Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14 Dec 2019

'I have filed a PIL before the SC challenging the #CAA @aimim_national will fight this battle to preserve a plural, secular constitutional democracy in Bharat. This fight will be before every possible forum & using every constitutional tool available to us,' Owaisi tweeted. (Photo: File)

'Filed PIL against CAA, AIMIM will fight at every possible forum': Owaisi

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

14 Dec 2019 8:58 PM

"As far as the Indian security scenerio is concerned, the current government is keen to take hard decisions which have been pending for a very long time. In the first year of its second term, we have already seen Article 370 revoked and Jammu and Kashmir state has been bifurcated into two," he told the 9th CII Industry Defence Linkage: "Indigenization in Defence Sector." (Twitter | @CIIevents)

Centre may take 'hard decision' against LWE post CAB, Art 370: Eastern Army Commander

He observed that present economic scenario has been opposite to high-cost defence expenditures for modernisation of armed forces.

14 Dec 2019 8:45 PM

The incident happened on Friday when the accused carrying toy guns entered Singh's rented accommodation in New Town area here and kidnapped him and one of his associates, the police said adding that they later called up Singh's wife and demanded a ransom of Rs 15 lakh. (Photo: File | Representational)

Disguised as CBI officers, 5 men kidnap Manipur CM's brother on 'toy-gunpoint'

The police rescued him within hours and arrested the five accused, two of whom were from Manipur.

14 Dec 2019 8:22 PM

'Interacted with IAF pilots and other IAF personnel in Kanpur. India is proud of their outstanding service,' PM tweeted. (Photo: Twitter |

PM interacts with IAF personnel in Kanpur, says India is proud of their service

He was in the Uttar Pradesh city to chair the first meeting of the National Ganga Council.

14 Dec 2019 8:09 PM

Cave art in Sulawesi was first discovered in the 1950s, with at least 242 caves and shelters containing such imagery documented since. (Photo: Instagram)

Research suggests Indonesian cave art was first form of story telling

Indonesian cave art is earliest known record of 'story telling', researchers say.

14 Dec 2019 8:00 PM

13-inches in size, the body is slated to have a 90-per cent screen-to-body ratio as well as ‘HP’s first’ 4K OLED display accompanying True Black HDR,

HP launches new Spectre laptop at Rs 99,900

Electronics giant HP has launched its new and latest, HP Spectre x360 13 laptop across online and offline channels in India.

14 Dec 2019 7:56 PM

The Samsung Innovation Lab at IIT-Guwahati will train students on the Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Photo: AP)

Samsung opens up its 6th Innovation Lab at IIT-Guwahati

Samsung has so far set up five other Samsung Innovation Labs in IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Hyderabad, IIT-Kharagpur and IIT-Roorkee.

14 Dec 2019 7:52 PM

Targeting Gandhi, BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao said, 'The more appropriate name for you Rahul Gandhi is RAHUL JINNAH. Your Muslim appeasement politics and mindset makes you a worthy legatee of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, not Savarkar.' (Photo : PTI)

'Rahul Jinnah more appropriate,' says BJP; 'Savarkar nation's idol,' Sena joins

Veer Savarkar is revered as Hindutva icon for BJP but is accused by its rivals of tendering apologies to British government.

14 Dec 2019 7:36 PM

'To hell with those who don't understand' was Ravi Shastri's inimitable response to the sceptics, who have constantly made conjectures about his alleged frosty relationship with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. (Photo: AFP)

'To hell with those who don't understand my respect for Sourav Ganguly': Ravi Shastri

A week back, it was Ganguly who had cleared the air on his part making it clear that rumours of bad blood between him and the head coach.

14 Dec 2019 7:05 PM

The offers include upto Rs 1,000 off on the Max M1 (pictured) and Rs 500 off on all Max M2 and Pro M1 variants

ASUS announces offers online on multiple smartphones

Electronics brand ASUS has announced discounted price for some of its smartphones in the budget segment.

14 Dec 2019 6:46 PM

'Rahul Gandhi and Hemant Soren say why is Kashmir issue important in Jharkhand elections?... The youth of this state are securing the borders of this country. But, Rahul Gandhi does not know history as he has Italian sunglasses in front of his eyes,' Amit Shah said. (Photo: twitter | @BJP4India)

'Cong got stomach ache after amended Citizenship Act, fanning violence': Amit Shah

Shah was addressing election rallies at Giridih and Baghmara Assembly seats in J'Khand.

14 Dec 2019 6:44 PM

The 82-year-old Abdullah, who became the first chief minister against whom the stringent public safety law was invoked, has a heart pacemaker implanted and had undergone a kidney transplant a few years ago. (Photo: File | ANI)

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah's detention extended by 3 months

Abdullah's house, located at Gupkar Road, has been declared a sub-jail by the the UT's Home Department.

14 Dec 2019 6:21 PM

The BCCI and Assam Cricket Association (ACA) will be "closely monitoring" the security situation in Guwahati in the wake of protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, keeping in mind the January 5 T20 International between India and Sri Lanka. (Photo: PTI)

BCCI, Assam CA to closely monitor CAB 'situation' in Guwahati for Sri Lanka tour

Sri Lanka is coming to India for a short three-match T20 International series, which starts at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.

14 Dec 2019 6:17 PM

More than 85 per cent of MiTVs sold in India are made in India, according to the company.

Xiaomi's Mi TV led Smart TV market in Q3 of 2019, says report

With a market share of 33 per cent, MiTV has now maintained market leadership for six consecutive quarters.

14 Dec 2019 6:17 PM

Opening batsman David Warner on Saturday became the 12th Australian cricketer to smash 7000 runs in the longest format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner becomes 12th Australian to smash 7000 runs in Test

Warner also moved past the legendary cricketer Don Bradman in the run-scoring list for Australia in Test cricket.

14 Dec 2019 6:17 PM

vivo is expected to be one of the first companies to be equipped with the Snapdragon 865

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 865 to come first to Vivo phones, among others

Unveiling the new platform, Qualcomm in an official release said vivo will be one of the first to carry the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform.

14 Dec 2019 6:10 PM

Appealing for a similar law, Maliwal said: 'I fervently appeal to you to immediately enact the Disha Bill for the entire country. I have lost more than 8 kg in these 12 days and am in immense physical pain but I assure you that I will continue this indefinite fast until 'Disha' law is enacted in the country.' (Photo: ANI)

'Won't break fast until Disha Bill implemented nationwide': DCW writes to PM Modi

The Andhra Assembly on Friday passed Disha Bill, 2019 which ensures punishment for rapists within 21 days.

14 Dec 2019 6:05 PM

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is confident that Cricket South Africa will send its team for a short tour of the country in March next year. (Photo: Twitter)

PCB hopeful of South Africa coming for short tour next March

Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan said discussions with CSA were still ongoing.

14 Dec 2019 6:03 PM

The home side were 75 for one in their second innings, with Joe Burns on 32 and Marnus Labuschagne on 18. (Photo: AFP)

Australia take huge lead against New Zealand in first Test

After the home side made 416 the Kiwis were dismissed for only 166 in their first innings.

14 Dec 2019 5:43 PM

Slim in design, the tube light is claimed to be easy to use, with no wires which would dangle.

SYSKA launches a new Smart Tube light

Starting a price of Rs 1,999 for its two variants, the new smart tube light can connect to the wi-fi thus able to be controlled by an app.

14 Dec 2019 5:42 PM

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14 Dec 2019

'Filed PIL against CAA, AIMIM will fight at every possible forum': Owaisi

Centre may take 'hard decision' against LWE post CAB, Art 370: Eastern Army Commander

Disguised as CBI officers, 5 men kidnap Manipur CM's brother on 'toy-gunpoint'

PM interacts with IAF personnel in Kanpur, says India is proud of their service

Research suggests Indonesian cave art was first form of story telling

HP launches new Spectre laptop at Rs 99,900

Samsung opens up its 6th Innovation Lab at IIT-Guwahati

'Rahul Jinnah more appropriate,' says BJP; 'Savarkar nation's idol,' Sena joins

'To hell with those who don't understand my respect for Sourav Ganguly': Ravi Shastri

ASUS announces offers online on multiple smartphones

'Cong got stomach ache after amended Citizenship Act, fanning violence': Amit Shah

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah's detention extended by 3 months

BCCI, Assam CA to closely monitor CAB 'situation' in Guwahati for Sri Lanka tour

Xiaomi's Mi TV led Smart TV market in Q3 of 2019, says report

David Warner becomes 12th Australian to smash 7000 runs in Test

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 865 to come first to Vivo phones, among others

'Won't break fast until Disha Bill implemented nationwide': DCW writes to PM Modi

PCB hopeful of South Africa coming for short tour next March

Australia take huge lead against New Zealand in first Test

SYSKA launches a new Smart Tube light

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