EU launches in-depth investigation into Google's acquisition of Fitbit
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into Google's acquisition of wearable company Fitbit.
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to continue, celeb-host 'isn't giving up'
Ellen DeGeneres isn't quitting her show, producers in a meeting with other staff members recently clarified.
WhatsApp's new feature will help you fact-check forwarded messages
In a bid to curb the spread of misinformation, WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to check whether a text received on the messaging service is actually true or not.
Ahead of launch, 2020 Tata Gravitas SUV spotted testing
Tata Motors is planning to launch its Gravitas SUV in India sometime around the festive season. In the latest development, a heavily camouflaged test mule of the vehicle has been spotted plying on the roads.
Vivo might withdraw as title sponsor of IPL: Reports
Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo might pull out as the title sponsor of the 13th Indian Premier League edition in the wake of ongoing border tensions.
Entertainment round-up: Minissha Lamba is divorced, and more
On Tuesday, news in the world of entertainment was about some fresh developments in the death case of Sushant Singh Rajput, Minissha Lamba getting divorced, and a couple of enticing collaborations in Hollywood.
Lava Z66, with dual rear cameras, launched at Rs. 7,777
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Lava has launched the Z66 smartphone in India.
OPPO K7 5G, with Snapdragon 765G chipset, launched in China
OPPO has launched a new mid-range smartphone, the K7 5G, in China. It comes as a successor to the OPPO K5 which was launched in October last year.
Coronavirus: Dharmendra Pradhan becomes second Union Minister to test positive
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 51-year-old has been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, Haryana.
COVAXIN will cost less than water bottle: Bharat Biotech MD
Ever since companies started developing vaccines for COVID-19, one big question has been on everyone's mind: how much the final, approved shot would cost to the public?
England vs Pakistan: Statistical preview of first Test
England and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in the first of three-Test series from August 5 at the Old Trafford.
OnePlus Nord's open sale in India postponed to August 6
OnePlus has delayed the open sale of its newly-launched Nord smartphone in India.
Nissan Magnite Concept's interior details and features revealed
Ahead of its launch in early 2021, Nissan India has revealed the interior details and features of the Magnite Concept.
Vivo's 5G-ready S7 handset offers a 44MP dual selfie snapper
As the latest addition to its portfolio of 5G-ready smartphones, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the all-new S7 in its home country.
Coronavirus: US scientists identify possible treatment for SARS-CoV-2
A study in the United States has found a potential therapeutic treatment for COVID-19, the viral disease that has afflicted over 18 million worldwide.
IPL 2020: Five Indian leg-spinners to watch out for
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League will start in September this year.
SC pulls up Prashant Bhushan over "CJIs are corrupt" remark
The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan while hearing the concluding arguments in a 2009 contempt case, initiated against him by celebrated lawyer Harish Salve.
Rama belongs to all, says Priyanka Gandhi before Ayodhya event
Breaking Congress' silence on the groundbreaking ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow, the party's General Secretary for UP East, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Tuesday said Lord Rama belonged to everyone and called for "national unity" and "cultural harmony."
Accused of 'advertising' hospital, Bachchan uses Hindi cuss phrase
As it appears, Amitabh Bachchan is taking the trolls way too seriously of late.
Planning a vacation? Note these five cool travel hacks
Have you heard anyone saying no to a vacation? But the preparations needed to make the traveling easier give us the biggest headache.
WhatsApp finally meets requirements to roll out payments in India
WhatsApp may finally get the go-ahead to launch payments in India.
Coronavirus: Who will be first in line for the vaccine?
Amid global expedited efforts to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus, experts are debating who should be the first to be vaccinated.
Ahead of launch, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross spotted at dealership yard
Ahead of its launch in India on August 5, the 2020 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross (petrol) has been spotted at a dealership stockyard.
HMD Global launches budget-friendly Nokia C3 at around Rs. 7,500
HMD Global has finally launched its much-anticipated budget handset, the Nokia C3, in China. The smartphone comes with a polycarbonate body, an HD+ display, a single rear camera, and entry-level hardware.
Redmi 9 Prime launched in India at Rs. 10,000
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 9 Prime in India. It comes as a rebranded version of the Redmi 9 that was announced in Spain back in June.
England vs Pakistan, first Test: Preview, Dream11 and more
After staging an emphatic turnaround against West Indies, England's Test contingent is all set to take on Pakistan in the first of three-Test series, commencing August 5.
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal postpone their wedding to 2021
They say good things take time. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal would agree.
Rajasthan: How CM Gehlot is reaching out to rebel MLAs
In a development that reaffirms that there are no permanent foes and friends in politics, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has tried to reach out to MLAs close to his former deputy Sachin Pilot ahead of the crucial Assembly session.
BMW launches entry-level 320d Sport sedan at Rs. 42 lakh
German automaker BMW has re-introduced the 320d Sport in India as an entry-level diesel model of its 3 Series sedan. It was previously on sale in the country but was dropped from the company's line-up in March this year.
Realme Narzo 10, Realme Smart TV's sale live via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly Narzo 10 has gone on sale in India today. It is currently available for purchase via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Sushant Rajput case: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar recommends CBI probe
In a major development, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has decided to recommend a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
AIIMS vaccine trials: 80% volunteers found unfit for study
Nearly two weeks ago, AIIMS Delhi had started the Phase 1 human trial of COVAXIN — the first candidate vaccine developed indigenously in India to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah tests positive for coronavirus; admitted to hospital
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The development comes just two days after sitting CM BS Yediyurappa tested positive for the virus.
SSR case: Police says written complaint wasn't filed in February
In fresh developments in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, the late actor's father, KK Singh has claimed he had informed the Mumbai Police about a plausible threat to his son's life in February this year, but the cops didn't act on it.
Results for UPSC Civil Services 2019 declared, Pradeep Singh tops
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the list of candidates who qualified for the Civil Services Examination 2019.
Coronavirus outbreak: T20I series between Australia and West Indies postponed
Cricket Australia, on Tuesday, confirmed that the T20I series between Australia and West Indies has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump's new order on H-1B visa hiring setback for Indians
US President Donald Trump, a strong advocate of "America First," on Monday signed an executive order barring federal agencies from hiring foreign technology workers, mainly those on H-1B visas.
NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter 'error' keeps users from tweeting, and more
In the updates since last night, Twitter drew flak for an error that restricted tweeting.
Mumbai rains: Red alert issued, trains affected, offices shut
Already battered by coronavirus pandemic, Mumbai on Tuesday woke up to severe water-logging and heavy rains, that threw normal life out of gear.
Ram Janmabhoomi event: Everything to know about PM's itinerary, attendees
The much-awaited groundbreaking ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been adversely affected by the coronavirus situation, forcing the authorities to truncate the guest list.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 18.5 lakh; death toll nears 39,000
India on Sunday reported over 50,000 new coronavirus infections pushing the nationwide total to 18.55 lakh. The death toll reached 38,983 with over 800 more deaths.
Trial assembly of Citroen C5 Aircross SUV in India begins
French automaker Citroen has commenced the trial assembly of its debut product in India, the C5 Aircross SUV.
Want glowing skin? Here are 5 natural, easy-to-make homemade packs
Natural DIY face packs are not a recent trend. Homemade face masks with common kitchen ingredients have been in existence for a long time.
Ahead of launch, variant details of Kia Sonet SUV leaked
Just days ahead of its global unveiling in India on August 7, variant details of Kia Sonet have been revealed.
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo buys world's most expensive car
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has bought the world's most expensive car Bugatti La Voiture Noire.
Pixel 4a with Snapdragon 730G chipset launched at Rs. 26,000
US tech giant Google has finally launched its much-anticipated handset, the Pixel 4a.
India-bound Hyundai i20 hatchback likely to get Bose audio system
South Korean automaker Hyundai is planning to launch its updated i20 hatchback in India by the end of this year.
Entertainment round-up: Bollywood celebrates Raksha Bandhan, and more
On Monday, news in the world of entertainment was about Raksha Bandhan, Raksha Bandhan, and Raksha Bandhan. And, why not!
Gyms, yoga institutes to reopen from August 5; guidelines released
The Union Health Ministry on Monday released guidelines for the reopening of gymnasiums and yoga institutes.
Sushant searched 'painless death,' Disha link upset him: Mumbai Police
Late Sushant Singh Rajput searched terms like "painless death" and "bipolar disorder" on the Internet, shortly before his death by alleged suicide on June 14, the Mumbai Police has revealed.
Why brown rice is so popular nowadays: Find out
Brown rice is a whole grain that has gained popularity among people looking forward to losing weight.
Image, specs of two upcoming OnePlus Nord series smartphones leaked
Two weeks following the launch of the OnePlus Nord, renowned tipster Max J has claimed that the company will launch two new handsets under the Nord moniker.
England appoint Trott as batting coach for Pakistan series
Former England and Warwickshire batsman Jonathan Trott has been appointed England batting coach for the upcoming three-Test series against Pakistan.
Records Rohit Sharma can break in IPL 2020
Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to their fourth Indian Premier League title win in 2019.
'Raksha Bandhan': Akshay announces new film, dedicates it to sister
On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, superstar Akshay Kumar has announced a new film and rightly dedicated to his beloved sister, Alka Bhatia.
Will never allow three-language formula: Tamil Nadu CM on NEP
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday rejected the three-language policy as mentioned in the new National Education Policy (NEP).
Ahead of launch, 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo, Quattroporte Trofeo teased
Italian luxury automaker Maserati has teased the 2020 Ghibli Trofeo and Quattroporte Trofeo sedans ahead of their unveiling on August 10.
F1 2020 season: Records scripted by Lewis Hamilton
After missing out on a podium finish at the Austrian Grand Prix last month, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has since then gone on to pocket three straight victories.
Realme V5, with MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, launched in China
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Realme has launched the Realme V5 in China.
Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero) SUV likely to cease production next year
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi is expected to cease the production of its Pajero SUV, also known as the Montero in India, globally.
5 unique records scripted in the Serie A 2019-20 season
The Serie A 2019-20 season came to an end after a three-month hiatus owing to the coronavirus pandemic in between that delayed the campaign.
Entrepreneur Paras Vijay Gupta's risk taking bears sweet fruits today
An engineering dropout who never really loved it in the first place, Paras Vijay Gupta took a huge risk, but it proved to be fruitful.
Ahead of launch, Redmi 9 Prime's specifications leaked
Xiaomi is all set to launch its affordable smartphone, the Redmi 9 Prime, in India on August 4 at 12pm.
The role of fiber in our body and its sources
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in certain types of foods and plants, which when consumed, passes relatively unchanged through our stomach.
Serie A 2019-20 season in numbers
The Serie A 2019-20 season got over after a three-month hiatus in between that delayed several top European domestic leagues.
SSR case: Patna cop, leading probe, 'forcibly quarantined' in Mumbai
The speculated rift between Mumbai Police and Bihar Police over the ongoing investigations into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death became wide open after an IPS officer from Patna was "forcibly" quarantined upon arriving in the city.
Karti Chidambaram tests positive for coronavirus; goes into home quarantine
Member of Parliament Karti Chidamabaram (48) on Monday revealed that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Chidamabaram, who represents Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) in the Lok Sabha, is the latest among prominent political figures to have contracted the infection.
Sam Neill teases return to shooting 'Jurassic World: Dominion'
Jurassic World: Dominion got a new fillip to its shooting plans after actor Sam Neill on Sunday announced his return to this colossal franchise thrilling viewers globally for over two decades.
Tahir Hussain confesses to role in February Delhi violence: Police
Suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain has confessed to his involvement in the violence that broke out in Northeast Delhi earlier this year, according to police records.
Nearly 500 units of Jeep Compass recalled by FCA India
Automaker FCA India has recalled 547 units of the 2020 Jeep Compass SUV as a precautionary exercise.
Domestic cricket resumption: BCCI issues detailed guideline to state associations
The BCCI has issued a detailed guideline, prepared by the board's medical team, to the state associations for the resumption of domestic cricket activities in the country.
NewsBytes Briefing: William English, computer mouse co-inventor, dies at 91
A lot has happened over the weekend.
Microsoft is killing Cortana on Android and iOS: Here's why
As Apple, Google, and Amazon continue the race to dominate the consumer-facing "smart home" category, Microsoft is backtracking and taking a very different approach.
SII gets nod for Oxford COVID vaccine phase 2/3 trials
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has gotten the approval to conduct phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials of the COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Oxford University.
Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 18L with over 52,000 new cases
On Sunday, India reported over 52,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now crossed 18 lakh while the death toll also surged past 38,000.
New colors and features for BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle
German automaker BMW Motorrad has updated the popular S 1000 RR bike for its international line-up slated to be launched next year.
Want glowing skin? Try these five home remedies
Given the harrowing pollution levels around us, and the modern diet and lifestyle habits, our skin health is bound to take a toll.
Moto G9 Plus spotted on FCC database with 4,700mAh battery
Motorola's upcoming Moto G9 Plus has been spotted on the FCC database, revealing some of its key specifications.
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa tests positive for coronavirus
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Yediyurappa is the second state CM after Madhya Pradesh's Shivraj Singh Chouhan to have tested positive.
