09 Jun 2020
Satellite imagery of Wuhan suggests coronavirus started spreading in August
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc all over the globe, may have actually started much earlier than currently thought.
Huawei P Smart S goes official as rebadged Enjoy 10s
Huawei has launched its budget-friendly smartphone, the Huawei P Smart S in Italy. It is basically a rebadged version of the Huawei Enjoy 10s which was launched in China last year.
#HackAlert: Honda hit by cyber attack, global operations disrupted
Japanese auto giant Honda Motor Company has been hit by a major cyber attack.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Will a revamped Australia trouble India Down Under?
It has been over a year since Australia lost their first ever Test series to India at home.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tests negative for coronavirus
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has tested negative for the coronavirus.
Indian, Chinese troops disengage at 3 locations in Ladakh
India and China have started withdrawing troops after over a month-long standoff in the Eastern Ladakh region.
ICC confirms interim changes to playing regulations
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday, confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations.
Police complaint filed against Payal Rohatgi (again!) over controversial tweet
A police complaint has been filed against actor and model Payal Rohatgi for promoting enmity on the grounds of religion and disturbing communal harmony.
Ishant Sharma's old post sparks fresh debate on racism row
Former West Indian captain Darren Sammy has been vocal about racism of late.
Assam's Baghjan oil well catches fire after leaking for weeks
On Tuesday, a massive fire erupted at a natural gas well of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Assam's Tinsukia district.
Vivo Z5x (2020), with triple cameras, Snapdragon 712, goes official
As an updated version of the Z5x, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the budget-friendly smartphone, Z5x (2020) in its home country.
Flipkart gets AI-powered shopping assistant: Here's how it works
In a bid to expand its reach in India, Flipkart is rolling out a new smart 'shopping assistant'.
Serie A: Playoffs, algorithm in play if season gets suspended
Italy's Serie A could see playoffs in place if the 2019-20 season gets suspended once again due to the coronavirus pandemic.
ICU isn't good: Journalist's final message shows infrastructure is crippling
33-year-old D Manoj Kumar is one of the youngest people to have died due to fatal COVID-19 this month. A journalist by profession, he was undergoing treatment at state-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana, and passed away on June 7.
Coronavirus outbreak: Bangladesh unlikely to tour Sri Lanka in July
Bangladesh are unlikely to tour Sri Lanka for their scheduled three-match Test series in July after senior players expressed reservations against travelling.
La Liga resumption: Key players to watch out for
La Liga 2019-20 season is set to resume on June 11 after a three-month hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's next sale on June 10
Xiaomi's premium mid-range handset, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is set to go on sale once again in India. It will be available for purchase on June 10 via Amazon and Mi.com.
George Floyd death: Bail raised to $1.25m for accused ex-cop
A former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd has had his bail at up to $1.25 million.
Janhvi Kapoor's 'Gunjan Saxena' to release directly on Netflix
After Gulabo Sitabo and Shakuntala Devi, Janhvi Kapoor-starrerGunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl has become the latest Bollywood movie to release directly on an OTT platform, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid COVID-19, Google Maps gets features to ensure safe travel
As countries like India begin to come out of lockdown and restart economic activities, Google is racing to launch tools to protect the general public from COVID-19.
Jyotiraditya Scindia and mother test positive for coronavirus, hospitalized
Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who joined BJP in March, and his mother Madhavi Raje Scindia have been admitted to Max Hospital, Saket, Delhi after they tested positive for coronavirus.
Versatile Matthew Wade aims to feature in Australia's WT20 squad
Australia wicket-keeper batsman Matthew Wade hopes his versatility can earn him a berth in their squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2020.
Younis Khan named Pakistan's batting coach for England tour
Former captain Younis Khan has been appointed as Pakistan cricket team's batting coach for the upcoming England tour.
Motorola One Fusion+, with all-screen design and quad cameras, launched
Motorola has unveiled its all-new One Fusion+ smartphone in Europe. The mid-ranger comes with an all-screen design, packing a quad rear camera setup, a Snapdragon 730 chipset, and a massive 5,000mAh battery.
Top 5 contenders for the 2019-20 European Golden Shoe
There are several players vying for the prestigious European Golden Shoe for the 2019-20 season.
JK Rowling row: Daniel Radcliffe apologizes to 'Harry Potter' fans
Harry Potter author JK Rowling was recently criticized for making a series of comments against the transgender community.
Happy Birthday Andrew Symonds: His top five knocks
Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds turned 45 on Tuesday.
Delhi will need 80,000 additional beds by July 31: Sisodia
On Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that Delhi hasn't entered the dreaded community transmission stage of the coronavirus pandemic.
FA wants to postpone summer transfer window to August-October
The Football Association (FA) is discussing proposals to move the summer transfer window to the month of August until October.
Non-payment of salaries see 5 East Bengal players send notices
I-League club East Bengal have seen five players send notices to former sponsors Quess for non-payment of salaries.
Kerala-couple approached SC for repatriation; pregnant wife returns, husband dies
For Indians stranded in Dubai, 29-year-old Nithin Chandran, who hails from Kerala became a blessing. He helped those who lost their jobs or who couldn't return home due to coronavirus-induced restrictions.
Amid lockdowns, WHO says asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is rare
COVID-19 has wrecked several major countries and is still nowhere near stopping or even slowing down.
ENG vs WI: West Indies cricketers depart for England
The West Indies cricket team departed from Antigua, on Monday, for a three-Test tour of England.
Drop cases against migrant workers, send them home, orders SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that migrant workers, stranded in different parts of the country due to the lockdown, must be identified and sent home within 15 days.
Globally, the situation is worsening: WHO about coronavirus
In a development that should worry all countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said the coronavirus situation was worsening globally, though some improvement was witnessed in Europe.
Coronavirus: Over 7,400 dead in India; Mumbai tally crosses 50,000
India on Monday reported 9,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide tally past 2.66 lakh. The death toll due to COVID-19 also climbed to 7,476.
#GamingBytes: Best loot locations and landing spots in Fortnite
Fortnite is one of the most popular online multiplayer games. Its Battle Royale mode follows a simple format.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine: When will it be available?
In the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, Moderna Therapeutics is seen as one of the fastest-moving players.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso available with benefits worth Rs. 48,000
In an attempt to increase sales and make up for the losses suffered during the nationwide lockdown, Maruti Suzuki has announced benefits worth Rs. 48,000 on its five-seater mini-SUV, the S-Presso.
BS6 Bajaj Avenger Street 160 and Cruise 220 become costlier
Bajaj Auto has increased the prices of BS6-compliant Avenger Street 160 and Avenger Cruise 220 by Rs. 1,216 and Rs. 2,500 respectively.
08 Jun 2020
BS6 TVS Scooty Pep Plus becomes slightly costlier in India
Following in the footsteps of other automakers, TVS has increased the prices of the BS6-compliant Scooty Pep Plus range by Rs. 800.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite launched at Rs. 28,000
As an affordable version of the flagship Tab S6, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India.
Five players to watch out for in the upcoming season
International cricket is expected to be in full swing soon as players resumed training in several nations.
ENG vs WI: Should Ben Stokes lead in Root's absence?
England skipper Joe Root is likely to miss the first Test against West Indies as Root's wife is due to give birth to their second child in July.
New Zealand is coronavirus free: Here's what it did right
As countries around the world continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand has declared that it is coronavirus free now.
Anupam Kher reveals he was diagnosed with manic depression
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has revealed that he was diagnosed with manic depression (also called bipolar disorder) in the past. He added that he sought assistance and medication helped him recover from the condition.
As India 'unlocks', West Bengal extends lockdown till June 30
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that the coronavirus lockdown in the state will be extended till June 30.
Vivo Y50 launched, sale to start from June 10
Vivo's budget-friendly handset, the Y50, which went official in Cambodia in April, was launched in India today.
Why is JK Rowling being brutally trolled
Author JK Rowling, best known for creating the Harry Potter series, has once again come under fire for making comments against the transgender community.
Several iPhone 11 Pro users report 'Green tint' display issue
Several users of iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have reported that a green tint appears on the display after they unlock the handset.
Delhi L-G overrules order to reserve hospitals for Delhi residents
After the Delhi government issued an order reserving hospitals in the city for "bonafide residents," Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday overruled the order.
Samsung patents weird 'two-way' foldable phone: Details here
After launching two highly innovative foldable phones - the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip - Samsung appears to be exploring new ideas for the third member of the series.
Yuzvendra Chahal wants to play Test cricket in near future
Yuzvendra Chahal has been a mainstay leg-spinner for Team India in the white-ball format, ever since he made his international debut.
OPPO A12, with dual rear cameras, launched in India
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, OPPO has launched the OPPO A12 in India.
Smriti Irani claims domestic violence didn't increase during lockdown
Locked down India became disastrous for some women, who had to share the same roof with their abusers round the clock. Several reports suggested that domestic violence saw a spike after March when restrictions were enforced to contain coronavirus' spread.
Battered by cyclone, coronavirus, Mumbai's dabbawalas struggle to find work
The 125-year-old lunchbox delivery system of Mumbai's dabbawalas has suffered a crushing blow amid the coronavirus outbreak.
At Sonia's request, Deve Gowda to contest Rajya Sabha polls
JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda will contest the Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka, his son HD Kumaraswamy confirmed on Monday.
Michael Clarke appointed Officer in Order of Australia
Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke was appointed an Officer (AO) in the Order of Australia.
COVID-19: Singapore is developing a wearable 'contact-tracing' device
As the world races to deploy contact-tracing apps to warn and isolate close contacts of COVID-19 positive individuals, Singapore is taking a completely different - and potentially concerning - route.
'Chintu Ka Birthday' review: A moving tale of family, war
On paper, the story of a Bihari family stranded in Iraq during the turbulent era of Saddam Hussein's downfall, trying to celebrate their son's birthday, sounds too ambitious.
Delhi's hospitals for Delhiites: List of documents needed for treatment
Delhi, which is seeing a worrying rise in coronavirus cases, has taken a "step" towards protecting its overwhelmed healthcare system by reserving beds in state-run and private hospitals only for residents, a move that has earned criticism for the AAP-led government.
Scootsy, Swiggy's premium food delivery service is shutting down
As part of an effort to cut down costs and focus solely on growth points, Swiggy is shutting down Scootsy, its premium food delivery service in Mumbai.
Afghanistan cricketers resume training in Kabul
The marquee Afghanistan players returned to training, on Sunday, as the Afghanistan Cricket Board commenced a month-long camp in Kabul.
Saif, Kareena step out for a stroll, without masks!
It was a lovely Sunday evening in Mumbai, as many people stepped out to get some fresh air and roam around at the iconic Marine Drive.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal catches fever, coronavirus test soon
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is unwell, has developed low fever, and a sore throat, reports said on Monday. He will be tested for coronavirus tomorrow.
OnePlus 8 to go on sale at 12pm via Amazon
The OnePlus 8 will go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and the company's website.
Gujarat: After three resignations, Congress MLAs shifted to resorts
Over concerns that more MLAs will ditch the party before crucial Rajya Sabha elections of June 19, the Congress party in Gujarat shifted most of its legislators to different resorts.
Apple patents technology to take group selfies when being socially-distant
Apple has patented software technology to let people take group selfies even when they are socially distant from each other.
I received death threats after dismissing Tendulkar, reveals Tim Bresnan
England fast bowler Tim Bresnan revealed that he, along with Australian umpire Rod Tucker, received death threats for dismissing Sachin Tendulkar during the 2011 Test at The Oval.
Realme Narzo 10 to go on sale today via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10 is all set to go on sale once again in India at 12 pm, on Flipkart and Realme's website.
Unlocking begins: Devotees visit religious places, pray while maintaining distance
More than two months after they were shut, religious places, malls, restaurants, and hotels, reopened today as India took small steps towards unlocking.
Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 2.5 lakh after biggest spike yet
India on Sunday recorded roughly 11,000 new coronavirus infections, marking its biggest spike. The nationwide tally has now surged past 2.5 lakh while the death toll stood at 7,205.
#CareerBytes: How to become an Income Tax Inspector in India?
Government jobs are a dream for many and are the most preferred career option for a lot of youngsters in the country.
#TechBytes: Best convertible laptops to buy under Rs. 1 lakh
Whatever may be the need, chances are a convertible laptop will check most of the boxes for you. These machines support various working modes while offering top-class performance.
New Earth-like planet found orbiting a Sun-like star: Details here
In a major development, a team of researchers has discovered an Earth-like exoplanet revolving around a Sun-like star.
Vicky Kaushal's 'Sardar Udham Singh' post-production set to resume
After more than two months of standstill, Bollywood is finally showing signs of revival.