Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in human trials: Details here
The COVID-19 candidate vaccine jointly developed by American pharma giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech has shown promise in early human trials.
Bangladesh likely to tour Sri Lanka in October
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that Bangladesh could tour Sri Lanka for a three-match series in October this year.
Coronavirus: How soon could Russian vaccine be available in India?
On Tuesday, Russia announced what it claims is the first COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Moscow.
Congress leader Rajiv Tyagi passes away after suffering cardiac arrest
Congress leader Rajiv Tyagi died on Wednesday due to a cardiac arrest. The Congress party confirmed the news of Tyagi's death through social media.
Facebook Lite is shutting down on iOS: Details here
In an unexpected move, social media giant Facebook is sunsetting the Lite version of its main mobile application.
Apple signs first-look film and TV deal with Martin Scorsese
Apple has roped Martin Scorsese in!
Kentucky event, Round 2: Williams sisters set for a face-off
World number nine Serena Williams returned to professional tennis on Tuesday, following a long hiatus of six months.
ROG Phone 3's top-spec model will release on August 21
ASUS has announced that the top-end 12GB RAM variant of its flagship gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 3, will go on sale exclusively via Flipkart on August 21.
Indian teenage entrepreneur ProSingh is growing exponentially
Parwinder Singh aka "ProSingh" is a social media influencer, writer, and businessman.
MG Gloster to offer collision avoidance system and autonomous parking
Ahead of its launch this festive season, MG Motor has teased the upcoming Gloster in India.
OPPO Reno3 Pro becomes cheaper in India
OPPO has once again slashed the prices of its premium mid-range smartphone, the Reno3 Pro, in India.
New Zealand: Auckland on lockdown as new coronavirus cases emerge
After being praised for its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, New Zealand has put its largest city Auckland back on lockdown.
MG Hector Plus SUV set to become costlier in India
MG Motor's recently-launched SUV, the Hector Plus, is set to receive a price-hike of up to Rs. 50,000 in India, according to HT Auto.
China agrees for Mulan's theatrical release, leaves Disney elated
Disney's Mulan is set to invade Chinese theaters.
As Pranab Mukherjee remains critical, daughter Sharmistha makes a wish
Congress member Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, put out a tweet on Wednesday suggesting that she has surrendered in front of Almighty, just as the 84-year-old continues to remain critical.
Hapur gang-rape accused spotted in Amroha; gives police the slip
A man named Dalpat, an accused in the brutal gang-rape of a six-year-old in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, was reportedly spotted in Amroha but couldn't be nabbed despite police being alerted, a report in TOI said.
Former Pinterest COO claims she was fired after reporting sexism
The former Chief Operating Officer at Pinterest Inc., Francoise Brougher, has alleged in a lawsuit that she was fired in April after she addressed gender discrimination at the workplace.
After dip, coronavirus cases rising again in Delhi
After a brief lull in the rise of coronavirus cases, the numbers have started climbing up again in Delhi, with over 1,000 cases being reported almost daily.
Now, Google will help you with Math problems: Here's how
In the wake of COVID-19, millions of kids have been asked to switch to the routine of online 'virtual' classes and studying from home.
Mumbai cricketer dies by suicide at his home
In another unfortunate event, a local-level cricketer from Mumbai, named Karan Tiwari, died by suicide at his Malad home on Monday.
Mahindra XUV300 becomes cheaper by up to Rs. 72,000
In a bid to improve its competitiveness in the compact SUV segment, Mahindra has revised the prices of the XUV300 model in India.
BMW X3 M to be launched in India by August-end
BMW's X3 M will be launched in India by the end of August, according to Autocar. The high-performance SUV was supposed to be unveiled earlier this year but the plans got delayed due to the COVID-19 induced lockdown.
Redmi K30 Ultra, with 120Hz AMOLED display, launched in China
Expanding its portfolio of premium smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K30 Ultra in China. It joins the already-existing Redmi K30, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition models.
Kamran Akmal reacts after PCB objects Umar's ban reduction
Kamran Akmal criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for challenging the ban reduction of his brother, Umar Akmal.
Within hours, 'Sadak 2' trailer receives 10-lakh dislikes on YouTube
Seemingly, Bollywood and its star kids have fallen out of favors with the public, as the newly-launched trailer of Sadak 2 starring Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sanjay Dutt proves.
'MS Dhoni will play IPL till 2022', says CSK CEO
Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hasn't played international cricket since 2019.
Branded a spy, ISRO scientist gets compensation after 26 years
Nambi Narayanan deserved respect for emboldening India's space dreams by working on the liquid propulsion system at ISRO. Instead in the 90s, he spent all his resources to prove himself innocent after being falsely implicated as a spy.
Indians are searching ways to MAKE coronavirus vaccine at home
The sporadic surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has made the whole world desperate for a vaccine.
Russian COVID-19 vaccine needs to be assessed, says AIIMS Director
Russia is taking long strides in, what it claims to be, the world's first officially-approved vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
Xiaomi's latest flagship offers 120x zoom, 120W fast-charging, 120Hz screen
Taking on Samsung's Note 20 Ultra, Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 10 Ultra, in China.
2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 motorcycle launched at Rs. 6.8 lakh
Following the launch of the BS6-compliant Ninja 650 and Z 650, Japanese automaker Kawasaki has introduced the updated Versys 650 adventure tourer in India.
West Bengal seventh state with over 1 lakh coronavirus cases
West Bengal reported 2,931 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, taking the total case count in the state to 101,390.
England vs Pakistan, second Test: Records that can be broken
England and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in the second Test of the three-match series at the Ageas Bowl.
Realme C11's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart
Realme's affordable smartphone, the C11, will go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com. It was launched in the country in July and has been available only through flash sales.
NewsBytes Briefing: TikTok collected data violating Android policies, and more
In the updates since last night, The Wall Street Journal published a report detailing the behavior of TikTok since 2018.
#BengaluruBurns: "Derogatory" Facebook post on Prophet sparks violence, three dead
A bloodthirsty mob went on a rampage in Northeast Bengaluru, Karnataka, late last night after being irked by a derogatory Facebook post on Prophet Muhammad, uploaded by a Congress MLA's relative.
US: Joe Biden picks Indian-origin Kamala Harris as running mate
White House hopeful Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris, a first-time senator from California as his running mate on Tuesday, welcoming a colleague in his battle against President Donald Trump who had opposed him in Democratic primaries before ending her own Presidential run.
Coronavirus: India reports 60,000+ new cases; total reaches 23.28 lakh
On Tuesday, India reported a spike of over 61,000 coronavirus infections. The nationwide total has risen to 23.28 lakh while over 46,000 patients have died of the viral disease.
Hyundai's Creta SUV crosses 5 lakh sales milestone in India
Hyundai has sold over 5 lakh units of its Creta SUV in India, averaging one lakh units every year. The car was first launched in July 2015, and was updated in March this year to meet the BS6 emission norms.
DC Entertainment loses 6 veteran professionals: Details here
In an unfortunate development, WarnerMedia has asked many key professionals in DC Entertainment to leave.
Stuart Broad fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
England fast bowler Stuart Broad has been docked off 15 percent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test against Pakistan in Manchester.
Ferrari commences deliveries of F8 Tributo supercar in India
Ferrari has started delivering the brand-new F8 Tributo in India to the super-rich customers who paid upwards of Rs. 4 crore for the supercar.
Google is turning Android into an earthquake warning system
Google wants to help the world prepare (somewhat) for earthquakes - small as well as major, potentially deadly, ones.
Karnataka-man installs wife's lifelike statue, his love story touches all
In a heart-warming tale of love and devotion, a Karnataka businessman got his late wife's statue built as a tribute.
COVID testing needs to improve in ten states: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an increase in COVID-19 testing in ten most affected states of the country, stating that these states account for more than 80% of active cases in India.
List of COVID-19 rules for final eight of Champions League
The last leg of the 2019-20 Champions League is set to commence from August 13, with Atalanta taking on Paris Saint-Germain.
England vs Pakistan, second Test: Preview, Dream11 and more
Hosts England managed to steal victory from the jaws of defeat in the first Test against Pakistan at the Old Trafford.
Trump considers banning re-entry of citizens suspected to have COVID-19
United States President Donald Trump is reportedly considering new immigration rules impacting US citizens and legal permanent residents (LPRs) in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Actor Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer
In an unfortunate development, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer. This has come a day after Dutt was discharged from a Mumbai hospital following a two-day stay.
BS6-compliant Mahindra Marazzo MPV to be launched in India soon
After seeing a long delay due to the COVID-19 induced pandemic, Mahindra is all set to launch the Marazzo in India soon, according to Autocar.
Meet Ghibli Trofeo and Quattroporte Trofeo, Maserati's fastest cars yet
Italian luxury automaker Maserati has unveiled the all-new Ghibli Trofeo and Quattroporte Trofeo as its fastest production cars yet.
#DealOfTheDay: Motorola Edge+ available with Rs. 15,000 discount on Flipkart
If you are planning to own a flagship smartphone, this might be a suitable deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount Rs. 15,000 on the Motorola Edge+ (12GB/256GB model).
Vivo Y1s, with a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, launched
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the Y1s smartphone in Cambodia.
'Black-ish' episode banned from ABC available on Hulu
Hulu has a surprise for Black-ish fans.
India likely to have COVID-19 vaccine by December: Adar Poonawalla
India should have a vaccine to exit the COVID-19 pandemic by the end of this year.
Sooraj Pancholi files police complaint for harassment
Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi has filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police, alleging harassment by a section of the media and others in the aftermath of the tragic deaths of celebrity manager Disha Salian and actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
#HealthBytes: How can you boost your immunity this monsoon
Monsoon brings joy to people. But at the same time, it also brings harmful germs that make us sick.
Top 10 marketing coaches flourishing in 2020
If customer engagement is the heart of any successful business, marketing is the key element which helps them flourish.
Poet Rahat Indori dies in Indore after contracting COVID-19
Noted Urdu poet Dr. Rahat Indori died on Tuesday after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.
Rajasthan: Ties mended with Congress, Sachin Pilot bound for Jaipur
Congress leader Sachin Pilot's homecoming in Congress is now complete, as he will be back in Rajasthan's capital Jaipur today, weeks after he went rogue and rebelled against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
Google Search can show your virtual visiting card: Here's how
In a bid to help regular internet users build an online presence for themselves, Google has launched a feature called 'People cards' on Search.
Surgical, N95, or cloth: Which mask should you be wearing?
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have repeatedly underlined the importance of physical distancing, frequently washing hands, and wearing face masks or coverings.
Redmi Note 9 (Onyx Black) color variant launched in India
Xiaomi has released a new 'Onyx Black' color variant of its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, in India.
Kia's Sonet sub-compact SUV spotted in an unlisted orange color
Kia's recently-unveiled Sonet will go on sale in India next month. In the latest development, the sub-compact SUV has been spied in a new orange shade, which is not listed on the company's website.
OPPO A6 to be launched in India in September: Report
As the successor to its budget-friendly A5 smartphone, OPPO is working to launch the A6 model in India soon. According to 91mobiles, the handset may be launched "as early as September."
Like sons, daughters have equal rights to parental property: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that daughters have equal rights to the parental property, by virtue of the Hindu Succession Act, that was amended in 2005.
Hockey player Mandeep Singh admitted to hospital after testing COVID-positive
Indian men's hockey team striker Mandeep Singh, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, has been admitted to hospital.
Russia announces world's first COVID-19 vaccine; Putin's daughter gets vaccinated
In a major (but questionable) development, Russia has announced the world's first COVID-19 vaccine.
Swamy wants CBI to question doctors who conducted Sushant's autopsy
BJP leader and Member of Parliament Subramanian Swamy has suggested that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is currently probing actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, should question the doctors at the RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, who had conducted the late actor's autopsy.
2020 Triumph Street Triple R launched at Rs. 8.84 lakh
Triumph Motorcycles has launched its much-anticipated 2020 Street Triple R model in India.
Samsung Galaxy Note20's new color variant launched in India
Samsung has introduced a new 'Mystic Blue' color variant of its recently-launched flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note20, in India. It joins the existing Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green color options that were unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 5.
TN: Cop, accused in custodial deaths case, dies of COVID-19
In an unfortunate development, a police officer, who faced action over the custodial deaths of a father and son in police custody in June in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, died of coronavirus.
4G for two J&K districts after I-Day on trial basis
More than a year after an internet blackout was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir, two districts will get 4G services after Independence Day, albeit on a trial basis, the Centre told Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Huawei Mate X2's renders and specifications leaked: Check what's new
Ahead of its expected launch later this year, tipster Ross Young has shared the renders of Huawei's upcoming foldable smartphone, the Mate X2.
Google Pixel 5 appears on AI-Benchmark, key specifications leaked
Following the launch of Pixel 4a, tech giant Google is now working to unveil its Pixel 5 smartphone soon.
Sushant Rajput case: Family alleges murder, not abetment to suicide
In their statement to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's family has now alleged he was murdered.
UP-topper, studying in US, dies in accident after alleged harassment
A 20-year-old woman, whose journey from a small town in Uttar Pradesh to the prestigious Babson College, Wellesley in Massachusetts, United States inspired many, died on Monday after allegedly being harassed by unknown men on a bike.
New Zealand Cricket announces schedule of upcoming summer
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has confirmed that West Indies, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Australia will tour the nation this summer, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
NewsBytes Briefing: Russia orders Apple to stop its 'power abuse'
In the updates since last night, Russia's competition watchdog slammed Apple for abusing its App Store dominance by requiring third-party developers to distribute apps through the marketplace and then blocking them unlawfully.
Realme Narzo 10's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart
Realme's affordable smartphone, the Narzo 10, is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
#ComicBytes: Iron Man's worst enemies of all-time, ranked
Numerous villains can qualify as Iron Man's enemies.
Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee, coronavirus positive, on ventilator support after surgery
Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who informed on Monday that he tested positive for coronavirus, has been put on ventilator support after brain surgery, multiple reports said.
Donald Trump abruptly leaves presser after shooting outside White House
As he was addressing the media on coronavirus situation in the United States on Monday, President Donald Trump exited the White House Briefing Room after a shooting was reported.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 22.67 lakh; death toll crosses 45,000
On Monday, India reported roughly 52,000 new coronavirus infections, a significant dip compared to the past week.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, MTV VMA 2020 to be held outdoors
Take a note, folks! Due to the threat posed by the novel coronavirus, the MTV Video Music Awards 2020 will happen outdoors.
What are the health benefits of cycling?
As a low-impact aerobic exercise, cycling is a great way to stay active.
OnePlus Nord's new software update brings camera and display improvements
OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS update for its premium mid-ranger, the Nord. This is the fourth update for the handset since its launch in July.
TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition gets a new color variant
TVS Motor Company has launched a new yellow and back color variant of its NTorq 125 Race Edition scooter.
