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

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21 Dec 2019

In focus, 21 Dec 2019

Azad was taken to Tihar jail from Tis Hazari court. (Photo: ANI)

Bhim Army chief sent to 14-day judicial custody for Delhi violence

He was arrested hours after being detained outside the Jama Masjid for participating in the massive protest.

21 Dec 2019 8:42 PM

England football club Everton on Saturday confirmed the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the new manager. (Photo: Twitter/ Everton FC)

Everton appoints Carlo Ancelotti as new manager

He has signed a four-and-a-year-half year deal with Everton and it will run until the end of 2023/24 season.

21 Dec 2019 7:30 PM

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said although he loves Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, he wants him to lose. (Photo: EPL website)

'I hope Frank Lampard loses': Jose Mourinho ahead of clash

Tottenham is scheduled to play against Chelsea on Sunday in the Premier League.

21 Dec 2019 7:00 PM

CAA seeks to give citizenship to minorities from three neighbouring countries, who arrived in India before December 2014 due to religious persecution. (Photo: Representational)

BJP to launch campaign on changes in citizenship law, to involve beneficiaries too

The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by BJP working president J P Nadda.

21 Dec 2019 6:58 PM

Dabangg 3 new poster. (Photo: Instagram)

Salman Khan-starrer 'Dabangg 3' collects Rs 24.5 crore on opening day

Adarsh also shared an account of the first-day collections of Khan's movies since 'Veer' in 2010 till 'Dabangg 3' in 2019.

21 Dec 2019 6:38 PM

In the statement, the signatories appealed to every section of the society 'to exercise restraint and refuse to fall into the trap of propaganda, communalism and anarchism'. (Photo: Representational)

Over 1,000 academicians release statement in support of CAA

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.

21 Dec 2019 6:26 PM

Available in playful pop colors, the product is already available with leading retail stores and e-commerce platforms in India.

Soundcore launches waterproof bluetooth speaker

Called Icon, Soundcore's speakers come with IP67 rating so it can endure a bit of all- water, dust and shock, retailing at Rs 4,999

21 Dec 2019 6:25 PM

IAF Chief R K S Bhadauria expressed confidence that the Flight Cadets, who successfully completed training, would meet all challenges head-on in the ndeavor and accomplish every task to perfection. (Photo: File)

IAF will continue to play critical role in security domain: Air chief

Since inception, the IAF has always undertaken challenging roles, IAF Chief R K S Bhadauria said.

21 Dec 2019 6:03 PM

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis congratulated pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for taking his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket. (Photo: AP)

Waqar Younis congratulates Shaheen Afrifi for first fifer in Test cricket

The left-arm pacer returned with figures of 5-77 in his 26.5 over spell in the ongoing second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

21 Dec 2019 6:00 PM

Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Uriah Orland said in a statement the order was part of an effort to “address existing and emerging threats”

US Navy bans TikTok from government-issued mobile devices

Due to security concerns, users of government issued mobile devices with TikTok are set to be blocked from the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.

21 Dec 2019 5:11 PM

During his playing days, Mikel Arteta played 150 matches for Arsenal and scored 16 goals for the side. He also managed to win two FA Cups with the team. (Photo: Twitter/ Arsenal)

Mikel Arteta wants to change things in Arsenal

He further added that the players who were struggling could come to the front and take on their respective roles.

21 Dec 2019 5:05 PM

Meanwhile, 9000 protestors have been booked and 2000 held for the violent protests across the state. (Photo: PTI)

Anti-CAA stir: Death toll in UP violence rises to 15

CM Yogi Adityanath issued a renewed appeal to the people to maintain peace in the state.

21 Dec 2019 4:28 PM

Photo: Akshay Kumar gifts wifey Twinkle Khanna onion earrings, she flaunts it like rich lady

Khanna took to Instagram to share a picture of her wearing the priceless gift.

21 Dec 2019 4:25 PM

Tiger Shroff's 'Never Give up' attitude is inspiration worthy; find out why

Tiger has a fitness regime beyond what most actors and civilians would contemplate and dream of having.

21 Dec 2019 4:23 PM

Shreyas Iyer on Saturday said he was flamboyant but not responsible at the beginning of his career, a far cry from the present-day matured man who is displaying both in equal measure while solving India's number four conundrum. (Photo: AFP)

Never took responsibility initially, but I know my game really well now: Shreyas Iyer

The 25-year-old is gradually settling into the critical number four position in a team that has struggled to find one for the longest time.

21 Dec 2019 4:20 PM

Chennaiyin FC defeated Kerala Blasters FC 3-1 in an Indian Super League encounter here on Friday to secure its second win of the 2019-'20 season. (Photo: Twitter)

ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin FC beat Kerala Blasters 3-1 in 'Southern derby'

The result sees Chennaiyin leapfrog Blasters into the eighth position while the visitors stretched their winless run to eight matches.

21 Dec 2019 4:00 PM

The student leaders made speeches at the protest site where they claimed that CAA and National Register of Citizens (NRC) are against the constitution and the common people. (Photo: ANI)

'We want justice': Jamia students, locals hold anti-CAA protest

Earlier on December 15, several protesters and policemen sustained injuries during an agitation against CAA near JMI University.

21 Dec 2019 3:32 PM

Amitabh feels elated on grand daughter Aaradhya's school performance

Amitabh Bachchan along with his son and actor Abhishek and daughter Shweta was seen at the annual day event themed 'Kanya'.

21 Dec 2019 3:28 PM

The four were shot dead by Hyderabad police earlier this month and their bodies have been preserved in the Gandhi Medical College since the last few days. (Photo: PTI | File)

Telangana encounter: High Court orders re-postmortem of bodies of accused

The veterinarian was gang-raped and killed allegedly by the accused before they burnt her body in Telangana's Shamshabad on November 27.

21 Dec 2019 3:18 PM

Former India captain Rahul Dravid's son Samit has scored a brilliant double century in an Under-14 Karnataka state inter-zonal cricket match. (Photo: Twitter)

Like Father, Like Son: Rahul Dravid's son Samit thrills with double century

The Vice-President's XI skipper scored a 250-ball 201 in the first innings against Dharwad Zone this week.