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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 Aug 2019

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'Prima facie, multiple cylinders exploded at the factory. At least eight bodies have been recovered by police and rescue teams so far. Rescue operation is on,' said the Shirpur police station officer. (Photo: File | Representational)

Amit Shah speaks to Fadnavis as chemical factory explosion death toll in Dhule reaches 13

At least 100 workers were present inside the factory, located in Waghadi village in Shirpur taluka.

31 Aug 2019 12:04 PM

David Leeorr to direct two short films in India; Entertainment industry is all about good content today

Leeorr, who has a passion for filmmaking, finds the Indian cinema audience the real charmer of good content.

31 Aug 2019 12:02 PM

Saaho movie review: Big, bulky and rather banal

Saaho’s hankering for fame and fortune rests almost entirely on the fact that it stars Prabhas.

31 Aug 2019 11:51 AM

People often use artificial sweeteners as a tool to fight obesity. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Artificial sweeteners can make you hungrier

Here's how artificial sweeteners increase appetite.

31 Aug 2019 11:33 AM

Kangana Ranaut pledges support towards Cauvery Calling initiative

Kangana Ranaut has always been an ardent supporter of environmental causes and social issues.

31 Aug 2019 11:24 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his outgoing Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra as 'among the most outstanding officers who has a great grasp of public policy and administration'. (Photo: File)

Nripendra Misra quits as Principal Secretary, Modi says 'He taught a lot when I was new to Delhi'

Modi also spoke of Misra's role in government's policies and programmes winning trust of poeple.

31 Aug 2019 11:22 AM

In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the three Congressmen also sought assurances that any deal signed would verifiably require the Taliban to break ties with all its terrorist allies, including in Pakistan. (Photo: File)

US lawmakers seek transparency in Afghan peace deal with Taliban

The three lawmakers asked whether the Taliban's commitment to break with international terrorists also extend to Taliban activities in Pak.

31 Aug 2019 11:22 AM

Sales of iPhone dropped to less than half of the company’s total revenue in its latest quarter for the first time in seven years. (Photo: Twitter/BenGeskin)

Apple to launch new iPhone on September 10

Apple Inc will host an event on Sept. 10 at the Steve Jobs Theater in the company’s Cupertino.

31 Aug 2019 11:19 AM

Alternate-day fasting refers to eating and fasting on alternate days. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

You don’t have to ditch calories to lose weight

This 'fast and feast' technique may help you shed some extra kilos.

31 Aug 2019 11:19 AM

Voicing his concern Sarma said, "We just want this NRC to pass off well but this NRC won't help us get rid of foreigners." (Photo: File)

'Lost hope in present form of NRC': Assam BJP minister Himanta Sarma

He further questioned the system of the NRC saying that the rate of exclusion is uneven in districts bordering Bangladesh.

31 Aug 2019 11:14 AM

The government announced four major mergers of public sector banks, bringing down their total number to 12 from 27 in 2017, a move aimed at making state-owned lenders global sized banks.

Banks merger reflects govt resolve to address economic slowdown: India Inc

Manufacturing output and subdued farm sector activity pulled down India's GDP growth to 5 pc in April-June quarter.

31 Aug 2019 11:08 AM

Cash withdrawal prior to September 1, 2019, will not be subjected to the TDS.

2 pc TDS on cash withdrawals of over Rs 1 crore from Sep 1: Tax dept

If a person has already withdrawn Rs 1 cr or more in current fiscal, the 2 pc TDS shall apply on all subsequent cash withdrawals.

31 Aug 2019 10:58 AM

Printed open-toe shoes. (Photo: ANI/Lyst)

Big-toe shoes take footwear world by storm

Move over peep-toes, the 'big-toe' is here to raise the fashion bar.

31 Aug 2019 10:55 AM

The Aura Glow finish on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 proves that Samsung is at its optimal best when it comes to smartphone design.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus review: Q: Another word for excellent? A: Samsung

With an absolutely gorgeous design and hardware to match, Samsung has once again set the bar of what a great smartphone should be.

31 Aug 2019 10:54 AM

Australian High Commissioner to New Delhi Harinder Sidhu said on Friday that India's decision to end special status for Jammu and Kashmir is the country's internal matter, and stressed that the Kashmir issue should be resolved bilaterally by New Delhi and Islamabad. (Photo: File)

India's ‘internal matter’, we respect their stand: Australian envoy Harinder Sidhu on J&K

Earlier this month, India had announced its decision to end special status for Jammu and Kashmir and split it into two union territories.

31 Aug 2019 10:49 AM

By simply visiting the hacked site, it was enough for the exploit server to attack the device and install a monitoring implant.

Malicious websites granted acces into hacking iPhones

Google said that the hacked sites were being used to attack against the visitors.

31 Aug 2019 10:49 AM

Windows 10 will no longer automatically offer to enter the tablet mode when a keyboard is removed.

Hybrid Windows 10 PCs won't support auto-enabled tab mode anymore

Users will have to manually activate the tablet mode from the Action Center.

31 Aug 2019 10:40 AM

After her daughter was denied treatment, a woman wrote to Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan seeking his permission to give euthanasia to her mentally challenged girl. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra woman writes to Guv, seeks mercy killing for mentally challenged daughter

Jahnavi, daughter of Swarnalata, was born in 2000 and has been suffering from psychological disorder since the age of 4 years.

31 Aug 2019 10:36 AM

The public sector firm's provisional loss was Rs 4,859 crore in 2015-16, Rs 4,793 crore in 2016-17, Rs 7,993 crore in 2017-18 and is estimated to swell to Rs 14,202 crore in 2018-19.

BSNL facing challenge in crediting month's salary on Aug 30: source

BSNL's loss is estimated to be around Rs 14,000 crore with a decline in revenue to Rs 19,308 crore during 2018-19.

31 Aug 2019 10:35 AM

Good heart health gives you better orgasms. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Exercise more for better arousal levels

Intense exercise is the key to better sex life.

31 Aug 2019 10:32 AM

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