Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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After Starliner’s touchdown, teams of engineers in trucks raced to inspect the vehicle, whose six airbags cushioned its impact on the desert surface as planned, a live video feed showed. (Photo: NASA)

'Bull's-eye' landing caps Boeing's faulty astronaut capsule test mission

A software problem on Friday caused the capsule to fail to attain the orbit needed to rendezvous with the space station.

24 Dec 2019 1:00 PM

"In Maharashtra, cabinet expansion will be done soon. Who will get what responsibility will be decided by the chief minister. It is a wish of NCP party workers that Ajit should become the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra," said Malik while speaking to ANI here. (Photo: ANI)

NCP workers want Ajit to become Maharashtra Dy CM: Nawab Malik

Ajit Pawar had earlier joined hands with BJP and became deputy CM in Fadnavis-led government in the state.

24 Dec 2019 12:54 PM

The airline operates over 200 flights per day to domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 57 aircraft.

GoAir cancels 19 flights across destinations

GoAir has reported a series of mid-air incidents of engine glitches, leading to the grounding of planes with such engines.

24 Dec 2019 12:54 PM

Preparations for the event are in the final stage, with senior UP government officials inspecting the venue on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi to unveil Atal Bihari Vajpayee statue in Lucknow tomorrow

The event coincides with the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the co-founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

24 Dec 2019 12:51 PM

Dass' foundation, Love Serve Remember, announced late Sunday that the author and spiritual leader died peacefully at his home earlier in the day. No cause of death was given. (Photo: Social Media)

Author, spiritual guru and LSD pioneer Ram Dass passes away

Ram Dass entered the public sphere in the early 1960s as a young Harvard psychology professor.

24 Dec 2019 12:49 PM

Bayern Munich defender Javi Martinez faces at least six weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a muscle injury in Saturday’s 2-0 Bundesliga victory over VfL Wolfsburg, interim manager Hansi Flick has said. (Photo:AFP)

Bayern Munich's Javi Martinez out of action for at least 6 weeks with muscle injury

The 31-year-old Spaniard suffered the injury to his right thigh and had to be substituted before halftime.

24 Dec 2019 12:39 PM

For most of us, home loans are invaluable gateway for realizing our dream of owning a home.

5 missteps to avoid while applying for a home loan

It’s important to have strong financial plan and avoid missteps while availing a home loan.

24 Dec 2019 12:33 PM

Leicester City’s top-of-the-table clash with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Thursday will be a true measure of where they stand this season, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Monday. (Photo:AFP)

Liverpool game a litmus test for Leicester City: Brendan Rodgers

Leicester, second in the table, lost 2-1 to Liverpool at Anfield in October when James Milner scored a stoppage time penalty.

24 Dec 2019 12:29 PM

Arsenal have a squad that can be improved but the players must take up responsibility and be accountable for their actions on the pitch if they are to be a part of the club’s future plans, new manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday. (Photo:AP)

New Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta demands accountability from players

In his first news conference last week, Arteta had demanded 'passion and energy' from the players.

24 Dec 2019 12:19 PM

Officials at the local office that monitors high tides said recent events indicate an increase in their frequency. (Photo: AP)

Venice expected to be hit by more floods

Venice faces new exceptional flooding, but below peak.

24 Dec 2019 12:13 PM

A statue of Swedish player Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been vandalised and the fans have apparently chopped off the nose from the sculpture in the footballer's hometown of Malmo. (Photo:TWitter)

Fans vandalise Zlatan Ibrahimovic's statue, chop off its nose

The player recently bought 23.5 per cent of the shares in the football club, Hammarby and this decision did not go down well with the fans.

24 Dec 2019 12:13 PM

Former cricketer Waqar Younis on Monday congratulated Pakistan team on their historic win over Sri Lanka in the second Test. (Photo:AP)

Waqar Younis hails Pakistan after their historic win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan registered a massive 263-run victory against Sri Lanka. This was their first victory on Pakistan soil in ten years.

24 Dec 2019 12:05 PM

The new loan’s interest rate will be pegged at 90 per cent of China’s one-year benchmark interest rate.

Tesla to take new USD 1.4 billion loan

The Chinese banks earlier this year already offered Tesla a 12-month facility of up to 3.5 billion yuan.

24 Dec 2019 12:00 PM

GDP growth touched a six-year low at 4.5 pc in the second quarter as manufacturing output slumped and consumer demand as well as private investment weakened.

When Rahul Bajaj broke deafening silence of India Inc

The auto sector went through one of the longest sales slumps leading to nearly 3.5 lakh job losses.

24 Dec 2019 11:56 AM

Auckland Classic organisers suffered a major setback to their tournament lineup on Tuesday with US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdrawing due to 'knee issues'. (Photo:Instagram)

Bianca Andreescu out of New Zealand Open due to 'knee issues'

The Canadian teenager had been the top seed for the Jan. 6-12 tournament.

24 Dec 2019 11:55 AM

Finishing touch enhances everything from a simple boiled egg and avocado toast to your holiday feast. (Photo: AP)

Add final dash of seasoning to complete the dish

The food isn’t ready till you add the `finishing touch’.

24 Dec 2019 11:51 AM

The differently abled went on the ramp during the fashion round with calipers, wheelchairs, crutches and artificial limbs.

Differently abled perform at talent show in Jaipur

Around 40 differently abled persons including children performed at a talent-cum-fashion show.

24 Dec 2019 11:50 AM

It was on December 24, 2009, when India skipper Virat Kohli registered his first century in the 50-over format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

On this day, Virat Kohli scored his first ODI ton

Kohli went on to play a knock of 107 runs against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in 2009.

24 Dec 2019 11:47 AM

Priyadarshan to make 'Hungama 2' with this stellar cast

The film stars Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Meezaan Jaffery and south sensation Pranitha Subhash in pivotal roles.

24 Dec 2019 11:44 AM

Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) vice-president Mahim Verma on Tuesday criticised Pakistan Cricket Board's chairman Ehsan Mani and said he should worry about security in his own country first. (Photo:Twitter)

PCB should worry about security in their country: BCCI's Mahim Verma

On Monday, Mani had said that India is a far greater security risk as compared to Pakistan.

24 Dec 2019 11:41 AM

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