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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 23 Aug 2019

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India Inc is worried that the slowdown may deepen further. We need action,” Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group, said in an interview. (Photo: File)

India Inc grows impatient as economy dips and Modi is distracted

FPIs seeking a tax cut and automakers demanding easier access to finance for dealers and buyers flocked to lobby FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

23 Aug 2019 1:25 PM

Air India official had on Thursday said that oil firms stopped fuel supplies to the airline at Cochin, Visakhapatnam, Mohali, Ranchi, Pune and Patna around 4 pm.

Air India owes Rs 4,500 cr in fuel dues; hasn't paid in 200 days: Oil cos

Air India offered to pay Rs 60 crore which is a drop in the ocean of what oil marketing companies owe.

23 Aug 2019 1:24 PM

Hyderabad police has busted an international human trafficking racket and arrested a couple along with one other person while rescuing a minor, found to be native of Bangladesh. (Representational Image)

2 Bangladeshis arrested for human trafficking in Hyderabad, minor rescued

Police also found that the juvenile was purchased by Hussain who allegedly used the victim for their prostitution racket.

23 Aug 2019 1:22 PM

Sri Lanka's parliament is currently investigating security lapses that led to the Easter attacks despite intelligence warnings. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka ends emergency four months after Easter attacks

President Maithripala Sirisena has been extending the emergency on 22nd of each month since April 21 attacks on 3 hotels and 3 churches.

23 Aug 2019 1:22 PM

Simona Halep is living the dream after her Wimbledon triumph and the Romanian heads into next week’s US Open hoping for a new dawn at the season’s final Grand Slam after early exits in the last two years. (Photo:AFP)

Simona Halep hopes to start afresh at this year's US Open

Halep scorched 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams 6-2 6-2 in less than an hour in this year’s Wimbledon final to add a 2nd title.

23 Aug 2019 1:21 PM

These advanced displays use an electric current passing through thin films of organic materials to generate light, and so consume less power. (iPhone concept: Concept Creator)

Upcoming Apple iPhone to have cutting-edge display

Apple is reportedly testing flexible OLED displays from China’s BOE Technology Group for its next year’s iPhones.

23 Aug 2019 1:19 PM

‘Five officers including one Group Captain, two Wing commanders and two Flight Lieutenants have been held blameworthy by the court of inquiry by the Air Force headed by a senior officer,’ sources said in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Five Indian Air Force officers found guilty in Feb 27 Srinagar chopper crash

Inquiry was ordered by Air Force Headquarters under an Air Commodore-rank officer as the crash resulted in death of 6 of its personnel.

23 Aug 2019 1:19 PM

The deceased was identified as Kishan Maruti Suthar, a 70-year-old retired railway employee. (Photo: Representational)

Man chopped into pieces by wife, children over pension in Telangana

According to police, Maruthi Suthar was a railway goods train driver, who took voluntary retirement in 2000 due to his ill health.

23 Aug 2019 1:11 PM

Beijing has repeatedly said it will levy sanctions against US companies linked to a planned USD 8 billion sale and demanded Washington cancel it immediately. (AP | Representational Image)

‘Will not sit idly’ if US sells F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan: Chinese general

China pledged sanctions against US in July when Trump admin said it was considering a USD 2.2 bn sale of tanks and air missiles to Taiwan.

23 Aug 2019 1:10 PM

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said the neighbouring country's claim was uncalled for and New Delhi has the right over tributaries of Ravi, Beas and Satluj rivers. (Photo: File)

Jal Shakti Minister rejects Pak's claim of India using water as 'weapon of war'

India is working on a priority basis to check its share of water under the Indus Water Treaty from going to Pakistan, Shekhawat had told.

23 Aug 2019 1:08 PM

Umsha by Uzma Babar’s Elegant Design and Vibrant Collection Is Talk of The Fashion Industry

Uzma continues to grow and evolve her brand with time in terms of product lines keeping constant its core values of style.

23 Aug 2019 1:04 PM

The officers have been found guilty of charges including negligence and not following correct procedures while shooting down the Mi-17 V5 chopper. (Photo: ANI)

IAF probe finds 5 officers guilty in Feb 27 Srinagar chopper crash

Six IAF personnel on board and a civilian on the ground had lost their lives in the crash.

23 Aug 2019 1:04 PM

In this July 6, 2018 photo, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, second from left, is greeted by North Korean Director of the United Front Department Kim Yong Chol, center, and North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, second from right, as he arrives at Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo: AP | File)

'Can't let his reckless remarks pass me by:' North Korea Foreign minister on Pompeo

The North's blistering rhetoric may dim the prospect for an early resumption of nuclear negotiations between the countries.

23 Aug 2019 1:03 PM

Thierry Henry, who was a member of the France squads that won both the 1998 World Cup and the Euro 2000 title, said although he has been contacted over jobs, he has yet to find the right fit. (Photo:AFP)

Thierry Henry eager to become a manager

Henry says it is frustrating having to wait around for another opportunity but he is convinced football coaching is where his future lies.

23 Aug 2019 1:00 PM

Javed Akhtar supports Priyanka Chopra: Her views on Kashmir are of an Indian

Akhtar was commenting on a Pakistani minister's demand for the removal of Chopra as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace.

23 Aug 2019 12:56 PM

Australia need one more win in the five-match series to retain the Ashes urn for the first time in 17 years. (Photo: AFP)

David Warner hails 'world-class' Jofra Archer

Bowling at a slightly slower pace than he did at Lord’s, Archer said his style reflected the conditions.

23 Aug 2019 12:54 PM

Russia hosts a global-level skills competition for the first time, and we are very proud of that, said Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. (Photo: File)

Russian PM inaugurates global skill competition in Kazan

More than 1,300 competitors from over 60 countries and regions, including a 48-member Indian team, are participating.

23 Aug 2019 12:50 PM

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro blasted his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Thursday as having a 'colonialist mentality' for rallying G-7 countries to address wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest. (Photo: File)

Macron has 'colonialist mentality': Brazil President on Amazon fires

Macron tweeted earlier Thursday that fires burning in the Amazon amount to an international crisis.

23 Aug 2019 12:48 PM

The accused allegedly were complicit in causing losses worth Rs 1,000 crore to MSCB between 2007 and 2011. (Photo: File)

Cooperative Bank scam: Bombay HC orders FIR against Ajit Pawar, others

A bench of Justices S C Dharmadhikari and S K Shinde directed the EOW to file the FIR within the next five days.

23 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

Meet Anurag Dwivedi – One Of The Youngest Cricket Analyst & Fantasy Cricket Expert

The game has expanded and however since the introduction of T-20 leagues.