21 Jul 2020
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: A statistical comparison
The on-court rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal has often brought the tennis world to its feet.
18 crore Indians may already be protected against COVID-19: Thyrocare
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc around the world, with India being one of the worst-hit countries.
Nubia Red Magic 5S to be launched on July 28
ZTE-owned Nubia has announced that it will launch its flagship gaming phone, the Red Magic 5S, in China on July 28.
Lodged in Guwahati jail, Sharjeel Imam tests positive for coronavirus
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) PhD student Sharjeel Imam, who is currently lodged in Assam's Guwahati Central Jail, has tested positive for COVID-19.
OnePlus Nord launched in India; prices start at Rs. 25,000
OnePlus has finally launched its much-anticipated mid-ranger, the Nord, in India via the world's first AR launch event for smartphones.
#CoronavirusCrisis: No Amarnath Yatra this year due to COVID-19 pandemic
The annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage has been canceled for this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, announced the Raj Bhawan in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
LinkedIn lays off 960 employees, due to COVID-19 pandemic
Microsoft-owned professional network LinkedIn has announced that it will be laying off about 960 employees, or 6% of its workforce, around the world.
IIT-Delhi students have introduced a replacement for CamScanner
Ever since India imposed a ban on 59 Chinese applications, internet users have been on a hunt for replacements of popular banned services like TikTok.
IPL 2020 will take place in UAE: Chairman Brijesh Patel
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates.
Aggressive testing necessary, says Centre as India's COVID tally surges
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that aggressive testing is required to reduce the COVID-19 positivity rate in India.
Test Rankings: Stokes dethrones Holder to become number one all-rounder
England star Ben Stokes has dethroned Jason Holder in the latest ICC Test Rankings, to become the world's top-ranked all-rounder.
Google brings Lens-based translation to KaiOS feature phones
Google has announced a handy new capability for KaiOS-powered feature phones — Lens-based translation and reading.
Infinix Smart 4 Plus, with MediaTek Helio A25 chipset, launched
Infinix Mobile has launched a new affordable smartphone called the Infinix Smart 4 Plus in India. It is a successor to Infinix Smart 3 Plus that was launched in April last year.
Aprilia Storm 125 range launched; prices start at Rs. 85,430
Piaggio has launched the 2020 Aprilia Storm 125 range in India. The line-up starts at Rs. 85,431 for the base-end SR 125 Storm variant and goes up to Rs. 1.12 lakh for the top-spec SR 160 model.
Can a recovered patient be infected again by coronavirus?
As Oxford University's vaccine candidate for COVID-19 has been found safe and effective, there remains obscurity over how long immunity against the novel coronavirus will last.
Rajasthan HC reserves order on plea of Sachin Pilot's camp
The Rajasthan High Court will pronounce order on the pleas filed by Sachin Pilot and members of his camp on Friday, the bench said while asking Speaker CP Joshi to not take a decision on their disqualification by then.
IPL: Governing Council set to discuss tournament's schedule
The Indian Premier League Governing Council will hold a meeting to discuss the schedule of the tournament.
Hackers can make your device explode with a fast charger
Fast chargers are a boon for people who prefer to power up their phones/laptops in quick and short charging sessions.
#DealOfTheDay: Apple iPhone 11 is available with Rs. 5,400 discount
If you are planning to own an Apple iPhone, today might be a suitable opportunity. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 5,400 on the flagship iPhone 11 (64GB storage model).
Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes fastest to score 50 goals
Portuguese stalwart Cristiano Ronaldo's magnificent run in the Serie A continued.
Entertainment round-up: Tenet's release pushed, Kangana-Taapsee's verbal duel, and more
The world of entertainment was replete with new announcements and newer controversies on Tuesday.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2's render reveals key design details
Over the last few weeks, we have heard a lot about Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 series, but details about the company's upcoming foldable phone remained scarce.
This is how Samsung's Note 20 Ultra will look like
Over the past few weeks, we have heard a lot about Note 20 and 20+, but the top-spec Ultra variant remained elusive so far. However, thanks to tipster Evan Blass (via GSMArena), we now have a 360-degree view of the Note 20 Ultra.
Coronavirus: Government says valved N-95 masks could be harmful
The central government on Tuesday issued a warning against the use of N-95 face masks with valves to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Delhi past its peak, is worst phase of pandemic over?
Delhi, that seemed to have lost the battle to coronavirus in June, changed its fortunes in the last couple of weeks and is showing a great deal of improvement.
#ThisDayThatYear: India register first Test victory at Lord's since 1986
On this day in 2014, India registered their first Test win at the Lord's Cricket Ground after 28 long years.
Realme Narzo 10's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10, is set to go on sale in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Redmi Note 9 Pro goes on sale today via Amazon
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on another flash sale today. The device will be up for purchase at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
NewsBytes Briefing: Zuckerberg says no deal with Trump and more
Since last evening, the world of technology has seen some notable developments.
Ghaziabad: Journalist shot at in front of daughters, five arrested
A journalist was shot at by unidentified criminals in Ghaziabad late on Monday, with parts of the chilling attack being recorded on CCTV camera.
Madhya Pradesh Governor, Lal Ji Tandon, passes away at 85
Madhya Pradesh Governor Lal Ji Tandon passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 85, his son Ashutosh Tandon announced on Twitter.
India: Human trials of Oxford vaccine may start in August
The coronavirus vaccine, developed by researchers at Oxford University, could soon enter human trials phase in India, the CEO of Serum Institute of India informed on Monday.
COVID-19: With 1.1mn+ cases, India witnesses deadliest week so far
India witnessed its deadliest week of the COVID-19 outbreak so far last week through Sunday, during which 238,000 cases—21% of the country's total cases to date—were reported.
Renault Duster (turbo-petrol) to be launched in India by August-end
The turbo-petrol variant of the Renault Duster SUV will be launched in India towards the end of August.
How to make delicious French macarons at home
French macarons are small and sweet cream-filled cookies that first originated in Italy (yes, and later brought to France).
Samsung's new foldable phone to be launched on July 22
Korean tech giant Samsung has announced on Weibo that its upcoming foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, will be launched in China on July 22.
OnePlus 8 series receives a feature-rich OxygenOS update
OnePlus has started rolling out new OxygenOS updates for its flagship smartphones in India. The OnePlus 8 has gotten OxygenOS 10.5.10 while the Pro model has received version 10.5.12.
20 Jul 2020
#BugAlert: Windows 10 is messing with internet connectivity
Microsoft's Windows 10 has been plagued by a myriad of issues, and now, the Redmond giant has acknowledged another severe bug in the operating system.
Ahead of launch, Tata Gravitas SUV spotted testing on roads
Tata Motors is planning to launch its upcoming Gravitas SUV in India later this year.
All that happened in the entertainment world today
In the world of entertainment, it was a mixed bag on Monday.
Kia Sonet's official teaser confirms key design details
Kia has released the first official teaser video of the upcoming Sonet.
Samsung Galaxy A21s (6GB RAM) variant becomes cheaper in India
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has received a price-cut of Rs. 1,000 for the 6GB/64GB variant in India.
England beat West Indies, second Test: List of records broken
Fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes struck on the final day as England beat West Indies by 113 runs in the second Test at the Old Trafford.
#IPL2020: BCCI responds as broadcasters express reservations about schedule
The BCCI Apex Council members, on Friday, had revealed the provisional schedule for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League.
ICC postpones Men's T20 World Cup to 2021
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially postponed the Men's T20 World Cup by a year due to coronavirus pandemic.
Realme 6i to be launched in India on July 24
A listing has gone up on Flipkart's Explore Plus page, revealing that the Realme 6i will be launched in India at 12 pm on July 24.
Samsung Galaxy M31s to be launched on July 30
Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy M31s will be launched in India on July 30. The company has shared the details by releasing a teaser of the device on Amazon.
Confirmed! Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response, no major side-effects
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by researchers at Oxford University has been confirmed to be safe and effective.
Coronavirus outbreak: Ballon d'Or canceled for the first time
Football's prestigious award Ballon d'Or will not be presented this year as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the season midway.
COVID-19 outbreak: 2-day total lockdown across West Bengal every week
As West Bengal continues to witness a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, the state government on Monday announced a total lockdown will be in force for two days every week across the state.
"In my garden," Sonam denies breaking quarantine rule in London
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, who recently flew off to London with her husband Anand Ahuja, landed in a bit of trouble for allegedly behaving irresponsibly.
Ahead of launch, Ducati opens the pre-bookings for Panigale V2
Ducati India has started accepting pre-bookings for the Panigale V2 which is expected to hit the showrooms by early August.
OPPO Reno4 Pro to be launched on July 31
OPPO has announced that it will launch its premium mid-ranger, the Reno4 Pro, in India on July 31.
Lionel Messi claims record seventh La Liga Golden Boot
Argentine legend Lionel Messi bagged his seventh La Liga Golden Boot after scoring twice as Barcelona trounced Alaves 5-0 in the final match of the season.
Pixel 4 XL's glass back is coming off: Details here
Google's Pixel line-up has drawn a lot of attention for its extraordinary camera and software features.
Ram Temple's groundbreaking ceremony: Preparations underway, Modi invited to Ayodhya
The Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, wants to create a spectacle of the groundbreaking ceremony, scheduled for August 5 and has started preparations for the same.
'Phone Bhoot': Katrina, Siddhant, Ishaan team up for horror-comedy
Got any bhoot-related problems? Stop worrying, desi ghost-busters Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter are coming to rescue you.
Redmi Note 9, with MediaTek Helio G85, launched in India
Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones, Xiaomi has launched its budget-friendly Redmi Note 9 in India.
2020 Triumph Street Triple R to be launched soon: Report
Triumph Motorcycles India is gearing up to launch the 2020 Triumph Street Triple R soon, according to HT Auto. As per the report, the roadster is likely to hit the showrooms in the coming weeks.
'Paani' shelved over creative differences with Shekhar Kapur: Aditya Chopra
Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer planned film Paani was not made owing to creative differences with its director, Shekhar Kapoor, and not because of the late actor, filmmaker Aditya Chopra has told Mumbai Police.
Bihar's coronavirus story: Why should India be worried
Perpetually considered as one of the most under-developed states in the country, Bihar is now burdened by the rise in coronavirus cases with at least eight districts set to become India's next hotspots.
Australia's tour of England likely to begin from September 4
The proposed dates for Australia's white-ball tour of England have been revealed.
#LeakAlert: 7 VPN services leaked 1.2TB private user data
In a major shocker, seven virtual private network (VPN) providers, all hailing from Hong Kong, have been caught leaking private data of their users.
2020 Triumph Street Triple RS becomes costlier in India
Triumph Motorcycles India has increased the prices of its 2020 Street Triple RS in the country.
Ford Figo (petrol-automatic) set to launch by August-end
US automaker Ford is planning to launch an automatic version of its budget hatchback, the Figo.
Prices of potatoes and tomatoes surge, courtesy poor crop, lockdown
While last year, prices of onions induced tears among Indian households, this year potatoes and tomatoes are responsible for the same.
#ThisDayThatYear: Harmanpreet Kaur shatters multiple records with her blistering 171*
On this day, Indian batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur's 171* powered India to victory against mighty Australia in the 2017 Women's World Cup semi-final.
Swara, Taapsee react to Kangana's 'B-grade actors' comment
Not unusually so, actor Kangana Ranaut recently called out the film industry's rampant nepotism, favoritism, and hypocrisy in light of actor Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death.
NewsBytes Tech Briefing: TikTok considering HQ relocation; UAE's Mars mission
A lot has happened over the weekend!
Motorola One Fusion+ to go on sale today at 12pm
Motorola One Fusion+ is set to go on sale once again in India today at 12pm via Flipkart.
Rajasthan crisis: Sachin Pilot v/s Ashok Gehlot in HC today
On Monday, the Rajasthan High Court took up a plea filed by former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot and 18 of his loyalists challenging the disqualification notices served to them by Speaker CP Joshi last week, soon after the desert state plunged into a political crisis.
Coronavirus: With 40,000+ new cases, India's tally crosses 1.1 million-mark
India on Sunday touched another grim milestone as new coronavirus cases crossed the 40,000-mark for the first time.
FA Cup, Chelsea beat Manchester United: List of records broken
Chelsea beat Manchester United 3-1 to reach the final of the FA Cup.
Soon, Google Chrome will prevent you from filling insecure forms
Browsing the web comes with the risk of phishing, where legit-looking websites can trick you into giving away confidential information like usernames-passwords, payment details.
Redmi Note 9 to get 6GB RAM variant in India
As an addition to its range of budget smartphones in India, Xiaomi has decided to launch Redmi Note 9 on July 20.
England vs West Indies, Day 4: List of key takeaways
After Day 3 of the ongoing Old Trafford Test was washed out due to rain, the hosts bounced back on the penultimate day.
Mercedes-Benz launches facelifted G-Class SUV with new features in Europe
German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2020 G-Class SUV (facelift) in Europe.