23 Apr 2021

NASA, SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts successfully embark on journey to ISS

On April 23, NASA launched a crew of four astronauts on a flight to the International Space Station (ISS) without incident.

IPL 2021, PBKS beat MI at Chepauk: Records broken

Punjab Kings defeated champions Mumbai Indians in match number 17 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Friday.

5kg free ration under Garib Kalyan Yojana for 2 months

The central government on Friday announced that it will provide 5 kg free food grains to millions of poor people for the next two months.

IPL 2021: MI post 131/6 against PBKS

Mumbai Indians failed to get past 160 for the fifth successive game on a sluggish Chennai wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

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iOS 15 may pack iPad UI improvements, notification delivery upgrades

Following Apple's Spring Loaded event, it's almost certain that the company will announce its newest iOS 15 and the equivalent iPadOS 15 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) usually held in June.

Realme Q3, Q3 Pro, and Q3i smartphones launched in China

Realme has launched its latest Q3 series of smartphones in China. The line-up includes the Q3, Q3 Pro, and Q3i models and carries a starting price-tag of CNY 1,099 (Rs. 12,670).

COVID-19 patient's dead body falls off ambulance in MP

In a shocking incident captured on camera, the dead body of a COVID-19 patient fell on the road from an ambulance in the Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh.

Facebook begins monetizing TikTok clone Instagram Reels in India

Facebook's TikTok copy Instagram Reels won't be free any longer, at least for users in India, Brazil, Germany, and Australia. Facebook will be testing advertisements for the short video platform in these countries.

Finger injury rules Jofra Archer out of IPL 2021

In a massive blow to Rajasthan Royals, pace spearhead Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the entire Indian Premier League 2021.

IPL 2021: Punjab include Ravi Bishnoi against MI

Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians take on each other in match number 17 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Friday in Chennai.

Zydus Cadila's antiviral drug approved for treating moderate COVID-19 cases

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Friday gave approval for the emergency use of Zydus Cadila's Hepatitis C drug "Virafin" for the treatment of moderate coronavirus infection in adults.

IPL 2021, PBKS vs MI: Rahul elects to field first

The 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season sees Punjab Kings take on Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

Zimbabwe register first-ever T20I win against Pakistan: Records broken

Zimbabwe have sealed a historic victory over Pakistan in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G's specifications revealed via Geekbench; renders leaked

Samsung is likely to launch a new smartphone, the Galaxy A22 5G, in the second half of 2021.

'Why can't TN manufacture oxygen at Vedanta plant?' asks SC

The Supreme Court Friday asked the Tamil Nadu government to clarify its stand on whether it is willing to take over the Vedanta-owned Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi to manufacture oxygen.

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#BoycottRadhe trends on Twitter, SSR fans brutally troll Salman Khan

Salman Khan dropped the trailer of his upcoming Eid release, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai amid much fanfare yesterday.

OPPO to debut cheapest 5G phone in India on April-27

As per a Flipkart microsite, OPPO will launch a new 5G smartphone, the A53s 5G, in India on April 27.

IAF helps COVID-19 battle by airlifting oxygen containers, health staff

As India faces its worst health crisis in decades, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been pressed into action to facilitate faster transportation of medical oxygen as well as health staffers across the country.

PM Modi rebukes Kejriwal for breaking protocol during coronavirus meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pulled up Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for breaking the protocol during an important meeting on the raging coronavirus crisis.

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

Rajasthan Royals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the 18th game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

La Liga: Decoding leaders Atletico Madrid's 2020-21 season in numbers

Atletico Madrid enjoyed a 2-0 victory over Huesca to earn a crucial win in La Liga.

POCO M3 Review: Should you buy it?

Very few can beat Xiaomi when it comes to offering impressive features and hardware at razor thin margins in the budget segment. But stiff competition from Realme, which offers ad-free experience, has prompted Xiaomi to deliver a similar cleaner experience through its POCO sub-brand.

Should have confirmed: BJP's Sumitra Mahajan on her death news

Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan wants current speaker Om Birla and the federal government to take note of the fake news about her demise.

Toyota announces temporary suspension of production at Karnataka plant

India's fourth largest car maker Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced a temporary halt in production at its Bidadi plant in Karnataka.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs new one-year AC Milan contract

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a new one-year contract extension that will see play on at the San Siro beyond his 40th birthday.

Haven't earned anything since 1.5 years: 'Uttaran' actor Ayub Khan

Ayub Khan, most popular for his portrayal of Jogi Thakur in Uttaran, recently shared how he has not "earned any money since the last one and a half year," and that he "will have to put out a hand for help," if situation worsens.

Jaguar I-PACE Black, with cosmetic updates and new features, unveiled

Jaguar has unveiled a Black edition of its I-PACE SUV in the UK. It is based on the car's SE and HSE trims.

SC COVID hearing: Harish Salve recuses himself as amicus curiae

Senior advocate Harish Salve on Friday recused himself as amicus curiae in the Supreme Court's suo motu case regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Which countries have restricted travel to and from India?

Amid an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases across India, air travel has taken a huge hit.

Xiaomi Mi 11X series goes official starting at Rs. 30,000

Xiaomi has launched its Mi 11X smartphone series in India, which includes the Mi 11X and 11X Pro models. The line-up starts at Rs. 29,999.

La Liga, Messi scripts these records for Barcelona: Details here

Barcelona thrashed Getafe 5-2 to climb to third in La Liga, two points behind second-placed Real Madrid.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra launched in India at Rs. 70,000

Xiaomi has launched its flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 Ultra, in India at Rs. 69,999.

Whom should I talk to about oxygen: Kejriwal asks Modi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi whom he should contact in the central government about the massive oxygen shortage that has crippled the hospitals in the National Capital.

CFMoto 800MT adventure bike revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show

Chinese automaker CFMoto has revealed its 800MT adventure motorcycle at the Shanghai Auto Show 2021. It is offered in two versions: touring and off-road.

Actor Amit Mistry dies due to heart attack at 47

Bandish Bandits actor Amit Mistry died due to cardiac arrest today.

China says it is willing to help India fight COVID-19

China on Friday said that it is willing to talk to India about what the country needs to battle the massive surge in coronavirus cases.

Ola Electric to set up world's largest two-wheeler charging network

Ola Electric has announced that it is planning to set up the world's largest and densest charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), called the 'Hypercharger Network'.

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Twitter begins testing Professional Profiles for businesses in the US

Popular microblogging platform Twitter has announced the launch of a new Professional Profile test feature that would set businesses apart from individuals on the platform.

IPL 2021: Axar Patel rejoins Delhi Capitals squad, starts training

In what comes as a piece of positive news for Delhi Capitals, all-rounder Axar Patel has rejoined the squad after recovering from COVID-19.

Coronavirus: India reports record high with 3.32 lakh new cases

India on Friday reported 3.32 lakh new coronavirus infections, marking yet another record high.

'Do khayega': BJP minister tells son seeking oxygen for mother

At a time when people are running from pillars to posts looking for help for their infected family members, Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel told a man that he would slap him.

All-rounder Cameron Green earns Cricket Australia central contract

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the annual contract list for the season 2020/21.

Natarajan ruled out of IPL 2021 due to knee injury

Fast bowler T Natarajan is set to miss the remainder of Indian Premier League 2021 due to a knee injury.

Coronavirus reaches Mount Everest as Norwegian climber tests positive

The deadly coronavirus has hit a new peak as it reached Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain.

Shravan Rathod of Nadeem-Shravan duo dies of COVID-19 complications

Renowned music composer Shravan Rathod, one-half of the famed Nadeem-Shravan duo, died of COVID-19 at a Mumbai hospital yesterday. He was 66.

#OxygenCrisis: 25 sickest patients die at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, which has been leading the coronavirus battle from the front for months, lost 25 sickest patients in the last 24 hours.

Maharashtra: Fire at hospital kills 13 coronavirus patients

In a terrible incident, at least 13 coronavirus patients died after a fire broke out at a hospital in Maharashtra's Virar.

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NewsBytes Briefing: Hackers blackmail Apple with repair schematics, and more

Apple has been fleecing customers with exorbitant repair charges and planned obsolescence, but now a hacker collective called REvil has turned the tables on it.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G, with Snapdragon 865 chipset, revealed

Samsung has listed a new version of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G smartphone on its Swedish website with a Snapdragon 865 chipset against the previously used Exynos 990 processor.

Samsung Galaxy M40 receives One UI 3.1 update in India

Samsung has started rolling out Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy M40 handset in India.

Realme 8 Pro now comes in an 'Illuminating Yellow' color

Realme has launched an Illuminating Yellow color option for its 8 Pro smartphone in India.

22 Apr 2021

Disney nabs rights to Sony films after Netflix window expires

Disney has inked a deal with Sony Pictures that will make sure that all their films including Spider-Man titles hit Disney platforms after the expiry of their Netflix window.

Here's a round-up of Apple AirTag accessories you'll eventually need

Following months of anticipation, Apple finally announced its coin-shaped object trackers dubbed AirTag at the company's Spring Loaded event on April 20.

It's a wrap! Jeremy Renner announces 'Hawkeye' has finished filming

Hawkeye has finished production, its lead actor Jeremy Renner has announced.

Google Meet receives feature updates, user interface improvements

Observing video calling platform Zoom's pandemic-fuelled popularity, Google opened up its enterprise-only video conferencing tool called Google Meet to all Gmail users.

Infinix Hot 10S and Hot 10S NFC gaming phones announced

Infinix has announced its latest gaming-centric smartphones, the Hot 10S, and the 10S NFC.

'Ted Lasso' season two premiering in July on Apple TV+

Apple's first event of 2021 not only witnessed the the reveal of new tech products but also a new trailer for the comedy series Ted Lasso.

Modi cancels Bengal poll visit tomorrow; to chair COVID-19 meetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the cancellation of his visit to poll-bound West Bengal on Friday in light of the COVID-19 situation in the state.

IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma set to play his 200th innings

Punjab Kings will take on Mumbai Indians in the 17th game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday.

IPL 2021, RCB thrash RR to remain unbeaten: Records broken

Royal Challengers Bangalore overcame Rajasthan Royals in match number 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Thursday.

Acer refreshes Spin 7 as India's first 5G-enabled convertible laptop

Acer has refreshed its Spin 7 model in India with 5G connectivity, making it the country's first 5G-enabled laptop.

IPL 2021: RCB restrict RR to 177/9

Royal Challengers Bangalore bowled well to restrict Rajasthan Royals to 177/9 in match number 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Thursday.

Hackers leak Apple iMac, unreleased MacBook schematics, demand $50 million

After Facebook, it's Apple's tryst with cybercrime after it was targeted in a $50 million ransomware attack. Hackers have got their hands on a cache of engineering schematics for a number of Apple products by targeting the company's Taiwanese supplier.

West Bengal election: TMC worker shot at; party blames CRPF

A worker of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal was shot at on Thursday as the state voted for the sixth phase of the Assembly elections, the party said, blaming the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for the incident.

COVID-19 aftermath: Bollywood daily wage workers cry for help

The surge in coronavirus cases and the subsequent curfew declaration in Maharashtra has left one bunch of people helpless, the daily wage workers.

IPL 2021: Richardson comes in for RCB; RR include Gopal

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals are all set to take on each other in match number 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Thursday.

IPL 2021, RCB vs RR: Virat Kohli elects to field

The Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Rajasthan Royals in match number 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Thursday.

Coronavirus: Modi chairs key meeting on oxygen availability amid shortage

Amid reports of shortage in the oxygen supply across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation.

'Sardar Ka Grandson' trailer: Arjun Kapoor literally brings home closer

Netflix has dropped the trailer of the upcoming Hindi movie, Sardar Ka Grandson.

"Only two hours' oxygen left": Delhi hospital chief breaks down

In yet another grim reminder of how the COVID-19 situation has catapulted in India over the past few weeks, the chief of a private hospital in national capital Delhi broke down while speaking to the media about the crisis unfolding at the facility.

IPL 2021: Reasons why CSK are performing this season

Chennai Super Kings endured a terrible IPL campaign in 2020.

Premier League: Analyzing the race for two Champions League spots

The Premier League is set to witness a fitting end to the ongoing 2020-21 season.

NASA's MOXIE proof-of-concept successfully converts Martian carbon dioxide to oxygen

Besides the Ingenuity helicopter that took flight on Mars earlier this week, NASA had sent another proof of concept to the red planet. The device is called Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE).

Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman to join Marvel Studios' 'Secret Invasion'

Acclaimed British actresses Emilia Clarke and Olivia Colman may soon join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Prior to launch, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3's battery details leaked

Samsung may launch its third-generation foldable smartphone, the Z Fold3 in July, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip2 model.

Pfizer will supply COVID-19 vaccine only through government channels

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will supply its coronavirus vaccine only through government channels in India, The Indian Express reported today.

Government issues order for unrestricted movement of oxygen tankers

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday passed an order that transportation of oxygen tankers must remain unhindered, at a time when healthcare infrastructure has been overburdened due to the surging coronavirus cases.

Famed qawwali singer Farid Sabri of Sabri Brothers passes away

Renowned qawwali singer Farid Sabri of the Sabri Brothers duo breathed his last yesterday. He was 58.

Google Pixel 5a 5G to sport a Snapdragon 765G processor

Google will launch its latest Pixel smartphone, the Pixel 5a 5G, in the US, Japan, and probably India, later this year.

Inter Milan need three wins to bag Serie A title

Italian top-flight club Inter Milan are on the verge of winning the Serie A 2020-21 title, ending the dominance of Juventus.

Hilary Duff to star in 'HIMYM' sequel on Hulu

A sequel to the hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) is in the works, starring singer-actress Hilary Duff in the lead.

300 flight passengers skip mandatory COVID-19 tests at Silchar airport

Around 300 flight passengers are said to have fled mandatory testing for COVID-19 after they landed at the Silchar airport in Assam on Wednesday.

Realme 8 5G smartphone launched in India at Rs. 15,000

Realme has launched its latest budget-range 5G smartphone, the Realme 8 5G, in India. The handset carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 14,999 and will go on sale from April 28.

#NationalEmergency: SC asks for Centre's plan on oxygen supply, vaccination

The Supreme Court today took a suo motu cognizance of the devastating coronavirus crisis in the country and asked the Centre to furnish a plan about oxygen, essential drug supply, vaccination, and lockdowns.

La Liga, Karim Benzema scripts history for Real: Details here

Real Madrid have gone level on points with Atletico Madrid atop of La Liga.

COVID-19: Those above 18 can register for vaccine from April-28

In a recent development, it has been reported that all Indian citizens aged above 18 years can register for the coronavirus vaccine from April 28.

US faces pressure to decide J&J COVID-19 vaccine's fate

US agencies are under pressure to take a call on the resumption of the use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.

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

Punjab Kings will lock horns with Mumbai Indians in the 17th game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Hero MotoCorp joins hands with Gogoro to launch electric two-wheelers

Hero MotoCorp has partnered with the world's largest battery-swapping network, the Taiwan-based Gogoro, to aid in accelerating its transition to electric two-wheelers.

Beg, borrow, steal but provide oxygen: Delhi HC tells Centre

The Delhi High Court last evening pulled up the Centre over the tragedy unfolding in hospitals, demanding why it's not waking up to the reality.

Sitaram Yechury's 34-year-old son dies of COVID-19; condolences pour in

Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury's son Ashish Yechury passed away due to complications caused by COVID-19 this morning.

Limited-run Ferrari 812 Superfast car, with 819hp V12 engine, revealed

Prior to its unveiling on May 5, Italian automaker Ferrari has revealed a limited-run variant of its 812 Superfast car. It is rumored to be called the Versione Speciale.

Salman promises explosive action in 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai'

After a long wait, Salman Khan treated his ardent fans with the trailer of Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai today.

Premier League, Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1: Records broken

Goals by Phil Foden and Rodri helped Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Coronavirus: Centre to supply Remdesivir to 19 worst-hit states

As India witnesses a huge demand for the antiviral drug Remdesivir amid a sharp surge in COVID-19 cases, the central government has announced an interim allocation of the drug to 19 states and Union Territories until April 30.

India hits grim world record with 3.14L new coronavirus cases

India on Thursday reported 3,14,835 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic began. No country has reported more cases in one day so far.

Amid coronavirus surge, sixth phase of polling begins in Bengal

The sixth phase of polling began today at 7 am in West Bengal, at a time when the nation is struggling to control the spread of coronavirus.

Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition to debut on April 27

Redmi will launch its latest gaming smartphone, the K40 Game Enhanced Edition in China on April 27. It will join the recently-launched Redmi K40 series.

NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook promotes cybercriminals targeting its userbase, and more

Facebook's recent string of security snafus aren't mere coincidences, but a symptom of what's turning out to be systemic security lapses. Case in point: Facebook Messenger users in 84 countries face serious phishing threats.

Tesla crash kills two, CEO Musk denies Autopilot use

On April 18, two men aged 59 and 69 years old met a fiery demise when the 2019 Tesla Model S that they were traveling in collided with a tree and went up in flames just outside Houston.

Vivo V2118A handset's specifications leaked; should debut under iQOO branding

Vivo is gearing up to launch a new smartphone, codenamed V2118A, soon.

Coronavirus: Maharashtra orders stricter restrictions starting April 22

The Maharashtra government announced fresh restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 late Wednesday.