18 Dec 2020

India, China continue talks amid border row, call for disengagement

Months into the India-China border row, both nations held another round of talks to resolve the conflict.

Citroen Berlingo MPV spotted testing in India: Details here

French automaker Citroen is expected to launch the Berlingo MPV in India in early-2021.

No. 1 Mi Fan Sale: Discounts on popular Xiaomi smartphones

With the upcoming festive season, Xiaomi has kicked-off its 'No. 1 Mi Fan Sale' from today.

Samsung Galaxy M12 to feature a 6,000mAh battery, reveals FCC

Samsung is expected to launch a new Galaxy M12 model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the FCC certification site, revealing that it will come with a 6,000mAh battery.

Sundance Fest 2020 to feature three Indian films, new directors

Sundance Festival 2020 is just around the corner.

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is voluntary, says Centre

With a lot of noise surrounding coronavirus vaccines, the government of India said getting inoculated is voluntary, implying that citizens can choose to not get the doses.

United States has approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, says Trump

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the United States, outgoing President Donald Trump announced ahead of the nation's drug regulator.

Sony drops 'Cyberpunk 2077' from PlayStation, developer apologizes for glitches

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a lot of hatred online due to its bugs.

Hyundai to end sales of KONA EVs in South Korea

South Korean automaker Hyundai will stop selling the KONA EV in its home country following a series of fires and faulty brake systems that prompted the company to recall the electric car in huge numbers.

COVID-19 vaccine: India to produce 300 million Sputnik V doses

India will reportedly produce around 300 million doses of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine called Sputnik V.

#DealOfTheDay: Vivo V20 Pro is available with Rs. 5,000 discount

If you are planning to own a premium mid-budget smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 5,000 on the Vivo V20 Pro (8GB/128GB) model.

Samsung Galaxy A72 5G to feature a 64MP primary camera

Samsung is working to launch a new Galaxy A72 5G model sometime early next year. In the latest development, GalaxyClub has revealed the camera specifications of the upcoming handset.

Samsung A32 5G spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

As an addition to its portfolio of affordable 5G smartphones, Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy A32 5G model in early-2021.

Karan Johar submits documents to NCB for 2019 party video

Filmmaker Karan Johar today submitted some documents related to his controversial 2019 party video to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

AMU: Students oppose invitation extended to Modi as Chief Guest

The Aligarh Muslim University has turned 100 years old and to mark the occasion, an invitation was sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who accepted it. This development, however, has sparked a tug of war between teachers and students.

Gold worth Rs. 1.10 crore goes missing from Customs custody

Gold worth Rs. 1.10 crore has gone "missing" from the custody of the Customs department's office in Jamnagar, Gujarat, police said on Friday.

Premier League approves concussion subs from January 2021

Premier League clubs will be allowed to make up to two concussion substitutions per match from January 2021 in a radical new rule change to protect players from serious head injury.

Australia vs India, Adelaide Test, Day 2: Key takeaways

India remained on top throughout Day 2 of the ongoing Adelaide Test (D/N) against Australia.

A look at best cricket matches of 2020

Just like every other sport, cricket also faced the wrath of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Major fire in north Bengal market, 150 shops gutted

A major fire broke out at a market in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district in the early hours of Friday, gutting at least 150 shops. The flames were spotted around 3 am at the Dhupguri market by a shopkeeper, officials said.

Hathras case: CBI charges four accused with gang-rape, murder

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday charged the four accused in the Hathras case with gang-rape and murder.

Dhanush to star in Russo Brothers' 'The Gray Man'

Tamil film star Dhanush has bagged perhaps the most ambitious project of his career thus far, as he is all set to star in director duo Anthony and Joe Russo's new film The Gray Man, alongside Hollywood stars Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling, and others.

Serie A: Key records scripted in gameweek 12

22 goals were scored in gameweek 12 of the Serie A 2020-21 season.

MG Hector Plus (7-seater) to be launched in January 2021

British automaker MG Motor will launch the 7-seater version of its Hector Plus SUV in India next month. The existing model, which was introduced in July, offers space for six passengers.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra's press renders leaked; design details confirmed

Samsung will launch its flagship S21 series of smartphones on January 14. In the latest development, reliable tipster Evan Blass has leaked the official press renders of the S21 Ultra model, confirming some of its design details.

FDA advisors recommend Emergency Use Authorization of Moderna vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel, comprising external experts, has given an emergency use approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second drug after Pfizer to receive such an authorization in less than a week.

Jeep Compass (facelift) to be launched next month; bookings open

Jeep will launch the facelifted Compass SUV in India in the third week of January 2021, according to CarWale. The report claims that some dealerships have unofficially started accepting bookings for the car against a token amount of Rs. 51,000.

States to undertake fire safety audits of COVID-19 hospitals: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday directed all the states to carry out fire safety audits of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals across the country to prevent fire incidents in medical institutions.

New Zealand beat Pakistan in first T20I: Records broken

New Zealand beat Pakistan in the first T20I at Eden Park on Friday.

After Suvendu Adhikari, Jitendra Tiwari, another TMC MLA quits party

Trinamool Congress MLA Shilbhadra Dutta tendered his resignation from the party on Friday morning in what has been the third such exit for the ruling party in West Bengal.

Over farm laws, PM Modi tears into opposition, praises reforms

Addressing farmers of Madhya Pradesh on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the three laws, which have sparked a massive agitation, were not passed overnight.

#AUSvsIND, Adelaide Test (Day 2): Ashwin fires in second session

The Indian bowlers completely dominated the second session on Day 2 of the ongoing Adelaide Test against Australia.

Sonu Sood, Shraddha Kapoor named 'Hottest Vegetarians' by PETA

Bollywood actors Sonu Sood and Shraddha Kapoor have been named the hottest vegetarian celebrities for 2020 by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India.

Ahead of the launch, Huawei Nova 8 series' specifications revealed

Huawei is all set to announce its Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro models in China on December 23.

Pagani's 829hp Huayra Tricolore is a Rs. 50 crore hypercar

To mark the 60th anniversary of the Italian Air Force's aerobatic demonstration team, Pagani has unveiled a special Huayra Tricolore model. It is an ultra-exclusive vehicle considering only three units will be produced.

Wayne Rooney's 11-year-old son Kai signs for Manchester United academy

Wayne Rooney's son Kai has followed in his father's footsteps by signing for Premier League giants Manchester United.

HBO Max finally launching on Roku: Details here

Warner Bros. and digital streaming hardware brand Roku have come to a common point of agreement, finally allowing the studio's streaming platform HBO Max to be activated on Roku devices and screens.

Angelo Mathews ruled out of South Africa Test series

Sri Lanka have named an expanded 22-man squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa and England.

Trump's move to his Florida estate challenged by neighbor

President Donald Trump's expected move to his Mar-a-Lago club after he leaves office next month is being challenged by a lawyer representing a neighbor.

OPPO A53 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, goes official

Expanding its portfolio of budget-friendly 5G smartphones, OPPO has launched the A53 5G model in China.

SC issues notices to Kamra, cartoonist over tweets about judiciary

On Friday, the Supreme Court decided that the contempt petitions filed against comedian Kunal Kamra and cartoonist Rachita Taneja shouldn't be junked; it instead served notices to both of them.

Manchester United beat Sheffield United: List of records broken

Manchester United beat Sheffield United 3-2 in gameweek 13 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

Best FIFA Football Awards 2020: A look at the winners

Bayern Munich ace Robert Lewandowski won the best men's player at the Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich.

Australia vs India, 1st Test: Day 2 Session 1 report

Team India commenced Day 2 of the ongoing Adelaide Test (D/N) on a positive note.

Yamaha unveils 2021 YZF-R3 motorcycle in Japan

Japanese automaker Yamaha has unveiled the 2021 YZF-R3 motorbike in its home country. It comes in three color options of Cyan Metallic, Deep Purplish Blue Metallic, and Matte Dark Grey.

Singer Neha Kakkar hints at pregnancy with new picture

Singer Neha Kakkar, who recently got married to Rohanpreet Singh, has shared a picture on social media, flaunting what looks like a baby bump.

Yoga recognized as competitive sport by government

The government has recognized yoga as a competitive sport, setting the stage for the inclusion of the ancient art in tournaments held across India.

Private security guards to play big role in vaccination drive

The 90 lakh private security guards in the country will have a big role to play in the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine, Union minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday, as the government plans to roll out a massive vaccination drive across India.

Delhi braces for biting cold wave; IMD issues orange alert

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in Delhi as biting cold waves gripped the national capital.

Adelaide Test: India bundled out for 244 in first innings

The Indian innings ended on 244 in the first innings of the opening Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Agriculture Minister writes letter to farmers, PM urges to read

On Thursday, Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar wrote an eight-page-long letter to farmers, in a bid to address their concerns associated with three farm laws.

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 99.8 lakh with 27K+ new cases

India on Thursday reported over 27,000 fresh coronavirus infections pushing the nationwide tally to 99.78 lakh cases.

#ComicBytes: Who is Gorr the God Butcher?

Marvel fans around the world recently celebrated the announcement of several new projects and additions to the MCU.

Singer, who robbed purses of women in malls, arrested

A Bengaluru-based orchestra singer has been arrested for robbing women at malls and beauty parlors multiple times.

Sunny Deol clarifies he had received Y-category security in July

After recent reports claimed that Bollywood actor and politician Sunny Deol received Y-category security for supporting the new farm laws, he has rubbished the news.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 motorcycle spotted testing, design features revealed

Royal Enfield is likely to launch a new Hunter 350 motorbike in India around mid-2021. In the latest development, a production-ready test mule of the upcoming vehicle has been spied testing, revealing its key design aspects.

17 Dec 2020

PUBG Mobile India not granted permission for launch, confirms government

The central government has confirmed that it has not granted any permission to PUBG Mobile India for a launch.

Five 'MI7' crew members quit after Tom Cruise's expletive-ridden bashing

It's no news that COVID-19 has impacted us in the worst way possible, with economies getting hit hard, work opportunities being lost and of course the mind-numbing death toll.

Is Loki returning on 'Thor 4'? Disney+ trailer drops hint

Remember the scene in Avengers: Endgame where Loki escapes holding the Tesseract?

Tata Altroz Turbo spotted again in India, design details reiterated

Tata Motors is expected to launch a turbo-petrol variant of its Altroz hatchback in India in early-2021. In the latest development, a production-ready test mule of the car has been spotted testing on the roads, reiterating its design details.

Benefits worth Rs. 4,000 on BS6 Hero Xtreme 200S motorcycle

In a bid to boost sales, Hero MotoCorp has announced offers worth Rs. 4,000 on its Xtreme 200S motorbike. This offer can be availed in the form of an exchange or loyalty benefit and is valid for a limited period.

McLaren Sabre spotted testing in the UK, design features revealed

McLaren's new limited-run model under the 'Ultimate Series' range, codenamed BC-03, has been spied testing. Likely to be called the Sabre, its production will reportedly be limited to just 15 units worldwide.

Arvind Kejriwal tears copies of farm laws in Delhi Assembly

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday tore copies of the contentious farm laws in a special Assembly session.

YouTuber CarryMinati to appear on Kareena's show 'What Women Want'

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan has resumed shooting for her celebrity talk show What Women Want.

Tata HBX spotted testing in India, key features revealed

Tata Motors is expected to launch the HBX compact SUV in India in early-2021. In the latest development, a test mule of the upcoming crossover has been spotted testing on the roads, revealing its key features.

India-bound POCO M3 spotted on TUV Rheinland certification, launch imminent

POCO is expected to launch its budget-friendly M3 model in India soon. In the latest development, the handset has appeared on the TUV Rheinland certification site, hinting at its imminent arrival in the country.

#DealOfTheDay: Realme X3 SuperZoom is available with Rs. 6,000 discount

If you are planning to own a premium smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 6,000 on the Realme X3 SuperZoom (8GB/128GB) model.

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

China's Chang'e-5 probe successfully touched down on Earth in the early hours of Thursday, bringing home the first samples of the moon in over 40 years.

Will Kunal Kamra face contempt proceedings? SC to decide tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on several petitions seeking to initiate contempt of court proceedings against comedian Kunal Kamra over his tweets against the top court.

Australia vs India, 1st Test: Day 1 Session 3 report

India lost control in a poor third session against Australia, losing three wickets to end Day 1 of the first Test at 233/6.

Dell XPS 13, with 11th-generation Intel CPUs, goes on sale

The new Dell XPS 13, which comes with the latest 11th-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, has finally gone on sale in India. To recall, the refreshed model was announced in September this year.

2021 Honda Vision 110, with updated design and features, unveiled

Japanese automaker Honda has introduced the 2021 version of its Vision 110 scooter for the European markets.

Vivo X60 spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 1080 chipset

Ahead of its launch on December 29, Vivo X60 has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing its key specifications. As per the listing, it will come with a Samsung-sourced Exynos 1080 processor, 12GB of RAM, and Android 11 support.

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Finally! 'Chainsaw Man' to get anime adaptation, new manga arc

Chainsaw Man, the unusual horror manga that has captured the attention of readers globally, is finally getting an anime adaptation.

French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for coronavirus, joining the long list of notable international personalities to have contracted the disease, that originated in China late last year.

Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket: Here's why

Pakistan's left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has called it quits from international cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed.

Amarinder, Khattar condole death of Sikh preacher near Singhu border

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday termed the death of Sikh preacher Baba Ram Singh, who was supporting the farmers' protest and allegedly died by suicide near the Singhu Border, "an irreparable loss".

Anil Agarwal, Centricus to invest $10 billion targeting government privatizations

Commodities tycoon Anil Agarwal is reportedly planning to invest $10 billion (Rs. 73,500 crore) through a new partnership with London-based Centricus Asset Management Ltd. targeting government privatizations.

Tiger census begins in Sundarbans

The tiger census through camera trapping method has started in West Bengal's Sundarbans, which, according to the last estimate, was home to 96 big cats, an official said.

US angling to secure more of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine

U.S. officials have said that they are actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after they missed the chance to lock in a contract this summer since it was still unclear how well the shots would work.

A look at Wisden's 2020 ODI Team of the Year

Wisden India has announced the 2020 ODI Team of the Year and two Indian players have made the cut.

Honda recalls 1.4 million cars in US over three issues

Japanese automaker Honda has filed multiple recall fillings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US which covers around 1.4 million cars.

Redmi 9 Power launched in India at Rs. 11,000

Xiaomi has launched its budget-friendly Redmi 9 Power in India. It arrives as a rebadged version of the Redmi 9 4G that was introduced in China last month.

Australia vs India, 1st Test: Day 1 Session 2 report

India had a poor first session against Australia, losing two wickets for 41 runs as the two teams headed for the dinner break on Day 1 of the first Test.

Farmers can protest but Delhi can't be blocked: SC

For the second straight day, the Supreme Court spoke on the massive agitation saying that the aggrieved farmers have a right to protest but they cannot block Delhi.

This is how Samsung Galaxy A72 5G will look like

Samsung is expected to launch a new Galaxy A72 5G model sometime early next year. In the latest development, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (via Voice) has shared renders of the handset, revealing its design and key features.

Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid SUV makes global debut: Details here

German automaker Volkswagen has launched its Tiguan eHybrid SUV in the international markets. It is offered in three variants: Life, Elegance, and R-Line.

Bitcoin breaks through $20,000 to reach all-time high

Bitcoin on Wednesday broke through $20,000 for the first time ever following a sustained powerful rally for the world's largest and most well-known cryptocurrency.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G spotted on FCC, key specifications revealed

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A32 5G in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the FCC certification website with model number SM-A326J, revealing its key specifications.

Sunny Deol gets Y-category security after supporting new farm laws

Actor and politician Sunny Deol has been given Y-category security by the central government.

Quinton de Kock turns 28: Presenting his career achievements

South African cricketer Quinton de Kock celebrates his birthday as he turned 28 on Thursday.

Now, UK and US are eyeing a mini trade deal

In its final days, the current United States administration, led by outgoing President Donald Trump, is trying to ink a mini trade deal with the United Kingdom that would reduce trade tariffs, reports BBC.

Huawei Nova 8's live images leaked, design and specifications revealed

Huawei is working to launch its premium Nova 8 series of smartphones in China on December 23. In the latest development, live images of the Nova 8 model have leaked on Weibo, revealing its design and key specifications.

Lamborghini SC20 is a one-off 770hp roofless road-legal car

Italian automaker Lamborghini has unveiled a new SC20 model as a one-off open-top track car which has been approved for road use.

PM helped in toppling Kamal Nath's government, claims BJP leader

Months after the ouster of the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, a BJP leader made an explosive claim — one linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India's neighbors train experts for clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine

India's friendly neighboring nations trained over 100 experts to strengthen capacities in their countries for facilitating phase-3 clinical trials of the Indian COVID-19 vaccine, a senior official of the Department of Biotechnology said.

Australia vs India, 1st Test: Day 1 Session 1 report

Australia have started strongly against India on Day 1 of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval.

After Netflix, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ink multi-year Spotify deal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing a strong base in the content industry to promote humanitarian causes.

Infinix Smart HD 2021 launched in India at Rs. 6,000

Infinix has launched its latest pocket-friendly smartphone, the Smart HD 2021, in India. Priced at Rs. 5,999, it will go on sale starting December 24 at 12 pm via Flipkart.

Premier League, Liverpool beat Tottenham: List of records broken

Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield to go atop the Premier League 2020-21 standings.

Australian Open 2021 pushed to February 8: Details here

The Australian Open 2021 has been pushed back to February 8 after weeks of negotiations as COVID-19 disruption hits a second Grand Slam tennis season.

India may have to spend $1.8 billion on coronavirus vaccine

India, which is the second worst-hit nation in the world, may need to spend $1.4 billion to $1.8 billion in the first phase of the coronavirus vaccination program, a Reuters report said.

Aghast at farmers' plight, Sikh preacher shoots self near Singhu

A Sikh preacher from Haryana identified as Baba Ram Singh shot himself near the Singhu border, the epicenter of farmers' agitation, on Wednesday, allegedly because he was hurt by the treatment meted out to the protesters.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 99.5 lakh with 28K+ new cases

India on Wednesday reported over 28,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 99.5 lakh cases.

#ComicBytes: Five DC villains who made superheroes go through hell

Only an awesome supervillain makes a superhero great.

Writer Aatish Kapadia slams 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai's Pakistani remake

Writer Aatish Kapadia, who has penned the iconic comedy series Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, recently expressed his anger after watching a copied version of his famous show.

New-generation Mahindra XUV500 to be launched in April 2021

Mahindra is expected to launch its new-generation XUV500 in India in April 2021. The current-generation model will be sold alongside until the stocks last, but its production is likely to be stopped in January.

Samsung Galaxy S21's press render leaked, design features revealed

Samsung is working to unveil its Galaxy S21 series of flagship smartphones on January 14. In the latest development, a press render of the vanilla S21 has been leaked by tipster Evan Blass (via Voice), revealing its design details.