Technology, Mobiles tabs, 10th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 10 Sep 2019

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ccording to a recent study, 68 per cent of the households in India sell their old mobile phones because of their desire to upgrade to the latest one.

Flipkart launches new 'Mobile Exchange Program'

It shall help consumers to get a reasonable price for their old mobile phones, against the purchase of a new device in the same category.

10 Sep 2019 2:48 PM

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her opposition to the NRC, saying that the BJP-led government at the Centre is committed to protecting the rights of each and every citizen of the country. (Photo: File)

Days after NRC Smriti Irani assures, ‘no Indian will be left out

Criticising Banerjee for her opposition to the NRC, Irani said, it proves the dichotomy on her stand on illegal immigrants.

10 Sep 2019 2:48 PM

The Palins, both 55, married in 1988 and have five children. (Photo: Facebook)

Sarah Palin's husband files for divorce over 'incompatibility': report

Sarah came to nationwide prominence as the running mate of Republican presidential candidate Sen John McCain in 2008.

10 Sep 2019 2:47 PM

Maharashtra cabinet on Monday decided to introduce a bill for reservation of seats in medical colleges of government and municipal corporations. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra Bill proposes 10 pc college quota if doctors work in villages

It will be mandatory for students availing this reservation to give at least 5 years service in govt hospitals after completing the course.

10 Sep 2019 2:34 PM

Surprisingly, India doesn't show up in countries where marijuana would be profitable if it was taxed. (Photo: AFP)

Study reveals that Delhi is 3rd highest consumer of cannabis in the world

Delhi ranked in the top 10 cities with the highest consumption of cannabis, following New York (USA) and Karachi (Pakistan).

10 Sep 2019 2:30 PM

Prasad also heaped praises on the rise of several youngsters in the shorter formats, including pacer Navdeep Saini. (Photo: File)

MSK Prasad explains why Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal were omitted from T20I squad

Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar are part of the T20 squad for the South Africa series beginning in Dharamsala on September 15.

10 Sep 2019 2:28 PM

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune -- are among the top-100 start-up hubs globally.

Delhi-NCR ahead of Bengaluru, Mumbai with over 7,000 start-ups: Report

Delhi-NCR, Delhi accounted for 4,491 start-ups, Gurugram 1,544 and Noida 1,004 new businesses.

10 Sep 2019 2:24 PM

Weight lifting is a good way to get rid of belly fat. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Ideal fitness routine for weight loss

Figuring out what suits your body is important.

10 Sep 2019 2:23 PM

The bank has approval to raise USD 1.3 billion but aims to bring in an additional USD 1 billion to USD 1.2 billion via a preferential allotment.

Yes Bank nears deal to sell stake to tech firm: CEO

Under Indian central bank rules, an individual shareholder cannot hold more than 15 per cent in a bank.

10 Sep 2019 2:20 PM

Paswan informed that an inter-ministerial committee has been formed to look into the issue of banning single use plastic in one go or phased manner. (Photo: File)

Come up with alternative packaging: Ram Vilas Paswan to Pepsi, Coca Cola; sets deadline

Paswan said: 'Plastic has a big role to play in damaging environment as well as health of human beings and animals.'

10 Sep 2019 2:12 PM

Banks will be free to decide the spread over the external benchmark. Subsequently, credit risk premiums may undergo change when a borrower's credit assessment also undergoes a substantial change, as agreed upon in the loan contract, Moody's said.

RBI mandate on floating rate benchmark rates is credit negative for banks: Moody's

This is credit negative for India's banks as it will limit their flexibility in managing interest rate risk, Moody's said in a statement.

10 Sep 2019 2:12 PM

The Taliban on Tuesday vowed to continue fighting against US forces in Afghanistan after President Donald Trump said talks with insurgents were "dead", saying Washington would regret abandoning negotiations. (Photo: File)

After Trump says talks are 'dead', Taliban vows to fight on

The announcement followed Trump's dramatic cancellation of a top-secret plan to fly Taliban leaders in for direct talks.

10 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

The combination of slack sales for its iPhone X launches since 2017 and relatively tight control of pricing may spur demand from users who have been holding out previously (Photo: AP)

Apple may spark upgrade rush with new iPhones, most demand to come from China

200 mn of Apple's latest iPhones could be sold to users upgrading their older devices & much of such demand might come from China: Analysts

10 Sep 2019 2:08 PM

On Monday, Singh and his followers undertook a cleaning drive, as heaps of garbage along roadsides were growing bigger with each passing day. (Photo: Twitter)

Sweepers stop work due to no salary in Bengal, BJP MP Arjun Singh picks up broom

Singh said: 'Our cleaning drive is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. We want to keep Bhatpara clean.'

10 Sep 2019 2:04 PM

Narrating the incident, the officer said Suresh allegedly smothered Jaishree and her son Avinash with a pillow one after another on Monday night. (Photo: Representational)

Jobless Mumbai man kills sister-in-law, toddler nephew; held

After his brother alerted the police, Suresh was arrested from the flat in the wee hours on Tuesday.

10 Sep 2019 1:59 PM

A meeting between Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia scheduled to take place on Tuesday has been postponed. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar calls on interim Cong prez, meeting between Sonia- Scindia postponed

The postponement of meeting between Scindia and Gandhi comes when party is expected to appoint new state congress chief for Madhya Pradesh.

10 Sep 2019 1:59 PM

The DDCA will also name the stadium after former president Arun Jaitley at the event. (Photo: File)

Team India to don traditional attire at DDCA event to rename Feroz Shah Kotla

The Proteas have already arrived in India and would be hoping to bounce back after a dismal performance in the ICC World Cup 2019.

10 Sep 2019 1:50 PM

Popular Growth Hacker Rohan Chaubey Is Redefining Startup Marketing

What helped unicorns like UBER get initial traction won't help other early stage startups grow.

10 Sep 2019 1:49 PM

Many state governments, including the BJP-ruled Gujarat, are not convinced by the provisions of hefty fines. (Photo: Representational image)

Centre's amendments to Motor Vehicles Act put under review by multiple states

Many state governments have formed committees to study the Act and are looking for ways to tweak it around.

10 Sep 2019 1:47 PM

IPO to happen soon, domestic listing is primary one, says Saudi Aramco

Aramco is