Technology, Mobiles tabs, 11th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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Forex dealers said weakness in the dollar against some other currencies overseas and foreign capital inflows in the domestic equity markets supported the rupee, but a lower opening of the domestic equity market capped the gains. (Photo: File)

Rupee gains 9 paise against dollar in early trade

At the interbank forex exchange, the rupee started lower at 71.37 and softened to 71.44 against the US dollar.

11 Feb 2019 12:24 PM

The prime minister will also unveil a ceremonial plaque at the event to mark the serving of '3rd billionth meal.' (File Photo)

PM Modi praises NGO's efforts towards eradicating hunger

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the efforts of an NGO towards eradicating hunger from the country.

11 Feb 2019 12:24 PM

National Capital Region (NCR) saw an increase of just 16 per cent in new supply while the main west Indian cities of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune, together, saw a mere 17 per cent jump in new residential supply. (Photo: File)

Housing sales in southern cities higher than north and west India in 2018: Anarock

Housing sales in the main southern cities collectively rose by 20 pc as against 18 pc rise in the north and 15 pc in the west: Report.

11 Feb 2019 12:22 PM

s the GDP back series data (with 2011-12 as base year) were discharged as of late together by Kumar and chief analyst Pravin Srivastava, numerous specialists, counting previous chairman of the National Measurable Commission Pronab Sen, addressed the Niti Aayog’s ‘unusual move’ and said it would set an awful point of reference. (Photo: File)

Niti Aayog to look for formal part for moving forward quality of government data

Budget has given an impulse to utilization request and the RBI has given a fillip to speculation request by cutting rates: Rajiv Kumar.

11 Feb 2019 12:18 PM

The party has already sent a letter to the city police seeking permission for the dharna at the Metro Channel. (File Photo)

BJP seeks permission for sit-in at Mamata Banerjee's protest site

The Metro Channel is the same spot where Ms Banerjee had held a 26-day fast against the acquisition of farm land at Singur in 2006.

11 Feb 2019 12:16 PM

This is the third day of his questioning by the central investigative agency. (Photo: ANI)

Rajeev Kumar, ex-TMC MP appear before CBI for questioning in Shillong

The CBI grilled Kumar and Ghosh for nearly twelve hours on Sunday in connection with the Rose Valley and Saradha chit fund scams.

11 Feb 2019 12:15 PM

'I stand with the people of Andhra Pradesh. What kind of a Prime Minister is he? He did not fulfil the commitment made to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Modi tells a lie wherever he goes. He has got no credibility left,' Rahul said. (Photo: ANI)

PM facilitates loot, removed anti-corruption clause from Rafale: Rahul

Rahul, who attended Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu's day-long hunger strike against central govt, said that PM has got no credibility left.

11 Feb 2019 12:11 PM

Recently, Qureshi was allowed by a trial court to travel to the UAE. (File Photo)

HC notice to Moin Qureshi on CBI's plea to enhance security to travel to UAE, Pakistan

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to controversial meat exporter Moin Akhtar Qureshi on a CBI plea.

11 Feb 2019 12:08 PM

The new Samsung Galaxy M Series includes the three biggest things young millennials ask for in a smart phone -- an unconventional notch, a good selfie camera and a high-performance battery.

Samsung Galaxy M: Mass hero!

Samsung enters the 10K game, woos audiences with two item numbers.

11 Feb 2019 12:07 PM

India asks firms to expedite efforts to establish shale oil & gas potential

In late 2013, India gave rights to Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd to explore for shale oil and gas reserves.

11 Feb 2019 12:06 PM

Bilateral trade between Britain and India stands at USD 25 billion.

India, UK trade not to be affected by Brexit: Simon

The bilateral trade between Britain and India was growing at 17 per cent per annum.

11 Feb 2019 12:04 PM

There could be no occasion better than the Valentines Day to promote it. (Photo: Facebook)

NirvanaBeing Announces a 20 per cent discount on Mace Pepper Spray

We are just trying to make women feel safe and confident with Pepper Spray which is considered the best device for women safety: Gupta

11 Feb 2019 12:02 PM

He calls Ai-Da - named after British mathematician and computer pioneer Ada Lovelace - the world’s first “AI ultra-realistic robot artist”, and his ambition is for her to perform like her human equivalents. (Representational Photo: Engineered Arts)

The new Picasso? Meet Ai-Da the robot artist

Her skeletal robotic head may stand disembodied on a workbench, but her movements are very much alive.

11 Feb 2019 11:56 AM

Tanushree Dutta and Kangana Ranaut. (Photo: Twitter)

This what Tanushree Dutta has to say about Manikarnika star Kangana Ranaut; read here

Flag-bearer of MeToo movement in India, Tanushree Dutta recently claimed that Kangana Ranaut is a “bonafide A++ list actress.”

11 Feb 2019 11:55 AM

The TDP president is on a fast here demanding that the Centre fulfil all promises made during Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation in 2014. (File Photo)

PM stole from Andhra Pradesh, gave it to Anil Ambani: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi had stolen from the people of the state and given the money to industrialist Anil Ambani.

11 Feb 2019 11:44 AM

'We are not inclined to set up a monitoring committee to monitor the chit fund scam probe,' the bench said. (Photo: File)

SC refuses to monitor CBI investigation into Saradha chit fund scam

A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna did not allow the application filed by some investors.

11 Feb 2019 11:43 AM

'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance,' Chidambaram alleged. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal unravelling faster than Government thought: Congress

The Congress has been alleging irregularities in the Rafale deal but the government has vehemently rejected all allegations.

11 Feb 2019 11:36 AM

Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta, who was born in 1922, could become the first centenarian to be driving on Dubai roads in three years. (Representational Image)

Age no bar: 97-yr-old Indian-origin man renews driving licence in UAE

A 97-year-old Indian-origin man in the UAE has got his driving licence renewed for the next four years.

11 Feb 2019 11:33 AM

Reliance Industries, Brookfield, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Kotak Mahindra Bank and the Serum Institute office did not immediately respond.

Investors may join Brookfield's investment trust for East West Pipeline buy: report

Other banks, including ICICI Bank Ltd and state-run Bank of Baroda Ltd are also part of the talks to monetise the private pipeline.

11 Feb 2019 11:31 AM

The call for changes was backed by the British government after the family of 14-year-old Molly Russell found material related to depression and suicide on her Instagram account after her death in 2017.

Instagram changes rules on self-harm postings after suicide

Instagram is also removing non-graphic images of self-harm from searches.

11 Feb 2019 11:24 AM

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