30 May 2020

How the George Floyd case sparked violent protests across US

The death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, has sparked protests across the United States. Floyd died after a white cop knelt on his neck for several minutes during an arrest in Minneapolis.

OnePlus 8's next sale in India on June 4

OnePlus's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8, will once again go on sale in India on June 4 at 12pm via Amazon.

Samsung Galaxy M11, M01 to be launched on June 2

Samsung's upcoming affordable phones, the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01, will be launched in India at 12pm on June 2, according to a now-removed Flipkart teaser page.

Lockdown extended in containment zones till June 30: Home Ministry

A day before the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown is scheduled to end, the government issued fresh guidelines for a phased reopening of activities in areas outside of containment zones for a month.

Coronavirus outbreak: Cricket West Indies slashes player salaries by half

Cricket West Indies, on Saturday, announced the salaries of players will be slashed by half, starting July 1.

Air India Delhi-Moscow flight returns midway as pilot tests coronavirus-positive

An Air India flight from Delhi to Moscow had to return midway on Saturday after one of the pilots tested positive for COVID-19.

T20 World Cup could be postponed: Kumar Sangakkara

Former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara voiced his opinion on the fate of ICC T20 World Cup.

Premier League 2019-20: A look at the key numbers

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.

Four steps ahead of coronavirus: Kejriwal as Delhi cases spike

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday assured that the government is "four steps ahead" of the coronavirus as the number of infections have spiked over the past few days.

Kawasaki launches Ninja 1000SX in India at Rs. 10.8 lakh

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched its premium 1.0-liter sports tourer, the Ninja 1000SX, in India. The motorcycle carries a price-tag of Rs. 10.79 lakh, which is Rs. 50,000 costlier than the 2019 model.

OPPO Reno 4 series: A roundup of leaks and rumors

OPPO is set to launch its latest mid-range smartphones, the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro, in China on June 5.

Coronavirus outbreak: ECB asks ICC to allow COVID-19 substitutes

International cricket may see coronavirus substitutes on field, once the game resumes.

Bundesliga, gameweek 29: Everything that you need to know

Gameweek 29 of the Bundesliga has already seen Bayer Leverkusen register a narrow victory over SC Freiburg.

Lockdown 5.0: These 13 cities could see stricter curbs

As India nears the end of the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, the Centre is preparing guidelines for "Lockdown 5.0."

#ThisDayThatYear: Alastair Cook reaches 10,000 Test runs

On this day in 2016, Alastair Cook became the first England player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

Top 5 Brazilian players in Premier League history

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

Redmi Note Pro 9 Max's next sale on June 3

Xiaomi's premium mid-range smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, is all set to go on sale once again in India. The handset will become available for purchase on June 3 at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.

PSG agree £51m deal with Inter for Mauro Icardi

Argentine striker Mauro Icardi is set to make his move to Paris Saint-Germain permanent after a deal worth €57m (£51.2m) was agreed with Inter Milan, according to a report in Sky Italy.

Pragya Thakur in AIIMS, reveals BJP after 'missing' posters emerge

In Bhopal, the parliamentary constituency of BJP's controversial politician Pragya Singh Thakur, several "missing posters" were spotted on Friday, taking a swipe at her absence from the area when it is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic.

Cricket West Indies gives approval for England tour

West Indies are all set to tour England as the cricket board gave approval for the proposed Test series.

Roger Federer tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list: Details here

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer is the highest-paid athlete in the world, according to Forbes.

Migrants suffered tremendously, accepts PM Modi in letter to nation

As he completed the first year of his second term today, May 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a verbose letter to Indians, detailing the achievements of his government, and also conceding that migrant workers, artisans, craftsmen, and hawkers suffered in the recent days.

US is terminating relationship with WHO, announces Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US is ending its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO), over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which has ravaged his country.

Comparison between Vedantu and Toppr online learning platforms

Online learning has changed the face of the education system worldwide. Compared to traditional learning, it is more convenient and affordable.

Coronavirus: India records biggest spike again; death toll nears 5,000

India on Friday reported over 7,700 new coronavirus infections marking the biggest spike in COVID-19 cases.

Toyota Fortuner (facelift) expected to be unveiled on June 4

Toyota is planning to launch the refreshed version of its premium SUV, the Fortuner, in Thailand on June 4.

Here are some cool makeup hacks every girl should know

Makeup is nothing short of an art. And every art requires a bit of practice, patience, and some tricks of the trade.

iQOO 3 available at Rs. 32,000 for ICICI Bank users

iQOO's recently-launched flagship smartphone, the iQOO 3, is available at a massive discount for ICICI Bank customers.

29 May 2020

Shah Rukh Khan to support cyclone-ravaged West Bengal

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has come forward to support the people of West Bengal, who are currently reeling under the aftermath of the catastrophic Amphan cyclone.

Veteran lyricist Yogesh Gaur passes away at 77

Veteran lyricist Yogesh Gaur, best known for penning songs such as Kahin Door Jab Din Dal Jaaye and Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli in Rajesh Khanna's superhit film Anand, passed away on Friday. He was 77.

Lockdown 5.0: Here's what is likely to be allowed

As the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown nears its end, multiple reports have claimed that the curbs will be extended.

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude rocks Delhi-NCR: Details here

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolted Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region late on Friday night.

India could play Test series Down Under at one venue

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Kevin Roberts opened up on possible scenarios to host India in the upcoming season.

71 Shramik Special trains were diverted, not lost, says Railways

After reports emerged that several Shramik Special trains got lost midway, the Indian Railways on Friday said 71 trains had to be diverted.

Next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLS to be launched on June 17

Mercedes-Benz will launch the next-generation GLS in India on June 17, the company's top boss in India, Martin Schwenk, has announced on social media.

Hales, Plunkett left out of England's 55-man training group

England announced a pool of 55 players for resumption of training, on Friday.

Infinix Hot 9-series, with quad cameras and 5,000mAh battery, launched

Infinix has launched its latest affordable smartphones, the Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro, in India.

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After tweet justifying locust attack, Zaira Wasim quits Twitter

National award-winning former actor Zaira Wasim recently faced massive backlash after she put out a controversial tweet.

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwala dies at age 88

In a tragic piece of news, famed astrologer Bejan Daruwala has died at the age of 88.

BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250, SF 250 motorcycles launched in India

Suzuki has launched the BS6-compliant versions of its Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF 250 motorcycles in India. The duo comes at a starting price of Rs. 1.63 lakh, which is up to Rs. 3,400 more than the outgoing variants.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar eyes a comeback in Test cricket

Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed his desire to make a comeback in the longest format.

The plight of sporting events amid lockdown: Details here

The sports fraternity has taken the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic in the past few months.

FA Cup final to be held on August 1

In a statement released on Friday, the Football Association confirmed provisional dates for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final of the FA Cup.

Chaos ensues at Delhi-Gurugram border as Haryana seals entry

Hundreds of commuters were seen stuck at the Delhi-Gurugram border on Friday morning as the Haryana government blocked entry from the national capital in a late-Thursday order.

Ajit Jogi, first CM of Chhattisgarh, passes away at 74

Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, breathed his last on Friday at the age of 74, his son Amit confirmed.

#CoronavirusPandemic: Champion Petra Kvitova hails 'bizarre' Czech tournament

Petra Kvitova triumphed in the women's draw at an all-Czech tournament as the sports world slowly returns amid the coronavirus pandemic which caused a lockdown across the globe.

End of Lockdown 4.0 nears, Shah and Modi discuss strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and number 2 in his government, Home Minister Amit Shah, met on Friday to discuss the strategy on the country-wide lockdown, whose fourth phase is due to end on Sunday, May 31. The big announcement could be made tomorrow.

Top 5 Italian players in Premier League history

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

Sonu Sood arranges chartered flight for 150 migrants

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is leaving no stone unturned to reduce the plight of migrant workers, a section that has been most severely hit due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdown restrictions.

2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Edition breaks cover

German automaker Volkswagen has unveiled a new trim for its T-Roc SUV. Dubbed as T-Roc Black Edition, the new variant is based on the mid-spec SE model and comes with a murdered-out look as well as added equipment.

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Fact-checking row: Trump signs executive order targeting social media giants

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to remove certain protections given to social media platforms.

'Ponmagal Vandhal' leaked online before its premiere on Amazon Prime

Jyothika-starrer highly-anticipated Tamil movie Ponmagal Vandhal faced a huge trouble as it was leaked online even before its premiere on an OTT platform.

#ThisDayThatYear: David Warner leads SRH to maiden IPL title

On this day in 2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched their maiden Indian Premier League title.

Transfer analysis: Why Philippe Coutinho would be ideal for Chelsea?

Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho is set to be on the move again this summer.

Last trains carrying migrants to reach UP in 2-3 days

The massive exercise to bring migrant workers of Uttar Pradesh to their home state will end in 2-3 days with the culmination of the final batch of Shramik special trains, the state government said on Thursday.

Odion Ighalo's loan spell at Manchester United could be extended

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo could see his loan deal at Manchester United be extended.

Curbs only in hotspots in Lockdown 5.0? Perhaps yes

As Lockdown 4.0 is nearing its climax on May 31, states and Centre are now pondering over the most important question — how much of relaxations must be given to stop an exponential rise of COVID-19 cases while also helping the bruised economy?

T20 World Cup schedule under high risk: Kevin Roberts

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts believes the upcoming T20 World Cup is unlikely to be held this year, owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

Serie A to resume on June 20: Details here

After seeing La Liga and Premier League set dates for resumption of the 2019-20 season, Italy's Serie A too announced a move to start football next month.

Indo-China tensions: Modi not in 'good mood', claims Trump

For the second time in two days, United States President Donald Trump mentioned the ongoing border tensions between India and China, going as far as saying that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unhappy with the country's neighbor.

Coronavirus: India becomes ninth worst-hit nation; tally crosses 1.65 lakh

India on Thursday reported nearly 7,300 new coronavirus infections, taking its total tally to 1.65 lakh. The nationwide death toll also rose to 4,710.

Windows 10 May 2020 Update is brimming with annoying issues

A few hours ago, Microsoft released Windows 10 May 2020 Update with a revamped Cortana experience and several new features.

Here are some amazing health benefits of amla juice

Amla, also known as the Indian gooseberry, is a great source of vitamins and minerals.

OnePlus 8-series sale postponed in India due to production issues

OnePlus has postponed the sale of its flagship models, the OnePlus 8, and 8 Pro, in India due to a temporary halt in production. Notably, the duo was set to go on sale from May 29 via Amazon and the company's e-store.

TVS Apache RTR 160, 200 4V become costlier in India

TVS Motor Company has hiked the prices of the BS6-compliant RTR 160 4V and RTR 200 4V by Rs. 2,000, and Rs. 2,500 respectively.