13 Sep 2020

Premier League, Everton beat Tottenham: List of records broken

Everton earned their maiden Premier League win against Tottenham since December 2012 to open the new campaign on a high.

TECNO Spark Power 2 Air smartphone to be launched tomorrow

TECNO Mobile has put up a promo banner on Flipkart, announcing that its Spark Power 2 Air smartphone will be launched in India on September 14 at 12 pm.

'Fast & Furious 9' to jet Diesel, family in space

When it comes to the Fast & Furious franchise, nitrogen oxide-induced cars whizzing past by or high-octane action aren't enough because with each film, the franchise evolves.

Soon, Starship's SN8 prototype will fly up to 60,000 feet

SpaceX's next Starship prototype will soon be attempting a major high-altitude flight.

ICC charges two UAE players for breaching anti-corruption code

Two players from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Amir Hayat and Ashfaq Ahmed, have been charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with five counts of breaching the anti-corruption code.

IPL 2020: Ruturaj Gaikwad to undergo two more COVID-19 tests

Chennai Super Kings batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, will undergo two fresh tests in the upcoming week.

Bihar: Modi praises Nitish Kumar's governance; says it must continue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for "good governance" in the state.

Amid tussle with Sena leaders, Kangana meets Maharashtra Governor

Actor Kangana Ranaut met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday evening. Her sister Rangoli Chandel was also present at the meet.

#WeeklyRecap: Android 11, affordable Xbox Series S, and more

This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, especially in the consumer tech department.

Land Rover introduces Defender plug-in hybrid variant with 404hp powertrain

Tata Motors-owned Land Rover has unveiled the first-ever plug-in hybrid variant of the Defender SUV.

Dismissing reports, NCB denies preparing "Bollywood list" in drugs case

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which is currently probing a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death in June, has denied preparing a "list" of Bollywood stars in connection with the investigation.

Benefits of up to Rs. 75,000 on Nissan KICKS SUV

In a bid to boost its sales this festive season, Nissan has announced benefits and discounts on its mid-sized SUV KICKS in India.

What to expect from Emmys 2020?

This year as we know it, the Emmys 2020 will be nothing close to what we had experienced before because the pandemic has stolen our right to have fun.

'I will never cheat', says Sreesanth as his ban ends

Indian pacer S Sreesanth's seven-year ban for alleged spot-fixing came to an end on Sunday.

Apple September 15 event: What to expect

Apple has scheduled an event on September 15 where it is expected to announce a host of new products including two new Apple Watch models, refreshed iPads, and a smaller HomePod smart speaker.

Facing flak, 'Khaali Peeli' makers change Beyonce's spelling in song

The makers of the upcoming movie Khaali Peeli have come up with a minor tweak for their controversial song Beyonce Sharma Jayegi.

Elon Musk says Bill Gates is clueless about electric trucks

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of EV maker Tesla, has slammed Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates over his views on the future of electric trucks.

Ahead of launch, 2020 Mahindra Thar spotted with new grille

Mahindra & Mahindra will launch its much-anticipated 2020 Thar SUV in India on October 2.

Harry Styles cast in 'Don't Worry, Darling,' replaces Shia LaBeouf

Dunkirk star Harry Styles has floored countless fans with his singing prowess.

Benefits of up to Rs. 60,000 on Hyundai Elantra sedan

In an attempt to boost its sales, South Korean automaker Hyundai has announced benefits of up to Rs. 60,000 on the petrol model of its Elantra sedan this month, while the diesel variant is up for grabs with discounts of up to Rs. 30,000.

LAC: India prepares for tense winter along border with China

Amid growing tensions along the Indo-China border, the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India is preparing for a prolonged standoff through the winter.

IPL 2020: Squad analysis of Kings XI Punjab

After twelve seasons of Indian Premier League, Kings XI Punjab are one of the three franchises to have never won a title.

IPL 2020: Underrated players who could have maximum influence

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season is all set to start on September 19 in the UAE.

Italian Open: Nadal renews Djokovic rivalry, Serena and Osaka absent

Rafael Nadal is set to be in action after a six-month break chasing a tenth Italian Open title in Rome.

This is how iPhone 12 Pro will look like?

Even though Apple's iPhone 12 series has been delayed, there have been plenty of leaks around what it will have on offer.

A sneak-peek into the world of 'Avatar 2'

It's not often we get to know of some development around the super secretive movie, Avatar 2.

Shane Warne turns 51: A look at his monumental records

The greatest leg-spinner of all-time, Shane Warne, turned 51 on Sunday.

Raghuvansh Prasad Singh dies during treatment for post-COVID complications

Former Union Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, on Sunday morning.

Several US states to back DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Google

A week ago, it was reported that the US Department of Justice is planning to bring an antitrust lawsuit against Google.

"Took me to bedroom, rubbed my leg": Model on Khan

Model/actor Dimple Paul, also known as Paula, has opened up about what conspired ten years ago when disgraced filmmaker Sajid Khan had allegedly sexually harassed her.

Records Mohamed Salah can break in the 2020-21 season

Mohamed Salah has been exceptional for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017.

Premier League, Tottenham vs Everton: Preview, Dream11 and stats

The Premier League 2020-21 season got off to a superb start on Saturday with four games being played.

Chyawanprash, yoga, breathing exercises: Health Ministry's post-COVID care guidelines

The Union Ministry of Health on Sunday issued guidelines for post-COVID management.

Sushant was reportedly developing an app to help the needy

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput had been working on an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based mobile app, singer-entrepreneur Arian Romal has claimed.

Naomi Osaka wins her second US Open title: Records broken

Number four seed Naomi Osaka won her second US Open title with an extraordinary victory against Victoria Azarenka in the final.

Amit Shah, recently discharged after COVID-19 treatment, admitted to AIIMS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, late Saturday night, multiple reports stated.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 47.5 lakh with 94k+ new cases

On Saturday, India's COVID-19 tally reached 47.5 lakh with over 94,000 fresh coronavirus infections. The death toll also climbed to 78,635 with over 1,100 fresh fatalities.

#ComicBytes: Underrated DC heroes who deserve their own movies

Marvel and DC are two comic book giants. But when it comes to films, Marvel has managed to go beyond expectations with its cinematic universe.

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Technology companies may cut salaries for leaving Bay Area

In light of COVID-19, many Silicon Valley companies have started offering permanent work from home option.

iOS

Apple allows game streaming on iPhones, but there's a catch

After a series of controversies, Apple has updated its App Store policies to allay some of the concerns of its developer partners.

Premier League, Liverpool beat Leeds United: List of records broken

Liverpool overcame Championship winners Leeds United 4-3 in gameweek 1 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

12 Sep 2020

Google Meet app gets a new look: Details here

Countries are opening up, but video conferencing continues to be the most suited (and safest) way for one-to-one and one-to-many communication.

No fan or bed for Rhea Chakraborty in Mumbai prison

28-year-old Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty has been kept in a separate cell without a ceiling fan or a bed and pillow at Mumbai's Byculla Women's prison.

IPL will prepare us for Australian tour: Mohammed Shami

Indian pace spearhead Mohammed Shami believes the impending edition of IPL will serve as a platform to prepare for the Australian tour.

IPL 2020: Pre-recorded cheers, fans' reactions to light up matches

The thirteen edition of Indian Premier League is all set to kick-off on September 19 with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians locking horns.

Sonia Gandhi heads abroad for health check-up

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son and party leader Rahul Gandhi will reportedly not attend the first part of the Parliament session, which starts on Monday.

It costs $550 to make Samsung's Note20 Ultra 5G: Counterpoint

Counterpoint has published a break-up of the Bill of Materials for Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, claiming it costs just under $550 to make the flagship handset.

AstraZeneca resumes clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine after UK nod

Late-stage clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the drug firm AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford have resumed.

Ahead of launch, Samsung's S20 FE 5G spotted on TENAA

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S20 FE in the coming weeks. The 5G variant of the handset has been spotted on Chinese certification site TENAA, reiterating some of its key specifications.

Samsung's Tab S6 gets Wireless DeX support via OTA update

Samsung has started rolling out a new update for its Galaxy Tab S6.

It's a wrap for Saif, Rani's 'Bunty Aur Babli 2'

Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Siddhant Chaturvedi have wrapped up filming for their upcoming crime-comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2.

DGCA warns two-week suspension after ruckus on Kangana Ranaut's flight

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a tough warning to airlines following a media frenzy on Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's recent IndiGo flight.

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POCO sells over 1 lakh units of the X3 NFC

POCO has sold over 1 lakh units of its budget-friendly smartphone, the X3 NFC, within three days since it went on sale on September 8, the company has revealed.

Realme 7 attracts over 1.8 lakh customers in first sale

Realme's recently-launched mid-ranger, the Realme 7, has managed to record a good start in India. According to the company, the handset attracted over 1.8 lakh customers during the first flash sale that was held on September 10.

Hyundai GRAND i10 NIOS Corporate edition's features leaked

Hyundai is gearing up to introduce a new Corporate edition of its premium hatchback, the GRAND i10 NIOS, in India. In the latest development, some marketing images have leaked online, revealing the key features of the upcoming model.

Samsung's Tab A7 (2020) to be launched in India soon

As the latest addition to its range of affordable tablets, Samsung is expected to launch the Tab A7 (2020) in India soon.

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Singapore Airlines could soon start 'flights to nowhere': Details here

In a bid to revive its COVID-19-hit commercial flight business, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is planning to start 'flights to nowhere' - trips that would begin and end at the same airport.

IPL 2020: Squad analysis of Kolkata Knight Riders

In the past few IPL seasons, Kolkata Knight Riders have looked impressive in the leadership of Dinesh Karthik.

Delhi panel summons Facebook India's VP over hate speech row

A Delhi Assembly panel has summoned Facebook India Vice President and Managing Director Ajit Mohan amid allegations of inaction against politicians of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over hate speech on the social media platform.

NCB raids seven locations across Mumbai, Goa in drugs case

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday carried out raids at seven locations across Mumbai and Goa in connection with the drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death in June.

Transfer news: Jose Mourinho wants a striker at Tottenham

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is keen to add a new striker before the summer transfer window ends on October 5.

IPL: KKR to sign USA's Ali Khan as Gurney's replacement

Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to sign USA's 29-year-old fast bowler Ali Khan as a replacement for English seamer Harry Gurney.

England vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Preview, Dream11 and more

After losing the T20Is, visitors Australia pocketed the first ODI against England to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sena workers get bail after attack on retired Navy officer

A group of six Shiv Sena party workers, who were arrested in connection with an assault on a retired Navy officer in Maharashtra's Mumbai, were granted bail on Saturday.

Indian Premier League: All-rounders who could have maximum influence

The 13th edition of Indian Premier League is all set to kick off on September 19.

BMW

BMW's G 310 twins will be available at Rs. 4,500/month

BMW Motorrad is working to launch the BS6-compliant iterations of its G 310 R and G 310 GS motorbikes in India later this month.

Genesis G70 (facelift) sedan unveiled: Check what's new

South Korean automaker Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis has unveiled the facelifted version of its entry-level sedan, the G70.

COVAXIN animal trials confirmed to be successful: Details here

In a major development, Bharat Biotech has announced that its homegrown COVID-19 vaccine candidate - COVAXIN - has proven successful in animal trials.

Munaf Patel among overseas players for Lanka Premier League auction

The player auction for the inaugural Lanka Premier League edition is set to be held on October 1.

Records Kylian Mbappe can script in the 2020-21 season

Since joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, French forward Kylian Mbappe has been a revelation for the club.

Singer Anuradha Paudwal's son Aditya passes away at age 35

In a terrible piece of news, popular playback singer Anuradha Paudwal's son, music producer Aditya Paudwal has passed away at the age of 35.

China may let TikTok face US ban: Here's why

Chinese giant ByteDance is running out of time to comply with the Donald Trump administration's 'sell or close' order for TikTok US.

Redmi 9i will be priced at Rs. 8,000: Report

Xiaomi is working to launch its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9i, in India on September 15.

#LeakPeek: Mi 10T Pro will offer a 108MP main camera

Xiaomi is working to launch its flagship Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T models in the coming days. In the latest development, the Pro version has been spotted on Amazon Spain, revealing its design, price, and some key specifications.

Indian Premier League: Records Delhi Capitals can script this season

Delhi Capitals reached the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) last season and showed their character on the pitch.

#TechBytes: How to secure Zoom account with two-factor authentication

Zoom has had plenty of security issues, but among all of them, Zoom-bombing has been a persistent one.

US Open: Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev march into final

Day 12 of the 2020 US Open saw Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem advancing into the all-important final.

Why Kangana Ranaut got Y-plus security? Union Minister explains

Actor Kangana Ranaut, whose Y-plus category security cover ignited criticism about the misuse of taxpayers' money, was given the special treatment on request of her father, said MoS (Home), G Kishan Reddy, on Friday.

Rhea names Sara Ali, Rakul Preet in drugs case: Reports

Bollywood actors Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh consumed banned drugs, fellow actor Rhea Chakraborty has told the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) during interrogation, reports have claimed.

In Congress rejig, Azad gets axed, team Rahul records gains

Before she is expected to fly to the US for her annual medical check-up, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday reshuffled the party's ranks, dropping veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad as the General Secretary of AICC.

Coronavirus: Serum Institute ordered to halt recruitment for vaccine trial

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has ordered the Serum Institute of India (SII) to pause the recruitment of volunteers for Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials of the coronavirus vaccine, being developed by the University of Oxford and UK-pharma giant AstraZeneca.

#HealthBytes: Morning habits you should adopt for a healthy lifestyle

What we do in the morning has a major effect on how the rest of our day pans out.

Realme 7 gets new features and improvements via OTA update

Realme has started rolling out a new update for its latest mid-ranger, the Realme 7.

Pixel 3 owners are complaining about swollen batteries: Details here

When Google had unveiled Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL with top-end internals and impeccable cameras, they were seen as the company's answer to flagships in the market.

All you need to know about DC's anti-hero Black Adam

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is set to take up the mantle of one of DC's most powerful villain-turned-anti-heroes, Black Adam.

Australia beat England in 1st ODI: List of records broken

Australia beat England by 19 runs in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.