15 Oct 2019

Maharashtra Elections: BJP's manifesto promises Bharat Ratna for Savarkar

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

'Made by Google' 2019 event: Pixel 4 and other announcements

At the 2019 'Made by Google' event in New York, Google has launched its latest hardware products including the Pixel 4 smartphones, Pixel Buds, new Pixelbook Go laptop, and several Nest Home products.

Ranking the greatest moments of Indian hockey

Indian hockey was a force to reckon with, especially during the pre-independence era.

Enforcement Directorate allowed to arrest Chidambaram in INX Media case

On Tuesday, a special Delhi court allowed the Enforcement Directorate to arrest former Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case.

Taking a look at some unbreakable records of Australian Open

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of a fresh new calendar year and one of the most looked forward to.

Apple defends its move of sending data to Chinese company

Just a day after facing flak for sending Safari browsing data to Chinese giant Tencent, Apple has responded to the criticism, defending the way it shares information.

Tendulkar, Lara to feature in T20 tourney: Details here

Several former cricket legends including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Brian Lara are set to part in the Road Safety World Series scheduled to be held in India early next year.

Heavy discounts on OnePlus TVs: Details here

If you're looking to buy a new premium TV, now might be a good time.

NASA's Moon Orbiter tries to locate Vikram Lander, again

After failing to locate Vikram Lander last month, NASA has conducted another flyby of the Chandrayaan-2 landing site to help ISRO find the silent contraption and assess its condition.

Farooq Abdullah's sister, daughter detained during Srinagar protests

On Tuesday, the police detained several women activists in Srinagar for protesting against the Centre's move to repeal Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Has UEFA failed to control racism? Kick It Out opines

England were the victims of racial abuse from Bulgarian fans during their Euro 2020 Qualifiers clash against Bulgaria at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on Monday.

Love pandas? Here are things you should know about them

Pandas are undoubtedly one of the most adored creatures on the planet. And why not? That sort of cuteness is to die for.

Denmark Open: PV Sindhu advances, Sai Praneeth beats Lin Dan

Indian women's singles ace badminton player PV Sindhu has advanced to the next round of the ongoing USD 775,000 Denmark Open on Tuesday.

Daily hearings in Ayodhya dispute likely to end tomorrow: CJI

The sensitive Ayodhya land dispute is nearing its finality in the Supreme Court. On Tuesday, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who is heading the five-judge constitutional bench, remarked that daily hearings will be completed by tomorrow, October 16.

Shane Watson backs Virat Kohli for this historic feat

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has been mightily impressed with the leadership qualities Virat Kohli has shown so far.

Mitchell Marsh to miss start of Test summer: Here's why

Australian cricket all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to miss the start of the Test summer after punching a wall and breaking his bowling hand.

Money dispute behind Murshidabad murders, cops arrest main accused

A week after three members of the same family were brutally murdered in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, police have apparently cracked the case.

Google Pixel 4 event: Date, time, streaming, and expected products

In hours from now, Google will formally launch a clutch of new hardware products including the Pixel 4-series smartphones, a Pixelbook Go laptop, a Google Nest Mini smart speaker, and possibly a Pixel smartwatch.

#TechBytes: 5 cool features coming on WhatsApp

Despite being a little slow at releasing fancy capabilities, WhatsApp has managed to retain the top spot in the messaging category.

Rs. 90L stuck in PMC Bank, depositor dies of heart-attack

Thousands of customers of PMC Bank don't know when will they get access to their own hard-earned money. Their savings, spanning years, have been locked up by RBI.

Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq disappointed with Sarfaraz Ahmed: Report

All things aren't going well in the Pakistan cricket team at the moment.

Here's how Aadhaar can come handy in emergency situations

With a plethora of government services linked with your Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

I hope Steve Smith does captain Australia again: Tim Paine

Australian Test team captain Tim Paine has said he will back Steve Smith if the latter returns at the helm once his captaincy ban ends in March 2020.

Did Bill Gates lie about relationship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein?

A recent report has revealed that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had met late US financier Jeffrey Epstein "many times" despite having knowledge of his sexual crimes against children.

Realme X2 Pro launched, packs all features in your wishlist

Chinese tech giant Realme has launched its flagship X2 Pro smartphone in its home country.

All about BSNL's aggressive plans to expand 4G, VoLTE services

In a bid to stay relevant in the highly-competitive telecom space of India, BSNL is taking on rivals by upping its deployment of 4G services.

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Here are the key results

The Euro 2020 Qualifiers continued to produce fantastic results.

'TKSS': Kapil Sharma charges this whopping amount per episode

The most loved comic in the country, Kapil Sharma's journey has been one of a kind.

It's bad: What Nobel-winner Abhijit Banerjee said about Indian economy

On Monday, Indian-born Abhijit Banerjee was rewarded the Nobel Prize, along with his wife Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for their experimental approach to alleviate poverty.

A look at minutes from ICC's meeting on October 14

The International Cricket Council (ICC) held its board meeting in Dubai on Monday as a number of issues came into limelight, besides some historic decisions being taken.

Vivo to launch an 8GB RAM variant of Z1x smartphone

Vivo is gearing up to introduce a new variant of its recently-launched Z1x smartphone in India.

Shah says Omar and Mehbooba have been detained under PSA

The continued detention of politicians of Jammu and Kashmir, more than two months after Article 370 was rescinded, has raised concerns.

A look at the records held by Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the finest strikers in football.

How Bugatti managed to surpass the magic limit of 300mph

Just recently, at the 96km-long Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany's Lower Saxony, a specially-made Bugatti Chiron breached limits with a peak speed of 304.773 mph (490.484 km/hr), becoming the world's first hyper sports car to achieve this record.

Jio launches AI-powered 'Video Call Assistant' at IMC 2019

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio has graced the Indian Mobile Congress 2019 with a revolutionary new product - Video Call Assistant.

FATF may put Pakistan on "dark grey list"

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will soon decide Pakistan's fate, and things aren't looking great for the country.

PUBG vs Call of Duty: Blackout- Which is better?

PUBG captivated the gaming community by delivering an intensely realistic Battle Royale experience.

Huawei Mate X to launch in China in October: Report

Huawei is set to launch its first-ever foldable phone, the Mate X, in China later this month, according to a new report (via Gizmochina).

#CareerBytes: All your questions about Chartered Accountancy (CA) answered

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses in the country. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level CA program.

Huawei launches Honor Vision Smart TV in India: Details here

In a major move, Huawei has announced its Honor Vision smart television in the Indian market.

Pranjal Patil: First visually-impaired woman IAS appointed Kerala Sub-Collector

On Monday, India's first woman IAS officer with visual impairment, Pranjal Patil, took over as the Sub-Collector of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala.

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WWE: These superstars underwent brilliant physique transformation

WWE is all about the superstars portraying their gimmicks and performing in the ring as per their skills.

#GamingBytes: Cool things to try in Call of Duty: Mobile

PUBG's first real challenger, Call of Duty: Mobile, is finally available in India.

PMC Bank crisis: RBI hikes withdrawal limit to Rs. 40,000

In a major relief for customers of the crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the withdrawal limit for account holders to Rs. 40,000, on Monday. Earlier, this limit was Rs. 25,000.

A look at top moments of Andy Murray's career

Andy Murray is one of the greatest modern tennis players Britain's history.

Apple's 10.2-inch iPad (2019) goes on sale in India

Apple's latest budget-friendly iPad has gone on sale in India. The 7th-generation model is now available via major online sales channels like Flipkart and Amazon and Apple authorized retail stores.

Here's why Ronaldo has put Madrid and United on alert

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the GOATs of modern-day football. His career was defined by sensational stints with Real Madrid and Manchester United.

Amazon, Flipkart sale: Top deals on best-selling Android TVs

The festive season is on, and as is always the case, the e-commerce giants are in a fierce battle with each other to attract buyers.

Janhvi cooks biryani for Ishaan, Shahid and Mira: Details here

It was certainly a special Sunday afternoon for new kids on the block, Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, as they joined Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput for a Sunday brunch.

Apple's brand new iPhone to cost Rs. 28,000: Details here

Apple is working to expand its smartphone line-up with a low-cost iPhone SE2 set to launch sometime early next year. The new model is expected to retain the design of the iPhone 8 but pack some of the newer internals seen in the flagship iPhone 11 series.

Short on budget? Try these easy DIY home decor hacks

Sure home decor sounds cool and interesting.

Talented Pakistani cricketer becomes truck driver due to financial issues

Not all cricketers go on to become great international players, as some are confined to the domestic circuit all throughout.

Chinese government's app caught spying on 100 million Android users

A Germany-based cybersecurity firm has claimed that the Chinese Communist party has been spying on people using its own app.

Nirmala Sitharaman's husband criticizes Modi government over economic slowdown

On Monday, noted political economist and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's husband Parakala Prabhakar said that the government is in denial about the economic slowdown in India.

Boxer Patrick Day fights for life after enduring lethal blow

US boxer Patrick Day is in an extremely critical condition after suffering a brutal knockout punch from Charles Conwell in his super welterweight bout in Chicago on Saturday.

Virat Kohli closes in on Steve Smith in Test rankings

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who had fallen way behind Steve Smith in the ICC Test Rankings, has managed to narrow the gap. He is now a rating point away.

Online retailer Bewakoof.com receives $11.28 million funding

Mumbai-based Bewakoof.com, the e-commerce platform which sells creative and distinctive fashion apparel at affordable prices, has raised $11.28 million funding in venture round.

Kerala woman, who killed family members, liked "news of death"

Jolly Thomas managed to hide a lot about her for years.

What causes adult acne, and how to deal with it

It is common to suffer from acne breakouts during teenage.

OPPO A9 2020 gets Rs. 1,000 price cut in India

In a bid to attract more buyers, Chinese tech giant OPPO has reduced the prices of its recently-launched A9 2020 smartphone in India.

I'll be the happiest girl: Kareena on Alia-Ranbir's prospective wedding

It's no secret that love-birds Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have been dating each other for quite some time, and rumors about their prospective wedding refuse to die down.

To promote gender-equality, all-women flight took 120 girls to NASA

To promote gender equality in the male-dominated aviation industry, Delta Air Lines recently flew 120 girls to NASA in Houston on an all-women crew flight.

Before FATF decision, US asks Pakistan to prosecute Hafiz Saeed

Pakistan is going through a tough time as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will soon decide whether it will keep the country on its greylist or downgrade it to the dreaded blacklist.

Nobel in Economics awarded to Indian-origin Abhijit Banerjee, two others

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has given this year's Nobel Prize in Economics to three laureates - Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee, his wife Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer.

Where was 'nikamma'?: Congress' Sanjay Nirupam slams Milind Deora

As Maharashtra braces itself for crucial assembly polls, Congress is dealing with infighting, which is getting uglier with each passing day.

Mumbai: 58-year-old doctor raped 27-year-old patient, circulated video clip

In a horrifying incident, a 58-year-old doctor allegedly raped and blackmailed a patient, a 27-year-old woman, officials at the Meghwadi police station said on Monday.

Safari caught sending browsing data to Chinese company: Details here

Apple has long been sending data to Google Safe Browsing to warn users about phishing scams and malicious websites.

2019 Skoda Octavia Onyx launched at Rs. 20 lakh

Skoda Auto India Pvt. Ltd. has launched the 2019 Octavia Onyx sedan in India at a starting price of Rs. 19.99 lakh.

Cottage cheese for weight loss: 5 healthy dishes to try

Cottage cheese (or paneer) is downright one of the most popular ingredients across the country.

Twitter addresses the irony in Bhumi Pednekar's brownface in 'Bala'

The trailer for Bala, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar, dropped last week and the film is already drawing criticism on Twitter.

Sourav Ganguly set to become the BCCI President: Details here

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, in all likelihood, is set to become the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

After 72 days, postpaid mobile services restored in Kashmir

More than two months after the lockdown, postpaid mobile services resumed in Kashmir on Monday, giving a major sigh of relief to residents who had been cut off from their loved ones. However, internet connection will remain suspended for now.

Haryana CM calls Sonia Gandhi "mari hui chuhiya", Congress fumes

Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, is (in)famous for his controversial remarks. He says things which spark a huge row, and Khattar has done it again by targeting interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Don't upgrade! macOS Catalina is breaking app support

Ever since macOS Catalina started rolling out, users from different parts of the world have been complaining about broken app support.

India's fastest train stranded without AC, lights for an hour

The passengers on-board the Vande Bharat Express, one of the most premium trains of India, must have been wanting a comfortable journey. Instead, on Sunday they suffered for an hour without AC, lights, or even a fan, after the locomotive developed a technical snag.

Ayodhya hearing to enter final stage today, Section 144 imposed

As the proceedings in the crucial Ayodhya case is all set to enter its final leg on Monday, the administration of the Uttar Pradesh town imposed Section 144 to deal with tensions.

#CareerBytes: 8 top mobile apps for CLAT entrance preparation

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the gateway to admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by 21 prestigious National Law Universities in India.

#GamingBytes: Five tips to play 'Fortnite' like a pro

Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its position as one of the most popular Battle Royale games.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso receives over 10,000 bookings in 10 days

The recently launched S-Presso by Maruti Suzuki has created a buzz in the Indian automobile market.

This Lenovo gaming laptop is available at Rs. 57,000 discount

Thinking to buy a new gaming laptop? Well, here is an unmissable deal for you.

Samsung is working on Note 10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Lite

Reportedly, Samsung is working to launch two new low-cost smartphones as part of its flagship Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 line-up.