14 Jul 2021

Pakistan bus blast: 9 Chinese engineers killed; China blames 'bombing'

At least 13 people were killed, including nine Chinese engineers in a blast on a bus in northern Pakistan on Wednesday.

Nokia XR20 to be launched in India on July 27

Nokia is preparing to launch a new rugged smartphone in India on July 27. As per the reports, the upcoming handset is expected to be the Nokia XR20.

Ashwin shows his brilliance with fifer for Surrey against Somerset

India's premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin enjoyed himself with six wickets in a County match for Surrey against Somerset at The Oval.

Huawei launches MateBook D 15 with 11th-generation Intel Core processor

Huawei had refreshed the MateBook D 15 laptop with AMD Ryzen 5000 series chipsets in China in May. Now, the company has launched an Intel-powered version of the laptop in the UK.

Army says reports of fresh Indo-China clash 'false and baseless'

The Indian Army on Wednesday denied reports of a fresh clash with Chinese forces along the Indo-China border in eastern Ladakh.

'Loki' Season 2 is officially coming to Disney+, netizens rejoice

Tom Hiddleston-led Marvel series Loki has been a sensation, staying the talk of the internet town throughout its run on Disney+ Hotstar.

Coronavirus: Centre flags increase in 'R' factor in several states

The Indian government today raised concerns over an increase in the 'R' factor linked to the coronavirus' spread in several states and union territories.

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is now Rs. 4,400 more expensive

Bajaj Auto has hiked the prices of its Pulsar NS 125 motorbike in India.

'Tiku Weds Sheru': Nawazuddin Siddiqui to lead Kangana's production venture

Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been roped in for Kangana Ranaut's digital venture Tiku Weds Sheru, which she will be producing under her Manikarnika Films.

Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy M22's renders and specifications leaked

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy M22 smartphone. In the latest development, DealNTech has leaked the renders of the handset, revealing a design similar to the Galaxy M32 model that was announced in India last month.

ICC Rankings: Babar tops ODI charts, Allen gains in T20Is

Pakistan's Babar Azam has consolidated his position at the top of the ICC ODI Rankings for Batsmen.

This is how Salman tackled spiteful tweets on Arbaaz's talk-show

Arbaaz Khan is back with his talk show, Pinch.

Pininfarina Teorema concept debuts with a radical design, unique cabin

Italian design house Pininfarina has showcased a unique concept car which has been designed using virtual and augmented reality.

Indian Chief cruiser bike, with tattoo-inspired livery, revealed

Indian Motorcycle has unveiled its Chief cruiser bike adorned in tattoo-inspired livery.

Transfer news: Major deals completed in Europe's top 5 leagues

With the European Championships coming to an end, the focus now shifts back to the summer transfer window ahead of the new 2021-22 season in Europe's top five leagues.

POCO F3 GT will cost around Rs. 30,000 in India

POCO is gearing up to launch the F3 GT smartphone in India in the coming weeks.

Delhi sees more rain today, a three-day lull from tomorrow

Delhi received more rainfall last night and this morning, leading to a further drop in temperature.

Dearness Allowance for government employees hiked from July 1

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for employees of the central government and pensioners.

Audi Grand Sphere concept car previewed in teaser images

Prior to its debut at the IAA show in Munich this September, German automaker Audi has released teaser images of its Grand Sphere concept car.

OPPO launches Reno6 5G series in India at Rs. 30,000

OPPO has launched the Reno6 and Reno6 Pro smartphones in India with a starting price-tag of Rs. 29,990. The handsets first debuted in China in May this year.

UEFA Euro 2020: Here's the team of the tournament

UEFA Euro 2020 champions Italy saw five players make the cut in the team of the tournament.

'Loki' Season-1 finale: Is this the next big MCU villain?

The penultimate episode of the Disney++ series Loki ended with Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) defeating energy-consuming monster Alioth to find out what laid beyond the end of time, possibly the headquarters of the person running TVA.

2021 Land Rover Discovery launched at Rs. 88 lakh

Land Rover has launched the 2021 iteration of its Discovery SUV in India with a price-tag of Rs. 88.06 lakh.

BSF personnel fire at drone near international border in Jammu

On Tuesday night, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel fired at a drone spotted in the Arnia sector along the international border in Jammu.

This becomes first LEGO model to lap around real circuit

LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 GTE "AF Corse #51" has become the first LEGO model to lap around a race track, speeding over 200km/h at the iconic Modena circuit in Italy.

'We all quit': Burger King staff post on store sign

"We all quit," reads an atypical signboard outside a Burger King outlet in Lincoln, Nebraska in the United States.

England players forced to self-isolate return for Pakistan T20Is

England's white-ball specialists who were forced to self-isolate ahead of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan, have returned for the upcoming T20I series.

OnePlus Nord 2 will boot OnePlus and OPPO's integrated OxygenOS

OnePlus's upcoming Nord 2 model will be the first smartphone to boot the new OxygenOS-ColorOS hybrid UI, called the OxygenOS 11.3. This development comes as a result of OnePlus and OPPO's recent merger.

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'Didn't litter Ladakh': Aamir Khan clarifies after social media call-out

Aamir Khan and team Laal Singh Chaddha have now issued a statement refusing to accept all allegations of littering shooting locations in Ladakh.

Ford Mustang Mach-E sets Guinness World Record for EV efficiency

Ford Mustang Mach-E has created a Guinness World Record for efficiency in EVs by achieving a range of 10.52km per kWh during a 1,352km road trip between John o' Groats and Land's End in the UK.

'Turning Red' teaser-trailer shows why controlling emotions is important

A major Hulk recall was seen when Pixar dropped the teaser-trailer of its latest offering, Turning Red.

ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Here are the major details

The ICC has made several crucial changes for the World Test Championship cycle between 2021-23.

Coronavirus: Most new infections, deaths in Kerala and Maharashtra

India on Wednesday reported over 38,000 new COVID-19 cases along with more than 600 fresh fatalities.

2022 Jeep Compass debuts with all-new cabin, minor styling updates

The 2022 Jeep Compass SUV has been showcased at the Chicago Auto Show in the US. It is offered in five trims: Sport, Latitude, Latitude LUX, Limited, and Trailhawk.

2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S debuts with 1,252cc Revolution Max engine

American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has launched the 2021 Sportster S model. It carries a price-tag of $14,999 (roughly Rs. 11.2 lakh) and will reach dealerships later this year.

UP allows Kanwar Yatra amid COVID-19; Supreme Court seeks response

The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government over its decision to allow the Kanwar Yatra despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Redmi Note 10T 5G will cost Rs. 15,000 in India

Redmi is all set to launch the Note 10T 5G smartphone in India on July 20. It will arrive as a rebranded version of Redmi Note 10 5G.

Hyundai ELANTRA N, with a 276hp, 2.0-liter engine, goes official

South Korean automaker Hyundai has revealed its new ELANTRA N sports sedan. It should be up for grabs in the international markets by the end of 2021.

Delhi: Couple kills woman, throws her chopped body into canal

The Delhi Police has arrested a couple for allegedly killing an elderly woman, chopping up her body, and dumping it into a canal in Najafgarh area of the city.

Zomato's IPO opens for subscription: Should you invest?

Indian restaurant aggregator and food delivery service Zomato is set to launch its Rs. 9,375 crore initial public offering (IPO) today (July 14). Shares from the company's IPO are expected to be in the price range of Rs. 72 to Rs. 76 each.

Ram Kapoor now owns a Porsche car worth Rs. 1.83cr!

Ram Kapoor recently became the proud owner of the luxurious car, Porsche.

England chase down 332-run target against Pakistan: Records broken

A second-string England completed a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan by winning the third ODI.

Prashant Kishor meets Gandhis; 'good news' for Punjab Congress expected

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday held a meeting with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi.

OPPO Reno6 5G to feature a Dimensity 900 chipset

OPPO is all geared up to launch its Reno6 series of smartphones in India on July 14 (today). In the latest development, the company has confirmed that the vanilla Reno6 5G model will be the first handset in India to be powered by a Dimensity 900 processor.

Vivo S10 Pro spotted on Google Play Console; specifications leaked

Vivo is gearing up to launch the S10 series of smartphones in China on July 15. The line-up will likely include the vanilla S10 and S10 Pro models.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G could debut in India in August

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A22 5G smartphone in India in August, according to 91mobiles. It will join the Galaxy A22 4G model which went official in the country earlier this month.

TECNO POVA 2 teased in India; launch imminent

TECNO is working to launch its POVA 2 smartphone in India soon.

13 Jul 2021

Ireland stun South Africa in 2nd ODI: Records broken

Ireland stunned South Africa to win the second ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Elon Musk purchases ticket for Virgin Galactic flight to space

Did you think that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson are at odds with each other just because they run rival space exploration companies?

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, ODIs: Records that can be scripted

After winning the one-off Test, the Bangladesh cricket team sets its focus on the upcoming three-match ODI series, starting this Friday.

'MasterChef Tamil': The host, streaming date and other details, revealed

MasterChef franchise recently announced that the Tamil version of the show will be hosted by superstar Vijay Sethupathi.

TECNO CAMON 17 series' India launch set for July 15

TECNO is all set to launch its latest CAMON 17 series of smartphones in India on July 15. The line-up includes CAMON 17 and CAMON 17 Pro models.

Kerala student, India's first COVID-19 patient, reinfected with virus

A medical student from Kerala's Thrissur district, who was the first COVID-19 case in India last January, has contracted the virus again, reports said on Tuesday.

'Sky High': Asim Riaz's rap piece won't impress general public

Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Asim Riaz treated his fans with a brand new rap song and video on his birthday today.

Samsung reveals its automotive image sensor; signs pact with Tesla

Eyeing an expansion into the automotive sector, Samsung has unveiled an image sensor for vehicles, called ISOCELL Auto 4AC.

Realme Watch 2 Pro teased in India; launch imminent

Realme has teased the arrival of its Watch 2 Pro in India through its Community forum. The post mentions that the wearable will be promoted by the popular Bollywood actress, Shraddha Kapoor.

Parliament's Monsoon Session set to begin with COVID-19 protocols

The 19-day Monsoon Session of the Parliament is set to commence on July 19 and will conclude on August 13, with all the necessary COVID-19 protocols in place.

'Not expected,' Madras HC tells Thalapathy Vijay for attempting tax-exemption

Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay had filed a writ petition in 2012, seeking exemption of Entry Tax for his luxury vehicle.

Lexus RXL Black Line SUV, with visual updates, breaks cover

In a bid to boost sales, Toyota-owned luxury brand Lexus has revealed a limited-run variant of its RXL SUV. Its bookings will commence by the end of this month.

Ram 1500 BackCountry Edition truck, with new equipment, breaks cover

Ram has introduced a special version of its 1500 pick-up truck called the BackCountry Edition. It will be up for grabs in the third quarter of this year.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3's prices tipped

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 foldable smartphones on August 11.

Modi reshuffles Cabinet Committees; Irani, Sonowal among new faces

After reshuffling the Union Cabinet last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday rejigged Cabinet Committees, introducing several new faces.

'Sarpatta Parambarai': Suriya unveils trailer for Arya's upcoming sports drama

The trailer for Tamil sports drama Sarpatta Parambarai is here, and Arya as a dedicated boxer will surely hook your attention.

UEFA Euro 2020: The best tournament stats and award winners

The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament came to an end with Italy overcoming England 3-2 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.

COVID-19: Serum to start producing Sputnik V vaccine from September

The Serum Institute of India (SII) will begin producing the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, from September, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced today.

Mahindra Bolero Neo launched in India at Rs. 8.5 lakh

Mahindra has launched the Bolero Neo model in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 8.48 lakh and is essentially a facelifted version of the Mahindra TUV300.

WTA and ATP Rankings: Serena slips; Djokovic reigns supreme

23-time women's singles Grand Slam winner Serena Williams has dropped out of the top 10 in the latest WTA Rankings.

2022 BMW R 18, with new colors and accessories, revealed

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the updated R 18 cruiser motorcycle for the year 2022. It can be ordered in the international markets starting next month.

Prior to launch, Vivo Y72 5G's full specifications leaked

Vivo is gearing up to launch a new Y72 5G model in India on July 15.

Discounts worth Rs. 65,000 on BS6-compliant Tata cars this month

In an attempt to increase sales, Tata Motors is offering discounts of up to Rs. 65,000 on select models in India such as the Tiago, Tigor, Nexon, and Harrier.

Dominican court grants bail to Mehul Choksi on medical grounds

In a setback for Indian agencies, fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi was granted bail by a Dominican court on medical grounds, allowing him to travel to Antigua for treatment.

#BoycottPavitraRishta2 trends, Sushant's fans refuse to see anyone play Manav

Disgruntled objections to the news that actor Shaheer Sheikh will be playing the new Manav in Pavitra Rishta 2 have reached a pinnacle, as several fans of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput (who catapulted to fame by playing Manav) called for the reboot's boycott.

'Laal Singh Chaddha': 'Environmentalist' Aamir Khan slammed for littering Ladakh

Aamir Khan and his team are in Ladakh currently to shoot certain important sequences for Laal Singh Chaddha.

Mahindra quashes rumors of Thar AX variant going on sale

Mahindra has confirmed that the base-end 6-seater AX variant of the Thar SUV has not been reintroduced in India. The range continues to start from the AX Optional trim so that the SUV can retain GNCAP's 4-star safety rating.

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Delete tweets against Lakshmi Puri, Delhi HC tells Saket Gokhale

The Delhi High Court today directed self-described activist Saket Gokhale to immediately delete alleged defamatory tweets against former Indian envoy Lakshmi Puri.

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma passes away: Decoding his achievements

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma has died of a massive cardiac arrest on Tuesday, family sources said.

Toyota India announces discounts worth Rs. 65,000 on its cars

In order to increase sales, Toyota has introduced benefits and deals worth Rs. 65,000 on some of its popular offerings, including the Glanza, Urban Cruiser, and Yaris models.

Realme's first laptop will look like Apple's MacBook Pro

Realme is gearing up to launch its first laptop, dubbed as the Realme Book, by the end of August.

'14 Phere': Fun trailer brings bitter social constrictions to fore

What do you do when you know your parents won't allow love marriages, especially when it is an inter-caste match?

Coronavirus: India reports 2,000+ deaths as MP adds backlog data

India on Tuesday reported over 31,000 new COVID-19 cases along with over 2,000 fresh fatalities.

Monsoon finally arrives in Delhi; heavy rain in many parts

Monsoon finally arrived in Delhi today after a long delay and several faulty alerts.

'Mimi' trailer: Expect another gem from Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi

The highly anticipated trailer of Mimi, starring Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi, has finally been released.

Hyundai Santa Cruz truck starts at around Rs. 19 lakh

South Korean automaker Hyundai has revealed the pricing details of its Santa Cruz pick-up truck in the US. It starts at $25,175 (around Rs. 18.7 lakh including destination charges) and will go on sale by the end of this month.

OnePlus Nord 2's renders reveal punch-hole design and flat screen

OnePlus is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nord 2, in India on July 22.

Samsung Galaxy F22's sale in India today at 12pm

Samsung Galaxy F22, which was launched in India last week, is all set to go on its first sale today. It will be available for purchase starting 12pm via Flipkart and Samsung India online store.

'Theerame' song shows beautiful, simple love story of Malik, Mihrunissa

Amazon Prime Video dropped a new song, Theerame, from Fahadh Faasil-starrer, Malik.

2022 Opel Astra, with new look and plug-in-hybrid powertrains, revealed

German automaker Opel has revealed its sixth-generation Astra hatchback in Europe. It will be up for grabs from early-2022.

WI win third T20I against Australia, seal series: Records broken

The West Indies cricket team beat Australia in the third T20I to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Why anchoring bias cutting you rough deal in salary negotiations?

Salary negotiations are tricky and many lose out on their desired pay grade simply because they let the management pitch the salary to them.

Delhi out of Covishield stock, many vaccine centers shut today

Delhi has run out of its Covishield vaccine stock, forcing several government-run coronavirus vaccination centers to remain closed today.

Actress Anaya Soni seeks financial help for 'fresh kidney transplant'

Television actress Anaya Soni, who played Hetal Mehta in Naamkarann, is in a real tight situation.

Prior to launch, features of entry-level Hyundai i20 ERA leaked

South Korean automaker Hyundai will launch a new entry-level ERA variant of its i20 hatchback in India soon.

Xiaomi may launch two new laptops in India this month

Xiaomi is likely to launch two new Mi Notebook laptops, called the Mi Notebook Pro 14 and Mi Notebook Ultra 15.6, in India by the end of July, according to 91mobiles.

Redmi's first 5G smartphone arriving in India on July 20

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 10T 5G model in India on July 20. It will arrive as the brand's first 5G smartphone in the country.

TED and Clubhouse band together to create exclusive content

Clubhouse may have lost its allure since Big Tech has grown increasingly competitive with lucrative propositions for creators designed to arrest Clubhouse's rise, but the platform seems to have caught on.

Audi e-tron and Sportback to be launched in two versions

The Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback will be launched in India on July 22. While the former will be available in 50 and 55 versions, the Sportback will be offered solely in the top-spec 55 form.