SSR case: ED records statement of actor's father KK Singh
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recorded the statement of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's father KK Singh in connection with a money laundering case related to his death.
Why are Apple, Google and Epic Games fighting?
Apple, Google, and Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, are engaged in a dramatic row for the last few days.
RaGa never missed opportunity to weaken COVID-19 fight: Union Minister
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the PM-CARES (Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations) Fund.
#ComicBytes: These are the best Marvel-DC crossover events
Marvel vs DC is one of the greatest rivalries of all time.
India plans bilateral 'air bubbles' with 5 neighboring countries
India has proposed to establish bilateral air bubble arrangements with five of its neighbors, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. Notably, Pakistan is not among the list of neighbors.
Entertainment round-up: Kangana attacks Karan Johar, and more
On Tuesday, news in the world of entertainment was about Kangana Ranaut launching a fresh attack at Karan Johar, a major movie announcement, and some more developments in the death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Aston Martin unveils 007 Editions of Vantage and DBS Superleggera
Aston Martin has unveiled the special '007 Editions' of its Vantage and DBS Superleggera. These cars will be featured in the upcoming James Bond movie- No Time To Die.
Pace spearhead Ishant Sharma nominated for prestigious Arjuna Award
Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma is among 29 athletes who have been recommended for this year's Arjuna award by the National Sports Awards selection committee.
This is how Samsung's S20 Fan Edition will look like
Samsung is planning to launch a new Galaxy S20 Fan Edition sometime around October this year.
Pure EV launches ETrance+ electric scooter at Rs. 57,000
IIT Hyderabad-incubated start-up Pure EV has launched its latest electric scooter, the ETrance+, in India. This is the fifth battery-powered scooter from the company's stable after the EPluto 7G, EPluto, ETrance, and the ETron+.
#DealOfTheDay: OPPO A5 2020 available with Rs. 4,000 discount
If you are planning to own a new affordable smartphone, this might be a suitable opportunity for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 4,000 on the OPPO A5 2020 (3GB/64GB model).
Carnival, world's largest cruise line operator, falls victim to cyberattack
As the world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, hackers are using the opportunity to attack unsuspecting organizations and their customers.
Delhi Capitals sign Anrich Nortje as replacement for Chris Woakes
Delhi Capitals have signed fast bowler Anrich Nortje as a replacement for Chris Woakes ahead of 2020 Indian Premier League.
Punjab: More curbs in all cities as coronavirus cases rise
The Punjab government has imposed additional restrictions in all cities across the state starting Tuesday in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in urban areas.
Gunjan Saxena's batchmate says Dharma Productions distorted facts
Retired Flight Lieutenant Sreevidya Rajan has accused the makers of Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, a biopic on former Indian Air Force officer Gunjan Saxena, of distorting facts and portraying the IAF in a negative light.
Spanish-mountaineer names peak after former Uttarkashi DM for saving him
Ashish Chauhan, former District Magistrate of Uttarkashi, will soon have a peak in Spain named after him, all thanks to something he did way back in 2018.
OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition launched in China
OPPO has launched a new Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition smartphone in China. It has been created in collaboration with Taiwanese-American artist James Jean.
Dell's XPS 17 launched in India at Rs. 2.1 lakh
Following the launch of XPS 14 and 15 in India last month, Dell has expanded its portfolio of premium laptops in the country by releasing the XPS 17 model.
Realme C12 and C15, with MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, launched
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Realme has launched the C12 and C15 models in India.
Coronavirus: New clusters emerge at US universities as semester begins
Across the United States, new clusters of the coronavirus outbreak have started popping up at universities as the fall semester begins.
Coronavirus: India amplifies testing, positivity rate hovers around 8%
India has upped coronavirus testing and with it, the positivity rate, which tells how many people who were tested contracted the infection, has swelled too.
Rhea alleges Sushant's sister had groped her in drunken state
Actor Rhea Chakraborty, an accused in the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has alleged that the late actor's sister Priyanka Singh had groped her last year, adding that the incident strained her relationship with Sushant's family.
Rohit Sharma among four athletes recommended for Khel Ratna Award
Indian opener Rohit Sharma is among the four athletes who have been recommended for India's highest sporting honor, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
Democratic National-Convention starts, Michelle berates Trump, few Republicans endorse Biden
On Monday, the Democratic National Convention, to formally choose former US Vice-President Joe Biden as the challenger against incumbent President Donald Trump, started, in a manner unknown to America's long history.
Ducati Panigale V2 motorcycle to be launched on August 26
Ducati will launch the Panigale V2 in India on August 26. It will be the company's first BS6-compliant motorcycle in the country.
Dream11 wins IPL 2020 title sponsorship for Rs. 222 crore
The fantasy gaming platform Dream11 has bagged the title sponsorship rights of IPL 2020 for Rs. 222 crore.
Samsung's Tab S7 listed on Amazon, to be launched soon
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 is expected to be launched in India soon as Amazon has activated a promotional page for the tablet. The listing does not reveal the exact release date but confirms that the flagship tablet is "coming soon."
Volvo XC40 Recharge to be launched in India in 2021
As per an Autocar report, Swedish automaker Volvo will launch its XC40 Recharge in India in 2021, following the arrival of the S60 sedan.
2021 Kia Carnival, with 'SUV-inspired design', unveiled in South Korea
South Korean automaker Kia Motors has finally unveiled the 2021 Carnival MPV in its home country. It will make its way to the US as the Kia Sedona sometime next year.
Indian government starts talks to procure COVID-19 vaccine: Details here
Amid surging COVID-19 cases and questions over the peak for India, the government has started working towards procuring a vaccine.
Scindia says Congress questions capable leaders, cites Pilot's example
BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia launched a scathing attack at his former party Congress on Monday saying that capable leaders are questioned there while citing Sachin Pilot, who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan until recently, as an example.
'Adipurush': Prabhas joins Om Raut for multilingual 3D action movie
Fans of Prabhas, hold your breath!
Inter Milan beat Shakhtar in Europa League semi-final: Records broken
Inter Milan drubbed Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in the second semi-final of Europa League on Monday at Dusseldorf.
Redmi Note 9 Pro's sale today at 12pm via Amazon
Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, is all set to go on another flash sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
NewsBytes Briefing: Apple-Epic row escalates, and more
In the updates since last night, the row between Apple and Epic Games has further escalated.
Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw tests positive for coronavirus
As India reels under coronavirus catastrophe, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, chairperson of Biocon Ltd., joined the long list of famous personalities to test positive for the highly-contagious disease.
CFMoto launches entry-level 300SR sports bike in the Philippines
Chinese automaker CFMoto has finally launched its entry-level sports bike, the 300SR, in the Philippines.
BS6-compliant Honda Unicorn motorcycle becomes costlier in India
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has increased the prices of the Unicorn model for the first time since its launch in February this year.
Amit Shah, who recovered from COVID-19, admitted to AIIMS
Home Minister Amit Shah was admitted to India's premier health facility, AIIMS, on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday after he complained of respiratory issues.
Naga Peace talks in rough weather, PM involves IB Director
With a threat of derailment looming large over Naga Peace talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learned to have roped in Arvind Kumar, the Director of Intelligence Bureau, to steer the conversations in the right direction.
Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 27 lakh; death toll nears 52,000
India on Monday reported roughly 54,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 27.01 lakh while the death toll neared 52,000 with over 800 more fatalities on Monday.
How is brisk walking beneficial for you?
Brisk walking is one of the easiest and most effective workouts.
This smartphone with under-screen camera will be launched on September-1
ZTE has announced on Weibo, that it will launch the world's first commercial smartphone with an under-display selfie snapper, the Axon 20, on September 1.
'This is Us 5' to focus on pandemic, racial attacks
Family drama series This is Us is going to level up its emotional journey with a focus on the coronavirus pandemic.
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster launched at Rs. 11.34 lakh in India
Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the much-anticipated BS6-compliant version of its premium cruiser, the Bonneville Speedmaster.
Amid COVID-19, YouTuber makes 'mask gun' to take on anti-maskers
COVID-19 has made face masks a part of the 'new normal.'
#ComicBytes: Marvel villains who are scarier than Thanos, ranked
Thanos is often considered as the scariest villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Trump tightens restrictions on Huawei's technology access
Just a few days back, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pressurize Chinese giant ByteDance into selling TikTok US within 90 days.
Classical music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away; Modi condoles death
Legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, his family said in a statement on Monday. He was 90.
Dhoni could now spend more time with Indian Army: Reports
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni, on Saturday, announced his retirement from international cricket.
When will the coronavirus outbreak peak in India?
India has reported the third-highest number of coronavirus cases for any country in the world, and while the government has repeatedly highlighted that the number of cases per million population is relatively low, the outbreak is still worsening.
Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine goes into mid-stage human trials: Details here
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to explode around the world, drug companies from different companies are racing to get a safe preventive vaccine ready.
How ISIS used Facebook to scam people needing face masks
In the past few months, we have seen a number of instances of fraudsters using COVID-19 to con unsuspecting people.
'Money Heist 5' expectations: Brace for surprises as it ends
Haven't watched Money Heist yet?
US: Nancy Pelosi to recall House over postal service controversy
Speaker Nancy Pelosi will call the United States House of Representatives to return to session early to handle the US Postal Service crisis.
Suresh Raina reveals why he announced retirement along with Dhoni
One of India's greatest captains MS Dhoni announced retirement from international cricket on Saturday.
Nitish Kumar's JD(U) expels cabinet minister, he quickly joins RJD
Ahead of high-stake Bihar Assembly polls, the ruling JD(U) expelled State Industries Minister Shyam Rajak for "anti-party" activities, allowing him to return to his home party, RJD.
iQOO 5 and 5 Pro, with Snapdragon 865 chipset, launched
Expanding its range of flagship smartphones, Vivo has launched the iQOO 5 and iQOO 5 Pro in China. They are touted as the successor to the iQOO 3 series which was unveiled earlier this year.
Dozens from Shaheen Bagh, site of anti-CAA protest, join BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party said on Sunday several residents of Delhi's Shaheen Bagh locality have joined the party at an induction ceremony. The locality had grabbed national headlines earlier this year over a months-long protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Triumph launches BS6-compliant Street Twin motorcycle at Rs. 7.45 lakh
Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the BS6-compliant version of its premium roadster bike, the Street Twin.
Sushant's friend Kushal Zaveri can't believe he was depressed
Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's friend Kushal Zaveri has said that he can't believe Sushant was suffering from depression.
Threat to life, alleges Facebook employee amid hate speech row
An employee of Facebook approached Delhi Police alleging threat to her life, days after a report in a foreign publication claimed that the social media giant does little to control hate speech by BJP leaders, triggering a political war of words.
Samsung Galaxy M01 becomes cheaper in India
Samsung will reduce the price of its budget-friendly smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M01 on Amazon from August 18 onwards, the e-commerce website has revealed via a teaser.
'A privilege to have worked with Dhoni', says Gary Kirsten
In 2011, the eminent collaboration of ex-Indian captain MS Dhoni and coach Gary Kirsten ended Team India's 28-year-old quest for a World Cup trophy.
Reliance could buy Milkbasket, Urban Ladder in e-commerce push
As Amazon and Flipkart continue to take long strides in the Indian e-commerce segment, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is also looking to grow its online footprint.
Vipul Shah to make a web series on vaccine trials
Looks like, Bollywood is leaving no stone unturned in bringing alive the dystopian premise we're currently experiencing, onto the screen.
Aamir Khan meets Turkey's First Lady, draws criticism on Twitter
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was targeted by Twitter users (and rightly so) after he met Emine Erdogan, Turkey's First Lady, on a trip to Istanbul while shooting for his upcoming movie Laal Singh Chaddha.
More infectious coronavirus strain with D614G mutation found in Malaysia
A strain of the novel coronavirus that is 10 times more infectious has been found in Malaysia. This specific strain has previously been seen in other parts of the world and is predominant in Europe and the United States.
Microsoft patents technology to enable touch control on older PCs
Modern-day laptops offer on-screen touch controls to deliver a smartphone-like navigational experience.
Kentucky event: America's Jennifer Brady wins her maiden WTA title
America's Jennifer Brady clinched her first WTA title, defeating Swiss left-handed player Jil Teichmann 6-3, 6-4 in the Top Seed Open final on Sunday.
Nokia 5.3 spotted on official India website, launch imminent
HMD Global is working to launch its mid-range smartphone, the Nokia 5.3 in India soon. It was launched globally in March.
Renault launches 2020 Duster (turbo-petrol) SUV at Rs. 10.49 lakh
French automaker Renault has launched the turbo-petrol version of its 2020 Duster SUV in India.
Varun Tiwari is all set to become a global icon
Varun Tiwari is a versatile man when it comes to music and dance.
A year later, two J&K districts get 4G internet
More than a year after internet services were suspended in J&K, 4G speed returned to two districts — Ganderbal and Udhampur — on a trial basis from Sunday, days after the Centre submitted in Supreme Court that it was toying with such an idea.
Ahead of launch, KTM RC 390 spotted testing in Europe
KTM is planning to unveil its upcoming sports bike, the RC 390, by the end of this year; it should make its way to India by mid-2021.
NEET, JEE will be held as per schedule, orders SC
On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking postponement of NEET-UG and JEE 2020 examinations, in wake of coronavirus pandemic, asserting that delaying the examinations would put "careers of students in peril."
Realme C15 to be launched in India on August 18
Realme is all set to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme C15 in India on August 18 at 12:30pm through a virtual event, alongside the Realme C12.
Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat (50) passed away due to liver ailment
In a terrible piece of news, filmmaker and actor Nishikant Kamat has passed away. He was 50.
Europa League, Sevilla beat Manchester United in semi-final: Records broken
On Sunday, Sevilla FC trounced Manchester United 2-1 to book a berth in the final of the Europa League 2019-20.
1 million join global prayer meet for Sushant Singh Rajput
Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister, Shweta Singh Kirti has expressed gratitude to fans and well-wishers around the world for joining a global prayer meet for him.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delays elections as coronavirus returns
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who earned plaudits for controlling coronavirus outbreak in her country, has delayed parliamentary elections after fresh cases were reported.
NewsBytes Briefing: Trump may ban Alibaba, other Chinese companies
Over the weekend, a lot happened in the world of technology.
Redmi 9 Prime to go on sale today via Amazon
Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9 Prime is all set to go on another sale in India today at 12pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
Floods killed 868 people in 11 states: Government report
In the last couple of weeks, India faced a double whammy with floods adding to woes of a coronavirus-battered country. As many as 11 states were adversely affected by floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, and 868 people lost their lives, a flood situation report made by MHA's Disaster Management Division said.
Fire breaks out at Parliament building, seven tenders at spot
On Monday, a fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Parliament Annexe Building in Delhi, after which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, multiple reports said.
Transfer news: Manchester City aim to sign Lionel Messi
As per reports, Manchester City are in pole position to sign Lionel Messi if he decides to quit Barcelona following the club's humiliating defeat to Bayern Munich in Champions League.
Coronavirus: India's tally nears 26.5 lakh; death toll crosses 51,000
On Sunday, India reported over 57,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 26.47 lakh. With over 960 more fatalities on Sunday, the death toll also crossed 51,000.
Bug fixes and Android security patch for OnePlus 8 series
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has started rolling out bug fixes pertaining to the Ambient Display feature and the August 2020 Android security patch for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro models.
Verizon-locked Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) gets Android 10
South Korean tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android 10 update, and August 2020 Android security patch, for its Verizon-locked Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019).
Tata Altroz Turbo (petrol) in new blue shade spotted testing
Homegrown Tata Motors is planning to launch the turbocharged version of its Altroz hatchback in India in the coming months.
