UCL final, Manchester City vs Chelsea: Here's the team news
Premier League champions Manchester City take on Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 finale in Portugal.
Belgrade Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Molcan, wins 83rd career title
World number one Novak Djokovic has secured the 83rd title of his career by defeating Alex Molcan in the Belgrade Open final.
Producer Ryan Stephen succumbs to COVID-19; Kiara, Varun pay tribute
Ryan Stephen, producer of Indoo ki Jawani, passed away on Saturday in Goa due to COVID-19 related complications.
WTC final: Team India to reach UK on June 3
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the logistics for India's arrival in the United Kingdom (UK) as the World Test Championship final has been exempted from the government's Health Protection Regulations.
Free education, health insurance for children orphaned by COVID-19: PM
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the "PM-CARES for Children" scheme to provide a number of benefits to support kids who lost both parents or guardians due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ulefone Armor 11T 5G, with thermal imaging camera, goes official
Chinese tech giant Ulefone has launched its latest rugged smartphone, called the Armor 11T 5G.
Mahindra's 5-door Thar to debut in India between 2023-2026
As part of its plans to release nine new products by 2026, homegrown automaker Mahindra has confirmed the existence of a 5-door Thar.
US willing to send COVID-19 vaccines to India: S Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of his official trip to the United States.
Vivo is testing Android 11 update for Y17 model
Vivo has started testing the Android 11 update for Y17 smartphone in India, the company has confirmed while replying to a user query.
'Don't insult me': Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi meeting row
Hitting back strongly at PM Narendra Modi's government Saturday, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused his office of humiliating her and spreading fake, one-sided news over her meeting with him to review the damage caused by Cyclone Yaas in the state.
England vs NZ: Decoding Joe Root's performance against Trent Boult
New Zealand are set to play a two-match Test series in England, starting June 2 at Lord's.
Realme Smart TV 4K to start at around Rs. 28,000-30,000
Realme is all set to announce its Smart TV 4K series of televisions in India on May 31, alongside the X7 Max 5G smartphone.
COVID-19: Centre to discontinue allocation of Remdesivir to states
The Indian government has decided to stop the central allocation of Remdesivir to states, citing sufficient supply of the antiviral drug being used to treat severe coronavirus patients.
India tour of UK: Records which Jasprit Bumrah can break
India are set to tour the UK to compete in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, and the England Test series.
Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV updated with new 4WD electric mode
Jeep has updated its Wrangler 4xe with a new 4WD electric mode, which allows you to take the SUV off-road without using any fuel. The new mode also extends the all-electric range by 10km to a little over 50km (WLTP).
Fuel prices hiked again; petrol crosses Rs. 100/liter in Mumbai
The prices of petrol and diesel are once again on the rise across the country with Mumbai becoming the first metro city in India to witness the cost of petrol crossing the Rs. 100/liter-mark on Saturday.
Ducati recalls Scrambler Nightshift motorcycle over turn signals issue
Ducati has recalled around 228 units of its Scrambler Nightshift in the US due to an issue related to the turn signals.
Euro 2020: Decoding the squad of Italy
Recently, Italy national football team manager Roberto Mancini named a 33-man preliminary squad ahead of the upcoming European Championships in June.
'Broken But Beautiful': A brilliant jukebox, many melodious original tracks
Broken But Beautiful 3 is now streaming on ALTBalaji.
Will withdraw complaints against Ramdev if he annuls comments: IMA
The Indian Medical Association does not have any personal enmity with Yoga guru Ramdev and will withdraw all its police complaints against him as and when he takes back his controversial comments on modern medicine, the medical body's chief said.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series' full specifications and prices leaked
Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy Tab S8 series soon. The line-up will include the Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra models.
2021 French Open: Presenting the top men's singles contenders
The 2021 French Open is set to start from May 30 onwards at Roland Garros.
UAE would host the remainder of IPL 2021 season: BCCI
The BCCI decided in its Special General Meeting that the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Google, Facebook comply with IT Ministry rules; Twitter's stance unclear
Google, Facebook, and the latter's subsidiary WhatsApp have reportedly agreed to comply with the new rules defined by the Indian Government's IT Ministry. Twitter's intention to comply remains unclear.
Realme GT 5G listed on official Indian website; launch imminent
Realme is gearing up to launch its flagship Realme GT 5G smartphone in India soon. The handset has been listed on the official website as 'coming soon.'
Coronavirus: India reports 1.73L cases, lowest surge in 45 days
India's daily coronavirus case count continued to reduce as it reported 1.73 lakh fresh infections in the past 24 hours - the lowest surge in 45 days.
Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar to go on sale in early-2022
Mahindra-owned Automobili Pininfarina will launch its Battista hyper EV in the international markets early next year, the company has announced.
Belgrade Open: Novak Djokovic beats Andrej Martin, reaches final
World number one Novak Djokovic, on Friday, defeated Andrej Martin 6-1, 4-6, 6-0 to book a berth in the Belgrade Open final.
Vitality Blast: Jos Buttler to play six games for Lancashire
England senior batsman Jos Buttler will feature in the upcoming Vitality Blast for the Lancashire Lightning.
PM Modi-Mamata Banerjee meet row: Centre recalls WB Chief Secretary
The Centre issued an order Friday to recall West Bengal's Chief Secretary, Alapan Bandyopadhyay, directing him to report to the central government's Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday.
Kumble-Harbhajan vs Ashwin-Jadeja: Comparing the two spin-bowling pairs (Tests)
In 2000s, Indian cricket was studded with two world-class spinners.
Centre invites CAA-like citizenship applications in 5 states
The Indian government on Friday issued a notification, allowing refugees from three neighboring countries residing in specified districts of five states to apply for an Indian citizenship.
Goa government challenges Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in 2013 rape case
The Goa government has opposed the acquittal order of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 case of sexual assault involving a junior colleague.
NewsBytes Briefing: Apple has its eyes on cryptocurrencies, and more
Apple either bucks the trend and adopts radically new technologies long before competitors, or it takes its own sweet time to embrace new tech used by everyone. The cryptocurrency craze, however, fits between these two scenarios.
Nokia C20 Plus appears on Geekbench; key specifications leaked
HMD Global is gearing up to expand its C-series of smartphones with the Nokia C20 Plus and Nokia C30 models.
Tata Hornbill previewed in spy shots; design details revealed
Tata Motors is expected to launch its Hornbill micro-SUV (aka HBX) in India later this year.
POCO F3 GT officially teased to debut in Q3 2021
POCO has officially teased the arrival of a new F-series smartphone in India, called the F3 GT. It will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor.
Xiaomi releases MIUI 12.5 update for Mi 11X in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out its latest MIUI 12.5 stable update for the Mi 11X smartphone in India.
Tata Motors updates Nexon SUV with new dual-tone alloy wheels
Tata Motors has updated its Nexon SUV by replacing the older V-shaped alloy wheels with new 5-spoke dual-tone alloy units.
Google Pixel 6 series tipped to use 'bigger Samsung sensor'
Google is gearing up to launch its Pixel 6 series of smartphones later this year.
'Cobra Kai' Season 4 teaser: And, Terry Silver is back!
The hit martial arts comedy-drama Cobra Kai has unveiled a new teaser.
4 crore COVAXIN doses missing? Mismatch in production, availability reported
Even as India is facing an acute vaccine shortage, a report indicates that there is a mismatch in the number of doses of COVAXIN produced and the number of doses administered.
Does Loki appear on Fortnite loading screen? Fans think so
Fortnite fans were in for a surprise when they noticed something familiar on a leaked loading screen.
Mahindra receives 55,000 bookings for Thar SUV in eight months
In a remarkable accomplishment, Mahindra & Mahindra has received over 55,000 bookings for its Thar SUV since its launch in India last October. The waiting period for the popular off-roader now stands at 10 months.
Sri Lanka win third ODI, Bangladesh seal three-match series 2-1
A stunning five-wicket haul by Dushmantha Chameera helped Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the third ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, MCU's Quicksilver, now Spider-Man nemesis 'Kraven the Hunter'?
One of Spider-Man's oldest and most iconic nemesis Kraven the Hunter is finally getting a solo film.
'Jungle Cruise' trailer: Dwayne Johnson's love for jungles continues
The second trailer of the highly-anticipated Jungle Cruise, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, dropped recently.
Mahindra to introduce nine new cars in India by 2026
Mahindra has announced that it will launch as many as nine cars in India by the end of 2026 and shall invest Rs. 3,000 crore on EV development.
South Korea becomes tenth country to sign the Artemis Accords
On May 24, South Korea became the tenth nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of principles that define responsible exploration of the Moon.
Oscars 2022: Key dates announced, return to Dolby Theatre confirmed
It has only been a month since this year's Oscars, and the key dates for the 94th Academy Awards are already out.
Jeep teases 3-row Commander SUV, global launch soon
Jeep is expected to unveil its 3-row Commander SUV globally in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the company has teased the four-wheeler, suggesting that the launch is imminent.
Cyclone Yaas: PM Modi meets Mamata Banerjee, announces compensation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, where she submitted a preliminary report on the damages caused by the recent Cyclone Yaas.
Juventus sack Andrea Pirlo as manager after just one season
Serie A club Juventus have sacked manager Andrea Pirlo after just one season.
Prior to launch, OnePlus Nord CE 5G's key specifications leaked
OnePlus is all set to launch its latest 5G smartphone, the Nord CE 5G in India on June 10.
'Old' trailer: When some beachgoers rapidly age, for no reason
M. Night Shyamalan is considered one of the most creative directors in Hollywood.
2021 French Open: Presenting the top women's singles contenders
The 2021 French Open is set to start from May 30 onwards at Roland Garros.
OPPO Reno6 series to be launched in India in July
OPPO had announced the Reno6 series of smartphones yesterday, and now we have some details about its debut in India. According to TechRadar, the Reno6 range will be launched in India in July.
Menstrual Hygiene Day: How 'Pad Man' kick-started conversation around menstruation
Menstruation is still a taboo topic, even among the educated community.
Delhi to start 'unlocking' from Monday; factory, construction activities allowed
From Monday morning, Delhi will start "unlocking" from its COVID-19 lockdown, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday, adding that construction and factory-related work will resume next week.
Flipkart 'Shop From Home Days' sale: Attractive offers on smartphones
Flipkart has kicked-off its 'Shop From Home Days' sale in India with deals and offers across its product range, including smartphones.
iQOO Z3 officially teased in India; may arrive in June
iQOO has teased the launch of a new Z-series smartphone in India. It is believed to be the iQOO Z3 model which was announced in China in March.
Bengaluru rape: 2 accused shot by police during escape attempt
Two of the six accused arrested in the alleged gang-rape and assault of a woman in Bengaluru were shot in the leg today, after they purportedly tried to escape from the crime scene, NDTV reported.
'Hum Tum' turns 17: Revisiting the fun and refreshing rom-com
YRF released romcom Hum Tum 17 years ago today.
PSL 2021: Players, officials reach Abu Dhabi via charter flights
Nearly 250 PSL-bound people reached Abu Dhabi from Lahore and Karachi via charter flights on Thursday.
SKODA OCTAVIA to be launched on June 10; bookings open
Ahead of its launch in India on June 10, SKODA dealerships across the country have started accepting bookings for the fourth-generation OCTAVIA sedan.
Euro 2020: Decoding the squad of Netherlands
The Netherlands national football team has been announced for the upcoming European Championships in June.
Secondary infections, including fungal, causing COVID-19 death spike: ICMR study
Secondary infections among hospitalized COVID-19 patients are linked to the increased risk of fatality, an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study has found.
Acer introduces four new Chromebooks with MediaTek and Intel chipsets
Taiwanese tech giant Acer has expanded its Chromebook line-up in the US with four new models. These include the Chromebook 314, Chromebook 317, Chromebook 514, and Chromebook Spin 713.
After 'Dostana 2' ouster, Kartik Aaryan leaves Red Chillies project
Looks like things are not going great for Kartik Aaryan.
2021 Suzuki Hayabusa reaches dealerships in India; deliveries underway
The 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike, which was launched in India last month, has started arriving at dealerships and its deliveries have commenced.
Tokyo Olympics: Djokovic will play only in presence of spectators
Serbian maestro Novak Djokovic, on Thursday, said he would reconsider taking part in the Tokyo Olympics if it takes place behind closed doors.
McLaren Elva becomes road legal hypercar by gaining a windshield
In 2019, McLaren had unveiled its Elva hypercar without any roof or windshield. It was designed for pure driving thrill but the lack of a windshield made it illegal in some parts of the world.
Randeep Hooda's Mayawati 'joke': Actor removed from UN environmental treaty
In the age of the Internet and social media, nothing is getting brushed under the carpet.
FIFA Rankings: Belgium hold top spot, India remain 105th
The Belgium national football team tops the latest FIFA Rankings ahead of world champions France.
Edible oil prices have soared to an 11-year high. Why?
Prices of edible oils - such as mustard, soya, sunflower, and groundnut oils - have this month soared to their highest point in over 10 years, official data says, prompting the Indian government to take stock of the situation.
Volkswagen Group turns 84: A look at its milestones
One of the world's biggest automaker, Volkswagen Group is celebrating its 84th anniversary today, i.e. May 28.
Stars of '60s, Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh, Helen, get 'mural'-ed
Paying tribute to yesteryear beauties- Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, and Helen- Mumbai-based Bollywood Art Project (BAP) featured them in beautiful murals at Chapel Road, Bandra.
UCL final, Manchester City vs Chelsea: Decoding the key stats
Manchester City and Chelsea are set to meet in the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season final at the Estadio do Dragao stadium in Portugal.
OnePlus Nord receives May 2021 security patch and several fixes
OnePlus has started rolling out its latest OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 update for the Nord model in India, Europe, and the global markets.
Salman Khan did sue KRK, but not for 'Radhe' review
Earlier this week, actor/critic Kamaal R Khan revealed that Salman Khan has filed a defamation case against him for his unfavorable review of Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G's India launch set for June 10
OnePlus is all set to launch the Nord CE 5G smartphone in India on June 10, alongside the OnePlus TV U1S. The 'CE' in Nord CE 5G stands for "Core Edition."
Coronavirus: As second wave 'downsizes', economists warn of job crisis
India on Friday reported 1.86 lakh new COVID-19 cases along with 3,660 more deaths. The number of new infections was the lowest in 44 days.
NCB arrests SSR's ex-flatmate Siddharth Pithani, sent to 5-day custody
Siddharth Pithani, who had come under the scanner ever since Sushant Singh Rajput's death last June, has been arrested from Hyderabad today.
French Open: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer in same half of draw
Tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer have been placed in the same half of the French Open 2021 draw.
Frame your questions & answer them: IIT Goa's unique examination
IIT Goa has prepared an exam that could test students' knowledge and integrity at the same time.
'Twitter Blue' subscription confirmed for $2.99/month through App Store listing
We had reported clues that Twitter plans to adopt a freemium model by paywalling some features behind the $2.99-a-month Twitter Blue subscription. But even as Twitter continues to remain tight-lipped about the feature, it has tacitly confirmed it through an App Store listing.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite launched at around Rs. 15,000
As an addition to its portfolio of tablets, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with a starting price-tag of €169 (roughly Rs. 15,000). It is available in Wi-Fi-only as well as LTE versions.
ICC announces playing conditions for World Test Championship final
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the playing conditions for the upcoming World Test Championship final, starting June 18 in Southampton.
Australia and England players likely to miss remainder of IPL
The BCCI has been looking for possible options to hold the remainder of the Indian Premier League season in the UAE in the September and October window.
SSC reveals Tuatara Striker, Aggressor with up to 2,200hp powertrain
US-based SSC has revealed two new versions of its Tuatara model, which currently holds the record for the world's fastest production car. They are unlikely to make their way to India.
Mehul Choksi cannot be immediately deported to India. Here's why
A court in Dominica - an island nation in the Caribbean - has put on hold the deportation of fugitive Indian jewelry merchant Mehul Choksi.
NewsBytes Briefing: Wuhan lab-leak hypothesis no longer thought-crime, and more
Mainstream media, so-called fact checkers, and Big Tech censors have a busy weekend of stealth editing incriminating content and revising their algorithmic ban hammers ahead of them.
Streaming platform Netflix may expand into video games
In an effort to expand beyond films and TV series, Netflix is reportedly looking to hire a gaming executive to join the company.
Itel A23 Pro goes official in India at Rs. 5,000
Chinese smartphone brand Itel has introduced an entry-level 4G smartphone in the Indian market, called the Itel A23 Pro. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 4,999.
Huawei refreshes MateBook D 14, 15 with latest AMD processors
Chinese tech brand Huawei has updated its MateBook D 14 and D 15 laptops with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series chipsets.
OnePlus 8 series, 8T receive May 2021 security update
OnePlus has started releasing a new OxygenOS update for its 8, 8 Pro, and 8T smartphones in India, Europe, and the US.
