World

Interpol elects South Korean as president amid Russia protest

Kim Jong-yang's election is marred by acrimony over the US campaign against the Kremlin insider and Russia's allegations of interference.

Nov 21, 2018

Google's Neighbourly app: Your friendly neighbourhood hero on the mobile phone

Thousands of users download the crowd-sourced app whose Q&A ease gives information of the most local nature on real-time.

Nov 21, 2018

Facebook recovers from global outage; Here's why it went down

Social media platforms Facebook and its subsidiary services WhatsApp and Instagram were down more than half hour across several parts of the world including the US, South America and Europe.

Nov 21, 2018

Crypto bloodbath: Tale of IMF support that turned a deadly trap

Legarde's historic call for central banks' foray into sovereign cryptocurrencies turns sour for blockchain pioneers like Bitcoin

Nov 21, 2018

Choi Jin Hyuk injures eye while filming action scene for 'The Last Empress'

Agency updates on the actor's condition after the accident and confirms his presence at the press conference.

Nov 21, 2018

MIUI 10 Global ROM release alert: Xiaomi Redmi 5, 6 Pro gets stable Android Oreo update in India

Android Oreo-based MIUI 10 brings performance improvement, increase battery life, India region-specific custom features to the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 5 in India.

Nov 21, 2018

Did Ed Sheeran hint on collaboration with BTS?

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has hinted of a possibility of an alliance with K-pop sensation BTS.

Nov 21, 2018

Swing Kids movie releases new poster

EXO's D.O., Park Hye Soo starrer has released its third poster of the retro styled movie "Swing Kids".

Nov 20, 2018

India signs $500 million deal for two stealth frigates from Russia

The frigates are likely to be manufactured in Goa and are expected to be inducted in the Indian Navy by 2027.

Nov 20, 2018

In an ambitious plan, PM Modi wants to double the economy to $5 trillion

Highlighting the work done by his incumbent government he said that efforts are being made to double the size of the economy.

Nov 20, 2018

History of a feud: Tatas want to fly Jet, but without the captain for a reason

There is a history of indifference if not hostility between the Tatas and the Goyals that goes back to the 1990s when India's open skies policy took off.

Nov 20, 2018

Pregnant Meghan Markle cradles baby bump at Royal Variety Performance [Photos]

Prince Harry accompanied Markle and looked stylish in a classic black tux and bow tie.

Nov 20, 2018

PCB loses to BCCI over compensation claim of Rs 447 crore; to face reverse claim from India

The ICC has dismissed a compensation claim made by PCB against BCCI for failing to honour a Memorandum of Understanding and India might now make a reverse claim.

Nov 20, 2018

RBI vs Modi govt: From liquidity to relief for MSME sector - key takeaways from Monday's board meet

In the tense run-up to the meeting, there was speculation even about RBI governor Urjit Patel's exit.

Nov 20, 2018

Who is Krishna Kumari Kohli? Pakistan's Hindu lawmaker makes it to BBC's 100 women of 2018 list

The Pakistani lawmaker is known to have worked for the welfare and rights of bonded labourers in Pakistan. She made news in March for becoming the first Dalit Hindu woman to be elected to the Pakistan senate.

Nov 20, 2018