22 Feb 2020

Five restaurants in Delhi-NCR you must check out

Good food is one of the most important aspects of our lives.

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You can mute specific, annoying words on Twitter: Here's how

For years, people have been using Twitter's dedicated mute button to silence individual user accounts or their conversations.

Google sued for spying on students through Chromebooks: Details here

Google could be on the verge of another privacy-related debacle.

MG to launch Gloster SUV in India by Diwali 2020

MG Gloster, the full-sized SUV which made its India debut at the recently-concluded Auto Expo, is likely to be launched in the country in November 2020.

Alia Bhatt's top five ethnic looks that you can carry

Apart from being a great actor, Alia Bhatt is a huge fashion icon of B-town.

Volkswagen to launch Tiguan AllSpace SUV on March 6

German carmaker Volkswagen is all set to launch the Tiguan AllSpace SUV in India on March 6.

OPPO Find X2 could be launched on March 6: Report

OPPO Find X2, the much-awaited flagship smartphone which was scheduled to be announced at the MWC 2020, will reportedly be launched at an event on March 6.

1st ODI, Sri Lanka beat Windies: List of records scripted

The Sri Lankan cricket team overcame West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series.

#Review: Harmonics Twins Mini, worthy true wireless earbuds from Portronics

Portronics, a well-known brand in consumer electronics category, recently came up with a new pair of true wireless earbuds - Harmonics Twins Mini.

Bookings for the BS6-compliant Royal Enfield Bullet 350 commence

Royal Enfield is gearing up to launch the BS6-compliant version of the iconic Bullet 350 in India, next month.

NZ vs India: Ishant Sharma is underrated, feels Scott Styris

Former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris feels Indian pacer Ishant Sharma doesn't get the respect he deserves.

Regarding last meeting with families, Tihar writes to Nirbhaya's rapists

Tihar jail has written to four men, who are on death row for brutally raping a 23-year-old paramedical student in Delhi, regarding their final meeting with their respective families.

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Darren Sammy to receive honorary citizenship of Pakistan: Details here

Former West Indies cricket team captain Darren Sammy will be given Pakistan's highest civil award -- Nishan-e-Pakistan -- and honorary citizenship of Pakistan.

Premier League gameweek 27: Here's everything you need to know

Gameweek 27 of the Premier League 2019-20 season offers six matches on Saturday.

T20I hat-trick hero Ashton Agar calls Ravindra Jadeja a rockstar

Australia's Ashton Agar was superb in the first T20I against South Africa on Friday.

Google is warning Edge users against installing extensions. But why?

A month ago, Microsoft took the decision of ditching its own web browsing platform for Google's Chromium.

New Zealand vs India, Day 2: List of key takeaways

New Zealand gained a significant 51-run advantage over India on Day 2 of the first Test in Wellington.

Rajasthan: Youth beaten, iron rod inserted in private parts

In what gives another proof that law and order have been taken for a ride in Congress-governed Rajasthan, a youth was beaten and sodomized with an iron rod on allegations of theft.

Virat Kohli to represent Asia XI against World XI

Bangladesh will be hosting two T20I matches between the Asia XI and World XI next month.

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S reunion is finally happening, and Oh My God!

Decades ago, six friends entered TV screens and our lives. Every 22-minute-episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S made us laugh, sometimes left us teary-eyed, and eventually became the one show we would watch after a bad day.

Samsung Galaxy S20 v/s OnePlus 7T Pro: Which is better?

Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S20 is now available in India. The vanilla model comes with a premium design, a high-quality screen, top-of-the-line cameras, and flagship-grade internals.

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Private WhatsApp numbers, groups are being exposed on Google

WhatsApp and Google take a lot of pride in their security standards.

Mika Singh's staff member died due to drug overdose: Reports

A woman, who worked with popular Bollywood singer Mika Singh, died due to drug overdose earlier this month, reports said on Friday. The deceased, identified as Soumya Zoheb Khan, passed away on February 3.

Mulakkal kissed me: Another nun levels allegations against rape-accused Bishop

Franco Mulakkal, the disgraced Bishop of Jalandhar diocese who is accused of raping a nun, has been accused of sexual harassment by another nun.

#GamingBytes: Five common mistakes to avoid in Fortnite

Fortnite by Epic Games has become popular as well as competitive, due to the constant addition of exciting content, including weapons.

WhatsApp's latest iOS beta update brings dark mode, advanced search

Earlier this month, WhatsApp had released a beta update to bring dark mode to the iOS platform. However, not much was known about the new theme or how it looks on iPhones.

Apple may let you set third-party apps as iOS defaults

Apple is considering giving third-party apps more weightage on its devices, allowing users the freedom to choose 'rival' apps and services as default on their iPhone, iPad or even the HomePod, according to Bloomberg.

Honda launches BS6-compliant Shine at Rs. 68,000

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the BS6-compliant version of its popular commuter motorcycle, the Shine, in India.

Sony's new mid-range phone launched with triple cameras, HD+ display

As an addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Japanese electronics giant Sony has launched the Xperia L4 globally.

21 Feb 2020

#NewsBytesExclusive: Happy to be remembered as Test cricketer, says Ojha

Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Jio replaces Rs. 2,020 annual plan with Rs. 2,121 pack

Reliance Jio has discontinued the Rs. 2,020 prepaid plan in India, replacing the annual pack with a Rs. 2,121 recharge option.

An AI flagged 11 asteroids capable of smashing into Earth

Asteroids pose a major threat to Earth and all of life.

LG launches budget-friendly W10 Alpha smartphone at Rs. 10,000

As the latest addition to its wallet-friendly W series of smartphones, South Korean tech giant LG has launched the W10 Alpha in India.

MG Hector Plus SUV's India launch details are out

MG Hector Plus, the elongated version of the popular Hector compact SUV, is likely to be launched in India sometime in the second half of this year.

New Google Maps: Handy things to try out right away

Recently, Google celebrated the 15th birthday of Maps by pushing a major update for the navigational service.

Microfinance start-up Prayaan Capital raises $1.2 million seed funding

Chennai-based Prayaan Capital, a fin-tech start-up that offers microloans to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has received $1.2 million in a seed round of funding.

Ahead of February 25 launch, iQoo 3 5G's details revealed

Vivo's spin-off brand, iQoo, is all set to debut in India with its flagship smartphone, the iQoo 3 5G, on February 25.

Warner seeks respect as South Africa tour series close-in

Australian opener David Warner has urged the Proteas fans to show some respect in Australia's upcoming limited overs assignment against South Africa.

A bowler like Poonam leads from the front, says Harmanpreet

Indian women's cricket team's ace spinner Poonam Yadav was instrumental in the ICC World T20 opener against Australia on Friday in Sydney.

FATF keeps Pakistan on greylist, gives a four-month deadline

Pakistan has got yet another extension from the global terror financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' review: Well-intended but not enough

Good intention is perhaps the first step towards success. It is never enough, though.

Jamieson reckons getting Kohli and Pujara was really special

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson was top notch on Day 1 of the first Test in Wellington.

Team India overcomes Australia in ICC Women's T20 World Cup

The Indian women's cricket team overcame defending champions Australia in the opening encounter of the ICC World T20 on Friday in Sydney.

Delhi: Trump will stay at suite costing Rs. 8 lakh/night

With US President Donald Trump and his family members arriving in India next week, the ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, has made elaborate arrangements for the esteemed guests.

Google removed 600 apps from Play Store: Here's why

In a bid to make Android safer to use, Google has pulled nearly 600 apps from the Play Store.

0 hundreds in 19 innings! Kohli's form takes a dip

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is a champion performer when it comes to getting the big scores.

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Apple is blocking 'Asian' and 'teen' searches, assuming it's porn

Apple offers a number of parental control features to keep kids away from things they are not supposed to access, like pornographic content, for instance.

Europa League round of 32: Here are the records broken

The Europa League round of 32 had some brilliant first leg results with several teams making their presence felt.

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra welcome second child, a baby girl

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra welcomed their second child, a baby girl. They have named her Samisha.

Numbers matter: Trump says 10 million people will welcome him

Donald Trump is looking forward to his maiden trip to India as the US President, but more than seeing the Taj Mahal or inking the trade deal, he is excited about the crowd that will welcome him in Ahmedabad.

Now, Facebook is paying people for their voice recordings

Facebook's ever-increasing appetite for user data is going to a whole new level.

New Zealand vs India, Day 1: List of key takeaways

New Zealand made the most of the conditions to make India reel under pressure on Day 1 of the first Test in Wellington.

Mercedes-Benz to launch 2020 GLC Coupe on March 3

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is all set to launch the 2020 edition of the GLC Coupe in India on March 3.

Noida-Faridabad road, closed due to Shaheen Bagh protest, reopens briefly

An important road near Delhi, that was off-limits for commuters for the last 69 days, was opened for a brief period on Friday, reportedly due to Mahashivratri.

SAP shuts down Indian offices after employees infected with swine-flu

German software giant, SAP, has shut down its Indian offices temporarily after two employees of their Bengaluru office tested positive for the H1N1 virus (swine flu).

Pragyan Ojha announces retirement from international cricket

Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha called time on his international and First-Class career on Friday.

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All Samsung Galaxy phones hit by mysterious notification

Did you get a mysterious notification on your Samsung device? Well, you are not alone!

Woman shouts pro-Pakistan slogans, slapped with sedition, sent to custody

An event in Bengaluru, organized against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), took an unprecedented turn when a woman raised pro-Pakistan slogans.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip software update brings important camera update

Samsung has rolled out the first software update for its newly-released Galaxy Z Flip. The new firmware brings a couple of camera improvements to the foldable phone including the Single Take mode which was hyped by the company at the launch event.

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Want to link multiple tweets? Use new 'Continue thread' feature

In order to make sharing thoughts convenient for its users, Twitter has rolled out another new feature for its mobile app - Continue thread.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Laptop 3, X listed in India

Microsoft has officially listed the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X in India. Of the three, the Surface Pro 7 is already available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart while the other two devices are expected to go on sale soon.

India's first 5G phone will be priced around Rs. 50,000

Realme's upcoming flagship smartphone, the X50 Pro 5G, will be a premium offering. A company official has told news agency PTI that the handset is likely to cost around Rs. 50,000.