Travel, 25th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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The exhibition features a facial recognition system that visitors can opt out of, to draw attention to the inability to opt out in public (Photo: Representational/AP)

Exhibition in China reflects on loss of anonymity to recognition technology

It offers a rare public space for reflection on increasingly pervasive surveillance by tech companies and the government.

25 Dec 2019 4:35 PM

After taking charge as Arsenal's head coach, Mikel Arteta has named his core coaching team. (Photo: Twitter)

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta names coaching team

Arteta was appointed as the team's head coach on December 20.

25 Dec 2019 4:16 PM

Debosmita Choudhury, who identified herself as a student of the arts department, said she chose to “dump” the CAA document at the podium where the vice-chancellor, Pro-VC and registrar were seated, as it made bonafide citizens prove their nationality. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Jadavpur University student shreds copy of CAA at convocation ceremony

Arkoprobho Das, another student of the department, said around 25 of his batchmates did not go to the podium to collect their degrees.

25 Dec 2019 4:14 PM

Refusing to budge from its stand, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has said it was ready to play only T20 Internationals in Pakistan, preferring a neutral venue for the planned Test series.(Photo:AFP)

BCB rejects proposal to play Test in Pakistan, says wants to play T20I only in Pak

The message was conveyed by BCB chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury on Tuesday.

25 Dec 2019 4:01 PM

TikTok is testing e-commerce features, such as adding shoppable product links to videos.

Beauty brands tap TikTok influencers for holiday campaigns

Reuters spoke to several marketing heads and agencies who worked on recent TikTok campaigns for cosmetic companies.

25 Dec 2019 3:56 PM

'Sharad Pawar taught us…': Uddhav Thackeray's dig at BJP, Fadnavis

Earlier, Fadnavis said that the BJP was the single largest party in the Maharashtra Assembly.

25 Dec 2019 3:55 PM

South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis said on Tuesday that a chance meeting with Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp had turned him into a fan. (Photo:Twitter)

Juergen Klopp meets Faf Du Plessis, SA skipper becomes Liverpool coach's fan

Du Plessis was having dinner with Siya Kolisi in a Cape Town restaurant in Nov when Klopp, on a private visit to South Africa, walked in.

25 Dec 2019 3:47 PM

Tottenham Hotspurs banned the individual responsible for throwing a cup at Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga during Premier League match. (Photo: Twitter)

Tottenham bans individual for throwing cup at Chelsea's goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga

In the same game, Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger was allegedly racially abused by Tottenham fans.

25 Dec 2019 3:39 PM

Ahead of the first Test against England, South Africa's Keshav Maharaj said that the South African side has a fine balance of young and experienced talent. (Photo:AFP)

Nice to have balance between new and old faces: Keshav Maharaj

The 29-year-old said that young players can learn from the experienced players about the game.

25 Dec 2019 3:32 PM

Cyber security firm Kaspersky’s researchers have finally released their annual security bulletin titled ‘Story of the Year 2019’.

Ransomware attacks on municipal institutions rise by over 60 per cent worldwide: research

The firm observed that at least 174 municipal institutions, have been targeted by ransomware during the last year

25 Dec 2019 3:29 PM

England skipper Joe Root said the team has 'very competitive players' who will be desperate to prove a point if given an opportunity. (Photo:AFP)

England are desperate to prove a point: Joe Root ahead of South Africa Test series

Pacers Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach all missed the warm-up matches after catching a flu-like illness.

25 Dec 2019 3:23 PM

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Thomas Tuchel said the season so far has been 'very good' for the club.(Photo: AFP)

Season has been 'very good' so far: Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel feels PSG are moving in the right direction.

25 Dec 2019 3:17 PM

Last Saturday, Rampur was among the Uttar Pradesh towns where violence broke out. (Photo: File)

Days after UP CM's 'warning', 28 people asked to pay Rs 14 lakh for clash damage

The administration has also asked the people to pay for the police helmets, batons and pellets that were damaged during the violence.

25 Dec 2019 3:16 PM

Currently, there are four GST rate slabs -- 5 per cent, 12, per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent.

Niti Aayog member bats for 2 GST slabs, says rates should not be revised frequently

Central government is providing a subsidy of Rs 1.2 lakh cr and the states put together spend about Rs 1 lakh crore.

25 Dec 2019 3:07 PM

It was an 'honour' to appear in 'Home Alone 2': US President Trump

Trump spoke with deployed members of the military on Tuesday, and one asked him about his appearance in the Christmas film.

25 Dec 2019 3:03 PM

"As per police, it is suspected that the two killed were part of the protest that turned violent. We are investigating the statements until their roles are not cleared, we will not release any funds," he added. (Photo: File)

Compensation for CAA protest victims' kin to be decided after inquiry: Yeddy

'If two killed in police firing are proved guilty then govt will not provide any compensation to their families,' Yeddy said.

25 Dec 2019 2:59 PM

The spiritual leader also stressed that as human being everybody should take a resolution to be happy and content and lead peaceful lives. (Photo: File)

'Power of truth much stronger than power of guns': Dalai Lama on China

Lastly, the Lama, 'being a Tibetan' himself, further called for the preservation of Tibetan culture and customs.

25 Dec 2019 2:48 PM

CBI to probe into Yamuna Expressway scam; books Ex-CEO, 20 others

The agency has acted on the recommendation of the Uttar Pradesh government to probe alleged irregularities worth Rs 126 crore.

25 Dec 2019 2:33 PM

Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been suspended from bowling in all competitions conducted by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after a bowling-action assessment found his action to be illegal. (Photo:AFP)

ECB bans Mohammad Hafeez from all English competitions for illegal bowling action

According to a statement issued by ECB, the assessment found that the player's elbow extension for his off-spin delivery exceeded the limit.

25 Dec 2019 2:17 PM

A spokesman for China's Commerce Ministry said last week the details would be made public after the official signing. (Photo: File)

Trump says he and Xi Jinping will sign US-China trade deal

Beijing has not yet confirmed specific components of the deal that were released by US officials.

25 Dec 2019 2:14 PM

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