09 Jan 2021

World's best commandos mentor-grandmaster Shifuji marches forward with exemplary mission

Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bhardwaj, the inventor of MITTI System and urban SRTs ( Situation Reaction Tactics), is currently working on his dream projects, Mission Prachand Bharat and Mission Prahar.

Facebook's smart glasses coming in 2021, but without Augmented Reality

Facebook's much-vaunted smart glasses will be launching soon. The glasses are coming "sooner than later" in 2021, but without the graphical overlays promised through Augmented Reality (AR) technology.

Man dies as rope around neck turns fatal during sex

A 30-year-old man died in Nagpur on Friday allegedly due to suffocation after a rope tied around his neck during sex with a woman proved to be fatal, the local police said.

#SCGTest: Pant survives injury scare, could bat on Day 5

In what comes as a huge relief for Team India, wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant hasn't sustained any fracture as his scans showed no serious damage.

Apple may outfit 2021 iPad Pro with advanced MiniLED displays

In a bid to reduce dependency on Samsung's OLED panels, Apple may be working on deploying more cost-effective MiniLED displays in the next iPad Pro, according to a report by Macotakara.

'Have to bat in the manner I know', says Pujara

India's senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was amongst the runs on Day 3 of the ongoing SCG Test against Australia.

OnePlus Band to be launched in India on January 11

As its first-ever wearable, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Band in India on January 11, the tech giant has announced.

Windies tour of Bangladesh: All that you need to know

The West Indies cricket team is all set to face Bangladesh for three ODIs and two Test matches, starting January 20.

Indonesia: Passenger plane with over 50 onboard missing after take-off

A Sriwijaya Air passenger plane with more than 50 people on board has lost contact with the Indonesian aviation authorities shortly after taking off from Jakarta on Saturday.

Apple negotiating with Hyundai to manufacture its self-driving electric car

According to a report by Korea Economic Daily, Apple is negotiating with Korean auto giant Hyundai for manufacturing its long speculated electric vehicle.

Coronavirus vaccination drive to begin on January 16, says government

The coronavirus vaccination drive in India will be started on January 16, 2021, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing pandemic that has claimed thousands of lives across the country.

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Big B celebrates 45 million Twitter followers with vintage picture

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today clocked 45 million (4.5 crore) followers on the social media giant Twitter.

Redmi 9T and Note 9T launched in global markets

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Xiaomi-backed Redmi has launched the 9T and Note 9T models in the global markets.

Ladakh: Chinese soldier captured by army on LAC's Indian side

The Indian Army on Saturday said a Chinese soldier has been apprehended on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Chushul sector of eastern Ladakh.

Australia vs India, SCG Test: Interesting records from Day 3

Australia gained the wood over India on Day 3 of the ongoing Test at the SCG.

Bumrah, Siraj face racial abuse at SCG, India file complaint

The Indian cricket team management has lodged a complaint after the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were said to have been racially abused by the crowd at SCG.

FA Cup, Manchester United vs Watford: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Manchester United will be hoping to brush aside the disappointments of exiting the Carabao Cup when they host Watford in round three of the FA Cup later tonight.

White House warns of possible fast-spreading 'USA strain' of coronavirus

The White House Coronavirus Task Force has warned of the possibility of a new, more transmissible mutated variant of COVID-19 evolved in the United States.

Australia vs India: Pant, Jadeja get injured; India's problems worsen

The Indian cricket team's problems with injuries have continued to mount.

Hyundai is offering massive discounts on its cars this January

In a bid to boost sales, Hyundai is offering attractive discounts on some of its popular offerings, including the Santro, Grand I10 NIOS, Aura, and KONA Electric models.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Renault KIGER to be India's most affordable compact SUV

Renault will be unveiling the KIGER compact SUV on January 28 but before that we have some exclusive details for you.

Sushant Rajput's space film to be revived as a tribute

Chanda Mama Door Ke, an ambitious science-fiction movie touted to be India's first space film that was supposed to star Sushant Singh Rajput, will soon be revived in memory of the beloved late actor.

Google suspends Parler citing need for moderation; Apple issues warning

In the wake of recent violence at the United States Capitol, Google Play Store has temporarily suspended Parler, a free speech-centric social media app. Apple has also issued a stern warning.

SGG Test: Australia pull back momentum on Day 3

India suffered yet another batting collapse, this time on Day 3 of the ongoing SCG Test.

'Slam Dunk' gets anime film, Toei Animation to make it

There are a lot of manga artists, but few are as influential as Takehiko Inoue.

Bundesliga, Bayern Munich's 12-game unbeaten run ends: Records broken

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich threw away their two-goal advantage to lose 3-2 against Gladbach in gameweek 15.

Australian Open: Djokovic, Nadal, Serena will quarantine in Adelaide

The marquee tennis players are set to quarantine in Adelaide rather than Melbourne ahead of the upcoming Australian Open.

Shilpa Shirodkar gets the COVID-19 vaccine in UAE

Actor Shilpa Shirodkar has revealed that she has received the vaccine dose against coronavirus in Dubai.

Democrats want to impeach Trump, again, but Biden is non-committal

Following the shameful violence at the United States Capitol, Democrats have been laying the groundwork to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump, again, but his successor Joe Biden refused to endorse the idea.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 launched: A less-powerful but cheaper successor

Samsung has announced the latest Galaxy Chromebook 2 as a successor to the original Galaxy Chromebook that debuted in January last year.

Delhi Airport: Chaos over revised COVID-19 rules for UK returnees

As India-UK flights resumed on Friday, chaos ensued at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after last-minute revisions to COVID-19 testing and isolation rules were made for passengers arriving from the UK.

FA Cup, Liverpool beat virus-hit Aston Villa: Records broken

Premier League champions Liverpool reached the FA Cup fourth round with a comfortable victory over a COVID-affected Aston Villa.

SCG Test: India bundled out for 244 in first innings

Team India suffered an untimely batting collapse in the second session on Day 3 of the ongoing SCG Test against Australia.

Maharashtra: Major fire at hospital kills 10 babies, seven rescued

In a terrible incident, ten newborn children died of suffocation after a fire broke out in a Maharashtra hospital; seven others were rescued.

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Twitter bans President Donald Trump's account permanently, he cries conspiracy

Twitter, the micro-blogging platform that Donald Trump used religiously, has suspended his account permanently, two days after the outgoing United States President was barred from posting anything for a brief time in the wake of Capitol violence.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.43 million with 18K+ new cases

India on Friday reported more than 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.43 million cases.

#ComicBytes: Listing the best Spider-Man comics for new fans

Spider-Man's great powers and greater responsibility have been a part of Marvel fans' lives for the last six decades.

WhatsApp issues ultimatum: Share data with Facebook or lose account

WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy and requires users' consent to share their data with Facebook and associated companies. Failure to agree to the new terms of service will cause your WhatsApp account to become inoperable.

Husqvarna hikes prices of Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 motorcycles

Swedish automaker Husqvarna has increased the prices of its BS6-compliant Svartpilen 250 scrambler and Vitpilen 250 cafe-racer motorcycles in India.

Honor V40 to be launched in China on January 18

Honor will launch its high-end V40 smartphone in China on January 18, the company has announced via a teaser clip posted on Weibo.

Sajid Khan opens up on working solo after Wajid's death

Music composer Sajid Khan, of the duo Sajid-Wajid, said that he is learning how to work solo, after his brother Wajid Khan's death.

08 Jan 2021

La Liga: Barcelona aim to go eight matches unbeaten

Barcelona take on Granada in a crunch La Liga encounter on Saturday.

SCG Test: Shubman Gill draws praise for his astonishing knock

Youngster Shubman Gill played a terrific knock that helped India dominate the final session on Day 2 of the SCG Test.

Government meets farmers: No headway after eighth round of talks

The eighth round of talks between the government and protesting Farmers on Friday failed to resolve the intense agitation that has been continuing for over a month.

UP: Three arrested for killing endangered Gangetic dolphin

Days after a Gangetic dolphin was beaten to death in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, three men have been arrested for the crime.

Nokia 6.3 appears in renders, design and features revealed

HMD Global is expected to announce its mid-range Nokia 6.3 (also being referred as Nokia 6.4) model sometime before April this year.

Ahead of launch, Tata Altroz iTurbo's specifications and features leaked

Tata Motors will launch an iTurbo variant of its Altroz hatchback in India on January 13. In the latest development, a marketing brochure of the car has leaked online, revealing its features, color options, and engine specifications.

OnePlus releases OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 update for 8 and 8 Pro

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 update for its 8 and 8 Pro smartphones in India, Australia, and Europe.

Bihar: 22 school students who tested COVID-positive now test negative

All 22 students at a Bihar school who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier on Friday have now tested negative, an official told the news agency ANI.

Zack Snyder shows interest in making a movie on Elektra

Zack Snyder is currently awaiting the release of his version of Justice League.

Signal's user count surges after Musk recommends it over WhatsApp

Signal, the privacy-centric messaging service, took to Twitter to thank new users for their support. It also took the opportunity to apologize for delays in delivery of verification codes preventing registration for many new users.

After being trolled, Rajiv deletes pictures with Rhea Chakraborty

Television presenter-actor Rajiv Lakshman has deleted his pictures with fellow actor Rhea Chakraborty, which triggered a controversy earlier today.

Moto G Stylus (2021) spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

Motorola is expected to launch the Moto G Stylus (2021) smartphone in the coming weeks. It will arrive as a successor to the Moto G Stylus aka Moto G Pro.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, Yoga 7i, and 9i laptops launched

Expanding its portfolio of laptops, Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched three new models in India, namely, the Slim 5i, Yoga 7i, and Yoga 9i.

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Taapsee, others criticize NCW member's comments about Budaun gang-rape

Several Bollywood actors, including Taapsee Pannu, Pooja Bhatt, and Urmila Matondkar, have slammed a National Commission for Women (NCW) member over her controversial comments about the recent Budaun gang-rape case.

Meet the Indian-American man who waved tricolor at US Capitol

Wednesday's attack on the United States Capitol drew global attention, as thousands of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building, accusing the Democrats of stealing the election.

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Linkin Park's 'Numb' got a K-pop banger by ATEEZ's singer

The insanely popular rock band, Linkin Park, has been lying low ever since the shocking 2017 demise of its lead singer Chester Bennington.

Samsung S21 series' pre-orders live in India: How to proceed

Ahead of their official launch on January 14, Samsung has started accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra in India.

Australia vs India, Third Test: Unique records scripted on Day-2

Team India dominated Day 2 of the third Test against Australia despite a brilliant ton by Steve Smith.

Sushant Singh Rajput's friend absconding after NCB summons him

In a fresh development in the ongoing drugs case related to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, his friend Rishikesh Pawar is currently absconding, reports said on Friday.

Coronavirus: Kejriwal makes seven-day institutional quarantine mandatory for UK returnees

In view of the more infectious strain of coronavirus that sparked lockdown's return in London, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that those returning from the United Kingdom and testing negative must stay in institutional quarantine for seven days in Delhi.

Badminton: All you need to know about the Thailand Open

Badminton is finally set to resume after facing a stoppage owing to the coronavirus pandemic that has plagued the world since 2020.

Kangana Ranaut, sister questioned by Mumbai Police in sedition case

Actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel were today questioned by the Mumbai Police in connection with a sedition case that was lodged against them last year.

Honda Hornet 2.0 motorcycle becomes costlier in India

Japanese automaker Honda has raised the prices of its Hornet 2.0 motorcycle in India. Following the latest price-revision, the Standard and Repsol Edition of the bike have become costlier by Rs. 1,268.

Severe side-effects after COVID-19 vaccine: What are your legal options?

India is looking forward to launching a massive COVID-19 vaccination drive with two vaccines that have been granted emergency use authorization (EUA).

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BJP's Maneka Gandhi allegedly threatens businessman with false molestation case

Maneka Gandhi, the Lok Sabha member from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, showed her high-handedness when she threatened a businessman from Bengaluru with a false molestation case after animal rights activists accused him of allegedly hitting a stray dog.

World Test Championship: New Zealand's impressive numbers at home

The New Zealand cricket team has been unstoppable at home in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship.

Aprilia Tuono 660, with a 659cc parallel-twin engine, unveiled

Aprilia has unveiled the semi-faired variant of its RS 660 motorbike, called the Tuono 660. It is offered in three attractive color options.

AUSvsIND: Brisbane Test in doubt after Queensland announces lockdown

The uncertainty around the Brisbane Test has been growing ever since Team India expressed dissension over quarantine rules.

'KGF Chapter 2' teaser crosses three million likes on YouTube

The teaser of KGF Chapter 2 dropped last night and has gone insanely viral in no time.

Bundesliga, gameweek 15: Preview, stats and key matches

Gameweek 15 of the Bundesliga 2020-21 season starts with Bayern Munich traveling to Gladbach tonight.

Kapil Sharma files complaint against car designer Dilip Chhabria

Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma filed a complaint against car designer Dilip Chhabria on Thursday for reportedly taking Rs. 5.7 crore from him and not delivering his vanity van against the payment.

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These KTM bikes have become costlier in India

Austrian automaker KTM has increased the prices of its BS6-compliant RC 125, RC 200, and RC 390 fully-faired motorbikes in India.

Coronavirus vaccine consignment awaits government nod for take-off from Pune

On Thursday night, the Pune Airport was prepared to airlift vials of coronavirus vaccine, the first such exercise in India's massive inoculation drive.

Redmi Note 10 Pro bags BIS certification, launch imminent

Xiaomi is likely to introduce the Redmi Note 10 Pro in India soon. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has claimed that the handset has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting at its imminent launch.

SCG Test, Day 2: India on top despite Smith's ton

Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have put India (96/2) in the driving seat in the final session on Day 2 of the ongoing SCG Test.

FA Cup: Aston Villa first team to miss Liverpool tie

With the outbreak in fresh COVID-19 cases, Premier League side Aston Villa have been impacted to an extent that they will be using the U-23 and academy players for their FA Cup match against Liverpool.

Priyanka Chopra allegedly flouted COVID-19 lockdown rules in London

Priyanka Chopra Jonas had reportedly violated the COVID-19 lockdown rules in London on Wednesday.

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine pre-bookings to commence from January-11

BMW will start accepting pre-orders for its 3 Series Gran Limousine model in India from January 11. Interested customers will be able to book the car via the company's website by paying a token amount of Rs. 50,000.

Samsung Galaxy A71 and A51 become cheaper in India

Samsung has reduced the prices of the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 models in India by Rs. 2,000. The price-cut is permanent in nature and is reflecting on the company's official website as well as Amazon.

Coronavirus: United States records deadliest day as nearly 4,000 die

The United States witnessed its worst day of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday as almost 4,000 died in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 pm (local time).

MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition launched at Rs. 41.70 lakh

As a tribute to racing legend Patrick Paddy Hopkirk, MINI has launched a special version of its Cooper hatchback, called the Paddy Hopkirk Edition. Only 15 units of the car will be brought to India.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G's support page goes live, launch imminent

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy A32 5G smartphone in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the support page of the handset with model number SM-A326B/DS has gone live (via MySmartPrice), hinting at its imminent launch.

Manchester United sign Atalanta winger Amad Diallo for €21 million

Premier League club Manchester United, on Thursday, signed winger Amad Diallo from Italian side Atalanta.

Honda H'ness CB350 gets a price-hike of Rs. 2,500

Japanese automaker Honda has hiked the price of its H'ness CB350 motorbike in India.

Steve Smith scores 27th career Test ton: Records broken

Australia's star batsman Steve Smith got back to his groove in the ongoing third Test against India at the SCG.

SCG Test Day 2: Smith slams 27th ton, Jadeja shines

Star batsman Steve Smith finally ended his run-drought as he fired his 27th Test ton on Day 2 of the ongoing SCG Test.

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Day after Capitol violence, Trump concedes, talks of 'healing,' 'reconciliation'

After peddling misinformation since November, claiming that Democrats stole the election, and approaching courts, United States President Donald Trump came the closest to conceding on Thursday (local time), a day after the violence at Capitol shamed his country and shocked the globe.

After Capitol violence, Facebook and Instagram suspend Trump's accounts indefinitely

Outgoing United States President Donald Trump has been slapped with an indefinite ban by Facebook and Instagram. He was initially barred from posting anything on these platforms for 24 hours, in wake of the deadly violence at the Capitol.

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 10.4 million with 18K+ new cases

India on Thursday reported 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.41 million cases.

OnePlus 8T gets a bug fix with OxygenOS 11.0.6.8 update

OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 11.0.6.8 update for the 8T smartphones in India, North America, and Europe, a week after it released the OxygenOS 11.0.6.7 update.

Rhea Chakraborty should get a fair trial, says Rumi Jaffery

Actor Rhea Chakraborty had a tumultuous last year after the tragic death of her boyfriend, fellow actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Realme V15, with MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, launched in China

Realme has launched its latest budget smartphone, the V15 in China. Priced at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 17,000), it will go on sale in its home country from January 14 onwards.