04 May 2020
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JEE Main, NEET new exam dates to be announced tomorrow

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) will reportedly announce the dates of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on Tuesday.

COVID-19: Uber's new tech will ensure drivers wear protective masks

Uber has resumed operations in select Indian cities.

#NewsBytesExplainer: How India consolidated number one Test spot (2016-20)

Australia recently dethroned India in the ICC Test Team Rankings.

BS6 Nissan Kicks to come in four variants: Details here

Japanese auto giant Nissan is gearing up to launch its BS6-ready Kicks in India, soon. In the latest development, a marketing document of the upcoming SUV has leaked online, revealing variant details of the car as well as some of the key features.

Gambhir, Lee against splitting T20s into four innings

Veteran cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Brett Lee have voiced their opinion on splitting T20s into four innings.

OPPO A92, featuring quad cameras, goes official (in Malaysia)

Expanding its line-up of mid-range smartphones, OPPO has launched the A92 in Malaysia. Going by the design and specifications, it looks like a rebranded version of OPPO A72 that went official in China last month.

After facing backlash, director Sanjay Gupta deletes offensive tweet

Sanjay Gupta is back in the news for his distasteful comments on social media.

Xiaomi to launch Mi 10 in India on May 8

Xiaomi's camera-centric Mi 10 smartphone will finally be launched in India on May 8, via an online event. The timings of the event will be revealed in the coming days.

Apple launches new 13-inch MacBook Pro with 'Magic Keyboard'

Finally, that annoying 'butterfly keyboard' is gone for good.

J&K: Another terrorist attack in Handwara; 3 CRPF jawans martyred

At least three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans have been killed and seven others injured in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on Monday.

Indians stranded abroad to be brought back in phased manner

The central government on Monday said it will start bringing back Indians stranded abroad in a phased manner from May 7.

Faf du Plessis wants to play all the three formats

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis is looking to represent his country across all the three formats.

Never talked about charging migrant workers for transport, says Centre

Amid reports that migrant workers were asked to pay to be sent home across states, the Centre on Monday said that it had never talked about charging them for the transport.

Ayushmann Khurrana recalls his casting couch experience

Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood right now, with as many as seven back-to-back hits to boast of.

2020 Indian FTR Carbon motorcycle launched in the UK

US-based Indian Motorcycle has launched the flagship model of its FTR 1200 series, the FTR Carbon, in the UK.

Microsoft launches latest Surface devices, prices start at Rs. 72,999

Microsoft's latest line-up of Surface devices - Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X - has officially been launched in India.

Will be disappointing if India don't tour us: Marnus Labuschagne

Australian middle-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne stated the entire team would be disappointed if India don't tour Australia, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rubbishing rumors, Aamir says he didn't distribute money in wheat-bags

For days now, stories claiming that Aamir Khan hid and distributed money in wheat bags to help those who have been affected due to COVID-19 pandemic, have been doing rounds on social media.

COVID-19: Days after antibodies diagnosis, Madonna parties with friends

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc all across the globe, but Madonna clearly hasn't gotten the memo yet.

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#BoysLockerRoom: Delhi teens casually talk about raping girls; shock Twitter

An Instagram group chat titled "Bois Locker Room" has kicked up a storm on social media after it was revealed that its participants, mostly boys as young as 16 and 17, discuss raping underage girls and objectify them in their conversations.

Vivo S1 has now become cheaper in India

Vivo's budget-friendly handset, the S1, has received a price-cut of Rs. 1,000 and it now starts at Rs. 16,990. The revision is applicable only to the entry-level 4GB/128GB model and not on the other variants.

Surat: Migrant workers' protest turns violent; police lob teargas shells

A clash broke out between migrant workers and police officials in Gujarat's Surat on Monday.

Mohammad Asif opens up on his tainted international career

In a recent conversation with ESPN, the former Pakistan bowler Mohammad Asif asserted he has regrets about how his career took a massive turn.

Why Ramanand Sagar did not want to create 'Uttar Ramayan'

When Ramanand Sagar's epic series Ramayan was re-telecast on TV, nobody imagined that it would receive such a tremendous response.

TMC's Mahua Moitra v/s NRI doctors: Thin-skinned politician insults doctors

Mahua Moitra, one of the strongest voices All India Trinamool Congress has, is receiving criticism for insulting the NRI doctors. They had raised an issue about less coronavirus testing in West Bengal and ambiguous reports about deaths.

As Italy emerges from world's longest coronavirus lockdown, worries remain

Italy, one of the worst-hit nations in the coronavirus pandemic, has started to emerge from the world's longest nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the outbreak.

Uber begins operations in green and orange zones across India

After keeping operations suspended for over a month, ride-hailing giant Uber has begun operations in select cities and districts across India.

OnePlus Z will come with a 5G-ready Snapdragon 765 processor

OnePlus is expected to launch its mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Z, sometime in July.

Social distancing in shreds outside liquor shops across the country

In scenes that should scare one and all, norms of social distancing went for a toss on Monday morning when liquor shops across the nation opened for the first time after more than 40 days.

Senior players deliberately underperformed against Kiwis in 2009: Rana Naved

Former Pakistan pacer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has revealed that a number of senior players deliberately underperformed during the 2009 ODI series against New Zealand in UAE.

Neetu Kapoor thanks doctors and medical staff who treated Rishi

Late legendary actor Rishi Kapoor's wife Neetu Kapoor on Monday took to Instagram to thank the doctors and other medical staff of Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, where he underwent treatment for leukemia.

Mumbai: Doctor sexually assaults 44-year-old male COVID-19 patient

In a shocking incident, a 34-year-old doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting a 44-year-old male coronavirus patient in Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital on May 1. The accused has now been sacked by the posh medical facility.

Jio Platforms gets Rs. 5,655 crore investment from Silver Lake

Jio Platforms, the entity housing telecom and digital businesses of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, has picked up Rs. 5,655 crore ($747 million) in investment from US-based private equity firm Silver Lake.

Congress will pay for migrant workers' travel, announces Sonia Gandhi

Attacking the government over its decision to charge money from migrant workers for their journey home, interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday announced that the grand old party will bear the cost.

Lockdown 3.0 begins: Know what's allowed and what's not

The coronavirus necessitated lockdown, which started pan-India on March 25, entered its second extension today. The extension, announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs last week, will remain in place till May 17.

Coronavirus: 1,388 dead in India; 7 states record biggest spikes

On Sunday, the death toll due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rose to 1,388 in India. Meanwhile, the total number of infections crossed 42,000.

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Battle of Battle Royales: PUBG vs Fortnite vs Apex Legends

Gaming space, in recent years, has been dominated by Battle Royale titles.

'I For India' raises Rs. 3.5 crore for COVID-19 relief

I For India, the country's largest fundraiser concert for COVID-19 pandemic, raised Rs. 3.5 crore last night.

Finally, Apple may let you 'edit' iMessage texts: Here's how

Even after years of existence, iMessage still misses the option to retract messages.

03 May 2020

Both Messi and Sachin are extremely humble, feels Suresh Raina

Indian batsman Suresh Raina believes both Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi are down to earth, despite their legendary stature.

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Do not fall for fake COVID-19 relief schemes, warns government

The spread of COVID-19 - the worst public health crisis of our time - has triggered a wave of misinformation around the world.

#WeeklyRecap: Free Google Meet, bugs in Chrome, Microsoft Teams, more

The last week of April was all about bugs, glitches, and leaks.

I thought of committing suicide thrice: Mohammed Shami

Indian pace spearhead Mohammed Shami opened up on the struggles of his international career.

Coronavirus: CRPF headquarters in Delhi sealed after staff tests positive

The headquarters of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Delhi have been sealed for sanitization after a staff tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Neetu, Ranbir host prayer meet for late Rishi Kapoor

Late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor's wife Neetu and son Ranbir organized a prayer meet for him at their residence in Mumbai.

Best 5G smartphones with flagship Snapdragon 865 processor

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset is currently the preferred choice for all smartphone makers that plan to launch a high-end flagship phone.

Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Liverpool

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

#LeakAlert: Data from Jio's COVID-19 symptom checker exposed online

Soon after the COVID-19 outbreak, technology companies around the world began launching triage tools to help their customers check themselves for coronavirus.

Indians stranded abroad evacuated for free; migrant-workers asked to pay

The Centre on Wednesday allowed inter-state movement of stranded migrant workers via buses. Two days later, special trains were also allowed to ferry the workers.

Rohit should back youngsters the way Dhoni did: Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir believes Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest batsmen in limited-overs cricket.

IPL: Andre Russell wants to end his career at KKR

West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has been loved by the fans of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Gigi Hadid confirms pregnancy, boyfriend Zayn Malik is 'thrilled'

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are having their first baby.

Five best strikers in Premier League history

Since the Premier League's inception in 1992-93, there have been a host of strikers who made a massive impression in England's top-flight division.

Xiaomi refutes allegations of mining data via phone software 'backdoors'

Xiaomi has refuted the data mining allegations leveled by two popular security searchers.

IPL: All-time XI of Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals scripted history by winning the inaugural season of Indian Premier League, even after carrying the underdogs tag.

Best-selling motorcycles of FY2020: Is yours on the list?

In FY2020, Royal Enfield emerged as the best motorcycle company in the Rs. 1.5-2 lakh price segment, followed by KTM and Bajaj.

Hiding illness a crime, says Yogi Adityanath on Tablighi Jamaat

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday blamed the Islamic missionary group Tablighi Jamaat for the spread of the coronavirus in the state.

Former Pakistan player accuses Umar Akmal of constant threats

Umar Akmal, who was banned by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for three years over corruption charges recently, has been accused by former cricketer Zulqarnain Haider of constant threats.

Usman Khawaja feels he is one of Australia's best batsmen

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja expressed his disappointment after he was excluded from the central contract list.

England's Jason Roy hasn't given up hope of playing Tests

England batsman Jason Roy is hungry for Test cricket and isn't giving up hope of playing the longest format again.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's five most smashing looks

Former Miss World and Bollywood diva, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, needs no introduction.

Flypast and petal showers: Armed Forces' tribute to 'Corona Warriors'

As a token of appreciation to the frontline warriors in the fight against COVID-19, the Indian Armed Forces began a flypast Sunday morning.

After Rishi's demise, Riddhima arrives in Mumbai to meet family

Late legendary actor Rishi Kapoor's daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who could not attend his last rites, has now arrived in Mumbai to be with her family.

BCCI clears dues of physically disabled cricketers

The players and support staff members of India's physically disabled cricket team received their dues from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne drops exit hint: Details here

Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne could leave the club in the near future.

Aarogya Setu is now mandatory for public, private employees

Aarogya Setu, the COVID-19 contact-tracing app launched by the Government of India, has been made mandatory for public and private sector employees across the country.

Colonel, Major among 5 security personnel martyred in Handwara encounter

Four Indian Army personnel and a police sub-inspector got martyred in an encounter in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

#GamingBytes: Five PUBG tips for quick healing

PUBG has made its mark in the Battle Royale genre for its military tactical approach. Due to this, both planning the looting and killing in-game become instrumental in winning the chicken dinner.

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 40,000; death toll crosses 1,300

India on Saturday reported over 39,000 cases of COVID-19 while the death toll crossed 1,300.

Dell accidentally reveals specifications of XPS 15 and XPS 17

Dell's upcoming laptops, the XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700, have been accidentally leaked by the company. The official website of Dell France prematurely activated the product listings of these models, revealing their design details as well as complete specifications.

Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 gets Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update

Xiaomi has started releasing Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update for its gaming-centric flagship smartphone, the Black Shark 2.

Five hair masks to make your hair healthier

From dullness, roughness, frizz to split ends, there are just too many hair problems these days.