16 Dec 2020

Kangana targets Diljit, Priyanka again over farmers' protest

Actor Kangana Ranaut has once again slammed fellow actors Diljit Dosanjh and Priyanka Chopra over their support to the ongoing farmers' protest.

All eight teams to compete in Abu Dhabi T10 League

The Abu Dhabi T10 League has confirmed that the eight teams, which participated in the tournament's third edition last year, will return for the fourth season.

'I am a representation of new India', says Virat Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, opened up on his aggressive brand of cricket.

Amid row with China, India may blacklist some telecom vendors

The central government on Wednesday said that it will prepare a list of trusted and non-trusted sources of telecom vendors in the name of national security.

JEE-Main to be held four times in 2021; details here

The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main will be held four times next year, in February, March, April, and May, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said on Wednesday.

'Wonder Woman 1984' tickets now available in India: Details here

It's time for Diana Prince to reign over India!

Microsoft Surface Duo coming to Canada and Europe in early-2021

Microsoft is all set to launch its dual-screen smartphone, the Surface Duo, in Canada, France, Germany, and the UK in early-2021, the company has confirmed via a blog post.

MG ZS (petrol) SUV to be launched in H1 2021

British automaker MG Motor will reportedly launch the petrol-powered version of the ZS SUV in India in the first half of 2021. To recall, it was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020.

OPPO A15s goes official in India at Rs. 11,500

OPPO has unveiled the A15s model as its latest budget smartphone in India. It is priced at Rs. 11,490 and will go on sale starting December 21 via Amazon as well as select retail stores.

Australia-India Tests: Kohli backs Rahane to deliver in his absence

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli will be featuring in the first Test against Australia, before going on a paternity leave.

Netting $590mn, Kylie becomes highest paid celebrity in 2020: Forbes

Forbes has declared its list of highest-paid celebrities of 2020 and the topper is none other than Kylie Jenner.

'Narrow path' for agreement on Brexit deal exists: EU chief

After weeks of intensive talks on a post-Brexit deal, a "narrow path" for an agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union is now in view, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

Mercedes-AMG Project ONE hypercar, with 1,000hp powertrain, revealed

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed its AMG Project ONE hypercar. To recall, the vehicle was showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2017.

A look at Virat Kohli's numbers against Australia in Tests

After winning the T20I series 2-1, the Indian team is set to take on hosts Australia in the first of four-Test series, a Day/Night affair at the Adelaide Oval.

Zack Snyder calls his HBO Max 'Justice League' outing R-rated

There is already a lot of hype around Snyder Cut aka director Zack Snyder's version of superhero title Justice League.

A look at Mitchell Starc's emphatic Test cricket numbers

Australia's Mitchell Starc will be aiming to make his presence felt in the upcoming first Test, starting on Thursday at the Adelaide Oval.

India slips on Human Development Index, takes the 131st rank

In a worrying piece of news, India slipped on the Human Development Index (HDI), taking the 131st position this year, as compared to the 129th place a year ago.

'Savdhaan India' actor arrested for conning senior citizens

Television actor Firoz Jafari has been arrested for allegedly conning several elderly people in multiple locations like Nagpur, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab.

Premier League, Liverpool vs Tottenham: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Liverpool host Premier League 2020-21 leaders Tottenham at Anfield in gameweek 13.

Centre's talks bound to fail: Supreme Court on farmers' protest

The Supreme Court on Wednesday spoke on the farmers' agitation for the first time, noting that Centre's negotiations don't work, also predicting that they are bound to fail in the future.

Germany introduces new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths hit record high

On Wednesday, Germany entered a strict lockdown as the number of coronavirus infections has surged again in the European nation.

UP: Bus collides with gas tanker in Sambhal, eight killed

In a tragic development, eight people have died and 21 sustained injuries on Wednesday morning when an Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus collided with a gas tanker in Sambhal amid reduced visibility due to fog, police said.

Australia vs India, Adelaide Oval: Stats, pitch and conditions

Australia and India are set to square-off in the first Test of the historic Border-Gavaskar series.

Case filed against Saif Ali Khan over controversial 'Adipurush' comment

Actor Saif Ali Khan has landed in a legal trouble as a case has been filed against him for his controversial comment about his forthcoming movie, Adipurush.

Mi QLED TV 4K launched in India at Rs. 55,000

Xiaomi has launched its first-ever QLED TV in India, called the Mi QLED TV 4K.

Real go level atop in La Liga: The major numbers

Real Madrid went level on points atop in La Liga 2020-21 season.

Vedanta group to raise $8 billion for BPCL acquisition

The Vedanta group is planning to raise about $8 billion through a mix of debt and equity for the acquisition of state-run Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL), reports said on Wednesday.

Vivo Y30 Standard Edition, with MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, launched

Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the Y30 Standard Edition in its home market. It looks like a rebranded version of the Vivo Y12s that was unveiled globally last month.

Hennessey Venom F5 hypercar, with an 1,817hp V8 engine, revealed

American automaker Hennessey has revealed its super-exclusive hypercar, the Venom F5. Its production will be limited to 24 units and deliveries will commence in 2021.

Australia vs India, Day-Night Test: Visitors name playing XI

The starting XI of the Indian cricket team for the first Test against Australia, starting tomorrow has been announced.

Kane Williamson, Sarah Raheem blessed with baby girl

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and his wife Sarah Raheem have been blessed with a baby girl.

992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing car unveiled: Details here

German automaker Porsche has unveiled its 992-generation 911 GT3 Cup racing car. It will participate in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and the Porsche Carrera Cup series next year.

Renders of OPPO A15s reveal design features and color options

OPPO is gearing up to launch the A15s smartphone in India soon. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared the renders of the phone.

Arjun Rampal's partner's brother gets bail in drugs case

In a recent development in the Bollywood drugs case, actor Arjun Rampal's girlfriend Gabriella's brother Agisilaos Demetriades has been granted bail by a special court in Mumbai.

Premier League, Chelsea beaten, Man City held: Records broken

Wolves came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at home in gameweek 13 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

Samsung is all set to launch its S21 series of smartphones on January 14. In the latest development, the S21 Ultra model has been spotted on Geekbench with an Exynos 2100 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and Android 11 support.

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates $4bn in four months

MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has donated over $4 billion in just four months.

SC says Ola and Uber not acting as a cartel

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court refused to meddle with orders passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLAT), in connection to cab aggregators Ola and Uber.

Pankaj Tripathi's 'Kaagaz' to release on ZEE5 this January

Critically-acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi-led drama Kaagaz is set to premiere on ZEE5 on January 7.

Australia vs India, 1st Test: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Following an action-packed white-ball leg, Australia and India are all set to lock horns in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Director Krish slams Kangana Ranaut over 'Manikarnika' controversy

Film director Krish, who has accused actor Kangana Ranaut of sabotaging his film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, has spoken "one last time" about the controversy.

Kia Motors to launch a new midsized MPV in 2022

In order to cater to a larger audience, Kia Motors will reportedly launch a new midsized Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV) in India in 2022.

Star Wars fans choose Benedict Cumberbatch to play villainous Thrawn

Benedict Cumberbatch has emerged as Star Wars hardcore fan's favorite for a role that is still to be enacted by anyone in a full-length feature title by Disney, be it a film or series.

India, UK pledge to fast track trade agreement talks

On Tuesday, India and United Kingdom promised to fast track dialogue on a free trade agreement, a development that would have a deep impact on the relationship between both countries.

Farmers say will "make" government repeal laws, road blockade planned

Toughening their stand, farmers' leaders on Tuesday declared that they will make the Centre, led by Bharatiya Janata Party, repeal three agricultural reforms.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 99.3 lakh with 26K+ new cases

India on Tuesday reported over 26,000 fresh coronavirus infections, the third consecutive day that single-day infections remained under 30,000.

#ComicBytes: Meet Ironheart Riri Williams, Tony Stark's successor in MCU

Iron Man's death in Avengers: Endgame was quite shocking. But this doesn't mean that his legacy is gone.

Rhea, Deepika, Sara's phones sent for data extraction by NCB

In the latest development in Bollywood drugs case, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has sent 85 gadgets belonging to several Bollywood stars to the Directorate of Forensic Science (DFS) in Gujarat's Gandhi Nagar for data extraction.

Sony Xperia 1 II receives Android 11 update: Details here

Sony has started rolling out the Android 11 update for the Xperia 1 II (pronounced Xperia 1 Mark 2).

Pre-orders for Huawei Mate 40 begin, sale date revealed

Huawei's flagship smartphone, the Mate 40, is finally up for pre-ordering in China and will go on sale from December 21. To recall, it was launched in October.

15 Dec 2020

Tom Moody returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad as Director of Cricket

Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody will return to the Sunrisers Hyderabad management.

Moderna vaccine has 'no specific safety concerns,' says US regulator

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been found safe and effective, the United States Food and Drug Administration said in a report on Tuesday.

Michael Jackson estate wins appeal in lawsuit over HBO's documentary

Michael Jackson's estate has won a case against HBO over its documentary Leaving Neverland for violating a 27-year-old non-disparagement clause.

BS6 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT motorcycle reaches dealerships in India

Japanese automaker Suzuki's 2020 V-Strom 650XT adventure tourer has started arriving at Indian dealerships. To recall, it was launched here on November 23 and comes in Champion Yellow and Pearl Glacier White colors.

Motorola RAZR 5G Gold's pre-orders to start from December 22

Motorola's recently-launched RAZR 5G's Gold variant will be up for pre-bookings in China starting December 22, the company has confirmed. This model is exclusive to the Chinese market and is officially named as 'Tian Xuan Gold.'

Modi says Opposition misleading farmers; alleges conspiracy to confuse them

As the farmers' protest at Delhi's borders entered its 20th day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government's claim that the protesters are being misled by the Opposition.

ICC Test Rankings: Kane Williamson drops below Virat Kohli

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has slipped below Virat Kohli in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

Porsche Taycan EV sets fastest lap record at Road Atlanta

Porsche Taycan Turbo S, driven by professional racing driver Leh Keen, has set a new fastest lap record at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta by a production electric car.

Mahindra's Ssangyong defaults on loan repayment worth $55 million

Mahindra has announced that its South Korean unit, Ssangyong Motor Co., has failed to repay a loan worth 60 billion won (approximately $55 million).

Prepare for double Nicolas Cage treat: Action film, Netflix series

Don't we love the murderous grin of Nicolas 'Ghostrider' Cage?

Bengaluru: iPhone manufacturing plant suffered Rs. 52cr damages, says Wistron

Violence at an iPhone manufacturing plant near Bengaluru on Saturday caused damages up to Rs. 52 crore, the facility's Taiwan-based operator Wistron Corp said on Tuesday.

Jayalalithaa's legacy continues: Amma mini clinics inaugurated in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday inaugurated the Amma Mini Clinic Scheme, under which 2,000 mini clinics will be opened across the Southern state.

Arjun Rampal summoned again by NCB in drugs case

Actor Arjun Rampal has again been summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection with an ongoing drug case linked to the Hindi film industry.

Ahead of the launch, Vivo X60 series' camera specifications leaked

Vivo is all set to launch its X60 series of smartphones, including the X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ on December 28. In the latest development, Digital Chat Station has revealed the camera specifications of the upcoming handsets.

#DealOfTheDay: OPPO Find X2 is available with Rs. 18,000 discount

If you are planning to own a flagship smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 5,000 on the OPPO Find X2 (12GB/256GB) model.

Actor Chitra's husband arrested for allegedly abetting her suicide

Days after the death of Tamil television actor Chitra in Chennai, her husband Hemanth has been arrested for allegedly abetting her suicide.

January transfer for Paul Pogba will be difficult, says agent

There will be no move for Manchester United mid-fielder Paul Pogba in the January transfer window claimed his agent, Mino Raiola.

Yuvraj Singh could play the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament

Indian legend Yuvraj Singh might return to India's domestic circuit soon.

Sore back forces Smith to walk out of practice session

Australia's stint with injuries have continued to take toll.

75 infected with COVID-19 after Santa visits Belgian care home

At least 75 people have gotten infected with COVID-19 and one has died at a Belgian care home after a man dressed as Santa Claus visited the facility.

UV-emitting LED lights can kill novel coronavirus, say scientists

According to a new study, ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) can kill the novel coronavirus efficiently, quickly, and cheaply. The new innovation can be installed in air conditioning and water systems.

Nokia 5.4, with quad rear cameras and 4,000mAh battery, launched

Expanding its portfolio of budget-friendly smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 5.4 in Europe at €189 (roughly Rs. 16,900).

This Amazon-backed fully-electric 'robotaxi' could change the way we commute

Zoox, an independent subsidiary of Amazon.com, has unveiled its first all-electric, driver-less 'robotaxi' for plying in dense and urban environments.

Gurugram: First-ever training for administering coronavirus vaccine begins

While India is yet to approve any coronavirus vaccine, healthcare workers are being trained to administer doses to people.

Australia's Cameron Green to make Test debut if declared fit

Cameron Green will make his Test debut in the upcoming four-match series against India if he proves his fitness.

'Stop crying about a little affair,' Kangana tells Hrithik

Actor Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the transfer of Hrithik Roshan's FIR involving her from the Cyber Cell to CIU (Crime Intelligence Unit) of the Crime Branch.

Honda Active 6G is available with cashback worth Rs. 5,000

Honda is offering a year-end benefit on its best selling scooter, the Activa 6G, in India this December.

Land Rover Defender P400e's bookings now open in India

Jaguar Land Rover is now accepting bookings for its Defender P400e SUV in India. It is the company's debut plug-in hybrid vehicle in the country and comes in four trims: SE, HSE, X-Dynamic HSE, and X.

Ahead of the launch in India, OPPO A15s' prices tipped

OPPO is working to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the OPPO A15s, in India soon. In the latest development, MySmartPrice has shared a marketing poster of the handset, revealing its prices in the country.

Ahead of launch, specifications of Huawei Enjoy 20 SE leaked

Huawei is working to expand its portfolio of affordable 5G smartphones. The company is expected to introduce a new Enjoy 20 SE model on December 23, alongside the Nova 8 series.

OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G listed on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

OPPO is all set to introduce the Reno5 Pro+ 5G model in China on December 24. In the latest development, the handset was spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications.

Serie A: Key records scripted in gameweek 11

As many as 38 goals were scored in gameweek 11 of the Serie A 2020-21 season.

Boris Johnson accepts India's invite to be R-Day chief guest

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted India's invitation to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in January next year.

Aam Aadmi Party will fight 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections: Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be contesting the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2022, party chief Arvind Kejriwal announced on Tuesday.

India recorded 22K coronavirus cases yesterday, lowest since July

In an upbeat piece of news, India on Monday logged just a little over 22,000 COVID-19 cases — the nation's lowest single-day rise since July 4.

Ballon d'Or Dream Team: Messi and Ronaldo find berths

Football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been included in the greatest team of all time announced by France Football - Ballon D'or Dream Team.

Bhaichung Bhutia turns 44: A look at his career feats

Former Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia turned 44 on Tuesday,

MG Hector (facelift) SUV to be launched in January 2021

British automaker MG Motor will launch the facelifted version of its Hector SUV in India in January 2021, according to Autocar.

Flipkart 'Big Saving Days' sale: Best deals on smartphones

Flipkart will soon host its 'Big Saving Days' sale in India. It will start on December 18 and go on till December 22. However, for Flipkart Plus members, the sale will go live on December 17 at 12 pm.

Nokia C1 Plus launched as the company's cheapest 4G phone

HMD Global has launched the C1 Plus model in the European market as its cheapest 4G phone ever. It comes as a slightly improved version of the Nokia C1 that was introduced last year.

Kohli most tweeted about Indian male athlete, overtakes Dhoni, Rohit

The captain of Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli, has emerged as the most talked about Indian male athlete on social media platform, Twitter, in 2020.

Winter Session of Parliament scrapped due to coronavirus pandemic

There will no Winter Session of the Parliament this year in view of the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to take hundreds of lives in India daily.

'Jersey': Shahid Kapoor wraps up filming; shares heartfelt note

Shahid Kapoor has finally wrapped up the filming of his upcoming project Jersey.

Bobby Deol, Prakash Jha issued notices over 'Aashram' web series

A Jodhpur court on Monday sought responses from filmmaker Prakash Jha and actor Bobby Deol on a plea objecting to the controversial portrayal of Hindu saints in their web series Aashram.

ICC announces schedule for Women's World Cup 2022

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday, announced the revised schedule for the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup.

Man loses bet, lets friends rape wife, pours acid later

In what qualifies as a horrifying incident, a man in Bihar allowed his friends to rape his wife after he lost a gambling bet. The victim, used as an object by her husband, later went through another ordeal as he poured acid on her, in a bid to "purify her," reports IANS.

US, where over 300,000 died of coronavirus, starts vaccination drive

The biggest ever vaccination drive in the United States started on Monday, as health workers were given the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

Depp challenges 'The Sun' verdict, approaches UK Court of appeal

The fight between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is far from over.

Sena leader files breach of privilege notice against Kangana

Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik has filed a Breach of Special Privileges notice against actor Kangana Ranaut over her tweet.

Xiaomi to launch Mi 11 on December 29: Report

Xiaomi will launch its flagship Mi 11 model on December 29, according to GizmoChina. However, it is unclear if it will be a global launch event or only for China.

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Diljit Dosanjh slams people targeting farmers' 'pizza langar'

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who has been one of the most vocal supporters of the ongoing Farmers' protest in Delhi, has hit out at those who criticized the farmers for making and eating pizzas at the protest site.

Australia vs India, Test series: Interesting stats from the rivalry

After the conclusion of warm-up games, Australia and India are all set to square-off in the historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy.