Technology, Mobiles tabs, 7th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 07 Dec 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 07 Dec 2019

The Congress' Jammu and Kashmir unit accused the BJP-led central government of suppressing all opposition voices through use of police authority to 'crush all sorts of genuine dissent' in the Union Territory. (Photo: Representational)

No space for opposition in BJP's model of democracy: J&K Cong

JKPCC chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma said the BJP's philosophy of democracy is based on 'no space to Opposition'.

07 Dec 2019 9:19 PM

The dogs have been trained at the Remount Veterinary Centre, Meerut. (Photo: File)

Indian Army hands over mine detection dogs to Bangladesh ahead of VIjay Diwas

30 Mukti Yoddhas from Bangladesh and 21 war veterans of the Indian armed forces would participate in this year's Vijay Diwas.

07 Dec 2019 9:01 PM

Terming the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill which was passed in the Rajya Sabha as regressive, a group of transgender activists Saturday appealed to the President not to give nod to the bill. (Photo: File)

Transgenders appeal to President to not give nod to bill

The representatives of LGBIQUA groups, told a press conference that the bill undermined their rights.

07 Dec 2019 8:50 PM

Last season runners-up East Bengal needed a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw against a gritty Punjab FC side in an I-League match the Guru Nanak Stadium here on Saturday. (Photo :Twitter)

Juan Mera's late equaliser saves East Bengal against Punjab FC

East Bengal coach Alejandro Menendez Garcia named a largely unchanged line-up from his side that drew 1-1 at home against Real Kashmir FC.

07 Dec 2019 7:05 PM

These companies are destroying our planet and our right to fair climate negotiations free from their influence. (Photo: AFP)

Fossil fuel groups try influencing climate change talks

Fossil fuel groups 'destroying' climate talks: NGOs.

07 Dec 2019 6:46 PM

The action against Evil Corp., described by officials as one of the most damaging criminal organizations on the internet, comes with a USD 5 million bounty.

US cracks down on Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers after USD 100 million spree

Evil Corp is alleged to be behind an ever-evolving family of malicious software known as Dridex.

07 Dec 2019 6:00 PM

A 1976 poster designed to promote the first “Star Wars” film “A New Hope” and signed by actor Mark Hamill has a price tag of 5,000 - 8,000 pounds. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Star Wars collectibles go up for auction

From posters to helmets, Star Wars collectibles up for auction.

07 Dec 2019 5:51 PM

'Panipat' fails to mint big numbers on day 1 at box-office

Despite all the buzz around the war drama, the film couldn't draw a lot of audiences to the movie theatres.

07 Dec 2019 5:51 PM

'Pati Patni Aur Woh' mints Rs 9.10 crore on opening day at box-office

Film critic and analyst movie business analyst Taran Adarsh shared the figures on Twitter.

07 Dec 2019 5:46 PM

Hina was rushed to a hospital where her condition was stated to be out of danger. (Photo: File)

UP: Week on, police yet to arrest accused who shot dancer in face

The function was held to celebrate the wedding of the daughter of village head Suhir Singh Patel on November 30.

07 Dec 2019 5:34 PM

Chasing Experiences: Entrepreneur PiranTarapore on the importance of travel

Even while in Australia for his master's degree, Piran's fan-following is increasing multifold on social media.

07 Dec 2019 5:04 PM

Pakistan has recalled 34-year-old middle-order batsman Fawad Alam for the first time in 10 years for the test series against Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's Fawad Alam earns call for Test squad after 10 years

Alam is one of the two changes Pakistan selectors have made from the 16-man squad that lost the two-test matches against Australia.

07 Dec 2019 5:01 PM

Legal experts believe it was the first major defamation lawsuit brought by a private individual over remarks on Twitter to be decided by a jury.

Elon Musk wins defamation trial over his 'pedo guy' tweet

The unanimous verdict by a panel of five women and three men was returned after roughly 45 minutes of deliberation.

07 Dec 2019 5:00 PM

Dr Ambrish Vijayakar’s predictive homeopathy goes across borders. Read his story here!

The main role of doctors is to curb all diseases permanently.

07 Dec 2019 4:45 PM

Watford have appointed Nigel Pearson as their new head coach until the end of the season to replace the sacked Quique Sanchez Flores ( Photo:Twitter)

Watford FC name Nigel Pearson as head coach until end of season

Former Leicester City manager Pearson is the Hornets’ third manager this season after Flores was dismissed on Sunday.

07 Dec 2019 4:19 PM

Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has slammed India's fielding performance in the first T20I against West Indies which the hosts won by six wickets. (Photo: AP)

India's sloppy fielding in first T20I against Windies invites Yuvraj Singh's wrath

In the first innings, the Indians were far from impressive on the field as Washington Sundar and Rohit Sharma dropped a few catches.

07 Dec 2019 4:06 PM

Pressure is now growing to lift the ban as more books and movies become digital, potentially reducing revenues further. (Representative image)

Trade war goes digital: countries eye tariffs on Internet economy

Since 1998, World Trade Organization (WTO) members have renewed a ban on import duties on so-called “electronic transmissions.”

07 Dec 2019 4:00 PM

Nawaz, 40, works as a senior national correspondent for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) news programme News Hour. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistani-American journalist Amna Nawaz selected to moderate US presidential debate

Nawaz, who was born in the US state of Virginia, joined PBS News Hour in April 2018.

07 Dec 2019 3:58 PM

While the batting led by Virat Kohli put up a good show, the bowlers found themselves at the receiving end of some power-hitting by Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer and captain Kieron Pollard. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs WI 2nd T20I: India look to seal West Indies series with improved bowling performance

In the last 13 months, India have played the West Indies in six T20 Internationals with the hosts coming up trumps every single time..

07 Dec 2019 3:49 PM

Justice must never take form of revenge, says CJI Bobde a day after Hyd encounter

His statement came a day after all accused in gangrape and murder of Hyd veterinarian were shot dead in an encounter.

07 Dec 2019 3:47 PM

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