In focus, 4th Jan 2020, News & Stories from India

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04 Jan 2020

In focus, 04 Jan 2020

Guru Randhawa supports sensation DJ Hardik at live concert

DJ Hardik puts a unique and original spin to the music he plays & performs.

04 Jan 2020 9:36 PM

Liverpool are on course to shatter the Premier League’s record points haul and the way Juergen Klopp’s side are churning out wins it would now be a surprise if they failed to do so. (Photo:AFP)

Relentless Liverpool on course to shatter Premier League points record

When Manchester City won the title in 2017-18 it was felt their 100-point total, a new Premier League record.

04 Jan 2020 7:22 PM

Activist Sadaf Jafar, ex-IPS officer Darapuri, 13 others held for anti-CAA protests granted bail

Jafar, ex-IPS officer Darapuri and others have been asked to furnish two bail bonds.

04 Jan 2020 6:18 PM

'As many as 107 children have died in the hospital. This is very painful. Our response to the entire matter was not satisfactory to some extent. The response could have been more sensitive and we should have been more compassionate,' the Rajasthan Dy CM said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'We could have been more sensitive': Pilot on response to infant deaths in Kota

Pilot said it was not a small incident and also stressed that accountability for the entire episode should be fixed.

04 Jan 2020 5:58 PM

India shooter Manu Bhaker on Saturday said that even an Olympic gold medal cannot satisfy her hunger as she will always try her best to make the country proud. (Photo:Instagram)

Even an Olympic gold can't satisfy my hunger: Shooter Manu Bhaker

In December 2019, Bhaker clinched two gold medals in the 63rd National Shooting Championship Competitions.

04 Jan 2020 5:54 PM

Ahead of the upcoming T20I match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati, Assam Cricket Association (ACA) secretary Devajit Saikia on Friday said that the match would prove as a curtain-raiser for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL). (Photo:AFP)

India-SL T20I will be 'curtain-raiser' for IPL: ACA secretary

He also revealed that the ACA has been trying to get IPL matches scheduled in the state.

04 Jan 2020 5:48 PM

Veteran opening bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson struck early blows for England when South Africa started their innings on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. (Photo:AP)

Stuart Broad, James Anderson strike to leave SA reeling at 60-3 at lunch

South Africa were 60 for three at lunch in reply to England's first innings total of 269.

04 Jan 2020 5:44 PM

According to former MP Chandrakant Khaire, Sattar is angry over Shiv Sena's decision to support Congress in the Zilla Parishad president elections. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra: Miffed Shiv Sena MLA offers to quit as Minister of State: Sources

Sattar was among the 36 Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena leaders who were sworn-in as ministers on December 30.

04 Jan 2020 5:40 PM

India's 2007 T-20 World Cup hero, Irfan Pathan on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. (Photo:AFP)

India's 2007 T-20 WC star Irfan Pathan retires across all forms

The 35-year-old was considered by many as the most lethal swing and seam bowler to emerge from India after Kapil Dev.

04 Jan 2020 5:32 PM

The 69-year-old PML-N supremo had left for London on November 19 in an air ambulance to seek medical treatment, a month after he was released on bail from a seven-year prison sentence for corruption. (Photo: File | AP)

Nawaz Sharif's blood platelet count remains unstable; to undergo cardiac procedure

Sharif is undergoing treatment of multiple diseases including coronary artery disease.

04 Jan 2020 5:25 PM

Ahead of the first T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka, India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday clarified that Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul would open the batting for the Men in Blue. (Photo:AFP)

Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul will start series: Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma has been rested for the series against Sri Lanka.

04 Jan 2020 5:17 PM

'Do those who are opposing the CAA need more evidence of oppression of minorities in Pakistan,' Hardeep Singh Puri asked. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Is more evidence of minorities' oppression Pak needed?' Union min asks protestors

The comment came after a violent mob attacked Gurdwara Nankana Sahib and pelted stones on Friday.

04 Jan 2020 4:44 PM

India's Hardik Pandya getting engaged to European dancer and model, Natasa Stankovic, will not pose problems in their marriage, believes Delhi-based renowned marriage and relationship counsellor Dr. Kamal Khurana. (Photo:Instagram)

Hardik Pandya-Natasa Stankovic's separate culture won't be issue: family counsellor

Natasa accepting marriage proposal from Hardik, reflects their sense of support for each other as a team.

04 Jan 2020 4:41 PM

$With India’s prime pacer, Jaspit Bumrah returning to the Indian squad after spending four months on the sidelines because of a back stress fracture, the ‘Men in Blue’ will be breathing a sigh of relief, especially when the 2020 T20I World Cup is just 10 months away. (Photo:AFP)$

Reasons why Jasprit Bumrah’s return will be big boost for India before 2020 WC

In 38 matches, the 25-year-old pacer has scalped 51 wickets at 6.72, which is an exceptional figure in the shortest form of the game.

04 Jan 2020 4:25 PM

Pandian was the first senior AIADMK functionary to publicly take a stand against former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's aide V K Sasikala after the death of the late party supremo in December 2016. (Photo: ANI)

Former Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker PH Pandian passes away

A noted advocate, he had appeared in several sensational criminal cases and matters involving constitutional importance.

04 Jan 2020 4:10 PM

'The parents are requested to ensure that their wards appear for the examination on the given date. The students are also advised to regularly visit the official websites www.jmi.ac.in and www.jmicoe.in for updates to avoid any confusion arising due to rumours and wrong communication on social media,' it said. (Photo: File | AP)

Delhi: Jamia university semester exams to begin on January 9

Cases of serious hospitalization/medical ground will be dealt with separately, the varsity added.

04 Jan 2020 3:46 PM

Actor Anupam Kher enters the world of TikTok, shares first video

Anupam Kher has joined TikTok and shared his first video on social media.

04 Jan 2020 3:23 PM

The law empowers ministers to ask online media platforms and users to carry corrections or remove content the government deems false and harms public interest. (Photo: Pixabay)

Singapore opposition party says it is ready to challenge fake news notices in court

Singapore Democratic Party accuses the labour ministry of using the law for “political-partisan purposes to stymie legitimate criticism”.

04 Jan 2020 3:19 PM

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Saturday strongly opposed the 'four-day Test' proposed by the ICC as he is not in favour of any alterations which hurts the sanctity of the traditional five-day format. (Photo:AFP)

Not in favour of four-day Tests, says India captain Virat Kohli

The ICC wants to try out the four-day Test matches during the next FTP cycle between 2023-2031.

04 Jan 2020 2:57 PM

'Writing objectionable articles is wrong, ideological differences fine but personal comments should not be made, especially when the person (Savarkar) is not alive. The booklet should be withdrawn,' said the NCP leader. (Photo: Facebook | File)

'Avoid personal comments': NCP, Sena attack Cong for booklet on Savarkar

The grandson of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar urged the Madhya Pradesh government to ban the Congress booklet.

04 Jan 2020 2:56 PM

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