09 Sep 2019

"Swami Chinmayanand raped me", claims UP student who went missing

BJP leader and former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand was on Monday accused of rape by a young woman who went missing for a week from her home in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. She was later found in Rajasthan.

A look at all-time records scripted by Spanish football team

Spain are considered to be one of the top football teams in Europe.

Army warns of possible terror attack, Kerala on high alert

Kerala Police issued a high alert across the state on Monday amid reports of a possible terror attack.

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh: Here're the records scripted by Rashid Khan

Afghanistan scripted history on Monday when they beat Bangladesh by 224 runs in a Test match at Chittagong.

Here's what Rabada said about Bumrah and Archer's rise

Two fast bowlers in the form of India's Jasprit Bumrah and England's Jofra Archer have been making headlines of late, courtesy their lethal bowling.

After NRC, Amit Shah promises illegal immigrants' expulsion across India

Over a week after the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) list was released in Assam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said today that the Centre plans to eradicate illegal immigrants from the entire country.

Rajasthan: 15 hours after gang frees criminal, police register FIR

It took Rajasthan police more than 15 hours to register an FIR against a gang, which barged into a police station to free one of Haryana's most-dreaded criminals on Friday.

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh: Here are the records broken

The Afghanistan cricket team scripted history by winning the one-off Test match against Bangladesh.

'PM Narendra Modi' actor Prashant Narayanan arrested in cheating case

Prashant Narayanan, who is known for his roles in Murder 2, PM Narendra Modi, has been arrested by Kerala Police in a cheating case.

Going out without your pet? Make sure of these things

We totally understand that you never want to leave sight of your pet, but there can be times when you can't help it.

India-bound Vivo V17 Pro's specifications leaked, will offer six cameras

Vivo is back in the news and this time for a new camera-centric V17 Pro smartphone that it is working to launch in India and other international markets soon.

Huma Qureshi is dating director Mudassar Aziz, makes it official

Huma Qureshi, who has been rumored to be dating director Mudassar Aziz for a while now, has finally made her relationship official.

Is auto industry going through worst crisis? Data says yes

As the Indian auto industry undergoes a crisis amid a broader economic slowdown in India, automobile sales dropped sharply in August, the worst decline since 1997-98.

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WWE: These superstars were beaten by Vince McMahon

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is the ultimate king of pro-wrestling, courtesy of WWE's tremendous success, across the globe.

SA appoint Amol Muzumdar as interim batting coach against India

Cricket South Africa has appointed Amol Mazumdar as the interim batting coach for the upcoming Test series against India.

Now, Google Assistant will deal with 'on-hold' calls for you

In a matter of weeks, Google would unveil its next flagship, the Pixel 4, with some mind-boggling capabilities.

Here's how much Ravi Shastri would earn as head coach

Ravi Shastri was unanimously retained as Team India's head coach after a successful two-year stint.

Soon, Siri will have health-focused conversations, translation, and more

Apple's Siri is set to get some big upgrades in the coming years, a report from The Guardian has revealed.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 to get a new split seat variant

Bajaj Auto is working to introduce a new split seat variant of the Pulsar 125 motorcycle.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 announced: Details here

Amazon has announced a fresh round of its popular Great Indian Festival Sale in India. The e-commerce giant has activated a dedicated page for the sale but hasn't disclosed the dates yet.

Nearly all British Airways flights cancelled amid two-day strike

British Airways (BA) pilots went on a 48-hour strike on Monday in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

INX Media case: In message from Tihar, Chidambaram 'defends' officers

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who is currently in Tihar jail, said on Monday that he doesn't want any of the officers involved in the INX Media case to be arrested as they didn't commit any wrongdoing.

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Here are the key results

Spain and Italy grew closer to qualify for Euro 2020 after respective victories in the qualifiers.

Here's how Salman prepared for shirtless 'Dabangg 3' climax sequence

Salman Khan's Dabangg 3 is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and the excitement surrounding it is palpable.

Here's what Rafael Nadal said on possibly playing until 38

Rafael Nadal created history by winning his 19th Grand Slam title, as he won the 2019 US Open on Sunday.

Vikram lander is in one piece, confirms ISRO official

The Chandraayan-2 setback hasn't been able to hamper the spirit of ISRO. The scientists are going all-out to establish contact with Vikram lander, which was supposed to land smoothly on the moon.

Shastri wants to build on youth during Team India's transition

Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri has stated that he wants to invest in youngsters to develop solid bench strength.

Birthday Special: Akshay announces his first historical film, shares teaser

Akshay Kumar, who is celebrating his 52nd birthday today, came up with a perfect gift for his fans, as he announced "one of my biggest movies," Prithviraj.

Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop goes official

Acer has announced the Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop at the IFA 2019 in Berlin.

World should bid adieu to single-use plastic, suggests PM Modi

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 14th Conference of Parties (COP) to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Greater Noida, wherein he spoke about the steps his government undertook for the environment.

National Nutrition Month: Top five protein-rich food items for vegetarians

These days, many people stick to fasting or fad diet plans to 'stay healthy' or to lose weight.

Here's why Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander isn't responding

More than two days after attempting a lunar landing, the Vikram Lander of India's Chandrayaan-2 remains silent.

Now, relive the 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' iconic set: Here's how

F.R.I.E.N.D.S completes 25 years this month (feeling old yet?).

Volkswagen Ameo GT Line introduced, priced at Rs. 10 lakh

Volkswagen India has silently introduced the GT Line variant of its subcompact sedan, the Ameo, at Rs. 9.99 lakh.

Raveena Tandon to become grandmother for the second time

Raveena Tandon is all set to become a grandmother soon, as one of her adopted daughters, Chhaya, is expecting her first child.

Maharashtra shocker: 90 dogs, with their legs tied, found dead

An appalling case of animal cruelty has been reported from Maharashtra, one which will give you the chills.

Smith is the best player I have ever seen: Paine

Steve Smith has been on an excellent run in the ongoing Ashes 2019.

SBI cuts Fixed deposit (FD) rates again: Details here

On Monday, the State Bank of India (SBI) announced that it would reduce MCLR (marginal cost of lending rate) on loans across all tenors.

DARPA wants to send robots underground: Here's why

The United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) wants to send highly-functional smart robots under the ground.

Pakistan secretly releases Masood Azhar; deploys troops along Indo-Pak border

Despite being isolated on the global stage and failing to get support in its rant against India after New Delhi rescinded Article 370, Pakistan is continuing with its notorious actions.

Nadal beats Medvedev to win 19th Slam: Here're records broken

Rafael Nadal defied all odds to beat Daniil Medvedev (7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4) in the final of the US Open 2019 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

Inspiring stories of five JEE top rankers to know about

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the gateway to admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Rivaling Jio, BSNL introduces new Rs. 1,999 Bharat Fiber Plan

In a bid to take on Reliance's recently launched Jio Fiber broadband service, state-run BSNL has revised its Bharat Fiber tariffs to introduce a new Rs. 1,999 monthly plan.

Soon, Firefox will encrypt domain name requests by default

Mozilla Firefox browser is getting a major privacy-focused feature by the end of this month - DNS over HTTPS or DoH.

NBA

Ranking the best NBA Finals of all-time

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the most popular basketball league in the world.

You can watch Apple's iPhone 11 launch on YouTube

In a bid to build a bigger audience for the launch of next iPhones, Apple has scheduled a live stream on YouTube.

08 Sep 2019

Huawei launches P30 Pro with dual-tone colors and Android 10

At IFA 2019, Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched two new color variants of its flagship handset, the P30 Pro.

4th Test, Australia beat England: Here are the records broken

Australia beat England in the fourth Ashes 2019 Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Do you know the Hulk has these five weaknesses?

Bruce Banner truly is the Incredible Hulk. Considered to be one of the strongest Marvel characters, and definitely the strongest Avenger (sorry Thor!), the Hulk has super strength, healing factors and the ability to gain strength proportionally with his rage.

Charles Leclerc wins Italian GP: Here are the records broken

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has won the Italian Grand Prix to seal his second successive victory in space of a week.

WWE

WWE: These superstars are the youngest champions of all-time

WWE has created a name for itself in the world of pro-wrestling.

Truck driver fined Rs. 86,500 under new Motor Vehicle Act

In a bizarre piece of news, a truck driver in the Sambalpur district of Odisha was fined a whopping Rs. 86,500 for traffic violations.

Apple iPhone 11 event: Timings, live streaming, and expected announcements

Apple is set to take the center stage on September 10 to announce the next batch of iPhones, and perhaps other devices like an upgraded Apple Watch, Apple TV, a new 16-inch MacBook and even a tracker called Apple Tags.

MCU Phase 4: What movies, TV series can be expected?

When Spider-Man: Far From Home got released, we all sulked at witnessing the end of MCU Phase 3.

Health Minister says ex-PM Morarji Desai consumed cow urine

On Sunday, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that the former Prime Minister Morarji Desai used to drink cow urine for its medicinal properties.

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Chandrayaan-2, Jio Fiber, Facebook number leak, and more

The first week of September was full of action for technology enthusiasts.

Here's who Virat Kohli considered as his childhood hero

Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the best batsmen in modern cricket today.

Ram Jethmalani: A look at his most famous cases

Ram Jethmalani, widely regarded as the doyen of criminal law, passed away on Sunday at his Delhi residence. He was 95.

Here's how to apply for a Reliance Jio Fiber connection

Reliance's much-awaited broadband service, Jio Fiber, has been commercially launched in India.

Punjab: CM Amarinder Singh bans controversial TV serial, amid protests

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh issued an order on Sunday, immediately banning the telecast of controversial TV serial Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush.

#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy M30s to offer a humungous 6,000mAh battery

As an upgrade to its mid-ranger Galaxy M30, Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy M30s in India on September 18.

PM Modi kicks-off BJP's Haryana poll campaign at Rohtak rally

Ahead of the assembly elections in Haryana next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a rally in Rohtak.

Facing iPhone frame drop issue? Here's how to fix it

Many iPhone and iPad users sometimes face the issue of occasional frame drops on their devices.

Amid Indo-Pak tensions, China to invest $1bn in Pakistan

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, China is planning to invest $1 billion in development projects in the latter nation, the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Yao Jing, reportedly said on Saturday.

BS6-compliant Honda Activa 125 to launch on September 11

Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India (HMSI) is all set to launch the Honda Activa 125 on September 11.

MS Dhoni deserves a proper send-off: Anil Kumble

Former Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble has stated that veteran wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni deserves a proper send-off.

Dinesh Karthik issues apology for violating BCCI contract: Details here

Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on Sunday issued an unconditional apology for violating his BCCI contract.

Rakhi's "see-through" dress gets her trolled, she blames media's lights

Bollywood's bombshell Rakhi Sawant has found herself at the center of yet another controversy, this time due to her choice of attire.

Here's what happened in the Euro 2020 Qualifiers?

England continued their resurgence in the Euro 2020 Qualifiers after thrashing Bulgaria 4-0 at Wembley.

How do Jio Fiber's plans and services compare with competitors?

Reliance Jio has launched its much-awaited fixed-line broadband service, Jio Fiber, in India. The FTTH service offers upto 1Gbps speed, upto 5,000GB of data, and a host of freebies including TVs.

Chandrayaan-2: Vikram lander found on moon's surface, says ISRO-chief

In a major development, ISRO Chief and Chandrayaan-2 head honcho K Sivan said on Sunday that the space organization has found Vikram lander on the surface of the moon, and that orbiter clicked its thermal image.

Zomato sacks 541 employees as improved automation made them 'redundant'

Online food delivery and restaurant discovery platform Zomato has laid off 541 people across customer, merchant, and delivery partner support teams.

Rafael Nadal awaits Daniil Medvedev challenge in US Open Final

18-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal would be eyeing his fourth US Open title when he takes on Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the final of the US Open 2019 on Sunday.

Witty, courageous, and bold: PM Modi mourns Ram Jethmalani's death

Prominent Supreme Court lawyer and former Union Law Minister, Ram Jethmalani passed away today morning at his Delhi residence, after his health deteriorated, following a prolonged illness. He was 95.

Key takeaways from Day 4 of fourth Ashes 2019 Test

The Australian cricket team is eight wickets away from winning the ongoing fourth Ashes 2019 Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Bianca Andreescu wins US Open: Here are the records broken

Canadian teenage sensation Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open 2019.

Donald Trump cancels peace deal with Taliban leaders, Afghan President

On Saturday, United States President Donald Trump said that he has canceled a peace deal with Taliban leaders.

ISRO will contact Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander for next 14 days

Hours after Chandrayaan-2 Lander went silent during descent on the Moon, K Sivan, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, has said that their scientists have not given up hope on the mission.

Chandrayaan-2 mission a huge step forward for India: US

A day after India's ambitious mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 failed to complete landing on the lunar surface, the United States has congratulated and supported India on its efforts.

Eminent lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away. He was 95

Celebrated lawyer and former Union Law Minister Ram Jethmalani passed away on Sunday morning at his Delhi residence. He was 95.

Meet the youngest-ever IITians who cracked JEE at tender age

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the most difficult engineering entrance exam through which students are admitted to top technical institutes, including the prestigious IITs.

Yamaha unveils 2020 YZF R3 motorcycle: Here's all about it

Japanese automaker Yamaha has showcased the 2020 edition of its popular sports bike, the YZF R3.

Vivo S1 (6GB/64GB variant) to go on sale from September-9

The much-awaited 6GB/64GB variant of the premium mid-ranger Vivo S1 is set to go on sale in India from September 9.

Five greatest fights between Batman and Superman

Batman and Superman are two of DC's most iconic characters.

Top 6 romantic-comedy flicks you can watch on Amazon Prime

Romantic comedies have a set theme: two people meet, struggle to establish their relationship, and then finally succeed.