Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that in order to modernise the Indian Air Force there is a need to develop indigenous technology in the defense sector and reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers. (Photo: File)

Rajnath to modernise IAF, says 'Develop comprehensive capabilities ourselves'

Singh also voiced Centre's desire to encourage private industry investment in the defense sector.

20 Aug 2019 3:34 PM

The phones are said to run the same specs as their predecessors and the only change will be with their chipsets, likely a Snapdragon 855+ under the hood.

OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro to first launch in India before anywhere

OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro will launch at the end of the next month.

20 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

Smith suffered concussion when he was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer on Saturday in the first innings of the second Test at Lord's. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith ruled out of third Test

Steve Smith has scored two centuries and 92 in his three innings in the first two Tests.

20 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

Tom Latham tries to play a shot during the third day of the opening Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand now better acquainted with Sri Lankan conditions

New Zealand’s only warm-up game was badly affected by torrential rain and the Black Caps went into the match in Galle a little underdone.

20 Aug 2019 3:30 PM

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram (Photo: PTI)

Delhi HC rejects P Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea in INX Media scam involving Rs 305 crore

His role is under scanner of various investigating agencies in the Aircel-Maxis deal and the INX Media case.

20 Aug 2019 3:29 PM

As per the Banks Board Bureau's (BBB) recruitment notice, candidates including from the private sector can apply for the vacancies at the four banks till September 23.

Banks Board Bureau invites applications for top posts of 4 big PSU banks

The appointments will be for three years.

20 Aug 2019 3:26 PM

SBI has waived processing fees on car loans during festival season. The bank is offering lowest interest rate starting from 8.70 per cent to customers opting for car loan, with no escalation in interest, the statement said. (Photo: File | PTI)

SBI announces home, auto loans at cheaper rates during festival season

Customers can avail the cheaper loans with added benefits such as waiver in processing fees among others.

20 Aug 2019 3:19 PM

Husband said that he was ill for some time and his wife approached the 'tantrik' who asked her to make her husband eat only the laddoos. (Representational Image)

UP man seeks divorce, says wife only gives him laddoos to eat

The wife gave him four laddoos to eat in the morning and four in the evening.

20 Aug 2019 3:11 PM

One Army man died and four others were injured in the firing, officials also said. (Photo: Representational)

Army man killed, 4 injured in Pak firing along LoC in J&K's Poonch

Firing from across border in Krishna Ghati sector started around 11:00 am, prompting a befitting response from Indian Army, officials said.

20 Aug 2019 3:00 PM

Shell sold its stake in the open market after GAIL waived off its first right of refusal.

Shell exits city gas business in India, sells MGL stake in open market

Shell exercised its option to exit MGL as the lock-in period for minimum promoter holding expired last month.

20 Aug 2019 2:58 PM

Waugh did not find any problems with Archer’s stamina either after the Barbados-born 24-year-old bowled 44 overs and took 5-91 at Lord’s. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Archer made his test debut in the drawn second match at Lord’s and produced several spells of menacing quick bowling.

20 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

She even alleged that nearly 257 sacks of rice are missing while 5,000 eggs worth Rs 25,000 were purchased but never served to the students. (Photo: Representative)

BJP MP finds students served boiled rice, salt as Mid-day meal in Hooghly school

The menu of the Balika Bani Mandir, Locket found that over 400 students were supposed to get soybean curry, boiled rice, dal.

20 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

Watch: Alligator crosses over fence in Florida

Facebook user shared pictures and a video of the alligator scaling the wire fence at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, reports WTVM.

20 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

United manager Solskjaer said he allows both Pogba and Rashford to take spot kicks. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer refuses to blame Paul Pogba after penalty miss

Pogba wasted a chance to give United their second successive Premier League win when his penalty was saved by Wolves keeper Rui Patricio.

20 Aug 2019 2:50 PM

To avoid this disastrous infestation, make sure you don’t bring them inside your home. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Comprehensive guide to identifying and eliminating bed bugs

How to know if you have bed bugs in your house and the best way to get rid of them.

20 Aug 2019 2:46 PM

The first American spacecraft expected to land on the moon in nearly 50 years will be a robotic moon lander built by closely held Astrobotic Technology Inc and launched in two years by United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket, the companies told Reuters on Monday. (Photo: File)

Plans detailed for first US mission to land on moon since Apollo

Astrobotic said Peregrine would be the first American spacecraft to touch down on the moon since Apollo astronauts touched down in 1972.

20 Aug 2019 2:44 PM

Malayalam actor Manju Warrier stuck in Himachal floods

The actress had reportedly called her brother Madhu Warrier last night.

20 Aug 2019 2:40 PM

The refugees then share their stories directly with the public through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. (Photo: File)

Rohingya youth share stories on social media, says 'I'm here 24x7'

Rafiq is among some 30 Rohingya youths selected by the World Food Programme for its 'Storytellers' project.

20 Aug 2019 2:34 PM

Former world number one Serena Williams will begin her 2020 season with a return to the Auckland Open in January. (Photo:AFP)

Serena Williams to begin 2020 season with return to Auckland Open

The Auckland Open serves as a warm-up before the year’s first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, which begins on Jan. 20 next year.

20 Aug 2019 2:30 PM

Ahead of the publication of the final list of the NRC later this month, the Union Home Ministry on Tuesday said adequate arrangements will be made for people to appeal against non-inclusion in the list of Assam's residents. (Photo: File)

MHA says, 'Arrangements made to appeal people non-included in final NRC'

The decisions have been taken at high-level meeting chaired by Amit Shah and attended by Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and others on Monday.

20 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

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