27 Mar 2020

In a first, Indian scientists capture image of novel coronavirus

Scientists in Pune have managed to capture the image of the novel coronavirus responsible for the current COVID-19 outbreak.

Kerala IAS officer 'fled' quarantine; gets suspended, slapped with FIR

An FIR has been registered against Kollam Sub-Collector Anupam Mishra (30) for allegedly violating home quarantine after returning from Singapore.

Dhoni will play T20 World Cup, says his childhood coach

MS Dhoni's childhood coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee believes the former Indian captain will feature in the T20 World Cup later this year, even if the Indian Premier league gets redundant.

Soon, India will begin antibody tests to check COVID-19 exposure

As COVID-19 cases continue to grow in India, the government is gearing up to carry out a new antibody test to see if a person had previously been exposed to the novel coronavirus.

Did this Korean series predict coronavirus-like outbreak two years ago?

Some Netflix viewers were left shell-shocked after they chanced upon a certain Korean drama which seems to have predicted a novel coronavirus-like outbreak two years ago.

'It was scary', Buttler opens up on Smith's Ashes concussion

England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler opened up on the 2019 Ashes series which produced some intense moments.

RBI's 3-month EMI moratorium: All you need to know

Earlier in the day, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a few measures in view of the 21-day lockdown over coronavirus.

BS6-compliant Maruti Suzuki CelerioX launched, starts at Rs. 4.90 lakh

To meet the upcoming emission norms, Maruti Suzuki has launched the BS6-compliant version of the CelerioX hatchback in India.

Meet Celia, Huawei's answer to Google Assistant, Siri

Ever since US banned trade with Huawei, the smartphone ecosystem of the Chinese giant has been left devoid of key Google apps.

#ThisDayThatYear: Sachin's maiden opening stint, Kohli wins Mohali

On this day, two Indian legends defied all odds and gave a moment of glory to their respective generations.

Tokyo Olympics: Qualified athletes to keep spots in 2021

Athletes who had already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will get to keep their respective spots in the event to be held next year.

Coronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus disease COVID-19.

Xiaomi's flagship Redmi K30 Pro sold out in 30 seconds

Xiaomi's Redmi K30 Pro has received a tremendous response in China.

European leagues: Top footballers whose contracts expire this summer

There are several high-profile footballers in European football leagues whose contracts are set to expire in the summer.

BMW

BMW X3 M SUV spotted testing in India, launch imminent

BMW is working on launching its performance-oriented SUV, the X3 M, in India in the second half of this year.

Langer terms IPL best platform to prepare for T20 WC

Australian head coach Justin langer stated that Indian Premier League is the best tournament as lead-up to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Sachin Tendulkar, others come forward to donate money

Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar joined the list of Indian athletes to come forward and donate money in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Scientists develop test to detect COVID-19 in 5 minutes

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc worldwide, scientists are working around the clock to prevent its spread and bring things back to normalcy.

Stage, film actor Mark Blum dies due to COVID-19 complications

Veteran American stage actor Mark Blum passed away due to complications from the novel coronavirus (or the COVID-19) disease, The Wrap reports.

While world suffers, China blocks discussion on coronavirus at UNSC

A call by Estonia to discuss coronavirus pandemic at the United Nations Security Council was thwarted by China, with a little help from Russia and South Africa.

Coronavirus: UNICEF to help school students in India continue studies

The Coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the education of as many as 80% of school students worldwide.

Wasim Jaffer set to become the head coach of Vidarbha

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer may take over as the new coach of Vidarbha cricket team.

Hyundai launches BS6-compliant Elite i20 at Rs. 6.5 lakh

South Korean automaker Hyundai has launched the BS6-compliant version of its Elite i20 hatchback in India.

My first season with Real Madrid has been bad: Hazard

Belgian international Eden Hazard has said his debut season at Real Madrid has been "bad" as he continues his recovery from surgery.

Realme 6 Pro to get a new color variant

Realme is working on launching a new "Lightning Purple" variant of its recently-launched handset, the Realme 6 Pro.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Nadal and Gasol launch fund-raising drive to help Spaniards

Spanish sport legends Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol launched a fund-raising drive explaining they wanted to give something back to the coronavirus hit nation.

On public demand, 'Ramayan' to air on Doordarshan again

Ramanand Sagar's iconic television series, Ramayan, which kept all Indian families glued to their television sets every Sunday morning in the late 1980s, is coming back to the small screen.

Mukesh Ambani to Anand Mahindra, corporates join fight against coronavirus

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep across countries, the Government of India is doing everything possible to control the spread of the disease, while combating the wide-range of problems stemming from it.

Punjab-man, who died of coronavirus, infected 23; 15 villages sealed

In a troublesome turn of events, a 70-year-old Punjab man, who died of coronavirus, is believed to have infected 23 people and met hundreds when he jumped self-quarantine rules.

Here's what the upcoming TVS Apache RTR 310 could offer

TVS Motor Company, in partnership with BMW Motorrad, is working on launching another superbike, the Apache RTR 310, in India sometime next year.

MyJio can tell if you're at risk of coronavirus disease

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in India, Reliance Jio is doing its bit to help people screen themselves for the disease.

I am still hungry to play for England: James Anderson

England pace spearhead James Anderson is confident of making a comeback following the coronavirus outbreak.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: I am feeling completely recovered, says Mikel Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is feeling completely recovered after having earlier been diagnosed with the COVID-19.

Apple iPad Pro 2020 vs 2018 model: Worth the upgrade?

Apple has introduced its 2020 iPad Pro lineup as a refreshed version of the flagship tablet range that was launched in 2018. The updated models bring a number of hardware improvements and capabilities while retaining a bunch of stuff we loved on their predecessors.

Sorry tale of India's lockdown: 300 migrant workers, two trucks

With all modes of transportation suspended due to nationwide lockdown, migrant workers across India are forced to take risky and daunting routes.

MacBook Air teardown confirms improved scissor-switch keyboard, modular design

Apple's newly launched MacBook Air comes as a solid upgrade over the previous generation model. The 2020 edition not only gets improved internals at a cheaper price but also a more reliable keyboard.

Coronavirus: Day after Centre's economic package, RBI cuts repo rate

RBI has cut repo rate by 75 basis points, bringing it down from 5.15% to 4.4%, Governor Shaktikanta Das told media at a briefing on Friday. The reverse repo rate was reduced by 90 basis points to 4%.

Amid lockdown, ZEE TV airs web series and old shows

As all productions across the country remain stalled due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown, TV channels are running out of fresh episodes for their soap operas.

US tops world in coronavirus cases, surpasses epicenter China

The fears of experts that the United States might become the next hotspot of COVID-19, a disease caused by a novel coronavirus, turned true on Thursday as the country now has the most number of infections, surpassing the epicenter China and European nation Italy, where the most number of people have died of the pandemic.

Qualcomm introduces new chipsets and audio tech for wireless earbuds

Qualcomm has introduced a couple of new processors and audio technologies that will improve the connectivity, sound quality, and battery life in some of the upcoming truly wireless earbuds.

#GamingBytes: Five best 'Red Dead Redemption' Easter Eggs

Red Dead Redemption 2, by Rockstar, is one of the finest open world games currently available.

Ahead of launch, leak reveals full specifications of OnePlus 8-series

OnePlus is expected to announce its next batch of flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, on April 15. Over the past few weeks, we have seen the CAD renders of the handsets and heard some tidbit information about their hardware.

Royal Enfield discontinues Bullet Trials range in India: Details here

Royal Enfield has discontinued its Bullet Trials range of motorcycles in India.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2020) LTE goes official: Details here

Expanding its line-up of mid-budget tablets, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A (2020) LTE.

26 Mar 2020

India's coronavirus cases near 700; here's all that happened today

The total number of coronavirus cases in India jumped to 694 on Thursday evening, according to the Health Ministry.

Huawei introduces the rivals to Samsung S20 series

Huawei has unveiled its P40 series of smartphones in China. The flagship range rivals Samsung's S20 line-up with a regular P40, a premium P40 Pro, and a top-of-the-line P40 Pro+.

COVID-19 outbreak: Zomato to help lockdown-hit restaurants, delivery partners

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the entire population of India, except those on the front-lines, has been put on lockdown.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Jawa Motorcycles postpones the deliveries of Perak

Jawa Motorcycles has postponed the deliveries of its Perak motorcycle due to the 21-day country-wide lockdown that has been imposed to control the coronavirus pandemic.

Apple, Samsung suspend India production amid coronavirus lockdown

In compliance with the 21-day, nation-wide lockdown enforced by the Indian government to combat the spread of coronavirus, leading smartphone manufacturers Samsung and Apple have suspended most of their operations in the country.

Coronavirus: Trump says WHO sided with China amid backlash

United States President Donald Trump has said that the World Health Organization (WHO) "very much" sided with China on coronavirus.

G20 summit on #Coronavirus: India to have coordinated, forward-looking approach

An extraordinary virtual G20 leaders' summit will be convened on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and global plans to deal with public health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.

AIIMS likely to use prototype ventilators for COVID-19 patients

As COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives around the world, one major problem has come to the fore - shortage of ventilators.

Coronavirus: US records highest single-day fatalities; death toll crosses 1,000

The number of deaths due to coronavirus crossed 1,000 in the United States, which has quickly become one of the worst-hit nations in the outbreak.

This is like nirvana: Langer on Australian cricketers staying home

Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer has likened the self-isolation of his players to nirvana.

Amitabh Bachchan spreads fake news about coronavirus, again

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to neither spread false information nor fall for fake news related to coronavirus, but perhaps, Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan didn't get the memo.

Coronavirus: Odisha plans India's largest hospital dedicated to COVID-19 patients

The Eastern state of Odisha plans to set up two hospitals, dedicated to treating patients of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Shanghai Shenhua offer £400k-a-week deal to Man United loanee Ighalo

Odion Ighalo joined Manchester United on loan for the rest of the 2019-20 season during the January transfer window deadline day.

India-bound 2020 Suzuki SV650 breaks cover: Details here

Japanese automaker Suzuki has unveiled the 2020 edition of its sports tourer, the SV650 for global markets.

Veteran actor Nimmi passes away; Bollywood pays tribute

Veteran actor Nimmi, popular for her roles in Hindi movies in the 1950s and 60s, passed away on Wednesday. She was 88 years old.

Coronavirus: Nearly 900 quarantined in Delhi after doctor tests positive

Close to 900 people in Delhi were quarantined after a doctor in one of the Mohalla clinics tested positive for coronavirus, a minister said on Thursday.

Jos Buttler hopes for a shortened IPL 2020: Details here

England cricketer Jos Buttler is hoping for at least a curtailed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 this season.

Rajasthan reports first COVID-19 death as 73-year-old dies in Bhilwara

As India remains on lockdown due to coronavirus, the outbreak continues to claim more lives.

Vivo S6 5G spotted on Geekbench, key details revealed

Chinese tech giant Vivo is gearing up to launch the S6 5G smartphone in its home country on March 31.

How have the signings performed under Solskjaer at Manchester United?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho at Manchester United in December 2018.

Amid lockdown, Flipkart to resume delivery of essential goods

A day after announcing the suspension of all its services in compliance with the lockdown put in place by the Indian government, Flipkart has taken the decision to resume operations to some extent.

Mithali Raj wants women's IPL to start next year

Veteran batswoman Mithali Raj said that the BCCI should not wait forever as far the women's edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starts.

Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs. 1.7 lakh crore package for poor

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed media on Thursday amid the coronavirus crisis and the lockdown that has been imposed in India for three weeks, starting Wednesday.

Delhi Metro extends suspension till April 14 amid lockdown

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday announced that its services will remain suspended till April 14 in light of a 21-day nationwide lockdown called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As President, what Bill Gates would do to fight COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 is taking on a toll on healthcare systems established by countries like US and Italy.

Coronavirus outbreak: FIFA considers changing summer transfer window dates

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the world with more than 21,000 deaths being reported so far.

After coronavirus delays film festival, Cannes opens doors for homeless

The Palais des Festivals, the iconic venue of the Cannes International Film Festival, is turned into a different spectacle altogether.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Xiaomi India postpones the launch of Mi 10

Amid the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed more than 20,000 lives worldwide, Xiaomi India has postponed the launch of its much-awaited flagship, the Mi 10.

#21DayLockdown: With no money or transport, poor laborers walk home

In the battle against coronavirus, no country, as populous as India, has been put under lockdown, but then the times are extraordinary.

Facebook likely to acquire 10% stake in Reliance Jio

After Meesho and Unacademy, Facebook is looking to invest in Reliance Jio to make another big move in the Indian market.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Decision on Wimbledon 2020 to be made next week

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the world with more than 21,000 deaths being reported so far.

Now, Google allows marking businesses as 'temporarily closed' on Maps

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak worldwide, Google Maps' listings have become a little unreliable.

#LockdownRecommendations: Watch 'Udaan' for a dose of hope and magic

In such grim times, we all could use a little hope. And we believe, that no matter how hard it gets, (good) films could lend us light.

Glenn Maxwell opens up on his gruelling mental struggle

Speaking on a recent Podcast, Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell spoke about his struggle with mental health.

Kashmir reports first death due to coronavirus, 65-year-old passes away

In a distressing piece of news, a 65-year-old died of coronavirus in Kashmir, reports said on Thursday, making him the first person to have passed away of the deadly disease in the area.

Coronavirus kills over 21,000 globally, nearly 3 billion under lockdown

A third of the entire global population is locked down and over 21,000 have died, courtesy the coronavirus pandemic which originated in China last year in December.

Royole FlexPai 2 foldable unveiled: Improved display, flagship internals

As the successor to the world's first foldable phone, Shenzhen-based Royole has now unveiled the FlexPai 2 through an online-only event.

Redmi Smart Display 8, a touchscreen-enabled smart speaker, launched

Expanding its range of smart home products, Xiaomi has launched a new Redmi Smart Display 8 in China.

Hrithik and Sussanne are living together, again: Here's why

Estranged couple Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan are living under the same roof once again, thanks to the 21-day nationwide lockdown in the country.

#GamingBytes: Comparing PUBG and CS:GO. Which one should you play?

PUBG has undoubtedly captured the attention of gamers all over the world, as it is a great game.

Amid India lockdown, delivery boys allegedly harassed by police

Even though essential services such as food and groceries are exempted from the 21-day lockdown in India, e-commerce companies faced disruption of services.