Technology, Mobiles tabs, 23rd Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Vinod Rai is happy that someone of Sourav Ganguly's stature is taking over the reins of Indian cricket. (Photo: File)

Vinod Rai: 'No better person than Sourav Ganguly to lead BCCI'

In an eventful 33-month tenure he was witness to the 'Good, the Bad and the Ugly' of Indian cricket.

23 Oct 2019 12:59 PM

Expressing regret and strongly condemning the statements made by Turkey on Kashmir, New Delhi asked Ankara to get a proper understanding "of the situation on the ground before" commenting on the matter. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Govt issues travel advisory for Turkey, asks travellers to 'exercise utmost caution'

Helpline numbers of the Indian Embassy and Consulate General of Istanbul have been mentioned for those requiring assistance.

23 Oct 2019 12:54 PM

Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday expressed his disappointment over Sarfaraz Ahmed's exclusion from the side's squad for the upcoming T20I and Test series against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

PCB not right in dropping Sarfaraz Ahmed from Test, T20I squad: Shoaib Akhtar

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had sacked Sarfaraz as the skipper of Pakistan Test and T20I side last week.

23 Oct 2019 12:48 PM

Before Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi held the record who achieved the feat at the same age - 21 years and 288 days. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi's Champions League record shattered by Kylian Mbappe

The 20-year-old achieved this feat against Club Brugge as he scored an impressive hat-trick and played a crucial role in his side's victory.

23 Oct 2019 12:40 PM

The digital lender provides credit via its channel partners. (Photo: Pixabay)

Digital lender HAPPY announces nationwide ‘Bhagidari’ campaign for festive season

As part of the Bhagidari campaign, the Happy will empower merchants with superior credit extension.

23 Oct 2019 12:34 PM

Aside from a small bicycle-shaped pin worn above her heart, Briskman rarely mentions "the incident," as she delicately calls it. (Photo: AFP)

Cyclist flipped off Trump in viral pic, lost job. Now she's running for local office

Two years later, Briskman has jumped headfirst into politics and is running for local office.

23 Oct 2019 12:29 PM

The report said traditional and modern retail, including e-commerce, have their own merits that must be integrated to provide a common platform.

Govt, industry must collaborate for digitisation of kirana stores: Report

It also said there is a need to focus on rural markets as overlooking of non-urban centres may lead to undesirable results.

23 Oct 2019 12:29 PM

The proposal stoked widespread fears residents would be put at risk of being sent into mainland China's Communist Party-controlled judicial system, and Lam was forced to drop the bill in the face of fierce opposition. (Photo: AP)

After months of protests, Hong Kong govt formally withdraws extradition bill

The security chief on Wednesday announced the bill's withdrawal in the city's legislature.

23 Oct 2019 12:12 PM

The nun stated that such actions are a violation of the bail conditions laid down by the Kerala High Court and sought intervention from the state women commission in the matter. (Photo: File | ANI)

Kerala nun rape case: Complaint filed with women commission for mental harassment

The complainant has alleged that Mulakkalare using social media platforms in order to defame her.

23 Oct 2019 12:09 PM

Revenue from operations (Consolidated) up by 11% at Rs 285.0 crores as compared to Rs 256.1 crores in H1 FY’19.

Newgen Software reports evenues of Rs 285 cr in H1 FY’20

Q2 FY’20 was particularly slow for us given the market headwinds in India and EMEA region.

23 Oct 2019 12:06 PM

Dabangg 3 trailer: Special screening arranged for Chulbul Pandey fans across India

Not just that, fans in Mumbai will not only watch the trailer before release, but will also get to meet Chulbul Pandey in person.

23 Oct 2019 12:05 PM

'We will be successful in our efforts to curb terrorism only when the local youth of Kashmir do not take the path of militancy and choose the path of peace,' Singh said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Zakir Musa's successor among 3 terrorists killed in Awantipora: J&K DGP

Singh said that the militant group 'Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind (AGH) has been 'wiped out'.

23 Oct 2019 12:03 PM

Here look at 5 options to make your life easier.

5 Service platforms to curtail your stress during festivities

With technology fast becoming an integral part of our lives, there are platforms to set a perfect festive vibe with their services.

23 Oct 2019 11:58 AM

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday took over as the BCCI's 39th president, becoming the biggest name to head the world's richest cricket board. (Photo:BCCI)

Sourav Ganguly officially takes over as 39th BCCI president

Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket.

23 Oct 2019 11:44 AM

Beset by tensions at home and abroad, Trump sparked yet more controversy with his use of the racially charged word 'lynching' to describe his predicament. (Photo: File)

Trump impeachment: Top US diplomat in Ukraine gives 'explosive' testimony

Trump's impeachment looked ever more likely after lower house of Congress questioned acting US ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor

23 Oct 2019 11:44 AM

Nusrat could not be reached for comment. (Photo: Facebook)

This Bangladeshi MP hired 8 lookalikes to sit for her exams, expelled from university

Tamanna Nusrat, from the ruling Awami League party, is accused of paying the lookalikes to pretend to be her in at least 13 tests.

23 Oct 2019 11:37 AM

Warmer ocean surface waters are increasing the intensity and frequency of storms. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Eradicating deadly epidemics becomes difficult due to climate change

Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund.

23 Oct 2019 11:25 AM

It's an IOT based GPS tracking device which can track any moving object.

This Diwali surprise your loved ones with gift of security

Instead of giving your friends mobile phones or laptops this Diwali gift them a device for their security i.e. Letstrack.

23 Oct 2019 11:22 AM

Noted historian Ramchandra Guha on Wednesday said he didn't expect to be paid for his tenure in the outgoing Committee of Administrators and had made this clear in the CoA's very first meeting. (Photo:Twitter)

Indicated in first CoA meeting that I didn't want any payment: Ramchandra Guha

Guha declined a payment of Rs 40 lakh along with another former CoA member, banker Vikram Limaye, who was to be paid Rs 50.5 lakh.

23 Oct 2019 11:22 AM

Various farmers association and individuals have raised objection to Justice Mishra hearing the matter on the grounds that he has already expressed his mind in the judgment pronounced by the apex court in February last year. (Photo: File)

Justice Arun Mishra won't recuse from hearing Land Acquisition case

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Mishra pronounced the order and said, 'I am not recusing from hearing this matter'.

23 Oct 2019 11:21 AM

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