Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Born to Gujarati parents who fled to Uganda in the 1960s, Patel had held international development secretary portfolio in the former Prime Minister Theresa May government but she was forced to resign over her undisclosed meetings with Israeli officials. (Photo: ANI)

Jaishankar congratulates 'good friend' Priti Patel for appointment in UK Cabinet

The new UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday overhauled his cabinet and appointed Indian-origin Priti Patel as the home secretary.

25 Jul 2019 2:31 PM

In what looked like a hoax WhatsApp forward, someone took Dusagne's photograph from Facebook and attached a condolence message to it, which later went viral. (Photo: File I Representational)

Mumbai man's family receives 400 calls over hoax Whatsapp message of his demise

He said it was 'sheer harassment' and registered a complaint with Dahisar police.

25 Jul 2019 2:29 PM

Kumaraswamy, expressed his gratitude to senior Congress MLA Ramalinga Reddy for having withdrawn his resignation to support the coalition government. (Photo: File/PTI)

No one can give stable govt in present political scenario: Karnataka CM

The Kumaraswamy government was reduced to a minority in the critical trial of strength in the assembly on July 23.

25 Jul 2019 2:26 PM

"The greedy builders have defrauded lakhs of homebuyers. They are all from the middle class. They invested their hard-earned money for making their dream of a home come true," Goel said. (Photo: File)

Hang builders for defrauding homebuyers: Vijay Goel

Goel, a former Union Minister, also sought action against celebrities who endorse such brands.

25 Jul 2019 2:26 PM

Garg was replaced by Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Atanu Chakraborty in a major bureaucratic reshuffle. (Photo: File)

Finance Secretary Garg seeks retirement after being shifted to Power Ministry

Subhash Chandra Garg, the senior-most bureaucrat in the Finance Ministry, was in charge of the Department of Economic Affairs.

25 Jul 2019 2:24 PM

Here's what Kriti Sanon has to say on not getting much credit for 'Luka Chuppi'

Kartik and Kriti starrer Luka Chuppi had crossed Rs 100 crore mark at the box-office.

25 Jul 2019 2:23 PM

Franky Zapata plunged into the water shortly after launching his record. (Photo: AFP)

Flying Frenchman falls in sea attempting 'flyboard' channel crossing

Zapata, a former jet-skiing champion, aimed to soar above the Channel 'like a bird' in the crossing from northern France to southern Eng.

25 Jul 2019 2:14 PM

The flexible device measured 0.6 by 1.2 inches or about double the size of a person's thumbnail. (Photo: American Chemical Society website)

Scientists develop artificial throat that could someday aid mute people speak

To make their artificial throat, the researchers laser-scribed graphene on a thin sheet of polyvinyl alcohol film.

25 Jul 2019 2:13 PM

Franky Zapata, in an ambitious crossing he sees as following in the footsteps of the aviation pioneers.

Flying Frenchman attempts pioneering Channel 'flyboard' crossing

In a tribute to past aviation heroes, the 40-year-old has picked the day that marks 110 years since pioneer Louis Bleriot.

25 Jul 2019 2:12 PM

As per HopperHQ.com, an Instagram scheduling button, Virat Kohli earns a whopping sum of 196,000 from each Instagram post, and the value in Indian Rupees will be around Rs 1,35,66,749. (Photo:AP/AFP/PTI)

Virat Kohli the only cricketer to be in the top-10 Instagram’s sporting 'rich-list'

The list is dominated by international footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo who ranks first, followed by Neymar, Lionel Messi at 2nd and 3rd..

25 Jul 2019 2:12 PM

Out of the six, three have been awarded to Adani group and issues related to two others have been resolved, civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said during the Question Hour. (Photo: File | ANI)

India's air passenger traffic to touch 1 billion, says Puri

On Thursday, civil aviation minister told Lok Sabha that government had taken a decision to privatise six airports.

25 Jul 2019 2:10 PM

Boris Johnson, unveils his top team with the announcement of some key posts on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson unveils new-look cabinet

Priti Patel became the first Indian-origin home secretary with Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid.

25 Jul 2019 2:10 PM

Navy Chief informed that by the end of 2019, India would be in position to sign a Rs 17,000 crore contract with US for buying 24 MH-60 Romeo multirole choppers. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Navy 'to 'carefully' watch Chinese Navy's intentions to grow into global power

In April 2019, it had initiated the process to acquire 6 lethal submarines under the ambitious Project-75 India, to cost over Rs 50,000 cr.

25 Jul 2019 2:08 PM

'Neither have I bowed down to anyone nor will I let my nation to do so.' says Imran Khan. (Photo: File)

Never bowed down to anyone: Imran Khan

Khan's remarks came in response to PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's claim of the PM having caused "embarrassment" to the nation.

25 Jul 2019 2:07 PM

The video was shot on mobile phone by the girl’s brother. (Photo: Screengrab)

UP cop harasses 16-yr-old teen who tried to file case, Priyanka shares video

The teen had gone to police station, where head constable refused to file an FIR and spoke in extremely objectionable language.

25 Jul 2019 2:07 PM

In 2015, Dhoni became a qualified paratrooper after having completed five parachute training jumps from Indian Army aircrafts in the Agra training camp. (Photo: AP)

MS Dhoni to serve Indian Army in Kashmir, will undertake patrolling and guard duties

The 38-year-old holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment.

25 Jul 2019 2:06 PM

insider @IceUniverse has shared what appears to be the first leak of the vivo NEX 3 and with it, we see the screen glass of the handset.

Exclusive leak previews vivo NEX 3 with almost 90-degree curved glass

Popular Android tipster @IceUniverse has shared what appears to be the display of the vivo NEX 3.

25 Jul 2019 1:59 PM

To commemorate 20 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a motorcycle expedition was completed by a team from 13th Battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles here. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Army battalion completes bike rally to commemorate 20 yrs of Kargil Vijay Diwas

The expedition conducted by unit has proved its mettle in Operation Vijay, winning 2 Param Vir Chakras amongst many other gallantry awards.

25 Jul 2019 1:58 PM

Chairperson of Nandprayag Nagar Panchayat Himani Vaishnav. (Photo: ANI)

Uttarakhand: Nagar panchayat in Nandprayag installs sanitary pad vending machine

Sanitary napkins can be dispensed from the vending machine by paying a nominal amount of Re 1 per pad.

25 Jul 2019 1:48 PM

While 11 people were rescued and rushed to a hospital, 30 remained missing. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

China: 16 killed in landslides, 30 missing

More than 800 rescuers have been deployed to trace those unaccounted for.

25 Jul 2019 1:47 PM

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