Technology, Mobiles tabs, 11th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 11 Jul 2019

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The engine of the Akbar Express was completely destroyed in the accident while three compartments were also damaged, police said. (Representational Image)

At least 14 killed, 79 injured in Pakistan train collision

Authorities said the Pakistan Army was also taking part in the rescue efforts.

11 Jul 2019 2:19 PM

West Texas Intermediate crude prices rose 0.43 per cent to USD 60.69.

Crude oil futures up 0.8 pc on global cues

Analysts said the rise in crude oil futures was largely in tandem with a firming trend in global trade.

11 Jul 2019 2:17 PM

The strong comments from the most powerful US financial regulator underscored the growing regulatory hurdles facing the proposed cryptocurrency, which has drawn scrutiny from policymakers globally.

Facebook’s cryptocurrency project ‘Libra’ halted

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that Facebook’s plan to build a digital currency called Libra “cannot go forward”.

11 Jul 2019 2:17 PM

After the resignations of two Congress MLAs- T Sukumar and MTB Nagraj on Wednesday, the total number of resignations touched 17. (Photo: ANI)

DK Shivakumar mulls legal action after being denied entry to Mumbai hotel

‘I have asked my legal people to look into it. I'll have to take a legal remedy to protect my rights,’ he said.

11 Jul 2019 2:10 PM

To a question on the decline of the domestic civil aviation market, Puri said that it is only a 'narrative' that the domestic civil aviation market is declining. (Photo: ANI)

Government would ensure Air India is purchased by an Indian entity: Puri

‘This is area privatization and disinvestment will work," he said replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha during the question hour.

11 Jul 2019 2:03 PM

The deal could ease pressure on the NHS by reducing the need to visit a doctor.

Coming down with a cold? Alexa’s got you covered

The plan is to give patients - especially the elderly, blind and those unable to access the internet through traditional means.

11 Jul 2019 2:01 PM

Shraddha Kapoor with Rohan Shrestha. (Photo: Instagram)

'Saaho' actor Shraddha Kapoor to marry beau Rohan Shrestha in 2020? Find out

The report also suggests that the families of Shraddha and Rohan have already started preparations for the wedding.

11 Jul 2019 1:59 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is carrying out searches at the residence of former Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Jaising and the offices of Lawyers Collective, an NGO run by her husband Anand Grover, officials said. (Photo: File)

Being targeted due to our work on human rights: Indira Jaising on CBI raids

Jaising is not named as an accused in the FIR but her alleged role has been mentioned in the complaint of the ministry.

11 Jul 2019 1:55 PM

'Centre must hold talks with Pakistan, just like rival factions in Afghanistan,' Naitonal Conference chief Farooq Abdullah also said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Centre trying to open RSS branches in J&K, divide people in valley’: Farooq Abdullah

‘The harassment by the security forces, National Investigation Agency and other agencies will not solve the problem of Kashmir,’ he said.

11 Jul 2019 1:54 PM

ICC CWC'19: Here are the best memes after the IND-NZ semi-final clash

Indian fans, though heartbroken, dealt with the tragedy using a very efficient method, that is, through memes.

11 Jul 2019 1:44 PM

Emanuela Orlandi, the daughter of Vatican employee, was last seen leaving a music class aged 15, and theories have circulated for decades about who took her and where her body may lie. (Photo: AP)

Vatican to dig up graves in search of teen who went missing 36 years ago

According to some theories widely circulated in Italian media, teen was snatched by mobster gang to put pressure on Vatican to recover loan.

11 Jul 2019 1:42 PM

Spotify Lite weighs 10MB and allows you to set a data limit to avoid overbilling.

Low on data? No problemo for hearing music online

Spotify Lite is here!

11 Jul 2019 1:37 PM

In a press statement on Wednesday, AIMIM general secretary Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri said Shaker Patni will continue as the party's president for Mumbai. (Photo: File)

AIMIM appoints Imtiaz Jaleel as its state president for Maharashtra

The move comes ahead of Assembly elections in Maharashtra scheduled later this year.

11 Jul 2019 1:37 PM

Several people on social media claimed that she looked like she was about to drop the child. (Photo: Instagram)

Meghan Markle mom-shamed for awkwardly carrying her baby

Meghan Markle has been at the centre of several controversies, and was recently slammed for not carrying her son properly.

11 Jul 2019 1:35 PM

Similarly, on NSE, the scrip rose 9.96 per cent to Rs 43.05.

Religare shares surge 10 pc on stake sale in subsidiary

On BSE, the shares hit the upper circuit limit of Rs 42.95, surging 9.99 per cent over its previous close of Rs 39.05.

11 Jul 2019 1:35 PM

The new V grade comes with advanced and comfortable features, including 17.7cm touchscreen infotainment with navigation.

Honda Cars India launches new variant of WR-V at Rs 9.95 lakh

The newly introduced V grade will be available in diesel engine option and has been positioned between the S and VX grades.

11 Jul 2019 1:34 PM

The Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committee also supported the amendment.

US House will vote for further enhancing US-India defence ties

The amendment received the support from both Republican and Democrats members.

11 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

‘We've conducted an exhaustive investigation, talked to ... 53 witnesses across three countries and 13 states, reviewed tens of thousands of emails, interviewed folks that were closest to the alleged incidents,’ the military official said. (Photo: AP)

No proof of sexual misconduct by Trump's top Air Force General nominee, says official

The nomination of Air Force General John Hyten, the outgoing head of the US military's Strategic Command, remains on track, Pentagon said.

11 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

According to the non-government Aajeevika Bureau agency, millions work in hazardous conditions with little legal or social protection. (Photo: AFP)

Indian workers toil in cold Indian Himalayan desert to repair world’s highest roads

Perched at a height of 17,590 ft., Indian workers toil at one of world's highest roads.

11 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

Palestinians protesting against Israel have demanded a separate state with self-governance, as part of a two-state solution, a move which the United States is in favour of. (Photo: ANI)

16 Palestinian children killed, over 1200 injured by Israeli forces this year

An NGO accused Israeli forces of 'systematically' violating human rights of Palestinian nationals, particularly minors.

11 Jul 2019 1:30 PM

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