Newsprint: December 26, 2017

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ENTERTAINMENT:- A film inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the various development schemes initiated by his government is set to release across the country this Friday. Modi Kaka ka Gaon had earlier been denied release by the Censor Board, which cited a number of controversial moments in the film. After much editing, the film has finally been cleared for release.

SPORTS:- David Warner posted a century after a no-ball reprieve and skipper Steve Smith was on track for a four straight Boxing Day Test ton as Australia made a solid start to the fourth Ashes Test against England on Tuesday. Warner received a massive let-off on 99 to claim his 21st Test hundred as an Australia side chasing a series whitewash took full advantage of winning the toss on an unresponsive Melbourne Cricket Ground drop-in pitch. Smith, who hasn't been dismissed in a Melbourne Test match since Boxing Day 2014, was still batting at the close on 65 with Shaun Marsh not out on 31 as Australia’s score read 244/3.

TECH:-

WhatsApp has confirmed that it will discontinue support for a number of platforms from December 31. The messaging app will drop support for 'BlackBerry OS', 'BlackBerry 10', 'Windows Phone 8.0' and older platforms. In addition, WhatsApp will also withdraw support for 'Nokia S40' after December 2018 and Android OS version 2.3.7 and older after February 1, 2020.