10 Feb 2020

Hyundai Creta 2020 v/s Creta 2019: What has changed?

At the ongoing Auto Expo, Hyundai has unveiled the all-new Creta in India. The second-generation crossover arrives as a sequel to the 2019 edition that has been one of the best-selling compact SUVs in the country.

Bajaj launches BS6-compliant Pulsar NS200 at Rs. 1.24 lakh

Bajaj Auto has launched the BS6-compliant version of its popular sports bike, the Pulsar NS200, in India.

#DealOfTheDay: Budget-friendly Vivo U10 listed with a heavy discount

If you are planning to buy a new smartphone that offers decent performance, without spending a lot of bucks, then here is an unmissable deal for you.

Under-19 World Cup 2020: NewsBytes XI

The Bangladesh cricket team scripted history after winning their maiden Under-19 World Cup title.

Pakistan could play Day-Night Test against Bangladesh: Details here

Hosts Pakistan came up with a commendable performance in the opening Test to tame visitors Bangladesh by an innings and 44 runs, on Monday.

Oscars 2020: 'Parasite' wins Best Picture, and a lot more!

Parasite, the cinematic marvel of Bong Joon-ho, created history at Oscars 2020 by becoming the first-ever non-English movie to win the award for Best Picture in the 92-year span of the Academy Awards.

RedmiBook 13 could be launched tomorrow, suggests official teaser

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is gearing up to expand its product portfolio in India. The company has shared a video teaser that claims the brand would enter a new product category on February 11.

Auto Expo 2020: Volkswagen T-Roc SUV unveiled in India

At the ongoing Auto Expo event in Greater Noida, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the T-Roc mid-sized SUV.

Warner bags Allan Border Medal at Australian Cricket Awards

Australian opener David Warner beat his team-mate Steve Smith by a mere one vote to win the Allan Border Medal at the Australian Cricket Awards ceremony.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: List of records broken

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by an innings and 44 runs in the first Test.

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Zack Gottsagen becomes first Oscars presenter with Down syndrome

The 92nd annual Academy Awards turned out to be historic.

After Delhi, West Bengal plans to offer subsidized electricity

The West Bengal government on Monday announced a subsidy on electricity along with a flurry of sops in its last full Budget ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections.

'Shikara' has its flaws, and the burden is on Bollywood

Shikara is a movie that managed to hurt everyone, across the spectrum.

OnePlus 8 Pro's specifications leaked, 50W fast-charging on the cards

The OnePlus 8 Pro is turning out to be a compelling rival to Samsung's hotly-anticipated Galaxy S20.

People wearing jackets, pants, so there's no recession: BJP MP

Amid the ongoing economic crisis, a member of BJP has exclaimed that people can still afford jackets and pants, hence, there is no recession.

5 amazing beauty benefits of using aloe vera

Aloe vera is a godsend natural ingredient, that is full of soothing properties for all skin types.

Bill Gates is buying a $600 million futuristic eco-friendly superyacht

Microsoft co-founder and the world's second-richest man, Bill Gates, is reportedly spending a whopping $645 million on a futuristic yacht.

'Four-month-old goes to protest': Shaheen Bagh's infant death angers SC

The protest at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act is showing no signs of stopping and took an unfortunate turn after an infant died last month.

POCO X2, with dual selfie-snapper, to go on sale tomorrow

POCO X2, the mid-range smartphone which went official last week, is all set to go on its first sale tomorrow.

Auto Expo 2020: Skoda unveils BS6-ready Kodiaq petrol SUV

Czech automaker Skoda has unveiled the BS6-compliant petrol version of its full-sized SUV, the Kodiaq, at the ongoing Auto Expo event in Greater Noida.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip revealed in Oscars advertisement before launch

Leaks have made smartphone launches less exciting but never has a company scooped itself as openly as Samsung (this one even beats Google's Pixel 4 teasers).

SC upholds SC/ST Amendment Act; reintroduces bar on anticipatory bail

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the constitutional validity of the 2018 amendment to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (SC/ST Act).

Slammed for 'women with defects' remark, Kartik Aaryan issues clarification

Actor Kartik Aaryan makes problematic movies and off-screen passes problematic comments. The heartthrob of millions recently said on a radio show that while his colleague Ayushmann Khurrana makes movies where "men have defects", he focuses on ones where "women have defects".

Omar influenced people to "vote", Mehbooba supports separatism: PSA dossier

The dossiers prepared by the administration of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have explained why two former Chief Ministers — Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were booked under the draconian Public Safety Act (PSA).

NZ vs India: Kiwis would look to script history tomorrow

India shall look to salvage some pride in the final ODI after losing the first two games to New Zealand.

Windows 7 bug preventing shutdown: How to fix it

Within a month of losing official Microsoft support, Windows 7 has started creating major problems for its users.

'Indefinite' protest can't happen on public-road: SC on Shaheen Bagh

The protest at Shaheen Bagh can't continue on a public road 'indefinitely', the Supreme Court remarked on Monday while hearing two petitions filed in this regard.

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Chinese citizen journalist 'forcibly quarantined' after reporting on coronavirus

As the calls for greater transparency grew wider in China amid a coronavirus outbreak, a Chinese citizen journalist is said to have gone missing.

Lionel Messi's assists hand Barcelona win over Real Betis

Lionel Messi came to the rescue of Barcelona, once again, as his hat-trick of assists allowed his side to tame Real Betis 3-2 in La Liga on Sunday.

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Missing in action, Priyanka shares pictures of her Oscars looks

Even as Priyanka Chopra Jonas couldn't make it to the Oscars ceremony this year, the actress was totally excited about it, this Monday morning.

Here's why Bangladesh captain apologized post U-19 World Cup win

Bangladesh created history by winning their maiden ICC U-19 World Cup title, as they beat defending champions India by three wickets in a rain-curtailed final in Potchefstroom on Sunday.

Watch out! Hackers can attack your Android phone via Bluetooth

If you are using a phone with Android 8.0 Oreo or 9.0 Pie, we recommend installing the latest security update right away.

Bipin Rawat wants to cut pension cost, increase retirement age

India's first Chief of Defense Staff, Bipin Rawat, wants to decrease the burden that the pension of retired army officers puts on the exchequer and has suggested increasing retirement age for the same.

Delhi: Gargi students allegedly molested, masturbated at; protest planned today

Students of all-women Gargi College, that is affiliated to Delhi University, have claimed they were molested by a bunch of "outsiders" last week during their annual fest Reverie.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger named Best Actors

The 92nd annual Academy Awards were presented at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, last night.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Abhijit Iyer-Mitra on Shaheen Bagh and Gunja Kapoor episode

The Shaheen Bagh protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act should not have been "allowed" to go on for so long, feels Defense analyst Abhijit Iyer-Mitra.

Five IAS officers who have launched eco-friendly initiatives in India

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.

#GamingBytes: Five tips every PUBG beginner should remember

PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is one of the biggest 'Battle Royale' games played, across the globe.

Score flawless skin with these five healthy food items

Those deceptive advertisements and marketing gimmicks that try to convince us that beauty is just a purchase away, are, in actuality, far from truth.

Auto Expo 2020: BS6-compliant Force Gurkha unveiled in India

Pune-headquartered Force Motors has showcased the BS6-compliant version of its iconic off-roader, the Gurkha, at the ongoing Auto Expo in Greater Noida.

09 Feb 2020

Bangladesh beat India, lift ICC U-19 World Cup title

The Bangladesh cricket team overcame India to win the ICC U-19 World Cup title on Sunday.

Delhi recorded 62.59% voter turnout, says EC, dismissing delay allegations

Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 62.59% during Saturday's polling for the Assembly elections, the Election Commission announced on Sunday.

Did Bayern Munich reject chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo?

Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the GOATs of football, after Argentina's Lionel Messi.

iPhone SE 2 aka iPhone 9 to launch in March

Apple's upcoming low-cost handset, the iPhone SE 2 (also referred to as iPhone 9) will go official next month. According to acclaimed tipster Evan Blass, the tech giant will announce the phone sometime in mid-March, i.e., around March 15.

Auto Expo 2020: Haval F7 SUV unveiled in India

At the ongoing Auto Expo, Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor has showcased plenty of capable models, including its SUV, the Haval F7.

Bullied at school, 9-year-old Meghalaya girl creates anti-bullying app

A nine-year-old girl in Meghalaya's Shillong has developed an app that helps victims of bullying report incidents anonymously.

How much is the Oscar statuette worth? Not too much!

The Oscars 2020 or the 92nd Academy Awards are set to be presented on Sunday night at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California (US).

Xiaomi to discontinue its best-selling Redmi K20 Pro in February

Xiaomi has decided to discontinue the Redmi K20 Pro, one of its best-selling smartphones to date, in this month itself. According to the company's Vice President, Lu Weibing, the sales of the K20 Pro will be closed in February.

Nepal's Kushal Malla scripts special record in ODIs: Details here

Nepal is one of the latest teams to have earned the status of One-Day International (ODI) by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Bushfire Cricket Bash raises over USD 7.7 million: Details here

Cricket Australia on Sunday confirmed that the Bushfire charity cricket match featuring several legends of the past managed to raise over USD 7.7 million for the communities devastated by the fires that have ravaged Australia for months.

Vehicle scrappage policy in last lap for Cabinet nod

Months after it was first proposed, the much-delayed vehicle scrappage policy is finally in its last lap of clearance.

ICC U-19 WC final: Yashasvi Jaiswal scripts a special record

Team India opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has continued to excel in the ICC U-19 World Cup.

Auto Expo 2020: Tata Motors unveils HBX compact SUV

At the ongoing 2020 Auto Expo event in Greater Noida, Tata Motors has showcased its sub-4m SUV, the HBX.

'Malang' dominates the box office, 'Shikara' lags way behind

The first Friday of February marked the release of two major Bollywood films, i.e., Aditya Roy Kapur and Disha Patani-starrer Malang and Vidhu Vinod Chopra's directorial comeback movie Shikara.

Motorola RAZR durability test: Here's how the $1,500 foldable performed

The reincarnated Motorola RAZR, in its foldable avatar, is a thing of beauty. But is this $1,500 hardware any durable? Well, we guess there is an early answer.

Auto Expo 2020: Meet ORA R1, world's most-affordable electric car

Apart from the fuel-powered Haval SUV, Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor has also attracted the visitors at the ongoing 2020 Auto Expo with its fully-electric ORA R1 electric car.

These India U-19 cricketers can play for the senior team

The ICC U-19 World Cup 2020 has reached its grand finale as India and Bangladesh square up.

Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record: Details here

Sweden's Armand Duplantis set a world pole vault record of 6.17 metres at an indoor meeting in Poland on Saturday.

When and how to watch the Oscars 2020 in India

The Oscars 2020, officially the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony, is set to be held on Sunday, February 9, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles (California, US).

After exit polls, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal meets AAP leaders

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called a meeting of senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party after the exit polls for the Assembly elections were announced.

How would Federer react to Nadal breaking his Slam record?

Roger Federer is considered the GOAT of tennis, having won record 20 Grand Slam titles.

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2020 BMW X1 SUV to be launched on March 5

German automaker BMW is all set to launch the facelifted second-generation version of its flagship SUV, the X1, in India on March 5, according to NDTVAuto.

Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo scripts a special record for Juventus

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo became the first Juventus player to score in 10 successive league games.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip is not immune to display creasing

Samsung's upcoming foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, set to launch in a couple of days from now, may not be immune to display creasing - an issue that mars the current crop of foldable devices.

Unemployment fears strike UP village after BJP MLA welcomes refugees

Earlier this month, BJP MLA Vikram Saini had vowed to help 25 Hindu Pakistani refugees settle in the Kawal village of Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district.

Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at Indian bowlers: Here's why

Visitors India succumbed to a 22-run defeat in the second of the three-match ODI series against hosts New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

Women's T20I tri-series: Australia and India qualify for final

Australia beat England by 16 runs in the final league match of the women's T20I tri-series on Sunday.

Kalki Koechlin and boyfriend Guy Hershberg welcome baby girl

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin has been blessed with a baby girl.

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Auto Expo EVs, POCO X2 launch, Facebook hacked, more

This week, some major developments were noted in the world of tech, thanks to Auto Expo 2020 and the beautiful display of electric cars put up there.

BBL 2019-20: These are the records that were broken

The eighth edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) came to an end, with Sydney Sixers being crowned as the champions for the second time.

The 5 most beautiful waterfalls around the world

Beaches, camping spots, and mountains are all nice, but nothing beats the charm of looking at crystal clear water traveling over the rocks and falling into an underlying pool.

Coronavirus kills over 800; death toll surpasses SARS

The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak has surpassed global fatalities in the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic.

OnePlus TV users get 3-month JioSaavn Pro Subscription for free

OnePlus is now offering a complimentary subscription of JioSaavn to all its OnePlus TV users. In an official tweet, the tech giant has announced that all OnePlus TV owners will get a 3-month JioSaavn membership for free.

Auto Expo 2020: Kia Motors unveils all-electric Soul crossover

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has showcased the Soul electric crossover at the ongoing Auto Expo event in Greater Noida.

A look at Tesla Cybertruck-inspired e-bike

Casey Neistat's latest video, titled world's first Tesla Cyberbike, has made a big splash on the internet with over 1.9 million views already. The popular YouTuber can be seen riding a 'Tesla Cyberbike'.

Online gaming is set to rise in India: Here's how

Over the years, the definition of gaming has changed from something you did alone to an immersive, multi-player experience allowing millions to play at the same time.

PUBG's Erangel vs Miramar: Differences in gameplay of two maps

PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battleground is one of the most popular Battle Royales, which can be played in a solo, duo or squad mode.