'Test, track, and treat': Centre to states/UTs reporting COVID-19 surge
Eight states and Union Territories—that have been recording a sharp rise in the daily COVID-19 cases—were on Saturday directed by the Centre to return to the "test, track, and treat" strategy.
2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 reaches dealerships; deliveries to commence soon
The recently-launched 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 has started reaching dealerships in India, suggesting that the deliveries of the sports tourer will commence soon.
Land Rover Defender 130, with a 3-row cabin, confirmed
Jaguar Land Rover is working to launch a new long wheelbase version of its Defender SUV, called the Defender 130. In the latest development, the company has confirmed to Automotive News Europe that the vehicle is under development and it will offer a 3-row seating layout.
UP: 5 killed, over 25 injured in Aligarh bus accident
In a tragic incident, five people lost their lives while more than 25 were injured as two buses, run by the Haryana Roadways, collided in the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
Moto G40 spotted on multiple certification sites, launch imminent
Motorola is gearing up to introduce its Moto G40 (codenamed Ibiza) model in the coming weeks.
UP: Child Rights body to probe 3-year-old's death outside hospital
A day after a three-year-old girl died outside a private hospital in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the national child rights organization has stepped in to investigate the matter.
LG W41 will go on sale on March 9
LG's latest budget-friendly smartphone, the W41, will go on sale in India on March 9 at 12 pm via Amazon. The e-commerce giant has listed the handset at a starting price of Rs. 12,990.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45, with a 300hp powertrain, revealed
Celebrating 45 years of the Golf GTI model, Volkswagen has unveiled a limited-edition variant, called the Golf GTI Clubsport 45.
ICC Test Rankings: India dethrone New Zealand, reclaim top spot
India claimed an emphatic victory in the fourth and final Test against England to win the four-match series 3-1.
India vs England: Presenting Ashwin's feats in Test cricket
Premier Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin enjoyed a terrific time in the just concluded Test series against England.
Anurag Kashyap posts message for "haters" after Income Tax raids
After Taapsee Pannu, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has also broken his silence following the Income Tax Department's raids at their properties earlier this week.
Jeep's upcoming 7-seater SUV spied testing: Details here
Jeep is working on a new Compass-based 7-seater SUV (codenamed H6), which is expected to be launched in India next year.
Mithun Chakraborty to share stage with PM Modi in Kolkata
Mithun Chakraborty, actor and former Rajya Sabha member from the Trinamool Congress, is reportedly set to share the stage with PM Narendra Modi at his rally at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday.
India vs England: Feats achieved by Axar Patel
Axar Patel made his Test debut in the just concluded series against England.
India beat England 3-1: Records scripted in Test series
All-rounder Axar Patel snapped up yet another five-wicket haul as India claimed an innings-victory in the fourth and final Test.
India vs England: India win Test series 3-1; key learnings
India comprehensively won the fourth and final Test against England in Ahmedabad by an innings and 25 runs.
India win Test series against England, qualify for WTC final
Team India beat England on Day 3 of the fourth Test match to take the series 3-1.
Galaxy S21's sales take series to 4-year high
Samsung has sold around 5,90,000 devices of the S21 line-up, taking the total sales of the Galaxy S series to a 4-year high since the Galaxy S8, which sold 6,20,000 units.
OPPO A94, with Helio P95 chipset and 30W fast-charging, launched
OPPO has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the A94, in the UAE. The handset carries a price-tag of AED 1,099 (roughly Rs. 22,000).
'Golden moment': Dinesh Trivedi, former Trinamool MP, joins BJP
Dinesh Trivedi, former Union Railways Minister and parliamentarian from the Trinamool Congress, today joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Massive discounts announced on these Mahindra cars in March
In a bid to boost sales, Mahindra dealerships are offering attractive discounts of up to Rs. 80,800 on popular offerings like the XUV300, Marazzo, Scorpio, and XUV500.
Samsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy M51
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy M51 model.
India vs England: Axar, Ashwin strike; visitors lose six wickets
England are in a spot of bother with a deficit of over 50 runs in the ongoing fourth Test.
OPPO Find X3 Pro tipped to sport an LTPO display
OPPO is all set to launch its flagship Find X3 Pro model on March 11. In the latest development, tipster Ice Universe has claimed that the handset will feature an LTPO display with an adaptive refresh rate of 5-120Hz.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga emerges as best selling MUV in February
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has emerged as the best selling MUV in India in the month of February this year. The company sold 9,774 units of the car last month to top the MUV segment.
Farmers block Western Peripheral Expressway as agitation enters 100th day
Farmers protesting the three new central farm laws on Saturday blocked the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Western Peripheral Expressway in Haryana to mark 100 days of their ongoing agitation.
'Not so sasti anymore': Taapsee Pannu on Income Tax raids
Film actor Taapsee Pannu, who recently faced Income Tax raids, has opened up about the three days of search that took place at her properties this week.
India vs England: Decoding Washington Sundar's rise as a batsman
India's Washington Sundar scored a valiant 96* on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test against England.
Have seen Ishaan die many times: Abhishek Kapoor remembers SSR
Abhishek Kapoor, who helmed the critically-acclaimed movie Kai Po Che!, shared an unseen video on his Instagram account on Friday.
Apple granted patent for connector which could replace lightning ports
Since MagSafe launched last year, rumors have been circulating that Apple could let go the charging port on iPhones for the iPhone 13 Pro Max this year.
SSR case: Rhea Chakraborty funded drug deals, says NCB
In its nearly 12,000-page-long chargesheet, filed in connection with the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput by alleged suicide, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has claimed that actress Rhea Chakraborty funded drug deals.
Use of arthritis drug could reduce COVID-19 mortality risk: Study
The use of tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug given for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, can help improve the survival rate in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19, reducing the risk of death.
Rajasthan: 14-year-old girl abducted, raped repeatedly by relative
A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly abducted by her distant relative, raped repeatedly and forced to work, has been rescued from Pokaran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan after 22 days, the police said on Friday.
RSWS 2021: Sehwag, Tendulkar help India Legends outclass Bangladesh Legends
The golden days of cricket returned as the Road Safety World Series 2021 kicked-off on Friday.
#IndiavsEngland, 4th Test: India finish at 365, Sundar smashes 96*
India have been bundled out for 365 in the first innings on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test against England.
PM will chair committee formed to mark 75-years of freedom
On Friday, the government issued a gazette notification announcing the formation of a high-level committee to commemorate 75 years of India's independence on August 15, 2022.
SL beat WI in 2nd T20I, level series: Records broken
The all-round heroics of Wanindu Hasaranga helped Sri Lanka win the 2nd T20I against West Indies.
Remove PM Modi's photo from coronavirus vaccination certificates: EC
After the Trinamool Congress (TMC) complained about using Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on coronavirus vaccination certificates, the Election Commission has issued directives.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.19 million with 18K+ new cases
India on Friday reported more than 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.19 million cases.
#ComicBytes: Everything you need to know about the White Vision
In the mid-credits scene of the eighth episode of WandaVision, we saw S.W.O.R.D. agents activating a fully white version of the Vision.
Harry, Markle speak about Diana in latest Oprah interview teaser
Another brief clip from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's highly-anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey is out now, where the couple talks about the late Princess Diana.
Infinix Hot 10 Play bags BIS certification, India launch soon
Infinix is reportedly working to introduce the Hot 10 Play model in India next month. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the BIS certification site by tipster Mukul Sharma, hinting at its imminent launch.
Director Amole Gupte explains trolled 'Saina' poster to 'impatient world'
The makers of Saina recently released the poster and its first teaser.
2021 Volkswagen T-Roc SUV becomes costlier by Rs. 1.36 lakh
The first batch of the Volkswagen T-Roc was brought to India last March and got sold out in January this year. Now, the second batch is expected to arrive later this month but buyers will have to shell out a little extra.
NewsBytes Briefing: Reliance is gunning for low-cost laptops, and more
After upending the telecom space with Jio, Reliance has now got its sights on the laptop segment. Like the JioPhone, the Indian conglomerate is rumored to be working on an Android-based low-cost laptop dubbed the JioBook.
Undo tweet feature spotted, could be launched soon
Application decoder Jane Manchun Wong on Twitter discovered an animation on the platform suggesting that Twitter is actively exploring the concept of an undo tweet feature.
Alphabet's Moonshot Factory developing Wolverine, a wearable hearing enhancer
Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. has a subsidiary called X, also referred to as the Moonshot Factory, which chases seemingly wild ideas. The latest one is a wearable that enhances hearing capabilities.
Owner of explosives-laden vehicle near Mukesh Ambani's house found dead
The owner of the vehicle, recently found parked near billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai home laden with explosives, was found dead on Friday, the police said.
Samsung Galaxy F62 can now be bought via offline stores
Samsung's latest mid-range offering, the Galaxy F62, is now available in India via offline retail shops as well. To recall, it was launched last month and was up for grabs only via Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and the company's e-store.
#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite available with Rs. 13,000 discount
If you are planning to buy a high-end smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering an attractive discount of Rs. 13,001 on the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite.
Realme 8 Pro will support 65W fast-charging, FCC certification reveals
Realme is gearing up to launch its 8 series of smartphones in India soon. In the latest development, a Realme smartphone with model number RMX3081, likely to be the 8 Pro, has been spotted on the FCC certification site.
How is Ashutosh Kumar improving Indian ed-tech space with Testbook.com
Ashutosh Kumar is the CEO and co-founder of Testbook.com, a Mumbai-based Education Technology (ed-tech) start-up. The platform claims it has seven million monthly active users and attracts around 900,000 new users each month.
CBSE Class X, XII Board exam date-sheet revised
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday released a revised date sheet for Class X and Class XII 2021 board examinations.
iOS 14.5 doesn't have a default music service setting
Apple iOS version 14.5 beta testers noticed that Siri would ask you to select a player or streaming service when you instructed it to play music for the first time. This led them to assume Apple would allow users to set a default service for music.
Hyundai is offering attractive discounts on these cars in March
With an aim to boost sales, Hyundai dealerships in India are offering discounts and benefits of up to Rs. 50,000 on select models including the Santro, Grand I10 NIOS, and Aura.
2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe found testing, design details revealed
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is expected to unveil its 2022 AMG GT 4-Door Coupe sedan later this year.
Vivo X60 series to debut in India later this month
Vivo X60 series will arrive in India sometime later this month, according to Nipun Marya, Director of Brand Strategy at Vivo India. The line-up includes X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models, which are already available in China.
Moto G10, G30 to debut in India on March 9
Motorola is all set to launch its budget-friendly G10 and G30 smartphones in India on March 9 at 12 pm, a Flipkart microsite has revealed. The webpage also confirms that the handsets will be available exclusively via Flipkart.
Overseas Citizens need permission for 'Tabligh, journalistic activities': Centre
Overseas Citizens of India or OCI cardholders will require special permission if they want to take up any research, missionary, Tabligh or journalistic activities, according to fresh rules issued by the Union Home Ministry on Friday.
Gajendra Chauhan to star in movie inspired by Narendra Modi
Another movie inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon hit the silver screens.
Supreme Court grants Amazon Prime India head protection from arrest
The Supreme Court on Friday granted protection from arrest to the India Head of Amazon Prime Video, Aparna Purohit.
India vs England, 4th Test: Key takeaways from Day 2
Team India has gained a lead over England in the ongoing fourth Test on Day 2.
'A Quiet Place Part II' gets a new release date
Paramount Pictures has decided to release one of the highly-anticipated movies of this year, A Quiet Place Part II, earlier than scheduled.
Reliance to bear COVID-19 vaccination costs for employees, their families
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) will bear the full cost of vaccinating its employees and the members of their immediate family, reportedly totaling an estimated 12.2 lakh, the company said in an internal communication.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, with military-grade build quality, launched
Samsung has launched a new Galaxy XCover 5 in the European market. It is priced at £329 (roughly Rs. 33,300) and will go on sale starting March 12.
CFMoto 300SR to be launched in India this festive season
Chinese automaker CFMoto will reportedly launch the fully-faired version of its 300NK motorbike - the 300SR - in India this festive season, i.e. around October-December.
BS6 Hero Xpulse 200T listed on website; India launch imminent
Hero MotoCorp has listed the BS6-compliant Xpulse 200T motorbike on its official Indian website, hinting at its imminent launch. It will reportedly make way to the dealerships next week.
India vs England, 4th Test: Rishabh Pant slams a century
India wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant slammed a century in the ongoing fourth Test match against England.
TMC releases first candidates' list; Mamata to contest from Nandigram
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party in West Bengal on Friday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.
Rannvijay Singha to welcome second child with wife Prianka
Rannvijay Singha, best known for his association with MTV Roadies, is all set to become a father again.
Mi 11 Ultra bags certification in Indonesia, global launch imminent
Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its Mi 11 Ultra model soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the Indonesia Telecom Certification site with model number M2102K1G, hinting at its imminent global launch.
Audi teases S5 Sportback model for India; launch imminent
Audi has teased its S5 Sportback car for India and it should be launched here in March. To recall, it was supposed to debut last year but got postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
China approves sale of traditional medicine products to treat COVID-19
China has approved the sale of three traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products for the treatment of the novel coronavirus, the country's National Medical Products Administration reportedly announced on Wednesday.
James Anderson gets to 900 international wickets
England pacer James Anderson scripted a record in the ongoing fourth Test against India.
Australia beat New Zealand in 4th T20I: Records broken
Australia thrashed New Zealand in the fourth T20I to keep their chances alive of winning the series.
Biden to attend first meeting of Quad leaders this month
The leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad will reportedly hold their first summit virtually this month.
Gauahar Khan's father passes away; actress pens heartfelt note
In a sad piece of news, Gauahar Khan lost her father Zafar Ahmed Khan on Friday, the actress confirmed on social media.
'Penthouse': Bobby Deol's next OTT venture reunites him with Abbas-Mustan
This week, Netflix announced over 40 titles for 2021, confirming that it is ready to entertain viewers in India.
iQOO Neo 5 to offer 4,400mAh battery, 66W fast-charging support
iQOO is gearing up to announce its Neo 5 smartphone in China on March 16.
Vivo Y31s Standard Edition, with MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, launched
Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y31s Standard Edition in China with a price-tag of CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 19,000).
BMW M340i xDrive's bookings now open in India: Details here
BMW Motorrad is accepting online bookings for its M340i xDrive model in India on payment of Rs. 1 lakh. The first 40 customers will get a training session at a race track under the supervision of trainers certified by the company.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V motorbike, with single-channel ABS, launched
TVS Motor Company has launched the single-channel ABS variant of its Apache RTR 200 4V motorcycle in India. To recall, the dual-channel ABS model debuted here in November 2020.
India vs England, 4th-Test: England on top as Rohit departs
Team India (153/6) lost senior opening batsman Rohit Sharma in the second session on Day 2 of the fourth Test match against England.
NCB files 12,000-page-long chargesheet in Sushant's case; Rhea named
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday filed a chargesheet in connection with actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, naming actor Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik Chakraborty, and 31 others.
BMW M340i xDrive review: Sweet mix of performance and luxury
BMW M340i xDrive, all set to be launched in India on March 10, is a special model for the German marquee. It is currently the fastest iteration of the 3 Series sedan but beyond that, it is the first M performance car to be locally assembled in India.
Lenovo Yoga 6 convertible laptop launched at Rs. 87,000
Lenovo's latest 2-in-1 laptop in India, the Yoga 6, has been introduced at a price of Rs. 86,990. It will go on sale starting March 10 via the official website, Amazon, Flipkart, and other partner retail stores.
Adar Poonawalla, WHO scientist warn of delays in vaccine production
Adar Poonawalla, the head of the world's biggest vaccine maker, and the World Health Organization's (WHO) chief scientist have said that the manufacturers of coronavirus vaccine doses are facing a global shortage of the raw materials required to produce the doses.
Qatar Open: Sania, Klepac lose in semis
Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her partner Andreja Klepac of Slovenia crashed out of the ongoing Qatar Total Open.
Suniel Shetty accuses production house of fraud over fake poster
Actor Suniel Shetty has leveled fraud accusations against a production company for launching a fake movie poster featuring him.
Realme C21, with Helio G35 chipset, triple rear cameras, launched
As an addition to its entry-level C series of smartphones, Realme has launched the C21 model in Malaysia. The handset comes with a price-tag of RM 499 (roughly Rs. 8,900).
SA name Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma as new captains
Cricket South Africa has made the desired changes in captaincy roles after removing Quinton de Kock as skipper across formats.
Porsche's all-electric Taycan Cross Turismo, with over 450km range, unveiled
Porsche has unveiled its Taycan Cross Turismo electric wagon. It is up for grabs in four trims: 4 Cross Turismo, 4S Cross Turismo, Turbo Cross Turismo, and the Turbo S Cross Turismo.
Farmers' protest: Key Delhi borders stay closed; traffic diverted
The Singhu and Tikri borders of Delhi continue to remain completely blocked in the wake of the ongoing Farmers' protest against the three new farm laws passed by the central government last year.
India vs England, 4th Test: Hosts lose Pujara and Kohli
England bowlers kept things tight in the first session on Day 2 of the fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad.
2021 MINI Countryman launched in India at Rs. 39.50 lakh
BMW-owned MINI has launched the 2021 edition of its Countryman Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in India. It is offered in two variants: Cooper S and Cooper S JCW Inspired.
I-T Department claims to have proof against Kashyap, Pannu
The Income Tax Department has unearthed irregularities amounting to Rs. 650 crore after it conducted raids at two film production companies, two talent management companies, and properties of a leading actress.
WhatsApp releases voice and video calling feature for desktop client
WhatsApp has released the long-awaited voice and video calling feature for the app's desktop version. The feature doesn't yet support group calls, but it is optimized to work in both portrait and landscape orientations.
Premier League, Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea: Records broken
Liverpool suffered a fifth successive competitive home defeat for the first time in their history to leave them battling to make the top four in the Premier League 2020-21 season.
Powerful earthquakes trigger Pacific-wide tsunami alerts, mass evacuations ordered
The residents living in the coastal areas of New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu, left their homes for safer higher-ground areas after a series of powerful earthquakes triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.17 million with 16K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported more than 16,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.17 million cases.
Samsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy Tab S6
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy Tab S6 in Germany.
#ComicBytes: What is Chaos Magic, Scarlet Witch's power?
In the penultimate episode of WandaVision, Agatha Harkness reveals that Wanda Maximoff can use something called the Chaos Magic.
Samsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy Note10 Lite
Samsung has started releasing the One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy Note10 Lite model.
Samsung Galaxy A72 spotted on Google Play Console, launch imminent
With more and more leaks coming in, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A72 model in the coming weeks.
