23 Jun 2020

Soon, WhatsApp will support animated stickers: Details here

More than a year after launching sticker support, WhatsApp is working towards expanding the capability - by adding animated stickers.

How can you contract COVID-19? Experts agree on leading cause

As the coronavirus pandemic has sickened over 9 million people worldwide, there has been growing consensus on how the disease gets transmitted, The Wall Street Journal reported.

CPL 2020: Chris Gayle opts out due to personal reasons

West Indian opener Chris Gayle has pulled out of the Caribbean Premier League 2020, citing personal reasons.

iOS 14: List of supported iPhones, beta download details, more

Apple's iOS 14 has been unveiled and is being hailed as the biggest update for iPhones in years, all thanks to the revamped home screen and the new, user-friendly features on offer.

Sushant Singh Rajput death: Rohini Iyer questioned by Mumbai Police

On Monday, the Mumbai Police summoned three persons for interrogation in connection with Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.

CBSE's decision on scrapping pending Class XII exams likely tomorrow

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that a decision on the scrapping of the pending Class XII examinations will be taken by Wednesday evening.

Coronavirus outbreak: Seven more Pakistan players test positive for COVID-19

As many as seven more players from Pakistan tested positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday.

KillerLaunch, the platform to find paid 'work from home' opportunities

COVID-19 pandemic, and the lockdown enforced to contain it, has wrecked the Indian economy.

Wasim Jaffer appointed head coach of Uttarakhand cricket team

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has been appointed head coach of the Uttarakhand cricket team for the impending domestic season.

Hero Xtreme 160R's test ride registrations open, launch imminent

Hero's upcoming Xtreme 160R is now available for test rides as a 'Test Ride' section has gone live on the company's official website. The development also suggests that the launch of the motorcycle is just around the corner.

Ducati unveils limited-edition Scrambler Ducati Club Italia

Ducati, in association with Scuderia Club Italia, has unveiled a limited-run model of its Scrambler 1100 Sport PRO.

World number one player Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus

World number one men's tennis star Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus.

OPPO Reno3 A, with Snapdragon 665 chipset, launched in Japan

OPPO has launched a new mid-range smartphone, the OPPO Reno3 A, in Japan. It is the latest addition to the Reno 3 lineup which includes the Reno3, Reno3 Pro, and Reno3 Vitality.

Renault Kiger to be launched in India in October

Renault's upcoming compact SUV, the Kiger, will make its foray into the Indian market in October this year.

Deepika slams paparazzi for sharing Sushant's video without family's consent

Since actor Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic demise, various pictures and videos of the late actor have been incessantly doing the rounds on social media.

Scott McTominay signs new Manchester United contract: Details here

Manchester United mid-fielder Scott McTominay has signed a new deal which will keep him at the club until June 2025.

Coronavirus: No Hajj for Indian Muslims this year, refund initiated

India won't be sending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia this year to perform Hajj, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday.

Here's why brands are boycotting Facebook advertising

A string of brands has committed to an advertising boycott on social media platform Facebook, which has been facing criticism over its handling of misinformation and hate speech.

Apple Silicon: How it will redefine Macs of the future

At WWDC 2020, Apple made plenty of announcements, focusing mainly on the software side of things.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho labels Harry Kane as 'Hero' Kane

Tottenham forward Harry Kane has been labelled as 'Hero' Kane by manager Jose Mourinho.

Bihar: Five MLCs from Lalu's party join rival Nitish's JD(U)

In what brings bad news for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), five MLCs of the party resigned to join JD(U), the party of rival Nitish Kumar, reports said on Tuesday. This development comes just days before the Bihar Legislative Council polls, which are scheduled for July 6.

Hollywood producer Steve Bing dies by suicide at 55

Hollywood film producer, screenwriter and philanthropist Steve Bing has passed away at the age of 55.

Coronavirus outbreak: New Zealand tour of Bangladesh postponed

New Zealand's upcoming tour of Bangladesh has been postponed due to coronavirus pandemic.

Premier League, gameweek 31: All that you need to know

The Premier League 2019-20 season resumed on June 17 with two matches that were in hand.

Happy Birthday Zinedine Zidane: A look at his achievements

Former football superstar and current Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane celebrates his 48th birthday today.

Ramdev's Patanjali launches Coronil, Ayurvedic medicine to "cure" coronavirus

On Tuesday, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev launched Coronil, an Ayurvedic medicine which he claimed can cure COVID-19.

#ThisDayThatYear: India beat England to claim second Champions Trophy title

On this day in 2013, India won the prestigious Champions Trophy title.

OPPO Find X2 now available in India at Rs. 65,000

OPPO's flagship handset, the Find X2, has gone on sale in India at Rs. 64,990. It comes in a solo 12GB/256GB configuration and can be purchased via Amazon.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso S-CNG launched at Rs. 4.84 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the S-Presso S-CNG model in India today. The SUV-like hatchback comes at a starting price of Rs. 4.84 lakh and is available in four trims of LXi, LXi (O), VXi and VXi (O).

Premier League, gameweek 30: Here are the key takeaways

Gameweek 30 of the Premier League had some decent moments and key results.

TikTok star stabs 19-year-old days before her wedding, arrested

A TikTok user having over 4 lakh followers has been arrested by Ghaziabad Police for stabbing a woman to death, just days before her wedding.

Don't you dare mess with me: Sonu tells Bhushan Kumar

Days after he put out a video blog making serious revelations about how the Indian music industry functions, singer Sonu Nigam has now slammed music label T-Series' head honcho Bhushan Kumar. He warned the 42-year-old music mogul to "not to mess" with him.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Three Pakistan players test positive for COVID-19

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, confirmed that three players, namely Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Haider Ali have tested positive for COVID-19.

Premier League, Manchester City thrash Burnley: List of records broken

Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez scored a brace each to help Manchester City breeze past Burnley 5-0 in gameweek 30 of the Premier League.

iOS 14: Is this the biggest update for iPhones?

A few hours ago, Apple hosted its first-ever "virtual" WWDC keynote and unveiled the next-generation of its software products - iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, watchOS 7, and macOS Big Sur.

Realme Narzo 10 series to go on sale at 12pm

Chinese smartphone maker Realme's budget-range smartphones, the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A, will be up for grabs today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

Ahead of launch, Honor X10 Max specifications and design leaked

Ahead of its scheduled launch on July 2, specifications and design of Honor's upcoming mid-ranger, the X10 Max, have been leaked on Weibo.

Redmi Note 9 Pro to go on sale today

Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.

Mutual consensus to disengage: Army after 11-hour-long talks with China

The Indian Army on Tuesday released a brief note regarding the nearly 11-hours-long Corps Commander-level talks which happened with the Chinese on Monday.

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas, for the rest of 2020

United States President Donald Trump issued a proclamation, thereby suspending H-1B visas, hugely popular among Indian IT professionals, and other work visas for the rest of this year, just as his country deals with the massive impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Death toll crosses 14,000; over 4.4 lakh infected

India on Monday reported over 13,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide total past 4.4 lakh. Meanwhile, with over 300 more fatalities, the death toll crossed 14,000.

2021 Lamborghini Urus Pearl Capsule edition revealed: Check what's new

Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has revealed a new design edition for its 2021 Urus. Titled Pearl Capsule, the variant headlines a dual-tone paint job along with a complementing design inside the cabin.

Offers worth Rs. 1 lakh on Honda City and Amaze

In an attempt to draw in more customers this month, Japanese automaker Honda has decided to give special offers on select models.

Here are some quick and easy home remedies for acne

One of the most common skin conditions out there, acne affects nearly 85% of the world population.

#CareerBytes: How to prepare for Actuarial Common Entrance Test (ACET)?

After Class-12, students today have a plethora of courses offered in various interesting fields to choose from.

22 Jun 2020

This app tells if a product is 'Made in India'

Amid heightened tensions along the LAC, anti-China sentiments have grown significantly in India.

Rahul Dravid remains the most underrated captain: Gautam Gambhir

Former opener Gautam Gambhir feels Rahul Dravid remains the most underrated captain and batsman in the history of Indian cricket.

'Chaman Bahaar' review: A modest version of 'Kabir Singh'

It's 2020 and the least one could expect was to see no more movies that may remind them of the disaster that was Kabir Singh.

Ford's limited-run 2021 Mustang Mach 1 makes global debut

As a special variant of its iconic pony car, American automaker Ford has unveiled the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1. The limited-run model bears the same Mach 1 badge that was last seen on the 2004 Mustang.

WWDC 2020: Apple unveils iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS, more

Apple's first-ever "virtual, online-only" Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is off to a flying start.

#ENGvsWI: Key workers to be honored during Test series

The players from England and West Indies will honor Britain's key workers during the upcoming three-Test series.

Android's AirDrop rival will also work with PCs: Here's how

The great thing about Apple's ecosystem is the deep integration you get between the company's apps, regardless of the device being used.

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Pending CBSE exams, NEET, JEE unlikely in July: Report

The pending Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations for Classes X and XII are reportedly unlikely to be held in the month of July.

OPPO F15, Reno2 F have become cheaper in India

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has reduced the prices of its F15 and Reno2 F models by up to Rs. 3,000. With this price revision, the handsets are now available at Rs. 18,990, and Rs. 21,990, respectively.

#LeakPeek: Will Realme C11 look like this?

Realme's upcoming affordable smartphone, the Realme C11, is expected to be launched in Malaysia soon. In the latest development, a marketing poster of the smartphone has leaked online, revealing its design features and key specifications.

Former India shooter Pournima Zanane passes away at 42

Former India shooter Pournima Zanane has passed away at the age of 42.

China confirms commanding officer was killed in Ladakh face-off: Report

A week after Indian and Chinese forces clashed in Ladakh's Galwan Valley, reports said that a Chinese commanding officer was among those killed in the brawl.

Milkbasket raises $5.5 million in Series-B funding: Details here

Online grocery start-up Milkbasket has raised $5.5 million in a Series-B round of funding.

Good actors often don't get opportunities, says Saif Ali Khan

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic demise has re-ignited pertinent debates and discussions around nepotism and favoritism in the film industry.

ASUS ROG Phone 2, now costlier, goes on sale today

ASUS ROG Phone 2, which has been unavailable for several weeks now, has finally come back in stock. The gaming handset will go on sale today via Flipkart at 8 pm.

Maruti Swift (facelift) to get an enhanced Dualjet petrol engine

Maruti Suzuki is working on a new version of the Swift that is expected to arrive in India in the third quarter of 2020.

Coronavirus: Testing negative probably isn't the free pass you think

Over the past six months, the novel coronavirus pandemic has infected nearly ninety lakh people and killed over 4.6 lakh worldwide.

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The Undertaker announces retirement: A look at his WWE career

One of the greatest professional wrestlers, The Undertaker, has retired from WWE.

Kangana slams Vogue for using old videos despite "banning" her

Kangana Ranaut has slammed renowned costume stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania, who currently serves as the Fashion Director at leading style magazine Vogue.

WWDC 2020: 5 crucial changes needed in iOS, iPadOS

Apple's 31st Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to kick off in a completely unique, online-only format, starting today.

Realme Narzo 10A 4GB/64GB model launched at Rs. 10,000

Realme has launched a new 4GB/64GB variant of the Narzo 10A in India at Rs. 9,999.

BS6 Honda City available with benefits worth Rs. 1.50 lakh

Honda has announced benefits worth Rs. 1.50 lakh on its BS6-compliant City. The move is aimed at clearing existing stock as well as recover some losses incurred in the lockdown period.

Nepal buries COVID-19 dead in India, will exhume body

In a displeasing series of events, Nepal's authorities are learned to have buried the body of a coronavirus patient on Indian soil in Uttar Pradesh, sparking panic among locals.

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Factually impossible: Justin Bieber denies sexual assault allegation

Pop sensation Justin Bieber has refuted an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in March 2014. The assault allegation surfaced last week.

On Rath Yatra, SC says, "Will let Odisha government decide"

Hearing petitions against its earlier order, which stopped the famed Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, the Supreme Court on Monday empowered the Odisha government to take a call.

OPPO A11k, with dual rear cameras, launched at Rs. 9,000

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, OPPO has launched the OPPO A11k in India. The handset is identical to the OPPO A12, which was announced in the country earlier this month.

Delhi plans to begin random serological tests starting June 27

In light of surging COVID-19 cases, Delhi is looking to start random serological tests on its citizens.

Toyota Yaris, Glanza available with benefits of upto Rs. 72,500

In an attempt to boost sales and make up for the losses suffered during the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, Toyota has announced discounts and benefits of up to Rs. 72,500 on its Yaris sedan and Glanza hatchback for the month of June.

SSR's death: Complaint filed against Rhea Chakraborty in Bihar

A complaint has been filed against actor Rhea Chakraborty at a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

Kanpur's shelter home: 57, including five pregnant girls, test COVID-positive

57 girls of a government-run shelter home in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, tested positive for coronavirus last week, turning the facility into a hotspot. Out of these 57 girls, five are pregnant and one is HIV positive.

OnePlus 8 series goes on sale today at 12pm

OnePlus 8 Pro and 8 is scheduled to go on another sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and OnePlus.in.

Tennis star Dimitrov tests positive for COVID-19, Adria Tour canceled

Tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the cancelation of the Adria Tour exhibition event in Croatia.

Mumbai's water stock will last only 42 days: Report

Maharashtra's capital Mumbai is facing several battles together, two of them being related to water shortage and the novel coronavirus.

Forces allowed to "respond adequately", situation tense along LAC

A week after China's People's Liberation Army attempted to change the status quo at the Galwan Valley, the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) continues to be tense.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.26 lakh; Delhi surpasses Tamil Nadu

Over 15,000 new coronavirus infections were detected across India on Sunday, taking the nationwide total past 4.26 lakh. Meanwhile, the death toll also crossed 13,700.

Premier League, Everton 0-0 Liverpool: List of records broken

Everton and Liverpool played out a 0-0 draw in gameweek 30 of the Premier League season.

Soon, Spotify could start offering music videos

From offers on yearly subscriptions to the ability to host group sessions, Spotify has been trying a number of features to boost its user base lately.

Here's how you can make heavenly chocolate at home

Chocolates can fix anything. No, we are not exaggerating!

Realme X3 smartphone (with 12GB RAM) spotted on Geekbench

Realme's upcoming smartphone, the X3 5G, has been spotted on Geekbench with 12GB of RAM.