Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Jul 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21 Jul 2017

he doctor population ratio for India is less than the World Health Organisation prescribed standard of 1:1,000, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

Government: Less than one doctor for every 1000 Indians

The minister said emphasis of the government was to increasing the number of doctors in the country to improve the doctor population ratio.

21 Jul 2017 11:55 PM

Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

Spicer's daily press briefings had become must-see television until recent weeks when he took on a more behind-the-scenes role.

21 Jul 2017 10:40 PM

Watch: SRK is at his charismatic best in Jab Harry Met Sejal trailer

The superstar is back to romances with the Imtiaz Ali directorial, which has him paired opposite Anushka Sharma.

21 Jul 2017 9:48 PM

The film is slated for an August 04 release.

Ranbir is to be blamed for mixed response to JHMS title: Anushka

The Imtiaz Ali directorial has her reuinitng with Shah Rukh Khan for the third time.

21 Jul 2017 9:44 PM

The CBI alleged that the supplier entered into criminal conspiracy with the unidentified GCF officials to supply duplicate spare parts (bearings) used in the manufacture of Dhanush guns. (Photo: File)

Duplicate Chinese spares used for Indian-made Bofors guns: CBI

Dhanush is the indigenised version of the Bofors artillery guns which performed exceedingly well during the Kargil conflict in 1999.

21 Jul 2017 9:40 PM

Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. (Photo: PTI/File)

India should approach US, China to mediate J&K issue: Farooq Abdullah

The PDP was quick to welcome the statement saying it was happy if Abdullah is asking for talks with Pakistan.

21 Jul 2017 9:30 PM

Defence Secretary said he wasn't able to certify that Pakistan has taken sufficient actions against Haqqani Network to permit full reimbursement of FY 2016 Coalition Support Funds. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Won't give military aid to Pak as it did not act against Haqqani network: US

The Pentagon's decision came ahead of the Trump administration's review of US policy with regard to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

21 Jul 2017 9:15 PM

The headphones will be selling at all e-commerce websites and major physical stores.

Motorola launches Pulse over-the-ear wired headphones for Rs 2,999

The Pulse M over-the-ear wired headphones comes with an in-line remote and will ship in White and Gold, Black and Silver.

21 Jul 2017 8:57 PM

The daily warned that China will by no means agree to the withdrawal of troops from both sides in order for talks to be held. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Sushma lying on Sikkim row, says Chinese daily, claims India will lose if there's war

Calling Doklam a Chinese territory, the daily suggested that India should 'abandon the fantasy of a long-term standoff at Doklam'.

21 Jul 2017 8:53 PM

A display to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Britain's Diana, Princess of Wales, a box of tape cassettes near the desk where Princess Diana worked in her Sitting room at Kensington Palace, on display at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Princess Diana's personal music collection among items to go on show at palace

Many of the objects selected to feature in the display were chosen by Diana's sons Princes William and Harry.

21 Jul 2017 8:44 PM

Submission of GSTIN post July 25 shall be considered for prospective invoicing and would not entail any amendments in the invoices already issued / reported to GST portal.

NSE asks trading members to upload GSTIN by July 25

In case of the failure to upload the GSTIN within prescribed timeline, the exchange would issue invoice for taxable services.

21 Jul 2017 8:27 PM

During the hearing before a five-judge Constitution Bench, the bench asked the government whether it would regulate data. (Photo: Representational/File)

Users' data can't be shared by social networking sites: Centre to SC

The Centre made these submissions before the five-judge Constitution Bench that is hearing WhatsApp privacy policy case.

21 Jul 2017 8:06 PM

Air India, which has a debt burden of more than Rs 52,000 crore, is staying afloat on taxpayers' money.

Air India disinvestment: GoM holds first meeting

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs late last month gave its in-principle approval for disinvestment of Air India.

21 Jul 2017 8:01 PM

New registered taxpayers can opt for the composition scheme at the time of registration.

Deadline for GST composition scheme extended till Aug 16

Small businesses with turnover of up to Rs 75 lakh earlier had time till today to opt for the scheme in GST regime.

21 Jul 2017 7:54 PM

The market capitalisation of listed firms on the NSE stood at Rs 1,29,97,646 crore.

Nifty ends above 9,900, Reliance Industries leads

Nifty opened higher at 9,899.60 and hovered between 9,924.70 and 9,838.00 before closing at 9,915.25.

21 Jul 2017 7:40 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Over 1.62 lakh companies deregistered till July 12: Jaitley

Registrars of Companies have removed 1,62,618 companies from the register of companies as on July 12, 2017.

21 Jul 2017 7:15 PM

The historical movement lead to crazy rally in prices, from a low of USD 2,200 we saw Bitcoin touched USD 2,950 on most of the international exchanges and is now trading at USD 2,800 levels.

Bitcoin transforms into super Bitcoin - protocol approves double transaction capacity

The ongoing civil war between Bitcoin Core (BTC) and Bitcoin Unlimited (BU) camps has come to peace with approval of BIP 91.

21 Jul 2017 6:57 PM

Today Madan Lal is loved by villagers who flock to his shop (Photo: YouTube)

Tailor in Haryana inspires people by sewing garments using his feet

Madan Lal was denied an education due to his disability and also had to struggle to find training as a tailor.

21 Jul 2017 6:55 PM

Android has seen many recent malware attacks and Google’s decision to roll out security features for a million Android devices around the world will help it eradicate most of the malicious applications from the PlayStore.

Google Play Protect now rolls out on Android smartphones

The new malware protection app suite is available on all Android devices running Google Play Services 11 or higher.

21 Jul 2017 6:47 PM

Reports from Beeru said a group of youth while protesting against the recent killings in the Valley turned violent and allegedly hurled stones at the troops. (Photo: Representational/File)

Civilian killed as Army fires at stone-pelters in J&K's Budgam

A group of youth while protesting against the recent killings in the Valley turned violent and hurled rocks at the troops on duty.

21 Jul 2017 6:31 PM

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