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

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New Zealand and Cricket Victoria have decided to cancel the opening day of their two-day warmup match ahead of the Boxing Day test against Australia due to extreme heat forecast for Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Heat forces New Zealand to cancel warm-up game ahead of Boxing day Test

New Zealand coach Gary Stead confirmed his team would rest on Friday with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius.

19 Dec 2019 10:06 AM

Likee's FaceMagic is an innovative one-tap tool that allows users to morph celebrity face in the famous dance/movie scene into their own face.

Likee refreshes iconic in-app functions; introduces new capabilities

FaceMagic function can be applied to any video available in the app's video library.

19 Dec 2019 10:01 AM

Kuldeep Yadav has rated his hat-trick against the West Indies as his best bowling performance, the Indian record coming in the backdrop of relentless pressure and a dip in form leading to exclusion from the team. (Photo:AP)

This hat-trick tops my list as I was under pressure for last 10 months: Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep endured a slump starting from the last IPL and after a disappointing World Cup, he was kept out of the team for a good four months.

19 Dec 2019 9:57 AM

In a fresh video, it purportedly showed policemen wielding pistols while dealing with stone-pelting mob during Sunday’s Jamia clashes. (Photo: File)

New video clip suggests Delhi police ‘fired’ at Jamia protest, cops say will probe

The authenticity of the video could not be verified.

19 Dec 2019 9:54 AM

The broader NSE Nifty slipped 7.60 points or 0.06 per cent to 12,214.30.

Sensex, Nifty turn choppy on tepid global cues

The 30-share BSE index was trading 24.89 points or 0.06 per cent lower at 41,533.68.

19 Dec 2019 9:51 AM

Barca looked short of ideas against arch-rivals Real Madrid, with Lionel Messi being their only source of inspiration. The Argentine could have broken the deadlock in the first half but Sergio Ramos slid to the floor to block his goal-bound shot. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric try to snatch the ball away from Messi. (Photo:AP)

La Liga 2019-20: Barcelona Real Madrid share spoils as El Clasico ends in 0-0 tie

The draw left champions Barca top on 36 points after 17 games with Real also on 36, five clear of third-placed Sevilla.

19 Dec 2019 9:49 AM

He said that contrary to the BJP's expectation that the new law will be welcomed in certain states, it is being opposed in the party-ruled Assam as well. (Photo: File)

Need alternative to BJP which ‘stays in country’: Pawar’s dig at Rahul

Pawar said, 'It looks like non-BJP parties are coming together on some common issues'.

19 Dec 2019 9:37 AM

Substitute Roberto Firmino grabbed a stoppage-time winner as Liverpool beat Mexico’s Monterrey 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the Club World Cup final, where they will play Brazil’s Flamengo. (Photo:AFP)

Liverpool reach Club World Cup Final after beating Monterrey 2-1 in stoppage time

Liverpool never truly imposed themselves on the game but their perseverance earned them a place in Saturday’s final.

19 Dec 2019 9:35 AM

The cities where protests have so far not been disallowed include Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata and Bhopal. (Photo: PTI)

Nationwide protests planned in 10 cities against Citizenship law

Rallies will be held in Mumbai at 4 pm, in Chennai at 3 pm, in Bhopal at 2 pm and in Hyd at 4 pm. Pune will join in from 4.30 pm.

19 Dec 2019 9:23 AM

The Council also rationalised tax rate on woven and non-woven bags to 18 per cent. (Photo: DC)

GST Council fixes 28 per cent uniform tax rate for lottery

The panel also relaxed levy of penalty for non-filing of GSTR-1 from July 2017.

19 Dec 2019 9:17 AM

“We take great pride in the achievements of Indians and Indian Americans in the United States and their contribution to American society, economy and polity,” he said. (Photo: PTI)

India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepens ties

People to people ties have been one of the defining elements of our friendship, Jaishankar said.

19 Dec 2019 8:57 AM

'Without receiving a single Republican vote, and without providing any proof of wrongdoing, Democrats pushed illegitimate articles of impeachment against the president through the House of Representatives,” White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement. (Photo: File)

'Restore order, fairness...': White House says Senate will exonerate Trump after impeachment

'Today marks the culmination in the House of one of the most shameful political episodes in the history of our nation,' White House said.

19 Dec 2019 8:51 AM

Musharraf’s supporters have held small rallies across the country in his support since the court sentenced him to death after finding him guilty of imposing an emergency in violation of the constitution. (Photo: File)

‘Personal vendetta against me’: Pervez Musharraf on his death sentence

It was Pervez Musharraf’s first reaction to Tuesday’s court verdict, which had already been denounced by the country’s powerful military.

19 Dec 2019 8:29 AM

Trump will now stand trial in the Senate, where his Republicans hold a solid majority and are expected to exonerate him. (Photo: File)

Impeached President Trump says Democrats ‘consumed with hatred’

Trump said the Democratic Party was 'trying to nullify the ballots of tens of millions of patriotic Americans.'

19 Dec 2019 8:23 AM

Australia's Aaron Finch feels that Shaun Marsh is the most 'underrated' T20 player in the world. (Photo:AFP)

Aaron Finch terms Shaun Marsh as most underrated T20I player

Marsh will be playing alongside Finch in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Melbourne Renegades.

19 Dec 2019 8:22 AM

Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has urged Melbourne Cricket Ground staff not to 'overreact' to the abandonment of a domestic match due to a dangerous pitch by producing a flat wicket for next week’s Boxing Day test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

Australia boss tells MCG not to play too safe with pitch

A Sheffield Shield match at the MCG was halted last week because of a dangerous surface.

19 Dec 2019 8:15 AM

Pompeo along with the Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday hosted their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the talks. (Photo: Twitter)

'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate': US on Citizenship law

Officials, so far, has not confirmed or denied if the issue of religious freedom and human rights in India appeared during the 2+2 talks.

19 Dec 2019 8:12 AM

Trump impeached by US House for abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

By 230 to 197 vote, the 45th US president becomes just the third occupant of the White House in American history to be impeached.

19 Dec 2019 8:01 AM

At present, lotteries run by state governments attract 12 per cent GST while those authorised by them and sold outside the state attract 28 per cent.

GST Council votes first time, sets 28 per cent rate on all lotteries

The panel voted in favour of a single GST rate of 28 per cent for lotteries.

19 Dec 2019 6:22 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Your job isn’t to set India afire, but to douse it: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata hits out at Shah for remark on protests; wonders if only ‘BJP amulet’ will help people live in India.

19 Dec 2019 6:15 AM

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