Thursday, January 31, 2019

Alok Verma fails to join new post,may lose pension

The DG, fire services, posting was given to him in the wake of his removal as head of CBI on January 10. Verma declined to take up his posting, arguing he had actually superannuated in 2017 and was in service only because of the two-year tenure given to the CBI director.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G0LYMa

Year of DeMo was best for govt shows GDP data

The numbers for 2016-17 surprised economists as there was widespread belief that demonetisation slowed down the economy. With quarterly estimates for the year unavailable, analysts were unable to get a fix on the numbers.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Sk8JQW

Number of women voters is surging across India

In Tamil Nadu of its 5.91 crore voters, as per the final revised rolls released on Thursday, 2.98 crore are women and 2.92 crore are men. The number of women voters in the state has increased by 11% against a rise of 8.5% for men in the last five years.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GcgHFb

Government disputes report pegging jobless rate at 45-year high

It is a draft report and the data being cited has not yet been finalised or approved by the government. So, using this data is not right,” Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar said adding the government would release the final report in March.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2BdYPGR

Why It's a Bad Idea to Buy TVs Without Seeing Them in Person

Buying a TV isn't as easy as picking a size and price, and making the purchase. Make sure you've made the right choice by following the steps in our guide.

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Nintendo Switch Mini to Release This Financial Year: Report

Nintendo Switch Mini release date slated for this financial year according to a recent report.

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Buying a Bluetooth Speaker? Here's What You Should Keep in Mind

What you need to know before making the switch to wireless audio.

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PM plans to raise rural spending by 16% to woo rural voters: Report

In its interim budget on Friday, the government is set to earmark about Rs 1.3 lakh crore ($18.25 billion) for the ministry of rural development, up from Rs 1.12 lakh crore in the current fiscal year, said the sources with direct knowledge of budget discussions.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2S2Kd7B

Huawei Nova Lite 3 With Dewdrop Notch, Dual Rear Camera Setup Launched

Huawei has unveiled the Nova Lite 3 phone in Japan. It is a variant of the company's previously introduced Huawei P Smart (2019).

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Project to build 6 stealth subs under SP model

Dubbed the “mother of all underwater deals” because it will cost at least Rs 50,000 crore, the submarine project called “Project-75 India (P-75I)” was first approved by the defence ministry in November 2007 but has been languishing in general politico-bureaucratic apathy, files and committees ever since.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Sfr81c

Is this the way to run coalition govt? Can't keep quiet now: Deve Gowda

"I am in pain, today six months have completed since Kumaraswamy became chief minister. All kinds of things have happened in these 6 months, till now I have not opened my mouth but I can’t keep quiet now," Deve Gowda said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MIS44e

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Soundbar

The soundbar offers you an easy solution to your home theatre needs.

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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000

Best phones in India under Rs. 15,000 - the top rated mobile phones under 15000 by Gadgets 360.

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MSI G-Series Gaming Laptops With GeForce RTX Graphics Launched in India

MSI has today launched new gaming laptops in India powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX series GPUs, alongside MSI P-series laptops for creators.

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Alok Verma defies govt order, may face action

Ousted CBI director Alok Verma may face departmental action for defying a government order asking him to join as chief of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards, officials said on Thursday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2TkFQ45

'Situation might get tougher before it gets better,' Jet CEO writes to staff

Our chairman (Naresh Goyal), the board of directors and your management team are working hard on a balance sheet transaction that will help us eliminate our current challenges. We are very close, and I ask for your continued patience. Given our ongoing challenges, this is a very tall ask,” Jet’s CEO Vinay Dube said in a mail to employees

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Ry2NiU

PVR Announces Week-Long 'Oscars Film Festival' for 8 Oscar Nominees

Ahead of the 2019 Oscars in late February, PVR Cinemas has announced a week-long "Oscars Film Festival" that includes Green Book, Mary Queen of Scots, Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, Christopher...

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Google Ordered by French Regulator to Take Measures on Advertising

France's competition regulator has ordered Google to take measures regarding some of its advertising methods.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 Review

Samsung M20 hopes to take on the might of Xiaomi, Honor, Realme, and Asus in the sub-Rs. 15,000 smartphone market. Samsung Galaxy M20 review takes a closer look.

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Meizu Zero With No Physical Buttons Listed on Crowdfunding Site Indiegogo

The Meizu Zero on Indiegogo is priced at $1,299 for the 'Exclusive Engineering Unit', and at the time of writing, only 16 phones were claimed.

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India well-behaved team, Kohli great ambassador: ICC on Pandya row

ICC CEO David Richardson described Indian captain Virat Kohli as a great ambassador for the game and the Indian team a "well-behaved" one after queries came his way on Hardik Pandya's sexist comments on a TV show.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B9mR5C

'Data not finalised': Niti Aayog on jobs report

Earlier in the day, a war of words erupted between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the leaked job creation report card. In a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led government, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that the data revealed a "National Disaster". In reaction, the BJP quickly responded and termed it as "#FakeNews!"

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2To7ygt

Microsoft Outlook for iOS Gets New Design, Custom Swipe Actions

Microsoft Outlook new features include custom swipe actions, deeper integration of calendar, and more.

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China's Bytedance Staff Say Bonuses Clipped by Slowdown, Competition

Bytedance, which owns short-video platform Tik Tok, has cut back holiday bonus payments ahead of the Chinese New Year, according to employees.

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Huawei Mate Mini, Huawei Mate Smart Trademark Applications Surface

Huawei P30, P30 Lite, and P30 Pro are likely to debut at MWC 2019 next month.

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Apple Music Can Soon Be Streamed Free on on American Airlines Flights

Apple has announced that Apple Music subscribers can stream songs or videos without buying Wi-Fi on any domestic American Airlines flight from February 1.

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WhatsApp Payments Coming to More Countries Soon, Reveals Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Facebook will soon roll out Payments on WhatsApp in select other markets.

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China's Chang'e-4 Probe Wakes Up After First Lunar Night

The rover and the lander of China's Chang'e-4 probe have been awakened by sunlight after a long "sleep" during their first extremely cold night on the Moon.

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Uber Suspends Taxi Service in Barcelona After New Regulation

The new regulation came after pressure from taxi drivers, which have held many strikes in Barcelona and remain on strike in Spanish capital Madrid.

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Bad loans: Madam, don't send us to court, companies tell SBI

“The first thing they say when they come to us is ‘Madam please don’t send us to NCLT,’" she said, referring to the National Company Law Tribunal, which oversees bankruptcy cases. If the founder is “genuine we don’t want him to lose the company.”

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RtUgNz

Sony Xperia XZ4 Said to Sport 52-Megapixel Camera

Sony's upcoming flagship, the Xperia XZ4 is said to sport a triple camera setup consisting of a 52-megapixel primary sensor, 16-megapixel telephoto lens and a 0.3-megapixel TOF sensor.

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Foxconn Reconsidering Plans to Make LCD Panels at Wisconsin Plant

Foxconn, a major supplier to Apple, reiterated its intention to create 13,000 jobs in Wisconsin, but said it had slowed its pace of hiring.

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Realme 2 Pro With Android 9 Pie Spotted on Geekbench, Tips Imminent Update

Realme seems to be currently testing Android 9.0 Pie on the Realme 2 Pro, which should be rolling out soon.

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BSNL Extends 'Bumper Offer' Giving 2.2GB Additional Daily Data Benefits

BSNL originally launched the Bumper Offer back in September last year.

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Vodafone Now Offering 4GB of Free Data to New 4G Customers

This Vodafone Idea offer is only available to new 4G customers, including those 3G users who switch to the new 4G SIM in the mentioned circle.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WtVjRu

Loss in 4th ODI is a reality check for us: Bhuvi

Outplayed in the fourth cricket one-dayer, Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Thursday said the eight-wicket loss to New Zealand is a "reality check" for the team ahead of the remainder of the series.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G4a7S7

Another Apple Engineer Accused of Stealing Company's Self-Driving Car Tech

Jizhong Chen - a Chinese national - was investigated after another employee reported seeing the engineer taking photographs in a sensitive workspace.

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Intel Xeon W-3175X CPU With 28 Cores, 56 Threads Launched for $2,999

Intel's latest CPU brings workstation-class performance and features to the enthusiast market, plus Intel's highest ever core count.

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Uber to Start Speedboat Service in Mumbai From February 1

In June 2017, UberBoat launched a similar service for tourists in Croatia who wish to explore the picturesque local islands.

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Foxconn to Set Up Industrial Artificial Intelligence R&D Centre in Hyderabad

According to release by the Telangana Government, the R&D platform would provide technological services and smart manufacturing solutions to Foxconn Group.

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SC asks Sahara chief to appear in court on Feb 28

The Supreme Court sought the presence of Subrata Roy Sahara on February 28 in court saying despite being given several opportunities and indulgence, he and Sagar group have failed to make the total payment of Rs 25,000 crore. The apex court said six months were given to Sahara by its last order to arrange the amount but what has transpired during the period has not inspired the confidence of the court.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2BbVXKq

Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Variant Launched in India

Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant price in India is set at Rs. 29,999.

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WhatsApp Announces 'Startup India-Grand Challenge'

WhatsApp, which has 1.3 billion global users and over 200 million users in India, has been working closely on its business platform for a year now.

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Bypoll results: BJP wins Jind, Cong takes Ramgarh

Krishan Midha of the ruling BJP has won the high-decibel Jind by-election for the Haryana assembly seat, defeating Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) candidate Digvijay Singh Chautala with a margin of 12935 votes.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DLC0vS

TOI Gadgets Now Awards: Here are all the winners



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Jio GigaFiber User Answers All Your Questions About Jio's Broadband Service

Jio GigaFiber price, plans, installation process and everything explained first hand by someone with a Jio GigaFiber broadband connection.

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Samsung, Apple Led First Global Smartphone Market Decline: Counterpoint

Samsung managed to ship 291.8 million smartphone units in CY2018, as compared to 318.1 million smartphone units in CY 2017.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Discounted in India for the First Time

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4 and Xbox One gets its first official discount for India.

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Oppo R19 or Oppo F11 Photo Leak Suggests Pop-Up Selfie Camera

The new Oppo phone is tipped to either be the Oppo R19 or the Oppo F11. These leaked photos show the phone from the front and back, revealing all design details.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2CVVvjs

Google Chrome to Warn Users About 'Lookalike URLs' Soon

The latest stable version of Chrome has a "Navigation suggestions for lookalike URLs" flag to confirm the feature.

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Rahul attacks Modi govt, asks '#HowsTheJobs'

The assessment by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted between July 2017-June 2018, showed the unemployment rate stood at 6.1 per cent, the highest since 1972-73, the newspaper reported.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2BbblGM

What budget can do to reduce your tax burden

Interim budgets are not typically known for significant amendments, however this time proposals to keep up old promises may be introduced. While the government would want to maintain the balance between growth and revenue, it may consider increasing the tax-free ceiling limit for individuals.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MGnd8o

LG Sees Fourth-Quarter Profit Plunge as Rivals Crowd TV Business

LG Electronics Inc posted its slowest quarterly profit growth in two years on Thursday citing higher marketing costs and tougher competition in the television business.

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How to Set Up Alexa on Amazon Echo Devices, Android Phone, or iPhone

How to set up Alexa on Amazon's Echo series of devices including the Echo Dot, Amazon Echo, Echo Plus. Setting up Amazon's voice-based digital assistant starts with the Alexa app.

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Samsung Shipped 70.4 Million Smartphones in Q4 2018: IDC

Although certain markets such as India continue to see growth, the global smartphone segment is in decline.

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Ramgarh and Jind bypolls: Key points



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Setback for Indians: New H-1B rule gives priority to US degree holders



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ISRO Unveils Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru

ISRO aims to send humans to space by December 2021 through its Gaganyaan mission.

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Nokia Sees Fast Shift to 5G Ahead After Strong Fourth Quarter

Nokia forecast stronger-than-expected 2019 and 2020 results thanks to fast-rising investments in 5G networks, after beating fourth-quarter sales and profit estimates on Thursday.

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Nintendo Switch Sales Total 32.27 Million Since Launch

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and game sales have been solid for Nintendo this quarter.

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Instagram Stories Hit 500 Million Active Daily Users

Instagram Stories was launched as a Snapchat clone back in 2016.

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Mario Kart Tour for Android and iOS Delayed to Summer 2019

Mario Kart Tour release date delayed and Nintendo explains why.

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LG V50 ThinQ 5G to Launch Alongside LG G8 ThinQ on February 24: Report

LG's upcoming 5G smartphone will reportedly be launched as the LG V50 ThinQ 5G at MWC 2019 alongside the LG G8 ThinQ.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Won't Be in Fast and Furious 9

Dwayne Johnson won't be part of Fast and Furious 9, the next mainline entry in the franchise, The Rock has revealed in a new interview. Jason Statham as well, possibly.

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Vodafone Launches Rs. 1,699 Recharge With 365 Days Validity

Vodafone launched the Rs. 1,499 option earlier this month, but it has now been replaced with the Rs. 1,699 recharge plan.

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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Integration Won't Arrive Until at Least 2020

Facebook said one of the major reasons why it wants to move forward with the integration is making end-to-end encryption default in more its services.

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Apple's Response to Group FaceTime Bug Being Probed by New York

The Group FaceTime bug allows an iPhone user placing a call using FaceTime to hear audio from the recipient's phone even if the call has not gone through.

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Samsung May Be Working on a Second Foldable Smartphone Aimed at Gamers

The phone seems to have a foldable display and a flip-up physical game controller

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PayPal Adds Record 13.8 Million New Active Accounts in Q4 2018

Comparably, PayPal had added just 8.7 million new active accounts a year earlier. Around 2.9 million of new accounts were added through acquisitions.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Users Report Audio Issues in Some Third-Party Apps

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T users are experiencing distorted, low-quality, and tinny audio while using third-party apps like Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp.

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600 Indian students held in US for illegal stay

The Department of Homeland Security said it set up a fake university as part of an undercover operation to identify recruiters and entities engaged in immigration fraud. Eight student recruiters were charged with participating in a conspiracy to help at least 600 foreign citizens stay in the US illegally, according to the indictments.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WsmMTP

Dune Reboot Said to Eye Spider-Man Star Zendaya as Love Interest Chani

Zendaya - best known for Spider-Man: Homecoming - is in early talks to play Chani, the love interest of the protagonist Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) in the Dune reboot from director Denis...

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New Zealand demolish India for consolation win

India seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli as New Zealand pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to halt the visiting side's domination on Thursday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2S0Ob0s

Qualcomm Signs New Interim Patent Agreement With Huawei

Qualcomm has revealed that it has negotiated a new and slightly better interim patent contract with Huawei Technologies.

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Apple Said to Plan 3D Cameras for New iPhone Models in AR Push

Apple is said to plan to launch iPhones with a more-powerful 3-D camera as soon as next year, stepping up the company's push into augmented reality.

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Sony Increases PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage From 10GB to 100GB

PS Plus members will have more space to store their game saves now.

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New Zealand demolish India for consolation win

India seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli as New Zealand pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to halt the visiting side's domination on Thursday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GawUuB

Samsung Galaxy A50 Leak Tips Triple Rear Cameras, Infinity-V Display

As per leaked images of the Galaxy A50's internal design, it will feature triple rear cameras and will sport an Infinity-V Display.

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Ben Affleck-Less The Batman, Suicide Squad Reboot to Release in 2021

DC Super Pets will release on May 21, 2021, followed by The Batman - minus Ben Affleck, and focusing on a younger Bruce Wayne - on June 25, 2021, and James Gunn's soft reboot The Suicide Squad...

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Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Galaxy M10: Price, Specifications Compared

Samsung Galaxy M20 price in India starts at Rs. 10,990, while the Galaxy M10 price in India starts at Rs. 7,990.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro May Get 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Option, Xiaomi CEO Tips

Redmi Note 7 Pro will not see a 3GB RAM variant at all, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun's new Weibo post suggests.

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Budget session live: President addresses Parl

The government is expected to make a host of populist announcements during the budget session of the Parliament. Stay with us for the latest developments.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G0uL5A

Three taxes on income no one should have to pay



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Google+ to Lose Some Features Next Week as Company Prepares to Delete All Data

Google says it will shut down Google+ completely on April 2, 2019, but some essential features will be taken offline as early as next week.

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How to Record WhatsApp Calls on Android and iPhone

Recording WhatsApp calls is far from straightforward. There are two ways to go about it, and both have a similar issue. But if you are wondering how to record WhatsApp call on iPhone or Android,...

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OnePlus Pulls OxygenOS Beta Updates for 4 Phones After Reports of Bricking

OxygenOS Open Beta 26 was released for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 24 for the OnePlus 5T, while the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T received OxygenOS Open Beta 12 and Open Beta 4, respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 Get Their First Software Update

Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 are now receiving firmware version M105FDDU1ASA7 and M205FDDU1ASA9 respectively.

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SBI Reportedly Left Banking Data of Millions Unprotected Online

The alleged unprotected server of SBI was housed in a Mumbai data centre and included two months of data from SBI Quick service.

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Samsung Profits Slump Along With Drop in Demand for Its Key Products

Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest smartphone and memory chip maker, reported a slump in fourth-quarter net profits on Thursday.

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Google Follows Facebook, Disables iPhone App That Studied User Habits

For now, the app Screenwise Meter is still available for Android phones via Google Play.

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Nokia 1 Plus Might Just Have Been Spotted

The mysterious Nokia TA-1152 phone is said to be designed for the Indian market.

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Microsoft Posts Profit on Ongoing Cloud Businesses Growth

Chief executive Satya Nadella said Microsoft continues to see gains from its cloud services after having shifted away from many of its consumer offerings

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Tesla CFO Leaves as Automaker Promises Profits and Cheaper Cars

The departure of Deepak Ahuja as well as missing Wall Street profit targets for the end of 2018, sent Tesla shares down nearly 6 percent after hours.

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Facebook Monthly Active Users Grew to 2.32 Billion Despite Privacy Issues

Facebook on Wednesday easily beat Wall Street's profit estimates, soothing investor concerns that increased spending on the privacy of its users would blunt growth.

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Apple Busts Facebook for Distributing App That Harvested User Data

Apple says Facebook can no longer distribute an app that paid users, including teenagers, to extensively track their phone and web use.

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Jind, Ramgarh bypolls: Counting of votes begin

Counting of votes for the Jind assembly and Ramgarh assembly will be held today. Stay with TOI for all the live updates:

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Bb2sNG

ED arrests lobbyist Talwar, Michel aide Saxena

The ED took custody of Rajeev Saxena and Deepak Talwar within hours of the deportation of the duo to India from Dubai. Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman and Talwar, a corporate aviation lobbyist — both were picked up by Dubai authorities in connection with the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GamI5i

At 252, NDA may fall 20 short of majority, UPA to get 146: Poll



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Live 4th ODI: Williamson asks India to bat first

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bowl against India in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Shubman Gill makes his ODI debut for India.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DM3e5v

'Not against industrialists but crony capitalists'

As he repeated his attacks on Rafale deal and industrialist Anil Ambani at a Youth Congress rally, Rahul said, “I want to tell the industrialists, please don’t be misled. Congress is not against you. Congress is only against crony capitalism.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MI5z4i

Budget may have tax sops, steps on farm crisis



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Xbox One Black Screen Crash Caused by Xbox Live: Microsoft

Xbox One black screen crash at startup? Blame Xbox Live.

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Sacked ICICI CEO Chanda Kochhar to lose ESOPs

The move follows a report by former Supreme Court judge, B N Srikrishna, which found Kochhar guilty of violating the bank’s code of conduct in disbursing loans to Videocon group. Kochhar had gone on “leave” on June 18 last year pending completion of the enquiry.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2CSJQSC

Minimum income guarantee could cost Rs 7 lakh crore

The calculation was based on a minimum wage payment of Rs 321 a day, translating into Rs 9,630 a month, mandated by the Centre for unskilled farm workers. The cost was expected to be over Rs 5 lakh crore if 18-20% of the households were targeted, as was indicated by P Chidambaram

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2TmQWG1

Dubai sends back lobbyist Talwar, Christian Michel aide Saxena

Deepak Talwar’s return is significant as he was critical in controversial deals negotiated under UPA in the aviation sector, such as approvals for foreign airlines and the development of the Aerocity project near the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Ruvo8C

Police threatened to implicate family: Sreesanth

Banned cricketer S Sreesanth on Wednesday claimed in the Supreme Court that he had made the confession about his involvement in the alleged crime as Delhi Police had threatened that his family members would be implicated and tortured.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G9rArn

Police threatened to implicate family: Sreesanth

Banned cricketer S Sreesanth on Wednesday claimed in the Supreme Court that he had made the confession about his involvement in the alleged crime as Delhi Police had threatened that his family members would be implicated and tortured.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MFl5h6

Why businesses are worried about Rahul's minimum income promise



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'Under immense pressure': Rahul responds to Parrikar's attack



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Gadgets Now awards honour best of tech in 2019



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Souring deals put China's Belt and Road dreams under pressure



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Chanda Kochhar violated ICICI Bank's code of conduct: Probe report

A probe by former Supreme Court judge Justice (retd) B N Srikrishna into the alleged conflict of interest allegations against former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar has found that she violated the bank’s code of conduct.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GaVNGo

2019 Lok Sabha elections: Times Now-VMR survey



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Samsung Galaxy M10 Review

Samsung Galaxy M10 sports a display notch and interesting design aspects. But is there more to this phone than just its looks? Read our review to find out.

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Chanda Kochhar violated ICICI bank's code of conduct: Probe report

The inquiry report submitted by Justice (Retd) B N Srikrishna has concluded that there was lack of diligence with respect to annual disclosures and violation of code of conduct on her part. The board of the bank based on the report has decided to treat her resignation as ‘Termination for Cause' under the bank's internal policies

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HHekMZ

Grounded 2 planes, will return 3 to lessors: Jet

Crisis-ridden Jet Airways on Wednesday said it has grounded two aircraft, will be returning three to lessors and an additional three are currently not flying due to technical reasons. The three currently not flying are expected to be back in service by Friday, the airline told BSE which had sought a clarification from it over media reports of grounding of four aircraft.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MGpctn

Apple Shipped Over 71 Million iPhone Units in Q4 2018: Canalys

Strategy Analytics reports the latest iPhone shipments represents a 15 percent year-over-year decline from the 77.3 million units shipped during the first fiscal quarter of last year.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Mass Production Reportedly Begins

A new report also claims that all the three variants come with in-display fingerprint scanner, and a detachable screen protector as well.

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Chrome 72 Rolled Out for Desktop, Android, and iOS Users: Here's What's New

Chrome 72 for Android brings along upgrades for the media player notifications while using Incognito tab, and more.

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Moto G7 Plus Leak Tips 27W TurboPower Charging, OIS-Enabled Camera

A bunch of leaked Moto G7 Plus hands-on images suggest that it will bring support for 27W TurboPower charging and OIS.

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Windows 10 October 2018 Update Emerges as Least Successful: AdDuplex

Out of more than 100,000 PCs surveyed, only 12.4 percent run the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, AdDuplex said in its latest report.

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TRAI Asks DTH Firms to Honour Commitment on Long-Duration Packs

TRAI has asked DTH operators to honour pre-paid commitment on ongoing long-duration packs, if customer wishes to continue.

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Huawei's Founder Faces Fight for Company and Family

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei survived food shortages during China's Cultural Revolution, but now the reclusive billionaire faces an existential fight for his family and company.

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Zack Snyder Returns to Filmmaking With Netflix Zombie Heist Movie

Zack Snyder is returning to filmmaking with a new $90-million project set at Netflix: a zombie horror thriller heist movie called Army of the Dead.

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Intel, Israel Agree to Reciprocal Spending Deal: Ministry

Intel will receive an Israeli government grant of 9 percent of its planned ILS 40 billion investment to expand its manufacturing operations in the country.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Nintendo Switch Release Date Delayed

Mortal Kombat 11 release date for Nintendo Switch may be delayed to May 10.

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UAE Said to Use Cyber Super-Weapon to Spy on iPhones of Foes

A team of former US intelligence operatives working for the UAE are said to have used tool called Karma to hack into the iPhones of activists, diplomats, and rival foreign leaders.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Gets a Titanium Edition in India

Asus has today launched the Titanium edition of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 which is now available exclusively from Flipkart.

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Spot-fixing row: SC questions Sreesanth's conduct

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned banned cricketer S Sreesanth for not immediately bringing it to the notice of BCCI that he was being approached for alleged spot-fixing during IPL match in 2013. The apex court observed that conduct of Sreesanth, who is facing life ban for his alleged involvement in the spot-fixing scandal, was "not good".

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DKrAwx

This PS4 Racing Game Has More Players Than Need For Speed and GT Sport

PS4-exclusive Driveclub is the most played PS4 game with close to 10.5 million players.

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'New PM every day': Shah's dig at grand alliance



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No mention of Rafale: Parrikar slams Rahul for politicising courtesy visit

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday accused Congress president Rahul Gandhi of using his courtesy visit for "petty political gains", asserting there was no mention of Rafale issue in their five-minute meeting. In a letter, Parrikar asked the Congress chief to put out the truth and not to use his visit to an ailing person to "feed political opportunism".

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Tn2VmK

Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 Now Getting January Security Patch: Reports

January 2019 Android security patch for the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 8 is reportedly rolling out in select markets, including India, Iran, and the Netherlands.

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Asus Unveils New ZenBook Laptops in India, Starting Rs. 71,990

Asus' new ZenBook series laptops are priced starting Rs 71,990 and go up to Rs. 1,39,900.

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This PUBG PC Tool Shows If Your Kills Were Caught on a Twitch Stream

Dubbed PUBG Report, it lets users look up any handles that may have been involved in a kill on Twitch and you'll be able to watch them just right before the kill.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Update Brings Camera Improvements and More

Asus has revealed that it has started rolling out a new software update for its ZenFone Max Pro M2 smartphone.

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Samsung Led Premium Smartphone Market in India in 2018, Says Counterpoint

Samsung led the premium smartphone segment in India in 2018 with 34 percent share of shipments, followed closely by OnePlus at 33 percent, Counterpoint Research said.

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Fortnite 7.30 Leaked Skins Listed

Fortnite 7.30 skins, back bling, gliders, axes and more leaked.

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If Earth is warming, why do winters get so cold?

While climate scientists expect that the world could warm, on average, roughly 2 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century, they don't expect that to mean the end of winter altogether. Record low temperatures will still occur; they'll just become rarer over time.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G7Y98W

Note ban made homes affordable for youth: PM



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Should India too act against Huawei?

Huawei is viewed as being too close to Communist Party of China. With the world moving to 5G — which could integrate telecom with every smart gadget, cars, industries and more — the fear is Huawei could give Beijing a backdoor entry to crucial information. The US has long blocked Huawei from much of its market. It’s a policy that was followed by Australia and Japan, and being mulled by Britain.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HEP7mn

WhatsApp Hires EFF's Nate Cardozo as Privacy Policy Manager

Facebook has roped in Nate Cardozo - a long-time Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) counsel - as the Privacy Policy Manager for WhatsApp.

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6 ways all Indians can have a guaranteed income

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has announced that if his party is voted to power, he will ensure a basic income for the country’s poor. There is talk that the Narendra Modi government might go down the same path.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2S15NJL

Nokia 9 PureView Allegedly Listed on China's 3C Ahead of MWC 2019

With MWC 2019 less than a month away, the Nokia 9 PureView gets listed on China's 3C certification database.

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1More Stylish Dual-Dynamic Driver Bluetooth Headphones Launched in India

With an in-ear design and neckband for the battery and controls, the 1More Stylish Dual-Dynamic Driver BT headset has some appeal

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Paytm Now Lets You Book a Hotel Through Its Platform

Paytm has also partnered with more than 5,000 hotels across the budget, luxury, and business segments.

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Google Pixel 3 XL Lite With 4GB RAM Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench

Alleged Google Pixel 3 XL Lite makes an appearance on Geekbench again, now with 4GB of RAM.

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This Budget Huawei Phone Has Textured Leather Back Panel

Huawei Y6 Pro (2019) runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie.

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How India, one of Venezuela's last oil buyers, may react to US sanctions

India is the third-biggest buyer of Venezuelan oil, after the US and China. The US sanctions may provide private refiner Nayara Energy with an opportunity to get extra Venezuelan crude. That's because their advanced refining systems can process the thick Venezuelan grade into high-value fuels such as low-sulfur gasoline and jet fuel.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RVm4Qe

Firefox 65 Brings New Content Blocking Controls, Firefox 66 Beta Released

There is a new small "i" icon right in the address bar that lets you access the content blocking settings, and let you change privacy options if you so desire.

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Sony, Nintendo Seen Scoring Strong Earnings as Console Battle Intensifies

Sony and Nintendo are expected to score strong quarterly earnings this week.

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Moto G7 Plus Spotted in Fresh Leaked Images Ahead of February 7 Launch

A fresh set of alleged live images of the Moto G7 Plus have appeared online, which offer a great look at the upcoming smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 May Get Company's New 1TB eUFS Storage Chips

Samsung's new 1TB UFS 2.1 flash storage chips have twice the capacity of previous offerings and run faster too.

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India's ace of pace: What makes Mohammed Shami so dangerous?

In Australia, combining superbly with Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, the fast bowler took 16 wickets in four Tests at 26.18, as India’s pace battery played a huge part in the team’s 2-1 triumph Down Under. In New Zealand, in 3 ODIs, he has picked seven wickets @14.71 prompting skipper Virat Kohli to compliment the pacer.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WtzLEz

Slack Says It Has 10 Million Daily Active Users

The number of paying customers using Slack has risen by more than 50 percent over the past five years to over 85,000, Slack Technologies Inc said in a blog post.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Gmail Mobile Apps Redesign Now Rolling Out Without Anticipated Dark Mode

Gmail is getting a new Material Theme-based redesign over the next few weeks, however, there's no dark mode.

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Twitter Testing News-First Timeline on Android

The new Twitter for Android feature comes with a prompt that says - "Catch up on what's happened while you were away".

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Facebook Warned by Irish Watchdog Over WhatsApp Integration

Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has warned Facebook over its planned integration of its chat services - WhatsApp, Messenger and photo-sharing app Instagram

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Teaser Video Leaks, Battery Capacity Tipped

The company is largely expected to launch the Galaxy S series decade-anniversary phones in three variants - the Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ - on February 20 at its Unpacked event.

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Facebook Reportedly Paying Teens to Harvest Data From Their Phones

Facebook is said to be been paying teens and adults up to $20 a month to install an application that tracks their phone and Web activities.

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Star Wars' Oscar Isaac Reportedly in Talks to Join Dune Reboot Cast

Star Wars star Oscar Isaac is reportedly in talks to join the Dune reboot as Duke Leto I Atreides, the father to the central character Paul Atreides, who is being played by Timothée Chalamet.

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Jays a-Seven Wireless On-Ear Headphones Launched in India

At Rs. 7,999, the Jays a-Seven headset is an affordable wireless option from a well-known brand in the audio space

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Samsung Galaxy A10 Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing

Samsung Galaxy A10 specifications have been tipped by a new Geekbench listing for SM-A105F.

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China’s Bhutan outreach worries India



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Man stabs wife to death at work over 'love affair'

A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband in her office in Bhayander on Tuesday.Kumar Bhoir, 32, the accused, has surrendered.He told cops he had suspected Veena, 37, his wife of 12 years, of having an affair.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2sStVPH

No GameStop Buyout, No Surprise

It's game over for GameStop's attempt to sell itself, and I can't say I'm surprised.

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Vodafone Rs. 154 Recharge Debuts With 180 Days Validity

The Rs. 154 Vodafone recharge plan offers 600 local on-minutes for 180 days across the telecom circles.

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GameStop Abandons Efforts to Sell Company

GameStop, the world's largest video game and gaming console retailer, said it had abandoned efforts to sell itself after failing to get a potential buyer on favourable terms.

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EA Stops Selling FIFA Points in Belgium to Stay Clear of Gambling Laws

Belgium Gaming Commission has ruled that loot boxes in video games fall afoul of gambling laws.

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Cook Reveals Why iPhones Not Selling in Emerging Markets Like India

Apple CEO blamed foreign exchange, lack of subsidy, and battery replacement program for the slow iPhone sales in emerging markets.

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Apple's Streaming Service Could Reportedly Launch in April 2019

Apple could launch its as-yet untitled streaming service in April 2019, according to a new report. The iPhone maker has reportedly told studios it's working with "to be ready for launch by...

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Poco F1 Camera Scores 91 Overall on DxOMark, Just Behind the iPhone 8

Poco F1 has received a photo score of 92, while its video recording performance got a score of 90 on DxOMark's camera benchmarks.

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Honor View 20 Goes on Sale in India: Price, Launch Offers, and More

The Honor View 20's big highlights include a 'hole-punch' selfie camera, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, Huawei's flagship-grade HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, and 8GB of RAM.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro May Get 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Option, Xiaomi CEO Tips

Redmi Note 7 Pro will not see a 3GB RAM variant at all, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun's new Weibo post suggests.

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Priyanka will be pan-India campaigner: Azad

Sources said a move is afoot to call the meeting of the CWC in the coming fortnight, after the last session of the current Lok Sabha. The ‘extended CWC’ would be dominated by Priyanka’s presence though it would be used to signal battle readiness to cadres nationally.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Sh1NE0

Now, tax dept to help you get home loan subsidy

Instead of getting first-time home buyers to wait at bank branches for subsidised loans, the government is tapping into income tax data to identify potential beneficiaries. They will then receive a certificate from the department, which they can use to get a subsidised loan, sources told TOI.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2TrcW2F

Woman Claims Teenage Son Discovered the Group FaceTime Bug Last Week

A US-based woman claims that her teenage son discovered the FaceTime bug last week and warned Apple about the same.

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Google, Facebook, Twitter Must Do More Against Fake News: EU

The Commission called on Facebook to provide more clarity on how it uses its tools to fight fake news and told Google to expand its actions to more EU countries.

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Now, tax dept to help you get home loan subsidy

Instead of getting first-time home buyers to wait at bank branches for subsidised loans, the government is tapping into income tax data to identify potential beneficiaries. They will then receive a certificate from the department, which they can use to get a subsidised loan, sources told TOI.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FX9rhe

Apple Lowers Some iPhone Prices Outside US to Offset Strong Dollar

Apple did not say in which countries it would adjust iPhone prices. Resellers in China already began cutting iPhone prices earlier this month.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Galaxy M10: Price, Specifications Compared

Samsung Galaxy M20 price in India starts at Rs. 10,990, while the Galaxy M10 price in India starts at Rs. 7,990.

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AMD Posts Record Growth in Data Centre Revenue

Bigger rivals Nvidia and Intel both flagged stagnating growth in data centre sales, a segment in which AMD is beginning to get a foothold on the back of its server chips.

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Apple Says Now Has 1.4 Billion Active Devices Including 900 Million iPhones

Apple said it has 360 million subscribers to both its own and third-party services, and set a goal to expand that to 500 million by the end of 2020.

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News portal alleges Rs 31,000cr fraud by DHFL



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North chill due to Arctic cold blast?



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Govt weighs options for pre-poll farm package



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Fernandes, eternal rebel with a cause, dead



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Sd7Qti

10 NE parties join hands against Citizenship Bill



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‘Bypassed’ by government, stats panel chief quits



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Uq9ghG

Centre, UP plan to complete 3 lakh delayed Noida flats



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Govt for return of excess Ayodhya land to owners



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Nothing wrong about raising aspirations: PM



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US spymaster: Pak-supported terror groups will continue attacks in India



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Amid coalition crisis, Karnataka BJP claims meet with HDK's brother



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India improves ranking on global corruption index



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When Fernandes sent MoD officials to Siachen on punishment posting

Fernandes’ decision in 1998 to send three MoD bureaucrats on a temporary punishment posting to Siachen for delaying procurement of snow scooters deployed on world’s highest & coldest battlefield is still talked about in the corridors of South Block. That the country’s arms acquisition process still remains long-winded & corruption-prone is a different story.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FW0Rza

"PUBG-Wala Hai Kya?" 10 Things About the Game PM Modi Namechecked

PUBG Mobile is one of the most popular games in India and the biggest sign of its popularity was it being name-dropped by Prime Minister Modi. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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Govt run by dynasty can't serve the people: Shah

BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday mocked Priyanka Gandhi's decision to join politics and said a government run by a dynasty could not serve the people but could only provide a "majboor (helpless) government". He also criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal and said the upcoming Lok Sabha polls would be about restoring democracy in the state.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MBN9SJ

SAP Plans Restructuring After Signs of Weakness Emerge

SAP will take a restructuring charge to reshape its business after growth slowed in parts of the software maker over the last three months

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Govt's Ayodhya plea could pave way for Ram temple construction: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday indicated that the Central government's plea in the Supreme Court to return excess land around the disputed site in Ayodhya to its original owners could pave the way for construction of Ram temple. The government moved the SC seeking its permission to return the excess land around the disputed site to the original owners.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RUkDS1

Leave alliance issue to me: Uddhav to Sena MPs

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has asked party MPs to focus on their constituencies and take up strongly farmers' problems while leaving the issue of alliance with the BJP to him. Shiv Sena's commitment is to the people of the state, Thackeray's close aide Harshal Pradhan said Tuesday quoting the party chief.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2D1Lcuv

Facebook to Launch Transparency Tools for Electoral Ads in India

Facebook said it will launch tools for electoral ads next month in the country to help prevent foreign interference and make ads more transparent.

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YouTube Officially Announces Video Download Recommendations

YouTube was earlier spotted testing a Recommended videos section in some markets.

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Nokia 1 Plus Might Just Have Been Spotted

The mysterious Nokia TA-1152 phone is said to be designed for the Indian market.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Live Photo Leaked, Tips Dual Front Cameras

The report also reiterates that the foldable phone will be launched alongside the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, with CEO DJ Koh saying that he won't let down customers who have been waiting to get their...

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Honor View 20 Review

Honor View 20 is the first smartphone with a hole-punch display to launch in India. It offers a powerful SoC and good battery life, but is it the best phone in the sub Rs. 40,000 segment? Check our...

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Nvidia Cuts Fourth-Quarter Revenue Estimate on Weak China Demand

Nvidia on Monday cut revenue estimates because of weak demand for its gaming chips in China and lower-than-expected data centre sales.

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How to Record WhatsApp Calls on Android and iPhone

Recording WhatsApp calls is far from straightforward. There are two ways to go about it, and both have a similar issue. But if you are wondering how to record WhatsApp call on iPhone or Android,...

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Gmail, Drive, Hangouts, Other Google Services Down for Some Users (Updated)

A number of consumer-facing Google services, including Gmail, are currently down for some users around the world.

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Intel to Invest $11 Billion on New Israeli Chip Plant: Finance Minister

Intel Corp will invest ILS 40 billion ($10.9 billion) on a new chip-making factory in Israel, the Israeli finance minister said on Monday.

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Good Times Keep Rolling for Facebook and Google's Ad Businesses

Industry analysts say growing consumer spending and the continued march from in-store to online commerce will keep digital advertising growing.

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Sony Xperia XZ4 Specifications Sheet Leaks Ahead of MWC 2019 Launch

Specifications sheet of Sony's upcoming flagship, the Xperia XZ4 leaks, revealing full details before MWC 2019 launch.

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Huawei Is Blocked in US, but Its Chips Power Cameras Everywhere

Chips from Huawei's HiSilicon unit are also sparking concern because they power about 60 percent of surveillance cameras.

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Redmi Note 7 Global Variant Teased Yet Again, Launch Imminent

Xiaomi global spokesperson Donovan Sung has now tweeted a photo suggesting that the Redmi Note 7 global variant is set to launch soon.

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Sci-Fi Shooter Atomic Heart in Development Hell: Report

The Atomic Heart release date is slated for 2019 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and it appears that it's lacking a few elements you'd expect to be in place for a 2019 launch such as its game design.

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Dropbox to Acquire E-Signature Software Company HelloSign

HelloSign, whose more than 80,000 customers include Instacart and Lyft, will remain an independent business.

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Japan to Survey 200 Million Gadgets for Cyber-Security Ahead of 2020 Games

The government-backed National Institute of Information and Communications Technology will start the survey from February.

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For Bruised Apple, a Need to Go Beyond the iPhone

In recent weeks, Apple shares have been hammered on concerns that its best days are over, with smartphone sales slipping and no new "big thing" on the horizon.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Snaps Last Selfie on Martian Ridge

On January 15, Curiosity used its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) camera on the end of its robotic arm to take a series of 57 pictures.

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BJD, Congress two sides of same coin: Amit Shah

Barely four days after Congress president Rahul Gandhi termed chief minister Naveen Patnaik as “junior partner” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Congress and Naveen’s BJD are two sides of the same coin.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Sjaz4E

Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Poco F1 Get Discounts on Flipkart

Flipkart is hosting the Mi Days sale until January 30 to offer discounts on the Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, and Poco F1 among other models.

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Apple Says Developer Earnings Hit $120 Billion Since 2008 App Store Launch

Apple says app developers earned more than a quarter of that money in the past year alone.

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Cash-strapped Jet forced to ground 4 planes over rising dues; flights hit



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Intel Working on a 3-Display Foldable Smartphone, Patent Suggests

A new patent spotted on WIPO and USPTO shows us an Intel smartphone that opens up into a large tablet-sized screen that is a combination of three displays.

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Flipkart Said to Warn of 'Disruption' If New E-Commerce Rules Not Delayed

Flipkart is said to have told the government the company faces the risk of "significant customer disruption" if the implementation of new curbs for e-commerce is not delayed by 6 months.

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Another cruel joke? Maya's swipe at Rahul's minimum income promise

The BSP leader advised Rahul Gandhi to first implement schemes relating to poverty alleviation and others related to welfare of people in Congress-ruled states especially in Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh so that people have faith that they can be implemented properly at the national level.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MDcFXI

Vivo V15 Pro With Pop-Up Camera Likely to Debut in India on February 20

Vivo V15 Pro is speculated as the successor to the V11 Pro that was launched in India last year.

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The Latest Fortnite Update Gives It a Massive Advantage Over PUBG Mobile

The Fortnite 7.30 update adds a host of new features to Epic Games' battle royale title. These include support for controllers for Fortnite Android and iOS, 60Hz on select Android smartphones and the...

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Nintendo Switch 7.0.0 Update Out Now, Improves System Stability

The Nintendo Switch gets the 7.0.0 update. It adds system stability improvements to the hybrid console as well as New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe user icons and support for additional languages on the...

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10 NE parties, JD(U) oppose Citizenship Bill

Ten political parties of the northeastern region, including BJP allies and the JD(U), on Tuesday unanimously decided to oppose the citizenship amendment bill, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DFhe0x

SBI set to own 15% of Jet Airways: Reports

Jet Airways said on Monday it would seek a shareholder nod next month to convert existing debt into equity, raise more money and allow its lenders to nominate a director on its board as part of efforts to resolve its financing problems.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G97GNi

Honor Watch Magic, Honor Band 4 Running Edition Launched in India

Both the Honor Watch Magic, Honor Band 4 Running Edition are available exclusively via Amazon India, and are priced starting at Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 1,599 respectively.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Spotted on 3C Certification With 27W Fast Charging: Report

A mystery Xiaomi smartphone has just passed China's 3C certification. Could it be the Mi 9?

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Redmi Go With 5-Inch HD Screen, 3,000mAh Battery Goes Official

Redmi has unveiled its new Redmi Go smartphone. It packs a 5-inch screen and is powered by a quad-core processor from Qualcomm.

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PM Modi Weighs in on PUBG Mobile Addiction

Prime Minister Modi weighed in on PUBG Mobile addiction during his interaction with students and parents at his Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0 event in Delhi.

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Oppo K1 With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor May Launch Soon in India

Oppo K1 was launched in China back in October last year with a starting price of CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,900).

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Hundreds from T'gana die in the Gulf every year, many of them kill selves

Telangana is one of the top five states reporting a large number of deaths due to suicide, work site accidents, road traffic accidents and cardiac arrests. As many as 28,523 Indians died in six Gulf countries in the past four years.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RRKB8G

Amazon Spends $27 Million on Mindy Kaling, Adam Driver Movies at Sundance

At the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, Amazon has already spent $27 million on two movies called Late Night and The Report, starring Mindy Kaling and Adam Driver, respectively.

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Google.com Mobile Version Gets Voice Search Support on Android

Google has quietly added the voice search functionality to the mobile web version of Google.com on Android.

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Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 Price in India Slashed

Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1, and Nokia 3.1 have received up to Rs. 1,500 of a price cut in India.

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AnTuTu AITuTu Benchmark Beta Released to Test Smartphone AI Capabilities

Well-known benchmark firm AnTuTu has released a dedicated new test for AI, and aims to help guide the industry towards a common development standard.

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Honor View 20 With 'Hole-Punch' Selfie Camera Launched in India

Honor View 20 price in India starts at Rs. 37,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant, while its 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage option is priced at Rs. 45,999.

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Lava Z92 With Display Notch, 3,260mAh Battery Launched in India

The Lava Z92 comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a notch, a 13-megapixel rear sensor, and a 3,260mAh battery.

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WhatsApp Web Picture-in-Picture Mode Gets Support for YouTube, Facebook

This feature comes with the latest WhatsApp Web 0.3.2041 update, and the service should update automatically when you open it in your browser.

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Monday, January 28, 2019

Rahul meets Parrikar, enquires about his health



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G5lrwl

Bluetooth Location Tracking Set to Get Accurate Down to Centimetre-Level

Bluetooth-based location tracking services and devices are set to get more accurate with a new direction-finding service in Bluetooth 5.1.

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Samsung Reportedly Buys Developer of Camera Zoom Technology for Mobiles

Corephotonics is the developer of the massive zoom lenses that Oppo has been showcasing

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OnePlus 6, 6T, 5, 5T Receive New OxygenOS Open Beta Updates

OnePlus now has its four most recent phones running Android 9.0 Pie on the OxygenOS Open Beta programme.

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BJP may make last bid to topple K'taka govt

If the grapevine in BJP and Congress circles are to be believed, at least six rebel Congress MLAs, including former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, will resign ahead of the budget session which is likely to start here on February 8.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WtRBam

Huawei Denies Committing Violations Cited by US Justice Department

The latest charges could dim prospects for progress in a two-day round of trade talks between the United States and China.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Tipped to Sport Up to 12GB RAM, 1TB Storage

As per new information, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ variant is expected to come in a limited 12GB RAM and 1TB storage option as well.

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WhatsApp for Android Gets a New Feature, Revamped Menu for Shared Photos

WhatsApp has once again been spotted testing new features in its beta builds for Android.

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How India clipped Kiwi wings to win ODI series

This was meant to be a tight contest -- world No. 2 India against world No. 3 New Zealand. Since 2009, the Kiwis had not lost a single ODI against India at home. But the past doesn't trouble Virat Kohli and company. On Monday, India walloped New Zealand by seven wickets and clinched the five-match series 3-0.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Un0WyY

Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Galaxy M10: What's the Difference?

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is made available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option, and the Galaxy M10 is available in a maximum of 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option.

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Delhi Crime Is Netflix's Next Original Series From India, Out in March

Netflix has acquired Delhi Crime - a seven-part police procedural thriller series from Richie Mehta, set to premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival - and announced a release date of March 22,...

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Apple Says Spent $60 Billion, Created 450,000 Jobs in the US in 2018

Apple spent $60 billion last year with 9,000 American component suppliers and companies, an increase of more than 10 per cent from the year before

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Huawei Charged by US for Violating Sanctions, Technology Theft

The US on Monday announced criminal charges against Huawei, escalating a fight with the world's biggest telecommunications equipment maker.

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Metro Exodus Exits Steam for a Year, Moves to Epic Games Store

Metro Exodus has regional pricing on Epic Games Store in India, and releases on February 15, 2019.

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Group FaceTime Disabled by Apple After Major Privacy Bug

Apple has temporarily disabled the Group FaceTime feature while it works to release a permanent fix for audio bug.

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Redmi X Purported Leaked Poster Points to February 15 Launch

The rumoured Redmi X smartphone is now said to be coming on February 15 and it is believed that the phone will house an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Centre seeks to return land around Ayodhya site



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Usrm2z

Live updates: PM Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is interacting with a cross-section of students, teachers and parents in another edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha today. Stay with us for live updates

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FVg4Re

Honor View 20 India Launch Set for Today, How to Watch Live Stream

Honor View 20 debuted in China as the Honor V20 earlier this month.

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Wonder Woman 3 'A Contemporary Story', and No Chris Pine Most Likely

The third solo Wonder Woman movie will be a "contemporary story", according to director Patty Jenkins, and it might not feature Chris Pine's Steve Trevor.

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Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus Prices Surface Ahead of Official Launch

Moto G7 is said to carry a price of EUR 300 (roughly Rs. 24,400), while Moto G7 Plus price is rumoured at EUR 360 (roughly Rs. 29,300).

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Tesla Seen Forecasting First-Quarter Loss After Musk Warning

Tesla is expected to forecast a loss for the first quarter when it reports results on Wednesday, having changed their expectations for a profit after Musk's warning.

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Snapdeal Backs India's E-Commerce Curbs, Assures Compliance

Snapdeal said some companies were using "glaring loopholes" to run a proxy inventory-based model of e-commerce.

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This year, IITs may implement 5% EWS quota



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B9hzY1

MP: Dog saves woman from molester, takes a stab

The accused before fleeing stabbed and injured the dog. On Sunday afternoon, the canine was lying in a corner of a room in which the woman was resting. Around 3 pm, the dog ‘Sheru’ heard some noise and saw the woman allegedly being molested by a man.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UthlCh

Facebook Plans Content Oversight Board, Tightens Paid Ad Rules

Facebook on Monday laid out plans for an independent content oversight board with the power to overturn company decisions on user posts.

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Snapchat Said to Weigh What Was Once Unthinkable - Permanent Snaps

Snap said to be considering changes to Snapchat, known for disappearing photos and videos, that could make users' public posts longer lasting or even permanent.

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SBI alleges Aadhaar data misuse, UIDAI rubbishes charge

Officials of State Bank of India (SBI) have alleged that data of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been misused. Logins and biometrics of their Aadhaar operators have been misused to generate unauthorised Aadhaar cards, bank officials informed UIDAI. Countering the charge, UIDAI said, “Aadhaar database is fully secured and no security breach, biometric or otherwise, has taken place.”

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RnsbaM

Former def min George Fernandes passes away



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Un3Wvm

FaceTime Bug Allows Access to Your Audio, Disable FaceTime Until Fix Comes

FaceTime bug allows an iPhone user placing a call using Apple's FaceTime video calling feature to hear audio from the recipient's phone even if the recipient has not yet picked up the call.

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53 years on, EVM-maker set for record revenue



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2CTiyeI

US charges Chinese tech giant Huawei

The sweeping indictments accuse the company of using extreme efforts to steal trade secrets from American businesses — including trying to take a piece of a robot from a T-Mobile lab. The executive charged is Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada last month.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2sVMTEN

Rahul’s mega poll promise: Min income for poor



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2SbcHv2

'March deadline to resolve top insolvency cases'



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HE6d3L

US-Taliban talks put India in tight spot



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B8NDet

SC refers plea against Sanskrit prayers in KVs to 5-judge bench



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FVDgyq

2020 XII boards may see practicals in humanities



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HCMfqc

Should PUBG Mobile Be Banned in India?

Is a PUBG Mobile ban justified?

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Want tie-up but not desperate, says BJP on Shiv Sena's 'big brother' claim



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Rm6qrZ

Apple Working on 'Netflix For Games': Report

Apple is working on a games service subscription for the App Store. This planned service would function like a 'Netflix for games', allowing users to pay a regular subscription fee for a host of...

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'Don't cross lakshman rekha': Cong to its MLAs after HDK threatens to quit



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2COuUFa

BJP rubbishes Rahul's minimum income promise



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2S74qby

Saudi Arabia kicks off $425 billion infra bonanza



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Sb9T0N

Are Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 Better Than Budget Redmi, Realme Phones?

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 price in India make these contenders for a place among the best phones under Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively.

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Huawei Mate 9 Starts Receiving Android 9 Pie Update in China

With the new version of Android, the Huawei Mate 9 owners can check time spent using each app and viewing notifications.

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Samsung M series launched: Xiaomi’s ‘big worry’



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B59GCM

Gartner Says Global IT Spending to Reach $3.8 Trillion in 2019

Global IT spending is projected to total $3.76 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.2 per cent from 2018, a new report by market research firm Gartner said.

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Asus ZenFone 5Z Starts Receiving Android 9 Pie Update in India

Asus has announced that it has started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update to its ZenFone 5Z smartphone in India.

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Samsung Galaxy M-Series Phones Launched, Price Starts at Rs. 7,990

Samsung Galaxy M10 price in India starts at Rs. 7,990 for the 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant, while the Galaxy M10 price starts at Rs. 10,990 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage configuration.

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Vodafone Idea Ties Up With Sun NXT for South Indian Content

Vodafone Idea customers will now get access to over 50,000 hours of content exclusively featured on Sun NXT, Sun TV Network's OTT platform.

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Anker's Soundcore Liberty Air Earbuds With 20-Hour Battery Life Launched

The Soundcore Liberty Air is priced at Rs. 7,999 and is available exclusively via Amazon India.

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Controversy can help Pandya scale new heights in career: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday hoped all-rounder Hardik Pandya will come out a "better cricketer" and scale new heights after making a promising return from the suspension that followed his sexist remarks on a TV show.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Wsg4gj

Android Q May Let You Roll Back Apps to Their Previous Versions

Android Q is also said to enable third-party apps to have background access to your location.

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Samsung Exynos 9825 SoC May Be Launched in Second Half of 2019

A tipster claims that the 7nm Exynos 9825 SoC may be launched in the second half of 2019.

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Metro Exodus Xbox One India Release Cancelled

Metro Exodus for the Xbox One has been cancelled for India.

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Minimum income guarantee to poor, says Rahul



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FSMfAu

At 19, I was not even 10% of Shubman Gill: Kohli

Shubman Gill, whose batting is a mirror image of Kohli, is part of the India's U-19 World Cup winning team. He had scored 418 runs at the ICC event last year batting at number three to be adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DEw8UU

'Sena will be big brother in alliance with BJP'

There is no proposal from BJP to form any alliance with the Shiv Sena. Those who wish to forge an alliance with us are talking about it. We are not waiting for any proposal to be offered to us. "Shiv Sena is the big brother (in the alliance with BJP and other parties) in Maharashtra and will continue to be so," Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UgCDTk

This Is the First Nintendo Switch Game on a 32GB Card Outside of Japan

Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD Remaster for the Nintendo Switch has a release date of April 16 and it might ship on a 32GB card.

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iBall CompBook Netizen Laptop With 4G SIM Slot Launched in India

iBall CompBook Netizen comes with a 4G SIM slot tray, an Intel N3350 dual-core processor, 64GB of inbuilt storage, Windows 10 pre-installed, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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iOS 12.2 Beta Hints at Downtime Customisation in Screen Time

Apple is planning to add a new feature that will allow users to customise and adjust their Downtime schedule.

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How to Activate DND on Vodafone India

You can easily activate DND on Vodafone India if you follow these steps.

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Cong's OROP is 'Only Rahul Only Priyanka': Shah

Targeting Congress party on Priyanka Gandhi's entry in politics, BJP president Amit Shah on Monday gave a new definition for the abbreviation OROP as "Only Rahul Only Priyanka" at Una district of Himachal Pradesh. He said that BJP’s OROP is aimed to benefit Indian soldiers, while Congress’s OROP is focused to strengthen one family only.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Sc1JW5

How to Record a Call on iPhone or Android Device for Free

It is easy to record a call on Android and there are simple workarounds to record a call on iPhone as well.

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Google I/O 2019 Developer Conference Dates, Venue Revealed

Google is hosting this year's I/O developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

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Kohli farewells NZ as India take unassailable lead in ODI series

Chasing a modest 244 to win, India reached the target in 43 overs -- thanks to half-centuries by Rohit and Kohli, followed by unbeaten knocks of 40 and 38 by Rayudu and Karthik, respectively.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WlDR1H

Here's Why Anthem Could Well Be 2019's Fallout 76

We played the Anthem demo on Xbox One X to tell you what you can expect on the Anthem release date of February 22.

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Fortnite Update 7.30 to Reduce Nintendo Switch Crashes

The Fortnite 7.30 update will bring a host of improvements to the Nintendo Switch version of Epic Games' battle royale sensation.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2 Launched in India

The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 starts at a price of Rs. 83,999, whereas the Surface Laptop 2 starts at Rs. 91,999.

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Cong should support SP-BSP alliance: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav Monday said that if the Congress vows to fight against the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, it should support the SP-BSP alliance. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also welcomed Priyanka Gandhi's entry into active politics.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Ujsmpu

YouTube Is Changing Its Algorithms to Stop Recommending Conspiracies

YouTube said it is retooling its recommendation algorithm that suggests new videos to users in order to prevent promoting conspiracies.

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PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode Release Date Is Next Month: Report

PUBG Mobile zombies mode release date is due next month according to a report from dataminers.

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Vodafone Revises Rs. 209, Rs. 479 Recharge Plans to Offer More Data

The two Vodafone prepaid packs now offer 1.6GB data per day for a validity of 28 days and 84 days respectively.

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ICC suspends Rayudu from bowling in int'l cricket

Ambati Rayudu was on Monday suspended from bowling in international cricket by the ICC after the Indian player opted against getting his suspect action tested within the stipulated 14-day period.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2sPstNV

Upset with Congress, Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

At a public function on Sunday, some MLAs who are loyalist of former chief minister Siddaramaiah hailed him as their CM and alleged that nothing was moving under the JDS-Congress coalition government led by Kumaraswamy.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FTuxNu

Maruti launches new Baleno at Rs 5.4-8.77L

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Monday launched an updated version of its popular premium hatchback Baleno, priced between Rs 5.4 lakh and Rs 8.77 lakh. ​​​​​The updated Baleno features a new sporty front grill with wider stance, apart from having precision cut smoked two tone 16 inch alloy wheels, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2CModmU

Facebook Unveils Privacy and Data Use Hub for Businesses

The hub contains information on topics including advertisements, privacy principles and guidelines to help companies understand rules like GDPR.

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GOQii RunGPS Smart Band Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 4,999

GOQii RunGPS smart band is now available on the GOQii Store and on Amazon India.

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IAF fighter plane crashes in UP's Kushinagar

No injury or loss to human life has been reported in this incident. The police are yet to reach the spot. In June, 2018, a Jaguar had crashed in Gujarat's Kutch soon after taking off, killing the pilot. IG (Gorakhpur range) JN Singh told TOI that the aircraft had taken-off from the Gorakhpur airforce base and was on a regular sortie.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2S9ZO4o

Realme C1 (2019) With 32GB Storage, Up to 3GB RAM Launched in India

Realme C1 (2019) price in India starts at Rs. 7,499 for the 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant, while the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage model comes at Rs. 8,499.

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Oppo Patent Shows New Ways to Use the Punch-Hole Camera Space

Oppo has filed patent applications showing alternate ways to use the punch-hole, apart from integrating the selfie camera.

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NASA's Opportunity Rover May Have 'Died' on Mars in Dust Storm

Opportunity's last communication with Earth was received June 10, 2018, as a planet-wide dust storm blanketed the solar-powered rover's location.

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Isro eyes kerosene to boost GSLV Mk III’s lifting power to 6 trillion

The advantage of using kerolox is that it is 10 times dense — meaning the same volume of kerolox will generate more thrust than the same volume of hydrolox. It is also cheaper, more stable at room temperature and less hazardous than hydrolox. Elon Musk-promoted Space X currently uses kerolox in its Falcon 9 rocket for launching heavy payloads.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B4EaoA

Ready to step down: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HBS5Ip

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Detective Pikachu Yet to Release, Sequel Already Said to Be in the Works

There are still over three months left to the release of Detective Pikachu, the first-ever Pokemon live-action movie, but a sequel is reportedly already in the works.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WqUpoG

iPad, iPad Mini 2019 Might Not Feature Face ID, iOS 12.2 Beta Suggests

Rumours of a new iPad and iPad mini launching in early 2019 are looking stronger, with a recent iOS beta release referencing yet-to-be-launched models.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2B6BFlw

Jio Phone Users Can Now Book Train Tickets Using JioRail App

JioRail app is available for download through the JioStore on the original Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FRUixx

WhatsApp Web Picture-in-Picture Mode Gets Support for YouTube, Facebook

This feature comes with the latest WhatsApp Web 0.3.2041 update, and the service should update automatically when you open it in your browser.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2sQBGp3

Bing's Outage in China Said to Be Technical Error, Not Censors' Block

Search engine Bing's outage in China last week was reportedly a technical error, rather than an intentional censorship block.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HCIVv2

Bengaluru more prone to low-intensity quakes

Bengaluru region is not safe from earthquakes. Arkavati plate, on which the city and surrounding districts sit, has developed active faults, leaving the region at the risk of earthquakes. Such quakes will be of very low magnitude.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Mytkvi

Some OnePlus 6T Users Are Reporting a New Rapid Battery Drain Issue

Many OnePlus 6T users have taken to the official OnePlus forum to report a new, unexplained battery drain issue

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Indian-Origin Researchers Develop Model for Safer Self-Driving Cars

The AI systems powering driverless cars are trained extensively in virtual simulations to prepare the vehicle for nearly every event on the road.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FT2PjR

Fortnite Save the World Mode Lets You See What's in Loot Boxes

Epic Games has renamed V-Buck Llamas to X-Ray Llamas and you can now see what you're getting.

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Is South India the new UP of Indian politics?

Five states and one UT (Puducherry) in South India - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana - offer 120 seats and except for Karnataka BJP is a non-entity in all other states. PM Modi's visit to the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Sunday could possibly be the BJP's alternative to recent drubbings in the Hindi heartlands.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Scl0Xo

Aquaman Is Now the Highest-Grossing DC Film of All-Time

The Jason Momoa-starrer Aquaman is now the highest-grossing movie of all-time based on a DC Comics property, with its global box office total of $1.09 billion.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Sa5n2H

In Indore, unknown virus claims 64 lives in 4 mths

Officials said that of the total suspected samples sent to virology lab in Bhopal, 39 were found swine flu positive including 13 deaths and 350 were dengue positive including one death. However, there is a virus which is yet to be identified and it has claimed 64 lives.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RRC71n

Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Gets July 2020 Release Date

Christopher Nolan's untitled next movie now has a release date: July 17, 2020. It will release in IMAX, and that's all we know for now.

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Leaked Nokia 9 PureView Teaser Seemingly Confirms Penta-Lens Camera Setup

The leaked teaser hints at the penta-lens camera setup expected on the Nokia 9 and the flagship device will be made official at MWC.

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Facebook Blocks External Agencies From Checking Political Ads: Report

Facebook has changed its codes that restrict external groups' ability to collect data on why users are being targeted by political campaigners.

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Millennials in India Are Turning to Algorithms for Love

Local entrepreneurs, global dating apps and Indian matrimonial websites are racing to bring artificial intelligence to modernise match-making.

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Vivo V15 Pro May Feature Triple Rear Camera Setup, Pop-Up Selfie Camera

Vivo V15 Pro is expected to be the successor to the V11 Pro that debuted last year.

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Karnataka crisis: More hype than substance to offers to switch sides

With voters returning fractured verdicts in four of the last five assembly elections, horse trading has been more the norm than an exception in Karnataka politics. However, over the last couple of weeks, the BJP has taken poaching to a much higher orbit with its repeated attempts to topple the JD(S)-Congress government.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G4wuWD

Values of democracy at stake: Justice Sikri

“Today we are undergoing transformation of a different kind. Even the values of democracy which Greeks gave 2,500 years ago are at stake. There is bad sliding of democratic values,” said Justice Sikri while talking to students.During his convocational address, Justice Sikri added that while the human in law is important, humane in law is indispensable.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FVaqhG

Facebook Rejects Claims That Half of Its Accounts Are Fake

Aaron Greenspan, who attended the Harvard University with Zuckerberg, claimed that Facebook has been inflating its global user count since 2004

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MIT Researchers' New Cryptocurrency 99 Percent More Efficient Than Bitcoin

Vault reduced the bandwidth for joining its network by 99 percent when compared to Bitcoin and 90 percent when compared to Ethereum.

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Chandrayaan-2 to Mark India's Presence on Moon Soon: PM Modi

Modi said India will soon mark its presence on the Moon with the Chandrayaan-2 mission and appreciated the use of space technology in saving life.

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ICICI case: CBI officer under lens for 'info leak'

CBI sources claimed on Sunday that the inquiry was the reason for CBI superintendent of police Sudhanshu Dhar Mishra's transfer, a day after registration of an FIR against Kochhar, her husband and Videocon MD Venugopal Dhoot. Mishra's transfer was part of a shuffle of 20 officers, but as agency sources now disclosed, was not part of routine administrative action.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MByqa9

Google Duo May Get a Web Version Soon: Report

The web version of Google Duo would also work in the Google Chrome browser as well as other rival browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.

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Live 3rd ODI: Williamson opts to bat against India

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bat against India in the third ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. MS Dhoni is out with a hamstring strain and he is replaced by Dinesh Karthik.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RTIb9x

Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 Launch Expected Today: What You Need to Know

Samsung Galaxy M10 price in India is said to start from Rs. 7,990 for its 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage model, while Galaxy M20 is said to start at Rs. 10,990.

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Ayodhya: Judge not available, SC cancels hearing



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No Indian team coming to pick up Choksi: Antigua



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Train to check EVM ‘rigging’: Cong to state units



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Sex ratio at birth plunges in south



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CBI man on ICICI case shunted over ‘probe delay, info leaks'



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US pushes allies to fight Huawei in new arms race with China



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Saudi prince's new gambit: $425 billion for infra



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'Undermining mandate on foreign soil': PM slams Cong over UK event



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'Have no financial ability' Malaysia scraps $19bn China-backed project



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Cabinet may approve farm package tomorrow



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SC defers Ayodhya case hearing



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Djokovic beats Nadal to win Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic claimed a record seventh Australian Open crown on Sunday as he demolished Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in his most dominant Grand Slam win over the Spaniard.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UjGJu8

ICICI-Videocon case: CBI officer under scanner for 'info leak, delay'



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Saina Nehwal wins Indonesia Masters, Carolina Marin retires hurt

Saina Nehwal was crowned the women's singles champion at the Indonesia Masters on Sunday after her opponent and the reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin twisted her right knee and retired hurt in the first game of the match. Nehwal was the runners-up in the last edition of the tournament.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2S8h7Tr

Samsung Galaxy M Price, Redmi Note 7 India Launch, and More News This Week

Samsung Galaxy M-Series price in India leaked, Redmi Note 7 India launch soon, WhatsApp's new features, PUBG ban in India, and more news this week.

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Portability of set-top boxes by year-end, says Trai chief

Trai is planning to make digital boxes inter-operable by the end of this year. This will give freedom to millions of customers to change their operator at no cost in case of deficient services. The issue of inter-operability has been a difficult one for Trai to implement in the face of stiff resistance from DTH operators and cable service providers.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B7Z3z1

Saina vs Marin Live: Indonesia Masters final

Catch all the live updates from the women's singles final of the Indonesia Masters as the Indian ace, Saina Nehwal, faces a big test against the reigning Olympic champion from Spain, Carolina Marin.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WjkyWC

ICC hands Sarfraz Ahmed four-match suspension

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been suspended for four matches for breaching the anti-racism code in Tuesday's second one-day international against South Africa, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday. Cricket's world governing body said that Sarfraz accepted that he had breached the ICC's anti-racism code for participants.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WoLQLs

You should feel sad if you fail to vote: PM to youth

PM Modi urged the youth to register themselves as voters, if they are eligible. "All of us must realise that being a voter, earning the right to vote is an important rite of passage in one's life, it's one of its achievements. Simultaneously, the sentiment that voting is our sacred duty, should grow within us naturally," he said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RmHTmM

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Why every party is desperate to win the Jind bypoll



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Live updates: PM Modi addresses rally in Madurai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu today. Stay with us for live updates

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DDswTn

Live: PM Modi addresses Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi will address the 52nd edition of Mann Ki Baat today. Stay with TOI for live updates

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This 95-year-old has both Padma & Lakshmi



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Priyanka's entry a good move, says Akhilesh



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AI gets DGCA nod for ‘secret’ Caribbean flight



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New data may show big cut in number of poor

According to the World Data Lab less than 50 million Indians may be living on less than $1.90 a day now. Economists said rapid economic growth and the use of technology for social sector programmes have helped make a significant dent in extreme poverty in the country.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B0Z8Ev

Eye on China, government finalises Rs 5k-cr defence plan for Andamans

Sources say the 10-year infrastructure “roll-on” plan for the Andaman and Nicobar Command has been formulated after prolonged top-level discussions in the defence establishment. Parallelly, a comprehensive plan for “force accretion” of the armed forces in phases at the ANC by 2027 is also in the works.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MxX2Az

Controversy will help Pandya, Rahul realise full potential: Dravid

Despite all the flak that Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have received for their comments on a television talk show, former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that the controversy will spur the duo on to greater success on the cricket field.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2sODIpJ

How flirting on phone cost bank customers dearly



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Me and my wife like to do normal things: Kohli

Virat Kohli tries to find joy in the simplest of things in life when he is not focussed on winning matches for India. And nothing can beat a romantic getaway with wife Anushka by his side on a full moon night.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WlDnsb

Water crisis brews between India and Pakistan as rivers run dry



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Pilgrims welcome: China on row over Rahul's visit

Rahul Gandhi told a public meeting in Odisha that the Chinese ministers had told him during his Kailash Mansarovar visit in August-September last year that job creation was not a problem in their country "The Chinese government, the Chinese side will welcome all pilgrims from India," Chinese envoy responded to a question on Gandhi's visit.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2S7z30l

Women power on full display at R-Day parade



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Airtel Revives Rs. 100, Rs. 500 Talk Time Recharges With 28-Day Validity

Airtel has brought back the Rs. 100 and Rs. 500 prepaid talk time plans which offer an outgoing validity of 28 days.

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Satellite images, experts suggest Saudi ballistic missile programme

Further raising the stakes for any such program are comments by Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who said last year the kingdom wouldn't hesitate to develop nuclear weapons if Iran does. Ballistic missiles can carry nuclear warheads to targets thousands of kilometers (miles) away.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2sVRffv

ED gets two-day custody of Gautam Khaitan

During the court proceedings, the ED's special public prosecutors D P Singh and N K Matta maintained that the present case had nothing to do with the alleged AgustaWestland scam. Metropolitan Magistrate Neetu Sharma sent the accused to custody after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged that he was operating and holding a number of foreign accounts illegally and thereby possessing black money and stash assets.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RR6rt5

Nepal's Rohit breaks Sachin's 29-year-old record

Nepal's Rohit Paudel etched his name in the history books on Saturday, becoming the youngest player in international cricket to hit a half-century, surpassing legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Shahid Afridi.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B21D9K

Nokia 1 Plus Leak Tips Entry-Level Specifications and Android Pie

HMD Global's upcoming Nokia 1 Plus will reportedly come with entry-level specifications and will run Android 9 Pie.

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Virat Kohli reveals one area India need to work on ahead of World Cup

Scoring some quick runs in the middle overs is one area India need to work on ahead of the World Cup, said skipper Virat Kohli even as he lauded his side's "clinical" performance in the second ODI on Saturday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B8d3c5

Osaka edges Kvitova for Australian Open title

Naomi Osaka has won the Australian Open for her second consecutive Grand Slam title by beating Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 in the final. The 21-year-old Osaka also becomes the first tennis player from Japan to reach No. 1 in the rankings.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MAI9h1

Priyanka may begin political innings with holy dip



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Saina beats Bingjiao to enter final in Indonesia

Ace India shuttler Saina Nehwal rallied from a game down to beat China's He Bingjiao in three tight games to book her first final of the season at the Indonesia Masters in Jakarta on Saturday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2sLE2Wt

Virat Kohli reveals one area India need to work on ahead of World Cup

Scoring some quick runs in the middle overs is one area India need to work on ahead of the World Cup, said skipper Virat Kohli even as he lauded his side's "clinical" performance in the second ODI on Saturday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Ug3SgT

Android Q Might Bring Support for Face ID-Like Facial Recognition

New leak indicates Android Q will support hardware-backed facial recognition system like Apple's Face ID among other features.

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Samsung Galaxy M-Series Launch: What We Know About New India-First Phones

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 price in India have been leaked, as well as a bunch of specifications.

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LG G8 Leaked Press Renders Show Dual Rear Camera Setup and Notch

The alleged LG G8 press renders point towards a dual rear camera setup, a wide notch and dedicated Google Assistant button.

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Kuldeep Yadav bamboozles New Zealand as India take 2-0 lead

Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav tormented New Zealand again as India coasted to a 90-run victory in the second one-day international at Bay Oval in Mt. Maunganui on Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FO5Wtn

IAF flypast stuns crowd at Republic Day parade

A huge round of applause broke the silence when four helicopters in inverted Y/Wine glass formation carried the national flag and respective service ensigns, marking the beginning of the flypast, a sought-after event during the annual Republic Day parade.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2S3y7u7

Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 Price in India Tipped Again Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 price in India have been tipped again, and are said to start from Rs. 7,990.

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Cops bust mega job racket; 1 lakh people conned, Rs 28 crore swindled

A mega employment racket — wherein close to one lakh jobseekers from India and other countries have been cheated and ₹28 crore collected — was busted by the Cyberabad police after arresting the CEO and director of a Hyderabad-based company along with 13 employees. The accused have been booked for cheating and their bank accounts frozen.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DAgBWg

'Must protect foundational ethics of Constitution'



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Chopper scam accused Gautam Khaitan arrested

ED has arrested lawyer Gautam Khaitan, accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, in connection with a fresh case of possession of black money and money laundering, officials said Saturday. They said Khaitan was placed under arrest Friday night by the agency sleuths under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2sPxaYa

Friday, January 25, 2019

Republic Day: Facets of Gandhi's life showcased in 22 tableaux

Various facets of Mahatma Gandhi's life journey were displayed by the 22 tableaux that rolled down the Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the father of the nation. While 16 tableaux were from states and UTs, six were from central ministries and departments.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G1YH03

WhatsApp End-to-End Encryption May Weaken With Facebook Integration: Report

WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption - the hallmark of users' security - may go for a toss if Facebook integrates the popular mobile messaging platform.

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Huawei P20 Lite Discount, Other Offers in Huawei Republic Day Sale on Amazon

As part of Huawei's own Republic Day sale on Amazon India, the Huawei P20 Lite has received a Rs. 7,000 price cut while Huawei Y9 (2019) gets an audio accessory gift.

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WhatsApp for Android Gets a New Feature, Revamped Menu for Shared Photos

WhatsApp has once again been spotted testing new features in its beta builds for Android.

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Facebook Allowed 'Friendly Fraud' to Profit From Kids, Internal Memos Show

Facebook isn't the only prominent technology company that has been skewered for profiting from game-loving children.

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R-Day through the years from TOI's archives



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Yellowish orange turban for PM at R-Day event

Wearing his traditional kurta pajama and the trademark Nehru jacket, Modi paid tributes to the martyrs at the Amar Jawan Jyoti before heading for the Republic Day parade.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B4PGQB

Amazon Face-Detection Technology Shows Bias, Researchers Say

Privacy and civil rights advocates have called on Amazon to stop marketing its Rekognition service because of worries about discrimination against minorities.

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Live: India celebrates 70th Republic Day

A proud nation celebrates the 70th anniversary of adoption of its Constitution. Catch all live action here, including updates from the grand parade on Delhi's Raj Path.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2CQnRLU

NDA faces threat in Northeast from ex-ally

​​AGP president Atul Bora, who met Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Friday, said AGP would meet Mizo National Front (MNF) leader and Mizoram CM Zoramthanga next week to bring him on its side.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MAk8GK

Special flight to bring back high-value target?

Intense speculation that Air India could be readying a mission that involves sending a long-range non-stop flight to bring back a highvalue target early next week swept aviation circles Friday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RQAykn

Anti-aircraft guns, SWAT women commandos for security on R-Day

Following the arrest of two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) members, who were planning to carry out terror strikes in the city during the 70th Republic Day celebrations, Delhi had been placed under high-security cover to avoid any terror strike or untoward incident.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G2gKmM

Live Score: Unchanged India bat in 2nd ODI vs NZ

India won the first ODI by eight wickets (DLS) to take 1-0 lead in the five-match series. New Zealand would want to throw a punch back to bring the series back on a level pegging.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2CJxc8q

Upcoming polls ‘once a century’ moment: Kovind



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Jaitley cautions CBI against adventurism



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Nazeer, Bhushan join 5-judge Ayodhya bench



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India, SA ink plan to execute ‘tie-defining’ projects



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CBSE boards: Hard copy exam papers to stay



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Government reaches out to many Bharats with three Ratnas

Former President Pranab Mukherjee, late Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika and late social activist and RSS veteran Nanaji Deshmukh have been conferred with the Bharat Ratna. The award is being conferred after a gap of three years, the last being in 2015.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DyuqV0

Trump announces deal to reopen US government



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Gambhir, Chhetri, Punia awarded Padma Shri

Mountaineer Bachendri Pal was on Friday conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, while Gautam Gambhir, Bajrang Punia and Sunil Chhetri, among others, received the Padma Shri.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G10tPh

112 people conferred Padma Awards: Full list

Folk artist Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibhushan, former CAG V K Shunglu, former union minister Kariya Munda, Akali leader S S Dhindsa were named for Padma Bhushan, which will be conferred by President Ram Nath Kovind in March-April.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HzrWtB

Zuckerberg Plans to Integrate WhatsApp, Instagram, and FB Messenger: Report

Facebook is still in the early stages of the work and plans to complete it by the end of this year or in early 2020, the report said.

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Bharat Ratna for Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Bhupen Hazarika



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Kovind: 'Indian model' rests on tripod of diversity, democracy, development

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that India's pluralism is its greatest strength and the "Indian model" rests on a tripod of diversity, democracy and development.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2AZf5en

President Kovind: India's pluralism is its greatest strength

With Lok Sabha elections round the corner, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday gave a clarion call to people to perform the "sacred act" of voting, emphasising this year's polls should be seen as a "once-in-a-century moment" that will shape the India of the remainder of the 21st century.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2CFuFfe

CJI reconstitutes bench for Ayodhya hearing

The CJI Ranjan Gogoi reconstituted the 5-judge bench for hearing Ayodhya land dispute case by including the names of Justice Abdul Nazeer and Justice Ashok Bhushan. The others on the bench are Justices SA Bobde and DY Chandrachud. Justice UU Lalit had recused himself from hearing Ayodhya matter; in the new bench, Justice NV Ramana's name is excluded.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Dys6gL

Overwatch Lunar New Year Event 2019: All Skins, Emotes, and Intros Listed

Overwatch Lunar New Year event 2019 Year of the Pig skins, intros, and emotes.

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BJP wants details of Rahul-China leaders' meet

The BJP asked Rahul Gandhi to give complete details of his meeting with China's ministers and officials during his Kailash Mansarovar visit and questioned why he had not kept the Indian government informed. The BJP's attack came after Rahul said in Odisha that Chinese ministers told him during the trip last year that job creation was not a problem in their country.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B4Asey

New Trojan Spoofs Search Results to Steal Cryptocurrency: Kaspersky

Razy Trojan's main tools searches for addresses of cryptocurrency wallets on websites and replaces them with the threat actor's wallet addresses.

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Live: President Kovind's Republic Day address

President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on Friday on the eve of the 70th Republic Day. Stay here for live updates

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G3NYCe

Jio Leads Overall Indian Handset, Feature Phone Market in Q4: Counterpoint

Reliance Jio (with its Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2) that lead both the feature phone market and the overall handset market in India.

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Fortnite Spectator Mode Test at Private Epic Games Event

A Fortnite spectator mode release date may be in the offing.

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Google Pixel 3 Successor May Just Have Been Spotted With Android Q

The Geekbench listing shows that the mysterious Google device has 6GB of RAM.

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WhatsApp for Android Gets 21 New Emoji Designs

WABetaInfo reports WhatsApp for Android version 2.19.21 will come with a new emoji layout for 21 emojis.

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Future iPhone, Apple Watch May Be Able to Detect Toxic Gases, Patent Hints

Apple has been granted a patent for a technology implementation that may allow the future Apple devices to detect toxic gases.

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Oppo Says Will Establish Manufacturing Cluster in Greater Noida

Oppo announced it will set up a Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Greater Noida, to manufacture electronics and accessories locally.

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More Than 95,000 Data Breach Complaints Since EU GDPR Rules Kicked In: EC

Europe's data protection regulators have received more than 95,000 complaints about possible data breaches, the European Commission said on Friday.

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75 Countries Launch WTO E-Commerce Talks

Ministers from 75 countries launched talks towards drawing up global e-commerce rules amid growing calls for technology to be more closely regulated internationally.

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Microsoft Buys Open-Source Startup 'Citus Data' to Boost Cloud Business

Citus Data is a company dedicated to the open-source database software PostgreSQL. Microsoft did not disclose detailed terms of the deal.

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Redmi Note 7 Used as a Chopping Board, Nut Cracker in 'Test Videos'

The latest endurance video shows fruits being cut on the Redmi Note 7 smartphone, and the smartphone survives the ordeal without a scratch or damage on the display.

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iPhone XR Discounted Again in Japan, Apple Extends Trade-In Offer

In a bid to improve the middling iPhone sales in Japan, Apple is letting more and more telecom operators to discount its iPhone XR.

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INX case: CBI, ED demand Chidambaram custody

The CBI and ED asserted before the Delhi HC that custodial interrogation of former Union minister P Chidambaram was required in the INX Media cases. The submission was made before Justice Sunil Gaur who was hearing the plea of Chidambaram seeking anticipatory bail in the money laundering case relating to the INX Media scandal.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FZQRnV

Resident Evil Netflix Original Series Reportedly in Development

Netflix is reportedly developing a Resident Evil original series with Constantin Film, the German studio behind the Resident Evil film series.

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Hooda raid: Cong warns officials, BJP hits back

Congress said such actions when the PM and the ruling dispensation "target its political opponents by using agencies against them are dangerous for democracy in our country". The BJP hit back by saying that the Congress is threatening the officers. "The Congress feels that it is entitled to corruption and there should be no investigation against them," BJP said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RMJvuW

Priyanka's appointment not sudden: Rahul

“I was having a discussion with my sister about her joining politics. Her pushback to me was that my children are very young and I needed time, looking after them. Now her children have reached an age where one of them has gone to university and the other one is about to go to a university,” Rahul said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2CMlJoD

Apple Will Now Compensate Winners of 'Shot on iPhone Challenge'

Apple's 'Shot on iPhone Challenge' is open to worldwide submissions until February 7.

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Smartphone Makers Seek Export Incentives to Grow India Production

Smartphone makers in India are calling for export credits on devices and tariff cuts on machinery imports.

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Vin Diesel Announces 3 Female Writers for Fast & Furious Female Spin-Off

A female-centred Fast and Furious spin-off is moving forward with Nicole Perlman, Lindsey Beer, and Geneva Robertson-Dworet attached as screenwriters, Vin Diesel has announced.

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Twitter India Celebrates National Voters' Day

National Voters Day was started by the government in 2011 to encourage the young to vote.

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PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode Gameplay Impressions: Better With Friends

The PUBG Mobile zombies mode 0.11.0 update is in beta. Here's what you need to know before the official PUBG Mobile zombies mode release date.

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Goyal advises businesses to pay taxes ethically

Addressing the Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) officers on the occasion of International Customs Day, Goyal asked the tax officers to consider crowdsourcing of feedback from stakeholders as to what more could be done towards adopting a taxpayer friendly approach by the department.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UitNVk

Aus Open: Djokovic sets up title clash with Nadal

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Lucas Pouille on Friday to storm into his seventh Australian Open final and set up a mouthwatering title match with Rafa Nadal.

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BSNL Launches Rs. 269 Recharge Ahead of Republic Day With 26 Days Validity

This BSNL plan has been launched only for a limited time frame, and will only be applicable from January 26 to January 31.

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Supreme Court upholds bankruptcy code, setback for defaulters

The ruling upheld fledgling bankruptcy and insolvency rules and is expected to pave the way for banks to recover billions of dollars from bankrupt firms mired in litigation, lawyers said.

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Nokia 9 PureView Launch Expected at HMD Global MWC Event on February 24

HMD Global is expected to unveil the Nokia 9 phone at its MWC 2019 event in Barcelona on February 24.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+, Other Samsung Phones on Discount in Sale on Flipkart

The Samsung Days sale on Flipkart will last until January 27.

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Google DeepMind AlphaStar AI Defeats Top Starcraft II Pros by 10-1

DeepMind's AlphaStar AI has managed to defeat two professional StarCraft II players in what is being seen as a huge achievement for complex AI training.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 Spotted on Bluetooth Certification Site

The alleged Samsung Galaxy A50 stops by Bluetooth SIG to get its Bluetooth certification, reveals more details before launch.

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Vodafone 'Pauses' Huawei Deployment in Its Core Network

Huawei is facing increasing scrutiny over its ties with the Chinese government and a suspicion that its technology could be used by Beijing for spying.

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Mivi Octave Bluetooth Speaker Review

Mivi Octave is an affordable Bluetooth speaker that is available at a discounted price of Rs. 2,999. But should you invest your money in these? Read our review to find out.

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Reliance Jio May Have Largest Subscriber Base by End of FY20: Fitch

A presentation from the ratings agency showed that Jio would add one crore customers per month in the second half FY 2018-19 and 70 lakh per month in FY 2019-20.

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Samsung Said to Be Bringing a 5G-Variant of Its Foldable Smartphone

Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce a 5G variant of its upcoming foldable smartphone, likely to be dubbed Samsung Galaxy Fold or Galaxy F.

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Opera Touch Now Available for iPad Users, iOS Users Get Private Mode

The new private mode on Opera Touch, also known as "incognito mode", is a feature which gives you more privacy while browsing.

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US Said to Be Concerned as Indian E-Commerce Rules Hit Amazon, Walmart

The tussle marks the latest in a number of US protests over Indian government policies which impact American companies.

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Mission Super 30 is Congress war strategy for UP

“The party will focus on 30 seats, where we can make a comeback. We are working aggressively on our blueprint and this includes 22 seats won by the party in 2009 Lok Sabha polls,” said an All-India Congress Committee member.

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​Competition within Indian team getting stiffer: Shikhar Dhawan

Opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said the fast-tracking of Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill into the Indian team shows that the upcoming talent is "maturing" faster than ever before, increasing competition within the team.

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Haryana DSP tries to stop mining mafia truck in Aravalis, mowed down

A 59-year-old deputy superintendent of Haryana Police was mowed down by a truck carrying stones from an illegal mining site in the Aravalis ...