Allahabad HC tears into UP state machinery

Govt increases maximum speed limit for expressways

Sushma, Afghanistan defence minister talk on terror

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SUV sales grow 7 times faster than cars
If you thought that small cars and sedans are where the heart of the Indian buyer is, think again. Sale of SUVs grew seven times faster than that of passenger cars in 2017-18, the trend being fuelled by new models and changing lifestyles.

Infy CEO Parekh walks away from Sikka path

Microsoft probes KPMG's anti-piracy work in India
Microsoft is investigating the methods partner KPMG uses to crack down on the illegal use of its software in India, after a complaint from a senior member of the BJP, documents seen by Reuters showed.

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Oz's 'punk turtle' risks being last of the Mohicans
The "punk turtle" was this week ranked 29th on the Zoological Society of London's Evolutionary Distinct and Globally Endangered list, triggering calls for better protection of the reptile found in a remote part of Australia's east coast.

Mountain erosion may add CO2 to atmosphere: Study

Battle to save Africa's elephants is gaining some ground

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Pak SC bans Sharif from politics for life
In a unanimous verdict, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday ruled that any person declared dishonest and not righteous by it is disqualified from politics or holding public office for life.

Syria warns West it will defend itself if attacked
"This is not a threat. This is a promise," Syrian Ambassador Bashar Jaafari told the UN Security Council. The ambassador invoked Article 51 of the UN charter that recognizes the right to self-defence by any state if it comes under attack.

Russia says West only interested in overthrowing Assad
"We continue to observe dangerous military preparations for an illegal act of force against a sovereign state," Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told the UN Security Council. US Ambassador Nikki Haley said no decision had been taken on military action and stressed the importance of carefully assessing all the implications.

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Will Varun and Katrina's next be in 4D?

Pic: Manish Malhotra's tribute to Sridevi
Ace designer Manish Malhotra who shared a close bond with the eternal beauty shared her beautiful pictures at short intervals on his social media remembering their good times together. Recently, recalling his first meeting with late actress Sridevi, he said that they became close friends in the last seven years and that she always made it a point to attend his shows and returned the love and admiration.

65th National Film Awards 2018: Winners' list
The 65th National Film Awards have been announced with film ‘Newton’ emerging as the Best Hindi Film and music maestro AR Rahman emerging as the biggest winner. Late actress Sridevi was conferred with the Best Actress Award posthumously for her last film ‘Mom’.

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More than 1 drink a day may cut lifespan: Study
Here’s some sobering news: A large international study says adults should average no more than one alcoholic drink per day, and that means drinking guidelines in many countries may be far too loose.

AI can enhance smartphone microscopes into lab-grade devices
Scientists have discovered that deep learning, a powerful form of artificial intelligence, can discern and enhance microscopic details in photos taken by smartphones to such an extent that they can match the quality of images from laboratory-grade microscopes.

Night owls are at a higher risk of dying young than early birds
​​A survey of more than 4,30,000 people in Britain found that those who were night owls had a 10% higher risk of dying than "larks". People in the late-night group were more likely to suffer from psychological disorders, diabetes, and breathing troubles.

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Live: Commonwealth Games 2018: Day 10

IPL: Royal Challengers beat Kings XI by 4 wickets
Royal Challengers Bangalore opened their account in the Indian Premier League season eleven as they beat Kings XI Punjab by four wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.

India at CWG: Shooting, wrestling, boxing and TT spike medal tally
Another frenetic day of sporting activity at the 2018 Commonwealth Games has seen India increase their medal tally to 42, with hopes of several more to come over the remaining two days.

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How to find out how 'safe/unsafe' your Android smartphone is
Google is known for rolling out security updates from time to time for Android smartphones. The tech giant has also tried to push smartphones manufacturers to roll out timely security updates.

Another OnePlus 6's alleged image leaked
OnePlus is also set to launch the its much awaited flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. As the launch is coming near the teaser images of the smartphone keeps on surfacing online to build the excitement.

'Day bug' hits WhatsApp Beta version on Android
Due to a mysterious bug, the timestamp on the chat window of users is appearing with numbers. For instance, instead of ‘Today’, messages which are exchanged on that day are appearing with “84oday”; instead of ‘Yesterday’ the timestamp is shown as “89esterday” for messages which are exchanged a day before.

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UK eyes pact on mutual recognition of degrees
With 14,000 Indian students pursuing advanced masters’ degrees in the UK, London wants to get an agreement of mutual recognition of qualifications with India much like the pact signed recently between France and India.

Online tests for nine Delhi University courses likely in May

Mumbai: St Xavier's, Ruia and Jai Hind may get university status

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Mumbai: Air-conditioner bids invited for CSMT museum
Uncertainty still prevails on the status of converting the CSMT heritage building into a world-class museum.

City to have special body to monitor parking: BMC to Bombay HC
A special authority will be set up to regulate parking in the city, the BMC told Bombay high court on Friday.

Government to light up 192 Dalit villages with 100% power
This April 14, B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary, will be an "illuminating" one for 192 Dalit-dominated villages in the state.

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Oral hearing for 20 AAP MLAs on May 17
Honouring the directive of Delhi High Court in the office-of-profit case against 20 AAP MLAs from Delhi, the Election Commission on Friday decided to grant the MLAs an oral hearing on May 17.

Help, 2 aides held for killing retd engineer in robbery bid
A 72-year-old retired mechanical engineer with an airline was smothered with a pillow during a robbery bid by his household help in Malviya Nagar.The help and two of his associates have been arrested for the crime.

Delhi: RPF officer helps douse fire, averts disaster at railway station
A major mishap was averted at Delhi's Shahdara railway station on Friday evening after an alert Railway Police Force (RPF) officer quickly helped in dousing a fire at one of the platform stalls.

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Tiff over CM's dual seats delays Congress list
fferences over CM Siddaramaiah's decision to contest from two seats, among other issues, led to Congress putting off announcement of its first list of candidates on Friday.

Bengaluru voices anger over Kathua gangrape and murder

SMS fraud: Conmen use malware to steal info from smartphones, siphon off money

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Telangana CM KCR meets Deve Gowda to forge alliance against BJP, Congress

Baba Ramdev meets KCR

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu says Telangana mining policy will be emulated in Punjab

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Tougher tests await DL, LLR applicants
Candidates applying for driving licences and learner's licences (LLR) from regional transport offices (RTOs) will soon have to sweat a lot harder to pass their tests.

Tracking the city's journey

2 men held at ATM in skimming racket

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Ishrat Jahan petitioner dies in Kerala accident
M R Gopinath Pillai - father of Pranesh Pillai alias Javed Ghulam Shaikh, who was among those killed in the 2004 encounter - died on Friday.

Exotic birds found on bus, three held

Banks facing cash crunch for 2 weeks

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File Unnao report by May 2: HC to CBI
The Allahabad high court severely reprimanded the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday on the Unnao rape case.

Uttar Pradesh: Woman, daughter burnt to death by kin
Amethi (UP), Apr 13 () A woman and her daughter was allegedly burnt alive by a relative over some property dispute at a village in this district, the police said today.

Allahabad high court asks govt: Why BJP MLA not arrested yet ?
Court Comes Down Heavily On Govt

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Odisha opposes new project over Mahanadi by Chhattisgarh

Nine get death for witchcraft murder in Odisha
A court in Odisha's Rayagada district on Friday sentenced nine persons to death for murdering three of a family in 2016 on suspicion of practising sorcery.

BJP leader stages dharna over graft
BJP's Padampur MLA Pradip Purohit staged dharna in the well of the assembly on Thursday, accusing the ruling BJD of destroying the dignity of the House.

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Irked over low prices, MP farmers dump tomatoes on roads

Mystery play Gardish-e-Aafaq leaves audience intrigued

"I am an adventurous guy, but only music lets me sleep in peace": Jubin Nautiyal

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Punjab Govt to use Rs 20 crore road-safety fund to bring down fatalities

15-year-old Hryana shooter India's youngest CWG gold winner

Govt had no other legal option in Navjot Singh Sidhu case: Punjab CM
A day after Punjab opposed the acquittal plea of its minister Navjot Singh Sidhu in the Supreme Court in the 1998 road rage case, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday defended the state government’s stand.

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