The United States on Monday will begin enforcing a regulation that could deny green cards or legal permanent residency to legal immigrants who seek public benefits like food stamps. The move might affect a number of Indians who are on H-1B visas and are in long ques to get permanent […]
Read Time : 5 Minutes
Bernie Sanders wins big in Nevada, stretching lead in Democratic race
Progressive firebrand Bernie Sanders earned a decisive victory Saturday in the Nevada caucuses, solidifying his frontrunner status in the race to choose the Democratic nominee who faces President Donald Trump in November’s election. His win is a substantial accomplishment in a state seen as an important bellwether because it is […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
China reports 648 new cases of coronavirus, but infections outside Hubei falling
China on Sunday reported a rise in the number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus, but the number of fresh infections and deaths outside of the epicentre of central Hubei province continued to fall. Nationwide, the number of new cases rose to 648 as of Saturday, from 397, the […]
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Volkswagen T-Roc SUV launch on March 18, will take on Creta, Seltos and Hector
Volkswagen India is all set to officially launch the T-Roc SUV on March 18 at an event in New Delhi. The SUV was unveiled earlier this year and was also on display at the Auto Expo 2020. The Volkswagen T-Roc has a progressive design language, with a coupe-style roof, distinctively […]
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Bernie Sanders takes the lead in Nevada Democratic caucuses
Bernie Sanders led Nevada’s presidential caucuses based on early returns Saturday as the fiery progressive pushed for a second straight victory in the Democrats’ 2020 nomination fight. Sanders has emerged as the front-runner in the party’s national race, even as establishment-minded Democrats raise concerns about the self-described democratic socialist’s ability […]
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Google to Huawei users: Sideloading its apps, services carries a high security risk
Google has warned of serious security and privacy implications of downloading its Android apps other than the Google Play store. Directed at the new Huawei customers, Google said its applications and services aren’t available for downloading on the official app store or sideload on new Huawei devices. It is worth […]
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Dr Kafeel Khan’s uncle shot dead over property dispute: Police
An uncle of Dr Kafeel Khan was shot dead by unidentified men outside his house in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur late on Saturday when he was returning after playing carrom at a neighbour’s house, police said. Dr Khan, a paediatrician, had hit the headlines after the death of 60 children in […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Reliance Jio has launched Rs 49, Rs 69 short validity plans for JioPhone users
Reliance Jio has launched two short validity plans for the JioPhone users. These plans are worth Rs 49 and Rs 69 and they both come with a validity of 14 days. According to the Jio website, the Rs 49 plan, which the company removed after tariff revision back in December last […]
Read Time : 5 Minutes
From H-1B visas to trade, Congress throws questions at PM Modi ahead of Trump visit
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala raised a number of “relevant questions on national interest” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, a day ahead of US president Donald Trump’s two-day visit to India. India and the US are expected to finalise at least five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on issues ranging […]
Read Time : 2 Minutes
How to connect AirPods with Windows PC
Apple transformed the wearable market forever with the launch of the AirPods. The wireless Bluetooth device has been an inspiration for countless similar gadgets. Though originally designed for iOS devices such as iPad and iPhone, AirPods can be connected to other gadgets, including Android or Windows phones, laptops and Windows PC. Apple […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Man in MP batters mother to death, dumps body in drain
A 32-year-old man battered his mother to death, stuffed her body in a sack and dumped it in a drain in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district, police said on Saturday. The accused Santosh Patil was arrested after his act was caught on a CCTV in his vicinity. Superintendent of Police Shivdayal […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
OYO announces bug bounty programme in India
Hospitality unicorn OYO has said that it will introduce a bug bounty programme towards ensuring that there is a credible and continuous flow of positive feedback from independent security groups and individual researchers to mitigate against any bug or shortfall in the company’s systems. This is in line with the established […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
14-year-old student raped in Rajasthan’s Bundi at knife-point
A teenage student was raped after being threatened with a knife in Rajasthan’s Hindoli region of Bundi district, police said on Saturday. Police said the victim’s family lodged a FIR on Friday that one Ashok Kumawat (21) arrived at their home around two and a half months ago and took […]
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Taapsee Pannu: ‘I hope Thappad will break my firebrand image’
When one thinks of actor Taapsee Pannu’s movies, it is a given that she will pack a punch with the fierce, bold and firebrand image that she has come to be known for. With her next film Thappad, which highlights the subject of domestic violence, the actor hopes to break that tag and […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Congress wants to convert Madhya Pradesh into Italy: BJP MLA on online liquor sale
Indore BJP MLA Ramesh Mendola on Saturday attacked Congress government in the state over the new excise policy, which proposed delivery of liquor at the doorstep and said that the ruling party wants to convert the state into Italy. “Congress government started selling online liquor. It seems that at the […]