03 Jun 2020

Scientists are developing UV light tech for city-wide coronavirus disinfection

When it was confirmed that the novel coronavirus can stay on surfaces for hours, governments began deploying disinfection techniques to keep public spaces sanitized.

Vivo Y50, Y30 will soon be launched in India

Vivo's mid-range smartphones, the Y50 and Y30, will be launched in India next week and will be priced under Rs. 20,000, according to 91mobiles.

This is Google's next Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra dongle

In a bid to take on Amazon and Roku, Google is working on a new Android TV-powered content streaming device: the second generation of Chromecast Ultra.

#NewsBytesExplainer: How will 'no saliva' rule impact different cricket balls?

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended restricting the use of saliva to shine the ball.

Courtesy coronavirus, hotel industry stares at oblivion; recovery unlikely soon

In the months to come, nations are bound to ease restrictions. Some, like India, have already started. But it will be long before the hotel industry bounces back to the pre-coronavirus days.

OPPO Find X2 series to be launched on June 17

OPPO will launch its flagship smartphones, the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro, in India on June 17, an official teaser has revealed. The company has also confirmed that the duo will go on sale via Amazon India.

Apple to iPhone looters: You are being tracked

The riots erupting in the wake of George Floyd's brutal killing has spelled trouble for not just peaceful civilians but also some of the biggest businesses in the US.

Legends don't die: Sajid Khan's emotional tribute to brother Wajid

Late music composer and singer Wajid Khan's brother Sajid Khan has paid a heartfelt and emotional tribute to him.

Michael Vaughan disappointed with Liam Plunkett's snub

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan lashed out at the England team management for not communicating in a proper manner with Liam Plunkett.

Five cool DIY projects you should try

Just because you are a grownup, it doesn't mean you have to burden yourself with never-ending responsibilities and worries.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe breaks cover: Check what's new

Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled its 2020 Santa Fe. The premium SUV comes with an updated platform, a refreshed seven-seater cabin with advanced tech, and a plug-in hybrid motor for overseas markets.

West Indies announce squad for England tour

Cricket West Indies (CWI) named a 14-man Test squad for the proposed tour of England.

Top 5 English players in Premier League history

Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, there have been many home grown talent that went on to make their presence felt in England's top-tier football competition.

Dell launches 5G-ready Latitude 9510 laptop at Rs. 1.5 lakh

As the latest addition to its portfolio of business laptops, Dell has launched the Latitude 9510 in India.

2020 Formula 1 season: All that you need to know

The 2020 Formula 1 season is set to start in Austria on July 5.

Gujarat: Fire after explosion at chemical factory injures 40 workers

In a tragic turn of events, 40 workers were injured in Gujarat on Wednesday after a blast led to a huge fire in a chemical factory in Bharuch district.

Hrithik reveals what strengthened Jaadoo and Rohit's friendship

In the 2003 hit film Koi Mil Gaya, Hrithik Roshan's teenage character Rohit Mehra had an impeccable bond with Jaadoo, an alien from the outer space.

Google faces $5 billion lawsuit for tracking 'private mode' browsing

Google has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit seeking $5 billion.

With Cyclone Nisarga's landfall, destruction begins too: Details here

The landfall process of Cyclone Nisarga started at 12:30 pm and climaxed after over three hours, throwing normal life out of gear along the Western coast, particularly in Maharashtra's Raigad, Ratnagiri, Mumbai, and some parts of Gujarat.

England vs West Indies: Joe Root may miss series opener

England skipper Joe Root could miss the first Test against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl next month.

Premier League records Liverpool can set this season

The Premier League 2019-20 season was suspended back in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy A31 listed on Flipkart

Samsung is all set to launch its budget-range smartphone, the Galaxy A31, in India on June 4.

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Meera Chopra abused by Jr. NTR fans, she hits back

Last night, actor Meera Chopra faced incessant trolling and abuse from the fans of Telugu superstar Jr. NTR, merely because she said she was not his fan.

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'Remove China Apps' removed from Google Play Store: Here's why

Remove China Apps, a viral application that promised to delete apps made by Chinese firms, has been removed from the Google Play Store.

Happy Birthday Rafael Nadal: His ground-breaking feats

Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal turned 34 on Wednesday.

Ighalo vows to do well after Manchester United loan extension

Odion Ighalo has vowed to take Manchester United higher after his loan from Shanghai Shenhua was extended.

Pregnant elephant fed firecrackers in fruit, dies; Maneka Gandhi fumes

The death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala has made the entire nation angry, because of the sheer brutality which humans meted on her.

Serie A 2019-20: A look at the key numbers

The Serie A 2019-20 season is set to return on June 20 after a three-month hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Nawazuddin's niece files a sexual harassment complaint against his brother

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's niece has accused his brother of sexually harassing her, adding that despite being aware of it, the Bollywood actor did not support her.

BS6-compliant Suzuki Burgman Street scooter becomes costlier

Suzuki Motorcycle has hiked the price of Burgman Street in India by Rs. 1,800. With the latest revision, the premium scooter is now priced at Rs. 79,700.

LAC deadlock: India and China to hold Lieutenant General-level talks

After several rounds of meetings between Chinese and Indian militaries didn't douse tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Lieutenant General-level officers will sit on the table on June 6 for conversation.

Premier League clubs given the go-ahead to play friendly matches

The Premier League 2019-20 season is set to resume from June 17 and clubs have been given the go-ahead to take part in friendly matches ahead of the planned resumption.

Happy Birthday Wasim Akram: A look at his phenomenal records

Pakistan bowling legend Wasim Akram turned 54 on Wednesday.

Karnataka: Health Minister attends massive rally, ignoring social distancing

Completely disrespecting the social distancing guidelines, which world organizations have deemed mandatory in the fight against coronavirus, Karnataka's Health Minister B Sriramulu participated in a massive rally on Tuesday at Chitradurga district.

Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall near Mumbai

Cyclone Nisarga, which started off as a deep depression over the East-central Arabian Sea, made landfall along the Western coast of India around 12:30 pm, said reports. The process will take about three hours to complete, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Coronavirus: India breaches 2 lakh-mark; death toll crosses 5,800

India on Tuesday recorded over 8,800 new coronavirus infections marking its highest single-day jump.

Hyundai's best-selling Creta breaks Maruti Suzuki's decade-long record

Hyundai's newly-launched Creta has emerged as the best-selling car in India during the month of May.

Realme 5 and 5s get Android 10 update in India

Realme 5 and 5s smartphones are now receiving the Android 10-based Realme UI update in India.

Bajaj Pulsar 150 Neon gets costlier by nearly Rs. 4,500

Bajaj Auto has increased the price of the BS6 Pulsar 150 Neon in India by Rs. 4,437. With this revision, the motorcycle is now priced at Rs. 90,003.

Here's how to style your tops the right way

Style is a matter of personal choice. But fashion can be learned and followed over time.

02 Jun 2020

Franklin Templeton MF liquidation: All you need to know

After winding up six debt funds and locking Rs. 30,800 crore of investor money, Franklin Templeton India is gearing up to finalize the liquidation process of the schemes through an e-vote.

Mercedes-Benz launches GLE 450 and GLE 400d SUVs in India

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched its premium SUVs, the GLE 450, and GLE 400d, in India at Rs. 88.80 lakh and Rs. 89.90 lakh, respectively.

I want to live: TV actor pleads for financial help

The ongoing coronavirus crisis and ensuing lack of work opportunities have brought financial troubles for various actors and technicians of the entertainment industry.

Mitron app removed from Google Play Store: Here's why

Mitron, the video-sharing app that made headlines as India's answer to TikTok, has been pulled from the Google Play Store.

Team India to follow four-phased training module: Details here

India's fielding coach R Sridhar, on Tuesday, said a four-phased training module is being prepared for the resumption of Indian cricket.

Hero HF Deluxe kick-start launched in India at Rs. 46,800

Hero Motocorp has launched a new kick-start variant of its BS6-compliant HF Deluxe in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 46,800 for the spoked wheel model, and Rs. 47,800 for alloy wheel variants.

Samsung Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 launched in India

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 in India.

'Wrong comparison': Health Ministry on India recording 7th-highest coronavirus cases

The Centre on Tuesday said that it is wrong to compare the absolute number of coronavirus infections in India to other countries owing to the nation's large population.

England announce schedule of West Indies Test series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the proposed dates and venues of England's impending Test series against West Indies.

Racism exists in cricket as well: Chris Gayle

West Indian opener Chris Gayle voiced his opinion on the 'racism' row as protests continue to escalate in United States, following George Floyd's death.

Not an actress anymore: Zaira Wasim speaks on locust controversy

A day after deleting and then reactivating her social media accounts, Zaira Wasim has finally broken her silence about her controversial tweet.

Vivo X50-series, with novel cameras, high refresh rate screens, launched

Vivo has launched the X50 series of 5G-enabled smartphones. The range includes X50 and X50 Pro mid-range handsets, and an X50 Pro+ flagship model.

Adesh Kumar Gupta replaces Manoj Tiwari as Delhi BJP chief

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday appointed Adesh Kumar Gupta as the new party chief for its Delhi unit, replacing Manoj Tiwari.

Shocking! Instagram blocks #blacklivesmatter posts as 'spam'

As thousands of Americans continue to protest against the killing of a black man by a police officer in broad daylight, Facebook is drawing flak for turning away from the situation.

Delhi L-G allows Manu Sharma's release in Jessica Lal case

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal, has approved the pre-mature release of Manu Sharma, convicted in the high profile 1999 Jessica Lal murder case.

Kerala: Girl, 14, couldn't attend online classes, allegedly committed suicide

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a Class 9 student in Kerala allegedly took her life on Monday as she was upset about not being able to attend online classes.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Mohammed Shami distributes food, masks to migrant workers

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami extended help to migrant workers who are stranded in different parts of the nation amid the lockdown.

Volkswagen's premium T-Roc SUV sold out in India

German automaker Volkswagen has managed to sell all 1,000 units of its T-Roc SUV in India, in around 40 days. To recall, the premium crossover was brought to our shores in March via the CBU route.

US: Teargas fired at peaceful protest for Trump's photo-op

United States President Donald Trump on Monday said that he would deploy the military if local police cannot stop the violence at protests against the death of George Floyd.

Coronavirus: Kejriwal launches app for information on hospital beds

With a worrying surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and allegations that Arvind Kejriwal's government isn't disclosing the actual statistics, the chief minister on Tuesday announced that a new mobile application has been launched to give information about the hospital beds in the National Capital.

Wajid Khan's mother tests positive for coronavirus: Report

Late music composer and singer Wajid Khan's mother, Razina, has also tested positive for the coronavirus.

Cyclone approaches Mumbai, NDRF teams deployed

Less than two weeks after India's eastern coast was blown by Cyclone Amphan, the Western coast is prepping to deal with a fast-approaching storm that could amplify into a cyclone in the next 12 hours.

Feature drop: Google announces new capabilities for Pixel phones

After successful releases in December and March, Google is proceeding with the third 'feature drop' for Pixel phones.

Honda launches BS6-compliant CD 110 Dream motorcycle at Rs. 63,000

Honda has launched its budget-range commuter bike, the BS6-compliant CD 110 Dream, in India.

BCCI is planning isolation camp for players in June- Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is aiming to organize a camp for contracted cricketers in the second half of June.

SRK to support the toddler in viral Muzaffarpur station video

Last week, a heart-wrenching video of a toddler trying to wake his dead mother at a railway station in Bihar went viral, thereby highlighting the unfathomable plight of migrant workers amid the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions.

India will get growth back: PM Modi after unlocking begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is confident India's economy, which suffered immensely due to coronavirus pandemic, will return on track. He passed these remarks on Tuesday while addressing the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Remdesivir reportedly approved for COVID-19 treatment in India

Remdesivir has been approved by India's top drug regulator for "restricted emergency use" on COVID-19-infected adults and children.

Over one-third of MSMEs close to shutting operations: Survey

The brutish impact of the coronavirus pandemic has started revealing itself, with 35% of India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) initiating the process of winding up operations, a survey conducted by All India Manufacturers' Association (AIMO) said.

Top US Congressman slams China's aggression against India, suggests diplomacy

The chief of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Eliot Engel, spoke on the underway tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), commenting on Monday that the aggression of the Chinese is a matter of concern.

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 2 lakh; death toll crosses 5,400

India on Sunday reported roughly 7,900 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now surged past 1.98 lakh while the death toll stood at 5,403.

Piaggio launches BS6 Vespa Notte 125 at Rs. 91,500

Piaggio India has launched its BS6-compliant Vespa Notte 125 scooter in India. It comes at a price of Rs. 91,492, which is Rs. 19,462 more than the outgoing BS4 counterpart.

ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G smartphone announced in China

ZTE has announced a new budget-friendly 5G smartphone in China. Dubbed as Axon 11 SE 5G, the handset comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset, dual-mode 5G, an in-trend punch-hole design, and a quad rear camera module.

India's new viral app is all about deleting Chinese services

India has got a new viral app that is all about getting rid of Chinese apps/services.

List of best Batman portrayals in films and television

'I am the vengeance! I am the night! I am Batman', more iconic lines have rarely been heard from superheroes.