NASA risks losing InSight lander forever to Martian dust storms
NASA's InSight lander might be in a spot of trouble. It had landed on Mars in late 2018, but it has been plagued with serious problems throughout its 30-month expedition.
Hero Destini 125 scooter gets Hero Connect facility in India
The Hero Destini 125 scooter in India is now available with Hero Connect technology, at an additional cost of Rs. 4,999.
Maharashtra curfew: How is the entertainment industry dealing with it?
As Maharashtra entered its janta curfew, shooting of every film, show, and advertisement has been halted in the state since yesterday.
IPL 2021, RR beat DC in low-scoring thriller: Records broken
Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Capitals in what turned out to be a low-scoring thriller at Wankhede.
Discounts worth Rs. 65,000 on BS6 Tata cars this month
In a bid to increase sales, Tata Motors' dealerships across India are offering huge benefits on some of its popular offerings, including the Tiago, Tigor, Nexon, and Harrier models.
'Money Heist 5': Did Pedro Alonso aka Berlin finish shooting?
Money Heist is one of the most popular shows today, with viewers remaining hooked to its interesting storyline, complex main characters, and of course Bella Ciao.
Flipkart to acquire Cleartrip to diversify its offerings
On April 15, Walmart-owned Flipkart confirmed that it will acquire Cleartrip, a leading online travel technology company.
YouTuber teaches Spot robot dog to pee beer on command
What better way to find use-cases for robots than to make them publicly available, right? Well, that does come with a few trade-offs, including control over how the robot is used.
Mamata asks EC to club 4 final Bengal election phases
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged the Election Commission to hold the remaining four phases of the state Assembly elections in one day.
Netflix, 'Mirzapur' creator Puneet Krishna collaborate for two new series
Puneet Krishna, who wrote and created Mirzapur for Amazon Prime Video, will now collaborate with Netflix for two of their new series- a dark comedy and a drama.
IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals restrict Delhi Capitals to 147/8
A valiant effort by the bowlers helped Rajasthan Royals restrict Delhi Capitals to 147/8 in the seventh game at Wankhede.
Moto G60, G40 Fusion, with Snapdragon 732G, spotted on Geekbench
As an addition to its G-series, Motorola is gearing up to launch two new smartphones in India soon.
New-generation Honda Civic revealed in official image
Honda is all set to launch the new Civic globally on April 28. In the latest development, the company has released an image of the sedan, revealing its first look.
Delhi court grants bail to Umar Khalid in riots case
A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to activist Umar Khalid in connection with last year's riots in Northeast Delhi.
Sudeep's 'Vikrant Rona' to release in 3D on August 19
Kannada star Sudeep's Vikrant Rona is all set to hit the big screens on August 19, announced the actor earlier today.
Telegram offers direct download to bypass Google's censorship overreach
While most Android users prefer to download WhatsApp's alternative Telegram off the Play Store, there is now a compelling reason to seek an unusual method provided by the app makers.
Hero launches its most affordable bike at Rs. 49,400
Expanding its portfolio of commuter bikes in India, Hero MotoCorp has taken the wraps off its affordable HF 100 commuter bike.
IPL 2021, RR vs DC: Lalit Yadav makes his debut
Rajasthan Royals take on Delhi Capitals in match number seven of the Indian Premier League 2021.
Decoding Chris Gayle's IPL performance against Chennai Super Kings
Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings meet each other in match number eight of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Friday.
IPL 2021, RR vs DC: Sanju Samson elects to field
Rajasthan Royals are set to clash with Delhi Capitals in the seventh game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
Anupam Kher exits 'New Amsterdam' for his cancer-stricken wife?
Anupam Kher isn't returning as Dr. Vijay Kapoor on the American medical drama New Amsterdam, Deadline has reported.
COVID-19 vaccine production hit as US, Europe obstruct raw material
As India faces a record surge in coronavirus infections, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla has raised concerns about the United States and Europe holding back key vaccine raw material.
Instagram's test lets users hide Likes, Facebook might follow suit
Continuing its ongoing experimentation with the Likes counter, Instagram has now announced a new option. It allows users to turn off the visibility for the Likes count on their own posts as well as others' posts they see on the app.
Kerala planning to conduct 2.5L coronavirus tests in two days
Kerala has come up with a three-pronged strategy to battle the second wave of coronavirus. The state will now focus on amplifying testing, imposing stringent curbs, and conducting more vaccinations.
OPPO Reno6 Pro's specifications leaked; may feature Dimensity 1200 chipset
OPPO is expected to launch its Reno6 series of smartphones, soon. The line-up will include the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ models.
MP: COVID-19 patient dies; family says ward-boy cut oxygen supply
The family of a COVID-19 patient who died at a government hospital in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, has alleged that a ward boy cut off the patient's oxygen supply before he passed.
Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever' Season 2 release date announced
Season two of Mindy Kaling's hit coming of age comedy-drama, Never Have I Ever, is slated to release in July this year.
1,701 test positive at Kumbh Mela, 50% of force withdrawn
The massive crowds at the Kumbh Mela have been sparking concerns amid the second dangerous wave of coronavirus. But the government has no plans of cutting the religious gathering short.
Sony Xperia 10 III, with Snapdragon 690 5G chipset, launched
Alongside the flagships Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III, Japanese tech giant Sony has also announced a mid-segment smartphone, the Xperia 10 III (pronounced as Xperia 10 Mark 3).
iQOO 7 to arrive in India as rebranded Neo5
iQOO will launch the iQOO 7 and 7 Legend smartphones in India on April 26.
Bajaj CT110X launched in India: Details here
Bajaj Auto Limited has launched a more rugged variant of its CT110 commuter bike in India, the CT110X.
Could you spot Huma in 'Army of the Dead' trailer?
Huma Qureshi is the latest Indian actor to debut in Hollywood with Zack Snyder's zombie heist venture, Army of the Dead.
'Old people have to die': BJP minister's shocker on COVID-deaths
While families continue to be devastated by the second wave of coronavirus, a minister from Madhya Pradesh has passed a distasteful remark about those who died.
IPL: Decoding Sanju Samson's performance against Amit Mishra
Sanju Samson took the cricket world by storm after nearly pulling-off a record run-chase for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings a while ago.
Japan's ruling party official says canceling Tokyo Games 'an option'
Toshihiro Nikai, the secretary-general of Japan's ruling party, on Thursday said canceling the Olympics could be an option if the novel coronavirus pandemic keeps gripping the country.
Monte Carlo Masters: Wins for Djokovic and Nadal after return
Men's singles tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal made a smooth return to the court after the Australian Open 2021.
IPL 2021, Punjab vs Chennai: Here is the statistical preview
Punjab Kings will take on the Chennai Super Kings in match number eight of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Friday.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin launches and lands New Shepard rocket
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin might be several steps behind Elon Musk's commercial spaceflight competitor SpaceX, but it's inching toward its first manned spaceflight.
2021 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible breaks cover
British luxury carmaker Bentley has unveiled a convertible version of its Continental GT Speed coupe, which was revealed last month.
Weekend curfew in Delhi; malls, restaurants shut, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced a weekend curfew in the national capital.
Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' returns on television; Know when to watch
Viewers will be able to enjoy Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan on their television sets again.
3,400 Tihar Jail inmates go 'missing' while on COVID-19 parole
Out of the 6,700 Tihar Jail inmates released on parole to decongest prisons in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, 3,400 have reportedly gone "missing".
Jackie Shroff does Zumba in CRED advertisement, Anil Kapoor reacts
After the funny and viral advertisement of cricketer Rahul Dravid as an angry man losing his patience while stuck in traffic, the Indian fintech unicorn is back with another one.
Ben Stokes named Wisden's Leading Cricketer of the Year
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been chosen as Wisden's Leading Cricketer in the World for the second consecutive year.
SSR death: Narcotics angle closing in? Key suspect identified
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has identified the prime suspect in the Sushant Singh Rajput (SSR) drug case and is currently on the lookout for the Dubai-based drug lord.
Denmark becomes first European country to permanently drop AstraZeneca vaccine
Even as vaccines became the world's biggest hope against the highly contagious coronavirus, Denmark has stopped using the one made by British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca.
Real Madrid knock Liverpool out of Champions League: Records broken
Real Madrid showed character by holding out for a 0-0 draw at Anfield against Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-finals second leg tie.
Volkswagen Polo gets a new Comfortline TSI variant in India
Volkswagen India has introduced a new variant for its Polo hatchback in India, the Comfortline TSI model.
Champions League, Manchester City overcome Borussia Dortmund: Records broken
Manchester City reached the semi-finals of the Champions League 2020-21 season by overcoming Borussia Dortmund 4-2 on aggregate.
Action-packed 'F9' trailer released featuring Vin Diesel and John Cena
A new action-packed trailer for F9, also known as Fast & Furious 9, released recently.
Babar Azam's hundred helps Pakistan win 3rd T20I against SA
A breathtaking century by skipper Babar Azam helped Pakistan chase down a record 204 against South Africa in the third T20I.
Delhi: Crematoriums, graveyards struggle as coronavirus deaths rise
The crematoriums and graveyards in Delhi are working overtime to conduct the last rites of those who died of coronavirus-linked complications.
India logs 2+ lakh coronavirus cases; doubling in 10 days
India added more than two lakh coronavirus cases to its tally, the highest single-day spike since the beginning of the pandemic. Worryingly, the daily case count is doubling in 10 days.
NewsBytes Briefing: Germany clamps down on WhatsApp, and more
Even as Indian government scrambles to figure out how to prevent Facebook from taking advantage of its citizenry, Germany has leveraged the European Union's solid privacy laws to take WhatsApp to task.
'Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' trailer: Hilarious pandemonium ensues amid great action
Bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) are back with the sequel to their 2017 action-comedy, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard.
New WhatsApp privacy policy could face intervention from German regulators
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Johannes Casper, has opened proceedings to stop WhatsApp from implementing a controversial privacy policy that allows it to share user data with Facebook.
Troll insults Mandira Bedi's adopted daughter, she gives savage reply
Mandira Bedi got back at a troll after he said some harsh words about her daughter, Tara, who was adopted in July last year.
Nokia 2.2 receives Android 11 update with March security patch
HMD Global has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its Nokia 2.2 model.
Coronavirus: Rajasthan announces 12-hour night curfew in cities
The Rajasthan government on Wednesday announced a 12-hour night curfew across all cities.
IPL 2021, RCB beat SRH: List of records broken
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number six of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) season on Wednesday.
IPL 2021: Statistical comparison between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson have been given new roles in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.
Kumbh Mela to continue, say officials; over 1,000 test COVID-positive
There are no plans to wrap up the Kumbh Mela at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, early even as concerns of a COVID-19 super-spreader remain, officials said Wednesday.
IPL 2021: SRH restrict RCB to 149/8
Sunrisers Hyderabad were terrific against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number six of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.
OnePlus 9, 9R went on first sale in India today
OnePlus 9 and 9R smartphones went on their first sale in India today for the Amazon Prime and Red Cable Club members.
OPPO A35, with Helio P35 chipset, goes official in China
Chinese tech giant OPPO has launched its latest A-series smartphone, the A35, in its home country.
Why was SRK's 'Pathan' shoot halted? Here's the real reason
A report recently stated that Shah Rukh Khan has gone into isolation after several crew members on the sets of Pathan tested positive for COVID-19.
Hero Destini 125 scooter available with benefits worth Rs. 3,000
Hero MotoCorp has announced Rs. 3,000 discount on its BS6-compliant Destini 125 scooter.
This feature nudges Android users to look up while walking
Google has begun rolling out the latest addition to its Digital Wellbeing app. First spotted by XDA-Developers' Mishaal Rahman in November last year, the Heads Up feature is designed to prevent people from using their phones while walking.
Netflix renews Regal drama 'Bridgerton' for Seasons 3 and 4
While we await the release of the second season of Bridgerton, news suggests that Netflix has already renewed the show for two more seasons.
Realme 8 5G, with Dimensity 700 chipset, teased on Flipkart
Realme is likely to launch its latest 5G smartphone, the 8 5G in India on April 22, preceded by the April 21 Thailand launch.
IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal returns for RCB against SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad square-off with Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number six of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
IPL 2021, SRH vs RCB: David Warner elects to field
Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to take on the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in the sixth game of IPL 2021 at the Chepauk Stadium.
Sputnik V: How does Russia's COVID-19 vaccine work?
Earlier this week, India's drug regulator approved Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V for restricted use in emergency situations.
Sony unveils Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III smartphones
Japanese tech giant Sony has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III.
BS6-compliant TVS Radeon and Sport motorcycles become costlier in India
TVS Motor Company has increased the prices of its Radeon and Sport commuter bikes in India.
Alia Bhatt tests negative for COVID-19, posts on social media
Alia Bhatt, who had contracted COVID-19 earlier this month, has now shared that she has tested negative.
2022 MINI John Cooper Works, with refreshed styling, breaks cover
BMW-owned luxury brand MINI has introduced a set of updates to its John Cooper Works model for the 2022 model year.
Government lifts restrictions on e-visas for 156 countries, excluding China
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has lifted restrictions on e-visas, allowing nationals from 156 countries to avail e-medical visa, e-business visa, e-medical attendant visa, and e-conference visa, according to reports.
Bihar: As hospital prepares for minister's visit, coronavirus patient dies
While coronavirus cases and deaths are setting new records in India daily, a deplorable incident has been reported from Bihar.
Apple's 'Spring Loaded' event confirmed for April 20
Apple has announced an event for April 20 at 10:00 AM PDT (10:30 PM IST). This will be the brand's first major event for 2021.
IPL 2021, RR vs DC: Here is the statistical preview
Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Delhi Capitals in the seventh game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Ahead of launch, Moto G20's renders, specifications leaked; prices tipped
Motorola is expected to launch a new entry-level smartphone, the Moto G20 in India soon.
Repeat of 2020? Thousands reach railway station to leave Mumbai
The fear of a 2020-like situation prompted thousands of people, most of them migrant workers, to arrive at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai on Wednesday, with the hope of boarding long-distance trains.
ICC ODI Rankings: Babar dethrones Kohli as number one batsman
Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam is now the highest ranked player in the ICC ODI Rankings for Batsmen.
Baba Sehgal's father passes away due to COVID-19 complications
Rapper Baba Sehgal's father passed away on Tuesday due to complications from COVID-19.
Goa: After GFP leaves NDA, CM says 'they were removed'
A day after the Goa Forward Party (GFP) exited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), state Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the party had already been removed.
Bookings for Bajaj Chetak electric scooter now open in India
Bajaj Auto Limited has started accepting online bookings for its Chetak electric scooter in India, on payment of Rs. 2,000. The cancellation charges stand at Rs. 1,000.
IPL 2021: Decoding the performance of Shikhar Dhawan against RR
Delhi Capitals batsman Shikhar Dhawan will hope to continue his exploits in Delhi Capitals' second Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday.
Congress launches YouTube channel 'INC TV' to combat "partisan" media
The Congress party today launched its own YouTube channel called INC TV on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti.
IPL 2021, DC pacer Nortje tests positive for COVID-19: Report
In what comes as a huge blow for Delhi Capitals, pace spearhead Anrich Nortje has tested positive for COVID-19.
Prior to launch, ZTE reveals Axon 30 Ultra smartphone's specifications
ZTE will announce its Axon 30 smartphone series tomorrow i.e. April 15 in China, including the Axon 30 Ultra.
Fortnite-maker Epic Games raises $1 billion; Valued at $28.7 billion
Epic Games has raised $1 billion in latest funding round at a current valuation of $28.7 billion. It has added nearly $10 billion to its valuation after Sony had pumped $250 million last year.
CBSE Class XII Board exams postponed, Class X exams canceled
The board exams of Class X, due to be held between May 4 and June 14, have been canceled, while that of Class XII have been postponed, in view of the explosion of coronavirus cases that India is battling with, currently.
Ranveer Singh roped in to lead Shankar's 'Anniyan' Hindi remake
Ranveer Singh has been confirmed to step into Vikram's shoes for the Bollywood version of Tamil blockbuster, Anniyan.
2021 Triumph Scrambler 1200 motorbike, with Euro 5 engine, unveiled
British automaker Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled its 2021 Scrambler 1200 model. It is offered in three variants: XC, XE, and the limited-run Steve McQueen Edition.
Is Madhya Pradesh under-reporting its COVID-19 death toll?
Even as the dreadful second wave of COVID-19 continues unabated across India, the Madhya Pradesh government is allegedly under-reporting its daily death toll.
IPL: How does David Warner fare against Yuzvendra Chahal?
Sunrisers Hyderabad couldn't make a positive start in the IPL 2021 as they suffered a defeat in the tournament opener to Kolkata Knight Riders.
IPL: Decoding Virat Kohli's stats against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Royal Challengers Bangalore made an ideal start to their IPL 2021 campaign by winning the tournament opener against defending champions Mumbai Indians.
Tennis: Key details about teenage sensation Jannik Sinner
Italian men's tennis singles player Jannik Sinner is set to face Novak Djokovic in a round of 32 clash at the Monte Carlo Masters.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath tests positive for COVID-19; self-isolates
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Amid vaccine shortage claims, Centre blames states for poor planning
With a number of states claiming that they are on the verge of running out of vaccines, the Centre on Tuesday said that there is no shortage of doses but planning is a problem.
Realme C25 Review: A serious budget contender
The budget smartphone segment not only pushes the most sales volumes, but it is also hotly contested to the point that the margins are razor thin. Xiaomi had long dominated this space, but BBK Electronics, the parent company of brands such as OPPO and OnePlus, leapt into the fray with Realme.
Realme C21 to go on first sale at 12pm
The Realme C21 smartphone, which was launched in India last week, will go on sale at 12pm today via Realme.com, Flipkart, and other retail channels. Its price starts at Rs. 7,999.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav tests positive for COVID-19, self-isolates
Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Chelsea reach Champions League semi-finals: Records broken
Premier League side Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season despite losing their second leg clash against FC Porto.
Holders Bayern Munich knocked out of Champions League: Records broken
Paris Saint-Germain knocked Bayern Munich out of the Champions League 2020-21 season on away goals basis.
Ranchi: Coronavirus patient dies outside while Health Minister inspects hospital
How Jharkhand's medical infrastructure has crumbled due to the rise in coronavirus cases was exposed on Tuesday when a coronavirus patient breathed his last outside a hospital in capital Ranchi just as the state's Health Minister, Banna Gupta, was conducting an inspection inside.
Maharashtra: Can house helps go to work amid fresh restrictions?
In the wake of the stricter curbs imposed by the Maharashtra government on Tuesday, one of the biggest concerns for residents is whether house helps would be allowed to work during the period.
Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021 with broken finger
In a major blow for Rajasthan Royals, all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out of IPL 2021 after picking up a finger injury.
Biden to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan before 9/11 anniversary
On Wednesday, United States President Joe Biden is expected to make a formal announcement about withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. The US will pull the remaining combat troops from the war-torn country by September 11, the 20th anniversary of the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks.
Coronavirus: India reports biggest single-day spike with 1.85L new cases
India on Tuesday reported roughly 1.85 lakh fresh coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike yet for the sixth consecutive day. The nationwide tally climbed past 13.8 million cases.
NewsBytes Briefing: Your WhatsApp account isn't safe anymore, and more
Another day, another colossal security bungle from the good folks at Facebook. If two separate data leaks weren't bad enough, it was revealed that anyone who knows your phone number can nuke your WhatsApp account.
OnePlus releases OTA update to resolve 9 Pro's overheating issue
Last week, several OnePlus 9 Pro users had reported overheating issues, especially while using the handset's camera app.
Citroen C5 X, with unique looks, breaks cover: Details here
French automaker Citroen's latest flagship offering, the C5 X has been unveiled. It will go on sale in Europe in the second half of 2021.
Xiaomi releases MIUI 12.5 update for its Mi 11 handset
Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for the Mi 11 in China.
