Alphabet Inc.’s Google agreed to buy smartwatch maker Fitbit Inc. for $2.1 billion in cash, a move that could shore up the internet giant’s hardware business while also potentially increasing antitrust scrutiny. Fitbit shares jumped 16%. Google will pay $7.35 a share for San Francisco-based Fitbit, according to a statement […]
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Two cyclones form in Arabian Sea; Mumbai, Konkan coast may get rains on weekend
The simultaneous formation of two cyclones in the Arabian Sea is a never-before-seen weather event, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. The weather bureau was referring to Cyclone Kyarr, which recently brushed past the west coast and recurved towards Oman, and cyclone Maha, which developed over the past 24 […]
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F1 unveils radical cut-price future in ‘watershed moment’
Formula One launched a radical, cut-price, slower vision of the sport when a package of new financial, sporting and technical regulations to be introduced from 2021 were unveiled. In a dramatic overhaul revealed in Austin on Thursday, the American owners of the commercial rights, Liberty Media, introduced budget caps, a […]
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Kareena Kapoor unveils T20 World Cup trophies for men and women in Melbourne.
Actor Kareena Kapoor flew out to Melbourne, Australia to unveil the trophies of upcoming T20 World Cup (for both men and women) on Friday. Pictures of her posing with the two trophies are now online. Sporting a smart semi formal western wear including a pair of khakhi trousers and a matching blazer and […]
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UP to have 18 cyber police stations, forensic labs
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered setting up of cyber police stations and forensic labs in all the 18 police ranges of the state. Reviewing the functioning of home department on Thursday night, Adityanath also directed staff required for these cyber police stations and forensic labs be appointed quickly. He […]
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Suspicious bag spotted at Delhi airport, security increased
A suspicious bag was found at the international terminal of the Delhi airport in the early hours of Friday, triggering panic among passengers. The Delhi Police said a call was received around 1 am, following which the bag was found at the arrival gate number two of Terminal-3. “The bag […]
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RBI starts valuation of HDIL properties; relief likely for PMC Bank depositors
The depositors of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) bank can expect some relief in the coming weeks as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed experts have started valuating the Housing development infrastructure Limited (HDIL) properties, which were mortgaged with the Bank, so that they can be auctioned. Once the properties are […]
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Zidane settles on core selection but Real Madrid need regular results
Real Madrid’s 5-0 thumping of Leganes on Wednesday was their biggest win in La Liga since his first spell as coach but Zinedine Zidane was hardly in a celebratory mood. In the press conference after the match, one expectant journalist asked if it was Madrid’s best performance of the season. […]
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Thirty terrifying minutes on IndiGo flight to Kuwait
160 passengers to Kuwait had a harrowing time after a fire alarm on the IndiGo flight went off, moments after take-off, forcing it to return to the Chennai international airport during the small hours on Friday. The smoke warning alarm, indicating fire in the rear-cargo area, turned out to be […]
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Arsenal skipper Granit Xhaka apologises for actions in Crystal Palace game
Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka apologised on Thursday for his anger after being taken off against Crystal Palace last Sunday but revealed he reached ‘boiling point’ over abuse of his wife and daughter from the crowd and on social media. The Switzerland midfielder’s substitution during the 2-2 Premier League draw at […]
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Army wants homosexuality, adultery to remain punishable offences
The Army wants homosexuality and adultery to remain as punishable offences to ensure discipline and has made a representation to the Defence Ministry, a year after the Supreme Court decriminalised these acts, sources said on Thursday. The sources also said the Army Act had a provision under which its personnel […]
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Terminator Dark Fate movie review: Dear Arnold Schwarzenegger, it’s time to say hasta la vista to this franchise
Terminator: Dark Fate Director – Tim Miller Cast – Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna Breakneck, blasé, and browner than usual, Terminator: Dark Fate is a prime example of sneaky Hollywood self-plagiarism. But in all fairness, a rehash was promised, and that is exactly what has been presented. […]
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US Congressman applauds PM Modi for ‘bold’ steps in Jammu and Kashmir
An influential American Congressman on Thursday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the “bold steps” on Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating an “outdated and temporary” provision of the Constitution. On Thursday, through a government notification, two Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh came into existence, in line […]
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Taapsee Pannu would never do a sex comedy: ‘Making woman the butt of all jokes, having sexual innuendos is not entertaining’
She has become synonymous with brave roles and daring choices in films she takes up. And Taapsee Pannu has, time and again, set new benchmarks by doing some of the most unconventional stories. Be it Pink (2016) Naam Shabana (2017), Mulk (2018) or her latest release, Saand Ki Aankh, she has proved […]
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US targets Iran construction sector with new sanctions
The United States on Thursday extended its sanctions on Iran by taking aim at its construction sector, which Washington linked to the country’s Revolutionary Guards. The sanctions, it said, would also target “four strategic materials as being used in connection with Iran’s nuclear, military, or ballistic missile programs.” Secretary of […]