Country music star Morgan Wallen uses N-word, gets heavily panned
Rising country music star Morgan Wallen has suffered a catastrophic depletion industry-wise after a video broke on news portal TMZ on Tuesday night, showing him using racial slurs.
Sony sold 4.5 million PlayStation 5 consoles since November
Sony's latest earnings report says the company sold 4.5 million PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming consoles worldwide in a two-month period since November 13.
Apple rumored to invest $3.6 billion in Kia Motors
Apple is rumored to be planning an investment of $3.6 billion in Hyundai-owned Kia Motors. The deal could be the first step toward producing the Apple Car at Kia's facilities in Georgia.
NewsBytes Briefing: Amazon caught stealing tips from employees, and more
Amazon is known to routinely work its employees to death, but it gets worse. The American technology giant has been caught stealing tips from drivers working under the Flex program.
'The Crown's Gillian Anderson 'quite teary' after Golden Globes' nomination
Gillian Anderson couldn't believe the fact that she has received a Golden Globe nomination for her role on The Crown.
Robert Downey Jr. starts rolling fund for clean tech investment
The current US government seems to be all for climate change, and there are a few Hollywood celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, among others, who have thought of concrete steps when it comes to environmental development.
Amazon will pay drivers $61.7 million after FTC uncovered fraud
Amazon must pay $61.7 million in settlement for stealing an unspecified portion of customer tips left for its Flex drivers. The decision was announced by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after concluding its investigation.
Pornhub to verify uploaders' IDs to moderate illegal content
In December, a New York Times' piece accused Pornhub of publishing and allowing monetization of illegal content. The website has since issued a press release explaining its content moderation measures.
Prabhas-starrer 'Salaar's team meets with a road accident
A team of Prabhas-starrer Salaar met with a road accident near Godavarikhani in Telangana, media reports said on Thursday.
FIR not against Greta, but creators of 'toolkit': Delhi Police
The Delhi Police on Thursday clarified that it has not registered a complaint naming Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Samsung Galaxy A50 receives February 2021 Android security patch
Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the February 2021 Android security patch for its Galaxy A50 handsets in Thailand.
Huawei Mate X2's Kirin 9000 chipset confirmed; renders also leaked
Huawei's next foldable handset, the Mate X2, will be unveiled on February 22. In the latest development, the company has confirmed via a Weibo post that the device will feature a Kirin 9000 chipset.
Ahead of launch, 2021 Renault KIGER's color variants revealed
Renault is expected to launch its KIGER SUV in India by March 2021. In the latest development, CarDekho has revealed the color variants of the car.
Eight states/UTs with high COVID-19 positivity rate worrying: Government
The central government on Thursday took note of the "worrying" COVID-19 situation in eight states and union territories.
2021 Maruti Suzuki Swift to be launched later this month
Maruti Suzuki will reportedly launch the 2021 version of its Swift hatchback in India on February 17 or 18.
Toyota Fortuner (facelift) bags over 5,000 bookings in India
Toyota has received over 5,000 bookings for the facelifted Fortuner SUV in India in just one month. To recall, it was launched in the country on January 6 this year.
Farmers' agitation catches world's eye, courtesy five-member social media team
With their tweets, pop star Rihanna and Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg drew attention to the farmers' protest that has been continuing since November.
2021 Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 motorbike unveiled: Details here
Swedish automaker Husqvarna has unveiled its 2021 Svartpilen 125 motorcycle. It will be introduced in Europe in the coming weeks and is expected to arrive in India later this year.
OPPO F19, F19 Pro tipped to be launched in March
OPPO is gearing up to announce the F19 and F19 Pro models soon. In the latest development, 91mobiles has revealed that the duo will go official in India in March.
Vivo S9 5G bags 3C certification, launch imminent
An unnamed Vivo handset with model number V2072A, believed to be the Vivo S9 5G, has appeared on China's 3C certification site. It is expected to go official on March 6.
Parler CEO reveals he has been fired by the board
Former Parler CEO John Matze sent a memo to staffers on February 3 saying his position as CEO of the company had been terminated with immediate effect on January 29.
Previous governments drafted Budget with eye on vote bank: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticized previous governments for drafting the Union Budget with an eye on the vote bank.
'Still with farmers,' says Greta Thunberg after Delhi Police case
The Delhi Police on Thursday filed a case against teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, accusing her of "criminal conspiracy and promoting enmity on the grounds of religion."
Vikas Gupta warns to take legal action against 'fake accusations'
After former Roadies winner Vikas Khoker accused TV producer Vikas Gupta of asking for sexual favors, the latter has warned to take legal action against "fake" allegations.
Hero sets up new vertical for Harley-Davidson's operations in India
Hero MotoCorp has announced that it has set up a new vertical for managing the sales, service, and distribution of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and merchandise in India.
Massive discounts on Maruti Suzuki cars in India this February
In order to boost sales, Maruti Suzuki Arena and NEXA dealerships in India are offering attractive discounts and deals on select models such as the S-Presso, Celerio, S-Cross, and Ciaz.
Karnataka allows full occupancy in theaters on trial basis
The Karnataka government has allowed cinema halls and theaters to operate with full capacity on a trial basis for four weeks.
India vs England, 1st Test: Records that can be scripted
India and England are set to clash in the first Test of the four-match series, starting February 5 in Chennai.
Farmers' protest: Opposition delegation stopped from reaching Ghazipur site
A delegation of 15 Opposition leaders was on Thursday stopped from meeting the farmers protesting against three laws at the Ghazipur border of Delhi.
From droughts to floods: Chennai's water problem needs immediate solving
Chennai, India's sixth-largest city and home to 11 million people, witnessed its worst floods in 2015. Four years later, the city's taps infamously ran dry in the summer of 2019.
Yung Gecko on independent musicians and labels
Yung Gecko, who is currently enjoying the success of his projects, Time and Spain released in November and December 2020 respectively, says that musicians rushing to be signed by labels at the beginning of their careers lose control over their music.
Factors to look for when hiring a commercial cleaning company
When we talk about work productivity, we must admit that one of the most significant factors that affect the productivity of the employees is the working environment, or, to be more specific, their office.
Mahindra recalls 1,577 units of Thar SUV over faulty camshaft
Mahindra has announced that it will recall 1,577 units of the new-generation Thar SUV's diesel variant, manufactured between September 7 and December 25, 2020.
India vs England: Crawley to miss first two Tests
The England cricket team has been dealt with a blow ahead of the first Test against India in Chennai, starting February 5.
Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy F62's key specifications leaked
Samsung is gearing to launch its latest budget-range smartphone, the Galaxy F62, in India by the end of this month. In the latest development, tipster Ishan Agarwal (via MySmartPrice) has revealed the handset's battery, camera, and display details.
Sanjay Dutt gifts apartments to wife Maanayata. She returns them
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt gifted four flats worth nearly Rs. 100 crore located in the posh Bandra suburb of Mumbai to his wife Maanyata in December last year.
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport to be launched on February 9
As an entry-level model in the Tiger 900 range, British automaker Triumph will launch its 2021 Tiger 850 Sport adventure tourer in India.
India vs England: Decoding Joe Root's performance against Ishant Sharma
India and England are all set to face each other in a four-match Test series, starting February 5 in Chennai.
Realme launches X7 series in India at Rs. 20,000
Realme's much-awaited X7 series of smartphones, which includes the X7 and X7 Pro models, has gone official in India. The line-up carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 19,999.
Samsung Galaxy A32 4G bags FCC certification, launch imminent
Samsung Galaxy A32's 4G variant has bagged FCC certification, hinting at its imminent launch. The FCC listing has revealed (via Mukul Sharma) that the Galaxy A32 4G will come with a 5,000mAh battery and 15W fast-charging support.
PM stresses on unity as farmers' protests get international attention
Just as the farmers' protests drew global attention, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged citizens to remain united, while adding that several steps have been taken in the last six years to benefit the growers.
Tata Safari to be launched on February 22; bookings open
Tata Motors will launch its 2021 Safari SUV in India on February 22 and deliveries will begin on the same day. The company has started accepting bookings for the car via its dealerships on a payment of Rs. 30,000.
Vivo S7t 5G, with Dimensity 820 chipset, 4,000mAh battery, launched
Vivo has officially launched its new mid-range smartphone, the S7t 5G, in China.
Chris Gayle smashes joint-fastest fifty in Abu Dhabi T10 League
Veteran swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle scripted history in the T10 League by smashing the joint-fastest fifty.
Cabinet approves amendments to give more power to Delhi's L-G
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved proposed amendments to the Government of NCT of Delhi Act, that will give more power to the Lieutenant Governor.
Barca survive Granada scare in Copa del Rey: Records broken
Barcelona survived a major scare to progress into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Google Shopping search results introduce racial profiling of black-owned businesses
Google has updated shopping search results to make it easier for consumers to identify products sold by black-owned businesses.
Ford unveils F-150 Raptor performance truck; sale starts this summer
American automaker Ford has unveiled the F-150 Raptor performance truck.
16 years of 'Black': Here are some lesser-known facts
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 movie Black was a path-breaking Bollywood hit, that made way for unconventional storytelling.
Nokia 5.4 to debut in India on February 10: Report
HMD Global is working to launch the Nokia 5.4 model in India. In the latest development, Gizmochina has reported that the phone will go official in the country on February 10.
Premier League, Brighton stun Liverpool: Records broken
Brighton stunned Liverpool at Anfield in gameweek 22 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.
49 years of 'Pakeezah': Lesser-known facts about the classic
Pakeezah is one of the few Bollywood movies to have stood the test of time. Such is its magic that the dialogue, "Aapke paon dekhe hain, bahut haseen hain. Inhein zameen par mat utariyega... maile ho jaayenge" still warms the hearts of cine buffs.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.79 million with 12K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.79 million cases.
Man City beat Burnley, extend unbeaten run: Records broken
Manchester City recorded a 13th successive win in all competitions after beating Burnley 2-0 in gameweek 22 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.
Infinix SMART 5 to debut in India on February 11
Infinix is all set to launch its latest budget-range smartphone, the SMART 5, in India on February 11. It will reportedly arrive as a rebranded version of Hot 10 Play that was announced in Philippines last month.
Xiaomi releases Android 11-based MIUI 12 update for Mi 10T-series
Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 11-based MIUI 12 update for its Mi 10T and 10T Pro smartphones in India. It is currently in the 'stable beta' phase and is available for limited users.
NewsBytes Briefing: Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO, and more
After heading Amazon for more than two decades, Jeff Bezos has stepped down as the CEO to take over as the Executive Chairman.
Nokia 1.4, with 4,000mAh battery and dual rear cameras, launched
Expanding its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 1.4 handset in the global markets. It carries a price-tag of $99 (roughly Rs. 7,200).
Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Sooryavanshi' to release in April: Report
After months of wait, Akshay Kumar-starrer Sooryavanshi may finally arrive in theaters this April.
With Rs. 8,000 crore grant, India plans eight new cities
The central government is planning to build eight new cities to meet the demands of urban expansion.
A look at Rishabh Pant's incredible run in Test cricket
Wicket-keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant became the toast of the town after playing a match-winning knock in Brisbane.
Ramin Bahrani, Aravind Adiga reunite for 'Amnesty' adaptation
After the success of the drama The White Tiger, director Ramin Bahrani is all set to adapt another Aravind Adiga novel for Netflix, called Amnesty.
Golden Globe Awards 2021: Who are the nominees?
Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker and Empire actress Taraji P Henson read out the nominations for the 78th Golden Globe Awards.
Johnny Lever joins the cast of Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Cirkus'
The upcoming Rohit Shetty entertainer featuring Ranveer Singh, Cirkus has got a new addition to its cast in the form of veteran comedian-actor Johnny Lever.
Samsung F62 tipped to get an Exynos chipset; prices tipped
Samsung is expected to launch its budget-range Galaxy F62 smartphone soon. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has shared some details related to the handset's pricing and specifications.
Meet 25-year-old Ayesha Aziz, India's youngest woman pilot
Ayesha Aziz, a 25-year-old woman from Kashmir, is India's youngest woman pilot. She had first made headlines back in 2011 when she had become the youngest student pilot to get a license.
Porsche Panamera range launched in India at Rs. 1.45 crore
German automaker Porsche has launched its 2021 Panamera range of cars in India at a starting price of Rs. 1.45 crore. The line-up includes Panamera, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, and Panamera Turbo S E-hybrid models.
MIT engineers taught spinach to send emails upon detecting explosives
Engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology led by Professor Michael Strano have successfully embedded spinach leaves with carbon nanotubes.
'The Girl On The Train' trailer promises intriguing murder mystery
Parineeti Chopra's upcoming Netflix film The Girl On The Train's trailer is now out.
Earth Energy launches Glyde+, Evolve Z, Evolve R electric vehicles
Earth Energy, a subsidiary of Grushie Energy Private Limited, has launched its Glyde+ electric scooter and Evolve Z as well as Evolve R electric motorcycles in India.
OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition bags NBTC certification
OPPO is expected to launch a Marvel Edition of the Reno5 in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the phone has been spotted (via MySmartPrice) on the NBTC certification site.
Honda is offering big discounts on these cars in February
In a bid to boost sales, Honda dealerships in India are offering attractive discounts and deals on select models like the Amaze, Jazz, WR-V, and the fifth-generation City.
Nokia 3.4 officially teased in India, launch imminent
HMD has officially teased its budget-range smartphone, the Nokia 3.4, in India via its Twitter handle. To recall, the handset was announced in September and was rumored to arrive in the country by mid-December.
'Black Panther's Wakanda to return with Ryan Coogler on Disney+
Any loyal MCU fan would love to have the most of Wakanda, and fortunately The Walt Disney Co. is listening.
India vs England: A look at Virat Kohli in numbers
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli will be aiming to get back in the groove when the four-Test series against England starts from February 5 onwards.
Don't make farmers' protest another Shaheen Bagh: Centre tells Opposition
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre urged the Opposition not to turn the ongoing farmers' agitation into "another Shaheen Bagh," while adding that the reforms were passed in the Parliament after many deliberations.
India vs England: How does Pujara perform against Broad?
Top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara captivated the cricket fraternity with his incredible resistance in the Test series Down Under.
Rapes, torture, sterilization: First-hand accounts from China's Uighur camps emerge
In China's "re-education" camps for Uighurs—mostly Muslim Turkic minority group—women detainees are made to face systematic rapes, torture, forced sterilizations, among other horrors, first-hand accounts obtained by the BBC reveal.
2021 Suzuki Hayabusa fully revealed in a leaked trailer
Ahead of its unveiling on February 5, the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike has been fully revealed in a leaked trailer.
Mercedes-AMG Project ONE hypercar teased: Details here
Prior to its launch, Mercedes Benz has teased its AMG Project ONE hypercar. To recall, the four-wheeler was showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017 and was revealed last year.
Redmi Smart TVs tipped to arrive in India around March
Redmi is expected to introduce its Smart TVs in India as early as March, according to tipster Mukul Sharma. He has also claimed that the televisions will be offered at "competitive prices."
Government could reserve 10% of LIC IPO for policyholders
In her annual Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will be launched this year.
India vs England: Decoding Ajinkya Rahane's performance against James Anderson
The first India-England Test match is set to commence in Chennai on February 5.
'Bigg Boss 10' contestant Swami Om, 63, passes away
Former Bigg Boss contestant Swami Om has passed away at the age of 63.
Motorola sells 10,000 units of Edge S in first sale
Lenovo-owned Motorola has managed to sell 10,000 units of its latest smartphone, the Edge S, in just two minutes of the first sale. To recall, the handset debuted in China on January 27.
Mercedes-Benz to announce new entry-level A-Class cars in 2022
In a bid to make the brand accessible to more buyers, Mercedes-Benz is working on at least two new entry-level cars for the international market.
Tesla to recall 1.35 lakh cars over touchscreen issue
Tesla will recall 1,34,951 Model S and Model X cars with touchscreen displays that could fail and raise the risk of a crash.
Kangana Ranaut granted relief by Bombay HC in BMC's case
On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court restrained Mumbai's civic body - Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) - from taking any action against alleged irregularities at actor Kangana Ranaut's flats until February 5.
Reliving the moments from England's 2016-17 tour of India
India and England are set to face each other in a four-match Test series, starting February 5.
India vs England: Decoding Ben Stokes' performance against R Ashwin
The first India-England Test is set to commence in Chennai on February 5.
South Korea leads in innovation, India ranks 50th
According to the latest Bloomberg Innovation Index, South Korea is the most innovative nation, marking the country's return to the top after losing out to Germany last year. The European nation has slipped to the fourth place.
Increase YouTube subscribers with the cheapest SMM panels online
YouTube has emerged as the largest and the fastest-growing global video sharing platform with a massive audience of over two billion viewers.
Twitter gets government notice for unblocking accounts backing farmers' protest
The central government is reportedly sending a notice to Twitter for reinstating dozens of accounts backing the farmers' protest despite its directive.
Zack Snyder teases Jared Leto's Joker still from 'Director's Cut'
Who wants to see more of Joker?
'Ascertain facts,' says MEA as global figures support farmers' protest
On Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged international icons to ascertain facts and understand the issue before commenting on matters pertaining to India.
India vs England: Decoding the key stats at Chepauk
The Indian cricket team will face England in a four-match Test series, starting February 5.
BMW 3 Series line-up updated; starts at Rs. 42.6 lakh
BMW has updated its 3 Series line-up for the model year 2021 in India. Following the rejig, the 320d Sport trim has been taken off the shelf, meaning the diesel-powered sedan is now available only in 320d Luxury Line form.
Huawei's next foldable will be launched on February 22
Huawei is all set to announce its Mate X2 foldable smartphone on February 22, the company has confirmed via a Weibo post.
Ananya Panday set to star in Zoya Akhtar's next directorial
After the superhit musical Gully Boy, Zoya Akhtar is all set to bring to fans her next directorial feature.
Tata Motors launches Founders Edition models to celebrate 75th anniversary
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Tata Motors has launched Founders Edition model for the Tiago, Tigor, Altroz, Nexon, and Harrier cars. They will be offered only to the company's employees and can be booked online.
Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth sport exciting costumes on 'Thor' sets
The sets of Thor: Love and Thunder are buzzing with two hottest Chris(es) in town!
2021 Renault KIGER first impression: A futuristic-looking compact SUV
After tasting success with Triber, Renault is now focusing on the lucrative sub-compact SUV space with the KIGER.
Ahead of launch, OPPO Find X3 Pro's camera details leaked
OPPO is gearing to launch its latest high-end smartphone, the Find X3 Pro, sometime in March. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has revealed the camera details of the upcoming flagship handset.
'Adipurush': Fire breaks out on the sets of Prabhas-starrer
A fire broke out on Tuesday on the sets of Adipurush at Film City in Goregaon, Mumbai.
Red tape hinders smooth filming of 'Mission Impossible' in UAE
Action movie fans and Tom Cruise are the two entities in this world who want Mission Impossible 7 to be filmed and released as fast and safe as possible.
Ashok Dinda retires: Presenting his numbers in domestic cricket
Former India and Bengal fast bowler Ashok Dinda announced retirement from all forms of cricket on February 2.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G's color options and specifications revealed
With the number of leaks coming in for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, its launch seems just round the corner.
Premier League, Manchester United thrash nine-man Southampton 9-0: Records broken
Manchester United equaled the Premier League record by putting nine goals against nine-man Southampton.
MG Hector SUV to come with a CVT gearbox option
British automaker MG Motor's Hector SUV will get a CVT transmission option in India soon, according to the reports.
Coppa Italia, Inter 1-2 Juventus: List of records broken
Cristiano Ronaldo was amongst the goals as Juventus came from behind to win the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter at the San Siro.
Meet Andy Jassy: Next CEO of Amazon replacing Jeff Bezos
Andy Jassy may keep a low profile, but he has led the Amazon Web Services (AWS) to an impressive $50 billion revenue this year.
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon nearly three decades ago in his garage, will be stepping down from the post of CEO in the third quarter, the company announced on Tuesday.
Home Ministry gets time till July to frame CAA rules
The rules for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which was passed in 2019, are under preparation, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Parliament on Tuesday.
India vs England, First Test: Ground report, stats and more
India would host their first bilateral international series following the COVID-enforced break.
Premier League, Wolves beat nine-man Arsenal: Records broken
Wolves overcame Arsenal to win for the first time in nine Premier League games.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.77 million with 11K new cases
India on Tuesday reported nearly 11,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.77 million cases. The recovery rate has crossed 97%.
Nokia 5.4 gets nifty camera improvements via OTA update
Nokia 5.4 has received a new software update that comes with nifty camera improvements, audio enhancements, and system stability. This is the third firmware upgrade for the handset since its launch last December.
2021 Honda CB190SS scrambler motorcycle launched in China
Japanese automaker Honda has launched the 2021 version of its CB190SS scrambler motorcycle in China.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Rohit Sharma is set to shine in Tests?
After scripting history Down Under, India are set to face England in the four-Test series at home, starting February 5.
Ahead of launch, OPPO Find X3 Pro's key specifications leaked
OPPO is expected to launch the Find X3 Pro model sometime by March this year.
