Technology, Mobiles tabs, 1st Jan 2020, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 01 Jan 2020

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 01 Jan 2020

BJP workers staged a protest at the same venue demanding the arrest of Kannan for his speech delivered during a protest meeting against the citizenship law. (Photo: ANI)

Chennai: BJP's H Raja, others detained during protest demanding Tamil writer's arrest

Police have booked Kannan, the writer on the basis of multiple complaints filed by BJP leaders.

01 Jan 2020 7:49 PM

It was alleged that in June, 2019, the DRI had conducted a search at a private clearing agency which provides services to various exporters, a CBI Spokesperson said. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab: CBI arrests DRI ADG, 2 middlemen in Rs 3-crore bribery case

The agency arrested Joshi and Dhanda while allegedly receiving Rs 25 lakh as first installment of the bribe demanded by them.

01 Jan 2020 7:29 PM

'Modi govt starts the year. After railway passenger fare hikes, another attack on peoples' livelihoods. All this in the wake of sharp job losses, food price inflation and record fall in rural wages,' Yechury tweeted. (Photo: File)

'New year's gift': Oppn slams BJP over price hike in LPG cylinders, rail fares

The government on December 31, raised train fares. It also hiked LPG cylinder rates by Rs 19 per cylinder.

01 Jan 2020 7:10 PM

England are thinking of bringing a specialist spinner back into the line-up after going with an all-pace attack in their last two outings, coach Chris Silverwood said as they arrived in Cape Town for their second test against South Africa starting on Friday. (Photo:AP)

England planning for specialist spinner for second Test vs South Africa

That means a seamer such as record wicket-taker James Anderson or Stuart Broad may be dropped.

01 Jan 2020 7:04 PM

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Sunday directed the shut down of around 2,000 base transceiver stations, affecting around 1 crore users in 32 districts that share border with India and Myanmar. (Photo: File | Representational)

Bangladesh restores networks along Indian border post shutting services over security

The government's directive to the telecommunication operators came days after India's Parliament passed the CAA.

01 Jan 2020 6:56 PM

Kishor expressed bemusement on Twitter at the 'vyakhyan' (discourse) from Sushil Modi on coalition dharma, and made a close-to-the-bone remark about 'circumstances' that helped the veteran BJP leader return as deputy in 2017, despite his party having lost the assembly polls two years before. (Photo: PTI)

Prashant Kishor rankles Bihar BJP with frontal attack on Sushil Modi

Kishor's jibe at Sushil Modi was prompted by a couple of tweets of the latter on the previous day.

01 Jan 2020 6:25 PM

With a fully waterproof construction, rated at IPX7, the MTW100 can withstand any wet conditions, including complete water submersion.

Shanling launches completely waterproof earbuds at Rs 5,999

Shanling has launched its MTW100 True Wireless earbuds in India, two different driver variants, with the cheaper one at Rs 5,999.

01 Jan 2020 5:46 PM

The two back-to-back increases have push jet fuel prices to their highest since June 2019. (Photo: File | PTI)

Jet fuel cost up 2.6 pc; non-subsidised LPG price hiked by Rs 19

This is the second straight monthly increase in rates warranted due to firming up of prices in the international market.

01 Jan 2020 5:34 PM

Venus Williams has pulled out of the upcoming Brisbane International after suffering a ‘setback’ in training, the former world number one said on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Venus Williams pulls out of Brisbane International, cites 'setback' in training

Williams was set to join world no one Ashleigh Barty in a strong field at the Queensland Tennis Centre from Jan. 6-12.

01 Jan 2020 5:32 PM

“There is no point of being the chief minister if I cannot protect the interests of the very people who elected us' Sonowal said. (Photo: File | ANI)

Assam CM Sonowal gets emotional: I'm your son where will I go?

Sonowal appealed to the people of Assam to not isolate him.

01 Jan 2020 5:15 PM

Actor-director Greta Gerwig working on a musical; read details

Actor-director Greta Gerwig has a next project planned post 'Little Women' and it is a musical.

01 Jan 2020 4:27 PM

The all-new F15 is expected to redefine the standards of lightweight and design making it the most fashionable F series smartphone by OPPO

Oppo's next F15 smartphone to launch soon, with sleek design

Along with a sleek design, OPPO F15 will come equipped with a host of featuresmaking it a worthy contender in its price segment.

01 Jan 2020 4:14 PM

Tim Paine will be Australia’s captain for the foreseeable future and there is no reason why he would not lead the team in next year’s inaugural World Test Championship final if they qualify, coach Justin Langer said on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

No question over Tim Paine's captaincy says Australia coach Justin Langer

Paine was seen by many as a place-holder when he became Australia’s 46th test captain in 2018.

01 Jan 2020 4:09 PM

Parineeti Chopra misses chiffon saree in valleys of Austria; photo inside

Chopra will next be seen portraying the role of Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal in the biographical drama 'Saina'.

01 Jan 2020 3:37 PM

Primarily available in two colour variants- Black and Green, Lenovo Carme offers up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge.

Lenovo launches waterproof smartwatch at Rs 3,499

This smartwatch is equipped with 1.3-inch IPS colour display, one-touch sensor and IP68 dustproof and waterproof technology.

01 Jan 2020 3:32 PM

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also said persons holding responsible positions should not forget that India is secular country, where people follow different religions. (Photo: File)

BJP weakened Constitution, but protests should not be violent: Mayawati

'Manner of protests should be such that it should neither hurt feelings of people nor disturb the atmosphere of amity,' Mayawati said.

01 Jan 2020 3:25 PM

I am delighted that as we begin the new year and new decade, India gets its first Chief of Defence Staff in General Bipin Rawat. I congratulate him and wish him the very best for this responsibility. He is an outstanding officer who has served India with great zeal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a series of tweets. (Photo: File | ANI)

PM Modi congratulates first CDS Bipin Rawat calls him 'outstanding officer'

On Tuesday, General Bipin Rawat received the guard of honour from all the three forces after demitting office as Army chief.

01 Jan 2020 3:22 PM

Congratulating General Bipin Rawat for his appointment as the country's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Modi said he is an outstanding officer who has served India with great zeal. (Photo: File)

Creation of Department of Military Affairs, CDS post 'momentous reforms': PM Modi

Gen Rawat will be able to serve the post pf CDS for a period of up to three years.

01 Jan 2020 3:20 PM

2019 has been an exciting year in terms of launches in the technology space.

2019's go-to Monitors from Philips and AOC

These are suited for a variety of purposes ranging from gaming, video editing & even great display, possibly fit for all purposes

01 Jan 2020 3:20 PM

The world’s biggest maker of telecom network equipment and the No. 2 manufacturer of smartphones, was all but banned by the United States in May (Photo: AP)

Huawei's 2019 revenue to jump 18 per cent, forecasts 'difficult' 2020

Huawei Technologies on Tuesday said its full-year revenue would likely jump 18 per cent in 2019 lower than previous projections.

01 Jan 2020 3:11 PM

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