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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Oct 2019

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Given that these two companies command more than half of India’s multi-billion-dollar e-commerce market, the short-term order spike (during festive season) for them can safely be considered as proxy trend for the entire industry.

This festive season, WhatsApp automation takes customer experience to a new level

This smart, automated allocation not only saves onto operating cost but also expedites the service cycle.

21 Oct 2019 3:16 PM

A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta sought a status report with pictures on plantation, transplantation and cutting trees of Aarey colony area of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). (photo: File)

Not stopping construction of Metro shed project in Aarey colony, says SC

The top court posted the matter for further hearing in November.

21 Oct 2019 3:15 PM

The government on Monday criticised Pakistan for unilaterally stopping postal mail service between the two nations, saying the move was in contravention of international norms. (Photo: File)

Pakistan stops postal mail service from India, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Pakistan resorted to the move without giving any prior notice to India.

21 Oct 2019 3:12 PM

'I respect the Election Commission. It is a fake video and has been doctored,' Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

'It's fake, doctored': BJP's Bakshish Singh on viral video

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared the video of Singh on his Twitter.

21 Oct 2019 3:08 PM

The powder turns the grey hair red but does not change the remaining black hair. (Photo: AFP)

Orange beard trend takes over Bangladesh

Orange is the new grey for Bangladesh beards.

21 Oct 2019 3:00 PM

Infosys has also settled with SEBI the case of alleged disclosure lapses regarding payment made to Bansal earlier this year.

Whistleblower complaint placed before audit committee: Infosys

The company is taking unethical steps to increase short-term revenue and profits -- before its audit committee.

21 Oct 2019 2:59 PM

The agency had filed the charge sheet against fourteen accused, including P Chidambaram, Karti Chidambaram, his accountant S Bhaskaran, INX Media, its former director Peter Mukerjea, Chess Management Services Private Limited, ASCPL and a handful of bureaucrats. (Photo: File)

We have necessary sanctions to prosecute accused in INX Media case: CBI

The court was hearing the contentions of CBI on the chargesheet filed by it.

21 Oct 2019 2:57 PM

Franco, who ruled with an iron fist following the end of the 1936-39 civil war, is buried in an imposing basilica carved into a mountain in the Valley of the Fallen, 50 kilometres (30 miles) outside Madrid. (Photo: File)

Spain: Dictator Franco's remains to be exumed and relocated

The long-awaited date was announced after Spain's Supreme Court last month overruled a string of objections from his family.

21 Oct 2019 2:35 PM

The longest non-stop passenger flight touched down in Australia Sunday morning after more than 19 hours in the air, a milestone journey from New York that Qantas hopes to parlay into commercial success. (Photo: Qantas)

‘Historic moment’: World's longest flight arrives in Sydney from New York

The four pilots on board -- who rotated between flying duties -- also wore devices that tracked their brain waves and alertness.

21 Oct 2019 2:34 PM

"War is bad and Pakistan should behave. If they don't mend their ways, what will happen in future will be worse than what happened yesterday (kal jo hua hai usse zyada hoga)," he said. (Photo: File)

Will dismantle terror camps inside POK if Pak doesn't mend ways: J&K Guv

The Governor made the remarks while answering a question on Indian Army's action against terrorist camps inside POK on Sunday.

21 Oct 2019 2:34 PM

The 38-year-old former Australian all-rounder, Andrew McDonald, has coached Leicestershire, Victoria and the Melbourne Renegades. (Photo :Twitter)

Rajasthan Royals' new head coach is Andrew McDonald

He was also the bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore.

21 Oct 2019 2:32 PM

The Director-General of Police (DGP) Uttar Pradesh, OP Singh on Monday announced a reward of Rs 2.5 lakh each for facilitating arrest of two suspects who allegedly murdered Hindu Samaj Party leader Kamlesh Tiwari. (Photo: ANI)

Kamlesh Tiwari murder: Rs 5 lakh reward announced for information on suspects

The leader was stabbed and shot dead at his residence in Lucknow on Friday.

21 Oct 2019 2:22 PM

India enforced the follow-on after bowling out South Africa for 162 on day three of the third and final Test here on Monday. (Photo: AP)

IND vs SA 3rd Test: India enforce follow-on after bowling out South Africa for 162

South Africa still trail India by 335 runs.

21 Oct 2019 2:17 PM

There is still no word on how long this may take to trickle from alpha to the beta version and then finally roll out on the main app. (Photo: Pixabay)

Soon its 'Lights Out' on bluish-grey nightmode for android twitter users

Rolled out only for a small group of invitation admitted ‘alpha’ users, the mode will bring a pitch black user interface to them.

21 Oct 2019 2:13 PM

Hillary Clinton on Sunday posted a joke letter on Twitter supposedly sent by John F. Kennedy during the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, written in the excitable style of US President Donald Trump's recent letter to Turkey. (Photo: File)

'Don't be a dick, ok?': Hillary Clinton on parody of Trump Erdogan letter

The parody letter, which has been doing the rounds for some days on social media, is written on mocked-up White House letter paper.

21 Oct 2019 2:08 PM

Pep Guardiola, manager of defending Premier League champions Manchester City, believes that his side is not ready to win the Champions League title. (Photo: AFP)

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City is still not ready to win Champions League

Guardiola's side have claimed 2-0 wins in their last three games, with Crystal Palace the latest team to lose to City on Saturday.

21 Oct 2019 2:07 PM

'I am sure he will give good suggestions for overcoming the economic crisis that India and the entire world is going through,' Ghosh said. (Photo: File)

BJP Bengal chief strikes different note, feels Abhijit Banerjee can help economy

Recently, Piyush Goyal criticised Banerjee, saying he is 'left-leaning' and the people has 'totally rejected' his thinking.

21 Oct 2019 2:03 PM

By-elections are being held in Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituency in Thiruvananthapuram, Konni in Pathanamthitta, Aroor in Alapuzha, Ernakulam and Manjeshwar in Kasaragod. (Photo: Social Media)

Polling stations submerged, IMD issues orange alert in Kerala's 12 districts

Many polling booths in Ernakulam were submerged and political parties have asked the Election Commission to postpone the election.

21 Oct 2019 1:52 PM

The ministry may also include new chapters for services, and e-commerce exports besides simplifying advance authorisation and self ratification schemes.

New foreign trade policy may have simpler export promotion schemes

The government is targeting to increase the exports to USD one trillion in coming years.

21 Oct 2019 1:51 PM

Seeking to prevent any intrusion of aircraft through the mountainous borders with Pakistan and China, the Defence Ministry is set to discuss a proposal to acquire two regiments of the Akash Prime missiles which can be deployed in high altitude areas above 15,000 feet. (Photo: File)

Defence Ministry to decide on Army's Rs 10,000 crore Akash missiles proposal for Pak, China border

The Akash missile system has been developed in India by DRDO and has proven to be highly successful in the defence forces.

21 Oct 2019 1:49 PM

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