A video has surfaced online, showing DCP of Bengaluru (Central) Chetan Singh Rathore singing National Anthem to calm the people gathered to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The protestors stood and joined the officer to sing the anthem. In order to convince them to leave, Rathore also warned them about anti-social elements that use such agitations for their benefit.
2. WhatsApp spyware used on Indians battered Pakistani officials too said by Report
Israeli spyware Pegasus allegedly targeted mobile phones of at least two dozen Pakistani government officials earlier this year, The Guardian reported. At least two dozen Indian journalists, activists, and human rights lawyers were among the reported 121 Indians targeted by the spyware. The Facebook-owned platform had revealed that around 1,400 global users were spied on using the tool.
3. OnePlus Mobile Company launches the Bug Bounty program to boost cybersecurity
OnePlus announced the launch of two cybersecurity initiatives. OnePlus Security Response Center will give security experts who find potential risks a bug bounty ranging from $50 to $7,000. OnePlus has also collaborated with HackerOne, a hacker-powered security platform that will investigate the most important security vulnerabilities in their network of security experts. 50-yr-old gets 5 Years in jail for Rs.853 crore theft from Facebook, Google
4. Over 267 million Facebook users data found leaked on dark web
On a dark web website, available for free, a database containing user Identifiers, phone numbers and names of more than 267 million Facebook users was revealed, security researcher Bob Diachenko and Comparitech discovered. It was allegedly stolen by criminals in Vietnam by secretly scraping or abusing the Facebook API. Researchers said the data could be used for large-scale spam and phishing campaigns.
5. Dabangg 3 Movie Review: Salman Khan film is dabanggai ki height
In the third installment of the Dabangg franchise, ChulbulPandey and his tale travel from Laalgunj to Kanpur to Tundla, all in Uttar Pradesh. The directors and the flavors they add to each film have also changed along with the local ones-from AbhinavKashyap to Arbaaz Khan to Prabhudheva now.
6. First ‘ Tenet ‘ Trailer Unveils the Mystery Movie of Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan’s Tenet’s first trailer made its way online, providing a glimpse of the next movie of the exclusive filmmaker.
7. BJP EX-MLA Kuldeep Sengar sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Unnao Rape Case
Kuldeep Singh Sengar had raped the victim (child) girl in June 2017. BJP took another 3 months to suspend and 15 months to expel him from the party. The heinous crime took place in the state of Uttar Pradesh in Unnao region. District Judge Dharmesh Sharma gave this judgment of life imprisonment with 25 lakhs fine as well.
8. India and West Indies to Play ODI series decider on Sunday 22nd
Team India and West Indies cricket team will be playing their decider match of the Paytm ODI series. The series is poised at 1-1 each, the visitors will try to fight it hard with the host to win the series after a long gap. Pollard led West Indies will be eyeing to win the series to give themselves a big boost going ahead before their next series.
9. Section 144 Imposed in Dwarka and Najafgarh today
Keeping the public safety, security and law security of the citizens in mind where anti-CAA protests happening in various parts of Delhi, section 144 has been imposed in the Najafgarh area near Dwarka on Friday. Meanwhile, protests continue at Jama Masjid and other parts of Delhi, the police are keeping a close eye on protestors through drone cameras.
10. Tata launches its new Electric vehicle
Tata launches the all-new Nexon in the Electric version which is loaded with some eye-popping features. With Dc Fast Charging, one hour of charge can give 80% of charging. Also, electric sunroof has also been proved in the EV Nexon.
11. All 4 Accused of Jaipur Blast Sentenced to Death
The blast which took place in 2008 in the pink city of India, Jaipur, the four accused held guilty in the case included Sarvar Aazmi, Mohammad Saif, Saifur Rahman and Salman were sentenced to death by the court. Whereas Shahbaz Hussain had been held not guilty in the Blast.
12. Anti-CAA Protest: Delhi Metro closed gates on various entry and Exit
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation: Entry & exit gates of Rajiv Chowk, Pragati Maidan and Khan Market are closed. Interchange facility is available at Rajiv Chowk. https://t.co/jhAN6thN10
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2019
13. New MD&CEO of Tata Global Beverages: Sunil A. D’Souza
Currently, the managing director at Whirlpool of India Ltd., Sunil A. D’Souza is now set to take charge as managing director and CEO of the global beverages major with effect from April 4, 2020. He will take over from the company’s current managing director and chief executive officer Ajoy Kumar Misra. An IIM (Calcutta) alumnus, D’Souza has started his career with Brooke Bond Lipton India in 1993.
14.Today: Rupee settles at 71.12 against US dollar
For the second day in a row, the Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Friday.
While foreign investors have bought nearly $13.85 billion in Indian equities, the rupee has weakened 1.90%, in the year so far. Rupee closed at 71.12 a dollar today, down 0.11% from Thursday’s close of 71.04.
15. Violent protest in Daryaganj: 40 people detained by Delhi Police
Delhi Police detains 40 people in connection with violent protests in Daryaganj on Friday. According to the police, the protesters set fires a private car park at Subhash Marg, Daryaganj. The fire was immediately doused with water and fire extinguishers by the officials. The Police resorted to lathi-charge and used water cannon to disperse protesters.
