Aamir to team with RS Prasanna for a sports film?
Bollywood star Aamir Khan is in talks with Shubh Mangal Saavdhan director RS Prasanna for a sports film, according to reports.
Kangana Ranaut set to play former PM Indira Gandhi
Actor Kangana Ranaut is all set to play the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama to be directed by Sai Kabir.
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine shows 66% strong efficacy
Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) much-awaited COVID-19 vaccine has reportedly exhibited strong protection against the virus.
Robinhood reportedly sells GameStop shares without permission from traders
Trading app Robinhood on Thursday prevented investors from buying several stocks in order to facilitate short-selling hedge funds in their battle against the working class investors from the WallStreetBets subreddit.
Izzie Stevens returning on 'Grey's Anatomy'? Katherine Heigl drops hints
Katherine Heigl, the ever-pretty and confident Izzie Stevens of Grey's Anatomy, might get back to say "hi" to her hospital bestie Meredith Grey.
Delhi schools to reopen for Classes IX, XI next week
Schools in Delhi will be reopening for Classes IX and XI from next Friday, Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Friday.
NewsBytes Briefing: GameStop controversy attracts government scrutiny, and more
The battle between working class Americans and Wall Street billionaires has garnered bipartisan support from both sides of the US Senate.
Rajamouli introduces Olivia Morris as Jennifer from 'RRR'
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli today introduced actor Olivia Morris's character from the upcoming movie - RRR - which stands for Roudram Ranam Rudhiram.
Cannes Film Festival to take place in July this year
The Cannes Film Festival will take place in its original capacity this year.
Mi 11 set for a global debut on February 8
Xiaomi is all set to introduce the Mi 11 to the global market on February 8, as per a launch invite sent out to TechRadar.
2022 Audi A8 sedan found testing, key design details revealed
German automaker Audi is expected to unveiled the facelifted iteration of its A8 sedan sometime later this year.
#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10T is available with benefits worth Rs. 10,000
If you are planning to buy a flagship smartphone at an affordable price, this deal might interest you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 7,000 on the Mi 10T handset.
OPPO A94 will offer 30W fast-charging support, reveals CQC certification
OPPO A94 has been spotted on the Chinese certification platform CQC with model number CPH2203, hinting at its launch in the coming weeks. As per the listing, it will offer 30W fast-charging support.
Farmers' protest: Mobile internet services suspended in 14 Haryana districts
The Haryana government on Friday suspended mobile internet services across 14 districts until Saturday evening.
Delhi: Minor blast reported near Israel embassy; cars damaged
A minor blast occurred a few meters from the Israeli embassy in Delhi on Friday evening, officials have confirmed.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series goes on sale in India
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra models have gone on sale in India. They are now available via Samsung.com, Samsung exclusive stores, e-commerce platforms, and other leading retail outlets.
Ahead of launch, limited-run Tata Tiago hatchback teased
Tata Motors has put up a teaser announcing the launch of a limited-run variant of its Tiago hatchback in India tomorrow i.e. January 30.
HBO Max's latest trailer teases all its upcoming 2021 releases
Theater distributors can criticize Warner Bros all they want for providing access to new releases simultaneously on theaters and OTT, but HBO Max has indeed won the hearts of movie-lovers with its latest trailer.
Mahesh Babu reveals release date of Adivi Sesh-starrer 'Major'
Telugu film star Mahesh Babu on Friday revealed the release date of the upcoming movie Major, starring Adivi Sesh in the lead role.
MG ZS EV now available at Rs. 50,000 per month
MG Motor, in partnership with Zoomcar and Orix, has launched subscription plans for the ZS EV. Initially, these plans will be available in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.
We are with you: Arvind Kejriwal tells Rakesh Tikait
Three days after the violence at the farmers' tractor rally jolted Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), wrote a tweet in support of the agitation and also sent his ministers to assess the situation at different borders of the national capital.
AOC urges US Congress to investigate Robinhood's GameStop freeze
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on the US Congress to investigate trading app Robinhood over its GameStop freeze.
Salman Khan to start shooting for 'Tiger 3' in March
Despite the pandemic, superstar Salman Khan remains pretty busy.
Ahead of launch, Ferrari Roma makes way to India
Ahead of its launch in India, two units of the Ferrari Roma have made their way to our shores. While the first one is finished in British Racing Green color, the latter sports Silver paintwork.
Conspiracy hatched in September: Delhi Police in R-Day violence FIR
A conspiracy to storm Delhi was hatched in September after the central government passed new agricultural laws, the Delhi Police has said in one of the 33 FIRs lodged in connection with the Republic Day violence earlier this week.
Six things you should not put in washing machine
Have you come across your socks getting torn inside the washing machine or your clothes getting a different hue?
General Motors mulls manufacturing only electric vehicles by 2035
General Motors will stop producing fuel-guzzling vehicles by 2035 and shift to electric models in order to become carbon neutral by 2040.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, A72 5G leaked in renders
Samsung is gearing up to launch the mid-range Galaxy A52 5G and A72 5G smartphones soon. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has shared official-looking renders of the two handsets, revealing their design details and key features.
Records Joe Root can script in the India-England Test series
England cricket team skipper Joe Root will be looking to make his presence felt in the upcoming four-match Test series against India, starting February 5.
Xiaomi claims to wirelessly charge multiple devices over several meters
Xiaomi has announced the "Mi Air Charge Technology," which makes up a wireless charging system that's touted to charge various gadgets "within a radius of several meters."
Farmers' protest: Clashes reported at Singhu, cop injured, tear-gas used
Three days after the tractor rally of farmers in New Delhi took a violent and unprecedented turn, clashes were reported from the Delhi-Haryana border in Singhu, which has emerged as the epicenter of the massive agitation.
Ahead of launch, Ola Electric scooter spotted testing in India
Ola Electric is expected to launch its electric scooter in the second half of 2021.
Nexon EV gets a second price-hike; new sales milestone reached
Following a second price-hike, the XZ+ and XZ+ LUX variants of the Tata Nexon EV have become costlier by Rs. 15,000.
Pakistan beat South Africa in first Test: Records broken
The Pakistan cricket team beat South Africa in the first Test of the two-match series.
Sitharaman tables Economic Survey; FY22 GDP growth pegged at 11%
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday tabled the Economic Survey 2021 in the Parliament.
Sharman Joshi's father, actor Arvind Joshi, passes away aged 84
Theater and film actor Arvind Joshi, the father of 3 Idiots star Sharman Joshi, passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Friday morning. He was 84 years old.
TVS Motor records highest ever quarterly profit, share up 11%
TVS Motor has recorded its highest-ever net profit of Rs. 266 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2020, as against a profit Rs. 121.07 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of 2019.
Kunal Kamra refuses to apologize for his jokes on SC
Comedian Kunal Kamra, who was issued a notice over controversial tweets by the Supreme Court, has refused to tender an apology.
Harry Kane injures both ankles against Liverpool
Tottenham forward Harry Kane could be out for a few weeks after injuring both ankles in his side's defeat to Liverpool in gameweek 20 of the Premier League.
Apple goes after Facebook, Google with its pro-privacy PR move
Apple CEO Tim Cook made a commitment to privacy while speaking at the Computers, Privacy, and Data Protection conference.
Toyota surpasses Volkswagen to become leading car seller in 2020
For the first time in five years, Toyota overtook Volkswagen in car sales and emerged as the world's biggest automaker in 2020, as the latter was hit harder by the pandemic-induced demand slump.
Prabhas to sign Siddharth Anand's next action thriller?
Filmmaker Siddharth Anand, who last directed Hrithik Roshan-starrer War, might soon team up with Baahubali fame Prabhas for his next action thriller.
This is how Sony Xperia 1 III will look like
As an addition to the Xperia line-up of smartphones, Sony is expected to launch the Xperia 1 III model soon. In the latest development, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared renders of the handset, revealing its key design features.
Cristiano Ronaldo under investigation over potential breach of COVID-19 protocols
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is under investigation by Italian police over a potential breach of coronavirus regulations after he allegedly traveled between the regions of Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta.
2021 Benelli TRK 502 motorcycle launched at Rs. 4.8 lakh
Italian automaker Benelli has launched the 2021 version of its TRK 502 adventure motorcycle in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 4,79,900.
Redmi Note 10 receives BIS certification, launch imminent
Redmi Note 10, with model number M2101K7AI, has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting at its imminent arrival in India in the coming weeks.
Liverpool overcome Tottenham 3-1 in Premier League: Records broken
Champions Liverpool arrested their recent slump in the Premier League to register a convincing 3-1 win over Tottenham.
President Kovind condemns R-Day violence in address to Parliament
On Friday, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed both Houses of the Parliament amid a sweeping boycott by 17 Opposition parties.
Ahead of its global debut, 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike teased
Suzuki has announced that the 2021 version of its flagship motorbike, the Hayabusa, will make its global debut on February 5. The company has also released a teaser of the upcoming sports tourer.
Budget Session: 17 Opposition parties to boycott President's address
As many as 17 Opposition parties have decided to boycott President Ram Nath Kovind's address to both Houses of Parliament, indicating that the Budget Session will be replete with confrontations.
Few tips and tricks to click a good photo
Are you one of those people who has to click a hundred photos before getting your picture-perfect moment?
Princess Diana's struggles revisited by Kristen Stewart in biopic 'Spencer'
The latest personification of Princess Diana is here with Kristen Stewart's Spencer.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.72 million with 12K new cases
India on Thursday reported nearly 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 10.72 million cases.
Redmi 8 and 8A receive MIUI 12 update in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi 8 and 8A models in India.
#ComicBytes: The story of Agatha Harkness and her 'WandaVision' connection
WandaVision, Disney Plus's new offering, has gotten Marvel fans completely hooked.
POCO sells over one million M2 smartphones in India
POCO has sold more than one million units of the M2 smartphone in India since its launch in September last year. Earlier this week, the POCO C3 had achieved this milestone.
Mahindra XUV300 is now the safest car in South Africa
The Mahindra XUV300 has become the first car in South Africa to be awarded a 5-star safety rating by the Global NCAP. To recall, the model received a similar rating from the agency in India last year.
Doomsday Clock unmoved by pandemic; reads 100 seconds to midnight
Humankind remains 100 seconds away from Armageddon. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has decided the Doomsday Clock reading shall not be changed this year.
'Game of Thrones' animated feature being developed for HBO Max
It seems like high honchos at HBO Max and Warner Bros are setting sail on the process to explore the world of Westeros better through various approaches.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas starts shooting for 'Citadel' by Russo Brothers
Fresh from the success of superhero flick We Can Be Heroes, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to start another high-profile project.
Reddit's WallStreetBets goes private; banned on Discord for 'hate speech'
Hedge funds have lost billions shorting GameStop and AMC stocks.
Kapil Sharma confirms wife Ginni is expecting second baby
Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma has confirmed that his wife, Ginni Chatrath, is expecting their second child.
More 'Made in India' vaccines to come: Modi at Davos
The world will see many more 'Made in India' vaccines soon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, addressing the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda Summit.
'Thor: Love and Thunder' shoot starts after welcome by Aboriginals
Last week, Matt Damon announced his entry to the shooting schedules of Thor: Love and Thunder, and this week, MCU's next big-screen outing began shooting with a lot of grandeur.
Sana Khan 'heartbroken' over negative videos made on her
Former TV and film actor Saiyad Sana Khan, who had quit showbiz last year, has responded to certain "negative videos" being made about her.
NewsBytes Briefing: Reddit makes Wall Street bleed billions, and more
What began as a price war between Reddit's army of trading enthusiasts and the Wall Street billionaires over the GameStop stock, saw the hedge funds lose more than $10 billion.
IPL 2021: Rating the pre-auction squad of eight franchises
The Indian Premier League 2021 season will have its mini-auction on February 18.
OnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.3.8 update for 6 and 6T models
OnePlus has started releasing the Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.3.8 update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T models.
Production of Citroen C5 Aircross begins in India
Citroen's first product to set foot in India, the C5 Aircross SUV, is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2021.
Vivo S7t spotted on Google Play Console, key specifications revealed
An unannounced Vivo handset with model number V2048A, believed to be the S7t, has been spotted on the Google Play Console (via Tamilan Techinical), revealing its key specifications.
Nissan Magnite's waiting period increases by up to six months
Nissan Magnite is about to complete two months in India since its launch and is attracting a good amount of customers. Now, the waiting period for the car has been increased by up to six months, as per carandbike.
Infinix Smart 5 likely to debut in India by mid-February
Hong Kong-based tech giant, Infinix, is all set to announce its Smart 5 budget-friendly smartphone in India by mid-February, according to MySmartPrice. To recall, the handset was launched in Nigeria in August last year.
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan appears online, key details revealed
Royal Enfield is expected to unveil the 2021 Himalayan motorbike in the coming months. In the latest development, key specifications as well as pricing details of the two-wheeler have been leaked by a now-removed official listing.
On her 35th birthday, Shruti Haasan joins Prabhas-starrer 'Salaar'
Actor Shruti Haasan, who turns 35 today, has been roped in to play a role in director Prashanth Neel's Salaar.
BMW unveils 320e and 520e hybrid electric vehicles in Europe
BMW has unveiled plug-in hybrid models of its 3 Series and 5 Series cars, called the 320e and 520e, respectively, in Europe. They will go on sale in March.
Farmers protesting at Ghazipur border asked to vacate, end protest
Farmers protesting the newly-enacted farm laws in Ghazipur at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border have been asked to vacate the roads and end their protest on Thursday.
Who is Pushpa Ganediwala, judge behind controversial Bombay HC ruling
The Bombay High Court's recent ruling that groping a minor without skin-to-skin contact does not constitute sexual assault has faced severe flak.
Want to run away: Bachchan begins shooting for 'MayDay'
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who recently wrapped up work on the TV game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, has kick-started shooting for Ajay Devgn's upcoming movie MayDay.
Udit Dixit's mantra for being a successful digital marketer
Digital marketing is the genre of marketing that can run without external funding.
Taapsee begins training for Mithali Raj biopic 'Shabaash Mithu'
Taapsee Pannu is on a roll!
Shortage of semiconductor chips delays Mahindra Thar's deliveries in India
The global shortage of semiconductor chips is delaying deliveries of the Mahindra Thar SUV in India.
Maanu Malik: An actor, model, a content creator par excellence
Maanu Malik alias Muhammad Usman, young model, content creator, and actor of Pakistani origin, has garnered a good buzz with cool videos shared on various social media platforms, including TikTok.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semi-finals: All you need to know
The semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is set to be held on Friday.
Samsung Galaxy M02 to be launched on February 2
Samsung will announce the Galaxy M02 handset in India on February 2 at 1 pm, an Amazon microsite has revealed.
Chaitanya Tamhane's 'The Disciple' set to premiere on Netflix
Marathi-language musical drama, The Disciple, which has been directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, will soon be made available for streaming on Netflix.
iPhone SE Plus' design and specifications leaked
As an addition to its line-up of affordable SE-badged smartphones, Apple is expected to launch a new iPhone SE Plus model sometime in April.
2021 Renault KIGER makes global debut in India
Ahead of its launch in India, French automaker Renault has unveiled the KIGER Compact SUV. It should go on sale in the country by mid-year.
Parliament canteen's subsidy ends; non-veg buffet now costs Rs. 700
Ahead of the Budget Session, the Parliament has ended subsidies on the food in the canteen. Food in the Parliament canteen has been a contentious subject for many years as the menu offered meals at throwaway prices.
Samsung Galaxy F41 receives Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy F41.
Huawei Mate 40E tipped to feature a 64MP main camera
Huawei is expected to launch a new Mate 40E handset in the coming weeks. It will join the existing Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+ models.
Premier League, Tottenham vs Liverpool: Statistical preview
Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool engage in a crucial Premier League encounter later tonight.
Plaid+ Model S is world's fastest-accelerating production car: Elon Musk
Tesla's quarterly earnings call saw the launch of the updated Model S with a glass roof to show off the fancy interiors.
Shakti Kapoor breaks silence on Shraddha Kapoor's wedding rumors
Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has responded to reports of his daughter, actor Shraddha Kapoor and her rumored boyfriend Rohan Shrestha's plausible marriage plans.
Telegram lures away WhatsApp users with new chat migration tool
Telegram is trying its best to capture users moving away from WhatsApp. Its latest effort involves a tool letting users import chats from WhatsApp, among other messaging services.
Pakistan vs SA: Rabada gets to 200 career Test scalps
South African speedster Kagiso Rabada has got to 200 career Test scalps.
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS launched at Rs. 16.95 lakh
British automaker Triumph has launched its 2021 Speed Triple 1200 RS motorbike in India. It is positioned above the Street Triple RS in the company's line-up here.
Pamela Anderson marries bodyguard Dan Hayhurst in secret ceremony
Pamela Anderson is scaling new heights of unpredictable behavior.
2021 Benelli TRK 502 to be launched on January 29
Italian automaker Benelli will launch the 2021 version of its TRK 502 adventure motorcycle in India tomorrow i.e. January 29.
2022 Kawasaki KLR650, with new features and reworked engine, revealed
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has revealed the 2022 iteration of its iconic KLR650 dual-sport motorbike. It is available in four versions and carries a starting price-tag of $6,699 (roughly Rs. 4.88 lakh).
R-Day rally: 20 farmer leaders served notices by Delhi Police
Two days after a farmers' protest rally took a violent turn, the Delhi Police has issued notices to at least 20 farmer leaders for defying an agreement regarding the rally.
Comedian Munawar Faruqui denied bail by Madhya Pradesh HC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court today rejected the bail applications filed by stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui and one of his associates Nalin Yadav.
Barcelona reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals: Records broken
Spanish football giants Barcelona moved to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano.
Sony Xperia Pro, with 4K display and micro-HDMI port, launched
Sony has launched the Xperia Pro model in the US as a flagship 'professional smartphone.' It is designed for professional photographers who own a Sony Alpha camera or camcorder.
Mi 11 Pro's leaked poster reveals key design features
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Pro handset in February. In the latest development, an alleged poster of the phone is doing the rounds on Weibo, revealing its design and camera details.
Premier League, Manchester United stunned by bottom-placed Blades: Records broken
Manchester United missed the chance to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League standings after a shock 2-1 defeat against bottom-placed Sheffield United.
Limited-run Jaguar F-TYPE Reims Edition unveiled: Details here
Inspired by the D-TYPE's maiden victory at the 12 Hours of Reims in 1954, Jaguar UK has unveiled its limited-run F-TYPE Reims Edition model. It is available in either P300 or P450 RWD Coupé configurations and is limited to just 150 units.
Wolves hold Chelsea in Tuchel's first game: Records broken
Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea reign started off with a stalemate as Wolves secured a point at Stamford Bridge.
Blamed for inciting Republic Day chaos, Deep Sidhu goes 'missing'
Actor-activist Deep Sidhu has gone missing, so to speak, since the chaos during the farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day (January 26).
Pamela Anderson uninstalls 'brain controlling' social media from her life
Pamela Anderson has taken a decision that might be good for her well-being but really bad for her fans across all age groups.
Wall Street short-sellers lose $5 billion to Redditors over GameStop
Short-selling video game retailer GameStop's stock has cost investors and hedge funds $5 billion in losses (once you apply some fancy financial calculations) in 2021.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.7 million with 11K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past 10.7 million cases. The recovery rate stood at 96.9%.
#ComicBytes: Meet DC's latest Batman, Tim Fox
DC's ongoing Future State event is based on a futuristic time where all the popular characters are either dead or have relinquished their previous titles. But what happens to Batman?
#HealthBytes: Obvious signs of premature aging to look out for
The very thought of aging can trigger anxiety in most of us.
ZTE Blade X1 5G, with Snapdragon 765G processor, launched
ZTE Blade X1 5G has been officially launched in the US. It comes as a rebranded version of the Blade V2020 5G that was announced in China last October with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G processor.
'Robin's Wish' shows us why Robin Williams took his life
After Robin Williams ended his life, media linked his past records of drug abuse and alcoholism to his suicide triggers.
