Technology, Mobiles tabs, 6th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 06 Aug 2019

Amitabh Bachchan gets stylish by the day

Bachchan’s stylist says that he will be seen in his go-to three-piece suit look, but with modified brooches and knots on his ties.

06 Aug 2019 11:45 PM

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

The senior BJP leader was brought to AIIMS at 10:15 PM and was straight away taken to the emergency ward.

06 Aug 2019 11:36 PM

Sushma Swaraj admitted to AIIMS

Hospital sources said she was brought to AIIMS at 10:20pm.

06 Aug 2019 11:11 PM

In a video released as part of the campaign, the minister said a 200-sqft house can store water for one whole year if rainwater is harvested properly. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu Minister urges people to take up #rainwaterchallenge

SP Velumani on Tuesday urged people of the state to take up the 'rainwater challenge', as he appealed volunteers to spread the word.

06 Aug 2019 9:24 PM

The refugees, who were so far denied the Jammu and Kashmir citizenship, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the historic decision and said August 5, the day when the government revoked provisions of the Article 370, will be written in 'golden words'. (Photo: AP)

'It will end our slavery': West Pakistan refugees celebrate Article 370 scrapping

The refugees, who were so far denied J&K citizenship, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the historic decision.

06 Aug 2019 9:13 PM

He added that the decision to scrap Article 370 is in line with the ruling BJP's ‘racist ideology’, that puts Hindus above all other religions and seeks to establish a state that represses all other religious groups. (Photo: File)

Another Pulwama type incident will happen: Imran Khan on abrogation of Article 370

He claimed that they had nothing to do with the Pulwama incident, and if such an attack happens again, Pakistan would again be blamed.

06 Aug 2019 9:04 PM

While DMK leaders had been against the decision by the NDA government, the TMC appeared to be a divided house with some of its MPs like Sukhendu Sekhar Ray supporting the move. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata Banerjee meets MK Stalin in Chennai

Meeting comes at a time when Centre’s move to revoke Article 370 which gave special status to J&K has set off a political storm.

06 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

If the trials prove successful, the ICC may bring in the change in full force going forward. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

TV umpires to call front-foot no-balls on trial basis

The system was also tried earlier, notably in the ODI series between England and Pakistan in 2016.

06 Aug 2019 8:59 PM

With his Cabinet yet to be constituted fully, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is visiting Delhi for discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka CM holds review meeting of new buiding of Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi

Yediyurappa was sworn-in as the 25th chief minister of Karnataka on July 26, following the collapse of the Congress-JD(S) government.

06 Aug 2019 8:58 PM

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released damage, loss and need assessment report on cyclone Fani in the presence of United Nations resident coordinator in India Renata Lok-Dessallien, representatives of World Bank, Asian Development Bank in Bhubaneshwar. (Photo: ANI)

Cyclone Fani caused Rs 24,176 crore damage in Odisha: Report

Infrastructure sector alone constitute about 42 pc of total needs, social sector which includes housing, constitute 36 pc, the report said.

06 Aug 2019 8:56 PM

BCCI's Ombudsman-cum-Ethics Officer Justice (Retd) DK Jain has sent a notice after receiving a complaint from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

It is expected that Dravid will have to file his reply by August 16 and then might have to appear for an in-person hearing.

06 Aug 2019 8:55 PM

During the course of hearing last week, Special Public Prosecutor DP Singh, representing the ED, had told the court that Puri, who is the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, is very influential and might flee the country. (Photo: ANI)

AgustaWestland case: Court dismisses bail plea of Ratul Puri considering evidence

CBI Judge Arvind Kumar also rejected Puri's application seeking a copy of the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) and statement .

06 Aug 2019 8:52 PM

IndiGo Chief Commercial Officer William Boulter said, ‘We have taken another step towards enhancing point-to-point connectivity for our passengers, by introducing Kolkata - Silchar route.’ (Photo: File)

IndiGo connects Kolkata with Silchar with two daily direct flights

Meanwhile IndiGo also launched its second direct flight connecting Hyderabad with Doha from September 16.

06 Aug 2019 8:49 PM

Toss has been further delayed. Next pitch inspection is scheduled to take place at 8:30 pm IST. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Wet outfield delays start of 3rd India-West Indies T20 International

India hold an unassailable 2-0 lead after victories in the back-to-back matches at the Central Broward Stadium in Florida last weekend.

06 Aug 2019 8:22 PM

Jammu & Kashmir is an area of strong potential for development as it enjoys a range of natural resources and immense talent, CII President Designate Uday Kotak said.

India Inc cheers Parliament nod to abrogate Article 370, J&K bifurcation Bill

Lok Sabha on Tuesday approved a resolution abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution.

06 Aug 2019 8:16 PM

He said the new bill seeks to take care of product liabilities and service, as well as action against publishers and celebrities of misleading advertisements. (Photo: File)

Parliament passes Consumer Protection Bill, 2019

The bill was piloted by Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.

06 Aug 2019 7:48 PM

Against this backdrop, Gangwal in a letter to the company's board said that based on "serious unresolved issues", he was not in a position to vote affirmatively on the special resolution for 'Alteration in Articles of Association of the Company' unless certain issues are addressed. (Representational Image)

IndiGo promoters' feud: Rakesh Gangwal says there are 'serious unresolved issues'

In July, Rakesh Gangwal flagged concerns over alleged corporate governance lapses at InterGlobe Aviation.

06 Aug 2019 7:39 PM

The petitioners argued that the civic body's policy violated the environmental and animal welfare laws. (Photo: File)

Can't allow animal slaughter in flats on Bakr-Id: Bombay HC

The bench said such restrictions were essential to 'maintain basic standards of hygiene.'

06 Aug 2019 7:38 PM

With BJP enjoying an overriding majority in the Lok Sabha, the bill is expected to the get Parliamentary nod before being sent for presidential assent. (Photo: LSTV)

BJP MPs give standing ovation to PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Humbled by the gesture, the Prime Minister folded his hands and bowed down before the House before proceedings continued.

06 Aug 2019 7:24 PM

Australia won the first Test by 251-runs and will play against England in the second Ashes Test at Lord's from August 14. (Photo: AFP)

Pat Cummins becomes second fastest Australian to 100 Test wickets

Cummins became the second-fastest Australian to take 100 wickets after Charlie Turner, who completed his 100 wickets in 17 matches.

06 Aug 2019 7:20 PM

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