26 Jun 2021

POCO F3 GT bags BIS certification, India launch imminent

POCO is rumored to launch the F3 GT smartphone in India in Q3 2021. In the latest development, tipster the_tech_guy has spotted the handset on India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification site with model number M2104K10I.

'Kumkum Bhagya'-fame Zeeshan Khan stopped for wearing bathrobe at airport

Kumkum Bhagya fame actor Zeeshan Khan was stopped by authorities at the Goa airport after he tried to catch a flight from there in his bathrobe.

'Milaa Yun' song from Taapsee Pannu's 'Haseen Dillruba' is soul-touching

T-Series has released a new song Milaa Yun from the much-awaited movie, Haseen Dillruba.

Warner Bros modifies release slate; 'Dune' now releases October 22

The much-awaited sci-fi film Dune will now open in the US theatres three weeks late, that is October 22.

Samsung Galaxy A22's India prices reportedly revealed through offline retailers

Samsung is set to announce its Galaxy A22 smartphone in India soon.

48th Daytime Emmys announced: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video win big

The 48th Daytime Emmy Awards were announced on June 25 and as expected, OTT platforms led the slate of wins.

SAG Awards 2022 will be live show lasting two hours

The official date for the 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards has been announced.

'Ray' review: Surreal, eccentric, brilliant, and everything in between

Anthology series Ray based on stories by ace filmmaker Satyajit Ray is now streaming on Netflix.

Kiara Advani bags Ram Charan's 'RC-15' and a Ranveer Singh-starrer

Kiara Advani, last seen in Laxmii and Indoo Ki Jawani, is going to be busy in the coming months.

Farmers mark 7 months of protest, Minister urges 'end it'

The Farmers' protest in India, which began last November, today completes seven months.

Will BTS enlist for mandatory military service next year?

The South Korean government seems to be keen on postponing the mandatory military service enlistment deadline for uber-popular group BTS.

WI vs SA, T20Is: Records that can be scripted

West Indies and South Africa will be keen to have a strong build-up keeping the ICC T20 World Cup in mind when they face each other in a five-match T20I series, starting tonight.

'Candyman' trailer: Nia DaCosta's horror flick set to give nightmares

A new trailer of Candyman is out and it's super scary.

Need more data to approve mixed vaccines, says AIIMS chief

Mixing two different coronavirus vaccines could be potentially beneficial, but more data is needed before a decision on the practice can be taken, said Dr. Randeep Guleria.

How to use WhatsApp Pay to send money to contacts?

Facebook-owned WhatsApp first introduced an in-app money transfer service in 2018 as part of a trial. Named WhatsApp Pay, it officially launched last year and is now available to 20 million users in India.

'Shang-Chi' trailer: Marvel's first Asian superhero on a thrilling adventure

Marvel has finally dropped another highly-anticipated trailer of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Serum to begin Covovax trials on children in July

The Serum Institute of India (SII) will soon apply for regulatory approval to conduct clinical trials of Covovax on children in India.

Maserati India opens MC20 bookings, to be delivered next year

Italian luxury carmaker Maserati has started accepting bookings for its MC20 supercar in India and is planning to begin deliveries in February next year.

Vidyut Jammwal announces 'Khuda Haafiz 2', after his 'Hollywood news'

Actor Vidyut Jammwal impressed viewers with his 2020 film, Khuda Haafiz, and now, the hunk is back with the sequel of the movie.

Happy birthday, Ariana Grande: How she became the Insta-queen!

Ariana Grande has been winning hearts for a long time now.

'Report not final,' says AIIMS chief on Delhi oxygen controversy

On Friday, a storm erupted between officials in the central government and Delhi administration over an interim report filed in the Supreme Court of India.

Andre Russell included in West Indies' T20I squad: Details here

T20 legend Andre Russell has been included in the West Indies squad for the shortest format.

iPhone 14 line-up to get the cheapest 6.7-inch iPhone ever

Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 14 series in the second half of 2022. As per a new investor note shared by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the line-up will include the vanilla iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, Max, and Pro Max models.

Prior to unveiling, Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV previewed in spy photos

Mercedes-Benz is likely to unveil the facelifted GLE SUV by the end of this year or early 2022.

Maharashtra tightens COVID-19 curbs once again; Mumbai under Level-3 restrictions

Amid fears that Delta and Delta-Plus variants of SARS-CoV-2—the virus causing COVID-19—would fuel the potentiality of the imminent third wave, the Maharashtra Government tightened COVID-19-related curbs across the state.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mo Farah misses out on qualification

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Mo Farah will not be defending his 10,000 metres title after failing to achieve the qualifying time at the British Athletics Championships.

COVID-19: Delta Plus variant has spread to 12 Indian states

The Delta Plus variant of the coronavirus, feared to be a potential catalyst for the third wave, has spread to 12 states in India.

ICC T20 World Cup set to begin on October 17

The ICC T20 World Cup is set to start from October 17 onwards in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Volvo announces a subscription program for its cars in India

Swedish automaker Volvo has joined hands with Orix to offer a 'Subscribe to Safety' program for its customers in Delhi and Haryana.

Samsung releases Android 11 update for Galaxy A20 in India

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy A20 model in India.

Prior to launch, MG Astor SUV previewed in spy shots

The petrol-powered version of the MG ZS EV, likely to be called the Astor, should be launched in India by Diwali.

2021 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT sports tourer launched in Japan

Based on the MT-09, Yamaha has launched the 2021 TRACER 9 GT motorbike in Japan. It will be up for grabs there from July 28 onwards.

Canada: Unmarked graves of indigenous kids found at former school

The unmarked graves of hundreds more indigenous children have been discovered at the site of a residential school in Canada.

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Why Twitter temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account

Triggering a fresh controversy, microblogging platform Twitter on Friday blocked Union Minister for Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad's account allegedly over complaints of violation of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

'Dhoop Ki Deewar': Futility of war portrayed in ZEE5 drama

Streamer ZEE5 dropped the first two episodes of its Zindagi Original Dhoop Ki Deewar earlier today.

'Dhol' actress Payal Rohatgi arrested for threatening society member

Bigg Boss fame actress Payal Rohatgi was arrested today for verbally abusing her housing society's chairperson.

Telugu hit 'Naandhi' to get Hindi remake, courtesy Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn recently announced his upcoming movie, which will be a Hindi version of the Telugu film, Naandhi.

OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G to debut in India in mid-July

OPPO will launch its Reno6 Pro 5G handset in India in mid-July, according to Moneycontrol. To recall, it went official in China last month, alongside the vanilla Reno6 and Reno6 Pro+ models.

Deshmukh received Rs. 4cr from 10 bar-owners for 3-months: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at the premises of Maharashtra's former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in Mumbai and Nagpur in connection with a money laundering case.

Realme C11 (2021) goes official in India at Rs. 7,000

Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones in India, Realme has introduced the C11 (2021) handset at a price of Rs. 6,999. To recall, it was unveiled in the global markets last month.

SRK tackles a question on being 'berozgaar' with characteristic wit

The phenomenon called Shah Rukh Khan had arrived today almost three decades back.

Israel brings back mask rule as COVID-19 cases rise again

Israel, a country praised for its handling of COVID-19, reimposed its requirement for masks to be worn in enclosed public places 10 days after the rule was lifted.

SKODA to launch three new electric cars by 2030

At the 'NEXT LEVEL - SKODA STRATEGY 2030' event, the Czech automaker has laid bare its plans for the next decade.

How Automotive Industry Uses Analytics to Solve Business Problems

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reflecting on everyday lives. It has now become a major part of the automotive industry, right from its manufacturing to solving their business problems. The smart usage of AI and Machine Learning is visible in every aspect of this industry.

Next-generation iPhone SE to debut in early-2022 with 5G-ready processor

Apple is reportedly working on the 2022 model of its low-cost iPhone SE smartphone. As per tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the next-generation iPhone SE (aka iPhone SE 3) will be launched in the first half of 2022.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's launch postponed to October

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's launch has been postponed from early August to October this year, as per a South Korean report. The delay is due to the global shortage of chipsets.

'Bad Habits' video has Ed Sheeran creating his vampire saga

Ed Sheeran's comeback had to be epic and with Bad Habits, it's pretty much that.

Suzuki Burgman Street Electric scooter revealed in leaked patent image

Japanese automaker Suzuki might launch its Burgman Street Electric scooter in India later this year.

Euro 2020, round of 16: Records that can be scripted

The European Championships round of 16 is all set to start on Saturday.

'Grahan' review: A hitting, relevant story marred by disintegrated script

Grahan, starring Pavan Malhotra, Zoya Hussain and Anshuman Pushkar, is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Coronavirus: Delta variants could make 'third wave' more severe

India on Friday reported over 51,000 new COVID-19 cases. The weekly positivity rate of infections has now declined to 3%.

Decoding the performance of Petra Kvitova at Wimbledon

Women's singles tennis star Petra Kvitova will hope to get the job done in the upcoming 2021 edition of Wimbledon, starting June 28.

COVID-19 emerged in China around October 2019, not December: Study

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out across the globe, scientists have been trying to find the origins of SARS-CoV-2—the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly disease—to understand when and where the spread actually began.

Here's how Pixar's animated spectacle, 'Luca,' got made during lockdown

Disney-Pixar's latest feature Luca is receiving love and appreciation for its storytelling and nuanced symbolism of what it means to be free.

Decoding Virat Kohli's lean run since his last Test century

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli last scored a Test century against Bangladesh in 2019.

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Ola is finalizing colors for its electric scooter; launch imminent

Co-founder and CEO of Ola, Bhavish Aggarwal is seeking opinions regarding the color options for the Ola Electric Scooter. This suggests that the vehicle might be launched in India in the coming months.

Happy Birthday, Aftab Shivdasani: Celebrating the famous adorable child actor

Who doesn't know Aftab Shivdasani? He has been spreading his cute, toothy smile since his Farex baby food advertisement.

Samsung's next-generation foldable smartphones appear in official-looking renders

Samsung is expected to introduce its flagship Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 handsets in August this year. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the duo, revealing their design features.

WTC final, Ishant Sharma gets multiple stitches: Details here

Senior Team India pacer Ishant Sharma has received multiple stitches on his right hand after injuring the same in the recently concluded ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand.

Report on Delhi inflating oxygen requirement doesn't exist: Manish Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday denied claims that the city government "inflated" its medical oxygen needs at the height of the pandemic.

England beat Sri Lanka to win T20I series: Records broken

England got a crucial win in the second T20I against Sri Lanka to pocket the three-match series 2-0.

Of IMDb's top 10 Indian shows, six are from TVF

The Viral Fever (TVF) has been bringing us feel-good content ever since Permanent Roommates dropped in 2014.

TECNO Phantom X, with dual selfie cameras, goes official

Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has unveiled the Phantom X model as its most premium offering yet.

Karisma Kapoor birthday special: She wasn't first choice for 'DTPH'?

Karisma Kapoor walked straight into our hearts as Nisha of Dil to Pagal Hai with her smooth dancing and controlled acting.

Limited-run Aston Martin Vantage revealed to celebrate A3's 100th anniversary

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the A3 model, Aston Martin's Q customization division has created a limited-run model, called the Vantage Roadster A3. The car has been commissioned by the brand's oldest dealer and only three units have been made.

Dominic Thiem pulls out of 2021 Wimbledon with wrist injury

World number five men's singles tennis player Dominic Thiem has withdrawn from the 2021 Wimbledon with a wrist injury.

Delhi government exaggerated oxygen requirement by 4 times: SC panel

CM Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi exaggerated the national capital's oxygen needs when the second COVID-19 wave was at its peak during April 25-May 10, found an audit team constituted by the Supreme Court.

Hyundai ALCAZAR petrol automatic review: Should you buy it?

After gaining immense success with its CRETA SUV, Hyundai is now targeting the lucrative 3-row SUV segment with the all-new ALCAZAR.

Mumbai: Fake COVID-19 vaccine racket suspected of using distilled water

The Mumbai Police has launched an investigation into a fake COVID-19 vaccination racket, where beneficiaries are suspected to have been injected with distilled water instead of the vaccine.

Microsoft finally announced Windows 11 with support for Android apps

Since Microsoft teased Windows 11 at its developer conference last month and we saw a pre-release build leak online, we haven't had a deeper look at what's changed besides the cosmetic appearance of the new operating system.

Multan Sultans win PSL 2021 title: List of records broken

A terrific all-round performance saw Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi in the final of the Pakistan Super League 2021 in Abu Dhabi.

#HealthBytes: Yoga poses to help relax your stressful mind

It can be quite unnerving to see yogis twisting and turning their bodies with much ease while reaping the benefits.

Redmi K50 series confirmed to be in the works

Redmi is working on its K50 series of smartphones that will arrive as a successor to the K40 line-up.

OPPO A53 receives ColorOS 11 update in India

OPPO has started rolling out the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for the OPPO A53 smartphone in India and Indonesia.

Realme GT 5G Master Edition confirmed; key specifications tipped

Realme is reportedly working on a new Master Edition for its GT 5G handset. The company's Vice President Xu Qi Chase has shared an unannounced phone's image on Weibo, which suggests that it will be designed in collaboration with Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa.

POCO F3 GT bags TUV Rheinland certification; arriving in Q3

POCO is gearing up to announce the F3 GT smartphone in India in the third quarter of 2021.