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

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Ness Wadia had last month said that the KXIP board had a re-think on Ravichandran Ashwin and decided to retain the premier India spinner following the appointment of Anil Kumble as head coach. (Photo: File)

R Ashwin and Kings XI Punjab to split up, reveals co-owner Ness Wadia

KXIP co-owner Ness Wadia on Wednesday said the franchise and former skipper Ravichandran Ashwin have amicably decided to part ways.

06 Nov 2019 8:44 PM

Announcing the decision, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will put in Rs 10,000 crore in this alternative investment fund (AIF) while SBI and LIC would provide Rs 15,000 crore, taking the total size to Rs 25,000 crore. (Photo: File)

Cabinet approves Rs 25,000 crore fund for stalled housing projects

The fund will finance 1,600 stalled housing projects comprising 4.58 lakh housing units across India, said FM Sitharaman.

06 Nov 2019 8:34 PM

Shares of SpiceJet on Wednesday declined nearly 2 per cent to close at Rs 114.95 apiece on the BSE. (Photo: Representational)

SpiceJet board to consider Q2 results on Nov 13

The India's largest private airline had reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 261.7 crore for the June quarter.

06 Nov 2019 8:22 PM

According to an official statement issued by MEA, Haavisto will also meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss issues of mutual interests concerning both countries. (Photo: ANI)

EAM S Jaishankar meets Finland counterpart Pekka Haavisto

Haavisto is on a four-day visit to India with an aim to boost bilateral relations.

06 Nov 2019 8:18 PM

The opening match in the two-test series between India and Bangladesh will begin on November 14 in Indore. (Photo: AP)

7000 tickets already sold for India-Bangaldesh Test match in Indore

7,000 season tickets have been bought by spectators so far and remaining 9,000 tickets are expected to be sold soon.

06 Nov 2019 8:17 PM

Thai Thi Thao put the hosts in the lead in the 39th minute at the National Training Centre ground before India came back strongly in the second half to equalise through Ranjana Chanu in the 57th minute. (Photo: Twitter/ Indian Football)

India eves held to a 1-1 draw by Vietnam in 2nd FIFA friendly

The Indian women's football team played out a 1-1 draw with hosts Vietnam in the second FIFA international friendly.

06 Nov 2019 8:08 PM

A resolution to the BJP-Shiv Sena stalemate over government formation is expected and a new dispensation may take office before the term of the outgoing Assembly ends, sources said. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra may have new govt soon; BJP leaders to meet governor tomorrow

The BJP and the Sena are locked in a standoff over the post of CM in new govt and sharing of ministerial portfolios.

06 Nov 2019 8:01 PM

The senior Congress leader's counsel told Justice Suresh Kait that the prosecution's complaint (charge sheet) has not been filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the court and how can Chidambaram influence witnesses, when he does not know them. (Photo: File)

INX case: 'Evidence documentary, can't be tampered with,' Chidambaram tells HC

Chidambaram, who is in Tihar jail for money laundering, on Wednesday sought bail in the Delhi HC.

06 Nov 2019 7:56 PM

'He has been saying that nothing is constructed in Amaravati, which is incorrect. He must admit that he lied,' the TDP leaders demanded. (Photo: File | Representational)

TDP delegation tours Amaravati to prove YSRCP's 'false propaganda'

The TDP delegation led by K Atchen Naidu visited the sites.

06 Nov 2019 7:39 PM

'I love the Gujarati language. But, why have other regional languages been ignored? Why injustice is being meted out to them? If Gujarati has to be there, then all regional languages including Bengali must be there,' CM Mamata Banerjee further stated. (Photo: File | ANI)

Mamata questions making Gujarati optional language in JEE exam

She said the government's intention was to malign all regions and regional languages.

06 Nov 2019 7:02 PM

Screen grab from the video. (Courtesy: Youtube/ Rajkumar Hirani Films)

Reason why Rajkumar Hirani chose each actor to project Gandhiji’s message in video

The video featured several actors and actresses from the industry talking about each of Gandhiji’s beliefs.

06 Nov 2019 6:50 PM

Mathur's meeting with the Prime Minister comes after he was sworn in as the Lieutenant Governor of the newly created Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh last month. (Photo: ANI)

Ladakh LG RK Mathur meets PM Modi in Delhi

Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Geeta Mittal had administered the oath to Mathur on Oct 31.

06 Nov 2019 6:36 PM

Rangoli Chandel, Kangana Ranaut and Malaika Arora.

Kangana's sister Rangoli clarifies her cryptic remark over Malaika's latest photo

The PR turned lawyer to Kangana posted a photo from Malaika’s Insta story.

06 Nov 2019 6:12 PM

Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad is also on the verge of creating history as he is just two sixes away from hitting a half-century of sixes in T20I. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh team on verge of breaking two historic records

In the second match, Bangladesh have the opportunity to achieve what no other team has managed to achieve against India.

06 Nov 2019 6:03 PM

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 70.80 and fell to 71.01 against the US dollar intra-day. The local unit finally settled at 70.97, down 28 paise over its previous closing.

Rupee settles 28 paise down at 70.97 against US dollar

Weakening of the US dollar vis-a-vis other currencies and easing crude oil prices restricted the fall, forex brokers said.

06 Nov 2019 5:47 PM

The BCI in its letter has also demanded the constitution of a high-level committee to find out who were involved in 'planning the illegal protest of police yesterday. (Photo: File)

BCI terms protest by Delhi cops darkest day since history of independence

The top bar body said that the policemen remained absent from duty, shouted slogans, used filthy language.

06 Nov 2019 5:43 PM

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s successor, Rishabh Pant was expected to fill in his boots, but, so far, the 21-year-old cricketer has failed to live up to the expectations. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Adam Gilchrist asks Rishabh Pant to stop being DRS expert MS Dhoni

The Delhi Capitals opening batsman has flopped with the bat as well as the gloves.

06 Nov 2019 5:21 PM

WhatsApp has over 1.5 billion users globally, of which India alone accounts for about 400 million.

New WhatsApp update allows users to select contacts that cannot add them to groups

The update is rolling out to users around the world on the latest version of WhatsApp, said the Facebook-owned company.

06 Nov 2019 5:15 PM

They are not bothered about poor people, this is very unfortunate," said the bench, also comprising Justice Deepak Gupta. (Photo: File)

You sit in ivory towers and let people die, SC slams states on air pollution

Can you permit the country to go back by 100 years,' observed a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra.

06 Nov 2019 5:11 PM

Rakul Preet Singh speaks on dating Rana Daggubati; read

On the work front, the actor will be next seen in Marjaavaan opposite Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and Tara Sutaria in lead roles.

06 Nov 2019 5:08 PM

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