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City Clash Will Be Good Barometer of Everton's Progress: Ancelotti

Manchester City will provide a test of see how genuine Everton's revival is, Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday, despite the Premier League champions' shaky campaign.

England Illness Outbreak Eases Ahead of 2nd Test in SAfrica

The outbreak of illness in the England squad is easing, which would surely allow the tourists a better buildup to the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Turkey Detains 5 IS Suspects Planning New Year Attacks

The private DHA news agency said the suspects were Iraqi nationals and were allegedly trying to obtain guns and other equipment. The detentions are part of a nationwide police security sweep across the country ahead of the New Year. Close to 170 suspected IS militants have been detained in the past two days, according to Anadolu.

Amit Shah Visits SSB Headquarters in Delhi; Reviews Security on Nepal, Bhutan Borders

The officials said the home minister was briefed and given a presentation by senior SSB officers, led by Director General (DG) Kumar Rajesh Chandra, about the forces' deployment along the 1,751-km India-Nepal and 699-km India-Bhutan borders.

New Year Eve 2019: BEST, Railways to Ply Late Night Services

The WR will ply eight services after midnight between Churchgate and Virar stations, and CR will operate four -- two between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-Kalyan and two between CSTM-Panvel on Harbour line.

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal's Mobile Phone Stolen at Paharganj, Recovered

The phone was stolen on Monday evening when Maliwal had gone to Paharganj to help an elderly woman in distress, a DCW member said. Police informed Maliwal on Tuesday morning that her phone has been recovered and a 25-year-old man Rohan alias Vinod arrested on charges of theft.

Over 1.5 Million Fitness Assessment Conducted via Khelo India Mobile App

Secondly, the assessment for the age group of 9 to 18 takes place for speed (50 m standing start), endurance (600 m run or walk), flexibility (sit and reach test), core (partial curl up 30 seconds) and muscular endurance (pushups for boys and modified pushups for girls) in addition to height and weight.

Kashmir Press Club Demands Immediate Restoration of Internet for Media Fraternity

It All Started from U-19 World Cup for Players Such as Kohli: Makhaya Ntini

Former South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini feels the seeds of Virat Kohli's stardom were sown at the U-19 World Cup back in 2008 when he captained the Indian team to the title.

IPL Spot-fixing Petitioner Aditya Verma's Son Lakkhan Raja Now in Bihar Ranji Team

Life has come full circle for IPL spot-fixing petitioner Aditya Verma.

Bangladesh Government Suspends Mobile Networks Along Borders with India Citing Security Reasons

A BTRC official was quoted as saying in the Dhaka Tribune that around 2,000 base transceiver stations have been closed that would affect around 10 million users in 32 districts that share border with India and Myanmar.

Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution to Scrap CAA in State

Setting aside their political differences, the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF and Opposition Congress headed UDF, once again came together to launch a joint fight against the Centre on the CAA, which has seen unprecedented protests all over the country.

Steyn Hits Back at Indian Fan for Mocking South Africa's Win over England

South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has hit back hard at an Indian fan who mocked the Proteas' recent 107-run win over England in the first Test of the four-match series.

England Backs ICC Plans to Scrap Five-day Tests

The International Cricket Council has found a backer in England as the sport's apex body plans to scrap five-day Tests from 2023 to ease player workload in a crowded calendar.

Here's What Zoya Akhtar’s Ghost Stories Segment Starring Janhvi Kapoor Is All About

Director Zoya Akhtar says she was clear about one thing when she started working on "Ghost Stories": she wouldn't rely on conventional horror tropes and would instead use the genre to chronicle fundamental fears that haunt people.

Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek Film Is Still in the Mix, Says Simon Pegg

Actor Simon Pegg has confirmed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's film version of popular sci-fi series Star Trek is still "in the mix". The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood director recently said he was "steering away" from the project, apparently confirming that he would tackle another subject for what is said to be his 10th and final directorial.

Bumrah Terms 2019 as Year of Accomplishments and Learning

India speedster Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday described 2019 as a year of "accomplishments, learning and memories" on and off the field and said he was eagerly looking forward to another successful year in 2020.

Matrix 4: Yahya Abdul-Mateen Roped In to Play Young Morpheus in Keanu Reeves’ Sci-Fi Film

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen has been reportedly cast to play a young Morpheus in the upcoming untitled The Matrix 4. According to website The Illuminerdi, the Aquaman star will essay the iconic role, originally played by Laurence Fishburne, in the next chapter of the famous sci-fi series.

Uncharted: Travis Knight to Step Down from Sony’s Video Game Adaptation Due to Tom Holland’s Date Issues?

Director Travis Knight may depart Sony's "Uncharted" adaptation starring Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland. According to Deadline, the production of the long-in-development video game adaptation is facing further delay as Holland is busy filming the next "Spider-Man" sequel for Sony.

'Still a Lot of Fire': Sharapova Accepts Brisbane Wildcard

Former world number one Maria Sharapova said Tuesday she still had "a lot of fire" as she attempts to resurrect her career after an injury-plagued 2019.