25 Sep 2020

IPL 2020, DC beat CSK: List of records broken

Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings in match number eight of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

Maruti Suzuki WagonR S-CNG hatchback crosses 3 lakh sales milestone

Adding yet another feather to its cap, Maruti Suzuki's WagonR S-CNG hatchback has crossed the 3 lakh sales milestone in India. This makes it the most successful CNG vehicle across all passenger car segments, according to the company.

This smart speaker by Amazon can follow you around

At its mega hardware event last night, Amazon made a flurry of tempting announcements.

BS6-compliant Suzuki V-Strom 650XT to be launched in October

Suzuki is planning to launch its V-Strom 650XT adventure tourer in India on October 7, a TimesDrive report has claimed.

"Frustrated": Sushant's family lawyer questions delay in CBI probe

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's family's lawyer Vikas Singh has reiterated his stance that the 34-year-old movie star was murdered.

OnePlus 7T Pro available at Rs. 40,999 via Amazon, OnePlus.in

If you are planning to buy a premium smartphone, this might be a good deal for you.

#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy A72 will feature a penta camera setup

Samsung is expected to launch a new Galaxy A72 mid-range smartphone in the first half of 2021. In the latest development, Korean publication The Elec has claimed that it will be the first Samsung handset to feature a penta rear camera module.

Redmi Note 10 might arrive as rebranded Mi 10 Lite

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new Mi 10 Lite mid-range model in international markets on September 30.

'Shark Tank' Season 12 shooting starts, amid strict COVID-19 measures

Shark Tank is not bowing down to industry pressures of postponing shoot due to coronavirus pandemic.

IPL 2020: A look at KL Rahul versus Jofra Archer

Kings XI Punjab will be confident to get the job done against Rajasthan Royals when they meet each other on Sunday in match number nine of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

"Distasteful": Anushka Sharma responds to Sunil Gavaskar's recent comment

On Thursday, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar joined the bandwagon, as he criticized Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his poor show in an Indian Premier League (IPL) game.

Bookings for BMW M 1000 RR to begin this week

German automaker BMW Motorrad will start accepting bookings for its recently-launched performance motorbike, the M 1000 RR, in India this week, an Overdrive report has claimed.

#LeakPeek: This is how Nokia 7.3 will look like

As an addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, HMD Global is working to launch the Nokia 7.3 in the coming weeks.

IPL 2020, KKR vs SRH: Preview, Dream11 and more

Kolkata Knight Riders will be out to stop Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number eight of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season in Abu Dhabi.

Google Pixel 5's 'Sage Green' color option and prices leaked

Google's Pixel 5, set to launch on September 30, will be offered in black and green color variants. According to tech analyst Jon Prosser, the green shade will be called 'Sage Green' and it will feature a matte-like finish.

Instagram vulnerability could have led to account hijacks; now fixed

Instagram has fixed a major flaw in its application.

2020 French Open: Key details about the draw

The draw of the 2020 French Open is out and Andy Murray is all set to take on Stan Wawrinka in the first round.

Gurugram: Man thrashed for asking group to wear masks

A suggestion for wearing masks proved disastrous for a resident of Gurugram, as he was thrashed by the group of men he gave the advice to.

Four injured in knife attack near Charlie Hebdo's former offices

Four people were injured in a knife attack near the former offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in France capital Paris, AFP reported on Friday, citing sources privy to the development.

You're forced to consume drugs in Bollywood parties: Sushant's friend

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's friend, actor-producer Yuvraj S Singh has claimed that drug abuse and casting couch are considered normal in Bollywood.

IPL 2020: Analyzing MS Dhoni's performance versus DC spinners

Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals tonight in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in Dubai.

Ahead of launch, AX variant of Mahindra Thar SUV spotted

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

Coronavirus cases and hospitalization up again in France

In France, where new coronavirus cases remained in control for a few months, the infections are rising again and hospitals are inundated with serious patients, in what serves as a rude reminder of the bygone spring.

Benelli announces enticing EMI scheme for Imperiale 400 bike

In an attempt to boost sales this festive season, Benelli has announced a low EMI scheme on its Imperiale 400 motorcycle in India.

'Supergirl' series to end with "one helluva" Season 6

Supergirl will be soaring high up the sky, for one last time.

CSK coach Fleming urges fans to be patient with Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has urged fans to be patient with MS Dhoni.

Dell G7 15, with 300Hz display, launched at Rs. 1.62-lakh

American tech giant Dell has launched the G7 15 (7500) gaming laptop in India.

Samsung Galaxy S20 series' new update improves camera performance

Samsung has started rolling out a new update for its Galaxy S20+ series which includes the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra models.

Nokia 3.4 and 2.4 officially listed in India, launch imminent

HMD Global's recently-launched Nokia 3.4 and 2.4 have been officially listed in India, suggesting that the budget handsets are likely to be launched in the country soon.

KXIP vs RCB: Sunil Gavaskar faces backlash over Kohli-Anushka remark

Legend Sunil Gavaskar is facing backlash on social media platform Twitter for his controversial comments on Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam passes away due to COVID-19 complications

Veteran playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, fondly known as SPB, has passed away. He was 74 years old.

Three-phased polls for Bihar, results on November 10

Bihar will vote in three phases and the results will be declared on November 10, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora declared on Friday. With this announcement, the Model Code of Conduct came into effect.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro's first sale is live on Flipkart

Realme's recently-launched Narzo 20 Pro has gone on sale for the first time in India today via Flipkart and Realme.com.

Bayern Munich win UEFA Super Cup: Records broken

Bayern Munich won the UEFA Super Cup after beating a resilient Sevilla in extra time in Budapest.

Active coronavirus cases are declining, India gets slim hope

Although newer coronavirus infections are rising worryingly across India, the trend in the last few days has offered hope, albeit temporary — the number of active cases is declining and the reproductive number (R) has dipped to less than 1 for the first time since March.

NewsBytes Briefing: Amazon announces ball-shaped Echo products, and more

Last night, Amazon made major headlines by showcasing plenty of products.

Ranveer seeks NCB's approval to join Deepika during probe

Actor Ranveer Singh has requested the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to let him join his wife, fellow actor Deepika Padukone during her questioning on Saturday.

Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi Note 9's sale today at 12pm

Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphones, the Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi Note 9, will go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Mi.com.

Bharat Bandh today: Farmers begin agitation against agriculture Bills

Angry with three agriculture reform Bills brought by the Centre, farmers across the country will be participating in Bharat Bandh today, September 25, with Punjab and Haryana becoming the epicenter of protests.

Galwan-clash cost five soldiers, claims China; India says number higher

For the first time since the bloody June episode in Galwan Valley, China admitted its casualties, saying that five of its soldiers died. However, India is convinced the death toll is higher, with government sources telling News18 that China's count must be multiplied by three.

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 58L with nearly 86k new cases

India on Thursday reported nearly 86,000 fresh coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now climbed to 58.1 lakh cases. Over 1,100 fresh fatalities were reported on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 92,339.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended unveiled in India at Rs. 8 crore

Following the launch of the second-generation Ghost sedan in India, luxury automaker Rolls-Royce has unveiled its long-wheelbase version named Ghost Extended, on our shores.

#HealthBytes: Why are carbs important for you?

Carbohydrates or carbs are foods that get converted into glucose, or sugar, in our bodies during digestion.

Gabrielle Union presents all-black 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' table read for US poll

If you like F.R.I.E.N.D.S, but are critical of the all-white cast of this '90s smash-hit sitcom, now is the time for you to enjoy it all over again.

2021 Yamaha MT-09 expected to come with a bigger engine

As per a German Federal Motor Transport Authority report, Japanese automaker Yamaha is likely to equip its 2021 MT-09 motorbike with a Euro 5-compliant 890cc engine which will generate a maximum power of around 120hp.

24 Sep 2020

Ton-up KL Rahul floors RCB in IPL 2020: Records broken

Record-breaking KL Rahul smashed a defiant 132* to help Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number six of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

Prices of top-spec Kia Sonet GTX+ petrol and diesel revealed

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has finally revealed the prices of the range-topping GTX+ automatic variants of its Sonet sub-compact SUV.

Harley-Davidson is discontinuing India operations: Here's why

In an unexpected move, American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has announced the plan to discontinue its operations in the Indian market.

DNA

Scott Disick, Brody Jenner promoted racist AI app, slammed

Celebrities Scott Disick, Brody Jenner, and Danielle Cohn are being slammed on the internet for promoting Gradient, an application that packs an outright racist feature.

Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik become proud parents to a girl

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are on cloud nine after the birth of their daughter.

Manish Sisodia, admitted to hospital with COVID-19, diagnosed with dengue

The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, was on Thursday diagnosed with dengue.

Deepika and Sara, summoned in drugs probe, return to Mumbai

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone would fly back to Mumbai from Goa today, a day after being summoned in a drugs probe related to fellow actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.

SAARC must overcome cross-border terror; obstruction in trade, connectivity: Jaishankar

Cross-border terror, blocking connectivity, and obstructing trade are the key challenges that the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) must overcome, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar said on Thursday at an informal virtual meeting of SAARC Foreign Ministers held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Ahead of launch, bookings for MG Gloster SUV now open

MG Motor is planning to launch its Gloster SUV in India, next month.

#ComicBytes: Five things you didn't know about the Hulk

The Hulk is undoubtedly one of the strongest beings in any comic book universe.

Google Maps will show region-wise COVID-19 data for safe navigation

As COVID-19 cases are surging exponentially, it is more important than ever to be fully aware of the situation prevailing in your local area.

Zack Snyder to shoot new footage for his 'Justice League'

Director Zack Snyder has decided to modify his version, the famed Snyder Cut, of Justice League by shooting a new footage.

5 amazing benefits of aliv seeds (garden cress seeds)

Aliv seeds, also called halim seeds or garden cress seeds, can be a worthy inclusion in your diet.

Tata Altroz's Turbo model will come in these variants

The soon-to-be-launched Tata Altroz Turbo will be offered in four trim levels including a new XT (O) variant that is not part of the hatchback's current line-up.

Vivo V20 SE, with Snapdragon 665 chipset, goes official

Expanding its range of mid-budget smartphones, Vivo has introduced the V20 SE in Malaysia. It joins the recently-launched V20 and V20 Pro models in the V20 series.

OnePlus 8T to get a dual-battery setup and 65W fast-charging

OnePlus's upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 8T, will pack a dual battery setup and support 'ultra fast charging,' an official teaser has confirmed. According to reports, the handset will offer support for 65W charging via the Type-C port.

Rhea Chakraborty's bail plea to be heard on September-29: HC

The bail pleas of actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik will be heard on Tuesday (September 29), the Bombay High Court said today.

New-generation Land Rover Defender to be launched on October 15

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that its new-generation Defender SUV will be unveiled in India on October 15.

Salman Khurshid named by accused in Delhi riots chargesheet

Congress leader and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid has been named in the latest chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police in connection with the February riots in the city.

IPL 2020, CSK vs DC: Preview, Dream11 and more

Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in match number seven of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season on Friday.

An N95 mask with built-in microphone to receive calls

COVID-19 has made masks more important than any other day-to-day accessories.

Congress MLA B Narayan Rao dies of severe coronavirus-linked complications

B Narayan Rao, a Congress MLA from Karnataka, passed away on Thursday at a private hospital, after testing positive for coronavirus earlier.

Delhi has reached peak of coronavirus second wave, claims Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed Delhi has reached the peak of the second wave of coronavirus, and that fresh infections will dip in the upcoming days.

Samsung enables eSIM functionality on Galaxy Z Fold2 via update

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy Z Fold2 that enables eSIM functionality and updates the camera app on the $2,000-worth foldable phone.

Ahead of launch, Google Pixel 4a 5G's full specifications leaked

Just a day after Google Pixel 5's specifications got leaked, WinFuture has revealed all there is to know about the hardware of Pixel 4a - a spruced up version of the budget-friendly Pixel 4a.

Vivo Y12s spotted on Google Play Console, key specifications leaked

Vivo is gearing up to launch a new Y12s model in the coming weeks. The handset has been spotted on the Google Play Console, revealing its key specifications.

Australian cricket legend Dean Jones passes away

Former Australian cricket legend Dean Jones has died of a massive heart attack.

How Dr. Simon Ourian remodeled the aesthetics industry

Whenever the discussion about celebrities who have undergone cosmetic enhancements comes up, the name of Dr. Simon Ourian is often mentioned.

Two officers shot in US city amid Breonna Taylor protests

Two police officers were shot on Wednesday during protests in the US city of Louisville against a grand jury's decision to not charge any officer in the killing of Breonna Taylor.

Shahid Kapoor signs a Rs. 100 crore deal with Netflix

As theaters remain shuttered and future of movie business uncertain, digital platforms are showering lucrative offers upon top B-town stars.

IPL 2020: Analyzing Virat Kohli's performance against KXIP

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli will be aiming to get the job done against Kings XI Punjab when the two sides meet tonight in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

BMW

2021 BMW M3 And M4 make global debut: Details here

German automaker BMW Motorrad has finally unveiled its much-anticipated sixth-generation M3 and M4 performance cars.

Reasons why MI are the favorites to win IPL 2020

Defending champions Mumbai Indians notched their first victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

Kashmiris would rather be ruled by Chinese, says Farooq Abdullah

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, who was the Chief Minister of the erstwhile state Jammu and Kashmir, has claimed Kashmiris would rather be ruled by the Chinese than the Indian government, a remark that will certainly spark a political slugfest.

Carabao Cup in numbers: Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton register victories

After an entertaining start on Tuesday, eight more games have been played in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Renault Triber becomes costlier in India

French automaker Renault has increased the price of its BS6-compliant Triber MPV in India.

Samsung Galaxy F41 to be launched on October 8

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy F41 in India on October 8 at 5:30 pm, a Flipkart listing has confirmed. It will be the first handset in the all-new 'F-series' of smartphones.

LG K62, K52, with 4,000mAh battery and quad cameras, launched

Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones, LG has launched the latest K62 and K52 models in Europe. The handsets will go on sale in the European countries starting next month, followed by key markets in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

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NewsBytes Briefing: TikTok files for injunction against ban, and more

As ByteDance's TikTok deal is likely to see more delays owing to China's pending approval, the video company is moving to prevent itself from getting banned by Trump administration.

Goa

Poonam Pandey to end marriage two weeks after wedding

Model and actor Poonam Pandey has decided to end her marriage, days after filing a police complaint against her husband, film producer Sam Bombay.

UK planning "challenge trials" that deliberately expose volunteers to COVID-19

With the world waiting for a coronavirus vaccine with bated breath, the United Kingdom is looking to launch an unusual trial — one wherein volunteers would be intentionally infected with the virus to judge how effective a vaccine is.

IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB: Pitch report, stats and more

Kings XI Punjab are set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number of six of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Redmi 9i to go on sale today at 12pm

Xiaomi's affordable smartphone, the Redmi 9i is all set to go on another sale in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Mi.com.

Punjab farmers launch "rail roko" agitation against controversial agriculture Bills

Farmers in Punjab launched a three-day-long "rail roko" agitation from Thursday, to protest against three contentious farm Bills, behind which the BJP-led Centre has pushed its weight.

Union Minister Suresh Angadi dies of coronavirus, PM expresses condolences

In a terrible piece of news, Union Minister Suresh Angadi died of coronavirus last evening, nearly two weeks after he tested positive for the highly-contagious disease.

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 57 lakh with 86k+ new cases

India on Wednesday reported over 86,000 fresh coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now climbed to 57.3 lakh cases. Over 1,100 fresh fatalities were reported on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 91,195.

#ComicBytes: Meet Nightmare, the rumored villain of 'Doctor Strange 2'

The creators of the movie Dr. Strange have previously talked about bringing Marvel villain, Nightmare into MCU.

Lego wins over Batman fans with 2,363-piece Lego 1989 Batwing

Lego is winning over Batman fans with back-to-back projects.

#TechBytes: All new features coming with Android TV 11

Mere days after launching Android 11, Google is moving to make the next-generation operating system available on smart TVs around the world.

#HealthBytes: Why you should consider having an early dinner?

In many countries, the culture of having an early dinner is quite common.