18 Apr 2020

Motorola releases its mid-range Moto G Power in the US

Motorola has launched its Moto G Power smartphone in the United States. It is listed on the company's website at $250.

Targeting China, India revises FDI Policy to curb 'opportunistic acquisitions'

The Center on Saturday revised the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy to prevent "opportunistic acquisitions" of vulnerable, coronavirus pandemic-hit Indian companies.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Hero Electric AE-47's launch postponed to 2021

Hero Electric has reportedly postponed the launch of its much-awaited fully-electric motorcycle, the AE-47, to next year i.e. 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is Pujara India's prized possession in Test cricket?

India's coveted number three spot in Test cricket was firmly held by Rahul Dravid in 2000s.

Ajaz Khan of 'Bigg Boss' fame arrested over communal remarks

The Mumbai Police on Saturday arrested actor Ajaz Khan for his objectionable comments on social media, according to reports.

#ThisDayThatYear: Brain Lara breaks Sir Garfield Sobers' 36-year-old record

On 18 April 1994, Brian Lara entered the record books by owning the then-highest individual score in Test cricket.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga gets a new infotainment unit: Details here

Maruti Suzuki, one of the largest car manufacturers in India, has quietly updated its Ertiga MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) with a new infotainment unit.

Coronavirus: 75% of India's deaths in patients aged over 60

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday said that 75% of all coronavirus-related deaths in India involved patients over the age of 60.

J&K: 3 CRPF jawans killed, 3 injured in terrorist attack

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were killed and another three injured in a terrorist attack on Saturday in the Sopore area of Jammu & Kashmir's Baramulla district.

'Nadal's pre-match routine is intimidating', says Novak Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic believes Rafael Nadal's routine ahead of the match is quite intimidating.

Air India opens domestic flight bookings from May 4 onwards

National carrier Air India has decided to open bookings for select domestic flights scheduled to travel from May 4 onwards.

Warner lists 2016 title win as his favorite IPL memory

David Warner has been one of the most consistent batsman in the Indian Premier League.

158* in IPL opener changed my life forever: Brendon McCullum

April 18 marked the beginning of an astonishing era for T20 cricket.

Why government banned alcohol sale during the 40-day lockdown?

When the Centre released a new set of guidelines for the second bout of lockdown, it clearly stated that the sale of alcohol would be banned till May 3. This decision was taken despite some state governments mulling the option of re-opening liquor shops to generate revenue.

Transfer analysis: Players who could leave Manchester City this summer

All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic.

This Yamaha off-roader could hit the Indian roads in 2021

Yamaha is working to launch its off-road motorcycle, the WR 155R, in India.

Jamia violence: Sharjeel Imam charged with sedition for 'abetting riots'

Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD student Sharjeel Imam has been slapped with sedition charges in the Jamia Millia Islamia December violence case.

Samsung improves Flex mode on Galaxy Z Flip via update

Samsung is rolling out software updates for a number of devices. In the latest development, the tech giant has released a new update for its premium foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip.

KKR could have won more titles with Russell: Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir believes Kolkata Knight Riders would have clinched a couple of more IPL titles, had they acquired Andre Russell a few seasons earlier.

Indian Premier League: Complete statistical analysis of KXIP's performance

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) haven't quite managed to get the consistency going in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

Wuhan lab intern accidentally leaked novel coronavirus, says US media

As the question of the origins of the novel coronavirus remains unanswered, reports claimed that the virus may have leaked from a laboratory in China's Wuhan city.

Mohammed Shami credits Virat Kohli for his success

Indian pace spearhead Mohammed Shami hailed Virat Kohli for backing him at crucial junctures.

Happy Birthday KL Rahul: A look at his achievements

Indian cricketer KL Rahul turned 28 on Saturday. The versatile batsman was enjoying a tremendous run of form until the coronavirus pandemic suspended all sport.

BS6 Hero Splendor iSmart becomes costlier: Details here

Hero Splendor iSmart, one of the first BS6-compliant two-wheelers in India, has received a price hike.

Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 2007-08 season

Manchester United emerged victorious in the 2007-08 season of the Premier League.

A look at IPL's greatest XI from 2008-2019

The Indian Premier League (IPL) started on this day back in 2008 and went on to be celebrated like a festival.

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan teased officially, launch soon

Volkswagen is gearing up to launch the facelifted version of its popular SUV, the Tiguan, in the coming months. The German automaker has released a design sketch of the upcoming car, giving us a fair idea of its updated looks.

Producer Karim Morani tests negative for coronavirus, discharged from hospital

In a welcome piece of news, Bollywood producer Karim Morani tested negative for coronavirus and has been discharged from hospital. He returned to his home on Friday after two of his results came negative, reports PTI.

Bhopal: Amid lockdown, bank manager raped inside her home

A lockdown has been imposed across the nation to curtail the spread of coronavirus but that has clearly not stopped crimes against women.

20 sailors of Indian Navy test positive for coronavirus

In a worrying piece of news, 21 serving personnel of the Indian Navy tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai.

Coronavirus: 486 dead in India; 70% deaths in 5 states

India on Friday reported 14,300 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including 486, data compiled from official state government statistics showed.

Honor 9X Lite, with 48MP main sensor, goes official

As an addition to its portfolio of wallet-friendly smartphones, Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched the Honor 9X Lite.

#GamingBytes: Use these guns in PUBG Vikendi, win chicken dinner

The snow map of PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Vikendi, delivers an intense experience.

#CoronavirusInnovation: This smart band can stop your uncontrollable face-touching

Despite multiple warnings from health experts, many of us end up touching our faces.

OPPO A92s' images reveal a punch-hole design, quad rear camera

OPPO has released some images of its upcoming A92s smartphone, thus putting an end to all the imagination regarding its design.

17 Apr 2020
iOS

Apple's new feature will extend your MacBook's battery life

Apple is working on a handy new way to make MacBook batteries last longer.

Quinton de Kock won't be the Test captain: Graeme Smith

Right after being appointed as Cricket South Africa's Director, Graeme Smith revealed that Quinton de Kock will not lead the Proteas in Test cricket.

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Nubia Play, with 144Hz AMOLED display, to debut on April-21

Expanding its portfolio of gaming-centric smartphones, ZTE-owned Nubia is set to launch the Nubia Play on April 21.

When MS Dhoni lost his cool due to Kuldeep Yadav

Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for keeping his cool, regardless of any situation.

#LeakPeek: Is this the new Redmi Note 9?

Xiaomi is working to launch a new budget smartphone sometime soon.

This premium Triumph motorcycle will debut in India on April-22

Triumph India has announced the launch date of its much-anticipated motorcycle, the 2020 Street Triple RS. The sports tourer, which made its global debut last year, will be introduced in India on April 22.

Coronavirus: Swedish Princess starts volunteering at hospital after 3-day training

As the coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a huge burden on healthcare workers around the world, a Swedish Princess has started working at a hospital.

Second coronavirus wave likely next year, claims CDC Director

The outbreak of COVID-19, aka the novel coronavirus disease, has killed more than 1.4 lakh around the world.

KL Rahul's journey from being inconsistent to indispensable

KL Rahul's name stands right atop the list of technically sound batsmen in world cricket.

India to produce 10 lakh testing-kits next month: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said that India plans to manufacture 10 lakh testing kits a month for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) staring May.

Zoom v/s Google Meet: Which one is better?

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, more and more people are rushing to handle most of their jobs from the safety of their homes.

Raveena Tandon slams Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil's wedding amid lockdown

The world is in the middle of a pandemic, but VIPs don't mind.

More services to be allowed after April 20: Details here

The Centre has revised the list of what will be allowed after April 20 in areas where the impact of coronavirus is the least. Non-banking finance corporations and micro-finance institutions will be allowed to resume.

Player profile: Marcus Rashford's prolific rise at Manchester United

At 22 years, Marcus Rashford has all the attributes to become a successful player at Manchester United.

This Kawasaki superbike will hit the Indian roads soon

Kawasaki is working to launch its flagship motorcycle, the Z H2, in India soon.

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I'm not Zaira Wasim: Babita Phogat, after tweets spark controversy

Wrestler Babita Phogat, who joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019, slammed her critics on Twitter this morning after one of her posts regarding Tablighi Jamaat sparked a controversy.

Graeme Smith appointed Cricket South Africa's Director for two years

Former opener Graeme Smith has been named South Africa's Director of Cricket for two years.

Indian Premier League: Complete statistical analysis of MI's performance

Four-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Mumbai Indians (MI) have enjoyed a lot of success in the cash-rich tournament.

China adds 1,290 deaths to Wuhan's tally; admits past miscalculations

China, which has faced accusations of under-reporting cases during the coronavirus pandemic, has now admitted to some errors made in the past.

Zoa Morani opens up about her battle with COVID-19

Bollywood actor Zoa Morani, who recently recovered from the coronavirus, has opened up about her battle with the deadly infection.

Google blocks over 18 million malicious COVID-19 messages daily

Ever since COVID-19 outbreaks began, scammers have been taking advantage of people's fears around the disease to phish them for personal/financial information.

Reasons why Barcelona should not sign Neymar

Spanish club Barcelona are hoping to strike a part-exchange deal for Neymar that would see Antoine Griezmann join Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 2006-07 season

After seeing Arsenal and Chelsea dominate the show for three successive seasons, Manchester United returned back to winning ways in the 2006-07 Premier League season.

This Harley-Davidson motorcycle is available with attractive discounts

Harley-Davidson has announced a whopping discount of Rs. 70,000 on the special-edition Street 750 motorcycle in India.

Cummins is the most complete bowler presently: Glenn McGrath

Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath believes Pat Cummins is the most complete bowler of this generation.

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Sona says Rangoli's account shouldn't have been suspended, invites flak

Singer Sona Mohapatra has been at the receiving end of criticism after she opposed the suspension of the Twitter account of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's sister and spokesperson Rangoli Chandel.

What lockdown? Kumaraswamy's son ties knot in a lavish ceremony

Social distancing rules apply to everyone but if you are a VIP, you can easily skirt them. This is what HD Kumaraswamy, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, did this morning when he hosted a lavish wedding ceremony for his son Nikhil.

Happy Birthday Muttiah Muralitharan: A look at his achievements

Former Sri Lankan spin ace Muttiah Muralitharan turned 42 on Friday.

Should the T20 WC be postponed? Here's what experts feel

All sporting activities including cricket have either been canceled or postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Struggling economy gets RBI's boost, big announcement for banks

With the economy stung drastically by the coronavirus pandemic, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das addressed media for the second time in a month to announce key measures.

COVID-19 crisis: Facebook cancels all large events until 2021

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve around the world, Facebook has decided to cancel all its large events until next year.

Coronavirus outbreak: Sri Lanka offer to host IPL 2020

Sri Lanka have proposed to host the 13th edition of Indian Premier League.

Realme Narzo 10 series to be launched on April 21

A few days back, we reported that Realme India had postponed the launch of its wallet-friendly Narzo 10 series of smartphones to an indefinite period due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Defying social distancing rules, Ivanka Trump travels for Jewish holiday

Ignoring social distancing guidelines laid down by her own father, the President of United States Donald Trump, to fight coronavirus, Ivanka Trump flew from Washington DC to New Jersey to celebrate Passover, a major Jewish holiday.

Coronavirus: Stimulus 2.0 in mind, Modi and Sitharaman hold talks

With economic activity coming to a standstill for almost a month due to the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a package that could keep the wheels churning.

Coronavirus: India's death toll reaches 460; Maharashtra cases cross 3,000

In a week's time, the coronavirus cases in India doubled, reaching 13,500, data compiled from state government statistics showed.

PUBG Mobile: Five tips to win squad games in Vikendi

PUBG Mobile enjoys immense popularity in India as it delivers an intense Battle Royale experience.

The all-new OxygenOS on OnePlus 8 series: Details here

Alongside the recent unveiling of OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus has also announced several improvements to its Android 10-based OxygenOS operating system.

Five amazing sleeve designs you can opt for

We are done with straight and boring sleeve designs.

Nokia 8 Sirocco receives Android 10 update: How to install

HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Nokia 8 Sirocco in India and 34 other countries. This is the third device after Nokia 3.2 and 4.2 to get the latest Android update.