01 Jun 2020
#NewsBytesExplainer: Has Stuart Broad emerged out of Anderson's shadow?
England pace spearhead Stuart Broad has been faring well in Test cricket of late.
Did Akshay Kumar really book a chartered flight amid lockdown?
Akshay Kumar has had "enough of putting up with false reports".
#LeakAlert: Data of 7 million+ BHIM users exposed
Personal and financial data of more than 7 million users of BHIM, a government-backed peer-to-peer UPI payments app, has been leaked publicly.
India's 2020 Olympics tally will improve, says marathon champion Sunita
In an exclusive interview with NewsBytes, India's undisputed marathon champion Sunita Godara feels the nation's medals tally will improve in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Four dead amid new Ebola outbreak in Congo
Four people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the nation's Health Ministry confirmed on Monday.
Coronavirus outbreak: La Liga clubs to resume full training
La Liga has announced that players will be returning to full training on Monday.
Xiaomi's RedmiBook 13 to be launched on June 11
Xiaomi will launch its first ever laptop in India on June 11. In the latest update, 91mobiles and Ishan Agarwal have claimed that the company will launch a rebranded version of the RedmiBook 13 that debuted in China last December.
Good Bad Films: Anurag Kashyap launches new production banner
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Monday announced that he has launched a new production company called Good Bad Films.
2020 Kia Seltos launched in India at Rs. 9.9 lakh
Kia Motors has launched the 2020 version of its compact SUV, the Seltos, in India.
POCO X2 becomes costlier in India: Check new prices
POCO has increased the price of its recently-launched mid-ranger, the POCO X2, in India by up to Rs. 1,500. With the latest price revision, which is now effective on Flipkart, its base-end 6GB/64GB model is available at Rs. 17,499.
'Bigg Boss' fame Hindustani Bhau files complaint against Ekta Kapoor
Bigg Boss 13 contestant Hindustani Bhau aka Vikas Pathak has filed a police complaint against film/TV producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor.
Zomato launches 'Talent Directory' to help outplace laid-off employees
Days after laying off hundreds of its employees, food tech giant Zomato has launched a public database/directory to help outplace those workers.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe sedan spotted testing in Pune
BMW's upcoming entry-level sedan, the 2 Series Gran Coupe, has been spotted testing on the roads in Pune.
These Xiaomi phones have become costlier in India
Xiaomi has once again increased the prices of the Redmi 8, Note 8, and 8A Dual in India. This is the third time that the company has hiked the prices of these handsets since the GST revision in April.
MHA withdraws order delisting non-Swadeshi items from CAPF canteens
Amid a push for Swadeshi (homegrown) goods, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday released a list of over 1,000 foreign goods that will not be sold by the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB) from June 1.
Smith wants to play IPL if World T20 gets postponed
Australian batsman Steve Smith expressed his interest in playing the Indian Premier League if the impending T20 World Cup gets deferred.
Airlines told to keep middle-seats vacant or give 'wrap-around gowns'
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday asked airlines to keep middle seats vacant during journeys to ward off risks of coronavirus transmission.
All important decisions taken on farmers, MSMEs during Cabinet meeting
Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar, Nitin Gadkari, and Narendra Tomar addressed media, a short while after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet meeting.
Jasprit Bumrah wants saliva's alternative to shine ball
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah voiced his opinion on the ongoing debate regarding saliva usage.
Southwest Monsoon hits Kerala, says IMD; 'normal' rainfall predicted
The southwest monsoon has finally arrived in Kerala, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
MakeMyTrip lays off 350 employees due to COVID-19: Details here
Following Ritesh Agarwal's OYO Rooms, India's largest travel aggregator MakeMyTrip has laid off 350 employees from its workforce.
Remembering Wajid Khan, the man who lit up Salman's songs
Bollywood and the music fraternity continues to remain in a state of shock, as its beloved music composer, the ever-smiling Wajid Khan of the Sajid-Wajid fame, left a little too soon.
Vivo X50, X50 Pro to be launched in India soon
Vivo's latest mid-range smartphones, the X50 and X50 Pro, set to be launched in China today, will also arrive in India soon.
As coronavirus cases spike, why is India easing lockdown restrictions
As the fourth phase of India's nationwide lockdown ended, the number coronavirus infections surged past 1.9 lakh.
India enters Unlock 1.0: What has changed in the states?
Four legs of lockdown later, India entered the first phase of the three-phased unlock plan on Monday, ground rules of which were announced by the Union Home Ministry on Saturday.
#ThisDayThatYear: Rajasthan Royals script history, win inaugural IPL edition
On this day in 2008, Rajasthan Royals became the first team to win the Indian Premier League title.
Why WeTransfer is not working in India?
WeTransfer appears to have hit a roadblock in India.
'Chintu Ka Birthday': An Indian family-drama set in wartime Iraq
By the looks of its title as well as the cast, Chintu Ka Birthday appears to be a light-hearted Indian family drama set in a small town.
#LeakPeek: New features of 2020 Kia Seltos revealed
As per a leaked document, Kia Motors India will add a host of new features to the 2020 version of its compact SUV, the Seltos.
Sancho joins 'Justice for George Floyd' protest after netting hat-trick
Jadon Sancho scored a hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund trounced Paderborn 6-1 in Bundesliga.
Delhi's borders sealed for one week, announces Arvind Kejriwal
On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that borders of the National Capital will remain sealed for one week, amid the rising cases of coronavirus.
Don't set this image as wallpaper, it bricks Android phones
After text messages, wallpapers have started bricking phones.
As protests continued, Trump was briefly taken to underground bunker
As hundreds of people gathered outside White House on Friday night, to raise their voice against the brutal killing of a black man by a police officer in broad daylight, United States President Donald Trump was briefly taken to an underground bunker, reports said on Monday.
200 trains resume services today: Check full list here
From today, June 1, the Indian Railways will be running 200 special trains (100 pairs), with more than 1.45 lakh passengers traveling on the first day itself.
Music composer Wajid Khan (43) dies due to coronavirus
In a terrible piece of news, music composer Wajid Khan (43) of Sajid-Wajid fame has passed away. He was suffering from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: India surpasses France and Germany; becomes 7th worst-hit country
India on Sunday reported roughly 8,500 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide tally past 1.9 lakh. The death toll also rose to 5,403.
#FinancialBytes: Five myths about SIPs that need to be busted
Mutual funds are one of the most popular investment choices, and Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are an excellent way to invest in mutual fund schemes conveniently.
Indian techie flags vulnerability in Apple's sign-in system, wins $100,000
Bhavuk Jain, a techie hailing from Delhi, has bagged $100,000 (Rs. 75.50 lakh) bug bounty from Apple.
How to make tandoori paneer sandwich at home
For all the food lovers, the lockdown is nothing short of a curse.
COVID-19 outbreak: Reliance starts manufacturing 'affordable PPE' for frontline workers
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to spike in India, Reliance Industries is racing to manufacture protective gear for workers on the frontline.
31 May 2020
#WeeklyRecap: Trump targets Twitter, SpaceX-NASA historic mission, JioMart, and more
This week, we saw plenty of developments in the tech world.
Hardik Pandya expecting first child with Natasa Stankovic
Actor Natasa Stankovic, on Sunday, confirmed that she is expecting her first child along with fiance Hardik Pandya.
Rana Daggubati, Miheeka Bajaj to tie the knot in August
Telugu movie star Rana Daggubati took his fans by surprise as he announced his engagement with girlfriend Miheeka Bajaj, earlier this month.
How has Kai Havertz become the talk of Bundesliga?
Kai Havertz has established himself as a rising star in the Bundesliga.
Five astounding oils for better hair growth
At times, it may seem impossible to decipher what exactly goes into growing long and shiny hair.
Virat Kohli describes how Dhoni primed him for captaincy
Indian skipper Virat Kohli revealed Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped him take over across formats.
La Liga 2019-20: A look at the key numbers
La Liga 2019-20 season is set to return on June 11 after a three-month hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Delhi asks Rs. 5,000cr from Centre to pay employees' salaries
The Delhi government has asked the central government for immediate assistance of Rs. 5,000 crore, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday.
I'm just a human: Zaira Wasim returns to Twitter
Zaira Wasim has returned to Twitter and Instagram.
13 Sri Lanka cricketers to resume training from June 1
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), on Sunday, announced that 13 cricketers will return to training on June 1.
OnePlus disables controversial Photochrome mode on OnePlus 8 Pro globally
OnePlus is rolling out a global update for the OnePlus 8 Pro to remove the controversial Photochrome mode on the flagship handset.
Harry Kane urges Tottenham to finish strongly in Premier League
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has accepted his side will need to win almost all of their remaining Premier League games if they are to finish in the top four this season.
Huge crowd celebrates Congress leader's COVID-19 recovery in Mumbai
After senior Congress leader Chandrakant Handore recovered from COVID-19, a huge crowd gathered to welcome him in Mumbai on Saturday night.
In new video, Sara Ali Khan shares weight loss journey
Sara Ali Khan has always been pretty candid about her incredible weight loss journey.
Ian Gould recalls the fierce 'Sachin vs Steyn' battle
Former ICC umpire Ian Gould recalled some of the intense player battles he witnessed on the cricket field.
Work from home: The new reality of the 'post-coronavirus world'
In the new "upside-down" world, masks and gloves have replaced hugs and handshakes. Courtesy coronavirus, there's uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and most importantly distancing.
US cities order curfews amid protests against George Floyd's death
As protests against the death of a Black man in police custody continued to intensify in the United States, multiple cities ordered curfews.
EPL: No positive cases in fourth round of COVID-19 testing
The Premier League's planned restart on June 17 received a huge boost.
Along with astronauts, SpaceX launched a 'glittery dinosaur' to ISS
In the wee hours of Sunday, Elon Musk's SpaceX launched astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on the historic #LaunchAmerica mission to the International Space Station.
#ThisDayThatYear: Viv Richards plays the greatest ODI knock of all-time
On this day in 1984, West Indian maestro Viv Richards entered the record books by slamming then-highest individual score in One Day Internationals.
UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns beats Tyron Woodley
Gilbert Burns dominated Tyron Woodley in an impressive UFC Fight Night main event victory on Saturday in Las Vegas.
How to make a lip-smacking pizza at home
The lockdown has kicked in like a nightmare for all the food lovers out there.
Nearly 30% COVID-19 patients were asymptomatic in India: ICMR
After studying several COVID-19 positive cases, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has determined that nearly 30% of the infections in the country were of asymptomatic nature.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich thrash Dusseldorf, script these records
Ruthless Bayern Munich showed no mercy in gameweek 29 of the Bundesliga 2019-20 season.
A void that will stay forever: Taapsee mourns grandmother's passing
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu's paternal grandmother, whom she lovingly called Biji, has passed away.
#MannKiBaat: Poor, migrants suffered most due to coronavirus, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted the 65th episode of his radio show 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Rohit Sharma nominated for prestigious Khel Ratna Award
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, nominated Rohit Sharma for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Is Ravindra Jadeja an underrated all-rounder?
Ravindra Jadeja has been a mainstay all-rounder for Team India after he rose to prominence in 2012.
#AutoBytes: Best motorcycles to buy under Rs. 3 lakh
If you have a budget of Rs. 3 lakh to spend on a new motorcycle, you can choose from a variety of roadsters, sports bikes, and some modern classics too.
Trump postpones G7 Summit until September; invites India, Russia, others
United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will be postponing the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit. The US holds the presidency of the G7 this year.
#FinancialBytes: Five types of credit card frauds to know about
Credit cards play an essential role in our financial lives and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods.
Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 1.81 lakh; biggest spike in infections
India on Saturday recorded roughly 8,600 new coronavirus infections—the highest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases yet.
#NewsBytesExclusive: How Myntra and Amazon's deliverymen are dealing with coronavirus
The coronavirus-induced lockdown and the battered economy spelled doom for e-commerce giants in the last two months. With little to no deliveries, they generated far less revenue, and the restrictions left hundreds of deliverymen in the lurch.
#LaunchAmerica: SpaceX successfully launches astronauts for historic NASA mission
After canceling it on May 28 owing to bad weather, SpaceX has now successfully launched astronauts for NASA's historic #LaunchAmerica mission.