India

LG Confirms Upcoming Flagship Optimus G Smartphone Successor as 'G2'

South Korean electronics major LG on Friday (19 July) officially announced that its upcoming Optimus G successor would be named as G2.

Jul 19, 2013

'Chennai Express' Release Date Delayed: Shah Rukh-Deepika Starrer Pushed to 9 August

The release date of one of the year's most awaited films - "Chennai Express", starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, has been postponed by a day so that it coincides with the auspicious occasion of Eid.

Jul 19, 2013

War of Words Begin over Rajnath Singh's English Language Remark

Another 'war of words' has begun after BJP President Rajnath Singh expressed discontent about the English language degrading Indian culture and leading to a loss of tradition.

Jul 19, 2013

HTC One Mini with Ultrapixel Camera Unveiled

Taiwanese technology major HTC on Thursday unveiled the much anticipated smaller variant of its HTC One smartphone.

Jul 19, 2013

'D Day' Review Round Up: A Must Watch Crime Thriller

"D Day", a crime thriller starring Arjun Rampal, Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Shruti Haasan, Sandeep Kulkarni and Huma Qureshi, was released on Friday (19 June).

Jul 19, 2013

Third Phase of West Bengal Panchayat Polls Begins Amid Tight Security

The third phase of West Bengal panchayat polls begins today in three districts of North Parganas, South Parganas and Howrah amid tight security. In the backdrop of violence between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Opposition, the district will elect about 13,000 representatives to their respective village panchayats.

Jul 19, 2013

Students Refuse Mid-Day Meals in Bihar; HRD Sets up Committee to Monitor Scheme

Students in various government schools of Bihar refuse to eat free mid-day meals as Centre announces a new committee to probe and monitor the quality of food served under the scheme.

Jul 19, 2013

Ayushmann Khurran, Sidharth Malhotra Wish to Romance Katrina Kaif

Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif is on the wish list of several newcomers including Ayushmann Khurrana and Sidharth Malhotra who aspire to share screen space with her.

Jul 18, 2013

Manipur Rice Scam: Foodgrains Meant for Poor Misappropriated; Ration Cards Not Issued

Exposing yet another indifferent attitude of the Manipur government towards the poor in the hilly districts of the state, food items meant for the impoverished in the state have been allowed to siphon off for many years despite complaints and agitations by the public.

Jul 18, 2013

Liverpool Transfer News: Rodgers Targets Real Madrid Striker Morata

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is believed to be targeting highly-rated Spanish striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid.

Jul 18, 2013

Malaysian Sex Bloggers Booked on 3 Accounts for Mocking Ramadan, Bail Denied

The notorious Malayisan couple accused of hurting Muslim sentiment by their offensive Facebook post has been charged with three counts under Malysian Laws.

Jul 18, 2013

'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' Box Office Collection: Farhan Starrer Declared 'Hit', Nears ₹50 Crore Mark in India

Farhan Akhtar-Sonam Kapoor's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" has been declared a hit in India with the film minting around ₹44 crore in six days.

Jul 18, 2013

Barcelona Transfer News: Messi Confident Neymar Will Adapt To Spanish Football

Barcelona's summer signing Neymar has been given a vote of confidence by Lionel Messi.

Jul 18, 2013

SC Bans Sale of Acid to Minors, Orders States to Pay ₹3 Lakh Compensation to Victims

In a move to curb the rising rate of acid attacks across the country, the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday has ordered the Centre, State and Union territories to regulate the sales of acid and pay up till ₹3 lakh as compensation to victims.

Jul 18, 2013

SC Quashes NEET for Medical Courses, Says MCI Not Empowered to Conduct Common Entrance Test

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to MBBS, BDS and post-graduate medical courses, ruling that the Medical Council of India (MCI) doesn't have the authority to conduct a common entance test.

Jul 18, 2013