Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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BJP misread mood on Citizenship law, a minister admits: report

The ruling BJP leaders were taken aback by the backlash over the new citizenship law, some party members said.

26 Dec 2019 1:32 PM

Private pot sales, driving while high and consuming marijuana in public will remain prohibited in state. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Illinois to make marijuana legal from New Year’s Day

Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois on New Year's Day.

26 Dec 2019 1:30 PM

"It appears simple but it is a complex phenomenon. Leaders are those who lead people in the right direction," he added. (Photo: ANI)

Leading crowds to arson, violence is not leadership: Army Chief

Several parts of the country have witnessed a spate of protests over CAA, many of which have turned violent.

26 Dec 2019 1:04 PM

Australia ended day one at 257/4 on Thursday against New Zealand in the ongoing Boxing Day Test here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo: ICC/ Twitter)

Boxing Day Test: Australia end day one at 257/4 against NZ

Steve Smith and Travis Head are still unbeaten at the individual scores of 77 and 25, respectively.

26 Dec 2019 12:48 PM

The Mystic Beauty!

From the soulful Ganges to a grand congregation of the Dev Deepawali, here's a tour through one of the oldest and most sacred cities in India.

26 Dec 2019 12:46 PM

Priced at Rs 8,990, the vivo Y11 will be available in Mineral Blue and Agate Red color variants

vivo launches Y11 smartphone at affordable price of Rs 8,990

Y11 runs on a 12nm octa-core processor which clock speeds of up to 1.95GHz boasting a 3GB-32GB RAM-ROM combination and a Snapdragon 439 SoC.

26 Dec 2019 12:46 PM

"I have resigned from the post of party vice president," Gautam, who is also a legislator, told reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

'Deal done at Gurgaon mall': After quitting, JJP VP reveals details on Haryana alliance

However, VP clarified that he has not left the party. He siad, 'I will leave the party the day I cease to become an MLA.'

26 Dec 2019 12:35 PM

Facing a barrage of bouncers and yorkers in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against New Zealand, Australia's Matthew Wade ended up literally doing a famous 'Michael Jackson' move at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo:Twitter)

Matthew Wade just literally did a 'Michael Jackson move' at the MCG!

Wade came out to bat at the score of 144 and immediately faced Kiwi pacer Neil Wagner's barrage of bouncers.

26 Dec 2019 12:34 PM

India’s veteran tennis player Leander Paes announced on Wednesday that 2020 would be his “farewell year” as a professional before he hangs up his racket. (Photo: File)

Leander Paes, 46, announces 2020 will be his final year as a professional

The 46-year-old has won 18 doubles and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles and a bronze medal in the singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

26 Dec 2019 12:32 PM

His comments came after reports in a section of media said the lawmaker wrote to the administration of his constituency Hingoli in Maharashtra in support of the amended citizenship law and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which the Shiv Sena leadership has criticised. (Photo: Facebook)

Have not written any letter, it’s fake: Sena MP on letter of support to CAA

Shiv Sena MP Patil said the letter was 'fake' and he has complained about it to police in Hingoli

26 Dec 2019 12:26 PM

Sri Lankan team for the India tour will be selected on Friday, it is learnt here. According to the highly placed sources in SLC, all three selectors-Ashantha de Mel, Vinothen John and Chaminda Mendis have returned from their respective tours of Pakistan, West Indies (Under-19) and Nepal (Emerging team) and will assemble on 27th December to pick a squad for India tour. (Photo:AFP)

Sri Lankan squad for away T20I series vs India to be announced on Friday

Sri Lanka is scheduled to play three T-20Is (all night matches) on January 5, 7 and 10 at Guwahati, Indore and Pune respectively.

26 Dec 2019 12:21 PM

Internet blockage observatory NetBlocks said on Twitter: “Confirmed: Evidence of mobile internet disruption in parts of #Iran .." (Photo: File)

Iran curbs internet before possible new protests - reports

The government has launched a bloody crackdown on protests which started in November by hikes in gasoline prices, but have expanded since.

26 Dec 2019 12:15 PM

The Indian cricket board will send at least the five cricketers to play two T-20 matches in Bangladesh. This was revealed by Jayesh George, the BCCI joint secretary. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI to send 5 players for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman centenary matches in Bangladesh

The ICC is believed to have given full status to these matches.

26 Dec 2019 12:11 PM

With no-fuss convenience for both the city and transport links, digital connectivity and a social side among their chief selling points, the capsule hotels target the Generation Y crowd. (Photo: AFP)

Stacked rooms are helping Italian city cope with exploding tourist numbers

New hotel encapsulates Milan tourist renaissance.

26 Dec 2019 12:07 PM

Ahead of upcoming Indian Premier Season (IPL) season, Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) coach Mike Hesson said that the experience of the overseas players helps the team. (Photo:AFP)

Overseas players' experience adds to team, says RCB coach Mike Hesson

Coach Hesson said that the squad has talented Indian players, who will provide a good base to the team.

26 Dec 2019 12:03 PM

The researchers began by applying a fluorescent substrate for visualizing and quantifying the neurotransmitter uptake of every genotype. (Photo: ANI)

Neurochemicals play significant roles in emotional and cognitive functions

Study suggests evolutionary changes in human brain potentially cause anxiety.

26 Dec 2019 11:57 AM

Steve Smith on Thursday became the tenth highest scorer for Australia in the longest format of the game. (Photo:Twitter)

Steve Smith now tenth highest-scorer for Australia in Tests

Smith, who is currently unbeaten at the score of 72, surpassed Greg Chappell to become the tenth highest scorer for the team.

26 Dec 2019 11:55 AM

These findings can be scaled according to the human model to further explore the efficacy of caffeine-containing beverages, like coffee and tea, in aiding weight loss and cholesterol control. (Photo: ANI)

Caffeine can potentially control weight gain and cholesterol levels

Coffee, tea can keep you in shape this holiday season.

26 Dec 2019 11:48 AM

The committee will be constituted for a period of 2 years and the term of each member will be for likewise.

GST Council to set up grievance redressal mechanism for taxpayers

The committee will meet once every quarter or more frequently as decided by the co-chairs.

26 Dec 2019 11:47 AM

The study was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. (Photo: ANI)

HIV may disrupt neurodevelopment, affecting how children learn, reason and function

HIV affects young brains even after early treatment.

26 Dec 2019 11:37 AM

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