25 Feb 2019

Volvo reveals all-new XC90 with Formula 1 tech: Details here

Volvo has revealed a new avatar of its flagship sports utility vehicle, the XC90.

NIA identifies owner of vehicle used in #PulwamaTerrorAttack: Details here

With the help of forensic experts and automobile specialists, National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigators probing the Pulwama attack have identified the vehicle used to carry out the attack.

HPCL to launch lighter, safer fiber LPG cylinders across India

State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is all set to launch new, colorful LPG (domestic cooking gas) cylinders soon across India in a few months.

#FinancialBytes: How to open a PPF account

Public Provident Fund, popularly known as the PPF scheme, is a long-term savings scheme, launched by the National Savings Institute, Government of India, in 1968.

Mourinho: Hazard has the personality to play for Real Madrid

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been appearing on various TV channels as a pundit after he was given marching orders from his position at the club.

Manchester United's injury woes after Liverpool match at Old Trafford

Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool was one riddled with injuries.

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Parliamentary Committee gives Jack Dorsey 10 days to answer questions

On Monday, the Parliamentary Committee on IT met with Twitter's Global Vice President of Public Policy Colin Crowell in lieu of CEO Jack Dorsey.

#Super30: Kolkata restaurant designs Hrithik Roshan themed wall

Hrithik Roshan is all set to sweep us off our feet with his much-awaited release Super 30.

5 budget smartphones that will launch in India soon

Just weeks into 2019 and we are already flooded with new smartphones - from flagships to foldable phones and budget offerings to 5G-ready handsets.

PM Modi inaugurates National War Memorial: Details here

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial in New Delhi by lighting the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone obelisk.

Hackers can use these 4G, 5G vulnerabilities to track you

Security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in 4G and 5G networks, bugs that allow hackers to intercept phone calls and use them to track locations.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Meet the man who feeds needy for Rs. 5

At a time when nothing comes easy or cheap, when pessimism has sort of won, and no one really takes an initiative to right the wrongs, a man named Anoop Khanna has been restoring our faith in humanity.

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Lilly Singh comes out as bisexual and netizens go crazy

With many people around the world slowly coming out of the closet and embracing their sexuality these days, YouTube star Lilly Singh decided to join them.

Ramdev likely to head India's first government-backed Vedic education board

Baba Ramdev is gearing up to head India's first government-backed Vedic education board after his Trust's bid for setting up the board was adjudged the best by a government panel.

What will happen to your Aadhaar data after your death?

With nearly 1.23 billion Aadhaar numbers already generated, as per the UIDAI website, it is easily the most widely held document in the country.

'Inside Edge' actor Natasha Suri harassed by Anurag Kashyap imposter

Online media, which connects people, can also turn perilous at times.

Is Kim Jong-un taking a royal train to meet Trump?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to meet US President Donald Trump for their second summit in Vietnam this week.

#CareerBytes: 5 popular UPSC IAS coaching institutes in Hyderabad

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.

Take 'clear and sustained' actions against terrorists: EU asks Pakistan

The EU has asked Pakistan to take "clear and sustained" actions targeting not only all UN-listed transnational terrorist groups but also individuals claiming responsibility for attacks in the wake of the Pulwama terror strike.

Salman Khan to romance Priyanka Chopra in Bhansali's next directorial?

Salman Khan's fans are elated, now that he's collaborating with Sanjay Leela Bhansali again.

Suspects arrested in UP had links to Pulwama attack mastermind

The two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Saharanpur have confessed to having links with JeM.

LG V50 ThinQ is a dual-screen phone with 5G connectivity

As the successor to V40, LG has launched the V50 ThinQ flagship with the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset, a total of five cameras, 5G support, and a bigger 4,000mAh battery.

Shocking! Suicide content served in YouTube Kids videos

YouTube Kids, the video-streaming platform dedicated to children, is facing flak for hosting disturbing content, including videos showing how to commit suicide.

Kareena Kapoor opens up on her equation with Amrita Singh

Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan 6 concluded yesterday with the much-awaited episode featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra.

#MWC: This phone by LG will identify you with veins

LG has kicked-off Mobile World Congress with a bunch of fancy phones.

'BlacKkKlansman' director Spike Lee delivers powerful Oscar acceptance speech

The Oscars 2019 has wrapped up and this year has been big on surprises with Green Book beating the clear favorite Roma to win the Best Picture award.

Hyderabad restaurant served over 70L biryanis in 2017, enters Limca-records

When it comes to eating authentic Hyderabadi biryani, Paradise restaurant is people's top choice.

Carabao Cup final: Manchester City defeat Chelsea in penalties

Manchester City and Chelsea met at the Wembley stadium last night to play the final of the Carabao Cup.

Ali Fazal reacts after his private pictures leaked online

Actor Ali Fazal, known for his role in Mirzapur, grabbed headlines after his private pictures got leaked recently and went viral on social media in no time.

Journalist Priya Ramani, sued by MJ Akbar, granted bail

On Monday, journalist Priya Ramani was granted bail by a Delhi court after she was summoned as an accused in a criminal defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar.

Nokia 9 PureView with five cameras launched for Rs. 50,000

As its most-advanced smartphone till date, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 9 PureView in Barcelona.

Akash Ambani's Switzerland bachelor bash looks spectacular (see pics)

Mukesh Ambani's eldest son Akash is all set to marry fiancee Shloka Mehta on March 9.

Soon, Google Chrome will let you track extension activity

Often, we hear complaints about Chrome extensions that promise some fancy capability but perform malicious tasks instead.

#GamingBytes: Five best guns for Apex Legends

Apex Legends by Respawn Entertainment is the latest free to play Battle Royale that is taking the gaming community by storm.

Widow of Army Major killed in fire to join Army

When Army Major Prasad Mahadik died in a fire accident at the Sino-Indian border in December 2017, his wife Gauri Mahadik's world had come crashing down.

MP twins' kidnap-murder: Shivraj Singh Chouhan demands CBI probe

A day after two six-year-old twins were found dead in Madhya Pradesh, former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, after meeting the victims' family, has urged Chief Minister Kamal Nath to hand the case over to the CBI.

March 1 deadline extended, US to delay China tariff-increase: Trump

US President Donald Trump yesterday announced the extension of the March 1 deadline for increasing tariff on import of Chinese products, saying there had been "significant progress" made in negotiations with a visiting trade delegation from the far-east nation.

Oscars 2019: Here are all the winners

The 91st Oscars has started and it is without a doubt the biggest event in the awards season.

#FinancialBytes: Simple tricks to reduce monthly expenses and bills

Earning money is difficult, but spending is easy. However, managing money efficiently is essential to secure one's future.

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois voted 2018's best goalkeeper by IFFHS

Thibaut Courtois might not have seen his Real Madrid career start off the way he'd want to, but his performances in 2018 are still earning him accolades.

Lime's electric two-wheelers are throwing riders off: Here's why

After offering transportation-rental services for about two years, US-based company Lime has hit a roadblock in some markets.

Malaika-Arbaaz's son Arhaan's reaction to her divorce is matured, heart-warming

It was in 2017 that Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan called off their 19-year-old marriage.

Everything to know about Reliance Jio Gigafiber Preview offer

Reliance's Jio GigaFiber, which was announced in August last year, has been in the testing phase since then.

New Google Movie ad makes excellent use of Deadpool

The new Google ad that has been released ahead of the 91st Oscars to showcase its new series of smart speakers and phones is a joy for any movie lover.

24 Feb 2019

Huawei unveils Mate X foldable 5G phone, new MateBook laptops

At its "Connecting the Future" event in Barcelona, Huawei has launched its all-new Mate X 5G foldable phone and several Intel-powered MateBook laptops.

#CBSE2019: Websites that offer solved Class-10 Math previous papers

Mathematics is a tricky subject and for many CBSE Class-10 students, it can be a nightmare.

Australia beat India in first T20I: Here're records broken

Australia sealed a last-over thriller to stun India in the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

EPL 2018-19: Injury-ridden match sees Manchester United-Liverpool share points

Manchester United hosted Liverpool tonight in their return fixture of the English Premier League.

I-League 2018-19: East Bengal vs Aizawl FC: Preview and prediction

East Bengal will be hosting Aizawl FC tomorrow in their return fixture of the I-League.

PM Modi takes dip at Kumbh; washes sanitation workers' feet

After launching the Rs. 75,000cr PM-KISAN scheme in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi, on Sunday afternoon, headed to Prayagraj and took a holy dip in the river Ganges and offered his prayers at the Sangam during the ongoing Kumbh Mela

GST rate on affordable housing slashed from 8% to 1%

In a big favor to home buyers, the GST Council, on Sunday, slashed GST on affordable housing to 1%, down significantly from the previous 8%.

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Anniversary special: Ajay-Kajol reveal their mantra of successful marriage

Ajay Devgn and Kajol are inarguably one of the most amazing couples in Bollywood and definitely a match that was made in heaven.

Bangladesh: Dubai-bound flight makes emergency landing after hijack attempt

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight going to Dubai from Dhaka via Chittagong in Bangladesh made an emergency landing at the Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong reportedly after a hijacking attempt.

Jasprit Bumrah warns Virat Kohli ahead of IPL: Details here

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season is set to commence from March 23 onwards and the mind games have already started.

Kashmir: Senior police officer killed in encounter; three soldiers injured

On Sunday, a senior police officer was killed and another Army officer injured in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.

ISSF Shooting World Cup: Who is gold medalist Saurabh Chaudhary?

India's teenage sensation Saurabh Chaudhary continued his fine form in shooting to clinch the men's 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup, being held in New Delhi.

Mobile World Congress: Microsoft HoloLens 2 leaked, ahead of launch

In a major surprise, the next-generation of Microsoft's HoloLens mixed-reality headset has leaked on the internet.

Indo-Pak bilateral trade posted growth despite border tensions: Report

The volume of trade between India and Pakistan posted a growth of nearly 5% in the first seven months of the current fiscal year from a year ago, despite border tensions, states a media report today.

Akash Ambani's bachelor-bash: Luxury venue, Maroon 5 performance, celebs' attendance

The festivities of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's wedding have officially begun.

Sporting community needs to ostracize Pakistan: CoA's Vinod Rai

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai has stated that Pakistan should be ostracized just like South Africa were earlier banned from international cricket, due to their policy on apartheid.

Church files on pedophile priests destroyed, top Catholic cardinal admits

A top Catholic cardinal admitted yesterday that Church files on priests accused of sexually abusing children were destroyed in a move which allowed pedophiles to prey on others.

All the questions around Aadhaar, answered

Lately, there has been a lot of confusion about the status of Aadhaar card as a valid document proof.

Everything we know about Samsung's Galaxy A50, A30 and A10

As part of its revamped Galaxy A-series, Samsung is working to launch A10, A30 and A50 smartphones in India soon.

Arunachal Pradesh: Protesters burn Deputy CM's house; Army deployed

A couple of days after it was reported that one person had been killed in a police firing in Arunachal Pradesh, protesters, on Sunday, burnt down the house of the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein.

#CareerBytes: How to fill UPSC IAS Prelims form online?

Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination for recruitment to prestigious posts in the administration including IAS, IPS, and IFS among others.

Janhvi Kapoor gets emotional on Sridevi's first death anniversary

We lost Bollywood's first (and perhaps only) female superstar Sridevi on this day last year, when she died of accidental drowning.

Owaisi calls Masood Azhar 'satan'; slams Modi over Pulwama attack

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday spoke on the Pulwama attack of February 14, calling it a failure of the Narendra Modi government.

Finch wants players to make life difficult for Warner, Smith

With Australia set to face India for two T20Is and five ODIs, skipper Aaron Finch has said that it is a big opportunity for the top order to step up and cement their spots.

Details of the Indian documentary nominated in Oscars 2019

Oscars is almost upon us and as the biggest event of the award season begins, we take a look at how India has fared in this year's Oscars.

Is Robert Vadra joining politics? His Facebook post gives clue

A month after Priyanka Gandhi joined active politics and was appointed Congress' in-charge of Uttar Pradesh East, it appears that her husband, Robert Vadra, is also eyeing an entry into politics.

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MP: Constable carries injured man on shoulder, saves life

In an incident which restores faith in humanity, a constable in Madhya Pradesh carried an injured man on his back, saving his life.

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WWE WrestleMania: Five best storylines of all time

WWE always wants its storylines going up to WrestleMania to be the finest.

Pakistan takes U-turn, says Bahawalpur seminary not linked to JeM

Taking a complete U-turn, the Pakistan government yesterday dismissed its own claim of taking over the control of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) headquarters in Bahawalpur and said the complex has no link with the terror outfit, which claimed responsibility for the deadly Pulwama suicide attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir.

Time's Up CEO resigns after sexual assault allegations against son

Time's Up is an anti-harassment group formed in response to the flood of narratives from survivors that kept pouring in towards the end of 2017 after the floodgates were opened by the #MeToo movement.

Remembering Sridevi: The enchanting beauty who can never be replaced

Yash Chopra used Switzerland as a character to narrate the love story of Rohit and Chandni in his 1989 movie Chandni.

#FinancialBytes: What is the difference between PAN and TAN?

Two of the most important documents for taxpayers and tax-collectors in India are the Permanent Account Number (PAN) and the Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN).

Modi launches Rs. 75,000cr scheme, giving farmers Rs. 6,000 p.a

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, launched the Rs. 75,000cr Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) in Gorakhpur.

FIR against Sonakshi Sinha for fraud of Rs. 37 lakh

Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha has landed herself in legal trouble after she was accused of cheating, criminal conspiracy and breach of trust by event organizer Pramod Sharma.

Bug damaging MacBook Pro speakers can be fixed: Here's how

Software bugs can render modern-day hardware unusable, but it is pretty unusual to see a bug capable of killing the hardware.

#GamingBytes: List of all weapons in PUBG Mobile's Zombie mode

PUBG Mobile has brought a massive change to the battlegrounds with the addition of Survive Till Dawn or Zombie mode, which is a result of a crossover between Resident Evil 2 and PUBG.

#ComicBytes: Five impossible things Batman has done

Batman is the iconic DC superhero who has always fascinated us by fighting criminals more powerful than him by relying solely on his wit and resources.

Muzaffarpur Scandal: Seven girls, including witnesses, go missing; found later

Seven minor girls, including five witnesses of the infamous Muzaffarpur shelter home scandal, went missing from another establishment in Bihar but were found hours later.

Sheffield Shield: Bancroft smashes 138* in first match post ban

Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft carried his bat for Western Australia in Sheffield Shield cricket.

MWC 2019: All the new phones expected to be launched

Mobile World Congress is surely the Mecca for smartphone aficionados and mobile technology enthusiasts.

Your guide to Oscars 2019, all details you should know

The Oscars is the biggest event of the awards season.

AK-47 maker Kalashnikov has made a cheap, 'suicide' drone

The Russian company that made the iconic AK-47 rifle, Kalashnikov, has unveiled a new 'suicide' drone that has the potential to revolutionize drone warfare.

#MWC2019: OPPO announces smartphones with 5G and 10x zooming capabilities

The Mobile World Congress 2019 is set to kick-off in a few hours, but OPPO, the sister brand of OnePlus, has already started the party in Barcelona.

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Goa: Ailing Manohar Parrikar put under observation, is stable

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was admitted to Goa Medical College Hospital late on Saturday night, and his office has confirmed he is stable now.

Gone away too soon: Remembering Sridevi, India's first female superstar

Indians cannot think of Chiffon sarees without thinking of Sridevi. It's been 30 years since we first fell for Chandni, unknowingly, irrevocably, but no wedding is considered complete even today without a woman dancing to "Mere Haathon Mein Nau-Nau Choodiyan Hai".

Delhi: Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate National War Memorial tomorrow

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National War Memorial near India Gate tomorrow.

Former-IPS officer commits suicide, blames Mamata Banerjee in suicide note

A retired IPS officer Gaurav Dutt committed suicide earlier this week and blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in his note.

What is Indus Waters Treaty? Here's everything you should know

In the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack, the Center has decided to block water supply to Pakistan from the rivers flowing from India.

IPL 2019: 'Universe Boss' Gayle could script these records

Chris Gayle's impact over the seasons in the Indian Premier League has been monumental.

Design mascot for Bullet Train and win Rs. 1 lakh

The work on India's first bullet train, which will connect Ahmedabad to Mumbai, began last year in August.

Woody Allen to begin shooting in Spain in July

Woody Allen is refusing to go away silently in face of resurfaced accusations of sexual assault against daughter, Dylan Farrow.

Apparently, Google "forgot" informing about mic in Nest Secure devices

Google is facing flak from privacy advocates as it failed to inform Nest Secure buyers about a microphone included in the device.

Kevin Feige says 'Black Widow' will not be R-rated

Black Widow is one of the several projects Marvel has lined up after Avengers: Endgame arrives in theaters on April 26 and concludes the current phase of the MCU.