Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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Micron said it bought back 21 million shares of its common stock for $702 million during the quarter as part of its $10 billion share buyback program, leaving a net cash position of $2.99 billion.

Memory chip recovery coming later in year: Micron

The company beat revenue expectations for the fiscal second quarter ended Feb. 28.

21 Mar 2019 9:59 AM

Rimasauskas, originally from the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, was extradited to the United States from Lithuania in August 2017.

Lithuanian pleads guilty in US to massive fraud against Google, Facebook

Rimasauskas also agreed to forfeit about $49.7 million he personally obtained from the scheme, according to a court filing.

21 Mar 2019 9:57 AM

Results show Xiaomi is weathering fairly well a slowing Chinese smartphone market, the world’s biggest, by increasing its focus on markets such as India and Europe.

Xiaomi sees more global expansion

Xiaomi has revamped its smartphone lineup, paving the way to sell more expensive devices that can raise profit margins.

21 Mar 2019 9:56 AM

The service would make playing high-quality video games in a browser as easy as watching a movie on its YouTube service.

Google gaming service: Game makers can now use rival clouds

Hosting the data elsewhere, however, could lead to slower loading times or less crisp streaming quality.

21 Mar 2019 9:55 AM

The reduction comes after the Supreme Court overturned in January one of several lower court rulings against the US firm for abusing its dominant market position.

South Korean watchdog cuts fine on Qualcomm

The fine is the latest in a series of antitrust rulings and investigations faced by Qualcomm from regulators across the globe.

21 Mar 2019 9:54 AM

The grounding of aircraft by crisis-hit Jet Airways, grounding of Boeing MAX 737 planes by SpiceJet and curtailed schedule of IndiGo, among other factors.

Working with all airlines to provide sufficient capacity: Civil aviation ministry

All airlines are required to follow Passenger Charter requirements fully and comprehensively.

21 Mar 2019 9:41 AM

The earmarked fund shall not be clubbed with any other funds such as Investor Protection Fund.

Sebi asks exchanges dealing in agri-commodity derivatives to create fund for farmers

The exchanges would be required to disseminate the details of the action plan on their websites under intimation to Sebi.

21 Mar 2019 9:39 AM

The rescue operation is still underway as more people are feared trapped. (Photo: File)

Karnataka building collapse: Death toll rises to 7, more than 60 rescued

Earlier on Wednesday, Karnataka Revenue Minister RV Deshpande said that those injured will be treated free of cost.

21 Mar 2019 9:32 AM

Three CRPF personnel were killed Wednesday after a colleague allegedly fired at them after an altercation at their camp in Jammu and Kashmir.(Photo: ANI)

CRPF jawan kills 3 colleagues, shoots self in J&K

The deceased have been identified as Pokarmal R of Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, Yogendra Sharma of Delhi and Umed Singh of Rewari in Haryana.

21 Mar 2019 9:25 AM

These ACs are designed keeping in mind the mandatory norms meeting the latest ISEER Ratings.

Onida launches smart air conditioners ONYXS and GENIO

Onida will also be introducing Magnified Cooling with Multiplier Cooling Inverter Technology.

21 Mar 2019 9:19 AM

According to a White House schedule, President Donald Trump had participated in the swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: File)

Indian-American Neomi Rao sworn in as judge of powerful US court

Nominated by President Donald Trump last November, Rao was confirmed by the Senate last week by 53-46 votes.

21 Mar 2019 9:14 AM

Jasmeet Kaur, National Director of Miss Teen India Organisation.

Mumbai girl Apurva Thakur set to represent India at Miss Teen Universe 2019 in Panama

The annual Miss Teen Universe beauty pageant is for teenage girls from all over the world.

21 Mar 2019 9:14 AM

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who was remanded in custody till March 29 by a UK court on Wednesday, is likely to be held in a separate cell in Her Majesty's Prison Wandsworth, which is one of the largest prisons in western Europe. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi may get separate jail cell, inmates to be Dawood aide

Nirav Modi, who was living in a plush apartment until his arrest on Tuesday, was sent to prison on the eve of Holi.

21 Mar 2019 9:07 AM

The idea that germinated at UK’s prestigious Winchester School to invite 10 top schools worldwide to form an association that represent a diversity of cultures and ideas.

GICLM hosts for the first time prestigious Winchester International Symposium

Students from 9 countries including UK, USA, Japan and China will deliberate & experience Indian culture at GICLM.

21 Mar 2019 9:07 AM

Khalid Hameed, an English professor at the Government Sadiq Egerton College in Bahawalpur, was preparing for the farewell party when one of his students attacked him with a dagger, police said. (Representational Image)

Pak student stabs prof to death for planning ‘un-Islamic’ party involving girls

The student felt that the party that women were going to be involved with would be un-Islamic, a police official said.

21 Mar 2019 9:02 AM

At least three vessels chartered by the Indian conglomerate supplied refined products to Venezuela in recent weeks.

Reliance selling fuels from India to Venezuela to avoid US sanctions

Reliance had been supplying alkylate, diluent naphtha, and other fuel to Venezuela though its US-based subsidiary.

21 Mar 2019 8:57 AM

Screengrab of PM Narendra Modi trailer featuring Vivek Oberoi. (Courtesy: YouTube/T-Series)

PM Narendra Modi trailer: Vivek Oberoi as PM brings journey of 'Chowkidar of India'

The trailer also shows Prime Minister Modi’s struggle against the Indira Gandhi-led government.

21 Mar 2019 8:51 AM

Reiterating that the United States is looking for 'irreversible action', the official said America is working with its international partners to increase pressure on Pakistan. (Photo: File)

Pak should act against terrorists; another attack will be problematic: US

The Trump Administration, the official said, has taken sort of a 'zero tolerance policy' on the issue of safe havens to terrorists.

21 Mar 2019 8:45 AM

Ardern brushed aside suggestions of opposition to the ban. (Photo: File)

Days after mosque attack, NZ bans sale of assault, semi-automatic rifles

NZ PM Ardern said high capacity magazines and devices similar to bump stocks -- which make rifles fire faster -- will also be banned.

21 Mar 2019 8:40 AM

Haasan said he does not compare Congress and BJP as they 'both have their equal share of mistakes that they have done.' (Photo: File)

'Won't be sold, won't indulge in horse-trading,' says Kamal Haasan

Makkal Needhi Maiam released its first list of 21 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

21 Mar 2019 8:32 AM

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