29 Jul 2020

Critical vulnerabilities risking private user data flagged in OkCupid

In a major shocker, security researchers have flagged critical vulnerabilities in OkCupid, a renowned online dating platform used by 50 million people around the world.

Stuart Broad's memorable milestones in Test cricket

All the years of gruelling drills finally paid off when Stuart Broad registered his 500th Test scalp in the third Test against West Indies.

Examplad Media: One of the fastest growing digital marketing companies

From small businesses to multi-billion-dollar conglomerates, almost every organization today relies on digital marketing at some level.

Unlock 3.0 guidelines: Gyms allowed to reopen; night curfew removed

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday unveiled the guidelines for the third phase of unlocking from the coronavirus lockdown, called 'Unlock 3.0'.

LG Velvet, with Dimensity 800 chipset, spotted on Play Console

A new variant of the LG Velvet has been spotted on Google Play Console. According to the listing (via 91mobiles), the handset will draw power from a 5G-ready MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset and pack 6GB of RAM.

Ahead of its launch, seven-seater Maruti Suzuki WagonR spotted testing

Maruti Suzuki is working to launch a three-row version of its WagonR in India in the coming weeks. In the latest development, a test mule of the car has been spotted plying on the roads.

2020 Hyundai Creta SUV receives over 55,000 bookings in India

Hyundai has announced that its BS6-compliant Creta SUV has received more than 55,000 bookings since its launch in India back in March.

ICC Test Rankings: Broad climbs to third spot among bowlers

England pace spearhead Stuart Broad has climbed to third spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

India gets new education policy: Here are the highlights

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the new National Education Policy (NEP). The Ministry of Human Resource Development has also been renamed the Ministry of Education.

FA Community Shield to take place on August 29

The Community Shield is set to take place at Wembley on Saturday August 29, the FA confirmed on Wednesday.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ appear on Google Play Console

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ next week at the company's 'Galaxy Unpacked' event on August 5.

Samsung's next foldable will be called Galaxy Z Fold 2

Ahead of its launch at the 'Galaxy Unpacked' event on August 5, tipster Max Weinbach has shared a live image of Samsung's sequel to the original Galaxy Fold.

England take third position in ICC World Test Championship rankings

The England cricket team beat West Indies in the third Test match on Tuesday to win the series by a 2-1 margin.

UP: Doctors on COVID-19 duty find worms in food

While the government has been advocating respect for the doctors leading the coronavirus fight from the front, a story from Uttar Pradesh has shown that is not the case.

England vs Ireland, first ODI: Preview, Dream11 and more

After winning the Test series (2-1) against West Indies, England will shift the focus on white-ball cricket.

England vs Ireland, ODIs: Records that can be scripted

England switch their attention towards ODI cricket in a three-match series against Ireland, starting tomorrow.

Emmy 2020: Netflix bags 160 nominations, Disney+, HBO leave mark

Netflix stole the thunder with 160 nominations as the Television Academy announced its nominees for 72nd Emmy Awards on Tuesday.

Records scripted by Manchester United in Premier League 2019-20 season

Manchester United went on to earn a top-four finish after ending the Premier League 2019-20 season on an unbeaten run of 14 games.

5 Rafale jets reach India; land at Ambala airbase

The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets have entered the Indian airspace, the Defence Ministry confirmed on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after, the jets were confirmed to have landed at the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Ambala airbase.

IPL 2020: Five all-rounders to look out for

The 13th edition of Indian Premier League is all set to kick off in September this year.

Coronavirus: What are the serosurveys not telling us?

Recently, several surveys have shown that the number of people who have been exposed to the coronavirus is higher than the number of "cases" reported.

Hero Xtreme 200S, Xpulse 200T to be launched in August

Hero MotorCorp will launch its BS6-compliant Xtreme 200S and Xpulse 200T in India in August, according to HT Auto.

Nubia Red Magic 5S, with 144Hz display, launched in China

Nubia has launched its latest flagship gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 5S, in China. It comes as a successor to the Red Magic 5G that was released in March.

Rajasthan: Governor rejects CM Gehlot's proposal for Assembly, again

For the third time since Rajasthan plunged into a political crisis, Governor Kalraj Mishra rejected Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's proposal for an Assembly session, prompting the senior Congress leader to head towards Raj Bhavan to understand "what the Governor wants."

Redmi Note 9 Pro gets new (4GB/128GB) variant in India

Xiaomi has launched a new 4GB/128GB variant of its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, in India.

Premier League 2019-20 review: Best signings of the season

The Premier League 2019-20 season got over on Sunday after a three-month hiatus in between due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Now, Google News will offer more context around stories

Every now and then, Google experiments with the News section of Search to improve the experience of readers while giving them the latest and most relevant updates from credible sources.

After father's serious allegations against Rhea, Sushant's sister demands justice

In a shocking and much-talked-about twist in the case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput's demise, his father KK Singh accused his girlfriend and actor Rhea Chakraborty of abetting his alleged suicide, claiming that she stole money from the Dil Bechara star and that she also gave him wrong medications.

NBA

NBA season restart: Everything you need to know

The NBA 2019-20 season is set to resume on July 30.

Ahead of launch, Volkswagen Tiguan X appears sans camouflage

German automaker Volkswagen is planning to launch its Tiguan X in China this year. In the latest development, the upcoming sedan has been spotted without any camouflage.

#ThisDayThatYear: The highest ever partnership in Test cricket

On this day in 2006, Sri Lankan greats Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene went on to record the highest partnership of all time in Test cricket.

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NewsBytes Briefing: Big Tech goes on trial today, and more

In the updates since last evening, the Big Tech CEOs, who are set to appear for an antitrust Congressional hearing, released their opening statements, reiterating that they are good for America's economy and not a monopolistic force.

China's celebrated fighter jet toothless compared to Rafale: Ex-IAF Chief

With the airbase in Ambala prepared to welcome five Rafale jets, the former chief of Indian Air Force (IAF), BS Dhanoa has hailed the "game changing jets," saying that China's J-20 doesn't even come close to the fresh dispatch from France.

Realme C11's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme C11, is all set to go on its second sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

Coronavirus infected 57% slum-dwellers, 16% societies' residents in Mumbai: Survey

A sero-survey, conducted by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai to judge the extent of the spread of coronavirus, found that more people living in slums were exposed to the deadly virus than those staying in other areas.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 15.32 lakh; over 34,000 dead

On Tuesday, India reported roughly 49,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total to 15.32 lakh. Meanwhile, the death toll rose to 34,239 with nearly 800 more deaths on Tuesday.

CES 2021: World's biggest tech show goes 'online-only' amid COVID-19

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021 will not be taking place live, in Las Vegas.

OPPO F15 gets Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update in India

OPPO has started rolling out the latest Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update for its F15 handset in India.

Xiaomi's future phone may have the ability to store earbuds

Xiaomi's smartphone designs, be it for flagships or budget devices, have mostly been right on the mark.

San Diego Comic-Con@Home: Top five announcements

The first-ever online edition of the San Diego Comic-Con, named Comic-Con@Home, came to an end last week.

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After weeks of drama, Kim meets Kanye in Wyoming

After weeks of confusion and drama, Kim Kardashian West has finally reunited with her husband, rap star Kanye West in Wyoming.

ENG vs WI, Wisden Trophy: Here are the key highlights

England handed a mammoth 269-run defeat to West Indies in the series decider at Old Trafford to reclaim The Wisden Trophy.

Two Indian girls just discovered a 'near-Earth' asteroid: Details here

In a major development, two Indian schoolgirls, hailing from the city of Surat, have discovered an asteroid.

'Ellen Degeneres Show' under internal investigation over toxic, racist claims

American comedian Ellen Degeneres' talk show will now face an internal investigation after allegations of a toxic and racist workplace surfaced.

OnePlus Nord is up for pre-ordering in India via Amazon

The much-hyped OnePlus Nord is now available for pre-ordering in India via Amazon. The pre-booking window will remain open till August 3, a day before the mid-range handset goes on open sale.

BMW

Ahead of launch, 2020 BMW G 310 GS spotted testing

BMW Motorrad is planning to launch its G 310 R and G 310 GS motorcycles in India soon. In the latest development, a test mule of the GS variant has been spotted plying on roads.

Vivo S7 revealed in leaked render; prices also tipped

Vivo is working to announce a new mid-range 5G smartphone, the Vivo S7, in China on August 3.

England reclaim The Wisden Trophy: List of records broken

Fast bowler Chris Woakes took a five-for on Day 5 as England defeated West Indies by 269 runs in the series decider at Old Trafford.

Realme C15, with MediaTek Helio G35 and 6,000mAh battery, launched

Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Realme has launched the Realme C15 in Indonesia.

Sushant Singh Rajput's father files FIR against Rhea Chakraborty

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's father has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against actor Rhea Chakraborty at the Rajiv Nagar Police station in Bihar's Patna, according to reports.

Premier League: Key takeaways from the 2019-20 season

The Premier League 2019-20 season got over on Sunday after a three-month hiatus in between amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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Twitter contractors spied on celebrities like Beyonce

As Twitter continues to draw flak for the recent hack of several high profile accounts through its internal tools, Bloomberg has published a report highlighting another major skeleton in the company's closet.

'You don't know who fathered you,' Big B tells troll

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was full of emotions on Monday night, as he sat down to pen his daily blog entry. Bachchan is currently admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital for coronavirus treatment.

Gehlot government seeks Assembly-session from Friday in proposal to Governor

After Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot chaired a Cabinet meeting, the state government on Tuesday sent a fresh proposal to the Governor seeking Assembly session from July 31.

IPL 2020: Governing Council set to meet on August 2

The IPL Governing Council will meet on August 2 to finalize the schedule and other key arrangements for the tournament.

Coaching Barcelona is my primary goal now: Xavi

Former Barcelona legend Xavi has claimed that his primary goal is to coach the Spanish club.

2020 Toyota Yaris (facelift) breaks cover: Check what's new

Toyota has finally announced the facelifted version of its Yaris sedan in the Philippines, where it is known as the Vios.

Transfer news: Chelsea want new goal-keeper this summer

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is keen to get a new goal-keeper this summer.

Weeks after clash, China says disengagement at most locations "complete"

On Tuesday, China announced that disengagement between frontline Indian and Chinese troops has been completed in most of the locations.

Stuart Broad becomes second Englishman to pick 500 Test wickets

Pace spearhead Stuart Broad became the second player from England to take 500 wickets in Test cricket.

UP coronavirus patient, who complained about hospital in video, dies

A coronavirus patient, who complained about negligence at the hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi city where he was being treated, has died.

Elon Musk says AI will outsmart humans in 5 years

For years, Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul who leads Tesla, SpaceX, and has placed many futuristic bets, has been raising alarms over the dangers of artificial intelligence — and the urgent need for its regulation.

Bookings for Kia Sonet SUV to open on August 7

The Kia Sonet is set to make its global debut in India on August 7, and the bookings for the sub-compact SUV will also commence from the same date, according to carandbike.

Vivo V19 becomes cheaper in India by Rs. 4,000

Vivo has slashed the prices of its mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V19, in India by Rs. 4,000. The price revision is permanent and applicable to both online as well as offline markets.

Premier League 2019-20 review: 5 best youngsters of the season

The Premier League 2019-20 season got over on Sunday after a three-month hiatus in between due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

SSR case: Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta records statement

Apoorva Mehta, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Karan Johar-owned film company Dharma Productions, on Tuesday recorded his statement in connection with Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.

Israeli study finds link between coronavirus and Vitamin D levels

A major study conducted by Israeli researchers has found a correlation between adequate levels of Vitamin D and the ability to fight off a coronavirus infection more quickly or effectively in people.

Justice League: Zack Snyder rips into Joss Whedon's version

Justice Con 2020 witnessed an odd moment when director Zack Snyder said he would never include any footage from the theatrical release of Justice League, directed by Joss Whedon, in his Snyder's Cut.

Serie A 2019-20: Juventus' title win in numbers

Maurizio Sarri's Juventus sealed a record-extending ninth successive Serie A title after beating Sampdoria 2-0 this weekend.

Controversial Netflix docuseries, 'Indian Matchmaking', could have second season

Indian Matchmaking, the center of attention and criticism on social media, could have a second season, which might not be different from the first one, the executive producer of the docuseries, Smriti Mundhra, hinted recently while interacting with Scroll.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB/128GB) variant's sale tomorrow

The top-tier 8GB/128GB variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on its first sale tomorrow i.e. July 29. The handset will be available at 12 pm exclusively via Mi.com.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20-series tipped to start at Rs. 88,000

Ahead of their launch at Samsung's 'Galaxy Unpacked' event on August 5, tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed the prices of the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra variants.

Sarfaraz, Wahab included in Pakistan's Test squad for England series

Pakistan have announced a 20-member squad for the impending Test series against hosts England, starting August 5.

Rapid testing shows false negatives, says Delhi HC; questions AAP

The Delhi High Court on Monday rapped the Aam Aadmi Party government over Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT), asking why it was being used as a primary test to judge coronavirus infection.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp named LMA Manager of the Year

Jurgen Klopp, who helped Liverpool win the Premier League 2019-20 title, has been named the League Managers' Association (LMA) manager of the year.

Lanka Premier League, CPL set to begin in August

The inaugural edition of Lanka Premier League will will get underway on August 28.

Realme Narzo 10's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

Realme's Narzo 10 is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

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NewsBytes Briefing: Google extends work from home and more

A lot has happened in the world of technology since last evening.

It's a girl! Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas welcome first child

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are now parents!

Bihar floods: Heavy rainfall predicted till August 1, relief unlikely

The Patna Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rainfall till August 1 in Bihar, confirming that the state won't get relief from the floods anytime soon.

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine: India readies five sites for human trials

India has prepared five sites for the final human trials phase of the potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University, reports PTI.

Microsoft's dual-screened smartphone to be launched soon

Microsoft is poised to launch its novel dual-screened smartphone, the Surface Duo, sometime soon. The Android-powered device has received certifications from the FCC and Bluetooth SIG, suggesting it will go official in the coming weeks.

Audi's Vehicle-to-Home technology allows EVs to power our homes

German automaker Audi, in partnership with Hager Group, has developed a bi-directional charging solution that allows electric cars to power home grids.

Almonds v/s Walnuts: Which are better for you?

Nuts, in general, are considered essential for health owing to their high nutritional value.

Vivo S7 to be launched in China on August 3

As its latest mid-range 5G smartphone, Vivo is set to launch the Vivo S7 in China on August 3, a teaser video has confirmed.

OnePlus Nord v/s Realme X3: Which one should you buy?

The newly-launched OnePlus Nord looks like a killer smartphone in the sub-Rs. 30,000 price-bracket. It has a modern design, a smooth 90Hz AMOLED screen, "flagship cameras," and a capable mid-tier 5G processor. But it is not uncontested.