14 Feb 2021

India-bound Ferrari Purosangue SUV found testing, design details revealed

Italian automaker Ferrari is expected to unveil its Purosangue SUV in 2022.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 motorcycle found testing prior to launch

Chennai-based Royal Enfield is expected to launch its Hunter 350 cruiser bike in India this year.

Prior to global debut, patent images of Honda HR-V leaked

Japanese automaker Honda's HR-V SUV is expected to make its global debut this month.

Joss Whedon cornered by 'Buffy' cast supporting Ray Fisher's allegations

Former MCU director Joss Whedon is facing the music after several colleagues of his successful drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer are joining guns with DC alum Ray Fisher over Whedon's alleged on-set toxicity.

New Regency, Amazon revamp 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' into series

New Regency is taking another chance to revamp its action-comedy Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Premier League, West Brom 1-1 Manchester United: Records broken

Manchester United's hopes of offering a challenge for the Premier League 2020-21 title took another backward direction after they played out a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Pandemic Special: Countries that have opened up for tourists

Travel took a backseat last year with strict lockdowns in countries and severe travel restrictions being imposed on visitors from other places.

Microsoft's quantum computing dreams shattered by dodgy Majorana particle research

In 2018, Microsoft employee and physicist Leo Kouwenhoven published a paper claiming to have observed a particle called the Majorana fermion. The breakthrough could've benefited Microsoft's quantum computing technology greatly.

Sajid Nadiadwala dedicates 'Chhichhore' award to Sushant Singh Rajput

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala honored the memory of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput by dedicating him an award won by his movie Chhichhore.

Apple Pay users can now make purchases using Bitcoin

It looks like there's no stopping Bitcoin from going mainstream. Everyone's favorite cryptocurrency is now coming to Apple Pay.

NVIDIA's $329 RTX 3060 will hit stores on February 25

NVIDIA had announced the RTX 3060 graphics card in January. Roughly a month later, the GPU maker has now provided a release date.

NBC

NBC hit 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' to end with shorter Season 8

A glorious and successful stint at comedy is set to conclude as the uniquely quirky police force waves its fans goodbye after providing eight whole seasons of fun.

FASTags mandatory from tomorrow midnight; double fee for violators: Centre

The automatic toll plaza payment system FASTag will be made mandatory from tomorrow midnight, the central government said on Sunday.

'Bliss': An immersive sci-fi experience that blends with despair finely

You can't enjoy this film with preconceived notions, because you'd have to forget Salma Hayek for her looks alone and Owen Wilson for his tailor-made rom-com funny bone.

HBO

Pedro Pascal joins HBO's 'The Last Of Us' adaptation series

Pedro Pascal's career graph is soaring like never before.

Arrested Bengaluru activist edited 'toolkit' document; sent to police custody

Climate activist Disha Ravi has been sent to five-day police custody by a Delhi court on Sunday a day after her arrest in connection with the "toolkit" case.

#HealthBytes: Here's all you need to know about barre workouts

Barre is a term that's commonly found on social media timelines, but what exactly is this workout and how does it benefit your body?

2021 Honda X-ADV, with refreshed styling, launched in the Philippines

Japanese automaker Honda has launched the 2021 iteration of its X-ADV scooter in the Philippines.

Chennai: PM Modi hands over Arjun Battle Tank to Army

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today handed over the indigenously-developed Arjun Main Battle Tank (Mark 1A) to Army Chief General MM Naravane in Chennai, where he has gone to launch various government programs.

Actress Gehana Vasisth booked over gangrape allegation

A fresh case has been filed against Gandii Baat fame actor Gehana Vasisth for gangrape and wrongful confinement by the Mumbai Police.

India vs England: Hosts in driving seat after extending lead

India are right on top in the ongoing second Test against England after claiming a crucial first-innings lead.

Modi praises farmers in Tamil Nadu while launching infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday applauded the farmers of Tamil Nadu for "record food grain production and good use of water resources."

Toyota partners with Aurora and Denso for developing autonomous taxis

Self-driving technology start-up Aurora will partner with Japanese companies Toyota and Denso to build self-driving taxis.

Australian Open: Dimitrov upsets Thiem, Serena proceeds to quarter-finals

World number 21 Grigor Dimitrov stunned last year's finalist Dominic Thiem to book a spot in his fourth Australian Open quarter-final.

Who is Vaibhav Rekhi, Dia Mirza's groom-to-be?

Dia Mirza is all set to tie the knot with Mumbai-based businessman Vaibhav Rekhi. He is the founder of Piramal Fund Management Private Limited.

'Below Zero': The best Netflix 2021 crime movie till today

There are thrillers that give out all in teasers, leaving a bad taste in your mind after you're done bearing them in totality.

India vs England: Visitors bundled out for 134

A five-wicket haul by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin helped India bowl out England for 134 in the ongoing second Test.

Prior to launch, details of Samsung Galaxy A72 4G leaked

Ahead of its launch in the coming days, German blog WinFuture has leaked official renders and complete specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A72 4G smartphone.

'KUWTK' ends this year; six unforgettable moments from the show

It's no news that Keeping up with the Kardashians (KUWTK) is ending.

India vs England: Indian bowlers on fire, England's tail exposed

The Indian bowlers continued to dominate England in the second session on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test.

Wrestling coach, accused in murder of five, arrested in Delhi

Sukhvinder, a wrestling coach, who allegedly killed five people in Haryana's Rohtak on Friday has been arrested in Delhi.

21-year-old Bengaluru climate activist arrested in Greta Thunberg 'toolkit' case

A 21-year-old climate activist from Bengaluru, Disha Ravi, was arrested by Delhi Police in connection with the "toolkit" regarding the farmers' protest shared by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with lasting love of these Hollywood couples

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves," wrote Victor Hugo.

#NewsBytesExplainer: La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid's season in numbers

Atletico Madrid are on a strong run of form this season in the Spanish league.

IPL 2021: Franchises seek clarity over availability of SA players

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have sought clarity over the availability of South African players for the upcoming season.

Paris Hilton accuses Utah boarding school of 'institutional abuse'

Socialite-entrepreneur Paris Hilton has made a shocking accusation against a boarding school in Utah recently.

West Brom vs Manchester United: Head-to-head, stats and form guide

19th-placed West Brom host Manchester United in gameweek 24 of the Premier League 2020-21 season on Sunday.

India-China row: Pangong Tso disengagement to be completed by Friday

The first phase of disengagement along the India-China border around Ladakh's Pangong Tso lake will reportedly be complete by Friday.

#HealthBytes: Subtle warning signs your body is alarming you about

It is often easier to identify the signals from a faulty gadget than warning signs that our body is giving us.

India vs England, 2nd Test: Visitors lose four wickets

England are in a spot of bother against Team India in the first session of the second Test on Day 2.

BBC

BBC puts disclaimers for certain 'offensive' 'Blackadder', 'Fresh Prince' episodes

Generations-old entertainment pieces cannot be held accountable for their content that might be hurtful now, because they are representative of the age when they were made.

Premier League, Leicester City 3-1 Liverpool: Records broken

Liverpool's poor run of form has continued in the Premier League as they threw away their advantage to lose 3-1 against Leicester City in gameweek 24 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

Tesla to open manufacturing unit in Karnataka, says CM Yediyurappa

American electric car giant Tesla will set up its first manufacturing unit in India in Karnataka, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said.

Five shoe trends to watch out for this year

The right outfit with the wrong footwear can be a fashion disaster, but the right footwear with an off outfit can still help elevate the look.

India vs England, 2nd Test: Hosts bowled out for 329

The Indian cricket team was bowled out for 329 in the first innings of the second Test.

Lorenzo Insigne's penalty helps Napoli beat Juventus 1-0: Records broken

A first-half penalty from striker Lorenzo Insigne earned Napoli a 1-0 win over Juventus in their latest Serie A fixture on Saturday.

'Political movement only just begun,' says Trump after impeachment acquittal

Former United States President Donald Trump on Saturday thanked Senate Republicans for his impeachment acquittal.

Premier League, Manchester City 3-0 Tottenham: Records broken

Premier League leaders Manchester City thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at the Etihad to extend their unbeaten run.

#ComicBytes: The top five weapons of the Avengers, ranked

What makes Earth's Mightiest Heroes truly mighty? Their iconic weapons.

BlackBerry to make a comeback with a 5G smartphone

BlackBerry is up and ready to make a comeback in the smartphone arena. OnwardMobility, the new owner of BlackBerry's mobile division, has confirmed the arrival of a 5G smartphone later this year.

Honda launches 2021 Dio scooter in Japan

Japanese automobile maker Honda has launched the 2021 Dio scooter in its home country.

LG W41's renders leaked, design and key features confirmed

LG is planning to announce its W41 series of smartphones, which includes the vanilla W41, W41 Plus, and W41 Pro models. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has leaked the render images of the W41.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series receives February 2021 Android security patch

Samsung has started releasing yet another update for the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. The firmware brings performance and camera improvements along with the latest February 2021 Android security patch.

13 Feb 2021

Mario Draghi sworn in as new Prime Minister of Italy

Mario Draghi has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Italy on Saturday after forming a national unity government tasked to help the country tackle and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic-induced crisis and economic slump.

NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook is after your vital stats, and more

From your political preferences to buying habits, Facebook's spying of its users is comprehensive. However, there's always some scope for improvement.

Powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Japan's northeastern coast rocks Fukushima, Miyagi

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of northeastern Japan late on Saturday, jolting Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, among other areas.

Kevin Hart's personal shopper indicted for allegedly stealing $1 million

Successful comedian Kevin Hart has been cheated of an amount to the tune of $1 million.

Detained JeM terrorist reveals plan to attack NSA Ajit Doval

Security at National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval's office and residence has been beefed up after an arrested Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist revealed a plan to attack Doval.

Nissan KICKS is available with benefits up to Rs. 95,000

In a bid to increase sales this month, Nissan has announced huge discounts and offers on its mid-sized KICKS SUV. They are valid till February 28 and can be availed only at NIC enabled dealerships.

BMW M5 removed from Indian website; facelifted M5 expected soon

BMW has removed the M5 sedan from its official website in India, hinting at an imminent launch of the facelifted model in the country.

India vs England, 2nd-Test: England stage comeback in final session

Veterans Rohit Sharma (161) and Ajinkya Rahane (67) helped India dominate Day 1 of the second Test against England.

Will grant statehood to J&K at 'appropriate time': Amit Shah

Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said statehood will be granted back to Jammu & Kashmir at an appropriate time, during a discussion on the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2021, in Lok Sabha.

Tesla must recall 12,300 units of Model X: Germany's KBA

Tesla will possibly be recalling 12,300 units of the Model X with faulty body moldings globally, according to a declaration made by KBA - Germany's motor vehicle authority.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 becomes costlier yet again: Check prices

Royal Enfield has increased the prices of its Classic 350 cruiser motorcycle in India for the second time this year.

Akshay Singh and Yogesh Batra's success in digital marketing

It is evident that there were a lot of difficulties in 2020, but being profitable even during lockdown is something only bright minds could have handled.

'Lupin' to face Sherlock Holmes? Show creator talks of 'discussions'

French series Lupin is creating shockwaves across the global Netflix fandom, as it has reached the company's US popularity charts in January, while topping its counterparts across countries like Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Facebook could be secretly developing a smartwatch for 2022 launch

Social media giant Facebook is reported to be developing a smartwatch that is likely to launch next year. The device could be Android-based, although there is no confirmation if that will be the OS of choice.

Australian Open: Karolina Muchova stages an epic comeback, stuns Pliskova

Number 25 seed Karolina Muchova staged an emphatic comeback to defeat Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 7-5 in the third round of the Australian Open.

Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy A12's full specifications leaked

Samsung is all set to introduce the Galaxy A12 model in India soon. In the latest development, tipster Abhishek Yadav has leaked the key specifications of the variant that will be launched here.

Mahindra TUV300-based Bolero Neo in the works; details revealed

Mahindra is working on a new variant for its Bolero SUV, called the Bolero Neo. It is tipped to be based on the sub-4m TUV300.

OPPO Find X3 Pro bags NBTC certification, launch imminent

OPPO is gearing up to announce its latest high-end smartphone, the Find X3 Pro, sometime in March. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the handset on the NBTC certification site, confirming its imminent launch.

India vs England, 2nd Test: Rohit and Rahane lead fightback

Team India duo Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane stitched an impressive century-plus stand to help the side's fightback against England on Day 1 of the second Test.

2021 Union Budget sets pace for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat': Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Union Budget 2021-22 has set the pace for India to become Aatmanirbhar Bharat, replying to debate on the Budget in Lok Sabha.

India vs England: Rohit Sharma slams seventh Test ton

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has slammed his seventh hundred in Test cricket.

India's first CNG tractor launched, claimed to increase farmers' savings

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has launched India's first-ever CNG tractor. It is basically a diesel-powered tractor converted to a much cleaner CNG variant.

Decoding Kohli's pattern of dismissals in the last five Tests

Team India captain Virat Kohli's poor run of form in Test cricket continued.

Arjun Kapoor lends support to 100 couples affected by cancer

In the run-up to this year's Valentine's Day, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has extended support to 100 underprivileged couples whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Faiz Israili: The rise of the self-made man of Ahmedabad

The internet is available to everyone but there is only a handful who understand its power and potential and leverage it to their advantage.

Right to protest can't be anywhere, anytime, says SC

Junking a petition challenging last year's order on the Shaheen Bagh agitation, the Supreme Court said that the "right to protest can't be anywhere, anytime."

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Ronaldo becomes first person to amass 500mn social media followers

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reached yet another milestone by becoming the first person ever to have 500 million followers across social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

India vs England: Kohli out for a duck, Rohit shines

Team India fought back against England after losing Shubman Gill early on before throwing the momentum away in the first session on Day 1 of the second Test (106/3).

BMW

BMW M340i to be launched in India on March 10

BMW is working to expand its 3 Series line-up in India with a new performance-oriented M340i model which will be launched in the country on March 10. It will be the first M Performance car to be locally assembled in India.

IPL 2021: BCCI-Vivo deal yet to be finalized

The decision on whether Vivo will continue to be the title sponsor for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (2021) hasn't been finalized as yet.

Irregularities in COVID-19 testing emerge in Bihar, CM promises action

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday promised action on the glaring irregularities in the coronavirus testing in the state. The issue resonated in Rajya Sabha yesterday with parliamentarian Manoj Jha demanding a high-level probe.

Manchester City vs Tottenham: Head-to-head, stats and form guide

High-flying Manchester City and Tottenham face each other in a crunch Premier League encounter later tonight.

India vs England: Axar Patel handed Test cap, Bumrah rested

The second Test between India and England starts today at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.

India vs England, 2nd Test: India elect to bat

India have won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test at the Chepauk Stadium.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.89 million with 12K+ new cases

India on Friday reported more than 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.89 million cases.

IPL 2021: Who is Afghanistan's teen sensation Noor Ahmad?

Afghanistan's left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad is the youngest player in this year's IPL auction pool.

Moto E7 Power listed on Geekbench with Helio P22 chipset

Motorola is working to expand its portfolio of budget-range smartphones with a new E7 Power model. In the latest development, the phone has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications.

Valentine's Day: Romantic ideas to celebrate during the pandemic

That time of the year is back again, but thanks to the pandemic, there is not much scope for love in the air.

Mahindra to soon launch Marazzo MPV with an AMT gearbox

In a bid to increase sales, Mahindra will launch an automatic transmission variant of its Marazzo MPV in India soon.