India

Petrol and diesel demand goes down in West Bengal

The average petrol price was Rs. 76.30 in April while it was Rs. 69.80 in April 2017, showing an increase of about Rs. 7. The average price of diesel was Rs. 68.60 in April, whereas it was Rs. 58.50 in April 2017, which shows a jump of Rs. 10.

Jun 8, 2018

Accused of demanding bribe, UP CM Yogi Adityanath's aide lands in trouble

The Principal Secretary has been accused of demanding a bribe of Rs. 25 lakh. Adityanath has asked Chief Secretary Rajeev Kumar to find out the factual position in the case.

Jun 8, 2018

Bengaluru bars under scrutiny over skimpily-clad dancers who were hired as bartenders

The police commissioner had earlier issued notices to several bars and restaurants. Over 100 such pubs are being probed and are likely to be booked under section 294 (sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place) of the IPC.

Jun 8, 2018

Cows over athletes? Haryana government faces flak for asking share of sportspersons' earnings

Even as international athletes from the state are opposing the move, Twitter users are up in arms, criticising the Manohar Lal Khattar government.

Jun 8, 2018

After Ramzan ceasefire, politicos demand for dialogue with separatists, Pakistan

Omar Abdullah, the former Chief Minster and opposition leader said that, Ramadan ceasefire should be followed by talks with Hurriyat and other stakeholders in the State.

Jun 8, 2018

Telangana CM to splurge Rs 66 crore on Iftar party even as state reels under Rs 1.80 lakh crore debt

Earlier this week, the Telangana government had sanctioned Rs 15 crore to make necessary arrangements for the event which will be attended by around 7,000 guests at Hyderabad's Fateh Maidan on Friday evening.

Jun 8, 2018

Yet another NEET aspirant commits suicide in Tamil Nadu

The victim was hopeful that she would crack the NEET as she had also attended coaching classes, but became really disturbed when she couldn't clear it.

Jun 8, 2018

Monsoon flood alert mobile app for Bengaluru under works: report

Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has joined hands with Indian Institute of Science in developing monsoon rain mobile app for Bengaluru with real-time flood and heavy rain warning with region-specific locales and roads information.

Jun 8, 2018

Kapil Sharma tweets after two months, reveals health details and why he was off Twitter

Earlier, it was reported that Kapil Sharma was on heavy medication, taking almost 23 medicines every day.

Jun 8, 2018

Why Infosys Needs to Decide Whether It Wants to Grow Organically or Inorganically

The dramatic exit of former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka last year saw uncertainty looming over the IT company's future.

Jun 8, 2018

Youngster saves 17th-century stone inscription from getting bulldozed in Hebbal

25-year-old Dilip Kshatriya alerted the city municipal body which was bulldozing the rocks for a road-widening project in the northern part of Bengaluru.

Jun 8, 2018

Yami Gautam's sister Surilie denied entry into restaurant in Serbia for not wearing pants

Yami Gautam posted a video in her Instagram stories section to inform her fans about the unfortunate incident and tried to explain why her sister was asked to leave by the restaurant and for what reason.

Jun 8, 2018

Veere Di Wedding cuts: From replacing cuss words to blurring vibrator, here's what CBFC changed

Veere Di Wedding revolves around four friends who reunite after years for a wedding, only to realise how drastically their lives have changed. The film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam K Ahuja, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania in the lead roles.

Jun 8, 2018

Kaala box office collection: Rajinikanth starrer fails to beat Kabali opening record in AP/T

Director Pa Ranjith's Kaala has collected Rs 7-8 crore gross at the AP/T box office on the first day and earned Rs 5+ crore for its distributors, but failed to beat opening day record of Rajinikanth's Kabali.

Jun 8, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Is Nike's decision to not supply boots to Iran a last-minute betrayal?

Iran has been dealt a huge blow due to the latest sanctions imposed on the nation by Donald Trump's government. The Iran coach has hit out at Nike since Iranian internationals will find it extremely difficult to get used to a new brand of equipment in the 11th hour.

Jun 8, 2018