AAI asks passengers to mandatorily download Aarogya Setu, carry hand-sanitizer
Air passengers will now be required to have the government's COVID-19 contact tracing app Aarogya Setu app on their phones, as per guidelines issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Friday.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Is Stokes the greatest all-rounder in modern day cricket?
International cricket has seen several eras wherein the sumptuous crop of all-rounders made merry.
OPPO K3 gets Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update in India
OPPO has started releasing the latest Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update for its K3 smartphone in India and other regions.
#LeakPeek: Redmi Note 9 to be launched in India soon
Xiaomi is likely to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, in India in the coming days. The Indian version of the handset (with model number M2003J15SI) has been spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance's website, suggesting that the device could arrive in the country soon.
Bundesliga, Dortmund beat Schalke: Here are the records broken
The Bundesliga season went on to resume behind closed doors on Saturday.
Private firms allowed to access ISRO facilities, explore space travel
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will boost private participation in the space sector.
Chris Gayle stands by his remarks on Ramnaresh Sarwan
West Indian opener Chris Gayle was not sanctioned for his severe remarks on former batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan.
Brain implant gives 'sight' to visually-challenged people: Details here
In a major development, a team of scientists has given 'sight' to people who had completely lost their sense of vision.
#NewsBytesExclusive: Amid lockdown, Paytm employees made to forgo leave benefits
As businesses face the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic, employees at the tech firm Paytm have been made to forgo certain leave benefits.
Mercedes-AMG C-63 Coupe, GT R to be launched on May-27
Mercedes-Benz will launch its AMG C 63 Coupe and GT R in India on May 27. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the unveiling will be done via an online event.
Google Pixel 4a rumored to be cheaper than iPhone SE
A new leak is making buzz that the Google Pixel 4a could be cheaper than its predecessor, the Pixel 3a, as well as its rival, the newly-released iPhone SE (2020).
Top four fast bowling pairs in history of Test cricket
Fast bowling is a meticulous, yet pervasive art in the longest format of the game.
Structural reforms in 8 sectors; coal won't be government monopoly
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media on Saturday for the fourth consecutive day to detail the government's economic package to revive the economy.
FA Cup: Here are the best finals of all-time
The FA Cup is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football.
BS6 Honda Amaze available with benefits worth Rs. 32,000
Honda has announced benefits worth Rs. 32,000 on its BS6-compliant Honda Amaze, in an attempt to boost sales and make up for the losses suffered during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Team India open to tour Sri Lanka: Reports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Arun Dhumal revealed the board is open for India's upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
Transfer analysis: Top 5 mid-fielders being chased this summer
The summer transfer window has continued to gain popularity as top class players are constantly being linked with a move.
Smith nowhere close to Kohli: Kevin Pietersen
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen voiced his opinion on the 'Kohli vs Smith' debate.
Samsung Galaxy A21s, with punch-hole design and 5,000mAh battery, launched
After several leaks and teasers in the past couple of weeks, Samsung has officially launched its new budget-range smartphone, the Galaxy A21s.
#CoronavirusOutbreak: ATP and WTA Tours face further suspension
Tennis has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and it looks like the 2020 season could be wiped out.
Apparently, OnePlus 8 Pro can see through some objects, clothes
Last month, OnePlus took the wraps off its latest flagship, the OnePlus 8 Pro.
Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony has been postponed: Details here
FIFA's The Best awards ceremony, scheduled to be held in Milan on September 21, has been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic, world football's governing body confirmed.
Coronavirus outbreak: Wankhede Stadium to be used as quarantine centre
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility for COVID-19 patients in the city.
Actor Sachin Kumar, of 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii' fame, dies
In a terrible piece of news, actor Sachin Kumar, who shot to stardom with his role in Ekta Kapoor's popular TV serial Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii, died due to cardiac arrest, reports said on Saturday.
Premier League resumption: Frank Lampard defends players over reservations
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has defended Premier League players over reservations they may have regarding a possible return to training, besides demanding improved communication.
In letter to PM, Kejriwal suggests opening malls, public transport
While coronavirus hotspots must remain under strict restrictions, relaxations must be given to non-containment areas, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Facts about BR Chopra's 'Mahabharat' you never knew
Mahabharat is not just another TV serial. The brainchild of BR Chopra, which halted everything when it aired between 1988 and 1990, has stood the test of time.
US will send ventilators to India, announces President Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country will be sending ventilators to "friends in India".
Uttar Pradesh: Two trucks collide, 24 migrants die, several injured
Twenty four migrant workers were killed in Uttar Pradesh in the wee hours of Saturday, when the truck they were traveling in collided with another in Auraiya, some 200 kilometer away from the state capital Lucknow.
Coronavirus: With over 85,000 cases, India's tally surpasses China's
India on Friday recorded around 3,800 new coronavirus infections, taking the total number of cases past 85,000. With this, India's tally has surpassed China's, which has reported around 84,000 cases thus far.
Coronavirus: Aussies rush to book restaurants, bars as lockdown eases
After around two months, restaurants, bars, and pubs reopened in Australia's New South Wales and Northern Territory on Friday as the government eased coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Vidya Balan's 'Shakuntala Devi' to premiere on Prime Video
Vidya Balan-starrer Shakuntala Devi is all set to release on Amazon's streaming arm Prime Video.
BS6 Datsun GO and GO+ launched at Rs. 4 lakh
Datsun has finally launched the BS6-compliant models of the Datsun GO hatchback and Datsun GO+ MPV in India at a starting price of Rs. 3.99 lakh and Rs. 4.20 lakh, respectively.
Samsung's latest 5G smartphone comes with quantum encryption technology
Tech giant Samsung and South Korean carrier SK Telecom have announced a new 5G smartphone called the Galaxy A Quantum.
Honor X10's pre-orders go live; X10 Pro in the pipeline
Honor has started accepting pre-orders for its X10 smartphone in China ahead of the May 20 launch. The company has activated a microsite where interested buyers can pre-book the handset. Interestingly, the webpage has also revealed the design and hardware details of the X10.
Why are film producers and theaters at loggerheads?
The film business, much like the entire world right now, is a hullabaloo of uncertainty and anxiety.
US Senator releases plan to hold China accountable for COVID-19
As calls to probe the origin of the novel coronavirus have only grown stronger, a United States Senator has unveiled a plan to hold China accountable for the pandemic.
#NewsBytesExplainer: All you need to know about Yo-Yo test
The advent of fitness culture has undoubtedly raised the bar of Indian cricket as compared to previous decades.
BS6 Renault Duster available with benefits worth Rs. 60,000
In a bid to push sales and to make up for the losses suffered during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, French automaker Renault has announced benefits of up to Rs. 60,000 on its BS6-compliant Duster.
This was the world's best-selling Android phone in Q1 2020
Samsung Galaxy A51 became the world's best-selling Android phone in Q1 2020, according to research firm Strategy Analytics. Reportedly, the tech giant shipped over 60 lakh units of the handset to capture 2.3% of the overall smartphone market.
Tamil film director Arun Prasath dies in a road accident
In a tragic piece of news, Tamil filmmaker Arun Prasath passed away on Friday (May 15) in a road accident near Mettupalayam in Coimbatore, according to several news reports.
Trade unions plan May-22 nationwide protest against labor law suspension
To oppose the suspension of labor laws in some states, 10 central trade unions have decided to hold a nationwide protest on May 22.
Lucky to have started my journey under Dhoni: du Plessis
Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis feels lucky to have commenced his journey in the sport with Chennai Super Kings.
Amid COVID-19, Zomato decides to fire 13% of its workforce
The economic fallout of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has started trickling down to salaried employees.
Ashley Giles announces player guidelines for England cricket
Director of England cricket, Ashley Giles, announced that a pool of 30 players are being prepared for resumption of cricket.
Transfer analysis: Top 5 forwards being chased this summer
The summer transfer window has continued to gain popularity as top class players are constantly being linked with a move.
Austrian Princess Maria Galitzine passes away at 31
In a tragic piece of news, Princess Maria Singh (born: Maria Petrovna Galitzine), the great-granddaughter of the last Emperor and Empress of Austria, has passed away. She was just 31.
Now, Google Chrome will block ads draining your laptop's battery
A day after adding tab grouping capabilities, Google is moving to make Chrome a little less resource-hungry.
#CoronavirusOutbreak: USTA drafting alternative venue plans for US Open
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is pressing ahead with preparations to stage the US Open 2020 in New York this year but is "aggressively" drafting alternative plans for the tournament.
Army headquarters in Delhi partly sealed after soldier tests coronavirus-positive
The headquarters of the Indian Army in Delhi were partly sealed on Friday after a soldier tested positive for COVID-19.
India unlikely to play five Tests against Australia
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly feels adding another Test in India's upcoming tour Down Under will not be possible.
Day 3: Nirmala Sitharaman announces stimulus for agriculture, allied activities
On the third day of addressing the press on the Rs. 20 lakh crore package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today focused on agriculture and allied activities.
Motorola's Edge+ flagship to be launched on May 19
Motorola will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Motorola Edge+, in India on May 19 at 12pm, according to a teaser on Flipkart.
EPL: Out of contract players whose deals should be extended
There are several Premier League players who can walk out of their respective clubs on July 1, once their contracts expire on June 30.
Lockdown 4.0: Relaxations or restrictions, what's on states' minds?
A third extension of the nationwide lockdown, that started on March 25 to contain the spread of coronavirus, is all but certain.
Can't stop migrant workers from walking: SC on Aurangabad incident
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking relief for migrant workers in view of the Aurangabad incident.
'The Chainsmokers' are investing $50 million in start-ups
The Chainsmokers are planning to invest in start-ups. Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of the world-famous electropop band have launched a venture capital firm called Mantis to back promising start-ups around the world.
I believe I can win the most Slams: Novak Djokovic
A defiant Novak Djokovic has clear goals as far his tennis career is concerned.
Kyle Jamieson handed central contract by New Zealand Cricket
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced central contracts list for the season 2020-21.
No action against employers for not paying wages: Supreme Court
Giving a big relief to cash-strapped factory owners, the Supreme Court on Friday junked a circular from Ministry of Home Affairs, which pressurized them to pay full wages to workers, even during the lockdown.
Bundesliga preview: Everything that you need to know
The 2019-20 Bundesliga season returns this weekend behind closed doors with nine games to be played.
Vivo V19 goes on sale in India today
Vivo's recently-launched smartphone, the Vivo V19, has gone on sale in India for the first time today via the company's e-store, Amazon, Flipkart, and other partner offline stores.
Coronavirus outbreak: BCCI eyes isolation camp for players
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to introduce an isolation camp for players in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
Harry Kane ready for Premier League resumption: Details here
Tottenham striker Harry Kane had said he has fully recovered from a hamstring injury and will be ready to go whenever the Premier League season resumes.
Theater owners angry over digital release of 'Gulabo Sitabo'
As theaters remain indefinitely shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic, producers are eyeing newer ways to keep their projects afloat.
Vande Bharat Mission: Returnees paid for quarantine at expensive hotels
Indians who managed to return home, at a time when coronavirus-induced travel restrictions have been levied on most parts of the globe, are now facing another challenge — exorbitant hotel rates.
#BugAlert: Google's Gboard is suggesting explicit words to users
Gboard, the fancy keyboard app operated by Google, appears to have run into a crazy bug.
World Bank announces $1 billion social protection package for India
In the fight against coronavirus, the Indian government has got support from the World Bank. On Friday, the global bank announced a $1 billion social protection package for the programs of the government of India.
Here's how I freed myself while being locked-down: Unmukt Chand
It has been quite a while since Prime Minister Narendra Modi first imposed the nationwide lockdown.
PM Modi and Bill Gates discuss coronavirus situation and vaccine
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an extensive discussion with philanthropist Bill Gates on the coronavirus crisis, the global response to the pandemic, India's efforts, and a vaccine.
Coronavirus: Death-toll reaches 2,648; new cases in 2 'corona-free' states
On Thursday, India recorded a spike of 3,900 cases, taking the national tally to 82,000. The death toll also rose to 2,648.
Anime special: Best characters from Dragonball series (except Goku, Vegeta)
The poster child of anime all over the world, Dragonball series has been a part of many-a-childhood.
iPhone SE (2020) to go on sale on May 20
Apple's much-awaited iPhone SE (2020) will go on sale in India starting May 20 via Flipkart.
Motorola promises two major Android updates for its Edge+ flagship
When the Motorola Edge+ was launched last month, the flagship model met with criticism that it would only get a single major OS update (Android 11).
Redmi 8, Note 8, 8A Dual have become costlier
Following the recent price-hike after GST revision, Xiaomi has once again increased the prices of the Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, and Redmi 8A Dual smartphones in India.
