Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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It is significant that over 34 lakh people in 20 district of Assam are still reeling under the flood and at least 75 people have lost their lives so far. (Photo: AP)

Bhutan opens dam, flood alert in Assam

About 56 rivers, both big and small flow into India’s Assam from Bhutan.

26 Jul 2019 7:35 AM

After the deal, Intel will retain the right to develop modems for non-smartphone applications, such as PCs, industrial equipment and self-driving cars.

Apple pays USD 1 billion for Intel unit in push for chip independence

Under the deal, about 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along with intellectual property, equipment and leases.

26 Jul 2019 7:31 AM

The statement has also admitted that the Maoists were constrained to restrict their activities in the red zone in Bastar following intensifying search operations in Bastar by security forces.

125 cadre killed last year, admit Maoists

The CPI (Maoist) was observing martyrs’ week from July 28 to August 3.

26 Jul 2019 7:30 AM

Visions through Da Vinci’s eye

A work by artist Bindhi Rajagopal, with the theme Leonardo da Vinci’s vision, is set to be displayed at Florence biennale.

26 Jul 2019 7:20 AM

Going bananas

Twitterattis share their ‘Rahul Bose Moment’ after the actor’s bill for two overpriced bananas goes viral.

26 Jul 2019 7:13 AM

A series comprising 100 photographs, Korn has captured them on a classic Kodak Tri-X black and white film.

City in surreal monochromes

Photographer Gerardo Korn’s series Behind the Scenes ~ Buenos Aires brings to life the essence of the Argentinan capital.

26 Jul 2019 7:12 AM

Like in Tunisia, go beyond the Islam vs democracy debate

The conflict between the religious and state forces came to a head in 2011 when Tunisia had a revolution that sparked the Arab Spring.

26 Jul 2019 7:11 AM

Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement in the House of Commons in London on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Boris Johnson rejects ‘unacceptable’ Brexit deal

In a pugnacious debut in parliament, the former London mayor urged EU leaders to rethink their opposition to renegotiating the deal.

26 Jul 2019 7:06 AM

Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

DMK asks Mamata to inaugurate Karunanidhi statue

DMK sources said the invitations to attend the event were limited to the chief ministers of southern states and that Banerjee was the only exception.

26 Jul 2019 6:58 AM

The RTI Bill provoked sharp exchanges in the House on Thursday, with the Opposition demanding it be referred to a select committee. (Photo: ANI)

Govt, Oppn lock horns; MPs reject move to refer bill to panel 117-75

BJD, TRS, YSR Congress to govt’s rescue; walkout by Cong, RJD, TMC.

26 Jul 2019 6:51 AM

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)

‘Time to move on’ after Trump-J&K row: MEA

Jaishankar cancels visit to Brics meeting in Brazil, says due to ‘House commitments’.

26 Jul 2019 6:45 AM

The Speaker made it clear that members disqualified under the anti-defection law cannot contest or get elected to the Assembly till the end of the term of the House. (Photo: File)

Karnataka Speaker disqualifies 3 rebel legislators

The disqualification ensures that the three MLAs cannot be inducted into the state Cabinet immediately.

26 Jul 2019 6:39 AM

However, despite strong criticism, the bill sailed through the Lok Sabha, with 303 voting in favour and 78 against.

Lok Sabha okays talaq law, RS nod for RTI changes

Prasad referred to media reports to show that instant triple talaq was still being practised despite the Supreme Court’s ban.

26 Jul 2019 6:33 AM

The people living in Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority’s transit camps will be declared legal occupants of the premises, officials said.

Legal status for transit camp occupants

The Maharashtra Housing and Area De-velopment Authority has submitted its proposal to the state government for approval.

26 Jul 2019 2:42 AM

The Tansa reservoir provides 450 million litres of water to Mumbai on a daily basis. The heavy rainfall has come as a relief as the water stock of all seven lakes put together reached 58 per cent as of Thursday morning.

Relief for city as Tansa overflows

Tansa, located in the adjoining Thane district, is the second water body after Tulsi Lake to get filled to the brim.

26 Jul 2019 2:38 AM

Woman shields herself against the heavy downpour in Wadala on Thursday. (Photo: DEBASISH DEY)

Heavy rains likely over this weekend

Meanwhile, heavy rains in the past two days have led to a seven per cent rise in the total rainfall this monsoon.

26 Jul 2019 2:36 AM

Payal Tadvi blamed accused doctors in suicide note

The doctor held Ahuja, Mehare and Khandelwal responsible for her situation.

26 Jul 2019 2:33 AM

Indira Jaising, Anand Grover get interim relief

Anand Grover is the director and trustee of the NGO. Ms Jaising, who is married to Mr Grover, is a trustee and secretary of the organisation.

26 Jul 2019 2:31 AM

Minorities face horrendous acts of mobocracy: Nusrat Jahan

Twenty-four-year-old Tabrez Ansari was killed earlier this year in Jharkhand by a mob that kept asking him to chant “Jai Shri Ram”.

26 Jul 2019 2:29 AM

According to state health department’s data, 18 per cent of H1N1-related deaths have been reported in civic and government hospitals even as 82 per cent of such deaths have been witnessed in private-run hospitals.

Private hospitals failing to diagnose H1N1: Officials

Private-run hospitals and clinics are failing to diagnose cases of swine flu-H1N1 virus, say officials of the state government.

26 Jul 2019 2:26 AM

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