Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 20 Feb 2019

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The five-day mega event began on a somber note, a day after two aircraft of Surya Kiran, Indian Air Force (IAF)'s aerobatics team, collided mid-air, killing a pilot and injuring two others who ejected to safety. (Photo: ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman invites investors to capitalize at Aero India 2019

In inaugural remarks, Sitharaman made a strong pitch for 'Make in India' and referred to a slew of govt initiatives.

20 Feb 2019 12:52 PM

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received him at airport. After he was given a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the powerful Saudi leader talked about historical linkages between the two countries and stressed on expanding ties further. (Photo: PTI)

Saudi Crown Prince looks for ‘good things’ from India trip

'Today we want to be sure this relationship is maintained and improved for the sake of both countries,' Crown Prince said.

20 Feb 2019 12:51 PM

The funds will be used for lending to individual women entrepreneurs in sectors such as agriculture, food processing, services and manufacturing. (Photo: File)

WB, Sidbi, UN arm, Tatas launch Women's Livelihood Bonds

The fund to be raised through this bond will be around Rs 300 crore in multiple tranches over the next three months.

20 Feb 2019 12:46 PM

The relaxation in recognition of an entity as a startup by increasing the turnover limit to Rs 100 crore from Rs 25 crore would go a long way in encouraging new-age entrepreneurship and innovation, said CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee. (Photo: File)

Govt relaxation in startup norms to encourage investments:CII

We welcome the govt's focussed attention to the startups which are looking towards the government for relief from so-called 'angel tax':CII.

20 Feb 2019 12:43 PM

The 115-year old company has many individual brands like Chambers that have the potential to become businesses in themselves over the next 5-10 years. (Photo: File)

Taj enters homestay segment with Ama Trails, Stays label

The largest hotel chain claimed that this is the first branded product in the homestay market in the country.

20 Feb 2019 12:41 PM

Chrome will now create a virtual file system using RAM to ensure it is deleted once you leave the incognito mode.

Google Chrome finally closes loophole that revealed if you used incognito mode

A simple trick allowed developers to determine whether or not a user is in Incognito Mode.

20 Feb 2019 12:39 PM

Legal experts stated the e-commerce firms will apply different methods to sustain huge discounts online. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Amazon, Flipkart may reinstate huge discounts back to e-commerce

Amazon called Cloudtail back online by supposedly reorganizing the shareholding.

20 Feb 2019 12:38 PM

The farmers have been demanding farm loan waiver, minimum support price, irrigation facilities and pension.

CPI(M) warns to continue agitation; blames govt of betraying farmers

About 50,000 farmers from 23 districts are expected to participate in a long march that starts from Nashik on Wednesday.

20 Feb 2019 12:36 PM

Dutt tweeted some of the threats and images on Monday, and she included phone numbers and names of the men who allegedly threatened her, after which her account was suspended. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indian journalist condemns Twitter for blocking account after abuse online

Barkha Dutt said some people had posted and circulated her phone number on Twitter, enabling the harassment.

20 Feb 2019 12:25 PM

Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. (Photo: FIle)

States must take steps to ensure payment of Rs 20,000 cr to cane growers: Paswan

The Centre last week raised the benchmark price of sugar sold at factory gate to Rs 31 per kg from Rs 29 per kg earlier.

20 Feb 2019 12:21 PM

Twitter said its political campaigning ads policy, introduced during the US midterm elections, will also be launched in India and Australia.

Twitter launches political ad tracking tools

Social networks such as Twitter and Facebook have come under pressure to do more to combat fake news.

20 Feb 2019 12:17 PM

Last year, on August 18, Walmart had completed acquisition of 77 per cent stake in Flipkart for about USD 16 billion. (Photo: AFP)

E-comm FDI policy changes haven't shaken confidence in India: Walmart

Flipkart said the changes in FDI norms it has not shaken its confidence and excitement about the Indian market.

20 Feb 2019 12:14 PM

The CPI (M) Peria area committee member Peethambaran was arrested in connection with the murder of Kripesh and Sarath Lal.

CPI (M) member arrested for 2 Youth Congress workers’ murder

Kerala's Governor P Sathasivan has also sought a report from the Chief Minister on the incident.

20 Feb 2019 12:11 PM

Ren said in a separate interview with the BBC that the technology company would not undertake any spying activities.

Huawei founder says will not share data with China

Ren also said the company did not have a back door to share customer data with Beijing without his knowledge.

20 Feb 2019 12:11 PM

Panther was first seen in the parking area of Korum Mall in Thane by passersby, following which they alerted the police and forest officials. (Photo: ANI)

CCTV shows panther lurking shopping mall, rescue efforts underway

Residents and passersby in the area were told not to venture out.

20 Feb 2019 12:10 PM

The Vivo V15 Pro’s price hasn’t been revealed yet but estimates expect it to be priced at Rs 33,000 in India.

Watch: Vivo V15 Pro with 32MP pop-up selfie camera launch

The handset will be the world’s first with a 32MP pop-up camera and will also boast a 48MP rear sensor.

20 Feb 2019 12:08 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. (Photo: File)

Gehlot seeks Rs 1000 crore under MGNREGA from Centre

Rajasthan is among the top states to implement MGNREGA scheme and nearly 42.33 lakh rural families have been given work under the scheme.

20 Feb 2019 11:53 AM

'Imran Khan is not in control of the army that we know but it is now known that he is not even in control of Masood Azhar,' Bakshi said. (Photo: ANI)

'Pakistan started a war, India will end it,' says Rtd Major General Bakshi

Bakshi asserted that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was not elected to the post but selected by the country’s army for the job.

20 Feb 2019 11:52 AM

Sharad Pawar cleared the air of dynasty poltics by eliminating nephew Ajit Pawar. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar to contest LS polls, eliminates Ajit Pawar

Pawar had said that NCP leaders were insisting him to contest the coming election from Madha constituency in south-western Maharashtra.

20 Feb 2019 11:50 AM

The Aam Aadmi Party Tuesday said it will hold a door-to-door campaign to tell people how the BJP had done them 'injustice' on the statehood issue. (Photo: PTI)

'Grant full statehood status to Delhi': Arvind Kejriwal appeals to PM Modi

'Statehood' is an issue that the ruling AAP is expected to raise in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls in an emphatic manner.