27 Feb 2019

#CareerBytes: Comparison between Unacademy and BYJU's for UPSC preparation

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams but with the right preparation, one can crack the exam.

Australia win T20I series against India: Here're records broken

Australia overcame India in the second and final T20I to win the two-match series 2-0.

After IAF strike, torrent download for Vicky Kaushal's 'Uri' skyrockets

Vicky Kaushal's recent release Uri: The Surgical Strike has been minting gold at the box office and raked in around Rs. 235cr so far.

Amid rising Indo-Pak tension, Delhi Metro put on high alert

Amid the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, a red alert was issued by DMRC on Wednesday evening.

India slams Pakistan over 'vulgar display' of injured IAF pilot

After confirming that a missing Indian Air Force pilot was in Pakistan's custody, the Indian Government has strongly objected to the "vulgar display" of the injured personnel by Pakistan.

#IndiaPakistanTensions: Fishermen asked to stay away from 'strangers at sea'

The Indian Coast Guard advised fishermen in Gujarat's Porbandar not to go near the international maritime boundary line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea following Indian airstrikes on Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camps amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions.

Samsung Galaxy M30 with triple cameras launched at Rs. 14,990

As a more premium addition to its brand-new, budget-friendly Galaxy M series, Samsung has launched the M30 in India today.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 low-calorie Indian comfort foods to lose weight

Weight loss isn't about sacrificing meals or fasting. In fact, these practices might not always be conducive.

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Man spent 39-years for wrongful imprisonment, to get Rs. 149cr

In a much long-awaited relief, a man in the US, who was wrongly convicted 39 years ago for a double murder he didn't commit, will now receive $21 million or Rs. 149 crore for his wrongful incarceration.

OnePlus 7 won't offer wireless charging, confirms CEO Pete Lau

According to a couple of early leaks, the upcoming OnePlus 7 looks primed to be a major upgrade over the OnePlus 6T with a new design, latest processor and improved cameras.

Here's how you can check your Aadhaar update history

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

#TechBytes: 5 handy ways to make WhatsApp more secure

With the introduction of WhatsApp, we all got an ideal alternative for text messaging.

'Despacito' becomes the most-watched video on YouTube with 6bn views

Although Despacito was first released in January 2017, people are still grooving to its catchy tunes.

Only seven people, including Modi, knew about IAF's operation

On February 26, 12 Mirage-2000 jets breached Pakistan's airspace in Balakot, dropped explosives on Jaish-e-Mohammed's biggest camp and returned unharmed.

Andrew Tye to replace Kane Richardson in Australia's ODI squad

Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson has been ruled out for the remainder of the India tour.

OPPO F11 Pro specifications leaked ahead of March 5 launch

As the successor to the F9 Pro, OPPO is working to launch F11 Pro in India on March 5.

If US can kill Osama, why can't India: Arun Jaitley

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday asked if the United States could kill Osama bin Laden by entering Abbottabad in Pakistan, why can't India.

Watch: Mukesh-Nita Ambani shake a leg during Akash-Shloka's sangeet

The Ambanis are known to do everything with panache.

Maruti Suzuki launches new updated Ignis: Details here

Maruti Suzuki, India's leading automaker, has launched its famous budget hatchback Ignis in a new updated avatar.

Pakistan ready for talks, let's act wisely, says Imran Khan

Speaking on Pakistan's "actions" across the border on Wednesday, Imran Khan said armed forces acted to send a strong message to India that they are capable of defending the nation.

Indian eves seek two more crucial World Cup qualification points

Mithali Raj-led Indian women's cricket team will be hoping to gain a series whitewash against England when they take on the visitors in the third ODI on Thursday.

Tanushree to release short film on Bollywood's sexual harassment stories

Tanushree Dutta, who spearheaded the #MeToo movement in Bollywood, continues to contribute to the campaign.

Indo-Pak tensions: One IAF pilot missing in action, says government

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, in a brief press conference, confirmed that Pakistan today retaliated to IAF's airstrikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp across the border in Pakistan.

Ajinkya Rahane feels that he deserves more chances in ODIs

Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane last featured in the ODI side in February 2018.

Indo-Pak tension: Government withdraws order, operations in eight airports resume

Hours after the government ordered to shut operations in eight airports of Northern India, the directive was withdrawn.

India rejects Pakistan's claim of "shooting" down jets, "capturing" pilot

Minutes after Pakistan claimed it had shot down two IAF jets and imprisoned a pilot, India rejected the theory, and said "all our pilots are accounted for".

Lata Mangeshkar announces Rs. 1 crore help to Indian Army

Days after the dastardly Pulwama attack shook the nation on February 14 killing 40 soldiers, Lata Mangeshkar extended a massive financial help to the Indian soldiers.

Indian batsmen could script these records in the second T20I

India are in a must-win scenario when they take on Australia in the second T20I in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Soon, you'll be able to clear websites visited on Facebook

After a flurry of scandals and data leaks, Facebook has been working hard to rebuild user trust across the globe.

#GamingBytes: Five best guns for PUBG Mobile's Zombie mode

PUBG Mobile has taken the excitement to the next level as an army of the undead has joined the battlegrounds.

Kareena Kapoor Khan explains why she chose to do 'Takht'

Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to shun her glamorous image in her next project Takht and she is quite excited about it.

Day after IAF strikes, Pakistan PM calls meeting on nuclear-issues

Pakistan PM Imran Khan today called a meeting of the top decision-making body on nuclear issues after India targeted terrorist camp in the country.

Watch: A bizarre moment in Sheffield Shield leaves fans bemused

The Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Queensland, held at the Junction Oval, saw a bizarre incident unfold, which left a lot of people bemused.

#IndiaStrikesBack: In China, Sushma Swaraj speaks on "necessary" airstrikes

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is in China to attend a Russia-India-China (RIC) meeting, on Wednesday justified the Balakot airstrikes by saying the Indian Air Force was forced to take the route as Pakistan failed to act against homegrown terror.

IAF jet crashes in J&K, two bodies recovered

A Mi-17 jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, reports claimed.

Now, you can use Spotify on your smartphone: Details here

Spotify, one of the most famous music streaming apps, has gone live in India.

Pakistan jet, which tried to violate Indian airspace, shot down

In the latest development, Pakistan's F-16 jet which attempted to violate the Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir was shot down in retaliation.

Samsung Galaxy S10-series to launch in India on March 6

Samsung's latest flagships, the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, will officially launch in India on March 6 at an event in New Delhi, according to media invite sent by the company.

US asks Pakistan to take 'meaningful action' against terrorist groups

The US today firmly asked Pakistan to take "meaningful action" against terrorist groups operating on its soil and underscored the importance of avoiding escalation at any cost after India targeted terrorist camp in Pakistan.

#IndiaStrikesBack: Schools close to LoC shut as Pakistan violates ceasefire

Amid exchange of heavy gunfire between troops of India and Pakistan in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the government has decided to shut schools within five kilometers of Line of Control (LoC). Exams will be postponed as well.

Top US-General discusses current security environment with Pakistani counterpart: Pentagon

General Joseph Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, yesterday spoke to his Pakistani counterpart General Zubair Mahmood Hayat to discuss the "current security environment" in Pakistan, the Pentagon said, amid the spike in Indo-Pak tensions following Pulwama terror attack.

Putin takes down Olympic judo champions, then gets beaten

Russian President Vladimir Putin's is known for his impressive fitness profile and his love for judo.

Gunjan Saxena biopic: Janhvi Kapoor starts shooting in Lucknow

After impressing audience with her debut in Dhadak, Janhvi Kapoor has begun shooting for her second movie now.

This iOS 13 concept with redesigned interface is truly amazing

In a matter of months, Apple will host the Worldwide Developers Conference to unveil iOS 13.

Five best movies, shows coming to Netflix in March 2019

Netflix is one of the premiere content streaming sites and they plan to cement their position by continuously adding new movies and shows.

Soon, Android users will get a new, completely redesigned Snapchat

In a matter of months, Android users will get a completely redesigned version of popular photo-messaging app Snapchat.

26 Feb 2019

#CareerBytes: Why are online-classes better than coaching for UPSC preparation?

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the most challenging competitive exams but one can crack it with the right preparation.

Records Suresh Raina could script in IPL 2019

Suresh Raina has been one of the top performers in the T20 format.

5 advanced weapon systems used by Indian Armed Forces

A few hours ago, the Indian Air Force executed a well-planned 19-minute-long operation across the LoC to annihilate JeM terror camps in Pakistan.

#IndiaStrikesBack: IAF airstrikes' target involved in 1999 IC-814 Kandahar Hijack

India on Tuesday carried out air strikes to destroy Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror modules in Pakistan's Balakot along the Line of Control (LoC) avenging the deadly Pulwama terror attack.

Meet Nubia Alpha: World's first wearable smartphone

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2019, ZTE-owned Nubia has launched, what could be, the world's first wearable phone.

Sanath Jayasuriya banned for two years from cricket

Former Sri Lanka cricket team captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been banned from all cricket for two years.

Did Himansh Kohli cheat on Neha Kakkar? Here's the truth

Neha Kakkar has a knack of hitting the headlines. From her mushy romance with Himansh Kohli to breakup and even depression, Neha has been quite vocal about her love life.

IPL: Here's what the new Mumbai Indians jersey looks like

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Mumbai Indians have gone on to unveil their jersey for the upcoming 12th edition.

ZTE's first 5G smartphone launched: Details here

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2019, Chinese tech giant ZTE has launched the Axon 10 Pro 5G and Blade V10 smartphones.

Wrestler Ritu Phogat joins MMA, to train full-time in Singapore

In an interesting development, Indian women's wrestling ace Ritu Phogat announced that she would now pursue Mixed Martial Arts or MMA.

Hollywood's Glenn Close becomes most-nominated actor not winning any Oscar

In the recent Oscar ceremony, Hollywood actress Glenn Close lost the Best Actress award to Olivia Colman for the latter's role in The Favourite, making the former the most-nominated living actor who never won an Oscar.

India v/s Pakistan: A comparison of military strength and weapons

In the aftermath of the Pulwama attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, ties between India and Pakistan have sharply deteriorated.

Lost your Voter-ID card? Here's how to get a duplicate

With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months away, it's time to gear up.

Mumbai: Children collect 15,000 utensils in 3 hours for charity

In a goodwill gesture, a group of Parsi children in Mumbai conducted a figurative marathon in a bid to help some unfortunate citizens.

#OnThisDay: In 2003, Nehra scripted a special record against England

Former Indian cricketer Ashish Nehra gave fans several fond memories and a special one was witnessed in 2003.

Diljit Dosanjh becomes first turbaned Sikh to have wax statue

Diljit Dosanjh, the rising sensation from Punjab, successfully carved a niche for himself with his impeccable acting prowess.

India vs Australia: Preview, Dream XI of second T20I

India find themselves in a must-win scenario when they take on Australia in the second and final T20I match in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Redmi Note 7 Pro v/s Note 7: The key differences

As a souped-up variant of Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi is working to introduce Redmi Note 7 Pro in India soon.

Insanely fast 1TB microSD cards are coming: Details here

MicroSD cards, the tiny chips that expand storage on our phones, are set to get a whole lot bigger.

Pakistan will respond: Imran Khan speaks on India's airstrikes

Hours after Indian Air Force conducted a successful operation across the border, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday "condemned" it and said his country will retaliate "at time and place of choosing".

DNA

Is Salman-Bhansali's next titled 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 2'?

It was in 1999 when Sanjay Leela Bhansali came up with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam starring Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Aishwarya Rai.

#FinancialBytes: How NRIs can apply for PAN card in India

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, ten-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department to all tax-paying individuals and organizations in India.

Core internet infrastructure plagued by 'multifaceted' attacks: Details here

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which is the organization responsible for managing internet addresses, claims the core infrastructure of the internet is under attack.

After IAF strike, Army tweets heart-winning poem

Exactly 12 days after the deadly Pulwama attack, which was carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Indian Air Force (IAF) destroyed several camps of the terrorist organization across the Line of Control (LoC) today.

#IndiaStrikesBack: Akshay, Ajay, Rajamouli salute IAF's attack on JeM's camp

Today, the nation woke up to the big news of Indian Air Force carrying out an aerial strike on terror camps in Pakistan.

Delhi: AAP government presents Rs. 60,000 crore budget for 2019-20

The AAP government today presented a Rs. 60,000 crore budget for 2019-20 in the Assembly and said it's "two times more" than the one presented in 2014-15.

Statue of Unity sculptor contributed in War Memorial's design

The National War Memorial was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday in New Delhi.

19-minute long operation: How IAF planned strikes on JeM's camp

Rattling Pakistan and delivering a strong message that India won't tolerate actions of terrorism, Indian Air Force struck a terrorist training camp on Tuesday.

Desh nahi jhukne doonga: PM Modi's first reaction on airstrikes

Giving his first reaction on the airstrikes conducted by IAF on Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed's camp, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked forces.

Flipkart's Month-end Mobile Fest: Top smartphone deals for every budget

Flipkart's Month-end Mobile Fest is live with the biggest discounts available on best selling smartphones.

Shilpa Shinde supports Sidhu, gets rape threats

Television actress Shilpa Shinde apparently is controversy's, no, online trolls' favorite child.

Mehbooba Mufti questions IAF strikes on Pakistan

While India rejoiced the Indian Air Force's successful operation which ended in the destruction of Jaish-e-Mohammed's camp, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti questioned it in her tweet.

#CareerBytes: How to join Indian Air Force, Navy after Class-12?

Millions of youngsters dream to join the defense forces and get an opportunity to serve the country, living a life filled with glory and pride.

Soon, Google Assistant will offer suggestions as you text

In a major move, Google has announced Assistant integration for Android Messages.

Jasprit Bumrah could script this special record in second T20I

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was superb in the first T20I against Australia in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Kareena Kapoor not amused by Taimur dolls, finds them creepy

Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi is just two years old, and he already enjoys a massive fan following, courtesy his pictures inundating social media.

#AyodhyaCaseHearing: Supreme Court to decide on mediation on 5 March

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will pass an order on 5 March on whether the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case will be referred for court-monitored mediation to save time.

Top Vatican cleric Cardinal George Pell convicted of child sex-crimes

Australia's senior-most Catholic cleric Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of five counts of child sexual-assault and is set to be jailed.

JeM's biggest camp in Pakistan destroyed, confirms foreign secretary

Confirming the airstrikes conducted by IAF, Foreign Secretary of India Vijay Gokhale on Tuesday said Jaish-e-Mohammed's biggest training camp was destroyed in Balakot in Pakistan.

Samsung Galaxy M20 goes on sale today via Amazon

Galaxy M20, Samsung's recently launched budget smartphone, will go on sale today via Amazon and Samsung India e-store at 12 pm.

#KWK6 Finale: Malaika Arora finally admits 'liking' Arjun Kapoor

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor's supposed affair has been doing the rounds for a while, but the duo managed to keep it a secret by staying mum.

All about Mirage-2000, the jet which destroyed terror camps

Avenging the dastardly Pulwama attack, in which 40 CRPF soldiers were martyred, the Indian Air Force attacked terror camps flourishing in Pakistan on Tuesday.

India Strikes Back: IAF's successful operation lauded by politicians

In a huge overnight operation, Indian Air Force completely destroyed terror camps in Pakistan days after Jaish-e-Mohammed executed the Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF soldiers were martyred.

India drops 1,000 kg bombs across LoC, destroys terror camps

Days after Jaish-e-Mohammed executed the Pulwama attack, the outfit's camps across the LoC were destroyed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday.

Redmi Note 7 v/s Galaxy A50: Which one is better?

Xiaomi will launch Redmi Note 7 in India on February 28. So far, the phone has received a lot of hype, thanks to its 48MP camera and novel design.

Hollywood actress Glenn Close's dog steals limelight at awards show

Hollywood actress Glenn Close appeared at a recent awards show and brought along an adorable date- her dog.

#CareerBytes: Telegram Channels and Groups for various government examinations

Getting a government job is a dream for many; however, it is getting increasingly challenging in today's competitive environment.

Fighting loneliness: How this app helps senior citizens 'order' grandkids

The impact of loneliness, which occur due to different factors, is believed to be similar to that of smoking 10 cigarettes a day.

#GameOfThrones: New footage shows Arya Stark seeing her first dragon

Game of Thrones will air the eighth and final season on April 14, 2019.