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The penguin has now been microchipped and released at a beach on Phillip Island. (Photo: AFP)

Baby penguin swam all the way from New Zealand to Australia

Tiny penguin's clean bill of health after epic NZ-Australia swim.

19 Sep 2019 12:03 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed a contempt case against an 88-year old retired public servant for writing objectionable letters to senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan for appearing for Muslim parties in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute matter. (Photo: File)

SC closes contempt case against man for threatening advocate representing Muslim parties in Ayodhya land dispute

The five judge bench said there should not be a repetition of such acts again.

19 Sep 2019 11:59 AM

The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max fell short on paper prior to the launch of the handsets.

Stunning iPhone 11 exciting surprises leak

Apple has the potential to launch a plethora of features by merely turning on a switch via a software update, a recent report states.

19 Sep 2019 11:53 AM

The pill contained low doses of three blood pressure drugs and a cholesterol drug. (Photo: AP)

Combination pill for heart attack to make splash in US

Will combo pill catch on in US to prevent heart attacks?

19 Sep 2019 11:50 AM

Rajinikanth takes a strong stand on imposing Hindi

Rajinikanth has finally voiced his opinion on the burning language issue.

19 Sep 2019 11:49 AM

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a fervent advocate of the multiculturalism integral to Canadian identity, apologised on Wednesday for wearing brownface makeup to a party at a school where he taught 18 years ago. (Photo: File)

Justin Trudeau apologises for brownface makeup, says 'I'm disappointed in myself'

Trudeau also admitted to wearing dark makeup singing Harry Belafonte's 1959 hit Day O at a separate high school talent contest.

19 Sep 2019 11:44 AM

The transport bodies on Thursday have called a one-day token strike against various provisions of the amended Motor Vehicle Act, including steep hike in penalties for various traffic-related offences. (Representational Image)

Delhi-NCR strike: Commuters, school hit as transport unions protest hefty fines

However, commuters may face hardships due to the strike in the national capital.

19 Sep 2019 11:08 AM

These committees include a committee for financial matters, one for devising modalities for functioning in the UT and another for staff related matters. (Photo: File | ANI)

J&K Reorganisation Act slated for Oct 31; finance, legislative restructuring, development key thrusts

J&K and Ladakh will become two UTs from October 31st which is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

19 Sep 2019 10:58 AM

Nearly 75 per cent of participants had at least one adverse childhood experience. (Photo: ANI)

Positive surroundings beneficial for child development

Positive surroundings in childhood has long-term health benefits: study.

19 Sep 2019 10:53 AM

Indian sprinter Hima Das has been ruled out of the World Championships 2019 due to a back injury, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) said on Wednesday. (Photo:PTI)

Hima Das out of World Championships 2019 due to back injury

AFI selection committee on September 9 had named Das for the tournament to be held in Doha from September 27 to October 6.

19 Sep 2019 10:48 AM

India skipper Virat Kohli's unbeaten knock of 72 runs helped his team defeat South Africa by seven wickets in the second T20I at PCA Stadium here on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli's 50 helps India register comprehensible win vs South Africa

The first T20I was abandoned due to rain and with this victory, India took a 1-0 lead over South Africa in the three-match T20I series.

19 Sep 2019 10:35 AM

After India beat South Africa by seven wickets, batsman Temba Bavuma said that the Indian team is 'formidable but not unbeatable'. (Photo:AP)

Temba Bavuma term Team India as 'India formidable as well as beateable'

Bavuma, who played a knock of 49 runs, said that for him, it is always the team that matters, not his personal ambitions.

19 Sep 2019 10:25 AM

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell by 0.09 per cent to 98.47.

Rupee down 24 paise against US dollar after Fed rate cut

A weak opening in domestic equities and unabated foreign fund outflows also weighed on the domestic currency.

19 Sep 2019 10:24 AM

The ban would cover the manufacture, import, sale, advertisement and distribution of e-cigarettes. But it would not apply to the end users of such devices (Photo: AP)

In-Depth: India bans e-cigarettes as global backlash at vaping gathers pace

The ban was announced by Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference, the Indian health ministry did this saying vaping has become an epidemic

19 Sep 2019 10:18 AM

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Swami Chinmayanand case said on Wednesday that an arrest in the case would only be made on ground of ‘solid evidence’, reported Hindustan Times. (Photo: File)

Chinmayanand case: Arrest to be made only on ground of solid evidence, says SIT

The SIT was formed on the directions of the Supreme Court in the first week of September to investigate the case.

19 Sep 2019 10:16 AM

Sustained foreign fund outflow too weighed on market sentiment here, traders said.

Sensex drops over 200 points; ICICI Bank, TCS top laggards

Top losers in the Sensex pack in early trade included Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank.

19 Sep 2019 10:10 AM

After India's massive victory over South Africa, pacer Deepak Chahar revealed that he finds it easy to bowl death overs. (Photo:AP)

Deepak Chahar says he bowling death overs is easy for him

Chahar bowled four overs in the match and took two wickets while conceding 22 runs.

19 Sep 2019 10:10 AM

Captain Tim Paine has predicted a 'very exciting era' for Australian cricket after the team retained the Ashes against England, while revealing he broke his thumb in the final Test. (Photo: PTI)

Tim Paine sees 'exciting' future for Australia

The series was drawn 2-2, with Australia keeping the urn as the Ashes holders despite losing the last Test at the Oval by 135 runs.

19 Sep 2019 9:55 AM

Apple could launch a slew of products in October. (Photo: AP)

Everything Apple could announce in October

Apple may host its iPad event in October and here is everything the Cupertino brand may unveil.

19 Sep 2019 9:55 AM

Gabriel Jesus made it three in the 76th minute after Kevin De Bruyne led a swift counter-attack and slipped in the Brazilian who made no mistake. (Photo:AFP)

UCL 2019-20: Manchester City sink Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0

Shakhtar quickly had a chance to go level after a superb run from Taison who found Junior Moraes.

19 Sep 2019 9:47 AM

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