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  As more movies and web shows line up for release in the post-lockdown era in 2021, here are the 5 Indian web-series to watch Although 2020 hit Bollywood real hard, millennials were not short of entertainment, thanks to the vibrant OTT scene. From Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime Video to Season 2 of Criminal Justice, which released a week ago, viewers had enough choices to spoil themselves. Yet, if you need encouragement to move through the pandemic with a few more months of working from home, here are five Indian web series to binge-watch in 2021: 1. The Family Man: Season 2 After the success of season 1 in 2019, creators Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. will most probably be back with season 2 of the action-thriller on Amazon Prime Video in 2021. Starring Manoj Bajpayee and Priyamani, it's a story of a middle-class man secretly working as an intelligence officer in a fictitious branch of the National Investigation Agency. Read Full Article Here

  The Indian women's team's wait to resume international cricket since the coronavirus-induced break continued with scheduled tour of Australia getting postponed to next season, Cricket Australia said The Indian women's team's wait to resume international cricket since the coronavirus-induced break continued with its scheduled tour of Australia getting postponed to next season, Cricket Australia said on Thursday. The Indian team, which last played the T20 World Cup final in March, was scheduled to play three ODIs on January 22 in Canberra, January 25 in Melbourne and January 28 in Hobart. Indian womens cricket team However, the governing body added the tour will now be a part of the build-up to the 2022 World Cup, which has been pushed to March-April due to the pandemic, and will include three T20Is. Read More

  Caviar, known for making luxury variants of popular gadgets, has unveiled custom-made AirPods Max plated with "pure gold" for the high price of $108,000, which roughly translate to nearly Rs 80 lakh Russian luxury goods brand Caviar, known for making luxury variants of popular gadgets, has unveiled custom-made, over-ear headphones AirPods Max plated with "pure gold" for the high price of $108,000, which roughly translate to nearly Rs 80 lakh. Caviar said that the luxury headphones will be "released in a single piece worldwide," indicating that supplies will be limited. The earcups of the headphones are made from pure gold, replacing the current aluminium that Apple Airpods makes the earcups out of. Caviar is also replacing the mesh headband with "rare crocodile leather". The Caviar AirPods Max headphones will come in white or black headband but the earcups will remain in gold for both versions. Read Full Article Here

  WhatsApp will stop working for some iPhones as well as Android smartphones starting January 1, 2021. WhatsApp will stop working for some iPhones as well as Android smartphones starting January 1, 2021. There are several Android and iOS phones that may not be able to run the app as the company will withdraw support for older versions of OS from next year. According to the information on the WhatsApp FAQ section, WhatsApp will only be compatible with phones running the Android 4.0.3 operating system or newer as well as iPhones running on iOS 9 and newer. All iPhone models up to the iPhone 4 will lose support for the messaging platform in the next few days. The iPhone models include the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 5, the iPhone 5S, the iPhone 6, and the iPhone 6S. Click Here

  Xiaomi has launched as many as eight phones in the Redmi 9 series in India and now, the company has launched an affordable Redmi 9 Power device with a massive 6000mAh battery Xiaomi has launched as many as eight phones in the Redmi 9 series in India and now, the company has launched an affordable Redmi 9 Power device with a massive 6000mAh battery.  The Redmi 9 Power is priced starting at Rs 10,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and Rs 11,999 for the 128GB storage option. The phone is offered in four colours -- mighty black, blazing blue, fiery red and electric green. We used the 128GB variant in blazing blue colour option for around a week and here is what we think about the new budget device. Click Here

  The government suspended flights to/from the UK from December 24 for one week to prevent the entry of the new variant of Covid-19 India has extended the ban on UK flights till January 7, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday. "Thereafter strictly regulated resumption will take place for which details will be announced shortly," Puri said in a tweet. There are over 60 weekly flights between the two countries. The government suspended flights to/from the UK from December 24 for one week to prevent the entry of the new variant of Covid-19. Read More

  Google Pixel 5 and 4a 5G users can no longer use their ultra-wide cameras to take pictures of the stars Google Pixel 5 and 4a 5G users can no longer use their ultra-wide cameras to take pictures of the stars. The company apparently removed the lens's astrophotography capabilities with the Google Camera 8.1 update. According to The Verge, the feature was a selling point of the Pixel 4 and was available on the regular and telephoto cameras. When the 4a 5G and 5 were announced with new wide-angle lenses, the feature was added to those as well. Now it's been taken away. On Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5, astrophotography only works on zoom settings equal to or greater than 1x. Read More

  Priced at Rs 2,799, the earbuds seem to be a decent audio accessory for people on the go and health and fitness enthusiasts who choose secure fit over audio performance, call quality and snug fit The Hammer KO is a pair of entry-level true wireless stereo earbuds manufactured by home-grown technology startup Hammer. These basic wireless earbuds come with a hook-based design for a secure fit – that seems to set it apart from peers in the budget segment. Except for hooks, however, there is nothing novel about these earbuds. They have Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity, microphones for voice calls, touch controls and IPX4 water resistance rating. Wireless Earphones So far as design is concerned, these earbuds are not ergonomically sound, thanks to their hook-based build. But they sure are lightweight. The earbuds are made mostly of plastic, with matte texture on the outer side, and rubber hooks. The ear hooks do make them comfortable to wear, but the Hammer KO lacks snug fit, des...

  As the entertainment industry reels from the Covid-19 pandemic, the year 2021 may offer hope for filmmakers and theatre owners While 2020 has turned out to be a dark, forgettable year for the Hindi film industry because of Covid-19, there is some hope that 2021 will turn out to be different with a large number of films -both small and big-budget ones- will find their way to theatre screens across India and abroad. One notable thing about 2020 was how Bollywood quickly moved on as projects were stalled and many jobs were lost during the lockdown. From shootings being halted to postponing release dates, the entertainment industry saw it all and is ready to return to the silver screen with much-awaited projects. Read More

  Priced at Rs 1,49,990, the ZenBook Flip S (UX371) seems to be a solid laptop for work, play and entertainment. How does it justify its price tag? Let's find out The Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX371) is among the first laptops in India to be powered by Intel’s 11th Gen Core processor. Based on the Intel Evo platform, the laptop is touted to be deliver optimal performance, top-notch connectivity solutions, enhanced on-battery time, and fast data transfer rate. Besides, the ZenBook Flip S (UX371) boasts a vivid 4K OLED screen, a premium metallic design, full-size backlit keyboard, and Harmon Kardon-certified audio system. Priced at Rs 1,49,990, the ZenBook Flip S (UX371) seems to be a solid laptop for work, play and entertainment. How does it justify its price tag when put to the rigours of daily use? Let’s find out: Design The ZenBook Flip S (UX371) is a premium laptop with a convertible design and thin-and-light form factor. It is only 13.9mm thick and weighs around 1.2kg. Its lig...

  India's batting mainstay Ajinkya Rahane's calm and composed demeanour shouldn't be mistaken for him being weak and he will be as aggressive as Virat Kohli, says Sachin Tendulkar India's batting mainstay Ajinkya Rahane 's calm and composed demeanour shouldn't be mistaken for him being weak and he will be as aggressive as Virat Kohli, now on paternity leave, as the Mumbai batsman steps in as a stand-in captain in the remainder of the ongoing four-Test series against Australia, says Sachin Tendulkar . IND vs AUS 2nd Test playing 11 prediction Rahane, 32, has captained India twice in Tests and has a 100 per cent win record, with one of those wins coming against Australia, in Dharamsala in 2017. He will now lead the team in the last three Tests against Australia, after Kohli left for India at the end of the first match to be with his wife who is expecting their first child. The second Test starts on Saturday in Melbourne. Click Here

  A civil court has dismissed aplea filed by actor Kangana Ranaut against Mumbai civic body's 2018 notice for demolition of "unauthorised constructions" at her residential apartment in suburban Khar A civil court has dismissed a plea filed by actor Kangana Ranaut against Mumbai civic body's 2018 notice for demolition of "unauthorised constructions" at her residential apartment in suburban Khar, according to an order made available on Wednesday. Judge L S Chavan on Tuesday dismissedthe "notice of motion" filed by the actor. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had in 2018 issued a notice to the actor for demolishing "unauthorised constructions" at her residential apartment in Khar. Ranaut had challenged the demolition notice in the Dindoshi civil courtin January 2019. Read More

  A new report has claimed that it will have a feature that is quite similar to the Spatial Audio function available in the AirPods Max and AirPods Pro Samsung is reportedly planning to launch new Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds next month and a new report has claimed that it will have a feature that is quite similar to the Spatial Audio function available in the AirPods Max and AirPods Pro. The details were spotted in the Galaxy Wearable app ahead of its official launch, reports 9To5Google. "It indicated that Spatial Audio, which adjusts audio based on the direction of a user's head, will work when the Galaxy Buds Pro are connected to a Samsung phone running Android 11". Spatial Audio is designed to provide a theater-like surround sound listening experience on iPhone and iPad using dynamic head-tracking capabilities. Click Here

  Of the many launches this year, Business Standard lists top three wireless headphones that stood out in 2020 Wireless headphones continue to upbeat in the audio hearables segment despite the true wireless earbuds blitzkrieg throughout the year. Japanese electronics maker Sony is among the established brands that reigned supreme in the wireless headphones segment with its WH-1000XM4 headphones. Of the many launches this year, Business Standard lists top three wireless headphones that stood out in 2020: Sony WH-1000XM4 Successor to the WH-1000XM3, the Sony's WH-1000XM4 has it all to woo the audiophile. From mature sound signature to industry leading active noise cancellation (ANC) capability, the headphones is second to none. Besides ANC and multiple sound modes, the headphones boast tons of other value-added features too. Read More

  The Apple iPhone 12 mini is a no-compromise premium smartphone, which is small in size but not on performance Many people these days fancy big-screen smartphones but are averse to bulky designs, which is unfortunately what you get in most current-generation big-screen devices. Smartphone makers have in the past made efforts to design balanced smartphones with optimum size and big screen. But they have restricted such products to the midrange segment, leaving the users of premium smartphones in the lurch. That said, there is now a smartphone, the Apple’s iPhone 12 mini, which packs the best of both the worlds – a top-end premium device of an optimum size and a big screen. iPhone 12 mini : Design The iPhone 12 mini is a no-compromise premium smartphone, which is small in size but not in any other respect. It has the same flat-frame design of its siblings in the iPhone 12 series. Click Here

  Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom (UK) in Mumbai on Tuesday morning have been sent for institutional quarantine in the wake of he new coronavirus strain Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom (UK) in Mumbai on Tuesday morning have been sent for institutional quarantine in the wake of the new coronavirus strain. People who came to receive them said, "Government should have informed us before. Didn't passengers board flight after being permitted by authorities?" coronavirus strain Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner, Iqbal Singh Chahal on Monday said, "No flights to land from UK post 2:30 am. Passengers who have boarded flights will undergo institutional quarantine. Asymptomatic people will be quarantined at hotels while symptomatic passengers will be admitted at GT Hospital." Read Full Article Here

  Mohammed Siraj, for his impressive show in the two warm-up games, will be in line for a Boxing Day Test debut in Melbourne Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is ruled out of the remaining three Tests against Australia after suffering a fracture on his bowling wrist during the series opener at Adelaide Oval. The fast bowler was hit on the elbow by a Pat Cummins short ball during India's second innings on Saturday which ended at a record lowest 36 for nine. He was taken to a hospital for scans, which revealed a fracture. Check India-Australia series latest news updates here "Mohammed Shami has a fracture and the chances of him taking part in the remaining three Test matches is next to nil," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Click Here

  On August 29 this year, the Future Group announced sale of its retail and wholesale business to Reliance Retail in a Rs 24,713 crore deal The Delhi High Court will pronounce its verdict on Future Retail Ltd ’s plea to restrain Amazon from writing letters to regulators against its asset sale with Reliance Industries. The court had reserved its verdict for today on November 20. On August 29 this year, the Future Group announced sale of its retail and wholesale business to Reliance Retail in a Rs 24,713 crore deal. It announced plans to merge key group companies, including Future Retail, Future Lifestyle Fashions, Future Consumer, Future Supply Chains and Future Market Networks into FEL. However, the Jeff Bezos led company argued that a 2019 pact it signed with Future prevented the Indian company from selling its retail assets to certain parties. Read More

  Pujara (17 batting, 88 balls) safely negotiated the testing first session after Shaw (0 in 2 balls) was bowled off the game's second ball by Mitchell Starc Prithvi Shaw's poor technique was once again exposed but the experienced Cheteshwar Pujara's perseverance kept India afloat at 41 for 2 in the opening session of the first day/night Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. IndvsAus Pujara (17 batting, 88 balls) safely negotiated the testing first session after Shaw (0 in 2 balls) was bowled off the game's second ball by Mitchell Starc. CHECK IND vs AUS live score and match updates here His opening partner Mayank Agarwal (17 off 40 balls) did the hard work in the first hour but then got an in-dipper from Pat Cummins that cut back sharply to breach through his defences. Click Here

  Instagram said it is testing 'Instagram Lite' app in India that occupies less space on Android phones and consumes lesser data, before it rolls out the offering globally Photo-sharing platform Instagram on Wednesday said it is testing ' Instagram Lite app ' in India that occupies less space on Android phones and consumes lesser data, before it rolls out the offering globally. Over the past many months, the Facebook-owned company has tested and rolled out a number of features in India first, including its short video offering - Reels. "India is an important market for us and has been a testing ground for innovation... India was one of the first few countries where we tested Reels, and the first country where we launched the Reels tab...In order to expand the appeal of Instagram to users across the country, today we're announcing the test of Instagram Lite in India," Vishal Shah, VP of Product, Instagram at Facebook, said at the Facebook Fuel for Ind...

  Samsung Electronics took the number one position in the global foldable smartphone market this year with the launch of new devices, a report said on Tuesday Samsung Electronics took the number one position in the global foldable smartphone market this year with the launch of new devices, a report said on Tuesday, as the company tries to further solidify its status in the burgeoning sector. According to the latest report from industry tracker Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Samsung is estimated to take up an 88 percent share in this year's foldable smartphone market in terms of shipments, reports Yonhap news agency. Samsung Foldable Smartphone Samsung unveiled the vertically folding Galaxy Z Flip in February and launched the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in September. Read More

  The Mi 11 could be the first smartphone in the market with a Snapdragon 888 flagship processor Smartphone maker Xiaomi is reportedly planning to launch its next high-end smartphone Mi 11 on December 29. According to GizmoChina, the source who relayed the info does not know if it will be a global or China launch. However, the report also speculates that the phone could very well go on sale the same day as the launch. The Mi 11 could be the first smartphone in the market with a Snapdragon 888 flagship processor. The smartphone may have a 50MP primary camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP telephoto lens, while the fourth lens could be a depth sensor. Click Here

  The Flipkart-exclusive laptop will be available for preorders from December 18, 2020 Flipkart on Monday launched in India the Nokia PureBook X14 laptop , marking the brand’s entry in to the laptops segment. The Nokia PureBook X14 comes with 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, priced at Rs 59,990. The Flipkart-exclusive laptop will be available for preorders from December 18, 2020. The Nokia PureBook X14 is touted to be 1.1 kg in weight and 16.8mm in form-factor. It sports a 14-inch fullHD screen with support for Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR). Besides, the Nokia PureBook X14 supports Dolby Atmos for headphones. “Launching the Nokia brand into this new product category is testament to our successful collaboration with Flipkart.   Read Full Article Here

  Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has accused Samsung of violating contractual commitments by failing to adhere to various licensing patent agreements ranging from 2G to 5G. Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has accused Samsung of violating contractual commitments by failing to adhere to various licensing patent agreements ranging from 2G to 5G. In a lawsuit filed at District Court in Texas in the US, Ericsson alleged that the South Korean tech giant failed to adhere to the fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms and conditions. Samsung's FRAND commitment is a contract between Samsung and European Telecommunications Standards Institute, Ericsson claimed in the complaint. Read More

  Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that the next generation iPhone 13 mass production will be as per schedule, without any delay like this year. Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that the next generation iPhone 13 mass production will be as per schedule, without any delay like this year. According to him, if the iPhone 13 production starts in summer next year, then Apple will launch the next-generation iPhones in September, following its usual release time frame. Apple usually begins mass production of iPhones in early summer, but iPhone 12 models got delayed due to Covid-19 related lockdown and travel restrictions, hindering the production process. Read More Full Article Here

  Starting from Wednesday, most retail stores will be closed except for those covering daily or holiday needs Germany will enter a stricter lockdown from Wednesday, which will include the closure of non-essential shops and limiting the size of private gatherings, over the resurgence of new coronavirus cases , Chancellor Angela Merkel said here. The tighter restrictive measures, which will be effective until January 10, 2021, were in response to the "exponential growth" in the number of fresh confirmed cases reported across the country, Xinhua news agency quoted Merkel as saying to journalists on Sunday. "Today is the day to do what is necessary," Merkel told journalists in Berlin on Sunday. Starting from Wednesday, most retail stores will be closed except for those covering daily or holiday needs, such as supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and Christmas tree shops. Click Here

  Though not the company's top-end offering, the Sony Bravia A8H is a premium model in the Japanese electronics maker's OLED smart TV portfolio in India Sony has a history of making technology-rich televisions, and the legacy continues with the Bravia A8H OLED 4K Android smart television. Though not the company’s top-end offering, the Bravia A8H is a premium model in the Japanese electronics maker’s OLED smart TV portfolio in India. Except the 8K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate available on the LED-based Bravia Z8H series, the Bravia A8H does not lack any of the Sony’s premium technology and features. On paper, the Sony Bravia A8H OLED 4K Android TV seems to be a tech-rich smart TV worth your money. But is it? Let’s find out: Design The Bravia A8H OLED 4K Android TV is based on Sony’s ‘One Slate’ design concept. It seems carved from a single piece of metal, with vivid 65-inch OLED screen dominating the entire front profile and a plush design on the back. Read More Full...

  ATK Mohun Bagan will be keen to get back to winning ways when they take on an unbeaten Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday ATK Mohun Bagan will be keen to get back to winning ways when they take on an unbeaten Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. ATKMB were handed their first defeat of the season by Jamshedpur FC earlier this week. However, having won three back-to-back games before that, the Kolkata-side remain third in the league table, three points off Mumbai City at the top. On the other hand, Hyderbad FC started their season on a winning note before being held to consecutive draws in the last two games against Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC. They currently occupy the sixth spot on the points table with five points from three outings. Click Here

  Smith has stated though Kohli missing the last three Tests of the upcoming four-match series will be a big loss for Team India, fans and stakeholders will have to understand that he is a human being Australia's Steve Smith has stated though Virat Kohli missing the last three Tests of the upcoming four-match series will be a big loss for Team India, fans and stakeholders will have to understand that the Indian skipper is a human being and has life outside cricket. Kohli will lead India in the first Test -- a pink-ball fixture -- to be played at the Adelaide Oval from December 17. After that he will return to India to be with his wife Anushka for the birth of their first child. "No doubt it is a big loss for India. We know Virat is a world class player and you got to give him credit for how much he loved playing down here. (But) He is also a human being and has got a life outside of cricket and a family that is starting," Smith told reporters in an online media in...

  Natarajan, who came out with an impressive performanace during his maiden outing with Team India in the limited-overs series against Australia, believes "last few months have been surreal" for him Left-arm fast bowler T Natarajan , who came out with an impressive performanace during his maiden outing with Team India in the limited-overs series against Australia, believes "last few months have been surreal" for him. On his first international tour, the left-arm pacer stepped up with his yorkers and slower variations, and in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, helped India to a 2-1 T20I series win against Australia as he picked up six wickets in the three matches at an economy of just under seven. India VS Australia Natarajan made an impact on his ODI debut as well, picking the wickets of Marnus Labuchange and Ashton Agar in another match-winning spell in the third game of the series at the Manuka Oval. Click Here

  BJP-ruled states were largely unaffected; Opposition leaders to meet President on Wednesday. A nationwide strike by farm organisations to protest new laws liberalising agricultural markets blocked roads and railway tracks in eastern and western states. At least 20 regional and national Opposition parties backed the call for the strike. Farmers from Punjab and Haryana have been at the vanguard of the agitation since last month, and have set up protest camps in and around the capital. Here are 10 things to know about the Bharat Bandh protest: Amit Shah to meet farmers this evening Home Minister Amit Shah called farmer leaders for a meeting in Delhi late evening to discuss reforms in India's agriculture market that have sparked protests leading to nationwide shutdown on Tuesday. "There is no midway. We will demand just 'yes' or 'no' from Home Minister Amit Shah at today's meeting," farmer leader Rudru Singh Mansa said at a press conference at t...

  The facility has manufactured more than 5 million telecom network equipment units over the years Telecom equipment maker Nokia has started the production of next generation 5G equipment at its Chennai plant. Nokia said it was the first to manufacture the 5G New Radio in India, and it is now producing Nokia AirScale massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (mMIMO) solution at the facility, which has attracted investments worth Rs 600 crore since 2018. Nokia 5G technology The facility has manufactured more than 5 million telecom network equipment units over the years. “The equipment is already being exported to many countries in advanced stages of 5G deployment. Nokia's Chennai plant is a significant contributor to the government's 'Make in India' initiative to boost domestic manufacturing designed to position India as a manufacturing hub for the latest telecom gear,” said the company. Read More

  Divya Bhatnagar was admitted to Seven Hills hospital recently due to Covid-19. She died after a cardiac arrest Popular TV actor Divya Bhatnagar of Yeh Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame, who had been diagnosed with Covid-19, died early on Monday at a hospital here following a cardiac arrest, family sources said. She was 36. The actor was admitted to Seven Hills hospital recently due to Covid-19. She died after a cardiac arrest. She was admitted to hospital for about seven-eight days ago, a family member said. Read Full Article Here

  The vivo Y51 has a 5000mAh battery bundled with 18W Fast charge technology Vivo today expanded it’s Y series portfolio with the launch of Y51 in India. Priced at Rs 17,990 (8GB+128GB), the Y51 features a 6.58-inch Halo FullView Display with FHD+ (2408×1080) resolution. It will be available in two colour options — Titanium Sapphire and Crystal Symphony. The vivo Y51 has a 5000mAh battery bundled with 18W Fast charge technology. For imaging, it has a 48MP AI-powered triple rear camera set-up with inbuilt multiple shooting modes. Vivo also announced a new variant of the Y30 with a RAM upgrade, now available in 6+128GB. Click Here

  The Nokia 2.4 seems to be a regular big-screen smartphone. But does it justify its Rs 10,399 price tag? Let's find out The Nokia 2.4 is a budget smartphone from the stable of Finnish start-up HMD Global, the official licensee for Nokia brand of mobile phones. Like other Nokia smartphones , the Nokia 2.4 boots the stock Android operating system. That said, it is among the few smartphones across price segments that offer vanilla Android user experience, free from bloatware and ads. Also, the Nokia 2.4 seems to be a regular big-screen smartphone. But does it justify its Rs 10,399 price tag? Let’s find out: Design Adding novelty to the Nokia 2.4’s design is its textured polycarbonate back cover with Nordic-themed colour options that look intriguing. For a phone of the size of a phablet, the Nokia 2.4 is lightweight (189g) and comfortable to hold. It, however, is both bulky and tall, so not easy to operate using just one hand. Thankfully, there is no unnecessary bulk here and ev...

  The US has set a new world record for the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalisations reported in a single day, as the country's overall infection tally has surpassed the 14 million mark. The US has set a new world record for the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalisations reported in a single day, as the country's overall infection tally has surpassed the 14 million mark. It took only six days for the country to add another 1 million new cases, Xinhua news agency. In its latest update, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday said that there were 196,227 new cases and 2,762 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. With this, the overall caseload and death toll has now increased to 14,124,678 and 276,148, respectively. The new daily case count set a new world record, bringing 7-day average daily increase to over 163,000. Wednesday also marked the 25th consecutive day that daily case increase in the US surpassed 100,000. The dai...

  RBI measures won't affect existing customers. Similar measures could be taken for larger banks that faced recent outages The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday morning directed the country’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, to temporarily halt all its digital launches as well as new sourcing of credit card customers, following various outages the bank faced due to technical glitches in the past two years. “The RBI has advised the bank to stop i) all launches of the digital business generating activities planned under its programme ‐ Digital 2.0 (to be launched) and other proposed business generating IT applications and (ii) sourcing of new credit card customers. In addition, the order states that the bank’s board examines the lapses and fixes accountability,” HDFC Bank said in a notification on exchanges in the morning. The RBI action came after the bank customers faced a number of incidents of outages in internet banking, mobile banking, and payment utilitie...

  Chinese short-video making platform TikTok is reportedly planning to allow its users longer, three-minute videos in an apparent bid to take on YouTube. Chinese short-video making platform TikTok is reportedly planning to allow its users longer, three-minute videos in an apparent bid to take on YouTube . First spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra who tweeted a screenshot of the update, the feature is in early access stages. TikTok currently allows creators to upload videos up to a minute in length. Three-minute TikTok videos on TikTok feel like a miniature replica of YouTube, back when YouTube videos were shorter than 10 minutes, reports The Verge. Its rival Instagram Reels has doubled the length of the videos you can upload, taking it from 15 seconds to 30 seconds. YouTube Shorts is a short-form video service that lets user create and upload a video of 15 seconds or less on YouTube. Click Here

Only Marico's Saffola Honey clears all tests; Dabur, Emami, Patanjali say their products safe Some of the country's top honey brands , including Dabur, Patanjali, and Emami, have failed an adulteration test carried out by a foreign laboratory, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said on Wednesday, bringing into focus the issue of contamination of honey, which is widely used as an immunity booster in India. Among big brands, only Marico's Saffola Honey cleared all the tests, pointing to the level of adulteration among popular honey labels, the CSE said. Smaller brands, on the other hand, failed laboratory tests for both Indian and foreign standards, the organisation based in New Delhi said. According to the CSE, honey, which is a natural product acquired from bees, is mixed with sugar syrup acquired from rice, corn, beetroot, and sugarcane and passed off as pure -- a clear health hazard. Read More

  Virat Kohli becomes the fastest player to reach 12,000-run mark as he took only 242 innings to reach the milestone. Check AUS vs IND live score, match updates In the third and final One Day International (ODI) match of the series, Indian captan Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia cricket team at Manuka Oval, Canberra today. Both the teams have made quite a few changes in their playing 11s. Australia has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in this three-match ODI series.  The IND vs AUS ODI series is the first for India in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. The top seven teams on the points table of this league will qualify directly for the 2023 World Cup to be played in India.   ICC WC ODI Super League points table   India vs Australia 3rd ODI playing 11   Australia has made three changes in the its playing 11, bringing in Ashton Agar and Sean Abbott for Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc while Cameron Green made his ODI debut.Fin...