Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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The fiscal deficit target of 3.4 per cent of GDP is likely to slip, DK Joshi, the chief economist at the rating agency crisil said here on Friday.

Govt will be forced to slash spending this year too: Crisil

GDP growth slipped to 5 per cent in the first quarter, is expected to be worst in the second quarter- sub 5 per cent.

16 Nov 2019 10:43 AM

Gadkari was speaking at a function organised by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, in Pune. (Photo: File)

'Ideology, human relations are very important for us': Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari did not make any direct comment on the current political situation in Maharashtra where BJP, could not form government.

16 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

Sai Tamhankar and Sonalee Kulkarni. (Photo: Instagram)

Sai Tamhankar, Sonalee and other Marathi actors face flak after tweeting 'Elections again?'

With no party being able to form government after last month's polls, Maharashtra is currently under President's rule.

16 Nov 2019 10:39 AM

Shane McDermott's name was recommended by CA (Cricket Australia) and not by the new Head Coach Mickey Arthur, a few may believe so. (Photo: AP)

Mickey Arthur set to become Sri Lanka's new head coach after Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka has also finalised a deal with Shane McDermott as their fielding coach.

16 Nov 2019 10:35 AM

Goa's Director General of Police (DGP) Pranab Nanda passed away in Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest. (Photo: ANI)

During official visit to Delhi, Goa top cop dies of cardiac arrest

Nanda was in the national capital when he suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday early morning.

16 Nov 2019 10:33 AM

In the previous week, the reserves surged by USD 3.515 billion to reach USD 446.098 billion.

Forex kitty continues to swell, touches a new high of USD 448 billion

The country's reserve position with the IMF also decreased by USD 17 million to USD 3.630 billion, the data showed.

16 Nov 2019 10:33 AM

The tool uses Google News algorithms to surface the in-depth news stories of importance

Google News wants you to read beyond headlines with new tool

Called, 'Beyond the Headlines', the tool shows stories which are in-depth and explore important issues

16 Nov 2019 10:29 AM

California detectives struggled Friday to attribute a motive to a school shooting carried out by a boy scout with no obvious alarm bells in his background for the carnage he would unleash. (Photo: AP)

‘Deliberate attack’ by ‘sociable’ teen: Cops baffled over US school shooter’s motive

The students slain by Berhow were identified as Gracie Anne Muehlberger, 15, and a 14-year-old boy.

16 Nov 2019 10:23 AM

Mayank Agarwal played a knock of 243 runs with the help of 28 fours and eight sixes. (Photo: PTI)

IND vs BAN 1st Test: India declare their innings with a lead of 343 runs

India registered a total of 493/6 in the first innings with the help of Mayank Agarwal, who registered his second double-ton of his career.

16 Nov 2019 10:19 AM

The iPhone maker is planning to remove all 181 vaping-related apps (Photo: AP)

Apple pulls down vaping-related apps from App Store: Report

The move comes after CDC reported at least 42 people dying from lung illness related to vaping.

16 Nov 2019 10:11 AM

Earlier, Pinterest offered external links to resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (Photo: ANI)

Pinterest's new feature attempts to curb self-harm searches on social media

The new feature spots search queries that involve self-harm and instead displays results of activities that can help the person feel better.

16 Nov 2019 9:58 AM

Amid the ongoing impeachment hearings against him by a Democrats-dominated Congressional panel, US President Donald Trump has asserted that he has the right to speak and the freedom of speech. (Photo: File)

‘I have the right to speak,’ says Donald Trump amid impeachment hearings

The US President said he watched the second-day public hearing on impeachment against him by the Congressional Committee.

16 Nov 2019 9:56 AM

TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh on Friday alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was caught in a paper leak in class X examination. (Photo: File)

He was caught in 10th class paper leak: TDP leader hits out at Jagan Reddy

He was answering a question on the YSRCP government’s recent decision to convert all government schools into English medium schools.

16 Nov 2019 9:42 AM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the relationship with Pakistan remains “difficult” because it openly practices terrorism against India, and if Islamabad is serious to cooperate with New Delhi, it should hand over the Indians wanted for terrorist activities living in Pakistan. (Photo: File)

'Hand over wanted Indians living in Pak if you want better ties,' says India

Asked about the tide of 'nationalism' in India, Jaishankar reiterated that India’s nationalism should not be viewed through western lens.

16 Nov 2019 9:31 AM

The overall air quality in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Delhi air quality remains in ‘severe’ category after marginal improvement

The Chief Minister had said that state government will take a decision on Monday on the continuation of the scheme.

16 Nov 2019 9:17 AM

Amid confusion over the latest verdict of the Supreme Court and threats by some women activists to worship at hilltop temple, the Sabarimala will open on Saturday for three-month pilgrimage season. (Photo: ANI)

Sabarimala Temple opens for devotees, 10 women sent back by police

Ahead of the opening of the temple, Kerala govt said they will not provide protection to any woman visiting the temple.

16 Nov 2019 9:08 AM

Amid discussions over formation of government in Maharashtra, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar will meet on Sunday to discuss their next course of action. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar, Sonia Gandhi to meet tomorrow over Maharashtra impasse

Pawar ruled out the possibility of mid-term elections while asserting that process has begun to form govt in the state.

16 Nov 2019 8:44 AM

Gunmen opened fire on a convoy of buses carrying minority Muslim voters in northwest Sri Lanka on Saturday hours before polling in presidential elections got under way, police said. (Representational Image)

Gunmen fire on buses carrying Sri Lanka voters hours before polling, no casualties

There were no immediate reports of casualties, but a police official said the attackers had burnt tyres on the road.

16 Nov 2019 8:31 AM

Practical approach to romantic bonds

Many couples are opting for LDRs in order to focus on their respective careers.

16 Nov 2019 7:48 AM

It was a very enjoyable process all together as I had to meet all my 10 wonderful models. Yet it is also an open series as I could continue forever.

Art as a lifeboat: Magali Couffon’s raison D’etre

To summarise anything related to human lives can become one of my subjects.

16 Nov 2019 7:41 AM

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