Sunday, October 31, 2021

US Warns China Against Unilateral Action Regarding Taiwan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart on Sunday that the United States opposed actions by China that have increased tensions across the Taiwan Strait, a senior State...

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G20 Agrees To Limit Warming To 1.5 Degrees Above Pre-Industrial Levels

G20 leaders have reached an agreement on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, three sources close to summit negotiations told AFP on Sunday.

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Watch: PM Modi, Other G20 Leaders Toss Coins Into Rome's Trevi Fountain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the famous Trevi Fountain here along with other world leaders on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

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PM To Hold Review Meet This Week On Districts Having Low Vaccine Coverage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upon his return after attending the G20 summit and the COP26, on Wednesday will chair a virtual review meeting with districts having low COVID-19 vaccination coverage,...

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Punjab Congress Leader's Swipe On Indira Gandhi's Death Anniversary

The Congress in Punjab lurched into another crisis today after ex-state chief Sunil Jakhar sneered at the party for apparently forgetting former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's death anniversary.

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In Signal To BJP, Trinamool Holds Former Minister's Homecoming In Tripura

Rajib Banerjee, a minister in the Mamta Banerjee government who had left Trinamool Congress and the Bengal Assembly in January, dramatically clutching a photograph of the chief minister close to his...

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Wait For Visa Appointment To Be "Significantly" Longer: US Embassy

The US Embassy here has said there will be significant appointment wait times for some non-immigrant visa categories as it builds back from COVID-19-related interruptions.

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Munmun Dhamecha, Co-Accused In Aryan Khan Drug Case, Leaves Jail

Model Munmun Dhamecha - an accused in the drugs-on-cruise case - was released from the Byculla Women's Jail in Mumbai this morning, three days after the Bombay High Court granted her bail and a day...

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Sanjay Bangar Reveals Why R Ashwin Should Should Play Against New Zealand

IND vs NZ: Ahead of the crunch clash against New Zealand, former Team India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels Varun Chakaravarthy should make way for Ravichandran Ashwin in India's playing XI.

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"Political And False": China Slams US Over Covid Origin Report

Beijing lashed out against a US intelligence review into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday, calling it "political and false" while urging Washington to "stop attacking" China.

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COP26: World Leaders Meet To Avert Global Warming, Save The Planet

World leaders will start descending on the Scottish city of Glasgow on Sunday for the United Nations COP26 summit, billed as a make-or-break chance to save the planet from the most calamitous effects...

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Man, 55, Dies After Being Attacked By A Bull At Festival In Spain

A man bled to death from his injuries after he was gored at a bull-running festival in eastern Spain, authorities said. It was the first such fatality in the country since such events resumed after...

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3 Rockets Fired Near US Embassy In Baghdad, No Casualties

Three rockets on Saturday hit a Baghdad neighbourhood near the high-security Green Zone where the US embassy is located without causing any casualties, an Iraqi security official said.

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Haryana Bans Crackers In 14 Districts Near Delhi Days Before Diwali

Haryana has banned the sale and use of firecrackers in 14 districts near Delhi days before the big festival of Diwali, the state government said today in a notification. Online shopping sites too...

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"When Democracy Is Being Weakened...": Rahul Gandhi's Jibe At Centre

The Congress on Sunday paid tributes to India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying that at a time when all the pillars...

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In Trinamool vs Tripura Cops, Court's Go Ahead To Party Leader's Rally

The High Court of Tripura late Saturday night gave permission to the Trinamool Congress to hold its planned rally for party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee after the local police...

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Saudi Aramco's Third Quarter Net Profit More Than Doubles

Aramco said on Sunday its third-quarter net profit more than doubled, boosted by higher crude oil prices and volumes sold, beating analysts forecasts

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"Political And False": China Slams US Over Covid Origin Report

Beijing lashed out against a US intelligence review into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday, calling it "political and false" while urging Washington to "stop attacking" China.

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"Government Offices Will Turn Into..." Farm Leader's Warning To Centre

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait today warned the government that there would be consequences if they tried to forcibly remove the protesters from the Delhi borders.

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"Inspired By Sardar Patel, India Becoming Fully Capable...": PM's Tribute

India is becoming fully capable of meeting any internal or external challenge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, and asserted that the country will be able to achieve its goals only if...

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India's Predicted XI vs NZ: Is It Time To Bring In Ishan Kishan?

IND vs NZ: India face New Zealand in a crunch match in the Super 12 stage of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday and there is a lot at stake for both teams.

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Bilateral Ties At Threshold Of New Era With PM's UK Visit: Indian Envoy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK comes at a time when India-UK bilateral relations are on a positive trajectory and potentially at the threshold of a new era, India's High Commissioner...

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Saturday, October 30, 2021

As Aryan Khan Gets Home After 22 Days In Jail, Bollywood Rejoices

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, reached his home after spending 22 days in Mumbai's Arthur Road Prison.

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Why Supreme Court Has Set Aside A Conviction In A Food Adulteration Case

The Supreme Court has set aside sentence and conviction of a shopkeeper for alleged food adulteration, saying the accused has the right to send the sample to the Central Food Laboratory for analysis.

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OnePlus 7 Series Receive Call Interface Fix With New Update

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 are getting OxygenOS 11.0.4.1 update that is bundled with the October 2021 Android security patch. Alongside, the update also gets a couple of bug fixes and improvements....

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Researchers Name New Species of Human Ancestors: Homo Bodoensis

Researchers have named a new ancestral human species Homo Bodoensis that lived in Africa around half a million years ago.

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"4-5 Businessmen Benefitting From Fuel Price Rise": Rahul Gandhi In Goa

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today hit out at the BJP on increasing fuel prices. He pointed out that crude oil prices were much higher when the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) was in...

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Pak Among Worst Countries Where Killers Of Journalists Went Free: Report

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has ranked Pakistan at the ninth spot this year on its annual Global Impunity Index, which spotlights countries where members of the press are singled out...

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Amid Rise In Dengue Cases, Delhi Allows Hospitals To Divert Covid Beds

Delhi government has said that hospitals may use one-third of the beds reserved for coronavirus patients for those suffering from vector-borne diseases, if the need arises.

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Aviation Industry Voices 'Deep Concern' Over Safety Following 5G Rollout

The aviation industry has raised an alarm over the use of 5G network in the C-Band spectrum and its potential impact on the safety of flights.

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Microsoft Edges Past Apple to Become World's Most Valuable Company

Microsoft has now become the world's most valuable company beating Apple whose shares fell about 2 percent following the results of the fiscal fourth quarter ending September 25.

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Nokia XR20 Rugged Smartphone Goes on Sale in India: All the Details

Nokia XR20 is now available for purchase in India. The smartphone was launched on October 18 and is powered by a Snapdragon 480 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone...

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Massive Solar Flare to Hit Earth's Atmosphere: All You Need to Know

An intense X1-class solar flare is scheduled to hit the Earth's atmosphere on Sunday, October 31, NASA has said.

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Karnataka Governor, Chief Minister Pay Final Respects To Puneeth Rajkumar

Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai paid their final tributes to iconic actor Puneeth Rajkumar this morning; Mr Rajkumar, 46, died yesterday evening after a...

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"Modiji More Powerful Because Of Congress", Says Mamata Banerjee From Goa

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday slammed the Congress for making PM Modi (and the BJP) "more powerful" by acting as the party's publicist, and appeared to rule out any possibility of...

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PM Modi At Vatican To Meet Pope Francis

The Prime Minister will hold a one-on-one meeting with the Pope today ahead of the delegation-level talks during which they are expected to discuss a range of issues such as COVID-19.

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Pak General's Son Convicted For Asking Army Chief To Resign: Report

A Pakistan military court has convicted the son of a retired major general of the Pakistan Army to five years prison term for asking Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to resign.

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Britain Sending Millions More Covid Vaccine Doses To Developing Nations

Britain will send 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to developing countries by the end of this year, in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell other world leaders is a much needed step to speed...

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Migrant Caravan Advances Slowly In Southern Mexico, Some Reject Visas

About 3,000 mostly Central American migrants advanced slowly on Friday along a highway near Mexico's border with Guatemala.

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PM Modi At Vatican To Meet Pope Francis

The Prime Minister will hold a one-on-one meeting with the Pope today ahead of the delegation-level talks during which they are expected to discuss a range of issues such as COVID-19.

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Pak General's Son Convicted For Asking Army Chief To Resign: Report

A Pakistan military court has convicted the son of a retired major general of the Pakistan Army to five years prison term for asking Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to resign.

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Pak Among Worst Countries Where Killers Of Journalists Went Free: Report

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has ranked Pakistan at the ninth spot this year on its annual Global Impunity Index, which spotlights countries where members of the press are singled out...

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"Welcome Home" Banners, Dhol For Aryan Khan, Released After 28 Days

A sea of fans, some holding "welcome home" banners, were seen outside megastar Shah Rukh Khan's home in Mumbai as his son was brought back home after spending nearly a month in jail in connection with...

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Fuel Prices Hiked Again; Petrol Touches New High Of Rs. 108.99/Litre In Delhi

With the latest revision, petrol prices in Delhi have almost breached the Rs. 109-mark, currently retailing at Rs. 108.99 a litre while diesel soared to Rs. 97.72 a litre, after a hike of 35 paise.

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After UNESCO Heritage Tag, Renewed Focus On Telangana's Ramappa Temple

Ramappa temple, a 13th century architectural icon and an engineering marvel that earned the coveted UNESCO heritage tag recently, was the highlight of the presentation given by Telangana government...

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Friday, October 29, 2021

Experience Dolby With Gadgets 360: WFM or at Work! Try These Tips to Unlock an Unbelievable Experience on Your PC

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Activision CEO Seeks Large Pay Cut, Links It to Gender-Related Goals

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has asked the company's board to reduce his total compensation to $62,500 (roughly Rs. 46.7 lakh), at a time when the owner of the Call of Duty franchise is battling claims...

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PUBG: New State Will Be Released in India and Around the Globe on November 11

PUBG: New State release date is set for November 11 in India and globally, publisher Krafton announced on Friday. The new title will be available as a free-to-play mobile game for Android and iOS...

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Microsoft to Work With US Community Colleges to Fill 250,000 Cyber Jobs

Microsoft said it plans to work with community colleges across the United States to fill 250,000 cybersecurity jobs over the next four years.

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Pixel 6 Series Found to Have Screen Flickering Issues by Some Users

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are facing issues including screen flickering and green tint, some of the affected users have reported online. The Pixel 6 Pro is also found to have a problem that brings a...

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For Aryan Khan To Go Home Today, A 5:30 PM Deadline

Actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan will be able to walk out of jail today if the 'release order' document reaches the prison's 'bail box' by 5:30 pm today. If it reaches after that, he would have...

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'Dismiss Plea Against Central Vista With Fine': Centre To Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has asked a petitioner challenging the Central Vista project - on grounds it will impact a "public recreational" zone - to file an affidavit by November 16.

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Buyer Was Certainly Government Of India: P Chidambaram On Pegasus Spyware

P Chidambaram attacked the Centre over the Pegasus spyware issue citing Israeli envoy's remarks that his country does not allow firms like NSO to sell products to non-governmental actors, and claimed...

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"Rajinikanth Fine, Don't Believe Rumours": Actor's Team Shares Health Update

Rajinikanth's team said: "Don't believe rumours."

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Unable To Get Fertiliser, Madhya Pradesh Farmer Allegedly Kills Himself

A farmer in Madhya Pradesh died allegedly after taking poison after failing to get fertilizer for his failing crop. Dhanpal Yadav, 44, had been queueing up for fertiliser for 15 days in distribution...

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Taliban Diplomats Start Work In Afghanistan's Embassy In Pakistan: Report

Amid questions on the recognition of the Islamic Emirate, the Taliban's diplomats have started working in Afghanistan's missions in Pakistan.

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Print Money? Eat Swans? How North Korea Is Dealing With "Perilous" Crisis

From printing coupons as replacement cash to breeding ornamental black swans to eat, North Korea is being forced to innovate to handle economic woes and food shortages as anti-pandemic border...

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Ensure Afghanistan Is Not Used As Terrorists' Haven: India, US To Taliban

India and the US have called on the Taliban to ensure that Afghanistan is not used as a safe haven for terrorists, as officials from the two countries concluded their joint dialogue on...

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Bosch to Invest More Than EUR 400 Million in Chip Production

Bosch has earmarked over EUR 400 million (roughly Rs. 3,490 crore) for investments in microchip production in Germany and Malaysia next year to ease a global shortage.

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Huawei, ZTE to Face Tighter Restrictions Following US Senate Vote

The US Senate voted unanimously to approve legislation to prevent companies such as Huawei or ZTE that are deemed security threats from receiving new equipment licenses from US regulators.

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Redmi Note 11 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+

Redmi Note 11 5G is compared alongside the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ to see the major differences between the three phones. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is the most premium variant of the lot...

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Amazon Labour Shortage Hinders One-Day Delivery Ambitions

Labour shortages have cut into Amazon's plan to make one-day delivery standard for members of its Prime loyalty club, delaying its bid to cement its lead in e-commerce and sending costs surging ahead...

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Crypto Assets Worth Over $130 Million Stolen From Cream Finance in Hack

Ethereum-powered lending protocol called Cream Finance has lost $130 million in cryptocurrencies in a new hack. The company has acknowledged the breach and has revealed that an investigation in the...

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Ahead Of Winter, India Fortifies Border With China- This Is How

India has deployed recently acquired U.S.-made weaponry along its border with China, part of a new offensive force to bolster its capabilities as the countries remain deadlocked over disputed...

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What Aryan Khan Said Upon Hearing He Had Got Bail

Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, who was granted bail in the drugs-on-cruise case on Thursday, was informed of the Bombay High Court's decision by the staff in Arthur Road Jail.

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1,000 Earths Could Fit In Jupiter's Red Spot Storm, NASA Juno Probe Shows

Data from NASA's Juno spacecraft is providing a deeper understanding of Jupiter's wondrous and violent atmosphere including its Great Red Spot, finding that this immense swirling storm extends much...

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Mark Zuckerberg Lists Reasons For New Name "Meta"

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the parent company's name is being changed to "Meta" to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

"My Son Lost 7 Kilos In Jail": Arbaaz Merchant's Father On His Release

Aslam Merchant, the father of Arbaaz Merchant whose bail was approved today along with Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan and model Munmun Dhamecha, said he was "overjoyed" at the order.

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3 Days' Notice Before Arrest: High Court's Decision On Anti-Drugs Officer

Sameer Wankhede -- the zonal director of the anti-drugs agency Narcotics Control Bureau -- went to the Bombay High Court today after the Mumbai police started investigating the corruption allegations...

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Today's Stocks' Crash Is Worst In Months: What Caused It, What Next

The S&P BSE Sensex slid 1.9% in its biggest loss since April 30, with heavyweight bank shares being the biggest drags on the benchmark.

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"Were Balasaheb Alive..." Anti-Drugs Officer's Wife To Uddhav Thackeray

Kranti Redkar Wankhede, the wife of NCB's Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede, wrote a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday, seeking justice in the wake of the "attack...

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Opinion: Modi's Domination - What We Often Overlook

Modi has become synonymous not merely with his own administration, but with the Republic as a whole. His command over his party is total; he faces a weak and fragmented opposition.

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Organiser Of Flight That Killed Footballer Emiliano Sala Convicted

The businessman who organised the 2019 flight that crashed, killing Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala, was Thursday found guilty of endangering the safety of an aircraft.

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Japan To Offer Covid Booster Shots To Anyone Fully Vaccinated: Report

Japan's health ministry said it has decided to offer COVID-19 booster shots to anyone who has already received two vaccine doses, news agency Jiji reported on Thursday.

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Kim Jong Un Is 20 kg Slimmer, Not Using Body Double, Spy Agency Says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dropped about 20 kilograms (44 pounds), South Korea's spy agency believes, and it dismissed speculation he was using a body double.

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Leaders Of France, Australia Hold First Talks Since Submarine Row

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison by telephone on Thursday for the first time since the diplomatic crisis over a scrapped submarine deal last month,...

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China To Build Base For Tajikistan Near Afghan Border: Report

China will build a base for police in Tajikistan near the Afghan border, a Tajik official said Thursday, amid concerns from both countries about the Taliban's ability to keep a lid on extremist...

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ASEAN Upgrades Strategic Ties With China, Says Myanmar A Key Member

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said on Thursday it has agreed with China to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a day after reaching a similar deal...

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Poll Body Chief Visits Uzbekistan As Observer For Presidential Election

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra visited Uzbekistan as an international observer for the October 24 presidential election there.

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Oxfam Calls For Urgent G20 Action On Vaccine Inequality, Climate Change

Oxfam has called on G20 leaders to take urgent action to dramatically scale-up manufacturing and access to Covid vaccines around the world, promote a fair economic recovery, fight hunger and help the...

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China Puts City Of 6 Million Under Lockdown Amid Spike, Third This Week

China placed a third city under lockdown on Thursday to tackle Covid-19 numbers, with around six million people now under orders to stay home as Beijing chases zero cases before the upcoming Winter...

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'Not Trump's America': Scott Morrison's New Voter ID Laws Ticks Off Australia

Australia's conservative government on Thursday proposed laws requiring voters to prove their identity when casting a ballot, a move slammed by the opposition as an attempt at voter suppression.

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India's DeepDraper Predicts How Clothes Would Look on You via Your 3D Avatar

Researchers at TCS in India have come up with a new technology called DeepDraper that will allow consumers to virtually drape clothes on their 3D avatars to see how it wil look on them.

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Giant Index With Millions of Research Papers Released Online for Free

The General Index, created by American archivist Carl Malamud, was released on October 7 and is free to use. The index holds over 355 billion sentence fragments and words listed next to articles in...

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Google Pixel 6 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max in Speed Test Is a Close Call

Google Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max test video has been released. The test pits Apple and Google's premium smartphones against each other. The common apps open very faster in the latest Google...

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Vivo X70 Pro, Vivo V21 5G, Vivo Y73 Get Diwali-Special Offers

Vivo has announced a host of offers for the Vivo X70 series, Vivo V21 range, Vivo Y73, and Vivo Y33s smartphones. These include up to 10 percent cashback on select bank cards and one-time screen...

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Brazil's Cab Major '99' to Let Users Buy Bitcoins via Its Digital Wallet

Commission-free transactions for minimum and maximum Bitcoin purchases ranging from BRL 10 (roughly Rs. 135) to BRL 10,000 (roughly Rs. 1.3 lakh) will be permitted via this new Bitcoin-buying feature...

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Redmi Note 11 Pro Design, Specifications Teased Ahead of October 28 Launch

Redmi Note 11 series will launch on Thursday, October 28 and Xiaomi has teased its design, specifications, and colour options. Redmi Note 11 Pro will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC with...

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Drone Food Delivery: North Carolina Company Takes the Aerial Route

Food delivery by drones is now picking up steam in the US. Drone delivery company Flytrex has announced that it is expanding services to newer areas. It recently launched its drone delivery service to...

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Appscale Programme Announced to Help Indian Startups Build Global Apps

Appscale Academy programme has been announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Google. It will cover topics like app quality, global reach, user acquisition and...

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Pegasus Snoopgate: Supreme Court Appoints Expert Inquiry Committee

The Supreme Court appointed a committee of experts to inquire into the alleged use of Israeli spyware Pegasus for surveillance of Indian citizens.

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VR Diploma: IIT Madras to Start Virtual Reality Course in 2022

IIT Madras and Japanese firm Monolith have joined hands to launch an advanced diploma programme in VR for the first time in India. The course will be available both online and offline. For those...

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Nikah Was "Mother's Wish": Anti-Drugs Officer Rebuts Maharashtra Minister

Anti-drugs officer Sameer Wankhede, who is leading the investigation in drugs-on-cruise case which names megastar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan as "accused number 1", today dared Maharashtra...

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Sonia Gandhi's 'Let's Fix It' Call To Lalu Yadav After He Taunts Congress

Congress president Sonia Gandhi dialled Lalu Yadav amid signs that the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader considers his long-time ally a dead weight in Bihar, especially with the approaching by-polls...

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Agra College Suspends 3 Kashmiri Students For WhatsApp Post On Pak Win

Three Jammu and Kashmir students have been suspended by an engineering college in Uttar Pradesh's Agra for allegedly posting a WhatsApp status praising Pakistan players after their victory over India...

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Currency Exchange Rates Rise As Traders See RBI Tightening Policy

Swap rates are rising in India in a sign that traders expect the central bank to roll back monetary stimulus quicker than expected despite its reassurances.

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JioPhone Next to Launch by Diwali, Confirms Google CEO Sundar Pichai

JioPhone Next has been co-developed by Google and Reliance. Google CEO Sundar Pichai feels that the smartphone will spearhead digital transformation in India and its impact will be seen in the next...

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China Tells Evergrande Boss To Pay Debts With Own Cash: Report

Chinese authorities have told Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin, once the country's richest man, to use his personal wealth to alleviate the embattled company's debt crisis, according to media reports.

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"World's Most-Visited City" Before Covid Prepares To End Devastating Curbs

Hotels, street food carts and tuk-tuks are gearing up for the return of tourists to Bangkok as Thailand prepares to re-open on November 1 to fully vaccinated visitors after 18 months of Covid travel...

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Snapchat Now Has 100 Million Monthly Users in India

Snapchat has started reaching 100 million users in India on a monthly basis, Snap Co-Founder and CEO Evan Spiegel has announced at the virtual Snap for India 2021 event. Snap is also claimed to have...

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Infinix Smart 6 Launched With Dual Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery

Infinix Smart 6 has been launched in limited markets with a price tag of $120 (roughly Rs. 9,000). The handset runs on Android 11 (Go edition) and features a Unisoc SoC. The new Infinix Smart 6 has...

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Tesla Could Accept Cryptocurrency Payments Again: SEC Filing

In a US SEC filing, Tesla has said it is considering Bitcoin payments for products and services in the coming days. Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes as and when Bitcoin mining gets more empowered by...

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JioPhone Next to Launch by Diwali, Confirms Google CEO Sundar Pichai

JioPhone Next has been co-developed by Google and Reliance. Google CEO Sundar Pichai feels that the smartphone will spearhead digital transformation in India and its impact will be seen in the next...

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TikTok Tells US Lawmakers It Does Not Give Information to China

An executive at TikTok faced tough questions during the video-sharing app's first appearance at a US congressional hearing, saying it does not give information to the Chinese government and has sought...

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In Pegasus Order, Supreme Court's 10 Big Quotes

In Pegasus snooping row, which triggered a major political storm earlier this year, the Supreme Court today said it's forming a three-member probe panel and the next hearing will be held after two...

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Amarinder Singh To Form New Party, Navjot Sidhu's Prompt "BJP Loyal" Jibe

Amarinder Singh says "will form new party in Punjab" ahead of state election amid row with Congress

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"Fantastic Sporting Brotherhood": Matthew Hayden On India-Pakistan Game

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan cricket team's batting consultant Matthew Hayden spoke about the inspiring "sporting brotherhood" that was on show after the India versus Pakistan encounter on October 24...

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Taiwan Has "No Right To Join The United Nations": Beijing

Taiwan has "no right to join the United Nations", a Beijing official said Wednesday, after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged greater inclusion of the self-governing island in UN institutions.

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"Civilised Internet": China's Online Plan For "Modern Socialist Country"

China will strengthen its efforts to build a "civilised" internet with an eye on reshaping online behaviour and use it as a platform to disseminate new party theories and promote socialist values, the...

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Redmi Smart Band Pro May Launch With Redmi Note 11 Series on October 28

Redmi Smart Band Pro renders have leaked. A new report says that it may launch alongside the Redmi Note 11 series and the Redmi Watch 2. The Redmi Smart Band Pro design is expected to be similar to...

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Elon Musk Reveals Reason Behind Supporting Dogecoin

Elon Musk is known for his cryptic mini-tweets but in a rare switch, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO elaborated on his support for Dogecoin while also clarifying that he doesn't own any Shiba Inu tokens.

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Mastercard Partners Digital Wallet Bakkt to Offer Crypto Services in US

Under the deal, Mastercard users will be able to buy and hold crypto assets. Rewards will also be given to customers in cryptocurrencies.

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Maharashtra Minister Dares Anti-Drugs Officer's Father In Forgery Row

Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Tuesday accused NCB official Sameer Wankhede of illegal phone tapping and announced that he will hand over a letter on the official's 'misdeeds'' to the agency...

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NASA Detects Signs of First Planet Outside Milky Way Galaxy

NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope has found hints of what could be the first planet discovered outside our Milky Way galaxy. The possible signal discovered is located in the Messier 51 galaxy, some 28...

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Nigeria Launches eNaira Digital Currency Amid Hope, Scepticism

Nigeria became the first African nation to launch a digital currency, the eNaira, a move its leaders said will expand access to banking, enable more remittances, and even grow the economy by billions...

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HTC True Wireless Earbuds Plus Debut With ANC, IPX5 Build: Report

HTC True Wireless Earbuds Plus have been launched in the UK, according to a report. The earbuds are said to be available in two colour options and come with inbuilt mics and active noise cancelling...

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iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 With SharePlay Support Released for iPhone, iPad Users

iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 have been released by Apple. The new updates bring SharePlay support to let users share their favourite content over FaceTime. Apple has also updated HomePod software with...

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Huawei Watch Fit Mini With 96 Sports Modes Launched: All You Need to Know

Huawei Watch Fit Mini was silently launched in Europe on Monday and is part of the Watch Fit series by Huawei. It sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED display and features up to 96 sports modes. Its 180mAh...

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Aryan Khan Says 'Nothing To Do With Payoff Charge, Witness' In Court Reply

Aryan Khan today denied any deal with anti-drugs agency officers or any connection with the allegations of a payoff involving top officer Sameer Wankhede.

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Pics Of Officer With Absconding Aryan Khan Case Witness Fuel Payoffs Row

NCB officer Sameer Wankhede - linked to a Rs 8 crore payoff - and KP Gosavi - the agency's 'independent witness' whose unfettered access to Aryan has raised questions - can be seen in pictures that...

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Accusation Against SRK's Manager As Agency Opposes Aryan Khan's Bail Plea

Opposing bail for Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) alleged in a statement to the Bombay High Court that the superstar's manager "appeared to have influenced" a...

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J&K Medical Students Accused Of Celebrating Pak Win Face Anti-Terror Law

Two cases under the tough anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act or UAPA, have been filed against medical students in Srinagar who celebrated Pakistan's maiden T20 World Cup victory...

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"Lack Of Clarity, Cohesion": Sonia Gandhi's Rebuke For Congress Leaders

Sonia Gandhi today urged Congress state chiefs to focus on discipline and unity "overriding personal ambitions", in a sharp message as the party battles public infighting in states like Punjab and...

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China Demands Faster Testing Services Amid Latest COVID-19 Outbreak

China is demanding faster and more accessible COVID-19 testing services in its latest effort to reinforce a zero-tolerance policy against the virus, even when cities have already scrambled to test...

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"Defective DNA": Haryana Minister's Crude Swipe At Mehbooba Mufti

Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has "defective DNA" and "has to prove" she is Indian, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij was quoted by news agency ANI today, amid the social and political fallout...

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China Puts Lanzhou, City Of 4 Million, Under Lockdown Due To Covid

China placed Lanzhou, a northwestern city of four million, under lockdown on Tuesday in a bid to stamp out a domestic coronavirus spike, with residents told not to leave home except in emergencies.

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China Puts Lanzhou, City Of 4 Million, Under Lockdown Due To Covid

China placed Lanzhou, a northwestern city of four million, under lockdown on Tuesday in a bid to stamp out a domestic coronavirus spike, with residents told not to leave home except in emergencies.

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MacBook Pro (2021), AirPods (3rd Generation) Sale in India Delayed

MacBook Pro (2021) and AirPods (3rd generation) that were launched last week will now go on sale in India from Friday, October 29. Apple had originally announced that both the new devices will be...

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"Only 23 Eyewitnesses?" On Farmers' Killing, Supreme Court Questions UP

The Uttar Pradesh government once again had a tough day in court in the case involving farmers run over in Lakhimpur Kheri, allegedly by Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra.

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Ex-Governor Tathagata Roy's 'Vodafone Pug' Post In Jibe At BJP Leader

Tathagata Roy, a former Governor, has likened BJP leader Kailash Vijayavargiya with a dog in social media posts that have stunned the party.

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The World's Oldest Monarchy Is Running Out Of Royals

After a four-year engagement, Princess Mako, the emperor's niece, is marrying her longtime boyfriend, Kei Komuro. And because Japan's imperial law strips women of their royal status after marriage,...

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Monday, October 25, 2021

"World Doesn't Realise...": UN Agency Sounds Alarm On Afghan Food Crisis

Millions of Afghans, including children, could die of starvation unless urgent action is taken to pull Afghanistan back from brink of collapse, a senior United Nations official warned, calling for...

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AY.4.2: A Deep Dive Into This Subvariant Of Delta Strain Of Coronavirus

Find out all about this descendant of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2.

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Redmi Watch 2 Price Leaked Ahead of October 28 Launch: All Details

Redmi Watch 2 price has reportedly been spotted on JD.com. The smartwatch is tipped to be priced at CNY 399 (roughly Rs. 4,600). The phone is teased to feature a large 1.6-inch AMOLED display. The new...

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NASA Shares Stunning Image of Star-Forming Region in Space

NASA has shared a stunningly colourful image that shows a region in outer space where newborn stars are taking shape. It is splattered with hues of red and yellow, with twinkling stars dotting the...

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PayPal Says It Is Not Pursuing Acquisition of Pinterest

PayPal is not pursuing an acquisition of Pinterest at this time, the payments company said, responding to media reports that it was in talks to buy the digital pinboard site for as much as $45 billion...

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Rajinikanth Receives The Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Rajinikanth dedicated the award to his "producers, directors, film fraternity and fans"

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SpiceJet Flight Lands At Wrong End Of Runway At Belgaum Airport

A SpiceJet Hyderabad-Belgaum flight landed at the wrong end of the runway at Karnataka's Belgaum airport on Sunday following which the pilots have been derostered, the airline said on Monday.

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Now, Self-Driving Suitcase-Sized Robots Deliver Parcels In Russian Capital

Self-driving robots have started delivering parcels in certain Moscow neighbourhoods after tech giant Yandex teamed up with the state-run Russian Post service, the companies said on Monday.

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Blaming China Imposed Security Law, Amnesty Shutters Hong Kong Offices

Amnesty International said Monday it would shutter its offices in Hong Kong because of the threat posed to staff by a national security law that Beijing imposed on the city.

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"Deeply Alarmed," Says US On Reports Of Sudan Military Takeover

The United States said Monday it was "deeply alarmed" at reports of a military takeover inSudan.

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Taiwan, US Discuss UN Participation Ahead Of Key Anniversary

Taiwanese and U.S. officials have discussed how Taiwan can "meaningfully" participate at the United Nations just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping will give a speech to mark his country's half...

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PhonePe Experiments With Charging Fee on Mobile Recharges Above Rs. 50

PhonePe hass begun charging a small processing fee for mobile recharges. Recharges below Rs. 50 are not charged; recharges between Rs. 50-100 are charged Rs.1 and above Rs. 100 are charged Rs. 2. This...

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WhatsApp Business Gets Option to Show Status Update via Profile Picture

WhatsApp is reportedly adding a method to view a business account's status update. According to a report, the business account's status update can be viewed by tapping on the profile picture in the...

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Aryan Khan Case Witness Turned Hostile: Anti-Drugs Agency Amid Payoff Row

Prabhakar Sail - a witness in the Aryan Khan drugs case - has turned 'hostile', the Narcotics Bureau told a special court in Mumbai this morning, a day after Mr Sail made sensational claims about Rs 8...

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Maharashtra BJP MP Says "Probe Agency Won't Come After Me Because..."

A BJP Lok Sabha member in Maharashtra on Sunday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will not come after him as he is a BJP MP."The ED won't come after me since I am a BJP MP," Sanjay Patil,...

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North India To Shiver At 3 Degrees As La Nina Brings Colder Winter

A weather phenomenon that typically delivers harsher winters is on the way and expected to add to Asia's energy crisis.

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Team India Report Card vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli & Co Annihilated

T20 World Cup: Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets in their Super 12 fixture at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

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China Will Uphold World Peace, Xi Jinping Asserts Amid Tensions With Taiwan

President Xi Jinping vowed on Monday that China would always uphold world peace and international rules, amid concerns expressed by the United States and other countries over the nation's increasing...

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German Woman Who Joined ISIS Faces Trial Over "Slave" Girl's Murder

A Munich court will decide on Monday whether a German woman believed to have joined the Islamic State jihadist group is guilty of the war crime of letting a five-year-old Yazidi "slave" girl die of...

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US To Begin UK Appeal Against Extradition Of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

The United States government will on Wednesday begin an appeal to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face trial for publishing military secrets, after a British judge blocked a request...

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To Fight Pollution, This Philippines Group Is Turning Plastic Into Planks

A group of recyclers in the Philippines is trying to ease the country's worsening plastic waste crisis by turning bottles, single-use sachets, and snack food wrappers that clog rivers and spoil...

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Ex-Saudi Official, In Tiff With Crown Prince, Seeks Biden's Help To Free His Kids

A former top Saudi intelligence official who is living in exile accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of targeting him and made an unprecedented public plea to Biden administration to help obtain...

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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Another Country Stops Sputnik Covid Jabs After South Africa HIV Fears

Namibia has discontinued the use of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine following concerns raised by neighbouring South Africa, the health ministry said on Saturday.

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PM Modi To Visit Italy, UK For G20 Summit, COP26 From October 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Rome, Italy and Glasgow, UK from October 29 to November 2 to attend the 16th G-20 Summit and the World Leaders' Summit of COP-26 respectively, the...

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Relief For Travellers To England As Cheaper COVID-19 Tests Come In Place

Fully vaccinated travellers returning to England from countries not on the travel ban red list can use a COVID-19 negative Lateral Flow Test (LFT) instead of the more expensive Polymerase Chain...

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Man Killed Over Interfaith Affair In Karnataka, Body Found In Pond

A 34-year-old man in relationship with a woman of a different faith was allegedly abducted and murdered by her family members in Balaganur village of Sindgi Taluk in Karnataka.

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On Punjab Congress Crisis, Manish Tewari Slams Harish Rawat, Navjot Sidhu

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and senior party leader Manish Tewari took to Twitter hinting that the state government was not focusing on "real issues" and alleging that there's "chaos and...

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In Aryan Khan Case, Sena's Sanjay Raut On New Clip: "Witness Made To..."

Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut tweeted today to say that the claims of payoffs in the case involving Aryan Khan by the Narcotics Control Bureau's own witness is "shocking" and asked the police to...

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Apple Seller Killed In J&K's Shopian, Cops Say Caught In Crossfire

The police said that they were investigating the case and initial reports suggest that Ajaz, who appears to be in his 20s, was killed in a crossfire.

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Social Justice Ministry's Proposal On Seizure Of Small Amount Of Drug

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has recommended decriminalising possession of small quantities of drugs for personal consumption in its review of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic...

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China Tightens Land Border Protection With New Law Amid Row With India

China passed a law on Saturday to strengthen border protection amid a protracted standoff with India, worries about spillover effects from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and the spread of COVID-19...

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US Sabotaging China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Pak PM's Aide

Chief of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority has accused the United States of sabotaging the multi-billion dollar project, the economic lifeline of Pakistan, a media report said.

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"Punjab Must Come Back To Real Issues", Navjot Sidhu Says "Last Chance"

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said the state must "come back" to its real issues that concern every Punjabi and future generations. He asserted that he will not let the real...

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Inflation Swallowed Prosperity: Imran Khan Ally Backs Early Pak Polls

Underling that the scourge of high inflation has swallowed the prosperity of Pakistan, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan ( MQM-P) -- the key government ally -- Saturday backed calls to hold the early...

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IND vs PAK: Manjrekar Picks Chakaravarthy Over Ashwin In His Playing XI

T20 World Cup: Ahead of India's opener against Pakistan on Sunday, Sanjay Manjrekar shared his predicted XI for Virat Kohli's side on social media.

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US Sabotaging China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Pak PM's Aide

Chief of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority has accused the United States of sabotaging the multi-billion dollar project, the economic lifeline of Pakistan, a media report said.

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6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Residents Report Violent Shaking

A strong earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Sunday, with residents reporting violent shaking in the capital Taipei.

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US Envoy To North Korea Calls Missile Tests "Concerning," Urges Dialogue

North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests were "concerning and counterproductive" for efforts to reduce tensions, and Pyongyang should instead engage in talks, the US envoy for North Korea said on...

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Inflation Swallowed Prosperity: Imran Khan Ally Backs Early Pak Polls

Underling that the scourge of high inflation has swallowed the prosperity of Pakistan, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan ( MQM-P) -- the key government ally -- Saturday backed calls to hold the early...

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Twist In Aryan Khan Case: Witness Claims Pay-Off, Anti-Drugs Agency Denies

In Aryan Khan case, witness alleges pay-off linked to anti-drugs agency. "Will give a fitting reply," says top official

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PM Modi Thanks "Lakhs Of Health Workers" For 100 Crore Vaccine Milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today credited lakhs of healthcare staff and their efforts in India crossing a massive milestone of 100 crore Covid vaccinations earlier this week.

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This Karva Chauth Ad Is Getting Mixed Reactions On Internet. Here's Why

An advertisement showing a same-sex couple celebrating the festival of Karva Chauth rolled out by consumer goods major Dabur for their product Fem Creme bleach has prompted mixed reactions on social...

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Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked On Sunday: Diesel Nearing Rs 100-Mark In Kolkata

Petrol and Diesel Price Today: Fuel prices were further hiked on Sunday, October 24, for the fifth consecutive day

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Earthquake Strikes Northeast Taiwan, Residents Report Violent Shaking

A strong earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Sunday, with residents reporting violent shaking in the capital Taipei.

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

Kohli Wary Of Pak's Game-Changers, Says Will Have To Bring Our 'A' Game

India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli, speaking a day ahead of the marquee clash, said that Pakistan have many game-changers in their team and India will need to bring their "A game" to get the better of...

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Priyanka Gandhi Flags Off Congress's 'Pratigya Yatra' In Uttar Pradesh

Congress general secretary and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra flagged off three 'Pratigya Yatras' from Barabanki today to take to the people various resolutions adopted by the party...

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Oscars 2022: Koozhangal Is India's Official Entry

"Can't be prouder, happier and content," tweeted Vignesh

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Russia, China Hold 1st Joint Patrols In Pacific, Japan Watches "Closely"

Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific ocean on October 17-23, Russia's defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

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Another Whistleblower Reportedly Accuses Facebook of Wrongdoing

Facebook is now being accused by another former employee of putting profits ahead of stopping problematic content, weeks after another whistleblower helped stoke the firm's latest crisis with similar...

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Amit Shah Demands Answers On Terror, Radicalisation At J&K Security Meet

Prolonged encounters, growing threat of radicalisation, killing of civilians, and an increase in cross-border infiltration - these were the key issues discussed at a high-level meeting chaired by Home...

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Law Minister On Stage, Chief Justice Raises Concern Over Judiciary Infra

Chief Justice NV Ramana raised several concerns over judicial infrastructure today as he shared the stage with Law Minister Kiren Rijiju. He also urged the Law Minister to make sure the proposal to...

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"Need To Rethink Policy": Varun Gandhi On Video Of UP Farmer Burning Crop

MP Varun Gandhi - dumped from the BJP's National Executive after speaking on behalf of farmers protesting the new laws and calling for justice for those killed in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri - has called for...

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Travel Blogger From Himachal Killed In Shootout In Mexico Restaurant

A 25-year-old California-based Indian-origin woman techie, who travelled to Mexico to celebrate her birthday, was one of the two foreign tourists killed in a shootout between two drug gangs in the...

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"Created Fear In Mind": Delhi Court Raps Police For Harassing Man

A Delhi court has pulled up some police officials for creating fear in the mind of a man about his false implication and arrest in a case and asked why proceedings should not be initiated against them...

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A Look Back At All India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Encounters

T20 World Cup: India will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24

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Epic Opposes Apple's Effort to Pause Antitrust Trial Orders

Epic Games is trying to thwart Apple's efforts to put on hold orders handed down in an antitrust trial earlier this year. The two have been locked in a bitter dispute over Apple's App Store...

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Apple's New App Store Rules Allow Developers to Contact Customers Directly

Apple has updated its App Store payment rules offering a concession to developers who can now contact customers about alternative payment methods directly and bypass Apple's 15-30 percent...

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Amit Shah In J&K Today On 3-Day Visit. First Since Article 370 Scrapped

Union Home Minister Amit Shah landed in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday morning - he was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.- for a three-day visit - his first since he led the charge to scrap...

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In Kangana Ranaut vs Javed Akhtar Case, Court Rubbishes Her Claim Of Bias

The chief metropolitan magistrate court in Mumbai has held that the Andheri metropolitan magistrate, which is presiding over the defamation case filed by Javed Akhtar against Kangana Ranaut, has acted...

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T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Five Player Battles To Watch Out For

IND vs PAK: India will take on Pakistan in match 16 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

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Android 12 Causing Annoying Problems for Some Google Pixel Users

Android 12 is causing app crashes and touch response issues on Google Pixel phones, some users have reported online. In a few cases, the new Android update is also resulting in battery drain problems....

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WhatsApp Monetises User Day. Can't Claim Privacy Protection: Centre

The government defending the legal validity of its new IT rules that mandate WhatsApp and Facebook to 'trace' the first originator of information on request told the Delhi High Court on Friday...

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Hidden In Lehengas, Drugs Worth Crores Seized In Bengaluru

Officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), based on a tip-off, seized around 3 kg of drugs worth crores in Bengaluru. The consignment, which was to be sent to Australia, was hidden between three...

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Life Expectancy In India Dropped By 2 Years Due To COVID-19: Study

COVID-19, which has affected the lives of people worldwide, has also caused a drop in the life expectancy in India by almost two years, a statistical analysis by scientists of the city-based...

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"He Should Be Worried": Scotland Bowler's Warning To Virat Kohli

T20 World Cup: Scotland spinner Mark Watt said he has a few plans ready for India skipper Virat Kohli ahead of their Super 12 clash.

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PM Modi To Meet 7 Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturers Today: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet seven Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers today, a meeting that comes in the wake of the country achieving the landmark of administering 100 crore doses of the...

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From Election Misinformation To Harming Children, Leaks Inundate Facebook

Facebook held back from doing all it could to stop users from being radicalized and US election misinformation from flooding the social network, according to media reports Friday.

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Friday, October 22, 2021

7 Dead, 9 Missing In Fire At Russian Explosives Plant

Seven people have died and nine are missing after a fire on Friday at an industrial explosives factory southeast of the Russian capital, the emergencies ministry said.

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"No Room For Compromise": China Tells US On "Wrong Signals" On Taiwan

China's foreign ministry urged the United States on Friday to avoid sending any wrong signals to proponents of Taiwanese independence, after President Joe Biden said the United States would come to...

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Queen Elizabeth II "In Good Spirits" After 1st Night In Hospital In Years

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, 95, spent a night in hospital for the first time in years for what Buckingham Palace termed "preliminary investigations", but was in good spirits and back at work at Windsor...

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Monkey-Football Blockchain Game Bags Millions in Funding Round

The Solana blockchain-based arcade football game has bagged millions of dollars in a funding round. The game featuring larger than life monkeys rewards players with in-game currency token, MonkeyBucks...

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Google Search Will Now Help You to Learn a New Word Every Day

Google Search is adding a notification feature on the mobile app to assist users in learning new words. The feature allows users to sign up to get daily notifications with a new word every day and...

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Huawei Watch GT 3 Launched, FreeBuds Lipstick TWS Earbuds Also Unveiled

Huawei Watch GT 3 and Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick have been unveiled in Europe. The Huawei Watch GT 3 will go on sale on November 10. Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick comes with a charging case that is designed...

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PUBG: New State Will Be Released in India and Around the Globe on November 11

PUBG: New State release date is set for November 11, publisher Krafton announced on Friday. The new title will be available as a free-to-play mobile game for Android and iOS users. Pre-registrations...

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Future Apple Watch Bands May Get Stretchable Blood Pressure Cuffs

A recent patent application from Apple suggests that it may introduce stretchable bands for a future iteration of its Apple Watch that can precisely monitor a user's blood pressure.

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Fire On 19th Floor Of Luxury Residential Tower In South Mumbai, 1 Dead

Mumbai Building Fire: A level-3 fire has broken out on the 19th floor of a residential building in South Mumbai's Lalbaug area. Seven fire engines are on the spot.

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T20 WC: Lee Predicts Highest Run-Getter, Wicket-Taker, Both Are Indians

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee asserted that India are the favourites to win the T20 World Cup.

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Another Day, Another All-Time High For Petrol, Diesel Prices Across India

Petrol and diesel prices today touched an all-time high across the country after rates were hiked for the third consecutive day by 35 paise per litre each.

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Myanmar Junta Re-Arrests More Than 100 Released In Amnesty: Report

Myanmar's junta has re-arrested more than 100 anti-coup protesters freed in a recent amnesty, according to a local monitoring group that tracks detentions and killings in the country.

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7 Killed In Rohingya Refugee Camp Attack In Bangladesh: Police

Gunmen killed at least seven people and left others wounded in an assault Friday on a seminary in a Rohingya refugee camp on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, police said.

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Former SpaceX Engineers Looking at 'Making Nuclear Power Portable'

Radiant's new technology is expected to enable people in remote and disaster areas with rapid supply of electricity as needed. The microreactors can be monitored remotely and centralised fueling,...

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Governments Said to Turn Tables on REvil by Pushing It Offline

REvil ransomware group was itself hacked and forced offline this week by a multi-country operation, according to three private sector cyber experts working with the United States and one former...

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Snap Shares Plunge 25 percent as Apple Privacy Changes Hit Ads Business

Snap shares plummeted 25 percent after the owner of photo messaging app Snapchat said privacy changes implemented by Apple on iOS devices hurt the company's ability to target and measure its digital...

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PayPal Said to Be in $45-Billion Bid for Pinterest

PayPal has offered to buy Pinterest for $45 billion (roughly Rs. 3,36,770 crore), people familiar with the matter said, a combination that could herald more financial technology and social media...

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US NFT Firm Bags $100 Million in New Funding, Now Worth $1.5 Billion

With a new $100 million (roughly Rs. 747 crore) funding round, NFT platform Candy Digital aims to expand its collectible portfolio across all sports marketplaces on a global level.

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39 Women Army Officers Get Permanent Commission After Supreme Court Win

Thirty-nine women Army officers have got Permanent Commission after winning a legal battle in the Supreme Court. A total of 71 women Short Service Commission officers, who were denied Permanent...

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Supreme Court Notice To Ex Twitter India Head On UP Police's Plea

Supreme Court has issued a notice to former Twitter India head Manish Maheshwari over the plea of UP Police that wants him to appear for questioning in a case.

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Another Attack At Farmers' Protest Site, 1 'Nihang' Member Arrested

Man attacked at Singhu border farmers' protest site days after labourer's murder, one Nihang sect member arrested.

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"Takes Longer Sometimes": Top WHO Official As Covaxin Decision Awaited

As a decision is awaited on the Emergency Use Listing of Covaxin being manufactured in India, a top WHO official has said the process of thoroughly evaluating a vaccine for use and recommending it...

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Bolsonaro's Welfare Plan Shakes Brazil Markets, Officials Quit. Here's Why

A proposal by Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to dramatically increase welfare payments to the country's underprivileged groups a year ahead of elections shook markets Thursday and...

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Man 3D-Prints Dinosaur for Daughter, Then Brings It to Life With AR

An augmented reality (AR) professional 3D-printed a full-scale Velociraptor for his daughter and went on to bring it to life (virtually). A video shared by Florent Germain on Twitter shows the results...

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Nokia C30 With Jio Exclusive Offer Launched in India

Nokia C30 is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option and Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage options. The buyer avails the Jio exclusive offer on the purchase of the Nokia...

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Windows 11 Beta Testers Can Now Get Android Apps Through Microsoft Store

Windows 11 beta testers can now download and install Android apps on their PCs through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft has added Android apps support by working with chipmakers AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm...

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WhatsApp Brings 'Collections' to Better Organise Business Catalogues

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Collections feature for all WhatsApp Business users. Users will be able to create collections to organise items in their products/ services catalogues....

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Anti-Drugs Agency At SRK's Home After He Meets Son Aryan In Jail

A Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) team arrived at Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai home "Mannat" this afternoon, in a stunning development just hours after the superstar visited his son Aryan Khan in jail.

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Actor Ananya Panday's Home Searched By Anti-Drugs Agency

Actor Ananya Panday'sMumbai home was raided by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and she has been called for questioning, officials said today.

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"Congratulations, PM Modi": WHO Chief On His #VaccineCentury Tweet

The World Health Organisation has congratulated India in achieving over a billion COVID-19 vaccinations milestone today. Government data shows three-quarters of adults in India have had one shot and...

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Australian Police Offer $1 Million Reward For Missing 4-Year-Old Girl

Australian authorities on Thursday offered Aus$1 million (US$750,000) for information leading to the discovery of a missing four-year-old girl feared abducted from a remote campsite last weekend.

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Russia's 35% Vaccine Rate Leads To "Truly Horrible" Covid Surge

For nearly 20 straight months, Yevgeny Ryabov has watched coronavirus patients come through the doors of his hospital in central Moscow. Lately, most are unvaccinated.

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Japan Princess Mako's Long Road To Marry Commoner Nears Its End

Japan's Princess Mako, the emperor's niece, will be married next week after years of criticism over her fiance that led to their marriage being postponed for three years and resulted in her being...

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US Bars Rubber Gloves From Malaysian Firm Over Alleged "Labour Abuses"

The United States has barred imports from a Malaysian latex glovemaker over alleged labour abuses, the latest firm from the country to face such a ban.

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IBM Revenue Misses on Weakness in Legacy Infrastructure Unit

IBM missed market estimates for quarterly revenue as its managed infrastructure business suffered from a decline in orders ahead of a spinoff next month, sending its shares down 4 percent in extended...

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Redmi Smart TV X, Redmi Router AX1800 Launched: All the Details

Redmi Smart TV X and Redmi Router AX1800 were launched in China on Wednesday. The Smart TV X comes in two display sizes - 55 and 65 inches - and features 120Hz refresh rate, MEMC, and 4K...

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Tesla Posts Record Revenue Due to Record Deliveries

Tesla said its upcoming factories and supply-chain headwinds would put pressure on its margins after it beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue on the back of record deliveries.

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OnePlus 8 Series, OnePlus 8T Get New Update With Files by Google App

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T are getting a new OxygenOS update. The latest update brings the October 2021 security patch, bug fixes, and other minor improvements to the three handsets....

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Facebook's Name-Change Will Not Deter Regulatory Scrutiny: Experts

Renaming Facebook is unlikely to enable the tech giant to distance itself from regulatory and public scrutiny around the potential harms caused by its social media apps, marketing and branding experts...

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India's Journey To 1 Billion Covid Shots. See Timeline

India on Thursday reached the milestone of one billion or 100 crore Covid shots administered in the country, the second after China to do so. India reached the landmark in 278 days, having begun the...

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India "Hot Favourites" To Win T20 World Cup: Michael Vaughan

Impressed with India's clinical performances, Michael Vaughan feels that India are the "hot favoruites" to win the T20 World Cup

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Queen Elizabeth II, 95, Turned Down 'Oldie of the Year' Award Because...

Queen Elizabeth II turned down a prize celebrating the elderly, assessing that at 95 she did not meet the criteria, The Oldie magazine said Tuesday.

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MG Astor Bookings Begin Today; Deliveries Will Commence From November 2021

Bookings for the new MG Astor have commenced and customers can now pre-book the compact SUV for a token of Rs. 25,000. MG Motor India will begin deliveries from November 2021.

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Queen Elizabeth II, 95, Turned Down 'Oldie of the Year' Award Because...

Queen Elizabeth II turned down a prize celebrating the elderly, assessing that at 95 she did not meet the criteria, The Oldie magazine said Tuesday.

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Meta? Horizon? FB? Facebook Renaming Report Sparks Industry Guesses

The report that Facebook Inc. plans to change its corporate name prompted a flurry of online speculation as industry followers rushed to register their guesses.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Facebook Cannot Be Trusted to Manage Cryptocurrency: US Lawmakers

A group of US lawmakers said Facebook cannot be trusted to manage cryptocurrency and urged the social media platform to discontinue immediately a small pilot of its cryptocurrency wallet named Novi,...

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Login to God: Vatican Relaunches 'Click to Pray' App

The Click to Pray app is being relaunched, the Vatican said Tuesday, permitting more Catholic faithful to "connect your prayer with the world."

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Can E-Cigarettes Help People Quit Smoking? This Research Says No

Vaping e-cigarettes may not be useful in helping people quit smoking, a recent research suggests. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had earlier suggested that smokers could...

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Apple Wants You to Buy a Rs. 1,900 Polishing Cloth, EMIs Available

Apple has listed a Polishing Cloth as a standalone purchase on its India store and it costs Rs. 1,900. The produce, also available on EMIs, is said to clean any Apple display.

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"Can't Be Unending Story...": Supreme Court On UP Farmers' Killing

The Supreme Court today rebuked the Uttar Pradesh government for what it called its "last minute" submission of a report on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people, including four farmers,...

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"Protect Witnesses": Supreme Court On Lakhimpur Violence - Top 5 Quotes

The Supreme Court today pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for the delay in submission of a report on the Lakhimpur violence in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed. Union...

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How New US Travel Rules Affect Various Countries, Including India

The new US travel policy will block entry to foreign nationals who have recovered from COVID-19 and then gotten one dose of two-dose vaccines -- a standard that France and the European Commission...

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Pak Navy's Claim About Indian Submarine Invalid, Not Credible: Report

Pakistan's claim that its navy blocked an Indian submarine from entering its waters last week was not credible as the submarine's location, as per the details that came out, was way beyond Pakistan's...

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Virat Kohli Enjoys Breakfast With Anushka Sharma, Vamika In Dubai

India captain Virat Kohli took to Twitter on Wednesday to share an adorable photo of himself with his wife Anushka Sharma and daughter Vamika.

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How New US Travel Rules Affect Various Countries, Including India

The new US travel policy will block entry to foreign nationals who have recovered from COVID-19 and then gotten one dose of two-dose vaccines -- a standard that France and the European Commission...

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"Grapefruit-Sized" Hailstones Damage Cars, Shatter Windows In Australia

A tropical north Australian town has been pounded by "record-breaking" hailstones the size of mangoes or grapefruit, with some shattering car windscreens.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival: Best Deals on Kindle, Echo Smart Speakers

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2021 is now underway, and if you are looking for some great deals on Amazon products such as Kindle, Echo smart speakers and displays as well as Fire TV Sticks, here...

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iQoo Z5x With 120Hz Display, Dimensity 900 SoC Launched

iQoo Z5x was launched on Wednesday. The new iQoo phone comes with a 120Hz display and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC.

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14-inch MacBook Pro (2021) Bundled 67W Adapter Does Not Support Fast Charging

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro comes bundled with a 67W USB-C adapter for charging purposes. This model is not bundled with the 96W adapter and users can upgrade to the fast charging adapter...

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Xiaomi CEO Says Firm to Mass Produce Its Own Cars in H1 2024

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said the Chinese smartphone maker will mass produce its own cars in the first half of 2024, a company spokesperson said.

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Snap Launches Arcadia Studio to Create AR Advertisements

Snap said it is launching a studio to help brands create augmented reality advertising and experiences, part of a move to popularise the use of technology that can overlay computer-generated images...

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"Waited Till 1 AM": Supreme Court To UP On Lakhimpur Violence Report

The Supreme Court begins hearing the matter pertaining to the October 3 violence in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri in which eight persons, including four farmers, were killed during a farmers' protest.

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Watch: Punjab Congress MLA Slaps Man Who Questions Him On Performance

A video of Congress MLA Joginder Pal assaulting a man who quizzed him over work done in his constituency has added to the ruling party's headaches ahead of next year's Assembly election.

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Toyota Innova Crysta Limited Edition Launched For The Festive Season

The Toyota Innova Crysta Limited Edition is available as a pack that will be sold as a complimentary add-on on the mid-level GX range in both petrol and diesel engine options.

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Prices Of MG Astor Variants With ADAS Out; New Top-End Trim Goes Up To Rs. 17.38 Lakh

The ADAS tech will be offered with the Sharp(O) or Savvy trim of the MG Astor, which includes three variants. Prices start at Rs. 15.78 lakh, going up to Rs. 17.38 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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Shaking, Dizzy: Gal Gadot On How She Felt When Director "Threatened" Her

"You're dizzy because you can't believe this was just said to you," Gal Gadot said

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Watch: Japan's Mount Aso Volcano Erupts, Shoots Ash 11,500 Feet Into Sky

Mount Aso, a volcano in the tourist destination on the main southern island of Kyushu in Japan, sent plumes of ash 3.5 km high when it erupted on Wednesday, prompting warnings of flows and falling...

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Truthbombs Attack Kartik's Conscience In 'Dhamaka' Trailer

Dhamaka trailer: Kartik Aaryan vows to speak the truth and nothing but the truth

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WHO Aims To Help Poorer Countries Access Vaccine With $10 Covid Pills

A World Health Organization-led programme to ensure poorer countries get fair access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments aim to secure antiviral drugs for patients with mild symptoms for as...

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Telegram Crosses 1 Billion Installs on Google Play Store

Telegram has touched the 1-billion download mark on the Google Play store. The latest surge in installs can be attributed to the largest Facebook outage that took down WhatsApp, Instagram, and...

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Realme GT Neo 2T, Realme Q3s With Triple Rear Cameras Launched

Realme GT Neo 2T and Realme Q3s have launched with triple rear cameras and a hole-punch display. The Realme GT Neo 2T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 12100 SoC, whereas the Realme Q3s is powered...

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'Increased China Activity, Have Enhanced LAC Surveillance': Top Commander

Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande on Tuesday said the Chinese Army's activities have increased marginally in-depth areas across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) which is under...

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Fabindia Pulls 'Jashn-e-Riwaaz' Ad After Backlash, Says "Not Diwali Line"

Indian clothing brand Fabindia has been targeted by trolls and right-wing voices online after an advertisement for one of its clothing lines - called 'Jashn-e-Riwaaz' - stands accused of 'defacing'the...

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"At 99 Crores. Go For It India": Minister On 100-Crore Vaccine Milestone

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 99 crore today, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

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Volvo S90, XC60 Petrol Mild-Hybrid Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 61.9 Lakh

The move comes in the direction of Volvo's shift towards cleaner technologies as the Swedish carmaker is gearing up to make its transitions from diesel to petrol powertrains.

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Audi India Opens Bookings For Q5 Facelift; Launch Later This Month

Audi India has opened bookings for the 2021 Q5 facelift for a token of Rs. 2 lakh. The updated Audi Q5, which is being assembled in India, is expected to go on sale in India later this month.

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Israel Man Falls To Death From Height Of 330 Feet From Hot Air Balloon

A man dangling from the basket of a hot air balloon fell to his death onto a road in Israel on Tuesday, police said.

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Korean Superhit 'Squid Game' Highlights Netflix's Focus On Overseas Growth

The success of the South Korean dystopian drama series "Squid Game " has led investors to bet on Netflix Inc's plans to explore more international content to boost slowing subscriber growth.

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Apple Said to Have Beats Fit Pro Ready With ANC, Adaptive EQ

After AirPods (3rd Generation), Apple is said to be all set to launch Beats Fit Pro as the new Beats earbuds with features including active noise cancellation (ANC) and adaptive EQ. The new earbuds...

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US Bill Introduced to Stop Big Tech From Favouring Its Own Products

About a dozen US senators formally introduced a bill that would bar Big Tech platforms, like Amazon and Google, from favouring their products and services.

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White Dwarf 'Switches on and Off' for First Time, Astronomers Baffled

Astronomers have observed an accreting white dwarf abruptly lose and gain its brightness for the first time. White dwarfs are stars that have run out of their basic fuel: hydrogen. Usually,...

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Marvel's 2022 and 2023 Phase Four Movies Delayed

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on May 6, 2022, Thor: Love and Thunder on July 8, 2022, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on November 11, 2022, The Marvels on February 17, 2023, and Ant-Man...

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WhatsApp Users Can Now Join Ongoing Calls Directly From Group Chats

WhatsApp is bringing several updates to its joinable calls feature. The instant messaging app will now allow users to join an ongoing group video or voice call directly from the group chat tab.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Get New Colour Options in India

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 was unveiled in Phantom Black and Phantom Green colours at launch. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, on the other hand, arrived in Phantom Black and Cream colours. Now, the Samsung...

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Global Crypto Market Is Now Worth $2.5 Trillion, Overtaking Apple, Microsoft

From around $830 billion at the start of 2021 to reaching the 2.5 trillion mark on the capitalisation index, the growth of the global crypto market is evident, statistics platforms reveal.

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Bitcoin Prices Hover Around $62,000 Mark as Dogecoin Value Shoots

With news of the Bitcoin exchange and the upcoming launch of the Bitcoin Futures ETF, the cryptocurrency's position looks strong enough to surpass previous all-time high.

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5 Dead As Rain Batters Uttarakhand, Pics, Videos Show Flooding, Damage

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand over the past two-three days has led to scenes of chaos and disaster across the hilly state, with flooded roads and buildings, destroyed bridges and overflowing rivers...

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"Protect Aryan Khan's Fundamental Rights": Sena Leader To Supreme Court

Aryan Khan's fundamental rights are being violated and he is a victim of vendetta by an officer of Narcotics Control Bureau whose wife failed to make it in film industry, a Shiv Sena leader has said...

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PM To Open Kushinagar International Airport In UP Tomorrow: Pics, Details

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow.

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China Proposes Law To Punish Parents For Their Children's "Bad Behaviour"

The draft family education promotion law urges parents to arrange time for their children to rest, play, and exercise.

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Monday, October 18, 2021

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez Skips Probe Agency's Summons - Yet Again

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, for the fourth time, skipped the summons by the Enforcement Directorate issued in connection with a money laundering case against fraudsters Sukesh Chandrasekar...

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"Absolute Miracle": Pair Survive Days Without Water In Australia Outback

Mahesh Patrick, 14, and Shaun Emitja, 21, had been reported missing on Tuesday and had become separated in Australia's outback with no access to fresh water or provisions until they were found on...

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MS Dhoni "Only Person Who Can Make Me Calm": Hardik Pandya

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya opened up about his close relationship with the current mentor of the national side, MS Dhoni, ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021.

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Watch: Kiren Rijiju's Advice To Students From The Northeast

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took to social media app Koo this morning to post a throwback video of a speech he delivered at New Delhi's Lady Shri Ram College a few years ago.

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2 Men Found Alive After Days Without Water In Australian Outback

Mahesh Patrick, 14, and Shaun Emitja, 21, had been reported missing on Tuesday and had become separated in Australia's outback with no access to fresh water or provisions until they were found on...

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Google Pixel 6 Series Price in US and UK Leak Ahead of Launch

Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro will launch on October 19. Google Pixel 6 is tipped to be priced at $599 (roughly Rs. 45,000) for the 128GB model, whereas the Google Pixel 6 Pro is reported to...

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Realme Watch T1 With Circular Display to Launch Tomorrow

Realme Watch T1 launch is set for Tuesday, October 19, Realme announced via Weibo on Monday. The smartwatch is teased to have a circular display and a silicon wrist strap. The Realme Watch T1 launch...

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How Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Makes You a Pro at Gaming With Its Powerful Snapdragon 778G Chipset

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You Should Switch to Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Today Because of Its Perfect Blend of Price and Features

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India's Vaccination Campaign Slows As Dose Gap Trumps Output Jump

India's vaccination campaign has slowed despite amassing record stockpiles of vaccine, health ministry data showed on Monday, as authorities maintain a wider-than-usual gap between doses in a strategy...

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A Shorter Work Week Was An "Overwhelming Success" In This Country

Even as Covid-19 pandemic forced companies around world to reimagine workplace, researchers in Iceland were already conducting two trials of a shorter work week that involved about 2,500 workers -...

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"There Will Be Sacrifices": Sundar Pichai On Google's Green Campus Test

Sundar Pichai wants to head the first giant company run without emissions around the clock. It will take far more than money to achieve.

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Aryan Khan Was Counselled In Jail, Promised To Serve Nation: Sources

Aryan Khan, held in a Mumbai jail over allegations in the drugs-on-cruise case, "promised to be a good citizen and serve the country" while being counselled by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB),...

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Shoaib Akhtar Calls Harbhajan "Mr. I Know It All". Comeback Is Brutal

Sharing a picture with Harbhajan Singh from a discussion in Dubai, Shoaib Akhtar referred to him as "Mr. I know it all". The Indian spinner's comeback was plain brutal.

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"There Will Be Sacrifices": Sundar Pichai On Google's Green Campus Test

Sundar Pichai wants to head the first giant company run without emissions around the clock. It will take far more than money to achieve.

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Mix-And-Match Vaccines Highly Effective Against COVID-19: Lancet Study

People who received a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine followed by an mRNA vaccine shot had a lower risk of infection compared to those immunised with both doses of the...

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A Shorter Work Week Was An "Overwhelming Success" In This Country

Even as Covid-19 pandemic forced companies around world to reimagine workplace, researchers in Iceland were already conducting two trials of a shorter work week that involved about 2,500 workers -...

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Myanmar Junta To Release 5,000 Jailed Anti-Coup Protesters

Myanmar will release more than 5,000 people jailed for protesting against a February coup that ousted the civilian government, the country's junta chief said today.

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Vivo T1 Series Set to Launch in China on October 19, Specifications Tipped

Vivo T1 and Vivo T1X are set to launch in China on October 19. Vivo T1 is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC whereas Vivo T1X may be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. Other...

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How to Watch T20 World Cup 2021 in India and Around the World

Looking for T20 World Cup 2021 live stream? Here's how you can watch all 2021 T20 World Cup matches in India, Pakistan, USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, and South Africa. You can...

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Bitcoin Trades at $62,000 as Futures ETF Debut Looms

Bitcoin's valuation has doubled since its late July low and has surged to levels close to its all-time high, but the cryptocurrency is inching closer to overbought territory.

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Tata Punch Micro SUV Launched In India; Prices Start From Rs. 5.49 Lakh

The 2021 Tata Punch has been launched in four variants - Pure, Adventure, Accomplished and Creative and with the new Punch, Tata Motors is trying to get the ball rolling in the new micro-SUV segment.

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CBSE Date Sheet 2022: Term 1 Time Table For Class 10, 12 Today

CBSE term 1 board exam 2022 Class 10, Class 12: The board has informed it has divided Class 10 and Class 12 subjects as minor and major. First, it will conduct exams for minor subjects, followed by...

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Sunday, October 17, 2021

UK To Increase Security Of MPs After Lawmaker Stabbed To Death

Britain's interior minister on Sunday said MPs' security would be increased, after a lawmaker was stabbed to death as he held a public meeting with constituents, in the second such attack in five...

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BCCI Invites Applications For Team India Head Coach, Support Staff

The BCCI on Sunday invited applications for the role of head coach, batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach with Team India and head of sports science/medicine with the National Cricket Academy...

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New Batmobile Features In The Batman Main Trailer Released At DC FanDome

We get a better look at the new muscle car styled Batmobile that will get plenty of screentime alongside the caped crusader.

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Trending: New Poster Of Sidharth Shukla, Shehnaaz's Last Music Video 'Adhura'

The song was initially titled Habit.

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Twins Fall To Death from 25th Floor In UP's Ghaziabad In Midnight Horror

Fourteen-year-old twin brothers were killed late last night when they fell from the 25th floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad, said police.

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"Have Lost Everything": Despair Floods Kerala Day After Heavy Rain

An elderly woman could be seen running from one person to another screaming through the rain swept roads in this high range hamlet, located at the foothills of Western Ghats mountain ranges, on Sunday...

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''Government Killings'': Sanjay Raut Slams Centre Over Raids On Rivals

Launching a stinging attack on the BJP and the centre over the alleged misuse of investigative agencies, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut today alleged that "contract killings" are now replaced by "government...

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Ranveer Singh Wants A Baby Daughter Just Like Deepika Padukone. Aww...

"Aapki bhabhi (Deepika Padukone) itni cute baby thi na. Mai to roz uski baby photos dekhta hoon," said Ranveer Singh

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UK Considers How To Boost Security After Parliament Member Stabbing

After David Amess, 69, a member of British parliament from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party, was stabbed repeatedly, it prompted a review of politicians' security.

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"Punjab's Last Chance For....": Navjot Sidhu Writes To Sonia Gandhi

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has written to party president Sonia Gandhi, seeking a meeting to present a 13-point agenda for the party's campaign for the Assembly polls due next year.

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Delhi Metro Launches Free Wi-Fi Services At Yellow Line Metro Stations

Commuters of the Delhi Metro can now access the internet using free high-speed WiFi at all its Yellow Line stations, as the DMRC launched the facility on Sunday.

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"Why Pending For 8 Years?..." High Court To Delhi On Plea On Ration Card

The Delhi High Court has sought the city government's stand on why an application for issuance of a ration card by a daily wage worker has remained pending for eight years.

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Royal Enfield Targa Sneakers Review

The Royal Enfield Targa Sneakers are a pair of 100 per cent leather shoes with built-in protection for everyday use while riding.

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Iranian Warship Repulses Pirate Attack In Gulf Of Aden: Iran Naval Chief

An Iranian warship on Saturday repulsed an attack by pirates against two oil tankers that it was escorting in the Gulf of Aden, the country's naval chief said.

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"Why Can't We Study?": Still No School For Afghan Girls Under Taliban

The vast majority of Afghan girls continue to be barred from attending secondary school, leading some Afghan teens to believe there is "no hope in Afghanistan" for women to pursue careers.

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Sri Lanka Seeks $500 Million Loan From India For Fuel Purchase: Report

Sri Lanka has sought a USD 500 million credit line from India to pay for its crude oil purchases amid a severe foreign exchange crisis in the island nation.

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"Must Play Next Season": Virender Sehwag Weighs In On Dhoni's IPL Future

IPL 2021: Former Team India opener Virender Sehwag wants Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni to play one more IPL season before thinking of retirement.

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Watch: India-US Soldiers Play Kabaddi During Joint Training Exercise

As part of "ice-breaking activities", Indian and American soldiers played friendly matches of Kabaddi, American Football, Soccer and Volleyball on Saturday.

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"I Will Get Engaged Soon": Vicky On Rumours About Roka With Katrina Kaif

Rumours about Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's engagement have been doing rounds on the Internet for the past few months

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"Why Can't We Study?": Still No School For Afghan Girls Under Taliban

The vast majority of Afghan girls continue to be barred from attending secondary school, leading some Afghan teens to believe there is "no hope in Afghanistan" for women to pursue careers.

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Sri Lanka Seeks $500 Million Loan From India For Fuel Purchase: Report

Sri Lanka has sought a USD 500 million credit line from India to pay for its crude oil purchases amid a severe foreign exchange crisis in the island nation.

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Russian Crew Lands On Earth After Filming First Movie In Space

A Russian actress and director were set to return to Earth on Sunday after spending 12 days in the International Space Station (ISS) shooting scenes for the first movie in orbit.

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Saturday, October 16, 2021

2 Hindu Men Killed In Fresh Communal Violence In Bangladesh

Two Hindu men have been killed in fresh communal violence in Bangladesh, police officials said Saturday, taking the number of deathsto six from recent unrest in the Muslim-majority country.

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Madhavan's ROFL Comment On Ranveer's Post Is A Winner. Mic Drop

Ranveer Singh asked his Instafam to guess the mood of the picture

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Realme GT Neo 2 Goes on First Sale in India Today: Details Here

Realme GT Neo 2, launched earlier this week, went on its first sale in India today at 12pm (noon) for Flipkart Plus customers and will be available at 12am (midnight) for everyone else. It will be on...

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Delhi Cops Found Running Errands For VIPs, Say Sources; 500 Reassigned

Some 500 police personnel have been taken off protection duties of several serving and former officers post a security audit by Delhi Police chief Rakesh Asthana.

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Heavy Rainfall Warning In Kerala; Red Alert In 5 Districts

Five districts in Kerala are likely to see heavy rain today where a red alert has been sounded.

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"Give Us A Walkover": Harbhajan To Shoaib Akhtar On India-Pak T20 WC Game

Harbhajan Singh has told Shoaib Akhtar that Pakistan have no chance of beating India when the two teams clash at the T20 World Cup later this month.

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Myanmar Junta Chief Excluded From Summit: ASEAN

Myanmar's junta chief will be excluded from an upcoming ASEAN summit, the group said Saturday, a rare rebuke as concerns rise over the military government's commitment to defusing a bloody crisis.

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Uber Delivery Executives Win Damages, Boss Jailed in Italy Ruling

Uber Eats couriers have secured the 'first conviction' in Italy for crimes related to workers' exploitation. More than 40 delivery executives have won damages worth EUR 10,000 each and their...

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Moscow Metro Launches Face Pay - Large-Scale Facial ID Payment System

Moscow on Friday launched a new payment system called Face Pay that will use facial recognition technology for payment of metro fare at more than 240 stations.

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Audible, Apps for Reading Holy Books Removed from Apple's China App Store

Audible and some mobile apps for reading the holy books of Islam and Christianity have disappeared from the Apple's App Store in China to adhere to the country's tightened rules for internet firms.

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NASA's Mission Lucy Is Going Where No One Ever Has: Jupiter's Asteroids

NASA's highly anticipated mission Lucy is scheduled to launch today at 0934 GMT (15:04 IST). The spacecraft leaving for Jupiter's Trojan asteroids will be on a 12-year journey to understand planetary...

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Massive Army Op In J&K As Soldiers Go Missing During Encounter

The Army has launched a major combing operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch after two soldiers including a junior commissioned officer (JCO) went missing in an ongoing operation that started on...

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Aryan Khan Case Investigator Hit With New Charge By Maharashtra Minister

Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik today continued his tirade against the anti-drugs agency NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) amid the probe in the drugs-on-cruise case in which Aryan Khan, son of megastar...

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Maruti Suzuki Drops New Teaser For Off-Roader, Is This The Jimny?

Maruti Suzuki India has dropped a teaser for a new upcoming car on the social media handle of Nexa. We reckon this could be the highly-anticipated Jimny SUV.

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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Bali, 3 Killed

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Indonesia's Bali island on Saturday morning, killing at least three people, Indonesia's search and rescue agency said.

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Jack Dorsey Says Square Is Looking to Build a Bitcoin Mining System

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has said this fintech company Square is looking to build a Bitcoin mining system based on custom silicon and open source for individuals as well as businesses.

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"I Am Full-Time President": Sonia Gandhi To 'G-23' At Key Congress Meet

Sonia Gandhi on Saturday underlined her position as a "full-time and hands-on Congress President" as she hit back at critics within the party - specifically the 'G-23' - who have been pushing, for...

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"Are Drugs Seized Only In Maharashtra?" Uddhav Thackeray Hits Back At BJP

Some 3,000 kg of heroin worth thousands of crores of rupees was seized from Mundra port in Gujarat last month, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reminded the BJP amid an intense spotlight on...

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"World Better Beware": Vaughan On Reports Of Dravid Becoming India Coach

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has a warning for India's opponents following reports claiming Rahul Dravid will be the Indian cricket team's next head coach.

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Canadian City Confirms "Exceedingly High Levels" Of Fuel In Water Supply

The Canadian city of Iqaluit in the country's northern territory said lab results confirmed that fuel had entered its water supply, officials announced on Friday.

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Review: Vicky Kaushal Delivers His Best Performance In 'Sardar Udham'

Sardar Udham Review: The brilliantly lensed biopic also draws power from lead actor Vicky Kaushal's intense and intuitive performance.

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Canadian City Confirms "Exceedingly High Levels" Of Fuel In Water Supply

The Canadian city of Iqaluit in the country's northern territory said lab results confirmed that fuel had entered its water supply, officials announced on Friday.

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Australian Police Seize Record 450 Kg Heroin Hidden In Tiles Shipment

Australian police said on Saturday they seized the largest heroin shipment ever detected in the country, worth an estimated A$140 million ($104 million), and arrested a Malaysian national over the...

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Friday, October 15, 2021

"Really Irritating": On Mic, Queen's Jibe At Leaders Over Climate Change

Queen Elizabeth II has taken aim at world leaders who "talk" but "don't do" enough about climate change, in an apparent jibe at those not attending the upcoming COP26 summit.

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Audible Plus to Offer Members Access to Thousands of Audiobooks, Podcasts

Audible Plus has been introduced by the Amazon-owned audiobook platform in India. The latest option will allow users to access over 15,000 new titles on Audible at no extra cost. The Plus catalogue...

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Jacqueline Fernandez Gets 3rd Summons After No-Show In Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summon to actor Jacqueline Fernandez after she failed to appear before the probe agency for the second time today.The Enforcement Directorate had asked...

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Blog: The Lakhimpur Lesson - Hate Speech Finally A Liability For BJP?

Could this, then, finally be a lesson to the BJP, that when hate is let out of the bottle, it becomes impossible to ensure that it will only be directed at politically-convenient targets at...

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"Talk, Don't Do Enough, Irritating": Queen's Jibe At Leaders Over Climate

Queen Elizabeth II has taken aim at world leaders who "talk" but "don't do" enough about climate change, in an apparent jibe at those not attending the upcoming COP26 summit.

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Lenovo Tab 6 5G With Snapdragon 690 5G SoC Goes Official

Lenovo Tab 6 5G was launched on Thursday in Japan. The tablet has a 10.3-inch TFT display and is powered by a Snapdragon 690 5G SoC. It has IPX3 and IPX5 certifications for water resistance,...

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Apple Targeted Over New App Store Regulation in South Korea

Apple was on a collision course with South Korea over new requirements that it stop forcing app developers to use its payment systems, with a government official warning of a possible investigation...

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Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Bluetooth Speaker With 12-Hour Battery Launched

Bose has launched the SoundLink Flex, its latest wireless Bluetooth speaker priced at $149. The speaker has IP67 dust and water resistance, and a claimed battery life of 12 hours per charge.

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Aryan Khan Got Rs 4,500 Money Order, Had Video Call With SRK, Gauri Khan

Aryan Khan has received a money order worth Rs 4,500 from his home, which he can use to order food and other items from the canteen at Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, where he has been imprisoned after his...

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Troops Advance To Retrieve Bodies, Terrorists Holed Up In J&K Forest

Troops of the Indian Army are advancing cautiously towards a forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to bring back the bodies of two soldiers who were killed in action yesterday, sources have...

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Opinion: 80,000 Green Cards Are About to Disappear From US

The Biden administration has acknowledged that in the last fiscal year the U.S. failed to issue roughly 80,000 green cards that should have been given to legal immigrant workers.

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"Under Acute Stress": Health Ministry Seeks Officers For Covid Team

The Health Ministry is urgently waiting to fill vacant posts of senior officers who will work with India's COVID-19 response team. It has raised concern about "acute stress" in the fight against...

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In Touch With Foreign Ministry To Find Aryan Khan Drug Contacts: Agency

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, was a regular consumer of drugs, the NCB on Thursday told a special NDPS court here while opposing his bail plea in a case of alleged seizure of...

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Facebook Pressed on COVID-19 Vaccine Disinformation in US

The attorneys general of 14 US states sent a letter to Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg asking if the top disseminators of vaccine disinformation on the platform received special treatment...

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HTC Vive Flow Are New Lightweight VR Glasses for Android Users: Details Here

HTC has announced a new VR headset today in the UK market. The headset features a 75Hz refresh rate with a 100-degree field-of-view (FoV), two cameras, and adjustable diopter dials.

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Bitcoin Pushes Above $58,000 to End Day With a Slump

Ether prices hit a point that's been the highest in a month for the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency but a triangular pattern appears to be setting in.

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Violence In Mexican Cartel Bastion Claims 150 Lives In A Month

A wave of violence in a Mexican cartel stronghold shaken by gang infighting has left around 150 people dead over the past month, according t...