Technology, Mobiles tabs, 1st Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 01 Mar 2019

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TikTok, the fourth most downloaded non-game app in last year was the number three app globally.

TikTok crosses 1 billion download milestone

The one billion downloads include lite versions and regional variations of the app.

01 Mar 2019 10:36 AM

The NSE Nifty jumped 76.65 points, or 0.71 per cent, to 10,869.15. (Photo: File)

Sensex soars 265 points as new F&O series opens strong

The 30-share Sensex spurted by 264.99 points, or 0.75 per cent, to 36,132.43 in early trade.

01 Mar 2019 10:23 AM

Rupee is trading at 70.86 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on increased demand for the US currency from importers and foreign fund outflows.

Rupee slips 14 paise against US dollar in early trade

A higher opening in domestic equities helped in restricting the slide in the Indian unit to some extent.

01 Mar 2019 10:13 AM

Varthaman spent almost three days in the Pakistani captivity after he was shot down on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman back home after 58 hrs in Pak Army custody

The IAF pilot was seen on the Pakistani side of the Attari-Wagah crossing around 9:15 pm.

01 Mar 2019 10:07 AM

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned he could walk away from a trade deal with China. (Photo:AP)

Trump warns China that he isnt afraid of 'No Deal'

The United States and China have imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of each others' goods.

01 Mar 2019 9:59 AM

Mita Santra's husband Bablu Santra was one of the 40 victims of the suicide attack on a CRPF convoy in Kashmir's Pulwama on February 14. (Representational Image)

'Nothing affects me after Feb 14' says wife of killed soldier

Unfazed by trolls Mita Santra urged the Centre to ensure the safe release of the Indian Air Force pilot.

01 Mar 2019 9:46 AM

He said the Centre once again ''cheated'' the state by giving away the Rs. 6,500 crore revenue earning KK Line to Raigada Division. (File Photo)

Chandrababu Naidu says he's not afraid to return to Andhra with empty hands

In a jibe directed to PM Modi, Chandrababu Naidu said five years had elapsed, but no promise made to Andhra Pradesh has been fulfilled.

01 Mar 2019 9:29 AM

Lu Kang almost reiterated Beijing's oft-repeated stand at a media briefing. (File Photo)

China show no commitment to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

China has consistently blocked moves first by India and later by the US, the UK and France to designate Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.

01 Mar 2019 9:17 AM

Two witnesses said the blast ripped off part of the roof of Omar's house. (Photo:AP)

Bomb kills 11 near judge's home, hotel in Somali capital

A powerful explosion killed at least 11 people in the Somali capital Thursday, police said.

01 Mar 2019 9:04 AM

Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pulwama attack claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. (Photo:AP)

Pompeo hopeful Indo-Pak tensions would come to an end

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday he had "good conversations" with Indian and Pakistani leaders.

01 Mar 2019 8:52 AM

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended their second summit in Hanoi with no deal after Pyongyang demanded a full lifting of sanctions. (Photo:AFP)

UN praises 'courageous diplomacy' at US-North Korea summit

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the US-North Korean summit as "courageous diplomacy" on Thursday.

01 Mar 2019 8:40 AM

The location of Hamza bin Laden, sometimes dubbed the "crown prince of jihad," has been the subject of speculation for years. (Photo:AFP)

US offers USD 1 million reward to find bin Laden son

The United States on Thursday offered a USD 1 million reward for information on a son of late Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

01 Mar 2019 8:32 AM

The highly anticipated meeting in Vietnam was supposed to build on the leaders' historic first summit in Singapore last year. (Photo:AP)

Kim, Trump to continue 'productive talks to discuss denuclearisation': KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump have agreed to continue

01 Mar 2019 8:25 AM

The US reiterated its call to Pakistan to abide by its UN Security Council commitments to deny terrorists safe haven and block their access to funds. (Photo:ANI)

US welcomes Pak's decision to release Abhinandan Varthaman

The United States welcomed Pakistan's decision to release captured Indian pilot.

01 Mar 2019 8:16 AM

They also urged Trump to ensure that Pakistan does more against the terrorist groups. (Photo:AP)

Trump urged by senators to pursue peaceful resolution in India-Pak conflict

Two influential American Senators on Thursday urged the US President Donald Trump to pursue a peaceful resolution to the India-Pak conflict.

01 Mar 2019 8:08 AM

The agency is analysing it, sources said adding that registering fresh FIRs against more public servants can not be ruled out in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual case. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

Shelter home abuse case: ED to issue summons to 3 former bureaucrats

Over 30 girls were allegedly raped at the shelter home, run by Thakur, chief of the state-funded NGO.

01 Mar 2019 5:21 AM

Delhi HC orders National Herald to vacate office in capital

The high court rejected a request by Associated Journals in which it had challenged a previous order asking it to vacate the office space in Delhi.

01 Mar 2019 5:16 AM

The social stigma and isolation or boycott of these innocent are extremely torturous and inhumane.

World’s 1st witch-hunt victims’ memorial in Odisha

The witch-hunt victims’ memorial is the first of its kind in the world for modern era witch-hunt victims.

01 Mar 2019 5:12 AM

Revenue minister Chandrakant Patil at Vidhan Bhavan. (Photo: RJ)

Council rocked over tainted MLC’s expulsion

The decision led the Sena legislators to the well and the NCP and Congress were also supporting them.

01 Mar 2019 4:11 AM

War never a solution to any issue, says Raj Thackeray

Reacting to the India-Pakistan conflict, he said that war will be damaging for the nation and take it back on all levels.

01 Mar 2019 4:02 AM

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