09 Oct 2020

IPL 2020, DC hand RR fourth successive defeat: Records broken

Delhi Capitals went back to the top of the table in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

Cheteshwar Pujara completes a decade in international cricket, thanks fans

India's top order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, on Friday, completed a decade in international cricket.

Microsoft is giving its employees permanent 'work from home' option

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft has announced the plan to give its employees an option to work from home permanently.

Ashish Mathur's choreography is shaping the dancing world

Ashish Mathur is a well-known name in the world of dance.

Honda H'ness CB 350's price starts at Rs. 1.85 lakh

A week after its launch in India, Honda has announced the pricing details of its H'ness CB 350 motorcycle. It costs upwards of Rs. 1.85 lakh.

2020 Amazon Great Indian Festival: Unmissable deals on OnePlus's smartphones

In a bid to attract buyers this festive season, Amazon is all set to kick-off its Great Indian Festival sale on October 17.

OPPO Reno3 Pro becomes cheaper in India by Rs. 3,000

OPPO has slashed the prices of its mid-range smartphone, the Reno3 Pro, in India by up to Rs. 3,000. The price-cut is permanent in nature and applicable to both online as well as offline sales channels.

Samsung reveals the full specifications of Galaxy A42 5G

Samsung has finally announced the full specifications and features of the Galaxy A42 5G - the company's cheapest 5G phone that was unveiled last month.

Jamie Foxx leaks Electro's 'Spider-Man 3' appearance, deletes Instagram post

Jamie Foxx seems pretty excited for the upcoming untitled Spider-Man: Far From Home sequel, so much so that he leaked that Electro is returning in the Tom Holland-led film.

BMW G 310 R, and GS motorbikes launched in India

German automaker BMW Motorrad has finally launched its new-generation G 310 R, and G 310 GS motorbikes in India.

ProtonMail CEO alleges Apple forced them to add in-app purchases

Lately, the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games has been the talk of the town.

Rhea Chakraborty's mother says she has contemplated suicide

Actor Rhea Chakraborty's mother, Sandhya has admitted that she has contemplated suicide, adding that she has not been able to eat properly or sleep on the bed since her children were arrested and lodged in prison last month.

#LeakPeek: OPPO A73 5G's specifications and design leaked

OPPO is gearing up to launch the A73 5G model in Europe soon. In the latest development, tipster @Sudhanshu has revealed the key specifications and design of the upcoming handset.

Attractive discounts announced on these Tata cars for October 2020

In a bid to boost sales this festive season, Tata Motors is offering discounts and offers of up to Rs. 55,000 on some of their popular offerings including the Harrier, Altroz, Nexon and Tigor.

Ahead of launch, Realme Q2 Pro's design officially revealed

Realme is all set to announce a new mid-range smartphone, the Q2 Pro, on October 13. Now, just days ahead of the launch, Realme VP Xu Qi Chase has officially revealed the design of the upcoming handset.

CSK vs RCB: Decoding Shane Watson's performance against Yuzvendra Chahal

The clash of titans is back as Chennai Super Kings are set to lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

Active coronavirus cases dip. Is India's worst phase over?

For the first time in weeks, the active number of coronavirus cases in India fell below nine lakh, data from the Ministry of Health revealed on Friday, giving the country a rare moment to rejoice as the pandemic rages.

Audi Q8 Celebration Edition SUV launched at Rs. 99 lakh

In a bid to boost sales this festive season, Audi has launched a Celebration Edition of its Q8 SUV in India.

'Bigg Boss 14' Nikki Tamboli is safe; Rahul, Pavitra fight

The latest episode of Bigg Boss was filled with drama, arguments, and everything in between.

Rishabh Pant has improved his off-side play: Brian Lara

West Indian legend Brian Lara is impressed with the young Rishabh Pant.

2020 French Open women's final: Preview, stats and more

The 2020 French Open women's final will be contested between Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin and Polish teenager Iga Swiatek after two contrasting displays in their semi-finals.

IPL 2020, CSK vs RCB: Match preview, Dream11 and stats

The second game of Saturday's double-header will see Chennai Super Kings locking horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai.

Indian Premier League: How has KL Rahul performed against KKR?

Kings XI Punjab need to get back to winning ways after losing four successive games in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season in UAE.

Ahead of launch, OnePlus 8T's design revealed through official teaser

OnePlus is all set to launch the OnePlus 8T next week, on October 14. In the latest development, the company has shared a teaser video, revealing the design of the upcoming model.

Nokia 5.1 receives Android 10 update in India

HMD Global has started rolling out the Android 10 update for its Nokia 5.1 model in India.

Nokia 8.3, 5.3 to receive Android 11 update in Q4

HMD Global has announced that the recently-launched Nokia 8.3 and Nokia 5.3 are first in line to receive the Android 11 update. According to the company, the handsets will get the firmware in the fourth quarter of this year.

Now, your Android phone can alert about easy-to-miss household sounds

Google is bringing a handy new feature on Android, one that will help people to take note of important but easy-to-miss sounds in their homes.

'Laxmmi Bomb' trailer: Akshay Kumar goes all out

Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb, which is slated to be released on Disney+ Hotstar this November, dropped its trailer today.

War against hunger: World Food Programme gets Nobel Peace Prize

For its relentless work toward combating hunger, the World Food Programme (WFP) was on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The prize is worth $1.1 million.

IPL 2020, KXIP vs KKR: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Depleted Kings XI Punjab face Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

Rajasthan: Priest set on fire for resisting land encroachment

A group of six men allegedly poured petrol on a 50-year-old priest and set him on fire in Rajasthan's Karauli, leading to his demise, reports said today. The priest was attacked over a land dispute and breathed his last at Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital.

World Cup Qualifiers: Messi and Suarez equal Ronaldo's record

Lionel Messi scored for Argentina to hand his side a 1-0 victory against Ecuador in the World Cup Qualifiers.

IPL: Decoding MS Dhoni's performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Two of India's greatest superstars are set to clash as Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second game of Saturday's double-header.

Sana Khan quits showbiz, cites religious reasons

Popular television and film actor, Sana Khan, 33, on Thursday announced that she has decided to quit the show business.

Nokia 3.1 gets Android 10 update in India

HMD Global has started rolling out the Android 10 update for the Nokia 3.1 in India and several other countries.

Health Minister promotes AYUSH's coronavirus treatment protocol, IMA asks questions

On Tuesday, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan released the AYUSH standard treatment protocol for coronavirus patients, only to be at the receiving end of pointed questions by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

Ahead of launch, Nissan Magnite SUV spotted testing sans camouflage

Japanese automaker Nissan is planning to launch its Magnite sub-compact SUV in India, by early-2021.

2020 French Open: A look at the four men semi-finalists

The 2020 French Open men's singles semi-finals will be held on Thursday.

Play with Marvel superheroes while munching on McDonald's meals now

If you want to have a McDonald's burger or a meal with your favorite Marvel character, now is the time to jump!

Samsung Galaxy A21s gets a new (6GB/128GB) variant in India

Samsung has introduced a new 6GB/128GB variant of the Galaxy A21s in India. The handset joins the existing 4GB/64GB and 6GB/64GB models that were launched in May.

Google Pixel 4a launched in India at Rs. 32,000

Google has finally launched the Pixel 4a in India. As for the key highlights, the handset comes with a Snapdragon 730G chipset, a Full-HD OLED screen, a single rear camera, and a 3,140mAh battery.

NewsBytes Briefing: Indian pathology lab exposes patient data, and more

Last night, leading Indian lab testing company Dr. Lal PathLabs was caught exposing confidential patient data through an unprotected storage bucket on Amazon Web Services.

IPL: Decoding performance of Rishabh Pant against Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Delhi Capitals in the 23rd fixture of IPL 2020.

Repo rate unchanged; RTGS payment will be available 24*7: RBI

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced Monetary Policy Committee's decisions and spoke about the revival of the coronavirus-battered Indian economy.

With China's help, Pakistan setting up missile systems in PoK

With the relationship between China and Pakistan going steadfast, the superpower is learned to be helping the Islamic nation set up missile systems in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reports IE.

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 69 lakh with 70k+ new cases

India on Thursday reported over 70,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past 69 lakh cases.

#HealthBytes: The many benefits of onions

Onions are an important part of our food. Whether it is in the form of staple, or in curries, they are often on our plates, no matter what.

2020 Amazon Great Indian Festival: Unmissable deals on top smartphones

Amazon is set to kick-off its Great Indian Festival sale in India on October 17. Under the sale, the e-commerce giant will offer attractive discounts on a range of products including some of the popular smartphones.

Soon, US Army dogs could be wearing AR glasses

US Army dogs could soon be seen wearing AR glasses on the field.

#ComicBytes: Powerful teams of DC apart from Justice League

Justice league, the team of the greatest heroes of the DC universe, has played a key role in every big event.

08 Oct 2020

All-round SRH beat KXIP in IPL 2020: Records broken

Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Kings XI Punjab their fifth defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

Uber to add 1,000 electric cars to its India fleet

Uber is moving to make mobility in India cleaner with a shift to electric vehicles.

Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmmi Bomb' trailer to be out tomorrow

Akshay Kumar, the undisputed "Khiladi" of Bollywood, on Thursday announced that the trailer of his upcoming film Laxmmi Bomb will be out tomorrow (Friday, October 9).

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan dies at 74

In an unfortunate development, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has passed away, his son Chirag Paswan confirmed on Thursday evening. He was 74 years old.

As rules change, Trump says virtual Presidential debate 'not acceptable'

United States President Donald Trump has refused to participate in a virtual pre-election debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden.

Samsung Galaxy F41 launched in India at Rs. 17,000

Samsung has launched its latest Galaxy F41 model in India. As for the key highlights, the handset comes with an Exynos 9611 chipset, a Super AMOLED screen, a triple rear camera setup, and a 6,000mAh battery.

2020 Flipkart Big Billion Days sale: Top-deals on smartphones

In a bid to attract buyers this festive season, Flipkart is all set to kick off its Big Billion Days sale in India on October 16.

Fans tag 'Bigg Boss 14' "vulgar," call for its boycott

It has been less than a week since the 14th edition of popular reality show Bigg Boss started airing on television, and some people are already fed up with it.

Now, Amazon Fire TV offers 'Live TV' with Alexa integration

In a bid to upgrade the streaming experience of its customers, Amazon has launched a new 'Live TV' feature for Fire TV devices in India.

Mercedes-Benz' all-electric SUV launched in India at Rs. 99.30 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has launched its much-anticipated EQC all-electric SUV in India.

'Jurassic World: Dominion' release delayed, dinosaurs to roar in 2022

Fans of the Tyrannosaurus-Rex, Triceratops, Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, Dr. Alan Grant and several other immensely popular characters will have to wait a year longer to watch Jurassic World: Dominion.

American poet Louise Gluck wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature

American poet Louise Gluck has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Jofra Archer versus Shreyas Iyer in the Indian Premier League

Rajasthan Royals are all set to face Delhi Capitals in match number 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season at Sharjah.

Indian teenager Ankita Bansode launches a crime fiction book

Born on June 19, 2003 in Pune, Maharashtra, Ankita Bansode is an Indian teenage author and poet.

Prices of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and NS200 motorbikes marginally hiked

Bajaj Auto has marginally increased the prices of its NS160 and NS200 motorcycles in India.

IPL 2020: Ponting wanted me to Mankad Finch, says Ashwin

Delhi Capitals spinner R Ashwin has revealed that coach Ricky Ponting wanted him to 'Mankad' Aaron Finch as he also believed that the Australian had gone down very far.

LG W31 appears on Google Play Console, key specifications confirmed

LG is planning to launch a new budget-friendly W31 model soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted (via MySmartPrice) on Google Play Console, revealing its key specifications and design details.

Ahead of launch, OPPO A15's camera specifications revealed

As an addition to its portfolio of affordable smartphones, Chinese tech giant OPPO is gearing up to launch a new A15 model in India soon.

Audi Q2 to be launched in India on October 16

Audi's smallest SUV to date, the Q2, will be launched in India on October 16, the company has confirmed. The German automaker has already started accepting bookings for the upcoming model.

Republic, two other news channels under scanner for TRP manipulation

In a stunning revelation, Mumbai Police on Thursday claimed three news channels, including Arnab Goswami's Republic TV, are under scanner for TRP manipulation.

Rhea to take action against 'media scums' for spoiling reputation

After actor Rhea Chakraborty walked out of prison on bail, her lawyer said they are planning to take legal action against the media houses that tried to defame the 28-year-old.

What Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz said about India's COVID-19 fight

Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz on Tuesday criticized the Indian administration over its poor handling of the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the economy.

Vernon Philander's brother shot dead: Details here

Former South African pacer Vernon Philander's younger brother Tyrone was shot dead in the family's hometown Ravensmead, Cape Town on Wednesday.

SSR case: News channels asked to apologize for insensitive coverage

A number of well-known news channels were reprimanded by News Broadcasting Standard Authority over the insensitive coverage of Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, Live Law reported on Thursday.

India rejects large scale trial of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

India's drug regulator has refused to allow a large scale clinical trial of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.

2020 French Open: A look at the four women semi-finalists

The 2020 French Open women's semi-finals takes place on Thursday.

BJP workers marching to West Bengal secretariat clash with police

The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party's march to the state secretariat, Nabanna, turned violent on Thursday as BJP workers clashed with cops in Kolkata.

Saif Ali Khan calls award shows "a whole big tamasha"

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, in a recent interview, spoke candidly about shooting in the times of the pandemic, his family, his second baby with wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and Indian award shows.

Chrome's latest mobile update gives major boost to password security

Google is releasing a new 'version 86' of Chrome for Android and iOS, adding some much-needed capabilities into the mobile browser and bringing it on par with the desktop-specific release.

Her own family has killed her, claims Hathras case accused

Amid an outpouring of grief and anger in connection to the gut-wrenching episode in Hathras, the main accused has written a letter to local police, claiming innocence and blaming the family for allegedly killing the 19-year-old Dalit woman.

International friendlies: A look at the key records scripted

The international friendlies produced some superb results to start proceedings in a lively manner.

MG Gloster SUV launched in India at Rs. 29 lakh

MG Motor has finally launched its much-anticipated flagship SUV, the Gloster in India.

Rhea conducted yoga classes for fellow prison inmates, reveals lawyer

Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty conducted yoga classes for fellow inmates at the Byculla prison in Mumbai, her lawyer Satish Maneshinde has revealed.

Uday Shankar, Star & Disney India Chairman, quits: Here's why

In a major development, Uday Shankar, the Chairman of Star & Disney India and President of The Walt Disney Company APAC, has decided to step down.

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KTM unveils 890 Adventure R and Adventure R Rally motorbikes

As an addition to its 890 range, Austrian automaker KTM has unveiled its 890 Adventure R, and 890 Adventure R Rally motorcycles.

IPL 2020, RR vs DC: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Depleted Rajasthan Royals face high-flying Delhi Capitals in match number 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

TECNO Camon 16 to be launched on October 10

TECNO's latest budget-range smartphone, the Camon 16, will be launched in India on October 10. It will be available via Flipkart and the e-commerce giant has already activated a teaser page for the handset.

On IAF Day, Rafale exhibits prowess; Chief addresses Indo-China tensions

On the 88th Indian Air Force Day today, the leading jets showcased their strength at a ceremony in Hindon station, that was attended by IAF Chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, CDS General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh.

NewsBytes Briefing: Amazon unhappy with Future Group-Reliance deal, and more

Last night, Amazon expressed discontent over Future Group's deal to sell its businesses to Reliance Retail and issued the former a legal notice.

After wife, Arjun Bijlani's 5-year-old son tests COVID-19 positive

Just recently, popular television and film actor Arjun Bijlani's wife Neha Swami had tested positive for COVID-19.

Hyundai Santro's Corporate Edition, CNG Executive Edition launched

Hyundai has launched a Corporate Edition model of its Santro hatchback in India. It is available on both gearbox variants of the car's Magna trim.

Realme 7's sale today at 12pm via Flipkart and Realme.com

Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme 7, is all set to go on another sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

Aadhaar-like cards for village properties to be disbursed by PM

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hand over Aadhaar-like cards to property owners, spread across 763 villages in India, under the SVAMITVA scheme launched in April 2020, that intends to end disputes and boost the finances of properties in rural areas.

During debate with Pence, Harris berates Trump's handling of coronavirus

US Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris, sitting 12 feet apart, participated in the only Vice Presidential debate of the 2020 elections, and unsurprisingly, President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic dominated the interaction.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 68.3 lakh with 78k+ new cases

India on Wednesday reported over 78,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 68.3 lakh cases.

Click selfies with flying Harry Potter at Leicester Square now

Leicester Square, London, has become a center of attraction for all Potterheads.

Slack is testing 'Video Stories' and many more features

After almost every mainstream social media service on the block, even work-focused companies are jumping on the bandwagon of 'Stories'.

How to choose the perfect cleanser for your skin type

Cleaning the face is the first step of every skin care routine, because it removes sweat, sebum, dirt, dead skin cells and other harmful elements from the skin's surface.

#ComicBytes: The best teenage superheroes in Marvel comics

Since Peter Parker's debut as Spider-Man in Marvel comics, teenage superheroes have become an important part of the comic-book giant's legacy.