BJP MPs seek Tharoor's removal from parliamentary panel
Two Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentarians have sought the removal of Shashi Tharoor as the chief of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology.
Everything that happened in the entertainment world today
On Thursday, news in the world of entertainment was about another tragic death, a fresh trailer release, Saumya Tandon bidding farewell to the popular serial Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai, and more.
Former Trump advisor arrested for fraud over Mexican wall funds
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon was arrested on Thursday on charges that he and three of his associates defrauded the donors of the 'We Build the Wall' fundraising campaign.
Ahead of launch, Toyota Urban Cruiser's specifications, booking details revealed
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced that the bookings for its upcoming Urban Cruiser will begin in India on August 22. Alongside this, the automaker has also revealed the key specifications of the sub-compact SUV which will be based on the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
#ComicBytes: The best allies of Superman
Superman might be the poster image of superheroes of any comic universe, but even superhero needs people whom they can trust when situations become uncontrollable.
Chemist body opposes Reliance's acquisition of Netmeds: Here's why
Yesterday, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries had announced the acquisition of online pharmacy Netmeds, along with its subsidiaries and parent company, to scale up its e-commerce play.
Bentonville Festival 2020 gets record representation of diverse filmmakers
Bentonville Festival 2020 has been a roaring success.
Big innovation: New gargle-and-spit COVID-19 test gives results in seconds
Countries around the world, including India, are aggressively testing and isolating people to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kris Jenner sells Hidden Hills mansion for $15 million
Kris Jenner is the latest in the Kardashian family to offload a property.
England vs Pakistan: Revised start time for third Test
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Thursday, informed that the day's play could start at 10:30 AM, for the final Test between England and Pakistan at Southampton.
How to take care of your shoes this monsoon
Just like clothes, our shoes also need regular care in order to sustain for a longer period of time.
Audi's most-powerful SUV is launching in India on August 27
German automaker Audi is all set to launch its most-powerful SUV ever, the RS Q8, in India on August 27.
'Batman' to resume shoot in September, wrap up by year-end
The caped crusader will be back on the road this September as Warner Bros have decided to resume shooting of the latest Batman flick by Matt Reeves, also its writer and producer.
OPPO Reno4 Z could arrive as a rebranded OPPO A92s
OPPO is working to launch a new Reno series smartphone in the global market. A handset with model number CPH2065 and marketing name Reno4 Z 5G has been certified by the Global Certification Forum.
Redmi 9 to be launched in India on August 27
Redmi is all set to launch a new budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9, in India on August 27. The company has also activated a teaser page for the upcoming handset, revealing some of its features.
Putin critic Alexei Navalny hospitalized after suspected poisoning
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been hospitalized after a suspected poisoning, his spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said on Thursday morning.
Premier League announces fixtures for 2020/21 season: Details here
Premier League, on Thursday, announced the fixtures for the upcoming season (2020/21).
#HealthBytes: How to take care of neck pain
Many people experience neck pain or stiffness occasionally due to poor posture or exertion. Sometimes, it can be caused by injury from a fall, contact sports, or whiplash.
Kevin Hart, Will Smith to remake 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'
Two of Hollywood's favorite faces are teaming up for a remake of a 1987 comedy.
Kia Sonet's pre-bookings now live in India: Details here
Kia Motors has started accepting pre-bookings for its recently-unveiled sub-compact SUV, the Sonet. Interested customers can pay a token amount of Rs. 25,000 and book the car via the company's website or through the dealerships across the country.
Rainfall sinks Gurugram: Understanding why the horror returns every year
On Wednesday, residents of Gurugram remained pleased when they saw skies, as rains lashed the Haryana city, but were equally distressed on seeing the roads, which were water-logged and told tales of crumbling infrastructure.
Realme X7, X7 Pro to be launched on September 1
Realme is all set to launch two new mid-range smartphones, the Realme X7 and X7 Pro, in China on September 1, the company has confirmed via a post on Weibo.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 revealed in a new hands-on video
Samsung's upcoming foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold2, has appeared in a new hands-on video. The short clip showcases the device from multiple angles as well as reveals some of the software features.
Indore emerges India's cleanest city for the fourth consecutive time
In a moment of pride for Indore, it has emerged as India's cleanest city for the fourth time in a row, according to the Swachh Survekshan Survey 2020.
Coronavirus may cause heart damage even in mild, asymptomatic cases
The coronavirus is known to be a disease that impacts the lungs, however, it has been found that several COVID-19 patients have sustained heart damage after recovery.
Tesla Model 3 beats Ford GT on the track
In an awe-inspiring development, Tesla's battery-powered Model 3 has beaten Ford's 660hp supercar, the GT, in a drag race. A video shared by DragTimes shows the Model 3 zoomed past the Ford GT in a straight-line race, thanks to its instant torque.
Artist Ram Indranil Kamath, 41, found dead at Mumbai home
In a terrible piece of news, Ram Indranil Kamath, a popular painter and photographer, was found dead at his residence in Mumbai's Matunga area on Wednesday. He was 41.
England vs Pakistan, third Test: Preview, Dream11 and more
Following a rain-curtailed second Test, both England and Pakistan will lock horns in the final Test, starting August 21.
#OutageAlert: Gmail, Drive, Docs, and other services are down [Fixed]
A number of Google services, including Gmail and Google Docs, appear to have been affected in what looks like a major outage.
Delhi-NCR receives heavy rain, roads flooded, traffic affected
The downpour that washed Delhi/NCR on Wednesday, continued well into Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. As a downside, it also revealed how poorly-equipped the infrastructure of National Capital, and neighboring areas, is.
'Mirzapur' Season 2 to arrive on Prime Video in September?
The bad boys of Mirzapur are coming back!
Won't apologize, says Prashant Bhushan; SC asks to "reconsider" statement
Lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who was held guilty of contempt for his tweets slamming Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court, told the apex court on Friday that he isn't apologetic for the posts. He said he was merely discharging his duties as a citizen, and would accept any punishment cheerfully.
26% Indians already infected, hence immune to COVID-19: Thyrocare study
Even as COVID-19 continues to keep most of India home-bound, the crisis, worst to be seen in a century, is nowhere near an end.
Champions League, Bayern Munich beat Lyon in semi-final: Records broken
Twin strikes from Serge Gnabry, in the first half, helped Bayern Munich breeze past Lyon in the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey reiterates 'aukat' remark on Rhea
A day after his comment on actor Rhea Chakraborty invited flak from all corners, Bihar's Director General of Police (DGP) Gupteshwar Pandey has reiterated his stance- this time in English.
Give up pet dogs for meat: Kim Jong-un to citizens
Adding to the long list of bizarre orders that he has given since coming to power, North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un asked his countrymen to give up pet dogs, a move political watchers believe would assuage the country's hunger problem.
NewsBytes Briefing: Apple becomes a $2 trillion company, and more
A lot has happened in the world of technology since last night.
Redmi Note 9's sale today at 12 pm via Amazon
Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
Kamala Harris formally accepts Vice-Presidential nomination, rips into Trump's tenure
The Democratic Party of the United States formally declared Kamala Harris, a first-time Senator from California, as its Vice-President candidate on the third night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
10,000 troops to be immediately withdrawn from Jammu and Kashmir
More than a year after the abrogation of Article 370, the Centre decided to withdraw 10,000 troops from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, an order released on Wednesday evening said.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 28.3 lakh after record single-day spike
India on Wednesday reported the biggest single-day spike of over 69,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 28.35 lakh while the death toll crossed 54,000 with over 900 more fatalities.
#Review: Mivi Octave 2, a powerful speaker for your home
Mivi, a homegrown electronics brand known particularly for its audio products, has launched a new speaker in the market: Octave 2.
Food items you should eat for good hair growth
Hair growth depends on a number of natural and lifestyle factors like genetics, age, health, and diet.
Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 update for Mi 10 in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest MIUI 12 update for its flagship smartphone, the Mi 10, in India.
QAnon: What is it and how did it originate?
Recently, there has been a lot of talk around QAnon after Twitter started banning thousands of accounts of users tweeting about it.
#ComicBytes: Who are the greatest allies of Aquaman?
Before Jason Momoa's robust portrayal of DC's Aquaman, this hero was the butt of jokes in pop culture.
Galen Gering returns to 'Days of Our Lives' sans Alfonso
Days of Our Lives is retaining Galen Gering a.k.a. the dashing Rafe Hernandez.
Apple gears up to make iPhone 12 in India: Report
As the US-China trade war continues to escalate, Apple is stepping on the gas to shift its manufacturing out of the Xi Jinping-led country and save itself from getting caught up in the crossfire.
Who is Barcelona's new manager, Ronald Koeman?
Spanish club Barcelona have named Ronald Koeman as the club's new manager.
'Inception' re-release enthralls UK and Ireland, earns over $200K
Inception is back to theaters in UK and Ireland, to the absolute amazement of followers of Christopher Nolan's films.
Cabinet approves National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET). This process will help streamline the recruitment process for central government jobs.
India: Serum Institute's COVID-19 vaccine goes into Phase-2/3 trials
In a major development, Adar Poonawalla's Serum Institute of India has started the Phase-2/3 trial of a promising COVID-19 vaccine licensed from AstraZeneca and Oxford University.
Ellen DeGeneres fires 3 executive producers accused of sexual harassment
Ellen DeGeneres has finally stood up to the pride of her show.
BCCI might host a farewell match for MS Dhoni: Reports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is willing to host a farewell match for former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Unable to fly, travelers hop on flights to reach nowhere
With the coronavirus pandemic putting brakes on flying worldwide, frequent fliers are trying different styles to satisfy their "wanderlust".
Motorola's new foldable phone to come with a 2,633mAh battery
Motorola is expected to launch a new foldable smartphone, the RAZR 5G, on September 9. It will arrive as a follow-up to the Motorola RAZR (2019) which was unveiled last year in November.
Hyundai is offering huge discounts on these popular cars
In a bid to boost sales, Hyundai has announced attractive benefits on all of its hatchbacks and sedans, barring the Verna.
OPPO to launch a new A53 smartphone soon; specifications leaked
As a successor to its affordable A52 handset, OPPO is working to launch a new A53 model in the coming weeks.
Toyota Urban Cruiser's bookings to commence on August 22
The bookings for the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser sub-compact SUV will begin in India on August 22, according to HT Auto. It will be launched sometime in September and will be produced locally by Maruti Suzuki.
Gyms to remain closed in Delhi; hotels allowed to reopen
As part of the plan to "unlock" from the coronavirus lockdown, hotels have been allowed to reopen in Delhi. However, gyms will continue to remain shut in the national capital.
'Supernatural' comes to an end this November, for real now
It's time to say final goodbye to the Winchester brothers. Their show, Supernatural, is ending.
Mumbai: Cooper Hospital's doctors, who did Sushant's post-mortem, threatened
Five doctors of Mumbai's Cooper Hospital who had confirmed Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide, are facing virulent attacks and threats by online trolls, a report in Mumbai Mirror said on Wednesday.
For vilifying Thackeray, Sena MP wants action against Arnab Goswami
Arvind Sawant, a parliamentarian from Shiv Sena, has written to Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, seeking action against journalist Arnab Goswami for dragging Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in his coverage of the Sushant Singh Rajput case.
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 'Shadow Edition' launched in India
BMW has launched a special 'Shadow Edition' variant of its 3 Series Gran Turismo sedan in India.
Xiaomi to launch Redmi 9 in India soon, suggests teaser
Xiaomi is working to launch a new affordable smartphone in India, the company has revealed.
CPL 2020, Day 1: TKR , Barbados Tridents seal victories
A number of marquee players returned to action as the eighth edition of the Caribbean Premier League kicked off on August 18.
OnePlus TV Y Series' OTA update brings nifty improvements
OnePlus has started rolling out a system update for its affordable Y Series televisions in India.
Pixxel: Bengaluru-based space tech start-up raises $5 million
In a major development, Bengaluru-based space tech start-up Pixxel has raised $5 million in seed funding.
Democrats name Joe Biden as official challenger to President Trump
On Tuesday, USA's Democratic Party named former Vice President Joe Biden as the official candidate for the 2020 Presidential Elections, to take on incumbent President Donald Trump this November.
Chocolate 'snow' dusts town in Switzerland as Lindt factory malfunctions
Residents of a Swiss town were in for a surprise when they noticed their surroundings covered in what looked like chocolate snow.
Dream11 might need to revisit IPL bid for 2021 season
The fantasy gaming platform Dream11, on Tuesday, bagged the title sponsorship rights of 2020 IPL for Rs. 222 crore.
Flipkart 'OPPO Fantastic Days' sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones
Flipkart's 'OPPO Fantastic Days' sale is currently live in India. Under the sale, which will end on August 21, the e-commerce giant is offering attractive deals on some of the best-selling OPPO smartphones including the OPPO A9 2020, OPPO Reno2 F, OPPO Reno3 Pro, and OPPO Reno 10x Zoom.
BS6 Mahindra Marazzo MPV to be launched soon; production underway
After an unexpected delay due to the COVID-19 induced lockdown, Mahindra and Mahindra has started the production of the Marazzo MPV at its Nashik plant.
SSR's case updates: What SC said, Maharashtra's reaction, and more
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's family by handing over his death case to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
India's cancer cases could witness 12% surge in 5 years
As India continues to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic, concerns have been raised over another major health condition: Cancer.
Pranab Mukherjee's health condition worsens; develops signs of lung infection
The medical condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee has deteriorated on Wednesday after he developed signs of a lung infection, said the Army's Research & Referral (R&R) Hospital in Delhi.
ASUS ZenFone 7 to feature a motorized flip camera module
ASUS has teased that the upcoming ZenFone 7 will retain the flip camera setup of its predecessor, the ZenFone 6. The teaser also gives a sneak-peek into the design of the handset, revealing a notch-less bezel-less screen.
NewsBytes Briefing: Reliance buys Netmeds, SpaceX's biggest fund-raise, and more
In the last few hours, renowned tech giants took major strides.
PSG beat Leipzig 3-0 in Champions League semi-final: Records broken
A formidable display by Angel Di Maria and Neymar helped Paris Saint-Germain beat RB Leipzig 3-0 in the first semi-final of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
Realme C11's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme C11, is set to go on another flash sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR; flooding, traffic-jams reported in many areas
Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), on Wednesday morning, woke up to heavy rainfall that has led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in several areas.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's sale today at 12 pm
Xiaomi's popular mid-ranger, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, will go on another flash sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
CBI will probe Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, orders SC
Capping an over two-month-long controversial episode pertaining to the tragic demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the Supreme Court on Wednesday tasked Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with the probe.
Watered-down rallies, restrictions in booths: EC plans polls in pandemic
Faced with an immense challenge to conduct polls, particularly Bihar Assembly elections, as coronavirus cases spike in the country, the Election Commission is finalizing the fine print while keeping social distancing norms in mind.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 27.6 lakh; over 20 lakh recovered
India on Tuesday reported over 63,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 27.66 lakh. The death toll also crossed 53,000 with over 1,000 more fatalities on Tuesday.
ICC Test Rankings: Broad rises to the second spot
England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson have advanced in the ICC Test Rankings for bowlers.
Australia secures 'promising' COVID-19 vaccine, will offer it for free
In a bid to exit the COVID-19 pandemic for good, Australia has secured access to a "promising vaccine."
Porsche launches 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4 in India
Expanding its portfolio of sports cars in India, Porsche has launched the 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4.
Now, JioPhone users can make UPI payments: Here's how
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, millions of Indians, including small business owners, have started transacting digitally.
