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

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Earlier this month, Beijing had denied requests for port visits to Hong Kong by the USS Green Bay and USS Lake Erie. (Photo: PTI)

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid trade tension with China

The USS Green Bay, an amphibious transport dock ship, was scheduled to visit Hong Kong on August 17.

24 Aug 2019 8:59 AM

Hospital sources on Tuesday said he is on life support. (Photo: PTI)

Ex-finance minister Arun Jaitley's health deteriorates: Sources

Arun Jaitley was rushed to All India Institute of Medical Sciences on August 9 after he complained of breathlessness and restlessness.

24 Aug 2019 8:53 AM

PM Modi reached UAE capital Abu Dhabi from Paris on the second leg of his three-nation tour to France, UAE and Bahrain. (Photo: Twitter/ @narendramodi)

PM Modi to be conferred Gulf Nation's highest civilian award in UAE

PM Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the country.

24 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

The Orissa High Court has acquitted a man in a murder case after he spent 21 years and nine months behind the bars. (Representational Image)

After spending 21 years in jail, Court acquits Odisha man saying ‘he’s innocent’

Pradhan, a resident of Kantapada village in Ganjam district, was arrested in November 1997 in connection with the killing of a woman.

24 Aug 2019 8:41 AM

The rescue and release of crocodiles is being done by the district forest department in coordination with Wildlife SOS and Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA). (Photo: Representational)

Gujarat: 52 crocodiles rescued in Vadodara after floods

A few days back, officials were successful in rescuing a massive 16-foot-long crocodile from slums near Karelibaug area of the district.

24 Aug 2019 8:34 AM

Apple will be making a few surprise upgrades to the iPhone 11’s design, camera, Face ID and storage.

Surprising Apple iPhone 11 leaks

Apple insiders reveal surprising iPhone 11 upgrades.

24 Aug 2019 8:34 AM

Jadeja was chosen over spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the first Test match. (Photo: AP)

'Was just trying to give my best', says Ravindra Jadeja after scoring half-century against Windies

India was in a spot of bother at 189/6, but Jadeja stayed out there in the middle with the tailenders to propel India to 297 runs.

24 Aug 2019 8:28 AM

Patil was at the receiving end of people's wrath last week after he snapped at a person who was raising his grievances in flood-affected Kolhapur district and asked him to request for facilities. (Photo: File)

India will run as per wishes of Hindu majority: Maharashtra BJP chief

There shouldn't be a feeling that the administration only wants to create problems for us,' the Revenue Minister added.

24 Aug 2019 8:28 AM

Congress leader along with a delegation of opposition leaders would visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to review the situation in state, where restrictions have been imposed since the central government withdrew special status under Article 370 and split the state into two Union Territories earlier this month. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi, other Opp delegation sent back from Srinagar airport

Ghulam Nabi Azad, KC Venugopal and Anand Sharma would be other Congress leaders in the delegation.

24 Aug 2019 8:24 AM

Marnus Labuschagne joined Khawaja in the middle and stitched a partnership of 16-run. (Photo: AP)

Ashes 2019: Australia lead by 283 runs after bundling out England on 67

After losing six quick wickets, England failed to make a comeback in the match.

24 Aug 2019 8:21 AM

Ishant Sharma bagged five wickets while Bumrah, Shami, and Jadeja scalped one wicket each. (Photo: AFP)

India bundle out for 297, Windies trail by 108 runs in first Test

For Windies, Roach took four wickets while Gabriel scalped three wickets.

24 Aug 2019 8:11 AM

India finds a partner in the UAE to achieve its ambitious dream of achieving a USD five trillion economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Emirates News Agency, WAM, in an exclusive interview. (Photo: ANI)

Modi says, 'UAE can be India's 'valuable partner' to achieve USD 5 tn economy'

He said that UAE-India relations are 'at their best ever', adding that UAE investments in key sectors in India are growing.

24 Aug 2019 8:04 AM

The incident occurred at a four-storey building in Shanti Nagar area of Bhiwandi. Rescue operations continue at the building collapse site in Bhiwandi. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

2 dead, 5 injured as 4-storey building in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi collapses

Around 4 people have been rescued and over 10 people are still feared trapped in the debris.

24 Aug 2019 7:54 AM

The top hashtags that were the most trending in 2019 were also revealed by Twitter.

Twitter releases list of 2019's top trends in India

Twitter also celebrated hashtag's birthday.

24 Aug 2019 7:47 AM

If FDA-approved, OPTIMA may soon make its way to hospitals for cost-efficient treatments.

FDA to perform heart surgery using computer assistance

The FDA plans to try the new computational medicine approach, called Optimal Target Identification via Modelling of Arrhythmogenesis.

24 Aug 2019 7:41 AM

Memes can be an effective way to address tough topics.

Instagram, Reddit memes help people struggling with depression

Websites like Instagram and Reddit are filled with memes tackling topics like depression and mental health.

24 Aug 2019 7:34 AM

Facebook plans to bring Instagram's revenue number closer to its own app. (Photo: Pixabay)

Facebook injected more ads on Instagram

Facebook exerted more control over Instagram over the last two years, including the move to rename the app.

24 Aug 2019 7:30 AM

BJP aiming to form govt in Andhra Pradesh: Sunil Deodhar

Deodhar said the party was aiming to come to power in the next Assembly polls in the state where it has a massive potential to grow.

24 Aug 2019 5:26 AM

The RSS-BJP want to make sure that there is no repeat of the 2014 bypolls, when the BJP lost seven of the 11 seats held by it, barely four months after its stunning performance in the Lok Sabha polls and bagging 71 out of total 80 parliamentary seats in the state.

Hindutva will be BJP’ key plank in UP byelection

The Central government and state government’s development projects and people-centric initiatives will be highlighted during campaigning.

24 Aug 2019 5:25 AM

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Photo: PTI/File)

Bhupinder Singh Hooda gives ultimatum for removal of unit chief

Interestingly 13 out of 15 Congress MLAs were present at Mr Hooda’s rally, a clear indication that if he leaves, the party will be in a shambles.

24 Aug 2019 5:22 AM

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