Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 05 Dec 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 05 Dec 2019

The 51-year old GS Lakshmi, who first officiated as a match referee in domestic women's cricket matches in 2008-09, has now overseen three women's ODI matches, 16 men's T20 Internationals and seven women's T20 Internationals. (Photo: Twitter)

Former Indian cricketer GS Lakshmi to become first woman referee to oversee a men's ODI

Lakshmi will oversee the match between the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

05 Dec 2019 8:24 PM

India secured its best medal haul on a single day so far in the South Asian Games to lead the medal tally with 58 gold, 41 silver and 19 bronze for a total of 118 medals to leave hosts Nepal far behind in the second spot. (Photo: YouTube)

India wins 50 medals and breaches 100-mark while at the top in South Asian Games

Nepal has 36 gold, 26 silver and 34 bronze for a total of 96 medals, followed by Sri Lanka (16 gold, 31 silver, 52 bronze) at third.

05 Dec 2019 8:14 PM

Picture from the last edition of DreamHack

This weekend DreamHack 2019 is the place to check out for Delhi's gamers

The event is to be held at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi tickets for which start at Rs 499 and are available on BookMyShow.

05 Dec 2019 7:56 PM

The Indian Women's Football Team thrashed Sri Lanka 6-0 in the ongoing South Asian Games 2019 here on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter)

South Asian Games: Indian Women's football team defeat Sri Lanka 6-0

India got off to an aggressive start and Dangmei Grace scored the opening goal of the match in the seventh minute.

05 Dec 2019 7:51 PM

Launched with a 55-inch variant, the Nokia branded Smart TV with Sound by JBL will be available on Flipkart

Nokia launches a new 55-inch Smart TV in India at Rs 41,999

Launched in partnership with e-commerce website Flipkart, the Smartphone maker's first Smart TV has audio designed by JBL.

05 Dec 2019 7:31 PM

The device is said to have 0.8 pixel technology, depth of less than 30mm, AI up-scaling, Quantum HDR technology, peak brightness of 2,000 nits and 120Hz video rate.

Samsung launches MicroLED displays in India, starting at Rs 3.5 Crore

Samsung today launched a new MicroLED display called ’The Wall’ which comes in 146-inch in 4K, 219-inch in 6K to 292-inch in 8K definition.

05 Dec 2019 7:13 PM

Eden Hazard's absence is the bigger blow to Zidane's side, who sit second in La Liga, behind Barca only on goal difference. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Hazard to miss El Clasico after tests reveal ankle fracture

Marcelo is also likely to miss the game against Barcelona after the capital city club confirmed the defender has suffered an injury.

05 Dec 2019 7:02 PM

The meeting was called 'to discuss the case pertaining to alleged irregularities in clubbing two FIRs namely 418/91 and 67/87 of Police station Nangloi as well as delaying/suppressing of filing of chargesheet,' an official communication accessed by ANI said. (Photo: ANI)

MHA discusses cause for 'irregularities and delays' in FIRs in anti-Sikh riots case

The MHA had called CBI and other teams, who investigated the cases registered in 1987 and 1991 in Delhi after the riots.

05 Dec 2019 7:01 PM

Sri Lanka's cricket board Thursday announced a major revamp of the national team after their poor showing at the recent World Cup, confirming South African Mickey Arthur's appointment as head coach. (Photo: Twitter)

Sri Lanka overhauls cricket coaching team with Mickey Arthur appointment

Sri Lanka Cricket's secretary Mohan de Silva said the country had been without a proper coach since the early World Cup exit.

05 Dec 2019 6:53 PM

Higher level education was associated with improved adherence to dietary guidelines in pregnant women. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Many pregnant women have low nutritional levels

Study highlights pregnant women often lacking adequate nutrition.

05 Dec 2019 6:45 PM

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac feels scoring goals has been a 'big problem' and his side will have to fix it quickly for the country to start winning matches. (Photo: AFP)

'Scoring goals is 'big problem' for current Indian football team': Igor Stimac

After an encouraging start to their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign, India fizzled out later, drawing with Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

05 Dec 2019 6:43 PM

Of the five mines, two were allocated to Birla Corporation Ltd and one each to Vedanta Ltd, Prakash Industries Ltd and Powerplus Traders Pvt Ltd.

Govt approves allocation of 5 coal blocks, to generate Rs 17,136 cr revenue

The ministry of coal, after a long gap of four years, has approved the allocation of five coal mines, the ministry said in a statement.

05 Dec 2019 5:57 PM

The world over, central banks and the governments are against private digital currency because currency issuance is a sovereign function and it has to be done by the sovereign, said RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. (Photo: File | PTI)

No way privately-issued digital currencies can be allowed: RBI Gov Das

The comments come a year after government tagged Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies illegal and the RBI banned their trade.

05 Dec 2019 5:48 PM

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said here on Thursday that each bus will have 3 CCTV cameras, 10 panic buttons and an automatic vehicle location system (GPS). (Photo: ANI)

Delhi govt to install 3 CCTVs, 10 panic buttons, GPS in 5500 DTC and cluster buses

He also said that an App is developed through which the exact location of a bus will be known to the commuters.

05 Dec 2019 5:31 PM

Coming in leather, metal and Fluoroelastomer straps (at least for the 46mm variant) the device will sport a 1.39-inch Super AMOLED display made of 3D glass.

Huawei launches GT2 smartwatch in India, starting at Rs 14,990

Launched in 2 variants prices would be Rs 14,990 for the 42mm and between Rs 15,990 and Rs 21,990 for the 46mm (various styles considered).

05 Dec 2019 5:22 PM

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said he has 'some thoughts' with regards to the Indian team going into next year's T20 World Cup which he will soon discuss with captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri. (Photo: AFP)

'Have some thoughts for T20 World Cup, will discuss with Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri': Sourav Ganguly

Speaking on India topping the charts in the Test rankings Ganguly heaped praise on the team and said the team can consistently win overseas.

05 Dec 2019 5:21 PM

In his speech at a function on Sunday, Kumar had said 'ripe time will come and things will take place automatically. Thalapathi (as Stalin is called by his followers) will ascend the (Chief Minister's) throne.' (Photo: Twitter | DMK)

Days after praising Stalin, BJP leader Arasa Kumar joins DMK

Arasa Kumar joined the DMK in the presence of Stalin at the party headquarters 'Anna Arivalayam.'

05 Dec 2019 5:07 PM

Rani Hazarika - The queen's own voice

As the name suggests Rani Hazarika is a voice with thousand attributes.

05 Dec 2019 5:02 PM

Mohamed Iqbal Khan stepped down as an independent director of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Cricket South Africa loses second independent director

Earlier on Tuesday, Professor Shirley Zinn had quit as an independent director.

05 Dec 2019 4:58 PM

India on Thursday overtook Nepal to reach the top spot of the medal tally in the ongoing South Asian Games 2019. (Photo: South Asian Games website)

South Asian Games 2019: India overtakes Nepal to reach top spot at medal tally

India now has 77 medals in its kitty with 36 gold, 28 silver and 13 bronze. Nepal has 74 medals with 30 gold, 16 silver and 28 bronze.

05 Dec 2019 4:57 PM

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