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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Aug 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30 Aug 2019

Pacer Taskin Ahmed has been included in the squad whereas Mustafizur Rahman has not named in the team, International Cricket Council (ICC) reported. (Photo:AFP)

Bangladesh announces 15-member squad for one-off Test against Afghanistan

Taskin last played a Test for Bangladesh in October 2017.

30 Aug 2019 10:02 PM

Pacer James Anderson has been ruled out from the remaining Ashes as England Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced a 13-member squad for the fourth Test match. (Photo:AFP)

Craig Overton replaces injured James Anderson for remainder of Ashes

Somerset seamer Craig Overton has been added to the team. Overton has returned to the Test squad for the first time since March 2018.

30 Aug 2019 9:31 PM

West captain Jason Holder and Indian captain Virat Kohli stand together for the toss. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

WI vs IND 2nd Test: India lose toss, WI send India to bat first

India did not make any change to their team from the first Test whereas West indies made two changes to their side.

30 Aug 2019 9:16 PM

Ben Stokes played one of the finest knocks in Test cricket as he guided England to an improbable one-wicket win against Australia on the fourth day of the third Test.(Photo:AP)

Tottenham Hotspur awards Ben Stokes customised jersey

The all-rounder is riding on a high after the match-winning performance against Australia in the third Test of the ongoing Ashes.

30 Aug 2019 9:05 PM

Arsenal and Tottenham battle for North London supremacy on Sunday in an early indicator as to who will be Manchester City and Liverpool's closest challengers for the Premier League title. (Photo:AFP)

Arsenal, Spurs battle for pride, Man Utd aim to shrug off defeat at Southampton

City and Liverpool have already moved clear of the chasing pack with Klopp's men boasting the only 100 per cent record after three games.

30 Aug 2019 8:32 PM

The incident has raised a furore in India, with several political leaders across parties asking for action to be taken against the perpetrators. (Photo: ANI)

Asked for immediate remedial action: MEA on forced conversion of Sikh girl in Pak

Jagjit Kaur, 19, who was missing for a number of days, surfaced on Thursday after she was forcibly converted to Islam.

30 Aug 2019 8:25 PM

The young woman has told the judges that she did not want to immediately go back to Uttar Pradesh and wanted to stay back in Delhi till her parents came. (Photo: PTI)

'Don't want to go back until parents come': UP law student to Supreme Court

SC ordered Delhi Police Commissioner to send team to UP to escort parents of 23-year-old law student to Delhi.

30 Aug 2019 8:16 PM

Netizens praise Shraddha Kapoor's daredevil action sequences in 'Saaho'

Twitteratis have also hailed the actress for pulling off jaw-dropping action sequences on her own.

30 Aug 2019 7:42 PM

SpiceJet will be deploying its fleet of Boeing 737-800 on the new routes. (Photo: File)

SpiceJet starts six new flights; non-stop flight on the Kolkata-Bangkok sector

Adds second non-stop flight on the Kolkata-Bangkok sector; Connects Kolkata and Shirdi via Chennai.

30 Aug 2019 7:34 PM

Among the measures steps included roll-back of enhanced surcharge on foreign portfolio investment (FPIs) and upfront transfer of Rs 70,000 crore for recapitalisation of public sector banks to give them firepower for lending. (Photo: File)

India’s economic growth at 6-yr-low with GDP growth at 5pc in June quarter, more stimulus expected

Slowdown attributed to dull performance to low consumption, delayed monsoon, rising global trade tensions affecting exports.

30 Aug 2019 7:33 PM

Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki rallied back to beat American Danielle Collins 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, on Thursday to secure a spot in the third round of the US Open. (Photo:AFP)

US Open 2019: Caroline Wozniacki wins against Danielle Collins 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

The Danish 19th seed secured the victory when she served out to love in the final game.

30 Aug 2019 7:32 PM

'Govt has been taking pro-active steps, they reflect in recent announcements made by the finance minister,' CEA K Subramaniyam said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'There's slowdown but we still are at 5 percent in global economy': K Subramaniyam

Nirmala Sitharaman announced Friday that several public sector banks would be merged to energise and consolidate their values.

30 Aug 2019 7:27 PM

The mergers are part of the government’s attempt to consolidate the public sector banks. (Photo: ANI)

Changes to expect after FM’s announcements on PSU bank mergers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, ‘We want banks with strong national presence and enhanced risk appetite.’

30 Aug 2019 7:14 PM

'Media freedom is the essence of democracy. But it must be also understood that in a democratic civil society, freedom has to be responsible freedom. Responsible freedom is not regulated freedom; its self-regulation using our own methods,' Javadekar said. (Photo: File)

Responsible freedom for media doesn't mean 'regulated' freedom: Javadekar

The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting was speaking at a news conclave organised by Malayala Manorama Company.

30 Aug 2019 7:10 PM

This is why director Mudassar Aziz is happy with Ananya Panday

Director Mudassar Aziz is very happy with the way Ananya has gotten her character right.

30 Aug 2019 7:04 PM

Ex-Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn will join Bayern Munich's board in January. Kahn will replace current club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. (Photo:AFP)

Oliver Kahn to take over reigns from Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as Bayern Munich CEO

The appointment of Kahn, who played for Bayern from 1994 until 2008, was approved by Bayern's board on late Thursday.

30 Aug 2019 7:03 PM

PM Modi requested Nripendra Misra to continue for two weeks and appointed former Cabinet Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha, also a retired UP cadre officer, as Officer on Special Duty in the PMO. (Photo: ANI)

‘Privilege to serve country under PM’: PM Modi’s key advisor Nripendra Misra to step down

Misra was one of the first retired bureaucrats inducted into PMO after Narendra Modi-led BJP won the 2014 national elections.

30 Aug 2019 6:59 PM

Farhan Akhtar feels lucky to learn under boxing coach Darell Foster

The multitalented actor feels that if you want to do the best, you need the best master to train you.

30 Aug 2019 6:51 PM

Besides unauthorised absenteeism, Inspector Prafulla Kumar Sahu was dismissed by Odisha Director General of Police BK Sharma on the grounds of gross misconduct, dereliction of duty and disobedience of orders. (Photo: File | Representational)

Odisha cop remains absent from duty for 5 years without notice, arrested

Sahu was removed from duty as per the provisions of Rule 72 (2) of Odisha Service Code, an official order said.

30 Aug 2019 6:36 PM

Azhar Ali, 34, had announced his retirement after representing his country in 53 ODIS before the World Cup.. (Photo:AFP)

Azhar Ali to come out of retirement

He featured in Pakistan's historic Champions Trophy win in 2017 in England.

30 Aug 2019 6:32 PM

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