Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 Aug 2019

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Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will implement a Special Action Plan for Village development for a period of one month from September 6, according to a statement by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). (Photo: File)

KCR to implement Special Action Plan for village development in Telangana

The decisions by Rao were taken in a 7-hour review meeting on the implementation of Special Action Plan in the village at Pragathi Bhavan.

31 Aug 2019 8:15 AM

A USCIS statement explaining the change says fake accounts and identities will make it easier for investigators to search for potential evidence of fraud. (Photo: Representational)

US to use fake social media to check people entering country

The change in policy was preceded by other steps taken by the State Department.

31 Aug 2019 8:08 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a court in Mumbai over a defamation case filed against him for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'commander-in-thief' while attacking him over the Rafale deal last year. (Photo: File)

Mumbai court summons Rahul Gandhi over 'commander-in-thief' comment for PM

The 36-jet Rafale deal has been at the heart of the opposition's allegation against the government of crony capitalism.

31 Aug 2019 8:06 AM

The girl, identified as 19-year old Jagjit Kaur, was allegedly abducted and forced to marry a Muslim man in Pakistan. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan: Abducted Sikh girl returns to her parents, says police; 8 arrested

The incident had drawn the attention of Sikhs worldwide and sparked anger in the community.

31 Aug 2019 7:58 AM

The officials received information about the toll on electricity transmission lines, roads and livestock caused due to the cloudburst in the region. (Photo: ANI)

U'khand: MHA team visits Chamoli to assess damage due to cloudburst, heavy rains

The team was apprised about the extent of damage caused in the area during the monsoon season.

31 Aug 2019 7:50 AM

The two injured have been shifted to a local hospital for treatment.(Photo: ANI)

4 forest officials killed in road accident in Assam

The accident took place at Sivasagar on National Highway-37.

31 Aug 2019 7:44 AM

An official checks the documents submitted by people at an NRC Seva Kendra in Guwahati on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Anomalies in NRC work to the fore

The SOP further said that in such cases, the district registrars of citizen registration would authorise any officer to carry out a probe.

31 Aug 2019 7:02 AM

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P. Chidambaram after being produced at a court in the INX Media case in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Chidambaram to remain in CBI custory till Sept 2

Chidambaram said there is no justification to put him in custody and ask the same questions.

31 Aug 2019 6:56 AM

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Photo: PTI/File)

CEC position to mollify Bhupinder Singh Hooda?

Move to give former CM and Jat strongman direct say in ticket distribution.

31 Aug 2019 6:52 AM

The TRAI has also issued a consultation paper seeking views of all stakeholders on the issue related to the references by the I&B ministry.

Govt seeks clarity from Trai over platform services

NaMo TV was a channel which is dedicated to live telecast of political rallies and speeches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

31 Aug 2019 6:49 AM

A view of A deserted Lal Chowk area in Srinagar Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmiri students in Kerala borrow to make ends meet

There are over 30 students from Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions put together in the main campus of Cochin University.

31 Aug 2019 6:45 AM

This is a new detention centre being built for people who are not included in a “citizens register” in Kadamtola Gopalpur village, in Goalpara district, some 170km from Guwahati. (Photo: AFP)

Of fear psychosis and a citizens’ count

Assam is on edge as the final NRC will be published today.

31 Aug 2019 6:38 AM

Make peace, not war

As long as people don't indulge in violence or subversive activities, why does it matter to anyone what people read.

31 Aug 2019 6:31 AM

Akshay Kumar becomes a meme magnet

Some also felt that Majid was best suited to play Akshay in Akshay’s biopic!

31 Aug 2019 6:31 AM

Change is the only constant: Pascal Finette

My personal goal is to support everyone who is playing in this ecosystem and building something which really matters, says Finette.

31 Aug 2019 6:30 AM

The first illustration of the project documents the ordeals a young woman was confronted with when she opted for an abortion.

Aborting stigma

City-based artist Indu Harikumar talks about illustrating for a social media project that aims to normalise conversations surrounding abortion.

31 Aug 2019 6:25 AM

Sonam Kapoor is superstitious

The actress also reveals how she has inherited her belief in prayers and worship from her mother.

31 Aug 2019 6:19 AM

The corporation is already ensuring smooth training with proper infrastructure for these female recruits.

Wheels of empowerment

In an extraordinary initiative, MSTRC appoints 163 tribal women to drive the state-run transport buses.

31 Aug 2019 6:15 AM

A file photo of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath.

Madhya Pradesh govt plans state’s first animal blood bank

State government would attract private investments for setting up the proposed animal blood bank.

31 Aug 2019 6:11 AM

Sensing that something was amiss, Sudhani approached the Sion police and lodged a complaint against the callers. (Representational Image)

Fake doctors arrested for duping people

A fresh case of cheating and acts of common intention has been filed under sections of the IPC and further probe is underway.

31 Aug 2019 3:50 AM

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