In focus, 21st Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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21 Dec 2019

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BMW aims to sell a million of its electric vehicles by the eyar 2021 (Photo: ANI)

BMW claims to have 5,00,000 electric vehicles on the road

In an official tweet, BMW wrote that statistically, one EV was sold every four minutes.

21 Dec 2019 3:11 PM

Doval and Wang are the designated Special Representatives of the two countries for the boundary talks. (Photo: AP)

NSA Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang hold boundary talks

Wang was to visit India for the SR talks in September but the trip was postponed then.

21 Dec 2019 2:45 PM

The piled-up auto inventory currently stands at 5 lakh passenger vehicles valued at USD 5 billion and 3million two-wheelers valued at USD 2.5 billion.

Companies turning to Agile sales & marketing models to accelerate revenues

Recent reports also reveal that over 12.76 lakh houses are lying unsold in top 30 Indian cities.

21 Dec 2019 2:42 PM

Country is weeping, country is burning, says filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt on CAA

The 'country is weeping,' said noted filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt amid nationwide protests against the new Citizenship Act.

21 Dec 2019 2:39 PM

Embedded with in-built remote enables the user take/ end calls, skip and pause tracks and control volume on the go without the hassle of reaching out to the device.

Oraimo launches new neckband earphones in India at Rs 1,799

Called the Necklace 2- OEB-E74D, they are said to have a comfortably fitting in the ear and 10 mm drivers inside.

21 Dec 2019 2:09 PM

Former India Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Friday said young players in the country needed expert coaches to guide them to perform better at the international level. (Photo: AFP)

'Young players need expert coaches to rise in international level': Mahesh Bhupathi

He recalled that there were several players who were in the top five rankings at junior level in the 1990s, but could not do bigger things.

21 Dec 2019 2:00 PM

A variety of factors that include a changing lifestyle, unhealthy food habits and increasing stress levels are contributing to an unprecedented increase in critical illnesses.

Critical Illness Insurance: For the needs you cannot anticipate

A critical illness is something that not only attacks your health but also your wealth.

21 Dec 2019 1:58 PM

Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. (Photo: ANI)

Ranbir Kapoor-Shraddha Kapoor to work together in Luv Ranjan's next

Bhushan Kumar has confirmed that he will be presenting the untitled movie.

21 Dec 2019 1:52 PM

'Also, it is an appeal to protesters to express their opposition in a peaceful manner,' Mayawati said. (Photo: File).

Give up 'stubborn stand' on citizenship law, NRC: Mayawati to Centre

A BSP delegation had met President Ram Nath Kovind over the contentious law and the violence that has ensued over the legislation.

21 Dec 2019 1:42 PM

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal on Friday said he was aiming to break into the top 100 of the ATP rankings and then look at being in the 80s in the quest for an Olympics spot. (Photo: AFP)

'Aiming to break into top-80 for Tokyo Olympics berth': Sumit Nagal

Nagal, who is currently ranked 130 in the ATP rankings, is presently training at IIT-Madras premises here ahead of the 2020 season.

21 Dec 2019 1:30 PM

Wanted diamantaire Nirav Modi was declared a fugitive economic offender earlier this month for evading prosecution in the scam. (Photo: File)

PNB scam: Nirav Modi threatened to kill company's director, CBI tells court

The CBI told that Modi threatened to kill one of the directors, Ashish Mohanbhai Lad if he express a desire to return to India from Cairo.

21 Dec 2019 1:29 PM

The new range includes, Rock 400, Rock 300 and Rock 150 Bluetooth party speakers and Home Entertainment systems.

Ant Audio launches range of party speakers at cheaper introductory prices

Ant Audio has launched 3 new part speakers with features like remote controls and karaoke recordings.

21 Dec 2019 1:13 PM

Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Bieber. (Photo: Instagram/ANI)

Justin Bieber's steaming Christmas photo with wife is too hot to handle; see

The singer on Saturday shared a shirtless picture of him flaunting his white Calvin Klein as he leans into his wife Hailey Bieber.

21 Dec 2019 1:02 PM

Former India left-arm spinner Maninder Singh has been offered a role in Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) in place of Sumit Narwal with the Ranji team in deep trouble after the first two games. (Photo: DDCA website)

DDCA wants Maninder Singh as Sumit Narwal's replacement in CAC

When Maninder was contacted, he confirmed that he has been approached.

21 Dec 2019 12:55 PM

India have everything going their way as they head into the third and final ODI against the West Indies here on Sunday eyeing a 10th straight bilateral series win over the Caribbean side. (Photo: PTI)

IND vs WI: Upbeat India look to end on a high by defeating Windies in last ODI

Except Virat Kohli, the Indian top-order fired in unison at Visakhapatnam, before hat-trick hero Kuldeep Yadav sliced through the Windies.

21 Dec 2019 12:54 PM

I know consequences of my actions, says 'Panga' star Kangana Ranaut

Ranaut opened up like never before on her nature, and what people might misunderstand about her.

21 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

The law was developed in response to what Russia calls the “aggressive nature” of the United States’ national cyber security strategy (Photo: Representative)

Russia plans 'sovereign internet' tests to combat external threats

Russia is testing out its domestic internet infrastructure, in a move aimed to enforce more russian control over the net than those abroad.

21 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

Malaysian Prime Minister questioned the "necessity" of the Citizenship Act, when Indians have "lived together for 70 years", according to media reports. (Photo: File)

'Factually inaccurate,' says India on Malaysia PM's remark on Citizenship law

'According to media reports, Malaysia's PM has yet again remarked on a matter that is entirely internal to India,' MEA said.

21 Dec 2019 12:43 PM

The police had on Friday detained 40 persons in connection with the protests and subsequent violence. Protesters allegedly pelted stones on police personnel, injuring several. (Photo: File)

CAA protests: 15 arrested in connection with Delhi's Daryaganj violence

While protesters torched a vehicle outside the DCP office and several other vehicles were also vandalised.

21 Dec 2019 12:33 PM

Groups identified by the outside researchers bore names such as “America Needs President Trump,” “TRUMP MAGA 2020,” or “WE STAND WITH TRUMP & PENCE!”

Facebook says group used computer-generated faces to push pro-Trump message

Facebook said 610 Facebook accounts, 89 Pages, 156 Groups and 72 Instagram accounts were involved in the network

21 Dec 2019 12:05 PM

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