Technology, Mobiles tabs, 7th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 07 Aug 2019

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The banners carried a map envisioning 'Akhand Bharat' (undivided India) showing parts of the present-day states of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and warnings about Balochistan. They carried a message of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. (Photo: Twitter | @Farrukh_Abbas12)

Pakistan police removes pro-India banners, one arrested

The banners, which appeared on roads in front of Press Club, Sector F-6 and Abpara Chowk on Tuesday, went unnoticed for a long time.

07 Aug 2019 2:28 PM

A tweet had earlier quoted, ‘Govts may change, the cabinet may change, but Sushma Swaraj will go down as the most likeable cabinet ministers India has ever had.’ (Photo: AFP)

‘Help was just a tweet away’, netizens after ‘Twitter’s favourite minister's’ demise

Sushma Swaraj was known for having brought a rare empathy and a human approach to India's diplomacy and also in politics in general.

07 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

Meet Denis Piszczek: The man who built a digital empire with his viral page Faktglaublich

Denis Piszczek with his page Faktglaublich is an example of how to seize every opportunity media throws at you.

07 Aug 2019 2:19 PM

You can power up any USB-powered device at their fastest capable speeds with a Motorola Turbopower™ charger—phones, tablets, cameras, gaming stations—you name it.

Motorola Power accessories now available in India

The Turbopower technology from Motorola is designed to give you hours of power in just minutes of charging.

07 Aug 2019 2:16 PM

Fitness influencer David Edward Carpenter carves his own niche online

This explains why David Edward Carpenter is truly celebrated, online and in society.

07 Aug 2019 2:08 PM

18 killed, at least 100 wounded in Kabul attack, Taliban takes responsibility

A health ministry spokesman said wounded people had been taken to hospitals. Most were civilians, including women and children, he said.

07 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

Hafiz Saeed held guilty by Gujranwala court: Pak media

The case has now been shifted to Gujrat (in Pakistan), according to local media reports.

07 Aug 2019 2:01 PM

Austin Bayard & Jennifer Watson selling everything to go travelling two best friends story

Austin Bayard & Jennifer Watson did what all of us only dream of doing: they quit their jobs, they sold their house and they hit the road.

07 Aug 2019 2:00 PM

The clip of the speech was widely circulated on the social media. (Photo: Screengrab)

'Now you can marry fair women from Kashmir,' says BJP MLA; see video

'With the government's Kashmir decision, BJP workers could now go there, buy plots of land and get married,' Vikram Saini said.

07 Aug 2019 1:59 PM

The 108MP ISOCELL CMOS sensor would be a revolutionary feat among smartphone sensors.

World’s first 108MP camera sensor on a smartphone to be launched by Xiaomi

Xiaomi has announced that they will be the first ones to adopt Samsung's 108MP ISOCELL CMOS.

07 Aug 2019 1:57 PM

Also, 10 murder-accused were arrested, including two who were absconding in separate cases for six and 11 years, respectively, the data showed. (Photo: Representational)

'Criminals out': 450 accused of murder, loot, rape arrested in 15 days in Noida

The Gautam Buddh Nagar police had on July 20 initiated 'Criminals Out' campaign and enhanced security checks across the district.

07 Aug 2019 1:56 PM

New Delhi hopes that Washington will show similar flexibility in issues it considers important says India's Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla. (Photo: File)

US' decision to end Iran oil waivers hurt India's bottom line: Envoy

'It has been a challenge to find alternative sources of oil at the same price and quality,' he said.

07 Aug 2019 1:53 PM

NEFT operated by the RBI as a retail payment system is available for customers from 8 am to 7 pm on all working days.

RBI to allow round-the-clock fund transfers under NEFT from December

RBI had said that it will make available the NEFT system on a 24x7 basis from December 2019.

07 Aug 2019 1:46 PM

During this session, a total time of 19 hours and 20 minutes was lost in disruptions by opposition parties on several issues. (Photo: ANI)

Rajya Sabha set new normal in highly productive session: Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu also lauded the ‘mutual understanding’ between ruling and opposition members in running the House smoothly.

07 Aug 2019 1:45 PM

Condolences continue to pour in from sports fraternity for former External Affairs Minister and veteran BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, who passed away following a cardiac arrest on Tuesday night. (Photo: AFP)

Condolences from sports fraternity continue to pour in for Sushma Swaraj

Leaving a strong legacy behind, the BJP stalwart breathed her last at the AIIMS in the national capital.

07 Aug 2019 1:44 PM

The Meteorological Centre here said the depression over northwest Bay of Bengal off the north Odisha-West Bengal coasts has intensified into a deep depression. (Photo: Representational)

Heavy rain batters Odisha; creates flood-like situation in 2 districts

The incessant rain has snapped road link between the district headquarters town of Malkangiri and Jeypore.

07 Aug 2019 1:43 PM

The arrested leaders were lodged at Hari Niwas, metres away from their Gupkar residences, the officials said. (Photo: ANI)

Over 100, including political leaders, arrested in Kashmir: Officials

The orders of their arrest were issued by the magistrates concerned in view of their activities to disturb peace in the Kashmir valley.

07 Aug 2019 1:42 PM

Fresh renders of the Mate 30 Pro have surfaced which show the entire handset. (Photo: SlashLeaks)

Massive Huawei Mate 30 Pro leak surfaces

Huge Mate 30 Pro leak shows the handset from every conceivable angle.

07 Aug 2019 1:40 PM

Pakistan narrowly missed out on making the knockout stages of the June-July World Cup in England after winning five and losing three of their nine matches. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur not to get extension

The PCB Cricket Committee, which met on Friday, was unanimous in its recommendations for the change.

07 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

Real GDP growth for 2019-20 is revised downwards from 7 per cent in the June policy to 6.9 per cent, said an RBI stament. (Representational Image)

RBI lowers GDP growth forecast to 6.9 pc for FY'20 on demand, investment slowdown

The RBI said various high frequency indicators suggest weakening of both domestic and external demand conditions.

07 Aug 2019 1:36 PM

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