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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 01 Nov 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 01 Nov 2019

Detox your skin to make it fresh and healthy once again

As happy a festival as Diwali is, we do end up being exposed to a lot of pollution because of the firecrackers.

01 Nov 2019 11:12 PM

'ISIS has a new leader. We know exactly who he is!' Trump said in a tweet. US officials did not give any more details. (Photo: FIle)

We know who he is: Trump says US is aware of new Islamic state chief

IS confirmed the death of its leader al-Baghdadi and named his replacement as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi.

01 Nov 2019 9:11 PM

Laway had torn a copy of the Constitution, along with PDP MP Mir Mohammed Fayaz, on August 5 before Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill in Rajya Sabha. (Photo: FIle | PTI)

PDP expels RS MP Nazir Ahmad Laway for attending swearing-in of LG Murmu

G C Murmu was on Thursday sworn in as lieutenant governorof J&K.

01 Nov 2019 8:51 PM

'We met the Congress president and briefed her about the political situations in the state. We discussed in details about the result of the Maharashtra elections including our defeats with a narrow margin on many seats,' former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Maharashtra: Congress waits as BJP, Shiv Sena lock horns over CM's post

As the Sena remains firm in its demand for an equal share, senior Cong leaders from Maharashtra met party high command.

01 Nov 2019 8:34 PM

'Rohit Sharma is fit and good to go,' a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source told ANI. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma declared fit, all set to lead India against Bangladesh in T20 series

The batsman was forced to leave the net practice after he was hit on the left thigh off delivery on Friday.

01 Nov 2019 8:24 PM

England and South Africa square up to each other on Saturday to determine who will be crowned champion at Japan’s first Rugby World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Here are some incredible moments from Japan's Rugby World Cup

The Asian nation’s staging of the event, which kicked off on Sept. 20, has been a huge success.

01 Nov 2019 8:14 PM

Professor Jahangir teaches languages, social and political science to the poor children. (Photo: ANI)

This Hyderabad professor is providing free education, food and shelter to poor kids

A student said: 'I have been studying here for the last three years. Whatever we need is provided by Sir. I am happy to be studying here.'

01 Nov 2019 8:06 PM

India and Germany held delegation-level talks and exchanged five documents including a Joint Declaration of Intent for consultations for the period 2020 to 2024 and another Joint Declaration of Intent Indo German partnership for green urban mobility. (Photo: ANI)

India, Germany to work closely on sustainable development, climate protection: Merkel

Merkel is in Delhi and heading the German delegation for the fifth India-Germany IGC.

01 Nov 2019 8:02 PM

The A320neo plane had taken off around 1.20 am with more than 160 passengers. (Photo: Representational)

Kuwait-bound IndiGo flight returns to Chennai after mid-air false alarm

Just 15 minutes after the departure, the pilots observed a fire alarm and immediately relayed the emergency code.

01 Nov 2019 7:44 PM

Nirupam said the ongoing war of words between the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena was nothing but 'drama' and the Congress should stay away from it. (Photo: File)

Don't flirt with Shiv Sena, Congress leader Nirupam warns his party

'Have they lost? How can some Congress leaders think of supporting the Shiv Sena,' the former Mumbai Congress president tweeted.

01 Nov 2019 7:35 PM

The event was also attended and led in part by Instagram’s Vice President of Product, Vishal Shah.

Trying to make platform safer, Instagram announces 2 new initiatives

Instagram today organized its inaugural ‘Instagram Experience’ (IGX) event to showcase new initiatives it is planning to roll out in India.

01 Nov 2019 7:35 PM

Noting that the pollution situation has worsened in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the Centre, as well as the governments of Punjab and Haryana, should give a timeline to stop stubble burning. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi to undergo odd-even, no surge in cab fares; 50L masks to be given

The offices of various departments of Delhi govt will open at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

01 Nov 2019 7:32 PM

India batting coach Vikram Rathour said that there was pollution but the match would be played as scheduled. (Photo: File)

Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour says that India have to play despite pollution

The air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate and it dropped into the 'severe plus' level today.

01 Nov 2019 7:31 PM

The one-tenth of a percentage point rise in the unemployment rate to 3.6 per cent last month also reflected 325,000 people streaming into the labor force.

US job growth slows less than expected despite GM strike

Govt employment fell by 3,000 jobs in October as 20,000 temporary workers hired for the 2020 Census completed their work.

01 Nov 2019 7:23 PM

Rohit Sharma was forced to leave the net practice after he was hit on the left thigh off a delivery. (Photo: Twitter/ BCCI)

Practice makes perfect as Team India train hard

The session began with a warm-up and later, the players moved for net practice.

01 Nov 2019 7:20 PM

Pawar said the people of the state have asked his party to sit in the opposition, as reflected in the election results, and it will do the same. (Photo: File)

NCP, Congress will sit in opposition, says Ajit Pawar

The Shiv Sena is demanding the chief minister's post on a rotational basis and 50:50 division of portfolios.

01 Nov 2019 7:16 PM

Medical reports revealed that Andrew Tye requires surgery and will miss ten to twelve weeks of cricket which includes the T20I series against Pakistan and the entire BBL, ESPN Cricinfo reported. (Photo: AFP)

Andrew Tye to undergo elbow surgery, will miss Pakistan series

Tye had injured his right elbow and could barely take part in Australia's training session at the Adelaide Oval last week.

01 Nov 2019 7:13 PM

Trump's comments appear at odds with his previous pledge in September. (Photo: File)

UK defends Brexit deal after Trump trade warning

The US president also launched a stinging attack on the country's main opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.

01 Nov 2019 7:10 PM

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened weak at 70.96 and touched a low of 70.98 in early trade.

Rupee firms up 11 paise against dollar

Rupee is trading at 70.81 against the US dollar due to fag-end selling of the greenback by banks and importers.

01 Nov 2019 7:06 PM

Net NPAs or bad loans too rose to 4.35 per cent as against 0.84 per cent. Provisions for bad loans and contingencies rose to Rs 1,336.25 crore as against Rs 942.53 crore earlier.

Yes Bank posts net loss of Rs 629 cr in Sept quarter as bad loans spike

The private sector lender had posted a net profit of Rs 951.47 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.

01 Nov 2019 6:42 PM

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