16 Jul 2021

Maharashtra: ED attaches Anil Deshmukh's assets worth Rs. 4 crore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday attached assets worth over Rs. 4 crore of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and his family in connection with a money laundering case.

South Africa beat Ireland in third ODI: Records broken

South Africa thrashed Ireland in the third and final ODI to level the three-match series 1-1.

'Modern Love' S02: Get ready to break rules for love

Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer of Modern Love season 2.

Olympics: Decoding the performance of USA

The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be underway on July 23 behind closed doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Could the Apple iPhone 13 be completely button-less?

Since Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) and the unveiling of iOS 15, anticipation for the upcoming iPhone 13 has only grown. Adding to the rumors about the device is a fresh patent Apple has applied for.

COVID-19 vaccine trial for children nears completion: Centre tells HC

The Centre told the Delhi High Court Friday that ongoing clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines for those below 18 years are nearing completion.

Karan Johar shelves 'Takht' because of Alia Bhatt-Ranveer Singh's next?

Filmmaker Karan Johar has been planning on making his passion project, Takht, for a long time.

1st ODI, Bangladesh humble Zimbabwe: List of records broken

The Bangladesh cricket team humbled Zimbabwe in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Former Shia Board chief booked for allegedly raping ex-employee's wife

Wasim Rizvi, the former chief of Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board, has been booked for allegedly raping a woman.

Ducati India starts accepting bookings for the Multistrada V4 bike

Ducati is gearing up to launch the Multistrada V4 tourer bike in India this month. Now, the company's dealerships have started accepting bookings for the motorbike against a token amount of Rs. 1 lakh.

ZTE Blade V30, with quad rear cameras, goes official

ZTE has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the Blade V30, in Mexico. The handset carries a price-tag of MXN 5,099 (roughly Rs. 19,000).

From 'Mehendi' to wedding, outfit ideas for your BFF's wedding

There is nothing like planning our best friend's wedding.

Ahead of launch, OnePlus Nord 2's design officially revealed

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

Four home remedies to remove accumulated tartar from teeth

When the remnants of the food we eat mix with the bacteria in the mouth, a sticky yellow film called plaque is formed.

COVID-19 cases declining very slowly, third wave imminent, says government

India's COVID-19 cases are declining "very slowly," the central government noted on Friday, adding that the same serves as a warning signal for an imminent third wave.

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Statistical comparison

Serbian maestro Novak Djokovic has been on a roll in 2021.

Mahindra Bolero Neo offers a fuel efficiency of 17.28km/l

Mahindra had launched the Bolero Neo SUV in India earlier this week. Now, the fuel economy of the model has been revealed.

Chubby face blues? Try these tips to reduce face fat

Chubby cheeks are a delight for kids but when it comes to adults, facial fat can be quite a concern for the individual.

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Danish Siddiqui, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist, was killed in clashes in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan on Thursday night.

Few ways in which you can make eco-friendly travel decisions

Given that global warming and climate change are already happening, it's important to choose environmental-friendly and sustainable ways of living.

Discounts worth Rs. 3.75 lakh on Kia Carnival this July

Kia has announced an attractive cash discount on its Carnival MPV in India. The offer is valid till the end of this month and makes the car cheaper by up to Rs. 3.75 lakh.

80% post-vaccination infections due to Delta variant, says ICMR study

A new study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that COVID-19 vaccination reduces hospitalizations and mortality among patients.

POCO F3 GT to debut in India on July 23

POCO is all set to launch the F3 GT smartphone in India on July 23, the company has announced.

Ahead of launch, Ola Scooter spied in new color variants

Ola is expected to launch its first electric scooter in India in the coming weeks. In the latest development, a production-ready model of the two-wheeler has been spotted, revealing its design features.

Men's T20 WC 2021: India, Pakistan placed in Group 2

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the groups for the Men's T20 World Cup 2021.

Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is now available in Nagpur

Bajaj Auto has launched the Chetak in Nagpur, which becomes the third city to receive the e-scooter after Pune and Bengaluru. The guest of honor present during the launch event was Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

'Toofaan' review: Farhan Akhtar starrer is not just about boxing

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's directorial, Toofaan, has been released today on Amazon Prime Video, and Farhan Akhtar is outstanding in it.

PM Modi to inaugurate major development projects in Gujarat today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate several railway and development projects in Gujarat today.

2022 Formula One racing car, with nifty design improvements, revealed

International Automobile Federation, along with Liberty Media, has revealed the 2022 Formula One race car at the Silverstone circuit in the UK.

Novak Djokovic set to feature in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Men's singles world number one Novak Djokovic can aim for more glory as he is set to feature in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Sidhu meets Sonia Gandhi amid Punjab Congress chief suspense

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday met party chief Sonia Gandhi as reports say the former is likely to be named the new Punjab party chief.

FIR against T-Series boss Bhushan Kumar in alleged rape case

An FIR has been filed against popular Bollywood producer and the chairman and managing director of T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, in an alleged rape case.

Sri Lanka vs India: Injured Kusal Perera gets ruled out

The Sri Lankan cricket team has suffered a blow as senior batter Kusal Perera has been ruled out of both the ODIs and T20Is against India due to a shoulder injury.

OnePlus Buds Pro confirmed to offer 'adaptive noise cancellation' technology

OnePlus is gearing up to launch its latest TWS earphones, the OnePlus Buds Pro, on July 22 alongside the Nord 2 smartphone.

Supreme Court asks UP to reconsider allowing Kanwar Yatra

The Supreme Court of India today asked the Uttar Pradesh government to reconsider its decision to allow the Kanwar Yatra in the state in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

Decoding the records of football superstar Neymar

After losing the 2021 Copa America final with Brazil, Neymar will be keen to do well in the upcoming 2021-22 season for French club Paris-Saint Germain.

Everything about Oliver Daemen: Bezos's 18-year-old Blue Origin spaceflight co-passenger

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic might have found its first celebrity customer in Elon Musk but not to be outdone, Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin announced that the company's first paying customer will become the youngest person to fly to space at the age of 18.

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KTM to launch a limited-edition track-only bike on July 20

Austrian automaker KTM will unveil a new sports bike on July 20, as confirmed by an official teaser.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Decoding the statistical comparison

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the numbers in football for the last 16 years.

Vivo S10 series, with 44MP dual selfie cameras, goes official

Vivo has launched its latest S10 and S10 Pro smartphones in China. The line-up starts at CNY 2,799 (roughly Rs. 32,300) and will go on sale starting July 23.

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class review: Should you buy it?

Few cars carry such a burden of expectations like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback buyers will get two chargers

Prior to their launch in India, Audi has revealed the charging options for its e-tron and e-tron Sportback models.

Surekha Sikri, veteran actor, dies of cardiac arrest at 75

Surekha Sikri, the evergreen television and film star, passed away this morning in Mumbai at the age of 75.

Tencent's facial scans will catch Chinese children gaming at night

In a bid to curb addiction to video games and reduce the time youngsters spend gaming, game developer Tencent has taken the drastic step of using facial recognition technology to catch children gaming at night.

Sidhu to be next Punjab Congress chief? Decision sparks row

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu is likely to be appointed the party's state unit chief, reports said on Thursday.

CJI terms sedition law 'colonial'; asks Centre about its necessity

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern about the rampant misuse of India's sedition law, Indian Penal Code 124(A).

HONOR launches MagicBook 14 and 15 with Ryzen 5000-series processors

HONOR had launched the Intel-powered MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 laptops in China earlier this year. Now, the tech giant has introduced fresh versions of the laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors.

Redmi 10 bags multiple certifications; tipped to offer 50MP camera

Redmi is expected to launch a new budget-range smartphone, known as the Redmi 10.

Ahead of launch, Realme GT Master Edition's design, specifications revealed

Realme is all set to launch the GT Master Edition smartphone on July 21, alongside the GT Master Explorer Edition.

15 Jul 2021

'Hostel Daze' Season-2 trailer: Freshers-turned-seniors are back with extra laughter

Comedy series Hostel Daze is set to return with its second season on July 23.

'Yaadho-Edhiri' song: Soulful track from 'Navarasa' touches the right spot

A new melodious track, Yaadho, from Navarasa is now out.

WhatsApp finally unveils much-awaited beta version for multi-device support

Isn't it annoying that WhatsApp Web and even its Windows application require your phone to remain connected to the internet in order to work? Well, that could change soon.

Britney Spears can now hire new attorney; shares victory-post online

Britney Spears has had a small victory recently in her conservatorship case.

Haryana: 100 farmers charged with sedition for attacking official's car

The Haryana Police has charged over 100 farmers with sedition for allegedly attacking the official vehicle of Deputy Speaker Ranbir Gangwa during a weekend protest.

Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition to debut on July 21

Samsung will launch the '2021 Edition' model of its Galaxy M21 smartphone in India on July 21, as confirmed by a microsite on Amazon.

Latest Battlegrounds Mobile India update includes in-game Tesla Gigafactory, vehicles

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has received its first major update since it was officially released on July 2.

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'Roar of RRR': Rajamouli's next will be bigger than 'Baahubali'

Renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli on Thursday treated fans by sharing a making video of his upcoming movie, RRR.

Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer: Here is the statistical comparison

World number one Novak Djokovic recently clinched his sixth Wimbledon title after beating Matteo Berrettini in the final.

Aston Martin Valhalla supercar, with 937hp V8 engine, unveiled

Aston Martin has revealed the production version of its AM-RB 003 supercar, called the Valhalla. It will be up for grabs in late-2023.

'Malik' review: Fahadh Faasil's performance makes this familiar tale unique

Fahadh Faasil's much-awaited movie, Malik, has finally been released on Amazon Prime Video.

ENG vs IND: India's support staff Dayananda tests positive

Indian cricket team support staff Dayananda Garani has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the UK.

Ola Scooter's bookings open in India: Here's everything to know

Ola is expected to launch its first electric scooter in India in the second half of 2021. In the latest development, the company has commenced bookings for the two-wheeler against a token amount of Rs. 499. The reservation can be canceled at any time.

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin secures FAA license for manned missions

Although Richard Branson beat Blue Origin to space with the Unity 22 mission, just days before Jeff Bezos's maiden voyage to space, his company Blue Origin has been authorized by the US's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry humans on the New Shepard launch system into space.

Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs. 18,000 crore for new factory

Maruti Suzuki has decided to set up a new plant in Haryana with an annual production capacity of 7.5-10 lakh units. The project will see an investment of around Rs. 18,000 crore.

#HealthBytes: Best home remedies to naturally treat constipation

When a person experiences three or fewer bowel movements in a week, they are said to be constipated.

Olympics: Decoding the records which might never get broken

The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be starting from July 23 onwards behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ASUS launches Chromebook models in India with Intel Celeron processors

ASUS, in partnership with Flipkart, has introduced new Chromebook laptops in India. The line-up starts at Rs. 17,999, and includes the Chromebook C223, C423, C523, and Flip C214 models.

We're in early stages of third COVID-19 wave: WHO chief

Sounding alarm over the rising Delta variant cases of COVID-19, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Thursday warned the world the pandemic is now in the "early stages" of the third wave.

Effective tips to help your baby sleep through the night

There's nothing like seeing your little one tucked away in peaceful sleep, isn't it?

Is giloy harmful for the liver? An expert weighs in

The Ministry of AYUSH has refuted a study that has linked the Ayurvedic herb giloy to liver damage.

Government withdraws letter to Apple for compliance with IT Rules

The Centre has reportedly withdrawn a letter asking Apple to comply with new IT Rules, specifically about the company's messaging service.

County Championship: Decoding the stats of Ravichandran Ashwin

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made headlines with his phenomenal performance in the 2021 County Championship.

Premier League: Decoding the stats of Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah has been exceptional for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017.

Kia Carnival Hi Limousine, with a luxurious 4-seater cabin, unveiled

Kia Motors has unveiled a Hi Limousine variant of its fourth-generation Carnival MPV. It is unlikely to arrive in India.

TVS unveils track-only Apache RR 200 for One Make Championship

TVS Motor Company has taken the wraps off its Apache RR 200 motorbike, which is exclusively built for budding riders of the new rookie category in the TVS One Make Championship.

BMW X1 20i Tech Edition launched at Rs. 43 lakh

German automaker BMW Motorrad has launched its limited-run X1 20i Tech Edition model in India. It is available via the brand's e-store.

Lamborghini Huracan STO debuts in India at Rs. 5 crore

Lamborghini has launched the Huracan STO (Super Trofeo Omologata) supercar in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 4.99 crore (ex-showroom) and is inspired by the Huracan EVO Super Trofeo.

Nokia G20 goes on sale in India via Amazon

Nokia G20, which went official in India earlier this month, has now gone on sale. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 12,999 and is up for purchase via Amazon and Nokia India's official website.

Decoding the records Lionel Messi can script in 2021-22 season

Lionel Messi is set to stay at Barcelona after reports have claimed he has agreed to a five-year deal, taking a wage cut.

Choksi's extradition could be delayed for years: Here's why

The extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi—accused in the Rs. 13,500-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case—to India could possibly be delayed by many years, according to people familiar with the matter.

Mercedes-AMG E 53, E 63 S cars launched in India

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched its AMG E 53 and E 63 S models in India. These two take the brand's tally to 10 launches so far this year.

Premier League 2021-22: New signings who could make maximum impact

The Premier League 2021-22 season starts from August 13 onwards and the transfer window leading up to the new season will be key.

TECNO launches CAMON 17 series in India at Rs. 13,000

TECNO has launched its latest CAMON 17 and CAMON 17 Pro smartphones in India. The line-up starts at Rs. 12,999 and will go on sale starting July 26 via Amazon India.

Coronavirus: India reports 41K+ new cases; nearly 600 more dead

India on Thursday reported over 41,000 new COVID-19 cases. The number of daily infections has again exceeded daily recoveries, which stood at a little over 39,000.

Fourth T20I: Starc's heroics powers Australia to win against WI

Mitchell Starc's heroics in the final over powered Australia to victory in the fourth T20I against West Indies.

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S, with new color options, goes official

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched its 2022 Vulcan S cruiser motorcycle in the US. It should reach India by the end of this year.

India Women lose four successive white-ball series: Decoding the numbers

The Indian women's cricket team suffered a defeat in the third and final T20I against England Women to lose the series 2-1.

Vivo Y72 5G launched in India at Rs. 21,000

Vivo has launched its latest 5G smartphone, the Y72 5G, in India. The handset carries a price-tag of Rs. 20,990 and is already up for grabs via Vivo's official website.

Google Pixel 6 XL to offer 5x periscope telephoto lens

Google is gearing up to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Pixel 6 XL (aka Pixel 6 Pro), in October. It is rumored to pack a triple rear camera unit, including a dedicated telephoto lens.

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KTM 250 Adventure gets a temporary price-cut of Rs. 25,000

In order to increase sales, Bajaj Auto has announced a temporary price-cut for the KTM 250 Adventure model.

Facelifted Tata Tigor EV debuts under new 'XPRES' brand

Tata Motors has launched a new brand targeted at fleet customers in India, called XPRES. All vehicles under this brand will sport special badging to differentiate them from the models meant for personal use.

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Twitter is killing its disappearing tweets feature called Fleets

In a tweet from its official handle, microblogging platform Twitter announced the retirement of Fleets. The feature displayed a row of fullscreen tweets at the top of a user's timeline that would disappear 24 hours after their creation.

NewsBytesExplainer: Why do US and Canada see wildfires every year?

Parts of western United States and Canada in the North American continent are gearing up for the annual wildfire season as several fires have already started ripping through southwest US.

Varanasi: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs. 1,500cr-worth development projects today

PM Narendra Modi is on a visit to his Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday to inaugurate numerous development projects related to tourism, health, education, and road and water transport worth over Rs. 1,500 crore.

England vs India: Rishabh Pant tests positive for COVID-19

In a major blow to Team India, Rishabh Pant has tested positive for COVID-19.

Kids complain of post-COVID symptoms like breathlessness, headache in Delhi

Children who had recovered from COVID-19 are reportedly coming back to hospitals in Delhi with complaints of post-COVID symptoms such as gastric issues, headaches, brain fog, breathlessness, etc.

Lionel Messi agrees Barcelona contract, claims report

Barcelona ace Lionel Messi has agreed on a contract extension with Barcelona.

Home Composting 101: Step-by-step guide to begin composting at home

Compost is organic material that aids in plant growth.

OPPO A54's prices hiked by up to Rs. 1,000

OPPO A54, which was launched in India in April this year, has received a price-hike of up to Rs. 1,000; it now starts at Rs. 13,990.

2022 Kia Ceed, with several styling updates, unveiled

South Korean auto giant Kia has introduced the facelifted version of its Ceed model. The production for the four-wheeler will start in August at the company's plant in Zilina, Slovakia and deliveries will begin by Q4 2021.

Realme GT Master Edition to be launched on July 21

Realme is all set to launch the Master Edition of its GT 5G smartphone in China on July 21, the company has announced. It is likely to be joined by a Master Exploration version.

Ford India to launch Figo's automatic variant on July 22

Ford will reportedly introduce an automatic transmission option for its petrol-powered Figo hatchback in India on July 22. The 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox will be paired with the 1.2-liter petrol engine.