National News
Money power on full display in Rajya Sabha polls across seven states to be held on June 11
The biennial elections for 57 Rajya Sabha seats across 16 states have thrown up interesting scenarios. Read more
Danish woman gangrape: All 5 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment
A Delhi court today sentenced life imprisonment for five convicts in the in the kidnapping and rape of a 52 year old Danish woman in the capital. Read more
Rakhi Birla elected Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Rakhi Birla was today elected Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Assembly. Read more
Heavy rain, thundershower lash Delhi-NCR
Heavy rain and thundershower today lashed the National Capital Region bringing much needed respite from the scorching heat. Read more
Mathura violence: BJP demands CBI probe, says Sting has exposed UP govt
The BJP today launched a scathing attack on the UP government and alleged that purported sting operation has clearly exposed the role of Akhilesh Yadav government in Mathura violence. Read more
Shiv Sena takes a jibe at President Obama, wonders if he will shift to India post-retirement
Shiv Sena, BJP’s alliance partner of BJP in Maharashtra, is not impressed with the warmth that President Barack Obama displayed for PM Modi in United States recently. Read more
International News
Modi Doctrine: US applauds Indian PM for his foreign policy vision that overcame 'hesitations of history'
The United States of America is so impressed by the vision of PM Modi on foreign policy that it has christened it as "Modi Doctrine" that has overcome the “hesitations of history”. Read more
60-yr-old Hindu ashram worker hacked to death in Bangladesh in second such killing
Days after a Hindu priest was murdered in broad day light by suspected ISIS jihadists in Bangladesh, a Hindu ashram worker was today hacked to death by unidentified assailants while he was out for the morning walk in the Muslim majority nation. Read more
Indian woman, working for NGO, abducted in Afghanistan
An Indian woman has been abducted in Kabul and the ministry of external affairs was in touch with Afghan authorities to seek her early release, government sources said Friday. Read more
Business News
India’s industrial output falls 0.8 pc in April
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) contracted 0.8 per cent in April compared with 0.1 per cent growth in the previous month. Read more
Tinder is banning anyone under 18. Know why
Ever since its launch in 2012, Tinder has emerged as one of the most popular dating apps. Since its launch, anyone with an age of 13 or older and with a Facebook account was able to use the dating app. Read more
Panasonic launches two new entry-level smartphones T44 and T30 starting at Rs 3,290
Panasonic has today launched two new smartphones in India – the T44 and T30. The smartphones are priced at Rs 4,290 and Rs 3,290 respectively. Read more
Entertainment News
Why did Vidya Balan agree to do ‘guest role’ in TE3N? Here’s the answer
Padma Shri award winning actress Vidya Balan's role is considered as a guest appearance in ‘TE3N’. Read more
More than what meets the eye: Ranveer and Vaani’s lip lock in ‘Befikre’ posters has a hidden clue
It is raining kisses in the reel world of actors Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor. Read more
Sports News
Australian Open: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth reach semi-finals
Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal continued her consistent run in the international circuit, reaching yet another semi-final after a win over Thai rival Ratchanok Intanon. Read more
Rafael Nadal to miss Wimbledon because of wrist injury
Rafael Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon on Thursday, citing the left wrist injury that forced him out of the French Open. Read more
