#TechBytes: Best non-Chinese smartphones you can currently buy in India
Growing border tensions at the LAC, mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, and rising suspicion over Beijing's surveillance have prompted many Indians to boycott Chinese smartphones, apps, as well as other products.
Salim Merchant supports Sonu Nigam's claims about the music industry
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic demise has triggered a huge debate not just in the film industry but also in the music fraternity.
Realme 2 Pro gets Android 10-based Realme UI Update
Realme has started rolling out the Android 10-based Realme UI update for its Realme 2 Pro handset in India.
Indian Railways cancels all regular train services till August 12
The Indian Railways on Thursday decided to cancel all regular time-tabled passenger train services, including Mail/Express, passenger, and suburban trains, till August 12.
COVID-19 cases surge in US state after reopening; hospitals suffer
In the United States, Texas has seen a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, resulting in hospitals nearing capacity in Houston—the state's most populous city.
Delhi: COVID-19 patients don't need to visit government centers
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday reversed an order mandating clinical assessment of COVID-positive patients at state-run care centers.
BS6 Honda Livo 110 teaser reveals key changes and upgrades
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is working to launch the BS6-compliant Livo 110 commuter motorcycle in the country.
Samsung Galaxy M51 to be launched in India in September
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M51 smartphone, which was rumored to arrive in India sometime around July-August, has now been delayed.
Google Pay could soon start offering loans to small businesses
Google Pay, the payments arm operated by Google, may soon start offering business loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India.
Vivo X50-series to be launched in global markets in July
Vivo's brand-new X50 series, which was announced in China earlier this month, will be released in global markets in July.
Honda opens bookings for its 2020 City in India
Honda has started accepting bookings for both the diesel and petrol variants of the upcoming 2020 City.
MG Hector Plus reaches dealerships; to be launched in July
The wait for MG Hector Plus is likely to end soon. The three-row SUV has started reaching company dealerships ahead of its expected launch in India next month.
Sushant's last film 'Dil Bechara' to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar
Late Sushant Singh Rajput will always be remembered through his amazing films.
Cleared of doping, Sanjita Chanu to receive Arjuna Award
After being cleared of doping, two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist Sanjita Chanu will finally receive the coveted Arjuna Award which has been withheld since 2018.
'Bulbbul' movie review: An enchanting but testing tale
Sometimes, it's challenging to put a film into a certain genre. Anvita Dutt's Bulbbul (streaming now on Netflix) is perhaps one of those. It's not a horror movie in the strictest sense of the term, but it's haunting in the way it exposes our deep-rooted issues of patriarchy and violence.
#TechBytes: iOS 14 hidden features you need to know about
Apple's all-new iOS 14 has come as a thought-through OS upgrade, a release packing several interesting and handy capabilities for iPhone users.
Skin cream "Fair & Lovely" to drop "Fair" from name
Joining the bandwagon of brands that are making their products socially inclusive, the Indian unit of Unilever, Hindustan Unilever, has decided to drop "Fair" from the name of the skincare cream "Fair & Lovely," multiple reports said on Thursday.
Coronavirus: 5 states to receive first batch of Hetero's COVIFOR
Five states across India will be the first to receive Hetero Healthcare's COVID-19 drug, COVIFOR, the first generic brand of the experimental drug remdesivir.
Serie A, gameweek 27: Here are the key takeaways
The Serie A 2019-20 season resumed on June 20. Firstly, the games in hand were played, before gameweek 27 got off to a thumping start.
Realme X3, X3 SuperZoom launched, prices start at Rs. 25,000
Realme has expanded its range of smartphones in India with the brand-new Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom models.
CBSE Class 10 exams canceled; Class 12's can happen later
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, pending Class 10 and 12 examinations have been canceled, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) informed the Supreme Court through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday.
Premier League, Chelsea vs Manchester City: Preview, Dream11 and stats
Fourth-placed Chelsea face an in-form Manchester City in gameweek 31 of the Premier League 2019-20 season later tonight.
Govinda's son Yashvardhan meets with a car accident
Bollywood actor Govinda's son Yashvardhan Ahuja on Wednesday met with a car accident in Mumbai, according to reports.
Xiaomi POCO X2 8GB RAM variant becomes costlier in India
POCO has increased the price of its popular mid-ranger, the POCO X2, by Rs. 500.
Coronavirus impact: No face-to-face classes at IIT-Bombay in 2020
With teaching methods being redrawn in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, IIT-Bombay has become the first major institute in the country to scrap face-to-face classes for this year.
Premier League: Key numbers from Liverpool's 4-0 win against Palace
Liverpool are now within touching distance of lifting their maiden Premier League title.
Women don't sleep after being raped: Karnataka HC
It is unbecoming of an Indian woman to sleep after being raped, the Karnataka High Court said on Monday as it handed over a pre-arrest bail to the accused.
#ThisDayThatYear: India script history, win 1983 Cricket World Cup
On June 25, 1983, the Indian cricket team led by Kapil Dev won the prestigious World Cup after upsetting West Indies in the final.
SSR suicide case: Foul play ruled out, actor's CA questioned
The Mumbai Police has received the final post-mortem report in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. The cause of death has been identified as asphyxia due to hanging. It implies that he died by suicide and no foul play was involved.
Ampere discontinues Magnus 60 e-scooter after Magnus Pro's recent launch
Just days after the launch of Magnus Pro, Ampere Vehicles has pulled the plug on its Magnus 60 e-scooter in India.
Ahead of launch, 2020 Hyundai i20 spotted testing in India
Hyundai is planning to launch the 2020 edition of its premium hatchback, the i20, in India by the end of this year. In the latest development, a heavily camouflaged test mule of the upcoming model has been spotted plying on roads.
OnePlus 8 Pro to go on sale today via Amazon
OnePlus's latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8 Pro, is all set to go on sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and OnePlus.in.
Clare Connor set to become first female MCC President
Former England Women's captain Clare Connor is set to become the first female President of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in its 233-year history.
10,000 beds, 18,000 tonnes of ACs in Delhi's biggest coronavirus-facility
The Radha Soami Satsang Beas complex in Chattarpur is being turned into a COVID-19 facility, the largest one in Delhi, to deal with the rapid rise of coronavirus cases.
US demolishes Pakistan's claim that Masood Azhar is "missing"
Pakistan hasn't expressed the will to act against terrorists functioning from its soil and has continued to provide a safe haven to regionally focused terrorist groups, the US State Department said in a report released on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.72 lakh after record spike
India on Wednesday reported nearly 17,000 new coronavirus infections, marking the nation's biggest single-day spike yet.
Manchester United beat Sheffield United: Here are the records broken
Manchester United gained three valuable points after overcoming Sheffield United 3-0 in gameweek 31 of the Premier League.
OPPO Find X2 series receives Android 11 Beta 1 update
OPPO has started releasing the latest Android 11 Beta 1 update for its Find X2 and Find X2 Pro flagship smartphones. The new software comes without the company's ColorOS skin and is meant for testing and trying out upcoming features.
Xiaomi releases Android 11 Beta update for Redmi K30 Pro
Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest Android 11 Beta 1 update for its Redmi K30 Pro flagship phone. The firmware is based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which implies it misses out on the company's custom MIUI skin.
Singapore chooses Nokia, Ericsson (not Chinese companies) for 5G upgradation
In a major development, Singapore's leading telcos have chosen Nokia and Ericsson to build the core of their next-generation 5G networks.
Sachin Tendulkar vs Rahul Dravid: Statistical comparison in Test cricket
The history of Indian cricket comprises two of the greatest batsmen to have played the game.
India, China agree to continue diplomatic talks for peaceful resolution
Amid heightened tensions regarding the border situation in Eastern Ladakh, India and China on Wednesday agreed to sincerely implement disengagement and de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
After online petition, matrimonial website removes skin color filter
A matrimonial website has removed a skin color filter from its platform after facing criticism online.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 gets Android 10: How to install
Korean tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update for its Galaxy Tab S4.
Now, Google can tell you what to watch: Here's how
When a deadly virus is wreaking havoc around the world, the best way to survive is to sit home and binge.
Samsung Galaxy A51 available with Rs. 1,500 cashback: Details here
South Korean tech giant Samsung has announced attractive cashback and no-cost EMI offers on its Galaxy A51 in India.
2020 Hyundai Elantra diesel variant launched at Rs. 18.70 lakh
Hyundai has finally launched the BS6-compliant diesel variant of its 2020 Elantra in India at a starting price of Rs. 18.70 lakh.
Coronavirus outbreak: Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed
Bangladesh's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka has been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Realme Narzo 10A and Realme C3 become costlier in India
Realme has increased the prices of its budget-friendly Narzo 10A and C3 smartphones in India.
#NotAFakeNews: Microsoft makes antivirus tool for Android
Months after confirming the plan to bring Windows Defender to iOS and Android, Microsoft has started executing the move.
What are the challenges of making masks the 'new normal'?
As the world stands ravaged by COVID-19, leaders have repeatedly called to adopt health precautions as the "new normal."
Harley-Davidson Iron 883 has become costlier in India
Harley-Davidson has increased the prices of its popular cruiser, the Iron 883, in India by Rs. 12,000. With this price revision, the motorcycle now retails for Rs. 9.38 lakh.
Union government decides to bring cooperative banks under RBI's supervision
In a move meant to boost depositors' confidence, the Union government has decided to bring all cooperative banks under the supervision of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced in a virtual press conference on Wednesday, after a Cabinet meeting.
ICC set to discuss nomination process for next chairman
The International Cricket Council (ICC) board members are set to discuss nomination process for its next chairman, via a video-conference on Thursday.
Statistical analysis: Bruno Fernandes' impact since joining Manchester United
Former Sporting attacking mid-fielder Bruno Fernandes arrived at Manchester United during the January transfer window and made an instant impact.
BS6 Honda Grazia launched in India at Rs. 73,340
Honda has launched the BS6-compliant Grazia in India in two variants of Standard and Deluxe. The former carries a price tag of Rs. 73,336 while details about the premium Deluxe variant have not been revealed yet.
#LeakPeek: Vivo iQOO Z1x to come with a 120Hz screen
As a more affordable version of the iQOO Z1, Vivo is working to launch the iQOO Z1x in China.
2020 Hyundai Verna's mileage figures revealed
The mileage figures of the facelifted Hyundai Verna have been revealed. The 1.5-liter manual diesel engine, with a mileage of 25km/liter, is the most fuel-efficient model while the 1.5-liter manual petrol model is the least efficient at 17.7km/liter.
After being declared COVID-19 positive, Mohammad Hafeez tests negative
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has tested negative for coronavirus just after a day he was declared positive by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
"Cure" for coronavirus: Case filed against Patanjali's Ramdev and Balkrishna
Soon after Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, who is the head honcho of Patanjali Ayurved, claimed the organization has found a cure for coronavirus, a case was filed against him in a court in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
These drugs are in use for COVID-19 treatment in India
India has opened up, but the pandemic is not slowing down.
Juventus hope to convince Arthur despite agreeing fee with Barcelona
Serie A champions Juventus have agreed a whopping £72.5m fee with Barcelona to sign Arthur, however, the club needs to convince the player to join them.
India witnesses job recovery, unemployment rate back to pre-lockdown era
Bruised by the coronavirus-necessitated lockdown, the Indian economy has shown few signs of recovery as the unemployment rate is reported to have returned to the pre-lockdown period.
Dravid emerges as greatest Indian Test batsman in Wisden poll
A poll conducted on social media by Wisden India deemed Rahul Dravid the greatest Indian Test batsman.
2021 Kia Carnival's first pictures revealed: Check what's new
Just ahead of its launch in South Korea, Kia Motors has released the first pictures of the upcoming Carnival, showcasing the exterior design of the fourth-generation MPV.
Redmi 9, with Helio G80 and quad-camera, launched in China
Xiaomi has launched its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9, in China. The handset is offered in two new 4GB/128GB and 6GB/128GB variants along with the existing 4GB/64GB model which was introduced in Europe earlier this month.
WhatsApp's payments service suspended in Brazil: Here's why
Just 10 days back, WhatsApp had launched its much-coveted payments service in Brazil, its second-biggest market after India, and opened a way to send and receive money on chat.
Asia Cup likely to be played in SL or UAE
Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan said that Asia Cup will go ahead as scheduled, in either Sri Lanka or UAE.
Manchester United vs Sheffield United: Preview, Dream11 and stats
Manchester United will be aiming to seal all three points when they face Sheffield United at home in gameweek 31 of the Premier League.
Delhi revises coronavirus strategy, will screen every house by July-6
Delhi, burdened with a surge of coronavirus cases, revised its strategy against the disease after a series of meetings between Home Minister Amit Shah and Aam Aadmi Party, which governs the state.
Premier League, gameweek 31: Key numbers from Tuesday's matches
Premier League, gameweek 31 kicked off on Tuesday with two matches being played.
Mercedes-Benz, NVIDIA team up to replicate Tesla's style?
Mercedes-Benz has partnered with tech giant NVIDIA to develop and install a next-generation computing platform on its vehicles.
Motorola One Fusion+ to go on sale today via Flipkart
Motorola's newly-launched One Fusion+ will go on sale for the first time in India today. The handset will be available via Flipkart starting at 12 pm.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is all set to go on sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com. A couple of days back, the handset received a price hike of Rs. 500, and now it carries a starting price of Rs. 16,999.
Happy Birthday Lionel Messi: A look at his amazing stats
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi stands among the greatest players in the history of football.
Manipur: BJP-led coalition faces crisis, rebel MLAs flown to Delhi
The BJP-led coalition in Manipur is facing an existential crisis after nine MLAs, three from the saffron party itself, withdrew support from Chief Minister N Biren Singh's government on June 17.
Reduce High Commission staff by 50%: India tells Pakistan
Already at loggerheads with Pakistan for several years, India on Tuesday decided to reduce the presence of the neighboring country's staff at the High Commission in New Delhi.
Coronavirus: Cases reach 4.56 lakh; biggest spikes in Delhi, Telangana
India reported over 15,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, taking the total past 4.56 lakh. Nearly 460 new deaths in the past 24 hours also took the death toll to 14,485.
How Dharavi went from being coronavirus hotspot to success story
Spread over a little more than 2.1 square kilometers, Dharavi is home to some 8.5 lakh people. The houses are small, the population density high.
Here's how iOS 14 will make your iPhone more private
From PiP mode to the new Siri, Apple's iOS 14 is brimming with handy, thought-through features.
ASUS ROG Phone 3 to be launched in July
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS, in association with Tencent Games, will unveil its flagship ROG Phone 3 in July, the company has announced.
Samsung Galaxy A51 gets new camera features via OTA update
According to a report by TizenHelp, Korean tech giant Samsung has started rolling out certain camera features for the Galaxy A51 which were not present in the One UI 2.1 firmware.
