12 Dec 2020

Kerala becomes fourth state to promise free COVID-19 vaccines

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that COVID-19 vaccines will be provided for free in the state.

Rohit Sharma 'clinically fit', will be re-assessed in Australia

Senior batsman Rohit Sharma has been declared "clinically fit" by the medical team at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

ICC announces qualification process for Women's T20 WC 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Saturday, announced the qualification pathway for the Women's T20 World Cup 2023.

Farmers plan tractor rally to block Delhi-Jaipur highway tomorrow

Thousands of Farmers from Rajasthan have planned to take out a tractor rally to block the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Sunday in protest of the central government's new agricultural laws.

Porsche Cayenne SUV crosses one million production milestone

German automaker Porsche has announced that its Cayenne SUV has crossed the one million unit production mark since its launch in 2002. In the past 18 years, the company has introduced over three generations of the Cayenne, offering newer designs, latest tech features, and improved engines.

Mi 11 appears in live images, key design details revealed

Xiaomi is planning to launch its flagship Mi 11 model in January 2021. In the latest update, Mobiltelefon.ru has shared live images of the phone, confirming its key design features.

Remo D'Souza is fine now, says wife Lizelle

Bollywood choreographer and film director Remo D'Souza, who suffered a heart attack on Friday, is now stable, revealed his wife Lizelle D'Souza.

Several injured as fire erupts at Hyderabad chemical factory

A major fire broke out at a chemical factory in the Bollaram industrial area of Sangareddy district near Hyderabad, Telangana, on Saturday.

A look at Australia's impressive numbers in Day-Night Tests

Australia are set to face India in a four-match Test series, starting December 17 in Adelaide.

Australia A vs India (D/N): Key Takeaways of Day 2

Team India gained a massive lead on Day 2 of the ongoing Day/Night practice-game against Australia A.

Bengaluru: Disgruntled workers wreak havoc at Wistron's iPhone manufacturing plant

A workers' unrest at an iPhone manufacturing plant near Bengaluru, Karnataka, turned violent early Saturday morning.

Rahul Roy's family accuses director Nitin Gupta of seeking publicity

Family members of actor Rahul Roy, who recently suffered a brain stroke while shooting in Kargil, have accused film director Nitin Kumar Gupta of using the actor's condition to seek publicity.

Flipkart 'POCO Days' Sale: Top deals on POCO smartphones

Flipkart is hosting another round of its 'POCO Days' sale in India. Under the sale, which will end on December 14, the e-commerce giant is offering attractive discounts on popular POCO smartphones including the X2, X3, M2 Pro, and C3.

La Liga, Madrid derby: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Real and Atletico lock horns in the Madrid derby later tonight.

NZ vs WI, 2nd Test: Key takeaways of Day 2

New Zealand staged an emphatic turnaround on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies.

Marcus Harris added to injury-hit Australia squad for Adelaide Test

Australia have called upon Marcus Harris for the first Test against India in Adelaide after Will Pucovski was ruled out of the series opener alongside David Warner.

Here's how the government is planning to conduct COVID-19 vaccinations

With licensing for COVID-19 vaccines expected in the coming weeks, the government has drafted a plan for vaccination campaigns.

Agricultural reforms will increase farmers' income, says PM amid protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the new farm laws passed by the central government this year will help remove barriers between the agricultural and associated sectors.

Skoda Rapid is available with benefits worth Rs. 90,000

Czech automaker Skoda is offering attractive year-end offers on its popular sedan, the Rapid, in India.

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Nubia Red Magic 6 to feature an electrochromic glass body

Nubia is working to launch its Red Magic 6 sometime in early-2021. In the latest development, a teaser video of the handset has surfaced, revealing the presence of an electrochromic glass body - similar to the OnePlus Concept One.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Ross Taylor dropped for T20Is

New Zealand have announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan.

Bundesliga, gameweek 11: Preview, stats and key matches

Gameweek 11 of the Bundesliga 2020-21 season started, with Wolfsburg enjoying a 2-1 win against Frankfurt.

'Fan' actor Shikha Malhotra suffers paralysis after stroke, hospitalized

Actor Shikha Malhotra, who has featured in films like Fan and Running Shaadi, suffered a stroke on Thursday, leaving her paralyzed on one side.

Shah meets cops, security officials to avoid violence in Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday met with senior government, police, and security officials, and discussed measures to pre-empt any chances of violence on Delhi's borders in connection with the ongoing farmers' protest, according to reports.

Premier League, Manchester derby: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Manchester United host arch-rivals Manchester City in gameweek 12 of the Premier League 2020-21 season on Saturday.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series' storage and color options revealed

Samsung's much-awaited S21 series, which includes the S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, will be unveiled on January 14. In the latest development, WinFuture has revealed the storage and color options of the upcoming S21 range.

Tata Motors lowers subscription cost of Nexon EV in India

As part of an 'Electrifying Subscription Offer,' Tata Motors has reduced the subscription cost of its Nexon EV in India.

'The Dirty Picture' actor Arya Banerjee, 33, found dead

Actor Arya Banerjee, who had worked in Vidya Balan-starrer blockbuster The Dirty Picture, was found dead in her apartment on Friday.

US clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, first shot in 24 hours

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorized Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for its mass rollout across the United States.

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Is Eminem coming up with a third surprise album?

Noted rapper Eminem may well be on his way to drop another album.

#HealthBytes: Why you should go for jumping or skipping rope?

Jumping rope, more commonly known as skipping, is one of the most effective home exercises.

Vivo Y12s passes BIS certification, expected to be launched soon

Vivo's entry-level smartphone, the Y12s, has been spotted (via Mukul Sharma) on the BIS certification site with the model number V2026, hinting at its imminent launch in India.

Devoleena shares proof against late Divya Bhatnagar's husband

Recently, television actor Divya Bhatnagar lost her life to COVID-19, leaving her friends and fans in a state of shock.

#ComicBytes: The history of the Mad Titan in comics

Thanos was the most powerful villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

11 Dec 2020

India blames China for border standoff in Eastern Ladakh

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday hit back at China a day after it blamed India for the border standoff between the two countries.

'Bigg Boss' extended till February after six wild card entries

The makers of Bigg Boss 14 have reportedly decided to extend the show till February 2021, after the arrival of several wild cards entries in the reality show.

WHO, vaccine-makers discuss fast-tracking COVID-19 vaccine rollout in South-East Asia

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday discussed fast-tracking of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout with national regulatory authorities and vaccine manufacturers in the WHO South-East Asia Region.

Great deals on Volkswagen Polo and Vento cars this December

In a bid to increase sales this month, Volkswagen dealerships across the country are offering attractive offers on the Polo hatchback and Vento sedan.

Samsung Galaxy M12 spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

Samsung is gearing up to introduce a new budget-range Galaxy M12 model in the coming weeks.

Tata Harrier (petrol) SUV found testing; launch likely in 2021

A test mule of the Tata Harrier has been spotted with emission testing equipment mounted on its rear end. This has given rise to speculation that it might be a petrol variant, which is expected to be launched sometime in 2021.

Choreographer Remo D'Souza (46) suffers heart attack, admitted to ICU

Bollywood choreographer and film director Remo D'Souza (46) today suffered a heart attack and has been admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.

Australia A vs India (D/N): Key Takeaways of Day 1

The Indian seamers ruled the roost with the pink ball on Day 1 of the second warm-up game (D/N) against Australia A.

Quinton de Kock appointed South Africa's Test captain for 2020/21

Wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has been appointed as the captain of South Africa's Test team for the impending season (2020/21).

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Kangana slams Diljit and Priyanka for 'misleading' farmers

Actor Kangana Ranaut has trained her guns against her Bollywood colleagues amid the ongoing farmers' protest.

NZ vs WI, 2nd Test: Key takeaways of Day 1

Middle-order batsman Henry Nicholls slammed a timely century to rescue New Zealand's innings on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies.

Realme X7 Pro to be introduced globally on December 17

Realme will introduce the X7 Pro model in the global markets on December 17, the company has announced. To recall, the handset was launched in China in September alongside the standard X7 model.

Skoda Kodiaq (facelift) spotted testing, design features revealed

Czech automaker Skoda is expected to launch the facelifted version of its Kodiaq SUV in India in the first half of 2021.

Kota: Nine newborn deaths at government-run hospital within 24 hours

In a shocking incident, at least nine newborn babies died at the government-run JK Lon Hospital in Kota, Rajasthan, over the last two days, officials said.

Limited-run MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine motorbike unveiled

MV Agusta, in association with Alpine, has unveiled the limited-run Superveloce Alpine middleweight sports bike. Only 110 units of the two-wheeler will be manufactured.

Samsung Galaxy S21-series to release in India on January 29

Samsung's Galaxy S21 series will be launched globally on January 14 and will go on sale in India starting January 29, the company's flagship Opera House retail store has confirmed to Android Authority .

Doctors protest Centre's move allowing Ayurveda doctors to perform surgery

Thousands of doctors across the country today staged protests against the central government's decision to allow post-graduate Ayurveda doctors to perform surgeries.

Lewis Hamilton set to compete at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will take part in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after testing negative for COVID-19.

Rohit cleared to join Indian squad for last two Tests

Senior batsman Rohit Sharma has cleared his fitness assessment at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for the Australian Test series.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 become costlier in India

Swedish automaker Husqvarna has marginally hiked the prices of its Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 models in India. Following the latest price-revision, the motorcycles have become costlier by Rs. 1,792 and Rs. 2,176, respectively.

Bollywood makeup artist arrested with cocaine in Mumbai

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a Bollywood makeup artist and hairstylist for possession of a stash of cocaine.

Ahead of launch next year, BS6 Mahindra TUV300 spotted testing

Mahindra is likely to launch the BS6-compliant version of its TUV300 SUV in India next year.

OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G to be announced on December 24

Following the launch of the Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G in China, OPPO will unveil the third smartphone in the line-up, the Reno5 Pro+ 5G, on December 24.

'Cyberpunk 2077' sets record with 1mn concurrent players on Steam

Cyberpunk 2077 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated games of 2020, and just hours after its release, the game has set a new record for the most popular single-player game launch of all time.

OPPO Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G launched in China

As part of its Reno5 5G series of smartphones, Chinese tech giant OPPO has announced the Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G models in its home country.

Toyota Fortuner Legender to be launched in India in early-2021

Japanese automaker Toyota is planning to launch a Legender version of its Fortuner SUV in India in early-2021. It will be sold alongside the facelifted Fortuner.

'Co-WIN': An app to self-register for COVID-19 vaccine

The Union Health Ministry announced it has developed a digital platform, including a mobile application - named Co-WIN - for real-time monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine delivery by authorities.

Belgium crowned FIFA's Team of the Year for third consecutive-year

Belgium have been named as FIFA's Team of the Year for the third consecutive time.

Farmers challenge new farm laws in the Supreme Court

As the deadlock between farmers and the government persists with several rounds of talks proving to be inconclusive, a group of farmers has moved the Supreme Court against the three new contentious agricultural laws.

US: FDA panel authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

A panel of expert advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the emergency use authorization (EUA) to the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.

After announcing retirement, Parthiv Patel joins MI as Talent Scout

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have roped in former Indian batsman Parthiv Patel as a Talent Scout.

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 98 lakh with 29k new cases

India on Thursday reported roughly 29,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to nearly 98 lakh cases. The recovery rate has now reached 94.8%.

Kanika Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty among 2020's most googled personalities

With the new year just around the corner, it's time to look back at how this year unfolded.

#ComicBytes: Lesser known yet important facts about the Caped Crusader

Batman, the vigilante who is a powerful protector of Gotham and the entire DC universe, is undoubtedly one of the most popular superheroes in pop culture.

Mi 10 receives Android 11-based MIUI 12 update in India

Xiaomi has started releasing the Android 11-based MIUI 12 update for its Mi 10 smartphones in India. The firmware was earlier rolled out in China and Europe.

Skoda discontinues entry-level Rider variant of Rapid sedan in India

Czech automaker Skoda has discontinued the entry-level Rider trim of its Rapid sedan in India.