India's planned foreign investment policy changes could hurt Amazon
Sources informed Reuters of Indian government's plans to change foreign investment policies that could impact the e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart.
WhatsApp responds to Indian government's letter regarding privacy policy update
On Tuesday, the Indian government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) sent a strongly worded letter to WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, asking him to withdraw the recent update to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Indian users.
Farmers reject government's proposal for 18-month suspension of farm laws
Roughly 500 farmer groups under the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday rejected the government's proposal to resolve the ongoing protests against the new agricultural laws.
Five killed in Serum Institute fire; Maharashtra government orders probe
The Maharashtra government has ordered a probe into the fire that broke out at the Serum Institute of India in Pune on Thursday, killing at least five people.
Miley Cyrus finds women 'way hotter,' calls penis 'wonderful sculptures'
Last week, Miley Cyrus was in the news for getting an unreal ensemble of musical geniuses for a cover performance of Metallica hit track Nothing Else Matters.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go launched in India at Rs. 63,500
Microsoft has introduced the Surface Laptop Go in India at a starting price-tag of Rs. 63,499. It will go on sale from January 22 onwards via Amazon, Reliance Digital, and other authorized retailers.
Infinix Hot 10 Play, with MediaTek Helio G25 processor, announced
As part of its Hot 10 series, Infinix Mobile has announced a new Hot 10 Play model. It joins the existing Hot 10 and Hot 10 Lite variants.
India vs England: Archer, Stokes named in Test squad
The England cricket team will be bolstered significantly by the return of fast bowler Jofra Archer and all-rounder Ben Stokes for the first two Tests against India.
Kimayra Essential Oils: Goodness of Himalayan herbs bottled for you
Kimayra, a luxurious skincare brand, takes care of every skin type by making sure to provide the best edible products that are natural and unadulterated.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 60 Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX fired up its Falcon 9 rocket for the eighth time launching multiple Starlink satellites into orbit on Wednesday.
Death of 16-month-old, abused by adoptive parents, angers South Korea
Last week, a South Korean woman went on trial on the charges of murder and child abuse in Seoul following the death of her 16-month-old adopted daughter.
Citroen C5 Aircross SUV to be launched in Q1 2021
Groupe PSA-owned Citroen will launch its C5 Aircross SUV in India in the first quarter of this year.
Arnold Schwarzenegger gets COVID-19 jab, mouths famous 'Terminator' dialogue
Arnold Schwarzenegger has proved his mettle on the silver screen and as California Governor.
Will Huawei's latest foldable phone look like this?
Huawei is planning to announce its Mate X2 foldable smartphone in the coming weeks. In the latest development, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the key specifications of the upcoming device.
Apple iPad mini 6 tipped to feature in-display Touch ID
The next-generation iPad mini, likely to be called the iPad mini 6, will undergo a major design change, according to renders and details shared by Italian technology blog Pigtou.
Nokia 1.4's key specifications and prices tipped
As an addition to its portfolio of budget-friendly smartphones, HMD Global is planning to launch the Nokia 1.4 model in the coming weeks.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Manchester City are showing Premier League title credentials
With a win over Aston Villa, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have continued to gain a stronghold in the Premier League 2020-21 season.
Farmers firm on holding tractor rally on Outer Ring Road
Farmers protesting against the central government's agricultural laws are adamant about staging a tractor rally on Delhi's Outer Ring Road on Republic Day (January 26).
Lucknow: AI-cameras will read 'distressed' women's facial expressions, alert police
The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, will get artificial intelligence-enabled cameras in public places that will conclude if a woman is in distress by reading the change in her facial expressions. The smart cameras will then alert the nearest police station.
Pune: Fire breaks out at Serum Institute of India
On Thursday afternoon, a fire broke out at the Terminal 1 gate of Serum Institute of India, Pune.
Raghav Diwan: The filmmaker who feels like a global citizen
Upcoming filmmaker Raghav Diwan is a global citizen who feels at home anywhere in the world.
Realme X9 Pro and Race Pro's specifications leaked
Realme is expected to launch new X9 Pro and Race Pro smartphones sometime in the first quarter of 2021.
Ducati India to launch three Scramblers bikes on January 22
Italian automaker Ducati has announced that it will launch three new Scramblers bikes in India tomorrow i.e. January 22.
Homegrown game FAU-G coming to Android devices on Republic Day
Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G), a game by Studio nCore Pvt. Ltd. and promoted by Akshay Kumar is set to hit Android devices on January 26. It will compete with popular battle royale game PUBG for a share of the Indian mobile gaming market.
Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test: Preview, Dream11 and stats
The England cricket team will hope to win the Test series against Sri Lanka when the two sides face each other in the second encounter, starting Friday.
BMW unveils R 18-based, custom-made 'Spirit of Passion' cruiser bike
BMW Motorrad, in collaboration with German designer Kingston Custom, has introduced a retro-inspired model of the flagship R 18 cruiser.
25-year-old IIM Ahmedabad student found hanging inside dorm
A 25-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad was found hanging inside her dorm on the institute's campus on Wednesday, the police said.
BCCI could allow 50% crowd attendance for India-England Tests
There is some good news for Indian cricket fans as the BCCI is contemplating allowing 50% crowd attendance for the Tests against England.
Coronavirus: PM Modi, CMs to get vaccinated in second phase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 70, would be getting the coronavirus vaccine shot in the second phase of the drive launched last week, reports said on Thursday.
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS's India launch set for January-28
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS, set to be globally unveiled on January 26, will be launched in India on January 28, the company has announced.
'Ragnarok's Loki, Matt Damon, signed for 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
Matt Damon is returning to Marvel with the latest Asgardian offering of Thor: Love and Thunder.
BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine launched at Rs. 51.50 lakh
As a replacement to the 3 Series GT, German automaker BMW Motorrad has launched its 3 Series Gran Limousine in India.
Sharoz Dawa and Sandeep Kumar explain the benefits of e-learning
Sharoz Dawa and Sandeep Kumar are enlightening influencers and India's well-known digital marketers with the largest and most believed education portal IAS Paper in India and started a YouTube channel, Indian Advance Studies, recently.
Amazon offers Biden help with vaccination immediately after Trump leaves
Amazon has offered to help Biden administration with COVID-19 vaccine distribution. In a letter signed off by the company's Worldwide Consumer CEO Dave Clark, Amazon offered assistance to Biden's ambitious goal of vaccinating 100 million Americans within the first 100 days of his term.
Copa del Rey: Real Madrid stunned by third-tier outfit
The season has kept getting worse for Real Madrid as they suffered another telling loss.
Mi 11 Pro tipped to come with 120x zoom support
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Pro smartphone in the coming weeks. In the latest update, tipster Digital Chat Station (via MyDrivers) has claimed that the handset will come with up to 120x zoom functionality.
Sony Xperia 10 III appears in renders, key features revealed
Sony is expected to announce its Xperia 10 III (pronounced as Xperia 10 Mark 3) model sometime in the coming weeks.
As Biden assumes office, China sanctions Pompeo, other Trump officials
China on Wednesday said it was levying sanctions on over two dozen officials of the Donald Trump administration for violating the sovereignty of the nation with "crazy" policy moves.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes top scorer in football history: Records broken
Legend Cristiano Ronaldo has become the top goal-scorer in football history with his 760th strike.
Tesla cars are 'cat-killers,' Britney's sister calls Musk out
Tesla cars are considered engineering marvels, with the technology wooing any automobile lover.
Tata Altroz iTurbo review: Is it better than Hyundai i20?
Turbocharged petrol engines are slowly making their way into mainstream cars due to their efficiency as well as performance. With tightening emission rules, a turbo-petrol engine makes more sense, and hence carmakers are investing in this technology.
Mercedes-Benz EQA electric SUV, with 426km driving range, unveiled
Based on the GLA crossover, German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its EQA all-electric SUV. It is the company's second fully-electric model and is currently available in a single EQA 250 variant.
Premier League, Manchester United edge past Fulham: Records broken
Manchester United reclaimed top spot in the Premier League after a 2-1 win over a spirited Fulham side.
History created: Sensex breaches 50,000-mark for the first time ever
In a development that is sure to make investors, market watchers, and companies happy, S&P BSE Sensex crossed the 50,000-mark for the first time ever on Thursday.
President Biden signs executive orders to undo Trump's legacy
Soon after he was sworn in, United States President Joe Biden signed a flurry of executive orders to reverse the policies of his predecessor Donald Trump.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.61 million with 15K new cases
India on Wednesday reported at least 15,000 fresh infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.61 million cases. The recovery rate stands at 96.7%.
#ComicBytes: The complicated history of Batman's biological son, Damian Wayne
Damian Wayne is a complex character.
Netflix Shuffle Play likely to roll out later this year
Netflix users are discovering firsthand the new Shuffle Play feature the platform is currently testing. It is accessible on the home screen via a big button titled (not surprisingly) Shuffle Play just below the user profile icon.
Microsoft partners with GM, invests $2bn in self-driving start-up Cruise
Microsoft has jumped headlong into the driverless car space by investing $2 billion in Cruise. Microsoft's stake in General Motors' autonomous vehicle subsidiary takes its total valuation to an impressive $30 billion.
Samsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Tab S7 series
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ users have started receiving the latest Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update in South Korea.
Democracy has prevailed: Biden sworn in as 46th US President
More than two months after he won the election, on the promise of healing a broken nation, Democrat Joe Biden was sworn-in as the 46th President of United States of America in Washington DC.
LG considers leaving the smartphone business in 2021
LG is mulling an exit from the fiercely competitive smartphone space. The soon-to-be-former smartphone maker is considering a 2021 exit strategy, after the phone business lost $4.5 billion over the last five years.
Tesla hiring support specialists for Twitter complaints directed at Musk
In an unusual development, Tesla has posted a job listing for a role that involves handling "social media escalations directed at the CEO." Elon Musk has a reputation for replying to most customer questions on Twitter, ever since the company dissolved its PR team.
IPL 2021 Auction: Complete squads, remaining purse and slots
Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021 auctions, the eight teams have named their squads besides releasing several players from the roster.
Government ready to suspend contentious farm laws for 1.5 years
In a major development in the deadlock between the central government and protesting Farmers, farmer leaders said the Centre is ready to suspend the three contentious laws that triggered the agitation.
CFMoto MT800 adventure tourer, with a 799cc parallel-twin engine, unveiled
Based on the KTM 790 Adventure, Chinese automaker CFMoto has unveiled the MT800 adventure touring motorbike. It is up for grabs in two variants: road-biased and off-road focused.
Honor View 40 likely to come with Google Mobile Services
Honor V40, set to be launched in China on January 22, is likely to arrive as Honor View 40 in Europe in the second quarter of 2021.
IPL 2021: Sanju Samson replaces Smith as captain of RR
Budding wicket-keeper Sanju Samson has been named as the captain of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming Indian Premier League edition.
Biden to immediately reverse Trump's policies on climate, coronavirus
On his day one as United States President, Joe Biden will issue a series of executive orders, reversing outgoing President Donald Trump's policies on immigration, climate change, and the coronavirus.
Jennifer Lopez silences trolls over botox comment with lengthy reply
Jennifer Lopez, who has over 138 million followers on Instagram, needs no introduction.
IPL 2021 Player Retention: CSK retain Raina, Smith sacked
Following India's historic win at the Gabba, the attention shifts to the 14th edition of Indian Premier League.
Cricket Australia highlights Team India's resilience, pens down heartfelt letter
Team India, on Tuesday, produced one of the greatest Test series victories, retaining the Border-Gavaskar series Down Under.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC launched in India at Rs. 57.40 lakh
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2021 GLC SUV in India. It comes in two trims: GLC 200 and GLC 220d 4MATIC.
Bangladesh beat West Indies in first ODI: Records broken
Bangladesh beat West Indies in the first ODI on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Vivo Y31, with triple rear cameras, launched at Rs. 16,500
Chinese tech giant Vivo has officially launched the Y31 model in India. Priced at Rs. 16,490, it is available for purchase through Vivo India e-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, and other partner retail stores.
2021 Tata Safari's key details and technology features leaked
Ahead of its launch in India on January 26, key details and technology features of the 2021 Tata Safari have been leaked online.
Alibaba's Jack Ma, 'missing' for months, makes first public appearance
After months of being "missing," Alibaba and Ant founder Jack Ma has finally made a public appearance.
2021 Volvo S60 sedan launched in India, bookings now open
Swedish automaker Volvo has launched the 2021 iteration of its S60 sedan in India. It can be booked by paying a token amount of Rs. 1 lakh and deliveries will commence in March.
OPPO Find X3 Pro gets FCC certification, key details revealed
An OPPO handset with model number CPH2173, believed to be the Find X3 Pro flagship, has been spotted on the FCC certification panel ahead of its expected launch in March.
PhonePe beats Google Pay, becomes top UPI app
According to the data recently released by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Walmart-backed Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app PhonePe has topped the charts for December. The parameters include transaction volume as well as total value of the transactions for the month.
'Sarfarosh 2' on cards, will be dedicated to CRPF personnel
The 1999 release Sarfarosh, starring Aamir Khan, Sonali Bendre, and Naseeruddin Shah, went on to become one of the most loved Bollywood movies.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Here's how India can qualify for ICC WTC final
The Indian cricket team, on Tuesday, retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a historic victory over Australia in Brisbane.
Premier League, Fulham vs Manchester United: Preview, Dream11 and stats
Manchester United will be keen to move back atop the Premier League 2020-21 standings with a win tonight against Fulham.
Before Sushant's birth anniversary, fans remember him on Twitter
There's no doubt that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was loved by many and even after his untimely demise in June last year, his fans managed to keep him alive.
KTM 890 Duke motorbike makes global debut, India launch likely
As an addition to its 890 range of motorcycles, Austrian automaker KTM has unveiled its 890 Duke model.
Ahead of global launch, Renault KIGER teased with LED headllamps
Renault is all set to unveil the KIGER SUV globally on January 28. In the latest development, the company has released a teaser image of the car, revealing its LED lighting setup on the front.
Ford ordered to recall three million vehicles with Takata airbags
US auto safety regulator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered Ford to recall three million vehicles with potentially defective Takata airbags.
Netflix crosses 200 million subscribers, Q4 2020 nets 8.5 million
Netflix, the revolutionary on-demand media streaming service, has surpassed an impressive milestone of 203.6 million subscribers.
Kisan Mahapanchayat seeks reconstitution of SC panel; court issues notice
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice on a plea filed by the Kisan Mahapanchayat seeking the reconstitution of a court-appointed panel to discuss the contentious agricultural laws.
Heinrich Klaasen to lead South Africa in T20Is against Pakistan
Heinrich Klaasen will be leading South Africa in the T20Is against Pakistan next month.
IPL 2021: Harbhajan Singh confirms exit from Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), on Wednesday, released off-spinner Harbhajan Singh from the roster.
Ahead of launch, variant details of Jeep Compass (facelift) leaked
A week ahead of the launch of Jeep Compass (facelift), Team-BHP has revealed the variant details and features of the SUV. As per the report, it will come in five variants of Sports, Longitude, Limited, Limited (O), and S.
2021 Porsche Taycan EV's entry-level model launched in the US
German automaker Porsche has launched the entry-level rear-wheel-drive version of its Taycan EV in the US.
ICC Test Rankings: Labuschagne displaces Virat Kohli, Root enters top-five
Australian top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne has moved to number three in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.
Barcelona to appeal Lionel Messi's two-game ban for red card
Barcelona were stunned by Athletic Club 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday and the match saw Lionel Messi receive a red card towards the end of extra-time.
In final hours of presidency, Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon
Giving a final gift to his aides, the outgoing United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned a number of his aides, including Steve Bannon, his former chief strategist, and Elliott Broidy, one of his top fund-raisers.
Motorola Edge S to debut on January 26
Motorola is all geared up to introduce a new Edge S model on January 26, the company has confirmed on Weibo. The post also reveals that the phone will be powered by the newly-announced Snapdragon 870 chipset.
Before Trump's exit, daughter Tiffany gets engaged at White House
Tiffany Trump, the younger daughter of United States President Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that she got engaged to her boyfriend Michael Boulos.
Here are Australia's long-standing streaks that India ended
India won the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1 with a historic victory over Australia in Brisbane.
Premier League, Leicester go atop after beating Chelsea: Records broken
Leicester City overcame Chelsea 2-0 to go atop the Premier League 2020-21 standings.
'Peaky Blinders' to end with Season-6, however 'story will continue'
Noted British period crime drama, Peaky Blinders, is nearing its end with the sixth season.
Samsung Galaxy A52 appears in live images, design features revealed
Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy A52 smartphone soon. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared live images of the phone, revealing the rear panel's design.
Skoda Rapid Rider sedan reintroduced; prices of select variants hiked
Skoda has reintroduced the Rapid sedan's entry-level Rider variant in India.
Parler website returns with help from Russian firm; Still unusable
A week after Silicon Valley oligarchs collectively banded together to eliminate the fastest growing social media platform Parler, it is back online in limited capacity.
On night before inauguration, Biden grieves 400,000 coronavirus victims
After he arrived in the national capital Washington for his inauguration, United States President-elect Joe Biden led a moving tribute for over 400,000 Americans who succumbed to coronavirus.
OnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.5.9 update for the Nord N10 5G
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update for its Nord N10 5G smartphone in Europe and North America.
Liam Neeson approached to revive 'The Naked Gun' franchise
The action hero in Liam Neeson might be retiring soon, as age has reportedly caught on him.
In farewell message, Trump remembers his accomplishments, doesn't mention Biden
On Tuesday, the White House released United States President Donald Trump's pre-recorded farewell message, wherein he wished the best to the next administration but fell short of mentioning his successor Joe Biden's name.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.59 million with 13K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported over 13,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.59 million cases. The recovery rate stands at 96.6%.
#ComicBytes: Tracing the interesting story of Monica Rambeau
Upcoming shows on Disney++ are expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Samsung Galaxy Fold receives Android 11 One UI 3.0 update
Samsung has started releasing its Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Fold. The firmware is available in France and the UAE for the LTE variant as well as in the UK and Switzerland for the 5G variant.
Unannounced Galaxy S21+ Phantom Green listed on Samsung's Australian website
A new color option for the Galaxy S21+ 5G, called Phantom Green, has been listed on Samsung's Australian website.
Discounts of up to Rs. 40,000 on BS6-compliant Datsun cars
In a bid to boost sales this month, Datsun is offering discounts on its entire line-up in India, which includes the BS6-compliant redi-GO, GO, and GO+ cars.
