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GSF to incubate non-tech companies

Cops blame failed love affair for Barmer triple 'suicide'

'Gujarat victim could be from Odisha'

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Goods news for farm sector: IMD predicts normal monsoon rainfall in 2018

Gems are collateral damage as bank fraud hurts exports

US bans American companies from selling components to Chinese phone maker ZTE

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Loopholes in draft National Forest Policy flagged
Over 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and questioned environment ministry over the rationale of proposing involvement of private parties in regeneration of forests.

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

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Lahore HC bans airing anti-judiciary speeches of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif

The real next war in Syria: Iran vs Israel

France's Macron says Trump, France agree on Syria objectives
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had not meant to signal a change in the US position on Syria, after the White House rebuffed his suggestion he had dissuaded President Donald Trump from rapid withdrawing US troops.

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SSR-Kriti in 'Dirty Dancing' Hindi remake?
The source further added that Sushant and Kriti are skilled dancers, and hence are the top contenders for the lead roles.

Kathua rape: Koena takes dig at Sonam's tweet
Amongst many Bollywood celebrities, Sonam was also seen sharing her picture with the strong message to ensure protection to save our child. Condemning the horrifying incident, Sonam took to micro-blogging site Twitter and wrote, “Ashamed appalled and disgusted by fake nationals and fake Hindus. I cannot believe this is happening in my country.”

To #DeleteFacebook or not? Bengaluru students debate...
We spoke to city students to find out what their take on the #DeleteFacebook trend is...

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India, France to work together on inter-planetary missions
. The collaboration on interplanetary missions is part of the joint vision for space cooperation which India and France agreed upon during signing of an MoU last month.

NASA's newest planet-hunting spacecraft set for launch in Florida
The Transit Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, was set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:32 pm EDT, starting the clock on a two-year, $337 million mission in one of astronomy's newest fields of exploration.

Electricity can remove drug residues from wastewater: Study

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IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Daredevils by 71 runs
Spinners Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav shared six wickets as they helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Daredevils by 71 runs in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

Sindhu vulnerable on counter-attack: Vimal Kumar
PV Sindhu appears "vulnerable" on counter-attack and that is a big factor in her losing many a title clashes, including recent CWG final, observed ex-India coach Vimal, who believes with little more maturity and bit of luck she will be able to pull off close matches.

Sunil Narine first foreign spinner to take 100 wickets in IPL
Bowling with a remodelled action after his latest call of suspect action in the Pakistan Super League last month, Sunil Narine on Monday scripted history as he became the first foreign spinner to take 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League.

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Jio vs Airtel vs Vodafone vs BSNL: Plans under Rs 250

Moto G5S gets a permanent price cut in India; now available at less than Rs 10,000
Motorola's budget smartphone, the Moto G5S has been subjected to temporary price cuts in the last few weeks, but now the company has announced a permanent price cut for the handset.

Sony unveils its new line-up of headphones and speakers, starting at Rs 2999
Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony has unveiled its lineup of audio products in India for 2018. Consisting of both headphones and wireless speakers, these products will be available across all Sony Centres and major electronic stores across the country. ​

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Delhi high court says no change in economics retest date

Delhi University admission process from next week, first cutoff in June

SSC English text blends lessons with life skills

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Palghar medical college students to move FRA, court over fee row
cleared

Mumbai: Family court order quashed, four-yr-old to stay with father
Bombay high court has struck down an interim order of the Bandra family court to hand over custody of a four-year-old girl to her mother, a Dutch/Pakistani national, so that she can be taken back to the Netherlands.

Roadroller runs over labourer
19-year-old labourer, Manish Pawar, carrying out repair work on Eastern Express Highway at Chunnabhatti was crushed to death by a roadroller on Saturday.

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Jeweller robbed of gold at gunpoint
A jeweller, who was heading home to Mayur Vihar with a stock of gold worth a few lakh, was robbed at gunpoint near Mayur Vihar Phase III on Sunday.

In 10 days, 2nd fire at Narela; no one injured
16 Narela Fire

Teen killed, two injured in hit and run
16 Fatal Accident

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Two-year-old swallows balloon, dies

DA case- HC orders notice K S Eashwarappa on a fresh plea
The Karnataka high court has ordered notice to senior BJP leader K S Easwharappa and others in response to a fresh criminal revision petition pertaining to a disproportionate assets case pending before Lokayukta court at Shivamogga. The petition is filed by local advocate B Vinod wherein he had challenged the Lokayukta court's order refusing to issue summons to the BJP leader in relation to a case more than half a decade old.

Missing bank employee's body found in Attibelle grove

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Hyderabad girl killed in a bus mishap in Iran

AIMIM not to field candidates in Karnataka polls, Asaduddin Owaisi announces support to JDS

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Lack of unity may cost TNCC dearly on Cauvery issue in TN

Cauvery: Human chain protest in all districts by opposition on April 23

Land acquisition: Once compensation is accepted, enhancement pleas can't be entertained, says HC

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10,000 heat emergencies in 15 days

Constables in Gujarat are engineers, MBAs and techies!

More than 500 samples of water found unfit: AMC

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Police tracking hotspots for interstate calls to check crime
Seeking to contain the rising crime graph in the region, police have compiled a list of hotspots, from where maximum number of calls were made to UP100 in 2017, in Allahabad, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh and Fatehpur.

Groom pedals to bride's house in UP's Pratapgarh
A unique initiative to spread awareness about environment conservation left the natives of Ibrahimpur, Pure Kharag Rai and adjoining villages in Pratapgarh district wondering in amazement on Sunday afternoon, when they witnessed a 'baraat' (wedding procession) - including the groom - pedalling all the way to the bride's place on bicycles.

Seized diaries shed light on Babuli Kol gang's financial nexus

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Odia film Hello Arsi wins big at 65th National Film Awards
The awards that keep film fraternities across the country wait with bated breath were announced yesterday and Odisha had much to cheer about. Odia film Hello Arsi won big at the 65th National Film Awards, bagging the coveted award in three categories straight.

I want to shoot on the temple steps and enjoy the stone works here: Nushrat Bharucha
From her debut days in Love Sex Aur Dhokha to a runaway hit like Pyaar Ka Punchnama and now the hugely successful Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Nushrat Bharucha has worked her way up the Bollywood ladder with sheer grit and confidence. Though the ride was not easy, it was definitely an eventful one. BT caught up with the woman of the moment on the sidelines of a fashion show she recently attended in the city. Excerpts:

Chandan Yatra Festival: Devotees defy heat and humid conditions to please Sri Radha Madhava
Braving the warm and humid weather conditions, devotees at International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON) Mayapur have turned up in large numbers from various parts of the world and got down to grinding the sandalwood ( Chandan) which is used as a paste to smear over the body of Radha Madhav to keep the summer heat at bay.

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Trail of dead and missing suspects in Mecca Masjid blasts case

Cong appeals to end '14-yr exile'

Congress to forge alliance with BSP and GGP before MP assembly polls

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'No differences with Sunil Jakhar, just media creation'

Haryana won one-third of India's CWG medals

In Punjab, Shiv Sainiks salute Lord Shiva, not Shivaji

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