Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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The INR 80.71 cr cheque is a part of the Government of India's commitment of INR 500 cr towards strengthening road infrastructure in the Terai Region of Nepal. (Photo: ANI)

India hands over NPR 2.45 billion to Nepal for housing reconstruction, development

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is currently in Kathmandu for the meeting, scheduled to be held from August 21 to August 22.

21 Aug 2019 7:17 PM

The findings are based on an analysis of 2,976 companies which have reported their quarterly numbers by domestic rating agency Care Ratings. (Photo: Representational | pixabay)

India Inc reports lower revenue, profit growth in Q1: Report

India Inc's net sales growth for the June quarter slid to 4.6 per cent as against 13.5 per cent for the same period last year.

21 Aug 2019 7:13 PM

‘The US believes that the missile was provided to Houthi rebels by Iran,’ an official said. (Photo: Representative)

US military drone shot down over Yemen, Houthis claim responsibility

Houthi rebels have claimed that drone was shot down by its air defences. A Houthi spokesperson said that missile was ‘developed locally’.

21 Aug 2019 7:11 PM

The recovery in the Indian unit was seen despite headwinds in form of economic uncertainties, FDI outflows and rise in global crude oil prices, according to forex traders.

Rupee recovers 16 paise to close at 71.55 a dollar

Starting off on a bullish note, the rupee settled at 71.55, clocking a gain of 16 paise.

21 Aug 2019 7:02 PM

The launch of the new Razr will revive the 2010 series of Motorola Flip phones

Motorola's Razr to launch in Europe by end of this year

The phone could retail at a price much lower than its counterparts

21 Aug 2019 7:01 PM

Steve Smith suffered a delayed concussion after being hit on the neck and was later ruled out of the third match starting at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday. Labuschagne, who replaced Smith as test cricket’s first concussion substitution, was struck on the protective face grill of his helmet on his second ball. (Photo:AFP)

'We’re here to win Ashes, not to see how many helmets we can hit': Justin Langer

Langer said Australia, who lead the five-match series 1-0, would not alter their strategy in response.

21 Aug 2019 6:55 PM

The Ordnance Factories were set up to serve the needs of the Armed forces, but have been facing the performance issues for a long time. (Photo: Representational)

No privatisation, No Job loss, OFB says on its corporatisation plan

OFB also came out with a list of advantages if the corporatisation takes place.

21 Aug 2019 6:44 PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. (Photo: PTI)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Nepal PM

Jaishankar co-chaired the 5th Meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission meeting along with his Nepalese counterpart Pradeep Gyawali.

21 Aug 2019 6:35 PM

According to Sanjay Lalwani, Medical Director of Bharti Hospital, the students along with a teacher were rushed to the hospital when they complained of vomiting and loose motion after they allegedly consumed mid-day meal at the school. (Photo: ANI)

Pune: 22 students, one teacher admitted in hospital after consuming mid-day meal

The students were admitted after they allegedly consumed Kichhdi from the school.

21 Aug 2019 6:35 PM

'He (Chidambaram) should co-operate with the authorities,' Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said. (Photo: ANI)

INX Media case: Kiren Rijiju dismisses Congress allegations of 'vendetta politics'

BJP leader Satya Pal Singh also quashed Congress party's allegations and urged Chidambaram to respect the Delhi High Court's order.

21 Aug 2019 6:22 PM

‘Belgaum has strong historical significance, nature tourism presents huge potential for enhancing tourism, trade,’ Boulter said. (Photo: Representational)

IndiGo launches flights to Belgaum, adds more flights between Bengaluru and Madurai

Further strengthening its connectivity out of Bengaluru, these new routes will be serviced by an ATR-18 aircraft.

21 Aug 2019 6:04 PM

The campus took three years to build and is Amazon’s first owned office outside the US, and is their single largest building in the world. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon inaugurate their 9.5 acre office in Hyderabad, India

The area will be able to house about 15,000 employees, which is a large portion of the 62,000 Amazon employees in the country.

21 Aug 2019 6:00 PM

Packed with proteins, Greek yogurt comes with a lot of health benefits. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Eating this can help you get rid of belly fat

Hint: It contains all the good bacteria your stomach needs.

21 Aug 2019 6:00 PM

Mary Kom, a six-time world champion and an Olympic bronze-medallist, was chosen by the BFI selection panel based on her gold medal-winning performances at the India Open and a subsequent tournament in Indonesia. (Photo:PTI)

BFI should consider doing away with selection trials for performers: Mary Kom

A controversy broke out over Mary's selection for the women's World Boxing Championships in Russia.

21 Aug 2019 5:53 PM

The picture uploaded by Li Xiang (Photo: Weibo)

Vivo uploads pictures of Nex 3 online

The pictures further confirm the design sketches released last week.

21 Aug 2019 5:53 PM

Despite feeling hurt by the jibe, Singh says education is a much better way forward than punishment. (Photo: Facebook | ravisinghkhalsaaid)

Indian Sikh activist's turban targeted in racist attack in Austria

Ravi Singh was confronted at Vienna international airport on his way back to UK after helping Yazidi women who were enslaved by ISIS.

21 Aug 2019 5:51 PM

In New York, spot gold was trading lower at USD 1,499.20 an ounce and silver was down at USD 17.08 an ounce.

Gold hits new high of Rs 38,820; silver jumps Rs 1,140

Traders attributed the gain in gold to increase in the domestic spot market demand.

21 Aug 2019 5:48 PM

Ribery said that his former Bayern team mate Luca Toni, an ex-Italy international who had two stints had Fiorentina, had helped convince him to make the move. (Photo: Twitter/ACF Fiorentina)

Fiorentina confirm Franck Ribery arrival on free transfer

The club’s website showed a video of the 36-year-old stepping off a private jet at Florence’s Peretola airport before meeting officials.

21 Aug 2019 5:42 PM

he approaches digital art though referencing historical events, global issues and philosophical ideas, reinforces their impact and makes it different from the masses. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sirio Berati: Self taught digital artist turns photographs into philosophical stories

In visual art, the artistic manipulation of a photograph lies in a harmonious coexistence with that of the raw, original image.

21 Aug 2019 5:32 PM

Hook was responding to a reporter’s questions alleging that India is violating the US sanctions through the Chabahar port which it is building in Iran for the purpose of Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

No evidence that India is running afoul of sanctions, says US official

‘I’m not familiar with the evidence that you are citing,’ Hook said in response to question, adding India is not violating US sanctions.

21 Aug 2019 5:31 PM

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