Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on September 22 in Houston and the two sides hope to announce a potential deal on longstanding trade issues, including GSP, a media report said. (Photo: File)

44 lawmakers urge Trump admin to reinstate GSP for India

The Trump office terminated India's designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the GSP in June.

18 Sep 2019 9:29 AM

Reuters and others reported in June that the agencies had divided up the companies being investigated, with Justice taking Google and Apple, while the FTC looked at Facebook and Amazon.com Inc.

Top US antitrust regulators admit to infighting on big tech probe

Members from the bodies admitted time had been wasted time arguing who would investigate which tech company.

18 Sep 2019 9:25 AM

The first set of announcements was made on 23 August that included rollback of the enhanced surcharge imposed on foreign portfolio and domestic investors. (Photo: File)

'Blueprint ready': Govt mulling fourth booster dose to revive economy

Last week, the government announced a slew of measures to boost exports and the real estate sector.

18 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

Responding to a news report on Abdullah's arrest, his son and Congress MP Karti Chidambaram tweeted, saying, "Nazi Nazi Nazi." (Photo: File | ANI)

'Nazi, Nazi, Nazi': Chidambarams condemn Farooq Abullah's arrest under PSA

Abdullah, the 81-year-old patron of NC, was detained under the PSA on Sunday night.

18 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

Dries Mertens scored from the penalty spot with eight minutes remaining after Andy Robertson tripped Jose Callejon inside the box and Napoli substitute Fernando Llorente added a second in stoppage time to put the result beyond doubt. (Photo:AFP)

UCL 2019-20: Napoli defeat title holders Liverpool 2-0

Juergen Klopp was frustrated by Liverpool’s poor finishing after his side began their Champions League title defence with a 2-0 defeat.

18 Sep 2019 9:19 AM

'Thank you for standing by us. We will continue to keep going forward propelled by the hopes and dreams of Indians across the world!' ISRO said in a tweet. (Photo:Twitter | Representational)

ISRO's message after it lost contact with Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander

Lander Vikram lost communication with ground stations early on September 7 during its final descent.

18 Sep 2019 9:10 AM

If this leak is indeed true, then the Galaxy S11 will be leaps ahead of its nearest rival.

‘Perfect’ Samsung Galaxy S11 may come with 90Hz/120Hz refresh rate

Popular smartphone insider @Universeice has just dropped a bombshell when it comes to the display on the Galaxy S11.

18 Sep 2019 9:09 AM

The social media giant, which has about 2.4 billion monthly users, is moving to take down objectionable photos and videos after longstanding criticism for doing too little (Representational Image)

Facebook: New oversight board to only regulate content, can't change policy

While the new board cannot make policy, the company will be required to respond publicly to any recommendations the board makes.

18 Sep 2019 9:02 AM

Borussia Dortmund hit the woodwork and had a penalty saved before drawing 0-0 with Barcelona in their Champions League Group F opener on Tuesday, with Lionel Messi making his first appearance of the season for the Spaniards. (Photo:AFP)

UCL 2019-20: Borussia Dortmund held by Barcelona to 0-0 draw

Barca’s in-form 16-year-old Ansu Fati became the club’s youngest player to feature in a UEFA competition.

18 Sep 2019 9:01 AM

In the April-July period, total tax revenues of 20 Indian states fell 7 per cent to 4.9 trillion rupees compared with the same period last year.

GST panel unlikely to favour tax rate cut for auto sector: sources

Total annual revenue loss could be as much as 500 bn rupees if the panel decided to lower tax rates for auto sector to 18 pc from 28 pc.

18 Sep 2019 8:58 AM

Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that the world's top energy exporter had dipped into its strategic reserves to maintain supply to clients. (Photo: File)

Saudi Arabia says oil output hit by drone attack to be restored by September end

Riyadh pumps some 9.9 million barrels per day (bpd) of which around 7.0 million bpd are exported, mostly to Asian markets.

18 Sep 2019 8:52 AM

The Samsung Galaxy S11 will come loaded with the iPhone 11’s most exciting feature and thereby ensuring it’s a great upgrade.

Forget every 2019 flagship for this upcoming smartphone with bleeding-edge tech

This smartphone will not just be future-proof; but also come with some insane hardware that will put every other flagship to shame.

18 Sep 2019 8:45 AM

The Board has approved and the Company has executed the definitive agreements with entities belonging to Blackstone Group.

Coffee Day sells tech park for Rs 2,700 cr to Blackstone to reduce debt

The deal would help Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL) pare its debt of nearly Rs 5,000 crore.

18 Sep 2019 8:41 AM

A senior Chinese official said it should be left to PM Modi and Xi Jinping to discuss what they wish to. (Photo: File | AFP)

Kashmir may not be 'major topic' during PM Modi-Xi Jinping meeting: China

China, the all-weather ally of Pakistan, already tried to take the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last month.

18 Sep 2019 8:40 AM

England and Wales Cricket Board Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Harrison on Tuesday backed Ben Stokes after an English daily published a report about the cricketer's secret family tragedy, saying that the country stands with him in support. (Photo: AP)

Tom Harrison supports Ben Stokes

Stokes lashed out on the daily and called the publication immoral and heartless.

18 Sep 2019 8:39 AM

Prasad said that during his regime, mobile factories in India have increased from 2 to 268, including component makers for the handsets.

Apple is coming to India in a big way: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The government on Monday exhorted Apple to expand manufacturing base in India and use the country as an export hub.

18 Sep 2019 8:34 AM

Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra CM, who shares a good rapport with Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has maintained that an alliance will take place. (Photo: File |ANI)

Ahead of Mahrashtra polls, speculations arise for Shiv Sena-BJP alliance

Earlier, BJP president JP Nadda is learned to have told his party leaders that they will be fighting from all 288 seats.

18 Sep 2019 8:33 AM

Banerjee is scheduled to meet the prime minister on Wednesday in New Delhi, during which she would highlight various issues like funds that are due to the state. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee runs into PM Modi's wife, gifts her sari before boarding flight to meet him

Jashodaben was leaving the city after a two-day visit to Dhanbad in neighbouring Jharkhand.

18 Sep 2019 8:24 AM

Apple is adding more camera sensors to its iPad Pro lineup.

Apple's iPad Pro may feature iPhone 11 Pro-like camera

This year, Apple is speculated to update its iPad lineup and both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models.

18 Sep 2019 8:01 AM

Users will be able to link up to six mobile numbers to their Google Home and sync contacts for seamless calling using the speaker.

Google Home can make mobile calls for you

Google Home allows users to place calls using built-in VoIP functionality.

18 Sep 2019 7:55 AM

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