Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Amir Khan, the British boxer of Pakistan origin, has expressed a desire to lock horns with Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender a number of times but the bout has not materialised yet. (Photo:ANI/AFP))

Vijender Singh challenges Amir Khan, asks Amir to 'stop fighting children'

Talking about his US debut and the bout, Vijender said America is the Mecca of boxing.

19 Jul 2019 2:26 PM

The new Skoda Octavia is expected to launch in India next year.

2020 Skoda Octavia interiors spied

The new Skoda Octavia gets a massive touchscreen and aircraft style toggle switches!

19 Jul 2019 2:20 PM

Mishaps on rail tracks take place primarily due to trespassing, boarding or alighting from running trains and falling off overcrowded trains, among others. (Photo: DEBASISH DEY)

16 killed in separate mishaps on Mumbai local rail, highest in single day ever

The suburban railway network, which ferries 80 lakh commuters every day, reports 8 to 9 passenger deaths daily in various mishaps.

19 Jul 2019 2:17 PM

"We have provided security to the MLA and his statement is being recorded," he said. (Photo: AFP)

Mumbai Police provides security to 'ailing' Karnataka Cong MLA

According to sources, 15 rebel MLAs from the Congress and JD (S) are camping at a luxury hotel in Mumbai.

19 Jul 2019 2:14 PM

‘So, a powerful leader, who is acceptable to all, is necessary. If we are looking for such a person, then there is no one other than the members of the Gandhi family. Such is the situation of Congress party that there will be a question mark on its existence without Gandhi family,’ added Shastri. (Photo: ANI)

Without Gandhis, Congress might disintegrate, says Shastri's son

He also warned that if somebody else is made president and some do not accept him, then there are chances of disintegration of the party.

19 Jul 2019 2:03 PM

SFBs were basically made to cater to areas which were not served or underserved by the banking sector. (Representational Image)

FDs of Small Finance Banks vs Commercial Banks: Which one should you go for?

SFBs are giving interest rate up to nine per cent on their regular FDs and offering 9.5 per cent in case of senior citizen FDs.

19 Jul 2019 1:51 PM

Draped in a traditional pink saree, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Udupi-Chickmaglur, along with BJP workers, climbed the ancient stone stairway barefoot to reach the 3,300 feet high summit of Chamundi hills which houses centuries-old Chamundeshwari temple. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: K'taka BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje offer prayers for Yeddyurappa to be next CM

Karandlaje had expressed her confidence that BJP will soon form the government in Karnataka after winning the floor test in the Assembly.

19 Jul 2019 1:51 PM

‘But this restriction hit India harder than Pakistan. The loss of India is almost double. But at this juncture détente and harmony are required from both sides,’ added Khan. (Photo: File | Representative))

Pakistan lost over Rs 8 billion due to airspace closure: Report

‘It’s a huge loss for our overall (aviation) industry,’ Pakistan Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on Thursday.

19 Jul 2019 1:50 PM

After India’s ouster from the World Cup following a defeat against the New Zealand, reports of a possible rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, got circulated. (Photo:AFP)

Kohli-Rohit rift ‘absolute nonsense’, senior players ‘miffed’ with the talks: Report

Reports regarding the rift got widely spread in the media, stating there were two different camps.

19 Jul 2019 1:44 PM

A committee under the additional chief secretary (Revenue) has also been constituted and will give its report within 10 days, Chief Minister Adityanath said. (Photo: File)

Sonbhadra clash: Five officials suspended, 29 accused arrested, says UP CM

Ten people were killed and 28 injured on Wednesday when they resisted an attempt by the village headman.

19 Jul 2019 1:44 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday said the TDP government's scams in the Polavaram project will be exposed soon. (Photo: File)

'TDP government's scams will be exposed soon,' says Jagan Reddy

Irrigation Minister Anil Kumar alleged that the previous TDP government did not do anything regarding the construction of Polavaram project.

19 Jul 2019 1:42 PM

'The Dish' helped hundreds of millions of people to witness all of the generation-defining footage of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon 50 years ago. (Photo: Representational)

'The Dish' that covered Apollo 11 moonwalk, is still beaming 50 years later

'The Dish' is still used by astronomers around the world.

19 Jul 2019 1:42 PM

Couple of months ago, a large tin shade worth Rs 6 lakh, covering a 45 foot by 75 foot area was erected in the school which brought an instant respite to the students during the peak summer months. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

Pen pals over the seven seas: Bundi govt school get funds from California students

36 students of Class 6 of Olivihan Pioneer Elementary school in California are pen pals with around 40 students of govt school in Barundhan.

19 Jul 2019 1:41 PM

Anand Kumar with UP CM Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: ANI)

Anand Kumar requests UP CM Yogi Adityanath to declare 'Super 30' tax-free in state

The CM congratulated Anand for his undying efforts and dedication in shaping the future of a number of students.

19 Jul 2019 1:37 PM

Tribals here had to carry the body of their relative who died during treatment at an NGO-run hospital in Gunupur village in Kalahandi district of Odisha in a sling made of cloth after authorities denied to provide a hearse van. (Photo: ANI)

Govt hospital in Odisha denies transportation, family carries body on a sling

The family was denied van despite state govt's Mahaprayana scheme that offers free service for transportation of dead bodies from hospitals.

19 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: ANI)

Finance Minister seeks to allay fears on surcharge on super rich

RBI has opened an indirect liquidity window to aid banks to give funds to the sector, which is facing a severe liquidity crisis.

19 Jul 2019 1:27 PM

'The two ships, backed by surveillance aircraft, will not be part of a military coalition that the United States is assembling to safeguard the waters off Iran near the Straits of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil moves,' the official said. (Photo: Representational I File)

Indian warships to stay longer in Persian Gulf, but won't join US coalition

India is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil after China.

19 Jul 2019 1:26 PM

India is also formulating a policy to build a 30 GW local capacity for manufacturing solar cells and modules by 2024, Anand Kumar, secretary to the ministry of new and renewable energy, said at an event in New Delhi.

India to touch renewable energy capacity of 260 GW by 2024: govt official

India’s renewable power capacity soared by almost 150 per cent in the last five years to 77.6 GW.

19 Jul 2019 1:25 PM

A violation of a law introduced in July 2018 that requires online search engines to purge any hyperlinks to materials that are banned in Russia. (Photo: AP)

Google fined by Russia for failing to filter search results

It is the second fine Google has faced in Russia since the law was introduced.

19 Jul 2019 1:23 PM

The India-US relationship is on a very sound footing with both nations working closely to take the momentum forward and propel bilateral ties to the next level, India's Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said. (Photo: File)

India-US relationship on very sound footing: Shringla

During his visit to New York, Shringla met Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, who was in the city at UN for High Level Political Forum.

19 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

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