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

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The video, published by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, contains footage of the capture of the tanker, showing Guards abseiling onto the deck from a helicopter, with the audio recording superimposed. (Representational Image)

Don't put your life in danger: Iran publishes purported exchange with British warship

'You are required not to interfere in these issues,' the Guards' Navy representative said.

29 Jul 2019 3:36 PM

The court directed Roy to cooperate with the investigating agencies and report to the Police Station of his residence once a week. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata Police send notice to Mukul Roy for questioning

The case, known as Burrabazar case, reportedly pertains to alleged cash transaction of a sum of Rs 80 lakh.

29 Jul 2019 3:36 PM

Lipsticks now also come with other properties such as moisturising, sun protection and being waterproof. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Lipstick Day 2019: Evolution of lip colours

Here’s a low-down on everything you need to know about the evolution of lipsticks.

29 Jul 2019 3:34 PM

Deadly violence marred the start of Afghanistan's election season on the weekend, after President Ashraf Ghani insisted 'peace is coming' to the war-torn nation. (Representational Image)

20 dead as violence mars Afghan election season

A 27-year-old said he won't be voting as he has lost faith since 2014 election that was mired in allegations of fraud and ballot stuffing.

29 Jul 2019 3:31 PM

‘He has been my friend, senior and also he used to guide me. I am six years younger to him. We deeply mourn the passing away of Jaipal Reddy,’ an emotional Naidu said. (Photo: RSTV screengrab)

Venkaiah Naidu breaks down in Rajya Sabha remembering Jaipal Reddy

‘I had the privilege of working with him for two terms in Andhra Pradesh Assembly. Both of us used to sit on the same bench,’ Naidu said.

29 Jul 2019 3:29 PM

The commission wrote a letter to Director General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh (UP) and mentioned that it would shortly send a team to UP to look into the events. (Photo: Representational image)

Unnao rape case: NCW request UP Police to ensure fair and speedy probe

The Commission has also demanded that the NCW should be kept apprised at every stage of the investigation.

29 Jul 2019 3:27 PM

On January 5 this year, a special PMLA court had declared Mallya a fugitive economic offender and directed that the properties of the 63-year-old be confiscated. (Photo: ANI)

SC adjourns till Aug 2 hearing on Mallya's plea against confiscation of properties

Mallya has submitted that no properties other than those related to Kingfisher Airlines, facing cases of irregularities, should be attached.

29 Jul 2019 3:19 PM

Illinois-based Mondelez, India’s No.1 chocolate maker, said “the big bulk” of a USD 150 million increase in global investment this year - the first hike in five years - will be in rural India.

Mondelez takes lead as rural India develops taste for chocolate

As Satish and other Harohalli shopkeepers have found chocolate sales in India are taking off, helped by growth in disposable incomes.

29 Jul 2019 3:19 PM

Race is a sensitive issue in Singapore, which is home to ethnic Chinese, ethnic Indians and Muslim Malays, as well as a large number of expatriates from all over the world. (Photo: Twitter)

Racist ad with actor 'brownfaced' to look Indian sparks outrage in Singapore

'Brownface' or 'blackface' are terms referring to the practice of darkening an actor's skin to portray a person of a different race.

29 Jul 2019 3:18 PM

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said that the BJP had emerged as the single largest party in the last year's assembly elections in Karnataka. (Photo: ANI)

BJP's mandate was sabotaged by Cong, JD(S) in K'taka: Pralhad Joshi

Moving the trust vote, the chief minister promised not to indulge in vindictive politics and said he believes in 'forget and forgive'.

29 Jul 2019 3:17 PM

Kovind arrived at the Cardinal Bernadine de Cotonou International Airport in Cotonou, the largest city in the West African country. (Photo: Twitter)

Kovind arrives in West African nation Benin, 1st visit by Indian head of state

This is the first visit of either a head of state or head of government from India to all the three countries, the MEA said.

29 Jul 2019 3:16 PM

Speaking to reporters outside parliament, Unnao parliamentarian said, 'The Unnao rape victim's accident is unfortunate and we are sad with it. CBI is already investigating the case and hence making a statement over it won't be appropriate.' (Photo: PTI)

'Unfortunate and sad' says Sakshi Maharaj on Unnao rape victim accident

Last month he had met rape accused party MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar at Sitapur jail to thank him for his massive win in UP's Unnao.

29 Jul 2019 3:16 PM

Robin also opined that skipper Kohli could have batted at the No. 4 position than his usual No.3 position. (Photo: AFP)

'Ambati Rayudu, Ajinkya Rahane would have been in my World Cup squad': Robin Singh

Robin played one Test and 136 ODIs for India between 1989 and 2001. He scored 2336 runs and took 69 wickets in ODIs.

29 Jul 2019 3:13 PM

Ghafoor shared a video of Keelor on his Twitter account, claiming that the war veteran was talking about the "Indian failure" during the dogfight between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on 27 February this year. (Photo: File)

Pak's ISI PR chief gets trolled for posting doctored video of retired IAF officer

Netizens were quick to point out that the video was recorded in 2015, approximately four years before the Balakot strikes.

29 Jul 2019 3:07 PM

It is due to unsafe working conditions in the courts that women advocates prefer working in corporate law firms. (Photo: File)

SC issues notice to Centre, Bar Council on plea seeking security for women advocates

In the current scheme of things, there is no social security provided to the advocates either through bar councils or bar associations.

29 Jul 2019 2:52 PM

Many believe the horns can be used to cure various illnesses including cancer. (Photo: File)

Vietnam confiscates smuggled rhino horns worth USD 4 million

The state-run Vietnam News reported Monday that the 55 pieces of horns were concealed inside plaster blocks.

29 Jul 2019 2:50 PM

The Macan comes with an enhanced two-litre turbocharged four cylinder engine, producing 252 hp of power.

Porsche drives in new Macan in India priced at Rs 69.98 lakh

A more powerful version of the model - Macan S - is priced at Rs 85.03 lakh.

29 Jul 2019 2:39 PM

His death comes as King Salman's son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman -- who sidelined his cousin as heir to the throne -- consolidates his grip on power. (Photo: AP)

Saudi King Salman's brother dies at 96

The prince was the eldest surviving son of Saudi Arabia's founding monarch, King Abdulaziz.

29 Jul 2019 2:39 PM

'@BSYBJP has never become @CMofKarnataka through People's Mandate. Everytime, his expertise in Horse Trading and Resort Politics have made him Chief Minister,' party tweeted. (Photo: File)

'Yediyurappa doesn't have people's trust,' says Congress after floor test

'Operation Kamala may have won him the Trust Vote today, but he doesn't have the Trust of the people of Karnataka,' the party tweeted.

29 Jul 2019 2:33 PM

Over 5000 doctors, medical students and healthcare professionals from across the country staged a protest against the National Commission (NMC) Bill 2019 following a call given by IMA, with a march being held from AIIMS to Nirman Bhawan here. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Doctors, students hold protest against NMC Bill in Delhi

The protestors were detained from near Nirman Bhawan and later let off.

29 Jul 2019 2:30 PM

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