12 Jun 2021

2nd Test, Day 3: England in trouble against New Zealand

Hosts England are in a spot of bother in the second Test against New Zealand.

Euro 2020: Denmark-Finland game suspended after Christian Eriksen collapses

Inter Milan mid-fielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during the first half of Denmark's match against Finland in the ongoing edition of the European Championships.

Mehul Choksi masterminded PNB scam: Indian authorities tell Dominican court

Diamantaire Mehul Choksi masterminded the Rs. 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, Indian authorities told Dominica's High Court of Justice on Saturday.

Barbora Krejcikova wins maiden French Open singles title: Records broken

World number 33 Barbora Krejcikova has been crowned the champion of the 2021 French Open (women's singles).

Army buys Jharkhand farmer's watermelon harvest after his generous offer

A 25-year-old Jharkhand farmer, who had been unable to sell his produce amid the COVID-19 pandemic, was rewarded for his generous gesture.

Private hospitals used only 17% COVID-19 vaccine doses in May

Even as India continues to report a serious shortage of coronavirus vaccines, government data shows that only 17 percent of the available doses were administered by private hospitals last month, reported NDTV.

Infinix NOTE 10 to go on sale tomorrow via Flipkart

Infinix's recently-launched NOTE 10 smartphone is all set to go on its first sale in India tomorrow i.e. June 13.

Ather 450X becomes cheaper thanks to increased FAME II subsidy

The Government of India has revised its FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme to increase the subsidy amount for electric two-wheelers by 50% i.e. from Rs. 10,000/kWh to Rs. 15,000/kWh.

Hardik Pandya aims to go full throttle at T20 WC

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is aiming to bowl in full swing at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

Samsung Galaxy M32 tipped to start at around Rs. 15,000

Samsung is likely to launch a new mid-range Galaxy M32 smartphone in India later this month.

Shakib Al Hasan apologizes for disrespectful behavior in DPL match

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, on Friday, issued an apology for his disrespectful behavior during a Dhaka Premier League match.

NASA inviting proposals for two private astronaut missions to ISS

Following in the footsteps of Jared Isaacman-led civilian crewed mission and Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's plans to attain escape velocity this year, NASA has announced that it is welcoming proposals from commercial establishments for two private crewed missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

GST

GST Council meeting: No tax for COVID-19, black fungus medicines

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday decided to waive taxes on select items essential in the fight against COVID-19 such as medicines and certain equipment.

SRK responds to 'Loki' star Tom Hiddleston's appreciation for him

Looks like there is nothing but love between Shah Rukh Khan and Tom Hiddleston.

COVID-19: DCGI gives approval for phase-2 clinical trials of Colchicine

India's top drug regulator - the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) - has given approval to carry out phase-2 clinical trials of Colchicine on COVID-19 patients.

Government claims Co-WIN data of 150 million Indians wasn't leaked

Recently, a website on the dark web claimed that the personal data of approximately 150 million people has been leaked. It claimed that the data was leaked from the Indian government's COVID-19 vaccination appointment booking portal called Co-WIN.

2021 French Open final, Krejcikova vs Pavlyuchenkova: Statistical preview

Women's singles world number 33 Barbora Krejcikova is all set to take on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the French Open final today at Roland Garros.

Audi reveals prices of its 2022 A3 and S3 sedans

German automaker Audi has revealed the pricing details of its 2022 Audi A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan.

SSR case: Former flatmate Siddharth Pithani seeks bail for wedding

Siddharth Pithani, the ex-flatmate of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has applied for bail, saying he will surrender after his wedding on June 26.

BMW S 1000 R's India debut set for June 15

German automaker BMW Motorrad will launch its S 1000 R model in India on June 15, as per Autocar. To recall, it was unveiled in November last year and is based on the S 1000 RR supersport motorcycle.

Coronavirus: India witnesses lowest single-day spike in 70 days

India on Saturday reported over 84,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking the lowest single-day spike in infections in 70 days.

French Open final: Stefanos Tsitsipas set to face Novak Djokovic

Fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas reached his first Grand Slam final on Friday after defeating Alexander Zverev in a tense Roland Garros semi-final.

2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R arrives with new color schemes

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has unveiled the latest iteration of its Ninja ZX-25R in Indonesia.

Euro 2020: Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo can break these records

The European Championships got off to a terrific start with Italy thrashing Turkey 3-0 in the opener.

Samsung Tab S7 FE's India launch set for June 23

Alongside the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Samsung will be launching its latest Galaxy Tab S7 FE model in India on June 23, an Amazon microsite has revealed.

15 BJP leaders resign over sedition case against Lakshadweep filmmaker

Over a dozen leaders and workers of the BJP in Lakshadweep have submitted their resignations - protesting against a case of sedition against filmmaker Aisha Sultana.

iPad mini 6's leaked renders reveal new iPad Air-like design

Apple is expected to launch the next-generation of its iPad mini later this year. If previous launch events are to be considered, the new iPad mini 6 could go official sometime in September.

Benefits worth Rs. 40,000 announced on Datsun cars this month

In a bid to increase sales, Datsun has introduced huge discounts on its entire range of vehicles, including the redi-GO, Go, and GO+ models.

Meet Shubho Paul, Indian teenager picked for Bayern World squad

I-League club Sudeva FC's 17-year-old footballer Shubho Paul has been selected in the 'world under-19' squad of the German giants Bayern Munich.

Digvijay Singh said Congress could consider restoring Kashmir's special status

Congress leader Digvijay Singh said the party could reconsider the current regime's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir if it comes to power at the Centre, reports said citing an alleged audio chat on the Clubhouse app.

Shiromani Akali Dal, BSP form alliance for 2022 Punjab elections

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced a political alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ahead of the Punjab Legislative Assembly elections next year.

Ahead of launch, HONOR 50 series' full specifications leaked

HONOR is all set to launch its latest flagship 50 series of smartphones in China on June 16. The line-up will include the HONOR 50 SE, 50, and 50 Pro models.

2022 Lexus NX debuts with new design and more features

Japanese automaker Lexus has taken the wraps off the second-generation model of its NX SUV.

1st Test: West Indies in trouble against visitors South Africa

South Africa are in control of the first Test against West Indies and could seal victory on Day 3 itself in St Lucia.

France supports India over lifting export curbs on vaccine materials

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the Group of Seven (G-7) countries to end restrictions on the export of raw materials needed for the production of coronavirus vaccines - a demand India has been raising with the United States as it struggles with shortages.

French Open: Djokovic knocks out Nadal in semis- Records broken

Novak Djokovic has knocked the 20-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal, out of the French Open.

UEFA Euro 2020, Italy beat Turkey 3-0: Records broken

High-flying Italy opened their European Championships campaign with a dominating 3-0 win over Turkey at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Vivo releases Android 11 update for V15 smartphone in India

Vivo has started releasing the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update for its V15 model in India.

Mahindra XUV700 spotted testing in India; rear section revealed

Mahindra is expected to unveil the XUV700 SUV in India in July this year. In the latest development, the car has been spotted testing near Pune, revealing its rear section.

POCO X3 GT receives multiple certifications, global launch imminent

POCO is likely to launch its new X3 GT smartphone in the global markets soon.

It's a wrap: Netflix ends 'Geeked Week' in style!

The final day of Netflix's Geeked Week marked a fantastic end to the virtual event of our favorite shows, movies, anime, and video games.

11 Jun 2021

JNU students booked for 'breaking into library, manhandling guards'

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against a group of students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for allegedly breaking into the Central Library and manhandling security guards.

2nd Test: NZ strong in their reply to England's 303

New Zealand will be the happier of the two teams in the second Test against England.

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Zverev, reaches his first Grand Slam final

Fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas is through to his maiden Grand Slam final after defeating rival Alexander Zverev in the penultimate clash of the 2021 French Open.

ICC World Test Championship: How have Indian bowlers fared?

Team India is set to lock horns with New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship final, starting June 18.

Hackers steal EA's FIFA, Battlefield source code, matchmaking server code

In a disturbing development, some hackers reportedly gained access to servers belonging to popular game developer Electronic Arts (EA). On underground hacking forums, the infiltrators claimed to have retrieved source code for the FIFA 21 game and EA's Frostbite engine that powers games including Battlefield.

'Bhuj: The Day India Shook' review: Poignant, moving and important

Discovery+ original documentary, Bhuj: The Day India Shook is now streaming on the platform.

HONOR 50 Pro appears in new renders; design features revealed

Ahead of the June 16 launch, fresh renders of the Honor 50 Pro have been leaked by tipster Ishan Agarwal.

'The Lord of the Rings' anime movie is officially happening

The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) is among the most successful franchises in cinema history and deservedly so.

78% decline in daily COVID-19 cases over past month: Government

India has observed an almost 78% decline in daily COVID-19 cases over the past month, the government sought to highlight on Friday.

New trailer of Ryan Reynolds' 'Free Guy' shows 'trolls exist'

A new trailer of Ryan Reynolds' Free Guy was recently released, and his fans could easily connect his cheeky yet confused character of Guy to his Deadpool avatar.

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S bike revealed for the global markets

Kawasaki has unveiled its 2022 Vulcan S cruiser bike for the international markets.

Delhi Traffic Police revises maximum speed limits. Check details here

The Delhi Traffic Police today fixed new speed limits for motor vehicles plying on the roads of the national capital - an attempt to reduce road accidents and improve overall pedestrian safety.

Redmi Note 10 series crosses 20 lakh unit sales milestone

In a remarkable achievement, Redmi has sold over 20 lakh units of its Note 10 series in India, recording over Rs. 3,000 crore of revenue.

'Bhediya,' 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and others to resume shoot this month

Relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in several states including Maharashtra has brought much joy to the entertainment industry.

Realme 9's leaked renders reveal punch-hole design, quad rear cameras

Realme is working on its new 9 series of smartphones, which will succeed the Realme 8 and 8 Pro line-up.

England vs New Zealand: Hosts manage 303 in first innings

New Zealand have bowled out England on 303 in the first innings of the ongoing second Test at Edgbaston.

27-year-old woman falls from auto fending off mobile snatchers, dies

A 27-year-old woman died in Thane after she fell off a moving autorickshaw while trying to fend off two bike-borne robbers who snatched her mobile phone.

Ollie Robinson takes 'short break' from cricket after facing suspension

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson will be taking a "short break from the game" following his suspension from international cricket.

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to be launched on June 17

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will launch the new-generation S-Class sedan in India on June 17.

'Grahan' trailer: Revisiting sordid demons of the 1984 Sikh massacre

Wounds of the riots and mass killings of the Sikh population in 1984 after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi are still fresh in our memories.

Samsung Galaxy M32 to debut in India this month

Samsung is likely to launch its latest Galaxy M32 smartphone in India in June itself, according to tipster Ishan Agarwal.

Prior to launch, Tesla Model 3 spotted testing in Pune

Tesla Model 3 is expected to be launched in India later this year. In the latest development, a test mule of the car's Long Range Dual Motor variant has been spotted testing on the roads in Pune.

OnePlus releases June 2021 update for 8 series, 8T smartphones

OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T handsets are getting the June 2021 security patch with the latest OxygenOS 11 update in India, North America, as well as Europe.

Discount worth Rs. 65,000 on Triumph Bonneville T100 Black motorbike

A Triumph dealership in Kochi, Kerala is offering a cash discount worth Rs. 65,000 on the Bonneville T100 Black motorbike. The scheme is valid till the end of this month and limited stock is available.

Wait is over! Ed Sheeran's 'Bad Habits' coming this month

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is finally dropping new music this month.

BJP VP Mukul Roy returns to TMC after meeting Mamata

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Mukul Roy on Friday jumped ship, joining the rival Trinamool Congress (TMC) along with his son Subhranshu Roy.

'Yet to write,' but COVID-19 centerpoint in 'The Family Man-3'

The Family Man 2 dropped on Amazon Prime last week, and fans were pleased with the ending, even if it meant a cliff-hanger.

WTC final: Decoding India's XI for the summit clash

India are set to play the World Test Championship final against New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl, starting June 18.

Copa America: Decoding Argentina's 28-member squad

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has named a 28-member squad for the upcoming Copa America to be held in Brazil.

FDA rejects emergency-use approval of Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN

The United States' top drug regulator - the Food and Drug Administration - has rejected Bharat Biotech's application for an emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN.

ASUS introduces new gaming laptops with 11th-generation Core H-series processors

Expanding its portfolio of gaming laptops, ASUS has announced four new models in India, namely, the TUF Gaming F17, TUF Gaming F15, Zephyrus M16, and ROG Zephyrus S17.

'Haseen Dillruba' trailer: Serves as good preview to the film

Three days after the teaser, makers dropped the first official trailer of Haseen Dillruba today.

Move over consoles, Microsoft will now develop Xbox streaming sticks

It is no secret that the availability of gaming consoles including the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X has taken a hit due to the ongoing global chip shortage.

2022 Volkswagen Multivan T7, with a hybrid powertrain, unveiled

German automaker Volkswagen has revealed the Multivan T7 as its next-generation multi-purpose van. The pricing details of the vehicle are yet to be revealed.

French Open, Djokovic vs Nadal: Decoding their rivalry in numbers

World number one Novak Djokovic takes on 13-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal in a blockbuster semi-final clash at Roland Garros later tonight.

Yogi Adityanath meets PM Modi amid friction in UP BJP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's residence in Delhi.

Maroon-5 'Jordi' review: Generic tracks rehashed, solely for ardent fans

Maroon 5 stans eagerly waited for Jordi, but sadly, it falls short, in a lot of places.

Tesla launches its quickest and most powerful production car ever

Tesla has commenced deliveries of its quickest and most powerful production car, called the Model S Plaid. It was announced in January this year.

TECNO SPARK 7T goes official in India at Rs. 9,000

Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has introduced its SPARK 7T model in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 8,999 and will go on sale starting June 15.

Pakistan gives Kulbhushan Jadhav right to appeal, India reacts

Pakistan's parliament has approved a bill allowing imprisoned Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav to appeal his conviction in the high courts of the country.

COVID-19 'bioweapon deployed by Centre,' says filmmaker; booked for sedition

Lakshadweep Police booked filmmaker Aisha Sultana yesterday on sedition charges after she had said that the PM Narendra Modi-led government has used COVID-19 as a "bioweapon."

Mi 11 Lite will be the "slimmest smartphone of 2021"

Xiaomi is all set to launch its mid-range smartphone, Mi 11 Lite, in India on June 22.

Ahead of launch, OnePlus Nord 2's full specifications leaked

OnePlus is gearing up to launch a new Nord 2 smartphone sometime in July this year. It will arrive as a successor to the original OnePlus Nord which debuted last year.

UEFA Euro 2020, Turkey vs Italy: Decoding the key statistics

The European Championships will be starting tonight with Turkey taking on an in-form Italy in a crucial Group A encounter at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Hyundai AURA, with visual updates and new features, goes official

South Korean automaker Hyundai has introduced the updated version of its AURA compact sedan in India. It costs Rs. 4,000 more than the outgoing model.

Nokia C20 Plus, with dual rear cameras, goes official

As its latest budget-friendly smartphone, HMD Global has introduced the Nokia C20 Plus model in China. It comes with a price-tag of CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 8,000).

QJMotor showcases new QJ7000D electric bike in China

Benelli's sister brand QJMotor has revealed its QJ7000D motorcycle at the 2021 Beijing Motor Show. It is unlikely to be sold outside of China.

Unplanned vaccination can promote mutant strains, experts tell PM Modi

A mass and unplanned vaccination can lead to the emergence of mutated strains of the coronavirus, a group of public health experts have told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported PTI.

1st Test: WI bowled out for 97 as SA dominate

The West Indies cricket team was bowled out for 97 in the first innings on Day 1 of the first Test Test against South Africa in St Lucia.

NewsBytes Briefing: Biden shows China some love, and more

US President Joe Biden's love hate relationship with China continues with his latest order revoking his predecessor Donald Trump's executive orders against Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat apps.

Realme X9's images appear on TENAA certification, design revealed

A new Realme smartphone with model number RMX3366, believed to the upcoming Realme X9 model, has appeared on the TENAA certification site.

#HealthBytes: Cod liver oil is loaded with benefits. Find out

Cod liver oil is often confused with fish oil. However, they are not the same.

Audi RS 3 Sportback and RS 3 Sedan teased

German automaker Audi is expected to unveil its 2022 RS 3 Sportback and RS 3 Sedan models later this year.

Tarform Luna Racer Edition unveiled at around Rs. 18 lakh

US-based Tarform Motorcycles has unveiled a new cafe racer model, called the Luna Racer Edition. Its bookings are open and deliveries will start this summer.

French Open: Barbora Krejcikova storms into maiden Grand Slam final

Barbora Krejcikova overcame 17th seed Maria Sakkari to book a spot in the final of the 2021 French Open.

Netflix's 'Geeked Week' Day-4: 'Resident Evil,' 'Godzilla,' and more anime

After three incredible days of new teasers, announcements, and cast interviews, Netflix's 'Geeked Week' returned for day four.