Technology, Mobiles tabs, 23rd May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 23 May 2019

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Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday took a jibe at the opposition parties over their allegations on discrepancies in electronic voting machines (EVMs), saying people having less knowledge of technology were laughing at them. (Photo: File)

People laughing at Oppn over EVM allegations: Harsh Vardhan

He also said that the country wanted to see Narendra Modi as Prime Minister again.

23 May 2019 10:00 AM

After the act was captured on the CCTV camera, the priest of Kartaliya Baba Aashram, Ram Das, reported it to the police, which refused to file an FIR at first. (Photo: Representational)

Man arrested for raping cows in Ayodhya

The accused has been identified as Rajkumar.

23 May 2019 9:59 AM

Top Sensex gainers in morning trade include IndusInd Bank, SBI, L&T, PowerGrid, Yes Bank, Kotak Bank, ICICI Bank, RIL, HDFC, Bharti Airtel and Axis Bank, rallying up to 7 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs as early trends hint at NDA win

According to traders, investor sentiment was boosted by initial trends that suggested a win for the ruling NDA.

23 May 2019 9:58 AM

The decree that reduced the number of ministries to 20, from 29 previously, was due to expire on June 3. (Photo:AP)

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro wins, Justice Minister loses in Congress

Jair Bolsonaro won approval from disgruntled lower house lawmakers for his move to reorganize the country's executive branch.

23 May 2019 9:54 AM

Ending the hunt would give the ortolan an average of twice the chance of survival. (Photo: AFP)

Songbird engendered; prized as gastronomic delight

Illegal hunting threatens songbird prized as delicacy: study.

23 May 2019 9:53 AM

Amla will try to make the most of this World Cup as it will likely be his last chance of lifting the coveted trophy. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Hashim Amla is hungrier than ever before to score more runs

The 36-year-old has already played twice in the World Cup (2011, 2015) and this will be his third appearance in the premier tournament.

23 May 2019 9:53 AM

Foreign fund outflows however dampened the sentiment of forex traders.

Rupee rises 26 paise to 69.40/USD in early trade ahead of Lok Sabha poll outcome

Forex traders said, besides polls outcome, easing crude prices and higher opening in domestic equities supported rupee.

23 May 2019 9:48 AM

'Roshan Baig has tried to help the BJP and sabotage my campaign. But in his own constituency Shivaji Nagar, people have supported me overwhelmingly and blessed me. Workers of the Congress party have defied his diktats and supported me,' Rizwan Arshad said. (Photo: ANI)

Roshan Baig helped BJP, tried to sabotage my campaign: Rizwan Arshad

Earlier on Tuesday, Baig had called Congress general secretary KC Venugopal a 'buffon'.

23 May 2019 9:48 AM

He accused Russia's intelligence services of mounting a 'global campaign' targeting critical infrastructure. (Photo:AP)

UK warned 16 NATO Nations of Russian hacking attempts: Foreign Minister

Britain has shared with 16 NATO allies details of malicious Russian cyber activity in their countries over the last 18 months.

23 May 2019 9:40 AM

In February, former Argentina midfielder Simeone, who spent two separate spells at Atleti as a player, renewed his contract until 2022, meaning he is headed for a decade in charge. (Photo: AFP)

Diego Simeone to stay at Atletico despite exit of prime players

Diego Simeone has said he will oversee the changing of the guard as he looks to rebuild the 2014 La Liga Champs, who came 2nd behind Barca.

23 May 2019 9:30 AM

The Grant Thornton report said the total number of deals announced last month stood at 35. (Representational Image)

M&A deals in April see 96 per cent decline to USD 735 million: Report

According to a report by consultancy Grant Thornton, in April last year, total M&A deal value stood at USD 19,142 million.

23 May 2019 9:28 AM

With Hazard, 28, linked by British and Spanish media with a move to Real Madrid in the close season, Pulisic could be asked to fill the void and feels he is ready for the challenge. (Photo: Cristian Pulisic twitter)

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic hopes to play with Hazard, says he can level up his game

The 20-year-old US international Pulisic joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in January for a reported fee of 58 million pounds.

23 May 2019 9:14 AM

When you're getting more steps, essentially, your sleep begins earlier, expands in duration, and is more efficient. (Representational/Pixabay)

Teens can improve sleep quality with exercising

Exercising may help improve teens' sleep quality, claims study.

23 May 2019 9:11 AM

'Foreign Minister-level talks with Pakistan begin, business as usual!,' Surjewala added. (Photo: File)

Electoral politics end, pro-Pakistan policy begins: Cong slams Modi govt for SCO meet

'Election Over, Votes Garnered, Pulwama Martyrs Forgotten,' Surjewala tweeted.

23 May 2019 9:07 AM

Xi urged people to learn the lessons of hardship of the past. (Photo:AP)

China's Xi Jinping warns of difficult times amid trade war with US

The two countries are locked in tit-for-tat tariff increases on each other’s imports, after talks broke down to resolve their dispute.

23 May 2019 9:02 AM

Vadra also posted three photos alongside the message. (Photo: ANI)

With you all the way, no matter what: Robert Vadra to Rahul on LS result day

Vadra's post has two other photos, one each with his wife and brother-in-law.

23 May 2019 9:00 AM

"The bank recorded loss on a standalone basis of Rs 991 crore for fourth (quarter of) 2018-19 due to acceleration in provisions," Bank of Baroda said in a regulatory filing. Photo: Representational)

Bank of Baroda narrows Q4 loss to Rs 991 cr, NPA provisions at Rs 5,550 cr

Compared sequentially, there was a net profit of Rs 471.25 crore during the third quarter ended December 2018.

23 May 2019 9:00 AM

FIFA and Qatar also looked at whether the Gulf state could host an expanded tournament alone by changing the normal requirements for facilities. (Photo: AFP/FIFA trophy tour twitter)

32 teams will play in 2022 Fifa World Cup says Fifa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino had proposed expanding the tournament and explored the idea of adding additional host nations.

23 May 2019 8:56 AM

Dimple Kapadia set to feature in Christopher Nolan's next; details inside

The film, which is expected to release on July 17 next year, is likely to be an action epic.

23 May 2019 8:52 AM

Elwell said the FAA sent Boeing additional questions about its proposed fixes for the MAX planes, which caused the delay. (Photo:AP)

Boeing yet to submit 737 Max fix; says US Aviation regulator

Boeing said last week that it had finished making changes requested by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

23 May 2019 8:47 AM

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