Technology, Mobiles tabs, 6th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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In the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, US Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudicators denied 24 per cent of H-1B petitions

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump Admin: report

The denial rate of H-1B petitions for initial employment for Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and Google in 2015 was just 1 pc.

06 Nov 2019 8:45 AM

After the state Assembly elections were announced, the BJP and the Shiv Sena are engaged at a standoff over the latter’s demand for a 50-50 power share, which means half the ministerial berths and a rotational system for the Chief Minister’s post. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis meets RSS chief Bhagwat in Nagpur as Maharashtra impasse continues

After a meeting on Tuesday, senior leader Mungantiwar hinted at possible breakthrough, saying 'good news' was expected any moment.

06 Nov 2019 8:42 AM

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 got affected by poor on-field umpiring calls regarding front-foot no-balls, IPL's governing council can very well introduce an extra umpire to handle no-balls, a BCCI source confirmed on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

IPL 2020 can see 'special umpire' for monitoring no-balls

The source also confirmed that the idea of 'Power Player' will not be implemented in the next edition of the tournament.

06 Nov 2019 8:39 AM

In its latest report on Afghanistan, the independent and bipartisan Congressional Research Service (CRS) identified Pakistan as the most important neighbour of Afghanistan. (Photo: FIle)

Pak’s security establishment fearful of India’s strategic encirclement: US report

Pakistan, it said, has played an active, and by many accounts, a negative role in Afghan affairs for decades.

06 Nov 2019 8:18 AM

It is not clear if this update also takes care of the possible battery drain with the higher refresh rate.

Google Pixel update enables Smooth Display more frequently

Smooth Display on the Pixel 4 would kick in only under certain conditions, such as when the brightness is 75 per cent or higher.

06 Nov 2019 7:57 AM

As part of the collaboration, digital previews of the books cited on Wikipedia pages will be made available.

Wikipedia, Internet Archive team up to help you verify traditional text citations

The companies have teamed up to help users verify citations which call back to physical texts by turning them digital.

06 Nov 2019 7:53 AM

Based on the study, Mozilla decided to replace the "Not Now" option with "Never", starting from Firefox 70. (Photo: ANI)

Finally! Mozilla Firefox to restrict browser notification prompts

The company conducted an experiment to understand users' take on notifications and found the prompts to be unpopular.

06 Nov 2019 7:48 AM

Adobe Photoshop on an iPad is available to Creative Cloud customers.

Adobe launches Photoshop on iPad, Fresco on Windows, and more

The company also previewed Adobe Illustrator on iPad and the new Photoshop Camera.

06 Nov 2019 7:41 AM

The Mi Watch is available in black and silver colour choices.

Xiaomi Mi Watch: Meet the Apple Watch competitor at half the price

The Mi Watch comes with blood pressure monitor, sleep monitor, sports mode, multi-function NFC, e-SIM support, digital assistant and more.

06 Nov 2019 7:33 AM

CB arrests two for kidnapping ST driver

A team of unit VII of crime branch apprehended the accused, identified as Balu Pote (37) and Aadesh Tatkare alias Sakharam (35) on Monday.

06 Nov 2019 6:49 AM

The Bombay high court had restricted the MSRDC from using the previous Versova land parcel for casting yard purposes.

MSRDC invites proposals to rent land for sea link

This is the second time the MSRDC has invited such a proposal.

06 Nov 2019 6:43 AM

PMC Bank account holders protest outside National Stock Exchange, BKC. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR)

71-year-old PMC director applies for anticipatory bail

Besides Narang, another director of the bank, Parmeet Sodhi, has also sought anticipatory bail. Both the pleas would be heard on November 8.

06 Nov 2019 6:41 AM

Additional government pleader Neha Bhide informed the court that the number of deaths due to malnutrition had reduced in the past few years, to which the bench replied that the government should not think this was something to be proud of.

List steps taken to tackle malnutrition: HC to govt

The court advised the government to take help of NGOs to reach out to the areas where the government couldn’t reach so far.

06 Nov 2019 6:32 AM

The festival will have around 280 biking clubs from across India and Asia, and over 130 exhibitors from the motorcycling world.

A biker’s paradise

Ahead of India Bike Week, bikers from the city are revving up to celebrate the country’s growing motorcycle culture.

06 Nov 2019 6:26 AM

Sidharth Malhotra optimistic about marriage

The actor says his parents set a good example for him, and he hopes to have a love marriage someday.

06 Nov 2019 6:24 AM

Sony to drop Anu Malik again

According to a source, Malik will be shown the door in the next few weeks.

06 Nov 2019 6:06 AM

Salt stories

We speak to some doctors about it.

06 Nov 2019 6:02 AM

Don’t spend your time double tapping a picture of friends laughing together when you could be laughing with someone in real life.

Mystic Mantra: Savour life, relish the moments

We’re all missing out on a life that is unfolding in front of us, one that is so wonderful and yet won’t be there later on.

06 Nov 2019 5:56 AM

With respect to communal “messages,” rather than remain quiet, I have responded politely by asking for names of “Muslims” assumed to be “plundering” the country so that action is taken against them.

Don’t question my identity! Setting the record straight in dismal times

The religious priests assumed that they were there for religious purposes and not for tourism.

06 Nov 2019 5:52 AM

Timeless Taste

The most unique thing that Bridget finds about this cuisine is its inception and evolution.

06 Nov 2019 5:47 AM

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