08 Sep 2021

Karnal Kisan Mahapanchayat: Talks fail again; farmers plan permanent protest

Farmers protesting against the agricultural laws in Haryana have threatened a prolonged agitation in Karnal, alleging inaction by authorities in the matter of police excess on demonstrators on August 28.

MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant: Statistical comparison (after 25 Tests)

Rishabh Pant starred in India's win in the Oval Test.

MS Dhoni announced as Team India's mentor for T20 WC

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni will mentor Team India during the upcoming T20 World Cup.

BCCI announces Team India's squad for T20 World Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India's squad for the men's T20 World Cup.

OPPO Enco Buds, with up to 24-hour battery life, launched

OPPO has launched its latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, the Enco Buds, in India. It is priced at Rs. 1,999 and will be available for purchase via Flipkart from September 14.

50% COVID-19 vaccine doses administered reached 18-44 age group: Government

As India's COVID-19 vaccination drive has been picking up the pace, government data revealed that roughly half the doses were administered among those aged 18-44 years.

'Asked to come naked to school': Girls on MP principal

A government school principal in Madhya Pradesh has been booked for allegedly making obscene comments on girl students.

'Kanta Laga' review: Nonsensical lyrics, hideous costumes, waste of time

When you see a particular video is trending at number three on YouTube Music, and it has over 48L views, you have certain expectations from the song and video.

iQOO Z5 tipped to debut in India this month

iQOO is working to introduce the Z5 smartphone as a successor to the Z3 model. As per tipster Debayan Roy, it will be launched in India later this month. The company is likely to introduce a Z5 Pro variant as well.

Team India to re-visit England for white-ball matches in 2022

India will return to England to play white-ball matches in 2022.

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR to debut on September 14

Prior to its global debut on September 14, British automaker Triumph has teased its Speed Triple 1200 RR semi-faired sports bike.

iFFALCON K72 55-inch 4K TV launched at Rs. 52,000

Chinese tech giant TCL's sub-brand iFFALCON has launched its latest K-series smart TV, the K72, in India.

Lotus Emira GT4 concept, with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, revealed

Lotus has revealed a track-only concept version of its Emira car, called the Emira GT4.

Itel Vision 2s goes official in India at Rs. 7,000

Expanding its range of smartphones, Itel has introduced its latest budget model, the Vision 2s, in the Indian market. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 6,999.

Vidyut Jammwal's tribute video for bestie Sidharth Shukla is tear-jerking

Vidyut Jammwal moved social media to tears today with his heartfelt tribute to his best friend and gym buddy Sidharth Shukla, who died last week due to a massive heart attack.

Hailed for vaccination drive, Israel sees COVID-19 spike after reopening

Recently hailed for its COVID-19 vaccination coverage and fast return to "normalcy," Israel is quickly turning into one of the pandemic's biggest hotspots.

Infinix ZERO X to debut globally on September 13

Infinix, in partnership with The Royal Observatory Greenwich, is gearing up to host a global launch event on September 13 wherein it is expected to announce the all-new ZERO X smartphone.

Women can now join the NDA, Centre tells Supreme Court

Women can be admitted to the National Defence Academy (NDA) for Permanent Commission in the Indian Armed forces, the central government told the Supreme Court today, marking a landmark move for gender equality in the field.

TCL 20 R 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, launched

TCL has launched its latest budget-range 5G smartphone, the 20 R 5G, in some European markets, including the Netherlands.

Bookings for the Audi e-tron GT now open in India

Audi has commenced bookings for the e-tron GT in India on payment of Rs. 10 lakh.

Novak Djokovic vs Matteo Berrettini: Decoding the stats

World number one Novak Djokovic is set to play his fourth consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final this year.

Ram Charan-Kiara Advani's 'RC 15 SVC 50' hits floors today

Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's film RC 15 SVC 50 (tentative title) hit the floors today.

CIA chief meets Ajit Doval in Delhi to discuss Afghanistan

National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval met with William Burns, the chief of the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), in New Delhi on Tuesday, reports said.

Renault introduces discounts of up to Rs. 1.05 lakh

In a bid to boost sales this festive season, automaker Renault has announced a range of benefits across its portfolio of four-wheelers.

Coronavirus: India reports nearly 38K new cases; 369 more dead

India on Wednesday recorded nearly 38,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking a daily test positivity rate of 2.16%.

Quashing rumors, makers confirm theatrical release of 'RRR,' 'Gangubai,' 'Attack'

Pen Studios announced today that its big budgeted projects like RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Attack are all poised for a theatrical release.

Lenovo Tab P11 5G and P12 Pro 5G tablets launched

Lenovo has launched the Tab P11 5G and Tab P12 Pro 5G tablets in the global markets. The devices will be up for grabs in October.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Himalayan become costlier by Rs. 7,000

Royal Enfield has raised the prices of its Meteor 350 and Himalayan motorbikes in India.

Discounts of up to Rs. 70,000 announced on Tata cars

In order to increase sales this month, Tata Motors dealerships in India have introduced attractive discounts on some of the popular models, such as the Tigor, Nexon, Harrier, and Safari.

2021 US Open: Leylah Fernandez stuns Svitolina to reach semis

Canada's Leylah Fernandez, on Wednesday, reached her maiden Grand Slam semi-final with a stunning victory over seed fifth seed Elina Svitolina at the US Open.

COVID-19 takes severe toll on fight against HIV, TB: Report

The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on the global fight against diseases like the HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria last year, according to a report by the Global Fund.

Bookings for Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250's second batch now open

The first batch of the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, which was launched in India this April, has been sold out.

Apple to launch iPhone 13 series on September 14

Apple is all set to launch its latest iPhone 13 series of smartphones on September 14. The event will be broadcasted via the company's website starting 10am PDT (10:30pm IST).

Will Britney Spears be finally free from conservatorship now?

Britney Spears might finally be free of conservatorship, as her father Jamie Spears has filed a petition in court to remove the system off her life.

US funded coronavirus research at China's Wuhan lab: Report

Newly released documents have revealed that the United States' National Institute of Health issued grants to a health organization that funneled funds into coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).

Ola

Ola S1 e-scooter will go on sale in India today

Ola Electric's S1 e-scooter will go on sale in India today starting 6pm for those who have already pre-booked the vehicle. The more powerful S1 Pro variant will also be up for grabs.

Realme GT Master Edition 6GB/128GB variant's sale today at 12pm

Realme had launched its GT Master Edition in India last month alongside the GT 5G smartphone.

Shikhar Dhawan, wife Ayesha Mukherjee part ways after eight years

In a major development, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Ayesha Mukherjee have decided to part ways after eight years of marriage.

2021 Tata Tigor EV review: Should you buy it?

Tata Motors has been immensely successful with its Nexon EV in the Indian market as it currently accounts for a large chunk of the total Nexon sales.

Who is Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan Minister and FBI's 'most wanted'?

Sirajuddin Haqqani, who has long featured on various terror lists and carries up to a $10 million bounty on his head, is the new Interior Minister of the interim Taliban government in Afghanistan.

Unique records scripted by Team India at The Oval

The Indian cricket team, on Monday, produced a riveting win against England at The Oval.

Moto G Pure spotted on Geekbench with Helio G25 chipset

Motorola is working on a new entry-level smartphone called the Moto G Pure.

Hyundai Vision FK hydrogen concept, with 600km of range, revealed

At the "Hydrogen Wave" virtual event, Hyundai has announced its strategy to popularize the usage of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for automobiles in the next 20 years.

Dacia Jogger, with a 7-seater cabin, goes official

Renault subsidiary Dacia has revealed its Jogger model at the ongoing Munich Motor Show.

Nissan registers over 60,000 bookings for Magnite SUV in India

Japanese auto giant Nissan has received more than 60,000 bookings for its Magnite sub-compact SUV in India since it went on sale in December last year.

07 Sep 2021

UP: BSP's Mayawati promises Brahmin security, no new memorials

As Assembly elections are drawing near in Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati has pitched Brahmin security as her key electoral plank.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What are CAPTCHAs and how do they work?

In all the years you have spent browsing the internet, you have surely come across those annoying verification pop-ups that ask you to identify images, solve simple arithmetic problems, and re-type distorted text.

Jeff Bezos, Yuri Milner invest in start-up for anti-aging research

Elon Musk might be pioneering brain-machine interfaces at Neuralink but Jeff Bezos doesn't appear to be stopping after flying to space. His latest crazy bet on technology is nothing short of a science fiction flick.

Afghanistan: Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund to head 'acting' Taliban government

Weeks after overthrowing the government in Afghanistan, the Taliban has named Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund as the leader of the new government, spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced on Tuesday.

'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' release delayed again, other details we know of

You won't be able to see Paul Rudd as Mr. Grooberson, as planned.

Here's why 'Bhoot Police' release was advanced by a week

It looks like streamer Disney+ Hotstar is trying to avoid some internal and external competition as it has changed the release date for its highly anticipated venture Bhoot Police.

Realme creates 'Escape The Infinite' interactive game for 8s 5G

Realme will launch its latest 8s 5G smartphone in India on September 9.

Yamaha RayZR 125 Monster Energy MotoGP Edition debuts in India

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched a Monster Energy MotoGP Edition of its RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid scooter in India.

England vs India: Buttler, Leach return for final Test

Jos Buttler and Jack Leach have returned to England's squad for the final Test against India at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

Volkswagen ID.5 GTX debuts at Munich Motor Show

Volkswagen has revealed its ID.5 GTX crossover-coupe in "near-production concept" form at the ongoing Munich Motor Show. It will not be introduced in the US.

Who is Mullah Hassan Akhund, likely new Afghanistan PM?

The Taliban may have finally zeroed in on the head of their upcoming government in Afghanistan, more than three weeks after taking over the country.

'Untold: Breaking Point' review: Of American tennis, anxiety, and acceptance

At a time when tennis star Naomi Osaka said she is going to take an indefinite break from the sport, Netflix released its fifth episode of the documentary series Untold Vol.-1.

Acer Swift X laptop debuts in India at Rs. 85,000

As the latest addition to its Swift series of laptops, Acer has introduced a new Swift X model in the Indian market.

Infinix HOT 11S to debut in India on September 17

Infinix is gearing up to launch its latest HOT series smartphone, the HOT 11S, in India on September 17.

Karnal Kisan Mahapanchayat: Farmers march toward mini-secretariat as talks fail

Talks between 11 farmer leaders and the Karnal administration remained inconclusive on Tuesday, farmer leaders said.

POCO X3 Pro allegedly blasts; company says 'customer induced damage'

A couple of days back, Twitter user Aman Bhardwaj had shared images of his two-month-old POCO X3 Pro which had allegedly blasted five minutes after it was removed from charging.

CM Baghel's father sent to custody over remarks against Brahmins

Congress leader and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's father, Nand Kumar Baghel, has been sent to a 15-day judicial custody by a court in Raipur for allegedly making derogatory comments about the Brahmin community, news agency ANI reported citing his lawyer.

What explains Taliban's invite to 6 countries for government ceremony?

As the Taliban is getting closer to announce Afghanistan's new government, the group has invited six countries to attend the government formation ceremony.

US Open: Decoding the career stats of Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu advanced to her maiden Grand Slam quarter-final with an emphatic victory over Shelby Rogers.

Honda begins deliveries of CB200X motorcycle in India

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has started delivering the CB200X adventure bike from its Red Wing dealerships in the country.

'Tarnishing Salman's image': Court temporarily restrains mobile game 'Selmon Bhoi'

A Bombay Civil Court temporarily restrained access to an online mobile game called Selmon Bhoi for its "impressionistic resemblance" to Bollywood actor Salman Khan.

Emmy-nominated actor Michael K Williams found dead in NYC apartment

Actor and five-time Emmy Award-nominee Michael K Williams was found dead in his penthouse in Brooklyn, New York on Monday.

Kabul: Taliban arrests journalists as protesters chant 'death to Pakistan'

The Taliban on Tuesday fired shots to disperse a rally in Kabul against Pakistan and its intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

After 'Jungle Cruise', where can you see Dwayne Johnson next?

Dwayne Johnson was last seen on screen in Jungle Cruise, co-starring Emily Blunt. The film, owing to the pandemic scare, couldn't do lucrative business as is expected from a Johnson movie.

Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid goes official at Rs. 76,830

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched its RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid maxi-style scooter in India. It is available in a Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid variant as well.

Maruti Suzuki cars have become costlier by Rs. 22,500

In a regulatory filing, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has announced a price-hike of 1.9% on its entire line-up, including the Alto 800, S-Presso, Swift, Baleno, S-Cross, and Ciaz models.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G bags Bluetooth certification; launch imminent

Samsung is working to announce a new Galaxy M52 5G smartphone soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification site with model numbers SM-M526B_DS and SM-M526BR_DS.

US faces pressure as NGOs say flights stranded in Afghanistan

United States President Joe Biden-led administration is facing increasing pressure as reports suggest nearly 1,000 people are currently stranded near an airport in northern Afghanistan.

El Salvador declares Bitcoin legal tender: What changes now?

It's been 12 years since an anonymous group introduced the world to Bitcoin.

Samsung's S22 series to get Snapdragon 898 chipset in India

Samsung is expected to launch the next-generation Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra smartphones in January 2022.

Coronavirus: India reports 31K new cases; recovery rate at 97.48%

India on Tuesday reported over 31,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking a further decrease in infections.

Honda cars available with massive discounts in India this September

In a bid to boost sales this month, Honda India has introduced discounts of up to Rs. 57,044 on some of its popular offerings such as the Amaze, Jazz, WR-V, and City cars.

Lawyer demands 38 celebrities' arrest for revealing rape victim's name

A Delhi-based lawyer has filed a case against several popular names attached to the entertainment industry for revealing the name of the 2019 Hyderabad rape victim.

Brazil legend Pele undergoes surgery to remove tumor

Football legend Pele has revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his colon.

Over two-thirds in COVID-19 ICUs not vaccinated in Mumbai: Report

As Mumbai witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases, a report studying the city's COVID-19 hospitals found that two-thirds of ICU patients were unvaccinated.

'Fake claims of normalcy': Mehbooba Mufti allegedly under house arrest

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, today said she has been placed under house arrest.

Researchers studying whether garlic essential oil could prevent COVID-19 infection

The Center for Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing at Mohali and the Regional Center for Biotechnology in Faridabad are jointly researching the possibility of using natural garlic essential oils to inhibit the coronavirus's amino acids and the ACE2 protein—a receptor that serves as the entry point for coronaviruses into the human body.

Vivo Y21s, with a 50MP triple camera system, goes official

Vivo has launched its latest Y-series smartphone, the Vivo Y21s, in Indonesia.

Pegasus case: Supreme Court adjourns hearing till September 13

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on a plea seeking an investigation into the Pegasus surveillance scandal.

BMW

BMW iX5 Hydrogen car breaks cover at Munich Motor Show

BMW has showcased its iX5 Hydrogen car at the Munich Motor Show and is using it as a shuttle vehicle there. The company is calling it a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV).

Decoding stats of Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest US Open quarter-finalist

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest quarter-finalist at the US Open in the Open Era.

Realme GT Neo2's leaked renders reiterate design details and features

Realme is gearing up to launch a new GT Neo2 smartphone in the coming weeks.

Radhika Apte birthday special: Times when she was unapologetically herself

Talk about a modern-day natural actor and Indian movie buffs will surely take Radhika Apte's name.

US Open: Novak Djokovic beats Brooksby, proceeds to quarter-finals

World number one Novak Djokovic marched into the quarter-finals of the 2021 US Open after beating American Jenson Brooksby.

Redmi 10 Prime's first sale in India today at 12pm

Redmi 10 Prime, which was launched in India last week, is all set to go on sale in the country today at 12pm. The sale will take place via Amazon, Mi Home stores, mi.com, and Mi Studio.

Porsche Mission R concept is a sustainable electric racing car

As a preview of a future zero-emissions race car, whose performance would rival combustion-powered competitors, Porsche has revealed its Mission R concept at the Munich Motor Show.

What is the status of Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala?

A 12-year-old boy died of the Nipah virus at a hospital in Kerala on Sunday, triggering alarm among the authorities and the public.

Realme GT Neo2 officially confirmed; specifications leaked via TENAA

On the occasion of GT Neo crossing the one million sales mark in China, Realme has confirmed that a new GT Neo2 smartphone will be launched soon.

Volkswagen ID. LIFE concept debuts; production model coming in 2025

Volkswagen has showcased its ID. LIFE concept car at the Munich Motor Show. It will debut in production form in 2025 and shall be positioned below the ID.3 electric hatchback in the company's line-up.

Ahead of launch, Realme Pad's display, new color revealed

Realme is all set to introduce its Realme Pad in India on September 9.

Smart Concept #1 electric crossover showcased at Munich Motor Show

Daimler and Geely's joint venture Smart has revealed its Concept #1 car at the Munich Motor Show. It is likely to go on sale in China next year.

Disney+ Hotstar releases poster for its first Telugu series 'Unheard'

Streamer Disney+ Hotstar just announced the premiere date for its first Telugu series, titled Unheard.