IIT admissions: Class-12 marks criteria relaxed for students clearing JEE-Advanced
This year, the Class-12 percentage criteria for securing admissions to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will be relaxed for students qualifying the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced.
3TC Solidarity Cup: All you need to know
Professional cricket is set to resume in South Africa with the advent of 3-Team Cricket Solidarity Cup 2020.
Entertainment round-up: Aishwarya Bachchan admitted to hospital, and more
Entertainment news on Friday remained dominated by some humanitarian gestures, some good-old SRK-style wit, and a couple of trailer and first look launches.
No action against Pilot camp till Tuesday: Rajasthan-HC to Speaker
The Rajasthan High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot and 18 other rebel Congress MLAs, challenging the disqualification notices served to them, till Monday.
Google loses ownership of blogspot.in, breaking millions of Indian blogs
Google's Blogger service has long been the solution for creating personalized blogs, without worrying about paying for a personal domain.
BS6 Hero Xpulse 200 launched at Rs. 1.11 lakh
Hero MotoCorp has launched the BS6 Xpulse 200 in India at Rs. 1,11,790.
ENG vs WI: Michael Holding questions ECB's COVID-19 protocols
Former West Indian pacer Michael Holding questioned England and Wales Cricket Board's bio-secure protocols to tackle the COVID-19.
England vs West Indies: Records scripted by centurion Ben Stokes
England have taken control against West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.
India's COVID-19 vaccines: What are the latest updates?
In the race to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), two pharma companies are leading the way from India - Bharat Biotech and Zydus Cadila.
Junaid Shah (28), model and Ranbir Kapoor lookalike, passes away
In a tragic piece of news, Junaid Shah, a 28-year-old model, who was best known for his uncanny resemblance with Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, passed away on Thursday.
EPL relegation battle: Which teams could join Norwich City?
Just two gameweeks are left in the Premier League 2019-20 season and we are in for a brutal dogfight between teams involved in the relegation table.
Nepalese tonsured in UP, forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram"
In a deplorable incident, a youth, said to be a citizen of Nepal, was tortured in Uttar Pradesh and forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram." The incident is being viewed as a fallout of the Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli's remark that the Hindu deity belonged to his country.
This OnePlus flagship is available with benefits worth Rs. 9,000
If you are planning to own a flagship smartphone, this might interest you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 6,000 on the best-selling OnePlus 7T Pro (256GB) Haze Blue variant.
Porsche's all-new 911 Turbo can do 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds
Porsche has unveiled the new 922-generation 911 Turbo in Coupé and Cabriolet variants. The new addition aims to fill the gap between the entry-level 911 Carrera 4S and the top-spec Turbo S, which arrived in May this year.
Serena Williams set to make a return in August
Serena Williams is all set to make her return to tennis at a WTA tournament in Kentucky next month.
Lionel Messi criticizes 'weak' Barcelona as Real win La Liga
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi lashed out at his club for a poor show in La Liga 2019-20.
Ranveer Singh begins prep for Zoya Akhtar's upcoming crime film?
From getting his share of beauty sleep to relishing some homemade delicacies (courtesy, wife Deepika Padukone), Ranveer Singh ensured that he made the most of his free time in quarantine.
In battle against coronavirus, Spain to cull nearly 100,000 mink
Spain, which was once among the top five countries affected by the novel coronavirus, obviously doesn't want an exponential rise in cases again. Hence, it has decided to cull nearly 100,000 mink, after a farm employee's wife tested coronavirus-positive in Aragon province.
Premier League, gameweek 36: Here are the key takeaways
Gameweek 36 of the Premier League 2019-20 season has seen nine sets of games already been played.
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross (petrol) to be launched on July 29
Maruti Suzuki's highly-anticipated BS6-compliant crossover, the S-Cross (petrol), will be launched in India on July 29 and go on sale the same day.
Meet Roshni Nadar Malhotra (38), the richest Indian woman
A few hours ago, billionaire industrialist Shiv Nadar announced his decision to step down from the role of Chairperson at HCL Technologies, the multinational IT giant he founded four decades ago.
Find me better actors than Ranbir, Alia: Balki on nepotism
The debate around nepotism in the film fraternity remains fueled ever since actor Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic demise last month.
Toyota recalls 6,500 units of Glanza over fuel pump issue
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has recalled 6,500 units of the Toyota Glanza hatchback model over a faulty fuel pump issue.
2020 Mahindra Thar to be launched in India around November
Mahindra has finally confirmed that the 2020 Thar will be launched in India "post October" i.e. around the festive season in November. The details were revealed by Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Automotive & Farm Division of Mahindra & Mahindra to carandbike.
Talks underway with China but can't guarantee success: Rajnath Singh
On Friday, during a visit to Leh, his first since the violent clash at Galwan Valley, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said talks are underway with China but there is no guarantee that they would prove fruitful.
Key factors that helped Real Madrid win back La Liga
Real Madrid snatched the Spanish league honor from Barcelona after sealing La Liga 2019-20 title.
Dalit couple assaulted in MP, six cops suspended, probe underway
An inhumane incident reported from Guna in Madhya Pradesh has led to the suspension of six police officers, and the transfer of District Collector and Superintendent of Police.
CBI probe not needed in Sushant's case, says Maharashtra minister
Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has said that there is no need for a CBI inquiry into late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. He added that the Mumbai Police, which is currently investigating the matter, is competent enough to handle the case.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition to be launched in Q4
Reputed tipster Ice Universe has claimed that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will be launched in the fourth quarter of this year.
NewsBytes Briefing: FBI probes Twitter hack; Netflix gets new CEO
In the last few hours, several developments have been reported from the world of technology.
La Liga: Real Madrid's title win in numbers
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 2-1 to win La Liga 2019-20 title.
Samsung Galaxy M31s tipped to launch in India this month
The Samsung Galaxy M31s will be unveiled in India later this month and go on sale via Amazon and Samsung's other retail outlets in August, according to an IANS report (via Business Insider).
Realme Narzo 10A's sale today at 12pm via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10A, is all set to go on sale again in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Archer's protocol breach could have been a disaster: Ashley Giles
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) director of cricket Ashley Giles believes Jofra Archer's breach of bio-secure protocols would have landed the board in trouble.
Pilot calls Chidambaram; Congress suspends two MLAs over BJP links
The political crisis in Rajasthan took a surprising turn on Thursday as rebel Sachin Pilot called up senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, days after the party stripped him of two posts.
#GoodNews: Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine may be available by September-end
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by researchers at Oxford University in partnership with AstraZeneca generates an immune response against the infection in humans, The Telegraph reports.
1 million coronavirus cases in India, death toll crosses 25,000
The total number of coronavirus cases in India zoomed past the 1-million mark with a record spike being reported on Thursday.
Manchester United beat Crystal Palace: List of records broken
Manchester United's pursuit for a top-four finish stayed on track after they overcame Crystal Palace 2-0 in gameweek 36 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.
Zoom bug allowed mimicking organizations; now fixed
Zoom video conferencing service has had plenty of trouble in keeping its platform safe from uninvited hackers and so-called 'Zoom-bombers'.
Realme 6 gets a new (6GB/64GB) variant in India
Realme has launched a new 6GB/64GB variant of its budget-friendly Realme 6 in India. It joins the existing 4GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/128GB models which were launched in the country in March.
Five fruits to help boost your overall health
Irrespective of seasons, fruits are one of the most handy and healthy food items out there.
England vs West Indies, Day 1: List of key takeaways
Dominic Sibley (86*) and Ben Stokes (59*) scored respective fifties as England scored 207/3 on Day 1 of the second Test.
India establishes bilateral 'air bubbles' with France, US: Details here
India on Thursday announced it has set up bilateral "air bubbles" with France and the US to resume international commercial flights from Friday.
Russian hackers tried stealing COVID-19 vaccine research: Details here
Security agencies in the UK, US, and Canada have warned that Russian hackers are targeting their COVID-19 vaccine research.
What made news in the entertainment world today?
In perhaps the biggest-ever announcement from Netflix India, the streaming giant on Thursday unveiled a line-up of 17 Indian movies and shows, that will be out in coming months.
2020 Audi RS7 Sportback launched at Rs. 1.94 crore
Audi has launched the 2020 RS7 Sportback in India at an eye-watering price of Rs. 1.94 crore (ex-showroom). It is the fourth member to join the company's refreshed line-up in the country which already includes the A6, A8, and Q8 models.
Samsung Galaxy M01s, with MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, launched
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M01s in India. The handset comes as an upgraded version of the Galaxy M01 that was announced in the country in June.
This malware can steal passwords, card data from 300+ apps
After Joker, a new strain of malware called 'BlackRock' has surfaced on the internet.
BGauss opens online bookings for the B8 and A2 e-scooters
Just days after unveiling the B8 and A2 e-scooters, BGauss has now opened the online bookings for its latest offerings.
'Lootcase' trailer: A bag full of laughs!
The much-awaited official trailer of Kunal Kemmu and Rasika Dugal-starrer comedy film Lootcase is here, and it is a laughter riot.
Amazon launches 'Interactive Video Service' for businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the entire world to switch to the routine of interacting, studying, and working remotely.
Ford EcoSport Titanium (automatic) launched at Rs. 10.67 lakh
As an addition to its portfolio of cars in India, Ford has launched a new mid-spec EcoSport Titanium (automatic) model in the country. It is positioned below the Titanium+ variant.
Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot approaches court, Harish Salve is his lawyer
The rift between rebel Sachin Pilot and his party Congress widened as the former approached Rajasthan High Court challenging Speaker CP Joshi's disqualification notice, that was served on Wednesday.
A look at Harry Kane's club career goals in numbers
Tottenham forward Harry Kane scripted a new milestone in his illustrious career so far.
Pakistan: India gets second consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
India on Thursday received the second consular access from Pakistan to meet Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Indian Navy officer who was arrested and sentenced to death by a Pakistan Army court.
Sushant's death: Rhea wants CBI investigation, writes to Amit Shah
Confirming for the first time that she was late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's girlfriend, actor Rhea Chakraborty urged Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to order a CBI investigation into his untimely demise.
Mercedes-AMG unveils its track-oriented 2021 GT Black Series
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the much-awaited GT Black Series sports car for the year 2021. The mean machine packs the most powerful series-production V8 engine that AMG has ever made. For reference, the car can do 0-100km/h in about 3 seconds.
#DealOfTheDay: Apple iPhone Xs is available with Rs. 33,000 discount
If you are planning to own an Apple iPhone, today might be a suitable opportunity. Amazon is offering a massive Rs. 33,000 discount on the 256GB variant of the flagship iPhone Xs.
2020 BMW S 1000 XR launched at Rs. 20.9 lakh
BMW Motorrad has finally launched the S 1000 XR adventure tourer in India at Rs. 20.9 lakh (ex-showroom).
Pre-orders for Lenovo Legion begin in China, key features revealed
Ahead of its launch on July 22, Lenovo's upcoming gaming smartphone, the Legion, is up for pre-ordering in China.
Only God can save us: Karnataka's Health Minister on coronavirus
With coronavirus cases surging daily across India and the healthcare system on the verge of collapse, the Health Minister of Karnataka said only "God can save us" sparking a controversy.
Premier League, Palace vs Manchester United: Preview, Dream11 and stats
Gameweek 36 of the Premier League has seen six games being played already.
Rhea Chakraborty receives rape, murder threats; alerts cyber cell
Actor Rhea Chakraborty has opened up on the online hatred and the rape and murder threats that she has been receiving on social media ever since the tragic demise of Sushant Singh Rajput. Rhea and Sushant were reportedly dating each other.
Vikas Dubey's "encountered" aide was a minor, claims family
The family of Prabhat Mishra, who was killed in an alleged encounter by police before noted gangster Vikas Dubey was arrested (and subsequently killed), has claimed he was a minor and had cleared Class 12 exams, merely ten days before his death.
Vivo X50 series, with Snapdragon 765G chipset, launched in India
Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Vivo has launched the Vivo X50 and X50 Pro in India.
TV umpire set to officiate front-foot no-balls
The on-field umpires in the first Test between England and West Indies faced scrutiny after three wickets were overturned by the third official when retrospectively checking the bowler's front-foot.
NewsBytes Tech Briefing: Zoom's video-conference device, unified Gmail, and more
Along with the massive hack of high profile Twitter accounts, a lot has happened in the world of technology in the last 24 hours.
Netflix announces 17 new Indian movies, shows: Check list here
After a bit of a wait-and-watch period, Netflix has announced a slew of Indian original movies and shows to be released in the coming months.
Jofra Archer excluded from England squad for breaching bio-secure protocols
England pacer Jofra Archer has been excluded from the 13-man squad as the Three Lions face West Indies in the second Test match, starting Thursday.
Samsung releases One UI 2 update for Galaxy J8
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 10-based One UI 2 update for the Galaxy J8. The firmware is currently being pushed in Russia, but a wider release is expected to happen in the coming days.
Bihar: Days after inauguration, part of Rs. 264cr bridge collapses
29 days ago, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a bridge in Gopalganj. On Wednesday, a part of the structure, built after spending Rs. 264 crore, collapsed due to heavy rains, laying bare the terrible state of affairs in the country.
Coronavirus: Sourav Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has gone into home quarantine after his elder brother Snehasish tested positive for coronavirus.
Hero delivers Xtreme 200R motorcycles custom-built into an ambulance
Hero MotoCorp has delivered two custom-built Xtreme 200R motorcycle ambulances to the community health centers of Neemrana and Mundawar in Rajasthan.
Xiaomi's Mi Notebooks now available in open sale in India
Xiaomi's newly-launched Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition are now available in open sale in India via Amazon and Mi.com.
32,000+ fresh coronavirus cases recorded, India's tally reaches 9.68 lakh
India registered yet another biggest single-day jump of coronavirus cases as 32,695 people tested positive for the highly contagious disease on Wednesday, a bulletin from the Union Health Ministry revealed. With this, the national tally swelled to 9.68 lakh.
Twitter hack: Musk, Obama, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, others compromised
Microblogging platform Twitter has been hit by a massive hack by cryptocurrency scammers.
Assam floods: Lakhs affected, over 60 dead, relief unlikely soon
Assam has been suffering due to floods for days now. Houses are destroyed, lives have been lost and the state's battle against coronavirus is also derailed.
Premier League, Arsenal beat Liverpool: Here are the records broken
Arsenal overcame champions Liverpool 2-1 in gameweek 36 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.
Will use 'all tools' to counter China's SCS claims: US
Terming China's claims over the South China Sea "illegal," the United States on Wednesday announced to support Southeast Asian countries that believe Beijing has violated their sovereignty in the territorially disputed waters.
'Bigg Boss 14': Adhyayan Suman, Nia Sharma, Vivian to participate?
Bigg Boss fans, rejoice!
India begins questioning of owners of banned Chinese apps
Late last month, India's Information Technology Ministry banned 59 Chinese applications, deeming them "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order".
Police probing origins of money-stealing 'Joker' malware: Details here
Officials from the Maharashtra Police are looking into the origins of a dangerous new malware called 'Joker'.
