fruit lasagne with star fruit waffle made on show.

Cooking up a storm

While speaking to us, the 28-year-old chef elaborated on his initial tryst with food.

25 Jan 2020 12:27 AM

Kamal Haasan with other producers of 83.

Kamal Haasan to present 83

Jiiva has been roped in to portray legendary cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

25 Jan 2020 12:26 AM

Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi

Javed Akhtar: No Hurry To Take Shabana Home

Javed sa’ab says he will wait for complete healing.

25 Jan 2020 12:24 AM

Anil Kapoor

Anil Kapoor debuts on TikTok

For the actor, age is just a number as he joins yet another social media site to interact with fans.

25 Jan 2020 12:20 AM

Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel has been diagnosed with leaky gut syndrome (LGS

Are you suffering from leaky gut?

The digestive tract is where food is broken down for absorption.

25 Jan 2020 12:16 AM

Oviya.

Don’t disrespect the “Army”

In a bid to promote their favourite stars troll armies negate the stature and strength of the word army.

25 Jan 2020 12:01 AM

No matter what wars have ensued in the box office thanks to the Sankranti blockbusters, the portrayal of heroines in both the films is equally disturbing.

T’wood blockbusters’ leading bimbettes

In both the films, the heroines, who are ultimately relegated to playing the romantic lead, are no more than just decorative props.

25 Jan 2020 12:00 AM

A thermal screening device for passengers arriving in India from China in view of the outbreak of a coronavirus (CoV) in China at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

Nine who returned from China under watch for coronavirus

None of them has been proven positive so far, but health officials remain on their toes

24 Jan 2020 10:55 PM

India's very dense forest cover has fallen steeply since 2001.

How India’s forest cover went green statistically

Forest Survey of India resorted to nip-and-tuck definitions to show India greener

24 Jan 2020 10:18 PM

Ola changed its stance in the face of Twitter ire.

Ola gets caught in social media debate over free speech

Does the driver have the right to call you anti-national?

24 Jan 2020 8:53 PM

Locust attacks have been at their worst in a quarter century in several countries in east Africa and some states in western India. (AFP)

Rajasthan BJP MLA brings basket full of locusts to Assembly

The state has been suffering its worst attack of locusts in 26 years

24 Jan 2020 6:32 PM

The GoAir passengers were flown to Phuket in another aircraft.

GoAir's Bengaluru-Phuket flight turns back mid-air

After landing safely, passengers were flown to destination in another aircraft

24 Jan 2020 6:03 PM

Unseeded 15-year-old Coco Gauff beat reigning champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in a major upset at the Australian Open on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Australian Open: Coco Gauff, stuns champ Naomi Osaka to qualify for 4th round

The American prodigy beat the third seed to avenge her heavy defeat at last year's US Open.

24 Jan 2020 5:20 PM

The immensely talented Shreyas Iyer enhanced his reputation as a finisher with a scintillating 29-ball-58 in India's six-wicket victory over New Zealand in a high-scoring first T20 International here on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli hand India 1st win in T20I opener vs NZ

Iyer built on Rahul's quick fire 56 and Kohli's useful 45 as India made short work of a 204-run target.

24 Jan 2020 5:04 PM

The murder happened over mining of read earth.

Mining mafia batter man to death with bucket of earth mover

Gruesome incident in Kerala triggered by dispute over mining of red earth from the man’s property

24 Jan 2020 4:40 PM

Kangana is also preparing for the much-anticipated movie 'Thalaivi' where she will play former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa (Photo | Instagram)

Kangana Ranaut to play Air Force pilot in upcoming movie 'Tejas'

The actress who officially signed the movie two weeks ago said the director is roping in professional trainers for her intensive training

24 Jan 2020 4:15 PM

Daniel Craig, 51, made his first appearance as Bond in 2006''s "Casino Royale", and went on to reprise his role in "Quantum of Solace (2008), "Skyfall" (2012), and "Spectre" (2015). (Photo | Instagram)

Daniel Craig confirms James Bond exit

The actor made told 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' that 'No Time to Die' will be his last James Bond film

24 Jan 2020 3:56 PM

The 'Mean Girls' musical adaptation will feature music from Tina Fey's husband Jeff Richmond with lyrics by Nell Benjamin. (Photo | Instagram)

Tina Fey working on film adaptation of 'Mean Girls' musical

‘I've spent sixteen years with these characters now. They are my Marvel Universe and I love them dearly,’ Fey told Variety

24 Jan 2020 3:36 PM

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Friday remained static at the top of the ICC Test player ranking for batsmen with his deputy Ajinkya Rahane moving up a place to eighth. (Photo:AFP)

ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli stays at top, Ajinkya Rahane at 8th

Kohli has 928 points, 17 more than second-placed Australian run-machine Steve Smith.

24 Jan 2020 3:11 PM

Novak Djokovic hopes he can "inspire other athletes that it is possible to be plant-based and to recover well, to have strength, to have muscles". (Photo | Instagram)

Plant-based diet works wonders for no-nonsense Djokovic

Targeting a record 8th Australian title & 17th Grand Slam crown, he attributes his success partly to diet, having given up meat 4 years ago

24 Jan 2020 3:11 PM

Rain delayed the toss in the series-deciding final test between South Africa and England at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday. (Photo:Twitter)

Rain delays toss in final and 4th Test between South Africa and England

A draw would secure a second straight series victory for England in South Africa after Alastair Cook's team triumphed 2-1 in 2015-16.

24 Jan 2020 2:55 PM

Body fluids of suspected coronavirus cases will be sent to National Institute of Virology, Pune.

Kerala gets a fright from coronavirus

Isolation facilities set up in all districts and stringent screening at all airports

24 Jan 2020 2:50 PM

This photo taken on January 23, 2020, shows hangman Pawan Kumar (R) speaking during an interview with AFP as his security guard looks on at his residence in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. (Photo | AFP)

No qualms for hangman before first job of executing Nirbhaya’s rapists

Pawan Kumar, a 3rd-generation hangman, will be carrying out his first execution; his grandfather hanged former PM Indira Gandhi’s assassins

24 Jan 2020 2:49 PM

Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by ten wickets in the first Test here at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. The victory came on the final day of the Test between both teams, when the Srilankan team was chasing only 14 runs to win the match. They completed the chase in 3 overs. (Photo:Twitter)

Sri Lanka defeat Zimbabwe by 10-wickets in first Test

Resuming day five at 30/0, Zimbabwe had a bad start to their day as they were quickly reduced to 41/3 in the 23rd over.

24 Jan 2020 2:43 PM

Actor Brad Pitt arrives in the press room after his win for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 19, 2020. (Photo | AFP)

Brad Pitt ‘was almost set to play Neo’ in 'The Matrix'

'If we were doing a show on the great movies I've passed on, we would need two nights,' he said at a stage interview

24 Jan 2020 2:35 PM

Colin Munro and skipper Kane Williamson smashed quickfire half-centuries as New Zealand made good use of the short boundaries at Eden Park to post 203 for five in the opening T20 against India here on Friday. (Photo:Twitter)

New Zealand smash 203/5 in first T20 against India

Munro scored 59 off 42 balls, including six fours and two sixes, while Williamson hit a 26-ball 51-run innings.

24 Jan 2020 2:31 PM

Bajaj Auto, Triumph start manufacturing new mid-capacity motorcycles in India

The two automakers had announced a non-equity partnership in August 2017.

24 Jan 2020 2:27 PM

Taylor Swift attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival - "Miss Americana" Premiere at Eccles Center Theatre on January 23, 2020 in Park City, Utah, US. (Photo | AFP)

Taylor Swift reveals she had an eating disorder in the past

Her intimate documentary 'Miss Americana', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, will release on January 31 on Netflix

24 Jan 2020 2:24 PM

HDFC Bank board had tapped the global head-hunting firm in a bid to end a boardroom impasse over Puri’s successor and zero in on a candidate. (Photo: PTI)

HDFC Bank taps Egon Zehnder to identify Aditya Puri's successor

A six-member internal search committee, appointed in November last year, has been unable to reach a consensus on selecting a successor.

24 Jan 2020 2:22 PM

Former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla on Friday backed Virat Kohli after the Indian captain raised concerns over the tight scheduling of his team's assignments. (Photo:AFP)

Former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla backs Virat Kohli on scheduling

Taking a dig at the scheduling of their tour of New Zealand, Kohli said cricketers are 'closer to stadium and playing straight'.

24 Jan 2020 2:20 PM

The SUV-shaped S-Presso featured amongst India's top 10 bestselling cars within a month of its launch.

Maruti Suzuki begins export of S-Presso

The consignments have left for global markets, including parts of Asia, Latin America and Africa regions.

24 Jan 2020 2:18 PM

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin on Friday said that the Tamil Nadu government should not allow the process of National Population Register (NPR) in the state. (Photo: File)

'Will continue protest, TN govt should not allow NPR in state': M K Stalin

'We will get a date from President Ram Nath Kovind and meet him on CAA,' he added.

24 Jan 2020 2:17 PM

Today, the world is in awe of India’s young demography.

Envisioning excellent education for every child

I believe our country’s future lies in educating our children, nurturing their full potential, and helping them grow into capable adults.

24 Jan 2020 2:16 PM

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that limited amount of freebies are beneficial as it helps boost the demand in the economy. (Photo: File)

'Limited freebies improves demand in economy,' explains Arvind Kejriwal

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah will be addressing three public rallies in the national capital on Friday.

24 Jan 2020 2:10 PM

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on Friday advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena here. (Photo:AFP)

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic advances to 4th round

Djokovic outclassed Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the third-round clash.

24 Jan 2020 2:05 PM

Actor Rajinikanth

Madras HC rejects plea against Rajinikanth in Periyar row

The actor made controversial remarks against Periyar recently at an event organised by Tamil magazine 'Thuglak'

24 Jan 2020 2:02 PM

A statue of Periyar was found vandalised in Chengalpattu on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Statue of Periyar vandalised in Tamil Nadu

This comes amid uproar over veteran actor Rajinikanth's remark on social reformer Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy, commonly known as Periyar.

24 Jan 2020 2:01 PM

This is the latest offering from EZVIZ Smart Home product portfolio.

EZVIZ introduces first C3W colour night vision Wi-Fi camera

The camera comes with IP67 certification, making it dustproof, waterproof, enabling it to be used outdoors.

24 Jan 2020 1:58 PM

The Election Commission has asked Twitter to remove a controversial tweet by BJP's Kapil Mishra, a candidate for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, in which he likened the election in the city to India versus Pakistan contest. (Photo: ANI)

EC asks Twitter to take down Kapil Mishra's 'mini Pak in Delhi' tweet

The Delhi CEO Office issued a showcause notice to Mishra, who has been fielded by BJP from Model Town constituency.

24 Jan 2020 1:50 PM

You also get bright party lights that can be turned on or off.

Blaupunkt launches Boombox BB35: the future of portable party speakers

The Boombox also features true wireless connectivity where it can be paired with a second speaker for amplified sound.

24 Jan 2020 1:47 PM

Indian spectators are all set for the thrilling encounter between India and New Zealand in the first T20I here at Eden Park on Friday. (Photo:ANI)

Indian fans all set for Ind-NZ first T20I at Eden Park

This is the first time that both teams will face each other since the World Cup semifinal.

24 Jan 2020 1:46 PM

India skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl in the first T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park here on Friday.

India win toss, opt to bowl against New Zealand in first T20I

The Kiwis are hosting India for the five-match T20I series, followed by three-ODIs and two Tests.

24 Jan 2020 1:43 PM

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Thursday that he suspected that there were some Bangladeshis among construction labourers who worked at his house recently. (Photo: File)

'Strange eating habits created suspicion,' says Kailash Vijayvargiya

Speaking at seminar, Vijayvargiya also claimed that a Bangladeshi terrorist was keeping a watch on him for the last one and a half years.

24 Jan 2020 1:39 PM

Abhishek's Instagram post was flooded with scores of comments from fans and celebrities including actors Vicky Kaushal, Anupam Kher, and director Farah Khan. (Photo | PreetiYFL - Wikimedia Commons)

Nomoshkar!: Abhishek Bachchan kick-starts shooting for 'Bob Biswas'

Without revealing much about the film, the 43-year-old actor shared a picture of his eye-glasses and a Motorola flip mobile phone

24 Jan 2020 1:37 PM

England’s Joe Root said that completing a series victory over South Africa in their backyard would be a captaincy highlight, especially after the number of challenges the visitors have had to face over the past few weeks. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Joe Root hopes for captaincy highlight with series victory

England lost the first test but rebounded with wins in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth to take a 2-1 series lead.

24 Jan 2020 1:36 PM

England captain Joe Root on Thursday was looking forward to the prospect of two of the world's fastest bowlers, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who will be operating on a pace-friendly pitch in the fourth and final Test against South Africa, starting at the Wanderers on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root faces 'really good selection headache' as Jofra Archer nears return

He said that if Archer had no lingering signs of injury or soreness, England would have a 'really good selection headache'.

24 Jan 2020 1:32 PM

After Delhi Election Commission's returning officer issued a notice to Kapil Mishra over his tweet calling Delhi Assembly election as India vs Pakistan clash, the BJP candidate from Model Town said that he finds nothing wrong in his statement and stands by it. (Photo:

'Spoke truth, stand by my statement': Kapil Mishra on EC notice over 'mini Pak' post

According to sources, the Election Commission is mulling over taking strong action against BJP candidate Kapil Mishra.

24 Jan 2020 1:30 PM

Runaway leaders Liverpool extended their Premier League advantage to 16 points with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday thanks to goals from Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Liverpool inch past Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1

Henderson’s opener in the eighth minute quietened a raucous crowd inside a mist-shrouded Molineux.

24 Jan 2020 1:22 PM

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief, Raj Thackeray has said that the party will take out a huge rally on February 9 in Mumbai to drive "illegal infiltrators" from Pakistan and Bangladesh, out of India. (Photo: File)

'Will drive illegal infiltrators from India': Raj Thackeray attacks BJP over CAA

Raj Thackeray-led MNS yesterday launched its new party flag, ahead of its day-long Maha adhiveshan (mega meeting).

24 Jan 2020 1:21 PM

CID Chief A.D.G Sunil Kumar

P. Narayana, Prathipati booked in illegal land row

CID chief says Rs. 200 crore of cash transactions have taken place in purchasing of the lands.

24 Jan 2020 1:21 PM

Kim Kardashian is alleged to have used a picture of her and Kanye taken by professional photographer Saeed Bolden without his permission on her Instagram account (Photo | Instagram)

Kim Kardashian West sued over Instagram picture of her and Kanye

According to TMZ, the picture featured the couple sharing a romantic moment at Nas' album release party back in October 2018

24 Jan 2020 1:20 PM

World number one Ashleigh Barty produced a clinical masterclass of ball striking and placement to beat Elena Rybakina 6-3 6-2 on Friday and advance to the Australian Open fourth round. (Photo:AFP)

Aus Open: Ashleigh Barty cruises into 4th round after beating Elena Rybakina

The Australian clinched the first set in 32 minutes.

24 Jan 2020 1:15 PM

Ahead of the final Test against England, South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis said that right-handed batsman Temba Bavuma will play the fourth Test of the series. (Photo:AFP)

Temba Bavuma to play 4th Test vs England, confirms Faf Du Plessis

Bavuma missed the first three Test matches due to a muscle strain. He suffered a Grade 1 hip flexor muscle strain.

24 Jan 2020 1:14 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with the 49 children who are winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020, and said that they have shown courage to fight difficult situations. (Photo: ANI)

'You've shown courage to fight difficult situations': PM encourages recipients

The 49 awardees are from different regions including one each from Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

24 Jan 2020 1:12 PM

Producing pashmina wool is a livelihood the Changpa people have relied on for centuries. AFP photo

Climate change forces Ladakh nomads to rethink pashmina wool production

Pashmina, a highly coveted cashmere wool, comes from the fine undercoat of a breed of Himalayan goat

24 Jan 2020 1:07 PM

Purists have found their groove again, bringing back the age of slow, deliberate choices in music, a far cry from melody at the touch of a button, or a tap on a smartphone screen (Photo | Steen Jepsen - Pixabay)

In the groove: Turning the tables on time, vinyl records make a comeback

Gently placed on a turntable with the needle carefully put on the shiny disc for tunes to start flowing, long playing records are back.

24 Jan 2020 1:05 PM

A tearful but happy Caroline Wozniacki headed into retirement on Friday after a 7-5 3-6 7-5 third-round defeat at the hands of Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur ended her participation in the Australian Open and her 16-year career. (Photo:AP)

Aus Open: Caroline Wozniacki retires after 3rd round loss vs Ons Jabeur

The 29-year-old said last year that Melbourne Park would be the site of her final outing.

24 Jan 2020 1:01 PM

Protest in Hyderabad. ANI photo

Protest in Hyderabad against CAA, NRC

Extra force was called in at the site of protest and few protesters were taken into preventive custody

24 Jan 2020 12:59 PM

The bank has however made all arrangements to ensure normal functioning in its branches and offices.

Operations may be impacted due to bank unions' two-day strike: SBI

Bank unions have called for a two-day nationwide strike on January 31 and February 1.

24 Jan 2020 12:59 PM

Ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, Pakistan T20I skipper Babar Azam said that the side is confident to retain its world No.1 ranking in the shortest format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

Focused on continuing our world No 1 T20I ranking: Babar Azam

The 25-year-old said that the upcoming series is a must-win for us if the team needs to remain on top.

24 Jan 2020 12:57 PM

Members of Cambodias Chinese community perform a traditional lion dance to celebrate Lunar New Year on Friday. AP photo

Feng Shui masters prediction for Trump, Harry and Meghan in Year of Rat

Feng Shui masters foresee a lucky year for Donald Trump, but warn Harry and Meghan's futures are less certain as they make a bid for freedom

24 Jan 2020 12:57 PM

'I can’t play like that,' said a downcast Serena Williams, lamenting her third round upset by rank outsider Wang Qiang at the Australian Open on Friday but declared her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title would go on. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Defeated Serena Williams says Grand Slam record bid will go on

The seven-times Melbourne champion stumbled to her earliest exit at the tournament in 14 years.

24 Jan 2020 12:53 PM

Rohit Shetty with Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh (Photo | Instagram)

Rohit Shetty collaborates with Will Smith, Martin Lawrence for ‘Bad Boys for Life’

Proud to be associated with 'Bad Boys for Life' in India releasing 31st January 2020, Shetty said on Instagram, without giving any details

24 Jan 2020 12:50 PM

Seven-times champion Serena Williams suffered a dramatic exit from the Australian Open on Friday, her earliest in 14 years, falling 6-4 6-7(2) 7-5 to China’s Wang Qiang in a stunning third round upset that tore the women’s tournament open. (Photo:AFP)

Australian Open: Serena Williams suffers shock defeat at the hands of Wang Qiang

Wang, who was thrashed 6-1 6-0 in the US Open quarter-finals, savoured sweet revenge to end William's bid for 24th Grand Slam.

24 Jan 2020 12:44 PM

After facing the suspension for illegal action, Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will be undergoing a bowling action test on January 29. (Photo:AFP)

Mohammad Hafeez to undergo bowling action test

Hafeez will undertake a bowling test at the biomechanics lab of Lahore University of Management and Sciences.

24 Jan 2020 12:42 PM

Rafael Nadal melted hearts at the Australian Open on Thursday, rushing to console a ballgirl and kissing her on the cheek after one of his fearsome shots ricocheted off her. (Photo:Screengrab/twitter)

Aus Open: Rafael Nadal enters 3rd round; hits ball hard, consoles ball girl with kiss

Nadal was in the throes of wrapping up his 2nd round clash vs Federico Delbonis, when the unfortunate girl found herself in his firing line.

24 Jan 2020 12:38 PM

Ahead of the five-match T20I series against India, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday said that he is open to doing whatever takes the team in the right direction. (Photo:AFP)

Open to doing whatever takes the team in right direction: Kane Williamson

His words came on the back of speculation regarding captaincy of the Kiwi side.

24 Jan 2020 12:37 PM

Pakistan Prime Ministrer Imran Khan

Hit a brick wall with peace proposal with India: Imran Khan

In an interview, the Pakistan Prime Minister says that he is a firm believer that military means are not a solution to ending conflicts

24 Jan 2020 12:36 PM

An official checks a passenger's temperature at a subway station in Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province. AP photo

China adds ninth city Jingzhou to transport ban, 32 million people hit

Some 32 million people are now affected by travel restrictions around Hubei

24 Jan 2020 12:34 PM

A worker wearing a hazardous materials suit uses a digital thermometer to check a passenger at a subway station in Beijing. AP photo

Coronavirus not a global health emergency yet: WHO

The WHO has confirmed that the new virus can be passed between people, at least those in close contact

24 Jan 2020 12:20 PM

A bride wearing Rahul Misra Festive Couture featured on the designer's Instagram page (Photo | Instagram)

First Indian and black African enter fashion’s elite club

Rahul Misra, who made it to Paris haute couture catwalk, has won ethical and sustainability awards for his supporting crafts people in India

24 Jan 2020 12:15 PM

Earlier this month, Infosys had said its audit committee had found no evidence of financial impropriety or executive misconduct.

Not received any Sebi request for further audit in whistleblower case: Infosys

The audit committee commissioned a through investigation with the assistance of an independent legal counsel.

24 Jan 2020 12:14 PM

On January 10, the top court stayed the NCLAT verdict restoring Mistry as executive chairman of the Tata group.

Tata-Mistry case: SC stays NCLAT order rejecting RoC pleas seeking modification

The apex court said it would hear the matter along with the main plea filed by Tata Sons against NCLAT's verdict.

24 Jan 2020 12:08 PM

Books were my friends other than my sisters while I was growing up, Sonali Bendre said. (Photo | Instagram)

I came into movies to make money; books kept me grounded: Sonali Bendre

She said nobody wanted to know about the intellectual capacity of Bollywood stars as it was not ‘entertainment enough or gossipy enough’

24 Jan 2020 11:49 AM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday called senior Congress leader P Chidambaram a "Chindi Chor" for accusing the central government of being the real "Tukde Tukde" gang. (Photo: File)

'He is chindi chor': BJP minister's jibe at Chidambaram's 'real tukde tuke gang' barb

Taking to Twitter, Chidambaram warned that every patriotic Indian should be alarmed.

24 Jan 2020 11:22 AM

US President Donald Trump opened a new front in his battle against immigration on Thursday, barring the issuing of visas to pregnant women seeking to enter the United States for so-called "birth tourism." (Representational Image)

US to bar issuing of visas for pregnant women to curb 'birth tourism'

According to the Center for Immigration Studies, there were 33,000 babies born from 'birth tourism' between mid-2016 and mid-2017.

24 Jan 2020 11:11 AM

Representational image (ANI photo)

Rape bid on Srikakulam minor in Sangareddy, 4 booked

The minor victim had come to Sangareddy a few days ago from Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam

24 Jan 2020 11:08 AM

YSRCP president, Visakhapatnam, Vamsi Krishna. ANI photo

TDP MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna must resign: YSRCP

TDP East MLA should give resignation for opposing the Decentralization Bill. He is stopping the development of north Andhra

24 Jan 2020 10:58 AM

Jagdish Jatov, who suffered a paralysis stroke 12 years ago claimed that he has not received any support from the government. ANI photo

Sick UP man seeks mercy killing

Bedriddn for 12 years, Banda man asks for medical aid or facilitate euthanasia

24 Jan 2020 10:53 AM

IMF this month cut India’s growth forecast to 4.8 per cent for the ongoing fiscal year - its lowest level in 11 years.

Govt likely to fund some USD 28 bn of expenditure via off-budget borrowings: sources

India’s committed spending, excluding capital spending, could be targeted at near 27 trillion rupees for the next fiscal year.

24 Jan 2020 10:50 AM

US Trade Representative would have 60 days to approve, disapprove or take no action on that determination.

US regulator to review recommendation on Fiat Chrysler's complaint against Mahindra

FCA was unconcerned the commission will overturn the judge’s initial recommendation.

24 Jan 2020 10:41 AM

This combination of photos shows Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on June 24, 2019 and Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO. AP photo

Unanswered questions in Jeff Bezos' hacking remain

Cybersecurity experts said that while it was likely a hack occurred, the investigation did not prove that definitively

24 Jan 2020 10:19 AM

The broader NSE was trading 17.85 points, or 0.15 per cent, down at 12,162.50.

Sensex drops over 70 points in early trade; Nifty below 12,200

The 30-share BSE index was trading 71.95 points or 0.17 per cent lower at 41,314.45.

24 Jan 2020 10:13 AM

Activist Ayesha Renna, a student of Jamia Millia Islamia University, addresses the participants during a protest against CAA, NRC, NPR, in Chennai. PTI photo

CAA protests make students fear for safety on campuses

Most visible and persistent protests have been in and around universities. Students fear for their safety after clashes with police and mobs

24 Jan 2020 10:11 AM

The rupee opened weak at 71.34, but it recovered some lost ground to touch 71.30 against the US dollar.

Rupee falls 5 paise against US dollar in opening trade

Rise in crude oil prices and lower opening in the domestic equity market also impacted the rupee movement.

24 Jan 2020 10:10 AM

House impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks during the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate at the US Capitol in Washington. AP photo

Impeachment trial: Trump abused power like no other president in history

Trump is accused of seeking the Ukrainian investigation — and probes of political foe Joe Biden while holding back approved military aid

24 Jan 2020 10:02 AM

A health official scans the body temperature of a passenger as she arrives at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia. Indonesia is screening travelers from overseas for a new type of coronavirus as fears spread about a mysterious infectious disease after its first death reported in China. AP photo

Coronavirus: All you want to know about the China virus

Airports around the world have stepped up screening of passengers who have travelled to China

24 Jan 2020 9:52 AM

Mdical staff members wearing protective suits at the Zhongnan hospital in Wuhan in Chinas central Hubei province. AFP photo

Massive treatment facility in Wuhan to treat coronavirus

The new hospital is being built around a holiday complex originally intended for local workers, set in gardens by a lake on the outskirts

24 Jan 2020 9:43 AM

A worker wearing a hazardous materials suit uses a digital thermometer to check a passenger at a subway station in Beijing, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP)

Death toll in China's coronavirus climbs to 25 with 830 confirmed cases

Indian embassy sets up helpline for info on Indian nationals living in epidemic epicentre Wuhan

24 Jan 2020 9:41 AM

A hotel employee takes the temperature of a person that just arrived at the premise in Wuhan. AFP photo

Coronavirus: Hotlines for Indians in China

Concerns arose for India too as about 700 Indian students, mostly studying medicine in different Chinese universities, reside in Wuhan

24 Jan 2020 9:35 AM

File photo of Praveen Nair and his family.

Nepal tragedy: Tearful adieu bid to victims of asphyxiation in hotel room

A large number of people turned up to share the grief of the families

24 Jan 2020 9:30 AM

The United States said it will no longer issue temporary visitor visas to pregnant women seeking to enter the country for so-called “birth tourism.” AFP photo

US may deny visas for pregnant women to curb birth tourism

White House said foreigners were using the visas to secure automatic and permanent US citizenship for their kids by giving birth in US soil

24 Jan 2020 9:28 AM

Actress Annabella Sciorra (left) leaves the Manhattan Criminal Court after appearing at Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault trial, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in New York. (AP)

Annabella Sciorra: Harvey Weinstein held me down, raped me

Sopranos star is the first of Hollywood producer’s accusers to testify in trial

24 Jan 2020 9:03 AM

Mario Kart Tour did not have a multiplayer mode when it launched last year.

Nintendo's 'Mario Kart Tour' second multiplayer beta goes live

The second multiplayer test is available to all players and not just Gold Pass subscribers.

24 Jan 2020 8:12 AM

In the latest release of Safari Technology Preview, Apple has completely removed support for Flash.

Apple ditches Flash from latest Safari preview

Apple was one of the first companies to ditch Flash since the early days over vulnerabilities and security flaws.

24 Jan 2020 8:08 AM

The technology is seen relevant in industries such as watchmaking or semiconductor industry where damage to small components is costly. (Photo: ETH Zurich)

This robot can grasp objects without touching

The robotic gripper comprises of two semi-spheres connected to a circuit board carrying microchips.

24 Jan 2020 8:00 AM

The deals will be available across all My Jio stores, Reliance Digital, and on the online store of Reliance Digital.

Reliance Digital announces 'Digital India Sale' for Republic Day

Reliance Digital has launched the 'Digital India Sale' which will take place from January 24 to January 26.

24 Jan 2020 8:00 AM

The suggestions are accessible from the Collections tab in the Google app or through the mobile website.

Google makes Collections in Search smarter with AI

With AI, Collections in search groups similar pages you have visited, that are related to activities such as cooking, shopping, and hobbies.

24 Jan 2020 7:22 AM

Any time a new reaction is added to a message, all participants will receive a notification.

Twitter steals Facebook's feature, adds reaction emoji to DMs

Twitter has added new emoji reactions for Direct Messages, including text and media attachments.

24 Jan 2020 7:15 AM

The images were captured using AI-powered CCTV cameras that recognise faces and links them to the names of the citizens.

This city shames PJ-wearing citizens using facial recognition tech

To shame its citizens, the Suzhou City Management Bureau published 'uncivilised' PJ photos of seven citizens on its WeChat account.

24 Jan 2020 6:35 AM

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Apple’s gorgeous new iPhone needs to be a success in India

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Immediately uninstall these 30 top Android camera apps that are spying on you

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Viral video reunites Bangladeshi man with family after 48 years

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