Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to be available next week: Centre
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday announced that Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine will be available in markets across the country from early next week.
Prior to launch, Nubia Z30 Pro revealed in official trailer
Nubia is all set to launch its latest Nubia Z30 and Z30 Pro smartphones in China on May 20.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G available with Rs. 40,000 discount
If you wish to upgrade your smartphone experience to next level, then this deal is for you.
Joe Biden administration removes Xiaomi from US blacklist
The US Department of Defense has agreed to remove Chinese tech conglomerate Xiaomi from a Donald Trump-issued blacklist that labelled it a "Communist Chinese military company".
Kangana Ranaut's comments on Israel rub netizens the wrong way
It's a "new day, new controversy" for actress Kangana Ranaut.
MP announces free education for children orphaned due to COVID-19
The Madhya Pradesh government will provide free education and a pension of Rs. 5,000 per month to children whose parents died of COVID-19, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday.
TVS iQube e-scooter to be sold in 20 more cities
The TVS iQube electric scooter, which is currently sold in Bengaluru and Delhi, will soon be available in 20 more Indian cities.
Infinix Hot 10S to debut in India on May 20
Infinix is all set to launch its latest budget-range smartphone, the Hot 10S, in India on May 20.
Pandemic affects schedule, Shahid Kapoor's 'Operation Cactus' shoot delayed
Shahid Kapoor is a busy man these days!
Michael Jordan's famous Air Jordan sold for $152,000 at auction
A pair of basketball legend Michael Jordan's famous Air Jordans from his rookie season has been sold for $152,500 at the auction.
Decoding Kylian Mbappe's terrific numbers in 2020-21 season
Kylian Mbappe returned from injury to help Paris Saint-Germain reach the French Cup final.
Vivo V21 SE spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 720G chipset
Vivo is gearing up to launch the V21 SE smartphone soon. It will join the recently-launched Vivo V21 series.
Hyundai Verna's mid-tier variants receive wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Hyundai Motor has introduced wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity to select variants of the Verna sedan in India.
Brit Awards'21: Taylor Swift creates history, Harry Styles rules too
The 2021 Brit Awards, the biggest event in British music, recently took place.
Accused of black-marketing oxygen concentrators, who's Navneet 'Khan Chacha' Kalra?
A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of businessman Navneet Kalra in connection with the case of alleged hoarding and black marketing of oxygen concentrators in the national capital.
OPPO Reno6 tipped to cost around Rs. 28,500
OPPO is expected to launch the Reno6 series of smartphones on May 22. The line-up will include the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ models.
Salman Khan's 'Radhe' leaked online on Tamilrockerz and Telegram
Salman Khan defeats all kinds of villains on celluloid, but he is still not able to tackle piracy.
Coronavirus: 67-year-old Kumbh Mela returnee infects 33 in Bengaluru
A 67-year-old woman who had visited the Kumbh Mela tested positive for the coronavirus in the first week of April and infected as many as 33 more people in Bengaluru, The Times of India reported on Wednesday.
WBBL 2021: Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav set to make debuts
India batter Shafali Verma and spinner Radha Yadav are set to make their Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) debuts later this year in Australia.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer set for County Championship return
England cricket team pacer Jofra Archer is all set to return to First-Class cricket.
This is how POCO M3 Pro 5G will look like
POCO is gearing up to launch its latest M-series smartphone, the POCO M3 Pro 5G on May 19.
Huawei P50's leaked renders reveal rear camera design
Huawei is working to launch its P50 series of smartphones by June this year. The line-up is expected to include three models.
'Ragini MMS' turns 10: Looking back at the erotic-horror flick
Ragini MMS was a game-changer in terms of what Bollywood had been offering as horror.
Floating bodies found in Varanasi; more found buried in Unnao
Days after dozens of decomposing dead bodies were seen floating in Ganga river of Bihar's Buxar district, at least four corpses turned up in different parts of the river along Varanasi ghats on Wednesday.
'Radhe' review: Treat for Salman Khan fans, torture for others
Salman Khan is back at it with Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai.
Government panel recommends 12-16 week gap between Covishield doses
A government expert panel has reportedly recommended raising the time gap between two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Covishield to 12-16 weeks.
2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4 bike launched at Rs. 20 lakh
Italian automaker Ducati has launched the 2021 iteration of its Streetfighter V4 motorcycle in India. It is offered in a Streetfighter V4 S variant as well.
Sidharth Shukla's 'Broken But Beautiful 3' to release on May-29
Sidharth Shukla, winner of Bigg Boss 13, is ready to make his digital debut with ALTBalaji's Broken But Beautiful Season 3. The show will premiere on May 29.
Toyota to launch 15 new electric vehicles by 2025
In line with its goal of carbon neutrality, Japanese automaker Toyota has announced that it will launch 15 new Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2025.
Italian Open: Serena Williams loses 1,000th career WTA match
Veteran tennis ace Serena Williams faced a defeat in the women's singles second round of the Italian Open.
UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam 2021 has been postponed
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has postponed the Civil Services preliminary examination in the view of the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country, reports say.
Redmi Watch, with built-in GPS, launched at Rs. 4,000
Alongside the Redmi Note 10S smartphone, Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched its budget-friendly smartwatch in India, called the Redmi Watch.
Happy Birthday Robert Pattinson: He's way beyond a sparkling vampire
It is a universal fact that Robert Pattinson entered the radar of every teenager and by extension, the whole world, through his portrayal of Edward Cullen in the Twilight series.
Google begins rolling out dark mode for Search on desktop
Google had been working on implementing dark mode for its Search service for Windows and Mac machines for quite some time, after introducing the much-requested feature to Android devices last year.
'Satte Pe Satta' remake: Original director thinks Hrithik 'best bet'
Speculation about the remake of the 1980s' cult-classic Satte Pe Satta has been rife for many years, with stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn reportedly being approached to step into Amitabh Bachchan's shoes.
Ohio giving $1 million to 5 vaccinated residents in lottery
Even as poorer countries are struggling with shortages of coronavirus vaccines, the United States is facing a starkly different problem.
BMW R 18 gets 'Options 719' accessory pack in India
BMW Motorrad has introduced an accessory pack for its R 18 cruiser motorcycle, called the 'Options 719.' It will go on sale this September. The '719' used to be the company's internal code for high-quality and special equipment.
Coronavirus: India reports 3.62 lakh new cases, 4.1K more deaths
India on Thursday reported 3.62 lakh new coronavirus infections along with over 4,100 more fatalities.
Cristiano Ronaldo scripts history with 100th goal for Juventus
Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was on the scoresheet for Juventus as they overcame Sassuolo 3-1 in gameweek 36 of the Serie A 2020-21 season.
ICC Test Rankings: India retain top spot; England overtake Australia
India have retained their top spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Team Rankings after the annual update.
Discounts worth Rs. 65,000 on select Toyota cars this May
In an attempt to increase sales, select Toyota dealerships in India are offering discounts on certain models like Glanza, Urban Cruiser, and Yaris.
Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as it is not environment-friendly
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been a vocal promoter of cryptocurrency and electric mobility. Late in March, Tesla announced that it would accept Bitcoin as payment for its cars.
Maharashtra extends restrictions until June 1 to contain COVID-19
The Maharashtra government has extended the restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus until June 1.
Redmi Note 10S goes official in India at Rs. 15,000
Redmi has launched its Note 10S smartphone in India with a starting price-tag of Rs. 14,999. To recall, it was revealed in March alongside the Redmi Note 10 5G.
New 'Loki' poster introduces cute clock cartoon, mysterious hoodied silhouette
A new poster has been released for Marvel's highly anticipated television series Loki.
Infinix Note 10 series, with a 90Hz screen, goes official
As the successor to its Infinix Note 8-series of smartphones, Hong Kong-based Infinix Mobile has launched the all-new Note 10, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Pro NFC models.
Instagram allows users to list preferred pronouns on their profiles
Social networking platform Instagram has launched a new, albeit small feature where users will get to update up to four pronouns on their profile.
SLC lines up Lanka Premier League from July 30 onwards
The second season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be played from July 30 to August 22, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the same.
ASUS announces ZenFone 8, 8 Flip smartphones with flagship hardware
ASUS has launched the much-awaited ZenFone 8 and 8 Flip flagship smartphones in the international markets.
Happy birthday Sunny Leone: Bollywood's 'baby doll' turns 40 today
Bollywood sensation Karenjit Kaur Vohra, aka Sunny Leone is celebrating her 40th birthday today.
Italian Open: Nadal beats Jannik Sinner, will face Denis Shapovalov
World number three Rafael Nadal outclassed Jannik Sinner in an intense battle at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
Limited-run ALPINE A110 LEGENDE GT 2021, with 288hp engine, revealed
Renault-owned sports car brand ALPINE has revealed its A110 LEGENDE GT 2021 model in Europe. Its production is limited to just 300 units.
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' ending: Toxic workplace culture possible trigger?
It looks like Ellen DeGeneres is finally signing off in 2022.
Coronavirus vaccine production to reach 9cr doses in June: Government
The Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech, the two companies India has entrusted to make its coronavirus vaccines, have both submitted their productions plans for the coming four months to the Indian government.
Premier League, Arsenal overcome Chelsea 1-0: Records broken
Youngster Emile Smith Rowe helped Arsenal claim a 1-0 victory in the Premier League against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
NewsBytes Briefing: YouTube's TikTok clone already doing well, and more
Silicon Valley's foundation is built on compelling ideas. But ideas can be stolen, which happens with clockwork precision in the world of social media platforms. For instance, YouTube's TikTok clone has been gradually phased out from testing to global roll-out now.
German authorities invoke GDPR to halt WhatsApp's privacy policy implementation
WhatsApp's privacy policy update that's scheduled to come into effect on May 15 has hit a roadblock in Germany. On May 11, the regulators issued an order on Facebook, thereby barring it from accessing personal data belonging to WhatsApp users.
2022 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake wagon debuts in Europe
Hyundai-owned Genesis has revealed its 2022 G70 Shooting Brake wagon in Europe. It is based on the facelifted Genesis G70 sedan that was unveiled in South Korea last year.
Netflix's 'Lupin' part 2 new trailer: Gentleman thief is back
Netflix recently released a trailer for Lupin part 2, and boy, is it edgy!
Vivo Y12s (2021), with Snapdragon 439 chipset, goes official
Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Vivo has launched a new Y12s (2021) smartphone in Vietnam.
Nokia G10, G20 bag BIS certification; India launch imminent
HMD Global had launched the Nokia G10 and G20 smartphones in Europe in April.
Japan: Spike in deaths at home amid fourth COVID-19 wave
The fourth COVID-19 wave is wreaking havoc in Japan where people are dying of the disease at home as highly infectious variants fuel surge in cases.
NCSC asked to postpone Bengal visit inquiring into 'Dalit atrocities'
The West Bengal government has asked the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) to postpone its visit to the state to inquire into alleged atrocities against Dalits during post-poll violence in the state, citing the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and protocols.
What lies ahead for India's chinaman Kuldeep Yadav?
India's left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is undergoing a lean patch in international cricket.
Prashant Kishor slams Centre's 'positivity propaganda' to counteract COVID-19 criticism
Election strategist Prashant Kishor, the head of the Indian Political Action Committee, on Wednesday attacked the Centre over the tragedies unfolding across India in wake of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discounts worth Rs. 3.01 lakh on Mahindra cars this May
In order to boost sales this month, Mahindra has introduced massive discounts and offers across its model range, including the KUV100 NXT, XUV300, XUV500, and Alturas G4.
OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition to debut on May 14
OnePlus had unveiled its first-ever smartwatch in March this year alongside the flagship OnePlus 9 series.
Realme Narzo 30 to feature a 90Hz display
Realme is gearing up to launch a new budget smartphone, called the Narzo 30 on May 18. In the latest development, the company has confirmed that the handset will come with a 90Hz screen.
COVID-19 in children: Symptoms, treatment and everything you should know
While earlier it was believed that kids and young adults were at a lesser risk of severe COVID-19 infections, with newer variants on the rise, there has been a steep increase in infections among children.
'Radhe' to release in 750+ overseas screens: Details here
Given the pandemic situation, Salman Khan's mass entertainer Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai is hardly getting any theatrical release.
Dell XPS 15 and 17 debut with Intel's H-series processors
Tech giant Dell has introduced the updated versions of its XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops. They have been refreshed with Intel's latest 11th-generation Core i9 H-series processors.
Amit Kumar expresses displeasure over 'Indian Idol-12' Kishore Kumar special
Indian Idol 12 managed to disappoint a lot of Kishore Kumar fans with their sub-par special on him.
Rs. 1cr compensation for polling officers' COVID-19 deaths: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday observed that the state government must grant at least Rs. 1 crore as ex-gratia compensation to the families of polling officers who died due to COVID-19 in the recent Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls.
Government-owned BIBCOL to produce 2 crore COVAXIN doses every month
To accelerate the production of COVAXIN—the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech—amid severe vaccine shortage in India, the Centre on Wednesday reportedly gave its nod for production of COVAXIN at government-owned Bharat Immunologicals & Biologicals Corporation Limited (BIBCOL) in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr.
Mukesh Khanna is perfectly alright, 'Shaktimaan' himself quashes death rumors
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna took to his social media handles to quash rumors of his death circulating online.
Rumor suggests Apple is developing a console rivaling Nintendo Switch
Apple has long abstained from launching products and software features that would attract gamers to the company's ecosystem. However, if rumors circulating on the Korean forum Clien.net are to be believed, Apple could be in the process of developing a Nintendo Switch rival.
VAIO SE14 and SX14 launched; prices start at Rs. 89,000
VAIO, in partnership with Nexstgo, has launched two new laptops in India, called the VAIO SE14 and VAIO SX14. The line-up starts at Rs. 88,990.
Benefits worth Rs. 1.5 lakh on Hyundai cars this May
In a bid to increase sales, Hyundai dealerships across India are offering great deals on models such as the Santro, GRAND i10 NIOS, Aura, and KONA Electric.
Aprilia SXR 125 launched in India at Rs. 1.16 lakh
Italian automaker Aprilia has launched its SXR 125 maxi-style scooter in India. It should make its way to dealerships soon.
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class S680, with a V12 engine, revealed
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has showcased its Maybach S-Class S680 sedan. The luxury saloon looks similar to the standard Maybach S-Class that was announced last November.
NASA spacecraft now homeward bound after collecting Bennu asteroid samples
NASA has recently announced that its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has begun a 2.5-year journey back to Earth after reportedly collecting samples from an asteroid called Bennu.
US looking to produce of J&J's COVID-19 vaccine in India
The United States is considering the production of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine in India along with ways to help manufacturers like the Serum Institute of India (SII) to boost production, Daniel B Smith, Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy, said on Tuesday.
POCO M3 Pro 5G to be launched on May 19
Xiaomi-backed POCO is gearing up to launch its latest 5G smartphone, the M3 Pro. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the handset will debut globally on May 19.
2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 arrives in China in new shades
Kawasaki has launched 2021 Ninja 400 motorcycle in China. It is offered in two new shades: Twilight Blue and Deep Grey.
Halo, watermelon smile dog from 'Thoughts of Dog,' passes away
Halo, the dog behind the iconic watermelon picture of the Twitter page 'Thoughts of Dog,' has died. She was nine.
Who is Bengal batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran?
Bengal batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran is among the four stand-by players, who will be touring UK for the ICC World Test Championship final and England Test series.
Test Rankings: Pakistan's Hasan, Afridi and Nauman attain career-best spots
Pakistan cricket team has seen three of its players achieve career-best spots in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after guiding their side to a 2-0 series win over Zimbabwe.
'Don' turns 43: Lesser-known facts about the Amitabh Bachchan classic
While millennials will be familiar with Shah Rukh Khan's Don, it was, in fact, Amitabh Bachchan who immortalized the iconic character.
Lenovo launches gaming laptops with new Intel Core H-series processors
Lenovo has refreshed the Legion 5i, 5i Pro, and 7i gaming laptops with the new 11th-generation Intel Core H-series processors.
COVID-19: Many states rush to import vaccines amid acute shortage
Facing acute shortage of COVID-19 vaccines amid the raging second wave, at least 10 Indian states have decided to reach out to international vaccine manufacturers to fast-track the inoculation drive.
COVID-19: WHO hasn't associated B.1.617 variant with India, says government
The B.1.617 variant of coronavirus, associated with the pandemic's second wave in India, has not been termed as an "Indian variant" by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Union Health Ministry sought to highlight on Wednesday.
International Nurses Day: Shows that went beyond the usual depiction
Nurses have always played an integral role in the healing of a patient, along with the doctors.
YouTube begins global roll-out of TikTok clone Shorts
After borrowing from Instagram Stories, YouTube has its eyes on TikTok with YouTube Shorts. The video sharing platform is rolling out its short video format globally after more than a year of development and testing.
No more Amitabh Bachchan's blog posts? Superstar hints at that
Amitabh Bachchan has been sharing personal and professional updates through his blog for more than a decade now.
COVID-19: ECB reports annual loss of £16.1 million
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Tuesday, reported a loss of £16.1 million (nearly $22.78 million) in the past year.
Royal Enfield commences its Singapore operations with a new store
To mark the beginning of its Singapore operations, Royal Enfield has set up a new flagship store in the island country.
Nissan announces benefits worth Rs. 75,000 on KICKS SUV
Nissan has introduced attractive discounts and benefits on its KICKS SUV, which was announced in India last year. The deals are available in the form of a cash discount and an exchange bonus.
Yamaha XSR125 bike, with a 124cc engine, goes official
Japanese automaker Yamaha has unveiled its XSR125 neo-retro motorcycle in Europe. It is unlikely to make its way to India.
ICMR chief explains why COVID-19 second wave is affecting youngsters
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Dr. Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said that there are primarily two reasons why more young people are getting infected in the ongoing second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Black fungus' infection: What is it, symptoms, and treatment
Even as a dreadful second wave of the coronavirus continues to batter India, a rare but potentially fatal fungal infection is taking hold in several states across India.
Premier League: Decoding the rivalry between Chelsea and Arsenal
Chelsea and Arsenal are all set to lock horns in gameweek 36 of the Premier League 2020-21 season tonight at the Stamford Bridge.
Zack Snyder thinks 'Pretty Woman' could be a zombie movie!
Zack Snyder, who made his directorial debut with a zombie film in 2004, is making a comeback in that genre with the much-awaited Army of the Dead.
Israel: Kerala woman killed in Palestinian rocket strike on Ashkelon
A woman hailing from Kerala and working in Israel, who was identified as Soumya Santhosh, has been killed in a rocket attack allegedly launched by Palestinian militant organization Hamas.
Now, Google Pay US users can transfer money to India
The latest feature upgrade to Google Pay has made it attractive for US users who send money abroad. The internet conglomerate's payments app now offers international money transfers.
Subaru teases its Solterra electric car; to debut next year
Japanese automaker Subaru has released two teaser images of its first electric car, the Solterra EV. It shall make its way to the US, Canada, Europe, and the brand's home country next year.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace (facelift), with updated design, breaks cover
German automaker Volkswagen has unveiled the latest iteration of its Tiguan Allspace SUV. It is offered with similar changes that we saw on the standard Tiguan (facelift).
Coronavirus: India records deadliest day with 4.2K more fatalities
India on Wednesday reported over 4,200 COVID-19 deaths, marking the highest single-day spike in fatalities since the pandemic began.
Shreyas Iyer likely to miss Sri Lanka tour: Report
Middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer is likely to miss India's limited-overs tour to Sri Lanka in July.
OnePlus 9 series won't get additional 5G bands in India
OnePlus has confirmed that its 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones, which were announced in March, will not get additional 5G bands via software update in India.
From Freddie Mercury to Bond nemesis, celebrating Rami Malek's journey
Rami Malek celebrates his 40th birthday today.
Gordon Murray Group to invest £300 million on EV development
Gordon Murray Group has announced that it is planning to invest £300 million over the next five years to develop electric SUVs and delivery vehicles for carmakers. It will shift toward an all-electric supercar by 2030.
Sunil Grover's 'Sunflower' is coming to ZEE5 on June 11
Sunflower is a comedy-thriller series starring the talented Sunil Grover, and it finally has a release date.
New Zealand wicket-keeper BJ Watling to retire after WTC final
New Zealand wicket-keeper BJ Watling has announced that he will retire from all formats after the upcoming England tour.
La Liga, Barcelona held 3-3 by Levante: Records broken
Barcelona were involved in a six-goal thriller against Levante in gameweek 36 of La Liga 2020-21 season.
COVAXIN phase 2/3 trials for 2-18-year-olds recommended by expert panel
In a bid to extend the country's vaccination drive to include people below 18 years, an expert panel on Tuesday recommended Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN for phase 2/3 clinical trials on children and adolescents aged two to 18 years.
Manchester City win Premier League 2020-21 title: The defining numbers
Manchester City won the Premier League 2020-21 title after Leicester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford.
International Nurses Day: Exploring the lesser-known forensic nursing
International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12, marking the birth anniversary of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.
Premier League, Leicester City beat Manchester United: Records broken
Manchester United were beaten 2-1 at home by Leicester City in the Premier League as this helped Manchester City win the title.
NewsBytes Briefing: WhatsApp masters the art of lying, and more
After the public outcry over WhatsApp's ham-handed privacy policy, Facebook was forced to delay the deadline and assure that users won't lose their accounts or functionality.
#HealthBytes: Effective home remedies to arrest bleeding from gums
Good oral hygiene is not just about taking care of your pearly whites, but is also being mindful of your gums and mouth.
OPPO Reno6 Pro, Reno6 Pro+ spotted on TENAA; specifications leaked
OPPO is likely to launch its latest Reno6 series of smartphones on May 22, including the Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ models.
Prior to launch, Realme confirms Narzo 30's battery details
Realme is all set to launch the Narzo 30 smartphone in Malaysia on May 18.
Loncin Voge 500DS, with a Euro 5-compliant 471cc engine, announced
Chinese automaker Loncin Motors has launched its Voge 500DS adventure touring motorcycle in Europe. It is unlikely to debut in India.
Nubia Red Magic 6R bags FCC certification; key specifications revealed
Nubia is gearing up to launch a new Red Magic 6-series smartphone, called the Red Magic 6R.
