Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Dec 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18 Dec 2019

Darknet used to import cannabis seeds

The accused persons are suspected to have also imported Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) aka acid.

18 Dec 2019 11:02 PM

Rohit Sharma captivated with his languid brilliance in company of an equally graceful KL Rahul before Kuldeep Yadav topped it up with a hat-trick in India's series-levelling 107-run victory against the West Indies in the second one-dayer here on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter/ BCCI)

IND vs WI: Rohit, Rahul score hundreds; Kuldeep takes hat-trick in India's big win

Kuldeep removed the dogged Shai Hope, Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph off successive deliveries to seal the issue in favour of India.

18 Dec 2019 9:52 PM

"They did not allow me inside, they might say what right have you to go inside," he said adding he visited the varsity to be the 'defender' of students. (Photo: File)

CAA: Not allowed into campus, Haasan addresses agitating students through gates

The MNM chief said he was at the varsity to express solidarity with the students.

18 Dec 2019 9:10 PM

'Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi (Vadra), who was on stage had neither prevented Soren from making the controversial speech nor condemned it publicly,' a statement said. (Photo: File)

BJP moves EC against Priyanka, Hemant Soren for inciting 'hurtful' comments

The party urged the Chief Electoral Officer to book them in treason case and punish them.

18 Dec 2019 9:00 PM

the ruling party is further expected to discuss matters related to legislation regarding the extension of services of the army chief and the appointment of a chief election commissioner and other members of the electoral body. (Photo: ANI)

Imran Khan cuts short Geneva visit, calls meeting to discuss Musharraf verdict

The government, too, expressed its reservations to the verdict.

18 Dec 2019 8:41 PM

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma on Wednesday registered the highest ever opening partnership by an Indian pair against West Indies in the One Day Internationals. (Photo: PTI)

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul break Ganguly and Sehwag's 17-year-old record

The duo put on a massive 227-run opening partnership and broke the 17-year-old record.

18 Dec 2019 8:32 PM

'The situation along the Line of Control can escalate any time. We have to be prepared for escalatory matrix,' Rawat said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Situation along LoC can escalate, we have to be prepared': Army Chief

His remarks came in the backdrop of spurt in ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC in J&K since Art 370's revocation.

18 Dec 2019 7:48 PM

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced that the upcoming series against Ireland has been postponed. (Photo: Twitter)

Sri Lanka Cricket postpones series against Ireland

Under the original schedule, Ireland was scheduled to play one Test against Sri Lanka from February 8-12, 2020 during the proposed tour.

18 Dec 2019 7:45 PM

"There are some crimes for which the humanity cries. On that fateful day, God also must have held his head in shame for two reasons. First for not being able to save the innocent girl and second for having created these five monsters," Mehta told the bench, also comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna. (Photo: File | PTI)

Nirbhaya case: 'God must have held his head in shame...' SG says in SC

The apex court 'confirmed' capital punishment awarded to 1 of the 4convicts, Akshay Kumar Singh, in the case by dismissing his plea.

18 Dec 2019 7:13 PM

The recent firings have galvanized some employees into doing more to rally one another and protest company policies, said an employee (Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan, file)

Google fires fifth employee in three weeks as employees feel intimidated

Kathryn Spiers was fired for using an internal alert system to remind co-workers they could take collective action against google,

18 Dec 2019 6:58 PM

The upcoming I-League derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in Kolkata was on Wednesday postponed after organisers failed to get "security assurances" from the state police for an expected full house. (Photo: Twitter)

Mohun Bagan-East Bengal I-League derby postponed amid security concerns

In a letter, the police conveyed its inability to provide security for what will be a packed crowd at the Salt Lake Stadium.

18 Dec 2019 6:58 PM

The hot weather is drifting across the country's arid centre toward the east. Parts of New South Wales are forecast to reach the mid-40s celsius. (Photo: AFP)

Australia witnesses hottest day ever, hotter days expected

Australia has its hottest day on record, more to come.

18 Dec 2019 6:45 PM

This keyboard is the perfect mishmash of comfort and good looks, just type, click and scroll to watch videos and to browse the web.

Astrum launches a wireless slim keyboard for Rs 2,490

Named KW280 the keyboard is said to come with a long battery life, and can connect to 6 devices at a time.

18 Dec 2019 6:33 PM

'It is being speculated that the AAP could win 65-70 seats. When it is proved that the AAP is going to win Delhi elections with a huge majority, the opposition is deliberately spreading violence, fearing a massive defeat,' Kejriwal alleged. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Fearing defeat in Delhi Assembly polls, opposition spreading violence': Kejriwal

The Delhi BJP has also been slamming AAP and its leaders for incidents of violence and arson in Jamia Millia Islamia and Seelampur.

18 Dec 2019 6:29 PM

'CAA is to provide citizenship and not to take away citizenship of any person,' he said. (Photo: File)

'No threat to citizenship of Indian Muslims or any other citizen under CAA': Naqvi

He said that there is no 'question mark' on or threat to citizenship of any Indian Muslim.

18 Dec 2019 5:46 PM

Rohit Sharma made mincemeat of an ordinary West Indies attack at his own languid pace, complemented by an equally elegant KL Rahul, as their twin centuries steered India to an imposing 387/5 in the second ODI here on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: Ton up Rohit, Rahul take India to 387/5 against hapless Windies

The Indian vice-captain hit his 28th ODI hundred - 159 off 138 balls and added 227 for the opening stand with Rahul (102 off 104 balls).

18 Dec 2019 5:35 PM

'We are monitoring some social media accounts to check spread of misinformation. Appropriate action will be taken if anyone is found violating the laws,' a senior official said. (Photo: Representational)

Police to monitor some social media handles amid anti-CAA protests

8 people have been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in the violence at Jaffrabad and Seelampur.

18 Dec 2019 5:14 PM

With a punch hole front camera the V17 has a 32MP front camera carved in the new iView display with E3 Super AMOLED screen.

Vivo's V17 handset goes on sale, multiple other phones up with offers

The smartphone brand has put its latest device V17 on sale, and announced price cuts, freebies and more offers on multiple other phones.

18 Dec 2019 4:53 PM

Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been named as the team's batting consultant for the summer season. (Photo: Twitter/ Cricket South Africa)

Cricket South Africa appoints Jacques Kallis as batting consultant

Kallis is one of the world's best all-rounders, and his appointment is the fourth major change in CSA's coaching staff.

18 Dec 2019 4:51 PM

The Indian cricket board has once again hired the services of an international auctioneer Hugh Edmeades for the next year's Indian Premier League. (Photo:File)

Hugh Edmeades hired for IPL auction

In a 35-year career as a Christie’s auctioneer, Hugh Edmeades conducted more than 2,500 auctions.

18 Dec 2019 4:47 PM

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