11 Sep 2020

Husqvarna 401 twins to be launched in India this year

PIERER Mobility AG has confirmed that the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and Svartpilen 401 motorbikes will be launched in India this year.

NCB to summon 25 Bollywood A-listers in drugs case: Reports

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which is currently probing a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, will likely summon 25 Bollywood celebrities who have been named by the accused, according to reports.

Google Pixel 4a's pre-orders now open in eight more countries

Google's budget-friendly Pixel 4a is now up for pre-orders in some more countries including Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, and the UK via the online official Google Store.

Louis Vuitton to launch a face shield at Rs. 70,000

Leading French fashion house Louis Vuitton is set to step into the personal protective equipment (PPE) category, in its own distinct way.

Huawei MateBook 14 (2020), with 2K touch display, launched

Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched the MateBook 14 (2020) model as the latest addition to its range of premium ultrabooks.

Suzuki GSX-R1000R 100th Anniversary Edition motorbike unveiled: Details here

To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Suzuki has unveiled a limited-run model of its flagship sports bike, called the GSX-R1000R 100th Anniversary Edition.

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"We will win this": Aftab Shivdasani tests positive for COVID-19

Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 42-year-old actor took to his social media handles to reveal his diagnosis.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2's pre-booking to start from September 14

The recently-launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, the successor to the original Galaxy Fold, will be available for pre-bookings starting September 14 at 12pm via Samsung.com and across leading retail stores.

#HealthBytes: What makes your breakfast healthy?

We have often heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Someone broke in Eminem's house to kill him: Details here

Imagine someone sneaking up on your back while you wake up in the morning.

Premier League, Liverpool vs Leeds United: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Premier League champions Liverpool kick-start their campaign in the 2020-21 season against Championship winners Leeds United on Saturday.

Breaking barriers in Hollywood: WriterBoy inks deal with Netflix

25-year-old Brandon George Washington, also known as WriterBoy, has gone from publishing his first novel at the age of 17, to now executive-producing his first miniseries with Netflix.

Now, Google Duo is available on Android TV

Keeping its promise, Google has started making Duo available on Android TV.

Premier League 2020-21: Youngsters who could have maximum influence

The Premier League 2020-21 season starts on Saturday with several young players eager to play a defining role.

Sushant for Bihar-polls, Rhea for Bengal? Parties evoke regional cards

In poll-bound Bihar, the sensational Sushant Singh Rajput death case became a simmering issue, with the ruling NDA milking the tragedy to score political points.

Honor 30i, with Kirin 710F chipset and triple cameras, launched

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Honor has launched a Honor 30i model in Russia. It comes as a rebranded version of the Honor 20 Lite that was launched in China last year.

Images of 2021 Benelli TRK 502X bike leaked

Images of a production-ready model of the QJMotor SRT 500, which might be rebranded as the 2021 Benelli TRK 502X adventure tourer in Europe and India, have been leaked.

South African Olympic body takes control of cricket amid crisis

South Africa's Olympic body has taken full control of cricket in the country due to a prevailing crisis.

DGCA serves notice to IndiGo over ruckus on Kangana's flight

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has served a notice to IndiGo in connection to the chaos on its September 9 flight, which had Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger.

Motorola's new foldable phone now launched in China

Motorola has launched its second-generation foldable smartphone, the Motorola RAZR 5G in China. It is a successor to the Motorola RAZR 2019.

Best finishers to watch out for in IPL 2020 season

Having a finisher in a T20 side is crucial while setting targets and chasing big totals.

Move over "elephant poop tea," Akshay drinks cow urine everyday

Just days after a teaser clip for Akshay Kumar's upcoming Into The Wild episode showed him sipping on what they call "elephant-poop tea," the 53-year-old actor has revealed that he drinks cow's urine "for Ayurvedic reasons" every day.

IPL 2020: Squad analysis of Sunrisers Hyderabad

In 2016, Australian opener David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a maiden Indian Premier League title.

Skoda Rapid (automatic) sedan to be launched on September 17

Czech automaker Skoda has announced that the automatic model of its Rapid sedan will be launched in India, virtually on September 17.

Coronavirus is over, says BJP leader. Meanwhile, India breaches 45L-mark

On a day when India added a record 96,551 new coronavirus cases and the total tally breached the 45 lakh mark, BJP Bengal President Dilip Ghosh declared that the health crisis is over and that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was imposing lockdowns to block the saffron party's rallies.

Samsung Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71 become cheaper in India

Samsung has reduced the prices of its mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 in India by up to Rs. 2,000.

Moto G9 Plus, with Snapdragon 730G chipset, 5,000mAh battery, launched

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Chinese tech giant Motorola has launched the Moto G9 Plus in Brazil. The handset joins the Moto G9 Play and Moto G9 models.

Premier League 2020-21: Rating the transfer window of top clubs

The Premier League 2020-21 season is all set to start on Saturday.

China approves trial of new 'nasal spray vaccine' for COVID-19

In a major move, China's National Medical Products Administration has cleared a new 'nasal spray' COVID-19 vaccine for human trials.

India had 6.4 million coronavirus infections by May: ICMR's survey

As the second-worst affected nation by coronavirus, India's tally stands at 45,62,414, however, a much larger number of people had gotten infected by the virus in May itself, a serosurvey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research has revealed.

Toyota announces maintenance package for upcoming Urban Cruiser SUV

Toyota is expected to launch its Urban Cruiser SUV in India this month.

Sushant Rajput case: Rhea, Showik's bail plea rejected

A special court in Mumbai today rejected the bail pleas filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, and the other four accused in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

"Asked me to strip at 17": Model accuses Sajid Khan

Paula, an Indian model and actor, has accused disgraced filmmaker Sajid Khan of sexual harassment and casting couch.

Indian Premier League: Records Rajasthan Royals can script this season

Rajasthan Royals need to find a way to enhance their reputation in the upcoming 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting September 19 in the UAE.

OPPO A32, with Snapdragon 460 chipset, launched in China

Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, OPPO has launched the OPPO A32 in China. It is a rebranded version of OPPO A53 that was launched in India in July.

US Open: Osaka reaches final, Azarenka ends Williams' journey

Day 11 of the 2020 US Open saw two high-voltage women's semi-finals in prime time at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

NewsBytes Briefing: TikTok sale deadline likely to be missed, more

Last night, multiple reports suggested that ByteDance is likely to miss the September 20 deadline for finalizing the sale of TikTok's US assets.

Jaishankar tells Wang about China's transgressions, countries formulate five-point plan

In the two-and-a-half-hours long meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, India's External Minister Dr. S Jaishankar strongly protested the heavy presence of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Coronavirus: India reports 96k+ new cases, over 1,200 more deaths

On Thursday, India reported the highest single-day spike of over 96,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 45.6 lakh. Over 1,200 fresh fatalities also pushed the death toll to 76,323.

Huawei MatePad T10, MatePad 10s launched in Europe

Huawei has launched two new tablets, the MatePad T10 and MatePad T10s in Europe.

#HealthBytes: Have bad breath? These tips can help

Bad breath is a rather common problem caused by a number of factors.

#ComicBytes: Facts about Scarlet Witch which were never portrayed on-screen

One of Marvel's most powerful magic-wielders, the Scarlet Witch has still not reached her full potential in movies.

CPL 2020, Trinbago Knight Riders crowned champions: Records broken

A staggering display by Lendl Simmons and Darren Bravo helped Trinbago Knight Riders clinch their fourth title of the Caribbean Premier League.

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#TechBytes: All these smartphones are getting Android 11

Google has announced the official roll-out of Android 11, the latest iteration of its mobile operating system.

Stormzy's 'Superheroes' video teaches Black 'kings and queens' about pride

"Don't die on me!" appeals grime rapper Stormzy in his latest video Superheroes.

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Production-ready Husqvarna Norden 901 revealed in leaked image: Details here

The image of a production-ready model of the Husqvarna Norden 901 adventure tourer, shown at an investor presentation by parent company PIERER Mobility, has been leaked.

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#ThereIsHelp: Twitter launches search prompt to prevent suicides, self harm

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world die by suicide.

After backlash, 'Khaali Peeli' makers to rewrite 'Beyonce' song lyrics?

As it turns out, blatant ignorance and racist undertones were not the only problems with the Khaali Peeli song, Beyonce Sharma Jayegi.

Beauty tips: How to make chemical-free shampoo at home

Finding effective natural shampoos can be difficult and expensive.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway investing $570mn in Snowflake

In a major, albeit surprising, move, Berkshire Hathaway, the multinational conglomerate led by investing legend Warren Buffett, has confirmed the plan to infuse nearly $570 million into Snowflake, a cloud data-warehousing unicorn in the US.

MEA S Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow

Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar's meet with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi is underway amid intensified Indo-China border tensions.

India-bound MG ZS (petrol) SUV spotted testing: Details here

British automaker MG Motor is planning to launch the facelifted ZS (petrol) SUV in India, in the coming days.

'The Walking Dead' to end with 11th season in 2022

The Walking Dead is going to end with its 11th season in two years' time.

Huawei phones will start replacing Android next year: Details here

Finally, Huawei appears to be gearing up to take on Google's Android and Apple's iOS in the mobile operating system segment.

2020 Hero Maestro Edge launched in India at Rs. 61,000

Hero MotoCorp has launched the BS6-compliant version of its Maestro Edge 110 scooter in India.

'Dune' trailer promises high-octane action and insight into planet Arrakis

Warner Bros. has released the trailer of sci-fi film Dune and it looks like an aesthetic collaboration of VFX and a cool cast.

Triumph Rocket 3 GT motorbike launched at Rs. 18.4 lakh

Triumph Motorcycles India has finally launched its Rocket 3 R-based touring-friendly cruiser, the Rocket 3 GT on our shores.

Huge benefits on Mahindra SUVs this September: Details here

In a bid to boost its sales, Mahindra & Mahindra is offering lucrative benefits on select SUVs in India like the KUV100 NXT, Marazzo, Scorpio, and Alturas G4.

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Fire at Beirut port month after blast that killed 190

A massive fire broke out at the port of Beirut in Lebanon on Thursday, a month after a deadly explosion jolted the city. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.

Who are the title contenders for Premier League 2020-21 season?

The Premier League 2020-21 season is all set to start on September 12, with champions Liverpool opening their campaign against newly promoted Leeds United.

OPPO F17's pricing and availability details announced

The OPPO F17 and F17 Pro models were launched in India earlier this month but the pricing and availability information of the non-Pro model was not revealed at the time. However, the company has now shared all the details.

Ahead of launch, Moto E7 Plus's specifications and prices leaked

Motorola is gearing up to launch a new Moto E7 Plus budget-range smartphone in the European markets.

Realme 7i, with Snapdragon 662 chipset, spotted on Geekbench

Realme is working to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme 7i in Indonesia on September 17.

US elections: Donald Trump's campaign has already spent $800 million

United States President Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election later this year, is facing a cash crunch with his campaign just 60 days ahead of the Presidential elections.

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Paresh Rawal appointed new chairperson of National School of Drama

National Award-winning veteran actor Paresh Rawal (65) has been appointed by President Ram Nath Kovind as the new chairperson of the renowned New Delhi-based theater institute National School of Drama (or the NSD).

Rating the captains of eight teams ahead of IPL 2020

In the shortest format of cricket, good captaincy is usually the difference between the winning and losing teams.

Zomato raises Rs. 760 crore from Tiger Global: Details here

In a major step forward, Zomato has raised Rs. 760 crore ($102 million) in funding from US-based investment firm Tiger Global Management.

I'm tired: Assam man who cremated 400 COVID-19 patients

As the coronavirus caseload and the number of deaths in Assam is surging, a man has reached a breaking point, tired of cremating bodies round the clock.

Rhea to stay in Byculla prison today, bail order tomorrow

A special court in Mumbai will pronounce the order on the bail pleas of actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik tomorrow.

Types of salad you should definitely try

As a side dish, or a light and healthy snack, salads are always a great choice.

Records Sergio Aguero can script in the 2020-21 season

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero will be aiming to replicate his form over the years for the club in the upcoming 2020-21 season.

Big setback: Serum pauses Oxford's coronavirus vaccine trial in India

A day after deciding to not halt the trial of the coronavirus vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford in collaboration with UK-pharma giant AstraZeneca, the Serum Institute of India (SII) on Thursday said it was also pausing the process.

California wildfires leave 3 dead; smoke turns skies orange

With over two dozen fires raging across the US state of California, residents in the San Francisco area and neighboring regions are witnessing orange skies due to the smoke and ash.

Formula 1: Sebastian Vettel to join Aston Martin in 2021

Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel is set to race for the renamed Aston Martin team next year.

Trump knew coronavirus was deadly, downplayed threat, claims Woodward's book

Much before coronavirus took the first life in the United States, President Donald Trump understood the severity of it, but chose to mislead the public, a new book by journalist Bob Woodward claims.

Ahead of launch, Ford Endeavour Sport spotted in all-black shade

American automaker Ford is planning to launch its Endeavour Sport SUV in India soon.

England vs Australia, 1st ODI: Preview, Dream11 and more

England and Australia are set to battle it out in a three-match ODI series, with the first encounter to be played on Friday at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Rhea Chakraborty shifted to separate cell in Mumbai's Byculla prison

Actor Rhea Chakraborty, who was on Tuesday arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), has been shifted to a separate cell at the Byculla Women's prison due to security reasons.

Samsung Galaxy M51, with a massive 7,000mAh battery, launched

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M51 in India.

Indian Premier League: Records KXIP can script this season

Kings XI Punjab will be keen to better their performance in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

NewsBytes Briefing: TikTok tries to dodge sale, and more

Last night, TikTok was reported to be considering a way out of selling its US business to an American company.

US Open 2020: Serena to face Azarenka in last four

Serena Williams kept her hopes alive of a record-equaling 24th career Grand Slam honor after reaching the semi-finals of the US Open 2020.

Should Rhea have allowed Sushant to consume drugs, asks Ankita

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's former girlfriend, actor Ankita Lokhande has penned a note on her social media handles, clarifying her stance in the 34-year-old actor's death case.

"Jet, set, go": IAF inducts Rafale jets in Rajnath's presence

Five Rafale jets were inducted into the Indian Air Force's fleet on Thursday at the Ambala Air Base in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly, weeks after they arrived in India from the European nation.

Realme 7 goes on sale today at 12 pm

Realme's recently-launched mid-ranger, the Realme 7, will go on sale for the first time in India today. The handset will be up for grabs starting 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

Motorola launches another foldable phone (not in India)

Motorola has launched its foldable smartphone, the Motorola RAZR 5G in the US. It is a successor to the Motorola RAZR 2019.

Serum Institute gets notice after AstraZeneca halts coronavirus vaccine trial

Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) sent a notice to the Serum Institute of India (SII) asking why trials for the coronavirus vaccine candidate, developed by the University of Oxford, were not halted even when UK-based pharma giant AstraZeneca had stopped the process after a volunteer fell ill.

India-China tensions can escalate, but 'threshold of war' hasn't reached

With India and China laying reciprocal allegations on one another about warning shots being fired along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) this week, questions about a full-blown war between the nuclear-armed neighbors have received attention.

Volkswagen Polo, Vento, and Tiguan Allspace have become expensive

In a bid to boost its revenues, German automaker Volkswagen has increased the prices of its Polo hatchback, Vento sedan, and Tiguan Allspace SUV in India.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 44.6L with record 95k+ new cases

On Wednesday, India reported the highest single-day spike of over 95,000 fresh coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 44.6 lakh while over 1,000 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 75,109.

#ComicBytes: Essential Captain America comics for every fan

Since his World War II days, Steve Rogers has been involved in all kinds of adventures.

Benefits worth Rs. 2.1 lakh announced on Kia Carnival MPV

Kia Motors has announced benefits worth up to Rs. 2.1 lakh on its Carnival MPV in India, making it the first car in the company's Indian line-up to come with such offers.

Here's how you can prevent dengue

The global incidence of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection, has grown drastically in recent decades. This infection results in high fever, rash, muscle pain and joint pain.