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

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The risk of being absent from the labour market and not completing an upper secondary-level qualification or a higher degree is great. (Photo: ANI)

Mental disorder in youth known to disrupt work life at later age

Studies reveal that serious mental disorder in youth may have lasting impact on employment prospects.

23 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

The broader NSE Nifty dropped 94.30 points or 0.88 per cent to 10,647.05 points.

Sensex, Nifty decline on fading hopes of stimulus package

The 30-share index dropped 345.55 points or 0.95 per cent to 36,127.38 in early session with 19 of its constituents trading in the red.

23 Aug 2019 10:04 AM

On Wednesday evening, Azad and his supporters had taken to the streets to protest against the razing of the temple and clashed with the police. (Photo: File)

Ravidas temple row: Muslim body extends support to Bhim Army

A Delhi court on Thursday sent 96 people, including Azad, to 14 days judicial custody.

23 Aug 2019 10:02 AM

The court, however, allowed family members and lawyers to meet the Congress leader for 30 minutes every day and that a medical examination should be done every 48 hours. (Photo: File)

Law will take its own action against P Chidambaram: Telangana BJP president K Laxman

A special anti-corruption court had on Thursday sent Chidambaram to CBI custody till August 26 in the case.

23 Aug 2019 9:56 AM

A few days back, Singh in a video had said, 'I am not scared of being arrested. I will surrender in the next three-four days." (Photo: ANI)

'I won't surrender before Bihar police,' says Mokama MLA Anant Singh

Singh has been absconding ever since a prohibited weapon and live ammunition were recovered from his residence.

23 Aug 2019 9:49 AM

A strong dollar in the overseas markets and continued foreign fund outflows weighed on the domestic currency.

Rupee falls below 72 mark against US dollar on fund outflows

The rupee fell by 22 paise to trade at a nine-month low of 72.03 against the US dollar in early session.

23 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

In the third game, the world number 12 Mia did not give any chance to Nehwal to come back as she clinched the game 21-12 to win the one hour and 12 minutes long encounter. (Photo: AP)

BWF World Championships: Saina Nehwal crashes out of tournament, loses to Mia Blitchfeldt

With this defeat, Nehwal ended her journey in the tournament while Mia will proceed to the quarterfinals.

23 Aug 2019 9:44 AM

Restrictions were imposed in Srinagar city on Friday after posters issued by the separatists called on people to march to the local United Nations military observer group office, officials said. (Photo: File)

After separatist’s call for march to UN office, restrictions imposed in Srinagar

The separatists have claimed that Centre's move to scrap Article 370 was an attempt to change the demography of the Muslim-majority state.

23 Aug 2019 9:42 AM

Cancers that developed in the colon were linked with antibiotic exposure at least 10 years earlier. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Increased intake of antibiotics can cause colon cancer

Studies reveal that antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer.

23 Aug 2019 9:42 AM

The suspension came into effect from August 20 but National Dope Testing Laboratory can appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne in the next 21 days. (Photo: AFP)

WADA suspends India's dope testing laboratory ahead of 2020 Olympics

NADA can still carry on with sample collection but will have to get it tested by a different WADA accredited laboratory outside India.

23 Aug 2019 9:39 AM

In July, Sibal had said the economy was going through a "very difficult" phase as many sectors were in doldrums which are "not good" signs so far as the government's five trillion dollar economy target was concerned. (Photo: File)

Economy in slowdown, govt issuing notice for those defending civil liberties: Kapil Sibal

A special anti-corruption court on Thursday sent the Congress leader to CBI custody till August 26.

23 Aug 2019 9:39 AM

Targeting TNF-alpha or another aspect of the inflammatory response that causes bladder tissue damage during acute infection may help prevent or alleviate recurrent UTIs. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Urinary tract can cause other infections

Initial urinary tract infection can lead to other infections: Study.

23 Aug 2019 9:37 AM

Apple has faster charging solutions; but sell as an optional extra.

Latest iPhone 11 leak details Apple’s powerful secret

Apple will finally start moving its iPhones to the USB Type-C standard.

23 Aug 2019 9:32 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said wildfires in the Amazon were an 'international crisis' and called on this weekend's G7 to address the issue. (Photo: File)

'International crisis': French President on Amazon wildfires

Attention on the issue coincides with a UN regional meeting on climate change in Brazil ahead of a December summit in Chile.

23 Aug 2019 9:29 AM

Passenger vehicle sales in July fell at the fastest pace in nearly two decades.

Auto companies in India cut more jobs, halt production to tackle slowdown

Automakers, component manufacturers and dealers had already cut 350,000 jobs.

23 Aug 2019 9:23 AM

ITF will monitor the security situation in Pakistan and re-examine the situation before the tournament. (Photo: AFP)

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

The tournament will now take place in November and the dates will be declared by September 9.

23 Aug 2019 9:17 AM

Russia and the US traded accusations at the United Nations Thursday of risking a new arms race as China said it would play no part in any new missile deal. (Photo: AFP)

US, Russia trade barbs at UN over 'new arms race'

But China's UN ambassador, Zhang Jun, said Beijing 'has no interest' in being part of any arms control treaty with Russia and the US.

23 Aug 2019 9:13 AM

Labuschagne was the highest scorer from the Australian side and was scalped by Ben Stokes. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Archer's fifer bundles out Australia on 179 in third Test

Australia suffered an early blow as Harris (8) and Usman Khawaja (8) were departed early by Archer and Stuart Broad, respectively.

23 Aug 2019 9:08 AM

At present, 28 per cent of its credit card base can be classified as millennials, he said. (Photo: YouTube)

HDFC Bank to offer 2 million credit/debit cards to millennials

The cards, christened Millennia come with a slew of features like a 5 pc cash back on shopping and an 1 pc fuel surcharge waiver.

23 Aug 2019 9:02 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have taken a month to embark on his first trip abroad, but he was quick to make himself at home in President Emmanuel Macron's gilded palace, putting his feet up on the furniture. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Macron amused after Boris Johnson puts his feet up at his palace

The Elysee later said the talks had been 'constructive' and 'thorough'.

23 Aug 2019 9:00 AM

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