#NewsBytesExplainer: Will split captaincy work for Team India?
Former England captain Nasser Hussain recently voiced his opinion on the long-standing debate of split captaincy.
72-year-old man killed by son during Zoom call in US
A 72-year-old man was stabbed to death during a call on the video conferencing platform Zoom in New York, United States. The attacker is said to be the 72-year-old's own son.
Why the vaccine for COVID-19 is still several months away
In a matter of months, a never-seen-before coronavirus originating from China has turned the whole world upside down.
Lockdown prevented 20 lakh COVID-19 cases, 54,000 deaths: Government
India has managed to avert an estimated 20 lakh cases of COVID-19 and saved 54,000 lives due to the nationwide lockdown, the government said on Friday. The government said that the lockdown was timely, proactive, and pre-emptive.
BS6 Honda WR-V (facelift) tipped to come in two variants
Ahead of the launch, details about the 2020 Honda WR-V have surfaced online. As per the information, the facelifted crossover will be available in just two trims: SV and VX. In comparison, the outgoing version was offered in three trims of S, V, and VX.
'Gulabo Sitabo' trailer: Bachchan, Khurrana offer a wacky slice-of-life comedy
The first official trailer of Shoojit Sircar's highly-anticipated movie Gulabo Sitabo is here.
OPPO to launch new color variant of Find X2 Pro
OPPO will launch a new Green Vegan Leather variant of the Find X2 Pro model in China next week. Reportedly, the high demand for artificial leather has prompted the company to introduce the new variant.
BCCI should allow Indians to play leagues overseas: Robin Uthappa
Indian batsman Robin Uthappa has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow participation in foreign leagues.
Triumph unveils limited-run Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition for 007 fans
Triumph has unveiled the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition as a limited-run commemorative variant celebrating the company's collaboration with Eon Productions for the upcoming James Bond movie titled No Time To Die.
Badminton: BWF announces revamped tournament calendar for 2020
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) plans to resume the World Tour with the Taipei Open Super 300 meet on September 1.
'Mahabharat' actor Satish Kaul (Lord Indra) appeals for financial help
Veteran actor Satish Kaul, who has acted in more than 300 Hindi and Punjabi movies and shows including BR Chopra's iconic series Mahabharat, has been severely affected by the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown.
Bundesliga gameweek 27 preview: Everything that you need to know
The 2019-20 Bundesliga season returned last weekend behind closed doors.
Renault Captur (facelift) debuts with mechanical upgrades and cosmetic changes
French automaker Renault has launched the 2020 edition of its compact SUV, the Captur, in Russia.
Amid lockdown, heart-rending video of man eating 'dog' carcass emerges
In yet another incident highlighting the poor execution of the nationwide lockdown, a video showing a man feeding on an animal carcass on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway has emerged online. The video has sparked outrage online.
Stranded for two months, actor Prithviraj returns from Jordan
Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, along with a 57-member cast and crew of his upcoming movie Aadujeevitham, has returned to India.
Cricket boards should stop sending players to IPL: Allan Border
Former Australian skipper Allan Border believes the Indian Premier League (IPL) should not be given precedence over the T20 World Cup.
COVID-19: Juventus players test negative, to train in larger groups
Serie A leaders Juventus have informed that all its first-team players tested negative for COVID-19 and that training will resume in "larger groups" in the next few days.
Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha tests positive for coronavirus
Sanjay Jha, a spokesperson of Congress, has tested positive for coronavirus, he informed in a tweet on Friday.
Pakistani plane carrying 98 crashes minute before landing
A passenger plane of Pakistani International Airlines (PIA) crashed on Friday near Karachi airport, a minute before it was scheduled to land at Jinnah International Airport.
Vivo Y30 tipped to be launched in India in early-June
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is planning to expand its portfolio of budget smartphones in India with the launch of Y30, according to 91mobiles.
Air India starts booking for domestic flights from May 25
National carrier Air India has opened bookings for domestic flights scheduled from May 25 onwards, when civil aviation operations are slated to resume partially.
Premier League 2019-20: Teenagers who have made significant impact
The Premier League 2019-20 season was suspended back in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.
PM Modi visits cyclone-ravaged Bengal, announces Rs. 1,000 crore aid
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in West Bengal, to take stock of the situation in the state. Bengal is dealing with catastrophic damage, that the landfall of Cyclone Amphan caused on Wednesday.
Sourav Ganguly emerges as front runner for ICC chairman post
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly appears as front runner in the race of ICC chairman post.
Newcastle could be a great destination for Gareth Bale: Rivaldo
Former Brazilian football hero Rivaldo feels Premier League side Newcastle United could be a great destination for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale.
Realme Narzo 10A goes on sale in India today
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10A, has gone on sale in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Realme's website.
Have you seen the new trailer of Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet'?
The new trailer of Christopher Nolan's ambitious movie, Tenet, is here!
Jio Platforms raises Rs. 11,367 crore from KKR: Details here
Jio Platforms, the company holding the telecom and digital businesses of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has raised Rs. 11,367 crore ($1.5 billion) from US-based equity firm KKR.
Coronavirus pandemic has cost Manchester United £28m so far
Premier League side Manchester United have felt the financial effects of the coronavirus crisis.
Migrant workers serve notice to IIM-Ahmedabad over wages, institute responds
IIM-Ahmedabad was served a legal notice by migrant workers over non-payment of dues, a charge the top business school of India has denied, saying the money was paid.
Cricket Australia hopeful of hosting India later in the year
Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts revealed the plans to host India for a Test series, are on.
Amid coronavirus crisis, RBI extends loan moratorium till August
Addressing the media on Friday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank has brought down the repo rate by 40 basis points.
Coronavirus: India records biggest spike in cases; Maharashtra crosses 40,000-mark
India on Thursday recorded its biggest spike in COVID-19 cases yet, with over 6,000 coronavirus infections.
Nubia Red Magic Transparent Edition available for pre-ordering in China
ZTE has started taking pre-orders for the Transparent Edition of its Nubia Red Magic 5G smartphone in China.
Actor Mouni Roy stranded in UAE for two months
Many people around the world are facing an unprecedented predicament due to the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockdown.
Triumph Tiger 900 motorcycle teased in India, launch imminent
Triumph Motorcycles has teased the launch of its high-end adventure tourer, the Tiger 900, in India, on its social media handles.
OPPO Find X2 Neo, with 5G support, launched
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has launched its Find X2 Neo smartphone. The device arrives as a watered-down version of the flagship Find X2 with a punch-hole screen, quad rear camera, a multi-layered cooling system, and a 5G-ready mid-tier chipset.
'Bigg Boss 13' contestant Shehnaaz Gill's father accused of rape
Punjabi model/actor and Colors TV reality show Bigg Boss 13's finalist Shehnaaz Gill's father Santokh Singh Sukh (also known as Sukh Pradhan) has been accused of rape by a woman.
14-day quarantine not required for domestic fliers: Hardeep Singh Puri
As domestic flight operations are set to resume from Monday, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there will be no quarantine for passengers.
Samsung's latest smartphone is tailor-made for defense and security purposes
Samsung has announced a new Tactical Edition of its Galaxy S20 smartphone which has been tailor-made to suit the privacy needs of officials working for the defense department.
These Skoda cars will be launched on May 26
Czech automaker Skoda Auto will launch as many as three new cars, including the Karoq SUV, Superb (facelift), and Rapid 1.0 TSI, in India on May 26. The launch will happen via an online event, keeping in mind the precarious situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 5 Spanish players in Premier League history
Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, Spanish players have made their presence felt in England's top-tier football competition.
Should house-helps be allowed in gated-societies? RWAs don't think so
Lockdown 4.0, as assured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came with a limited set of restrictions. Offices were allowed to open, markets unlocked their shutters, and people started stepping out.
Cyclone Amphan: 72 dead in Bengal; Rs. 2.5L compensation announced
A day after Cyclone Amphan made landfall at West Bengal's Digha, the super cyclonic storm left the state in ruins.
Now, Amazon will deliver food to your home: Details here
Amazon is now venturing into the food delivery vertical.
LG Q61, with military-grade durability, goes official
South Korean tech giant LG has launched the Q61 smartphone in its home country. The handset arrives as a rebranded version of the LG K61, which was unveiled globally in February this year.
India could tour South Africa for three T20Is: Details here
India and South Africa may indulge in a three-match T20I series in late August, subject to government clearance from both countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Why was Ranvir Shorey detained by Mumbai Police
The Mumbai Police on Wednesday detained Bollywood actor Ranvir Shorey for eight hours and impounded his car, when his driver was taking a domestic staff to the hospital for a medical emergency.
BMW's mid-weight F 900 R, XR motorcycles launched in India
BMW Motorrad India has finally launched its much-anticipated middleweight motorcycles, the F 900 R and F 900 XR, in India today.
Air fares will be capped for three months
Once airlines restore partial services from Monday, they will have to adhere to the pricing guidelines of the Civil Aviation Ministry, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday. The rates will be capped for three months.
David Warner says international calendar will decide his BBL participation
Australian batsman David Warner feels his participation in the Big Bash League (BBL) would depend on how the international calendar pans out on cricket's resumption amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Swiggy, Zomato launch alcohol delivery in Jharkhand: Details here
Zomato and Swiggy have finally started home delivery of alcohol.
UEFA Champions League: List of records held by Lionel Messi
Football legend Lionel Messi is a carrier of many unbreakable records in the game and his influence has been of huge significance.
Healthcare workers in UK begin COVID-19 hydroxychloroquine trial
Healthcare workers in the United Kingdom will begin taking hydroxychloroquine on Thursday as part of a trial to test the drug's efficacy in preventing COVID-19.
Now, Zomato will warn about restaurants with fake reviews
In a bid to improve its restaurant discovery experience, food-tech giant Zomato is updating its app with some small but useful changes.
This 5G phone by Honor costs Rs. 20,000
Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched a new affordable 5G smartphone in China. Dubbed as Honor X10, the handset comes with an all-screen design, a pop-up selfie snapper, triple rear cameras, and a 5G-ready Kirin 820 chipset.
Transfer analysis: Players who could leave Atletico Madrid this summer
All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus cases cross 5 million globally; 'biggest one-day spike'
The number of coronavirus infections around the world has surpassed the 5 million mark, the latest figures suggested.
Apple, Google's contact-tracing system available, won't work with Aarogya Setu
More than a month after announcing the plan to team up for a COVID-19 contact-tracing system, Google and Apple have made the technology available to the world.
Moto G8 Power Lite launched in India at Rs. 9,000
Motorola has launched its budget-friendly Moto G8 Power Lite in India today. The handset is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the solo 4GB/64GB model and comes in two colors.
Government ready for limited resumption of film shoots: Maharashtra CM
In a huge relief to film producers and entertainment artists, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday asked delegates of the theater and film industry to come up with an action plan on the limited resumption of shoots and post-production activities.
Tokyo Games would be canceled if not held in 2021
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Games would have to be canceled if it cannot take place next summer.
Ahead of May 26 launch, Redmi 10X listed for pre-bookings
Ahead of its launch on May 26, Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi 10X has been listed for pre-ordering on a Chinese e-retailer's website. As per the product page, it will come in Standard and 5G-ready Pioneer models.
Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' is finally releasing. Fans are thrilled!
They are coming back to save the world!
MHA withdraws "swadeshi products at CAPF canteens" order, then clarifies
On May 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs. 20 lakh crore package to help India's economy, battered due to coronavirus pandemic.
Chelsea extend Olivier Giroud's contract until 2020-21
Premier League side Chelsea have taken up an option to extend Olivier Giroud's contract, keeping the France striker at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2020-21 season.
BCCI CEO Rahul Johri optimistic about IPL 2020: Details here
BCCI Chief Executive Officer Rahul Johri claimed cricketing activities can start only after the monsoon but is optimistic about the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 happening this year.
Now, you can choose who can reply to your tweets
In a bid to give users more control over their conversations, Twitter has started rolling-out a feature to limit replies on tweets.
Nepal claims Indian territory in new map, New Delhi responds
Nepal released a new political map claiming Indian territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, as its own, inviting a sharp rebuke from India on Wednesday.
After 'Ghoomketu', Nawazuddin-starrer 'Bole Chudiyan' to also release digitally?
As theaters across the country remain indefinitely shuttered in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more producers are eyeing a direct-to-digital release for their films.
Guidelines for domestic air travel announced: What's allowed, what's not
The Airports Authority of India, AAI, on Thursday released the standard operating procedure (SOPs) for domestic air travel, underlining that downloading the Aarogya Setu app will not be mandatory for children below 14 years.
Cyclone Amphan leaves behind trail of destruction; 12 dead
After brewing over the Bay of Bengal for some days, the severe cyclonic storm, Cyclone Amphan, made landfall on Wednesday, battering parts of West Bengal and Odisha.
Coronavirus: 3,434 dead in India; 5 states record biggest spikes
On Wednesday, the number of coronavirus infections in India surged past 1.12 lakh, with an uptick of over 5,200 new COVID-19 cases. The death toll in the outbreak also stood at 3,434.
Log 9 ties up with IISc for its 'CoronaOven' project
Nanotechnology start-up Log 9 Materials has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for advancing the work on its novel 'CoronaOven' disinfection chamber.
2020 Hyundai Verna launched in India at Rs. 9.30 lakh
Hyundai has officially launched the 2020 edition of the Verna in India at Rs. 9.30 lakh. The facelifted sedan is available in petrol, turbo-petrol, and diesel engine models with five variants and four gearbox options to choose from.
Nokia 5.1 Plus starts receiving Android 10 update in India
HMD Global has started rolling-out Android 10 update for the Nokia 5.1 Plus in India.
Google Chrome is getting several privacy-focused changes: Details here
A few days back, Google had announced the plan to update its browser Chrome with features like grouping tabs by topic and blocking resource-hungry ads.
