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31 May 2020
Trump postpones G7 summit until September; invites India, Russia, others
United States President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will be postponing the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit. The US holds the presidency of the G7 this year.
21 May 2020
Coronavirus cases cross 5 million globally; 'biggest one-day spike'
The number of coronavirus infections around the world has surpassed the 5 million mark, the latest figures suggested.
22 Apr 2020
Viswanathan Anand to represent India in online Nations Cup chess
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand will lead India's contingent in the upcoming online Nations Cup.
13 Apr 2020
China fears second coronavirus wave; new cases reach six-week high
Since witnessing a peak of the coronavirus outbreak in February, the daily new infections had dropped to double digits in China.
07 Apr 2020
World Cup: Former FIFA officials accused of taking bribes
According to US prosecutors, former FIFA executives took bribes in return for voting for Russia and Qatar to host the World Cup.
25 Mar 2020
7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Russia, tsunami alert sounded, then canceled
On Wednesday afternoon (local time), Russia's far east region was jolted by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, but no casualties were reported at the time of the press.
09 Mar 2020
Petrol, diesel prices fall; check new rates here
The prices of petrol and diesel fell for the fifth consecutive day on Monday as the global coronavirus outbreak had a ripple effect on crude oil rates.
09 Mar 2020
Oil plunges 30% as Saudis begin price war with Russia
Oil prices crashed by 30% on Monday after Saudi Arabia slashed prices launching a price war against Russia.
12 Feb 2020
Russian man who pulled coronavirus prank faces five-year jail sentence
Moscow Police have arrested a man who pranked commuters on a metro train by pretending to be infected with coronavirus.
15 Jan 2020
Russian government resigns after President Putin proposes changes to Constitution
The entire Russian government has resigned after President Vladimir Putin's State-of-the-Nation address on Wednesday, reported the country's state news agency TASS.
29 Dec 2019
#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.
26 Dec 2019
Russia just tested its own internet: Here's what this means
In a major move, Russia has tested its own alternative to the global internet.
11 Dec 2019
Two Indians fail dope tests ahead of Olympics: Details here
The world is still in shock over the four-year ban of Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over multiple violations.
10 Dec 2019
FIFA seek clarity from WADA over Russia's ban: Details here
The sporting world received a shocker when the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned Russia from participating in global competitive events for four years.
09 Dec 2019
Russia banned from Olympics for four years
On Monday, Russia was banned from the Olympics and all other major sporting events for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over doping charges.
09 Dec 2019
Vivo V17, featuring 48MP quad cameras, launched at Rs. 23,000
After several leaks and teasers, Chinese tech giant Vivo has finally launched the V17 smartphone in India today at Rs. 22,990.
04 Dec 2019
Scarlett Johansson's 'Black Widow' teaser trailer is out
The much-awaited first teaser trailer of Marvel Studios' upcoming solo Black Widow movie, starring Scarlett Johansson in the titular role is out now.
02 Dec 2019
5 countries you can visit under Rs. 1 lakh
Given the way gadgets are priced these days, one can't buy a lot of high-tech devices in a Rs. 1 lakh budget.
28 Nov 2019
Soon, NASA will open space station for holidaying
After using Russia's Soyuz to fly astronauts to the International Space Station for years, NASA is inching closer to using home-built crafts, thanks to SpaceX and Boeing.
25 Nov 2019
Vivo V17 to be launched in India next month: Report
Vivo V17, the global version of the Vivo S1 Pro, which went official in Russia today, is likely to be launched in India in December, according to 91Mobiles.
23 Nov 2019
Russia could be banned form Tokyo Olympics 2020: Here's why
The Russian contingent might lose its spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics if the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) declares the country's drug-testing authority non-compliant with the international rules.
13 Nov 2019
Russian man sneaks fat cat on flight; loses airline miles
For a Russian man, sneaking an overweight pet on a flight has caused trouble.
05 Nov 2019
#ComicBytes: Five sibling-pairs with superpowers in Marvel Universe
It is said that blood is thicker than water, and the same applies to superpowers.
25 Oct 2019
Google designed an AI engine that can recognize scents
For years, scientists have struggled to recognize the connection between molecules and odors.
11 Oct 2019
Shanghai Masters: Promising Tsitsipas downs Djokovic in quarters
Greek rising star Stefanos Tsitsipas produced his best tennis in the ongoing Shanghai Masters as he battled past defending champion Novak Djokovic.
04 Oct 2019
Russian man sues Apple after iPhone app 'turns him gay'
In a bizarre lawsuit against Apple, a Russian man has accused the Cupertino-based tech giant of "turning him gay."
08 Sep 2019
Rafael Nadal awaits Daniil Medvedev challenge in US Open Final
18-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal would be eyeing his fourth US Open title when he takes on Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the final of the US Open 2019 on Sunday.
07 Sep 2019
US Open 2019: Nadal to face Medvedev in final
Rafael Nadal's quest for a fourth US Open Slam title was on track after he overcame Matteo Berrettini in the semi-final.
01 Sep 2019
US Open 2019: All the major results from Day 6
Rafael Nadal made the most out of his extended break after a walkover to win his third round clash at the US Open 2019.
25 Aug 2019
Here is our first look at the India-bound Nokia 7.2
HMD Global is working to launch Nokia 7.2 as the sequel to last year's Nokia 7.1. The phone has already received key certifications in markets like Russia and India, with reports suggesting it could break cover at the IFA 2019 (next month).
10 Aug 2019
#KashmirIssue: UN, US, China, Russia snub Pakistan; refuse to intervene
Pakistan suffered a huge setback on the Kashmir issue after being rebuffed in all efforts to seek international intervention against India's decision to revoke Article 370 and split Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories.
31 Jul 2019
Russian Instagram influencer's body found stuffed in suitcase, throat slit
In a tragic incident, a popular Russian Instagram influencer has been found dead at her rented apartment in Moscow.
30 Jul 2019
Here're some facts about Maria Sharapova you might not know
Maria Sharapova is one of the top-rated and highest paid female tennis players to date.
29 Jul 2019
List of unique records in the history of tennis
Tennis is one of the most followed sports across the globe.
29 Jul 2019
Modi features in Israeli PM Netanyahu's election campaign. Bromance much?
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to tell his countrymen he is in "another league" and his political opponents don't stand a chance of winning the upcoming elections.
26 Jul 2019
Marvel Universe: Five sibling-pairs with superpowers
It is said that blood is thicker than water, and the same applies to superpowers.
07 Jul 2019
#ComicBytes: The greatest Superman stories ever told in comics
The most recognizable hero in the world, Superman is an integral part of pop-culture and has featured in thousands of stories published in hundreds of languages. Despite being an alien, he seems more human than most of us!
27 Jun 2019
Modi arrives in Japan for G20 summit, to meet Trump
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Japan for the G20 summit, which is being held in Osaka between June 28 and June 29.
26 Jun 2019
US' Mike Pompeo comes to India, meets Narendra Modi
Amid strained trade ties between India and United States, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday night.
15 Jun 2019
Russia mocks Elon Musk, launches toy car with dummy onboard
Russia has launched a red-colored car into space in what looks like a mimicry of SpaceX's founder Elon Musk.
