Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 19 Dec 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19 Dec 2019

As many as 971 cricketers, including 713 Indians and 258 overseas players, went on auction today at the IPL players' auction held in Kolkata on December 19. (Photo: Twitter/ Indian Premier League)

IPL 2020 auction: The complete list of players sold

The following is the list of sold players in the Indian Premier League Players' Auction here on Thursday.

19 Dec 2019 10:56 PM

Australian cricketers hit pay dirt at the IPL players' auction with pacer Pat Cummins becoming the most expensive foreign buy ever in the league by fetching a whopping Rs 15.50 crore bid from two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders here on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter/ Indian Premier League)

Australian galore at IPL auction as Cummins, Maxwell headline big pay day

Maxwell's compatriot Nathan Coulter-Nile also enjoyed a million-dollar payday at the auction as Mumbai Indians shelled out Rs 8 crore.

19 Dec 2019 8:32 PM

India opener K L Rahul was on Thursday named the captain of the Kings XI Punjab franchise for the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League. (Photo: AP)

KL Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020

Rahul's ascendancy to captaincy was expected after Ravichandran Ashwin was traded to Delhi Capitals last month.

19 Dec 2019 7:48 PM

Russia decided on Thursday to contest its ban from major sporting events over doping violations, as President Vladimir Putin slammed its sidelining as unfair and insisted athletes should be able to compete under the national flag. (Photo: AP)

Russia to contest doping ban, Vladimir Putin defiant

WADA on December 10 banned Russia for four years from major global events, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

19 Dec 2019 7:45 PM

Onion prices are ruling high since September and were in the range of Rs 130-140 a kilogram in Delhi on Friday.

High onion prices figured prominently in RBI MPC meeting, minutes show

The six-member MPC had kept the repo rate unchanged on December 5 despite moderation in economic growth and easing inflation.

19 Dec 2019 7:37 PM

We direct the committee of creditors to take a decision to float expression of interest (EoIs). We direct them to expedite the process, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) said. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Expedite decision on fresh EOIs: NCLT to Jet Airways lenders

The resolution professional (RP) Ashish Chawcharia requested three weeks time to float the EoI.

19 Dec 2019 7:24 PM

After purchasing Australia pacer Pat Cummins for a whopping amount of INR 15.5 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum suggested the pacer to take a break from the ongoing series against New Zealand series. (Photo: AFP)

KKR coach McCullum asks Pat Cummins to take break to be in peak condition for IPL

McCullum made the cheeky remark in order to ensure Cummins' fitness for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).

19 Dec 2019 7:14 PM

'Will auction their property': On violent protests, Yogi's warning to vandals

"They have been captured in video and CCTV footage. We will take 'badla' (revenge) on them," he said.

19 Dec 2019 7:12 PM

AirCarry.io charges a service fee to the shopper, for every successful delivery they receive by a Traveler.

AirCarry.io- A community-based competitor to regular e-commerce platforms

Preetham Siddalingaswamy's AirCarry is a platform that helps people to shop anything from anywhere in the world through verified travelers.

19 Dec 2019 7:09 PM

Customers can also look forward to interesting offers on Apple iPhone and accessories as part of Apple Days during Fab Phones Fest

Deals on latest phones at Amazon's 'Fab Phone Fest'

A host of offers & discounts on smartphones & accessories across brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Apple, VIVO, OPPO,etc. have been announced.

19 Dec 2019 6:50 PM

Sri Lanka bundled out Pakistan for 191 on day one of the ongoing second Test of the two-match series on Thursday here at the National Stadium in Karachi. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Karachi Test: Sri Lanka bundle out Pakistan for 191 on day one

Sri Lanka ended the day at the score of 64/3, still trailing the hosts by 127 runs.

19 Dec 2019 6:49 PM

Although her brief brush with viral fame gave her an unwanted nickname and invited online mockery, it also brought her into contact with a supportive community. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Elderly transgender from rural China longs for family life

In rural China, elderly transgender Sister Liu longs for family life.

19 Dec 2019 6:43 PM

The upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 World Cup 2020 was officially launched in South Africa on Thursday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC U-19 World Cup officially launched in South Africa

The 13th edition of the tournament will begin from January 17, which will see the participation of sixteen teams from five continents.

19 Dec 2019 6:40 PM

Takumi Minamino will join Liverpool on January 1 next year as the club reached an agreement with Red Bull Salzburg, the Reds confirmed on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter/ Liverpool FC)

Takumi Minamino set to join Liverpool next year, club confirms

Minamino said it has been a dream for him to become a Liverpool player and playing in Premier League was one of his targets.

19 Dec 2019 6:35 PM

the outer body will feature a 3D nano-textured cover, in the colours Cyan Green, Sand and Charcoal meanwhile the an inner chassis of diecast aluminium.

Google Assistant button weilding, Nokia 2.3 launched at Rs 8,199

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today launched the Nokia 2.3 for consumers in India with a replacement guarantee for a 1-year period.

19 Dec 2019 6:09 PM

He was indicted on March 31, 2014, and the prosecution had tabled the entire evidence before the special court in September the same year. (Photo: File)

Musharraf's body to be hanged for 3 days if dies before execution: Pak court verdict

For the first time in Pakistan's recent history, a special court handed death sentence to former military general in a high treason court.

19 Dec 2019 6:08 PM

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday bought England's limited over skipper Eoin Morgan but franchise's head coach Brendon Mccullum announced that Dinesh Karthik will remain their captain. (Photo: PTI)

Dinesh Karthik to remain captain despite Morgan's purchase, confirms KKR coach

Morgan was purchased by KKR for INR 5.25 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions at Kolkata.

19 Dec 2019 6:07 PM

Banerjee has been vehemently opposing the amended Citizenship Act and has even said that she will not allow the legislation to be implemented in West Bengal. (Photo: File)

Mamata dares BJP to hold UN-monitored referendum on CAA

'BJP is dividing the country. Don't stop your protest because we have to get CAA revoked,' Banerjee added.

19 Dec 2019 6:02 PM

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened on a weak note at 71.01 and fell further to a low of 71.18. It finally settled at 71.03, lower by 6 paise against its previous close.

Rupee settles 6 paise down at 71.03 against US dollar

Forex traders said the rupee ended on a weak note as importers rushed for hedging amid expectations of intervention by the RBI.

19 Dec 2019 5:46 PM

Kangana Ranaut's look from 'Panga'. (Photo: Instagram)

Ahead of trailer release, Kangana Ranaut releases first look of 'Panga'

The first glimpse of Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film 'Panga' was released on Thursday.

19 Dec 2019 5:42 PM

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