Messi banned for one game for Copa America red card

Messi was shown the red card after clashing with Gary Medel and afterward alleged that the tournament had been fixed in favor of the hosts Brazil, who beat Argentina in a controversial semi-final on their way to claiming the title.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned for one game and fined $1,500 after being sent off against Chile in the Copa America third-place playoff and leveling accusations of “corruption” at South American soccer chiefs. You can also do Bet on football team

Messi was shown the red card after clashing with Gary Medel and afterward alleged that the tournament had been fixed in favor of the hosts Brazil, who beat Argentina in a controversial semi-final on their way to claiming the title.

Messi called the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) “corrupt” and did not attend the ceremony to pick up his medal.

CONMEBOL said on Tuesday that Messi’s comments were “unacceptable” but backed down from imposing a tougher sanction on the five-times world player of the year.

Anderson out of Lord’s Test against Ireland with calf injury

James Anderson is officially ruled out of the Ireland Test match starting tomorrow (July 24) at Lord’s, suffering from a right calf injury. He will continue to be assessed ahead of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on August 1.

Anderson picked up the injury in a game for his county, Lancashire, on July 2. Five days later, an MRI scan confirmed it was a tear.

Though he was announced in the squad for Wednesday’s Ireland Test match, he was always touch-and-go to make the final XI. Now, he will focus on getting fit for the opening Ashes Test which begins a week on Thursday.

It will mean a decision between whether to hand Olly Stone or Lewis Gregory their Test debut. On paper, it is likely to be Stone of Warwickshire who is the quickest bowler in the squad given the absence of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer.

New gaming ROG Phone officially announced by ASUS

Asus has officially announced its newest ROG Phone II, a second-generation of its gaming smartphone, which will come with an impressive 6.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, and a lot of gaming-oriented accessories.

Same gaming-oriented design and impressive screen

Asus did not were off from the previous ROG Phone design, as the second-generation is still asymmetrical, screaming gaming smartphone. It comes with a rear exhaust grill, which is a part of the cooling system dubbed “ROG Aerodynamic System”. It can also be upgraded with optional AeroActive Cooler 2 accessory which should keep it well cooled and allow the phone to push that Snapdragon 855+ SoC even further.

The main star of the ROG Phone II is the 6.6-inch 120Hz 1ms AMOLED screen with 2340×1080 resolution, with support for 10-bit HDR, impressive color gamut and accuracy, as well as a 240Hz sampling rate touch sensor. The bottom and top front part of the phone is reserved for stereo speakers with DTX:X Ultra support for multi-channel audio and is 2.5x louder compared to the first-generation ROG Phone.

  New gaming ROG Phone officially announced by Asus

Asus also improved the AirTriggers, dedicated buttons and it included two vibration motors on the left and right part of the phone. Of course, Asus also introduced the ROG Kunai Gamepad, an optional accessory that turns it into a Nintendo Switch-like device. The same gamepad can be used with TwinView Dock II, which adds a second 120Hz/1ms touchscreen, a cooling fan and a 5,000mAh battery, or some of t he other docks like the WiGig wireless display dock, Pro Dock or the Mobile Desktop Dock.

Gaming smartphone must come with impressive hardware as well

When it comes to hardware, Asus has equipped the new ROG Phone II with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855+ SoC. In case you missed it, it comes with an octa-core CPU part with one 2.96GHz-clocked Kryo 485 core, three 2.42GHz-clocked Kryo 485, and four 1.8GHz-clocked Kryo 485 cores, as well as an Adreno 640 GPU. According to Qualcomm, the SoC should offer around 4-percent CPU and a 15-percent GPU boost compared to the Snapdragon 850 SoC.

Asus also paired up the Snapdragon 855+ SoC with 12GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage, and a hefty 6,000mAh battery, which can be charged quite quickly with support for Quick Charge 4.0 or Asus’ own30W ROG HyperCharge with standard 3A cable. Asus claims you can get 7 hours of PUBG gaming on the phone. You get usual connectivity options, a special 3.5mm jack, and four microphones.

Asus equipped the ROG Phone II with 24MP front-facing camera and the main rear camera from Zenphone 6, so you get 48-megapixel main shooter and a 13-megapixel secondary one for ultra-wide pictures.

3 TDP members suspended from Assembly for disturbing the proceedings

Deputy Speaker Kona Raghupathi has suspended three Telugu Desam Party MLAs K Atchannaidu, Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdaryand Nimmala Ramanaidu obstructing for proceedings of Legislative Assembly.
The House approved Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy’s report to suspend the three members.

The issue came up during Question Hour when TDP members referred to the YSRCP’s promise of granting a pension to women of these communities over the age of 45.
The three members marshalled because they refused to leave the house and saying it is unfair to suspend them.

Apple iPhone 2019

We’re expecting Apple’s 2019 iPhone lineup to launch in September, and there have been several leaks surrounding the new devices. Apple’s iPhone event usually takes place in the first week of September and this year too, the company is expected to reveal three new iPhones.

The iPhone 11 or iPhone XI as some call it, will be the successor to the 5.8-inch iPhone XS. The second will be the 6.5-inch iPhone 11 Max, and the third model is likely to be the cheaper LCD variant with a 6.1-inch display, a sequel to the iPhone XR.

The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max are expected to get a triple-camera setup; they are also said to feature a USB type C-port, instead of the regular Lightning port.

 Apple iPhone 2019

Meanwhile, the iPhone 11R will get dual rear-facing cameras instead of a single shooter the back. All three iPhones will be the first to run ios 13 which brings a number of improvements, including a system-wide dark mode and privacy enhancements,

2019 iPhones will have improved cameras

Don’t be surprised to see if the iPhone 11 topples last year’s iPhone XS in the camera department. The leaked molds for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Max and iPhone 11R show a square-shaped camera module that houses three or two cameras, depending on the model.

A report from Bloomberg suggests that the iPhone XS Max successor, likely to be called the iPhone 11 Max, will have a three-camera setup. The publication later said that the iPhone XS’s successor will also have a triple-camera setup. Another report from Japanese blog Mac Otakara corroborates this report by saying that the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max will have three cameras on the back.

Expect from 2019 iPhones.

*iPhone 11: single front camera, three cameras on the back

*iPhone 11 Max: single front camera, three cameras on the back

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 entry on August 7 with ToF camera

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will enter the technology market with a bang. It will carve its niche in the market and its features will prove to be unique. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch is on August 7 and the expected price, triple cameras, Time of Flight sensor, no 3.5mm headphone jack, new S Pen color options and everything else one is aware of.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will make its entry on August 7 at an event in New York. Ahead of the official launch, there will be more leaks about the device, which exposes its key specifications.

Samsung is will also be launching a bigger Galaxy Note 10+ variant this year. The Galaxy Note 10 series will indeed compete with Apple’s next-generation iPhone, which will be launched in September. Reports do indicate that Apple is rather preparing itself to launch three iPhone models for 2019.

Samsung Galaxy Note is the company’s premium line-up, which does differentiate itself from the Galaxy S-series with support for S-Pen. The S-Pen is also rather expected to be upgraded in terms of color variants as well as features.

What there is to know about Samsung Galaxy Note 10?

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be having a 6.28-inches 2K AMOLED screen, while the Galaxy Note 10+ screen size will tend to be bigger at 6.75-inches with the 2K AMOLED resolution. Samsung will stick with a rectangular design for the Galaxy Note 10 phone.

The notch-less screen will rather have trimmed down bezels and the front camera sensor will be located in the center on the top. The three back cameras will rather be aligned on the top left corner, which is an upgrade from the two rear cameras on the Galaxy Note 9. The company will, of course, get rid of a physical fingerprint sensor in favor of Qualcomm’s 3D in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 entry on August 7 with ToF camera

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will not be having a 3.5mm headphone jack, which reveals a recent FCC (Federal Communications Commission) listing. The images of the phone, which happen to be accidentally posted on-site and were later removed do suggest that Galaxy Note 10 will get rid of a 3.5mm headset jack.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will not support microSD card slot, but some leaks do indicate otherwise so there is an element of confusion over this.

S Pen happens to be a crucial part of the Galaxy Note series and the accessory does make the Note-series phones stand apart from other premium devices in the market. The Galaxy Note 10 launch will be available in different shades of blue, turquoise, yellow and pink.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 can be launched in four variants, two of which will support 5G networks. While model numbers SM-N971 and SM-N976 are said to be 5G variants of Galaxy Note 10, the standard variants with model numbers SM-N970 and SM-N975 will not come with 5G support respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series will indeed run the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor in select markets, while elsewhere the phones will be packing Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 processor.

The three back cameras will be rather aligned on the top left corner, which happens to be an up-gradation of the two rear cameras on the Galaxy Note 9.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is speculated to consist of 12MP+12MP+12MP triple rear cameras that one finds on the Galaxy S10, whereby one of the lenses will turn out to be an ultra-wide sensor. Also, the Galaxy Note 10+ is expected to sport four back cameras.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage is expected to cost around $1,250. Some leaks do state that the Galaxy Note 10 could start upwards of $1200. In India, the Galaxy Note 9 was launched at Rs 67,900 for the 128GB version and Rs 84,900 for the 512GB model respectively.

OnePlus 7 killers at Rs 14,999

OnePlus 7 killers have made its entry into the techno-savvy market and that at a price that perhaps one can afford. It is indeed worth investing due to its unique features.

It is indeed interesting to be aware of OnePlus 7 killer being launched at Rs 14,999.
It incorporates photosensitive fingerprint technology and makes use of lens under the screen for faster as well as safer screen unlocking. It is no doubt amazing that OnePlus 7 killer launched at Rs 14,999 is worth considering for purchase.

TECNO Mobile has rather announced its plan to enter the E-commerce space with the launch of Global Flagship ‘PHANTOM 9’ that will be available on Flipkart. PHANTOM 9 has many ‘Firsts’ to its credit. It is no doubt the first smartphone to have an in-display Fingerprint sensor under the 15K segment. It is also, of course, the first smartphone to come with Dual Front Flashlight along with a dot notch screen on a smartphone. They happen to be the first to come out with such Aurora inspired styling.

PHANTOM 9 has become the foremost smartphone under 15 K segments that will offer an in-display fingerprint sensor. It does incorporate photosensitive fingerprint technology and also makes use of lens under the screen for faster and safer screen unlocking. The PHANTOM 9 does come packed with a premium triple rear camera setup available presently in smartphones.

OnePlus 7 killers at Rs 14,999

It happens to be an integration of a 16MP primary camera with large f/1.8 aperture, 2MP depth-sensing lens that is perfectly suited for real portraits and the specialty is an additional 8MP 120° Ultra-Wide Lens, which has no doubt a special feature of micro spur supports that focuses on objects within 2.5 cm. It also rather equipped with Google Lens features, for smart identification of objects automatically popping up all the relevant information for one’s easiest reach. These features make it remarkable the fact that OnePlus 7 killer launched at Rs 14,999 is much noticeable.

If selfies impact one’s fancy, then this does happen to be a go-to gadget. The front camera of PHANTOM 9 is actually equipped with a 32MP High-resolution selfie camera which makes use of the second generation of camera technology 4-in-1 pixel which does ensure high-definition resolution. The Hair Crack Dual Flashlight does ensure brighter, more stunning selfies irrespective of any scene, especially low light ones.

Streaming video is a delightful experience on PHANTOM 9, with its 6.4inch screen and 19.5:9 Dot Notch display. It is enriched with an FHD+ AMOLED, 600 Nits brightness and 91.47 percent screen to body ratio, it does give more screen space that does allow users to see more. In landscape mode, watching movies, TV shows, and games do become much more engaging. In short, multi-task type based which is a pro and is much of a go-ahead. One can judge by these facts why OnePlus 7 killer launched at Rs 14,999 cannot be side-tracked.

In case the storage has been placing a ban on the addiction to click, it is time one shuns the inhibitions. Go out more than ever and then click all that one likes with PHANTOM 9. Powered by a 2.3GHz Octa-Core Helio P35 processor, based on 12nm technology that is coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the performance of this exclusive device is incredibly reliable. 12nm technology does help to make the smartphone faster and power efficient. One needs to use up all that storage one thinks that one needs as the phone does comes with a further expandable memory by up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

The PHANTOM 9 is rather packed with a 3500mAh battery in order to ensure that the handset does not quite run out of charge while one is indulging in some unplugged photographic experiences. The TECNO PHANTOM 9 priced at Rs 14999 will no doubt be available via Flipkart India starting July 17.

Oppo K3 India Launch on July 19

Oppo K3 India launch will be of much significance as far as technological innovations are concerned. It is well featured and will indeed be a very useful purchase for those who are techno-savvy.

Home Mobiles News Oppo K3 India launch set for July 19 and the Amazon Teases Color Options. Oppo K3 India Launch Set is for July 19, Amazon Teases Color Options The Oppo K3 will indeed pack a 6.5-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 710 SoC, up to 8GB RAM, a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera, and dual rear camera setup.
Oppo K3 is set to launch in India next week

Oppo K3 India Launch on July 19

Highlights:

•It will be available on Amazon India
• The e-commerce site is taking registrations of interest
• Oppo K3 will pack 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging
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• Oppo K3 price in India (expected)
• Much focus will be there on Oppo K3 India Launch Set for July 19.

Oppo K3 specifications

The teaser page on Amazon India has rather been updated to reveal the launch date. The phone has off late been confirmed to launch in India on July 19. The e-commerce site is now taking registrations of interest as well and has made the ‘Notify Me’ button live. The Oppo K3 was launched in May in China, and now it is rather set to arrive in the country next week. Key specifications do include pop-up selfie camera setup, in-display fingerprint sensor, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, VOOC 3.0 fast charging support, and up to 256GB of onboard storage.

it is set to launch in India on July 19, and it will be no doubt available on Amazon India. The dedicated page is taking registrations of interest, and pricing as well as availability details that will be announced on the launch day. The company needs to list launch offers as well. The Amazon listing also teases color options of Purple as well as Black in gradient finishes.

Oppo K3 price in India (expected)

The price in China does start at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,100) for the base 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant that carries a price tag of CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 19,100). The top-end 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is actually priced at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 23,200). Thus Oppo K3 India Launch Set for July 19 will be watched well.

Oppo K3 specifications

The dual-SIM (Nano) Oppo K3 boots ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The Oppo K1 ₹ 13,990 successor does sport a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratios and DC dimming feature. The phone also does feature an in-display fingerprint sensor backed by compensating projection technology for faster unlock speed.
The Oppo K3 is of course powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC that ticks alongside up to 8GB of RAM. The phone does come equipped with a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. At the back is a 16-megapixel primary camera that happens to be assisted by a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The new Oppo phone packs a 3,765mAh battery with support for the company’s VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.

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Huawei MediaPad T5 in India at Rs 14,990 on Amazon

Huawei MediaPad T5 availability in India has indeed impressed the customers who are keen to purchase products that are worth the investment. A techno-savvy person wants the best!

Huawei MediaPad T5 on sale in India starting Rs 14,990 on Amazon is a treat to customers.
The Huawei MediaPad T5 is available in India exclusively on Amazon India with a starting price of Rs 14,990. The budget tablet 10.1-inch FHD display, dual stereo speakers and lightweight design.

HIGHLIGHTS

• MediaPad T5 does come in about two memory and storage variants – 2GB + 16GB and 3GB + 32GB
• The base model starts at Rs 14,990 and is also available on Amazon India.
• It touts 10.1-inch FHD display, dual stereo speakers and a lightweight design
Huawei has launched the Huawei MediaPad T5 budget tablet earlier this month in India with a price starting at Rs 14,990. The MediaPad T5 is now indeed on sale in India and is exclusively on Amazon India. Huawei’s latest tablet touts a 10.1-inch FHD display, dual stereo speakers as well as a lightweight design that happens to comprise of a metal body.
The MediaPad T5 is made up of two memory and storage variants – 2GB + 16GB and 3GB + 32GB. The former, as mentioned earlier, is indeed priced at Rs 14,990 while the latter is rather available at Rs 16,990. Some do offer for customers do include a Huawei Earphone AM 12 worth Rs 2,998 and flip cover for free on purchasing the MediaPad T5.

Huawei MediaPad T5 in India at Rs 14,990 on Amazon

Huawei MediaPad T5 specifications:

The Huawei MediaPad T5 sports a 10.1-inch with an FHD (1920×1200) resolution, 224 PPI and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is no doubt powered by a 2.3Ghz octa-core Kirin 659 SoC that is paired with up to 3GB of RAM. Unfortunately, the tablet does run on a dated Android Oreo-based EMUI 8 software.

Huawei’s budget tablet packs a 5,100mAh battery. It also does feature a 5-megapixel camera on the back and a 2-megapixel selfie camera. The MediaPad T5 comes with up to 32GB of internal storage with support for storage expandability up to 256GB via a microSD card. The company brought forth the MediaPad T5’s metal body and lightweight design weighing at 460 grams. It is offered in a single black color variant in India.

The MediaPad T5 also comes with dual stereo speakers and features like Children’s Corner that will allow a person to set limits to what the child can use on the tablet, enhanced eye-comfort mode, posture guidance, blue-ray filter and usage time control. The MediaPad T5 will also allow a person to connect the tablet with a Huawei phone, Windows PC or Mac for a seamless sharing experience.

Huawei MediaPad T5 is unique in several ways and will impact the technology market positively. The investment appears to be attractive as the product features well. It is being launched on July 19 and will attract a lot of audiences. It is worth the purchase and one can feel one has spent judiciously. One needs to try the product out and see for oneself its efficacy.

Manasantha Nuvve movie fame VN. Aditya to make a movie after a decade

VN. Adithya bagged a blockbuster with debut movie Manasantha Nuvve in 2001.

He can’t withstand success because of a series of flop movies and quit direction.

It’s been 8 Years since his name heard in the Tollywood industry.

This director is making a movie after a long time that too inspired by Nani movie Jersey.

VN. Aditya is inspired by his son like Nani in jersey and announced a new project.

VN. Aditya made two hit movies in Sumanth Ashwin father MS. Raju’s banner.

He desires to give Sumanth Ashwin a classic hit.

After a long gap, he is making a movie with Sumanth Ashwin as Male lead produced by Geetha Arts-2 banner.

Mahabubad: TRS MLA Shankar Nayak saddened of his gunman’s death

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TRS Mahabubabd MLA Shankar Nayak had a good relationship with Srinivas, who had been working as a gunman for a long time.

He was deeply depressed by the sudden death of his gunmanSrinivas. Shankar Nayak broke down after seeing Srinivas body and wept.

He arranged things for final rights and How Shankar Nayak wept over the body of Srinivas caused tears to the locals.

All the villagers flocked to Srinivas’s funeral. Srinivas has been working as a gunman at Shankar Nayak for the past five years.

PV Sindhu defeats Nozomi Okuhara by 21-14, 21-7

Indonesia Open 2019 Quarter Finals Highlights:

PV Sindhu defeats Nozomi Okuhara by 21-14, 21-7, seeded third, in the women’s singles quarterfinals on Friday. Despite her difficult third win over World No. 13 Mia Blichfeldt in the second round, it turned to be a cakewalk for Sindhu, who is the seeded fifth.

Although Okuhara defeated Sonia Cheah in straight games in her previous round, she fell to her defeat against the 2017 World Championships’ final opponent.

PV Sindhu remains the lone Indian surviving in the competition after Kidambi Srikanth was knocked out in straight games by Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus 21-17, 21-19 in 39 minutes.

Top seeds Si Wei Zheng and Ya Qiong Huang eliminated Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy 21-14, 21-11 in 33 minutes as India’s mixed doubles campaign came to an end too.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were also knocked out by top seeds Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sukamuljo.

Lone Indian flagbearer left at the Indonesian Open Super Series, PV Sindhu defeated Japanese Nozomi Okuhara by 21-14, 21-7, seeded third, in the women’s singles quarterfinals on Friday.

Despite her difficult third win over World No. 13 Mia Blichfeldt in the second round, it turned to be a cakewalk for Sindhu, who is a seeded fifth.

Although Okuhara defeated Sonia Cheah in straight games in her previous round, she fell to her defeat against the 2017 World Championships’ final opponent.

Sindhu remains the lone Indian surviving in the competition after Kidambi Srikanth was knocked out in straight games by Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus 21-17, 21-19 in 39 minutes.

Top seeds Si Wei Zheng and Ya Qiong Huang eliminated Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy 21-14, 21-11 in 33 minutes as India’s mixed doubles campaign came to an end too. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were also knocked out by top seeds Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sukamuljo.

Rana bagged Tamil remake rights for Nani starrer Jersey

Nani as protagonist Jersey movie turned out to be a blockbuster in 2019. This appreciation makes mega producers Allu Aravind and Dil Raju remake the movie Jersey.

There is a rumour that hero Rana has bagged the Tamil remake rights of Jersey. Rana is producing the film Vishnu Vishal as the hero of the movie.

Vishnu Vishal and Rana are working together for Hathi Mere Sathi movie Telugu and Tamil versions.

Rana chooses him after friendship at the shooting of Hathi Mere Sathi film.

Hyderabad: bystanders save a man planning to jump off the PVNR Expressway

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A man on the (Hyderabad)Attapur bridge, saying that he had read in the paper that Modi would give Scorpio if he jumped off the bridge. A video of this incident went viral on social media.

Indrasena, a celebrity gym owner noticed him send two trainers on the bike to rescue him. Two trainers park their bike on the opposite side of the road and rush towards him.

The man sitting on the bridge looking down one of the trainer pulled him from the back.

The duo then makes him sit between the two of them on the vehicle and ride away.

He also said that he was a BCom graduate and was married with a son. However, his claims could not be cross-verified and the police said the man seemed to be mentally unsound.

Two teen girls murdered their best friend ‘because she was too attractive’

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Victoria Averina(Vika) (17), who lives in Arkhangelsk, Russia, has 16-year-old friends Lina and Irina.

One day Lina and Irina have called Vika to the abandoned house and broke glass bottles on her face. Vika’s face rouged with shattered glass shells. They killed Vika by strangling her throat and left from there.

Her parents filed missing complaint police found Vika’s body with the help of sniffer dogs. Based on phone trace, they took Lina and Irina into custody for questioning.

The girls confessed the crime and stated. Vika – who was studying at college as a chef – was “arrogant because of her bright and attractive face”.

A state investigator said: “According to the young girls, the victim thought she was more beautiful than her friends.Two teen girls murdered their best friend ‘because she was too attractive’

 

“During the police interrogation, the girls explained that the victim allegedly abused them because of this.“They did not like such behaviour.”

The two young suspects face up to 15 years in jail if convicted.

Amaravati: World bank dropped financing for capital city construction

The YCP government, which took over the newly formed government in AP, has had a tough time.

The World Bank has dropped a loan of Rs2100 crore for the construction of its capital Amravati. World bank’s loan withdrawal after the formation of the Jagan government is shocking everyone.

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) Commissioner Dr P. Lakshminarasimham, however, clarified that there was no official word from the World Bank yet. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) would lend 1400 crores. Now AIIB may halt financing for the capital city.

Amaravati: World bank dropped financing for capital city construction

Possibly, the change of government has given it second thoughts about the feasibility and the future of the project.

If further financing stops, Amaravati could become India’s largest incomplete infrastructure project.

Sunrisers Hyderabad appoints Trevor Bayliss as the head coach

England’s World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss appointed as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach. This comes as a surprising move as the team had done well under the watchful eyes of Tom Moody over the last few years.

SRH won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2016 and also made it to the final in 2018 under him. The franchise has now parted ways with Moody and signed Bayliss for the top job.

Tom Moody was with the franchise for the last seven years and during his stint, SRH qualified for the playoffs on five occasions and won the trophy under David Warner‘s captaincy in 2016.

In a press release that confirmed Trevor Bayliss’ appointment, the franchise thanked Moody for his superb work with the team and wished the former Australian cricketer for his future endeavors.

Trevor Bayliss has been at the center stage of England’s resurgence in the limited-overs format. He, along with captain Eoin Morgan, turned the fortunes of the team and they deservedly won the World Cup only a few days ago at Lord’s.

Bayliss is likely to resign from the helm post the Ashes series and the SRH has grabbed the opportunity to sign him for the upcoming season.

Zimbabwe cricket stars heartbroken after ICC decision

 Zimbabwe suspended by ICC from international cricket on Thursday citing “government interference” former players have slammed the decision of the world body terming it as one that has put many people out of a job in one go.

 players  Sikandar Raza and former captain Brendan Taylor were chief amongst many who voice in support of Zimbabwe’s status as a Test-playing nation.

Raza took to Twitter to point out how ICC’s ‘one decision’ would have far-reaching effects on some families and careers whilst adding that going by the decision he could have already played his last international match.

How one decision has made a team, strangers. How one decision has made so many people unemployed. How one decision affects so many families. How one decision has ended so many careers. Certainly not how I wanted to say goodbye to international cricket.

The Nintendo Switch Lite Seals 3DS’s Coffin

The Nintendo Switch Lite has sealed The 3DS’s Coffin and this has had much impact on consumers who are keen on purchasing viable products that are useful to them.

It is quite interesting to recall the Nintendo 3DS? Enjoy it while it is possible as after the Nintendo Switch Lite comes out, the 3DS will rather be erased from all of our collective memories. The Switch Lite does look nifty. On this week’s Kotaku Splitscreen, one does indeed talk about playing Switch games while lying in a hammock and also the cool limited edition 3DSes that one bought for no rhyme or reason. The Nintendo Switch Lite has sealed the 3DS’s Coffin.

Discussing games that a person has been playing with Jason still on Dragon Quest Builders 2 and Kirk getting the bad ending in Metro Exodus is what the focus is on. One indulges in Switch games in the wild (Phoenix Wright and West of Loathing). Then the trend is to break for some news (33:25); there was the Switch Lite announcement, a situation with the game marketplace G2A thus trying to pay journalists for positive coverage (with no one biting), and the Wind Waker homage discovered in Breath of the Wild. Finally, it ends up into off-topic discussion (54:23) of Pose, Stranger Things 3, and Veronica Mars before Kirk’s music pick of the week. It is quite obvious that the Nintendo Switch Lite has sealed the 3DS’s Coffin.

Jason: The Switch Lite happens to be designed to fill that gap that the 3DS and 2DS, which are presently basically dead, have left in their wake. So this is going to appeal to parents who want to buy their kids something and do not prefer to spend $300, or people who want a Switch but are not able to afford $300 because it’s a $200 price point. It does look sleek, got some cool color options.

The Nintendo Switch Lite Seals 3DS's Coffin

Kirk: I  do have certain questions. To start with was there a video announcing this?

Maddy: Yes, it happens to be commercial where people are playing by the fireside. It is a typical Nintendo commercial where groups of diverse, hot teens are indeed playing a Switch together in various permutations.

Kirk: Nice. Did they make use of the Switch sound effect?

Maddy: They did in fact.

Kirk: It is interesting as it will not make that sound effect. One will hear the lovely snapping sound effect.

Jason: That does not make any sense.

Maddy: People have been going to the store and asking for a Switch. Nobody knows what a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite would be like.

Jason: Oh, but this happens in BDSM shops.

Maddy: That appears so.

Jason: Nintendo started it with the DS Lite. The DS Lite came out, and it was indeed perfect.

Kirk: Yes, I got the DS Lite. That was the first gaming system I bought since an original Xbox, in a long time. I played several games.

Maddy: I think I traded mine in as I needed that tiny amount of money for trading it in.

Jason: $25 at GameStop.

Kirk: Any other Nintendo Lite consoles? Are there other ones, or is it just the DS Lite?

Jason: Just the DS Lite. There was a Game Boy SP, but that was before they started using Lite.

Maddy: There happened to be the Game Boy Pocket. That would have been the equivalent of the Lite. I had one of those.

Kirk: Similar to Switch Lite. I already do have a Switch.

Jason: Yes the Pro will be next year.

Kirk: Yes it will happen.

Jason: For sure. One can, of course, hold off on that hardware purchase for now.

Kirk: That is what happened with the 2DS as well.

Maddy: 3DS happens to be dead now.

Maddy: Is a person sad that the 3DS is dead now

Jason: Good old Captain Metroid.

Maddy: Can she crawl, though?

Kirk: I have the Majora’s Mask 3DS, which is rather amazing to look at.

Jason: It is incredible.

Kirk: It was super hard to get.

Maddy: I had to, of course, pre-order mine! I had to sign up to get it.

Kirk: It was the best buy.

Jason: One gets used to the big screen.

Kirk: It is nice to have a full controller scheme.

Jason: I agree on both counts. In case a person gets used to that, it’s hard to go back to the 3DS.

Maddy: Perhaps there is a need to buy a really pretty Metroid sticker for my Switch and put it on the back and also pretend that I have a special Metroid Switch.

Judging by this conversation it is evident why the Nintendo Switch Lite has sealed the 3DS’s coffin

Windows 10 Tests Password Free Sign-ins

Windows 10 testing the password-free sign-ins is amazing and adds value to its operations. Passwords need to be remembered and people tend to forget it.

It is possible a person may hate passwords or remembering them? Microsoft does too. It does appear to look similar to Redmond giant hates passwords so much, it has indeed put a new toggle in Windows 10 Insider Preview settings that does let one completely disable password for signing in to user accounts. Windows 10 Is Testing Password Free Sign-ins is special in this way.

The update is presently only available to Fast ring Insiders, and even then also to only a subset of users; but based on official Windows Blog’s post about the latest update (18396), users who happen to be presently unable to see the new setting need to check back in an around a week.

On systems where this setting is rather available, users can head over to Settings -> Accounts -> Sign-in options, and turn on the toggle next to ‘Make your device password-less‘. This will turn off password sign-ins for every Microsoft accounts on the system to allow sign-in only via Windows Hello authentication which does include facial recognition, fingerprints, and PIN — all of which are more secure than a password. Also, a Windows Hello PIN is indeed more secure than a password. Microsoft does even have a complete document explaining how that is. The focus is on Windows 10 Is Testing Password Free Sign-ins

Anyway, the latest Windows 10 Fast ring update does bring other upgrades as well — the Your Phone app’s Phone Screen does feature and is now available on more Surface devices that include the Surface Pro 6, and the Surface Laptop 2. It does seem appropriate Windows 10 Is Testing Password Free Sign-ins.

Windows 10 Tests Password Free Sign-ins

There is also a new way to add an event or reminder by simply going to the calendar flyout from the taskbar — one will now see a new text box where one can type in one’s events and reminders on the fly.

Overall this does  look really like an interesting Windows 10 update, but while it is possible of getting tempted to get on the Fast ring and then install it right away, it is better to recommend waiting it out until it does  arrive at the stable channel; that does allow the possibility of goodness without the bugs.

The update is presently available to Fast ring Insiders, and even then to only a subset of those users. Nevertheless, according to official Windows Blog, a post about the latest update (18396), the users off late are currently unable to see the new setting and need to check back in about a week.

On the whole, it looks like an interesting Windows 10 update, but while one may be tempted to get on the Fast ring and install it right away. It is better to wait until it arrives at the stable channel; that way it will allow the availability of goodness without the bugs.