17 Jan 2020

2nd ODI, India beat Australia: List of records broken

The Indian cricket team overcame Australia in the second ODI on Friday to level the three-match series 1-1.

Bookings for the BS6-compliant Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 commence: Report

Royal Enfield, one of India's popular two-wheeler manufacturers, is gearing up to launch the BS6-compliant version of its iconic motorcycle, the Interceptor 650, in the country.

Facebook taking U-turn, drops plan to show WhatsApp ads: Report

For more than a year, we have been hearing about Facebook's highly ambitious plan to monetize WhatsApp by showing ads.

MG Motor to unveil six-seater Hector at the Auto Expo

British automaker MG Motor is likely to showcase a new six-seater variant of its popular SUV, the Hector, at the upcoming Auto Expo in February, according to Autocar.

Google likely to launch two mid-range Pixel phones

Google is expected to launch a mid-range version of its latest flagship, the Pixel 4, in a matter of months, perhaps around I/O 2020.

5 best Yoga poses to relieve back pain

Owing to the modern diet and lifestyle patterns, back pain has become a common problem nowadays, surprisingly even in younger people.

Sensitive photos, videos of thousands of porn actresses leaked online

In a major shocker, sensitive data of thousands of actresses associated with a porn cam affiliate network has been leaked on the internet.

Delhi elections: After AAP, BJP announces list of poll candidates

Days after the Aam Aadmi Party released its list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced its poll candidates.

Australian Open 2020: These contenders could win men's singles title

The 108th edition of the opening Grand Slam of the year, Australian Open, gets underway from Monday.

Xiaomi makes POCO an independent company: What does it mean?

In a major surprise, Xiaomi has announced the decision to spin off POCO, a smartphone sub-brand it launched nearly two years ago, into a standalone company.

Is AB de Villiers looking to play ODIs again?

South Africa's swashbuckling batsman AB de Villiers announced his retirement in 2018.

South Africa-England 3rd Test: Ton-up Ben Stokes scripts these records

Ben Stokes has continuously shown what a player he is across formats.

Has Varane found out the secret to keep Messi quiet?

It is no secret that Barcelona's Lionel Messi is one of the most prolific goal-scorers in world football, and keeping him quiet is a monumental task.

Nirbhaya convicts will now be hanged on February 1

In a fresh turn of events, the four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case will now be hanged on February 1.

Kagiso Rabada banned for final England Test: Details here

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is set to miss the fourth Test match against England.

Piyush Goyal snubs Bezos's $1bn investment announcement, Chidambaram slams him

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos came to India bearing gifts. The world's richest man promised to invest $1 billion to digitize small businesses, but this offer was welcomed rudely.

#ChampionsInBlue: Bowlers to watch out for in U-19 World Cup

The 13th edition of the ICC U-19 World Cup is scheduled to take place in South Africa from January 17 to February 9.

Out on bail, Bhim Army Chief reaches Jama Masjid

Chandrashekhar Azad, the chief of the Bhim Army, participated in yet another protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Delhi's Jama Masjid, the spot where he appeared four weeks ago.

#ChampionsInBlue: Unmukt Chand's message to India for U-19 World Cup

Team India is all set to defend its title during the ICC U-19 World Cup in South Africa, starting Friday.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class to be unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is all set to unveil its A-Class sedan at the upcoming Auto Expo in February, according to Autocar.

Following Kerala's footsteps, Punjab Assembly moves resolution against CAA

Another non-BJP governed state has come on-board to take constitutional action against the newly-implemented Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Amazon Great Indian Sale: Best deals on top-selling smartphones

Amazon has announced the next edition of Great Indian Sale on its platform.

MS Dhoni resumes training with Jharkhand squad: Details here

In what might come as a huge relief and update for MS Dhoni fans, the former Indian skipper hit the nets on Thursday and has resumed training with the Jharkhand Ranji Trophy squad.

Manchester United agree fee with Inter Milan for Ashley Young

Manchester United's captain Ashley Young is set to join Inter Milan with both clubs agreeing a £1.28 million fee for the versatile player.

Budget 2020: What to expect? When will it be presented?

With the economy in crisis, all eyes are on the upcoming Union Budget for the fiscal year 2020-21.

KS Bharat called up as Rishabh Pant's cover: Details here

Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the second ODI against Australia, on Friday, after suffering a concussion in the opening match.

Mercy plea of Nirbhaya's rapist rejected by President Kovind

On Friday, President Ram Nath Kovind rejected the mercy petition filed by one of the four convicts who raped Nirbhaya in 2012.

Returning Sania Mirza reaches doubles final in Hobart

Indian women's tennis star Sania Mirza is having a positive return to the game after taking a maternity leave.

1993 Mumbai-blasts: Convict Jalees Ansari, out on parole, goes missing

The Mumbai Police and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad have launched a manhunt to nab Jalees Ansari, popularly known as "Dr. Bomb", who was convicted for his role in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

ISRO launches GSAT-30 satellite: What it can do?

ISRO's first satellite of 2020, the GSAT-30, has been successfully launched by Arianespace, the world's first commercial launch service provider.

Cards never used for online transactions will be disabled: RBI

In a major move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks and card issuers to disable online payment facility on all credit/debit cards that have never been used for an online transaction or contactless payment.

Vijay Mallya's French-mansion, having 17 bedrooms and helipad, is rotting

The "King of Good Times", Vijay Mallya, once bought a mansion in France complete with 17 bedrooms, a private helipad, nightclub, and even a theater.

Microsoft's new app uses AI to help with math problems

After offering a way to digitize real-world tables, Microsoft has launched 'Maths Solver,' a smart app capable of solving complicated mathematical problems.

J&K: Terror attack averted before R-Day, 5 Jaish operatives arrested

Police in Jammu and Kashmir busted a terror module by arresting five alleged terrorists affiliated to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed.

#CBSE2020: Memory tips and tricks for Class 10 students

With less than a month to go for the Class 10 Board Exams, students must be well-prepared by this time.

#ComicBytes: Supercop or Android? Why not both; know Inspector Steel

An honest policeman (Inspector Amar) who got fatally injured trying to solve a crime was given a new life as an artificially built human with mechanical abilities.

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Twitter will 'probably never' get an edit button, says Dorsey

No matter how much you root for it, Jack Dorsey has made it clear - 'Edit' is not coming to Twitter.

5 quick and delicious breakfast recipes for the busiest mornings

Breakfast is one meal of the day you must not skip. But if you happen to be a working professional or a busy mommy, shortage of time in the morning is understandable.

Here's how to obtain marriage certificate in India

Having a marriage certificate is essential for married couples in India, as the document acts as the legal evidence of their marriage.

16 Jan 2020

Inspiring stories of CBSE toppers who beat all odds

Every year, lakhs of students from across the country appear for the CBSE Class-10 and Class-12 board exams.

Maharashtra Home Minister vows action against professor for criticizing RaGa

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday said the Mumbai University professor, who spoke against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, will face action.

Supermodel says man tagged her in porn sites; files FIR

Mumbai-based supermodel and former Miss India (World) Natasha Suri has filed a police complaint against a man over allegations of cyber harassment.

#AndroidAlert: You should delete these 17 apps asap

Even after plenty of complaints/reports over the last few years, Google hasn't been able to get a grip over the problem of malicious apps slipping into the Play Store.

Mohun Bagan merge with ATK, enter ISL: Details here

Mohun Bagan have merged with two-time Indian Super League (ISL) winners ATK.

These overseas players can make their IPL debut this season

The cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) is a platform, not only for Indian players to showcase their plethora of talents, but is equally the same for the overseas players as well.

Mumbai: Bollywood casting director arrested for running prostitution racket

The social service branch (SSB) of Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested a casting director for allegedly running a prostitution racket in the city. The accused has been identified as Navin Kumar Premlal Arya (32).

Australian Open 2020: Federer and Djokovic drawn in same half

The 108th edition of the Australian Open gets underway from January 20, as the main draw of the tournament was made on Thursday.

India to invite Pakistan PM Imran Khan for SCO meet

India will invite Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to attend the annual meeting of the council of heads of the government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to be hosted in New Delhi later this year.

England achieve historic feat in Test cricket: Details here

The England cricket team registered a historic feat in the ongoing Test series against South Africa.

Dietary guidelines for type 2 diabetes patients

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes means gearing up for a completely different lifestyle, which may involve frequent medical appointments, a more active daily routine, medications, and most importantly, healthier food habits.

UP man kills pregnant wife; grinds her body in 'chakki'

In a shocking incident, a man in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for murdering his pregnant wife before chopping, grinding and burning her body.

Now, Google is killing Chrome Web Store apps

A few weeks after killing digital magazines in News, Google is working to pull the plug on Chrome apps.

India should consider these changes for 2nd ODI against Australia

India were on the receiving end on Tuesday when visitors Australia annihilated them by 10 wickets in the opening ODI match in Mumbai.

#ChampionsInBlue: Can Team India win 2020 U-19 World Cup?

The Indian cricket team begins its ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign on January 19 in South Africa.

On his birthday, Sidharth Malhotra shares first look of 'Shershaah'

As he turned a year older, Bollywood heartthrob Sidharth Malhotra came up with a special surprise for his fans by sharing the first look posters of his passion project Shershaah.

ICC U-19 World Cup: Here's Team India's complete schedule

The 13th edition of the ICC U-19 World Cup is all set to kick-off in South Africa from Friday.

Sanjay Raut withdraws controversial statement on Indira Gandhi's underworld connection

After his remarks on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and underworld don Karim Lala sparked controversy, Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Thursday withdrew his statement.

Hanging of Nirbhaya's rapists: Javadekar blames AAP's negligence for delay

The four men who raped Nirbhaya in 2012 in Delhi will not be hanged on January 22, and Union Minister Prakash Javadekar sees an Aam Aadmi Party conspiracy in this.

BCCI announces central contracts: MS Dhoni not included

The BCCI announced the central contracts for Indian cricket team players on Thursday.

#CareerBytes: What to do if you didn't clear UPSC CSE-Mains?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of the 2019 Civil Services Examination (CSE) Main Examination.

Can't forget Kashmir: JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh at Jamia

Aishe Ghosh, president of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union, has raked another controversy by mentioning Kashmir outside New Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University, where she went on Wednesday to express solidarity.

Microsoft is playing a catch-up game, launches a Chrome-like browser

More than a year after announcing the plan to switch Edge to Chromium, Microsoft has made the stable version of the upgraded browser available on Windows and macOS.

Kane Williamson returns for T20Is against India: Details here

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has returned to the side for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India from January 24.

Bhuvneshwar to begin rehab at NCA after undergoing surgery

Indian cricket team pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has undergone a sports hernia surgery in London.

Arrested with terrorists, J&K DSP alleges senior cop's involvement: Report

Since the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Superintendent of Police Davinder Singh with terrorists last week, the inquiry on the top cop has tightened.

Sonam Kapoor had the "scariest experience" with Uber in London

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who keeps shuttling between Mumbai and London, on Thursday took to Twitter to share that she had the "scariest experience" while traveling in an Uber cab in London.

Ireland beat Windies in 1st T20I following record-breaking performance

Visitors Ireland came up with a phenomenal performance to tame hosts Windies by just four runs in the opening T20I on Wednesday.

2nd ODI, India vs Australia: Preview, Dream11 and stats

The Indian cricket team is in a must-win scenario against Australia in the ongoing three-match ODI series.

Did Swamy say Goddess Lakshmi on notes would improve currency?

Subramanian Swamy is a BJP member but rarely has he minced his words when it comes to criticizing the economic policies of the current regime.

Brown food v/s white food: Which is healthier?

Nature has gifted us a variety of foods that differ in their health benefits, nutrient values and colors. However, some food items do us more good than the others.

Now, you will get alerts about third-party logins with Facebook

As politicians continue to raise concerns over the trove of data Facebook has access to, the social network is doing everything possible to make users feel that their information is in safe hands.

US and China sign deal to ease trade tensions

The United States has signed a partial trade deal with China after nearly two years of tough negotiations, which included the suspension of talks for months.

Odisha: Eight coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail; 20 injured

In a tragic incident, eight coaches of Mumbai-Bhubaneshwar Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Express derailed in Odisha this morning, injuring nearly 20 people. No casualties were reported at the time of press.

China tries raising Kashmir issue at UNSC, fails again!

Pakistan's all-weather ally China attempted to turn the attention of United Nations Security Council members towards Kashmir, but to no avail, as most participants see the tension in the Valley as a bilateral issue between New Delhi and Islamabad.

#CareerBytes: Five habits every IAS aspirant should develop

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the most challenging competitive exams in the country.

Top video games to teach history

People often find history difficult and boring.

Five tips to set up your bedroom for better sleep

With increasingly hectic lifestyles, sleep-deprivation or poor quality of sleep have become a common problem among millennials.

Popular healthcare schemes by the Indian government

The paucity of proper healthcare facilities is not something alien to India as it has existed for quite some time in the country.

Confirmed! Nearby Sharing will be Google's answer to Apple AirDrop

For years, Android users have missed an AirDrop-like unified standard to share files quickly and seamlessly, without using the internet.