Technology, Mobiles tabs, 9th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 09 Dec 2019

''This is an insult to India's freedom fighters,'' Owaisi retorted, accusing the BJP-led government of working to marginalize Muslims in the country. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Owaisi says CAB seeks to make Muslims stateless, rips copy of proposed law in LS

Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, Owaisi said he was called Mahatma after he tore the discriminatory citizenship card in South Africa.

09 Dec 2019 9:04 PM

'Issuing a directive may be undermining their autonomy. We will facilitate the resolution rather than directly interfering in it,' an official source said. (Photo: File)

HRD ministry not likely to interfere in JNU fee issue; may facilitate resolution, not order

The panel set up by the ministry has submitted its report but the ministry is yet to take a call on it.

09 Dec 2019 8:54 PM

'I am taking responsibility and resigning from the post of the party's Karnataka State President. I will send my resignation to Sonia Gandhi and General Secretary KC Venugopal,' said Rao. (Photo: ANI)

'I take responsibility...' Dinesh Gundu Rao resigns as Karnataka Congress chief

The development came soon after Siddaramaiah resigned as the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP).

09 Dec 2019 8:35 PM

The Indian women's team won its third consecutive gold medal at the South Asian Games after triumphing 2-0 over Nepal in the summit clash of the 2019 edition, in Pokhara on Monday. (Photo: Twitter)

South Asian Games: Bala Devi's brace powers India to win third consecutive gold

The 29-year-old striker also ended as the top-scorer of the tournament, netting five goals in four matches.

09 Dec 2019 8:30 PM

'All of us are equal. Come, let us stay united. Not a single person would be allowed to be thrown out. No NRC, No CAB, No division. No divide and rule. Nothing can be greater than the country irrespective of political slogans of any party. Be it the CAB or the NRC, they are the two sides of the same coin,' Mamata said. (Photo: File)

'CAB, NRC same; Centre should offer citizenship, green card to immigrants': Mamata

Exuding confidence she affirmed that no would be able to enforce the CAB and NRC on the people in the state while her party in power.

09 Dec 2019 8:27 PM

On Sunday, Fadnavis, now the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and Pawar, leading contender for the deputy CM's post in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government headed by Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, were seen together for the first time since the fall of their short-lived government. (Photo: AP)

'Discussed weather': Ajit Pawar on public chat with Fadnavis post BJP-NCP fall

Fadnavis had on November 23 returned as chief minister propped up by Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy.

09 Dec 2019 7:56 PM

Now the community guidelines will be available in Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, and Rajasthani as well

Here's how Helo is increasing security on its platform

Social media platform Helo is trying to make its platform more secure and safe for all its users, across languages with the new features.

09 Dec 2019 7:54 PM

The head of Russia's anti-doping agency said Monday that his country had 'no chance' of winning an appeal against a four-year international sporting ban he said was a tragedy for clean athletes. (Photo: AFP)

'No chance' of winning ban appeal, says Russia anti-doping chief

RUSADA's supervisory board is set to meet on December 19 to take a decision on whether to appeal the ban, he said.

09 Dec 2019 7:41 PM

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports that at least 43 people were killed in Filmistan's Anaj Mandi area. (Photo: PTI)

NHRC seeks report in 'catastrophic' Anaj Mandi fire, issues notices to Delhi govt

About 100-150 people were sleeping when the fire broke out and most of the victims choked to death.

09 Dec 2019 7:15 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured that the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 will not affect the sportspersons mainly shooters. (Photo: ANI)

Arms Amendment Bill 2019 will not affect shooters, says Amit Shah

The Lok Sabha passed the bill which seeks to increase punishment for illegally making or selling prohibited arms and ammunition.

09 Dec 2019 7:11 PM

'As a father of two daughters, the incident left me deeply agonized. As a father, how should I react to such incidents? What sort of punishment would give a parent relief? We should think about it,' the Chief Minister said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Hats off to KCR, T'gana cops,' Jagan lauds encounter in Hyd rape and murder

In some countries, the Andhra CM claimed, perpetrators of such crimes would be instantly shot dead.

09 Dec 2019 6:55 PM

Test specialist Ajinkya Ranahe and young opener Prithvi Shaw struck gritty fifties as Mumbai ended day one of their Ranji Trophy lung opener against Baroda at 362/8 here on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Half centuries for Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane as Mumbai score 362/8

This was Shaw's first first-class game after serving an eight-month ban for doping, and he made optimum use of the opportunity.

09 Dec 2019 6:53 PM

Globus infocomm launches a range of video conferencing products

The new range includes not just hardware offerings but even hardware ones with easy PTZ movements, and high resolutions, claims Globus.

09 Dec 2019 6:52 PM

The actor retired from the show last year, having hand-picked successors to play both Big Bird and Oscar -- two very different characters he helped create, delighting millions of children. (Photo: AFP)

Puppeteer of Sesame Street character Big Bird dies at 85

'Sesame Street' puppeteer Caroll Spinney -- aka Big Bird -- dies at 85.

09 Dec 2019 6:40 PM

Robin Uthappa, who has endured a slump in form during the past few seasons, scored 102 off 221 balls with seven fours and three sixes, adding 118 runs for the second wicket with opener Ponnam Rahul (97). (Photo: AFP)

Kerala 276/3 as Delhi spinners falter on opening day; Robin Uthappa hits century

With Kerala looking good for a comprehensive first innings score, poor team selection has already put Delhi on the back foot.

09 Dec 2019 6:31 PM

Named FHD Smart TV ‘TFK40S’ it shall retail at a price of Rs 16,999 on e-commerce website Amazon.

This TV claims to be resistant to Indian heat, humidity and dust

For Rs 16,999, the Smart TV has been designed keeping in mind Indian weather conditions and even a degree of voltage fluctuation.

09 Dec 2019 6:24 PM

The microbe forms a biofilm when it colonises using, for example, a catheter as a source of infection.(Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Research discovers way to keep medical equipment free of infection

Researchers find ways to keep medical tools pathogen free.

09 Dec 2019 5:59 PM

'I appeal to you (Speaker), save the country from such a law and save Home Minister also. Otherwise, like in Nuremberg race laws and Israel's citizenship act, Home Minister's name will be featured with Hitler and David Ben-Gurion,' Owaisi said in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: File)

'Amit Shah's name will be featured with Hitler, David Ben-Gurion': Owaisi on CAB

AIMIM leader also said that the Bill is in violation of the SC verdict in Sarbanan Sounwal case.

09 Dec 2019 5:57 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting with the Sports Ministry officials over India's preparation for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The meeting was held last month and the details have come out now. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi chairs meeting with Sports Ministry officials over Tokyo Olympics preparation

Modi headed the meeting at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on November 20.

09 Dec 2019 5:52 PM

Huawei, recently launched its Kirin A1 chip- wielding Huawei Watch GT2. Priced at Rs 14,990 for the 42mm variant and Rs 17,990 (starting) for the 46 mm variant.

New offers on Huawei Watch GT2 could win you a trip to Goa

Under new offers from the brand, Huawei Watch GT2 46mm variant purchases could win buyers a minispeaker, benefits at Gold’s Gym or Goa trip.

09 Dec 2019 5:13 PM

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