10 Dec 2020

BJP goons attacked Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's house: AAP

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's home was allegedly attacked by a mob of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters on Thursday.

Lenovo's entry-level K12 and K12 Pro models announced in China

Lenovo has launched its budget-friendly K12 and K12 Pro models in China at a starting price of CNY 799 (roughly Rs. 9,000).

Bookings for Aprilia SXR 160 to commence on December 11

Piaggio will start accepting bookings for its Aprilia SRX 160 maxi-style scooter in India tomorrow i.e. December 11, via its dealerships as well as the official website.

Xiaomi Mi 10i spotted on Geekbench with 8GB of RAM

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new Mi 10i model in India as a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, which went official in China last month.

Haryana schools to reopen for senior classes from December 14

Schools in Haryana are set to resume for senior classes from next week, the government today said.

Redmi 9 Power to be launched on December 17

Redmi will launch its 'power packed' smartphone, the Redmi 9 Power, in India on December 17 at 12 pm, the company has announced.

Suzuki Swift (facelift) first-look: Bestseller gets even better

The Swift is perhaps India's most loved automobile. It is currently the best selling car and is showing no signs of slowing down even with new competition around.

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KTM 390 Adventure becomes marginally expensive in India: Details here

Austrian automaker KTM has hiked the prices of its 390 Adventure motorcycle in India. Following the latest price-revision, the two-wheeler has become costlier by Rs. 1,878, and now costs Rs. 3.05 lakh.

Brexit deal: Sunday deadline set as 'very large gaps' remain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have set a Sunday deadline for the Brexit trade deal.

Champions League, round of 16: Qualified teams and draw format

The UEFA Champions League 2020-21 group stage has come to its conclusion.

Ad featuring Sanjana Sanghi criticized for promoting violence against men

A new advertisement featuring Dil Bechara actor Sanjana Sanghi has received heavy backlash on social media for allegedly promoting violence against men.

Team India's home series fixtures against England announced

The BCCI and the ECB have announced the fixtures for Team India's home series against England in 2021.

NASA announces astronauts for Artemis, including first woman on moon

NASA has named 18 astronauts, including nine women, who will start training for the United States space agency's Artemis missions to the moon.

Jeep Compass is available with benefits worth Rs. 3 lakh

In a bid to increase sales this month, Jeep is offering great deals on the Compass SUV.

MoneyBall Trading is on every budding traders' mind. Here's why

If there is a way to become a pro at stock market trading, it's through MoneyBall Trading's exceedingly popular stock market/Day trading courses.

India's economy will contract at slower pace of 8%: ADB

The Indian economy will contract at a slower pace in FY21, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) predicted on Thursday. Revising India's growth for the aforementioned period, the bank said the economy will contract by 8%, a minimal improvement from the earlier de-growth estimate of 9%.

Noted Marathi music director Narendra Bhide passes away at 47

Music director Narendra Bhide has passed away at the age of 47 after suffering a heart attack.

UEFA Europa League, matchday six: Preview, key matches and stats

Matchday five of the UEFA Europa League is all set to start tonight.

Samsung F62's images leaked; design and features revealed

Samsung is expected to introduce its Galaxy F62 smartphone in the first quarter of 2021. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared the rear panel images of the phone, revealing its design.

BJP's convoy attacked in Bengal, stones pelted at Nadda's car

Stones were pelted today at the vehicles of BJP President JP Nadda and National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya in West Bengal.

Honda launches PCX160 maxi-scooter in Japan

As a follow-up to the PCX150, Japanese automaker Honda has launched the PCX160 maxi-style scooter in its home country.

Kane Williamson to miss second Test against West Indies

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is set to miss the second Test against West Indies, starting Friday at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Venice flooded after new dam system didn't activate on time

Venice, the popular Italian city, was on Tuesday flooded as a barrier system, named MOSE — that had been installed after being plagued by corruption and cost overruns for years — wasn't activated on time due to an error in the forecast.

Honda is working on mind-reading technology for improved rider safety

Japanese automaker Honda has filed a patent application for brain-wave detection technology, which will be used to improve safety facilities on its future bikes.

Mukesh, Nita Ambani become grandparents for the first time

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita have become grandparents for the first time.

Anil Kapoor apologizes after IAF objects to 'AK vs AK'

On Wednesday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) objected to some scenes of the forthcoming Netflix film AK vs AK citing an 'inaccurate' portrayal of IAF officers, and the usage of 'inappropriate' language.

New Parliament building will be witness to self-reliant India: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building, saying the new building will be witness to a self-reliant India.

Coronavirus: Apollo, prepared to vaccinate one million daily, seeks clarity

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., which is India's largest hospital chain, is ready to inoculate one million daily with the coronavirus vaccine but has no clarity from the government.

SC hearing postponed: Ganguly, Shah set to continue at BCCI

On December 9, the Supreme Court pushed the hearing for the proposed amendments to the BCCI constitution to the third week of January.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series to feature an improved fingerprint scanner

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra will house a significantly bigger and faster fingerprint scanner. As per tipster, @UniverseIce, the S21 trio will house a 64mm2 fingerprint sensor, which is 77% larger in size than those on the S20 handsets.

MINI unveils limited-run 2021 Countryman Boardwalk Edition

BMW-owned luxury brand MINI has unveiled a limited-run Boardwalk Edition of its Countryman model. Its production will be limited to just 325 units.

Champions League, Neymar smashes hat-trick against Basaksehir: Records broken

Brazilian star Neymar scored a hat-trick to help Paris Saint-Germain thrash Istanbul Basaksehir 5-1 on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League.

Will Facebook be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp?

The Federal Trade Commission and over 40 states in the United States on Wednesday accused social media giant Facebook of crushing competition by buying other companies.

Football legend Paolo Rossi passes away aged 64

Former Italian footballer Paolo Rossi, who led the national team to victory in the 1982 World Cup, has died aged 64.

PM will lay foundation stone of new Parliament building today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the new Parliament building today. Several ministers from his government, politicians from other parties, and ambassadors of different countries are expected to attend the event.

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 97.7 lakh with 32k+ new cases

India on Wednesday reported over 32,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 97.68 lakh.

Food items that can help you prevent dry skin

When you have dry skin, hydrating it from the outside is not enough.

'Glee' actors unite to honor their late co-star Naya Rivera

Actors of American comedy-drama series Glee have come together to make a difference this Christmas in honor of their late co-star, Naya Rivera.

NZ vs WI, 2nd Test: Preview, Dream11 and stats

New Zealand and West Indies will square-off in the second and final Test from December 11 in Wellington.

#LeakPeek: Vivo X60 series to be launched on December 28

Vivo is expected to launch its X60 series of smartphones in China later this month. According to Digital Chat Station, the X60 range, which is said to include X60, X60 Pro, X60 Pro+, and X60s models, will go official on December 28.

09 Dec 2020

Pfizer vaccine: UK issues allergy warning after two adverse reactions

British medicine regulator on Wednesday advised people with a history of significant allergic reactions against getting the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.

England set to tour Sri Lanka for two-Test series

England are set to tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series next year.

First unit of 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost arrives in India

The first unit of the second-generation Rolls-Royce Ghost saloon has made its way to India. It is likely to tour multiple cities to kindle the interest of potential customers across the country.

OnePlus 9 Pro tipped to come with IP68-rated build quality

As part of its next batch of flagship smartphones, OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 9, 9E, and 9 Pro models around March 2021.

Volvo introduces mild-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains for XC60 in Europe

Swedish automaker Volvo has introduced multiple mild-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains for its XC60 SUV in Europe, while discontinuing all the conventional engine choices. The new electrified XC60 could be launched in India in 2021.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Interesting numbers from the rivalry

The white-ball leg is done and dusted, with hosts Australia winning the ODI series, and India clinching the T20Is.

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'AK vs AK': Indian Air Force demands withdrawal of scenes

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday asked the makers of the upcoming Netflix movie AK vs AK to withdraw some scenes from it.

Moto G Stylus (2021) listed on Amazon, key details revealed

Motorola's mid-range smartphone, the Moto G Stylus (2021), is expected to be launched in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Amazon, revealing its design details, specifications, as well as prices.

Nissan unveils 2021 KICKS SUV in the US

Japanese automaker Nissan has unveiled the 2021 iteration of its KICKS SUV in the US. It is almost similar to the model that was unveiled in Japan earlier this year.

No emergency approval for SII, Bharat Biotech's vaccine candidates yet

Two applications submitted by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India and Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech seeking emergency approval for their respective COVID-19 vaccines have not been cleared, NDTV reported on Wednesday.

MG Hector is available with benefits worth Rs. 65,000

For the first time in India, British automaker MG Motor is offering discounts on its mid-size Hector SUV.

Farmers reject government's proposal listing amendments to contentious laws

Farmers protesting against three new agricultural laws they fear would corporatize farming have rejected a government proposal to amend the laws.

South Africa confirm first tour to Pakistan in 2021

Cricket South Africa has confirmed that the Proteas men's team will travel to Pakistan for their first tour since 2007.

From April, your take home salary could be reduced

A new rule by the Centre would mean that employees take a lesser portion of their salaries home, as a substantial chunk of their money would be sent to their retirement corpus.

ICC T20I Rankings: Rahul and Kohli gain one place each

Australia overcame Team India in the third T20I on Tuesday, however the Virat Kohli-led side won the series by a 2-1 margin.

UEFA Champions League: Will Real Madrid qualify for last 16?

Real Madrid face a stern test against Gladbach on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season.

2021 Jaguar F-Type Heritage 60 Edition unveiled: Details here

To mark the 60th anniversary of the E-type sports car in March 2021, Jaguar has unveiled a limited-run F-Type Heritage 60 Edition model. Only 60 units will be up for grabs worldwide.

Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy S21 series' official teasers leaked

Samsung is working to unveil its next batch of flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra in January 2021. In the latest development, Android Police has shared the official teasers of the upcoming handsets, revealing their key design features.

Limited-run Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition unveiled

Aston Martin, in collaboration with Scottish whiskey distillery Bowmore, has unveiled a limited-run model of its DBX SUV, called the DBX Bowmore Edition.

NCB arrests drug supplier after 'biggest seizure' in Sushant case

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday seized drugs worth over Rs. 2.5 crore after conducting raids at several locations in Mumbai's Andheri West area.

Natarajan could be in contention for T20 WC, reveals Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli believes fast bowler T Natarajan would be a great addition the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

In Congress-ruled Rajasthan, Congress trails in rural polls, BJP leads

In yet another bout of humiliation for Congress, which is in power in Rajasthan, the party performed poorly in the rural polls. It is said to be trailing in 21 districts where Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad elections were held.

Third T20I: India fined for slow over-rate against Australia

The Indian cricket team has been fined 20 per cent of its match fee for finishing one over short of the target with time allowances in the third and final T20I against Australia on Tuesday.

India among top 10 countries affected by spam calls: Truecaller

India was among the world's top 10 countries affected by spam calls, the caller ID and spam-blocking app Truecaller noted in its 2020 insights report.

Cristiano Ronaldo races to 650 career club goals: Details here

Legend Cristiano Ronaldo was at his very best, converting two penalties on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season.

Kiara Advani rumored to star opposite Hrithik in 'Krrish 4'

Despite delivering two back-to-back hits in 2019, Hrithik Roshan has remained non-committal about his upcoming projects.

World may lose $11.5 trillion due to COVID-19, says study

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy may lose $11.5 trillion, including $5 trillion to $5.6 trillion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a study has suggested.

Aamir's son Junaid's debut film to also star Shalini Pandey

Speculations around Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan's big-screen debut have been doing the rounds for quite some time.

Manchester United knocked out of Champions League: Records broken

Manchester United suffered a huge blow after RB Leipzig knocked them out of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season.

Benefits of up to Rs. 51,000 on BS6 Datsun cars

Datsun India is offering great deals on its entire product line-up, including the BS6-compliant redi-GO, Go, and GO+ cars.

Renders of Samsung Galaxy A52 5G leaked, design features revealed

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A52 5G model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has leaked the renders of the upcoming handset.

2021 Honda City Hatchback first-look: Better than Hyundai i20?

Honda Jazz is the only hatchback that the Japanese carmaker sells in India but the recently-launched City Hatchback could be an interesting addition to its portfolio since the premium hatchback segment is expanding in the country.

Australia vs India: David Warner ruled out of first Test

Australian opener David Warner has been ruled out of the opening Test against India, starting December 17.

Tamil actor VJ Chitra found dead in Chennai hotel room

Popular Tamil television actor VJ Chitra was found dead inside a hotel room in Nazarethpettai, Chennai, various reports said on Wednesday.

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Parthiv Patel announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Indian wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel has announced retirement from all forms of the game.

ICICI case: What Venugopal Dhoot told ED about Deepak Kochhar?

The probe launched by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the ICICI money laundering case has found tit-for-tat deals between Kochhars and Venugopal Dhoot, the promoter of Videocon Industries.

Yesterday's talks failed, government to send new proposal to farmers

After a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah didn't yield the desired results, the Centre will now send a new proposal to farmers, who have been protesting against three agricultural laws.

Oxford-AstraZeneca release final-stage trial results, coronavirus vaccine labeled safe

The University of Oxford and pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca became the first coronavirus vaccine developers to release their final-stage clinical trial data.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 97.3 lakh with 32k new cases

India on Tuesday reported roughly 32,000 fresh coronavirus infections pushing the nationwide tally to 97.3 lakh cases. The recovery rate has now crossed 94.6%.

#ComicBytes: How did Dick Grayson evolve from Robin to Nightwing?

Batman's first adopted son, Dick Grayson is one of DC's most charming and brave characters.

DIY face packs that are based on multani mitti

Fuller's Earth, better known as multani mitti in India, is an essential part of many DIY face packs.

Ahead of launch, Tata Altroz Turbo's features and specifications leaked

Tata Motors is expected to launch a turbo-petrol variant of its Altroz hatchback in India next year.

Akshay, SRK feature on Forbes' list of most influential stars

Forbes Asia has released a list of top 100 most influential celebrities on social media across the Asia-Pacific region.