Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 May 2019

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ToneTag has made a massive headway in the global digital payments space, deploying the revolutionary soundwave technology to facilitate a bouquet of financial services to its customers and associates.

GMO-PG ties up with ToneTag to widen its payment system

Under this collaboration, ToneTag will deploy an issuer-and-acquirer network on a sound-based payment ecosystem for GMO.

31 May 2019 2:03 PM

In similar movement, the broader NSE Nifty was down 64.65 points, or 0.54 per cent, at 11,881.25.

Sensex drops over 200 points; Nifty below 11,900

The 30-share index was trading 228.36 points, or 0.57 per cent, lower at 39,603.61.

31 May 2019 1:58 PM

Known as MRAPs, for Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected, the vehicles are sturdy but present a very visible target. (Representational Image)

4 Afghans killed, 4 US troops injured in Kabul suicide blast

A spokesman for Resolute Support, the US-led NATO mission in Afghanistan, said four US service members had suffered minor injuries.

31 May 2019 1:35 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets up with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena. (Photo: ANI)

Newly elected PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with foreign dignitaries

PM Modi meets up with the foreign leaders who had attended his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday.

31 May 2019 1:17 PM

This comes after newly elected Trinamool Congress lawmakers Mimi Chakraborty and Nusrat Jahan were trolled on social media for wearing western outfits to parliament. (Photo: Twitter)

Western wear 'okay' for Gambhir, not for us: Mimi Chakraborty responds to gender bias

This comes after journalist Swati Chaturvedi brought the bais to the notice of social media users.

31 May 2019 1:10 PM

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 24 cabinet ministers, nine minister of state with independent charge and 24 ministers of state made up the 58-member team. (Photo: File)

Modi sarkar 2.0: Names, portfolios of Cabinet ministers announced

The first meeting of the new Union Cabinet will take place on Friday at 5:30 pm, a government official said.

31 May 2019 1:00 PM

Australia will open its World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on June 1 at Bristol County Ground. (Photo: AP)

Australia coach urges crowd not to boo Smith and Warner

Smith and Warner faced a year-long ban from international cricket for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal.

31 May 2019 12:38 PM

'With the help of the BJP, he ran the government in Bihar for seven long years. But, the moment he realised that he can run the government independently, he kicked out our party,' he said. (Photo: ANI)

He is very selfish: BJP MP slams Nitish for opting out of Cabinet

'Nitish only thinks for his own benefits. He is very selfish and takes decisions for his own benefits. He is very selfish,' said RS MP.

31 May 2019 12:22 PM

Kim Hyok Chol was the North's counterpart of US special representative Stephen Biegun in the run-up to the Hanoi summit in February. (Photo:AP)

North Korea executed 5 officials after failed Trump summit: Report

Some previous South Korean reports of North Korean purges and executions have later proved inaccurate.

31 May 2019 12:09 PM

Ngidi, who was hit for 27 runs in his first four overs, said initially he was bothered by the thought of preventing England from scoring 350. (Photo: AFP)

'South Africa content with bowling effort against England', says Lungi Ngidi

South Africa were thrashed by 104 runs by hosts England in the opening match of the ICC World Cup, which began at The Oval on Thursday.

31 May 2019 12:07 PM

After 'Maharshi', superstar Mahesh Babu announces his 26th film; find out here

Superstar Mahesh Babu took to his official social media handle and announced his 26th release.

31 May 2019 12:06 PM

BSP stitched an alliance with SP and RLD in Uttar Pradesh and contested on 38 parliamentary seats, however, they could only manage to win 10. SP bagged 5, while RLD drew a blank. (Photo: ANI)

Mayawati calls for meeting of BSP leaders to discuss poll drubbing

This is the first meeting of the party after the conclusion of national elections.

31 May 2019 11:59 AM

Justice Mukta Gupta allowed the CBI's plea seeking extension of time to complete its investigation in the case lodged against Asthana, DSP Devender Kumar and middleman Manoj Prasad. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC grants 4 more months time to CBI to complete probe in Asthana bribery case

On January 11, the court had granted 10 weeks to the probe agency to complete its investigation.

31 May 2019 11:52 AM

Overall, incentives paid to drivers more than doubled from a year earlier, outpacing revenue growth, as the company invested in its growing food delivery service, Uber Eats. (Photo: AP)

Uber loses USD 1 billion in quarter as costs grow for drivers, food delivery

Revenue of USD 3.1 billion matched the high end of the range Uber forecast for the quarter and the loss of USD1.0 billion.

31 May 2019 11:51 AM

Hg increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people who consume energy drink. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Are energy drinks actually safe? Rethink

Recent researches suggest that energy drinks may increase risk of heart abnormalities.

31 May 2019 11:43 AM

The economy needs far faster growth if it is to generate enough jobs for the millions of young people entering the labour market each month. (Photo; G.N. Jha)

India to see 'big-bang' reforms in Modi's second term, says NITI Aayog official

India’s economic growth rate decelerated to a five-quarter low of 6.6 per cent in the last three months of 2018.

31 May 2019 11:43 AM

With these new colour options, the iPhone 11R will no longer be just another playful model.

Check out Apple iPhone 11R renders dressed in iPhone 11 colourways

The new case renders come with all the features that are expected in the upcoming handset but with a nice twist.

31 May 2019 11:42 AM

He said, 'It will be my endeavour to continue the efforts and provide the nation with a Navy that is strong, capable and which is ready to meet any security challenge in the maritime domain.' (Photo: ANI)

Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as Navy Chief

'My predecessors with their perseverance have made sure that the Navy has a very solid foundation and reaches new heights,' Singh said.

31 May 2019 11:42 AM

It is the third time the Czech capital has sent such birds to the picturesque open space by Buckingham Palace, where pelicans first arrived in 1664 in the guise of a gift from the Russian ambassador to King Charles II. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pelicans from Prague migrate to London

From Prague with love: Pelicans Sun, Moon and Star head for new London home.

31 May 2019 11:39 AM

The incident came to light when the deceased's mother came to wake him up in the morning and found him lying dead in a pool of blood. (Photo: Representational)

BJP panchayat president found dead in Begusarai

The reason behind the gruesome killing is yet to be known.

31 May 2019 11:35 AM

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