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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 16 Jul 2019

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Amid protests by locals, the nearly century-old Laxman Jhula bridge in Rishikesh, was closed for pedestrians on Sunday after a ban was imposed on vehicular movement earlier. (Photo: ANI)

After ban on vehicle, Rishikesh's Lakshman Jhula shut for public

On Saturday, Uttrakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat had said that the government will take substantial steps to preserve the bridge.

16 Jul 2019 9:17 AM

Tax rate of someone earning 20 million rupees up to 39 per cent, and for those earning more than 50 million rupees the rate climbs to at least 42.7 per cent.

Will India's tax on the rich hit foreign investment inflows?

Investors are threatening to pull funds from India unless rules are amended so that they won’t take a tax hit.

16 Jul 2019 9:15 AM

Sirisena’s office said the day after the bombings that local terrorists and international terror groups were responsible for the attacks. (Photo: AP | File)

Sri Lankan President claims drug gangs behind Easter bombings

The statement comes amid a nationwide narcotics crackdown, with President aiming to reintroduce capital punishment for drug offences.

16 Jul 2019 9:15 AM

Mahadeshwar's vehicle was seen parked right under the BMC's no-parking signboard in suburban Vile Parle Saturday, said the official. (Photo: facebook/ Mahadeshwar)

Mumbai Mayor's vehicle fined after it was found in no-parking zone

Taking serious cognisance of the violation, the traffic police issued a challan to the mayor's vehicle, said a senior police official.

16 Jul 2019 9:07 AM

US intelligence agencies say there was an extensive Russian cyber-influence operation during the 2016 presidential election aimed at helping Republican President Donald Trump get elected.

Social media companies addressed to handle deepfake content

Major social media platforms have been used to spread disinformation ahead of previous elections.

16 Jul 2019 9:02 AM

NCLAT to hear ArcelorMittal's plea on EPC Construction on August 8

The NCLT has rejected ArcelorMittal's plea against bid of Royale Partners Investment Fund for ECIL, formerly Essar Projects India.

16 Jul 2019 9:01 AM

BJP's Karnataka unit chief B S Yeddyurappa Monday said he is confident of forming the government in the next four to five days. (Photo: File)

Yeddyurappa says, ‘Confident of forming govt in 4-5 days in Karnataka’

Yeddyurappa claimed Kumaraswamy would fail to save the coalition government.

16 Jul 2019 8:59 AM

On July 11, the court said that till Tuesday there would be no decision on the resignation. (Photo: File)

Karnataka crisis: Supreme Court begins to hear plea of 15 rebel MLAs

Sixteen legislators of the JD(S)-Congress coalition and two independent lawmakers have resigned.

16 Jul 2019 8:59 AM

A notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for non-compliance with directions issued by the RBI.

RBI slaps Rs 7 cr penalty on SBI for violating various norms

The penalty has been imposed on the bank for non-compliance of income recognition and asset classification (IRAC) norms.

16 Jul 2019 8:54 AM

Priced at Rs 29,500 in India, the iPhone 6S is now the cheapest Apple handset in India while the earlier entry-level handset, the iPhone SE was priced between Rs 21,000 to Rs 22,000.

Apple kills off its hottest selling iPhones in India

Apple has quit selling its iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S Plus and iPhone SE in India.

16 Jul 2019 8:52 AM

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 15, over 42 lakh people affected

Over 83,000 people uprooted by floods have been forced to take shelter in 494 relief camps.

16 Jul 2019 8:50 AM

GSMA works with mobile operators and their partners globally to address the barriers that women face in accessing and using mobile internet.

Jio joins GSMA's Connected Women Initiative to bridge gender gap in digital adoption

GSMA and the service providers can together deliver significant socio-economic benefits and transform the lives of women.

16 Jul 2019 8:49 AM

The country had earlier claimed that it would not open its airspace for commercial flights until India removed its fighter jets from forward Indian airbases. (Photo: File)

Closed since Balakot strike, Pakistan reopens airspace for all civilian traffic

In March, the neighbouring country partially opened its airspace but did not allow Indian flight to fly over its airspace.

16 Jul 2019 8:42 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the state government to probe multi-crore IMA fraud case, has detained suspended rebel Congress leader Roshan Baig, for questioning in alleged connection with the case. (Photo: File)

IMA case: Roshan Baig detained at Bengaluru airport; BJP blames K'taka CM

However, Santosh managed to flee from the airport after seeing the SIT but the team apprehended Baig.

16 Jul 2019 8:36 AM

Available in Silver and Space Grey, the 64GB iPhone X gets its best price ever at a price of just Rs 59,990.

Apple iPhone X gets heavily discounted in India; buy it now

The highly sought after handset has received one of its biggest discounts till date.

16 Jul 2019 8:23 AM

Hrithik Roshan with Anand Kumar and Vikas Bahl.

Guru Purnima 2019: Super 30 star Hrithik Roshan to visit Anand Kumar's hometown Patna

Hrithik Roshan will pay a visit to Anand Kumar's hometown Patna on the occasion of Guru Purnima.

16 Jul 2019 8:15 AM

Microsoft Internet Games services on Windows XP and ME will end on July 31, 2019.

Microsoft is killing classic internet games old Windows users loved

The software giant has announced that it is killing its popular internet games on older Windows versions.

16 Jul 2019 7:43 AM

The chips are installed on a 'Nahuku' board that contains from 8 to 32 Loihi chips.

Intel unveils new AI chip system that can power autonomous cars

The new system, codenamed Pohoiki Beach, is made up of 64 Loihi 'neuromorphic' deep-learning chips, modelled after the human brain.

16 Jul 2019 7:36 AM

One can also alter an outgoing multimedia message without the user's notice.

Your WhatsApps aren't safe once you receive them on phone

The attack is called 'Media File Jacking' and all that a hacker needs to gain access to files or alter them is a malicious app.

16 Jul 2019 7:34 AM

Newbies into the old foray

The band is a bunch of passionate musicians who rework classic English tunes right from 40s till the 70s.

16 Jul 2019 6:20 AM

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