12 Aug 2019

Hong Kong International Airport cancels all flights after thousands protest

The Hong Kong International Airport authorities have canceled all the flights coming in and out of the city after thousands of anti-government protesters, clad in black, flooded the airport causing "serious" disruption.

Samsung announces world's first 108MP mobile camera sensor

Just a couple of months after launching the industry's first 64MP imaging sensor, Samsung has collaborated with Xiaomi to announce a new image sensor with over 100 million pixels.

Tamil Nadu Collector threatens inspector, says "You are finished"

A video of Kanchipuram Collector abusing a police inspector and threatening to suspend him has gone viral.

Mumbai hotel charges Rs. 1,700 for two boiled-eggs; Twitter reacts

If you thought that paying over Rs. 400 for two bananas was a bit extravagant, you are in for more surprise.

Samsung Galaxy A10s with dual rear cameras announced: Details here

As the updated version of the budget-range Galaxy A10, Samsung has announced the all-new Galaxy A10s.

Top five proven health benefits of turmeric

Turmeric, a commonly available ingredient in the Indian kitchen, is a super-food in its own right.

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WWE: Ranking the top matches of The Undertaker at SummerSlam

The Undertaker is undoubtedly one of the legends of WWE.

Reliance Jio Fiber v/s Competitors: Broadband speed, data plans, price

After a stellar run with its mobile services, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio looks primed to disrupt the broadband market in India.

'Project 100 Kalam' to offer free coaching for IIT, NEET

The success of Anand Kumar's Super 30 program, which coaches 30 underprivileged students for IIT-JEE, is widely known.

After Rakhi's wedding, Deepak accuses her of Rs. 4cr fraud

Days after Rakhi Sawant announced her marital status, Deepak Kalal accused her of cheating him of Rs. 4cr on the pretext of marriage.

#CareerBytes: 5 top online test series for GATE exam preparation

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates in the country.

Now, China is inducting robots into its traffic police force

After deploying cops with hi-tech facial recognition glasses, China has started inducting robots to monitor and police citizens.

Amid strained Indo-Pak ties, DTC cancels Delhi-Lahore bus service

On Monday, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) canceled service of Delhi-Lahore bus, after Pakistan took a similar decision last week.

Five Ayurvedic food items to help manage diabetes naturally

Diabetes is growing rapidly in India, with a whopping 72 million cases recorded in 2017 itself.

Suzuki introduces a new variant of Access 125: Details here

Suzuki Motorcycle India has introduced a new variant of its best-selling scooter, the Access 125.

Post link-up rumors, Neha Kakkar writes post about "ending life"

Neha Kakkar, who recently was linked with Indian Idol 10 contestant Vibhor Parashar, has vehemently denied their dating reports, and expressed her anguish in an elaborate and alarming post on Instagram.

Cracks in walls, ceilings force IIT-B students to vacate hostel

IIT-Bombay is one of the most elite institutes in the country, but unfortunately, its students are devoid of basic infrastructure.

OnePlus planning to launch its smart TV on September 26

After a successful run with its smartphone business, OnePlus is set to foray into the home entertainment segment with smart TVs.

CBSE doubles exam fee for general; 24 times for SC/ST

In what might come as a jolt to students and parents, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has increased the fees of Class X and Class XII board examinations.

#BiggestFDIDeal: Saudi Aramco invests $15 billion in Reliance's oil business

Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, has announced one of India's biggest FDI deals ever.

Shweta Tiwari faces domestic violence again, files complaint against husband

Shweta Tiwari, popularly known as Prerna from Kasautii Zindagii Kay, has filed a police complaint against her second husband Abhinav Kohli.

#PoliticalDangal: Ahead of Haryana elections, Babita Phogat, father join BJP

Ahead of crucial Haryana Assembly polls, wrestler Babita Phogat and her father Mahavir Phogat joined Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 v/s Note 10 Plus: The differences

Breaking away from its tradition of launching a single Note series flagship, Samsung recently unveiled two new super-sized stylus-equipped handsets as part of its Note 10 series.

#CareerBytes: Should you pursue ACCA certification course after completing CA?

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses in India.

Vijayawada: Man beheads wife, walks with severed head in hand

In a horrid incident, a man beheaded his wife in broad daylight in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, yesterday, and walked the streets with the decapitated head.

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Badhaai Ho' gears up for an entertaining sequel

Ayushmann Khurrana's Badhaai Ho, which bagged two awards at the 66th National Film Awards, is all set to have a sequel.

Jio Fiber roll-out from September 5, priced at Rs. 700/month

On Monday, August 12, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) held its 42nd Annual General Meeting in Mumbai.

Karachi: Mika performs at wedding of Musharraf's relative, invites criticism

Amid strained India-Pakistan ties, a performance by Bollywood singer Mika Singh at a wedding in Karachi has sparked a controversy.

Manchester United rout Chelsea 4-0 in Premier League opener

Premier League giants Manchester United are off to a flying start in the 2019-20 season, as they hammered Chelsea 4-0 at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.

India beat Windies: Here are the records broken

Visitors India came up with a fine performance to tame the Windies by 59 runs, in a rain-curtailed second ODI at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Sunday.

Can't ensure veg/non-veg delivery preferences: Zomato to protesting riders

In the ongoing tussle between riders and the food-delivery app Zomato, the company on Sunday said it can't factor vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences into delivery logistics. But, it said it would definitely address concerns of protesting riders.

#NewsBytesExclusive: FinArt, the AI-powered solution to manage money, cut expenses

With the rise of Digital India, money management has become a tedious task.

After breather, security upped in J&K before Eid: Reports

In Jammu and Kashmir, curfew was re-imposed on Sunday afternoon, a day before Eid celebrations, said reports. Authorities had eased restrictions in some areas to help people prepare for the festival.

#CareerBytes: Tips and tricks to write perfect UPSC-CSE Mains answers

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

How to block distracting apps for some time, stay focused

No matter how much you try, there's no escaping the smartphone, not in today's world.

Here are some of the craziest rules in different sports

The world of sports is filled with a number of sporting events and tournaments.

Two charged over incident linked to Arsenal's Ozil and Kolasinac

Two men have been charged and will appear in court next month over a security incident linked to Arsenal stars Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac.

Five cars with the best safety ratings in the world

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is one of the key references in the automotive industry for testing the safety of vehicles.

11 Aug 2019

Nothing else we could have done: Anderson on Ashes selection

James Anderson could only bowl just four overs in the first Ashes 2019 Test at Edgbaston.

2019 Mahindra Mojo 300 ABS spotted in Blue color

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is working to introduce a new color variant of its recently launched 2019 Mojo 300 ABS.

Apple's Face ID just got hacked in most bizarre way

Apple's Face ID is said to be one of the safest available biometric locks.

Harley-Davidson LiveWire likely to launch in India on August 27

US-based Harley-Davidson is working to launch its first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, in India.

Who is Windies' 140 kg giant cricketer Rahkeem Cornwall?

West Indies' 140 kg giant cricketer, Rahkeem Cornwall was selected in the Test squad to face India in the upcoming two-match series starting August 22.

A look at all-time records scripted by Borussia Dortmund

Germany is considered one of the powerhouses of European football.

Samsung to launch 108MP camera sensor on August 12

Samsung is all set to break its own record that it had set by introducing the first-ever 64MP mobile camera.

Five ways to make your home more dog-friendly

Your dog deserves only the best.

PCB issues spot-fixing ultimatum to Sharjeel Khan

Pakistan opener Sharjeel Khan on Sunday completed his 30-month ban owing to his alleged involvement in a spot-fixing issue.

Top smartphones with 32MP selfie cameras in India

No matter if you like them or not, selfies have become a trend in today's era. Naturally, all OEMs are continuously innovating to improve your selfie-taking experience.

AFI asked for athletes' photos; received shirtless, photoshopped images instead

Last month, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had made online registration compulsory for athletes to enter into competitions.

Audi A8 L India launch set for end of 2019

German automaker Audi is all set to launch the Audi A8 L in India sometime around the end of this year.

Rogers Cup: Superstars Nadal, Serena book finale berths

Rafael Nadal will be aiming to defend his Rogers Cup title after reaching the final of the 2019 event.

#Review: Sound-One V9 Bluetooth-headphone: Plenty of bass for the price

Hong Kong-based Sound One recently launched its new V9 Bluetooth headphone in India at an introductory price of Rs. 1,390.

Zomato 'forcing' us to deliver beef and pork: Delivery executives

The delivery executives of India's leading online food delivery platform, Zomato, in West Bengal's Howrah have alleged that the company is hurting their religious sentiments by "forcing" them to deliver beef and pork.

Gurugram SHO arrested for raping woman, filming incident

A station house officer of the Sadar police station in Gurugram has been arrested on Saturday for raping a woman and filming the incident.

Shreyas Iyer keen to make chances count: Details here

Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer will be hoping to make the opportunities count in the remaining two ODIs against West Indies in order to showcase his talent.

Apparently, Chinese kids work nights to build Amazon's Alexa devices

Amazon's Alexa devices are very popular, but over the last few months, the internet giant has been facing a lot of flak because of them.

Hyderabad: Businessman flees #TajBanjara without paying Rs. 12 lakh bill

A real estate businessman, who stayed in the five-star Taj Banjara hotel in Hyderabad for 102 days, allegedly fled without clearing bills worth Rs. 12.34 lakh, police said.

Top five best amusement parks in the world

If a humble foreign trip with family is what you are planning, Amusement parks should definitely be a part of the itinerary.

Here's what Suresh Raina has said following knee surgery

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina underwent a successful knee surgery a couple of days ago.

Jeffrey Epstein, accused in sex-trafficking case, dead in apparent suicide

Disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in an apparent suicide on Saturday.

Huawei enters television space with Honor Vision smart TV

Taking on rivals like Samsung, LG, and Xiaomi, Chinese tech giant Huawei has forayed into the television segment with two new offerings from its Honor sub-brand.

No confusion about consequences of scrapping Article 370: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the abrogation of Article 370, which grants special status to Jammu & Kashmir, will eradicate terrorism in Kashmir and lead to the development of the region.

Thailand women smash this stunning T20I record: Details here

While cricket is the game of glorious uncertainties, T20I is the most unpredictable format of the sport.

Finally, Google fixes bug that kept news stories from appearing

After creating problems for publishers and media outlets alike, Google appears to have fixed the bug that kept content from appearing in search results.

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WWE: Preview and last-minute predictions for SummerSlam 2019

WWE's next pay-per-view stop would be SummerSlam on Sunday, scheduled to be held in Toronto, Canada.

Massive floods in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra claim over 100 lives

Over 100 people have lost their lives as heavy rains continue to batter the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Government to use 'leftover cooking oil' to reduce energy imports

In a bid to achieve PM Narendra Modi's goal of reducing India's dependence on energy imports and encourage the biofuel sector, the Center has come up with a new plan.

JioPhone 3 to JioFiber: Everything Reliance could announce on Monday

On Monday, August 12, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) will be hosting its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai.

Tbilisi Grand Prix: Wrestler Bajrang Punia claims gold medal

Indian star wrestler Bajrang Punia's superb form has continued.

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Anurag Kashyap deletes Twitter account; here's why

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is known for voicing his political opinions on Twitter, deleted his account from the micro-blogging site on Saturday.

UP: Aligarh BJP minority leader's husband thrashed over membership drive

The husband of a local BJP minority wing leader named Farheen Mohsin in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh was allegedly thrashed by some people who were angered by her participation in a membership drive of the party.

Lucknow court issues non-bailable warrant against Honey Singh

Punjabi rapper Honey Singh is back in the headlines for another legal trouble.

Not a single incident of violence; situation normal: J&K DGP

Denying media reports of firing incidents in Jammu & Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, J&K DGP Dilbag Singh said the situation is normal.

#CareerBytes: Mistakes to avoid while preparing for UPSC CSE Mains

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest exams and cracking it isn't easy without proper preparation.

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WWE: Ranking the worst matches in the history of SummerSlam

WWE is set to host the biggest party of the summer, as the SummerSlam pay-per-view would be held this Sunday in Toronto, Canada.

Ducati Diavel 1260 launched, price starts at Rs. 17.70 lakh

Italian automaker Ducati has launched the all-new Diavel 1260 and Diavel 1260 S superbikes in India.

West Indies vs India, 2nd ODI: Preview, Dream11 and more

India will be aiming to get past the line in the second ODI against West Indies starting on Sunday.

Best electric SUVs you can buy in 2019

Undoubtedly, EVs are the future of transportation. Automakers are already offering more electric models than ever while governments around the globe are revising taxes to incentivize these greener options.