Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 Jul 2019

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Tharoor tweeted, 'So the party that banned cattle auctions has successfully conducted one,' taking a jibe at the Narendra Modi government’s decision last year to curb the sale of cattle. (Photo: File)

'Cattle auction': Shashi Tharoor hits out at BJP, rebel MLAs

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy lost the trust vote in Assembly on Tuesday evening 99-105.

24 Jul 2019 1:53 PM

'I'm awaiting instructions from Delhi. I can call legislature party meeting any time and go to Raj Bhavan (to stake claim). I'm waiting for it,' Yeddyurappa said. (Photo: File)

Awaiting instructions from central leadership on forming govt: Yeddyurappa

14-month old Cong-JD(S) coalition govt collapsed on Tuesday after losing the vote of confidence in the Assembly.

24 Jul 2019 1:50 PM

India has not been engaging with Pakistan since an attack on the Air Force base. (Photo: AFP)

Surprised by India's reaction on Trump's mediation offer: Imran Khan

Trump on Monday offered to be the 'mediator' between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue during his meeting with Imran Khan.

24 Jul 2019 1:43 PM

The 38-year-old on Saturday made himself 'unavailable' for the Indian team's tour of West Indies as speculations raged about his future. (Photo: AP)

Here's why Anand Mahindra shared 3-year-old video of MS Dhoni

Dhoni had requested the Indian Army to allow him to train with a Territorial Army battalion of the Parachute regiment for two months.

24 Jul 2019 1:41 PM

They added that while Prime Minister Modi has criticised lynching cases in Parliament which is merely 'not enough.' (Photo: File)

49 celebs write a 'Dear PM' letter to Modi over lynchings, use of 'Jai Shri Ram'

In the letter dated July 23, the celebrities have said that 'exemplary punishment' should be meted out 'swiftly and surely' in such cases.

24 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

The deal, which follows a lengthy investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), allows Facebook to avoid prosecution for its data protection lapses. (Photo: File)

Is a USD 5 billion fine the least painful part of Facebook's settlement?

The real question, remains what type of restrictions and requirements will be placed on FB to ensure future compliance.

24 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

This is because the nonprofit Libra Association, which Facebook had set up to oversee the currency, is based in Geneva.

Switzerland awaits details on Facebook’s crypto plan

Facebook in mid-June announced plans to launch Libra next year as it expands to e-commerce and digital payments.

24 Jul 2019 1:35 PM

The initiative, however, drew harsh criticism from opposition parties, who claimed that the city is already clean and rag pickers will not get plastic anywhere in the city to get free food. (Photo: ANI)

Soon, a Chhattisgarh cafe will provide food in exchange for plastic waste

Locals are of the view that the city would become cleaner after the initiative is in place.

24 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

Now it has been disclosed that Virat Kohli himself chose to go with the team as he didn’t want to leave his team at this ‘crucial juncture’. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli chose not to take rest, wants to build new team before 2023 WC: report

However, earlier, it was reported that Virat Kohli decided to take rest for the shorter formats.

24 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

State Bank of India (SBI) cuts its one year MCLR by 5 bps points to 8.40 per cent.

How SBI, ICICI Bank cut MCLR will affect your home loans EMIs? read

A cut of 5-10 bps will not take down home loan interest rate instantly for the existing home loan borrower.

24 Jul 2019 1:21 PM

In its order, Sebi said Hotel Leela should provide various additional disclosures in the postal ballot notice, including all relevant details of each of the sale transactions.

Sebi directs Hotel Leela to make more disclosures to shareholders on asset sale

Sebi had received complaints from ITC and LIC alleging violations by promoters and JMF ARC in respect of asset sale.

24 Jul 2019 1:20 PM

The incident took place at 4 am on the national highway near Nutanagunta Palem village. (Photo: Representational)

13 injured after bus collides with lorry in Vizag

Those injured have been shifted to a hospital in Anakapalli area.

24 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

Speaking on arrest of Mumbai attacks mastermind and Jamaat-ud Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed, Khan said it was in the interest of Pakistan that 'we do not allow any armed militant groups to operate' in our country. (Photo: AFP)

Kashmiri carried out Pulwama, Pakistan had no role to play: Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday claimed that the Pulwama terror attack was an 'indigenous' incident.

24 Jul 2019 1:14 PM

In 2013, Pattinson was forced to withdraw himself from the match, being played against England, due to a side strain. (Photo: File)

Australia's James Pattinson was unsure of continuing cricket after back injury

Pattinson has been included in the all-Australian showdown, based on which Australia's Ashes squad will be announced.

24 Jul 2019 1:12 PM

The pilgrims, including 626 women, five children and 141 sadhus (saints), left for the Valley in a fleet of 100 vehicles under tight security cover. (Photo: File)

Over 2,700 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath cave shrine

They are expected to reach the twin base camps of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district later in the day.

24 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

the plea claimed that rampant illegal mining in the states was causing environmental degradation. (Photo: AFP I Representational)

Illegal sand mining: SC issues notices to Centre, CBI, 5 states

The plea also sought a direction from the apex court to the CBI to 'register and investigate sand mining scams' mentioned in the petition.

24 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

Teachers in Gilgit Baltistan are not just paid poorly, they are also asked to teach as per the interests and instructions of Islamabad. (Photo: ANI)

Teachers in Gilgit-Baltistan protest to demand regularisation of jobs

After years of demands, the government had created 750 posts for regularisation last year.

24 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

Mrs Universe 2018 Khushboo Karva soon to make her Bollywood debut

Having to know a number of dance forms and being a fitness diva Khushboo believes in never stopping or falling.

24 Jul 2019 1:05 PM

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. (Photo: File)

Harbhajan Singh's dig on Pakistani flag irks many fans; see tweet

Taking to Twitter, the former India spinner took an indirect dig at Pakistan without mentioning its name.

24 Jul 2019 1:04 PM

Lashing out at those defending Pakistan’s performance in the World Cup on the basis of the fact that the team won its last four matches, Waqar Younis made it clear the team should never have been in such a position. (Photo:AFP)

Waqar Younis bashes Pakistani senior cricketers after dismal World Cup run

Pakistan were knocked out in the round-robin stage of the mega-event which ended with hosts England winning the title by edging New Zealand.