Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Dec 2019

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Rohit Sharma on Wednesday became the first Indian batsman to smash 400 sixes in international cricket. (Photo:PTI)

Rohit Sharma first Indian to smash 400 sixes in international cricket

He achieved the feat against West Indies in the ongoing third and final T20I of the three-match series at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

12 Dec 2019 10:04 AM

All Assam Student's Union has called for a protest at 11 am in Guwahati. (Photo: ANI)

Citizenship Bill: People defy curfew in Guwahati, Army conducts flag march

Assam has been on the boil ever since the CAB was tabled in Lok Sabha.

12 Dec 2019 9:58 AM

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 has pipped Lok Sabha elections to become the most searched item on Google India for the year 2019. (Photo:AP)

ICC Cricket World Cup pips Lok Sabha poll to become Google India's top search of 2019

India failed to leave the reach the finals, but the cricketing fans took to the search engine to check scores, Google trends revealed.

12 Dec 2019 9:55 AM

"This move is yet another attempt to effectively reduce Muslims in India to second-class citizens,” said Congressman Andre Carson, who is one of the three Muslim members currently serving in the US Congress. (Photo: AFP)

CAB attempt to reduce Muslims to second-class citizens in India: US lawmaker

'Today, we witness yet another potentially devastating move by the Prime Minister, as lawmakers enacted his draconian CAB,' he said.

12 Dec 2019 9:40 AM

Former captain Graeme Smith was on Wednesday appointed as Cricket South Africa's (CSA) interim director of cricket.

CSA appoints Graeme Smith as its interim director of cricket

CSA's acting CEO Jacques Faul said that Smith will remain on the post until the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year.

12 Dec 2019 9:35 AM

Earlier, Bolsonaro also said he had been advised to cancel a trip to Salvador, in the state of Bahia, due to suffering from exhaustion. (Photo: FIle)

Possible skin cancer after hospital visit, says Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro

The presidential office, however, said there is no sign that Bolsonaro has a cancer, adding that he had been to hospital in Brasilia.

12 Dec 2019 9:34 AM

IUML, in its petition, requested the apex court to stay the Bill and its operation. (Photo: File)

'Unconstitutional': IUML challenges Citizenship Amendment Bill in SC

The Muslim League also pleaded to declare it 'illegal and void' for violating Article 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution.

12 Dec 2019 9:28 AM

Virat Kohli wanted to show a different facet of his batting and couldn't have chosen a better day than his second wedding anniversary with a series win was a 'special gift' to his wife Anushka Sharma. (Photo:PTI)

Series win a gift for my wife Anushka Sharma on our 2nd anniversary: Virat Kohli

Kohli hit seven 6s in his 29-ball-70 as India beat West Indies by 67 runs to win the three-match T20I series 2-1.

12 Dec 2019 9:25 AM

With a cushion of runs on the board, Deepak Chahar (2/20 in 4 overs) was also steady while Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/41 in 4 overs) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/45) also got wickets even though they were a bit expensive. (Photo:AFP)

Batsmen dazzle as India win T20 series vs WI 2-1, with 67-run win

KL Rahul determined, Rohit Sharma elegance personified and Virat Kohli was brutal best in India's series-winning 67-run glory over the WI.

12 Dec 2019 9:14 AM

“I am not worried over the slow rate of GDP growth in the country. Certain things happening will have its impact,” he said while addressing an event at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) here. (Photo: File)

‘Not worried over slow rate of GDP growth,' says Pranab Mukherjee

He said Indian banks showed resilience during the financial crisis in 2008.

12 Dec 2019 9:05 AM

SAFAR has advised 'Sensitive Groups' to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. People are advised to take more breaks and do less intense activities. (Representational Image)

Delhi chokes again as air quality plunges to 'severe'

The air quality index (AQI) in the city was recorded at 407 at 8:00 am.

12 Dec 2019 9:01 AM

While polling at Ranchi, Hatia, Kanke, Barkatha and Ramgarh seats will end at 5 pm, voters in rest of the constituencies can exercise their franchise till 3 pm. (Representational Image)

Voting underway in 17 seats in round three of Jharkhand polls today

The voting began at 7 am in all the 17 constituencies, amidst a tight security arrangement.

12 Dec 2019 8:58 AM

After failing to deliver Brexit by an October 31 deadline, Johnson called the December 12 election to break what he cast as political paralysis that had thwarted Britain's departure and sapped confidence in the economy. (Photo: File)

Johnson hopes to lock in majority as UK votes to decide fate of Brexit, again

Johnson fought election under slogan of 'Get Brexit Done', promising to end deadlock and spend more on health, education and police.

12 Dec 2019 8:54 AM

"The third phase of Jharkhand polls will take place today. Urging all those whose seats go to the polls today to vote in large numbers. I particularly urge my young friends to vote," the Prime Minister tweeted. (Photo: File)

PM Modi urges Jharkhand people to vote in large numbers

The third phase will decide the fate of legislators in 17 seats out of the 81 assembly constituencies.

12 Dec 2019 8:48 AM

Maharashtra requests Rs 15,000 crore in dues

As per the Union Budget 2019-2020, the tax devolution to Maharashtra is Rs 46,630.66 crore, which is 11.15 per cent.

12 Dec 2019 2:21 AM

Hope Sena, BJP come together later: Maha BJP

The senior BJP leader said he didn't have any idea about what Manohar Joshi had said.

12 Dec 2019 2:18 AM

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray (Photo: PTI)

Yavatmal court acquits Uddhav Thackeray in defamation case

The magistrate in his order noted that as per the orders of the district court, his court was acquitting the accused.

12 Dec 2019 2:17 AM

Sena stages walkout as CAB is passed in Upper House

Two days ago, the Sena had extended its support to the CAB in Lok Sabha, claiming they did it in ‘national interest’.

12 Dec 2019 2:17 AM

It will also remove the need to provide a guarantee for a loan of Rs 16,500 crore.

Rs 3,500cr more share capital for rd projects

The Cabinet also approved changes in the financial plan.

12 Dec 2019 2:15 AM

ED attaches Iqbal Mirchi’s properties

Assets worth Rs 600 crore were found to be in his family’s name.