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Indian Army Day: Why is it celebrated and other details
India celebrates its 72nd Army Day today. Every year, the Army Day is celebrated across India on January 15 as a way to honor the country's forces.
#CareerBytes: Top online courses that techies are pursuing on Coursera
E-learning has been on the rise in recent years, and online courses have become hugely popular, especially in the tech field.
Rishi Kapoor's sister Ritu Nanda passes away at 71
The daughter of veteran Bollywood actor Raj Kapoor, Ritu Nanda, passed away this morning at the age of 71.
Soon, Tesla cars will start talking to pedestrians: Here's how
Elon Musk is never boring. Delusional, may be. But never boring.
Apple could share its 'Daisy' robot to boost electronics' recycling
In a bid to reduce reliance on minerals extracted from mines, Apple is pushing the use of Daisy, the robot it deploys to disassemble devices and reclaim valuable materials for reuse in electronics.
Iran admits shooting down Ukrainian plane due to 'human error'
Days after Western officials pointed fingers at Iran for the crash of a Ukrainian plane near the international airport in Tehran, the Iranian military on Saturday admitted responsibility for shooting down the aircraft.
2020's first Lunar eclipse tonight: Things you should know
We may not have been far into the new year, but a Lunar eclipse is upon us. Tonight, the moon will pass behind the Earth to enter its shadow, giving us the first penumbral Lunar eclipse of this year.
#CareerBytes: Five useful YouTube Channels that help in SAT preparation
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), administered by the College Board, is a standardized test used for college admissions in the US.
Ring's employees watched private customer videos; now fired
Ring, the Amazon-owned company that makes home security cameras and doorbells, has admitted that four of its employees viewed personal videos of its customers beyond what they were allowed/permitted to.
Uber launches new safety features for Indian users (finally!)
In a major move, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched a bunch of new features to boost the safety of its riders and drivers in India.
Iran possibly shot down Ukrainian plane, believe US and allies
On Wednesday, a Ukrainian airliner went down shortly after taking off from Tehran, killing all 176 people on-board.
Billionaire giving away Rs. 64cr to random people: Here's why
Japan's famous art collector and billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has announced a plan to give away Rs. 64 crore to his Twitter followers.
Best soundbars launched at CES 2020
This year's Consumer Electronics Show is turning out to be a great event for technology enthusiasts and gadget lovers.
15 foreign envoys visit Kashmir, government explains agenda
As 15 envoys from different countries are visiting Jammu and Kashmir, the government briefed media about the objective of this trip.
Quibi enters video streaming business with a new secret weapon
At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the former Chairman of Walt Disney Studios and founder of DreamWorks, has revealed details about his video streaming start-up, Quibi.
CES 2020: Amazfit launches new smartwatches, Bluetooth earbuds, a treadmill
Xiaomi-backed Amazfit is making a big splash at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas.
Day after US-forces targeted, two rockets hit Iraq's Green Zone
Merely a day after Iraqi bases housing forces from the United States were targeted by Iran, two rockets landed at the Green Zone in Baghdad.
CES 2020: PowerVision launches a camera (that's also a drone)
Beijing-based PowerVision Robot Corporation, known for its UAV-related products, robotics, and big data technologies, has introduced a new drone at the ongoing CES 2020 trade show in Las Vegas.
How the US-Iran conflict began: A brief history
Over the past few days, tensions have heightened between the United States and Iran.
CES 2020: Hyundai unveils flying taxis for Uber's Elevate project
At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show, where tech giants like Sony are surprising us with concept cars, traditional carmakers are aiming for the skies. Literally!
Iran fires missiles at 2 Iraqi bases housing US forces
Iran has fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles on two bases in Iraq, that houses forces from the United States, the Pentagon confirmed.
Iran designates all US forces as "terrorists" for killing Soleimani
On Tuesday, Iran designated all forces of the US as "terrorists" by passing a Bill in the Parliament.
CES 2020: This toothbrush shows how clean your teeth are
As a flurry of healthcare devices continue to grace the Consumer Electronics Show, Colgate is garnering attention for its unique new oral-care product - Plaqless Pro smart electric toothbrush.
Three rockets fall in Baghdad, two hit near US Embassy
On Sunday, three rockets fell in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, injuring six people, multiple reports said. Of them, two hit near the heavily fortified US Embassy, while one landed in the nearby Jadriya area.
Now, there's a device to read your pup's exact mood
Dogs and humans share a special bond, but sometimes, it gets really difficult to understand what exactly your little pooch is trying to tell.
Trump threatens attack on Iranian sites; US government website hacked
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to target 52 sites in Iran if the Middle Eastern country chooses to retaliate the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Dumped for having long nose, techie drags fiancee to court
People get dumped for the silliest of reasons, but not everyone takes the route that a techie from Bengaluru has chosen.
Slain Iranian General plotted terror attacks in Delhi, says Trump
Addressing the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, United States President Donald Trump on Friday said that they executed the world's "number-one terrorist" who plotted terror attacks to "as far away as New Delhi."
Soleimani killing: How poor Iran-US ties could affect India
India is caught in a crossfire after the United States killed one of Iran's topmost commanders, Qasem Soleimani yesterday.
Why Huawei phones are flagging Google Allo as 'security threat'?
Though Huawei and Google may not have the best of relations (thanks to the US trade ban), they both are doing everything possible to keep the sanctions from affecting the end-consumers.
Top commander killed by US, Iran's leader vows revenge
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is angry and has vowed to take revenge from criminals (read the United States) who killed the country's top commander Qasem Soleimani in an airstrike at Baghdad Airport on Friday.
Who was Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian General US killed?
Earlier on Friday, the United States confirmed to have killed Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani in an airstrike at Iraq's Baghdad Airport.
Iran's top commander Qasem Soleimani killed in United States strike
Qasem Soleimani, the top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a US-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, was killed in an operation carried out by the United States, Pentagon confirmed on Friday.
Citing threats, United States asks airlines to avoid Pakistani airspace
The United States has asked all its airlines and pilots to be careful while using Pakistani airspace due to "extremist or militant activity".
Google's AI can detect breast cancer more accurately than experts
DeepMind, Google's AI research company, is using its technology for a bigger (and much needed) task - breast cancer detection.
Fascinating facts about dogs you should know
Dogs are a man's best friend, and a truly reliable and loyal ones at that.
Indian government allows China's Huawei to join 5G trials
In a major push towards next-generation connectivity, the Indian government has allowed Chinese giant Huawei to join its 5G trials.
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Alexa suggests suicide, messaging app spying, WhatsApp fraud, more
Even as the world celebrated Christmas this week, there were some interesting developments in the sphere of technology.
IAF's MiG-27 decommissioned: Revisiting the legacy of the fighter jet
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday bid adieu to the MiG-27 fighter aircraft as the jet's squadron took its last sortie in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Top 5 interesting facts and figures about Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company needs no introduction. The American automaker has been around for over 116 years, creating some of the most iconic cars, beating the indispensable Ferrari at Le Mans, and even building airplanes and armored vehicles during the World War 1 and 2.