28 May 2020

Datsun redi-GO (facelift) launched in India at Rs. 2.83 lakh

Nissan-owned Datsun has launched the facelifted version of its entry-level hatchback, the redi-GO, in India.

How to make lip-smacking veg paneer roll at home

We Indians are born food lovers. And street food is one thing none of us can say no to.

Google's 'Scam Spotter' will help you dodge online frauds

For years, we have been hearing cases of scammers and fraudsters tricking internet users into giving their money or personal details away.

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Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface on 'SNL' in 2000

Comedian and television host Jimmy Fallon has been under fire lately after a video of him doing a skit while wearing blackface on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2000 resurfaced online.

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet break cover

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the facelifted versions of the E-Class Coupe and the E-Class Cabriolet.

BookMyShow downsizes due to COVID-19, affecting 270 employees

In another big blow stemming from the outbreak of COVID-19, BookMyShow has laid off and furloughed over 18% of its workforce.

Premier League set to resume on June 17: Details here

The Premier League is set to return on June 17 after the 20 clubs agreed to come back that week in Thursday's video conference.

Delhi braces for 'probable locust attack'; issues advisory

The Delhi government on Thursday issued an advisory to help tackle a "probable locust attack."

30 groups in India trying to develop COVID-19 vaccine: Government

About 30 groups in India are trying to develop vaccines against COVID-19, the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Indian government, Prof K. Vijay Raghavan, said on Thursday.

Happy hours no more: Coronavirus changed rules of eating out

As it crept slyly into our lives, coronavirus upset all the apple carts possible. Beyond the staggering number of people it has killed, the virus has also brought economies to a halt, affecting most sectors.

'I hope your son gets coronavirus': Watford's Deeney reveals abuse

In a shameful incident highlighting how footballers are targeted by people, Watford captain Troy Deeney revealed the abuse he has suffered.

Ahead of launch, specifications of Vivo X50, X50 Pro leaked

Vivo is gearing up to launch its new X50 and X50 Pro smartphones in China on June 1. Now, just days ahead of the official announcement, key specifications of the X50 duo have surfaced.

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Trump to sign executive order targeting social media firms

US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order pertaining to social media, the White House has confirmed.

Migrants' crisis: SC asks states to provide food, fund travel

Waking up to the massive humanitarian crisis being played out on Indian roads, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that states, where the migrant workers are staying, should provide them food, shelter, and other basic amenities.

Preksha Mehta's father opens up about her suicide

The television fraternity faced a huge shock after actor Preksha Mehta committed suicide at the age of 25, earlier this week.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad Medical Association files PIL over COVID-19 testing

The Ahmedabad Medical Association has filed a Public interest Litigation (PIL) in the Gujarat High Court over COVID-19 testing in private labs.

Cricket Australia announces dates for summer fixtures: Details here

Cricket Australia has announced a full international schedule for the 2020-21 summer.

Windows 10 May 2020 Update now available: What's new?

Finally, Microsoft has released the May 2020 Update of Windows 10.

Akshay Kumar donates Rs. 45 lakh for daily wage earners

Akshay Kumar is playing a superhero, in real life.

BJP's Sambit Patra hospitalized after showing coronavirus symptoms

Sambit Patra, the national spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was hospitalized in Gurugram, Haryana, after he displayed symptoms of coronavirus, reports said on Thursday.

New Zealand Cricket braces for job losses amid coronavirus pandemic

The New Zealand cricket board is set to cut down its workforce approximately by 10-15 percent and save $1.5 million as they prepare for an expected fall in revenue due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Top 5 Dutch players in Premier League history

Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, Dutch players have made their presence felt in England's top-tier football competition.

South Korea's coronavirus cases surge raising fears of second wave

The number of daily coronavirus infections rose for the third consecutive day in South Korea raising fears of a second wave of the outbreak.

'Betaal' review: No chills and zero entertainment

On any given day, deciding to make a zombie horror show in India is a brave choice.

Overflowing crematoriums and mortuaries: Coronavirus makes last rites painful

While countries, including India, are finding it difficult to keep the number of coronavirus cases low, they are faced with another major problem — cremation of the dead.

2021 BMW 6-Series GT unveiled: Updated design, new hybrid powertrain

German automaker BMW has unveiled the facelifted version of its 6 Series Gran Turismo (GT).

I am looking forward to competing again, says Lionel Messi

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi said that he is looking forward to playing in La Liga again.

Inappropriate: Hema Malini distances herself from controversial Kent ad

After a contentious advertisement by healthcare appliances company Kent RO sparked massive outrage, its brand ambassador, actor and BJP MP Hema Malini distanced herself from the promo and dubbed it as "inappropriate".

Bundesliga, gameweek 28: Here are the key takeaways

Gameweek 28 of the Bundesliga 2019-20 season gave us an interesting set of results which managed to light up the table.

2020 Kawasaki Z650 launched in India at Rs. 5.94 lakh

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched its BS6-compliant Z650 in India. The updated model is priced at Rs. 5.94 lakh, which is Rs. 25,000 more than the outgoing model.

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Twitter CEO responds after employee targeted for fact-checking Trump

When Twitter took the audacious step of debunking 'potentially misleading' tweets by President Donald Trump, a wave of criticism ensued, targeting one single man - Yoel Roth, the Head of Site Integrity at Twitter.

Himachal: BJP chief resigns after corruption in health department surfaces

Merely four months after he was given the envious post of president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Rajeev Bindal resigned on Wednesday after a corruption scandal related to the procurement of medical supplies surfaced.

EPL: Four new COVID-19 cases after third round of testing

The third round of Premier League tests amid the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in four new cases.

Car loaded with IED recovered, Pulwama attack-like bombing averted

In a major operation, the army, police, and paramilitary forces averted another dastardly attack in Pulwama by recovering a car, laden with explosives, this morning.

Locust invasion continues, drones being used, states remain alert

With locusts blanketing a number of states, wiping off vegetation in a matter of hours, and entering urban areas too, the Central government on Wednesday said drones have been deployed to mitigate the effect.

Coronavirus: 4,533 dead in India; COVID-19 cases reach 1.58 lakh

India on Wednesday recorded a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus infections with over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases.

OnePlus releases Android 10 update for OnePlus 5, 5T smartphones

OnePlus has started rolling out the stable Android 10 update for its OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones, according to a user post in the OnePlus forums.

Xiaomi launches new RedmiBook laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000-series CPUs

As the latest addition to its range of laptops, Xiaomi has launched three new RedmiBook models in China.

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R, C-63 Coupe launched in India

Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG C 63 Coupe and GT R in India, at Rs. 1.33 crore and Rs. 2.48 crore, respectively.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 to be launched in June-end

Royal Enfield's much-awaited cruiser, the Meteor 350, is set to go official in India next month. In an interview with carandbike, Vinod Dasari, CEO of Royal Enfield, has confirmed that the Meteor 350 will be launched in the country by the end of June.

27 May 2020

Doctors should watch out for COVID-19 'false negatives', researchers warn

From India to the US, countries are trying extremely hard to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What lies ahead for Jasprit Bumrah?

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah recently made his comeback in international cricket from a prolonged back injury.

Kannada TV actor Mebiena Micheal passes away at 22

Kannada television actor and reality show winner Mebiena Micheal passed away in a ghastly road accident on Tuesday evening. She was 22.

Google announces new Android 11 Beta Launch show: Details here

Every year in May, Google hosts the I/O developer conference to unveil new software and hardware products.

Students can appear for CBSE board exams in home districts

The Ministry of Human Resource Development on Wednesday allowed Class X and XII students to appear for their pending Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board examinations from the district where they are currently present.

ICC to shift T20 World Cup from India?

The ongoing battle between International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seems to have taken an ugly turn.

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2020 BMW 5 Series (facelift) breaks cover: Check what's new

German automaker BMW has officially unveiled the facelifted version of its luxury sedan, the 5 Series. It comes with some nifty design tweaks, upgraded mechanics, and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain on the range-topping M550i trim.

Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM variant) launched at Rs. 28,000

Samsung has launched the 8GB RAM variant of its Galaxy A51 handset in India. In terms of design, camera, and key specifications, it is the same as the existing 6GB variant that went official in the country in January.

North, central India heatwave to continue till tomorrow, says IMD

Several parts of northern and central India have been reeling under an intense heatwave and according to the India Meteorological Department, there will likely be no respite for the next 24 hours.

'He is an entire package', Ian Bishop praises Bumrah

Former West Indies seamer Ian Bishop heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah, terming him a "generational talent".

Willing to mediate: Trump on border tensions between India, China

United States President Donald Trump said he was willing to mediate between India and China to resolve their border dispute, a development not many on both sides of the border anticipated.

Veteran actor Kiran Kumar tests negative for coronavirus

Veteran actor Kiran Kumar, who was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus earlier this month, has now tested negative for the disease.

'Coronavirus' trailer: Ram Gopal Varma's dreary take on the pandemic

If there is one person you can expect to come up (quickly) with a dreary take on a situation that has already caused distress all across the globe, it has to be Ram Gopal Varma.

Migrants' crisis: Video captures toddler trying to wake dead mother

At a train station in Bihar, a toddler was seen playing with the shroud covering his mother's body in a video that has now gone viral.

Lockdown 5.0: Centre could extend restrictions for two more weeks

The Central government is mulling extending the lockdown for two more weeks after May 31, when the current bout of restrictions will end, News18 said on Wednesday.

Pat Cummins backs IPL if T20 World Cup is delayed

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) would be a "great fit" for the October window if the ICC T20 World Cup is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ola Electric acquires Etergo to launch e-scooters in India

Ola Electric Mobility, the EV unit spun out of ride-hailing giant Ola, has acquired Dutch electric scooter manufacturer Etergo.

Motorola G Pro, with integrated stylus, triple cameras, goes official

Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its budget-friendly smartphone, the Moto G Pro, in Germany. The handset comes as a rebranded version of the Moto G Stylus that went official in February.

Kolkata Knight Riders a family to me: Sunil Narine

West Indian spinner Sunil Narine expressed his love for the Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.

Top 5 French players in Premier League history

Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, French players have made their presence felt in England's top-tier football competition.

Cheap shops, houses: What are UP's plans for migrant workers?

Laborers who returned to Uttar Pradesh from other states, after being rendered jobless due to the lockdown, will be given affordable houses and shops, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday.

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Boris Johnson to face senior MPs amid Dominic Cummings row

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to be questioned by senior MPs at the Commons Liaison Committee for the first time since becoming PM.

Darren Lehmann vouches for split coaching in cricket: Details here

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann feels split-coaching is the way forward for Indian cricket and rest of the world.

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In a first, Twitter flags Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading'

Twitter has been working aggressively towards flagging and removing misinformation around COVID-19 and the upcoming US Presidential elections.

Gareth Bale's confidence hurt by Real Madrid fans' jeering

Real Madrid footballer Gareth Bale hasn't enjoyed the comforts at the club.

Kerala: Five, including a murder-accused, arrested for vandalizing film sets

After the vandalism of a film's sets in Kerala's Kalady (Ernakulam district) by the members of a right-wing group created uproar across the Malayalam film industry and invited a sharp reaction from the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, five persons were arrested.

#ThisDayThatYear: Chennai Super Kings announce comeback with third IPL title

On this day in 2018, Chennai Super kings clinched a third Indian Premier League title.

Waiting for PM's order: Yediyurappa after announcing religious places' re-opening

Hours after he announced that religious places will be re-opened in Karnataka after May 31, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa took a U-turn of sorts, saying he will wait for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directions.

Pogba and Rashford fit for Premier League restart, says Solskjaer

Manchester United have received a boost after manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba will be fit for the proposed resumption of the Premier League.

Sony's $1,200-worth flagship phone comes to US without 5G support

Sony has launched its weirdly-named Xperia 1 II (pronounced Xperia 1 Mark 2) in the US.

ICC T20 World Cup 2020 set to be postponed

The ICC T20 World Cup is likely to be postponed till 2022, however, no official announcement has been made yet.

Finally, government open-sources Aarogya Setu: Here's what it means

In a major development, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has open-sourced Aarogya Setu, its contact-tracing app for COVID-19.

Trains arrive in Kerala 'unannounced', state government unhappy with Centre

The Left-run Kerala government has slammed the Centre for sending the trains carrying migrant workers to the state without proper communication. The Railways want to be the "super spreader" in the state, Finance Minister Thomas Isaac tweeted.

West Indies resume training amid coronavirus pandemic

Ahead of the upcoming England tour, the West Indian contingent have returned to training.

All you need to know about India-China tensions along LAC

For days now, the Line of Actual Control (LAC), has been brimming with tensions, with several violent clashes happening between Chinese and Indian forces.

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launches new budget 5G phones in China

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched the Redmi 10X series of smartphones in China. The line-up includes a couple of 5G-ready handsets called the 10X 5G and 10X Pro 5G, and a 10X 4G model, which is basically a rebranded Redmi Note 9.

Soon, Google Assistant will confirm purchases with your voice

In a bid to enable a hands-free shopping experience, Google is working to add a new capability into Assistant, a feature that verifies your voice to authorize a purchase.

Five effective ways to improve your sleep quality

Good sleep quality is pivotal to your general well-being.

Samsung releases Android 10-based One UI 2 for Galaxy A50

Samsung has started rolling out Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update for its Galaxy A50 smartphone.