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Apple iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy S10, OnePlus 7T and more: Top 5 smartphones of 2019

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The 2019 has been an eventful year in the world of smartphone technology; from the introduction of foldable phones to cramming of more cameras, and not to forget, some eye-popping price tags too! If you have been waiting for the holidays to make the mega smartphone purchase, here's our list of top five smartphones that are worth every penny you spend. Topping the list is the Apple iPhone XR, which has been recorded as the top-selling model globally in the third quarter. With prices starting at USD 749, the iPhone XR is power without the added frills. An obvious inclusion is the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup for its flagship features including improved camera and battery. Prices start at USD 899 for the base model. Another top smartphone of 2019 is the OnePlus 7T, boasting premium specifications at just USD 599. Google's Pixel 4 lineup this year also ranks among the top five smartphone list of 2019. With prices starting at USD 799 and USD 899 for the Pixel 4 and Pix

Watch: Verbal spat breaks out between Congress workers in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 28 (ANI): A verbal spat broke out between Congress workers during party's foundation day programme. The programme was orgainsed at Gandhi Bhawan in MP's Indore.

JandK police arrests 3 fake militants for robbing truck drivers in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 28 (ANI): Srinagar SSP, Haseeb Mughal informed that three people have been arrested for robbing money from truck drivers impersonating militants. He said, "Since past few months we were receiving complaints that non-state trucks are stopped on highway and people acting as militants, and rob money from truck drivers." Police has confiscated toy pistols, cash and other weapons. 1 person is still absconding.

Priyanka Gandhi arrives at former IPS officer's house to meet his family

Lucknow (UP), Dec 28 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at former IPS officer SR Darapuri's house to meet his family in Lucknow. Darapuri was arrested in anti- Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, Priyanka Gandhi's vehicle was stopped by police while she was enroute to his place.

No MDR charged on payment modes notified from Jan 01, 2020: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on December 28 announced that those payment modes that will notified from Jan 01, 2020 will not have to bear charges of Merchant Discount Rate. Sitharaman announced the decision after holding pre-budget consultations with the chief of public sector banks in the national capital.

Rajasthan's Sikar shivers at -1 Degree

Sikar (Rajasthan), Dec 28 (ANI): Rajasthan's Sikar freezes as temperature dipped further down. Snowflakes were seen on the plants. According to IMD, minimum temperature recorded in Sikar was -1 Degree Celsius on Dec 28. Locals were seen setting up bonfire to grasp heat. Normal life has been thrown out of gear. Temperature is likely to further go down in coming days.

Rahul Gandhi hits out at RSS, says 'Nagpur will not run Assam'

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 28 (ANI): Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) while addressing a public gathering in Assam's Guwahati. As RSS' headquarters is in Nagpur, Rahul Gandhi said, "Nagpur will not run Assam". He further made a controversial statement on the organisation and also slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Amit Shah didn't answer in Parliament but challenging Rahul for debate on CAA: Chidambaram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 28 (ANI): Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram led a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Thiruvananthapuram on December 28. Addressing a rally at the event, he said, "Mr. Amit Shah must go back and listen to the debates in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. He did not answer a single question and now he is challenging Mr Rahul Gandhi for a debate on it. Everything is wrong about this law."

Pakistan Army targets residential areas in Kathua

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 28 (ANI): Residential areas of border village in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district was targeted by Pakistani rangers during wee hours of December 28. At least three houses were damaged in heavy mortar shellings. Indian Army gave befitting reply to Pakistan's unprovoked firing. Residents of border villages are facing acute problems since past few months as Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire. Speaking to ANI, a local said, "The damage continues to happen (due to mortar shelling). We can't even step out during the firing. Even our under-construction house was badly damaged during one of the mortar shellings."

TN Thowheed Jamath holds anti-CAA rally towards Governor"s residence in Chennai

Chennai, Dec 28 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath held a protest rally towards Governor Banwarilal Purohit"s residence on December 28 in Chennai. They are protesting against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the proposed NRC. Large number of demonstrators took part in the anti-CAA rally. Nation-wide protests have intensified after implementation of the new Citizenship Act. The new Citizenship Act gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from three neighbouring countries i.e., Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Situation was extremely volatile: Meerut ADGP on cop telling protestors to 'go to Pak' in viral video

Meerut (UP), Dec 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on December 28, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Meerut Zone, Prashant Kumar, spoke on viral video of Meerut Superintendent of Police (SP), Akhilesh Narayan Singh, during Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. He said, "Stones were being pelted, anti-India and pro-neighbouring country slogans were being raised there. Situation was very tense. Popular Front of India (PFI) pamphlets were being distributed. This was despite all appeals, including by religious leaders." "Yes, if situation was normal then choice of words could have been better, but that day the situation was extremely volatile, our officers showed a lot of restraint, there was no firing by Police," ADG added. On December 20, Meerut SP was caught on camera telling protesters to go to Pakistan.

You head Army, mind your business: Chidambaram to Bipin Rawat on his CAA remark

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 28 (ANI): Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram took a jibe at Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's remark on protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Chidambaram said, "DGP and Army General are being asked to support government, it's a shame. Let me appeal to Genaral Rawat, you head the Army and mind your business. It's not business of Army to tell politicians what we should do, just as it's not our business to tell you how to fight a war."

Watch: Man breaches security of Priyanka Gandhi in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Dec 28 (ANI): A man breached security of Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, at a party event in Lucknow on Congress foundation day. He wanted to meet Priyanka Gandhi. Speaking to ANI, Gurmeet Singh, the man who breached Priyankah's security said, "I was a part of youth Congress, but right now I am not at any post. I met Priyanka ji, and she said I'll get a post next time. I had no appointment with her and I am extremely sorry for breaching the security."

It was political decision, IAF was ready with plan: BS Dhanoa on 'Govt rejected plans to strike Pak'

Chandigarh, Dec 28 (ANI): Former Air Force chief Birender Singh Dhanoa spoke to ANI on his earlier statement 'Government rejected Air Force plans to strike Pakistan after Parliament attack, 26/11' and asserted that IAF had the plan ready, but it was a political decision. "After the JandK Assembly attack, from 2001 onwards IAF had prepared a plan on how to strike terrorist camps. Indian Air Force always had the plan ready; we had the position strike capability. It was a political decision, we looked at ourselves as whether we are technically capable or not," said BS Dhanao

Prepare to fight next UP assembly polls alone: Priyanka tells Congress workers

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 28 (ANI): Congress general secretary for UP (East), Priyanka Gandhi, attended an event on 135th foundation day of Congress in Lucknow. During the event, Priyanka urged the party workers to prepare ground for upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. She said, "Other opposition parties in state are not speaking up a lot. But as I said, we're not going to be afraid and keep raising voices even if we've to walk alone. We've to be prepared to go into next assembly elections alone."

Gods adorned in woollen clothes as North India reels under cold wave

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 28 (ANI): As the mercury dropped in northern and central India, arrangements were made to beat the winter chill for deities. Gods at Sankat Mochan Temple in Bhopal were adorned in woollen clothes to the keep the cold wave at bay. Lord Hanuman, Lord Rama, Sita, Lord Ganesha and many other divine figures were covered in colourful woollen drape. Bhopal recorded minimum temperature of 5.3 C on December 27.

RSS, BJP dividing country, Congress's challenge is to keep it united: Ashok Chavan

Mumbai, Dec 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on December 28, veteran Congress leader Ashok Chavan said, "Today is the foundation day of Congress party. Our party was formed 134 years back in this historical hall. We have begun our 'Tiranga March' from this historic place today." "That time the challenge before us was to give independence to our country from the British rule and we had our forefathers, father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Baba Saheb Ambedkar etc. They have fought to liberate the nation from the British rule," he added. "Today, after 134 years the challenge before us is to keep the country united, to face the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They are trying to polarise the nation on various issues and creating a divide and trying to rule the country," Chavan further stated.

Why will he know an ordinary man like me: Prashant Kishor's jibe at Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on December 28, political strategist Prashant Kishor spoke on Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs (Independent Charge), Hardeep Singh Puri asking 'Who is Prashant Kishor?' Prashant said, "He is a senior minister and why will he know an ordinary man like me?" "In Delhi, lakhs of people like me from Uttar Pradesh-Bihar live and struggle, how will such a senior leader like Hardeep Singh Puri know so many people?," he added.

Locals in UP flock to tea stalls as cold wave intensifies

Moradabad (UP)/ Varanasi (UP), Dec 28 (ANI): Dense fog engulfed several areas of Uttar Pradesh on December 28. Commuters faced problems due to low visibility. Speaking to ANI, a bus driver in Moradabad said, "Cold has increased to a level; we are facing problems due to low visibility and driving just with an idea." Locals in Moradabad flocked to tea stalls in order to grasp heat. People were also seen setting up bonfire as cold wave intensified in Varanasi. Temperature is likely to further go down in coming days.

Rahul Gandhi calls CAA 'notebandi no 2', says will be double the shock of demonetisation

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on December 28 termed Citizenship (Amendment) Act as 'notebandi no 2', and said the new citizenship law will prove to be double the shock of demonetisation. Speaking to the media, the former Congress chief said, "All this drama is 'notebandi no 2'. This move will be a big loss for Indian citizens. This is going to be double the shock of demonetisation."