Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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In a telephonic conversation with forest the official on August 10, Abhijeet Singh Saang had reportedly threatened him not to harass people. The official recorded the entire conversation and forwarded it on various WhatsApp groups. (Photo: ANI)

He abused people, misbehaved: BJP MLA on purported clip threatening forest official

‘I have to stop if someone is doing wrong. I raised the voice of the people, I didn't do it for myself or my family,’ he said.

12 Aug 2019 3:37 PM

Meesho has built a network of more than 2 million sellers across 700 towns in India and created a disruptive distribution channel for 15,000 suppliers in traditional manufacturing hubs.

Indian e-commerce platform Meesho raises USD 125 million in Naspers-led funding

The company has a mission to create 20 million entrepreneurs by 2020.

12 Aug 2019 3:29 PM

AePS has become instrumental in driving the financial inclusion program in India. (Photo: Pexels)

Digital transactions cross 200 mn milestone on NPCI platform in July

A total of 6.65 crore Indian citizens availed banking services through AePS platform in July, it said.

12 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

Are you a virgin? Tiger Shroff gives filmy response to this question; read here

Tiger was responding to many questions decently until a fan asked him if he was a virgin.

12 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

Australia eyes rare earth deposits as uncertainty looms over China

China produces more than 95 percent of the world's rare earths, and the United States relies on it for upwards of 80 percent of its imports.

12 Aug 2019 3:22 PM

When asked about the tough weather conditions, Kohli said that he prepares and trains to contribute for such difficult days. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Virat Kohli reveals secret behind his dance moves against West Indies

Kohli became the second-highest run-getter for India in ODIs as he played a knock of 120 runs against Windies in the second ODI on Sunday.

12 Aug 2019 3:21 PM

District administrations have been constantly reviewing the security situation since the government scrapped Jammu and Kashmir's special status and split it into two Union Territories on August 5. (Photo: File)

J&K Police issues advisory, says 'report suspicious person, object immediately'

People have been advised to cooperation with security personnel and not hesitate in disclosing their identity if requested.

12 Aug 2019 3:21 PM

The video that went viral on social media showed water flooding the busy airport terminal as stunned travellers look on and film the bizarre scene. (Photo: Twitter/ videoscreengrab)

Rainwater pours through ceiling into London Luton Airport; see video

The video which shows water pouring into the airport terminal has collected a number of shocked comments on Twitter.

12 Aug 2019 3:15 PM

In India, Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi would premiere simultaneously on 12 Discovery channels in five languages - English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. (Photo: FIle)

'Man vs Wild' episode featuring PM Modi to air today at 9 pm

Shot in the Jim Corbett National Park, the special episode will be showcased in 180 countries around the world.

12 Aug 2019 2:51 PM

The app is available for free on the Google Play store and here’s how you can set it up.

Get Samsung's cool 'Edge Lighting' on any Android phone

Borderlight Live Wallpaper allows you to get the cool looking feature on any Android device, even if you have a notch.

12 Aug 2019 2:49 PM

During India’s journey to 279, Virat Kohli shattered multiple records to register his name in the books of global and all-time ODI records. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli shatters multiple records during India’s win versus WI in the second ODI

The 30-year-old first surpassed Pakistan’s legendary Javed Miandad to be the highest run-getter against the West Indies in the ODIs.

12 Aug 2019 2:47 PM

Two options available at the moment – watch them in person or watch them online. (Photo: Pixabay)

How to watch this year’s biggest meteor shower from India?

During this time, between 60 and 80 meteors will dash across the night sky in India.

12 Aug 2019 2:42 PM

JuD chief, Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, was recently arrested by the counter-terrorism police in Gujranwala, Punjab, under charges of terror financing. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed's JuD joins hands with fringe group to carry out terror activities

Intelligence inputs suggested that JuD, a front group of LeT, is using the fringe groups for terror financing and money laundering.

12 Aug 2019 2:39 PM

Another death was reported from Auli village, they said, adding that several houses were washed away following the cloudburst. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: Cloudburst washes away houses in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, 6 dead

The search and rescue operations in the area were carried out by the SDRF.

12 Aug 2019 2:33 PM

West Indies lost wickets at regular intervals but looked well within sight of the target with Nicholas Pooran (42) and Rostan Chase (18) in the middle. (Photo: AFP)

'Wickets are byproducts of economical spells': Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar scalped four wickets for 31 runs in India's 59-run win over the Caribbeans.

12 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

The government of Yemeni president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi is backed by a Saudi-led military coalition that includes the UAE as a key partner in the fight against Iran-aligned Shiite Houthi rebels. (Photo: AFP)

40 killed, 260 injured in Yemen's Aden clashes, says UN

The southern port city of Aden has been the base of Hadi government since it was driven from capital Sana'a by rebels more than 4 yrs ago.

12 Aug 2019 2:22 PM

Sehwag is the only Indian batsman to have scored two triple centuries in the Test format. (Photo: PTI)

Virender Sehwag pays 'unwilling tribute' to Aryabhatta; see tweet

Sehwag had retired from all forms of international cricket on October 20, 2015. He has played 104 Tests, 251 ODIs and 19 T20Is for India.

12 Aug 2019 2:21 PM

Protesters surround banners that read: 'Those charge to the street on today is brave!,' center top, and 'Release all the detainees!' during a sit-in rally at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International airport on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong airport stops flights today as protesters storm arrivals halls

Decision came after thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators flooded into airport holding 'Hong Kong is not safe', 'Shame on police' signs.

12 Aug 2019 2:16 PM

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan on Monday said the state government is committing an "atrocity" to win the upcoming by-elections in the state, in reference to the raids conducted at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. (Photo: File)

‘Committing atrocity’: Azam Khan slams UP govt for raids at Jauhar University

'The government has a majority and it has the right to take any decision,' said Khan on abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

12 Aug 2019 2:15 PM

Current Indian skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record after 2nd ODI win against West Indies

With several more years of cricket under his belt, Kohli could well equal or even surpass most of Tendulkar’s records in ODI cricket.

12 Aug 2019 2:11 PM

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