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09 Jan 2021

Donald Trump

Twitter bans President Donald Trump's account permanently, he cries conspiracy

Twitter, the micro-blogging platform that Donald Trump used religiously, has suspended his account permanently, two days after the outgoing United States President was barred from posting anything for a brief time in the wake of Capitol violence.

08 Jan 2021

Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee, others criticize NCW member's comments about Budaun gang-rape

Several Bollywood actors, including Taapsee Pannu, Pooja Bhatt, and Urmila Matondkar, have slammed a National Commission for Women (NCW) member over her controversial comments about the recent Budaun gang-rape case.

08 Jan 2021

YouTube

Linkin Park's 'Numb' got a K-pop banger by ATEEZ's singer

The insanely popular rock band, Linkin Park, has been lying low ever since the shocking 2017 demise of its lead singer Chester Bennington.

08 Jan 2021

Uttar Pradesh

BJP's Maneka Gandhi allegedly threatens businessman with false molestation case

Maneka Gandhi, the Lok Sabha member from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, showed her high-handedness when she threatened a businessman from Bengaluru with a false molestation case after animal rights activists accused him of allegedly hitting a stray dog.

08 Jan 2021

Donald Trump

Day after Capitol violence, Trump concedes, talks of 'healing,' 'reconciliation'

After peddling misinformation since November, claiming that Democrats stole the election, and approaching courts, United States President Donald Trump came the closest to conceding on Thursday (local time), a day after the violence at Capitol shamed his country and shocked the globe.

07 Jan 2021

Facebook

Twitter, Facebook temporarily lock Donald Trump's accounts amid Capitol assault

Twitter and Facebook accounts of outgoing United States President Donald Trump were temporarily locked by the tech giants on Wednesday in wake of the chaos that took over the Capitol just as a ceremonial session of Congress was underway.

06 Jan 2021

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: BJP chief calls Congress leader 'Budhiya,' controversy follows

Bansidhar Bhagat, the President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttarakhand, is being slammed by the Congress after he allegedly called the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Indira Hridayesh a "Budhiya" (old woman).

06 Jan 2021

India

Getting crowd will be irresponsible: Tharoor suggests canceling R-Day festivities

Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has suggested canceling the Republic Day festivities saying getting crowds to cheer the parade, as usual, would be irresponsible, after the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson canceled his India visit due to the coronavirus situation in the UK.

05 Jan 2021

Netflix

Kapil Sharma announces 'auspicious' news, confirms Netflix debut

Popular comedian and actor Kapil Sharma has announced that he is all set to be seen on streaming platform Netflix for his digital debut.

Steyn pulls out of IPL 2021, will play other leagues

Pace spearhead Dale Steyn has opted out of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

02 Jan 2021

Bollywood

They're paid trolls: Sonu Sood on his book receiving backlash

Recently, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood released his book I Am No Messiah, revolving around his philanthropic work amid the coronavirus pandemic.

01 Jan 2021

Karan Johar

Deepika Padukone deletes all Instagram, Twitter posts; leaves fans bewildered

Millions of fans and supporters of Deepika Padukone went bonkers on perhaps the finest and most optimistic morning we've seen in more than a year, i.e., January 1, 2021.

31 Dec 2020

BCCI

Rahane enters the MCG honors board for the second time

India's make-shift captain Ajinkya Rahane has yet again entered the elite Melbourne Cricket Ground honors board after the recently-concluded Boxing Day Test.

29 Dec 2020

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth scraps plan to enter politics citing bad health

In a shocking twist, superstar Rajinikanth, who was all set to launch his political party, has now stepped back citing health issues.

28 Dec 2020

Instagram

Farah Khan and Vikrant Massey's social media accounts hacked

Choreographer-director Farah Khan and actor Vikrant Massey on Monday said the security of their social media accounts has been compromised and efforts are on to restore their profile.

27 Dec 2020

Hollywood

Jennifer Aniston uploads bauble observing first pandemic, gets called out

Jennifer Aniston has "observed" Christmas 2020 with a weird notion that many didn't like.

25 Dec 2020

Microsoft

62% of cybercrime complaints linked to financial frauds: Delhi Police

At least 62% of the cybercrime complaints lodged in 2020 were related to financial frauds, Delhi Police said in a statement.

23 Dec 2020

Hyderabad

Rajinikanth-starrer 'Annaatthe's shoot halted after crew members test COVID-19 positive

The shooting for superstar Rajinikanth-starrer upcoming movie Annaatthe has been suspended after four crew members tested positive for the novel coronavirus on the film's sets.

23 Dec 2020

Israel

Israel on cusp of fourth national election in two years

Israel headed to its fourth election in two years on Tuesday after an effort to keep the government afloat and push off the automatic dissolution of parliament failed.

22 Dec 2020

Mumbai

Kangana Ranaut has right to express her thoughts: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court, while hearing a criminal plea against Kangana Ranaut over her alleged offensive tweets, said the actor has the right to have a Twitter account and express her thoughts through it.

20 Dec 2020

Hollywood

Jim Carrey quits playing SNL's Joe Biden, Alex Moffat succeeds

Funnyman par excellence Jim Carrey has quit his job of playing Democrat President-elect Joe Biden.

17 Dec 2020

Hollywood

Finally! 'Chainsaw Man' to get anime adaptation, new manga arc

Chainsaw Man, the unusual horror manga that has captured the attention of readers globally, is finally getting an anime adaptation.

15 Dec 2020

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Diljit Dosanjh slams people targeting farmers' 'pizza langar'

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who has been one of the most vocal supporters of the ongoing Farmers' protest in Delhi, has hit out at those who criticized the farmers for making and eating pizzas at the protest site.

14 Dec 2020

Social Media

Seeing others' social media posts can affect your work performance

Researchers have confirmed what many of us anticipated — the fear of missing out (or FOMO in colloquial language) after seeing social media posts of others is real. It is prominent to the extent that it adversely affects your job performance.

13 Dec 2020

Hollywood

Harrison Ford returning as Indiana Jones for fifth franchise film

Indiana Jones is coming back and there is only one person able enough to portray the character.

12 Dec 2020

Eminem

Is Eminem coming up with a third surprise album?

Noted rapper Eminem may well be on his way to drop another album.

11 Dec 2020

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Kangana slams Diljit and Priyanka for 'misleading' farmers

Actor Kangana Ranaut has trained her guns against her Bollywood colleagues amid the ongoing farmers' protest.

09 Dec 2020

Netflix

'AK vs AK': Indian Air Force demands withdrawal of scenes

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday asked the makers of the upcoming Netflix movie AK vs AK to withdraw some scenes from it.

09 Dec 2020

Indian Cricket Team

Parthiv Patel announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Indian wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel has announced retirement from all forms of the game.

08 Dec 2020

Virat Kohli

Bachchan, 'Dil Bechara,' 'Mirzapur 2' most tweeted about in 2020

Just like every other industry, 2020 was an unusual year for the entertainment world too.

08 Dec 2020

Delhi Police

Kejriwal put under house arrest, claims AAP; Delhi Police denies

In a sensational claim which may start another political slugfest between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the former alleged on Tuesday that Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been put under house arrest, a charge denied by Delhi Police, which is governed by the Centre.

06 Dec 2020

Grey's Anatomy

'Grey's Anatomy' makes fans emotional with dreamlike return of O'Malley

Remember George O'Malley, that precious underdog of an intern on Grey's Anatomy who stole everyone's heart with his smile, his carefree attitude, and his intelligence?

Billie Eilish cancels tour, will resume when pandemic is contained

Billie Eilish has canceled her "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" tour amid rising pandemic healthcare concerns.

05 Dec 2020

Prabhas

Will justify Sita's abduction in upcoming film, says Saif; slammed

Actor Saif Ali Khan is once again surrounded by trolls for his controversial comment about his role in the upcoming movie Adipurush.

05 Dec 2020

Indian Cricket Team

Chess Olympiad-winning Indian team paid custom duty: Here's why

A 12-member Indian team bagged its first-ever gold medal at the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Online Chess Olympiad in August 2020.

04 Dec 2020

Kendall Jenner

Kourtney Kardashian says she'll miss 'KUWTK'; stop faking, say fans

Keeping Up With The Kardashians (KUWTK) will end in 2021 and its fans still desperately hope for the opposite to happen.

03 Dec 2020

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth to launch political party ahead of 2021 TN elections

After years of leaving his supporters waiting, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth announced on Thursday that he will be launching his political party.

03 Dec 2020

Punjab

Kangana Ranaut receives legal notice over fake tweet

A legal notice has been issued to actor Kangana Ranaut over a tweet where she had falsely identified an old woman involved in the ongoing farmers' protest as Shaheen Bagh's "Bilkis Dadi."

02 Dec 2020

Cambodia

Kaavan, 'world's loneliest elephant', released from captivity, courtesy Cher

Pop legend Cher has proved how humanity is still alive in today's cut-throat competitive world.