30 Dec 2020

Burj Khalifa's 3-minute-long birthday wish for BTS's V is grand!

BTS's vocalist V aka Kim Taehyung celebrates his 25th birthday today.

Curb potential COVID-19 'super-spreader' New Year events: Centre to states

Amid concerns over the new, more infectious coronavirus strain, the Centre on Wednesday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories to keep strict vigil on New Year celebrations that could be potential "super-spreader" events.

'AK vs AK': Why Anil Kapoor's wife declined the movie?

Anil Kapoor's latest offering AK vs AK has been receiving rave reviews from critics and viewers.

Vivo Y20A, with triple rear cameras, launched at Rs. 11,500

Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the Y20A model in India at Rs. 11,490.

Honda is offering cashback worth Rs. 5,000 on Unicorn motorcycle

Japanese automaker Honda is offering a cashback of up to Rs. 5,000 on its BS6-compliant Unicorn motorcycle in India.

Flipkart 'Mobile's Year End Sale': Top deals on flagship smartphones

Flipkart's 'Mobile's Year End Sale' is currently live in India with attractive deals and discounts available on best-selling smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy M01 and M01s become cheaper in India

Following the price-cut on Galaxy A31, Samsung has now slashed the prices of its pocket-friendly Galaxy M01 and M01s smartphones in India by Rs. 500. The price-revision is applicable to both the online as well as offline channels.

Consensus reached on 2 issues: Government after meeting with farmers

The central government on Wednesday held the sixth round of talks with Farmers protesting against new agricultural laws.

ITR-filing deadline extended to January 10 for individuals: Details here

The Centre on Wednesday once again extended the deadline for individuals to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for FY2019-20, providing huge relief to taxpayers.

Michael B Jordan to direct and act in 'Creed 3'

The Creed franchise is gearing up for a third outing with the "Sexiest Man Alive" donning double hats.

Realme 8 spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

Realme is expected to launch its budget-friendly Realme 8 smartphone in early-2021. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench (version 4.4.0), revealing some of its key specifications.

Deliveries of Nissan Magnite begin in India; price-hike imminent

Deliveries of Nissan's Magnite SUV, which was launched in India on December 2, have begun.

Joe Root turns 30: A look at his notable feats

England Test captain Joe Root turned 30 on Wednesday.

Ranbir and Alia are not getting engaged today: Randhir Kapoor

As Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt jet off together to Ranthambore with their families to celebrate the New Year, rumors of their engagement started doing the rounds online.

Benelli launches Leoncino 500 Trail motorbike in the US

Italian automaker Benelli has launched its Leoncino 500 Trail motorcycle in the US.

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LG Stylo 7 5G's renders leaked, design features revealed

LG is expected to introduce its affordable 5G smartphone, the Stylo 7 5G, sometime in early-2021. In the latest development, Voice has shared high-resolution renders of the phone, revealing its design features.

Sushant Singh Rajput investigation on, no aspect ruled out: CBI

More than four months after taking charge of the mysterious death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that it is probing all aspects of the case and nothing has been ruled out yet.

FASTag compulsory from January 1: How to buy, recharge it?

Starting January 1, 2021, using the FASTag contactless payments system for crossing toll plazas across India will be mandatory.

Lower legal drinking age to 21 years: Delhi government panel

An expert committee constituted by the Delhi Government has recommended lowering the legal drinking age in Delhi from 25 years to 21 years as well as reducing the number of dry days in a year to three.

Premier League, Rashford helps Man United beat Wolves: Records broken

Marcus Rashford scored deep into stoppage time as Manchester United registered a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.

Salman's 'Radhe' sold to Zee Studios for Rs. 230 crore

Ahead of the release of Salman Khan's much-awaited action film Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, the superstar has signed a massive deal with Zee Studios.

Land Rover Discovery Sport (facelift) review: Luxury off-roader gets better

Land Rover's most-affordable offering, the Discovery Sport, was showing its age against the new competitors. However, to change things around, the company had launched the facelifted Discovery Sport earlier this year, arming the SUV with extensive updates.

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BMW M5 CS, with a 626hp, V8 engine, teased

BMW Motorrad has teased a new M5 CS model as a lighter and more powerful version of the M5 Competition. It should debut in early-2021 and go on sale later in the same year.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ appears in live images

Samsung's much-awaited Galaxy S21 series of smartphones is set to go official in January 2021. In the latest development, live images of a production-ready S21+ model have been leaked by tipster @MauriQHD, reiterating its design details.

David Warner, Will Pucovski return for SCG Test, Burns dropped

Senior opener David Warner has been named in Australia's squad for the remaining two Tests against India of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

'Shararat' actor Shruti Seth undergoes emergency surgery

Actor Shruti Seth has shared a picture of herself from the hospital and revealed that she has undergone an emergency surgery.

After Pfizer, Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine approved in UK

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca has been approved for use in the United Kingdom.

Skoda Vision IN found testing in India, design details revealed

Czech automaker Skoda is planning to launch its Vision IN compact SUV in India around mid-2021.

Biting cold grips Delhi, no respite for next two days

A cold wave swept Delhi on Wednesday as the minimum temperature dipped to 3.5 degree Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said.

Vivo Y20 (2021), with MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, goes official

Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the Y20 (2021) model in Malaysia.

AUSvIND: Rohit Sharma to join the Test squad today

India's head coach Ravi Shastri has revealed that senior batsman Rohit Sharma will join the Test squad today.

PM Modi pained by farmers' protest, says Rajnath Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pained by the farmers' protest against three agricultural laws, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in an exclusive interview with ANI on Wednesday.

Unusual pairing! Channing Tatum may be cast opposite Sandra Bullock

Dancer-actor Channing Tatum is reportedly in final negotiatory talks to pair opposite Sandra Bullock for Paramount Pictures' latest project titled The Lost City of D.

iQOO 7 to be launched in China on January 11

Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is all set to launch the flagship iQOO 7 smartphone in China on January 11, the company has confirmed.

Tata Gravitas to be unveiled in India on Republic Day

Tata Motors will unveil its Gravitas SUV in India on Republic Day i.e. January 26. It will be positioned at the top of the company's SUV line-up and shall share its mechanical specifications as well as underpinnings with the Harrier model.

New coronavirus strain scare: India-UK flights suspended till January 7

India on Wednesday extended the ban on flights to and from the United Kingdom until January 7 next year. The Centre had earlier suspended India-UK flights until December 31 but has now extended it by one week.

New Zealand beat Pakistan in first Test: Records broken

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 101 runs in the first of two-Test series at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

Vivo X60 series, with Exynos 1080 chipset, launched in China

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Vivo has launched the X60 and X60 Pro models in China.

Farm unions, Centre to hold sixth round of talks today

The protesting farm unions will hold the sixth round of talks with the Centre on Wednesday to resolve the ongoing deadlock over the three contentious farm laws passed in the Parliament back in September.

Senior Windies players refuse to tour Bangladesh with COVID-related concerns

Twelve West Indies players have opted out of the Bangladesh tour due to COVID-related concerns and other reasons.

India reports 14 new cases of mutant coronavirus strain

India has reported 14 new cases of the mutated strain of the coronavirus first detected in the United Kingdom.

Decoding the comic book origin of Maxwell Lord

Wonder Woman 1984 has finally released worldwide after a constant delay due to the pandemic.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.24 million with 20K+ new cases

India on Tuesday reported over 20,000 fresh coronavirus infections, a day after witnessing the lowest single-day spike in over six months. The nationwide tally has risen to 10.24 million cases.

OnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.5.10 update for its Nord model

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.5.10 update for its Nord handset.

2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorbike unveiled in Bangladesh

TVS Motor Company has unveiled the 2021 Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle In Bangladesh.

Redmi 9T receives NBTC certification, to arrive in Thailand soon

Xiaomi is expected to launch its budget-friendly Redmi 9T model in Thailand soon. In the latest development, the handset has been certified by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), hinting at its imminent launch.

29 Dec 2020

Conflict with India not good for China, says IAF chief

Any serious conflict with India is not good for China at the global front, the Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, said in a statement on Tuesday.

Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore may team up for fourth project?

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, a favorite couple of the masses, are ensuring that the coming decade gives them the chance to be happy.

Akshay Kumar to charge Rs. 135 crore per film?

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has hiked his fee for his upcoming movies releasing in 2022.

Samsung Galaxy A31 becomes cheaper by Rs. 2,000

Samsung has reduced the prices of its Galaxy A31 model in India by Rs. 2,000. The price-drop is permanent in nature and is applicable to both online as well as offline sales channels.

Ahead of launch, Triumph Tiger 850 Sport listed in India

As a replacement to the Tiger 900, Triumph will launch its entry-level Tiger 850 Sport motorcycle in India next year.

Russo Brothers working on new 'A Christmas Carol' movie

After Cherry and The Gray Man, the Russo Brothers are working on a modern version of Charles Dickens' novella, A Christmas Carol.

Berenberg Capital Markets recommends Nanox Imaging, issues $65 Target BUY

As the economy gears up for 2021, especially with COVID-19 still affecting us, experts are preparing investors for the next big reward stocks.

Which headphone types are right for you?

Of all the gadgets that have changed our lives, a pair of headphones is probably the most ubiquitous.

World's first Tesla Model Y commissioned as a police car

Tesla Model Y has made its global debut as a police patrol vehicle in the US, after being commissioned by New York's Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department.

Nissan Magnite's waiting period increases by up to 32 weeks

Nissan Magnite SUV has been receiving a good response in India. It has already clocked over 15,000 bookings within 15 days of its launch in the country.

OPPO Reno5 Lite 5G to offer 30W fast-charging support

As an addition to its Reno5 5G series of smartphones, OPPO is working to introduce the Reno5 Lite 5G soon. It will join the existing Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G, and Reno5 Pro+ 5G models.

Government assures vaccine will work against new COVID-19 strain

There is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 vaccines will not work against the new strain of the coronavirus, the government said on Tuesday.

Tom Cruise builds COVID-proof studio in military base

Action star Tom Cruise is finally backing his on-set eruption with some staunch steps to evade COVID-19.

'Free Kashmir' poster: Mumbai Police files 'C Summary' report

The Mumbai Police has submitted a 'C summary' report before a metropolitan court in a case filed against a woman accused of holding a "Free Kashmir" poster during a protest at the Gateway of India in January this year, a senior police official said on Tuesday.

Samsung Galaxy M12 goes into mass production in India

Samsung is expected to launch its budget-friendly Galaxy M12 model in India soon. In the latest development, 91mobiles has revealed that the device has gone into mass production at the company's Noida facility, indicating that it will be announced in the coming days.

MG ZS (petrol) SUV, with dual-tone alloy wheels, spied testing

MG Motor will launch its petrol-powered ZS SUV in India in the first half of 2021.

'Coolie No. 1' becomes the second worst-rated movie on IMDb

Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan-starrer Coolie No. 1 has become the second lowest-rated movie on the online rating platform IMDb.

Coronavirus pandemic 'not necessarily the big one,' warn WHO experts

While the coronavirus pandemic is severe, it is "necessarily not the big one," experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) have warned as they urged the world for greater preparedness for future outbreaks.

Aviation Minister says suspension of UK flights may be extended

Last week, the Indian government suspended flights to and from the United Kingdom till December 31, in view of the mutated strain of coronavirus.

Ilaiyaraaja refuses to visit Prasad Studios after legal spat

Despite the Madras High Court's order in the matter, music maestro Ilaiyaraaja skipped visiting the Prasad Studios in Saligramam on Monday to collect his belongings.

Australia penalized four ICC WTC points for maintaining slow over-rate

Australia have been fined 40 percent of their match fee and penalized four World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate in the recently-concluded Boxing Day Test against India.

How Delhi Airport plans to help in coronavirus vaccine distribution

India is gearing up to distribute vaccines to crores of people but the task will be replete with many problems, including ensuring last-mile deliveries and storing doses at a safe temperature.

Ahead of launch, Jeep teases Compass (facelift) SUV in India

Jeep is gearing up to introduce the facelifted Compass SUV in India on January 7. In the run-up to the launch event, the company has released teaser images of the car, revealing a green color option and the updated front fascia.

#DealOfTheDay: Motorola Edge+ is available with Rs. 25,000 discount

If you are looking to buy a new flagship smartphone, this might be a suitable opportunity for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 25,000 on the Motorola Edge+ (12GB/256GB) model.

Premier League, Chelsea held 1-1 by Aston Villa: Records broken

In yet another disappointing Premier League encounter for Chelsea, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Monday.

The best Android apps of 2020

A lot of things did not go well this year, but it was a great time for technology.

Saudi women's rights activist gets nearly 6-year jail term

Prominent women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was sentenced to nearly six years in jail by a Saudi court on Monday, her family said.

Toyota's C+pod is an ultra-compact electric car for two passengers

Japanese automaker Toyota has launched a new compact electric car, called C+pod, in its home country. It comes in two variants: X and G.

Peugeot 208 hatchback spotted testing in India; design details revealed

French automaker Groupe PSA is expected to launch the Peugeot 208 hatchback in India in the coming months.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 could be a sub-$1,000 4G phone

Samsung is expected to introduce its next foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip3, sometime around May 2021. In the latest development, Galaxy Club has claimed that the handset will come with a 4G chipset and might not be a full-fledged flagship.

BCCI denies Yuvraj permission to play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Indian legend Yuvraj Singh has been denied permission by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to participate in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

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Rajinikanth scraps plan to enter politics citing bad health

In a shocking twist, superstar Rajinikanth, who was all set to launch his political party, has now stepped back citing health issues.

Patna: Hundreds march toward Governor's house against three farm laws

To lodge a protest against three farm laws passed by the Centre in September, hundreds of people participated in a march in Patna. The terminal point of the march is the house of Governor Phagu Chauhan, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Haven't let spinner dictate terms like this: Smith on Ashwin

Star batsman Steve Smith has admitted that he let Ravichandran Ashwin get the better of him during the recently-concluded Boxing Day Test.

Delhi's minimum temperature drops to 3.6 degree Celsius

Delhi reeled under a cold wave on Tuesday as icy winds sweeping through the city brought the minimum temperature down to 3.6 degree Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Huawei Mate 40E's specifications and design details leaked

Huawei is working to launch the Mate 40E model in China in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and TENAA certification sites, revealing its key specifications and design details.

OnePlus 9 appears in live images; design and specifications confirmed

OnePlus is expected to launch its flagship 9 series of smartphones in March 2021. In the latest development, a prototype of the vanilla model has been spotted on eBay, revealing its design aspects and key specifications.

19-year-old kills grandmother after she refuses to give him money

A 19-year-old youth has been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly bludgeoning his 73-year-old grandmother to death after she refused to give him money for a New Year's party.

India beat Australia in Boxing Day Test: Key takeaways

Team India handed Australia a one-sided defeat in the Boxing Day Test.

Irrfan Khan's last film to release in 2021

Irrfan Khan will be seen in his final movie titled The Song of Scorpions, which will be released in early 2021.

Karnataka: Legislative Council's Deputy Chairman dies by alleged suicide

The Deputy Chairman of Karnataka's Legislative Council, SL Dharme Gowda, has died by alleged suicide, reports said on Tuesday. His body was found on a railway track near Kadur in Chikkamagaluru.

CFMoto Cyber Concept e-scooter, with a range of 130km, revealed

CFMoto has revealed Cyber Concept as its first electric scooter. It should go into production next year for the Chinese market.

New coronavirus strain reaches India; six UK returnees test positive

In a new development, six people who returned from the United Kingdom recently were found to be infected with the new coronavirus strain, which is said to be up to 70% more transmissible.

Farmers protest: Over 1,500 mobile towers damaged, Captain issues warning

The agitation of Farmers took a pernicious turn when protesters started damaging mobile towers to register an objection against Reliance Jio, owned by business tycoon Mukesh Ambani.

#BoxingDayTest, India script history with an emphatic victory: Records broken

India have claimed an emphatic victory over Australia in the Boxing Day Test.

MCG Test, Day 4: Australia bundled out in first session

All-rounder Cameron Green's handy knock helped Australia delay the defeat in the first session on Day 4 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test.

Coronavirus: India reports 16K+ new cases, lowest spike since June

India on Monday reported over 16,000 fresh coronavirus infections, marking the lowest single-day spike in over six months.

#ComicBytes: History of the Young Avengers, and their MCU debut

The Avengers were an average team in comics but became popular due to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

OPPO Reno5 4G to arrive in Indonesia on January 12

OPPO is expected to launch its budget-friendly Reno5 4G model in Indonesia on January 12, according to a fresh tip-off (via Gizmochina).

2021 Suzuki GSX-S750, with cosmetic updates, goes official

Japanese automaker Suzuki has launched the 2021 GSX-S750 motorbike in the US. It is offered in two trims: ABS and non-ABS.

Realme Q2 receives BIS certification in India, launch imminent

Realme is expected to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Q2, in India soon. In the latest development, the handset has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting at its imminent launch.