05 Jun 2020

Hackers tried to compromise Trump, Biden's campaign staffers

As the US Presidential election closes in, cyber-criminals are growing active on the mission to interfere with the campaign of the candidates.

Nokia's 43-inch 4K Android TV launched; sale on June 8

Expanding its range of Android TVs, Nokia has launched the 43-inch model of its Smart TV in India. Like the existing 55-inch variant, this model has also been manufactured by brand-licensee Flipkart.

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Statistical comparison (T20Is)

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are arguably the greatest white-ball batsmen among active cricketers.

Anurag Kashyap's new Netflix film 'Choked' leaked online

Anurag Kashyap's latest film Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai has become the target of notorious piracy site Tamilrockers. The movie premiered on Netflix earlier today.

More than 13,500 Vivo phones found using same IMEI number

In a major shocker, more than 13,500 Vivo smartphones have been seized with the same International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.

How to prepare dosa and sambar at home

We all fancy South Indian delicacies from time to time.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite teased in India, launch imminent

Samsung has teased the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India, hinting at its imminent launch. The device will be placed alongside the Galaxy Tab S6, which is already up for sale in the country.

Sara Khan slammed for 'All Lives Matter' post, removes it

Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan was trolled brutally, after she put out a seemingly innocuous post with the slogan 'All Lives Matter'.

Dawood Ibrahim tests positive for coronavirus, hospitalized: Report

Wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim has contracted coronavirus and is admitted to an army hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, News18 reported on Friday citing top government sources.

'Was disappointed with BCB's treatment', says Mashrafe Mortaza

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza stated he was disappointed after the Bangladesh Cricket Board insisted him to retire.

TikTok competitor Mitron returns: Here are all the changes

Mitron, the video-sharing app that shot to fame as 'India's answer to TikTok' before being pulled from Google Play Store, has made an official comeback.

Another Congress MLA resigns before Rajya Sabha polls in Gujarat

In a new development that should concern Congress, another MLA of the party has resigned ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls, scheduled to take place on June 19.

Top 5 Argentine players in Premier League history

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

Akshay Kumar only Indian on 2020 Forbes highest-paid celebrities list

The 2020 Forbes list of world's 100 highest-paid celebrities is out.

Some think Bill Gates will implant 'microchips' through COVID-19 vaccines

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has been leading the fight against COVID-19 through his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

SC gives governments 15 days to transport migrant workers home

The migrant workers, who are stranded across the nation, must be ferried back to their native states within 15 days, the Supreme Court told the federal and state governments on Friday while reserving the final order for Tuesday, June 9.

Can Real Madrid stop Barcelona in La Liga 2019-20?

La Liga 2019-20 season is set to return on June 11 after a three-month hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ICC shouldn't stage T20 WC without spectators: Wasim Akram

Bowling legend Wasim Akram believes the International Cricket Council (ICC) shouldn't conduct the impending T20 World Cup sans spectators.

OPPO to launch three mid-range A-series smartphones in India soon

OPPO is working to expand its portfolio of entry-level and mid-range smartphones in India with the A12, A52, and A11k models.

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Beds and Delhi: Heartbreaking stories debunk Arvind Kejriwal's claims

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wants residents to trust the government. He has repeatedly said Delhi won't become the next New York as it's four steps ahead in this battle.

Ashleigh Barty needs more information before committing to US Open

World number one Ashleigh Barty said she needs to be sure, before making a decision to play when tennis resumes.

Singer Chris Trousdale dies of coronavirus at 34

Singer and actor, Chris Trousdale, also a founding member of the former popular boy band Dream Street, has passed away at the age of 34.

Premier league 2019-20: Five substitutions to be allowed this season

The club managers will now be able to make up to five substitutions for the remainder of the Premier League 2019-20 season.

AIFF invites bids for new I-League clubs: Details here

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited bids for new clubs who would take part in the I-League from 2020-21.

Bundesliga, gameweek 30: All that you need to know

Gameweek 30 of the Bundesliga is set to be held this weekend.

Realme Narzo 10A to go on sale today via Flipkart

Realme's budget-friendly smartphone Narzo 10 will go on sale for the second time in India today. It will be up for grabs via Flipkart and Realme's website starting at 12 pm today.

Chelsea agree deal in principle to sign forward Timo Werner

Premier League side Chelsea are set to add more gloss in their forward line by agreeing a deal in principle to sign Timo Werner.

Sidhu jumping ships again? AAP's Kejriwal says he is welcome

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Navjot Singh Sidhu, who left BJP for Congress in 2017, is welcome to join the Aam Aadmi Party, amid raging speculations that the cricketer-turned-politician is looking to switch sides again.

Aaron Finch responds to Michael Clarke's 'sucking up' comment

Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch shed light on Michael Clarke's comments on the 2018 India series, which ignited a huge controversy.

Ambani's Jio Platforms scores another investment: $1.2 billion from Mubadala

In another multi-billion-dollar deal, Jio Platforms, the company holding the telecom and digital businesses of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has agreed to raise Rs. 9,093.6 crore from Mubadala, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor.

Centre releases guidelines before opening of malls, restaurants, religious places

Malls, restaurants, hotels, and religious places will be re-opened from Monday (June 8), more than two months after they were shut to curtail coronavirus' transmission.

Coronavirus: India reports 2.26 lakh cases; will overtake Italy soon

With almost 10,000 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, India recorded its biggest single-day spike yet again.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ camera details leaked, no 100x zoom

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 20+ will sport a 108MP ISOCELL Bright HM1 main sensor and laser focus sensor instead of a ToF sensor, noted tipster Ice Universe has claimed.

Design and key specifications of Redmi 9 leaked

The first live images and specifications of Xiaomi's budget-range smartphone, the Redmi 9, have been leaked on Weibo.

Five amazing DIY projects you can try at home

DIY projects not only give you creative satisfaction, but can also help beautify your home.

Mahindra XUV300 diesel-manual offers a mileage of 20km/liter: ARAI

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has pegged the fuel-efficiency of the BS6-compliant Mahindra XUV300 diesel-manual variant at 20km/liter.

04 Jun 2020

Swiggy, Zomato cleared to test long-range 'delivery drones': DGCA

Soon, you may see unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) flying in with your food orders.

2020 BAFTA TV awards: 'Chernobyl' leads the nominations

The nominations for the 2020 BAFTA television awards are out.

US expert offers an optimistic timeline for coronavirus vaccine

As companies race to develop and test COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of America's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has shared an optimistic timeline for their availability.

Samsung Galaxy A31 launched in India at Rs. 22,000

Expanding its line-up of mid-premium smartphones, tech giant Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A31 in India. It arrives a successor to the Galaxy A30 which debuted in India in February last year.

Are air-conditioned trains, cabs, flights safe? Here's what experts say

Experts have repeatedly raised questions about the use of air-conditioning in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

Honor's latest mid-range 5G phone can also measure body temperature

Chinese tech giant Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched its Play 4 and Play 4 Pro smartphones. Both the handsets offer a punch-hole design, multiple cameras, 5G support and mid-tier hardware.

Government may resume international flights by next month

A recent report from India Today had suggested that the Ministry of Civil Aviation was contemplating to resume international flight operations in July.

How to make authentic pav bhaji at home

A beloved dish in Mumbai, pav bhaji is a favorite of many food lovers.

DU exams 2020: First, second-year exams canceled amid coronavirus pandemic

The University of Delhi has decided not to conduct examinations for first and second-year undergraduate students and first-year postgraduate students.

Gareth Bale isn't keen on leaving Real Madrid, says agent

Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale does not want to come back to the Premier League and is likely to finish his career the Bernabeu, his agent Jonathan Barnett has said.

Amazon may invest $2 billion (Rs. 15,000cr) in Airtel: Report

After Facebook's multi-billion-dollar investment in Jio Platforms, e-commerce giant Amazon is moving to strike a deal with its competitor - Bharti Airtel.

Tablighi Jamaat event: Over 2,200 foreigners banned for 10 years

More than 2,200 foreign nationals, who attended an event organized by Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi, were banned from traveling to India for 10 years, ANI reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Lanning feels Australia will be ready for 2021 World Cup

Australia women's cricket team skipper Meg Lanning has said that despite the uncertainty surrounding next year's ICC World Cup, her team will be ready for the event.

Modi-Morrison virtual summit: India and Australia sign key defense pact

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison held a virtual summit—Modi's first "bilateral" online summit with a foreign leader.

COVID-19 and films: How the pandemic is changing cinema

They say films are a reflection of the society.

Top 5 Belgian players in Premier League history

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

Apple could offer Music, TV+, News+ in discounted 'mega bundle'

Apple appears to be working on a way to combine its subscription services into a single 'mega bundle'.

2021 Toyota Fortuner (facelift) unveiled: New design, more powerful engines

Toyota has officially launched the facelifted version of its premium SUV, the Fortuner, in Thailand.

China: Security guard stabs 37 primary school kids, 2 adults

A security guard working at a primary school in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China attacked students and teachers with a knife on Thursday, state media reported.

Legendary filmmaker Basu Chatterjee passes away at 90

Legendary film director and screenwriter Basu Chatterjee, known for his realistic and groundbreaking movies such as Rajnigandha, Chitchor, Baton Baton Mein, and Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, passed away on Thursday in Mumbai, due to age-related ailments. He was 90 years old.

BCB turns down request from players to train in stadium

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has turned down a request from leading cricketers in the country to resume personal training at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

All sacked cops involved in George Floyd case face charges

After over a week of intense protests in the United States against the death of a Black man in police custody, new charges have been introduced against all four sacked police officers involved.

Casting director Krish Kapur passes away at 28

In a terrible piece of news, Bollywood casting director Krish Kapur has passed away due to brain hemorrhage. He was 28.

SC gives Delhi, UP, Haryana one week to frame border-policy

With traffic snarls being reported on a daily basis from Delhi/NCR, the Supreme Court on Thursday stepped in, asking all three states — Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, to decide on a common policy for movement within a week.

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NBA expected to continue the season with 22 teams

The NBA's return amid the coronavirus pandemic is imminent, however, it could only be with 22 teams in the month of July.

EPL: One positive case in fifth round of COVID-19 testing

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed they have received the only positive case for coronavirus from the fifth round of Premier League testing results.

Sumeet Vyas and Ekta Kaul welcome baby boy, Ved

Actors Sumeet Vyas and Ekta Kaul have been blessed with a baby boy. The couple have named their first child Ved.

Happy Birthday, Ben Stokes: A look at his amazing records

Over decades in cricket, several crop of all-rounders went on to dominate the show and be a step above the rest.

Because of "draconian lockdown" India flattened GDP curve: Rajiv Bajaj

Painting a grim picture of the battle against coronavirus, Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said India didn't flatten the COVID-19 curve but ended up demolishing the GDP curve, all thanks to the lockdown which was imposed on March 25.

Defense secretary tests coronavirus positive, part of South Block sealed

Defense Secretary Ajay Kumar tested positive for coronavirus and is quarantining at his home, reports said. The 1985-batch IAS officer is the first top bureaucrat to have contracted COVID-19.

WHO takes a U-turn, resumes Hydroxychloroquine trials: Details here

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that it will be resuming the clinical trials of anti-malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine around the world.

Did India's lockdown really save lives?

The 1.3 billion population of India was put under an unprecedented lockdown in March, to reduce the transmission of coronavirus.

#TechBytes: Best premium smartphones you can currently buy in India

Due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown, the sale of smartphones got affected. However, this was a temporary setback as the market has returned in full-swing and several top-notch devices are up for grabs again (the demand has not picked up though).

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Zuckerberg says allowing Trump's controversial posts was 'correct' decision

When Twitter moderated a few controversial tweets from US President Donald Trump, all eyes were on what Facebook, its counterpart, would do to deal with similar content on its own platform.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Everything you need to know about 'dark web'

Whenever we hear about cybercrimes such as child abuse or sale of stolen data, weapons, etc., the word "dark web" comes into play.

Five makeup essentials that everyone must have

Makeup is one thing that every girl loves.