21 Mar 2020

Lenovo's gaming laptop available with a whopping Rs. 92,500 off

If you are thinking to buy a new high-performance laptop to satisfy your gaming needs, then here is an exciting offer for you.

Health Ministry authorizes private labs to test for COVID-19

Under guidelines issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Health Ministry authorized select private laboratories in India to test for coronavirus disease COVID-19.

Will lock down Delhi if required: Kejriwal amid coronavirus scare

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday banned gatherings of five or more people across the national capital in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Google's coronavirus website is finally live: Details here

When US President Trump boasted about Google's coronavirus screening website, the company was quick to clarify that it was actually Verily, its sister company, working on the platform.

With no sports around, looking back at 2019's iconic moments

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a worldwide catastrophe with all sport suspended or postponed.

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Bored of self-quarantine? Try these tech-backed ways for help

The spread of COVID-19 in India has forced the government to close down public spaces.

After MP CM Kamal Nath's resignation, rebel MLAs join BJP

After triggering the fall of the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, 22 rebel MLAs in the state joined the rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Jio 4G data packs now offer double data, calling minutes

Reliance Jio has upgraded almost all the 4G data vouchers to offer its prepaid subscribers more bundled benefits.

#DealOfTheDay: This 5G flagship phone is available with exciting offers

Planning to buy a new premium smartphone with high-end specifications and promising cameras? Well, here is an exciting deal for you.

NASA halts work on Moon mission, due to coronavirus outbreak

After hitting the big tech companies, the novel coronavirus disease has deterred NASA from moving ahead with its mission to the Moon.

Sunil Chhetri would like to play for this IPL team

The coronavirus pandemic has seen people engage in social distancing and at this time, sports personalities are doing different things to kill time.

2020 Maruti-Suzuki Dzire launched in India at Rs. 5.89 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the 2020 edition of its popular sedan, the Dzire, in India.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, F1 drivers will compete in 'virtual races'

The spread of coronavirus has triggered a wave of cancellations and postponements, including that of several race events around the world.

Flipkart Big Shopping Days: Best deals on top-selling smart TVs

In an attempt to ramp up sales, Flipkart is hosting Big Shopping Days sale on its platform with exciting discounts available across product categories.

Mary Kom broke quarantine protocol to attend President's meeting

Indian women's ace boxer and Rajya Sabha member MC Mary Kom broke the mandatory 14-day quarantine protocol.

'Postpone train journeys,' says Railways Ministry amid coronavirus scare

After twelve passengers who recently traveled by two different trains were tested positive for coronavirus, the Railways Ministry has advised people to avoid train journeys.

Shaheen Bagh protesters to defy Janata curfew, agitation will continue

Putting theirs and the lives of dozens at risk, the protesters of Shaheen Bagh have decided to continue their agitation tomorrow when the entire nation has been requested to follow Janata curfew to reduce the transmission of coronavirus.

BMW introduces an entry-level variant of X7 SUV: Details here

German automaker BMW has launched a base-end xDrive 30d DPE variant of its ultra-luxurious SUV, the X7, in India.

#LeakPeek: Realme Narzo 10 to be priced under Rs. 15,000

Realme is all set to launch the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A smartphones in India on March 26.

Coronavirus: Adityanath announces Rs. 1,000 aid for daily wage workers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced that lakhs of daily wage laborers and construction workers in the state will get Rs. 1,000 in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak.

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad names his favorite Indian cricketer

The Indian cricket team has earned valuable reputation across formats over the years.

Coronavirus cases rise in Maharashtra, state headed towards Stage 3

Maharashtra witnessed a big jump in coronavirus cases, from 52 to 63, and the state is heading towards the dreaded Stage 3 of the outbreak, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday, while urging people to maintain self-discipline.

Suzuki launches BS6-ready Intruder at Rs. 1.20 lakh

In an attempt to meet the stringent emission norms, Suzuki has launched the BS6-ready version of its cruiser, the Intruder, in India.

Now, get coronavirus information from WHO on WhatsApp: Here's how

The spread of coronavirus has triggered a wave of misinformation on the internet.

#BattleAgainstCoronavirus: Exhausted Dutch health minister resigns, opposition leader gets responsibility

The death toll due to novel coronavirus isn't declining, the number of infected persons is rising, and countries are scrambling to curtail the menace.

'Grey's Anatomy' and other medical TV shows help combat coronavirus

As the number of cases in the coronavirus outbreak rise to unprecedented levels across the world, some American television shows have stepped up to help.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: ECB gives this directive regarding resumption of cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that no professional cricket will take place in England and Wales till May 28 in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Who should get tested for coronavirus? ICMR revises guidelines

With positive cases of coronavirus surging in the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body dealing with COVID-19, issued new testing guidelines late on Friday night.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Italian club Roma to fund ICU ventilators and beds

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a worldwide catastrophe with over 11,000 deaths reported.

Ahead of March 26 launch, Vivo V19's pre-bookings commence

Vivo is all set to launch its mid-range handset, the Vivo V19, in India on March 26.

Coronavirus Outbreak: How are states preparing for tomorrow's Janata Curfew?

To reduce transmission of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Indians should follow the Janata Curfew on Sunday, March 22, between 7 am and 9 pm.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: La Liga president reveals plan of European football leagues

La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Europe's top football leagues are planning to restart in May 2020.

Google I/O 2020 canceled entirely, due to coronavirus outbreak

Google has decided to cancel I/O 2020 - its biggest annual event - in its entirety.

Coronavirus: Italy records highest single-day death toll, again; Army called

In what shows that things aren't getting any better in Italy, the number of people dying due to novel coronavirus climbed to 627 on a single day on Friday, the Italian Civil Protection Agency announced.

Coronavirus-panic: Infected Kanika Kapoor met Dushyant Singh, he other MPs

Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, has sparked fears of mass infection after she met with almost the entire elite circle of Lucknow, Vasundhara Raje and her son Dushyant Singh.

#GamingBytes: Tips for using throwable items in PUBG

PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battleground tests gamers' survival skills in an intense tactical Battle Royale.

Airtel to offer consolidated plan for DTH, broadband, mobile data

Bharti Airtel is gearing up to launch a new One Airtel Plan in India. It will be a consolidated recharge plan, including benefits from four services: DTH, broadband, streaming, as well as mobile data.

Nokia 5.3, the mid-range phone with quad camera, goes official

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Android One-based Nokia 5.3.

Bajaj Auto commences deliveries of BS6-compliant Pulsar 220F

Bajaj Auto has recently updated its entire Pulsar line-up to comply with the upcoming emission norms.

Huawei silently built app to sideload leading Android apps

Ever since US banned trade with Huawei, the Chinese company has been struggling to draw takers for its new smartphones.

20 Mar 2020

Telangana man defies quarantine; gets married at grand wedding ceremony

At a time when people returning from coronavirus-hit nations are being asked to undergo a strict 14-day quarantine, a man in Telangana got married just seven days after returning from France.

Coronavirus: Ladakh on virtual lockdown as tally rises to 10

Ladakh has been placed on virtual lockdown as the Union Territory reported two more cases of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Players we may not see if IPL gets suspended

Every year, the Indian Premier League brings forth a scintillating opportunity for the players to stand out amid the extravaganza.

Cannes Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

In a big blow to the entertainment industry (which is already suffering), the novel coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the postponement of the renowned Cannes International Film Festival.

Reserve Day for ICC World T20 semi-finals could be reconsidered

Cricket Australia would welcome the idea of having reserve days for the knockout stages of this year's ICC World T20.

Facebook just banned ads on sanitizers, wipes, and face masks

In a bid to combat price-gouging practices stemming from the outbreak of coronavirus disease COVID-19, Facebook has expanded the scope of its ad policy.

#Coronavirus: Man files petition seeking liquor home-delivery, court fines him

The Kerala High Court on Friday slapped a man with a handsome fine for a writ petition he filed seeking home delivery of liquor in the state.

Hero Xtreme 160R appears on the company's website, launch imminent

Hero MotoCorp is working to launch its sports tourer, the Xtreme 160R, in India sometime soon.

David Warner pulls out of The Hundred: Reports

Australian opener David Warner has pulled out of England's inaugural franchise league.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Please don't suffer alone, says England manager Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate said that the English fans to "look out for each other" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Productive things to do during lockdown

The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe.

'I was scared of Indian pace attack', Marcus Harris confesses

In Amazon's recently released series 'The Test', Australian opener Marcus Harris opened up about the dominance of Indian pace attack during India's 2018 tour down under.

3 politicians self-isolate after dinner with coronavirus-infected singer Kanika Kapoor

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday announced that she and her son, BJP MP Dushyant Singh, have decided to self-quarantine fearing an infection of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

Lukaku says Manchester United boss Solskjaer wanted to keep him

Former Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku says he "didn't have the energy" to stay at the club despite manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanting him to remain at Old Trafford.

Tokyo 2020: IOC still considering possible scenarios, says Thomas Bach

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach stated that the committee is observing a number of scenarios for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Games in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Bengaluru railway official, who 'hid' coronavirus-infected son, suspended

The South Western Railways (SWR) has suspended a railway official for allegedly hiding her son, who has been tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Watch: Virat and Anushka bat for self-isolation to fight coronavirus

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to claim more and more lives around the world, personalities from almost all walks of life are coming forward to spread awareness about the disease.

Coronavirus pandemic: Malls across Delhi shut, announces CM Arvind Kejriwal

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, malls across Delhi have been ordered to remain shut, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday. Grocery, pharmacy, and vegetable shops in these malls have been exempted from this ban, he added.

How China acted against whistleblowers who spoke against coronavirus handling

China, the home to coronavirus, wants to hijack the narrative surrounding the deadly disease, that has killed over 8,000 globally and infected over 2 lakh. President Xi Jinping wants the world to believe his regime had control of the situation.

Suzuki introduces 48V mild-hybrid powertrain for Swift Sport: Details here

Japanese automaker Suzuki has introduced a more emission-friendly and fuel-efficient version of the Swift Sport, its performance-oriented hatchback.

Meet Nokia 8.3, the first 5G phone by HMD Global

HMD Global, Nokia's brand licensee, has launched its first-ever 5G smartphone, the Nokia 8.3.

Kunal Kamra's plea against flying ban dismissed by Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to hear stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's plea challenging a flying ban imposed on him.

Indian football legend PK Banerjee passes away at 83

Indian football legend PK Banerjee died on Friday after battling a prolonged illness.

Singer Kanika Kapoor, who hid travel-history, tests positive for coronavirus

Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, famous for the song Baby Doll, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, reports said on Friday.

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Now, Instagram is testing Snapchat-like 'self-disappearing' messages

After Stories, Instagram is copying another highly-celebrated feature from Snapchat- ephemeral or self-disappearing text messages.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Kiwi cricketers in self-isolation after returning from Australia

New Zealand cricketers and support staff members are into a 14-day self-isolation period after returning from their aborted Australia tour, due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus outbreak: Manchester United to pay staff for remaining season

In a major blow to football, the Premier League has been postponed until April 30 due to coronavirus pandemic.

Ranveer Singh's '83' postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Ranveer Singh's ambitious sports drama 83 has become the latest victim of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft Teams rakes in 44 million DAUs

As professionals around the world continue to switch to working remotely, due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease COVID-19, productivity platforms are reaping the benefits.

Madhya Pradesh: Chief Minister Kamal Nath resigns before floor test

Congress leader Kamal Nath resigned as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, hours before his government was to take a floor test, ordered by the Supreme Court.

Honda to launch Rebel 300 in India this year

A few days back, we reported that Honda is gearing up to launch the Rebel 500 cruiser in India by the end of this year.

Coronavirus: More people have died in Italy than epicenter China

The deadly coronavirus has taken more lives in Italy than it did in China, the country where it originated from in mid-December, 2019.

Samsung introduces a special Olympic edition for Galaxy S20+ 5G

Samsung has introduced a special Olympic Games edition for its recently-launched flagship smartphone, the S20+ 5G.

Coronavirus outbreak: Iconic Monaco GP gets canceled in F1 season

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most iconic destinations in the world of Formula 1.

TVS reveals the price of BS6-compliant Apache RTR 180 bike

TVS Motor Company has announced the prices of the BS6-compliant version of the Apache RTR 180.

'Warner will play if IPL is on', says his manager

David Warner is likely to feature in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League despite the coronavirus scare.

Tesla shutting down factories as COVID-19 spreads in the US

After downplaying the threat of coronavirus disease COVID-19 for several weeks, Elon Musk has finally taken some action to combat the situation.

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Actor Lana Condor blasts President Trump for 'Chinese virus' remarks

While the entire world weeps in unison over the countless lives lost due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, one very powerful man continues to ascribe the virus to a single nation.

Kamal v/s Kamal Nath: Before floor test, Speaker accepts resignations

In what brings nothing but bad news for Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, Speaker NP Prajapati accepted the resignations of 16 MLAs, who have been putting up in Bengaluru since March 9, late on Thursday night.

With rapists' hanging, long-drawn struggle ends for Nirbhaya's mother

Seven years after they brutally raped a 23-year-old paramedical student in the National Capital, four convicts were hanged to death inside Tihar jail at 5:30 am this morning, bringing an end to a long-drawn struggle for the victim's mother, Asha Devi.

Seven years later, Nirbhaya's rapists hanged till death in Tihar

More than seven years after they committed a crime that brought shame for the entire nation, four men — Akshay, Pawan, Vinay, and Mukesh, were hanged till death inside Delhi's Tihar prison on Friday.

PUBG Sanhok Map: Tips and tricks to win here

PUBG has been, consistently, delivering a phenomenal 'Battle Royale' experience.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro models to sport 3D ToF cameras

Apple's iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are likely to offer better portrait photography and enhanced AR capabilities, thanks to a dedicated 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera, according to a code found in iOS 14.

Samsung Galaxy A41, with 48MP triple camera, goes official

As a successor to the last year's Galaxy A40 smartphone, Samsung has silently launched the Galaxy A41 in Japan.

'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' reunion delayed due to coronavirus outbreak

Fans of F.R.I.E.N.D.S were on cloud nine after it was reported last month that their beloved onscreen companions were coming together for a one-off reunion episode.

OPPO Find X2 Pro get YouTube Signature Devices accreditation

OPPO's newly-launched Find X2 Pro flagship has become the company's first smartphone to be awarded the YouTube Signature Device accreditation.