Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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The Centre last month approved the proposal for implementing a payment security mechanism for purchase of electricity by distribution companies from generating firms.

Southern states gear up for Letter of Credit system for power purchases from Aug 1

The power ministry has made it mandatory for discoms to open and maintain adequate Letter of Credit as payment security mechanism.

30 Jul 2019 7:27 PM

From October 3, the private airline will operate its non-stop daily flights between Kolkata and Hanoi with one-way fares starting at Rs 9,999. (Photo: File)

IndiGo enters Vietnam, connects Hanoi with Kolkata

IndiGo Chief Commercial Officer said, ‘It is truly very special moment for us at IndiGo as it is first route connecting Kolkata to Hanoi.’

30 Jul 2019 7:16 PM

Economic Affairs Secretary Chakraborty nominated on central board of RBI

The nomination of Atanu Chakraborty is effective from July 29 and until further orders, RBI said.

30 Jul 2019 7:12 PM

Apple has been focusing on collecting as little data as possible from its users. (Photo: AP)

Apple launches Privacy 2.0 to enforce better data security

The company looks to further bolster their focus on data security by collecting minimal data and offering better sign-in alternatives.

30 Jul 2019 7:06 PM

Once approved by the shareholders, Power Finance Corporation would be able to raise Rs 70,000 crore in a period of one year from the AGM. (Representational Image)

Power Finance Corporation board okays raising Rs 70,000 cr in one year

The proposal would be placed for shareholders' approval in an AGM of the company on August 27, said the statement.

30 Jul 2019 7:04 PM

Toreto Boom comes with 1500 mAh battery which gives uninterrupted crystal clear music for 5 hours.

This speaker is tough!

Toreto ‘Boom’ speaker offers absolute protection against water and shock.

30 Jul 2019 6:53 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is in Mozambique on a three-day visit, handed over these vehicles on India's behalf. (Photo: ANI)

As token of friendship, India gifts 44 SUVs to Mozambique

India shares close, warm and friendly relations with Mozambique, which is cemented by robust development partnership.

30 Jul 2019 6:42 PM

He walks backwards with the help of a headpiece built with plastic pipes, fixed with a rear-view mirror which allows him to walk backwards. (Photo: Screengrab/Metro TV)

Man walks 800 km backwards in protest against deforestation: Indonesia

According to Bastoni, walking backwards is a metaphor for looking back at the past, and he wanted to pay homage to the country's history.

30 Jul 2019 6:41 PM

Moving the trust vote the chief minister promised not to indulge in vindictive politics and said he believes in ‘forget and forgive’. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka CM BS Yediyurappa holds meeting with Kodagu MLAs

Karnataka's new Chief Minister also withdrew powers of boards and corporations in the state yesterday.

30 Jul 2019 6:27 PM

Heavy selling in domestic equities and foreign fund outflows weighed on the rupee.

Rupee settles 10 paise down at 68.85 vs USD

Forex traders said strengthening of the greenback against Asian currencies weighed on the domestic unit.

30 Jul 2019 6:25 PM

Girish Mahajan's statement came after three NCP MLAs -- Vaibhav Pichad, Sandeep Naik and Shivendra Raje and Congress legislator Kalidas Kolambkar -- handed over their resignation letters to Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

More than 50 MLAs of Cong, NCP want to join BJP: Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan

Mahajan said that those who have started their political career from the Cong and the NCP do not want to remain in their respective parties.

30 Jul 2019 6:25 PM

Pursuant to the investigation, Sebi observed that Desai bought and sold 12,000 shares of FTIL during the probe period without obtaining pre-clearance of trades in accordance with model code of conduct under PIT (Prevention of Insider Trading) norms.

Sebi fines ex-FTIL vice-president Naisadh Desai Rs 12 lakh for violating insider trading norms

As per Sebi's order, Naisadh Desai was senior vice-president and company secretary of FTIL from Mar 2008 to Sep 2013.

30 Jul 2019 6:19 PM

According to the official order, Virajpet BJP MLA K G Bopaiah wrote to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa requesting him to cancel Tipu Jayanti celebrations. (Photo: File)

Three days into power, BJP govt in Karnataka scraps 'Tipu Jayanti'

'Tipu Jayanti' celebrations were initiated by Siddaramaiah led Cong as an annual affair on November 10, 2015 amid opposition from the BJP.

30 Jul 2019 6:17 PM

A cash advance fee is charged for cash transactions like a cash withdrawal from an ATM using the credit card.

Here is how you can use credit card to keep away from additional charges

While some of the charges are compulsory for using a credit card, some charges can be reversed or avoided.

30 Jul 2019 6:05 PM

INS Betwa, a guided-missile frigate, tipped over and crashed to its side while undocking in Mumbai on Monday, in what the Navy described as an ‘unprecedented and sad’ incident. (Photo: ANI)

3 Navy officers face court martial for INS Betwa warship accident

The 3,850-ton ship was lying on its side at the naval dockyard. It was docked for underwater repairs during the incident.

30 Jul 2019 5:56 PM

‘Our government plans to extend the policy to other departments, thus ushering in total transparency in their systems too. With the computer-driven system, there was no scope for any bias or prejudice, and the process was designed to award performance,’ said Captain Amarinder. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab: CM reshuffles school teachers under new online transfer policy

Schools have been divided into five zones for this purpose, with detailed criteria laid down to decide claims against the transfers.

30 Jul 2019 5:48 PM

'A rickshaw driver was masturbating while looking at my friend in the rear view mirror,' friend of victim tweeted. (Photo: Representational)

Mumbai autorickshaw arrested for masturbating while looking at passenger

Autorickshaw driver Sandeep Shukla was later tracked down and held from his Kandivali home.

30 Jul 2019 5:48 PM

One of the main reasons for this is that even with the absence of a budget or mid-range device, Apple has been pushing heavy discounts on the iPhone XR to push the price towards that space.

Will Apple focus more on lower priced devices after the success of the iPhone XR?

Apple hasn't focused on value devices in the past, but with decreasing sales year-on-year the iPhone XR figures could change things

30 Jul 2019 5:45 PM

The research even projects Vivo to displace Samsung by the end of 2019.

Xiaomi dominates Indian smartphone market for eighth consecutive quarter

South Korean mobile maker Samsung saw a decline in sales and market share in the country.

30 Jul 2019 5:43 PM

‘The post office is not earning anything from this service; it is a no loss and no profit scheme. People are really happy and are coming in good numbers to receive Ganga jal as Shivratri is approaching,’ a post office official said. (Photo: ANI)

Packaged Ganga jal being sold at Haryana post office

The water comes directly from a plant set up by the post office in Gangotri. People can pick up bottles from window number 1 of post office.

30 Jul 2019 5:33 PM

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