Technology, Mobiles tabs, 3rd Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 03 Nov 2019

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In a response to government’s claims about not informing regarding a privacy breach on the messaging app, Whatspp said the company had warned Indian authorities in September that 121 Indians were targets of a massive snoop through an Israeli spyware that broke into phones through the Facebook-owned app, said sources. (Photo: File)

In second alert, WhatsApp informed breach of 121 Indians: sources

This was the second alert after May which was sent by WhatsApp to the Indian authorities about the privacy breach.

03 Nov 2019 9:19 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday, in a clear reference to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and reorganisation of the state. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

India eliminated big reason behind terrorism, separatism: PM Modi in Bangkok

In his nearly 50-minute speech Modi also spoke on a range of issues including the welfare measures rolled out by his government.

03 Nov 2019 8:53 AM

India, which has raised some tariffs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has long been the main holdout on an RCEP deal due to strong domestic opposition from several quarters over fears of Chinese goods flooding the country.

RCEP: Make it or break it

RCEP is a proposed free trade agreement between the 10-member states of the Asean and its six FTA partners.

03 Nov 2019 5:21 AM

Jairam Ramesh has listed RCEP as the third big jolt to the economy after demonetisation and the GST. (Photo: File)

Cong sees chance to expose BJP govt’s poor economics

Beginning Nov. 5, it will start a countrywide stir on unemployment, agrarian distress, downturn and RCEP.

03 Nov 2019 5:15 AM

First, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is now in a state of stalemate. After 1995, while developing countries were forced to reduce their export subsidies and import tariffs in agriculture, developed countries refused to reciprocate.

Why this deal won’t be a win-win for govt

The RCEP agreement essentially represents an escalation of these steps towards a larger umbrella agreement in the Asia-Oceania region.

03 Nov 2019 5:05 AM

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

India asks SCO nations to act strongly against terror

Singh also voiced the government’s resolve of providing an enabling economic ecosystem for partner countries to invest and do business in India.

03 Nov 2019 5:02 AM

Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa during an interview on his government completing 100 days in Bengaluru on Saturday. (Photo: Asian Age)

BS Yediyurappa wants to leave a rich legacy behind

Yediyurappa denied that aid for flood relief was inadequate.

03 Nov 2019 4:53 AM

Shiv Sena legislator Eknath Shinde (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

‘Uddhav Thackeray will take the final decision on forming govt with BJP’

The Shiv Sena’s priority will always be to solve problems faced by farmers, says Eknath Shinde.

03 Nov 2019 4:45 AM

During the Lok Sabha polls this year, the BJP and allies had clinched 12 out of 14 seats in the state.

Jharkhand: Two BJP partners insist on more seats

Reports suggest that the LJP has also raised its demand and is not willing to compromise on less than six seats.

03 Nov 2019 4:37 AM

Sources in the BJP said that once the agreement on the issue is reached, official announcement of the date of Devendra Fadnavis’ oath taking ceremony will be made.

Modi Cabinet likely to be expanded soon

While the BJP is the single largest party in the Assembly with 105 seats, its NDA ally Shiv Sena won 56 seats.

03 Nov 2019 4:32 AM

Economy in mess, but PM managing headlines: Sonia Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Bangkok for the RCEP negotiations meetings.

03 Nov 2019 4:25 AM

Turning to technology is often seen as an easy fix. However an overuse of technology is in fact the root cause of isolation and loneliness in big cities and metropolitans.

The killer loneliness epidemic is a public health issue

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy emphasises that loneliness and emotional well-being are serious public health concerns.

03 Nov 2019 2:59 AM

Mahatma Gandhi with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel shared joint legacy that can never be torn asunder

Sardar Patel, however, became president of the Karachi session of the INC in 1931.

03 Nov 2019 2:57 AM

The city’s air had recorded moderate level of pollutants after Diwali. However, this is the first time that air quality has improved so quickly after the festival of lights, said air pollution experts. (Representational picture)

Mumbai breathing much cleaner air post Diwali

Air quality between 0 and 50 in the AQI is considered “good” while that between 51 and 100 is considered “satisfactory”.

03 Nov 2019 2:48 AM

RPI chief Ramdas Athwale meets governor. (Photo: AA)

Invite BJP to form governmen: Ramdas Athawale

After the meeting, Mr Athawale asked the Shiv Sena not to insist on the chief minister’s post for two-and-a-half years.

03 Nov 2019 2:45 AM

My statement misunderstood by Shiv Sena: Sudhir Mungantiwar

Mr Mungantiwar faced the Sena’s ire over his statement that there could be President’s rule if the current deadlock did not end soon.

03 Nov 2019 2:41 AM

Eknath Shinde abstains from CM meet on farmer aid

The move also indicated that the Sena had decided to boycott the government proceedings.

03 Nov 2019 2:33 AM

Sanjay Kute inspecting crop losses due to unseasonal rains. (Photo: AA)

Maharashtra govt announces Rs 10,000 crore aid for farmers

Kharif season begins in July and ends in October, coinciding with the presence of the south-west monsoon.

03 Nov 2019 2:29 AM

Will soon leave wait and watch mode, says Shiv Sena

In fact, there have been no official talks between the two saffron allies so far.

03 Nov 2019 2:18 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by the Indian community in Bangkok on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Will ensure our interests served at RCEP meet: PM

Modi to hold bilateral meets with many world leaders.