03 Apr 2021

Vegetarian and vegan sources of Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are vital fats that offer several health benefits such as reduced inflammation and better heart health.

UK: Seven blood-clotting-related deaths in 18mn AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine recipients

On Saturday, the United Kingdom's medical regulator said that seven people—out of more than 18 million recipients of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab for COVID-19 in the country—died of unusual blood clots.

Antilia bomb-scare: Sachin Vaze's NIA custody extended till April 7

A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Mumbai on Saturday extended the agency's custody of suspended Mumbai Police officer Sachin Vaze until April 7.

OnePlus 8T 5G is available with Rs. 3,000 off

If you are looking to buy a no-frills flagship smartphone, this deal might interest you. Amazon is offering the OnePlus 8T 5G with a discount of Rs. 3,000 that can be availed using SBI credit cards.

Premier League, West Brom thrash Chelsea 5-2: Records broken

West Brom thrashed 10-man Chelsea 5-2 in the Premier League 2020-21 season on Saturday.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE to sport a 32MP selfie camera

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S21 FE model on August 19.

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro to pack a 5,500mAh battery

Lenovo will launch its latest gaming smartphone, the Legion 2 Pro, in China on April 8.

2021 Kia Seltos will not feature a panoramic sunroof: Report

Kia Motors is working to launch the facelifted version of its Seltos SUV in India on April 27. In the latest development, carandbike has shared some details related to the upcoming model.

Samsung Galaxy F12, with Exynos 850, spotted on Geekbench

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy F12 smartphone in India on April 5.

Didn't learn 'a single thing from Salman,' says Somy Ali

Former actress Somy Ali, who dated Salman Khan in the 1990s for about eight years, has said she didn't learn "a single thing" from the superstar during their time together.

Come October, Pixel 6 could pack Google's own chipset

Rumors are rife that Google will rely on its own chipsets to power its upcoming flagship Pixel 6 smartphones. Early last year, Axios reported that Google could power its Chromebooks and Pixel smartphones with its own processors.

TECNO SPARK 7 to debut in India on April 9

TECNO is all set to launch its latest smartphone, the SPARK 7, in India on April 9, an Amazon microsite has revealed.

UP: Man accused in gang-rape of 16-year-old shot by police

One of the four men accused in the gang-rape of a 16-year-old Dalit girl in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh was shot by the police when he and his accomplice tried to escape custody while being taken to a court.

IPL 2021: Records that can be scripted by KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to ride on Eoin Morgan's experience in the upcoming 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, starting April 9.

'Sam Bahadur': Manekshaw's biopic starring Vicky Kaushal gets a title

The biopic based on the life of India's first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw now has a name.

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LG launches a high-performance Ultra Gear 17 laptop: Details here

South Korean tech giant LG has released a large-screen high-performance laptop, called the Ultra Gear 17 in its home country. It carries a price-tag of KRW 2.24 million (roughly Rs. 1.45 lakh).

Karnataka: 26 students test COVID-19-positive at Basavanahalli school; classes suspended

As many as 26 students tested positive for COVID-19 at a school in Basavanahalli of Karnataka's Davanagere district on Saturday, sending authorities into a tizzy.

Axar Patel tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of IPL 2021

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the upcoming 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Is Akanksha Puri getting married to 'Pungi' singer Mika Singh?

Pungi singer Mika Singh had recently organized an akhand path at his residence, to which model/actress Akanksha Puri was also invited.

Samsung created a photography-themed TV series for S21 Ultra's camera

Samsung has made a whole new marketing statement for its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

IPL: A look at KKR's recent performances (2018-2020)

The 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) will be underway on April 9.

COVID-19 surge leaves bodies piled up at mortuary in Chhattisgarh

Durg, a district in Chhattisgarh, is in the middle of a major crisis due to an unprecedented spike in coronavirus cases in the past few weeks.

Amazon explored opening discount stores to clear out unsold products

Amazon Inc. has been exploring an idea of opening physical stores to offload the unsold inventory at heavy discounts, reveals Bloomberg. The information was disclosed by two people familiar with the plan.

2021 Suzuki Hayabusa to be launched in India this month

Japanese automaker Suzuki will launch the new-generation Hayabusa sport bike in India later this month, the company has announced. To recall, the flagship two-wheeler was unveiled in February this year.

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'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' reunion special to start filming next week

F.R.I.E.N.D.S reunion special seems to be ready for takeoff after being slowed down due to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

Rahul Gandhi questions US's silence on 'what's happening in India'

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the US administration's silence on "what's happening in India" during a virtual interaction with former US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and Harvard Kennedy School professor, Nicholas Burns.

Ahead of launch, Sony Xperia 1 III's specifications leaked

Sony is expected to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 III (pronounced as Xperia 1 Mark 3) on April 14. In the latest development, a Chinese tipster has revealed the handset's key specifications.

Teenager Sinner sets up Hurkacz date in Miami Open final

Italian teen sensation Jannik Sinner rallied past Spanish seventh seed Roberto Bautista Agut at the Miami Open to book a meeting with Hubert Hurkacz in the final.

Volkswagen Polo Turbo, Vento Turbo removed from Indian website

Volkswagen India has removed the Turbo editions of its Polo and Vento cars from the official website, suggesting a possible discontinuation of the vehicles.

BJP's Himanta Sarma challenges 48-hour campaign ban in Gauhati HC

Assam Minister and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Himanta Biswa Sarma was on Friday barred from election campaigning ahead of the third and final round of Assembly polls in the state.

Decoding Babar Azam's ODI career in numbers

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam slammed a terrific 103 against South Africa in the first ODI to help his side take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Records broken

Sri Lanka showed a lot of character to force a draw in the second Test against West Indies.

US Capitol attack: Car rams security barricade; 1 officer killed

A US Capitol Police officer was killed and another was injured in an attack at the Capitol Hill complex in Washington DC on Friday when a man rammed his car into one of the security barricades surrounding the complex.

Coronavirus: India's tally nears 12.4 million with 89K+ new cases

India on Friday reported more than 89,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to nearly 12.4 million cases.

NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter, LinkedIn punish MobiKwik whistleblower, and more

Security researcher Rajasekhar Rajaharia recently pointed out how personal data belonging to 10 crore MobiKwik users was being sold on the darknet. The company refused the allegation and then Twitter and LinkedIn mysteriously began censoring Rajaharia.

Motorola releases Android 11 update for the One Hyper model

Motorola has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its One Hyper model in Brazil.

KTM RC 125, 200, 390 receive a price-hike: Details here

KTM has increased the prices of its RC 125, 200, and 390 models in India due to a rise in raw material costs.

OPPO A74 4G spotted on Geekbench, key specifications leaked

OPPO is working to launch a new A74 model in the coming weeks. The handset's 4G variant has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing its key specifications.

02 Apr 2021

Bangladesh teen arrested for mocking Modi, Sheikh Hasina in video

A teenager in Bangladesh was held for making a music video mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

No need for second lockdown in Delhi, says Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the COVID-19 situation in the national capital is not as serious and does not warrant a lockdown.

Fidgety Pakistan beat South Africa in 1st ODI: Records broken

An incredible ton by skipper Babar Azam (103) guided Pakistan to victory over South Africa in the first ODI at the SuperSport Park, Centurion.

Cannot rule out possibility of lockdown in Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

Amid a huge surge of coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that he cannot rule out the possibility of a lockdown.

Sachin Waze ran extortion racket from 5-star Mumbai hotel: NIA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that suspended Mumbai cop Sachin Waze was operating his alleged extortion racket from a room at a five-star hotel.

How has Sanju Samson performed in the IPL?

The 14th edition of IPL will be underway on April 9.

Eijaz Khan 'fed up' of being confused with Ajaz Khan

When Ajaz Khan, widely known for his BB stint, got arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), little did Eijaz Khan know how distressing it would be for him.

Piaggio India commences pre-bookings for Aprilia SXR 125 in India

Piaggio is working to launch a new Aprilia SXR 125 model in India soon. It will be based on the recently-unveiled SXR 160.

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Twitter confirms Spaces is coming to desktop web browsers

Twitter has confirmed to The Verge that Spaces will soon be available on web browsers. This will allow users to access Spaces from their desktop PCs and laptops.

Here are some healthy diet habits that you should follow

Given our increasingly hectic work regimes and unhealthy lifestyle choices, maintaining good health can get challenging nowadays.

'The Big Day: Collection-2' trailer shows weddings would get grander

The second installment of the Netflix show, The Big Day, is here, with the makers recently dropping its trailer.

Ahead of launch, TECNO SPARK 7's design and features revealed

Chinese smartphone maker TECNO is gearing up to launch a new SPARK 7 model in India next week. In the latest development, GSMArena has shared a render of the handset, revealing its design details and features.

These BS6 Toyota cars have become more expensive in India

Japanese automaker Toyota has hiked the prices of its Innova Crysta, Fortuner, Fortuner Legender, and Camry models in India.

NCB red-flags Mumbai as India's cocaine capital: Report

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has reportedly red-flagged Mumbai as the cocaine capital of India.

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KTM 250 and 390 Adventure motorbikes have become more expensive

Due to an increase in costs of raw materials, Austrian automaker KTM has hiked the prices of its 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure motorcycles in India.

Ajay Devgn looks bloody yet formidable in 'RRR' motion poster

The team of Roudram Ranam Rudhiram (RRR) wished actor Ajay Devgn on his 52nd birthday by sharing his look from the period drama.

Vivo X60t, with MediaTek Dimensity 1100 processor, goes official

Vivo has launched a new X60t model in China, as the latest addition to its X60 series of smartphones.

Decoding the IPL performance of Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul

Indian opener KL Rahul impressed with his consistency in the three-match ODI series against England.

Decoding RCB skipper Virat Kohli's performance in the IPL

The 14th edition of Indian Premier League is set to begin on April 9.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 become costlier in India

Husqvarna has announced a price-hike for its Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 motorcycles in India. The price-revision has been introduced to offset the increase in raw materials' cost.

'Bridgerton' casts Charithra Chandran as Kate's sister in season two

British-Indian actor Charithra Chandran has been roped in to play the role of Kate's sister Edwina in the second season of Bridgerton.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 to pack a 2,370mAh battery

Samsung is expected to launch a new foldable smartphone, the Z Flip3, later this year. It will arrive as a successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G.

KTM 125, 200, 250 and 390 Duke motorbikes become costlier

Austrian automaker KTM has hiked the prices of its 125, 200, 250, and 390 Duke motorcycles in India.

George Floyd's girlfriend breaks down while testifying in Chauvin trial

George Floyd's girlfriend broke down in tears as she took the witness stand on Thursday at the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former cop accused of murdering Floyd.

MG Hector, Hector Plus SUVs have become costlier in India

Due to an increase in raw materials and transportation costs, MG Motor has hiked the prices of its Hector and Hector Plus SUVs.

Google Maps' new AR feature will help you navigate indoors

Google Maps' brand new augmented reality-powered feature will help users navigate indoor areas like airports and malls in a pinch.

Movie based on Stan Lee's 'Monkey Master' gets a producer

Filmmaker John Woo will produce a Chinese superhero movie, which is based on an unreleased comic book series — Monkey Master — created in 2016 by Stan Lee, the creative tour de force behind Marvel's Silver Age.

Amid COVID-19 surge, fresh restrictions in Pune, Chhattisgarh, Punjab

As cases of coronavirus continue to rise at an alarming rate in India, the authorities in several cities and states that are witnessing the surge have come up with fresh restrictions in an attempt to contain the spread of the deadly virus.

Mi 11 Ultra to cost over Rs. 70,000 in India

Xiaomi is all geared up to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 Ultra, in India on April 23. In the latest development, Gadgets360 has claimed that the smartphone will be priced upwards of Rs. 70,000.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G bags BIS certification, India launch imminent

Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy A52 5G model in India soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the BIS certification site (via 91mobiles) with model number SM-A526B/DS.

Microsoft signs $21.8 billion deal with the US Army

Microsoft has received a contract worth $21.8 billion from the Department of Defense (DoD) to supply the US Army with 120,000 augmented reality headsets, the Pentagon recently announced.

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro will sport Samsung's E4 AMOLED display

Lenovo will introduce its latest gaming smartphone, the Legion 2 Pro in China on April 8.

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MTV announces launch of multi-year 'Mental Health is Health' initiative

MTV Entertainment Group (MTVE) has announced a new mental health campaign to tackle the growing crisis.

Income Tax department searches premises of MK Stalin's son-in-law Sabareesan

The Income Tax department on Friday led raids at at least four premises of Sabareesan, the son-in-law of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin.

Mercedes-AMG's new plug-in hybrid powertrain generates over 815hp of power

German automaker Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance car division has revealed two petrol-electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains that have been developed in-house.

IPL: A look at MI's recent performances (2018-2020)

The 14th edition of Indian Premier League will be underway on April 9.

Revisiting 'Tum Milo To Sahi' on its 11th release anniversary

Set around a popular neighborhood eatery facing the danger of getting encroached by a big firm, Tum Milo Toh Sahi gave an ode to human bonds and sensitivity.

Apple knowingly sold MacBooks with defective displays: US Judge

A California federal judge, Edward Davila, has allowed a new class-action lawsuit against Apple to pass. The suit claims that Apple has sold MacBook Pro laptops with defective display panels, where the bottom part of the screen suffers from alternate dark spots.

Robert Vadra tests positive for COVID-19; Priyanka Gandhi self-isolates

Indian National Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Friday said that she was self-isolating after being exposed to COVID-19.

Sony to launch new Xperia smartphones on April 14

Sony is expected to launch the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 10 III smartphones at the company's New Product Announcement event on April 14.

She's been inhuman to me, Abhinav Kohli on Shweta Tiwari

Shweta Tiwari said in a recent interview that her four-year-old son Reyansh "knows about police, judges," because of her abusive marriage with Abhinav Kohli.

Twitter punishes MobiKwik data leak whistleblower by temporarily locking account

Twitter temporarily locked the account of the MobiKwik whistleblower, allegedly at the behest of the company which was implicated in the largest ever data leak.

Decoding MI skipper Rohit Sharma's performance in the IPL

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has been a champion performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ahead of launch in India, Kia Seltos Gravity edition teased

Kia Motors has released a teaser image of the Gravity edition of its Seltos SUV in India. It will be launched on April 27.

Assembly elections: Polling not disrupted in Nandigram, says Election Commission

The two observers of the Election Commission, deployed to report on the situation in West Bengal during the second phase of Assembly polls yesterday, made no mention of the chaos in Nandigram's Boyal.

Mi 11 Pro and Ultra record $183 million sales revenue

Xiaomi's Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra smartphones witnessed their first sale in China today and within the first minute of the sale, the company has generated a revenue of CNY 1.2 billion (roughly $183 million)

On Remo D'Souza's birthday, looking at movies directed by him

From a choreographer to a director, Remo D'Souza has had a splendid journey in Bollywood and has managed to create a niche for himself.

ICC Cricket Committee retains umpire's call, approves other changes

In an interesting development, the ICC Cricket Committee has approved changes to the Decision Review System (DRS) protocols for lbw referrals.

Assam: Repolling ordered after EVM found in BJP candidate's car

A day after a video allegedly showed an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) kept inside the car of Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from Patharkandi Krishnendu Paul, the Election Commission has ordered repolling in polling station 179 of Ratabari seat in Assam.

Ashleigh Barty reaches Miami Open final, Tsitsipas loses quarters clash

Women's singles world number one Ashleigh Barty moved into the final of the Miami Open by beating fifth seed Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.

Amitabh Bachchan gets his first dose of coronavirus vaccine

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, he informed on social media. The veteran actor revealed that he is doing fine.

'Sheer joy,' Ranveer Singh on collaborating with Anil Kapoor again

Ranveer Singh took to social media recently to talk about "collaborating with one of my most admired screen idols," Anil Kapoor.

Taiwan train derails in tunnel, reportedly killing 36 people

A passenger train carrying an estimated 350 people derailed in eastern Taiwan on Friday morning, killing at least 36 people and injuring dozens more, the authorities said, marking the island's deadliest rail accident in decades.

Moto G60 to debut in India as Moto G40 Fusion

Motorola is planning to launch a new smartphone in India and Brazil, called the Moto G40 Fusion.

WI vs SL, 2nd Test: Key takeaways from Day 4

West Indies are in complete control of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.

Decoding Tim Southee's T20I career in numbers

On Thursday, the New Zealand cricket team dished out a commanding performance to beat Bangladesh in the third and final T20I.

Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate SUV launched: Details here

Land Rover has launched its special edition Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate SUV at a starting price-tag of £147,441 (approximately Rs. 1.5 crore). It is offered in two variants: Long-wheelbase and Dynamic.

Sachin Tendulkar hospitalized a week after testing COVID-19 positive

Legend Sachin Tendulkar has been hospitalized one week after he tested positive for coronavirus.

Government will give $1 billion to chip-makers manufacturing in India

The government of India will offer more than $1 billion in cash to every company that sets up a semiconductor manufacturing unit in the country.

Dia Mirza announces pregnancy with a beautiful message

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza is expecting her first child with her husband Vaibhav Rekhi.

Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition goes official in China

As an addition to its X7 range of smartphones, Realme has launched the X7 Pro Extreme Edition in the Chinese market.

Alia Bhatt tests positive for coronavirus, shares note with fans

Alia Bhatt is the latest Bollywood star to contract the contagious COVID-19. The 28-year-old took to social media to announce her diagnosis on Thursday.

OnePlus 9 series receives nifty improvements via second OTA update

OnePlus has released its second OxygenOS update for the newly-launched 9 and 9 Pro models in India.

India backs WHO's call for comprehensive probe into coronavirus origins

On Thursday, India joined the growing list of countries demanding a comprehensive probe into the origin of COVID-19.

Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 12.3 million with 81K+ new cases

India on Thursday reported more than 81,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to nearly 12.3 million cases.

NewsBytes Briefing: US Army bets big on HoloLens, and more

If you thought augmented reality tech was just a passing fad, the US Department of Defense begs to differ. The agency made a massive $21.88 billion deal with Microsoft to supply the US Army with 120,000 ruggedized HoloLens AR units.

Samsung releases One UI 3.1 Core update for Galaxy M21

Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 Core update for its Galaxy M21 model in India.

'Knives Out' sequels land at Netflix in $450mn deal

It seems Knives Out is all set to become a full-fledged franchise.

Realme 8 Pro's update brings latest security patch, camera improvements

Realme has started releasing a new software update for its recently-launched 8 Pro model.