08 Jul 2021

Facebook asked to appear before Delhi panel in riots inquiry

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Facebook India Managing Director Ajit Mohan, seeking to quash summons issued to him by the Peace and Harmony Committee of the Delhi Assembly.

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Twitter is welcoming feedback on four new privacy-centric concept features

Despite losing its legal shield in India, Twitter continues to consistently add new features to its arsenal. A Twitter executive has detailed multiple privacy and user discovery-related feature concepts, some of which may materialize if Twitter receives positive feedback.

England beat Pakistan in first ODI: Records broken

A second-string England cricket team beat Pakistan by nine wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday.

2021 Wimbledon: Karolina Pliskova reaches her second Grand Slam final

Eighth seed Karolina Pliskova stormed into her second Grand Slam final with an emphatic win over Aryna Sabalenka.

Hisense launches two new premium 4K Android TVs in India

Hisense has launched two new smart TVs in India, namely, the Tornado 65-inch 4K TV and A71F Series 70-inch 4K TV. The televisions are priced at Rs. 71,990 and Rs. 91,990, respectively.

Australia's Ashleigh Barty storms into her maiden Wimbledon final

Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty reached her maiden Wimbledon final after defeating the 25th seed Angelique Kerber.

BJP MP withdraws resignation from BJYM post after Shah's intervention

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Saumitra Khan on Wednesday withdrew his resignation within hours after the intervention of the saffron party's central leadership.

Hyundai introduces benefits worth Rs. 1.50 lakh on select cars

In a bid to increase sales this month, Hyundai has announced attractive discounts and benefits on some of its cars in India, including the SANTRO, GRAND i10 NIOS, AURA, and KONA Electric.

US coronavirus cases rising sharply as Delta variant spreads

Coronavirus cases in the United States have once again begun rising as the highly-contagious Delta variant has spread further and vaccinations have considerably slowed down in the past couple of months.

Meet the sassy Kanika and charming Maya of 'Bhoot Police'

Makers of Bhoot Police released the first-look posters of Jacqueline Fernandez and Yami Gautam, which gave us a hint about their characters.

Itel launches G-series 4K Android TVs at Rs. 33,000

Itel has launched its latest G-series of 4K Android TVs in India at a starting price of Rs. 32,999. The line-up includes G4334IE (43-inch) and G5534IE (55-inch) models, and is already up for grabs via offline stores.

ENGW vs INDW, T20Is: Records that can be scripted

The Indian women's cricket team is set to take on England in a three-match T20I series, starting July 9.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's elder brother passes away due to COVID-19

Vir Chopra, elder brother of noted producer-director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has died due to COVID-19, confirmed the latter's wife Anupama Chopra.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics to be held under state of emergency

In a massive development, Japan Prime Minister Yoshihde Suga has announced a state of emergency due to rising number of COVID-19 infections in Tokyo.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE spotted on TENAA, key specifications revealed

Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone sometime in October this year.

These Bajaj bikes have become costlier by Rs. 5,000

Bajaj Auto has increased the prices of some of its BS6-compliant motorcycles in India, including the Avenger Street 160, Avenger Cruise 220, Pulsar NS200, and Pulsar RS200.

'Breakpoint' to show Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi's historic Wimbledon win

Nitesh Tiwari is returning with another sports drama.

'Mimi' first look: Kriti Sanon is pregnant and shocked!

Kriti Sanon unveiled her first-look from the movie, Mimi.

Delhi HC slams Saket Gokhale in Lakshmi Puri's defamation case

The Delhi High Court today slammed self-described activist Saket Gokhale for putting out allegedly defamatory tweets against former Indian envoy Lakshmi Puri.

Meet Mansukh Mandaviya, who replaced Harsh Vardhan as Health Minister

On Wednesday, Mansukh Mandaviya, 49, was made the new Health Minister of India in a major rejig of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet.

Sergio Ramos joins Paris Saint-Germain on two-year deal

French giants Paris Saint-Germain have signed veteran defender Sergio Ramos on a two-year deal following his departure from Real Madrid.

BMW R 1250 GS bike launched at Rs. 20.45 lakh

BMW Motorrad India has launched the all-new R 1250 GS motorbike in India. It has been priced starting at Rs. 20.45 lakh and is offered in two variants of R 1250 GS Pro and R 1250 GS Adventure Pro.

No replacement for injured Shubman Gill in England: BCCI

The Indian cricket team won't receive a replacement for the injured Shubman Gill in England.

2021 Land Rover Defender 90 goes on sale in India

Jaguar Land Rover India has started selling the 2021 Defender 90 SUV in the country. The vehicle carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 76.57 lakh and is offered in three variants: Defender, X-Dynamic, and Defender X.

Sri Lanka vs India: Statistical preview of ODI series

Sri Lanka are set to host a second-string Indian side in a three-match ODI series.

'Jo Tum Aa Gaye Ho' review: 'Toofaan' falls in love

Farhan Akhtar released a song today from his movie Toofaan titled Jo Tum Aa Gaye Ho.

Benelli 502C cruiser bike revealed in India; bookings underway

Expanding its portfolio of motorcycles in India, Benelli has unveiled the 502C model. The bookings for the performance-oriented bike have commenced but the prices will be revealed at the time of launch which will happen by the end of this month.

Coronavirus: India reports nearly 46K new cases, 800+ deaths

India on Thursday reported nearly 46,000 new COVID-19 cases, along with 817 fresh fatalities. The daily test positivity rate rose slightly from 2.3% the day before to 2.4%

Hollywood calling Alia Bhatt? Actress signs up with famous agency

It seems Alia Bhatt is eyeing opportunities in Hollywood now.

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Will appoint grievance officer in 8 weeks, Twitter tells court

Twitter today informed the Delhi High Court that it needs eight weeks' time to appoint a grievance officer in India, in compliance with the Indian government's new Information Technology rules.

'The Kissing Booth 3' trailer: About tough decisions, eventful summer

Netflix has finally released the trailer of The Kissing Booth 3.

French court allows Cairn Energy to seize 20 Indian properties

A French court order has reportedly allowed Britain's Cairn Energy to seize some 20 properties owned by the Indian government in Paris.

OnePlus admits to restricting 9 series' performance for popular apps

OnePlus has responded to the accusation of throttling the performance of its 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones for several popular apps, admitting that it was done to "provide a smooth experience while reducing power consumption."

'Meet the Army of Thieves,' Zack Snyder shares first images

Zack Snyder recently introduced his Army of Thieves on social media.

County Championship: Hashim Amla defies odds with record-breaking knock

A defiant knock by former South African opener Hashim Amla helped Surrey claim a precious draw in their County Championship fixture against Hampshire.

West Indies recall Cottrell, Hetmyer and Chase for Australia ODIs

The West Indies cricket team has recalled the likes of Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Roston Chase for the upcoming ODI series against Australia.

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Meet Ashwini Vaishnaw, who replaces RS Prasad as IT Minister

India saw a flurry of resignations from some of the top jobs in the country on Wednesday.

Jawa increases prices of its motorcycles by Rs. 8,700

Classic Legends-owned Jawa has increased the prices of its motorcycles in India to cushion the impact of rising input costs due to the global disruption in supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arijit Singh completes a decade in Bollywood, fans celebrate feat

Arijit Singh, who has enthralled and impressed us with his soulful renditions, has completed a decade in the Bollywood music industry.

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Trump sues Facebook, Twitter, Google alleging violation of First Amendment

On Wednesday, former US President Donald Trump announced that he will move court against Facebook, Google, Twitter, and their CEOs.

Mahindra cars have become costlier by up to Rs. 92,000

Due to the rising costs of input materials, almost all auto companies have introduced a price-hike on their offerings.

OnePlus Nord 2 to feature a custom Dimensity 1200-AI chipset

OnePlus is gearing up to launch a new Nord 2 smartphone in India on July 22.

Jason Momoa leaves Toronto as he wraps 'See' S03 filming

Season two of See hits next month, but its next edition isn't that far.

Virbhadra Singh, 6-time Himachal Pradesh CM, dies at 87

Virbhadra Singh, a six-time Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and senior Congress party leader, passed away in the early hours of Thursday. He was 87.

Euro 2020, England beat Denmark to reach final: Records broken

England beat Denmark 2-1 in their semi-final clash at Wembley to reach the final of the UEFA Euro 2020.

Calcutta HC judge recuses from Mamata's case against Nandigram loss

A Calcutta High Court judge on Wednesday recused himself from hearing a petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Boxing exercises that can easily be incorporated into your routine

Boxing workouts involve different muscles of your body and have a range of movements that help build strength and condition the body.

2022 Volkswagen Golf R wagon, with nifty upgrades, goes official

German automaker Volkswagen has revealed its 2022 Golf R wagon. It will go on sale from mid-August.

Huawei Nova 8i, with 66W fast-charging support, launched

Huawei has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the Nova 8i, in Malaysia.

Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid sedan, with 700km driving range, revealed

British automaker Bentley has revealed its Flying Spur Hybrid sedan. Its bookings will commence later this month.

07 Jul 2021

Modi Cabinet: Amit Shah made Co-operation Minister; Aviation for Scindia

Shortly after 43 new ministers were sworn into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expanded Union Cabinet on Wednesday, ministries were allocated to each member.

2021 Wimbledon: Hubert Hurkacz stuns Roger Federer to reach semis

Veteran tennis ace Roger Federer suffered a loss against Hubert Hurkacz at the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Microsoft issues critical security update to patch PrintNightmare vulnerability

Microsoft was recently notified of a critical zero-day vulnerability on all computers running recent versions of Windows.

Ambani, Adani to turn competitors over green energy domination

Reliance Industries Limited's renewed interest in green energy may lead to a high-profile corporate face-off between two of India's richest men: RIL's Mukesh Ambani and fellow billionaire Gautam Adani.

2021 Wimbledon: Denis Shapovalov wins five-set thriller against Karen Khachanov

10th seed Denis Shapovalov reached the semi-finals of 2021 Wimbledon after beating Russian 25th seed Karen Khachanov.

Did you know? Ranveer Singh now commands Rs. 50cr/film

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has seen monumental growth in his career.

2021 Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic moves to the semis: Records broken

19-time Grand Slam champion and men's tennis number one Novak Djokovic has progressed to the semis of 2021 Wimbledon on Wednesday.

One-off Test: Bangladesh fightback against Zimbabwe on Day 1

The Bangladesh cricket team fought back against Zimbabwe on Day 1 of the one-off Test in Harare.

Adult content website XTube folding for good on September 5

A pornography website called XTube, owned by Pornhub's parent company MindGeek, is quietly shutting down permanently on September 5, 2021.

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro banned by Geekbench: Here's why

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro smartphones, which are powered by the top-tier Snapdragon 888 processor, have been delisted by the Geekbench platform for reportedly manipulating benchmark results.

Coronavirus: Lambda not in India yet. How dangerous is it?

India has not yet reported any case of the Lambda variant of the coronavirus.

Ferrari Roma launched in India at Rs. 3.76 crore

Italian automaker Ferrari has launched its Roma sports car in India. It pays tribute to the city of Rome from the 1950-60s.

Nintendo launches a new Switch model with 7.0-inch OLED display

Japanese gaming company Nintendo has launched its latest version of the Switch gaming console, called the Switch (OLED model).

Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at his home

Jovenel Moïse, the President of Haiti, was assassinated at his private residence in the early hours of Wednesday near capital Port-au-Prince.

Cabinet Expansion 2021: Sonowal, Scindia, others sworn-in as Modi's ministers

The swearing-in ceremony for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Union Cabinet Ministers took place on Wednesday.

Dilip Kumar, wrapped in Tricolor, laid to rest in Mumbai

Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar passed away this morning at a Mumbai hospital, enveloping the entire country into a state of tragedy.

World Chocolate Day: Shows/movies with most interesting chocolate eating scenes

Chocolate is perhaps the most widely loved flavor in the world with no worthy competitors.

#EndOfAnEra: Lamborghini Aventador signs off with limited-run Ultimae edition

Lamborghini has revealed the final version of its Aventador supercar, called the LP 780-4 Ultimae. It is available in coupe and roadster styles and will be displayed later this week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

OnePlus Nord 2 officially teased in India; launch imminent

OnePlus has teased the arrival of a new Nord-series smartphone in India, which is believed to be the Nord 2 model. The handset is tipped to debut by the end of this month i.e. around July 24.

'Rudra: The Edge of Darkness' to mark Esha Deol's OTT-debut

Esha Deol, who was last seen in a short film named Cakewalk, is making her digital debut soon.

Benelli 502C performance-oriented cruiser to be unveiled in India tomorrow

Italian automaker Benelli has announced that it will unveil its 502C performance-oriented cruiser motorbike in India tomorrow. Its launch should happen by the end of this month.

BMW CE 04 e-scooter, with 130km of range, launched

German automaker BMW Motorrad has unveiled its CE 04 electric scooter. It will be sold from early 2022.

Kerala reports highest COVID-19 cases; what is the state's plan?

Kerala, the state where the first COVID-19 case in India was confirmed, is again leading the daily surge in infections.

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition launched at Rs. 20,000

After China, OnePlus has launched the Cobalt Limited Edition variant of its smartwatch in India. It joins the Classic Edition, which was announced in March this year.

#HealthBytes: How Zinc plays an important role in fighting COVID-19

With the COVID-19 still lurching around, the need to boost immunity can't be stressed enough.

'Loki': Episode-5 gives some answers, prepares stage for huge finale

The penultimate episode of Disney+ Loki leaves us desperately waiting for the finale, which by the looks of it, is going to be an epic offering.

Film being made on Pinki Pramanik, thanks to Ashoke Pandit

Director/producer Ashoke Pandit announced that he has bagged the rights of Asian Games gold medalist Pinki Pramanik's story.

TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP launched at Rs. 83,300

TVS Motor Company has launched a more powerful version of its Ntorq scooter, called the Ntorq 125 Race XP in India.

Former Congress leader Kripashankar Singh joins BJP in Mumbai

Former Congress leader Kripashankar Singh, who also served as a minister in the previous Congress-NCP government in Maharashtra, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday.

Harsh Vardhan, Ravi Shankar, Prakash Javadekar quit before Cabinet reshuffle

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar resigned today, ahead of a major reshuffle and expansion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.

Is Scarlett Johansson expecting first child with husband Colin Jost?

Actress Scarlett Johansson might be expecting her first child with her husband/Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost, as per a report.

Copa America: Argentina reach final with penalty shoot-out win

Argentina beat Colombia 3-2 on penalties in the Copa America semi-final after the match ended 1-1.

Tata Motors launches Dark Editions of Altroz, Nexon, and Harrier

Tata Motors has launched the Dark Editions of its Altroz, Nexon, Nexon EV, and Harrier cars in India.

Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu's story defines what 'love' is

If there's one thing that defined Dilip Kumar, apart from his powerful filmography, it's his marriage with Saira Banu.

POCO F3 GT tipped to arrive in India in early-August

POCO is working to launch a new F3 GT model in India. According to 91mobiles, the handset will make its debut "in the first 10 days of August" i.e. before August 11.

Former Union Minister PR Kumaramangalam's wife murdered at Delhi home

Kitty Kumaramangalam, 68, a lawyer and the wife of former Union Minister PR Kumaramangalam, was murdered at her home in Delhi last night, the police said.

Coronavirus: India reports 43K+ new cases; 930 more deaths

India on Wednesday reported over 43,000 COVID-19 cases, a day after witnessing the lowest single-day spike in nearly four months.

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2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe debuts with more powerful engines

BMW has taken the wraps off the 2022 version of its 2 Series Coupe. The two-door sedan is offered in 230i and M240i xDrive models.

The Emira is Lotus' final car with a combustion engine

Lotus, owned by China's Geely, has revealed its Emira sports car. It will go on sale from summer next year.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra birthday special: Celebrating the feminist he is

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra births characters from elements of his own life.

2021 Audi e-tron review: Should you buy it?

It has been a long time coming, but the e-tron from Audi is finally all set to make its India debut this month.

COVID-19 gripping Northeast, 45 districts have over 10% positivity rate

As many as 45 of the 73 districts that reported more than 10% coronavirus positivity rate in the previous week are from the Northeast region of the country, the Union Health Ministry said.

Dilip Kumar passes away after prolonged illness. Rest in Peace!

Film legend Dilip Kumar took his last breath today morning at a hospital in Mumbai.

Euro 2020, Italy beat Spain in penalty shoot-out: Records broken

Italy reached the UEFA Euro 2020 final after overcoming Spain 4-2 on penalties in the semis.

Modi's new Cabinet to be more diverse; India's 'youngest ever'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to reshuffle his Union Cabinet on Wednesday evening.

POCO X3 Pro receives MIUI 12.5 stable update in India

POCO has started releasing the MIUI 12.5 stable update for the X3 Pro smartphone in India.

OPPO Reno6 Z to debut on July 21; specifications revealed

As an addition to the Reno6 series, OPPO is all set to launch a new model, called the Reno6 Z, in Thailand on July 21. The company has created a dedicated microsite for the handset, revealing its key features.

SKODA KUSHAQ bags over 2,000 bookings in a week

SKODA has received over 2,000 bookings for its KUSHAQ SUV in India within a week of its launch, as per Autocar. The 1.0-liter TSI Ambition (automatic) variant is reportedly the most popular among buyers. The Carbon Steel color option is also the most preferred.

Realme GT Master Edition teased; launch imminent

Realme is gearing up to launch the all-new GT Master Edition in India as well as some other markets. In the latest development, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has teased the arrival of the handset.