30 Aug 2020

Google removes deceptive giveaway apps from Play Store

Despite Google's strict review and removal practices, malicious apps have been making their way to the Play Store.

Everything that happened in the entertainment world today

On Sunday, news in the world of entertainment was about a couple of celebrities going public with their COVID-19 status, some fresh developments in the investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, and more.

Shreyas Iyer gears up for the upcoming IPL edition

Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer believes the upcoming IPL season will be one of the most important assignments of his career.

2nd T20I, England beat Pakistan: List of records broken

England scripted their highest successful T20I chase in the second T20I against Pakistan to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

#WeeklyRecap: Apple bans Epic, Zoom's outage, TikTok's crisis, and more

This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, including a few interesting hardware launches and some rather concerning security issues, outages, and data leaks.

FIDE Online Chess Olympiad: India-Russia declared joint winners

India and Russia were declared as the joint winners of the 2020 FIDE Online Chess Olympiad.

Five bizarre records in the Indian Premier League

The 2020 edition of Indian Premier League is about to get underway on September 19.

Bangladesh's Beximco enters COVID-19 vaccine deal with India's Serum Institute

One of Bangladesh's largest drugmakers, Beximco Pharmaceuticals, has announced that it will invest in the Serum Institute of India (SII) for the development of a coronavirus vaccine.

Amid backlash, Mahesh Bhatt's old video with Jiah Khan surfaces

Amid massive criticism and online trolling over his alleged links with actor Rhea Chakraborty, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's old video with late actor Jiah Khan has been doing the rounds on social media.

BMW Motorrad's M3 Touring estate previewed: Details here

As an addition to its line-up of performance estates, BMW Motorrad will launch its M3 Touring model in 2022.

Now, Google Pay is bringing NFC-based card payments in India

Last year in September, Google announced the plan to introduce tokenized cards in Google Pay, its dedicated service for peer-to-peer transfers.

Anderson highlights Virat Kohli's transformation in Test cricket

England pace spearhead James Anderson opened up on the transformation of Virat Kohli in Test cricket through the years.

Premier League: Records Chelsea can break in the 2020-21 season

Premier League side Chelsea finished fourth in the 2019-20 season under Frank Lampard, who took over as manager last summer.

Mohammad Amir receives warning for applying saliva on ball

Pakistan pace spearhead Mohammad Amir was spotted applying saliva on the ball during the first T20I against England at the Old Trafford.

Haryana government revokes order to shut shops on Mondays, Tuesdays

The Haryana government on Sunday revoked a recent order directing shops to remain shut on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Tokens banned, only smart cards allowed: Guidelines for Delhi Metro

After a five-month pause, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to resume operations, with the Unlock 4.0 guidelines allowing phased resumption of metro rail services from September 7.

IPL 2020: Virat Kohli hits the nets after five months

Indian captain Virat Kohli returned to nets as the Royal Challengers Bangalore contingent commenced training for the upcoming IPL edition in UAE.

US Open: Serena Williams chases an elusive 24th Grand Slam

Serena Williams will be hoping to win an elusive 24th career singles Grand Slam honor at the US Open 2020.

Lata Mangeshkar's building in Mumbai sealed due to COVID-19

Veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar's residential building in Mumbai, Prabhukunj, was sealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday as a precautionary measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ahead of launch, images and specifications of Realme 7 leaked

Chinese smartphone maker Realme is planning to launch its budget-range handset, the Realme 7 in India, on September 3.

#TechBytes: How to withdraw PF using an app

The novel coronavirus pandemic has created a situation of financial uncertainty for the entire Indian population.

Senior Barcelona figures expect Lionel Messi to join Manchester City

If Lionel Messi manages to leave Barcelona this summer, then Premier League giants Manchester City are the favorites to land the Argentine.

Arsenal win FA Community Shield: List of key takeaways

FA Cup winners Arsenal overcame Premier League champions Liverpool on penalties to lift the FA Community Shield.

#MannKiBaat: September to mark 'Nutrition Month'; push for indigenous toys

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted the 68th episode of his radio show 'Mann ki Baat'.

Sushant Rajput case: Rhea Chakraborty summoned for third consecutive day

Actor Rhea Chakraborty has been summoned by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the third consecutive day today, in connection with the death of fellow actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Novak Djokovic clinches a record 35th Masters title

World number one Novak Djokovic, on Saturday, clinched a record 35th title at a Masters 1000 tournament.

Ahead of launch, renders and specifications of Nokia 3.4 leaked

HMD Global is expected to unveil its affordable smartphone, the Nokia 3.4 (codenamed 'Doctor Strange') on September 3.

'Bigg Boss 14': Salman Khan to charge Rs. 250 crore?

You must have wondered what it may cost to bring Bollywood's biggest star to the small screen. Apparently, Rs. 250 crore. No, we are not exaggerating.

What does Reliance and Future Group deal mean for India

In a major move, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has announced the decision to buy businesses of Kishore Biyani-promoted Future Group for Rs. 24,713 crore.

Delhi strengthens enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines as infections rise again

The Delhi government has reportedly started deploying additional teams to enforce safety guidelines to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 35.4 lakh after another record spike

India on Saturday reported a record single-day spike of over 78,000 coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 35.4 lakh. The death toll reached 63,676 with over 900 fresh fatalities.

Harley-Davidson's entry-level 338R motorcycle spotted undisguised

Harley-Davidson's first-ever sub-500cc motorcycle, the 338R, is expected to be launched in China later this year.

#ComicBytes: The powers of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir

"Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of THOR."

Bookings for all-electric RV300 and RV400 motorcycles open today

Revolt Motors has announced that it will start accepting bookings for its RV300 and RV400 electric motorcycles in Mumbai from August 30. The company has also opened its first hub in the city in Andheri (West).

29 Aug 2020

Facebook hate speech row: Congress writes to Mark Zuckerberg again

The Congress party has written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, asking him about the steps taken by the social media giant to investigate the recent hate speech allegations.

Arsenal beat Liverpool to win FA Community Shield: Records broken

Arsenal overcame Premier League champions Liverpool to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley on Saturday.

Babar Azam to play for Somerset in T20 Blast 2020

Pakistan marquee batsman Babar Azam is all set to play for Somerset in the 2020 T20 Blast.

Unlock 4.0: Metro rail services to resume from September 7

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday unveiled the guidelines for the fourth phase of unlocking from the coronavirus lockdown: 'Unlock 4.0'.

#DealOfTheDay: Lenovo's Legion Y740 lapotp available with Rs. 30,000 discount

If you Are looking for a dedicated gaming laptop, then this might be right up your alley. Amazon is offering a super saver deal on Lenovo's Legion Y740 wherein the laptop is listed at a discount of Rs. 30,000.

POCO X3 to offer 64MP primary camera, 33W fast-charging support

As a successor to the X2 mid-ranger, Xiaomi spin-off POCO is expected to launch a new POCO X3 model in China on September 8.

Suresh Raina's relative killed in attack by robbers in Punjab

A 58-year-old man believed to be a relative of Indian cricketer Suresh Raina died, while four members of his family sustained injuries in an attack by robbers in Punjab.

Chadwick Boseman: A glorious journey from stage to filmic eternity

Everyone knows by now that Chadwick Boseman is no more.

20 meter tunnel detected along Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu

A trans-border tunnel has been detected underneath the Indo-Pakistan fence in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba region, Border Security Force (BSF) officials confirmed on Saturday.

BCCI announces Unacademy as official partner for IPL 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, named 'Unacademy' as the official partner of the Indian Premier League 2020 season.

Benelli TRK 800, 800X could arrive in India in 2021

As an addition to its range of adventure motorcycles in India, Italian automaker Benelli is expected to launch the TRK 800 and 800X in 2021.

Open, Uninhibited: How Pallavi Barnwal is eradicating sexual shame

The act of sex, and any conversation around it, is often met with stigma, shame, and disgrace.

Chennai doctors perform Asia's first lung transplant on COVID-19 patient

A team of surgeons at a Chennai hospital performed a bilateral lung transplant (double-lung transplant) on a patient of COVID-19.

England vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Preview, Dream11 and more

The first T20I between England and Pakistan at the Old Trafford ended in an unfortunate manner after getting washed out.

CSK players who could fulfil the void left by Raina

Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina is set to miss the impending edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) due to personal reasons.

Samsung is readying a new Galaxy A12 budget-friendly smartphone

Samsung is developing a new entry-level A-series smartphone called the Galaxy A12. It is expected to arrive later this year as a successor to the A11.

Sony Xperia 5 II's new renders showcase its color variants

Sony is working to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 5 II (pronounced Xperia 5 Mark 2) on September 17.

Nissan Magnite sub-compact SUV's interior details and features revealed

Ahead of its launch in early-2021, Nissan has revealed the interior details and features of the Magnite sub-compact SUV.

#BoycottAltairMedia: Fans slam film inspired by Sushant Rajput's death

While countless fans continue to struggle with accepting the tragic death of Sushant Singh Rajput, the shameless desperation to profit off the tragedy has proved to be as, if not more, hurting.

Premier League: Records Arsenal could break in the 2020-21 season

Arsenal may have endured a disappointing 2019-20 season in the Premier League, however, they ended the campaign by winning a record 14th FA Cup.

Sweden: Riots in Malmo after far-right activists burn Quran

Violent protests broke out in the Swedish town of Malmo late Friday after a Quran-burning incident earlier in the day.

Limited-edition Vespa Racing Sixties to be launched on September 1

Piaggio has announced that its limited-run 'Racing Sixties' scooter will be launched in India on September 1.

Player profile: Who is England batting sensation Tom Banton?

21-year-old England batsman Tom Banton could be pivotal for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 season.

This 'ethical' and 'sustainable' phone is made from recycled plastic

Fairphone, known for making "ethical, reliable, and sustainable" smartphones, has launched its latest model, the Fairphone 3+, in Europe. It arrives as the successor to the Fairphone 3 that was announced last year.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)'s specifications and prices leaked

We may not know the exact launch timeline of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) tablet, but thanks to Dutch retailer CentralPoint, we have all the details related to its specifications and prices.

With 1.1/10 score, 'Sadak 2' becomes worst-rated film on IMDb

Looks like, Mahesh Bhatt's directorial comeback Sadak 2 has arrived to break all the unwanted movie records out there.

Strange notifications hit Microsoft Teams users; now fixed

In the last couple of days, several users of Microsoft Teams reported receiving a flurry of mysterious notifications.

CSK players test positive for COVID-19, IPL schedule on hold

After reports of Chennai Super Kings' members testing positive for COVID-19 emerged, various speculations have taken shape.

Lionel Messi requests personal meeting with Barcelona hierarchy

Legend Lionel Messi has requested a personal meeting with the Barcelona hierarchy to discuss about his transfer request.

Congress MP dies of coronavirus, spoke about it in Parliament

Congress MP H Vasanthakumar, who passed away due to coronavirus on Friday, had spoken about the seriousness of the disease in the Parliament but was shunned.

TECNO Spark Go (2020) to be launched on September 1

As its latest affordable smartphone in the Indian market, TECNO Mobile is all set to launch the Spark Go (2020) on September 1 at 12 pm on Flipkart, the company has announced.

BMW

BMW G 310 twins' pre-bookings to begin on September 1

BMW Motorrad has confirmed that the bookings for the upcoming BS6-compliant G 310 R and G 310 GS motorcycles in India will begin on September 1.

Sushant Rajput case: Rhea, questioned for 10 hours, summoned again

Actor Rhea Chakraborty was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for more than 10 hours yesterday in connection with the death case of fellow actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

IPL 2020: Suresh Raina pulls out due to personal reasons

Star batsman Suresh Raina is set to miss the impending edition of Indian Premier League due to personal reasons.

Delhi HC rejects plea seeking stay on 'Gunjan Saxena'

On Friday, the Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking a stay on Netflix's Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, saying that IAF can take action against the movie if it was "aggrieved."

MPs to be tested for coronavirus before Parliament's monsoon session

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that all parliamentarians will be requested to get themselves tested for coronavirus, 72 hours before the monsoon session of Parliament begins.

Musk gives live demo of Neuralink's upgraded brain-computer implant

A few hours ago, Elon Musk took to the stage to unveil the upgraded brain-computer implant developed by Neuralink, a start-up he co-founded in 2016 to connect humans with machines.

'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman, 43, dies of colon cancer

Actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role as King T'Challa in Marvel Cinematic Universe's Black Panther, died on Friday (local time) after a long battle with colon cancer, his family confirmed in a statement.

Tech brand files $20mn lawsuit against Kanye West for non-payment

Popular rapper Kanye West might be running for office, but in the process is reportedly leaving a trail of small-to-moderate corporate companies across the world angry and fuming over non-payment for services he had ordered for.

BWF issues safety protocols for badminton's restart

The Badminton World Federation (BWF), on Friday, published safety operating procedures for the resumption of the sport in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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#BugAlert: OnePlus Nord hit by Bluetooth connectivity issues

With the all-new Nord, OnePlus strived to go back to its roots of offering a premium, flagship-like device at the price of a mid-ranger, but the response has been mixed so far.

Iron deficiency: How to fight and prevent it

Iron deficiency occurs when there is a lack of the mineral iron in our body.

Ahead of launch, Realme X7 Pro's price leaked

Realme is all set to launch two new mid-range smartphones in China. Dubbed as the Realme X7 and X7 Pro, the handsets will be announced on September 1.