17 Apr 2021

Ahead of launch, OPPO A54's pricing and storage details leaked

OPPO is all set to launch its A54 smartphone in India on April 19 followed by the A74 5G on April 20.

Xiaomi sells over $61.3 million worth of Mi MIX FOLD

Xiaomi's first-ever foldable smartphone, the Mi MIX FOLD, had gone on sale in China yesterday i.e. April 16.

Samsung Galaxy A22 appears on BIS certification, India launch imminent

Samsung is likely to launch a new A-series smartphone, the Galaxy A22 in both 4G and 5G variants in India soon.

IPL 2021, MI defend 150-run total against SRH: Records broken

Mumbai Indians came out alive in another low-scoring game as they defended their 150-run total in match number nine of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

IPL 2021: SRH need 151 to beat MI in Chennai

Sunrisers Hyderabad did an able job with the ball to restrict Mumbai Indians to 150/5 in 20 overs in match number nine of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Saturday.

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Modi busy with Bengal polls, says Thackeray; BJP leaders react

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's office has claimed that he had contacted the Prime Minister's Office to discuss the shortage of medical oxygen and the anti-viral drug Remdesivir but was told that PM Narendra Modi was busy campaigning for elections in West Bengal.

BLive's journey building EV experiences through tourism and retail

Samarth Kholkar is the co-founder of BLive, India's first electric vehicle (EV) experience platform.

IPL 2021: Adam Milne makes his debut for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number nine of the Indian Premier League 2021.

IPL 2021, MI vs SRH: Rohit Sharma elects to bat

Mumbai Indians are squaring off with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ninth game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

24,000 COVID-19 cases in Delhi, short on oxygen, beds: Kejriwal

Delhi recorded as many as 24,000 fresh coronavirus cases in the past 24-hour period, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today.

Here's another look at features in Android 12's Developer Preview

The hype surrounding Android 12 has been growing since Google began to release Developer Preview builds. With the third Developer Preview right around the corner, XDA-Developers got some hands-on time with a yet unreleased build of the smartphone operating system.

Sonu Sood contracts COVID-19, says he is under quarantine

Actor Sonu Sood has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Saturday. Notably, he was appointed as the brand ambassador of Punjab's COVID-19 vaccination program by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh just a few days back.

Kumbh pilgrims will distribute coronavirus as 'prasad,' says Mumbai Mayor

Mumbai's Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Saturday criticized those visiting the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand, saying they will bring coronavirus as prasad to their respective states.

Prior to launch, Flipkart confirms Infinix Hot 10 Play's specifications

Infinix is all set to launch its latest budget-range smartphone, the Hot 10 Play, in India on April 19.

Kangana Ranaut supports Kartik Aaryan after 'fallout' with Karan Johar

Actress Kangana Ranaut has yet again attacked filmmaker-producer Karan Johar regarding nepotism, and this time the hit surrounds actor Kartik Aaryan getting removed from Dostana 2.

IPL 2021: Decoding the performance of Pat Cummins against RCB

Australian pacer Pat Cummins returned to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last season after the eastern giants spent heavily on him in the auction.

Lalu Prasad Yadav granted bail in Fodder scam case

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Chief Minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav has been granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a case linked to the Fodder scam, reports said.

Vivo V21 series' India launch tipped; design and specifications leaked

Vivo is expected to announce its V21 series of smartphones in India on April 27 alongside its confirmed launch in Malaysia on the same day.

IPL 2021, DC vs PBKS: Here is the statistical preview

The second game of double-header Sunday will see Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

IPL 2021: Decoding the performance of Virat Kohli against KKR

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli will be keen to perform well against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday in match number 10 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

COVID-19 deluge: 2.34 lakh new cases recorded, over 1,300 die

India set yet another grim record as 2,34,692 fresh coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours. This is the highest-ever daily surge since the pandemic began.

IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR: Here is the statistical preview

Royal Challengers Bangalore take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 10 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Sunday.

Tamil actor Vivekh passes away at 59, celebrities offer condolences

Popular Tamil actor-comedian Vivekh passed away on Saturday after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday. He was 59.

COVID-19: List of states that have imposed restrictions

Amid an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases across India, several states and Union Territories have imposed partial lockdowns and night curfews to contain the spread of the pandemic.

County Championship: Mohammad Abbas registers hat-trick for Hampshire

Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Abbas registered an incredible hat-trick in his second match for English County side Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl.

Premier League, Everton 2-2 Tottenham: Records broken

Tottenham ace Harry Kane suffered a late injury after scoring twice to help his side earn a point against Everton in the Premier League.

As coronavirus batters India, Modi wants Kumbh to be symbolic

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put out two tweets regarding the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, where coronavirus-linked guidelines have gone for a toss.

Pakistan win fourth T20I, seal series 3-1: Records broken

The Pakistan cricket team beat South Africa in the fourth T20I to seal the series by a 3-1 margin.

West Bengal: Amid coronavirus surge, fifth phase of polls begins

As India finds itself unprepared to tackle a raging second wave of coronavirus, the fifth phase of West Bengal polls started today.

OnePlus rolls out first OxygenOS update for its 9R handset

OnePlus has started releasing its first OxygenOS 11 update for the 9R smartphone in India.

Applying a deodorant? Avoid these mistakes

From wearing it before leaving the house to spraying it all over after a sweaty gym session, deodorants have become a necessary part of our grooming and hygiene practices.

NewsBytes Briefing: Chip shortages will continue until 2023, and more

Want a new graphics card, gaming rig, or a next-generation console? Well, you might as well pay the atrocious scalper prices because the world's largest chipmaker TSMC has painted a rather grim picture.

Motorola rolls out Android 11 update for RAZR 5G model

Motorola is rolling out the Android 11 update for its RAZR 5G smartphone in multiple countries including India.

'Aaj Tak' asked to apologize for manufacturing SSR's last words

The News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) has rejected Aaj Tak's review petition and has asked the channel to air an apology for attributing false tweets to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

16 Apr 2021

'Anniyan' remake: Producer, director Shankar lock horns over copyright claims

Just a day after celebrated filmmaker Shankar announced that he will be making a Hindi remake of his 2005 Tamil movie Anniyan, the project has hit a roadblock.

ZTE unveils Axon 30 Pro and Ultra smartphones in China

ZTE has unveiled its latest Axon 30 smartphone series in China, including the Axon 30 Pro and 30 Ultra models. The line-up carries a starting price-tag of CNY 3,000 (roughly Rs. 34,300).

ASUS launches ZenBook Duo 14, Pro Duo 15 in India

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has launched its latest premium laptops, the ZenBook Duo 14 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 in India.

Keanu Reeves spotted filming on set for 'John Wick 4'

Keanu Reeves is all set to begin production for the fourth iteration of his hit action-packed franchise, John Wick.

IPL 2021, Chennai beat Punjab: List of records broken

Chennai Super Kings beat Punjab Kings in match number eight of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Friday.

CISCE postpones ICSE Class X, ISC Class XII board exams

The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) on Friday announced that it has decided to postpone the board examinations for Classes X and XII in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

IPL 2021: CSK need 107 runs to beat Punjab

Chennai Super Kings were terrific with the ball as they restricted Punjab Kings to just 106/8 in the eighth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

UK government clears Nirav Modi's extradition to India

The extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi has been cleared by the United Kingdom government.

Ahead of launch, Moto G60 and G40 Fusion's specifications revealed

As an addition to its G-series of smartphones, Motorola will launch the G60 and G40 Fusion models in India on April 20.

Did Shaan take indirect dig at Yo Yo Honey Singh?

Popular playback singer Shaan recently spoke on how standard of music in the entertainment industry is stooping low by every passing day.

ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS is gearing up to launch its ZenFone 8 series, including the 8 Mini model later this year.

IPL 2021, PBKS vs CSK: Both sides field same team

Punjab Kings lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in match number eight of the Indian Premier League 2021.

Honda recalls roughly 78,000 cars in India over faulty pump

Honda has announced that it will recall 77,954 vehicles manufactured in 2019 and 2020, in India.

IPL 2021, PBKS vs CSK: MS Dhoni elects to field

Punjab Kings are set to clash with Chennai Super Kings in the eighth game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Uttarakhand: Top seer at Haridwar Kumbh Mela dies of COVID-19

A seer at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, died of COVID-19 on Thursday as the event faces backlash for its large maskless gatherings in the midst of the pandemic.

Google Earth's Timelapse feature lets you watch Earth's 40-year evolution

So far, Google Earth has served as an indispensable resource for anyone wanting to view any nook and cranny on Earth via satellite imagery.

Amazon Prime adds 50 million subscribers thanks to the pandemic

Amazon Prime subscriber count shot up to 200 million while recording a growth of 33 percent. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made this announcement in his final annual shareholder letter before he passes the reins to Andy Jassy later this year.

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G to be launched on April 28

As per an Amazon listing, Samsung will launch its Galaxy M42 5G smartphone in India on April 28 at 12pm.

COVID-19: Black Caps set to be vaccinated this week

In a major development, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will provide early vaccinations to the men's team this week.

Prince Philips's funeral ceremony tomorrow: Details here

Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, will be held tomorrow.

OPPO A54, A74 5G to debut in India next week

OPPO will launch its A-series of smartphones, the A54 and A74 5G, in India on April 19 and April 20, respectively.

BS Yediyurappa tests coronavirus positive for the second time

Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa tested positive for coronavirus today. The 78-year-old gave an update about it on Twitter.

Segway's Apex H2 hydrogen-powered motorcycle slated for production in 2023

Ninebot-owned Segway recently unveiled the company's first hydrogen-electric hybrid motorcycle called the Apex H2. Interestingly, the motorcycle is slated to enter production in 2023.

IPL: How does Faf du Plessis perform against Mohammed Shami?

South African batsman Faf du Plessis recorded a rare duck in Chennai Super Kings' opening encounter against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2021.

IPL 2021, MI vs SRH: Here is the statistical preview

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ninth game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Chepauk Stadium on Saturday.

Sunday lockdown in UP; fine for not wearing masks increased

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Uttar Pradesh government announced fresh curbs on Friday, including "weekly closure" of markets on Sundays in rural and urban areas.

Global chip shortages will continue until 2023, TSMC says

The global chip shortages show no signs of abating. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), which accounts for most of world's semiconductor requirements, has stated that it doesn't see the supply shortages ease until 2023.

Realme 8 5G to debut in India on April 22

Realme is all set to launch its 5G-ready smartphone, the 8 5G, in India on April 22. The event will be live-streamed via Realme's Facebook page and YouTube channel from 12:30pm.

Greater Noida: Coronavirus positive woman sets herself on fire, dies

In a shocking incident, a 52-year-old woman died in Greater Noida after she set herself on fire on Thursday morning. The woman, identified as Archana, was apparently upset that she tested coronavirus positive.

Karan Johar drops Kartik Aaryan from 'Dostana 2,' Sharan Sharma-directorial

Dharma Productions has removed actor Kartik Aaryan from Dostana 2 and a Sharan Sharma directorial, reports said today.

Europa League 2020-21: Key details of the four semi-finalists

The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Villarreal, and AS Roma have reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League 2020-21 season.

Hanuma Vihari records a duck on County debut for Warwickshire

Indian Test batsman Hanuma Vihari had a forgettable outing in his maiden County innings.

US: 8 killed at FedEx facility in Indianapolis mass shooting

At least eight people were killed in a tragic mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, United States, on Thursday night.

Champions League 2020-21: Key details of the four semi-finalists

The likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea have reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season.

States, Opposition leaders urge Centre to start free foodgrain scheme

Amid a raging second wave of coronavirus, at least three state governments and several Opposition leaders have urged the federal government to start a free foodgrain scheme, similar to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), which began last year when the pandemic first unsettled India.

Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan, with a range of 770km, revealed

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed its EQS electric sedan. It is offered in two versions: EQS 450 and EQS 580.

Microsoft Edge adds Kids Mode for safer browsing experience

Microsoft has been making constant improvements to its Edge browser since it shifted to Chromium—the same engine that powers Google's Chrome browser.

Prior to unveiling, price and specifications of Realme Q3 leaked

Realme will unveil a new smartphone named Q3, in China soon.

Coronavirus: India reports record spike of 2.1 lakh new cases

India on Friday reported 2.1 lakh new coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike since the pandemic began.

Ajay Devgn to co-produce satire 'Gobar!' with Siddharth Roy Kapur

Actor-producer Ajay Devgn will bankroll a satire comedy, titled Gobar! along with Siddharth Roy Kapur, as per a report by Variety.

Maharashtra institute gets nod to produce COVAXIN; Thackeray thanks Modi

The Central government has allowed the Maharashtra government-owned Haffkine Institute to manufacture COVAXIN, the coronavirus vaccine developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Europa League, Arsenal score four against Slavia Prague: Records broken

Arsenal swept aside Slavia Prague away from home in a 4-0 victory which helped them to reach the Europa League semi-finals.

India's annual contracts 2020/21: Hardik Pandya promoted to Grade A

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's annual contract list for the season 2020/21 on Thursday.

Europa League, Manchester United beat Granada: List of records broken

Manchester United beat Granada 2-0 in the Europa League quarter-finals to book a place in the semis.

Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away at 68

Ranjit Sinha, the former director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), passed away in Delhi on Friday morning at the age of 68, multiple reports said.

Coronavirus: Delhi, not Mumbai, is now India's worst-hit city

On Wednesday, Delhi recorded a whopping 17,282 fresh coronavirus cases to become the worst-affected Indian city. The National Capital has now surpassed Mumbai to get this title.

Mahindra announces discounts of up to Rs. 80,800 in April

In order to boost sales this month, Mahindra & Mahindra has offered discounts of up to Rs. 80,800 on some of its popular offerings in India, including the XUV300, Marazzo, Scorpio, and XUV500.

NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook could enter the dating game, and more

Facebook had already made an abortive attempt at its own dating app back in 2019, but that didn't work out at all. Now, the social media behemoth is trying its hand at video-based speed dating.

After 'DNA,' BTS's 'Boy With Luv' hits 1.2bn YouTube views

BTS is on a record making (or breaking?) spree.

Facebook ran ads for fake Clubhouse app loaded with malware

Cybercriminals have been running ads on Facebook for a PC version of Clubhouse that does not exist, reports TechCrunch.

Bubble bath at home: Benefits and DIY bubble bath formula

Trust a warm bubble bath to calm your mind and soothe your fatigued body at the end of a long, tiring day.