01 Oct 2020

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT with Stealth Edition variant unveiled: Details here

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has finally unveiled its 2021 AMG GT model.

Pierce Brosnan lists Bond-inspired Malibu property for $100mn

The dream Malibu house of former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan is now available for a staggering $100 million.

Now, Google Assistant takes care of calls placed on hold

At last night's event, Google showcased plenty of hardware, starting from new 5G-capable Pixel phones to Nest Audio.

IPL 2020, MI overcome KXIP: List of records broken

Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab in match number 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

Champions League draw: Messi and Ronaldo to face each other

The draw for the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season was out on Thursday.

Irrfan Khan's wife Sutapa speaks on the insider-outsider debate

Late actor Irrfan Khan's wife Sutapa Sikdar has written a note on Facebook, expressing her views on the "insider-outsider" debate that has dominated discussions about the Hindi film industry in the past few months.

Indian government could soon launch its own app store

In the past few weeks, tensions have grown between Google and several Indian start-ups that have called out the internet giant over its 'monopolistic' Play Store policies.

Audi unveils limited-edition R8 Green Hell supercar: Details here

Audi has unveiled a limited-edition model of its R8 LMS GT car, called R8 Green Hell.

Ceasefire violation by Pakistan; fitting response being given, says Army

Amid prolonged tensions along the Indo-China border, the Indian Army said that Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Boeing 777 'Air India One': All you need to know

The first of two custom-made Boeing 777 aircraft, which will be used to fly the President, the Vice President, and the Prime Minister, arrived in Delhi on Thursday.

Priyanka Chopra hints her memoir 'Unfinished' is almost ready

Bollywood diva and Quantico star Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently announced on Instagram that her memoir titled #Unfinished is almost ready.

WhatsApp testing new features for Android users: Details here

WhatsApp, the biggest messaging platform in the world, has given a glimpse of a few new features it is developing for Android users.

POCO C3 to be launched in India on October 6

POCO has announced that it will launch a new C3 smartphone in the Indian market on October 6.

OPPO A93, with quad cameras and Helio P95 chipset, launched

As the latest addition to its range of mid-budget smartphones, OPPO has launched the A93 model in Vietnam. It comes as a slightly tweaked version of the F17 Pro that was introduced in India last month.

Anurag Kashyap questioned by Mumbai Police in rape case

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap today arrived at the Versova Police station to record his statement in connection with a rape case filed against him.

Ahead of launch in India, Renault KWID Neotech edition leaked

French automaker Renault is reportedly planning to launch a special version of its KWID hatchback in India this festive season, called Neotech edition.

US Presidential debate rules to change after Trump-Biden spat

The commission that oversees United States Presidential debates has said that it will change the debate format after a chaotic face-off between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

Motorola's foldable RAZR 5G to be launched on October 5

Motorola is all set to launch its latest foldable smartphone, the RAZR 5G, in India on October 5 at 12 pm, the company has announced. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart.

Samsung Galaxy M11 launched in the Netherlands at €159

Samsung's entry-level Galaxy M11 smartphone has been launched in the Netherlands. It carries a price-tag of €159 (roughly Rs. 13,600) and is expected to arrive in other European markets over the coming weeks.

Realme 7-series to be launched in Europe on October 7

Realme is gearing up to introduce the Realme 7 and 7 Pro mid-rangers in Europe on October 7. The duo was launched in India last month, and hence, all the specifications and features are known to us.

Filming of Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Bell Bottom' wrapped up

It's a wrap for Akshay Kumar-starrer Bell Bottom!

Three soldiers martyred along LoC due to Pakistan shelling

In a terrible piece of news, the Indian Army lost three soldiers due to unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Five other soldiers were injured.

Chic accessories that can never go out of style

Fashion trends change often, which makes it difficult to invest in accessories.

Hyundai reveals performance-oriented i20 N Line hatchback (not for India)

Hyundai has revealed the performance-oriented range-topping variant of its third-generation i20 hatchback, called the i20 N Line.

#OutageAlert: Microsoft Outlook goes down globally

Just two days after suffering from an outage that lasted for hours, Microsoft Outlook is down again.

First Air India One for President, PM to arrive today

The first of the two VVIP custom-made Boeing 777 aircraft, which will be used to fly the President, the Vice President, and the Prime Minister, will arrive on Thursday.

IPL 2020: Rohit could join Kohli, Raina in exclusive club

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma could join an elite list when his side takes on Kings XI Punjab in the match number 13 of IPL 2020 in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

UP: Rahul, Priyanka detained, not allowed to march toward Hathras

Uttar Pradesh Police detained former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and sister Priyanka on Thursday, just as they were on way to Hathras to meet the bereaved family of a 19-year-old Dalit woman, who was raped earlier this month and succumbed to serious injuries on Tuesday.

Mi 10T-series, with 144Hz display and Snapdragon 865 chipset, launched

Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones in Europe. The flagship handsets come with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, a 144Hz display, and a triple rear camera setup.

Google Pixel 4a to be launched on October 17

Google's budget-friendly offering, the Pixel 4a, will be launched in India on October 17, the tech giant has confirmed. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart.

Rekha marks television debut with Star Plus serial promo

On Thursday, fans were in for a sweet surprise as veteran actor, the iconic and ever-charming Rekha made her television debut with an upcoming Star Plus serial's teaser.

Bayern Munich win fifth trophy in 2020: Key numbers

Bayern Munich have continued to show their mettle on the field in a year that has been brilliant for them.

On way to Hathras, Rahul Gandhi claims he was lathi-charged

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed Uttar Pradesh Police lathi-charged him and pushed him to the ground, just as he was on his way to meet the bereaved family of the Hathras gang-rape victim.

KXIP vs MI: Decoding KL Rahul's performance against Jasprit Bumrah

Kings XI Punjab will take on Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of IPL 2020.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible makes global debut: Details here

Following the unveiling of the 2021 M3/M4, and the 4 Series Coupe, BMW Motorrad has expanded its second-generation 4 Series range, by launching the new 4 Series Convertible.

Coronavirus: Doctors of Delhi's hospital not paid for 3+ months

Despite putting in long hours, working hard to save coronavirus patients and risking their own lives, doctors at Delhi's Hindu Rao Hospital have not been paid for more than three months.

NewsBytes Briefing: Google launches new Pixel phones, and more

Last night, Google held its Launch night event and showcased a bunch of new devices, including 5G-capable Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a, a new Chromecast dongle with mic-integrated remote, and redesigned, more powerful Nest Audio speakers.

Uthappa seen applying saliva on ball, violates ICC protocol

Rajasthan Royals' Robin Uthappa was seen applying saliva on the ball in his side's loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

No clean chit to Deepika, Shraddha, Sara, others: NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has denied claims about giving a "clean chit" to Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and others in connection with an ongoing drugs probe related to fellow actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.

Manchester United, City reach Carabao Cup quarters: Records broken

Manchester clubs, United and City reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after wins over Brighton and Burnley respectively.

Google Pixel 5, 4a 5G, with dual rear cameras, launched

Google has finally launched its much-awaited smartphones, the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G.

Credit, debit card rules changed from today: Check details here

In a bid to make online transactions more secure and promote digital payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has changed several rules pertaining to credit and debit cards, which will come into effect from today, October 1.

Redmi 9i to go on sale today at 12 pm

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

KTM RC 390 gets Metallic Silver color option in India

Austrian automaker KTM has launched a new Metallic Silver color variant of its RC 390 motorbike in India.

After Hathras, another Dalit woman gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh, dies

Just as the atrocities meted on the 19-year-old Dalit woman in Hathras shocked India, another rape was reported from the same state — Uttar Pradesh.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 63.1 lakh with 86k+ new cases

On Wednesday, India witnessed a spike of over 86,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 63.1 lakh. Over 1,100 fresh fatalities in the past 24 hours also pushed the death toll to 98,728.

Swatch Group hit by cyberattack, operations affected

Swatch Group, the biggest watch manufacturer in the world, has been hit by a cyberattack.

#HealthBytes: Suffering from an upset stomach? These tips can help

Upset stomach is a common ailment that happens to us from time to time, due to a variety of reasons.

Honda H'ness CB 350 motorbike launched at Rs. 1.90 lakh

Japanese automaker Honda has launched a new modern classic motorbike in India called H'ness CB 350.

#ComicBytes: Interesting history of Spider-man bashing newspaper, The Daily Bugle

Every ardent fan of Marvel comics waits for the post credits to roll in during MCU movies for a surprise scene.

30 Sep 2020

LA Comic Con organized for December, as an in-person event

If luck is by their side, organizers of the LA Comic Con might be able to pull off a grand in-person event in December, where comics and pop culture fans would get to see their favorite characters through merchandise and cosplays.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe to be launched on October-15

BMW Motorrad will launch its entry-level 2 Series Gran Coupe model in India on October 15.

IPL 2020, KXIP vs MI: Match preview, Dream11 and more

Kings XI Punjab will lock horns with Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of IPL 2020.

IPL 2020, KKR register second consecutive win: Records broken

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals by a margin of 37 runs, in the 12th match of IPL 2020.

India and China discuss 5-point plan to ease border tensions

India and China held a fresh round of diplomatic talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination (WMCC).

Now, you can message your friend on Facebook via Instagram

More than a year ago, Facebook made headlines over the controversial plan to unify the underlying infrastructure of its main chat apps.

Ahead of launch, variant details of MG Gloster SUV leaked

MG Motor will launch its Gloster SUV in India next month and has started accepting bookings for it.

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LG Velvet might be launched in India in October

LG's premium mid-range smartphone, the Velvet, which was announced in global markets in June, might be launched in India in October.

Google Pixel launch event: When, where to watch

In a few hours from now, Google will hold a virtual event to unveil the next Pixel phones in the market.

'The Lion King' is getting a sequel: Details here

Looks like Mufasa will roar again with all his might as Disney is planning to make a sequel to The Lion King.

Unlock 5.0: Cinema halls to reopen from October-15, and more

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines for reopening of more activities as India emerges from the coronavirus lockdown.

Edureka e-learning platform caught exposing data of 20 lakh students

Amid growing cases of cyber-attacks and data breaches, Edureka, a renowned Bengaluru-based online learning platform, has been caught exposing personal user information.

IPL 2020, CSK vs SRH: Match preview, Dream11 and more

Chennai Super Kings will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 14th fixture of IPL 2020.

Ducati Multistrada V4 to make global debut on October 15

Ducati has teased an upcoming motorbike on social media and put up an intriguing web page for it. This two-wheeler will be unveiled on October 15 and is expected to be the new Multistrada V4.

Redmi Note 9 goes on open sale in India

Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, is now available via open sale in India.

BrahMos missile successfully test-fired at nearly 3X speed of sound

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur.

OPPO A93 to be launched on October 6, features revealed

OPPO is all set to launch its mid-range A93 smartphone in Malaysia on October 6. In the latest development, the company has started teasing the arrival of the handset, revealing its design and key specifications.

Vivo X50e 5G, with Snapdragon 765G chipset, goes official

As the latest addition to its X50 line-up, Vivo has launched the X50e 5G in Taiwan. The handset joins the X50, X50 5G, X50 Pro, X50 Pro+ and X50 Lite models that are available in various regions.

Vivo V20 series teased in India, launch imminent

Vivo's camera-centric V20 series, which includes the V20 SE, V20, and V20 Pro models, will be launched in India soon. The company has shared a short teaser, confirming the arrival of the "ultra-slim" V20 range.

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Military jet triggered loud noise that shook Paris, nearby areas

On Wednesday, a loud noise sent residents of Paris and nearby suburbs into a state of panic, but the French Police soon allayed fears by announcing that the sound was caused by a military jet and not an explosion.

Injury forces Serena Williams to withdraw from French Open

Three-time French Open champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Grand Slam event at Roland Garros because of an Achilles injury.

IPL 2020, RR vs KKR: Pitch report, stats and more

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the invincible Rajasthan Royals in the twelfth match of IPL 2020.

IPL 2020: A look at the race for Purple Cap

11 matches have been played in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season in UAE.

During Presidential debate, Trump suggests India is underreporting coronavirus statistics

United States President Donald Trump spoke harshly of Russia and China during the first pre-election Presidential debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden.

IPL: Decoding performance of Dinesh Karthik against Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals are all set to face Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming fixture of the IPL 2020.

Supreme Court refuses to defer UPSC prelims exams

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to postpone the UPSC Prelims Examinations 2020, scheduled for October 4, amid the raging coronavirus pandemic, adding that aspirants appear for the test to become "civil servants and not students."

Cannes Film Festival is back on: Details here

A tweaked version of Cannes Film Festival is back on. The organizers have decided to hold a special three-day in-person event.

Google will not limit Meet calls, extends offer till 2021

Google is extending its unlimited access offer for Meet video conferencing service.

Transfer window: Players that could still secure big moves

The football summer transfer window will slam shut around Europe next Monday, October 5, after clubs were given an extended period to do deals as a result of the coronavirus shutdown.

'Jai Shri Ram,' Advani welcomes his acquittal in Babri case

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani on Wednesday reacted to his acquittal in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

IPL 2020: Can Bravo, Rayudu light up CSK's campaign?

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been reeling at the bottom of the points table.

#BeijingMotorShow: Honda unveils a new electric SUV in concept form

Honda is working to introduce its first-ever all-electric SUV in China in 2021 and that model has been previewed in concept form at the Beijing Motor Show.

Renault Triber gets a price-hike, now starts at Rs. 5.12-lakh

Renault has increased the price of its Triber MPV in India by up to Rs. 13,000. Following the latest price adjustment, the four-wheeler now starts at Rs. 5.12 lakh and goes up to Rs. 7.35 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom).

OnePlus 8T to ship with Android 11-based OxygenOS 11

OnePlus is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8T, on October 14.

Reliance Retail scores Rs. 3,675cr from General Atlantic: Details here

The retail venture of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is going all guns blazing to take on Amazon and Walmart in India.

BMW

BMW G 310 twins to be launched on October 8

BMW Motorrad will launch its 2020 G 310 R and G 310 GS motorbikes in India on October 8.

DC skipper Iyer fined Rs. 12 lakh for slow over-rate

Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs. 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Babri Masjid case: All 32 accused, including LK Advani, acquitted

Almost three decades after the Babri Masjid was razed by right-wing activists, a special court has acquitted all the 32 accused, including BJP veterans LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti.

The inspiring story of famous professional bodyguard Jizzy Mack

When there is no hope left, many work harder while passionately keeping belief in God.

NewsBytes Briefing: Outage hits Apple App Store, iCloud, and more

Last night, in a rare incident, Apple suffered from a major outage that left many of its services down, including Apple App Store, Music, Apple TV+, Photos, and iCloud.

Renault HBC subcompact SUV's launch postponed to early-2021

French automaker Renault has reportedly postponed the launch of its HBC subcompact SUV in India to early-2021, due to sustained supply chain disruption issues.

Carabao Cup, Tottenham beat Chelsea on penalties: Records broken

Chelsea have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Tottenham on penalties.

Realme Narzo 20A's first sale today at 12pm via Flipkart

Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Narzo 20A, will go on sale for the first time in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

RR vs KKR: Decoding Jos Buttler's performance against Sunil Narine

Rajasthan Royals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the twelfth match of 2020 IPL.

Late-night cremation for Hathras gang-rape victim against family's wishes

Hitting a new low, the Uttar Pradesh Police forcibly cremated the 19-year-old Dalit woman, who was gang-raped by four men of upper caste earlier this month, against the family's wishes in Hathras.

Personal attacks, chaos rule Trump and Biden's first Presidential debate

US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden faced each other in Ohio on Tuesday (local time) for the first Presidential debate, and evidently policy talk was derailed by personal attacks and chaos.

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 62 lakh with 80k+ new cases

On Tuesday, India witnessed a spike of over 80,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 62.23 lakh. Over 1,100 fresh fatalities in the past 24 hours also pushed the death toll to 97,558.

#ComicBytes: List of most powerful, magical artifacts in DC Comics

DC Universe boasts of a great number of artifacts. The comics have featured a range of exceptional objects- from earthly items to cosmic weapons- but the most powerful among them have one common theme, magic.

BTS to release second album of the year in November

Famed Korean pop-band BTS is on a roll!

Samsung releases One UI 2.1 update for Galaxy M21, M31

Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 2.1 update for its budget-friendly Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M31 smartphones in India.

Soon, Microsoft Teams will offer a 'virtual commute' experience

From Together Mode to Breakout Rooms, Microsoft has announced some pretty unique features for its Teams work collaboration platform.