15 Jul 2020

What all happened in the entertainment world today?

News in the entertainment world once again remained dominated by coronavirus and its victims, as popular Kannada actor Dhruva Sarja tested positive for the disease.

England announce squad for second Test, Anderson and Wood rested

England have named their squad for the second Test against West Indies, starting July 16 at the Emirates Old Trafford.

CBSE Class-12 results: Noida's identical twins bag perfectly identical scores

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the long-awaited results of the 2020 Class-12 Board Examinations on July 13.

FIFA announces schedule for 2022 World Cup

FIFA, on Wednesday, released the full schedule for the 2022 World Cup which will be played in Qatar during November-December.

Is Reliance's new 'Jio Glass' worth the hype?

During Reliance's first 'virtual' Annual General Meeting, Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of the conglomerate, shared a lot about his oil-to-telecom businesses.

England vs West Indies: Dom Bess aims for a turnaround

England spinner Dom Bess believes he could turn the tables in the upcoming Test against West Indies.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine: Final trials to begin on July 27

Moderna Therapeutics has come a long way with its candidate vaccine to prevent COVID-19, the novel coronavirus disease.

England vs WI, 2nd Test: Players to watch out for

England will be hoping to turn things around when they face West Indies in the second Test match, starting Thursday.

Jawa Perak's deliveries will commence in India from July 20

Jawa Motorcycles India has revealed the delivery date of the Perak via a rather cryptic tweet.

Realme X50 5G, with 120Hz display, launched in the UK

Realme has launched its mid-range smartphone, the Realme X50 5G in the UK.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The rise of West Indies' contemporary pace quartet

West Indies cricket was once enriched with quite a few ferocious pacers.

Maruti-Suzuki recalls 1.34 lakh units of Baleno and Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki India has recalled 1.34 lakh units of the Baleno and Wagon R due to an issue with the fuel pump.

England vs WI, 2nd Test: Records that can be scripted

England will be wanting to bounce back when they face West Indies in the second Test match, starting Thursday.

'Shakuntala Devi' trailer: Vidya Balan steals attention with spunky role

The official trailer of Vidya Balan-starrer Shakuntala Devi has arrived and it looks promising.

2021 Range Rover Sport (diesel), with new mild-hybrid powertrain, unveiled

Luxury automaker Land Rover has launched a new model of the Range Rover Sport with an updated mild-hybrid powertrain. The flagship SUV houses a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder diesel mill that comes paired with a 48V electric motor.

Skoda Rapid Rider Plus launched at Rs. 8 lakh

Skoda has launched a new Rider Plus variant of the Rapid sedan in India. It is positioned above the base-end Rider trim in the company's line-up.

US: Squirrel tests positive for Bubonic plague

While the United States (like the rest of the world) battles coronavirus pandemic, a new disease, which is as infectious, has made a landfall there.

Transfer news: Manchester United looking to sell six players

Premier League club Manchester United are keen to offload six players in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Mahindra XUV300 adjudged safest car in India by Global NCAP

Car safety rating agency Global NCAP has adjudged Mahindra's XUV300 to be the safest car available in India as of now.

Harvey Weinstein's $19 million settlement with accusers rejected

A US federal judge has rejected a proposed $19 million settlement for women who accused former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse and harassment.

2020 Honda City launched in India at Rs. 10.90 lakh

Japanese automaker Honda's much-anticipated fifth-generation City sedan has finally been launched in India.

Reliance AGM: Google invests Rs. 33,737cr; Jio Glass; 5G plans

Google will be investing Rs. 33,737 crore ($4.5 billion) in Reliance Industries' telecom-to-digital entity Jio Platforms.

Big Bash League to commence on December 3

Cricket Australia (CA) announced the provisional schedule of the upcoming Big Bash League, on Wednesday.

India: 30,000 new coronavirus cases recorded; tally reaches 9.36 lakh

India recorded yet another spike in coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the total tally across the country to 9,36,181, data from Union Health Ministry revealed earlier in the day.

EPL: Contenders for the Champions League and Europa League berths

Chelsea's win against relegated Norwich City handed them a major boost in terms of seeking Champions League qualification.

BMW

BMW iX3 goes official as the company's second all-electric car

BMW has finally unveiled the iX3 SUV in its production form. The all-electric model first appeared as a concept at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show.

OnePlus Nord's pre-orders will go live in India at 1:30pm

The OnePlus Nord will be up for pre-ordering today at 1:30 pm via Amazon for a token amount of Rs. 499.

CBSE announces results for Class 10: Check yours here

On Wednesday, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced results for Class 10, two days after the results for Class 12 were declared.

Premier League, Arsenal vs Liverpool: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Arsenal face champions Liverpool in gameweek 36 of the Premier League later tonight.

ICC Test Rankings: Jason Holder jumps to second spot

West Indian captain Jason Holder has moved to second spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

Stay eternally happy: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister pens emotional note

It has been a tough one month for the family, friends, and fans of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, since his tragic demise in June.

Rajasthan: Out of Congress' cockpit, Pilot declares "Not joining BJP"

Sachin Pilot, who lost two important posts yesterday — Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Congress President in the state — announced numerous times today that he is not joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

NewsBytes Briefing: UK bans Huawei, WhatsApp goes down, and more

In the last few hours, a lot has happened in the world of technology.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today

Xiaomi's mid-ranger, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, is all set to go on sale again in India today via Amazon and Mi.com.

Relief to Indian students: Trump agrees to revoke visa curbs

A week after declaring that foreign students, whose courses have moved online, will have to leave the United States, the Donald Trump administration on Tuesday scrapped the controversial directive.

Rajasthan crisis: Sachin Pilot served notice, BJP makes move

By sacking Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, whose chief ministerial ambitions threatened the stability of the government in Rajasthan, Congress on Tuesday sparked a showdown that may continue for several days.

Premier League, Chelsea beat Norwich City: List of records broken

Third-placed Chelsea extended their lead by four points after beating relegated Norwich in gameweek 36 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.

Airtel-Verizon launch 'BlueJeans' to take on JioMeet, Zoom in India

As Indians adjust with the reality of working and connecting remotely, leading telecom-to-technology companies in the country are racing to get affordable yet high-quality video-conferencing solutions up and running.

BMW

BMW India to launch S 1000 XR on July 16

BMW Motorrad is all set to launch its flagship sports motorcycle, the 2020 S 1000 XR, in India on July 16.

This is how Samsung's next-generation tablets will look like

Ahead of their launch at Samsung's 'Galaxy Unpacked' event next month, press renders of the Galaxy Tab S7 and live images of S7+ have been leaked.

Jeep unveils new Wrangler model with a 6.4-liter V8 engine

As a more potent version of the iconic Wrangler, Jeep has unveiled a new Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept model.

14 Jul 2020

#NewsBytesExclusive: Meet Tushar Singh, CBSE Class-12 topper who scored 500/500

The Central Board of Secondary Education released the long-awaited Class-12 Board Examination results on July 13.

Bihar: 75 BJP leaders, HQ staff test positive for COVID-19

In a shocking development, the headquarters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in poll-bound Bihar's Patna emerged as the latest COVID-19 hotspot after as many as 75 leaders and office staff members reportedly tested coronavirus positive.

James Anderson vs Stuart Broad: Statistical comparison

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have led the baton of England's bowling line-up for years.

Rare comet visible from today, will disappear for 6,800 years

Starting tonight, July 14, a rare comet will streak across the night sky for a period of 20 days.

Google likely to invest $4 billion in Reliance's Jio Platforms

After several major conglomerates and foreign funds, technology giant Google is mulling an investment in Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms.

Microsoft cleverly slips in Bing search on Android phones

Even though Microsoft is a leader in the desktop OS market (thanks to Windows 10), it has a long way to go in other consumer-focused categories such as Search.

England vs West Indies, second Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

The first Test between England and West Indies resumed international cricket following a prolonged COVID-19 break.

Serie A: Analyzing the top-four race and relegation battle

The coronavirus pandemic had suspended domestic football leagues across Europe.

Ahead of launch, Royal Enfield Meteor spotted sans any camouflage

The Royal Enfield Meteor has been spotted without camouflage for the first time in India, hinting at its imminent launch in the country.

Hyundai launches Tucson (facelift) in India at Rs. 22.30 lakh

South Korean automaker Hyundai has finally launched the facelifted version of the Tucson in India. To recall, the premium SUV was unveiled on our shores at the 2020 Auto Expo in February.

Kia Sonet will debut in India on August 7

Kia Sonet will make its global debut in India on August 7 via a virtual event, according to carandbike. It will be positioned below the Seltos and go on sale a month after the launch.

Mukesh Ambani becomes 6th richest person in the world

After a massive fund-raising spree of Jio Platforms, Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani has become the sixth-richest person in the world.

Bengal: Bureaucrat (38) leading fight against coronavirus, succumbs to disease

A bureaucrat of West Bengal, who earned lauds for her handling of the coronavirus pandemic, died of COVID-19 on Monday, evoking a heart-rendering reaction from many, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

EPL clubs open to July 27-October 5 summer transfer window

Premier League clubs are open to starting the summer transfer window from July 27 onwards.

OPPO A12s goes official as a rebranded OPPO A12

OPPO has launched a new budget-range smartphone, the OPPO A12s in Cambodia. The handset comes as a rebranded version of the OPPO A12 which was introduced in India last month.

2020 BS6 Pulsar NS200 gets another price-hike in India

Bajaj Auto has increased the prices of the 2020 BS6 Pulsar NS200 in India. The lightweight sports bike has received an uptick of Rs. 1,000 and now costs Rs. 1.29 lakh.

BS6 Bajaj Platina 100 becomes costlier in India

Bajaj Auto has hiked the prices of the Platina 100 series in India. The range, which comprises the KS Alloy, the ES Alloy, and the newly-launched ES Alloy Disc variants, has received a price hike of up to Rs. 2,432.

Realme C11, with MediaTek Helio G35, launched at Rs. 7,500

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Realme has launched the Realme C11 in India.

Google shows off the upcoming Pixel 4a on its store

Ahead of the launch, an official render of Google's upcoming budget smartphone, the Pixel 4a, has made its way to the official Google Store.

Entertainment round-up: Rhea, Ankita remember Sushant; Sara takes coronavirus test

Exactly a month after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput died, his close friend Rhea Chakraborty, and former girlfriend, Ankita Lokhande, remembered him on Instagram.

Hemang Amin appointed interim CEO of BCCI: Report

Hemang Amin has been appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Premier League, Chelsea vs Norwich City: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Chelsea will aim to take a grip on third place in the Premier League 2019-20 table.

NBA

Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus ahead of NBA season

NBA star Russell Westbrook, on Monday, revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus as the league is set to resume in Florida shortly.

Jurgen Klopp sets Liverpool departure date: Details here

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to see out his contract at Liverpool and head back to his native country Germany.

Truth can't be defeated: Sachin Pilot after being sacked

Congress on Tuesday sacked its renowned leader Sachin Pilot from the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan as well as the state Party President, days after the 42-year-old revolted against CM Ashok Gehlot. The party alleged Pilot was "ensnared" by BJP to topple the government.

Ducati unveils 2021 Multistrada 950 S in GP White livery

Just days after launching the Panigale V2 in White Rosso graphics, Ducati has unveiled the 2021 Multistrada 950 S with MotoGP-inspired white livery.

Toyota announces attractive financing offers for the Innova Crysta MPV

In a bid to increase sales, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced a slew of financing schemes on its cars, including the Innova Crysta MPV, for the month of July.

Coronavirus: Delhi reports lowest surge in 35 days

In June, the coronavirus story of Delhi was frightening, to say the least. The healthcare infrastructure was overwhelmed, patients were denied beds, and the deceased didn't even get a respectful departure.

'It was bigger than cricket', Morgan reminisces 2019 WC final

It has been a year since England clinched their maiden World Cup title.

Premier League, gameweek 35: List of key takeaways

Gameweek 35 of the Premier League 2019-20 season saw Norwich City get relegated.

POCO M2 Pro's first sale today at 12pm via Flipkart

The newly-launched POCO M2 Pro will go on sale for the first time in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart.

Redmi Note 9 Pro's sale today via Amazon and Mi.com

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

Tech Briefing: Apple pays $1bn penalty, Google invests in India

A lot happened in the technology world when you were sleeping.

Bengaluru's lockdown begins tonight: Know what's open, what's not

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru (urban Bengaluru has 15,051 active cases and 321 have died), the city will be locked down from 8 pm on July 14 till 5 am on July 22, the administration announced earlier.

Rajasthan crisis: 'Rebel' Sachin Pilot skips second Congress meeting

Sending a clear message to Congress that he isn't impressed with whatever he is being offered, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot skipped another meeting on Tuesday. He also remained absent from Monday's meeting, called to show CM Ashok Gehlot's "strength."

#CareerBytes: How Indian students can become US CPAs

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professions. Though it is considered India's highest accounting degree, it is not recognized in all countries.

CBSE Class-12 results: This Lucknow girl has scored perfect 100%

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) finally declared the much-awaited results of the 2020 Class-12 Board Examinations after a long delay on July 13.

Ahead of launch, 2021 Jeep Compass (facelift) spotted testing

Jeep is planning to launch the facelifted version of its flagship SUV, the Compass, in India early next year.

Samsung Galaxy A01 Core certified in Thailand, launch imminent

The Samsung Galaxy A01 Core seems to be ready for the launch as the device has received a green flag from NBTC, Thailand's telecom regulator.

How to cook delicious Tibetan-style thukpa noodle soup

Thukpa is a popular noodle soup dish cooked with lots of boiled vegetables or chicken.