Maharashtra: Ex-Mumbai Police chief's explosive allegations against Home Minister Deshmukh
The former Commissioner of the Mumbai Police, IPS Officer Param Bir Singh, has made explosive allegations of corruption against Maharashtra's Home Minister, Anil Deshmukh, in a letter addressed to CM Uddhav Thackeray.
India seal T20I series against England: Records broken
India beat England in the fifth T20I to seal the five-match series 3-2.
India vs England, 5th T20I: Hosts pile up 224/2
Team India batted well in the fifth and final T20I against England in Ahmedabad to put up 224/2 on the board.
SpiceJet honors Sonu Sood's humanitarian efforts during COVID-19 migrant crisis
Sonu Sood, the usual antagonist on celluloid, had turned into a savior for thousands last year, as he helped migrant workers reach their hometown, and JEE, NEET aspirants their exam centers, by providing transportation.
'Comprehensive and fruitful': Rajnath on talks with US Defense Secretary
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who held talks with the visiting US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Delhi on Saturday, said the talks "were very comprehensive and fruitful."
#DealOfTheDay: Motorola RAZR is available with Rs. 75,000 off
If you are looking to buy a foldable smartphone, this might be a great deal for you. Flipkart is offering a massive discount of Rs. 75,000 on the Motorola RAZR.
OnePlus 9R will be a gaming-centric phone, suggests new teaser
OnePlus is all set to introduce a new 9R model exclusively for India. It will be announced alongside the flagship 9 and 9 Pro models on March 23.
Twitter confirms undo tweet feature, but it could be paywalled
The long-rumored undo tweet feature gets closer to reality. But there's some bad news. Noted app researcher Jane Manchun Wong has discovered more evidence hinting at the feature's impending release, but she also noticed a subscription screen tied to it.
Prequels are coming! HBO planning three more 'GoT' spin-offs
It seems HBO is planning to create an entire universe around its mega-hit series, Game of Thrones.
India vs England, 5th-T20I: Natarajan replaces Rahul, Kohli to open
India have included fast bowler T Natarajan in the playing XI for the fifth T20I against England.
iQOO Z3 to be launched on March 25: Details here
Vivo-backed iQOO will launch the Z3 model in China on March 25, according to a listing by JD.com. The product page also reveals that the upcoming handset will support 5G network.
India vs England, 5th T20I: England elect to field
England have won the toss and elected to field in the fifth T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
BMW M 1000 RR to debut in India soon
BMW Motorrad will launch its M 1000 RR performance motorbike in India soon, the company has announced on Twitter. To recall, it was unveiled globally last year.
Mumbai: Man booked for sexually abusing a dog
A man in Mumbai has been booked by the police for allegedly sexually abusing a dog.
Cristiano Ronaldo named Serie A Player of the Year
Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Serie A Player of the Year for the second successive time.
Registration renewal cost for 15-year-old vehicles to be increased
In an attempt to encourage voluntary vehicle scrappage, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed to increase the prices for the renewal of registration of vehicles older than 15 years.
Ahead of its debut, Bentley teases Continental GT Speed coupe
British luxury carmaker Bentley will introduce a new Continental GT Speed model on March 23, the company has confirmed via a teaser video and image posted on social media.
IPL 2021: BCCI issues COVID-19 protocols, bubble-to-bubble transfer allowed
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a detailed document comprising the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and bio-secure protocols for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.
Ahead of launch, Vivo Y72 5G's design and specifications leaked
Vivo will launch the Y72 5G smartphone in Thailand on March 22. In the latest development, a Thai blog MX Phone has previewed the handset as well as its box contents, giving away everything there is to know about the phone.
Toyota introduces a limited-edition styling package for the 2021 Fortuner
Toyota has announced a limited-run styling package for the standard model of its 2021 Fortuner SUV that was launched earlier this year.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for coronavirus
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for the coronavirus, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination said on Saturday.
Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake jolts northeastern Japan; tsunami advisory issued
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on Saturday struck off the coast of northeastern Japan that also triggered a tsunami warning for the country's northeast coast.
Zakir Khan's 'Chacha Vidhayak' Season-2 to drop on March 26
Comedian Zakir Khan will be returning with a new season of his show Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare this month, the makers announced recently.
Vijender Singh's 12-match winning streak in professional boxing ends
The 12-match unbeaten winning streak of India's Vijender Singh in professional boxing ended on Friday when his Russian opponent Artysh Lopsan defeated him.
Paddlers Sharath Kamal-Manika Batra clinch Olympic quota in mixed doubles
Star Indian paddlers Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra clinched a mixed doubles quota spot for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Lexus announces 'Launch Edition' of IS 500 F SPORT Performance
Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus has introduced a 'Launch Edition' model of its 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance sedan. The car is limited to 500 units and will be sold exclusively in North America.
Ahead of launch, POCO X3 Pro's specifications revealed
Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO is gearing up to launch the X3 Pro model in the global markets on March 22 and in India on March 30.
India vs England: Decoding Prasidh Krishna's journey till now
Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna has been called up to the ODI side for the upcoming series against England.
'Stand against hate, racism': President Biden condemns Atlanta mass shooting
US President Joe Biden on Friday condemned the rising violence against Asian-Americans in the wake of the recent mass shooting in Atlanta, targeting Asian massage parlors.
Ahead of launch in India, Volkswagen Taigun's features revealed
Volkswagen is expected to launch the Taigun SUV in India later this year. It will be based on the company's MQB-A0-IN platform and will share several features with its recently-unveiled cousin, the SKODA KUSHAQ.
Vivo X60 series to feature DSLR-like 'pixel shift' technology
Vivo X60 series, which includes X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models, will be launched in the global markets with 'pixel shift' technology, GSMArena has claimed.
Afghan equals Dhoni's record of most T20I wins as captain
Another superb spell by leg-spinner Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I.
A look at Trent Boult's ODI career in numbers
New Zealand's ace pacer Trent Boult handed his side a terrific victory against Bangladesh in the first ODI of the three-match series on Saturday.
PM Modi hits out at Mamata Banerjee at Kharagpur rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public rally in Kharagpur in poll-bound West Bengal, on Saturday promised "ashol poriborton" (real change) to the people of the state.
Oprah Winfrey interview: Priyanka Chopra talks about Nick Jonas, insecurities
Quantico star Priyanka Chopra sat down with talk show veteran Oprah Winfrey for a Super Soul interview, which will stream on Discovery+.
Looking back at Chester Bennington's life on his birth anniversary
Today, March 20 marks the birthday of the music sensation, Chester Bennington, who left an incredible mark on this world.
Amitabh Bachchan awarded by Scorsese, Nolan; praises modern technology
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan was honored with an international award on Friday.
RSWS: SL Legends beat SA, set-up summit clash with India
An incredible five-for by Nuwan Kulasekara helped Sri Lanka Legends beat South Africa Legends by eight wickets in the Road Safety World Series T20 semi-final.
Uber passenger who assaulted driver faces up to 16-years prison
An Uber passenger, who coughed at and assaulted a San Francisco-based driver of the cab service, could face up to 16 years in prison.
IPL 2021: Decoding the unique records that can be scripted
The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to start from April 9 onwards.
Banerjee running smear campaign against Shah: BJP tells EC
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is fighting tooth and nail to defeat Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, on Friday urged the Election Commission to take legal action against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for claiming that the apex poll body was being run by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Mumbai: Woman stopped over not wearing mask thrashes BMC worker
In a shocking incident, a female Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) worker in Mumbai was attacked by a woman who was stopped for not wearing a protective face mask in a public space and breaking the COVID-19 guidelines in place.
1st ODI, NZ thrash Bangladesh by eight wickets: Records broken
A ferocious bowling spell by Trent Boult powered New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI at the University Oval, Dunedin.
All England Championships: PV Sindhu beats Akane Yamaguchi, enters semis
Indian women's badminton ace PV Sindhu entered the semi-finals of the ongoing All England Championships with a 16-21, 21-16, 21-19 win over Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in a thrilling quarter-final contest in Birmingham.
Government blames superspreader events, like weddings, for coronavirus surge
A preliminary assessment by the Union government has found that superspreader events, like weddings, are responsible for the surge in coronavirus cases, reports HT.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.55 million with 40K+ new cases
India on Friday reported more than 40,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.55 million cases.
This Chinese bike looks like a Royal Enfield Himalayan copy
Chinese automaker Hanway has launched the G30 adventure bike in its home country. It is offered in two trims: Standard and G30-X.
Telephone cord-styled necklace for Rs. 1.45L? Internet left amused, unimpressed
Bottega Veneta, an Italian luxury brand, is getting a lot of attention for one of its weird creations.
Samsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy A51, A71
Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the latest Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G smartphones in South Korea.
NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter gets ready for fifth-generation warfare, and more
You really need to pay attention when Angela Merkel, who was once scouted by Stasi secret police, gets spooked by Big Tech censorship.
IPL 2021: Records which Dwayne Bravo can break this season
The 14th edition of IPL is set to commence on April 9.
IPL 2021: Records which KL Rahul can break this season
Indian opener KL Rahul hasn't fired in the ongoing T20I series against England so far.
Mumbai reports 3,062 COVID-19 cases, biggest spike since pandemic began
Mumbai on Friday reported 3,062 new COVID-19 cases, marking the biggest single-day spike since the pandemic began.
Pick players based on merit for T20 WC: Sachin Tendulkar
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar believes the Indian selectors should pick players on the basis of merit and not age, for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
Sarah Everard: UK woman's disappearance, death sets off a movement
The disappearance and death of Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old United Kingdom woman, has brought the nation's public institutions under intense scrutiny.
OnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.3.9 update for 6 and 6T models
OnePlus has started releasing the OxygenOS 10.3.9 update for the 6 and 6T models.
Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro will support 67W fast-charging
Xiaomi's upcoming flagship smartphones, the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro, are expected to go official soon. In the latest development, the handsets have been certified by 3C platform with model numbers M2102K1AC and M2102K1C.
Finland retains title as the world's happiest country
The past one year, marred by the coronavirus pandemic, was tough for millions of people across the globe, but it did little to alter the rankings of the world's happiest countries.
Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition's prices and specifications leaked
Realme is gearing up to launch a new X7 Pro Extreme Edition in China, the company's Vice President Wang Wei has confirmed. It will arrive as a souped-up version of the X7 Pro, featuring an AMOLED display with curved edges.
New Aston Martin Vantage teased; will debut on March 22
British automaker Aston Martin has released a shadowy teaser image of a new Vantage model that will debut on March 22.
Redmi K40 could soon debut in India as Mi 11X
Xiaomi is expected to launch a new Mi 11X handset in India as a rebranded version of the Redmi K40, which was introduced in China last month.
This is how the OnePlus Watch will look like
OnePlus is all set to launch its first-ever smartwatch, alongside the flagship 9 series of smartphones, on March 23.
Google will inject $7 billion in data centers and offices
As vaccines begin rolling out, Google is already preparing for the resumption of normal office operations. The company has earmarked more than $7 billion to real estate across the US for the year 2021 alone.
Europa League, quarter-finals draw: Manchester United to face Granada
The draw for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League 2020-21 season took place on Friday.
Indian drugmaker to produce 200mn doses of Russia's Sputnik V
Stelis Biopharma, the biopharmaceutical arm of Bengaluru-based Strides Pharma Science, will be making and supplying at least 200 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine, the Russian coronavirus vaccine currently awaiting emergency use approval in India.
Musetti beats Dimitrov to reach Acapulco semi-final, will face Tsitsipas
Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti entered his maiden ATP Tour 500 semi-final, claiming a straight-set victory over former world number three Grigor Dimitrov in Acapulco on Thursday night.
Coronavirus: Why are people in France hesitant to get vaccinated?
Over a year into the coronavirus pandemic, several accelerated vaccines have offered hope in containing the number of infections globally.
Ford Equator SUV, with bold color and fancy interiors, revealed
US automaker Ford has revealed its three-row Equator SUV for the Chinese market. It will go on sale from March 28.
OPPO Find X3 recorded $15 million revenue in 15 seconds
OPPO's latest flagship smartphones, the Find X3 and Find X3 Pro, went on sale in China today at a starting price of CNY 4,499 (roughly Rs. 50,000). The line-up has received a good response from buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A52, A72 launched; prices start at Rs. 26,500
Samsung's latest mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A52 and A72, have been launched in India. To recall, they were unveiled globally earlier this week.
Women steal the show in teaser of 'Ajeeb Daastaans'
The women of Netflix's latest offering Ajeeb Daastaans are ready to impress viewers, as evident from the teaser that dropped today.
Intel's new ads featuring Justin Long mock M1 Macs
Actor Justin Long who did the "I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC" commercials back in the day has been hired by Intel for a series of advertisements.
Will Amitabh Bachchan essay Rishi Kapoor's role in 'The Intern'?
The team of actress Deepika Padukone's The Intern, which was announced in January 2020, might have found an actor to fill late Rishi Kapoor's shoes.
Champions League, quarter-finals draw: Bayern to face PSG
The draw for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season took place on Friday.
John Abraham's 'Mumbai Saga' falls prey to piracy, leaked online
John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi-starrer gangster drama Mumbai Saga released across the country today and the first viewers have given it a thumbs up.
List of COVID-19 guidelines if you are traveling to Maharashtra
Maharashtra, the worst-hit Indian state in the coronavirus outbreak, reported 25,833 new cases yesterday, the highest single-day spike since the beginning of the pandemic.
SKODA OCTAVIA to be launched by April-end; deliveries from May
Director of SKODA AUTO India, Zac Hollis has confirmed that the 2021 OCTAVIA sedan will be launched in India by the end of April and deliveries shall commence from May-end.
Cannot challenge HC's observations: SC tells NCB in Rhea's case
The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) that it can file a plea against the order of Bombay High Court, but not argue on the observations made by the lower court.
2021 Hyundai Custo MPV's design revealed in leaked patent images
Ahead of its launch in China, patent images of the 2021 Hyundai Custo MPV have leaked online.
Black Shark 4 Pro to come with an external cooler
Black Shark is all set to launch its latest gaming smartphones, the Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro in China on March 23.
Samsung Galaxy A82 tipped to feature a 64MP rear camera
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A82 model, as a successor to the Galaxy A80, in the coming weeks.
Shiv Sena defends former Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh
The Shiv Sena party appeared to defend Param Bir Singh, who was recently removed as the Mumbai Police chief.
YouTube will check videos for copyright infringement prior to publishing
Copyright strikes in YouTube's world are serious business and can lead to channels being permanently deactivated. YouTube has a new way to mitigate copyright trolling and reduce the risk of receiving strikes.
#NewsBytesExplainer: All you need to know about 'soft signal' rule
India made a stunning comeback in the five-match T20I series by winning the fourth match.
'Indian Idol 12': Former judge Anu Malik returns as guest
Music composer Anu Malik will be returning to the reality TV show Indian Idol 12 as a guest for a special episode.
Vivo X60 series to come with 'Virtual RAM' technology
Vivo is gearing up to launch its X60 series of smartphones in India on March 25. The line-up includes the X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models, which are already available in China.
Pagani Huayra R track-only supercar, with 850hp V12 engine, unveiled
Italian automaker Pagani has unveiled its limited-run, track-only Huayra R supercar. Its production will be limited to just 30 units.
Facebook working on Instagram for children under 13
Facebook is building a version of Instagram for children. The company had reportedly announced the app internally on Thursday, but it is not yet launched for public use.
Prayagraj IG bans loudspeakers during 10pm-6am after complaint against 'azaan'
The Inspector-General of Police, Prayagraj, has asked the District Magistrate to ensure a ban on the use of loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, following a complaint filed by Allahabad University Vice-Chancellor Sangita Srivastava.
How Binbag is changing the e-waste management landscape in India
After working for years in the financial services industry, Bengaluru-based Achitra Borgohain set out to solve India's e-waste problem.
'The Big Bull' trailer: Abhishek shines as 'BSE Ka Bachchan'
Abhishek Bachchan seems all poised to deliver a Guru-esque performance in his next release — The Big Bull.
Table tennis: Four Indian players qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
India have a reason to smile as four paddlers qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Micromax IN 1 goes official in India at Rs. 10,500
As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget smartphones, Micromax has launched the IN 1 model in India. Priced at Rs. 10,499, the handset will be up for grabs starting March 26 via Flipkart.
Bugatti now under Porsche brand; joint venture with Rimac possible
At its 'Power Day' event, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess confirmed that Bugatti will become a Porsche subsidiary and that talks are on between hyper-EV specialist Rimac and Porsche over a joint venture that would lead to a future Bugatti product.
These three Indian states could be the next coronavirus hotspots
More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, Maharashtra still remains the worst-affected Indian state. While the Western state's coronavirus story is worrying, three other states face the risk of becoming the next hotspots and necessitate immediate attention.
Twitter wants to ban rule-breaking leaders, seeks users' opinions
After Twitter and the rest of the Big Tech cabal permanently unpersoned then US President Donald Trump earlier this year, Twitter is toying with the idea of muzzling elected government officials and world leaders alike for breaking its capricious rules.
Europa League: Arsenal advance to quarter-finals despite defeat to Olympiakos
Arsenal were stunned by Greek side Olympiakos as they lost 1-0 in the Europa League Round of 16 (second leg) on Thursday.
#Confirmed: OnePlus 9R will be exclusively launched in India
Alongside the flagship OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro models, India will also be greeted with a more affordable, "premium-tier device" OnePlus 9R model on March 23, CEO Pete Lau has told News18.
Uma Thurman joins cast of 'Stargirl' sequel
Hollywood superstar Uma Thurman has joined the star cast of the sequel to Disney+'s young adult romantic drama Stargirl.
Why are coronavirus vaccine doses being wasted in India?
Senior government officials, who are monitoring India's coronavirus vaccination drive, have identified two key reasons behind some states reporting high levels of vaccine wastage, The Indian Express reported.
OnePlus 9 series confirmed to feature Snapdragon 888 chipset
OnePlus is ready to launch its 9 series of flagship smartphones on March 23.
Europa League, Mislav Orsic's hat-trick floors sorry Tottenham: Records broken
A sublime hat-trick from Mislav Orsic helped Dinamo Zagreb overturn their 2-0 deficit from the first leg to beat Tottenham 3-2 on aggregate in the Europe League.
Manchester United overcome Milan, reach Europa League quarters: Records broken
Paul Pogba returned from injury to help Manchester United reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League 2020-21 season.
SKODA KUSHAQ's bookings to start from June; deliveries in July
Bookings of the Skoda KUSHAQ SUV, which was unveiled yesterday, will begin in India from June, while deliveries shall commence from July. It is available in three variants: Active, Ambition, and Style.
India vs England: Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar named in ODI squad
The BCCI has announced Team India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against England.
Michelle excited about Viola portraying her in 'The First Lady'
Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, has given her stamp of approval to Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis to portray her in an upcoming series — The First Lady.
AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine dubbed safe; European countries to resume vaccination
A chunk of European countries, that had earlier stopped using AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine over blood clot concerns, will resume the vaccination drive after the jab got the support of the continent's top medical regulator.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.51 million with 40K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported more than 40,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.51 million cases.
Redmi Note 10 Pro, Pro Max receive MIUI 12.0.6 update
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max smartphones, which just went on sale in India, are now receiving their first software update.
Aparshakti Khurana and wife Aakriti Ahuja expecting their first child
Stree actor Aparshakti Khurana is set for a new role, this time in real life.
OPPO releases ColorOS 11 update for Find X2 Neo
OPPO has started releasing the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for its Find X2 Neo smartphone in Spain.
NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook clamps down on rogue Groups, and more
While Parler was made a convenient scapegoat, it was revealed that Capitol Hill rioters had coordinated using Facebook Groups. The social media giant has only now begun cracking down on shady groups after the news has died down.
ZTE S30 Pro confirmed to debut on March 30
Chinese tech giant ZTE will launch a new S30 Pro model in its home country on March 30, the company has confirmed. Alongside the handset, the company will also announce its new '1+2+N' ecosystem.
