Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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The petitioner said that a case was filed against Owaisi on directions of another court for his controversial statement made during a public meeting last month. (Photo: ANI)

Akbaruddin Owaisi gets court notice on bail cancellation in hate speech case

The court has asked Owaisi as to why the bail should not be cancelled and directed his counsel to file an encounter in the case.

15 Aug 2019 3:10 PM

Meanwhile, earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in Delhi and addressed the nation. (Photo: ANI)

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi unfurls tricolour in Hyderabad

While unfurling the flag at Old City near Madina Chowk, he was seen singing the national anthem.

15 Aug 2019 3:03 PM

The school staff rushed them to a local hospital where doctors declared them brought dead. (Photo: Representational)

2 students electrocuted ahead of flag hoisting in Gujarat school

The incident took place at the government-run school at Kenpur village in Santrampur taluka where the flag hoisting ceremony was organised.

15 Aug 2019 3:00 PM

‘British rule ended on August 15, 1947. But all other disparities are still continuing. What is our position in human development indices?’ the chief minister asked. (Photo: ANI)

Jagan Mohan Reddy hoists tri-colour in Vijayawada, briefs about various schemes

CM Reddy said, 'Freedom struggle is not just mere topic to read in history books instead it is great force that leads us to a good path.'

15 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

Greeting people during the Independence Day celebrations at the RSS headquarters here in Maharashtra, he said, 'Article 370 could be removed because the entire society made a resolution, so on this day we renew that resolve again.' (Photo: File)

Bhagwat hails country's leadership, society for abrogation of Art 370

'Today is the day to remember the sacrifices made for the independence and to resolve for it again,' he said.

15 Aug 2019 2:46 PM

Earlier this month, Parliament had revoked Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also passed Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act 2019, reorganizing the state in two Union Territories--Jammu and Kashmir with Assembly and Ladakh without it. (Photo: ANI)

Ram Madhav extends Independence Day greetings from Ladakh

Madhav was accompanied by Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal during the Independence Day celebration in the region.

15 Aug 2019 2:45 PM

A woman and her lover from Maharashtra’s Manickpur were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly killing her husband. (Representational Image)

Woman, her lover burn husband with hot oil, hits hammer to kill him in Maharashtra

According to police, Quincia and Nair were arrested under section 307 (attempt to murder) and have been remanded in custody till August 20.

15 Aug 2019 2:44 PM

Indian captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, who appeared to have played his last match in the third ODI here, saying apart from his cricketing exploits he will also be remembered for his fun-loving and friendly nature. (Photo:AP)

Chris Gayle is an 'icon' but best part is he's fun-loving, friendly: Virat Kohli

The duo were earlier together in the IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore.

15 Aug 2019 2:41 PM

Rawat, while addressing the locals on the occasion, congratulated the cricket authority of the state after the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand got the full membership of BCCI on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Uttarakhand: CM extends Independence Day greetings; pays respect to freedom fighters

Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Pratibha Protsahan Yojana’, 25 topper children will also be given scholarship of 50 pc fee in all courses.

15 Aug 2019 2:33 PM

'Our Bengaluru should also be developed like California and San Francisco Silicon Valley,' Yediyurappa said. (Photo: File)

Aim is to make Bengaluru country's Silicon Valley in a 'true sense': Yediyurappa

Karnataka and more specifically Bengaluru had gained a prominent place in the global technology map, Yediyurappa said.

15 Aug 2019 2:31 PM

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WhatsApp adds support for fingerprint unlocking

The feature is only available to WhatsApp 2.19.221, a beta version. The update should soon roll out to all android devices.

15 Aug 2019 2:31 PM

As many as 2,18,367 housing units valuing Rs 1,55,804 crore are delayed and at various stages of construction in seven cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Benagluru, Hyderabad and Pune. (Photo: Representational)

Rs 1.56 lakh cr worth flats launched in 2011 and before still incomplete; NCR builders top drag

According to JLL data, builders of Delhi-NCR are biggest defaulters as their contribution in delay accounts for 71 pc in volume.

15 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

Rakshabandhan 2019: Kartik Aaryan talks about his special bond with sister Kritika

Kartik dotes on his sister and it is pretty much evident.

15 Aug 2019 2:00 PM

Top seeded Ashleigh Barty overcame a slow start to defeat Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1, while Simona Halep battled past Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP/AP)

Rogers Cup: Ashleigh Barty, Simona Halep into the second round

French Open champion Barty double faulted to give Sharapova a 2-1 lead in the first set.

15 Aug 2019 2:00 PM

A passenger jet made an emergency landing in a field outside of one of Moscow's airports Thursday after colliding with a flock of birds, injuring at least 23 people, Russian officials said. (Photo: AP)

23 injured in Russian plane's emergency landing

Ural Airlines lauded the crew for its professionalism in arranging the evacuation.

15 Aug 2019 1:59 PM

Adrian raises aloft the UEFA Super Cup after his save in the penalty shoot-out allowed Liverpool to beat Chelsea in Istanbul. (Photo:AFP)

Juergen Klopp lauds 'incredible' Adrian's flying start to Liverpool career

The 32-year-old former Betis shot-stopper joined Liverpool on a free transfer to replace the departed Simon Mignolet on August 5.

15 Aug 2019 1:41 PM

Epstein, a multi-millionaire who counted Britain's Prince Andrew and Donald Trump as friends, was charged with one count of sex trafficking of minors and one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. (Photo: File)

Epstein accuser sues his estate, says he groomed her for sex at 14

The woman said Epstein showered her with gifts and then began demanding massages.

15 Aug 2019 1:34 PM

Most of them accuse priests of sexually abusing them as children and Church leaders of covering up the priests' crimes. (Representational Image)

As New York legal window opens, child sex abuse victims sue Church, others

Nearly 400 people had filed lawsuits against the Church in courts across New York by the afternoon, according to state court records.

15 Aug 2019 1:25 PM

Indian skipper Virat Kohli wished the country a happy Independence Day and asked people to work together to ensure the progress of the country. (Photo:AFP)

Sports fraternity wishes India on 73rd Independence Day

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished the entire nation and asked the people to invest in early childhood development.

15 Aug 2019 1:21 PM

Quoirin’s naked body was discovered Tuesday beside a small stream about 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) from the Dusun eco-resort after disappearing from her family’s resort cottage on August 4. (Photo: AP)

UK teen starved, bled to death at eco-resort: Malaysia Police

Negeri Sembilan state police chief Mohamad Mat Yusop said the autopsy found no evidence Nora Anne Quoirin had been abducted or raped.

15 Aug 2019 1:15 PM

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