17 Feb 2019

How not to fall for #FakeNews in wake of #PulwamaAttack

Following the deadly Pulwama terror attack, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel, several fake news posts are doing the rounds on social media.

Sir Alex Ferguson to return one more time as manager

Manchester United legends will be facing off Bayern Munich legends to mark the 20th anniversary of United's historic treble win back in 1999.

ISL 2018-19: FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters: Preview and prediction

FC Goa will be taking on Kerala Blasters in their Indian Super League return fixture tomorrow.

I-League 2018-19: Shillong Lajong vs Chennai City: Preview and prediction

Shillong Lajong will host Chennai City tomorrow in their return I-League fixture.

MP: Three dead, dozens injured after bus falls into drain

In a tragic incident, three people were killed and dozens more injured after a bus fell into a drain from a bridge in the district of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.

Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades clinch title by 13 runs

Renegades pulled off a stunning 13-run victory against the Stars in all-Melbourne final to clinch the Big Bash League (BBL) title.

#RIPBravehearts: 10-year-old daughter of Pulwama martyr faints at funeral

On Saturday, teary-eyed families bid adieu to CRPF soldiers who were martyred after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist blew up a car in J&K's Pulwama on Thursday.

WWE

Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Rattlesnake's five biggest controversies

No other wrestler has single-handedly changed the face of pro-wrestling like Stone Cold has.

#GamingBytes: PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode update date confirmed

The tactically intense PUBG Mobile is about to get a lot more interesting following the upcoming update.

Amid tensions with India, Pakistan welcomes the Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is slated to arrive in Pakistan on Sunday, despite earlier concerns about him calling his visit off in the wake of the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

#ComicBytes: Five most heroic things Loki has done

Loki is one of Marvel's most iconic villains.

ICC Test Rankings: Cummins replaces Rabada as number one bowler

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada dropped two places to be on third in the latest ICC Test Rankings for bowlers.

Take back 800 ISIS-fighters captured in Syria: Trump to Europe

US President Donald Trump has demanded the European nations take back more than 800 ISIS fighters captured in Syria and put them on trial, warning that the US otherwise will be forced to free the jihadists after it pulls out from the war-torn country.

Happy birthday ABD: A look at his unbreakable records

Former South African batting king AB de Villiers remains one of the greatest ever to have graced the cricket field.

Soon, China could launch space-based solar power station: Here's how

Solar energy is the key to sustainable future and China wants to leverage it directly from space.

Minerva Punjab have forfeited their match against Real Kashmir

Real Kashmir were to host Minerva Punjab tomorrow in their return I-League fixture.

#CBSE2019: Preparation tips for Class 12 English Core exam

The Class-12 CBSE Board Examinations have begun on 15 February and will end on 29 March.

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Pulwama attack: Prashant Bhushan justifies terror, netizens school him

While the Pulwama terror attack jolted the entire nation, senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan ended up justifying terrorism with a tweet which got him flak from various social media users.

Prithvi Shaw included in Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

Indian Test team opening batsman Prithvi Shaw is finally set to make a comeback to cricket after being on the sidelines due to an injury.

Samsung Galaxy M30 to launch in India on February 27

Rivaling Xiaomi, Samsung is working to launch a more premium smartphone under its brand-new Galaxy M series.

Vayu Shakti: IAF showcases firepower in backdrop of Pulwama attack

Days after the Pulwama attack rocked Kashmir, the Indian Air Force (IAF), on Sunday, carried out a mega exercise at the Pokhran firing range near the Pakistan border to demonstrate its control over the skies.

Dwayne Johnson celebrates wrapping up on 'Hobbs & Shaw'

Fast & Furious franchise is getting a spin-off, as we reported, titled Hobbs & Shaw.

AP: Miscreants steal truckload of Xiaomi phones worth Rs. 1cr

In the wee hours of Wednesday, some people in Andhra Pradesh stole a truck load of Xiaomi cell phones worth a whopping Rs. 1 crore.

Pakistan-backed terror hits India, Iran; Sushma Swaraj makes Tehran stopover

Sending a strong message that Iran and India are united against Pakistan sponsored terror, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made a stopover in Tehran on Saturday and met Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchchi.

Apple might launch new red iPhones this month: Details here

Just a few weeks back, Apple's CEO Tim Cook acknowledged that iPhone sales have been hit in multiple markets, including China.

Cricket Club of India removes Imran Khan's portrait: Details here

The Cricket Club of India (CCI) has removed the portrait of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan. This action has been taken by CCI in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.

Soundarya-Vishagan's love-laden honeymoon pictures are dreamy

Earlier this week megastar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya tied the knot with businessman-cum-actor Vishagan Vanangamudi in a lavish ceremony in Chennai.

Heather Nauert withdraws her nomination for US envoy to UN

In a surprise move, US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert withdrew her nomination to replace Indian-American Nikki Haley as the top US diplomat at the United Nations, amid criticism by Democrats for her lack of diplomatic experience.

TCL's foldable phone could bend into a smartwatch

Foldable phones, much of a buzzword from last year, will surely be a hot technology trend in 2019.

#PulwamaAttack: T-Series removes Pakistani singers' songs from its YouTube channel

In the wake of the horrific Pulwama attack that martyred 40 CRPF jawans, music and film production company T-Series has unlisted Pakistani singers' songs from its YouTube channel, which is YouTube's second-most followed channel.

Katy Perry-Orlando Bloom announce engagement through a sweet post

Valentine's Day is a celebration of love and this was indeed the case for pop singer Katy Perry and Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom.

Sri Lanka beat South Africa in first Test: Records broken

Sri Lanka stunned South Africa in the first Test at the Kingsmead in Durban.

After Pulwama attack, security of five separatist leaders withdrawn

The Indian government on Sunday announced it has withdrawn security of five separatist leaders of Jammu and Kashmir after the barbaric Pulwama attack on CRPF in which 40 soldiers lost their lives.

Superstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth won't contest Lok Sabha elections

Superstar Rajinikanth, who took the plunge into politics last year, clarified on Sunday he would not contest the upcoming general elections.

After breakdown, Train 18 commences its maiden commercial run

A day after it broke down on its way to Delhi from Varanasi, India's first indigenously-built semi-high speed train, Train 18, recently christened Vande Bharat Express, began its maiden commercial journey on Sunday.

Owner of Karol Bagh Hotel, where fire killed 17, arrested

Rakesh Goel, the owner of Hotel Arpit Palace, where a fire killed 17, was arrested on Sunday by the crime branch of Delhi police.

Salman buys expensive-SUV for mother, but she can't use it

Salman Khan is a typical family man who can walk miles for his Khandaan.

Soldiers given freedom to attack: PM Modi speaks on Pulwama

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday turned up the heat on Pakistan at an official event in Maharashtra saying armed forces are free to hit back.

Want to speed up your PC? Wipe junk files clean

For every Windows 10 user, dealing with junk files, created from updates and other processes, is a nightmare.

Records MS Dhoni could script in IPL 2019

When it comes to the Indian Premier League, nobody knows better than MS Dhoni on how to get the job done.

Here's how you can store your Aadhaar card in DigiLocker

DigiLocker is an online, cloud-based service that was launched by the government as part of its Digital India campaign for storage, issuance, and verification of important documents, in a safe and convenient manner.

I-League 2018-19: East Bengal vs Churchill Brothers- Match Preview

Today, East Bengal will be hosting Churchill Brothers in their return I-League fixture, a match which is a must-win for both sides as it can make or break their title chances.

Marvel's 'Loki' series on Disney+ gets 'Rick and Morty' writer

Disney is looking to enter the competition among streamers by introducing its own platform Disney+.

16 Feb 2019

#PulwamaAttack: Reliance Foundation to provide education, employment to martyrs' children

Nita Ambani-led Reliance Foundation has offered to provide education and employment to the children of the 40 CRPF personnel martyred in the deadly Pulwama terror attack on 14 February.

#CBSE2019: Important rules to follow during Class-10, Class-12 board exams

The 2018-19 CBSE Board Examinations for Class 12 have started on 15 February while the Class 10 board exams would commence from 21 February.

Badminton Nationals: Saina defeats Sindhu to clinch second successive title

Indian women's singles ace Saina Nehwal beat heavyweight PV Sindhu to clinch the 83rd Yonex Sunrise Senior Badminton Nationals.

All-in-one emergency number '112' to kick-off in 14 states, UTs

In an attempt to make emergency services faster, 14 states and Union Territories in India will be getting a single emergency number '112' on February 19, something similar to the 911 service in the US.

Pakistan school punished after students wave India's flag

Pakistani authorities have suspended the registration of a school in Karachi after some students danced to an Indian song and waved India's national flag during a cultural event, hurting the country's "national dignity".

I didn't call for Ponting's ban: Shane Warne

Former Australian legend Shane Warne took to Twitter to rubbish reports that quoted him as saying Ricky Ponting shouldn't be allowed to coach Delhi Capitals in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Replace anti-terror law in compliance with global-norms: EU tells Lanka

The EU has urged Sri Lanka to repeal its controversial anti-terror law and replace with a new one in compliance with the international norms.

HBO

James Bond, 'Fast 9' movies get new 2020 release dates

Although we are barely into 2019, there is nothing stopping us from looking forward to the major releases in 2020.

Beware of this fake-message asking for donations for Pulwama martyrs

On Thursday, 40 CRPF soldiers were martyred and 40 others were injured in Pulwama by an explosion carried out by terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Glenn Maxwell: Ricky Ponting's impact would be massive

Ricky Ponting led Australia to two consecutive World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007 and once again Aussies will look up to Punter to help them defend the title.

Pulwama terrorist Adil's father makes contradictory statements about son

The contradicting claims of the father of Adil Ahmad Dar, the terrorist who carried out the barbaric Pulwama attack on Thursday, has caught attention.

Transplant liver rushed from Thane-Parel, this time via Mumbai local

In a first, a human organ was transported from one hospital to another via Mumbai local trains.

J&K: Indian Army Major killed in IED blast near LoC

An Indian Army Major has been killed in an IED blast in Jammu & Kashmir's Nowshera near the Line of Control in Rajouri district.

No cold war! Katrina-Alia are best friends: Here's proof

Ever since Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt made their relationship official, there have been reports about the Raazi actress' cold war with her friend, Katrina Kaif.

ISL 2018-19: Delhi Dynamos vs Bengaluru FC- Match Preview

Delhi Dynamos will be hosting Bengaluru FC tomorrow in their return fixture of the Indian Super League.

Jio

Jio's unlimited 4G vouchers start at Rs. 11: Details here

Jio has arguably shaken the Indian telecom space, with its affordable 4G plans and a plethora of services.

Pulwama martyr was lone breadwinner of family of six

Jaish-e-Mohammed's condemnable act of attacking a CRPF convoy has destroyed many families, overnight.

How to check if your PAN is linked with Aadhaar

The Supreme Court has clarified that linking your Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar is mandatory for filing Income Tax returns.

Irrfan Khan not doing 'Hindi Medium 2'. Here's why

Irrfan Khan, who was diagnosed with Neuroendocrine tumor last year, grabbed headlines after he returned to India early this week.

Indian Sports Honors event postponed in wake of Pulwama Attack

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has confirmed that the RP-SG Sports Honors event has been postponed, in the wake of the Pulwama attack.

Government working to launch interoperable Wi-Fi with 10 lakh hotspots

In a bid to keep people connected, the government and leading telecom giants are working to establish a massive public Wi-Fi ecosystem.

WWE

WWE Elimination Chamber: The five greatest matches of all time

The Elimination Chamber is one of the most exciting match formats WWE has ever conjured up.

US-China trade negotiations could extend March 1 deadline: Trump

Asserting that the trade negotiations with China were going "extremely well", US President Donald Trump yesterday said he would soon be meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and indicated the possibility of extending the trade deal deadline with Beijing beyond March 1.

Academy bows to pressure, agrees to present all awards live

The Oscars 2019, as we reported, had announced the controversial decision to present awards for four categories during commercial breaks.

#CareerBytes: How to join Indian Army as Officer after Class-12?

The Indian Army is one of the largest and best armies in the world. Many youngsters dream of joining the prestigious Army to serve their nation with pride.

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Soon, Twitter may get Snapchat-like 'News Camera' feature

In a bid to compete with Snapchat and Instagram, Twitter is working on a new media-sharing feature.

US, Canada move WTO against India for 'under-reporting' of MSP

The US and Canada yesterday said they have jointly approached the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India for allegedly "under-reporting" market price support (MSP) for five varieties of pulses and have submitted their own steeper calculations for scrutiny of members.

ICC World Cup: Gavaskar chooses England over India as favorites

The ICC World Cup 2019 starts from May 30 onwards in England and Wales.

New Zealand beat Bangladesh in second ODI: Here're records scripted

New Zealand raced to a second successive ODI victory against Bangladesh to seal the three-match series 2-0.

#PulwamaAttack: Navjot Singh Sidhu sacked from 'The Kapil Sharma Show'?

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is currently seen on The Kapil Sharma Show, has, reportedly, been sacked from the show.

Prisoner covers himself in poop, threatens to touch all, escapes

We have often seen on screen how prisoners try to break free by attempting some mind-boggling plan, something like in Shawshank Redemption or Prison Break.

Maharashtra government plans to make self-defense part of school curriculum

The Maharashtra government is considering making training in self-defense a part of the school curriculum in the state.

Will Smith is bowled over by money-spinner 'Gully Boy'

With a strong word of mouth, Gully Boy emerged as the highest opener of 2019.

Businessman cancels daughter's wedding-reception, donates Rs. 11L to martyrs' families

Teaching all of us a thing or two about standing with countrymen in this hour of grief, a businessman from Surat canceled his daughter's wedding reception and donated Rs. 11 lakh to families of Pulwama martyrs.

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Twitter doesn't remove direct messages even when you delete them

In a major surprise, a security researcher has discovered Twitter doesn't really remove direct messages from its servers even when you delete them.

#ComicBytes: Five worst things 'God of Mischief' Loki has done

Loki Laufeyson is the God of Mischief and has been a constant thorn on Thor's side.

Gareth Bale faces threat of 12-game ban, here's why

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has, once again, found himself in hot soup.

Cornered after Pulwama attack, coward Pakistan cries conspiracy

Terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed took responsibility for the horrendous Pulwama attack, India slammed Pakistan for nurturing notorious organizations and the United States asked it to do away with its safe havens.

US: Gunman murders five, later gets killed in police firefight

Five people were killed and multiple police officers shot yesterday when a gunman opened fire in an industrial area on the outskirts of Chicago, the latest mass shooting to hit the United States.

Amitabh Bachchan announces 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 11'. Read details

Amitabh Bachchan, who is gearing up for the release of Badla, confirmed that a new season of his popular show Kaun Banega Crorepati is in the works.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Wasim Jaffer on future, Ranji Trophy success and more!

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer remains one of the dominant batsmen in domestic circuit.

Mumbai: Scolded over PUBG addiction, man stabs sister's fiance

PUBG fever has gripped the nation, and cases of it having bad effects on people are also on the rise.

Facebook tracks location of users whom it considers 'credible threats'

It has now been reported that Facebook tracks users for the safety of its employees.

#GamingBytes: Five guns pros prefer to use in PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile is a competitive Battle Royale and the intensity increases with a rise in the number of gamers.

Support India's right to defense: US tells Doval after Pulwama

John Bolton, the National Security Adviser of US, called his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Friday to inform his country supports India's right to defend itself, in wake of Pulwama terror attack.

Zoya Akhtar to make 'ZNMD' sequel, but conditions apply!

It's been seven years since the release of Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and the movie continues to be one of the evergreen favorites.

Just a day after launch, Train 18 breaks down

A day after it was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vande Bharat Express (which is popularly known as Train 18), broke down on Friday.

Masood Azhar's nephew could have planned Pulwama terror attack

The Pulwama attack on Thursday due to which India lost 40 CRPF personnel is believed to have been the brainchild of Mohammed Umair, nephew of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar.

#CareerBytes: 5 mobile apps every JEE aspirant should have

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult entrance exam for admission to top engineering institutes in the country, including IITs, NITs, and IIITs among others.

Know all about India's new player Mayank Markande

Leg-spinner Mayank Markande has been handed a call-up to the Indian T20I squad for the series against Australia.

Now, upgrade your Netflix experience with these amazing plugins

'Netflix and chill' is the description of a perfect weekend, but did you ever think of making the service even more enjoyable?

Fortnite is giving away Season 8 Battle Pass for free

The competition is heating up in the Battle Royale genre of gaming with the recent release of Apex Legends.

Realme 2 Pro prices slashed, now starts at Rs. 12,990

Realme has reduced the prices of its popular budget smartphone, the Realme 2 Pro, by Rs. 1,000 in India.

'Pirates of the Caribbean' reboot jeopardized following 'Deadpool' writers' exit

It appears that the Pirates of the Caribbean reboot has sailed into stormy waters following the exit of Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the hotshot writers behind the Deadpool movie.