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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 Jul 2019

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The eight core sector industries - coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity - had expanded by 7.8 per cent in June last year.

Eight core sectors growth slows down to 0.2 pc in June

During April-June, the eight sectors grew by 3.5 pc compared to 5.5 pc in the same period last year.

31 Jul 2019 6:07 PM

In an interview with The Washington Post, the president said, 'Baltimore happens to be about the worst case.' (Photo: ANI)

Trump says homicide is 'worse' in Baltimore than Honduras

The remarks came after Trump provoked accusations of being a racist when he attacked prominent African-American lawmaker Elijah Cummings.

31 Jul 2019 5:59 PM

The suite was previously known as the ‘Tweed Suite’ but this luxurious room was renamed to the 'JK Rowling Suite'. (Photo: Pixabay)

Relive the magic of Harry Potter in this Edinburgh hotel suite

The suite that JK Rowling stayed at in The Balmoral is open to fans to stay in too.

31 Jul 2019 5:53 PM

Affordable smart phones and cheap Internet have penetrated our societies and changed the way we communicate, work, and trade.

How the telecoms revolution changed the Indian travel industry?

The world is closer, faster, and cheaper - thanks to mobile Internet.

31 Jul 2019 5:44 PM

The report said the UN received reports of child recruitment and use in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Representational)

UN chief concerned over recruitment of children by Hizbul, Naxalites in India

UN chief called on the government to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.

31 Jul 2019 5:42 PM

‘From what he has expressed, it appears that he was greatly depressed due to harassment and pressure from different agencies for which he could not run his business in a peaceful manner.’ Mamata also said, regarding the death of V G Siddhartha. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Mamata blames central agencies for CCD owner's death

‘I am deeply shocked by the incident relating to V G Siddhartha, Cafe Coffee Day founder. It is indeed very sad, unfortunate,’ Mamata said.

31 Jul 2019 5:33 PM

The Lufthansa Group recently celebrated 25 years of service in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

Lufthansa to raise capacity in business class in flights from city

The move by the airliner comes in the backdrop of the 50 per cent expected growth of international passengers in the country by 2020.

31 Jul 2019 5:30 PM

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) had given a call for a 24-hour withdrawal of non-essential services across the country against the NMC bill, dubbing it 'anti-poor, anti-student and anti-democratic'. (Photo: Representational)

Gujarat: Over 28000 medicos join nationwide strike against NMC bill

IMA had warned that it will intensify agitation if the government continues to be 'indifferent to their concerns'.

31 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

The missiles fired by the North last week were described as a new type of tactical guided short-range weapon. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles: South

The two devices were fired from the Wonsan area on the east coast at dawn and flew around 250 kilometres (155 miles) into the sea.

31 Jul 2019 5:18 PM

'To protect their slipping political base, fear is being created among people. We've to take forward work going on in J&K, Assembly polls have to be conducted,' Ram Madhav said. (Photo: ANI)

'Environment of fear for selfish interests': Ram Madhav on J&K politics

Hitting out at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti he said, 'She's using such language to keep herself politically relevant.'

31 Jul 2019 5:16 PM

SC reserves verdict to refer pleas challenging 10 per cent reservation to Constitution bench

The bench was hearing pleas challenging the validity of the Act that economic criteria cannot be the sole basis for granting reservation.

31 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

'I was in the U.S.A for a week. I met several NRIs and held discussions with them. They said they feel proud now as Indians because of Modi's administration. They want to join BJP and strengthen it,' Laxman said. (Photo: Twitter I ANI)

NRIs keen to join BJP, says Telangana BJP chief K Laxman

Laxman said BJP would soon come out with sufficient proof of the 'corrupt practies' of the KCR government.

31 Jul 2019 5:07 PM

David Warner, former captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft are all returning to the test arena for the first time since serving bans for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last March — adding steel to Australia’s batting. (Photo:AFP)

'David Warner can take games away from you', says Ben Stokes

Stokes believes Warner is Australia’s key man.

31 Jul 2019 5:05 PM

Revolving renders of the device suggest that the bezel on the Active 2 will actually be touch sensitive.

Samsung to reveal new tablet and a smartwatch with the Galaxy Note 10

The Galaxy Tab S6 is imminent for announcement later today.

31 Jul 2019 5:02 PM

'In view of inclement weather conditions, shooting of stones and landslides particularly in Jammu region, the yatra will remain suspended,' an SASB spokesperson said. (Photo: File)

Amarnath yatra suspended till Aug 4 due to adverse weather conditions

India Meteorology Department has predicted heavy rainfall for next few days all over Jammu and Kashmir.

31 Jul 2019 4:59 PM

N Chandrasekaran re-appointed as director of Tata Motors

Shareholders approved the re-appointment of Chandrasekaran with 98.65 per cent votes.

31 Jul 2019 4:55 PM

The name and number on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help fans connect with the players. (Photo: England Cricket/Twitter)

England's Ashes jersey numbers confirmed

The teams will compete in the first of the five Ashes Test series on August 1 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

31 Jul 2019 4:55 PM

Usman Khawaja passed a fitness test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler James Pattinson is set to feature in his first test match since Feb. 2016. (Photo:AFP)

Usman Khawaja, James Pattinson to play in Ashes opener

Selectors face several crunch decisions ahead of the first test at Edgbaston starting on Thursday.

31 Jul 2019 4:53 PM

His father Mohammad Azam Khan is the founder and chancellor of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. (Photo: ANI)

Azam Khan's son detained after raids in Jauhar University; 2,500 rare books recovered

SP MLA from Suar Abdullah Azam has been detained for obstructing the raids and creating hurdles in the government work

31 Jul 2019 4:47 PM

Following the cue from the dog, the troops began searching and found the man trapped in the debris of the landslide which had occurred the previous night. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Alert CRPF dog saves man trapped under debris in J&K

Army personnel also joined the rescue operation and managed to pull out Pradeep Kumar, a native of Ludhwal village.

31 Jul 2019 4:42 PM

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