Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 Jun 2019

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BJP MP Virendra Kumar takes oath as the Protem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha, at Rashtrapati Bhawan. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi, others take oath on first day of 17th Lok Sabha

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an all-party meeting to seek support for smooth running of the Parliament.

17 Jun 2019 10:33 AM

The 20-week program, called Ignite, will offer business and technical support to up to 15 start-ups.

Intel launches project to help Israeli tech start-ups

China is an important market for Intel and Huawei is a large customer.

17 Jun 2019 10:31 AM

The farmers in the area are taking a keen interest in knowing about the ingenious tree climbing bike developed by Ganapathi and are visiting his house here in Sajeepamuda in Bantwal taluk to inquire about it. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka farmer develops ingenious bike to help farmers

The ingenious bike made by Ganapathi is not only safer but also increases the work output.

17 Jun 2019 10:29 AM

Rupee opened weak at 69.87 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 69.89.

Rupee slips 9 paise against dollar in early trade

Foreign fund outflows and heavy selling in domestic equities kept pressure on the Indian rupee.

17 Jun 2019 10:27 AM

Out of the four matches, India has now won three and they have a total of seven points. The Virat Kohli-led Men in blue have defeated South Africa, Australia and Pakistan while their match against New Zealand got abandoned due to rain. (Photo:AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Memes flow in after India crushes Pakistan by 89 runs

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul registered 50-plus score and India had no problem in defending the total as they comprehensively defeated Pakistan.

17 Jun 2019 10:26 AM

The device will begin selling in parts of Europe, including Britain and France, on June 21, the report said.

Huawei prepares for 40 to 60 per cent fall in international smartphone shipments

Huawei is looking at options that include pulling the latest model of its marquee overseas smartphone, the Honor 20.

17 Jun 2019 10:24 AM

The broader NSE Nifty was quoting 50.20 points, or 0.42 per cent, down at 11,773.10.

Sensex drops over 150 points; Nifty below 11,800

The 30-share index was trading 175.29 points, or 0.44 per cent, lower at 39,276.78.

17 Jun 2019 10:23 AM

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has a majority of 353 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha. (Photo: File)

Govt to replace ordinances with laws, eyes to push key bills

The government is expected to push laws to replace about 10 ordinances or executive orders during the session.

17 Jun 2019 10:22 AM

The woman has been arrested and further investigation is underway. (Representational Image)

Delhi woman throws acid on boyfriend as he refuses to marry her, arrested

'The girl though was adamant on getting married and so hatched the plan to deface the boy,' police said.

17 Jun 2019 9:57 AM

The band had played during the Cherry Blossom festival last year, also at the La-tomatina fest by the scenic Umiam Lake and IIT's TedX show at Guwahati. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Visually-impaired musical band shows there is ‘Light After Dark’

A band of Visually-impaired musicians strike a chord in Meghalaya.

17 Jun 2019 9:56 AM

The Men in Blue displayed a clinical performance against arch-rivals Pakistan. Batting first, India posted 336 runs on the board, owing to Rohit Sharma's 24th ODI ton. (Photo:AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Fans enjoy India’s win over Pakistan

India defeated Pakistan by 89 runs on Sunday and as a result, the Men in Blue maintained their unbeaten record against Pakistan in the WC.

17 Jun 2019 9:54 AM

The police's apt reaction came soon after Virat Kohli-led team thrashed Pakistan by 89 runs in an ICC World Cup match at the Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai Police congratulates Team India using signals; warns people of traffic rules

Mumbai police is quite active on social media and put posts, often witty in nature, aimed at spreading awareness.

17 Jun 2019 9:49 AM

ADB will provide Rs 1,650 crore, out of which 80 per cent will be grant-in-aid and the state will have to repay 20 per cent loan in due course of time.

ADB approves Rs 1,650 cr infrastructure projects in Tripura

The project will be taken up in Khowai, Ambassa, Dharmnagar, Kailashahar, Udaipur, Bishramganj and Belonia.

17 Jun 2019 9:48 AM

The apex medical body, IMA, however, demanded a comprehensive central law in dealing with violence on doctors and healthcare staff, and in hospitals. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike today in support of protesting Bengal doctors

The IMA said all non-essential services, including OPD services, will be withdrawn for 24 hours from 6 am on Monday to 6 am Tuesday.

17 Jun 2019 9:41 AM

Vikas Bahl with Anand Kumar, the mathematician on whom ‘Super 30’ is based and lead actor Hrithik Roshan.

Had told 'Super 30' makers actor, director will be of my choice: Anand Kumar

'Super 30', directed by Vikas Bahl and starring Hrithik Roshan as Kumar, has been in the making for quite some time.

17 Jun 2019 9:40 AM

According to the researchers, to help the newborn immune system learn to discriminate between friend and foe, mothers transfer antibodies to their infants via the placenta. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Immune system of new born is transferred from mothers

Here is how mother's immunity transfers to her baby.

17 Jun 2019 9:38 AM

Chairman of Yash Birla group, Yashovardhan Birla.

UCO Bank names Yash Birla wilful defaulter, puts notice with photo

UCO Bank also declared directors of seven other companies as wilful defaulters, which have total outstanding of Rs 740 crore.

17 Jun 2019 9:36 AM

Before India took on arch-rivals Pakistan, bollywood actress Sherlyn Chopra on the occasion of fathers day, shared a bold picture of hers stating – when it comes to a match rivarly between India and Pakistan, India will always remain the father of Pakistan. (Photo: Sherlyn Chopra/ INstagram)

ICC CWC'19: Sherlyn Chopra goes bold to show who's the father before Ind Pak game

Sherlyn Chopra once grabbed the headlines for becoming the first Indian woman to pose nude for the official Playboy magazine.

17 Jun 2019 9:18 AM

The matter came into light after the guests who were staying in the victims' residence saw the bodies and informed the local authorities. (Representational Image)

Two boys among four of Indian-origin family shot dead in US

The family members were identified as Chandrasekhar Sunkara, 44; Lavanya Sunkara, 41; and two boys, ages 15 and 10, reported CNN.

17 Jun 2019 9:17 AM

Cartoon imagery used by some companies are part of the constellation of variables that make individuals susceptible to future use of e-cigarettes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Cartoon-based marketing can prompt consumers to smoke e-cigarettes

People watching e-cigarette ads featuring cartoons more likely to start smoking.

17 Jun 2019 9:16 AM

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