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

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Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday cancelled his scheduled visit to the national capital on a day when opposition parties will be meeting Election Commission officials over the issues of EVMs. (Photo: File)

Ahead of opposition meet over EVM issues, Kumaraswamy cancels Delhi visit

21 opposition parties will knock the doors of EC, pressing their demand of tallying VVPAT slips with EVM figures.

21 May 2019 12:15 PM

Valencia, 33, is the Ecuador captain and has won 94 caps, scoring 11 goals. Although he spent the last few years of his Old Trafford career as a right back, Gomez said he sees Valencia as a right winger, the position where he made his name and earned a move to United after a string of sparkling displays at minnows Wigan Athletic. (Photo: AP)

Ecuador calls up Antonio Valencia for Copa America

The 33-year-old's inclusion has received criticism in some quarters as Valencia has played less than 10 matches in an injury-ravaged season.

21 May 2019 12:11 PM

The bench issued notice to Khaitan and asked him to file his response to the government's petition within six weeks. (Representational Image)

SC stays Delhi HC order disallowing black money law to operate retrospectively

'Notice. The impugned order (of the high court) is stayed,' the bench said.

21 May 2019 12:09 PM

Pakistan will compete with West Indies in their first World Cup 2019 clash on May 31. (Photo: Junaid Khan/Twitter)

Junaid Khan protests over his exclusion from Pakistan World Cup squad; see tweet

The 29-year old posted a picture of himself on Twitter with black tape on his mouth.

21 May 2019 12:09 PM

Priyanka also shared an image from the past in which she could be seen hugging Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter)

Rajiv death anniversary: Priyanka remembers her hero, Rahul a loving father

In a tweet, Rahul remembered his father as a gentle person who taught him to forgive and never hate.

21 May 2019 12:08 PM

Eminent Indian- American economist Arvind Panagariya.

Panagariya recommends aggressive privatisation of public sector undertakings in India

Among the longer-term reforms, Panagariya recommended reform of labour laws.

21 May 2019 11:50 AM

A vacation bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra refused to entertain the plea filed by a Chennai-based organisation 'Tech for All', saying that a larger bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had already dealt with the matter and passed an order. (Photo: File)

It is nonsense: SC dismisses plea to count 100 per cent VVPATs

'The CJI had dealt with this matter. Why are you taking chance before a two-judge vacation bench,' the apex court asked.

21 May 2019 11:44 AM

Tarrant’s lawyer did not immediately respond to a request from Reuters for comment. (Photo:AP)

Christchurch man suspected of murder in NZ shootings charged with terrorism

Tuesday’s charge under terrorism suppression legislation was filed against Brenton Tarrant, police said.

21 May 2019 11:43 AM

Game of Thrones season 8. (Photo: Twitter/@doubledolphin | Hotstar)

After coffee mug, plastic water bottles featured in GoT S8 finale episode

After polluting lands, rivers, coasts and oceans in the real world, plastic has found its way to the fantasy land of Game of Thrones.

21 May 2019 11:40 AM

He has also learned the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which is a universal way to transcribe the sound of any spoken language to know its pronunciation. (Photo: ANI)

Meet 8-yr-old boy from Chennai who can read and write over 106 languages

With the help of the internet, especially YouTube, Niall Thoguluva learned a plethora of languages.

21 May 2019 11:29 AM

The patrolling team, comprising personnel from the DRG and the Special Task Force, was cordoning off a forest at a hill near Gogunda when the ultras triggered the IED blast, he said. (Photo: Representational)

2 cops out on anti-Naxal operation injured in IED blast

The incident took place near Gogunda village, when a joint team of security men was out on an anti-Naxal operation.

21 May 2019 11:27 AM

A meeting has been scheduled for June 25-26 to discuss the policy, but the group is now considering moving the event to July 3-4.

Oil rises on US-Iran tensions, but trade war concerns weigh

US West Texas Intermediate WTI crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at USD 63.36 per barrel.

21 May 2019 11:24 AM

The clarification by the polling officer comes after various rumours on social media regarding EVMs leading to tensions in some parts of the region. (Photo: File)

Poll body rubbishes EVM tampering allegations by Opposition

Opposition parties are also visiting the Election Commission to meet officials over this issue, later on Tuesday.

21 May 2019 11:22 AM

Sajit Pathan, 31, an autorickshaw driver had gone for lunch with his friends at the outlet at FC Road on last Wednesday. (Representational Image)

Glass pieces reportedly found in burger at Burger King in Pune, probe on

The manager at Burger King outlet, however, denied any knowledge of the incident.

21 May 2019 11:16 AM

The study has claimed that activities like walking and muscle strengthening were associated with significantly reduced risk of liver-related death. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Good physical health can keep liver disease at bay

Physical activities could reduce risk of liver-related death.

21 May 2019 11:16 AM

Initial reviews were mixed with critics saying the film, which draws on Maradona’s personal stock of video, showed colourful scenes but pulled its punches. (Photo: AFP)

Angry at being dubbed a hustler, Maradona dismisses new film

Maradona, who is now coaching in Mexico, missed the film’s premier at Cannes on Sunday.

21 May 2019 11:14 AM

A similar US ban on China’s ZTE Corp had almost crippled business for the smaller Huawei rival early last year.

Huawei founder says growth 'may slow, but only slightly'

Ren reiterated that the Chinese telecom equipment maker has not violated any law.

21 May 2019 11:13 AM

Lightfoot isn’t the first incoming Chicago mayor to have pledged to overhaul a department accused for decades of abuses. (Photo:AP)

Chicago sworns in first black woman as mayor; big reforms planned

She spoke about curtailing some powers of city council members for corruption and structural changes to reduce gun violence.

21 May 2019 11:12 AM

Earlier on Tuesday, CBI filed an affidavit in Supreme Court against Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav in connection with the disproportionate assets case. (Photo: File)

CBI gives clean chit to Akhilesh Yadav, Mulayam Singh in disproportionate assets case

CBI said, it did not find any evidence to register a Regular Case (RC) against the father and son.

21 May 2019 11:08 AM

Xiaomi gets most of its revenue by selling mobile handsets, but it also makes money from selling online ads.

Smartphone maker Xiaomi's first-quarter revenue jumps 27 per cent, beats estimates

The results indicate Xiaomi’s overseas expansion and focus on markets such as India and Europe are paying off.

21 May 2019 11:07 AM

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