Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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How did Bear Grylls converse with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the special episode of 'Man Vs Wild' when the famed adventurer and survivalist does not understand Hindi? -- This was the question several people have been pondering about after watching the show. (Photo: File)

PM Modi says, 'In 'Man Vs Wild' technology helped Bear Grylls understand Hindi'

After the show's broadcast, a large number of people have been discussing about the Jim Corbett National Park, he said.

25 Aug 2019 2:19 PM

Johnson desperately needs a US trade deal post-Brexit, as Britain will lose its easy access to the EU’s single market. (Photo: AP)

‘He needs no advice’: Donald Trump backs UK PM Boris Johnson as ‘right man’ for Brexit

Trump and Johnson met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit hosted by France in Biarritz.

25 Aug 2019 2:17 PM

'The combined team of Thoubal District Police was assisted by local youth clubs and women welfare association in the seizure of the contraband item,' SP Dr S Ibomcha Singh said in a press conference. (Photo: ANI)

Manipur: Drug racket busted; contraband worth Rs 400 crore seized, 4 held

Anti-smuggling unit of Customs Division in Imphal said the total value of the seized WY tablets is around Rs 400 crore.

25 Aug 2019 2:13 PM

Five Naxals were killed on Saturday in the gun-battle with the DRG in a dense forest area of the district, located about 350 km from the state capital Raipur. (Photo: Representational)

DRG jawan dies after encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Two DRG jawans, identified as Raju Netam and Somaru Gota, were also injured in the encounter.

25 Aug 2019 2:13 PM

'In the border areas, an overwhelming number of people have joined the BJP as they were fed up with the TMC's misrule, corruption, unemployment, and lack of initiatives to check infiltration,' one of the BJP leaders said. (Photo: File)

Misrule of TMC, promise of NRC implementation helped us win: Bengal BJP leaders

According to BJP leaders, the majority of its new members are in age group of 25-40, which reflects party's growing acceptance among youth.

25 Aug 2019 2:08 PM

US President Donald Trump has offered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a boost, saying he’s the 'right man' to deliver Brexit. (Photo: PTI)

'Right man for Brexit', needs no advice: Donald Trump backs Boris Johnson

Speaking on sidelines of Group of Seven summit in France, Trump was asked what his advice was for Britain’s departure from European Union.

25 Aug 2019 2:07 PM

The Syrian army said in a statement that ‘the majority of the Israeli missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets’. Conricus, however, said the impact of the Israeli strikes was ‘significant’. (Photo: AP)

Israel hits Iranian force in Syria to stop 'killer drones': Israeli military

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military had thwarted the planned Iranian attack.

25 Aug 2019 2:05 PM

The 35-year-old Spanish footballer decided to bring down the curtain on his distinguished career on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Andres Iniesta's farewell letter to Fernando Torres will make you emotional

Fernando Torres’ team Sagan Tosu faced Andres Iniesta’s Vissel Kobe for his last match..

25 Aug 2019 1:56 PM

Four persons, including a woman, have been arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly duping people by promising them jobs. (Photo: ANI)

4 arrested for duping people on pretext of providing jobs in Mumbai

The police began the investigation after one Yogesh Tukaran Rathore filed a complaint in this regard.

25 Aug 2019 1:54 PM

'A four-time member of Rajya Sabha, he became a Cabinet minister in the government of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2000. He was Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha from June 2009 to 2014. (Photo; ANI)

Chandrababu Naidu condoles Arun Jaitley's demise, calls it a personal loss

‘He was a great intellectual and a good statesman. He brought a lot of reforms as Finance Minister,’ Naidu said.

25 Aug 2019 1:53 PM

Rain has delayed the start of the third day's play of the second and final Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo on Sunday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

SL vs NZ 2nd Test: Third day's play gets delayed due to Rain

The tourists were 196 for four at close of play on Saturday, trailing by 48 runs in response to Sri Lanka's 244 in the first innings.

25 Aug 2019 1:49 PM

The city police arrested a Kashmiri man and his driver for posing as director of the World Health Organisation (WHO). (Representational Image)

Kashmiri man, driver arrested for posing as WHO director in K’taka

The man, who hails from Gandrabal district of J&K and identified as Shoukath Ahmad lone, claimed himself to be director of WHO.

25 Aug 2019 1:44 PM

'He was sent back because there were chances that the situation could get dangerous,' Raut said. (Photo: File)

If Rahul wants to visit J&K for enjoyment, will make arrangements: Sanjay Raut

A delegation of leaders including Rahul Gandhi on Saturday was sent back to Delhi from Srinagar Airport.

25 Aug 2019 1:39 PM

Test cricket can be pleasing to the eye if it is played on good pitches, batting great Sachin Tendulkar said on Sunday, terming the 22-yard strip the longest format's 'heart' and key to its revival. (Photo:AFP)

Sachin Tendulkar says Test cricket needs good pitches in order to survive

To support his point, Tendulkar cited, as example, the surface used for the Ashes Test at Lord's last week.

25 Aug 2019 1:37 PM

In an humanitarian gesture, the Bahrain government on Sunday pardoned 250 Indians serving sentences in the Gulf nation during the maiden visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the oil-rich country. (Representational Image)

After Modi's visit, Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners

The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the Bahrain leadership for the Royal pardon.

25 Aug 2019 1:37 PM

Extensive cattle farming is the main driver of deforestation in the Amazon, with just over 65 percent of deforested land in the Amazon now being grazed. (Photo: AFP)

Soybeans were once major contributor of deforestation

Global appetite for beef, soy fuels Amazon fires.

25 Aug 2019 1:32 PM

Tourists often mistakenly believe they can handle the Arizona heat and go out hiking during peak temperatures. (Photo: AP)

Arizona heat gets unbearable for hiking group

Kansas hiking group overwhelmed in Arizona heat.

25 Aug 2019 1:22 PM

The summit holds significance from India's perspective particularly for the fact that the Kashmir issue is expected to come up during Modi's interaction with the leaders of the member countries, particularly US President Donald Trump. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi leaves for France to attend G7 summit

India is not a member country of the G7, and the invitation to participate in the summit was extended by France.

25 Aug 2019 1:21 PM

'There is NOTHING more ‘political’ and ‘anti national’ than the shutting down of all democratic rights that is taking place in Kashmir. It is the duty of every one of us to raise our voices against it, we will not stop doing so,' she wrote. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Political and antinational': Priyanka Gandhi slams govt on Kashmir issue

Rahul Gandhi and 11 leaders of other opposition parties were sent back to Delhi after they arrived at Srinagar airport.

25 Aug 2019 1:17 PM

The officials feel that "innovative foreign policy" of Prime Minister Modi has ensured that India's relations with the Muslim world are better than ever before. (Photo: ANI)

'Awards to Modi from Muslim countries in over five years tight slap for Pakistan'

Prime Minister Modi has always maintained that these awards are not merely for a person but for 130 crore Indians and their value systems.

25 Aug 2019 1:13 PM

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