TikTok shut down in US hours before ban takes effect

TikTok's app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. The app was shut down on Saturday. IMAGE: A man films a......

UP police book PWD officials, Google Maps in bridge death case

The police Budaun booked officials of the public works department and Google Maps in connection with the death of three men whose car rolled over an under-construction bridge while following......

SC orders status quo on well near Sambhal masjid

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the district magistrate to maintain status quo on reviving or allowing prayers at a 'private' well located near the entrance of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid......

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

A new cyber fraud known as 'pig butchering scam' or 'investment scam' has emerged, targeting unemployed youths, housewives, students, and needy people who are made to lose large sums of money......

Google to be probed for unfair biz in gaming apps' listing on Play Store

Fair trade regulator CCI on Thursday ordered a probe against Google and its affiliates for alleged unfair business practices with respect to listing of real money gaming apps on Play Store.......

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit......

Number of UPI apps grows in 2024, yet top two command maximum market share

In 2024, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) approved 20 third-party Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications, a record since UPI’s launch in 2016. This surge reflects......

Nara Lokesh pitches Vizag to Google for setting up data centre

Andhra Pradesh's IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh has pitched port city of Vizag in his state for setting up a data centre to Google Cloud CEO, saying the new government in the state has......

'Human Attention Span Is Now Less Than Goldfish's'

'What scares me is the fact that there is so much content that people have content indigestion.''How do you entice people who have indigestion of content?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajadhiraaj:......

'Stop Bringing Up The Same Incident!

'If Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, if he can forgive Kaikeyi, if he can even forgive Ravan after the great battle was done, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing in comparison... not......

Bollywood Says 'I Love You' In The Cutest Ways

It's a special day on social media, as film folk celebrate birthdays and share beautiful moments from their life on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nayanthara/Instagram Nayanthara wishes......

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.' IMAGE: Salman Khan with his father Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar at the launch of Angry......

'RIP TikTok': App ban 'blessing in disguise' for Gauff

'I guess it'll force me to read books more, be more of a productive human probably.'   IMAGE: USA's Coco Gauff of the US writes a message on broadcast channel's camera after winning her fourth......

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

2024 delivered unforgettable moments and surprising twists in the world of sports. While India's thrilling T20 World Cup victory stood as a monumental highlight, two unexpected names took centre......

Harleen's ton powers India to series win

IMAGE: Harleen Deol celebrates her maiden century. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Women/X Harleen Deol underscored her growing maturity with an impressive maiden hundred, the foundation of......

Bumrah Lets His Bat Talk

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has proven himself to be an all-round hero. Photograph: BCCI/X   Watching Jasprit Bumrah bat on Day 4 of the Gabba Test, one couldn't help but wonder if there's anything......

Secret behind India's improved fielding...

Fielding coach T Dilip is a superstar, helped Yashasvi Jaiswal grow as slip fielder: Ashwin IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a superb catch at short leg to dismiss Shakib Al Hasan.......