Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 Nov 2019

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Jaipur boy Mayank Pratap Singh, has made history by cracking the Rajasthan judicial services 2018 exam at just 21 years of age, which has set him on the path of becoming the youngest judge in the country. (Photo: ANI)

21-yr-old Jaipur boy cracks judicial exam in 1st attempt, to become India's youngest judge

The original age requirement for appearing in judicial services exam was 23 years, which was reduced to 21 years by Rajasthan HC in 2019.

22 Nov 2019 1:17 PM

Addressing a gathering in Karimnagar in July, Owaisi had said, 'People scare those who get scared easily and are scared of those who know how to scare them. Why do they (RSS) hate me? It is because they have not been able to overcome the '15 minutes' statement made by me.' (Photo: File | ANI)

Hyderabad local court orders case to be registered against Akbaruddin Owaisi

Owaisi had in July said RSS was unable to overcome his '15 minutes' remark he made in 2013.

22 Nov 2019 1:16 PM

As part of a research project, eighth graders in the Payatas district north of the capital Manila gathered and air-dried dog faeces, which were then mixed with cement powder and moulded into rectangular “bio bricks”. (Representational Image)

Philippine students turn littered dog poo into bricks

A group of secondary school students in the Philippines has found a way to convert poo from stray dogs into a mixture for bricks.

22 Nov 2019 1:14 PM

In July, the board of Sebi has approved a proposal to rationalise the framework for issuance of P-notes. (Photo: DC)

Investments via P-notes rise in Oct after registering fall for 4 months

The total value of investments via P-notes in the Indian markets rose to Rs 76,773 crore till the end of October.

22 Nov 2019 1:13 PM

The teenager who gunned down two classmates at a California school last week before shooting himself used a “kit gun” that is untraceable, authorities said Thursday. (Photo: AP)

California student who shot 2 others, himself dead used ‘kit gun’: Officials

Authorities are still trying to piece together what prompted the shooting, especially as Berhow had no history of troubled behaviour.

22 Nov 2019 12:58 PM

'He used to travel so much, was such a great spokesperson. I met him several times when he travelled to the United States just was energetic and lively and clear. But he's not able to travel as much now, so he can't really kind of carry the cause the way he used to carry the cause almost singlehandedly in the past,' Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback said. (Photo: File | PTI)

US urges UN, other international bodies to take up Dalai Lama succession issue

Ambassador Brownback said the spiritual leader deserves respect and that the succession process be picked by his faith community.

22 Nov 2019 12:56 PM

The petition, jointly filed by retired Indian Army officer S G Vombatkare and human rights activist Bezwada Wilson.

SC issues notices on plea challenging Aadhaar data usage by private entities

The case will be heard along with the petition challenging the ordinance on the same.

22 Nov 2019 12:52 PM

Soon after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) excluded Sanju Samson from the T20I squad against West Indies, fans expressed their anger on social media. (Photo:File)

Fans unhappy over Sanju Samson's exclusion from T20I squad

Samson, who was named in the squad for the Bangladesh T20I series, failed to find a spot in the team.

22 Nov 2019 12:49 PM

Fine particle pollution exposure increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. (Photo: ANI)

High levels of air pollution can result in declining memory

PM 2.5 exposure leads to decline in memory: Study.

22 Nov 2019 12:47 PM

Fast, affordable app prototyping takes the pain away from software development and speeds up go-to-market for new business ideas. (Representational Image)

Builder now enables businesses to bring app ideas to life in minutes

Businesses can now prototype a tailor-made app for free in as little as 10 minutes.

22 Nov 2019 12:46 PM

The TSRTC employees have been on a strike since October 5 with several demands including revision of pay. (Photo: File)

Telangana govt awaits HC order on privatisation before final decision on RTC strike

CMO said: 'State govt has decided to take final decision after HC verdict and after taking into consideration all the related issues.'

22 Nov 2019 12:45 PM

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, demanded here on Friday that government should constitute a committee to scrutinize "electoral bonds" and alleged that it is a conspiracy to fill the coffers of BJP for election funding. (Photo: File)

Govt should form scrutinising committee on electoral bonds: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Under the electoral bonds scheme, a donor can anonymously buy a bond and deposit it with the party of their choice.

22 Nov 2019 12:40 PM

This is India's as well as Bangladesh's first-ever day-night Test. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs BAN D/N Test: India lead by 68 runs at stumps on Day 1

Score as of over 46.0: IND -174/3; Virat Kohli (59), Ajinkya Rahane (23)

22 Nov 2019 12:38 PM

The new entity will be called 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' as the government will work as a united front (aghadi) for the progress (vikas) of Maharashtra (Maha). (Photo: File)

'Maha Vikas Aghadi'-- why Cong-NCP-Sena alliance used this name in Maharashtra

Some smaller parties reportedly had objected to only Shiv Sena's name appearing in the suggested 'Maha Shiv Agahdi'.

22 Nov 2019 12:31 PM

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear in open court review pleas of some Maradu flat owners in Kochi seeking appropriate relief from the builders. (Photo: File)

SC to hear in open court review pleas of Maradu flat owners for relief from builders

The court then asked the state govt to ensure full compliance of apex court's earlier order, including the demolition of the Maradu flats.

22 Nov 2019 12:29 PM

"Iran has become so unstable that the regime has shut down their entire Internet System so that the Great Iranian people cannot talk about the tremendous violence taking place within the country," Trump tweeted. (Photo: FIle)

Trump says Iran internet shutdown trying to hide ''death and tragedy'

Iran wants zero transparency, thinking the world will not find out the death and tragedy that the Iranian Regime is causing, Trump said.

22 Nov 2019 12:28 PM

Taking to Twitter, Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly posted some pictures of the spots. (Photo: Twitter/ Sourav Ganguly)

Kolkata turns pink to welcome historic Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh

The famous tourist points in the city were lit up in the colour to attract more people to the country's first pink-ball Test.

22 Nov 2019 12:23 PM

The woman was taken to hospital following the attack and discharged, the police said on Friday. (Representational Image)

On CCTV, man punches, stomps on heavily-pregnant woman at Sydney cafe

After several frenzied punches, the woman fell to the ground and was stamped on, before bystanders wrestled the assailant away.

22 Nov 2019 12:22 PM

Francis Rooney is the third American lawmaker in recent days to make a statement favourable to India after Congressmen George Holding and Pete Olson. (Twitter/ Francis Rooney )

Hostile, nuclear-armed Pak keeps India on constant alert, says US lawmaker

India faces increasingly aggressive and assertive China that continues to export its malign influence throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

22 Nov 2019 12:16 PM

India has satisfyingly explained the Ayodhya judgment to other countries and the engagement with them on this matter has been "largely successful", Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar has said. (Photo: File)

Engagement with countries on Ayodhya judgement 'largely successful': MEA

India engaged with some countries in Delhi itself or through Indian missions abroad on the matter of the SC's Ayodhya judgement, Kumar said.

22 Nov 2019 12:14 PM

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