17 Aug 2021

IPL 2021: Spectators could return in remainder of season

The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, scheduled to begin from September 19 in the UAE, is likely to see the return of spectators.

Taliban 'assures safety' of stranded Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan

After seizing power in Afghanistan, the Taliban has apparently assured the safety of the Hindus and Sikhs stranded in the country.

America's strength is destruction, not construction: China on Afghanistan crisis

China on Tuesday fired a fresh salvo at the United States, blaming it for the chaos that engulfed Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power in the country.

Modi chairs Cabinet meet on Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sat down to chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) over the troubling developments in Afghanistan.

Movies/shows where the girl chose the wrong guy, vice versa

Falling for the wrong person isn't far from reality.

Uttarakhand: Ex-Army officer Ajay Kothiyal AAP's pick for CM candidate

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday announced that retired Army officer Ajay Kothiyal will become the party's Chief Ministerial face in the 2022 Uttarakhand Assembly elections.

Redmi 10 will be powered by a Helio G88 processor

Xiaomi is expected to launch its next budget smartphone, the Redmi 10, in the coming weeks. In the latest update, the brand has shared teasers of the handset, confirming its key specifications.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G bags BIS certification; India launch imminent

Samsung is expected to launch a new M-series 5G smartphone, called the Galaxy M52 5G, in India soon.

'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' release postponed to October 15

The makers of Tom Hardy starrer Venom: Let There Be Carnage has yet again delayed the theatrical release.

Pegasus: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a batch of petitions seeking a probe into the alleged Pegasus snooping scandal.

iQOO Z5 spotted on IMEI database; India launch soon

iQOO seems to be working on a new Z5 smartphone for the Indian market. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the IMEI database with model number I2018.

'Chalo Koi Baat Nahi' trailer: Ranvir, Vinay return as co-hosts

Makers dropped a trailer for the upcoming comedy show, Chalo Koi Baat Nahi, recently.

BYD Dolphin compact electric car launched in China

Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Dolphin subcompact car in its home country. To recall, it was showcased at the Shanghai Auto Show in April.

iQOO 8 Pro debuts with Snapdragon 888+ chipset, 120W fast-charging

iQOO has launched its 8 series of flagship smartphones in China. The line-up includes the vanilla 8 and 8 Pro models.

'Chehre' trailer: Amitabh Bachchan traps Emraan Hashmi in mind game

Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi will keep you hooked to the screen in their upcoming thriller, Chehre.

Audi e-tron GT teased in India; to be launched soon

Audi has teased its e-tron GT sports car in India, hinting at its imminent launch. The vehicle debuted globally this February and is offered in two versions: e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT.

'Waiting to be killed': Afghanistan's women fear as Taliban returns

Women across Afghanistan are anxious about whether and how they would survive the Taliban takeover of the country.

Mumbai: City-based actress files molestation complaint, interior designer booked

A Mumbai-based actress has alleged that an interior designer molested her after she had had a spat with him over his work at her apartment in the city.

Acer Predator Helios 300 launched at Rs. 1.3 lakh

Taiwanese tech brand Acer has introduced the latest version of its Predator Helios 300 laptop in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 1.3 lakh.

Records which define Virat Kohli's Test captaincy

Team India, on Monday, staged an emphatic victory against England at Lord's to go 1-0 up in the series.

'Kabul Express' director Kabir Khan recalls Taliban giving 'death threats'

The Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan has left many worried and helpless.

Mohanlal's '12th Man' goes on floors on Malayalam New Year

The Drishyam duo, superstar Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph, is back with their fourth venture, 12th Man.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series' display, camera, and chipset details leaked

Samsung's S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra flagships may be several months away from going official but thanks to tipster Ice Universe, we have details regarding the design, display, as well as camera specifications of the trio.

Will never forgive US for this, says Afghanistan war veteran

Former CIA analyst and Afghanistan war veteran Matt Zeller has criticized the United States for its actions in Afghanistan, which witnessed a takeover by the Taliban over the weekend.

Vivo X60 receives a price-cut of up to Rs. 3,000

Vivo has reduced the prices of its X60 smartphone in India. Following the price-cut, the handset has become cheaper by up to Rs. 3,000.

Realme GT 5G could debut as cheapest Snapdragon 888-powered phone

Realme is all set to launch its latest GT 5G smartphone in India tomorrow, alongside the GT Master Edition and Realme Book Slim laptop.

It's raining stars on Apple TV+ as J-Law joins repertoire

The ad-free, subscription-based streaming service from Apple Inc., Apple TV+, is brimming with exciting projects.

'Will never bow to Taliban,' says former Afghan Vice-President Saleh

Amrullah Saleh, the former Vice-President of Afghanistan, said he will never bow down to the Taliban, while also accusing Pakistan of siding with the terror group.

Unofficial bookings of Hyundai i20 N Line hatchback have commenced

Prior to its debut in India on August 24, select Hyundai dealerships have unofficially started accepting bookings for the i20 N Line hatchback. The booking amount is set at Rs. 25,000.

'Tiger 3': Salman, Katrina's multi-location international shoot begins from tomorrow

The shooting of Salman Khan's Tiger 3 resumed last month and now, the team is set to fly out to international locations.

Prior to global debut, 2022 Jeep Meridian SUV leaked

Jeep Commander will make its global debut later this month and shall be launched in India by mid-2022. Here, it will be called the Meridian.

Tinder will soon start offering ID verification. What changes, then?

Twitter halted its account verification process but popular dating app Tinder has begun rolling out a similar idea called ID verification. Using this, Tinder users can show the platform a government or official ID to verify that they are the person they claim to be on Tinder.

Amid pandemic, Rs. 21cr fraudulently withdrawn from Mumbai PF office

Over Rs. 21 crore was reportedly siphoned from a common PF pool at a Mumbai office of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) between March 2020 and June 2021.

Shane Bond set to join New Zealand's coaching set-up

Former speedster Shane Bond is set to join the New Zealand coaching set-up for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the T20Is in India which follow the tournament.

Now, you can add personalized background while using WhatsApp Payments

As part of its ongoing push to woo users toward using the in-app payments feature, WhatsApp has introduced the ability to customize the background of the message bubble when you send money to people using WhatsApp Payments.

Popular VJ and Tamil actor Anandha Kannan dies of cancer

Popular Tamil actor and host Anandha Kannan, 48, passed away due to bile-duct cancer last night.

Who is Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, likely new Afghanistan President?

The Taliban took over Afghanistan once again, declaring an end to the 20-year-long war in the country.

Benefits worth Rs. 70,000 on select Toyota cars in India

In an attempt to increase sales, select Toyota dealerships across India are offering benefits on models like the Glanza, Urban Cruiser, and Yaris.

Helen McCrory birth anniversary: A note to lionhearted Aunt Pol

Helen McCrory would have turned 53 today, had she not left us this April.

Motorola Edge 20 series debuts in India at Rs. 21,500

Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its latest Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion smartphones in India. The line-up starts at Rs. 21,499 and will be available later this month via Flipkart.

Coronavirus: India hits record 1-day vaccinations; cases reach 154-day low

As of Tuesday, India has administered nearly 55.5 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines. In the past 24 hours, the country administered a record number of 88.13 lakh vaccine doses.

ASUS announces ROG Phone 5s series with Snapdragon 888+ chipset

ASUS has introduced its latest gaming-focused ROG Phone 5s series, which includes the vanilla ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro models.

Bob Dylan allegedly sexually abused a 12-year-old in 1960s, sued

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has been sued by an unnamed woman in a New York court, who claims the rock singer sexually abused her in 1965 when she was 12.

Vivo Y33s and Y21 to debut in India soon

Vivo will launch two new Y-series smartphones, the Y33s and Y21, in India next week, according to 91mobiles. The report has also revealed the design and full specifications of the duo.

T20 World Cup 2021: India-Pakistan fixture is on October 24

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Kia Seltos X-Line teased in India; might be launched soon

Kia Motors has teased the X-Line variant of its Seltos SUV on social media, hinting at its imminent launch in India. To recall, it was showcased in concept form at the 2020 Auto Expo.

Afghanistan crisis: India evacuates staff from embassy in Kabul

India will immediately evacuate its ambassador to Afghanistan, Rudrendra Tandon, and other embassy staff members, an official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs said this morning.

Bajaj Pulsar 250 might be launched in India this November

MD of Bajaj Auto, Rajiv Bajaj, has announced that the company will launch its 'biggest Pulsar' motorcycle in India this November. It will be based on a new platform and is expected to be called the Pulsar 250.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G's support page goes live; launch imminent

Samsung is expected to launch a new Galaxy A52s 5G smartphone in India soon.

Renault cars available with discounts worth Rs. 80,000 in India

In a bid to boost sales in India, select Renault dealerships are offering attractive deals on the entire model range, including the KWID, Triber, Kiger, and Duster.

Honda NSX bows out with a limited-run Type S model

Honda has revealed the final version of its NSX supercar, called the Type S. It will be manufactured at Honda's factory in Ohio, US.

#HealthBytes: Amazing benefits of the Ayurvedic herb Reetha

Reetha tree is a herb that is native to India, China, Nepal and is commonly used in preparing Ayurvedic medicines.

16 Aug 2021

T-Mobile investigating alleged data hack affecting 100 million customers

American telecom operator T-Mobile has confirmed that it is investigating a data breach possibly involving around 100 million customers.

India register their third-ever Test victory at Lord's: Records broken

India pulled off a historic victory against England in the second Test of five-match series at Lord's.

No excise cut on fuel; Sitharaman blames UPA-era oil bonds

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday blamed the former Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for the soaring fuel prices.

Willing to develop friendly relations with Taliban, says China

As the Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan, China on Monday said that it is willing to develop "friendly relations" with the country.

'#Home' trailer: It's about a father, sons and social media

Amazon Prime Video has dropped a trailer of its upcoming Malayalam movie, #Home.

'Shershaah' album review: There are no skippable tracks here

Relishing great reception, makers of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani-starrer Shershaah have now released the full album from the war movie.

Afghan military plane crashed in Uzbekistan amid crisis

An Afghan military jet crashed in the neighboring Uzbekistan after being shot down by Uzbek defense forces late on Sunday.

'Kaali Peeli Tales' trailer: Six stories depicting life in Mumbai

Amazon miniTV has just dropped a trailer of an anthology movie, Kaali Peeli Tales, on YouTube.

Samsung Galaxy A03s tipped to cost Rs. 11,500 in India

Samsung is gearing up to launch a new Galaxy A03s model in India soon. In the latest development, 91mobiles has leaked the pricing details of the handset.

Kabul airport: Visuals show people falling to death from planes

As chaos unfolds at Kabul's airport, shocking visuals of people falling from airplanes taking off have emerged.

'Dhoop Ki Deewar' finale review: Good message buried under melodrama

ZEE5 Original Dhoop Ki Deewar has concluded, with its last four episodes airing recently.

Hyundai India recalls TUCSON due to electrical issue in HECU

South Korean automaker Hyundai has issued a recall order for its TUCSON SUV in India over a potential electrical issue in its Hydraulic and Electronic Control Unit (HECU).

Over 200 Indians are stuck in Kabul amid Afghanistan crisis

More than 200 Indian nationals are still stuck in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, NDTV reported citing sources.

2nd Test, Day 5: England need 272 to win

India have declared at 298/8 on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test against England at Lord's.

If 'Suits' gets Indian version, who can possibly lead it?

Whether Suits is getting a season 10 isn't known yet, but what if the show is made in India?

OPPO Band Style Review: Should you buy it?

Not too long ago, fitness wearables were meant for professional athletes and sportspersons. Needless to say, they were quite expensive and beyond the reach of the masses.

Watch: Shilpa Shetty Kundra posts first video after husband's arrest

Shilpa Shetty Kundra, in her first virtual appearance, ever since her husband got arrested, is seen talking about staying positive through pranayama, to battle tough times.

Nothing ear (1) India pre-orders to begin tomorrow: Details here

Nothing's ear (1), which was launched in India, last month will be up for pre-orders starting tomorrow i.e. August 17 via Flipkart. It is priced at Rs. 5,999.

Pegasus row: Centre to set up probe committee; denies allegations

In an affidavit submitted before the Supreme Court, the Centre has "unequivocally" denied allegations that the government used military-grade spyware Pegasus to hack the phones of journalists, lawyers, and activists.

Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule edition SUV launched in India

Italian automaker Lamborghini has launched the Graphite Capsule edition of its Urus SUV in India. To recall, it was announced globally last year.

Is KJo's new patriotic movie about freedom fighter Usha Mehta?

Bollywood director and producer Karan Johar is currently flying high on the success of Sidharth Malhotra's Shershaah.

Samsung Z Fold3, Flip3's India pricing and sale date revealed

Samsung had launched its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, last week. Now, the tech giant has revealed the India pricing details of the duo.

'Sarkaru Vaari Paata,' 'Pushpa' makers lodge police complaint against piracy

Makers of upcoming Telugu biggies Sarkaru Vaari Paata (starring Mahesh Babu) and Pushpa (Allu Arjun) are battling piracy troubles, even before the release of their movies.

IPL 2021: Rashid, Nabi available for the remaining season

Afghanistan stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi will be available for the remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Ahead of launch, iQOO 8 and 8 Pro's specifications leaked

iQOO is all set to launch its 8 series of smartphones in China tomorrow i.e. August 17. The line-up will include the vanilla 8 and 8 Pro models.

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

To ensure an uptick in sales, Tata Motors dealerships in India are offering huge discounts on models such as the Tiago, Tigor, Harrier, and Safari.

'Hope India will change stance,' says Taliban as Afghanistan falls

The Taliban expects India to change its stance and support the group, its spokesman said.

Prior to launch, Motorola Edge 20 Fusion appears on Geekbench

Motorola is all set to launch the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion smartphones in India tomorrow i.e. August 17.

5 killed at Kabul airport as Taliban takes over Afghanistan

At least five people were reportedly killed at Kabul's airport on Monday as thousands attempted to flee Afghanistan amid a hostile takeover by the Taliban.

Pandit Rajesh, the last priest in Kabul, refuses to flee

People from all communities are looking to leave Afghanistan at the first chance they get as the Taliban gains power.

Benefits of up to Rs. 90,000 on Nissan KICKS SUV

In an attempt to increase sales, Japanese automaker Nissan is offering attractive benefits on its KICKS SUV in India.

Roger Federer to undergo another surgery, will miss US Open

Swiss ace Roger Federer, on Sunday, announced that he is set to undergo another surgery on his knee.

Sushmita Dev joins TMC day after resigning from Congress

A day after resigning from the Indian National Congress, Sushmita Dev on Monday joined West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.

Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max's 6GB/64GB variant discontinued

Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max in India in three memory configurations - 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/128GB.

Jessica Lall's sister Sabrina passes away due to organ failure

Jessica Lall's sister Sabrina Lall, who fought long and hard to bring her sister's killer to justice, passed away Sunday evening, after a prolonged illness.

All about Ford GT '64 Prototype Heritage Edition supercar

Ford has revealed a limited-run version of its GT supercar at the Monterey Car Week in the US. Its bookings will commence in the international markets next year.

West Indies beat Pakistan in 1st Test: Key stats

A resounding knock by Kemar Roach helped the West Indies win the first Test against Pakistan at Sabina Park.

'To prevent bloodshed,' says Ghani on why he left Afghanistan

The Taliban is in full control of Afghanistan after its capital Kabul fell and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country over the weekend.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 may debut in Europe in September

Xiaomi had launched its latest mid-range tablet, the Mi Pad 5, in China earlier this month alongside the Mi MIX 4.

#HealthBytes: Body fat secrets no one told you about

Fad diets and online tutorials have got us to believe that body fat is a villain.

iQOO 8 Pro appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888+ processor

Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is all set to launch its flagship iQOO 8 series in China on August 17.

A simple four-step tutorial to do a facial at home

Since most of us may be stuck indoors at least for the next few months, a luxurious facial may seem like a far-off dream.

Redmi 10 officially teased; color options revealed

A day after Xiaomi "accidentally" leaked its upcoming Redmi 10's specifications via a blog post, the tech giant has officially teased the arrival of the handset. However, the launch date is yet to be revealed.