Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 20 Nov 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20 Nov 2019

Prithviraj Chavan speaking to the reporters on Wednesday

Will provide Maharashtra a stable govt: Prithviraj Chavan after Cong-NCP meet

A senior NCP leader said the govt is likely to be formed before the first phase of the Jharkhand polls scheduled on Nov 30.

20 Nov 2019 11:58 PM

The Foreign Office in a statement said Pakistan reaffirms the right of every child to grow, learn, play and flourish with dignity. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

World should keep in mind plight of children in Kashmir: Pak

Pakistan has been trying to internationalise the Kashmir issue.

20 Nov 2019 9:02 PM

Aishwarya and Abhishek write emotional post on father Krishnaraj's birth anniversary

Abhishek, meanwhile, is set to star in filmmaker Anurag Basu's next untitled film along with a huge star cast including Rajkummar Rao.

20 Nov 2019 8:55 PM

Wriddhiman Saha lauded India's bowling attack and said the colour of the ball (pink) would not affect the performance of the seamers. (Photo: AFP)

Wriddhiman Saha says that the color of ball won't matter to Indian seamers

Saha is among the few players to have played with the pink ball in domestic competition.

20 Nov 2019 8:52 PM

It is learnt that Laxman Sivaramakrishnan will replace MSK Prasad as BCCI’s head selector. (Photo: File)

MSK Prasad to be replaced by Laxman Sivaramakrishnan as BCCI chief selector: reports

There have also been talks that the entire selection panel could be removed and replaced with a completely new one.

20 Nov 2019 8:22 PM

The government has taken various measures to improve the infrastructure of various courts across the country, Prasad said. (Photo: File)

Kindly clear 10-yr old cases immediately: Law Minister to all High Courts

More than 43 lakh cases are pending in 25 high courts in the country and over 8 lakh of these are over a decade old.

20 Nov 2019 8:02 PM

Two brothers led a decisive campaign that helped end island nation's three decade long civil war against LTTE. (Photo: AP)

Brothers to run Lanka: Prez Rajapaksa names elder brother Mahinda as PM

Mahinda, the current main opposition leader, will assume duties soon after incumbent Wickremesinghe steps down formally on Thursday.

20 Nov 2019 7:38 PM

Pullela Gopichand said that PV Sindhu would bounce back strongly. (Photo: AP)

'PV Sindhu's recent lean run down to hectic scheduling': Pullela Gopichand

Sindhu has fallen in the early stages at all tournaments except the French Open since winning her maiden World Championship title in August.

20 Nov 2019 7:17 PM

Congress-NCP meeting underway at Sharad Pawar's residence in Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Maha govt: Cong-NCP meet underway to chalk out alliance

Sonia Gandhi has not shown enthusiasm for forging an alliance with the ideologically contradicting party Shiv Sena.

20 Nov 2019 7:08 PM

"On the recommendation of group of ministers, constituted to review the national security system, section 14A prescribing compulsory registration of every citizen of India was inserted in the Citizenship Act, 1955," the ministry stated in a reply. (Photo: ANI)

MHA inserts section 14A -- prescribing compulsory registration of Indians in Citizenship Act

The Bill is aimed at granting Indian citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian refugees.

20 Nov 2019 6:59 PM

More than 6,000 people were killed in their coastal district of Nagapattinam - the hardest-hit area in India where nearly 9,000 died on the mainland. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Hope: Indian orphanage that helped rebuild lives after 2004 tsunami

An orphanage called Hope: Indian couple rebuilds lives after losing own children to tsunami.

20 Nov 2019 6:45 PM

This was the first time that the government has allowed a foreign delegation to visit Jammu and Kashmir post-abrogation of Article 370. (Photo: File | PTI)

Members of European Parliament got sense of how terrorism affects India: MHA

According to MHA's statement, the MEPs had expressed their desire that they would like to visit Kashmir.

20 Nov 2019 6:45 PM

Human sound pollution and the animal response to it must be seen in the context of an ecosystem, especially when considering conservation efforts, the authors note. (Photo: AFP)

Manmade noise labelled major environmental pollutant

Manmade noise a 'major global pollutant': study.

20 Nov 2019 6:35 PM

Ramesh Sippy being honoured at IFFI 2019.

IFFI 2019: Ramesh Sippy, producer N. Chandra awarded by Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikant, Bachchan, Javadekar Information and Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare also participated in the lamp lighting ceremony.

20 Nov 2019 6:34 PM

The special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, as provided under Article 370, was repealed by the Union government on August 5. (Photo: File)

Over 5,000 separatists, stone pelters, arrested in Kashmir valley since Aug 4: Govt

Out of these, the minister said, 609 persons are presently under detention, out of which approximately 218 are stone pelters.

20 Nov 2019 6:28 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), through its special public prosecutor, Prakash Suryawanshi, filed the supplementary charge sheet in the court of assistant sessions judge S R Navandar, presiding over a special UAPA court here. (Photo: File)

Dabholkar murder case: CBI files supplementary chargesheet against 2 accused

Dabholkar, a renowned anti-superstition activist, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen while on a morning walk here on August 20, 2013.

20 Nov 2019 6:22 PM

In an open letter to fellow men in the ongoing International Men's Week, Sachin Tendulkar said his tribe should never pretend to be tough when things are falling apart. (Photo: Sachin Tendulkar FC/Twitter)

Sachin Tendulkar says that there is no shame in showing tears and it's ok for men to cry

The 46-year-old, arguably the greatest batsman to have played cricket, said crying does not mean weakness.

20 Nov 2019 6:13 PM

In a written reply, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology also said that it is working on the 'Personal Data Protection Bill to safeguard the privacy of citizens, and it is proposed to table it in Parliament.'

'Noted WhatsApp malware, working on Personal Data Protection Bill': Govt tells LS

The Centre had earlier sought an explanation from WhatsApp to explain the breach of privacy.

20 Nov 2019 6:00 PM

The Wireless Pad is designed Ultra-thin to fit perfectly on any desk or nightstand.

Anker launches wireless charging pad at Rs 3,499

Anker has announced its first 10W Wireless Charging Pad in India, that comes with a Fast Charge Mode

20 Nov 2019 5:53 PM

As the selectors meet to pick the ODI and T20 squads for the West Indies series next month, Harbhajan Singh said Ravichandran Ashwin should get another chance in the shorter versions of the game. (Photo: File)

'Want Ravichandran Ashwin back in T20Is and ODIs': Harbhajan Singh

Singh feels Ashwin deserves a comeback in India's limited-overs set-up as a reward for his recent exploits with the red ball.

20 Nov 2019 5:49 PM

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