Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 29 May 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29 May 2019

The ceremony, which may last more than an hour, in the open will see the attendance of a few thousand guests including heads of government of BIMSTEC countries and Mauritius and Kyrgyzstan, political leaders, captains of industry, overseas friends of BJP and others. (Photo: Representational Image | ANI)

Unscheduled flights barred from Delhi skies for Thursday's swearing-in: NOTAM

The NOTAM (notice to airmen) has also said that scheduled flights can operate as per norms.

29 May 2019 9:17 PM

The wax statue of one of the world's leading batsmen will be on display at Madame Tussauds from Thursday until July 15 remaining at the museum for the duration of the tournament.

Kohli's wax statue unveiled at Lord's to mark ICC World Cup 2019 launch

The statue is dressed in the official Indian kit as well as shoes and gloves donated by the sportsman himself.

29 May 2019 9:01 PM

Modi to meet Jaitley tonight to ask him to reconsider his decision to leave Govt

Jaitley, owing to his health, was not seen at the victory celebrations at the BJP headquarters after the party stormed to power.

29 May 2019 8:51 PM

The three countries will jointly build the East Container Terminal at the Port of Colombo. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Sri Lanka signs port deal with India, Japan to develop container terminal

The three countries are to work out details of the deal at joint working group meetings to be held inn the future.

29 May 2019 8:37 PM

During Ramadan, immigrants in the Gulf state reconnect with traditions from their homeland, especially the rituals of breaking the fast and taking lots of traditional desserts and juices. (Photo: AFP)

Ramadan in the Gulf: A melting pot of cultures

UAE expats get taste of Ramadan traditional sweets.

29 May 2019 8:30 PM

The company has approved Rs 22,136 crore of home loans under CLSS to homebuyers belonging to the economically weaker section (EWS), low income group (LIG) and middle income groups (MIG), HDFC said.

HDFC disburses Rs 2,300 cr as subsidy under PMAY

HDFC partnered with Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and NHB to work towards government's goal of 'Affordable Housing for All.'

29 May 2019 8:18 PM

The rupee has now depreciated by 32 paise in two sessions.

Rupee slips 14 paise to 69.83 vs USD

Forex traders said persistent foreign fund outflows and a sell-off in domestic equities kept pressure on rupee.

29 May 2019 8:10 PM

There is a positive relationship between the severity of daily stress, the intensity of Facebook engagement, and the tendency to develop a pathological addiction to the social networking site. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Social media addiction can result from stress

Stress leads to pathological Facebook addiction: Study.

29 May 2019 8:00 PM

Gavaskar was unwilling to be drawn into the debate of whether India should boycott their round-robin match against Pakistan amid political tensions between the two hostile nations. (Photo: File)

Sunil Gavaskar chooses his favourites to win ICC World Cup 2019

Gavaskar, 69, also weighed in on the Indian team's much-debated number four slot, saying Lokesh Rahul should fill the position.

29 May 2019 7:49 PM

The 27-year-old has scored 17 goals in 24 matches for his club since the turn of the year and is expected to lead his country's attack in Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Mane has eyes on Champions League, not Real Madrid links

As he prepared for Saturday's European final, Mane was asked about interest from Real Madrid and did not dismiss it altogether.

29 May 2019 7:37 PM

Mamata Banerjee will join TMC protest tomorrow outside Naihati Municipal Corporation from 1 pm onwards. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee to join TMC protest against poll violence in Naihati tomorrow

‘The protest is against violence on TMC leaders who have been rendered homeless because of it,’ a TMC leader said.

29 May 2019 7:36 PM

The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Air pollution can cause birth defects

Severe air pollution can cause severe birth defects, say researchers.

29 May 2019 7:30 PM

Modi is likely to travel to the Maldives on June 7-8 for his first bilateral visit after assuming office for the second term. (Photo: ANI)

Maldives invites PM designate Narendra Modi to address their Parliament

On Wednesday, all 80 members of the Parliament voted in favour of inviting Indian Prime Minister designate to deliver a speech at the House.

29 May 2019 7:22 PM

'Congress is ruling the state and our government will fulfil all the expectations of people,' the deputy chief minister said here. (Photo: File)

Cong will analyse reasons behind people electing BJP in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot

Pilot has asked party leaders and workers to start a mass contact programme across the state to connect with the people.

29 May 2019 7:17 PM

According to a recent study, drinking 32 ounces of an energy drink in a short time span may increase blood pressure and the risk of electrical disturbances in the heart. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Energy drinks adversely affect heart rhythm

Energy drinks may increase risk of heart abnormalities.

29 May 2019 7:00 PM

The former Union minister has been charged under Sections 498-A (husband or his relative subjecting a woman to cruelty) and 306 of IPC, but he has not been arrested in the case. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi court allows Shashi Tharoor to travel abroad

In his application, Tharoor claimed he has to attend and speak at different events in the United Kingdom and France.

29 May 2019 6:46 PM

Adityanath said the meeting was a formal introduction for the newly elected representatives who would henceforth be moving to Delhi for the swearing-in and the parliament session. (Photo: File)

Yogi Adityanath meets newly elected BJP MPs in UP

The chief minister also hosted lunch for them.

29 May 2019 6:41 PM

Kidney transplantation enables two incompatible recipients to receive healthy, more compatible kidneys from each other. (Photo: File I Representational)

Hindu, Muslim couples undergo kidney swap transplant in Punjab

A kidney exchange, or a kidney swap occurs when a living kidney donor is incompatible with the recipient.

29 May 2019 6:37 PM

'Chokers' is a tag South Africa have been used to at World Cups as they are also chasing their first trophy. (Photo: File)

'As underdogs, pressure will be less on us': Du Plessis ahead of World Cup opener

Du Plessis will lead his side out at The Oval against the world's top-ranked team, which is also chasing its maiden World Cup trophy.

29 May 2019 6:37 PM

In 2015, England caused a massive stir after they replaced long-term captain Alastair Cook with Eoin Morgan. (Photo: AP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: England squad and player analysis

The World Cup 2019 seems the best opportunity for the England team to end their hunt for their first World Cup trophy.

29 May 2019 6:36 PM

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