10 Jun 2021

Severe COVID-19 requiring oxygen therapy may reduce gray matter: Study

Severe cases of COVID-19 have now been linked to the reduction in gray matter volume in the frontal lobe of the brain.

England vs NZ, 2nd-Test (Day 1): England finish on 258/7

The opening day of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston yielded mixed results.

SL vs IND: Dhawan to captain India against Sri Lanka

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the three-match ODI series and the T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Biden administration revokes Trump-era orders against TikTok and WeChat

During his term as President, Donald Trump fired executive orders against Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat in August, calling their widespread use a "national emergency".

Tata Digital acquires 1mg to enter health and wellness space

After months of speculation, Tata Digital finally announced on Thursday that it will be acquiring a major stake in 1mg. It remains tight-lipped about the financial aspects of the acquisition, but this is a part of the company's overarching strategy to create a formidable digital ecosystem.

No Tom Hiddleston's Loki in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

Loki star Tom Hiddleston has confirmed that his fan favorite character won't be a part of Thor 4 aka Thor: Love and Thunder.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beats Zidansek, reaches her maiden Grand Slam final

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova overcame Tamara Zidansek to enter the grand finale of the 2021 French Open.

Facebook's $400-worth smartwatch, with two cameras, could debut next summer

Earlier this year, reports suggested that social media giant Facebook might be in the process of developing a smartwatch for launch in 2022.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G, TV U1S series launched in India

At its Summer Launch Event, OnePlus has announced its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 5G, alongside the U1S series of smart televisions.

Giving girls mobiles leads to rapes: UP Women Commission member

Young women should not be given mobile phones as they "talk with boys and later run away with them," said a member of the Uttar Pradesh Women Commission - triggering outrage and raising questions about the deep-rooted misogyny and gender bias in the Indian society.

Aamir Khan-Viswanathan Anand's chess duel to raise COVID-19 relief funds

Aamir Khan will take on former world champion Viswanathan Anand in a game of chess to raise funds for COVID-19 relief.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE visits Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 chipset

Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone sometime in August this year. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench, reiterating some of its expected specifications.

WI vs SA, 1st Test: Hosts elect to bat

West Indies and South Africa are squaring off in the first of three-match Test series at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia.

Vivo Y1s, Y12s become costlier in India by Rs. 500

Vivo's budget-friendly Y1s and Y12s smartphones have received a price-hike of Rs. 500 in India. They now start at Rs. 8,490 and Rs. 10,490, respectively.

Apple TV+ drops 'Invasion' teaser, it's Sam Neill v/s aliens

Alien invasions are always cool to watch. Throw in Sam Neill, and you got yourself a great series.

Yogi's meeting with Amit Shah amid pre-election anxiety in UP

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections early next year, state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.

Honda Civic Hatchback teased; to be unveiled on June 23

Prior to its unveiling on June 23, Honda has released a teaser image of its all-new Civic Hatchback model. It should be offered in three trims: LX, Sport, and EX.

HBO

If KJo, Ekta Kapoor collaborated, result would be 'Gossip Girl'

Gossip Girl is returning, and this time, there is a new bunch of rich kids, dealing with juicy scandals.

Tata Motors reaches 2 lakh production milestone for Nexon SUV

Tata Nexon SUV has reached the 2 lakh units production milestone, with the celebratory unit being rolled off the company's Ranjangaon plant in Pune.

Kerala woman, 'missing' for 11-years, found living nearby with lover

A woman in Kerala's Palakkad district disappeared in her own neighborhood.

'Nyay: The Justice,' film about SSR's death, might get released

Delhi HC refused to stay the release of Nyay: The Justice, which is allegedly inspired by the controversial demise of Sushant Singh Rajput.

Sony BRAVIA XR X90J series, with Cognitive Intelligence Processor, launched

Sony has launched the BRAVIA XR X90J series of TVs in India. The line-up includes three models: 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch.

SKODA launches 2021 OCTAVIA in India at Rs. 26 lakh

Czech automaker SKODA has launched the fourth-generation model of its OCTAVIA sedan in India. It comes in Style and L&K trims, and carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 25.99 lakh.

ICC Hall of Fame: Ten legends set to be inducted

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to induct 10 legends of Test cricket into its prestigious Hall of Fame.

Hyundai announces benefits worth Rs. 1.50 lakh on these cars

In order to boost sales, Hyundai dealerships in India are offering attractive deals on select models such as the SANTRO, GRAND i10 NIOS, AURA, and KONA Electric.

After updating vaccine policy, Centre may renegotiate Covishield, COVAXIN prices

After India's COVID-19 vaccination policy was updated this week, the central government is likely to renegotiate prices for vaccines, a report suggested.

Prior to launch, Samsung Galaxy M32's full specifications leaked

Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest M-series smartphone, called the Galaxy M32, in India soon.

Salman Khan's fans post tasteless comments to insult Sofia Hayat

A couple of days back, Bigg Boss 7 contestant Sofia Hayat created quite a storm by slamming Salman Khan.

England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Hosts elect to bat

England and New Zealand are locking horns in the second Test at Edgbaston.

Moto G Stylus 5G, with a Snapdragon 480 processor, launched

Motorola has launched the 5G version of its Moto G Stylus smartphone in the US. The handset carries a price-tag of $399 (approximately Rs. 29,000).

Rajasthan reported more rapes this year than the last two

Cases of rape in Rajasthan reported during the first five months of this year were more than the figures for the same period in the last two years.

BS6-compliant Honda Gold Wing to be launched in India soon

Japanese automaker Honda has announced that it will introduce the BS6-compliant Gold Wing bike in India soon. However, the launch date is yet to be revealed.

Vivo Y73 smartphone launched in India at Rs. 21,000

As the latest addition to its Y-series of handsets, Chinese tech giant Vivo has announced the Y73 smartphone in India. It is priced at Rs. 20,990.

Hyundai ALCAZAR to be launched in India on June 18

Hyundai Motor India has confirmed that its ALCAZAR SUV will be launched in the country on June 18.

Jaguar F-PACE (facelift) SUV launched at Rs. 70 lakh

Jaguar has launched the facelifted version of its F-PACE SUV in India. It is available in an R-Dynamic S trim for the first time.

#DieselgateScandal: Volkswagen reaches settlement; Winterkorn to pay €11.2 million

Volkswagen's emissions scandal a.k.a Dieselgate scandal has been panning out for years, and now the German automotive group has finally settled its claims against four former executives, including former Chairman Martin Winterkorn who will pay €11.2 million.

Bhumi Pednekar joins 'Raksha Bandhan,' marks second collaboration with Akshay

Bhumi Pednekar took to social media to confirm that she will be joining Akshay Kumar in Aanand L Rai's movie Raksha Bandhan.

Here's how you can watch 2021's first annular solar eclipse

A solar eclipse is set to occur during the second half of the day today. This will be the first solar eclipse of the year.

Coronavirus: India reports 94K new cases, over 6,100 deaths

India on Thursday reported a little over 94,000 new COVID-19 cases as the daily test positivity rate stood at 4.69%.

Bihar revises COVID-19 toll, confirms more than 9,000 deaths

Bihar on Wednesday added 3,951 backlog fatalities to its coronavirus death toll, taking the total number of deaths in the state to 9,429 since the pandemic began early last year.

2022 Jaguar I-PACE SUV, with some tech updates, goes official

Jaguar has unveiled the 2022 iteration of its I-PACE electric crossover. It is offered in a single HSE trim and will go on sale later this year.

'Bhuj: The Day India Shook' teaser shakes you from inside

Anupam Kher recently shared the teaser of the Discovery+ documentary Bhuj: The Day India Shook on his social media accounts.

Morgan, McCullum could be in trouble for old tweets

England skipper Eoin Morgan, wicket-keeper Jos Buttler, and former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum could be under the scanner for old social media posts.

MV Agusta reveals 2021 Brutale 1000 RR naked superbike

Italian automaker MV Agusta has unveiled the 2021 iteration of its Brutale 1000 RR. It is priced starting at €32,300 (roughly Rs. 28.67 lakh).

2022 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, with two engine choices, revealed

Toyota has revealed the 2022 version of its Land Cruiser SUV based on the TNGA platform. It will go on sale in the global markets later this year.

US will distribute 500M Pfizer vaccine doses to 100 countries

The United States is buying 500 million doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to donate them among nearly 100 countries by the next year, top American newspapers have reported.

When will the COVID-19 vaccine for children be ready?

India does not have a coronavirus vaccine for children as yet.

WI vs SA, Test series: Here is the statistical preview

West Indies and South Africa are set to lock horns in the first Test of two-match series on June 10 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet.

2021 French Open: Djokovic reaches semis after beating Berrettini

World number one Novak Djokovic overcame Matteo Berrettini in four sets to progress into the semis of the 2021 French Open.

NewsBytes Briefing: Apple keeps Android users in check, and more

"Don't call us, we'll call you," best describes the dynamics between Android and Apple users when it comes to the new cross-platform FaceTime update.

Unofficial bookings of the Yamaha FZ-X bike open in India

Yamaha is likely to launch its FZ-X bike in India on June 18 and its deliveries should commence in August.

HMD Global introduces entry-level Nokia C01 Plus smartphone

Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones, HMD Global has announced the Nokia C01 Plus handset in the Russian market.

Realme C21Y, with Android 11 (Go edition), to debut soon

Realme is working to introduce a new entry-level C21Y model. In the latest development, tipster Chun has revealed that the handset will soon debut in Vietnam.

2022 Opel Grandland, with refreshed design and more features, unveiled

German automaker Opel has unveiled the facelifted version of its Grandland crossover. The company has also removed the 'X' suffix from its moniker.

09 Jun 2021

Netflix's 'Geeked Week' Day-3: 'Lucifer', 'Stranger Things' and more titles

It is day three, and Netflix's Geeked Week promises to be even better.

WhatsApp voice calling comes to JioPhone, other KaiOS-based feature phones

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has joined hands with KaiOS Technologies to enable VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calling on devices running the latter's operating system.

At least half of Indians have COVID-19 antibodies: Credit Suisse

Leading financial services company Credit Suisse revealed at least half of the Indian population, as per its estimates, would now have developed antibodies against COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus.

Rafael Nadal overcomes Schwartzman to enter the French Open semi-final

Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal earned a hard-fought victory over Argentina's Diego Schwartzman to enter the semi-finals of the 2021 French Open.

Did Sushant-Sara take drugs on 'Kedarnath' sets? Nitish Bharadwaj answers

Following Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the Narcotics Control Bureau started investigating the drug angle in the case.

Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS earbuds, with ANC and LDAC support, launched

Japanese tech giant Sony has launched its latest true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, called the Sony WF-1000XM4 in the global markets.

'Raabta' anniversary: Kriti Sanon talks about her 'connection' with SSR

Kriti Sanon took to social media today to commemorate the fourth anniversary of her film Raabta, and wrote a heartfelt note for the same.

Production of Pixel Fold's display rumored to commence in October

Hot on the heels of a leak suggesting that Samsung will make ultra-thin glass (UTG) and OLED panels for Google's rumored foldable Pixel phone, fresh rumors suggest that Samsung will begin production of these specialized display panels in October this year.

'The Family Man 2': How much did the actors receive?

The Family Man 2 got released almost a week ago, but the buzz around it refuses to die.

Jennifer Lopez aiming to encourage women talent through Netflix deal

We all know by now that Jennifer Lopez has signed a multi-year, first look deal with Netflix via her Nuyorican Productions.

2021 Kawasaki Z650 goes official in the US

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched its Z650 naked sports bike in the US. It is similar to the one available in India except for some cosmetic tweaks.

India must increase vaccinations five-fold to reach 100% target: Report

India aims to vaccinate its entire eligible population fully against the deadly COVID-19 by the end of 2021. However, the country would not be able to reach this ambitious target at the current pace of vaccination.

Ducati Diavel 1260 S Black and Steel edition breaks cover

Inspired by the concept of the Diavel 'Materico,' Ducati has unveiled a Black and Steel variant of its Diavel 1260 S motorbike. It will be available in select markets from July.

'Rick and Morty' producer teases 'epic' movie on the cards?

While Rick and Morty continues to blow our minds with its quirky and philosophical take on science, looks like fans are in for a special treat.

2021 French Open: Maria Sakkari ousts defending champion Iga Swiatek

17th seed Maria Sakkari powered past defending champion Iga Swiatek in their women's singles quarter-final match of the 2021 French Open on Wednesday.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G fully revealed in leaked promo video

OnePlus is all set to announce the Nord CE 5G model in India tomorrow i.e. June 10.

TMC MP Nusrat Jahan issues statement amid pregnancy, affair rumors

Nusrat Jahan is in news for all the unsavory reasons.

Ahead of Nord CE 5G's arrival, OnePlus discontinues Nord smartphone

OnePlus seems to have discontinued its Nord model in India as the smartphone has suddenly gone out of stock on Amazon as well as OnePlus's e-store.

Williamson will miss second Test against England, Latham handed captaincy

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England in order to get some rest as his elbow issue has resurfaced.

McLaren's India car line-up to start at Rs. 3.72 crore

McLaren will launch four new cars in India and their sales and service will be handled by Infinity Group. They include the GT, the 720S in Coupe and Spider forms, and the Artura.

Badshah's 'Paani Paani' review: Jacqueline Fernandez sizzles, but rapper fizzles

Rapper Badshah's music video Paani Paani, featuring Jacqueline Fernandez, is out now on YouTube.

OnePlus 8T becomes cheaper; now available at Rs. 39,000

OnePlus 8T has received its second price-cut in India, becoming cheaper by Rs. 1,000. The handset now starts at Rs. 38,999 for the 8GB/128GB base model.

Hyundai CRETA SX Executive to be launched in India soon

Based on the SX trim, Hyundai will launch a new SX Executive variant for its CRETA SUV in India soon.

No work, haven't paid half of last year's tax: Kangana

Kangana Ranaut recently revealed that she has not been able to pay "half of my last year's tax yet," because of "no work."

UEFA Euro 2020: All that you need to know

The European Championships had got postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

French Open: Krejcikova beats Gauff, reaches her first singles semi-finals

Barbora Krejcikova has beaten America's Coco Gauff to book a spot in the semi-final of the 2021 French Open.

Microsoft reopens outlets as 'Experience Centers,' Retail won't be focus

Microsoft will sell consumer electronics and software products at physical locations across the world. The software giant will be setting up retail outlets dubbed as "Experience Centers" in New York City, London, and Sydney starting July.

South African woman reportedly gives birth to 10 babies

A woman in South Africa has reportedly given birth to 10 babies, all at once - breaking a world record set just last month.

'Loki' finally debuts, God of Mischief gets his 'glorious purpose'

The real world (multiverse or otherwise) is not divided between just good and bad. It is not simply hero and villain...there is a lot of gray in the middle.

HONOR Band 6 launched in India at Rs. 4,000

HONOR has launched its latest smart band, the HONOR Band 6 in India, as a successor to the Band 5. It is priced at Rs. 3,999 and will go on sale from June 14 onwards.

Rajasthan: Congress internal crisis resurfaces; Pilot unhappy with high command

The internal political crisis within the ruling Congress party in Rajasthan has once again come to the fore.

Discounts worth Rs. 30,000 on BS6 Kawasaki bikes this June

In order to boost the sales, Japanese automaker Kawasaki has announced discounts of up to Rs. 30,000 on select models in India such as the Vulcan S, Versys 650, W800, and Ninja 1000SX.

UEFA Euro 2020: Decoding the contenders for the Golden Boot

The European Championships will be starting from June 11 onwards.

Elizabeth Olsen is married now? Casually calls longtime beau 'husband'

WandaVision actor Elizabeth Olsen just casually announced that she has tied the knot, leaving all stunned.

WTC final: How does Virat Kohli perform against New Zealand?

India are set to face New Zealand in the World Test Championship final at The Rose Bowl, starting June 18.

NASA's Juno spacecraft snaps first close-ups of Jupiter's largest moon

On June 7, NASA's Juno spacecraft zoomed past Jupiter's largest moon called Ganymede. The spacecraft snapped incredible close-up pictures of the celestial body as it passed by at a distance of 1,038 kilometers from Ganymede, the closest any spacecraft has been to the moon in 20 years.

Prior to launch, Hyundai ALCAZAR's bookings open in India

Ahead of its launch in India later this month, Hyundai has started accepting bookings for the ALCAZAR SUV against a token amount of Rs. 25,000.

Mi 11 Lite to arrive in India on June 22

Xiaomi will launch its Mi 11 Lite model in India on June 22. The smartphone is available in the global markets in both 4G and 5G versions but in India, the tech giant is expected to introduce only the 4G variant.

Third-generation Congress leader Jitin Prasada joins BJP, hails Modi

Jitin Prasada, top Congress leader and a former Union Minister, today joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - a big setback for the grand old party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections due next year.

Variants and features of 2021 SKODA OCTAVIA sedan revealed

Prior to its launch in India, SKODA has revealed the variants and features of its fourth-generation OCTAVIA sedan. It will be offered in two trims: Style and L&K.

Even Jubin Nautiyal fails to uplift 'Bedardi Se Pyaar Ka'

Jubin Nautiyal's Bedardi Se Pyaar Ka is out now on YouTube.

Sri Lanka announce 24-member squad for limited-overs tour of England

Sri Lanka are set to be involved in a limited-overs series against England, starting June 23.

Vivo Y73 tipped to debut in India at Rs. 21,000

Just hours ahead of its launch in India, Vivo Y73's price and renders have been revealed by 91mobiles. As per the report, the handset will be priced at Rs. 20,990 for its 8GB/128GB model.

Fuel price hike: Congress announces nationwide protest on June 11

As prices of petrol and diesel continue to witness a hike across India, the Indian National Congress announced it will hold a nationwide protest on June 11 to condemn the rising fuel prices.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class to debut in India by June-end

German automaker Mercedes-Benz will launch its new-generation S-Class sedan in India by June-end.

Pakistani show uses Rabindra sangeet leaving desi netizens astonished

A Pakistani show has left netizens in India, especially Bengal, surprised.

Choksi's alleged girlfriend Barbara Jabarica denies role in his 'abduction'

Barbara Jabarica, the alleged girlfriend of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, has rubbished reports that she was involved in his recent purported abduction.

Feud continues: Salman Khan now demands contempt action against KRK

Things are surely getting heated up between the Khans, i.e., Salman and Kamaal R (KRK).

BMW

2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe goes official

German automaker BMW has introduced the latest version of its 4 Series Gran Coupe with larger dimensions and better aerodynamics as compared to the outgoing model.

Vivo Y53s 5G, with Snapdragon 480 processor, goes official

As an addition to its Y-series of smartphones, Vivo has launched a new Y53s 5G model in China. The handset carries a starting price-tag of CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 20,500).

England vs NZ, 2nd Test: Williamson doubtful, Santner ruled out

The New Zealand cricket team will monitor skipper Kane Williamson's elbow ahead of the second Test against England.

BMW X3 and X4, with new looks and features, launched

German automaker BMW Motorrad has revealed the 2022 versions of its X3 and X4 models. They are offered in four and three variants, respectively, including the performance-centric M models.

Indian cricketers to get a three-week break before England series

In a bid to counter the mental fatigue amid lengthy spells of the bio-secure bubble, the Indian team management has decided to give its players a three-week break after the completion of the World Test Championship final.

French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas overcomes Daniil Medvedev to reach semi-finals

Fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas trounced Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 to book a spot in the semi-finals of the 2021 French Open.

Third wave more dangerous for children? Experts say no evidence

There is no scientific data available so far to prove that the coronavirus will infect children more severely in the future waves of COVID-19, Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director at AIIMS, Delhi, said on Tuesday.

Lakshadweep row: Why Praful Khoda Patel's administration is facing backlash?

Residents of Lakshadweep have launched massive protests against the administration's proposed regulations, which they describe as "undemocratic" and backward.

NewsBytes Briefing: The internet experienced a brief hiccup, and more

Several major news websites and social media platforms such as Reddit were down for about an hour starting 3 PM Indian Standard Time. The disruption was caused by cloud computing services provider Fastly experiencing technical difficulties with its services.

Renault Megane E-TECH Electric previewed in teaser images

French automaker Renault is expected to unveil the production version of its Megane eVision Concept, called the Megane E-TECH Electric, sometime next year.

OPPO A16 appears on Geekbench platform with Helio G35 chipset

OPPO is gearing up to launch a new budget-range smartphone, called the A16.

Kia Niro EV, with new tech and safety features, unveiled

Kia Motors has unveiled the 2021 version of its Niro EV crossover. It is unlikely to be available in India.

Piaggio ONE electric scooter to be available in three variants

Italian automaker Piaggio unveiled its ONE electric scooter last month. Now, the company has revealed details regarding its variants and their specifications.