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

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Bei Bei will travel on a specially equipped direct flight from Washington to Chengdu inside a steel and plexiglass crate, accompanied by his keeper. (Skip Brown/Smithsonian's National Zoo)

Bye Bye, Bei Bei: Last Panda cub in US leaves for China

The four year-old cub, whose name means 'precious, treasure' in Mandarin, was destined to head to China under Beijing's 'panda diplomacy'.

20 Nov 2019 11:09 AM

Following the reports, the BSE had sought an explanation from the company on the issue. (Photo: PTI)

Infosys clarifies on whistleblower complaint reports

All material information has been disclosed by the company as per Sebi norms and the firm's materiality policy.

20 Nov 2019 11:05 AM

The bank said that it intends to convene a meeting of its board of directors by the end of this month to finalise its capital raise.

Yes Bank posts lower net profit for FY19 due to NPA divergence

The private sector lender had reported a net profit of Rs 1,720.28 crore in 2018-19.

20 Nov 2019 10:59 AM

Raut also said NCP chief Sharad Pawar will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and apprise him about the farmers' distress in the state which has been under President's rule since November 12. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena led govt to be in place by Dec in Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut

Raut said the picture of the government formation in the state will become clear in the next two days.

20 Nov 2019 10:58 AM

Jacqueline Fernandez to be a part of John Abraham, Rakul Preet starrer; read details

The 'Race 2' actor confirmed that she will start shooting in January next year.

20 Nov 2019 10:58 AM

Google is offering the 4K version as part of its premium service, Stadia Pro, priced at USD 9.99 per month.

Google enters gaming with cloud-based streaming service Stadia

The service will start with a slate of 22 games and stream 4K videos at 60 frames per second.

20 Nov 2019 10:56 AM

In terms of growth in employment on an annual basis, it was 2.5 per cent in 2015-16, 4.1 per cent in 2016-17 and 3.9 per cent and 2.8 per cent in 2017-18 and 2018-19, respectively.

Employment growth slowed down in last two years: report

The top 10 sectors covering 895 companies with employment of 4.70 million in 2018-19.

20 Nov 2019 10:55 AM

While it may appear expensive, it still is the cheapest of the three foldable phones available in the market, amongst the Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X.

Why the Moto Razr 2019 could cost more in India

After the US launch last week, Motorola confirmed that the phone is coming to the Indian Market as well.

20 Nov 2019 10:55 AM

In a report on the religious freedom implications of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the USCIRF said 1.9 million names of residents of Assam have been left off the updated list and expressed concerns about how the exercise is being used to target and disenfranchise the Muslim population. (Photo: File)

US Commission says 1.9 mn Assam residents may soon become stateless

The India chapter of report said the NRC is an intentional effort to discriminate and/or has effect of discriminating against Muslims.

20 Nov 2019 10:54 AM

Wednesday marks Abe's 2,887th day in office, topping the record previously set by Taro Katsura, a revered politician who served three times between 1901 and 1913. (Photo: File)

Shinzo Abe becomes Japan's longest-serving Premier with 2,887 days in office

The 65-year-old is also the second-longest-serving leader of the Group of Seven major economies behind only German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

20 Nov 2019 10:49 AM

The bill - if it becomes law - will demand greater scrutiny of the city's special status, which among other things prohibit the commercial export of certain munitions to the Communist party-controlled Hong Kong Police Force, would provide sanctions against officials responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong. (Photo: AP)

US Senate unanimously passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

The bill sends a message of bipartisan support from US Congress for the democratic aspirations of the majority of Hong Kong.

20 Nov 2019 10:48 AM

Several of the soup broths, collected from traditional family recipes that originated around the world, showed activity against the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

School children discover ancient family recipe with antimalarial properties

Scientists, school kids discover family soup recipes having antimalarial properties: Study.

20 Nov 2019 10:46 AM

Alibaba will sell 500 million shares to investors at HK dollar176

Alibaba eyes USD 12.9 bn Hong Kong IPO after setting price: reports

Asia's biggest company has called the listing a multi-billion-dollar vote of confidence in the city's markets.

20 Nov 2019 10:44 AM

The Jeypore MLA, who was the first to ask questions in the House, clarified that he did not mean to insult Patro and that the gesture was a mark of gratitude towards the speaker. (Photo: Screengrab)

Congress MLA blows a kiss to Speaker in Odisha Assembly

'I wanted to thank the Speaker. The flying kiss was a mark of my appreciation for him,' Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati said.

20 Nov 2019 10:38 AM

With more than 1,000 sensors, or pixels, this camera might be of great help in future space-based telescopes searching for chemical signs of life on other planets (Photo: Pixabay)

This light-sensing camera may help detect extraterrestrial life, dark matter

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created one of the highest-performance cameras ever

20 Nov 2019 10:38 AM

The proposal was intended to help plants comply with new sulphur dioxide emissions standards originally set by the environment ministry in 2015. (Photo: File)

Finance Commission likely to reject USD 12 bn package to cut pollution: source

More than half of India’s coal-fired power plant units ordered to retrofit equipment to curb air pollution are already set to miss deadline.

20 Nov 2019 10:37 AM

The 10-year government bond yield was at 6.47 per cent in morning trade.

Rupee slips 9 paise to 71.80 against USD in early trade

Positive opening in domestic equities and easing crude oil prices supported the domestic unit.

20 Nov 2019 10:31 AM

The other key decisions taken by the cabinet were related to bamboo farming and the government holiday list for the coming year among others. (Photo: ANI)

Assam govt makes sanitary napkins mandatory in factories, industries

The decision was taken in the Assam cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, to promote hygiene among women.

20 Nov 2019 10:30 AM

Women in Iraq said they were facing a staggering increase in online “sextortion” by both malicious hackers and former romantic partners to whom the women had knowingly sent photographs, a practice known as revenge porn. (Representational Image)

Iraq women deal with revenge porn, leaked selfies as 'sextortion' spreads

The young Iraqi woman received a wave of similar messages after hackers infiltrated her FB, Snapchat and Insta and stole explicit images.

20 Nov 2019 10:24 AM

As the first-ever day-night Test in India is inching closer, the venue of the match, Eden Gardens, is being decorated with pink lights. (Photo:ANI)

Eden Gardens decorated with pink lights for India's first ever day-night Test

The entire stadium along with Sourav Ganguly stand and Jagmohan Dalmiya stand is being decorated for the historic match.

20 Nov 2019 10:23 AM

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