Technology, Mobiles tabs, 9th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Hailing the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act 2019, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday termed it as a huge and visionary reform which will provide wider access to people for quality healthcare. (Photo: File)

‘Huge, visionary reform in medical education sector’: Harsh Vardhan on NMC

Elaborating on its salient features, Vardhan stated that the NMC is a student-friendly initiative.

09 Aug 2019 9:17 AM

During this period only FY19 and FY18, bank credit grew in double-digits (13.24 per cent in FY19), while in FY17.

Rs 3 tln of capital infusion only helped PSBs trim losses, not drive credit supply

The capital infused was largely consumed to tide over losses resulting from provisions required on non-performing assets.

09 Aug 2019 9:14 AM

Generally, the familial risk was more pronounced when relatives were diagnosed at younger ages. (Photo: ANI)

First-degree relatives play defining role in developing certain blood cancers

Studies reveal that having close relative with blood cancer increases one's own risk.

09 Aug 2019 9:11 AM

As part of the partnership, Lifestyle's range of apparel, including its 11 private labels like Melange, Ginger and Forca, will be available on Flipkart and Myntra platforms.

Lifestyle partners Flipkart, eyes 15 per cent sales from online channels

The partnership will also allow the company to reach new customers in tier II cities and beyond.

09 Aug 2019 9:08 AM

The FIR also accused the survivor’s father of verbally abusing the MLA's brother Atul Singh Sengar and others involved in the case. (Photo: FIle)

Kuldeep Sengar, others framed Unnao survivor's father: CBI to court

The court adjourned the case for next hearing on August 10.

09 Aug 2019 9:06 AM

The move followed after certain startups complained about facing harassment and the taxman breathing down their neck on the angel tax issue.

Relief for startups: CBDT lays out procedure for pending angel tax assessment cases

More than 540 startups have received exemption from angel tax so far.

09 Aug 2019 9:05 AM

These findings suggest that the impact of caffeinated beverages on headache risk was only apparent for three or more servings on that day and that patients with episodic migraine did not experience a higher risk of migraine when consuming one to two caffeinated beverages per day. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Three cups of coffee enough to brew up episodic migraine

Those with episodic migraine may want to watch their coffee intake.

09 Aug 2019 9:04 AM

A 21-year-old student who hanged himself to death on August 4 took the extreme step as he was unable to repay the large sum of money he had borrowed from a friend to bet on a cricket match, according to a suicide note allegedly written by him, police said on Thursday. (Representational Image)

Unable to repay cricket betting money, 21-yr-old Telangana student commits suicide

During the investigation, the police recovered a suicide note allegedly written by Ravi which revealed information about the bet.

09 Aug 2019 9:04 AM

The project, which is about 16.6 km long, connects Howrah to the west and Salt Lake to the east. Out of the entire length, 10.8 km runs under the ground. (Photo: Screengrab)

India’s first underwater metro to start in Kolkata soon, Piyush Goyal tweets video

Along with the caption, Goyal also shared a video that talks about the engineering associated with construction of underwater metro tunnels.

09 Aug 2019 8:59 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and CCP chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday skipped the ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan during which former President Pranab Mukherjee was conferred with Bharat Ratna - India's highest civilian award. (Photo: ANI)

Gandhi family skips Pranab Mukherjee's Bharat Ratna award function

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh too was not seen at the ceremony.

09 Aug 2019 8:53 AM

The United States on Friday said that there is no change in its policy on Kashmir and called on India and Pakistan to maintain calm and restraint. (Photo: File)

No policy change on Kashmir: US urges India-Pak to maintain calm

The State Department spokesperson said the US was closely monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

09 Aug 2019 8:46 AM

With this 6-month turnaround, we don’t expect major updates to be seen on the OnePlus 7T Pro.

Upcoming OnePlus 7T Pro leak suggests three awesome features

These three new features will make the upcoming OnePlus 7T Pro a sure shot success.

09 Aug 2019 8:44 AM

The incident came to light on Wednesday evening, police said, adding that before ending his life, he scribbled a 'suicide note' on the wall of his house at Yogeshwari Nagari in Ambejogai. (Representational Image)

'Forgive me, I could not be good son': 18-yr-old Maharashtra student commits suicide

The incident came to light after his father Ramprasad Ghadge, who teaches specially-abled children, returned home from the school.

09 Aug 2019 8:35 AM

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide assistance for his Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad, which is facing the wrath of heavy rainfall and landslides. (Photo: File)

Very concerned about Wayanad’s condition, will request PM for assistance: Rahul

The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over Kerala.

09 Aug 2019 8:34 AM

Venezuela, Uruguay and Japan issued warnings to varying degrees following the deaths of 31 people over the weekend in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas. (Photo: AP)

World's most dangerous place? Shootings prompt countries to warn about travel to US

The latest mass shootings have triggered a sharp role reversal, with three countries warning their citizens about risks of travelling to US.

09 Aug 2019 8:26 AM

The Secretary-General's remarks came after India on Monday revoked Article 370 to withdraw the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. (Photo: AP | File)

UN chief urges India, Pak to exercise 'maximum restraint' on Kashmir

Guterres highlighted the Simla Agreement which rejects any third-party mediation on the issue.

09 Aug 2019 8:07 AM

Flight operations at Cochin International Airport in Kerala have been stopped till 3 pm on Sunday due to heavy rain, airport officials said on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala rains: Kochi airport closed till Sunday after heavy rains

On Friday, the Kerala Government has declared holiday for the day across the state.

09 Aug 2019 8:05 AM

The USD 1 million prize would apply only to remote access to the iPhone kernel without any action from the phone’s user.

Apple is giving you the chance to win USD 1 million

Apple is taking other steps to make research easier, including offering a modified phone that has some security measures disabled.

09 Aug 2019 7:49 AM

Apple wants to lock batteries to iPhone

If you replace the battery by yourself, a message appears indicating you need to service your battery in the Settings menu.

09 Aug 2019 7:41 AM

Puneri Paltan showcasing their defensive prowess against Gujarat Fortune Giants.

Paltan hope to continue rhythm

The Pune based PKL franchise moves to Ahmedabad after a successful Patna leg.

09 Aug 2019 7:39 AM

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