Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 16 Jul 2019

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A spectator holds the tricolour after the Chandrayaan-2 mission was called off in Sriharikota early on Monday morning. (Photo: AFP)

Chandrayaan-2 launch: New date after probe by experts

The mission was stopped 56 minutes and 24 seconds before lift-off at 1.55 am following an announcement from the Mission Control Centre.

16 Jul 2019 4:35 AM

‘Jan Ashirwad’ rally from July 18: Shiv sena

Sena sources suggest the 29-year-old Thackeray scion will utilise the tour to ‘thank’ voters for backing the party in the Lok Sabha elections.

16 Jul 2019 4:35 AM

Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy

Karnataka rebels may skip July 18 confidence vote

In the 224-member House, the ruling coalition’s strength is 116 [Congress 78, JD(S) 37, and BSP one) besides the speaker.

16 Jul 2019 4:32 AM

Kalraj Mishra is new gov of HP, Devvrat shifted to Gujarat

Before shifting to Centre Mr Mishra had also been an active in Uttar Pradesh politics as one of the senior most leaders of the BJP in the State.

16 Jul 2019 4:29 AM

A family marooned on the top of a hut in the flood-hit locality of Panikhaiti in Kamrup district of Assam on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

PM takes stock of Assam situation, extends help

The Assam chief minister himself visited worst flood-hit district of Barpeta and reviewed the situation on the spot.

16 Jul 2019 4:28 AM

Although the total water content in the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai has reached 48 per cent, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is yet to take a decision on cancelling the water cut in Mumbai. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 per cent water cut likely to continue

Water content in the lakes has increased to 40 per cent from the very low 4.85 per cent last month.

16 Jul 2019 4:28 AM

In the first six months of the current year since January 1, 24,2123 cases have been registered and investigation is underway in only 49 per cent of these cases.

Top court seeks data from HCs on child rape cases

The court has taken a suo motu cognisance of the spurt in the number of child rape cases across the country.

16 Jul 2019 4:26 AM

Thane district’s Modak Sagar and Tansa lakes, which provide water to Mumbai, are almost full thanks to the monsoon.

75 MMR villages on alert

According to the corporation’s statement, the present water level of Modak Sagar dam is 160.842 metres, while its overflow level is 163.147 metres.

16 Jul 2019 4:24 AM

The DGCA had issued a show-cause notice to the pilot on June 28, asking him to explain in writing why action should not be taken against him.

AI pilot in lunch box spat suspended for 6 months

The incident took place on June 17 when the flight was to take off from the Bengaluru airport for Kolkata.

16 Jul 2019 4:22 AM

SC to examine legal validity of sections in abortion law

The Section 3(4) bars the termination of pregnancy of a woman, below the age of 18 years without the consent of her guardians.

16 Jul 2019 4:18 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

SC blasts NDMC for hiding facts, imposes Rs 50,000 fine

A bench headed by Justice Mishra had on May 7 said that it would hear the case along with the pollution matter in July.

16 Jul 2019 3:08 AM

Vehicles move through a flooded road after rains in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Use drones to identify waterlogging sites: Delhi HC

The court noted that on the one hand, there is logging and on the other an acute shortage of water.

16 Jul 2019 3:05 AM

Dry waste dumped by Congress councillor Guddi Devi (right) in front of the office of NDMC Commissioner Varsha Joshi. (Photo: PTI)

Congress councillor dumps garbage at NDMC’s offices

Municipal commissioner Ms Joshi came out of her office after hearing the commotion and ordered a sweeping of the area.

16 Jul 2019 3:01 AM

A boy repairs his cycle as vehicles ply at a road during rains in New Delhi on Monday. The rains, expected to continue till Thursday as per IMD officials, gave some relief to the capital, which was witnessing dry spell despite cloud formation over the region. (Photo: PTI)

Heavy rain hits Delhi-NCR, brings much needed relief

The IMD has predicted that a dry spell is expected around July 20 and 22, but Delhi and Northwest India would receive good rainfall on July 24 and 25.

16 Jul 2019 2:54 AM

In an attempt to strengthen the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party, the top party leadership is likely to replace about 15 to 20 office bearers ahead of next year’s Assembly polls. (Photo: SONDEEP SHANKAR)

Assembly polls: Delhi BJP may see major reshuffle

The ones under the scanner include vice presidents, general secretaries, secretaries, spokespersons, and heads of several departments and cells.

16 Jul 2019 2:44 AM

England captain Eoin Morgan and Adil Rashid with the World Cup trophy. (Photo: AFP)

Luck of Allah, says Eoin Morgan

Morgan enters hallowed territory as an English World Cup-winning captain, joining the likes of Bobby Moore and Martin Johnson.

16 Jul 2019 2:34 AM

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in action England in their World Cup final at the Lord’s cricket ground in London on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Gentleman Kane Williamson gracious in tragic loss

Those who watched the Lord’s thriller would remember the Black Caps for a couple of moments of outstanding sportsmanship.

16 Jul 2019 2:30 AM

England’s Ben Stokes dives in to make his ground and get a 6 from overthrows during the final on Sunday. ( Photo: AP)

Kiwis overthrown!

The most poignant moment of the gripping final came in the fourth ball of the final over of regulation play.

16 Jul 2019 2:22 AM

Deloitte's filing showed it last month argued the government case should be dismissed because it came after the auditor's 10-year stint at IFIN ended.

Deloitte misreading law, trying to avert ban: Government

Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP is contesting the government's call for the ban on the auditor for its alleged involvement in a financial fraud.

16 Jul 2019 2:12 AM

The market ended in positive territory on Monday with the Sensex gaining 160 points, or 0.41 per cent, higher at 38897 levels and the Nifty closed 36 points, or 0.31 per cent, higher at 11588 levels.

Underlying trend stays subdued

The upper area of 11625-650 levels is going to be a strong overhead resistance for the market ahead.

16 Jul 2019 2:04 AM

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