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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 Nov 2019

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Many leave because of the increased expense or the daily difficulties in living in a city of canals, which can make even a simple errand a minor odyssey. (Photo: AP)

Venetians fight against record-breaking flooding, safety threats

Flood-hit Venice’s dwindling population faces mounting woes.

22 Nov 2019 10:48 AM

The broader Nifty slipped 20.45 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 11,947.95. (Photo:PTI)

Sensex, Nifty open on a cautious note; IT stocks fall

The 30-share index turned choppy to trade 15.89 points, or 0.04 per cent, lower at 40,559.28.

22 Nov 2019 10:47 AM

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.04 per cent to 97.95. (Photo: DC)

Rupee rises 6 paise against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 71.77, showing a decline of just 1 paise over its previous closing.

22 Nov 2019 10:43 AM

Ahead of the second and final Test match against Bangladesh, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, Sourav Ganguly shared pictures of pink ball-shaped sweets. On Thursday, Kolkata turned on pink lights to mark the first-ever Day-Night pink ball Test match, that will start today. (Photo:Twitter)

Sourav Ganguly posts picture of Pink ball sweets before India’s first ever D/N Test

The West Bengal-based sweets are known as Sandesh.

22 Nov 2019 10:34 AM

"We've gotten to the point where you have explosions and fireworks, skydivers" appearing all over Instagram or YouTube. (Photo: AFP)

Parents in US take gender reveal parties too far

Boy or girl? US parents go too far in gender reveals.

22 Nov 2019 10:33 AM

Asked if the three non-BJP parties would meet the state governor on Friday itself, Raut quipped, "Why meet the governor when the President's rule is in place". (Photo: ANI)

Shiv Sena CM for full 5 years, says Sanjay Raut amid talks with NCP, Cong

Sanjay Raut said Shiv Sena won't side with the BJP even if offered Lord Indra's throne.

22 Nov 2019 10:25 AM

This decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on November 21 at the committee hall of Legislative Assembly premise. (Photo: File | ANI)

Chhattisgarh's official song to play after Vande Mataram for commencement of Assembly

Chhattisgarhi song 'Arpa Pairi Ke Dhaar, Mahanadi he apaar' has been announced as the state's official song.

22 Nov 2019 10:25 AM

The United States on Thursday warned Pakistan that it faced long-term economic damage with little return if China keeps pursuing its giant infrastructure push. (Photo: File)

‘CPEC is not about aid’: US warns Pak of risks from China infrastructure push

China’s main promises in Pakistan include the development of Gwadar on the Arabian Sea into a world-class port.

22 Nov 2019 10:15 AM

MLA Abdul Sattar, who represents the Sillod assembly constituency in Aurangabad district, warned former ally BJP against poaching or purchasing the elected representatives. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena MLA says he will ‘smash head, break legs’ of poachers

The statement came amid finalisation of the alliance between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena ahead of government formation in Maharashtra.

22 Nov 2019 10:13 AM

Apple gets rid of product ratings section from website

Archived versions of the webpage show that the change was captured between November 16 and November 17.

22 Nov 2019 10:00 AM

Puducherry is facing problems because of its unique position of being a Union Territory with a legislature, said Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, urging the Centre to find a solution soon. (Photo: ANI)

Treat us as transgenders: Irked Puducherry CM urges Centre

The Congress leader added that the problems being faced by the Puducherry administration are similar to those of Delhi.

22 Nov 2019 9:57 AM

IMD said wind speed was slow throughout Thursday and is expected to remain so by Friday afternoon which will push air quality into ‘severe’ zone. (Photo: File)

Air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate, likely to become ‘severe’ today

Kuldeep Srivastava, head of IMD said: 'The wind speed will remain low till Friday afternoon, after which it will start picking up.'

22 Nov 2019 9:54 AM

Self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda, booked in a criminal case related to his ashram here, has fled the country, with the Gujarat police working to gather concrete evidence against him after taking two of his disciples in remand, officials said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

In touch with MEA, other agencies: Gujarat police on Nithyananda's report of fleeing away

The Gujarat police had said that Nithyananda has fled the country, and the police is working to gather concrete evidence against him.

22 Nov 2019 9:45 AM

Rani Mukerji starrer Mardaani 2 first look. (Photo: Twitter)

Rani Mukerji to present message of 'Mardaani 2' during India-Bangladesh test match

Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film is set to hit theatres on December 13.

22 Nov 2019 9:32 AM

Once you choose the theatre and time, you can buy tickets with the Google Assistant which will lead you to the Chrome page to complete the process.

Google rolls out Duplex-powered movie ticket booking for Chrome

Duplex, which uses Google Assistant, allows one to purchase movie tickets or book restaurant reservations easily.

22 Nov 2019 9:31 AM

Based on the need of the student, it gives instructions on how to play the guitar.

Meet Chord Assist, Google's new tool to teach guitar to deaf-blind

Chord Assist, powered by Actions on Google, is a platform that allows developers to create additional commands for unique applications.

22 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

Netanyahu could now face internal threats from within his Likud party, Zalzberg added. (Photo: File)

Defiant Netanyahu rejects graft indictment, vows to stay Israel's leader

Netanyahu denounced what he called 'false' and 'politically motivated' allegations, after being charged with bribery, fraud.

22 Nov 2019 9:22 AM

England all-rounder Ben Stokes provided some late fireworks, which included hitting Trent Boult for four successive boundaries, to finish on 67 not out, leaving his side well placed to extend their advantage on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand rue missed chances as England battle through first day

Stokes’s last four of that run came after the ball burst through the hands of Ross Taylor at first slip after he reacted late.

22 Nov 2019 9:19 AM

TDP MP Jayadev Galla said that Home Ministry had released a new political map of India without Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh and said the matter should be immediately rectified. (Photo: ANI)

'Amaravati not Andhra's capital in new map': TDP leader seeks correction

Raising issue, TDP MP said contention that there was no gazette notification issued was 'frivolous, trivial argument'.

22 Nov 2019 9:05 AM

Neil Wagner broke an important 52-run partnership between Jos Buttler and Jack Leach as New Zealand wrapped up England’s innings shortly after lunch on the second day of the first test at Bay Oval on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Jos Buttler, Jack Leach guide England to decent 353

Leach was left 18 not out with the tourists bowled out for 353.

22 Nov 2019 9:04 AM

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