Technology, Mobiles tabs, 4th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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A blanket of haze over Delhi thickened this morning with the national capital's pollution levels increasing overnight by around 50 points, taking the overall air quality index to 459. (Photo: ANI)

Tips to survive the hazardous air pollution of Delhi

Here's how to survive from hazardous air pollution in Delhi.

04 Nov 2019 10:44 AM

Dhanaji Jagdale, who makes ends meet by doing odd jobs, is earning praise from all quarters after he returned Rs 40,000 cash lying at a bus stop on Diwali to its rightful owner. (Representational Image)

On Diwali, man with Rs 3 in pocket returns Rs 40,000 found at Maharashtra bus stop

Dhanaji Jagdale has so far been felicitated by Satara BJP MLA Shivendraraje Bhosale, and several other organisations.

04 Nov 2019 10:42 AM

Officials say it not yet possible to quantify the environmental and economic damage from the oil slicks. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil yet to face worst of the oil spills on beaches

Brazil's Bolsonaro says 'worst is yet to come' on oil spill.

04 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

Housing sales dropped 22 per cent in Mumbai to 5,063 units from 6,491 units, followed by Hyderabad that saw 16 per cent decline.

Housing sales drops 9.5 pc in July-Sep across 9 cities: report

Sales in Bengaluru, too, went down by 9 per cent to 9,843 units from 10,816 units.

04 Nov 2019 10:32 AM

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard heaped praise on Christian Pulisic saying that if the 21-year-old continued his form then the goals will 'rack up'. (Photo:AP)

Frank Lampard hails Christian Pulisic after Chelsea's 2-1 win over Watford

Tammy Abraham scored the opening goal of the match against Watford in Premier League on Saturday. Pulisic then added one more goal.

04 Nov 2019 10:31 AM

Plans to finalise an Asia-wide trade deal at a summit in Bangkok this weekend were uncertain after new demands raised by India in the negotiations to create the world's largest trading bloc. (Photo: Twitter/ MEA)

'Asian trade deal RCEP on track,' says Thailand amid concerns raised by India

A major sticking point has been demands from India, which is worried about a potential flood of Chinese imports.

04 Nov 2019 10:16 AM

Usually, reduced food intake leads to increased formation of mitochondria in fatty tissue. (Photo: ANI)

Limiting intake of food can improve health in old age

Studies reveal that reduction in diet can improve health, prolong life.

04 Nov 2019 10:12 AM

The air purifier van deployed by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has capacity to purify 15 lakh cubic metre air in eight hours within a 300 metre radius, they said. (Photo: File)

Air purifier deployed at Taj Mahal to tackle pollution

Pollution around the white marble mausoleum has been a cause of concern for a long time as it has been damaging the monument.

04 Nov 2019 10:09 AM

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 70.55, registering a rise of 26 paise over its previous close of 70.81. (Photo: DC)

Rupee gains 16 paise against US dollar in early trade

A higher opening in domestic equity market, and hopes for a US-China trade deal also supported the local currency.

04 Nov 2019 10:08 AM

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday thanked both India and Bangladesh cricket teams for playing the first T20I game in Delhi, which is facing challenging weather condition. (Photo:ANI)

Sourav Ganguly thanks India, Bangladesh for playing cricket despite smog in Delhi

Despite high levels of pollution in the national capital, both the cricket teams played the match.

04 Nov 2019 10:07 AM

Bercow also faced accusations that he fostered a culture of bullying within parliament. (Photo: File)

British MPs vote to find new house Speaker after Bercow's exit

Hoyle, Bercow’s deputy since 2010, is odds-on favourite to fill his shoes but other political heavyweights are also vying for the job.

04 Nov 2019 10:03 AM

Deepika Padukone on board for the Hindi remake of Anushka Shetty starrer 'Arundhati'?

Interestingly, Deepika recently hinted at planning a dark romantic film, and in all probablity this could be it.

04 Nov 2019 10:01 AM

The broader NSE Nifty advanced 75.85 points to 11,966.45, inching closed to the 12,000 mark.

Sensex hits record peak of 40,435; Nifty nears 12,000

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Vedanta, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, SBI, HCL Tech, Sun Pharma.

04 Nov 2019 9:55 AM

Buddhism scholars argue that majority of mindfulness apps encourage people to cope with and accommodate to society. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Curing anxiety through digital apps causes addiction

Spirituality apps are inducing addiction than relieve stress, scholars argue.

04 Nov 2019 9:54 AM

After facing a massive defeat against Bangladesh, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that the team did not execute their skills properly which cost them losing the game. (Photo:AP)

We failed to execute our skills properly: Rohit Sharma on defeat to Bangladesh

Bangladesh secured a seven-wicket victory on Sunday after they successfully chased down the target of 149 runs.

04 Nov 2019 9:51 AM

Goel claimed many environmental experts were against the odd-even scheme, and added that it was a “waste” of public expenditure. (Photo: File)

BJP MP Vijay Goel says he will violate odd-even scheme as it is a poll stunt

The Rajya Sabha member had broken the odd-even rule and paid a fine of Rs 2000 when scheme was implemented by Kejriwal govt in April 2016.

04 Nov 2019 9:51 AM

iOS 13.2 features a bug into background app management.

Apple causes major problems for millions of iPhone owners

Apple iPhone users are reporting major issues after updating to iOS 13.2.

04 Nov 2019 9:50 AM

OPEC’s output recovered in October from an eight-year low after a rapid rebound in Saudi Arabia’s production from attacks on its oil infrastructure.

Oil edges down; eyes on data amid trade deal hopes

Traders may be taking profits on oil ahead of uncertainty around macro-economic data and US oil inventory reports.

04 Nov 2019 9:46 AM

"We are absolutely ready. Under no circumstances, anybody will be allowed to take law in hand. Our Intelligence machinery is geared up. If needed, the National Security Act will be imposed on elements who attempt to disrupt law and order," Singh said in Hardoi on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

We're absolutely ready: UP Police chief ahead of expected Ayodhya verdict

The top court is expected to deliver its verdict on Ayodhya dispute before November 17, when CJI Gogoi retires.

04 Nov 2019 9:42 AM

Prevention of brain disease is our principal goal-seeking and understanding the chemical causes of disease and minimising human exposure. (Photo: ANI)

Shifting to plant based diet might not be beneficial

Studies suggest that not all plant-based diets are good for you.

04 Nov 2019 9:40 AM

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