NewsBytes Briefing: WhatsApp pays for privacy debacle, and more
People generally give up their rights and liberties for a bit of convenience, but even that has a limit. Facebook has learned that the hard way by antagonizing the masses with WhatsApp's ham-handed privacy policy diktats.
Kerala election: PC Chacko joins NCP after quitting Congress
PC Chacko, who quit the Indian National Congress last week, joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday.
England beat India in 3rd T20I: List of records broken
Jos Buttler's match-winning knock helped England seal the deal in the third T20I against India in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
MP to impose night curfew in Bhopal, Indore from tomorrow
In light of a rise in the number of coronavirus infections, the Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday ordered fresh curbs.
India vs England, third T20I: Hosts set target of 157
Team India was bothered by pace after being put into bat by England in the third T20I in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
iQOO Neo5 with Snapdragon 870 chipset, 120Hz display, goes official
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has launched the Neo5 model in China. The handset carries a starting price-tag of CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 28,000) and will go on sale starting March 22.
Citroen C5 Aircross SUV to be launched on April 7
French automaker Citroen's C5 Aircross SUV, which was unveiled last month, will be launched in India on April 7. Its bookings are currently underway.
Samsung Galaxy A22 tipped to pack 48MP quad rear cameras
Samsung is expected to launch a new Galaxy A22 model in June. It is said to arrive as the company's most affordable 5G smartphone.
Ahead of launch, Realme 8 Pro's design and specifications leaked
Realme is all set to launch the Realme 8 and 8 Pro models in India on March 24.
India vs England, 3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma makes a return
Senior opener Rohit Sharma has returned to the side as India are set to take on England in the third T20I.
Amit Shah hatching conspiracy to harass us, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of hatching a conspiracy to attack her party's leaders ahead of the state Assembly elections, due to start later this month.
India vs England, 3rd T20I: England elect to field
England have won the toss and elected to field in the third T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
PhonePe emerges as India's leading UPI app
Walmart-owned UPI app PhonePe processed 975.53 million transactions amounting to Rs. 1,89,517 crore in February alone. This makes it the country's most popular UPI app, with Google Pay coming in at second place, and Paytm a distant third.
Prince Philip discharged from London hospital after a month
Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip (99), has reportedly left the London hospital where he had been receiving treatment for the past month.
Women's ODI Rankings: Lee becomes top-ranked batter, Raut moves up
South Africa opener Lizelle Lee has moved up seven spots to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.
OnePlus Nord's Android 11 update resumes with hotfix build
OnePlus has started releasing the OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 hotfix update for its Nord smartphone after the Android 11 update was paused due to some bugs.
Moto G100 tipped to be launched on March 25
Motorola will launch its Moto G100 model in the global markets on March 25, as per tipster Nils Ahrensmeier.
2021 SKODA OCTAVIA to be launched in India by May
Director of SKODA AUTO India, Zac Hollis has confirmed that the 2021 OCTAVIA sedan will be launched in India within the next two months, i.e. by May.
2021 Bentley Bentayga launched in India at Rs. 4.1 crore
British automaker Bentley Motors has launched the latest-generation Bentayga SUV in India at a hefty price-tag of Rs. 4.10 crore (ex-showroom). The bookings for the flagship model are underway in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
Not all banks will be privatized: FM amid employees' strike
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today assured that not all the banks will be privatized and wherever it may happen, the interest of the employees will be protected.
Maharashtra government issues new COVID-19 guidelines for cinema halls
Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government has issued fresh guidelines for cinema halls, hotels, restaurants, malls, and offices.
Rohit Sharma's finest performances in T20Is
Team India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma could return to the playing XI against England in the third T20I tonight.
Farah Khan Ali and DJ Aqeel end 22-year-long marriage
Sussanne Khan's sister Farah Khan Ali and her husband DJ Aqeel have announced their separation after 22 years of marriage.
Shah, Nadda hold meetings amid protests over BJP Bengal candidates
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda have held meetings as the party's candidates for the upcoming West Bengal elections invited protests.
Horrific double murder on Delhi street caught on camera
Two men were brutally beaten and stabbed to death after a fight broke out on a Delhi street last night, horrifying visuals captured by a CCTV installed in the area show.
IPL 2021: Upstox announced as official partner
One of India's leading and fastest-growing digital brokerage firms, Upstox, has been named as the official partner of the Indian Premier League 2021, which starts April 9.
Deepika Padukone's 'The Intern' to be helmed by Amit Sharma
Deepika Padukone, who is working on multiple projects at the moment, will start filming another of her ambitious film The Intern in November.
2021 KTM RC 390 found testing in India: Details here
Austrian automaker KTM will launch its 2021 RC 390 motorbike in India later this year.
Mi 11 Lite 4G to offer a 90Hz OLED screen
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Lite handset in the coming weeks. In the latest development, key specifications of its 4G model have been leaked by tipsters Digital Chat Station and Xiaomiui.
Nokia G10 spotted on Geekbench with Helio P22 processor
HMD Global is expected to launch its new entry-level smartphone, the Nokia G10, on April 8. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing its key specifications.
Audi S5 Sportback to debut in India on March 22
Audi has announced that it will launch its S5 Sportback model in India on March 22. It was slated to debut last year but the plans got postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Microsoft Teams and Azure services recovering from worldwide outage
Since 1:10 am IST, several users around the world were unable to access Microsoft Teams, Azure, and few other Microsoft services.
Abhishek Bachchan's 'The Big Bull' will premiere on April 8
Abhishek Bachchan-starrer The Big Bull will be releasing on Disney+ Hotstar on April 8, the makers said today.
Swapan Dasgupta resigns from Rajya Sabha amid BJP candidature controversy
Columnist Swapan Dasgupta on Tuesday resigned from the Rajya Sabha. Dasgupta had been given a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket for the upcoming West Bengal elections.
OnePlus 9 series to come with a 2-year warranty
OnePlus is all set to announce its latest flagship smartphones, the 9 and 9 Pro, on March 23.
Black Shark 4 series to be launched on March 23
Black Shark's upcoming gaming smartphones, the 4 and 4 Pro, will be launched in China on March 23, the company has announced.
Dacia Spring EV hatchback, with 305km range, goes official
Renault-owned Dacia has launched its Spring EV hatchback in France. It is up for grabs in three trims: Standard, Business, and Cargo.
ATP Rankings: Medvedev occupies career-best second spot; presenting his journey
Daniil Medvedev has climbed to a career-best number two position in the ATP Rankings.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB launched in India at Rs. 63.6 lakh
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched its 2021 E-Class Long Wheel Base (LWB) model in India. It is offered in five variants and starts at Rs. 63.6 lakh.
Russia submerges giant telescope in Lake Baikal to study universe
Russia has kicked its neutrino research endeavor into high gear by introducing a series of sophisticated sensors deep into Lake Baikal over the weekend. These sensors have been submerged between 2,500 and 4,300 feet within the lake and collectively form the Baikal-Gigaton Volume Detector (GVD).
Maybe one day: Benedict Cumberbatch hints at 'Sherlock' Season 5
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch has just revealed the possibility of the fifth season of BBC TV series Sherlock.
AR Rahman roped in for Tiger Shroff's 'Heropanti 2'
Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman has joined the team of the upcoming Bollywood movie Heropanti 2.
Cristiano Ronaldo return to Real Madrid 'possible': Details here
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has opened the door to Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club.
Maharashtra 'in beginning of second COVID-19 wave,' warns Centre
Maharashtra is at the beginning of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the central government has warned in a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led government, urging the state to focus on containing the virus' spread.
Fintech start-up CRED raising $200 million at $2 billion valuation
Bengaluru's two-year-old fintech start-up CRED is in advanced stages of talks to raise around $200 million. This will reportedly increase the company's valuation to about $2 billion.
After FIR registered, Gauahar Khan's team claims she tested negative
Gauahar Khan's team has come to her defense after the actress was booked by the Mumbai Police for allegedly flouting COVID-19 rules.
BMW announces all-new iDrive 8 infotainment system: Details here
BMW's 8th-generation iDrive infotainment software, which was teased at the CES earlier this year, has been revealed.
Rajasthan: After months, Congress government admits to phone tapping
Months after "leaked" phone conversations between Congress leaders and a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minister at the Centre triggered a political crisis in Rajasthan, the state government has admitted that phones were "intercepted."
Ahead of launch, POCO X3 Pro's prices leaked
POCO is all set to launch its X3 Pro model in the global markets on March 22 and on March 30 in India. In the latest development, a European retailer has revealed the handset's pricing details and color variants.
Zomato fiasco: Bengaluru-based influencer booked for assaulting delivery man
An FIR has been filed against Bengaluru-based software engineer and beauty influencer, Hitesha Chandranee, for assaulting Zomato's employee Kamaraj.
India vs England: Prasidh, Krunal likely to receive ODI call-ups
Karnataka pacer Prasidh Krishna and Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya is likely to receive call-ups to the Indian ODI team for the upcoming series against England.
Elon Musk officially crowns himself Technoking through Tesla's regulatory filing
Elon Musk's love for bizarre names and antagonizing investors continues with its latest regulatory filing. Tesla has given its CEO Musk the peculiar title Technoking through its new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Redmi Note 10's first sale in India today
Redmi Note 10, which was launched earlier this month alongside the Note 10 Pro and Pro Max models, is set to go on its first sale in India today.
'The White Tiger' gets Oscars nod, Priyanka Chopra is proud
The White Tiger, starring Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra, and Rajkummar Rao, has been nominated in the 'Best Adapted Screenplay' category for the 93rd Academy Awards.
La Liga: Record-breaking Lionel Messi shines for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scored a brace and provided an assist as he helped FC Barcelona thrash Huesca 4-1 in La Liga.
Premier League, Liverpool overcome Wolves 1-0: Records broken
Liverpool saw their top-four hopes get rekindled after Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the match against his former side Wolves in the Premier League.
India vs England: Remaining T20Is to be played behind closed-doors
In a major development, the remaining three T20Is between India and England in Ahmedabad will be played behind closed doors.
UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit India in April-end
United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be visiting India in April-end, his office said on Monday, reports Reuters.
Why European countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot
The largest and most influential European countries, like Germany, France, and Italy, have paused the rollout of coronavirus vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca over blood clot fears.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.4 million with 25K+ new cases
India on Monday reported more than 25,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.4 million cases.
IPL 2021: Records which Suresh Raina can break this season
Chennai Super Kings have commenced their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League edition.
NewsBytes Briefing: Google faces a $5 billion lawsuit, and more
Google's last-ditch effort to have the class action lawsuit thrown out has failed. Now the technology conglomerate faces $5 billion in potential fines for tracking user activity through Chrome browser's incognito mode.
Motorola releases Android 11 update for G8 and G8 Power
Tech giant Motorola has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its entry-level G8 and G8 Power smartphones.
OPPO F15 receives ColorOS 11.1 update in India: Details here
OPPO has started rolling out the Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 stable build for the F15 model in India.
iQOO 7 teased in India, to be launched soon
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is expected to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the iQOO 7 in India soon, as suggested by a cryptic teaser released by Gagan Arora, the company's director in the country.
Karnataka sex CD scandal: SIT serves notice to involved woman
The Karnataka Government-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is investigating the sex CD scandal involving the state's former Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, intensified search for a woman who purportedly features in the video and two suspects, too.
Prioritizing lawyers, judges for COVID-19 vaccines discriminatory: Centre to SC
Giving priority to lawyers and judges in the COVID-19 vaccination drive could be discriminatory to other professions, the central government told the Supreme Court on Monday.
West Indies win 3rd ODI, sweep SL 3-0: Interesting numbers
A defiant hundred by Darren Bravo helped West Indies defeat Sri Lanka in the third ODI at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Paramedics play key role for pregnant women in 108 Ambulances
Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd. believes that transporting pregnant women to an appropriate healthcare facility involves its own challenges and plays a pivotal role in preventing maternal deaths.
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift and Desert Sled bikes launched in India
As an addition to its Scrambler range, Italian automaker Ducati has launched the Nightshift and Desert Sled motorcycles in India. Their bookings are open and there is no waiting period for deliveries.
OnePlus 9 Pro's Morning Mist color variant officially previewed
OnePlus is all set to launch its flagship 9 series of smartphones on March 23. The line-up includes the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro models.
POCO X3 Pro's India launch scheduled for March 30
Xiaomi-backed POCO will launch the X3 Pro handset in India on March 30, the company has announced.
Google Pixel 5a bags BIS certification, India launch confirmed
Google is expected to announce its Pixel 5a model on June 11. In the latest development, the handset has received BIS certification in India, confirming that it will be launched here as well. However, the official launch timeline is yet to be announced.
93rd Oscar nominations announced! Check who all got nominated
Star couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards today in a two-part livestream.
OZiva signs Deepika Padukone as brand ambassador
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, 35, has been signed on as the brand ambassador for the plant-based nutrition brand OZiva.
2008 Batla House encounter convict Ariz Khan sentenced to death
Ariz Khan, the alleged Indian Mujahideen terrorist convicted in the 2008 Batla House encounter case, was on Monday sentenced to death by a Delhi court in connection with the murder of Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma and other offenses.
Judge rules Google must face $5 billion incognito mode lawsuit
In June 2020, Google was slapped with a $5 billion lawsuit for allegedly tracking users activity in the Chrome browser's incognito mode.
Hero Glamour 100 Million Edition bike launched at Rs. 73,700
To commemorate its 100 millionth cumulative production milestone, Hero MotoCorp has launched a 100 Million Edition of its Glamour motorcycle in India.
Redmi's latest laptop offers a 90Hz 3K screen, 11th-generation chipset
Expanding its portfolio of laptops, Xiaomi-backed Redmi has launched the RedmiBook Pro 15 model in China. It carries a starting price-tag of CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 56,000).
Hyundai ALCAZAR could be unveiled in India on April 6
South Korean automaker Hyundai's upcoming ALCAZAR SUV will reportedly be unveiled in Rajasthan on April 6 and is likely to make way to dealerships by May.
Have decided to drop the pretense, Aamir quits social media
A day after fans, friends, and industry colleagues showered him with wishes on his 56th birthday, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan announced that he is quitting social media.
Ahead of Assembly elections, Twitter launches multilingual initiatives
On Monday, Twitter announced that it is launching multilingual features to assist with the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry this year.
'People's pain bigger': Wheelchair-bound Mamata Banerjee addresses poll rally
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday addressed a campaign rally in the state's Purulia district, days after suffering injuries in an alleged attack.
IPL: Two new franchises to be auctioned in May
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to auction two new Indian Premier League franchises.
Cricketer Jasprit Bumrah ties the knot with Sanjana Ganesan
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah tied the knot with sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan today.
Amitabh Bachchan undergoes second eye surgery, is recovering well
Actor Amitabh Bachchan announced on Sunday that he has undergone another eye surgery.
2021 Shelby Super Snake Speedster, with 825hp V8 engine, unveiled
To celebrate the 98th birth anniversary of its founder, Carroll Shelby, US carmaker Shelby has unveiled a limited-run Speedster variant of its Super Snake model. Its production is limited to 98 units.
Ahead of global launch, Moto G100's renders and specifications leaked
Motorola is gearing up to launch the Moto G100 model in the international markets soon. As per TechnikNews, it will arrive as a slightly tweaked version of the Motorola Edge S, which was introduced in China in January.
Nissan KICKS is available with benefits worth Rs. 95,000
In order to boost sales, Japanese auto giant Nissan has announced attractive discounts and offers on its KICKS SUV in India.
#OxfordUniversity racism row: India to raise the issue when required
Weighing in on the Oxford University racism row, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, on Monday said India will take up the matter with the UK when required. He was responding to BJP MP Ashwini Vaishnaw's query in the Parliament.
'Ram Setu': Akshay Kumar heading to Ayodhya for 'muhurat' shot
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar will be visiting Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, soon for the muhurat shot of Ram Setu.
Gauahar Khan booked for shooting despite testing positive for COVID-19
Actress Gauahar Khan has been booked by Mumbai Police for allegedly shooting even after she tested positive for COVID-19.
2021 Jeep Wrangler's India launch postponed to March 17
Jeep India has postponed the launch of the locally-manufactured 2021 Wrangler SUV from today to March 17. It will be up for grabs in two variants.
Force Gurkha to be launched in India by May 2021
Force is gearing up to launch the Gurkha SUV as a rival to the Mahindra Thar. In the latest development, RushLane has claimed that it will be announced in India by May this year.
Realme 8 series' blind sale live in India: Details here
Realme will announce its 8 series of smartphones in India on March 24. The line-up includes the Realme 8 and 8 Pro models.
Coronavirus: India reports highest single-day spike in 3 months
India reported the highest single-day spike in coronavirus infections on Monday morning, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry.
Honda CB500X bike launched in India at Rs. 6.87 lakh
Japanese automaker Honda has launched its CB500X adventure tourer in India. It can be booked via the company's BigWing dealerships across the country.
MINI aims to be a fully-electric brand by 2030
BMW-owned luxury brand MINI will reportedly stop selling petrol-powered cars by 2030. It also aims to launch its last fuel-guzzling model in 2025 and have at least 50% electric vehicles in its portfolio by 2027.
HTC Wildfire E3, with MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, goes official
HTC has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Wildfire E3 in Russia. The handset comes with a price-tag of around RUB 13,100 (roughly Rs. 13,000).
Serie A: Ronaldo scores hat-trick, breaks all-time record of Pele
Cristiano Ronaldo scored an incredible hat-trick as Juventus defeated Cagliari 3-1 in Serie A on Sunday.
Alia's look as Sita in 'RRR' revealed on her birthday
Bollywood's sweetheart Alia Bhatt has shared the first look of her as Sita in Roudram Ranam Rudhiram (RRR) on her 28th birthday today.
Farmers' protest: Delhi-Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur border reopened for traffic movement
The Ghazipur border between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh that remained closed due to the Farmers' protest against three Central farm laws has been reopened for traffic movement on Monday.
Who won what at Grammy Awards 2021? Here's the list
Hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, the 63rd Grammy Awards was one for the record books with female artists winning across categories and creating history.
SpaceX Falcon 9's latest Starlink mission completes record ninth launch
SpaceX has launched yet another 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Sunday. The satellites were deployed by the Falcon 9 rocket, which has made its record ninth launch to date.
Grammy Awards: Lilly Singh wears 'I Stand With Farmers' mask
YouTuber and chat show host Lilly Singh supported Indian Farmers from the red carpet of the Grammy Awards 2021.
Mi 10S appears on Google Play Console, global launch imminent
Xiaomi Mi 10S, which was announced in China last week, is likely to arrive in other markets soon. The handset has been spotted (via Mukul Sharma) on the Google Play Console, hinting at its imminent global launch.
Premier League, Arsenal stage emphatic win against Spurs: Records broken
Martin Ødegaard and Alexandre Lacazette helped Arsenal defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.
Ahead of launch, Micromax IN 1's design details revealed
Micromax is gearing up to launch the IN 1 model in India on March 19.
Kia's first all-electric car, the EV6, previewed in official images
Prior to its global debut in the coming weeks, Kia Motors has released images of its EV6 electric crossover.
Premier League, Manchester United beat West Ham 1-0: Records broken
An own goal by Craig Dawson handed Manchester United a 1-0 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Beyoncé becomes the most awarded female artist in Grammys history
American singer-songwriter Beyoncé has scripted history at the Grammys after winning the best R&B performance for Black Parade. She has now become the most awarded female artist in Grammys history with a total of 28 wins.
Two-day bank strike from today: These services would be affected
Several key banking services across India would be affected on March 15 (today) and March 16 (tomorrow) as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU)—an umbrella body of nine bank unions—has given a call for a two-day nationwide strike.
Virat Kohli becomes first batsman to score 3,000 T20I runs
Indian captain Virat Kohli has become the first-ever player to register 3,000 runs in T20 Internationals.
Grammy Awards 2021: Looking at the most memorable moments
The Grammy Awards 2021 was all about artists impressing us with their spell-binding performances, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift scripting history, and women ruling the night.
EC suspends senior cops over Nandigram incident, involving Mamata Banerjee
The Election Commission on Sunday suspended IPS Vivek Sahay from the post of Director Security after he failed to provide security to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram last week.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.38 million with 24K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported more than 25,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.38 million cases.
Everything to know about retinol: How it works and benefits
Retinol is a medicinal product that is used across cosmetic and skincare industries for its anti-aging benefits.
Hero Maestro Edge 110, Destini 125 '100 Million Editions' launched
To commemorate its 100 million cumulative production milestone, Hero MotoCorp has launched the 100 Million Editions of its BS6-compliant Maestro Edge 110 and Destini 125 scooters in India.
Ahead of launch, 2021 KTM RC 200 bike found testing
Austrian automaker KTM is expected to launch its 2021 RC 200 motorbike in India soon.
Netflix acquires worldwide rights for Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man'
Streaming giant Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to Dev Patel's much anticipated directorial debut Monkey Man.
