Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Chandrayaan-3 to cost over Rs 600cr, launch by 2021



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Apple's New Patent Details Virtual Speakers for MacBook Laptops

Apple has been granted a new patent for virtual speakers in MacBook that can simulate sounds from anywhere in the room, making the users feel as if sound is coming from a different place than...

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Flipkart Ties Up With Government to Empower Artisans, SHGs

Flipkart on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry's Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) to empower...

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Xiaomi Reportedly Delays the Release of Mi Mix Alpha Concept Phone

Xiaomi has reportedly pushed back the release of its Mi Mix Alpha concept phone and currently has no concrete plans regarding its market arrival.

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Scientists Working on Brain-Like Memory Device

An international joint research team led by National Institute for Materials Science in Japan is currently developing a brain-like memory device using the neuromorphic network material.

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2020 year of Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan: Isro chief

"Chandrayaan-3 will have a lander, rover and a propulsion module. The government has approved the project and we have formed the project team. Work is going on smoothly," Isro chief K Sivan said. He further said that the first unmanned flight of Ganaganyaan is also targeted for this year. He allayed fears that these big ticket projects will hamper other missions.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Storage Variants, Colour Options Leaked Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy M21 is reported to come with model number SM-M215F. The upcoming phone will reportedly come with 64GB and 128GB storage options – a considerable increase from the 32GB and 64GB...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Leaked Live Images Show a Familiar Design

Alleged live images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite have reportedly been leaked, revealing a familiar design with triple rear cameras and a hole-punch.

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PM congratulates Gen Rawat, India's first CDS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, saying that the post of CDS is a momentous and comprehensive reform that will help our country face the ever-changing challenges of modern warfare. The PM's tweets came as General Bipin Rawat took over as the country's first CDS.

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ISRO to Launch Chandrayaan-3 in 2020: Minister

India will launch Chandrayaan-3 in 2020, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday, asserting that the mission cost will be less than Chandrayaan-2.

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Google to End 'Double Irish, Dutch Sandwich' Tax Scheme

Google parent Alphabet will no longer use an intellectual property licensing scheme, known as the "Double Irish, Dutch sandwich", which allowed it to delay paying US taxes, 2018 tax filings show.

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US Auto Safety Agency to Investigate Fatal Tesla Crash in California

The fatal December 29 crash of a Tesla vehicle in Southern California will be investigated by the US government's auto safety regulator, the agency said on Tuesday.

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From iPhone 9 to Mi TV 4X, Our Gadgets Wishlist for 2020

iPhone 9, Mi TV 4X, MacBook Air 2020, Apple Watch Series 5, Kindle Paperwhite, AirPods Pro, PS5, Xbox Series X, Samsung Galaxy Buds, Pixel 4a, and... Nike Air Jordan 1? These are the gadgets (and...

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We keep ourselves away from politics, says CDS Gen Bipin Rawat



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India needs to pay more attention to China border, says new Army chief Naravane

"We have been giving attention to our western front in the past. The northern front now also requires an equal amount of attention. The Army is capable of tackling any dangers to the country," General Naravane told reporters after receiving the first Guard of Honour as the Army chief.

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Live: We'll work as team, says CDS General Rawat

Stay with TOI for all the latest news and updates from India and around the world:

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My journey has been different: Mayank Agarwal

A veteran on the domestic scene, Test opener Mayank Agarwal talks about his hard-earned first year as an international cricketer and how he will continue his international run in New Zealand where. I've quite liked it. Yes, I have had to play a lot of domestic games, which in hindsight has helped me a lot. Playing those games helped me become a better player.

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From Sex Education to Jamtara, TV Shows to Watch in January 2020

Sex Education season 2, Jamtara Netflix, Doctor Who season 12, Dracula Netflix, BoJack Horseman season 6 part 2, Star Trek: Picard, The Forgotten Army, Little America, Avenue 5, Curb Your Enthusiasm...

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Big rush for UGC-NET in Kashmir

Despite an internet clampdown, Jammu and Kashmir registered 83.5% attendance of candidates registered in the UGC-NET December 2019 exam, second only to 84% in Kerala, and also recorded a 10% qualification rate as against the national average of 8.2%.

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Why did the US become the focus of Iraqis’ anger?



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After Ayodhya, Rafale verdicts in '19, SC to decide on CAA & J&K this year

At a time when dissent gets traction among intellectuals and social media, the Supreme Court in 2019 achieved the unexpected by rendering a unanimous verdict on the 70-year-old Ayodhya land dispute and putting stamp of approval on the deal to purchase 36 fully-loaded Rafale jets from France.

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How to Find, Create, and Share 'Happy New Year' Stickers on WhatsApp

Looking for WhatsApp Happy New year 2020 stickers to wish family and friends? There are host of sticker pack options to bring in 2020 creatively, and wish friends and family in a spirited and...

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Color Leak Tips 1.39-Inch AMOLED Display, 420mAh Battery

Following Xiaomi's announcement of the Mi Watch Colour, key specifications of the smartwatch via live images of its retail have surfaced online.

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Realme Will Now Promote Apps and Commercial Links in ColorOS 6

Realme on Monday took to the forums to announce the roll out of this content recommendation feature. All Realme phones with ColorOS 6 will receive such recommendation updates that will promote apps...

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Samsung to Unveil the First Truly Bezel-Less Television at CES 2020: Report

Samsung is said to be ready to unveil the 'Zero Bezel TV', which is completely bezel-less and will go into mass production in February 2020.

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PlayStation 5 Might Offer Less GPU Power Compared to Xbox Series X

As per a recent leak, Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 console will be around 30 percent less powerful compared to Microsoft's Xbox Series X console.

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Monday, December 30, 2019

RIL Introduces JioMart Grocery Delivery Service as Its E-Commerce Venture

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has initially launched JioMart in Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan. The company is deploying an online-to-offline (O2O) marketplace business model to take on Amazon and...

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Mukund Naravane takes charge as Army chief

General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday took charge as the chief of Army staff, succeeding Gen Bipin Rawat. Gen Naravane served as vice chief of the Army before taking charge of the 1.3 million strong Army.

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Block Your Lost or Stolen Phone With This New Web Portal

Phones users in Delhi-NCR who lose their mobile phones will now have some respite, with the government launching a portal that will enable blocking and tracing of stolen or lost mobile phones.

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UP government identifies land for mosque in Ayodhya

Top government sources told TOI that as many as five potential sites close to highways passing by Ayodhya have been identified and sent to the Union home ministry for clearance.

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General Mukund Naravane takes charge as Army chief

General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday took charge as the chief of Army staff, succeeding Gen Bipin Rawat. Gen Naravane served as vice chief of the Army before taking charge of the 1.3 million strong Army.

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PSA: WhatsApp Ends Support for Windows Phone Platform

WhatsApp will withdraw support for all Windows Phone operating system starting today, December 31. The instant messaging app is also set to leave support for the devices running Android version 2.3.7...

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Huawei Says 'Survival' Top Priority as Sales Fall Short

Huawei said Tuesday that "survival" was its top priority after announcing 2019 sales were expected to fall short of projections as a result of US sanctions.

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Realme 5i to Launch on January 6, Specifications Tipped by Online Listing

Realme 5i has been officially confirmed to launch on January 6 in Vietnam, and it has also appeared on an e-commerce website as well.

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US Retailers Rush to Comply With California Privacy Law

US retailers including Walmart will add "Do Not Sell My Info" links to their websites and signage in stores starting Jan. 1, allowing California shoppers to understand for the first time what personal...

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Google Ends the Decade With a Fireworks Doodle

Google is celebrating New Year's Eve 2019 with a creative doodle on its homepage. The tech giant is known to celebrate big occasions with artsy Google Doodles, and the latest shows Froggy the...

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Sanjay Raut skips swearing-in; upset at brother's omission?

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray’s choice of 12 new Shiv Sena ministers has triggered resentment in a section of party MLAs who couldn’t make it to the final list.

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Kerala CM tables anti-CAA resolution in assembly

Though the one-day special session was convened to ratify the extension of the reservation for SC and ST in the Assembly and the Parliament for another decade, the resolution against CAA was also taken up in view of the the widespread concerns among public in this regard, official sources said. While presenting the resolution, Vijayan said the CAA was against the "secular" outlook and fabric of the country and would lead to religion- based discrimination in granting citizenship.

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Hope Army will rise to greater heights: Rawat

After a farewell guard of honour, General Rawat also hoped that the Army will rise to greater heights under the new chief Lt General M M Naravane. When asked wether the Army is better prepared now to face the security challenges facing the country he said: "Yes, we are better prepared."

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Privacy Fears as Police Use Facial Recognition at PM Modi's Rally

Police in Delhi used facial recognition software to screen crowds at a recent political rally - a first for India - raising concerns about privacy and mass surveillance amidst nationwide protests...

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Facebook Disables Some Misleading Ads on HIV Prevention Drugs

Facebook has quietly started removing some misleading ads about HIV prevention medication, responding to a deluge of activists, health experts and government regulators who said the tech giant had...

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Aaditya's induction takes Shiv Sainiks, NCP and Cong by surprise

Debutant MLA Aaditya Thackeray (29) was on Monday inducted as cabinet minister in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by his father Uddhav Thackeray, making the Thackerays the first father-son duo to be part of the cabinet together in Maharashtra.

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How pacers powered rise of Team India in 2019

Since January 2018 - when Bumrah made his debut - India's pacers have taken 274 wickets in 22 Tests at 20.74, the best among all teams. They also have the most five-wicket hauls (14). In wins, Bumrah has the best strike rate (30.4), best average (13.19) and best economy rate (2.59) among all bowlers since his debut.

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Top10: Did India’s ‘forest cover’ really increase?



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Maha cabinet: Ajit Pawar takes oath as deputy CM

NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as a minister in Maharashtra government on Monday during the expansion of the cabinet. He will be the deputy chief minister. The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray was formed on November 28. The state Cabinet currently has six ministers, besides the chief minister.

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Maha cabinet expansion: Political story so far



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Sunday, December 29, 2019

Live updates: Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra deputy CM

After more than a month since taking charge as CM, Uddhav Thackeray will finally expand his cabinet today. Thackeray, who was sworn in on November 28, will induct 36 cabinet members, 13 each from Shiv Sena and NCP and 10 from Congress.

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Oppo F15 Set to Launch in India Soon, Company Reveals

Oppo has officially announced that the Oppo F15 phone will be launched soon in India flaunting a sleek and stylish build.

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Airtel Discontinues Rs. 23 Recharge, Now Offering Rs. 45 as Base Plan

Airtel has issued a public notice that the base recharge plan of Rs. 23 is being discontinued for prepaid users in all circles, and is being replaced by the Rs. 45 prepaid plan.

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Tesla Delivers First China-Made Model 3 in Just Under a Year

Tesla has started delivering Model 3 electric cars built at its Shanghai factory in just under a year since it began work on the $2 billion plant, a record for global automakers in China, and said it...

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Vivo to Stop Launching Online-Exclusive Phones in India Next Year

Vivo has assured that it will put an end to online exclusive launches in India as part of its 2020 strategy.

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No breach in Priyanka Gandhi's security: CRPF

The force, which provides her armed commandos under the 'Z+' category of security cover to her, said the Congress leader undertook "unscheduled" movement without intimation. Therefore, an advanced security liaison (ASL) could not be conducted, it said in a statement. "During travelling the protectee used non-bullet resistant civil vehicle without a personal security officer," the statement said.

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Xbox Live Gold Price in India Cut by 30 Percent, Effective January 15

Microsoft is dropping the price of Xbox Live Gold in India by 30 percent. A 12-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold - equivalent to PlayStation Plus on the PS4 - will now cost Rs. 2,799, instead...

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Huawei Mate Xs to Reportedly Include 65W Fast Charging Support

Huawei's upcoming foldable phone, the Huawei Mate Xs, has reportedly been certified by 3C in China ahead of its MWC 2020 debut.

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Realme's Fast Charging Technology May Be Called Dart, SuperDart

Realme has reportedly trademarked Dart and SuperDart names for its fast charging technology. While Realme now recognises itself as an independent company, it still uses Oppo's ColorOS 7 and VOOC...

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CAA is about giving, not taking away anyone's citizenship: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that the CAA is meant to give refuge to the persecuted refugees and launched a social media campaign in support of it. Earlier, BJP had also launched a campaign to "bust myths" surrounding CAA. "#IndiaSupportsCAA because CAA is about giving citizenship to persecuted refugees & not about taking anyone’s citizenship away," the PM tweeted.

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US Astronaut Sets Record for Longest Spaceflight by a Woman

NASA astronaut Christina Koch on Saturday set a new record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, eclipsing the record of 288 days set by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson in 2016-17.

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Samsung, LG to Show Off Latest AI Tech, Displays at CES 2020

Samsung and LG are ready to boast their latest technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and displays at the upcoming US consumer electronics show, industry watchers said on Sunday.

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Live: PM Modi launches social media campaign in support of CAA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a social media campaign in support of Citizenship Amendment Act amidst high voltage protests against the Act across the country. Stay tuned to TOI for all updates

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Realme X50 Leak Tips 64-Megapixel Main Camera, 4,500mAh Battery

Realme X50's complete specifications and pricing details have allegedly surfaced online prior to its official debut at an event on January 7 in China.

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Star Trek, Russell Peters, Angry Birds, and More on Prime Video in January

Star Trek: Picard, Russell Peters: Deported, The Angry Birds Movie 2, Kabir Khan's The Forgotten Army, Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer, James May: Our Man in Japan, Rohan Joshi: Wake N Bake, Afsos...

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Google Pixel 4a Leaked Renders Tip Hole-Punch Display, Single Main Camera

Google Pixel 4a is expected to launch in 2020, and in the run up to its launch, the alleged renders of the phone have popped up online.

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Samsung's 'Clamshell' Foldable Phone May Go on Sale Before Galaxy S11

Samsung is likely to release a new foldable smartphone that folds like a clam in February before the upcoming release of its flagship Galaxy S11 next year.

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Twitter System 'Outage' Briefly Blocked Trump Whistleblower Tweet

A tweet from US President Donald Trump that identified an intelligence analyst as the alleged whistleblower who helped spark his impeachment was temporarily blocked at the weekend, with Twitter...

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Musk's Boring Company Tunnel in Las Vegas Could Be Operational Next Year

Elon Musk, founder of tunnelling enterprise Boring Company, said in a tweet that a commercial tunnel in Las Vegas would "hopefully" be fully operational in 2020.

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Top10: Can going swadeshi help beat slowdown?



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Envoy brought back amid talk of 'irregularities’

India’s ambassador to Austria, Renu Pall, has been transferred back to Delhi amid allegations of financial irregularities against her. A 1988 batch IFS officer, Pall had not yet completed her tenure as ambassador in Vienna. Official sources here ruled out suggestions that she had been recalled abruptly, describing it as a case of transfer.

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Navy plans to build 24 submarines, six of them nuclear-powered

The Indian Navy had planned to build six nuclear attack submarines along with the Arihant Class SSBNs which are nuclear-powered submarines equipped with nuclear missiles. The nuclear attack submarines are also planned to be built indigenously in partnership with private sector industries.

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Brawl at AGM, Gauti urges BCCI to disband DDCA

Former batsman Gautam Gambhir lashed out at the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for the fist fight that broke out in the association's annual general meeting (AGM) on Sunday.

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Major terror strike averted with timely detection of IED in J&K



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Govt amends rules to allow CDS to serve till 65

The stage is now set for the government to announce the name of the country’s first-ever chief of defence staff (CDS), with the Army Rules of 1954 being amended to allow the tri-Service chief to serve till the age of 65. The Army, Navy and IAF chiefs, as per the existing government rules, can only serve up to the age of 62 or for 3 years, whichever is earlier.

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Priyanka, UP govt spar over activist's arrest

Taking on the Adityanath govt over handling of anti-CAA protests, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said it has "crossed all limits of inhumanity" and claimed party worker Sadaf Zafar was arrested on "baseless" charges. Hitting back, UP deputy CM Maurya said that such 'nautanki' (theatrics) will not fetch votes for the Congress and what's left of the party will also be finished.

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India may pip Germany to become 4th-largest economy in 2026: Report

India is expected to overtake Germany to become fourth-largest economy in 2026 and Japan to become third largest in 2034, according a recent report by the UK-based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). It further said India is also set to reach a gross domestic product of $5 trillion by 2026, 2 years later than the government's target.

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Maha cabinet expansion: Ajit may become dy CM



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'Pak welcomed back players who sold the country'

Days after he hogged the limelight for being ill treated by few players during his playing days due to his Hindu religion, former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has now alleged that the national team welcomed those players in the side who "sold" their country. "There are people who have sold their country and who are still welcomed in the team. I never sold my country for money," Kaneria said.

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Big B receives Dada Saheb Phalke award

Amitabh Bachchan has been conferred with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke today and the actor received the honour from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The 77-year-old actor was conferred with the highest honour of the film industry for his outstanding contribution to cinema. The award comprises of a Golden Lotus and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. Amitabh Bachchan had skipped this year's National Film Awards ceremony due to health issues.

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Live: Amitabh conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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Hemant Soren takes oath as J'khand CM; Rahul, Mamata attend event

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha working president Hemant Hemant Soren was sworn-in as the 11th chief minister of Jharkhand on Sunday. Governor Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Soren. In a show of opposition strength, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and chief ministers Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel and Mamata Banerjee attended the event. Former CM Raghubar Das also graced the occasion.

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Swearing-in live: Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM

JMM Chief Hemant Soren, a second-generation politician and the incumbent president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), had earlier also remained chief minister of the state for about one and half year in 2013-14.

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China sends 5L Muslim kids to boarding schools



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Goa grapples with sharp dip in tourists

There’s a pall of gloom along Goa’s world-famous beach belt. Usually chock-a-block with tourists, vehicles, and its commercial stretches throbbing with life, a sharp decrease in tourism this year has seen stakeholders subdued. A “flop season” is how shack operators have already labelled it.

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Saturday, December 28, 2019

NRC India's internal affair: Border Guards B'desh

The process of creation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is completely an "internal affair" of the Indian government and the cooperation between the border guarding forces of the two countries is very good, the chief of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) said on Sunday. The BGB will continue to work to prevent illegal crossings into India, its director general Major General Shafeenul Islam said.

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Hemant Soren set to take oath as Jharkhand CM

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) working president Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the 11th chief minister of Jharkhand on Sunday. Governor Draupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at around 2pm in Ranchi, amid a galaxy of politicians and dignitaries, some of whom would be sharing the dais. This will be his second stint as Jharkhand chief minister.

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Youth hate instability: PM on Mann Ki Baat

Addressing his last 'Mann ki Baat' of 2019, the Prime Minister said the youth hate anarchy and disorder and dislike casteism and nepotism. "Our youth believe in the system and have an opinion, and question when system does not respond properly. I consider this to be a good thing.

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Vivo S1 Pro Launch Date, Oppo Reno 3, Jio 2020 Offer, More News This Week

Vivo S1 Pro launch date reveal, Oppo Reno 3 series launch, the news of Redmi Note 8 duo going on open sale in India were the biggest tech stories in a week that was pretty light on the news.

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Live updates: PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' address

PM Narendra Modi will address this year's final monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' today. The 60th edition of the programme will be broadcast on the entire network of AIR and Doordarshan and Narendra Modi App at 11 am.

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The Mandalorian on Disney+ Is a Most Curious Thing, Just Like Baby Yoda

It's set in the world of Star Wars and it's got the delightful Baby Yoda. So why then is The Mandalorian only available in five countries through Disney+? What decade are we living in?

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Talking points in sports in the year 2019

Indian grapplers, boxers and shooters led from the front in the year 2019, achieving several firsts during the year. Ace shuttler PV Sindhu also had her date with history at the World Championships in Basel. TOI takes a look at the talking points of 2019.

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After coldest day, Delhi temp rises to 5.4°C

A day after Delhi recorded season's lowest temperature at 1.4 degrees Celsius, temperatures have risen by 2-3 °C in the national capital on Sunday.

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Mary Kom wins ill-tempered bout against Zareen

MC Mary Kom sealed her spot for next year's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-1 verdict against flyweight (51kg) Nikhat Zareen, who had publicly demanded a trial for the race to Tokyo. Refusing to shake hands with Nikhat after the bout, she said, "Why should I? If she wants others to respect her, she should first respect others..."

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Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline: Here's How to Check Status, Link

In September this year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar card with PAN from September 30 to December 31. People failing to meet the deadline will no longer...

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Top 5 Space Moments of 2019

From India's Chandrayaan-2 mission to the first all-women spacewalk and commercial crew milestones by US-based companies, 2019 offered several exciting moments for space enthusiasts.

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Is Betelgeuse, One of the Sky's Brightest Stars, on Brink of a Supernova?

Since the start of December, the star Betelgeuse - the gleaming right shoulder of the constellation Orion - has been rapidly growing dim.

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Google Pixel 3a XL, Vivo Z1 Pro, Other Phones Discounted on Flipkart

Flipkart is hosting the Qualcomm Snapdragon Days sale until Tuesday, December 31. The Flipkart sale offers additional exchange discounts and no-cost EMI options on many popular Android phones.

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Flying Cars, Hyperloops and the Other Tech Predictions That Didn't Pan Out

Predicting the future is hard, even for the people with the most power to influence it.

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Bitcoin's Purported Creator Says His Fortune May Remain Locked

The man who claims he invented the world's largest cryptocurrency and was ordered by a judge to surrender about $3 billion of his Bitcoin holdings said he may not be able to do so anytime soon.

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BJP will take Assam down path of unrest: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said Assam might return to the path of violence due to policies of the BJP governments at the Centre and the state. "The Assam Accord was the foundation of peace in Assam. Today I am sad, I fear that the state might return to its old path of violence due to BJP,” Gandhi said.

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‘Kill me first,’ UP cleric tells stone-pelters, saves constable’s life

Amid all the reports of anti-CAA violence in UP and other parts of the country, there was a brief moment of sanity and humanity. Last Friday, during protests across UP, a Muslim cleric Haji Qadir after performing his prayers at a local mosque in Firozabad district, braved the angry stone-pelters and saved an injured police constable’s life.

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2020 iPad Pro Leaked Renders Tip iPhone 11 Pro-Like Triple Rear Cameras

Apple iPad Pro family is rumoured to receive updated 11-inch and 12.9-inch models with an iPhone 11 Pro style triple-lens cameras.

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Friday, December 27, 2019

Samsung Galaxy A30s 128GB Storage Variant Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy A30s 128GB storage variant has been launched in India, the company told Gadgets 360. The new variant sits alongside the existing Galaxy A30s model that has 64GB of onboard storage.

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Banks’ bad loans may rise again, warns RBI



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This Tiny Island Nation of 11,000 People Is Cashing in Thanks to Its .tv TLD

Tuvalu is a chain of coral atolls and reef islands with a population of about 11,000. Before gaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1978, Tuvalu was part of Britain's Gilbert and Ellice...

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26GHz Band Inclusion in Spectrum Auction Said to Be a Distant Possibility

The inclusion of a new band -- 26GHz -- is a distant proposition in the spectrum auction which stands as has been decided by the Digital Communications Commission, official sources said on Friday.

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China Launches Powerful Rocket in Boost for 2020 Mars Mission

China Friday launched one of the world's most powerful rockets in a major step forward for its planned mission to Mars in 2020.

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Coming Fall 2020 on Disney+

The Mandalorian, the live-action Star Wars television series that introduced the world to Baby Yoda, has been confirmed for a second season.

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'NPR, NRC will be more disastrous than note ban'

Attacking the government over the issue of the National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said these exercises will be more disastrous than the note ban in November 2016. "These will have twice the impact of demonetisation on people," he said.

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Internet Shutdowns Costing Telecom Operators Crores in Lost Revenue

Mobile operators are losing around Rs. 2.45 crores ($350,000) in revenue every hour they are forced to suspend Internet services on government orders to control protests against a new citizenship law,...

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Spotify to Suspend Political Advertising in 2020

Spotify said on Friday it would pause selling political advertisements on its music streaming platform in early 2020.

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NASA's Mars 2020 Rover to Seek Ancient Life, Prepare Human Missions

The Mars 2020 rover, which sets off for the Red Planet next year, will not only search for traces of ancient life, but pave the way for future human missions, NASA scientists said Friday.

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Always 'India first': Cong on 135th foundation day

The Congress on its 135th foundation day on Saturday said India has always come first for it through the ages and sacrifice for the nation stands above all else for the party. On the occasion, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi hoisted the party's flag at its headquarters in New Delhi. Former PM Manmohan Singh and senior Congress leaders AK Antony among others attended the event.

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From Avengers: Endgame to Joker, Our Favourite Movies in 2019

From Avengers: Endgame to Joker, the Gadgets 360 staff pick their favourite movies of 2019. The list also includes a couple of Bollywood releases in Andhadhun and Article 15, alongside unknown fare...

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At 2.4°C, Delhi records coldest day of season

The national capital on Saturday witnessed season's lowest temperature of 2.4 degree Celsius, reported news agency ANI quoting IMD. The temperature was recorded at 6.10 am. The city has been witnessing the longest December cold spell since 1997. A thick layer of fog has also engulfed the national capital.

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The biggest sports controversies in 2019

Be it Russia getting banned from participating at the Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, to US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe having a go at President Donald Trump, there were several occasions when things kept coming to a boil in the year 2019. Racist chants reared their heads from time to time, not sparing the best of international athletes, mostly footballers.

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Live: 'CAA won't take away anyone's citizenship'

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in recent days to voice their concern over the amended citizenship act even as the government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has tried to allay fears about the new law. Stay with TOI for latest updates

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Realme X50 5G Teased to Include a Side Fingerprint Sensor

Realme is on a teasing spree, ahead of the launch of the Realme X50 5G phone on January 7. New render of the phone has been released showing off the side-fingerprint sensor, and camera samples have...

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Samsung Galaxy S11 Series, Galaxy Fold 2 Now Said to Debut on February 11

Samsung Galaxy S11 series launch was earlier said to be scheduled for February 18. A fresh report, however, claims that the South Korean company will unveil the new flagship on February 11 --...

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WhatsApp Delete Messages Feature to Work as a Group 'Cleaning Tool': Report

WABetaInfo discovered that the Delete Messages feature will work as sort of a cleaning tool for group chats. Only admins can enable or disable it, and ascertain the time frame as to when the messages...

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Even Delhi & Bengal have detention centres



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Need to involve all sections to run country: Rahul



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Thursday, December 26, 2019

LG to Launch New Range of Premium Soundbars at CES 2020

LG will be launching its new range of soundbars at CES 2020, bringing key features and improvements to the company's home theatre product portfolio.

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Oppo Reno 3 vs Oppo Reno 2

Oppo Reno 3 5G was launched just a day ago, and we pit it against its predecessor Oppo Reno 2 to see how much of an upgrade the new phone has seen, at least on paper.

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Dish TV Brings 3 New Combo Packs for Bengali Subscribers

Dish TV has brought the Rs. 169 Sampurna Bangla combo pack with 196 SD channels. The new range also includes the Swagat Cricket Bangla pack at Rs. 219 and Swagat Bangla pack at Rs. 208.

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IIT Delhi Files 150 Patents in 2019, Highest Ever in a Year

From bulletproof clothing enabling transmission and reception of electronic signals to production of liquid hydrocarbons from plastic waste, the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi on Thursday said...

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How Instagram Changed the Way We Shop

Instagram has played a crucial role in altering both the look and nature of products people buy and the physical spaces where they shop.

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Airtel Reduces Rs. 558 Prepaid Recharge Plan Validity, Now Lasts 56 Days

The validity of the Airtel Rs. 558 prepaid plan has been reduced from 82 days to 56 days – a heavy reduction of 26 days. Additional benefits on the plan include free four week course at Shaw Academy...

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Oppo Reno 3 vs Oppo Reno 3 Pro: What's the Difference

Oppo Reno 3 and Oppo Reno 3 Pro are launched as the company's latest 5G smartphones. While the Oppo Reno 3 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G SoC, the Oppo Reno 3 Pro has Qualcomm Snapdragon...

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An insider blew the lid off PMC Bank scam

Three months after probe into the Rs 6,500-crore Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank loan fraud case began, TOI has learnt that the whistleblower was an “insider”.

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The Most Disappointing Technologies of the Decade

In 2010, we were excited about new iPhones and finding old friends on Facebook, not fretting about our digital privacy or social media's threat to democracy. Now we are wondering how to rein in the...

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GST not filed? Property, a/cs can be attached

A new set of rules have given the green light to GST authorities to attach property and bank accounts of those who fail to file tax returns despite repeated reminders.

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Realme X50 5G With Snapdragon 765G SoC Set to Launch on January 7

Realme X50 5G is all set to launch on January 7 next year. The company had announced a day ago that it would confirm the launch date today, and it has kept its promise.

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The Most-Influential Technologies of the 2010s

This decade made life something that happens on a screen. The smartphone is where we communicate with family, do work, record memories and find entertainment. It was invented in 2007 so disqualified...

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Turkey Top Court Rules Wikipedia Ban Breaches Free Speech

Turkey's Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that a more than two-year block on access to online encyclopaedia Wikipedia in the country is a violation of freedom of expression.

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Tesla Secures $1.29 Billion Loan From Chinese Banks for Shanghai Factory

Tesla entered into agreements with lenders in China for a secured term loan facility of up to CNY 9 billion ($1.29 billion), according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.

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The greatest comeback sports stories in 2019

One yardstick of gauging true champions is their response in adversity. When the going is good, even mere mortals can come to the fore. It's when the chips are down, though, that the men are separated from the boys. In 2019, there were quite a few instances when athletes across sporting disciplines made grand comebacks and gave a timely reminder of why they should never be written off.

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Plane with 100 on board crashes in Kazakhstan

A plane with 95 passengers and five crew members on board crashed near Almaty on Friday, the airport of Kazakhstan's biggest city said. The airport said there were survivors and emergency services were working at the site. The plane was headed for Nur-Sultan, the Central Asian nation's capital city.

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Dec set to be Delhi’s 2nd coldest in over 100 yrs

The current intense “cold day” spell, now on for 11 bone-chilling days, is set to make this December the second coldest the capital has seen in more than 100 years (in terms of day temperatures). The bad news is that icy day conditions are likely to continue for at least two-three days. Light rain is possible on New Year eve and snow in the hills till January 3.

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No Pak player part of Asia XI in B'desh T20s: BCCI

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to celebrate the birth centenary of 'Bongobondhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh, by hosting two T20 matches in March between the Asia XI and the World XI.

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Oppo Reno 3, Oppo Reno 3 Pro With Quad Rear Cameras, 5G Support Launched

Oppo has launched a pair of new phones – Oppo Reno 3 and Oppo Reno 3 Pro –both of which pack quad rear cameras and offer dual-mode 5G support.

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Oppo Reno 3, Oppo Reno 3 Pro With Quad Rear Cameras, 5G Support Launched

Oppo has launched a pair of new phones – Oppo Reno 3 and Oppo Reno 3 Pro –both of which pack quad rear cameras and offer dual-mode 5G support.

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In a 1st, AI refuses tickets to govt agencies that owe it over Rs 10L

Fund-starved Air India has decided to stop issuing tickets for official travel to personnel of government agencies that owe it over Rs 10 lakh. “The dues of various government agencies to Air India for ticket purchases add up to Rs 268 crore. AI is the first choice for official travel for the govt and its agencies.

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Villages Connected via BharatNet to Get Free Wi-Fi Till March 2020: Prasad

Wi-Fi services being provided through BharatNet in villages across India will be free of charge till March 2020, Telecom and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday.

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TOI poll: Your life in next decade



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Opposition created confusion over CAA: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused the opposition of creating confusion over the Citizenship Amendment Act and spoiling the atmosphere in the national capital by misleading the people.

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OnePlus 8 Pro Purported Listing Pops Up on Certification Site

OnePlus 8 Pro is listed on MIIT with model number IN2010, and the listing suggests that the phone will support dual-mode 5G connectivity.

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Lenovo May Launch a Gaming Phone Under Legion Brand

Lenovo might be gearing up to launch a gaming-centric phone under the Legion brand, and has already set up a new social media account for it.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Leading crowds to arson, violence is not leadership, Army chief says

"Leaders are not those who lead people in an inappropriate direction. As we are witnessing in a large number of universities and colleges, students, the way they are leading masses and crowds to carry out arson and violence in cities and towns. This is not leadership," Army Chief said while addressing an event.

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Hindus form human chain around Muslim baraat



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Fraud-hit PNB alleges it has been swindled again

PNB Fraud: Scandal-hit lender Punjab National Bank alleged it has been cheated -- its third complaint since 2018 when it suffered through a Rs 14249.00 crore blow.

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Twitch Tops Streaming Platform Ranks, League of Legends is Most Popular Game

As per the State of Stream 2019 report, Twitch remains the top streaming platform, while League of Legends returned as the most popular game.

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Realme X50 5G 'Polar' Colour Option Teased in New Render

Realme X50 5G phone is all set to launch on January 7, and now the company's Chief Marketing Officer Xu Qi Chase has revealed a colour option of the phone.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro to Go on Sale in India at 12 Noon Today via Amazon, Mi.com

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro will again go on sale later today in India, and will be available via Amazon and Mi.com starting at 12pm (noon) with some offers in tow.

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For Anurag Kashyap, Netflix's Ghost Stories Is His Horror Movie Pitch

Anurag Kashyap really wants to make a feature-length horror film, so he plans to use Netflix's Ghost Stories as his pitch to make that. Sobhita Dhulipala was drawn to the trauma, anxiety, and fear...

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Karan Johar on Netflix's Ghost Stories: 'I Dug My Own Grave'

Karan Johar talks about how Netflix's Ghost Stories came into being, Mrunal Thakur reveals what drew her to the horror anthology film, and Avinash Tiwary touches upon the challenges of his role.

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Janhvi Kapoor on Her Ghost Stories Character: I Relate to Her Pain

Janhvi Kapoor said she related to her character's pain and reliance on sexuality on Netflix's Ghost Stories. Kapoor described Zoya Akhtar as a very thorough director. She has at least three films...

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10 Mobile Games That Made a Mark in the Decade Past

From Angry Birds to PUBG Mobile, here are the most iconic smartphone games of the past decade, from 2010 to the end of 2019.

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How to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse Live Today

Solar eclipse 2019 is taking place today, and you are planning to watch the celestial event, you should use safe viewing equipment and proper techniques to view the celestial event as the infrared and...

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The Last Solar Eclipse of the Year: Everything You Need to Know

Solar Eclipse 2019 is currently underway. The eclipse began seconds before 8am IST today and will continue until roughly 1:35pm IST. This isn't a total solar eclipse but an annular one that is rare in...

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Ganguly & Dravid to discuss injury management

Sourav Ganguly has invited Rahul Dravid to the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday and the two former India cricketers are all set to discuss the issues surrounding NCA at length. Alongside the meeting with Dravid, appointment of the Board's new Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will also be in focus.

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Top10: How J'khand assembly has become richer



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Will fight China's gun power with truth: Dalai Lama

In a message to the Chinese govt on Christmas, exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, said, "China today has the biggest population of Buddhists. But they believe that their religion is very scientific. However, we have the power of truth. Chinese communists have the power of guns. In the long run, the power of truth is much stronger than...guns."

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Chat App ToTok Denies Spying Allegations, Misusing User Data: Report

ToTok has rebuffed accusations of their service being a spyware and misusing users' information, saying that the company has made security and privacy as its priority "since day one"

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Ring of Fire: How to Watch Final Solar Eclipse of the Year Online

Solar eclipse on December 26 2019 will be the last solar eclipse of the year. It will start at 7:59am IST. Unlike a total eclipse, this will be an annular solar eclipse that will show a "ring of...

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Sony Said to Be Using Hole-Punch Display in Upcoming Xperia Smartphone

Sony is reportedly planning to launch a new flagship Xperia phone during Mobile World Congress in early 2020 and now a patent discovery suggests that the upcoming device will feature a hole-punch...

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Purported Geekbench Listing Tips Key Specifications

Samsung SM-M315F has been spotted on Geekbench and it is believed to be upcoming Galaxy M31. The listing indicates key specifications of the upcoming phone.

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A Twitter Bug Let Someone Match 17 Million Phone Numbers to Users

A Twitter bug allowed a security researcher to match around 17 million phone numbers to actual user accounts. The flaw exists in Twitter's Android app.

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MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC for Mid-Range Phones Reportedly Announced

MediaTek has announced a new 5G SoC for mid-range phones – the Dimensity 800 – that will be officially launched in Q1.

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Huawei to Reportedly Launch Next-Generation Foldable Phone in H2, 2020

Huawei is reported to be working on the Mate X successor already, and small volume trial production of components has already begun.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

PM Modi launches Atal Bhujal Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Atal Bhujal Scheme for better management of groundwater, stressing on the need to use technology which helps prevent wastage of water in various spheres, including agriculture. He also named Rohtang passageway as Atal Tunnel to mark the 95th birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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Jio Fiber Brings a Migration Plan for Customers Using Preview Offer

Jio Fiber Migration plan is aimed to shift customers using its Preview Offer to a paid plan. Once a user recharges during the Migration plan, the paid plan is activated immediately.

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Xiaomi Kicks Off MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM Testing Programme in India

Xiaomi has started accepting applications for testing the MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM in India prior to its wider rollout.

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Two New Pokemon Games Debut on Facebook Gaming

Facebook Gaming has released two new games titled Pokemon Tower Battle and Pokemon Medallion Battle on its Instant Games platform.

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Samsung's Next-Gen Smartphone Flagship May Be Called Galaxy S20

Samsung Galaxy S11 series, the company's next year flagship, may be called something else. Tipsters are now suggesting that Samsung may call its upcoming Galaxy S series flagship as the Samsung...

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iPhone XR Was Top-Selling Smartphone Worldwide in Q3: Counterpoint

iPhone XR became the top-selling smartphone model globally in the third quarter of 2019, capturing 3 percent market share, Counterpoint Research said on Tuesday.

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Nokia TA-1213 Passes Bluetooth Certification, May Launch as Nokia 1.3

A new budget Nokia phone with model number TA-1213 has been spotted on Bluetooth certification site. This certification hints that HMD Global is gearing up to launch another affordable phone.

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Live: PM Modi launches Atal Bhujal Yojana

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss:

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 May Use Ultra-Thin Glass Instead of Plastic

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly employ an ultra-thin glass layer instead of plastic to remove the display crease.

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Sony Can't Make Image Sensors Fast Enough to Keep Up With Demand

Sony is working around the clock to manufacture its in-demand image sensors, but even a 24-hour operation hasn't been enough.

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5 Ways to Protect Yourself as You Shop Online

Holiday season 2019 has commenced and consumers around the world spend hundreds of billions of dollars on shopping, which creates a lot of openings for people intent on cheating them.

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Inside YouTube's Year of Responsibility

YouTube spent 2019 answering critics with some of the most drastic changes in its 15-year history.

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Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick Severs Last Ties to Company

Travis Kalanick, the co-founder of Uber, has severed his last ties with the ride-services company, resigning from the board and selling all his shares as he turns his focus to a new venture creating...

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Ganguly steps in, no Ranji game for Bumrah

Coming back after almost a three-month break, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had been asked to play an Elite Group 'A' game for Gujarat's Ranji Trophy match against Kerala. However, the bowler didn't want a hectic return and shared his concerns with Sourav Ganguly and BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The duo instructed him to concentrate on white ball cricket for now.

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Government clears merger of 8 railway services

The new structure of the leaner railway board, the apex decision-making body is intended to streamline operations and improve decision-making, while the move to merge the eight services is aimed at ending turf war among services. Under the new system, the chairman will be the final authority on all issues.

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TikTok Searching for Global Headquarters Outside of China: Report

TikTok has been the breakout social media platform of recent times, adding subscribers at a breakneck pace and continuing to make inroads in the markets where Instagram and Snapchat have ruled the...

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Google Marks Arrival of Holidays With Special Christmas Eve Doodle

Google is celebrating the arrival of the holiday season with a new festive-themed doodle, continuing a long tradition of spreading the cheers at the same time of the year.

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2019: A Year of Many New Beginnings for Indian Space Sector

The year 2019 was a year of several new beginnings for India's space sector that is now on Mission 2.0 mode.

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A Hundred Stars Have Disappeared and Aliens Could Be the Reason

Researchers working on the project called "Vanishing & Appearing Sources during a Century of Observations" (VASCO) have identified that at least 100 of stars in our night sky that were visible in...

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Monday, December 23, 2019

Uber's Dilemma About Its Rape Problem

Uber this month reported data on the dangers of sexual assault on its app. Now it's facing calls to action, requiring the ride-hailing giant to make tough decisions on how to balance victims' wishes...

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Realme X2 Pro Master Edition to Go on Sale for First Time Today

Realme X2 Pro Master Edition is fashioned by Naoto Fukasawa and has been launched in India in Red Brick and Concrete finishes. This variant comes only in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage options.

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PSA: Cortana Mobile Apps to Stop Working in India Starting January 31

Confirming once again that Microsoft was killing off its virtual assistant Cortana for Android and iOS and removing Cortana from its Launcher app for Android from January 31, the company now says the...

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Mangaluru cops release videos of CAA protesters

Hours after Mangaluru city police requested public on social media to share pictures and videos to help police in its investigation into the violence over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), the city police started receaving videos and pictures of the violence.

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The 10 Most Popular Mobile Phones of 2019

Looking back at 2019 here are the most popular smartphones on Gadgets 360

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G Model Listed on Company Site, Launch Imminent

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G variant is coming and it has now been spotted on the company's official support page and a promotional website.

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Mukesh Ambani added $17bn to his wealth this yr

It’s been a good year for Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. The Indian tycoon added almost $17 billion to his wealth as of December 23, the most in Asia, taking his net worth to about $61 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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TikTok Not Being Put Up for Sale by ByteDance: Internal Note

ByteDance has no plans to sell part or all of its TikTok app, the short video platform's head said on Tuesday, denying a media report which said the company was currently weighing options to do so due...

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Here Are the Over 200 Indian Originals Released in 2019

From Sacred Games to The Family Man, we saw nearly 200 Indian originals - series, movies, stand-up specials, and even a live concert - in 2019 from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Hotstar,...

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Jio's New Year Offer Includes 1 Year of Service, Other Benefits at Rs. 2,020

Jio has announced a "2020 Happy New Year Offer" for its customers using Jio prepaid connection as well as a "2020 Jio Phone Happy New Year Offer" for customers planning to buy a new Jio Phone.

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20 Iconic Smartphones of the Decade Past

Here's a list of the best smartphones of the decade past, iconic models that influenced the industry.

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Redmi K20 Starts Receiving Android 10-Based MIUI 11 Update: Report

Redmi K20 gets updated to Android 10 and the update brings new features like system-wide dark mode, more privacy controls, a focus mode to let users silence apps they find distracting, and more.

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Villager Becomes Twitter Sensation After His 'Tornado Beer' Goes Viral

Hebei Pangzai's real name is Liu Shichao. The odd job labourer hails from Zhengyuansi, a nondescript village where everyone knows everyone.

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Cow swayamvar in MP, the hi-tech way

Call it Gau-Swayamvar.Owners of cows in Madhya Pradesh can now choose the perfect mate for them - from a line-up of the biggest bulls and their 'kundali' of sorts.

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How Netflix Changed the Way We Watch TV

In the not-so-distant past, TV viewers were forced to wait a week for the next installment of their favorite shows, parceled out by networks in half-hour or hour-long increments.

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Netflix Price Cuts Are Heating Up India's Streaming War

Netflix and its rivals are facing a price war in India as a jump in the cost of watching video on mobile phones threatens to slow demand in what is shaping up as a key growth market globally for...

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Boeing Names David Calhoun as New CEO Amid Max Crisis

Boeing on Monday pushed out its embattled chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, as it attempts to pivot from a protracted crisis surrounding the grounding of its top-selling 737 MAX after two deadly...

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BJP may have to rethink strategy for state polls

BJP has been different from Congress because of the room it allows its state-level leaders. This, though could change after the party lost polls in Jharkhand. The loss of one more state is likely to lead the party to question the approach to concede the primacy of CMs in respective jurisdictions.

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IMF for 'urgent' action by India amid slowdown

In an annual review, the International Monetary Fund observed that declining consumption and investment, and falling tax revenue, have combined with other factors to put the brakes on one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. "Addressing the current downturn and returning India to a high growth path requires urgent policy actions." said an IMF executive.

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Popular Messaging App ToTok Reportedly an Emirati Spying Tool

Popular messaging app ToTok has been accused of being a spying tool for the UAE government, according to a report. Google and Apple have taken down the app.

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PUBG Mobile to Fun Race 3D: Top Mobile Games of 2019

This year has been a landmark one for mobile gaming, with more battle royale games like Free Fire and Call of Duty: Mobile coming to the small screen right in your palm.

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BJP may put NRC on hold after PM's assertion



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Realme X50 5G Launch Date to Be Revealed Tomorrow

Realme X50 5G launch date is set to be announced tomorrow, Realme announced through a Weibo post. The smartphone is already teased to have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

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'5 sentenced to death over Khashoggi murder'

Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor said on Monday five people had been sentenced to death and three more to jail terms totalling 24 years in the case of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in October last year. He said Saud al-Qahtani, a former high-profile Saudi royal adviser, was investigated but not charged and was released.

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Donald Trump Officially Launches New US Space Force

US President Donald Trump signed legislation Friday to create a full-fledged Pentagon force for combat in outer space -- the first new military service in seven decades.

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OnePlus Red Cable Club Offers Free Cloud Storage, OnePlus Care Benefits

OnePlus has launched the Red Cable Club programme that offers benefits such as free 50GB of cloud storage for a year and multiple OnePlus Care rewards.

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From paani-puri seller to IPL millionaire

Once a pani puri seller, Yashasvi is now an IPL millionaire. He was one of the hot picks in the recently-concluded 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) Player Auction, held in Kolkata. The 17-year-old Yashasvi, who is currently in South Africa for India's Under-19 World Cup campaign, was picked by Rajasthan Royals for a hefty sum of Rs. 2.40 crore for the 2020 IPL season.

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'Turkish Crime Family' Hacker Who Tried to Blackmail Apple Pleads Guilty

A self-proclaimed hacker who held over 300 million iPhones to ransom after gaining access to their iCloud details and threatening to factory reset their iPhones has pleaded guilty to blackmailing the...

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Sunday, December 22, 2019

Airtel Expands Wi-Fi Calling Availability, Support For More Phones Added

Airtel has expanded the availability of its Wi-Fi calling service to more regions across the country and has also added support for more phones.

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Realme X2 Pro 6GB RAM, 64GB Storage Variant Set to Launch in India Soon

Realme Mobiles India CEO, Madhav Sheth, has confirmed that the company will soon launch a 6GB + 64GB variant of the phone priced at Rs. 27,999 in India.

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Xiaomi India Chief Calls 'To Make India a More Export-Friendly' Market

Xiaomi currently has seven smartphone manufacturing plants in India in partnership with Taiwanese multinational electronics company Foxconn and Singapore-based technological manufacturer Flex.

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This 23-Year-Old Indian Hacker Is Raking in Big Bucks Finding Bugs

Meet 23-year-old Shivam Vashist from north India, a hacker associated with San Francisco-based HackerOne which is a vulnerability coordination and bug bounty platform and boasts of clients like...

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Hemant Soren: Man who could be J'khand CM



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Netflix Unveils Release Date, Trailer, Cast for Next Indian Series, Jamtara

Netflix has unveiled a release date - January 10, 2020 - and trailer for Jamtara: Sabka Number Aayega, its next original series from India set in the dark underbelly of an eponymous village in the...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Leak Tips Exynos 9810 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite's complete specifications have surfaced online, and they include a generation-old Exynos 9810 SoC, triple rear cameras, and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Delivers Lowest Opening for New Trilogy

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker brought in $373.5 million worldwide on its opening weekend, which would be amazing for most films but is below projections for a Star Wars movie. Meanwhile, Jumanji:...

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NASA Spacecraft Circling the Sun Stumbles Upon a Trail of Shooting Stars

Scientists have struggled for years to photograph Phaethon's debris trail - until a NASA spacecraft serendipitously stumbled upon it.

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Fake 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Streams Stealing User Data

Cybersecurity researchers have said they have discovered over 30 fraudulent websites and social media profiles disguised as official movie accounts of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' that are...

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Boeing Spacecraft Returns for Earth After Aborted Mission

Boeing's new Starliner unmanned spacecraft returned to Earth on Sunday, landing in the New Mexico desert in the United States six days early after a clock problem scuppered a rendezvous with the...

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Rohit to take a 'break'; will skip SL T20Is

At last, Rohit Sharma has decided that he needs a break! According to reliable sources, the Indian limited overs vice-captain, who’s been a regular in all the three formats of the game this season — will miss the forthcoming three-match T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka — India’s first engagement in 2020.

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Jharkhand assembly election results: Highlights

The counting of votes for 81 assembly seats is underway in all 24 district headquarters in Jharkhand. The state went to polls in five phases from November 30 to December 20. In Jharkhand, the BJP is up against the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance which includes Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal. A party/alliance would need to win 41 seats to form a government in the state.

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LIve: Counting of votes in Jharkhand to begin at 8

Stay updated with Times of India to get live updates on Jharkhand Assembly Election results 2019

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Counting of votes for 81 Jharkhand assembly seats today

The results of the Jharkhand assembly election will be announced on Monday. All arrangements are in place for the counting of votes tomorrow morning. The counting of votes will start at 8am in all the 24 district headquarters amid tight security. The final result is likely to be announced by 1pm tomorrow.

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3rd ODI: India beat West Indies by four wickets to clinch series 2-1

Virat Kohli anchored a tricky chase before Shardul Thakur played the most defining cameo of his short career to power India to a series-winning 4-wicket victory over West Indies in the 3RD ODI on Sunday. India's top 3 - Rohit Sharma (63), KL Rahul (77) & Kohli (85) - fired in unison in a 316-run chase. This was India's 10th successive series win over West Indies.

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'Submit data on action taken against madrassas linked to banned outfits'

Global watchdog for terror financing, FATF, has sought more clarifications and data from Pakistan on actions taken by it against madrassas belonging to the banned outfits, weeks after Islamabad submitted a report to the Paris-based body detailing steps taken by the country to curb terrorism and money laundering.

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Rohit breaks Jayasuriya's 22-year-old record

Rohit Sharma on Sunday broke the record for scoring the most number of runs as an opening batsman in a calendar year. He achieved the feat against West Indies in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series at Barabati Stadium. Rohit broke the 22-year-long record of former Sri Lanka's batsman Sanath Jayasuriya. Prior to the match, Rohit just needed 9 runs to break the record.

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3rd ODI Live: Rohit, Rahul give India a good start

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary of 3rd ODI between India and West Indies on Times of India

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Rahul accuses PM, Amit Shah of dividing India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed PM Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah for 'dividing' the country and hiding behind the hate. The Congress leader also told the youths that the only way to "destroy" them is by responding with love towards every Indian citizen. Congress party is set to hold a 'dharna' on December 23 at Raj Ghat against the CAA and NRC.

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Citizenship law, NRC have nothing to do with Indian Muslims: PM



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Realme X2, Realme Buds Air India Launch, WhatsApp Bug & More News This Week

Realme X2 and Realme Buds Air launches were undoubtedly the biggest headlines of the week past, but that doesn't mean there weren't numerous other major pieces of news. LG brought its dual-screen LG...

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New law nothing to do with Indians: What PM said



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Congress, urban Naxals spreading rumours over CAA, NRC: PM Modi

PM Modi on Sunday slammed the Congress and "urban Naxals" for spreading rumours about the new citizenship law. "Congress and its friends, some urban Naxals are spreading rumours that all Muslims will be sent to detention centres ... Respect your education, read what the Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC are. You are educated," he said.

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PM Modi addresses rally in Delhi: Top quotes



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3rd ODI Live: India opt to bowl, debut for Saini

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary of 3rd ODI between India and West Indies on Times of India

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Will not allow TMC leaders to visit State: UP DGP

Amid ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in various parts of that state that took 15 lives, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh said that police will not allow Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders to visit state capital as it may vitiate the atmosphere.

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Live: Tight security for PM Modi's rally in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today launch the BJP's campaign for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls by addressing a mega rally at Ramlila Maidan at around 11.30am. Stay with TOI for all live updates:

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Winter Solstice 2019: When and What It Is, Everything You Need to Know

Winter solstice is considered as the shortest day of the year for that hemisphere, and marks the beginning of winter.

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BJP’s CAA ‘myth-buster’ to cover 3 crore families

The BJP announced a massive countrywide campaign to share details of the Citizenship Amendment Act and assure people that it is not against existing citizens and to expose “lies” and “myths” being spread against it. The BJP will contact more than three crore families in the next 10 days.

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India aim to maintain home series win streak v WI

India have everything going their way as they head into the 3rd & final ODI against the West Indies eyeing a 10th-straight bilateral series win over the Caribbean side. The West Indies took the home side by surprise in the opening ODI in Chennai to go one-up in the 3-match series. But India came back strongly to restore parity in the second match.

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Mumbai’s go-to policeman to find missing kids

A greying man with a thick moustache shuffling around Andheri may not look anything like a Perry Mason. But head constable Rajesh Pandey’s sleuthing skills have made him Mumbai police’s most trusted investigator in missing persons’ cases. With 700 solved cases under his belt and a repertoire of disguises, Pandey’s work has impressed a filmmaker enough to seek a nod from the police department to make a film on his life and cases.

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2 days after Yogi Adityanath's warning, UP seals assets of ‘rioters’

The UP administration started identifying and sealing properties of the people accused in rioting cases during the anti-citizenship act protests . This came after the CM Adityanath said that the cost of damage to properties during the protests would be “avenged” with fines collected from those responsible.

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No GST rate increase till revenue stabilises



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Cabs to food, e-biz hit by internet shutdown

Food delivery apps have seen volumes dip by 10-20% in areas, where net connectivity is disrupted. The supply chain disruption has also impacted online retail and e-grocery businesses. Ride-hailing services have stopped working too in the shutdown-hit areas.

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Net blocked, protesters use offline chat apps

Amid internet shutdowns due to protests over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, offline messaging apps such as Bridgefy, Fire-Chat and others are seeing a spike in usage. Both apps use a mesh network, which means that smartphones use short-range Bluetooth connections to form their own network, without the need of net.

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Every 5th fire death in world is in India: Study

India recorded 1.6 million fires and 27,027 deaths, according to a 195-nation analysis by Global Diseases Burden published in The BMJ Injury Prevention journal recently. The Indian deaths were 2.5 times the figures in China, where 10,836 people died in fires in 2017.

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Poco F2 to Launch in 2020, Pocophone Chief Alvin Tse Hints

Alvin Tse has taken to Twitter to respond to a user query about the Poco brand. In his response, Tse wrote, "You will hear more from POCO in 2020." This hints that Xiaomi will launch the Poco F1...

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Vivo Sends Out MWC 2020 Invites, February 23 Launch Event Confirmed

Vivo, in its invite, confirms that its special event will be held on February 23 at the Nautic Centre in Barcelona.

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Flipkart Year End Sale Begins: Redmi 8, Realme 5 Pro Discounts and Other Offers

Flipkart has listed phones like the iPhone 8, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 8, Realme 5 Pro, Vivo Z1 Pro, and more smartphones at reduced prices. The sale will end on December 23.

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Maharashtra CM waives farm loans of up to Rs 2L

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray announced in the assembly on Saturday that farmers' loans of up to Rs 2 lakh would be waived in the state. "Crop loans outstanding upto September 30, 2019, will be waived by my government. The upper ceiling for the amount is Rs two lakh. The scheme will be called Mahatma Jyotirao Phule loan waiver scheme," Thackeray said.

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Huawei P40 Pro to Offer 10x Optical Zoom With Periscope Camera: Kuo

Ming Chi Kuo reportedly explains that Huawei will achieve 10x optical zoom feature by using two mirrors and a prism inside the camera of the Huawei P40 Pro. To recall, the Huawei P30 Pro came with a...

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A Spoiler-Filled Review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker out now, we dive into spoilers for the long-awaited end to the Skywalker saga, from how it deals with Rey's (Daisy Ridley) lineage to Kylo Ren's (Adam Driver)...

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Live: Students protest outside Jamia in Delhi

After the national capital witnessed another day of violent protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on Friday, the entry and exit gates at all metro stations were opened on Saturday morning. 15 people who were arrested for Daryaganj violence, were charged with rioting and using force to deter policemen from doing duty. Stay with TOI for all the live updates.

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Over 1k academicians, scholars support CAA

A group of about 1,100 academicians, intellectuals and research scholars have issued a joint statement in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act. The group, in a statement, has said that the act fulfils the long-standing demand of providing refuge to persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

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Friday, December 20, 2019

Realme Winter Sale Begins, X2 Pro Master Edition Sale Details Revealed

Realme X2 will also go on sale every day at 12pm (noon) IST during the sale period, and the company is offering 10 percent instant discount on ICICI Bank credit card (max up to Rs. 1,500) and no-cost...

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Best Phones of 2019: The Budget Smartphones We Loved This Year

We've rounded up some of the best budget smartphones of 2019, in one single list.

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India Leads the World in Internet Shutdowns

In an unprecedented move, the Indian government suspended mobile internet services in parts of the capital New Delhi on Thursday, as protests over a citizenship bill seen as discriminating against...

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Boeing's Starliner Astronaut Capsule Fails Key Test to Reach Space Station

Boeing's new astronaut capsule failed after liftoff on Friday to climb high enough in orbit to reach the International Space Station, cutting short a critical unmanned test mission in the embattled...

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EAM's cancelled US meet: 'Won't be forced to meet those with agendas'



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Apple Suppressed Competitors in App Store, Until It Got Caught: Lawsuit

An email app developer says it has uncovered new data that suggests Apple has long been suppressing the rankings of apps in the App Store that compete with Apple's own offerings, according to new...

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Twitter Suspends Accounts It Says Are Linked to Saudi Arabia

Twitter has suspended thousands of accounts which it said on Friday were linked "to a significant state-backed information operation" originating in Saudi Arabia.

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Motorola Delays $1,500 Foldable Razr Phone Due to Supply Issues

Motorola is delaying the launch of the foldable Razr smartphone in North America, saying demand for the $1,500 device has outstripped its supply predictions.

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How Azad played hide and seek with Delhi cops



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Airtel Wi-Fi Calling Service Now Available for 6 More Smartphones

Airtel on Friday added six new devices to the list of smartphones that are compatible with its Wi-Fi calling service.

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Alphabet Grants CEO Sundar Pichai Largest Ever Stock Award, Again

Alphabet's newly instated Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai would receive a hefty $240 million (£184.40 million) in performance-based stock awards over the next three years, the highest ever...

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Union ministers: NRC on, but details not final; concerns will be addressed



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CAA live: Schools, colleges in UP ordered shut

The internet services have been shut down in several cities of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow after Thursday's violent protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Meanwhile, internet services in Assam were restored after 10-day curb. Stay here for all live updates

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Delhi stir roundup: 40 held; Azad in police custody



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'Good that Ganguly, Dravid are looking into issues'

National Cricket Academy was unwilling to conduct Jasprit Bumrah's fitness test on the grounds that he was training with his own set of specialists and therefore he should undergo a fitness test with the same set of people. Sourav Ganguly recently visited NCA and held discussions with Rahul Dravid, who was appointed the head of cricket there in July this year.

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Eight-Year-Old Is Highest Paid YouTuber, Earns $26 Million in Year

Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji earned $26 million in 2019 on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid creator on the platform, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes magazine.

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The Witcher Is Netflix's GoT With More Magic and Beasts, but Less Oomph

Here's our review of The Witcher, the Netflix series adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy books. Henry Cavill is among The Witcher cast. The Witcher release date in India is December 20.

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

‘Karnataka-occupied Maharashtra’ must be liberated, Uddhav tells BJP

After comparing the Jamia Millia Islamia police action on students protesting against the CAA to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 earlier this week, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday came up with a new description for Belagavi and its surrounding Marathi speaking parts, calling the area “Karnataka occupied-Maharashtra”.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Price Leaked Ahead of Expected Launch

The WinFuture report has added an update to its earlier report to state that the price of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite will be at EUR 629.99. The report earlier said that it should launch in Germany for...

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BSNL Launches Rs. 109 'Mithram Plus' Prepaid Plan With 5GB Data

Rs. 109 BSNL "Mithram Plus" prepaid recharge plan comes with a validity of 90 days, though its bundled benefits are valid for 20 days.

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Realme X50 5G Teased to Support Enhanced VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge Tech

Realme X50 5G is teased to come with an enhanced version of VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge fast charging technology that Oppo unveiled in September. The smartphone is already confirmed to have a Qualcomm...

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Pokemon Go's New Buddy Adventure Feature Rolled Out: All You Need to Know

The Buddy Adventure feature essentially lets you experience your choice of Pokemon in a more life-like manner. It lets the Pokemon walk around the map without worry, lets you feed berries, and...

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CAA live: SP leaders booked for Sambhal violence

The internet services have been shut down in seven cities of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow after Thursday's violent protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Meanwhile, internet services in Assam were restored after 10 day curb. Stay here for all live updates

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Realme X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro: Which One to Buy?

Realme X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro: which one is worth your hard-earned money? We put them to the test to get the answer

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Realme XT, Realme C2 Updates Bring Dark Mode Toggle, December Security Patch

Realme XT and Realme C2 have started receiving a new software update in India that brings December Android security patch and a host of new features.

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Live: PM at event to make 100 years of Assocham

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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The 10 Most Influential Games of the Past Decade

Gaming is now humanity's favourite form of entertainment, and the medium's legacy was cemented this past decade.

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Nationwide NRC is not going to happen immediately, says Centre



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Facebook Working on Own Operating System to Run Its AR Glasses

Facebook is exploring the possibility of designing its own software to power augmented reality glasses, which would free it from dependence on Google's Android operating system, the company confirmed...

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OnePlus Partners HackerOne, Brings New Bug Bounty Programme to Improve Security

The new OnePlus Security Response Center will offer bug bounty ranging from $50 to $7,000 to security experts who discover and report on potential threats to OnePlus' systems through the new bug...

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Specifications Leak Tips Snapdragon 855, tOIS Tech

As per a new report, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will pack Snapdragon 855 SoC and a 48-megapixel rear camera with support for tOIS technology.

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Watch the First Trailer for Tenet, Christopher Nolan's Next Movie

Surprise - we have a trailer for Tenet. Warner Bros. has released a two-minute trailer for Christopher Nolan's next movie. It was already clear that Tenet had something to do with time being...

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Realme X2 Goes on Sale for the First Time in India Today

Realme X2 will be available for purchase at 12pm (noon) IST through Flipkart and the Realme.com online store. The phone comes in Pearl Blue, Pearl Green, and Pearl White colour options.

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NCA refuses to conduct Bumrah's fitness test

Rahul Dravid is learnt to have met Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday and told him that NCA would not be conducting the test. Dravid's views were based on the simple logic that "if NCA hasn't treated Bumrah, how can it give him a certificate that he's fit to play? What if tomorrow something happens? How can the NCA agree to certify something about which it doesn't have a clue?"

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Facebook Says Investigating Data Exposure of 267 Million Users

Facebook on Thursday said it is investigating a report that a database containing names and phone numbers of more than 267 million users was exposed online.

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Facebook Separates Security Tool From Friend Suggestions, Citing Privacy Overhaul

Facebook will no longer feed user phone numbers provided to it for two-factor authentication into its "people you may know" feature, as part of a wide-ranging overhaul of its privacy practices, the...

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IPL Auction: Pat Cummins hits Rs 15cr jackpot

Australian players attracted big prices in the IPL auction with pacer Pat Cummins becoming the costliest overseas buy after he went to KKR for Rs 15.50 cr. Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla was the highest Indian bid for Rs 6.75 cr to CSK. Cummins also became the 2nd most-expensive buy in IPL, next only to Yuvraj Singh (Rs 16 cr in 2014 to Delhi Daredevils).

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BJP unfazed, says will implement CAA, NRC



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Pornhub Reveals 2019 Android Statistics That Google Is Keeping Secret

Pornhub has released data on how people access its portal from various Android operating system versions, something that Google has been withholding for a while now.

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CAA stir: Historian Ramchandra Guha detained

Noted historian Ramachandra Guha and many others were detained on Thursday for staging a demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC at the Town Hall, in defiance of the prohibitory orders imposed in Bengaluru. He was taken away by police personnel and led to a vehicle parked nearby. ​

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Airtel, Vodafone Confirm Internet, Voice, SMS Shut Down in Certain Areas of Delhi

Airtel and Vodafone Idea customers have reported the Internet suspensions in certain areas of Delhi NCR.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Facebook Buys Cloud Gaming Company PlayGiga for Undisclosed Amount

Facebook has acquired Spanish video gaming firm PlayGiga in a bid to gain a footprint in the cloud-based game streaming market.

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Realme X2 First Sale Tomorrow: Price in India, Specifications, and Offers

Realme X2 will go on sale for the first time in India tomorrow via Flipkart and the official Realme India website.

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Guha detained during CAA protest: Key points



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Amazon Fab Phones Fest Begins: OnePlus 7T, Redmi K20 Pro Discounts, and More

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is available in an open sale manner, and exchange discount of up to Rs. 7,400 is also listed for the first time. Redmi Note 8 will go on sale at 12pm (noon) IST today.

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Huawei P Smart Pro With Triple Rear Cameras, Pop-Up Selfie Camera Launched

Huawei P Smart Pro is listed in many European markets, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Poland, and Ukraine among others. The smartphone essentially carries the same list of specifications that we...

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Live: Hearing on Nirbhaya convict's plea today

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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CAA stir in Delhi live: 14 metro stations shut

Police have imposed prohibitory orders under CrPC Section 144 in Delhi amid protests against amended Citizenship Act. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has shut entry and exit gates of several metro stations due to the ongoing protests. Stay with TOI for the latest updates.

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Instagram to TikTok: Indians Wage Online Battle Against Citizenship Act

As protests rage across Indian universities against a new citizenship law, students have taken to social media to wage battle online and teach people how to organise demonstrations.

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Huawei P40, P40 Pro Renders Leak Online Revealing Key Design Details

Huawei P40 and Huawei P40 Pro phones are expected to sport OLED panels, and an all-display front, however the dark renders do not show whether the phones will have a hole-punch display or not.

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