07 Sep 2020

OnePlus Nord started receiving OxygenOS 10.5.7 update

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.5.7 update for its mid-ranger OnePlus Nord in India.

Volkswagen reveals 2021 Tiguan X Coupe-SUV: Details here

German automaker Volkswagen has finally revealed its much-anticipated Tiguan X Coupe-SUV in China.

Shane Warne proposes a change in T20 cricket

Australian legend Shane Warne has often made headlines for his bizarre, yet interesting suggestions related to the game of cricket.

'Sorry Beyonce,' say Indian fans for racist 'Khali Peeli' song

Indian fans of pop icon Beyonce spent a good part of their Monday apologizing to the 39-year-old singer, for no fault of theirs.

Huawei Y9a, with quad cameras and Helio G80 chipset, launched

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Chinese tech giant Huawei has announced a new Y9a model for the global markets. The handset comes as a slightly tweaked version of the Enjoy 20 Plus that was launched last week.

MG Hector Special Anniversary Edition launched at Rs. 13.63 lakh

MG Motor India has launched the limited-run special anniversary edition of its Hector SUV in India.

ED arrests former ICICI CEO's husband over money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday arrested Deepak Kochhar, the husband of former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar.

BMC will demolish my Mumbai office tomorrow, alleges Kangana

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has accused officials of Mumbai's civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) of barging into her office space in the city.

Independent Indian artist Akash Ahuja sets history in music

New York-born Indian-American rapper, singer and songwriter, Akash Ahuja, who made his debut in 2020, is already breaking records.

India's tour of Australia could begin in Adelaide or Brisbane

The much-awaited Australian tour of Team India will likely begin in either Adelaide or Brisbane, instead of Perth.

England's Foden and Greenwood sent home after breaching COVID-19 rules

England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood have been sent home separately after they allegedly invited two women to the team hotel in Reykjavik and breaking coronavirus isolation rules as a result.

Former Trump lawyer claims President ogled at his teen daughter

Disgraced lawyer Michael Cohen has claimed that United States President Donald Trump ogled at his teenage daughter in his tell-all memoir.

Coronavirus: Australia leads race toward getting vaccinated, signs important deals

Australians might be the first ones to get protection from coronavirus, thanks to two deals that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has inked with those developing the vaccines.

IPL 2020: Complete squad analysis of Chennai Super Kings

The thirteen edition of IPL will kick-off on September 19 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi.

Ben Stokes likely to miss first half of IPL 2020

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes is likely to miss the first half of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

La Liga: Records Barcelona can script in 2020-21

Barcelona had a disappointing campaign in 2019-20 and failed to win a single trophy.

Sputnik V phase 3 trials could be conducted in India

The Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Russia has reportedly submitted "comprehensive data" on its COVID-19 vaccine candidate to Indian authorities.

Realme 6, 6i become cheaper in India by Rs. 1,000

Realme has reduced the prices of its budget-friendly smartphones, the Realme 6 and Realme 6i by Rs. 1,000 in India.

Pre-bookings for Aprilia RS 660 motorbike to start in October

Aprilia has announced that the international pre-bookings for its RS 660 motorbike will commence in October.

Proud achievement: India becomes fourth country to test hypersonic vehicle

In what marks a huge achievement for India, the country on Monday successfully tested the indigenously-developed Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) off the coast in Odisha.

Rhea files complaint against Sushant's sister for 'bogus prescription'

Actor Rhea Chakraborty, who is currently the focus of multiple investigations into the death of fellow actor and her boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput, has filed a police complaint against his sister, Priyanka Singh.

BJP's Ram Madhav attends Tibetan soldier's funeral, later deletes tweet

In an unparalleled incident, the Indian Army on Monday accorded an honorable goodbye to a Tibetan soldier who died in Ladakh last month, reportedly after stepping on a landmine.

Realme 7 Pro gets camera improvements and September security patch

Realme has started rolling out a fresh software update for its latest mid-range smartphone, the Realme 7 Pro.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition televisions launched in India

Expanding its line-up of smart televisions in India, Xiaomi has launched its Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition series in 32-inch and 43-inch sizes.

Indian Premier League: Records Sunrisers Hyderabad can script this season

Sunrisers Hyderabad have been consistent over the years in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Vodafone Idea rebrands itself as Vi; price hike expected

Vodafone Idea on Monday announced that it is rebranding itself as Vi two years after the merger of Vodafone and Idea Cellular.

England vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Preview, Dream11 and more

Hosts England have already won the three-match series with a six-wicket victory over Australia in the second T20I.

Malaika Arora tests positive for COVID-19, quarantined at home

Bollywood actor and television personality Malaika Arora has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 46-year-old took to social media earlier today to reveal her diagnosis.

First BS6-compliant Mahindra Alturas G4 delivered to President of India

Mahindra and Mahindra has delivered the first unit of the BS6-compliant Alturas G4 to the Honorable President of India. The flagship SUV was received by the Joint Secretary of the President's Office.

SSR's friend Sandip breaks silence on allegations leveled against him

Filmmaker Sandip Ssingh, known to be a close friend of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has hit back at those who leveled allegations against him, taken a dig at his other "friends," and expressed disappointment at the media trial.

T20Is: Decoding Jos Buttler's performance as an opener

Jos Buttler was phenomenal in the second T20I against Australia and helped England take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Tokyo Olympics will run with or without COVID-19: IOC VP

International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates, on Monday, said Tokyo Olympics will go ahead next year, regardless of the coronavirus pandemic.

Redmi 9 and Redmi 9 Prime go on sale today

Xiaomi's recently-launched affordable smartphones, the Redmi 9 and Redmi 9 Prime, are set to go on sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.

Amid tussle with Sena, HM grants Y+ security to Kangana

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, whose war-of-words with Shiv Sena, the party governing Maharashtra, has grabbed national headlines, will be given Y-plus security, reports said on Monday.

UEFA Nations League: Ansu Fati scripts this record for Spain

Spain thrashed Ukraine 4-0 in their second encounter in the UEFA Nations League 2020-21.

Ahead of launch, features of 2020 MG Gloster SUV revealed

MG Motor India is planning to launch its flagship Gloster SUV sometime around this festive season i.e. October.

Letter writers dropped from Congress' A-teams formed for UP polls

Congress, eyeing a resurrection in politics, on Sunday evening announced seven committees for Uttar Pradesh polls, which are still two years away. Unsurprisingly, it handed over a major snub to notable leaders like Jitin Prasada and Raj Babbar, who had signed the letter to party President Sonia Gandhi demanding the party's re-haul.

Coronavirus: Shut for months, Metro trains back on track

Metro services restarted in select parts of India today, as part of Unlock 4.0, months after they were shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.

World number one Djokovic defaulted from US Open: Details here

In a strange turn of events, world number one Tennis player, Novak Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open 2020 after he accidentally hit the lineswoman.

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 42L, overtakes Brazil

On Sunday, India reported 91,000+ new coronavirus infections. The tally has reached 42,02,533 while the death toll is 71,705.

DIY coffee face packs to use for youthful, radiant skin

Coffee is a popular beverage consumed by billions across the world.

#AutoBytes: These cars will be launched in India in September

Since the lockdown restrictions have been eased, several carmakers have introduced their latest offerings in India. So far, we have seen the arrival of the Mahindra XUV500, Audi RS Q8, and Honda Jazz among others.

#ComicBytes: Facts about Loki that MCU should definitely use

The God of Mischief, prince of lies, and a master of sorcery and deceptions, Loki is pretty legendary.

'Kohli has returned in much better shape', says Shanker Basu

Royal Challengers Bangalore's strength and conditioning coach, Shanker Basu believes skipper Virat Kohli has come back from the COVID-19 break fitter than earlier.

06 Sep 2020

Realme 6 Pro's update brings new features, August security patch

Realme has started rolling out a new update for its popular mid-ranger, the Realme 6 Pro.

England beat Australia in 2nd T20I: List of records broken

England overcame Australia to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

Leading streaming services, including Netflix, adopt self-regulation code

In a major move, leading online content providers, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar, have agreed to adopt a 'universal self-regulation' code in India.

COVID-19 vaccine developers to pledge against rolling out shots prematurely

In light of the havoc wreaked by COVID-19, governments around the world have become more than willing to fast-track regulatory approvals and launch promising vaccines, anti-virals, and tests for their citizens.

IPL 2020: Records Amit Mishra can break this season

The thirteenth edition of IPL will be underway on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates.

Camera-centric update rolled out for OPPO Reno4 Pro: Details here

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has started rolling out a software update for the global variant of its Reno4 Pro model, along with the Android security patch for the month of September.

Prior to launch, details of Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV revealed

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is expected to unveil its first electric car in India, the EQC, later this month.

Vivek Oberoi's brother-in-law Aditya Alva named in Karnataka drugs case

Aditya Alva, who is the brother-in-law of Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, has been named among the 12 accused in the Karnataka drugs case.

Bundesliga 2020-21: All that you need to know

The Bundesliga 2020-21 season is all set to start from September 19 onwards. The season will end on May 22, 2021.

Sony Xperia 5 II's promo video leaked: Details here

Japanese tech giant Sony will launch its highly-anticipated Xperia 5 II smartphone on September 17.

5 myths surrounding weight loss that you shouldn't believe

Whenever people go on a weight-loss journey, they naturally prefer to see results sooner than scientifically possible.

Ahead of launch in India, Tata Gravitas SUV spotted testing

Tata Motors is expected to launch its seven-seater Gravitas SUV in India, later this year.

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#WeeklyRecap: PUBG banned, PM Modi's Twitter account hacked, and more

This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, but two events gained particular attention.

IPL 2020: A look at key matches this season

After days of speculation, the much-awaited schedule of 2020 IPL is finally out.

Odisha: BJD MP's wife accuses him of torture; moves court

Actor-turned-politician and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Anubhav Mohanty has been accused of domestic violence and torture by his wife, Odia film actor Varsha Priyadarshini.

IPL13 schedule is out; MI and CSK to play opener

The schedule of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is finally out. It is all set to start from September 19 onwards behind closed doors in the UAE.

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Ian Bell set to call time on professional cricket

England batsman Ian Bell will retire from professional cricket at the end of the ongoing season.

Indian Premier League: Records Mumbai Indians can script this season

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 champions Mumbai Indians go into the 13th edition of the tournament in UAE as favorites.

OnePlus is sneakingly installing its app on phones, without permission

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is drawing flak for sneaking an app on its existing devices, without the permission of users.

Ambulance driver arrested for raping COVID-19 patient: Kerala Police

An ambulance driver in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman, who had tested positive for COVID-19, the police said on Sunday.

'GoT': Was this man slated to kill The Night King?

Since the year 2020 looks stagnant, let's go back in time when all we ever discussed was the fantasy world of Game of Thrones.

Ahead of launch, Royal Enfield Meteor 350's engine details leaked

Royal Enfield is planning to launch its Meteor 350 motorbike in India by the end of this month.

Suicides by daily-wage earners on the rise; 23% in 2019

Almost a quarter of all suicides recorded in 2019 involved daily-wage earners, the recently released report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) showed.

Australian pacer suspended for applying hand sanitizer on ball

Veteran Australian seamer Mitchell Claydon has been suspended by his English County Sussex after he allegedly applied hand sanitizer on the ball.

Arjun Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19, quarantined at home

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 35-year-old took to social media to inform fans about his diagnosis.

Records Robert Lewandowski can script in 2020-21

Robert Lewandowski had a dream 2019-20 campaign for Bayern Munich.

OPPO F17 Pro to be launched as A93 outside India

OPPO F17 Pro was recently launched in India, and will be up for grabs from September 7.

DMRC plans UV light disinfection as Metro services resume tomorrow

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has made several preparations ahead of the resumption of its services from Monday (September 7).

2020-21 UEFA Nations League: Presenting the complete roundup

The 2020-21 UEFA Nations League started earlier this week and all teams have played one match each so far.

'Congratulations India,' says Rhea Chakraborty's father after son's arrest

Actor Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit Chakraborty has issued a statement, expressing his disappointment at the arrest of his son Showik Chakraborty.

US Open, Day 6: Thiem outclasses Cilic, Serena routs Stephens

Day 6 of the 2020 US Open saw Dominic Thiem defeating the 2014 champion Marin Cilic.

Multiple people stabbed in UK's Birmingham; police declares 'major incident'

Multiple stabbings have been reported at the Birmingham city center in the United Kingdom, the police said on Sunday.

Don't take it lightly: Himansh Kohli tests positive for COVID-19

Bollywood actor Himansh Kohli has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Who could be next James Bond? This AI might know

In a couple of months, Daniel Craig will be reprising the role of James Bond in Cary Joji Fukunaga's No Time To Die.

Rhea Chakraborty summoned by NCB; asked to join drug probe

Actor Rhea Chakraborty was served summons by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Sunday morning in connection with the drug investigation following actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

Limited-edition Abarth 595 Monster Energy Yamaha unveiled

Italian automaker Abarth, in collaboration with Japanese auto giant Yamaha, has unveiled a special edition of its 595 two-door hatchback.

Samsung releases One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy S10 Lite

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 2.5 update for its flagship Galaxy S10 Lite in Spain.

OnePlus Clover spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 460 SoC

OnePlus Clover has been spotted on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 460 chipset and 4GB of RAM. The handset is expected to run on Android 10, and will be powered by a processor that is codenamed 'bengal'.

#ComicBytes: Marvel characters who can break the fourth wall

A phrase adapted from plays, breaking the fourth wall, in general, is used when a character shows his/her/their awareness of the audience, by ignoring the barrier between reality and directly interacting with them.

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 41L with record 90k+ new cases

On Saturday, India registered over 90,000 new coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike so far. The nationwide tally crossed 41 lakh while the death toll climbed to 70,696 with over 1,000 fresh fatalities.