Technology, Mobiles tabs, 27th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Ram Rahim is currently lodged at Sunaria jail in Rohtak after being convicted in two rape cases and the murder of a journalist. (Photo: PTI)

Court rejects parole plea of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

The petition in this regard was filed by Ram Rahim's wife Harjit Kaur earlier this month on the grounds that his mother was ill.

27 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

The phone was launched in India in June this year

Samsung M40 to get new QR scanner, Camera features with update

The over the air update is being rolled out in phases and should reach all M40 users in the next few days.

27 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

Jaitley, during his tenure at DDCA, is credited with renovating the stadium into a modern facility, increasing its capacity to accommodate more fans besides constructing world-class dressing rooms. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium to be renamed after Arun Jaitley

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli.

27 Aug 2019 3:52 PM

A DSP rank police officer has been asked to recover all tribal certificates from him. (Photo: File)

Chhattisgarh: Committee declared Ajit Jogi non-tribal; may lose his Assembly seat

The committee led by Secretary D D Singh stated that Ajit Jogi had been unsuccessful in proving his tribal status.

27 Aug 2019 3:51 PM

NBFCs and digital lenders have significantly filled in the credit gap and gained a much needed familiarity among the borrowers over the period.

Platforms that are catching the fancy of SMEs in tier 2 cities

Financial Lending platforms have very well penetrated tier 2 cities in India.

27 Aug 2019 3:50 PM

The constitution bench, also comprising Justice SA Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Abdul Naseer, is conducting a day-to-day hearing in the Ayodhya title dispute case after the mediation panel failed to achieve an amicable settlement. (Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya dispute case: There was temple in inner courtyard, Nirmohi Akhara's counsel tells SC

Senior Advocate S K Jain told a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that Muslims were not allowed to enter the temple area.

27 Aug 2019 3:43 PM

A man from Washington faced instant Karma when someone his truck while he was robbing a store across the street, said police. (Photo: Facebbok/ videoscreengrab)

Instant Karma: US man's car stolen while he was busy robbing store across the street, see video

The incident that took place around 6 am on Sunday was revealed by the Kennewick Police Department said in a Facebook post.

27 Aug 2019 3:41 PM

Thakur on Monday said the Opposition was using 'marak shakti' to harm BJP leaders, and the 'evil power' was behind the recent deaths of former Union ministers Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: File)

Pragya's 'marak shakti' remark: Scindia asks BJP to introspect

Scindia said he was disappointed that a person sitting on a responsible position made such comments.

27 Aug 2019 3:39 PM

Here's how Ajay Harinath Singh is uplifting society through entertainment

Singh has invested in news media while being the finance backbone for 43 films, 3 of which are Indias most expensive films ever.

27 Aug 2019 3:37 PM

The 24x7 safety helpline support is not a replacement for 100 but it is a helpful way for riders and drivers to get urgent support. (Photo: AP)

Uber launches new 24x7 safety helpline

Riders will now be able to speak directly to Uber’s safety team during their trip.

27 Aug 2019 3:34 PM

Steve Smith, who missed the third Ashes Test match due to concussion, is also likely to return in the fourth match. And if he returns, the team will have to make way for Smith. (Photo:AP)

Australia didn't bat well: Justin Langer

Ben Stokes' unbeaten 135 runs innings which helped England to win the match.

27 Aug 2019 3:33 PM

'As you know, I have argued for six years now that @narendramodi should be praised whenever he says or does the right thing, which would add credibility to our criticisms whenever he errs. I welcome others in Oppn coming around to a view for which I was excoriated at the time!' Tharoor had tweeted on Sunday. (Photo: File)

Congress in Kerala seeks action against Shashi Tharoor over ‘praise’ for PM Modi

In June, Kerala Congress had expelled A P Abdullakutty from the party, after he had put up a Facebook post lauding Modi.

27 Aug 2019 3:31 PM

Focusing on the three key dimensions, 24 indicators were selected to develop the computation of the child well-being index. (Photo: Representational)

Kerala, TN tops child well-being Index; Jharkhand, MP last in list

According to the index, Kerala bagged the top spot due to its exceptional performance in health, nutrition and education facilities.

27 Aug 2019 3:31 PM

Ravi Shastri’s second stint as head coach of India began with a demolishing Test win over the West Indies. (Photo: Twitter)

Ravi Shastri trolled for sharing beach pictures; see tweets

Following India’s win, the team also gained 60 points in its quest of World Test Championship defence.

27 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

Earlier Monday, Pence visited a metal fabrication business to promote the proposed US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. (Photo: File)

Trump a better choice than any Democratic nominee: Pence

'Have faith in the American people,' Pence told about 3,000 people attending a fundraising barbecue in the town of Anderson.

27 Aug 2019 3:26 PM

Kim was the guiding force behind the improvement in Sindhu's game, bringing immediate changes to her net game and insisting her to play to her strengths. (Photo: AP)

Kim Ji Hyun: Meet the Korean who reinvented world champion PV Sindhu's game

Kim, the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games gold medallist who has coached the likes of Sung Ji-hyun, was appointed coach in April.

27 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

The 22-year-old Sumit Nagal might have lost the match 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6, but his performance in the first set has given every Indian a reason to beam with joy. (Photo: AFP)

Sumit Nagal's sister says, 'He is being hailed as Indian Nadal'

Sumit's mother and sister were thrilled about what he achieved on the hardcourt.

27 Aug 2019 3:22 PM

The new safety line would provide riders with the option to get in touch with Ubers safety team should they have an urgent, non-emergency issue during a trip.

Uber announces 24x7 safety helpline in India

The 24x7 safety helpline support is a helpful way for riders and drivers to get urgent support.

27 Aug 2019 3:21 PM

Auto LPG is used in 70 countries world over as compared for 4-5 nations including Iran, India, and Pakistan using CNG as automobile fuel.

Auto LPG body seeks GST cut, level playing field to spur usage

IAC also sought a reduction in GST on auto LPG kits to 5 per cent from 28 per cent.

27 Aug 2019 3:17 PM

It may be noted that Congress failed to open its account in Delhi in the general elections. (Photo: File)

Meeting on next Delhi Cong president to be held today

In January, Dikshit was appointed as the president of Delhi Congress unit ahead of this year's Lok Sabha polls.

27 Aug 2019 3:08 PM

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