20 Jul 2021

Deepak Chahar helps India beat Sri Lanka in 2nd ODI

A splendid knock by Deepak Chahar (69*) helped India script an incredible victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium.

Two-third of Indians have COVID-19 antibodies: ICMR serosurvey

Around 40 crore Indians are still vulnerable to COVID-19 infections, according to India's fourth national serological survey.

All we know about Raj Kundra and the pornography case

Mumbai Police arrested Raj Kundra, husband of Shilpa Shetty, yesterday in connection with a pornography case.

Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh team up for 'Kakuda'; shooting begins

Remember the time when Bollywood delivered back-to-back adult comedies?

Twitterati demands boycotting 'The Conversion' for apparently promoting love jihad

On Tuesday, thousands of Twitter users were seen jumping on the bandwagon for boycotting an upcoming movie titled The Conversion.

Raj Kundra asked Sagarika Shona for nude audition, claims actress

The arrest of Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, in connection with a pornographic case made headlines on Tuesday.

Poonam Pandey, who had filed case against Raj Kundra, reacts

Actress Poonam Pandey has reacted to the news of Shilpa Shetty's husband businessman Raj Kundra's arrest.

'Dial 100' trailer: Neena Gupta seeks revenge in Manoj Bajpayee-starrer

Get ready for another intriguing story from the Family Man star Manoj Bajpayee!

Jeff Bezos travels to space in his own rocket

Hot on the heels of fellow billionaire Richard Branson's odyssey, Jeff Bezos successfully completed an 11-minute ride to space and back aboard a Blue Origin spacecraft. He was accompanied by his brother Mark Bezos, 82-year-old astronaut Wally Funk, and the world's youngest space traveler Oliver Daemen.

Decoding the rivalry of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Swiss ace Roger Federer will be aiming for a turnaround after losing to Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals of 2021 Wimbledon.

#HealthBytes: How to fix a broken or chipped tooth

A chip or crack in the tooth is bound to be extremely painful.

Sri Lanka vs India: Charith Asalanka drives SL to 275/9

Another batting collapse dented the plight of Sri Lanka in the second ODI against India at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

OPPO Reno6 Z, with Dimensity 800U processor, goes official

As a successor to the OPPO Reno5 Z smartphone, tech giant OPPO has introduced the Reno6 Z model in Thailand. It joins the existing Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ models in the Reno6 line-up.

Yamaha FZ 25's MotoGP Edition launched at Rs. 1.37 lakh

Yamaha has launched the limited-run Monster Energy MotoGP Edition of its FZ 25 motorbike in India.

Congress, Akali Dal to skip PM's all-party meet on COVID-19

The Congress party and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have said they will not attend the central government's all-party meeting on its COVID-19 management this evening.

US eases travel advisory for India as COVID-19 cases decline

As India's COVID-19 outbreak subsides, the United States has eased the travel advisory for its citizens traveling to India.

Billionaires are flying to space, but where does it begin?

While Jeff Bezos prepares for a trip to space, let's not forget that just last week, his company Blue Origin took to Twitter to compare its mission and Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Unity 22 mission to space.

Hero Glamour Xtec goes official in India at Rs. 79,000

Hero MotoCorp has introduced a new lightweight motorcycle in India, called the Glamour Xtec. It is priced starting at Rs. 78,900.

2022 Volkswagen Passat Limited Edition marks the end of production

To commemorate the end of the Passat's production in the US, Volkswagen has revealed a Limited Edition model of the premium sedan. Only 1,973 units are being built.

Coronavirus: 4 vaccines in human trial stage, government tells Parliament

India has four COVID-19 vaccines in the human trial stage, the central government told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament) on Tuesday.

Hyderabad businessman donates Rs. 1cr gold sword to Tirupati temple

A Hyderabad-based businessman has donated a gold sword worth more than Rs. 1 crore to the Lord Venkateswara deity at the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh, reports say.

Ford Figo (automatic) to debut in India on July 22

American automaker Ford will launch the petrol-automatic variant of its Figo hatchback in India on July 22, as confirmed by an official teaser.

Unofficial bookings for BMW C 400 GT open in India

German automaker BMW Motorrad is expected to launch its C 400 GT maxi-style scooter in India soon.

What all we know about Akshay Kumar's 'Ram Setu'?

Akshay Kumar, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Jacqueline Fernandez are gearing up to shoot for Abhishek Sharma's Ram Setu.

Ahead of launch, Mi MIX 4's key specifications leaked

Xiaomi is expected to launch the flagship Mi MIX 4 smartphone in August this year.

Mi Pad 5 appears in leaked poster; key features revealed

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets in August this year. In the latest development, a poster of the vanilla Mi Pad 5 has been spotted on Weibo, revealing its design and specifications.

Central team suggests total lockdown in 2 Maharashtra districts

A central team of experts has reportedly suggested a total lockdown in two Maharashtra districts, where transmission of the coronavirus has not reduced despite undertaking a series of measures.

How Raj Kundra allegedly conducted the pornographic racket through WhatsApp

Raj Kundra, husband of Shilpa Shetty, was arrested yesterday in connection with a pornography case.

Sri Lanka vs India, 2nd ODI: SL elect to bat

Sri Lanka and India are clashing in the second ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

BMW F 900 XR breaks cover; India launch by 2021-end

German automaker BMW Motorrad has revealed the 2022 iteration of its F 900 XR motorbike. It should be introduced in India by the end of this year.

PM Modi asks BJP leaders to counter Opposition on COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the Opposition, saying it is "spreading lies" and politicizing the coronavirus pandemic.

OnePlus Nord 2's leaked render reveals new red color variant

OnePlus is gearing up to launch the Nord 2 smartphone in India on July 22.

Alex Carey to lead Australia against WI in Finch's absence

In a major development, Alex Carey is set to lead Australia in the opening ODI against the West Indies.

Mahindra XUV700 to offer a driver drowsiness detection feature

Mahindra is expected to unveil its XUV700 car in India next month. The automaker has been teasing some of the key highlights of the vehicle such as personalized safety alerts, auto booster headlights, largest-in-class panoramic sunroof, and flush-fitted 'Smart Door Handles.'

Sorry state of affairs: SC on Kerala's Bakrid lockdown relaxation

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed alarm over the three-day relaxation on COVID-19 curbs for Bakrid (Eid-ul-Azha) in Kerala.

Following arrest, netizens dig up Raj Kundra's problematic/shady interviews, tweets

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra was arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with a pornography case yesterday.

World's richest man Jeff Bezos is flying to space today

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is all set to fly to space today on his company's rocket along with his brother, aerospace pioneer Wally Funk, and the world's youngest space traveler Oliver Daemen.

Redmi Note 10T 5G launched in India at Rs. 14,000

Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Redmi has launched the Note 10T 5G handset in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 13,999.

Pegasus row: Both Parliament Houses adjourned as Opposition protests

Both the Houses of the Parliament were adjourned minutes after proceedings began today, as the Opposition continued to raise slogans and protest against the Pegasus scandal, that unfolded over the weekend.

Ola Scooter becomes the most pre-booked scooter in the world

Ola is gearing up to launch its first electric scooter in India in the coming weeks. The company had commenced bookings for the Ola Scooter last week and has now informed that over one lakh units of the two-wheeler were booked within 24 hours.

Hyundai ALCAZAR bags more than 11,000 bookings in a month

In a remarkable achievement, the Hyundai ALCAZAR has received over 11,000 bookings in India since its launch in June this year. As many as 5,600 units of the SUV have been delivered so far.

South Africa beat Ireland in 1st T20I: Records broken

A splendid spell by Tabraiz Shamsi helped South Africa beat Ireland in the first T20I at The Village, Dublin.

Change Sushant's cause of death on Wikipedia, requests his sister

It has been over a year since Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput left us.

Ducati Multistrada V4 bike to be launched on July 22

Italian automaker Ducati has announced that it will launch its Multistrada V4 adventure motorbike in India on July 22. It is expected to be available in three trims: V4, V4 S, and V4 S Sport.

OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G is now available in India

OPPO's newly-launched Reno6 Pro 5G smartphone has gone on sale in India.

Second batch of the Mercedes-Benz EQC to arrive this September

Mercedes-Benz has announced that the second batch of the EQC electric SUV will be brought to India in September. The bookings for the upcoming batch had commenced in March this year.

2022 Porsche Macan launched in the US at $54,900

German automaker Porsche has revealed the 2022 version of its Macan performance-oriented crossover. It is offered in three trims: standard, S, and GTS.

Lightning strikes jump by 34%; experts point to climate change

India saw 18.5 million lightning strikes between April 2020 and March 2021, marking a significant jump of 34% from the 13.8 million strikes that occurred over the corresponding period in the previous year.

'Snake Eyes' trailer: Storm-Shadow offers 'home' to budding G.I. Joe

Makers have dropped the final trailer of Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins and it is packed with action.

Mani Ratnam's magnum-opus 'Ponniyin Selvan' to release in two parts

Ponniyin Selvan, helmed by Mani Ratnam, is set to be made in two parts and will be released next year, as per a poster dropped recently.

AIIMS doctor urges people to be careful for 1-2 years

A professor at the medicine department of the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has urged people to practice caution for at least the next couple of years, so that COVID-19 does not explode again.

Shilpa Shetty's husband, Raj Kundra, arrested in porn films case

The Mumbai Police has arrested Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in connection with a pornography case.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What's Pegasus spyware and how does it spread?

Recent reports suggest that the smartphones of over 40 Indian journalists from established media houses have been compromised by the Pegasus spyware.

Jawa RVM 500 scrambler, with Bristol Veloce 500-inspired look, unveiled

Czech automaker Jawa has unveiled a scrambler bike based on its RVM 500 model sold in Europe. Its debut in India seems unlikely.

Realme GT Explorer Master Edition to cost around Rs. 35,000

Realme is all set to launch the GT Master Edition and GT Explorer Master Edition smartphones in China on July 21.

POCO X3 GT will be launched on July 28

POCO is gearing up to launch the X3 GT smartphone in Malaysia on July 28. The event will be live-streamed via POCO Malaysia's official Facebook page from 8pm (5:30pm IST) onwards.

19 Jul 2021

Amitabh Bachchan shares first promo clip of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati-13'

The news of Amitabh Bachchan returning as the host for the 13th season of popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati was revealed in May.

Karnataka CM's exit likely? BJP chief's 'leaked' audio hints change

A "leaked" audio clip purportedly of Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nalin Kumar Kateel has deepened the political crisis for the BJP in the state by hinting at the exit of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa soon.

'John Wick-4': What we know so far about this actioner?

We all know that Keanu Reeves is returning with the fourth instalment of John Wick.

England vs India: Rahul to keep wicket in warm-up game

KL Rahul is set to keep wicket for India in their three-day warm-up match against a Select County XI, starting July 20 at Chester-le-Street.

Injured Shreyas Iyer ruled out of Royal London Cup

India batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the upcoming Royal London Cup in England due to a shoulder injury.

This is how the Realme Band 2 will look like

Realme is likely to launch a new fitness tracker, the Band 2. It will succeed the Realme Band that debuted in India last year.

Norovirus outbreak reported in the UK. What is it?

The United Kingdom, which is already seeing a surge in coronavirus cases amid relaxation of curbs, has now reported an outbreak of the norovirus.

In age of tasteless remakes, 'Hanjugam' feels like a blessing

Makers dropped the first video song Hanjugam from Ajay Devgn-led Bhuj: The Pride of India earlier today.

Audi RS 3 breaks cover in sedan and hatchback forms

Audi has revealed its 2022 RS 3 in both sedan as well as hatchback forms. They will be up for grabs in Europe from August.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: A look at India's schedule (Athletics)

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be underway from July 23.

Governments need to hold NSO's spyware Pegasus accountable: WhatsApp CEO

WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart on Sunday criticized the controversial spyware Pegasus for its alleged role in breaching the privacy of individuals by hacking their mobile phones across the globe.

'Ardh': Rubina Dilaik's Bollywood debut alongside Hiten Tejwani, Rajpal Yadav

Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik is set to make her Bollywood debut with Palash Muchhal's upcoming film, Ardh.

#FundingAlert: Lenskart raises $220 million from Temasek, Falcon Edge Capital

Bengaluru-based eyewear retail start-up Lenskart is now valued at $2.5 billion, following a fresh $220 million investment led by Temasek and Falcon Edge Capital.

'Aankh Micholi': Motion poster introduces characters in an 'eye-conic' style

Makers unveiled the motion poster of Umesh Shukla's upcoming family entertainer Aankh Micholi on Monday.

'Attempt to malign our democracy': IT Minister on Pegasus controversy

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Information Technology, today said in the Parliament that the "Pegasus Project" is an attempt to malign our democracy and its institutions.

MINI 60 Years Edition hatchback, with 2.0-liter engine, breaks cover

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its collaboration with John Cooper, BMW-owned luxury brand MINI has unveiled its limited-run MINI 60 Years Edition hatchback.

POCO F3 GT to debut in India at Rs. 29,000

POCO is all set to launch the F3 GT smartphone in India on July 23. Now, ahead of its launch, tipster Debayan Roy has leaked the pricing details of the handset.

Coronavirus: India reports 38K+ new cases; 60% in Kerala, Maharashtra

India on Monday reported over 38,000 new COVID-19 cases, with 60% of the fresh infections concentrated in Kerala and Maharashtra.

Lenovo Tab P11 to debut in India on July 26

Lenovo is all set to launch its budget-range tablet, the Tab P11, in India on July 26. It will join the Tab P11 Pro model that debuted here in February.

Esha Deol-produced 'Ek Duaa' is about equal-love for girl child

Esha Deol Takhtani has now turned producer for a Voot film, Ek Duaa.

Supreme Court orders release of activist, arrested over Facebook posts

The Supreme Court of India today ordered the release of Erendro Leichombam, a 37-year-old political activist arrested for sedition over some Facebook posts earlier this year.

Baby number two on the way for Neha Dhupia-Angad Bedi!

Popular celebrity couple Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi announced their second pregnancy earlier today.

List of unbreakable records scripted by Rafael Nadal

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal recently opted out of the 2021 Wimbledon and Tokyo 2020 Olympics in order to prolong his career.

What are the upcoming projects of 'Haider' star Shahid Kapoor?

There's no doubt that Shahid Kapoor is talented, but like many, the industry stopped taking him seriously after a few of his films bombed in quick succession.

Production-specific Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar, with a 1,600hp engine, revealed

Koenigsegg has revealed the production version of its Jesko hypercar which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor show in 2019. The limited-run vehicle will be up for grabs from next year.

Vidyut Jammwal's debut production venture will be titled 'IB 71'

Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal had launched his production company Action Hero Films this April to celebrate completion of a decade in showbiz.

#Tokyo2020: Czech beach volleyball player tests COVID-19-positive at Olympic Village

Yet another case of the COVID-19 infection has been reported at the Tokyo Olympic Village as Czech beach volleyball player Ondrej Perusic tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.

Government building buffer stock of COVID-19 drugs before third wave

The Indian government is currently working to build a buffer stock of coronavirus drugs as well as some other common drugs and supplements.

ZTE Axon 30 to debut on July 27; specifications revealed

ZTE is all set to launch the Axon 30 smartphone in China on July 27. It will succeed the Axon 20 5G which was announced last year.

Tata XPRES-T EV priced at Rs. 9.75 lakh; deliveries underway

As the first model under its XPRES brand aimed at fleet customers, Tata Motors has launched the XPRES-T EV compact sedan in India.

Parliament Monsoon Session: Both Houses adjourned after Opposition protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Monsoon Session of the Parliament. Both Houses of the Parliament were, however, adjourned as the session witnessed protests by the Opposition.

Gemballa MARSIEN is a 750hp off-road-biased supercar

German tuning company Gemballa has unveiled its limited-run MARSIEN supercar which is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

Prior to launch, OnePlus Nord 2's renders and specifications leaked

OnePlus is all set to launch the Nord 2 smartphone in India on July 22.

2021 Mahindra Bolero Neo review: Should you buy it?

The Bolero happens to be the most popular offering in the Mahindra range and to expand that brand name across the subcompact SUV space, the Indian automaker has introduced a new model called the Bolero Neo.

Phones of politicians, journalists reportedly hacked; Indian government denies involvement

India is committed to safeguarding the right to privacy of all its citizens, the central government said late on Sunday, responding to reports that mobile numbers of hundreds of Indians were hacked using a spyware.

Reasons other than pregnancy that can cause a delayed period

Worried about an accidental pregnancy over a missed period?

This Chinese electric scooter is a doppelganger of TVS iQube

Chinese automaker Sunra EV has unveiled its Robo-S electric scooter.

Lewis Hamilton wins the British Grand Prix: Records broken

Lewis Hamilton showed fight and character to bounce back from a 10-second penalty for a crash with Max Verstappen to pass Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and claim a superb British Grand Prix victory.

Realme 7 receives Realme UI 2.0 update in India

Realme has started rolling out the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update for the Realme 7 smartphone in India.

Prior to unveiling, MG One SUV previewed in leaked images

The MG One SUV will be unveiled in China soon and deliveries should commence in late 2021.

Maharashtra CM asks producers to abide by COVID-19 shooting protocols

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray addressed certain representatives of the Producers Guild of India (PGI) on Saturday to discuss COVID-19 protocols that must be followed while shooting for television and films.