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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Sep 2019

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Manufacturing firms to boost economic growth rate from a six-year low by incentivising investments to help create jobs.

Reduction in corporate tax rates, expert says move to arrest slowdown

Govt slashed the income tax rate for companies by almost 10 percentage points to 25.17 per cent.

21 Sep 2019 2:01 PM

A five-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team from Kochi conducted a raid here as a follow up to probe the Tamil Nadu-Kerala ISIS module. (Photo: File)

ISIS module case: NIA conducts 2 raids in Tamil Nadu

A person identified as Divan Mujibur was questioned in connection with the case.

21 Sep 2019 1:56 PM

The hat can be a trendy, effective way to deal with baldness. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Baldness: Electric hats can trigger hair growth

Gentle on human skin, the technology uses energy from body movement to work.

21 Sep 2019 1:41 PM

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday alleged that jailed Karnataka Congress leader D K Shivakumar is in the practice of influencing the witness. (Photo: File)

D K Shivakumar is in practice of influencing the witness, ED tells court

The ED further said the analysis of the transaction and the sources is underway.

21 Sep 2019 1:30 PM

“In an economic crisis with mass unemployment, who should get relief from burdensome taxes & service fees?” Owaisi asked. “Should it be big business or YOU? Who’s more in need of “relief”: industrialists or working people?” (Photo: File | ANI)

'Rob the poor, reward the rich,' says Asaduddin Owaisi on corporate tax cuts

The Centre slashed corporate tax by almost 10 percentage points on Friday.

21 Sep 2019 1:23 PM

Commodity and information technology (IT) services companies will benefit most from the tax rate cut.

Corporate tax cut positive but growth faces headwinds: Moody's

On Friday, the Centre announced a reduction in the base corporation tax rate to 22 per cent from 30 per cent.

21 Sep 2019 1:16 PM

Facebook has spent the last several years under fire for a string of lapses including inappropriately sharing information belonging to 87 million users with a now-defunct British political consultancy, triggering a USD 5 billion fine. (Photo: Twitter)

Facebook CEO meets Trump, mends fences in Washington after years of being under fire

While some lawmakers like Josh Hawley were quick to upbraid the CEO, several senators praised Zuckerberg for taking extensive time to meet.

21 Sep 2019 1:10 PM

Rahul Dravid met Ravi Shastri during the practice session ahead of the third T20I match against South Africa. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

'Great vs regret': BCCI trolled for posting Rahul Dravid's pic with Shastri

There were a lot of memes and jokes created at the expense of Ravi Shastri.

21 Sep 2019 1:09 PM

The show marked the 20th anniversary of Versace’s jungle print, with models wearing tops, skirts, suits and dresses in its vivid green hues. (Photo: Instagram)

Jennifer Lopez’s jungle dress makes appearance at Milan Fashion Week

Jennifer Lopez closes Versace Milan show in that jungle dress.

21 Sep 2019 1:07 PM

A day after the government slashed the domestic corporate tax to 25.17 per cent, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday alleged that BJP is only worried about serving the interest of "elite class". (Photo: File)

BJP is only worried about 'Dhandaata', not 'Anndaata': Surjewala

Bringing in tax cuts and fiscal reliefs through an ordinance, the govt on Friday slashed domestic corporate tax to an effective 25.17 pc.

21 Sep 2019 1:05 PM

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday attacked the government over its move to cut corporate tax, alleging that the rich will benefit while the poor left to fend for themselves. (Photo: File)

Rich will benefit, poor left to fend for themselves: Sibal on tax cut

The Congress on Friday had termed the corporate tax cut a 'panic reaction' by the government.

21 Sep 2019 12:54 PM

Conscientiousness, a measure of individuals' orderliness and dependability on the Big Five Inventory of personality, has long been tied with healthy behaviours. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

How this aspect of personality can determine your work out goals

This personality trait can tell a lot about your work out goals.

21 Sep 2019 12:49 PM

Election Commission chief Sunil Arora said the process of filing nominations would begin on September 27 and end on October 4. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra, Haryana Assembly polls on October 21, results Oct 24

Term of the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly ends on November 9, Haryana's 90-seat legislature on Nov 2.

21 Sep 2019 12:48 PM

Young people afraid for their futures protested around the globe Friday to implore leaders to tackle climate change, turning out by the hundreds of thousands to insist that the warming world can’t wait any longer. (Photo: AP)

‘I want a future’: Global youth protests urge climate action

Marches, rallies and demonstrations were held from Canberra to Kabul and Cape Town to New York.

21 Sep 2019 12:29 PM

“The goal is still to launch Libra next year,” Facebook’s David Marcus told NZZ in an interview published on Friday. “Until then, we’ll need to address all questions adequately, create a suitable regulatory environment.”

Undeterred, Facebook to press on with Libra launch next year: executive

Since the US tech company unveiled its plans in June, its proposed cryptocurrency has met with regulatory and political scepticism.

21 Sep 2019 12:19 PM

Super Duper review: Plot had potential, lacks coherent execution

Dhruva is good in action sequences but needs to hone his acting skills.

21 Sep 2019 12:18 PM

The auto components industry too had demanded a uniform GST of 18 per cent.

Auto industry has to find its own balance to enhance demand: SIAM

At present, 60 per cent of auto components are taxed at 18 per cent.

21 Sep 2019 12:17 PM

The rooster will go on display in Paris this weekend as part of European Heritage Days. (Photo: AP)

Restored artefact from Notre-Dame goes on display for public

Fire-damaged rooster from Notre-Dame's spire goes on display.

21 Sep 2019 12:17 PM

Kaappaan review: Inconsistent writing makes for an average watch

Kaappaan plays a big game and is very commercial in nature.

21 Sep 2019 12:13 PM

LegalKart’s technology will cater to all the practicing lawyers across the country in all courts and legal forums to build.

‘LegalKart’ first mobile app for legal professionals launched in the country

Free to use cloud -based LegalKart mobile application aims to assist legal professionals to synchronize cases across forums.

21 Sep 2019 12:10 PM

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