13 Jun 2020

Bundesliga, Bayern beat Gladbach: List of records broken

Bayern Munich overcame Gladbach in gameweek 31 of the Bundesliga 2019-20 season.

BS6 Maruti Suzuki Celerio S-CNG launched at Rs. 5.60 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the BS6-compliant Celerio S-CNG variant at a starting price of Rs. 5.60 lakh.

OPPO F9, F9 Pro get ColorOS 7 update in India

OPPO has started releasing the latest ColorOS 7 update for its F9 and F9 Pro smartphones.

Health Ministry adds loss of smell, taste to COVID-19 symptoms

The Health Ministry has expanded the list of symptoms of COVID-19 to include the loss of smell and taste.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why does Team India falter in ICC tournaments?

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir recently stated that Team India lacks the ability to handle pressure in knockout games.

Nepal's Parliament clears bill for new map including Indian territories

The lower house of Nepal's Parliament on Saturday passed an amendment to update the political map of the country.

ICC warns against contemporary methods of corrupt approaches

The International Cricket Council's Anti Corruption unit has stated that players could receive corrupt approaches through social media during lockdown.

Keanu Reeves' 'Matrix 4' pushed to April 2022

It's been 17 years since the last Matrix movie released, and looks like there won't be another for at least two more years.

These bikes from Bajaj have become costlier

Bajaj Auto has increased the prices of four of its BS6-compliant motorcycles in India- the CT100, CT110 KS Alloy, Platina 100 KS Alloy, and Platina 110 H-Gear, by up to Rs. 2,350.

OnePlus 8 Pro's first sale in India on June 15

The OnePlus 8 Pro will go on sale in India for the first time on June 15, the company has confirmed. The availability of the handset was delayed due to production issues. Alongside, the vanilla OnePlus 8 will also be up for grabs.

'Lalbazaar': Ajay Devgn teases upcoming ZEE5 crime thriller series

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn has shared the teaser of an upcoming ZEE5 crime thriller web series titled Lalbazaar.

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BMW X7 M50d launched in India at Rs. 1.63 crore

BMW has added a new M50d variant to its existing X7 line-up. The three-row SUV arrives as the range-topping model, positioned above the 30d DPE, 30d DPE Signature, and 40i M Sport.

Motorola One Fusion+ to be launched on June 16

Motorola is all set to launch its mid-range smartphone, the One Fusion+, in India on June 16, a Flipkart teaser has confirmed.

Patanjali CEO claims cure for COVID-19 possible through Ayurveda

Patanjali CEO Acharya Balkrishna on Saturday claimed that treatment of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is possible through Ayurveda.

India-China border situation under control, says Army chief

The situation along India's borders with China "is under control," said the Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane, on Saturday.

BCCI restricts employees from talking to media: Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has restricted every staff member from talking to media.

CWI chief Ricky Skerritt clarifies on ECB's $3 million loan

ECB's $3 million loan to Cricket West Indies (CWI) wasn't a condition to tour England, the Caribbean board's president Ricky Skerritt has insisted.

In Maharashtra, people aged 31-40 most affected by coronavirus: Data

Till Friday evening, the number of coronavirus infections in Maharashtra had crossed 1 lakh. The state is notably India's worst-hit in the COVID-19 outbreak, that started in India in late-January.

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India's oldest First-class cricketer Vasant Raiji dies at 100

India's oldest First-class cricketer, Vasant Raiji, died in the early hours of Saturday.

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike assures safe 2020 Olympics

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has said next year's Olympics will be safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.

iQOO 3's Volcano Orange variant now on sale in India

The Volcano Orange color variant of iQOO's flagship smartphone, the iQOO 3, is now up for grabs in India. The new variant joins the Quantum Silver and Tornado Black models that are already available in the country.

TV actor seeks government's help, after mother tests coronavirus positive

Popular television actor Deepika Singh, best known for playing the lead role in Star Plus serial Diya Aur Baati Hum, on Friday revealed that her mother has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi tests positive for coronavirus

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has tested positive for coronavirus.

#ThisDayThatYear: Amelia Kerr slams highest individual score in women's ODIs

On this day in 2018, New Zealand's Amelia Kerr registered the highest individual score in women's ODIs.

Premier League: 'Black Lives Matter' to replace names on shirts

Premier League will see players' names be replaced on the back of their shirts with 'Black Lives Matter' for the first 12 matches of the resumed 2019-20 season.

Parts of Beijing locked down due to fresh coronavirus cases

Authorities at China's capital, Beijing, are moving hastily to stem a fresh wave of coronavirus after few new cases were reported in the last two days.

Bundesliga, gameweek 31: All that you need to know

Gameweek 31 of the Bundesliga started with RB Leipzig beating Hoffenheim 2-0 away from home.

How Venkatesh Prasad pushed BCCI to select these players

Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad revealed how he once wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in order to accelerate the growth of Rohit Sharma, Piyush Chawla and Cheteshwar Pujara.

Karnataka: Deve Gowda, three others, elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed

Four politicians — JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge, and BJP's Eranna Kadadi and Ashok Gasti — were elected to the Rajya Sabha on Friday unopposed from Karnataka.

After spending 18 days on ventilator, four-month-old beats coronavirus

Amid gloomy news items about the coronavirus pandemic, a story of hope and resilience was reported from Andhra Pradesh.

Coronavirus: Look towards death toll, not cases, suggest experts

With a population of 1.3 billion, India's coronavirus tally is a little above 3 lakh, a number which has made the government happy. It has been reiterating that the lockdown and subsequent measures curtailed the transmission.

'Gulabo Sitabo' movie review: A rather bumbling affair

Gulabo Sitabo, streaming now on Prime Video, is a lot about the things that Shoojit Sircar's films have come to be known for: the simplicity and charm of daily life, for instance.

#CareerBytes: Five famous UPSC IAS coaching institutes in Delhi

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest exams and but with the right preparation, one can crack it.

Redmi 8A Dual gets new variant (64GB storage) in India

Xiaomi has added a new 64GB variant to its already-existing 8A Dual portfolio, which is scheduled to go on sale from June 15 in India.

#TechBytes: Best laptops in India for work from home

The nationwide lockdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has forced working professionals as well as students to stay indoors.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 to sport a 120Hz display

As per reports, Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is likely to feature a 120Hz refresh rate for its main display. However, the outer display may continue with the standard 60Hz refresh rate.

12 Jun 2020

Alia Bhatt's best casual outfits you can try

There is much more to Alia Bhatt than her adorable looks. The actor has an inborn penchant for fashion and styling.

Indian-origin doctor performs double lung transplant on COVID-19 patient

In a first, a team of surgeons in Chicago has successfully given a new set of lungs to a young woman suffering from COVID-19.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins: Statistical comparison (international cricket)

Jasprit Bumrah has been the linchpin of Indian bowling attack across formats, ever since he burst on to the international circuit.

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Computex 2020 canceled, due to COVID-19 pandemic

Computex 2020 - one of the biggest computer shows in the world - will no longer happen this year.

Australia could stage India Test series in presence of spectators

The upcoming Test series between India and Australia could be held in the presence of spectators.

Australia's Sports Minister hopeful of conducting T20 WC this year

Australia's Sports Minister Richard Colbeck, on Friday, said that the country is still hopeful of hosting the impending T20 World Cup.

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18% GST on parotas: Internet loses it over absurd rule

Until now, you might not have given much thought to whether you were having your butter chicken or dal makhni with a serving of rotis or parotas.

Here are some incredible health benefits of eating grapes

A favorite fruit among many, grapes are amazingly juicy and delicious.

Vivo S6 Pro 5G to be launched soon: Details here

After launching the S6 5G earlier this year, Vivo is planning to bring the S6 Pro 5G smartphone with a new chipset, better cameras and fast-charging support.

You can locate COVID-19 testing centers using Google Maps, Search

In light of the ongoing pandemic, Google is introducing the ability to find the nearest COVID-19 testing centers in Maps, Search, and Assistant.

Firing at Indo-Nepal border kills one Indian, two injured

Amid deterioration of Indo-Nepal diplomatic relations, one Indian died and two others were injured on Friday when Nepal border police fired inside their territory after an altercation.

Samsung Galaxy M31s spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

Tech giant Samsung is gearing up to launch a new mid-range smartphone- the Galaxy M31s.

Haider Ali named in Pakistan's 29-member squad for England tour

Pakistan have named a 29-member squad for the upcoming tour of England.

Tottenham's Dele Alli banned for one match over COVID-19 post

Tottenham Hotspur will miss the services of mid-fielder Dele Alli against Manchester United when Premier League 2019-20 season resumes next week.

#TechBytes: All new features coming to WhatsApp

After launching dark mode and an enhanced 8-person limit for group calling, WhatsApp appears to be working on additional capabilities for its Android and iOS apps.

Abhishek Bachchan's 'Breathe' season 2 to release this July

Abhishek Bachchan is all set to make his entry into the digital space.

Parineeti Chopra feels digital releases are a compromise

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered theaters across the country, whether producers should wait for dust to settle or go for a direct digital release has remained a burning question.

Donald Trump mulling H-1B visa suspension amid rising unemployment

United States President Donald Trump could suspend a large number of work visas to protect the unemployed Americans in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

La Liga, gameweek 28: All that you need to know

La Liga 2019-20 resumed behind closed doors with Sevilla beating Real Betis 2-0 in gameweek 28.

Lenovo to launch its gaming-centric phone Legion in July

With several leaks of the much-awaited Legion gaming smartphone doing rounds on the web, Lenovo has finally confirmed its launch in the coming month of July.

Three more Formula 1 races get canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic

Three Formula 1 2020 races - Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan - have been canceled from the schedule owing to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus patients being treated worse than animals: Supreme Court

The treatment meted to coronavirus patients in some states was deplorable and worse than animals, the Supreme Court said today.

US Open at risk of cancelation amid players being unhappy

The US Open 2020 could join the Wimbledon in being scrapped this year unless key players and other stakeholders can be persuaded over the weekend that it will be safe to travel to New York in late August.

Akshay Kumar launches online health system for Nashik City Police

In his latest endeavor to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has teamed up with the Nashik City Police to launch a centralized online health system for the cops.

Country can't have dissatisfied soldiers: Supreme Court on doctors' woes

On reports that doctors haven't received salaries for months, the Supreme Court on Friday said the country can't afford to have "dissatisfied soldiers" in the raging war against coronavirus.

Happy Birthday Javed Miandad: A look at his incredible feats

Pakistan batting legend Javed Miandad turned 63 on Friday.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to go into final-stage trials in July

Moderna Therapeutics has announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is set to go into the third and final stage of clinical human trials.

EPL: Players, staff not required to wear masks at stadiums

Players and coaching staff will not be required to wear masks at stadiums when the Premier League 2019-20 restarts on June 17.

Coronavirus aftermath: 1.1 billion could become extremely poor, globally

The economic repercussions of coronavirus, which has already taken 423,844 lives globally, are mountainous. Thanks to lockdowns, enforced to break the transmission chain, even the richest countries are staring at oblivion.

India's tour of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe gets called off

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday, announced Team India will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

Arsenal boss Arteta says facing Man City will be strange

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is all set to face his former employers Manchester City when the Premier League 2019-20 season resumes on June 17.

Sony gives first good look at PlayStation 5: Details here

After years worth of rumors, Sony has finally given us the first good look at the PlayStation 5, its next-generation gaming console.

Medical-infrastructure could soon collapse in Maharashtra, UP, Delhi, TN, Gujarat

As coronavirus cases continue to rise in India, the Centre has warned that five most-affected states — Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Gujarat — could soon fall short of ICU beds and ventilators, both necessary to defeat COVID-19.

Coronavirus: India surpasses UK as COVID-19 cases near 3 lakh

India on Thursday recorded over 11,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now reached 2.98 lakh, while the death toll has crossed 8,500.

Scientists created a lifelike model of embryonic life: Details here

In a major development, a team of scientists claims to have created a model of early embryonic life in a lab.

How to make delicious idli at home

An important part of the South Indian cuisine, idli has gained popularity all around the world in the recent past.

Nokia 5310 to be launched in India on June 16

HMD Global has teased on Twitter that the Nokia 5310 feature phone will be launched in India on June 16.

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2021 BMW X5 45e Plug-In Hybrid SUV launched in USA

German automaker BMW has unveiled its 2021 X5 45e Plug-In Hybrid SUV in the USA.