Travel, 10th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Skipper Virat Kohli's birthday wish for wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni became the most retweeted sports-related post of 2019, Twitter India revealed on Tuesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Virat Kohli's B'day wish to MS Dhoni most retweeted sports post of 2019!

On July 7, Kohli wished Dhoni, saying he will forever be his skipper. This post of Kohli garnered almost 46,000 retweets.

10 Dec 2019 3:40 PM

Police initially said the shooter was at large. Video footage and pictures published by public radio later showed police arresting a person at the site but police didn't immediately confirm that it was the suspect. (Photo: Twitter)

Gunman, who killed 6, shot himself after Czech hospital rampage: police

Prime Minister Andrej Babis told Czech public television the shooting took place in a waiting room.

10 Dec 2019 3:31 PM

The Sena supported the Bill in the Lower House. Thackeray told reporters here that a detailed discussion and debate on the Bill was necessary. (Photo: ANI)

Won't support Citizenship Bill till we get clarity, says Uddhav Thackeray

'We need to change this notion that one who supports Bill and BJP is patriot and one who opposes is anti-national,' Thackeray said.

10 Dec 2019 3:24 PM

The threat level at the volcano had been raised in the week before Monday's disaster, prompting questions about whether tour groups should have been allowed to visit the popular destination off the North Island coast. (Photo: File)

Criminal probe to commence in White Island volcano eruption: police

'I can confirm now that we will commence criminal probe into circumstances of death and injuries on White Island,' deputy commissioner said.

10 Dec 2019 3:20 PM

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his current term ends in May next year, Indian newspaper The Hindu has reported. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar will not contest for third term

Manohar was elected unopposed on a two-year term as the global governing body’s first independent chairman in May 2016.

10 Dec 2019 3:18 PM

This winter, McGovern has created a new version of his hot buttered rum punch, adding fudge for an even creamier texture. (Photo: AP)

Here is what London has to offer this Christmas

London offers winter warmers with a festive flavour.

10 Dec 2019 3:17 PM

Ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, Australia coach Justin Langer said it is 'more than likely' that they will stick with the same XI which played against Pakistan. (Photo:AFP)

Australia 'more than likely' to keep same XI for NZ Test series: Justin Langer

Langer further stated that it is a 'benefit and advantage' in keeping the core group of players together.

10 Dec 2019 3:14 PM

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that clean sports is on the agenda of the government and they are creating awareness on the important issue of doping (Photo:PTI)

Clean sports is our agenda: Sports minister Kiren Rijiju

WADA on Monday handed a 4-year ban to Russia from participating and hosting major sporting events over its involvement in a doping scandal.

10 Dec 2019 3:12 PM

West Indies coach Phil Simmons on Tuesday said the team would be banking heavily on skipper Kieron Pollard in the series-deciding third T20 International against India as his understanding of the pitch due to IPL exposure will be 'invaluable' for the bowlers. (Photo: AFP)

Windies coach Phil Simmons says that Kieron Pollard's IPL experience will help bowlers

Pollard has played a lot at the Wankhede Stadium as he has been part of the Mumbai Indians IPL squad.

10 Dec 2019 3:07 PM

Australia batsman Steve Smith hailed New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for having a 'terrific work ethic' and is hoping to keep him quiet in the upcoming series. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith hails kane Williamson for having 'terrific work ethic'

Smith then compared himself to Williamson in terms of how they both hold the bat.

10 Dec 2019 3:06 PM

Challenges such as product counterfeiting, heavy operational cost incurred to vendors and retailers, delay in deliveries, etc are impeding online shopping. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

An e-commerce initiative that benefits both sellers and buyers- What does the Mall of Asia promise?

DMA is a upcoming e-commerce initiative which claims it shall give both the retailers and buyers a good experience on its platform.

10 Dec 2019 2:58 PM

The Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees coming from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan after facing religious persecution there, a little past midnight on Monday. (Photo: File)

Has no locus standi: India on US Commission's remark on Citizenship Bill

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom's statement on the bill is neither accurate nor warranted, MEA spokesperson said.

10 Dec 2019 2:43 PM

Awarded films are great potential to pass test of time, says Anubhav Sinha

Ecstatic about such a big honour that the film has received, Director Anubhav Sinha has shared his feeling.

10 Dec 2019 2:38 PM

Efforts are also being undertaken to increase our exports to emerging markets of Africa, Latin America through PTAs/FTAs (preferential/free trade agreements)," the Minister of State for Commerce Hardeep Singh Puri said. (Photo: File)

Efforts being made to boost exports: Minister

We are trying to provide whatever support you, as exporters, need from the government, MoS Hardeep Singh Puri said.

10 Dec 2019 2:15 PM

As the South Asian Games 2019 comes to a closure, India remained on top in the medal tally of the 13th edition of the games on Monday. (Photo: ANI)

India remain on top of medal tally on penultimate day of South Asian Games 2019

The south-east mega sports event which is being held in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Janakpur of Nepal will conclude today, December 11.

10 Dec 2019 2:04 PM

According to the research findings, the addition of SMB provided similar crop yields to that of typical farmer fertilisation practices. (Photo: ANI)

Recycling biotechnology by-products can enhance soil health

Studies reveal that recycling nutrient-rich industrial waste products enhances soil, reduces carbon.

10 Dec 2019 1:55 PM

Minecraft on the PlayStation 4 is finally getting cross-platform support with the Bedrock Edition update.

Minecraft gets PS4 cross-platform support

In a new update, called Bedrock, the game will get support on platforms like Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs, Nintendo Switch, etc.,

10 Dec 2019 1:48 PM

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson said they want to perform at a high level regardless of what competition they are playing in. (Photo:AFP)

Want to perform at high level, no matter what competition: Jordan Henderson

The club top the Premier League points table with 46 points, eight points ahead of the second-placed Leicester City.

10 Dec 2019 1:42 PM

The study was written in collaboration with researchers from Harvard Medical School, the University of Oxford and the University of Toronto. (Photo: ANI)

Breast milk plays critical role in preventing heart diseases

Breast milk may prevent heart diseases in premature babies.

10 Dec 2019 1:38 PM

ASUS Co-CEO Samson Hu receives world's first ISO 20400 2017 Sustainable Procurement Certification from SGS Taiwan President Chiu Chi-Hung

ASUS receives first ISO 20400:2017 from SGS

The certificate's standards pertaining to sustainable procurement ensure a company minimizes environmental, social and economic impacts.

10 Dec 2019 1:31 PM

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