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Centre Opposes Plea In Top Court For Lifetime Ban On Convicted Politicians

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 3, 2020

The Centre has opposed in the Supreme Court the amended PIL seeking imposition of lifetime ban on convicted politicians from contesting elections, saying the elected representatives are "equally bound" by law.

Japan May Ban Sale Of New Petrol-Powered Vehicles In Mid-2030s: Report

Reuters | Thursday December 3, 2020

Japan may ban sales of new petrol-engine cars by the mid-2030s in favour of hybrid or electric vehicles, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday, aligning it with other countries and regions that are imposing curbs on fossil fuel vehicles.

TikTok US Ban: Appeals Court Schedules December 14 Hearing on App Store Block

Reuters | Thursday December 3, 2020

A federal appeals court said it will hear oral arguments on December 14 on the government's appeal of an order that blocked a ban on Apple and Google offering TikTok for download in US app stores.

Green Court Extends Ban On Firecrackers In Delhi-NCR, Other Cities Until Covid Situation Improves

India News | ANI | Wednesday December 2, 2020

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has extended its ban on the sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital region and all cities and towns across the country where the ambient air quality falls under the "poor and worse" category until the situation created due to the COVID-19 pandemic improves.

Shiv Sena Asks Centre To Ban Use Of Loudspeakers In Mosques

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 2, 2020

The Shiv Sena has asked the Centre to take steps to stop the use of loudspeakers in mosques to curb noise pollution. An editorial in Sena mouthpiece "Saamana" said the issue is of noise pollution and environment protection.

2nd Wave Of Covid In Karnataka Expected During Jan-Feb: Technical Advisory Panel

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 2, 2020

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for COVID-19 in Karnataka has said the second wave of the pandemic is expected in early 2021 and has made a slew of recommendations including banning public celebrations ahead of the new year in a bid to avert a crisis.

FAU-G Pre-Registrations on Google Play Cross 1 Million in 3 Days, Announces Developer

Veer Arjun Singh | Wednesday December 2, 2020

FAU-G mobile game has crossed 1.1 million pre-registrations on the Goole Play store, its developer nCore Games has said. The game was scheduled to arrive in November but an official launch date is yet to be revealed. The shooter game was announced just two days after PUBG was banned in India on September 4.

Andhra Pradesh Passes Gaming Amendment Bill To Ban Online Games

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 2, 2020

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed by voice vote the AP Gaming (Amendment) Bill 2020 banning online gaming in the state after some youngsters committed suicide in recent days after they were pushed into debts by playing online games.

PlayStation 5 Owners Banned for Selling Access to PS Plus Collection to PlayStation 4 Owners: Report

Vineet Washington | Monday November 30, 2020

PlayStation 5 owners are reportedly getting banned for selling access to PS Plus Collection to PlayStation 4 players. PS5 owners get the PS Plus Collection when they first log in to their PS5 with their PlayStation account, and this includes several games that also work on the PS4.

Suresh Raina Wishes Former India Teammate S Sreesanth Good Luck As Pacer Gears Up To Return To Action

Neelav Chakravarti | Monday November 30, 2020

S. Sreesanth's ban from cricket ended in September this year. He is set to play in the President's Cup T20 Tournament, which begins from December 17.

Huawei 5G Kit Installation Banned in Britain from September 2021

Reuters | Monday November 30, 2020

Britain has ordered telecom firms to not install any new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021. They were already banned from buying new Huawei 5G kit after year’s end.

Canada Announces Ban On Certain Drug Exports In Response To US Plan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 29, 2020

Canada announced Saturday a ban on exporting certain medicines that are or may soon be in short supply, a measure in response to a US plan to import drugs from its northern neighbor.

Dog Meat Can Be Sold In Nagaland, Court Puts Government Ban On Hold

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday November 28, 2020

The Kohima bench of the Gauhati High Court has put on hold the carpet ban on the sale of dog meat in Nagaland that was imposed on July 2. This would mean that the commercial import, trade and sale of dogs and dog meat can be done in Nagaland for the time being.

Karnataka All Set To Ban Cow Slaughter With New Bill

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday November 27, 2020

The BJP government in Karnataka is all set to introduce a bill against cow slaughter during the upcoming legislative session after the issue was discussed today at a cabinet meeting held in Bengaluru.

S Sreesanth Returns To Competitive Cricket, To Play KCA President's Cup T20

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 26, 2020

S Sreesanth will return to competitive cricket for the first time since he was banned by the BCCI over spot-fixing allegations.