Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Robert Vadra, who is on a spiritual quest across the country, visited the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday morning and posted a message along with his photographs on Facebook. (Photo: Facebook | Robert Vadra)

India wants change, Rahul Gandhi working very hard: Robert Vadra

The BJP hit back at Robert Vadra, saying his comments showed the restlessness in the Gandhi family to claim power.

20 Aug 2018 11:43 AM

Meanwhile, gold was trading 0.05 per cent higher at USD 1,185.20 an ounce in Singapore. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gold rises Rs 112 on positive global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 29,461 per 10 gram after speculators raised their bets amid a firm global trend.

20 Aug 2018 11:35 AM

Intel has trained as many as 99,000 developers, students and professors in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India since April 2017. (Representational image)

Intel India trains 99,000 people in artificial intelligence

The programme was launched in April 2017 and the initial target was for a year ending April 2018.

20 Aug 2018 11:31 AM

Jet has appointed Morgan Stanley to advise on the potential deal.

TPG Capital joins race to buy stake in Jet Privilege: report

The deal with TPG could value the loyalty program, Jet Privilege Private Ltd, at $400 million, the newspaper said.

20 Aug 2018 11:30 AM

Mani Shankar Aiyar was suspended from the primary membership of the Congress on December 7, 2017 for his 'neech aadmi' remarks against PM Modi on the eve of the Gujarat Assembly polls. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rahul Gandhi says I'm love and now his love Mani Shankar Aiyar is back: BJP

Rahul Gandhi revoked Mani Shankar Aiyar's suspension from Congress on Saturday on the recommendation of its central disciplinary committee.

20 Aug 2018 11:30 AM

Iran produced around 3.65 million barrels per day of crude in July.

Oil prices slip on concerns over slowing economic growth

Brent crude futures, which act as a benchmark for international oil prices, were at $71.60 per barrel.

20 Aug 2018 11:24 AM

People watch a televised address of Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan at an electronic shop in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, August 19, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan in worst economic condition seen, says PM Imran Khan, pledges reforms

'We will keep good relations with all countries; we want peace as without it no progress and development is possible,' he added.

20 Aug 2018 11:21 AM

Electric car maker Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk gives the opening keynote at the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett, File)

Elon Musk says cutting back on work hours isn’t an option

Musk has admitted in a wide-ranging interview that stress is taking a heavy toll in what he calls an “excruciating year.”

20 Aug 2018 11:06 AM

Khan said that he wished that the PM House be turned into a research university. (Photo: File/AP)

Will stay in military secretary's house, not PM House, says Imran Khan

On one hand we don't have money to spend on our people; on the other hand, we have people living like our colonial masters used to, he said.

20 Aug 2018 11:04 AM

Shahid Kapoor, like Vijay Deverakonda, is growing beard for ‘Arjun Reddy.’

Shahid opens up on Arjun Reddy, growing beard; praises original, Vijay Deverakonda

He believes that the upcoming project provides a great opportunity as an actor and looks forward to start shooting.

20 Aug 2018 10:57 AM

The government has so far mobilised Rs 9,219.91 crore from disinvestment proceeds that includes sale of 25 per cent stake through IPO of Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd.

Disinvestment plan to pick pace, 3 rail IPOs to hit market soon

Govt now wants to pack the time between now and Diwali to give a leg-up to its disinvestment programme.

20 Aug 2018 10:57 AM

The scene from Sui Dhaga from which Anushka's expression went viral. (Youtube Screengrab)

Anushka's expression from 'Sui Dhaaga' trailer turns into viral memes

Scene from newly released trailer of Sui Dhaga, where Pari actor can be seen crying, became viral memes on social media.

20 Aug 2018 10:50 AM

BSNL and DoT did not reply to queries in this regard, but official sources said there has been failure on the part of successive BSNL management over the years.

DoT forcibly taking over BSNL buildings, land, say employees

The DoT under a Presidential directive is taking away all the lands and buildings for housing its own offices.

20 Aug 2018 10:49 AM

After being in a relationship for 2-3 years, the 33-year-old Muslim man converted to get married 23-year-old Hindu woman. They got married in February this year. (Representational Image)

Muslim man becomes Hindu to marry, moves SC as wife's parents take her back

The man said there was a threat to his and his wife's life and she was being deprived of her liberty against her wishes by her family.

20 Aug 2018 10:39 AM

The cash van shall be provided with a small CCTV system with at least five days recording facility. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

No ATM to be replenished with cash after 9 pm from next year

The deadline for putting money in the ATMs located in Naxal-hit areas is 4 pm.

20 Aug 2018 10:27 AM

The EU has largely funded the project, providing 11 million euros ($12.5 million) of the total 13.7 million-euro ($15.7 million) cost.

Greek island to run on wind, solar power

The European Commission says Tilos will be the first autonomous renewable green island in the Mediterranean.

20 Aug 2018 10:19 AM

A higher opening in the equity market also supported the rupee's recovery. (Photo: AP)

Rupee recovers 38 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 69.77 against the US dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market.

20 Aug 2018 10:17 AM

NSE Nifty too breached the 11,500 mark, by surging 46.50 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 11,517.25.

Sensex hits record high, Nifty breaches 11,500 mark

The Sensex advanced by 263.06 points, or 0.69 per cent, to hit a new high of 38,210.94.

20 Aug 2018 10:12 AM

Picture with Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Sridevi that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared on Instagram.

Throwback: When Aishwarya, Sridevi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee were all smiles together

Aishwarya’s tribute to the former Prime Minister featured another much loved celebrity who passed away this year.

20 Aug 2018 10:03 AM

A series of quakes were recorded by seismologists throughout Sunday, the first measuring 6.3 shortly before midday which triggered landslides and sent people fleeing for cover. (Photo: AFP)

Multiple earthquakes hit Indonesia's Lombok Island, 5 dead

The island is still reeling from two quakes on July 29 and August 5 that killed nearly 500 people and made hundreds of thousands homeless.

20 Aug 2018 9:49 AM

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