In focus, 15th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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15 Dec 2019

In focus, 15 Dec 2019

A student claimed that after the policemen used force, some protesters torched buses and indulged in vandalism. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Treated like criminals' by cops: Jamia students

Protesters torched four buses and two police vehicles as they clashed with police in south Delhi New Friends' Colony.

15 Dec 2019 11:59 PM

Bayern Munich’s Philippe Coutinho scored a hat-trick and Robert Lewandowski added two more goals as the champions demolished Werder Bremen 6-1 on Saturday to impressively bounce back from two straight league defeats. (Photo:AFP)

Bundesliga 2019-20: Bayern Munch thrash Werder Bremen 6-1, stay 6 behind Leipzig

The Bavarians, missing several players through injury, climbed to fourth place on 27 points, six behind RB Leipzig.

15 Dec 2019 10:02 PM

Carrying posters and placards, TMC members shouted slogans against the Modi government and demanded that the new citizenship law be immediately scrapped. (Photo: File)

Mamata asks district to provide food to stranded passengers amid CAA unrest

TMC supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hit the streets from Monday in protest the law.

15 Dec 2019 9:24 PM

Thackeray said that issues like citizenship amendment act (CAA) were being raised to 'divert attention' of the people from real issues like 'lack of security to women, unemployment and a farm crisis.' (Photo: File)

'Insult to Savarkar's views': Maha CM Uddhav to BJP over new citizenship law

A day earlier the Sena had reacted strongly to Rahul Gandhi's barb against Savarkar.

15 Dec 2019 9:14 PM

'Earlier, Shiv Sena was with us and all the decisions were taken together. Now, the same Shiv Sena is opposing all those decisions and stopping work,' Fadnavis said. (Photo: File)

'Shiv Sena opposing projects they agreed upon when with us': Devendra Fadnavis

He said that Maha Vikas Aghadi govt has held several meetings but still has not taken any decision on granting relief to farmers.

15 Dec 2019 9:00 PM

"Spoke to Hon'ble LG and urged him to take all steps to restore normalcy and peace. We are also doing everything possible at our end. Real miscreants who caused violence should be identified and punished," Kejriwal tweeted today. (Photo: File | ANI)

Delhi: Kejriwal urges L-G to take steps to restore peace amid CAA protests

Earlier the Delhi CM urged protestors to remain peaceful, stating that any kind of violence is unacceptable.

15 Dec 2019 8:41 PM

The review has been published in the journal Brain Plasticity. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Yoga enhances many similar brain structures and functions like aerobic exercise

Study reveals that yoga enhances brain structures and functions.

15 Dec 2019 8:30 PM

'There is no problem now, I'm totally alright, as a normal person like earlier I can perform my activities, there is nothing to worry,' Siddaramaiah said. (Photo: Twitter)

'I am totally alright,' says Siddaramiah after getting discharged from hospital

To a query about his return to political activities, the former K'taka CM said he will rest for a week before starting.

15 Dec 2019 8:25 PM

Real Sociedad went ahead in the 12th minute with a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty but goals from Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez either side of halftime put Barcelona in front, only for Alexander Isak to level shortly after the hour mark. (Photo:AP)

La Liga 2019-20: Barcelona held to 2-2 draw by Real Sociedad

The draw leaves Barca still leading with 35 points from 16 games but Real Madrid, on 34, can take over at the top with a win at Valencia.

15 Dec 2019 8:00 PM

With increasing popularity of camping among Mumbaikars, companies are making the outdoor adventure more interesting by hiring professional entertainers.

Camping with a twist

With increasing popularity of camping, people look more to rejuvenate themselves while spending some tranquil moments in the lap of nature.

15 Dec 2019 7:35 PM

The findings of the study were published in the journal Brain and Behaviour. (Photo: ANI)

Structure and brain functions of drummers differ from others

Studies reveal that playing drums changes the brain.

15 Dec 2019 7:35 PM

GOC-in-C (Eastern Command) Lt Gen Anil Chauhan hands over a memento to Bangladesh delegation leader and MP Shahjahan Khan during an event at Albert Ekka Auditorium in Fort William on Sunday.

Bangla MP calls NRC-CAA 'internal matter' of India, hopes for better bilateral ties

Calling India to solve its 'internal matter' he also pinned hope on the improvement in bilateral ties between the two neighbours.

15 Dec 2019 7:21 PM

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah kept up his scoring streak against Watford with a brace as the Premier League leaders sealed a 2-0 victory over the bottom club at Anfield on Saturday. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League: 2019-20: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah sinks Watford 2-0

The win restored Liverpool’s 11-point advantage over second-placed Leicester City.

15 Dec 2019 7:06 PM

"This message should go to the entire world. The rapists should know that in India, a woman can execute them. I have sent the letter through registered post and also tweeted it," the shooter added. (Photo: ANI)

In letter, shooter writes to Amit Shah in blood asking to let her hang Nirbhaya convicts

She hoped there would be a transformation with a 'different kind of society' where women need not live in an atmosphere of fear.

15 Dec 2019 7:01 PM

The study was published in the journal Cell Metabolism. (Photo: ANI)

Traditional medications could lead to new treatment for diabetes patients

Studies reveal that eating within 10-hour window may help stave off diabetes, heart disease.

15 Dec 2019 6:45 PM

Buses torched in Delhi over CAA; Jamia dissociates itself from violence

One fire tender was completely damaged and two personnel were injured in the violence by the protesters.

15 Dec 2019 6:44 PM

The study was published in the journal Psychiatric Services. (Photo: ANI)

Insufficient supply of certified applied behaviour analysis for ASD

Studies reveal that children with autism lack applied behaviour analysis therapists for treatment.

15 Dec 2019 5:38 PM

Chelsea suffered a dispiriting 1-0 loss at home to Bournemouth as a late Dan Gosling goal secured all three points for the visitors to end their five-match losing streak and condemn the London side to a fourth defeat in five Premier League games. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Chelsea slump to 1-0 home defeat vs Bournemouth

Gosling, making his first start of the season, was left alone as Chelsea’s defence rushed out and he looped a shot high over Arrizabalaga.

15 Dec 2019 5:02 PM

It has been 7 years after that night of December 16 when the 23-year-old physiotherapy intern was savagely gangraped and left for dead on a Delhi street. (Photo: File | Representational)

7 years on, despair shrouds Nirbhaya rapists’ home and colony

One of the six accused Akshay Singh's petition is due to be heard on December 17.

15 Dec 2019 4:51 PM

A study published in the medical journal Neurology has indicated towards such a possibility. (Photo: ANI)

Sleeping more than required can elevate stroke risk

Studies reveal that excessive sleep might raise stroke risk.

15 Dec 2019 4:32 PM

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