New coronavirus strain doesn't affect potential of vaccines, says government
The new strain of the coronavirus detected in the United Kingdom has no impact on the potential of emerging vaccines, the government said on Tuesday.
Katrina Kaif supports Madurai school, urges fans to donate
Actor Katrina Kaif has come forward to talk about the right to education and emphasize the importance of quality education.
2021 Suzuki GSX250R motorcycle with a new color option revealed
Japanese automaker Suzuki has revealed its 2021 GSX250R quarter-liter motorbike in the US. It comes in two colors- a white & black combination with red highlights, and all-black option.
Government issues SOPs after new coronavirus strain emerges: Details here
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday issued standard operating protocols (SOPs) in response to the emergence of a new coronavirus strain.
Apple may launch an electric vehicle by 2024
The electrification of transport, with a complete zero-carbon green energy approach, is one of the major trends of the 21st century. A few years back, there were rumors about Apple's automotive plans, including Project Titan.
Mrs India International Queen 2020: Bestowing women with new identity
A lot of beauty pageants are organized every year. But not all are focused on empowering women and giving them a platform to outshine as an individual.
Legend Lionel Messi collects record seventh Pichichi award
Barca legend Lionel Messi, on Tuesday, secured the prestigious Pichichi trophy for a record seventh time.
CBSE Board exams will not be held in February 2021
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Tuesday said that the upcoming Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Board examinations will not be held in February 2021.
Madras HC weighs in on Ilaiyaraaja vs Prasad Studios row
Amid the legal feud between legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja and the owners of LV Prasad Studios, the Madras High Court has urged the parties to come up with a mutual solution.
Cricket: A look at best batting performances of 2020
The wrath of COVID-19 pandemic mowed down International cricket to a great extent in 2020.
Redmi 9 Power went on first sale today: Details here
Redmi's latest budget-friendly smartphone, the 9 Power witnessed its first sale in India today, via Amazon and Mi.com.
Presenting the best Premier League matches of 2020
The Premier League 2019-20 season was stopped in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'Death to 2020' to premiere on Netflix on December 27
Death to 2020 is coming, and it's sooner than we expected.
Samsung Galaxy A32 appears in live images, design features revealed
Samsung is expected to unveil its affordable 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A32 5G in early-2021.
Year-end offer worth Rs. 4,000 on Hero Xtreme 160R motorcycle
In an attempt to increase sales, Hero MotoCorp has announced a year-end offer on its Xtreme 160R motorbike in India.
I'm not worried about it: Smith on nagging back injury
Australian batsman Steve Smith has brushed off concerns about his nagging back injury leading up to the second Test match against Team India at the MCG on Boxing Day.
Gujarat government issues advisory on mucormycosis fungal infection
The Gujarat health department has issued an advisory to doctors and health officials after some COVID-19 patients were recently found infected with Mucormycosis, saying it is a serious but rare fungal infection and has an overall "mortality rate of 50 percent".
COVID's first major casualty: MGM may sell entire content library
It sounds, reads, and seems too awful to be true, but MGM is planning to sell off its assets, including the entire content library.
Ayushmann Khurrana announces new film titled 'Doctor G'
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to play the role of a doctor in his upcoming film titled Doctor G.
Nissan Magnite SUV to become costlier from January 1, 2021
Nissan's Magnite SUV, which was launched in India earlier this month, will become more expensive from January 1, 2021.
Blooper! Congress elects BJP leader to top post in MP
The Congress, already at its lowest point across India, faced an embarrassing situation when it elected a leader, now with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to a top post in Madhya Pradesh.
VHP to start fund-raising drive in Karnataka for Ram temple
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) will rope in over five lakh volunteers to start a door-to-door fundraising drive in Karnataka from January 15 to February 27, 2021, to build a grand Sri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the outfit's international working president Alok Kumar said on Tuesday.
Mi 10i to be launched on January 5 in India
Xiaomi is all set to introduce the Mi 10i smartphone in India on January 5, 2021, the company has teased via Twitter.
Passengers protest at Amritsar airport over delay in virus testing
Passengers who arrived at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport from the UK protested against the authorities over the alleged delay in carrying out their coronavirus tests.
Kangana Ranaut has right to express her thoughts: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court, while hearing a criminal plea against Kangana Ranaut over her alleged offensive tweets, said the actor has the right to have a Twitter account and express her thoughts through it.
Ganguly, Shah devising plans to improve India's performance: Rajiv Shukla
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah are working on plans to improve the performance of Team India Down Under.
Can prepare vaccine against mutated virus in 6 weeks: BioNTech
Ugur Sahin, the co-founder and CEO of the German drugmaker BioNTech, displayed confidence that their COVID-19 vaccine can work against the new strain of the coronavirus.
1.7 million deaths in 2019 linked to air pollution
A staggering 18% of deaths in India in 2019, 1.7 million in numbers, were linked with air pollution, a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health revealed.
Hear Chadwick Boseman in 'What If...?' for one last time
It turns out that we can hear Chadwick Boseman for one last time.
Pakistan beat New Zealand in third T20I: Records broken
Pakistan beat New Zealand in the third and final T20I at McLean Park in Napier on Tuesday.
2021 Honda CBR250RR motorbike launched, with new color options
Japanese automaker Honda has launched the 2021 version of its CBR250RR motorbike in Malaysia. It comes in two colors- Winning Red, and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic.
Mi 11 confirmed to be launched on December 28
Xiaomi will launch its upcoming flagship Mi 11 smartphone on December 28 in China, the company has confirmed via a Weibo post. It is expected to come along with a Pro model.
Samsung releases Android 11 update for Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the flagship Galaxy Z Flip 5G in Switzerland. It has reportedly been released earlier than scheduled in the company's Android 11 roadmap.
Students, families stuck in UK as India suspends flights
India's temporary suspension of all flights to and from the United Kingdom has impacted the travel plans of several Indian students who were hoping to travel home during the holiday season.
Netflix sets January release for 'The White Tiger' adaptation
The White Tiger, the screen adaptation of Aravind Adiga's Man Booker Prize-winning novel by the same name, is slated to arrive on Netflix on January 22.
Carabao Cup, Arsenal vs Manchester City: Preview, Dream11 and stats
Arsenal will hope to continue their positive form in cup competitions under Milel Arteta.
Dailyhunt is now a unicorn, receives $100 million funding
VerSe Innovation, the parent company of local language news aggregator Dailyhunt, has received more than $100 million in funding from tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Falcon Edge's Alpha Wave Incubation
Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots
Developers of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V on Monday announced signing an agreement with AstraZeneca to test a combination of the British drug maker's COVID-19 shots and a component of the vaccine created in Moscow.
PM Modi attends AMU's centenary celebrations, calls university 'mini India'
In his speech during the centenary celebrations of the Aligarh Muslim University, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called the varsity a mini India.
Guru Randhawa, Sussanne Khan arrested in raid at Mumbai club
Cricketer Suresh Raina, singer Guru Randhawa and interior designer Sussanne Khan were among scores of people arrested in Mumbai last night after a raid was conducted at the city's Dragonfly club.
Jacques Kallis appointed England's batting consultant for SL Test tour
Former all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been appointed as England's latest batting consultant for the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.
Rohit Sharma confined to apartment as per 14-day quarantine protocols
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, who was in rehab at the NCA in Bengaluru, is now in Australia and available for selection for the third and fourth Test matches.
ATP Awards 2020: Djokovic, Nadal, Federer bag top honors
Tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were among the winners of the 2020 ATP Awards on Monday.
Found discrepancy in Arjun Rampal's statements, says NCB official
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has not given a clean chit to actor Arjun Rampal after interrogating him for hours under an ongoing drugs case.
BMW to launch 3 Series Gran Limousine on January 21
German automaker BMW Motorrad will launch the longer wheelbase version of the 3 Series vehicle in India on January 21, 2021.
Not out of control: WHO on new coronavirus strain
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that the new coronavirus strain found in the United Kingdom is not yet out of control and that the existing measures are enough to fight against it.
Netflix's 'Locke & Key' gets season three: Details here
Horror series Locke & Key has gained massive popularity to impress Netflix just enough to run for three seasons as of now.
Chelsea blank West Ham 3-0 in Premier League: Records broken
Chelsea blanked West Ham United 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in gameweek 14 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.
US President Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi
US President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Legion of Merit to PM Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the strategic partnership of the two countries and the emergence of India as a global power.
Hyderabad man reportedly shot at in US: Details here
A 43-year-old man from Hyderabad was fired upon and injured in Chicago in the United States, his family members said on Monday.
India's leopard population increased in 4 years since 2014: Javadekar
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday released the Status of Leopards in India 2018 report which states India's leopard population increased from 8,000 to over 12,500 between 2014 and 2018.
Sir Donald Bradman's first baggy green cap sold for $340,000
Sir Donald Bradman's first-ever Test cap has been sold for a whopping $340,000.
US President-elect Joe Biden receives coronavirus vaccine on live television
On Monday, United States President-elect Joe Biden received the first shot of the coronavirus vaccine on live television, in an obvious bid to junk myths about the doses and tell Americans that it is safe to get inoculated.
PM Modi will speak with farmers on December 25
The next tranche of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme will be released on December 25 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Agriculture Ministry said.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.07 million with 19K+ new cases
India on Monday reported over 19,000 fresh coronavirus infections, marking the first time in several months that daily infections dropped below 20,000.
#ComicBytes: Meet the deadliest assassins in Marvel Universe
Lethal. Dangerous. Badass. The assassins in Marvel comics are all of these and so much more.
Simple tips to improve your skin health
Since skin is the largest organ in our body, it is also prone to more damage.
Porn brand wants to hire crew members leaving 'MI7' production
Put yourself in the shoes of those who quit Mission Impossible 7 production recently, if you may.
World's first smartphone with an under-display camera goes on sale
World's first smartphone with an under-display camera, the ZTE Axon 20 5G is now up for purchase in the global market.
Payal Ghosh questions police's inaction in rape case against Kashyap
Actor Payal Ghosh, who accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of rape earlier this year, has once again raised her voice for justice.
Maharashtra orders night curfew amid concerns over new coronavirus strain
Maharashtra on Monday decided to impose a two-week night curfew in all the municipal areas starting Tuesday night.
Coronavirus: Myths about the COVID-19 vaccine busted
As vaccines for COVID-19 have started being rolled out in parts of the world, certain myths have been propagated questioning their safety and efficacy.
A look at best bowling performances of 2020
The year 2020 was miserable for cricket as the outbreak of the COVID-19 halted the sport across the globe.
Cashback worth Rs. 5,000 on Honda CD 110 Dream motorcycle
To end the year on a high note, Japanese automaker Honda is offering a cashback of up to Rs. 5,000 on the Deluxe variant of its CD 110 Dream motorbike in India.
Abu Dhabi T10: Gayle, Afridi to feature in fourth edition
Star players Chris Gayle and Shahid Afridi are set to feature in the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Bask in Ed Sheeran's 'Afterglow' as Christmas comes knocking
Ed Sheeran just dropped a sweet Christmas present for his fans: A song.
HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 laptop launched in India
Expanding its range of laptops, HP has launched the ProBook 635 Aero G7 laptop in India at Rs. 74,999.
Husqvarna Norden 901 spotted testing; design and key features revealed
Husqvarna will launch its Norden 901 adventure motorcycle, showcased at the 2019 EICMA show in Milan, in 2021.
'Wonder Woman' underperforms in China, collects $18mn in opening weekend
Wonder Woman 1984 has released in several countries, including China, and will reach India in three days' time.
OPPO A15s goes on sale in India at Rs. 11,490
OPPO's latest budget smartphone, the A15s was launched in India last week and is up for purchase starting today via Amazon and select retail stores.
Big B remembers mother Teji Bachchan on death anniversary
Penning a soulful tribute to his mother Teji Bachchan on her 13th death anniversary today, Amitabh Bachchan said her blessings continue to be with the family.
Rajinikanth summoned by judicial commission probing 2018 anti-Sterlite protests
Superstar Rajinikanth has been summoned before a judicial commission probing the case of police firing during the 2018 anti-Sterlite protest in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin).
Actor Arjun Rampal appears before NCB for the second time
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal on Monday arrived at the Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) office in Mumbai in connection with a drugs case.
Ahead of launch, bookings of Audi A4 (facelift) sedan begin
Audi will launch its facelifted A4 sedan in India next year.
Ariana Grande is engaged to real estate agent Dalton Gomez
The pop sensation of the year, Ariana Grande, is engaged to luxury real estate agent Dalton Gomez.
Bizarre! Telangana locals dedicate a temple to actor Sonu Sood
Actor Sonu Sood has been honored with a temple by the residents of a Telangana village in celebration of his humanitarian work amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bengal: BJP MP to divorce wife as she joined Trinamool
Furious that his wife, Sujata Mondal Khan, joined rival party Trinamool Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Saumitra Khan said he would send her a divorce notice.
iQOO 7 appears in teaser image, design features revealed
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is expected to launch the iQOO 7 smartphone by mid-January 2021.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Decoding Team India's possible combinations for MCG Test
India were handed a crushing defeat by Australia in the opening Test (D/N) at the Adelaide Oval.
'Chillai-Kalan' begins on dry note in Kashmir
Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter period, began in Kashmir on Monday on a dry note even as there was an improvement in the minimum temperature across the Valley, India Meteorological Department officials said.
Karanvir Bohra, wife Teejay blessed with a baby girl
Actor Karanvir Bohra and his wife Teejay Sidhu have become parents to a baby girl.
KTM 790 Adventure motorbike to be launched by March 2021
Austrian automaker KTM will launch its 790 Adventure motorbike in India by March-end, 2021. Testing of the two-wheeler has also started.
Saudi Arabia's $100bn investment plan in India is on track
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that its investment plans in India have not derailed and predicted that the Indian economy has the strength to bounce back from the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
India-UK flights suspended as Britain reports new coronavirus variant
India has decided to temporarily suspend all flights to and from the United Kingdom until December 31, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Monday.
Coronavirus mutation: Here's what we know about the new strain
As the vaccine for COVID-19 had just started rolling out, the worrisome news of the coronavirus mutating has started circulating.
Maharashtra: Raped minor girl found inside gunny bag; 1 held
A four-year-old girl was found unconscious in a gunny bag at Vasai in Maharashtra's Palghar district, a Police official said on Monday.
NZ vs PAK: Babar, Imam ruled out of first Test
Pakistan have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, starting December 26.
Hathras accused was 'frustrated' at victim's 'changed behavior,' claims CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation's charge-sheet, filed in connection to the Hathras gang-rape and murder case, says that one of the accused, Sandeep, was "frustrated" after the 19-year-old woman rebuffed him.
Front passenger airbag set to be mandatory for all cars
Airbags for the passenger side of the front seats will soon be made compulsory for all cars in India, including the economy models, the central government has announced.
OPPO confirms a Sony IMX766 50MP camera for Reno5 Pro+
OPPO is geared up to unveil the Reno5 Pro+ 5G model in China on December 24. In the latest development, the company has shared a poster on Weibo, confirming its key specifications.
Mithun Chakraborty collapses on film set due to food poisoning
Actor Mithun Chakraborty on Saturday collapsed on the sets of a movie after suffering from food poisoning.
New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Preview, Dream11 and stats
New Zealand and Pakistan will lock horns in the third T20I on December 22 at the McLean Park, Napier.
Tata Gravitas SUV spied testing sans camouflage: Details here
Tata Motors will launch its Gravitas SUV in India in the first quarter of 2021.
Trump wants Supreme Court to overturn Pennsylvania election results
US President Donald Trump continued with efforts to overturn the results of the November 3 election, saying they had filed a new petition with the Supreme Court.
Farmers begin relay hunger strike, Centre still pressing for talks
A day-long "relay" hunger strike began on Monday against three controversial agricultural reforms, a day after the Centre told the protesting farmers it was ready for talks on a date of their choosing.
Lenovo K12 Global Edition's renders leaked, key features revealed
Earlier this month, Lenovo unveiled the K12 smartphone in China and is now working to launch the Global Edition soon.
Ahead of launch, Aprilia SXR 160 makes way to dealerships
Ahead of its launch in India later this month, the Aprilia SXR 160 maxi-scooter has started making its way to dealerships across the country. The company is also accepting bookings for the vehicle on payment of a token amount of Rs. 5,000.
Lewis Hamilton voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020.
Jupiter, Saturn merging in night sky, closest in centuries
Jupiter and Saturn will merge in the night sky on Monday, appearing closer to one another than they have since Galileo's time in the 17th century.
Indian experts to meet over new coronavirus strain in UK
The top advisory body of the Union Health Ministry will meet on Monday to discuss the new variant of coronavirus, which has forced the United Kingdom to impose new restrictions during the holiday season and prompted other European nations to ban travel from the country.
Amazon India adds 1.5 lakh sellers in 2020
E-commerce giant Amazon India on Sunday announced that 1.5 lakh new sellers joined the platform this year.
Cold wave sweeps Delhi at 3.4 degree Celsius
A cold wave swept Delhi on Sunday as it recorded the coldest morning of the season so far at 3.4 degree Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Coronavirus vaccination may start in January, says Health Minister
India may begin vaccinating people against coronavirus in January, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday, giving hope to a country that has lost more than a lakh to the fatal disease.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.05 million with 24K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported over 24,000 fresh infections, pushing the nationwide tally past 10.05 million.
A basic guide for organizing your kitchen
During my last year in college, I moved into a rented apartment. While it gave me a sense of independence, organizing the small kitchen was a nightmare.
Premier League, Manchester United 6-2 Leeds United: Records broken
Manchester United thrashed Leeds United 6-2 in gameweek 14 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.
2021 Moto Guzzi V7 retro-styled bike unveiled: Here are details
Piaggio-owned Moto Guzzi has unveiled the 2021 V7 retro-styled motorbike. It comes in two trims: V7 Stone and V7 Special.
Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Note20 series gets One UI 3.0 update
Samsung's Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra 5G smartphones, locked onto telecom operator Sprint's network, have started receiving the stable version of the Android 11-based One UI 3.0.
#ComicBytes: Some important fictional countries in Marvel comics
Marvel Cinematic Universe always looks for opportunities to bombard New York with alien invasions in almost every movie.
