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The prospect of Libra gaining traction among Facebooks nearly 2.4 billion users has raised concerns among regulators around the world(Photo by Alex Milan Tracy/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

Facebook's Libra lacks solid plan for launch- governing board member

Facebook's controversial crypto-currency Libra, slated to be launched by next year, doesn't doesn't seem to have a solid...

20 Dec 2019 10:56 AM IST

The largest apparent protective effect was found for children who had a household pet dog at birth or were first exposed after birth but before age 3. (Photo: ANI)

Exposure to dogs in childhood can reduce risk of schizophrenia

Children exposed to dogs less likely to develop schizophrenia later in life.

20 Dec 2019 10:55 AM IST

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says the new-look South African squad are learning fast from head coach Mark Boucher and batting consultant Jacques Kallis ahead of the first test against England in Centurion that starts on Boxing Day. (Photo:AFP)

Student Kagiso Rabada hails impact of 'greats' Mark Boucher and...

Boucher and Kallis are new to their roles, but have 986 games of international cricket behind them across all three...

20 Dec 2019 10:53 AM IST

The first war resulted due to the mass-exploitation of people of Manipur and the Second war was triggered by indiscriminate export of rice from Manipur. (Photo: ANI)

Women's War Day observed in Manipur

Manipur observes Women's War Day by paying homage to brave mothers.

20 Dec 2019 10:49 AM IST

They chased away the man before taking turns to rape her, the police officer told reporters, police said. (Photo: Twitter)

Red alert in Aligarh, heavy security deployed ahead of Friday prayers

Internet services remained suspended for the fifth consecutive day while banking services and businesses have been badly...

20 Dec 2019 10:42 AM IST

Belgium were crowned FIFAs Team of the Year for the second straight time after retaining top spot ahead of world champions France in the latest world rankings released on Thursday, soccers world governing body said. (Photo:Fifa/Twitter)

Belgium become FIFA Team of 2019

Belgium, who finished third in the World Cup in Russia last year, won all 10 of their competitive matches in 2019.

20 Dec 2019 10:37 AM IST

Raising voice an 'absolute democratic right', says Farhan Akhtar

He also said that it was imperative for him to raise voice at the moment.

20 Dec 2019 10:24 AM IST

And in the period ending June 30 - the first quarter of the current financial year - write-offs amounted to 445.77 billion rupees (USD 6.31 billion), the data showed.

Rupee opens 12 paise down at 71.15 against US dollar

Forex traders said cautious opening in domestic equities weighed on the rupee.

20 Dec 2019 10:23 AM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced it has extended its partnership with UNICEF through to the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2020 with the focus on empowering women and girls through cricket. (Photo:Twitter)

ICC extends partnership with UNICEF for 2020 Women's T20 World Cup

The extension of the partnership will once again see the ICC provide UNICEF with a platform for fundraising to help...

20 Dec 2019 10:23 AM IST

Country doesn't need Citizenship Act, says Swara Bhasker

Condemning the new Citizenship Act, the actor said that it is only giving rise to fear among people of different...

20 Dec 2019 10:13 AM IST

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said he had given the Premier League club the best of me during a 5-1/2-year tenure which ended with his sacking last week. (Photo:AFP)

Mauricio Pochettino may return to Tottenham Hotspur one day, says...

Pochettino led Spurs to the Champions League final last season but was dismissed last month after a run of poor results...

20 Dec 2019 10:07 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday assured people that no one could steal rights of the sons of the soil of Assam. (Photo: ANI)

No threat to land or language, says Assam CM; internet restored after...

In no way will the honour of Assam be affected, CM Sonowal assured people of the state.

20 Dec 2019 10:00 AM IST