Friday, May 31, 2019

SpaceX Says Its Internet Satellites Won't Become a Headache for Astronomers

SpaceX said that the first 60 satellites in its "Starlink" constellation, which is intended to provide internet from space, will be less and less visible from Earth as they reach their final orbit.

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Yeddyurappa suffers jolt as BJP drops plan to bring down HDK govt

The Karnataka BJP leader refused to speculate on possible mid-term assembly elections, and said he has not abandoned his “chief ministerial ambitions completely yet”. He said the party was not in a hurry to grab power and the state unit will continue to function as a responsible opposition party. With the party senior leadership not keen on installing its government in the state, sources claimed the days of Yeddyurappa as state party chief are numbered.

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To Restore Internet Access After a Massive Quake, Peru Turned to Balloons

Loon - an Internet-providing balloon service owned by Alphabet, Google's parent company - is providing Peru's people with wireless broadband communication.

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Sonia Gandhi re-elected Cong Parl Party leader

The Congress on Saturday re-elected Sonia Gandhi as the chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP). The meeting was attended by the 52 newly-elected Lok Sabha members of the Congress along with its Rajya Sabha members at the central hall of Parliament. This was the first official meeting that Congress prez Rahul Gandhi attended after party's CWC meet.

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China Threatens 'To Blacklist' Foreign Firms Post Huawei Ban

China has said that it was drawing up a list of "unreliable" foreign companies, organisations and individuals for targeting in what could signal retaliation for US sanctions on the Chinese tech...

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US Justice Department Said to Be Exploring Antitrust Case Against Google

The US Justice Department has taken early steps toward opening a federal antitrust case into Google, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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Live: Sonia, Rahul at Congress Parl Party meet

News from India and across the world, as it happens. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Mark Zuckerberg's Security Head Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Zuckerberg's Head of security Liam Booth has been accused of sexually harassing other household staffers and making derogatory racist, sexist, homophobic and transphobic remarks about other staffers...

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US Judge Demands Facebook Hand Over Records on Data Privacy

A US judge ordered Facebook to give shareholders emails and other records concerning how the social media company handles data privacy, after data for 87 million users was accessed by the British...

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Flipkart Flipstart Days Sale Kicks Off, Here Are the Best Tech Deals

Flipkart Flipstart Days sale offers include extra 10 percent discount to Axis Bank credit and debit card customers.

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China, Pakistan, reforms: New def min Rajnath has his plate full

As the country’s new ‘Raksha Mantri’, Singh will have his plate full. The myriad challenges range from tackling the collusive threat from China and Pakistan to bolstering India’s fledgling defence-industrial base to get out of the strategically-vulnerable position of being the world’s largest arms importer.

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With Shah in MHA, terror, insurgency will be dealt with iron hand

The leadership change in the high-profile ministry is expected to usher in a certain decisiveness and an iron-handed approach to terror, insurgency and secessionism. Shah, through his career, has come forth as a hardcore nationalist unflinching in his pursuit of whatever he perceives as crucial to national security.

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Modi’s A-Team takes guard on a bouncy pitch



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Live updates: Amit Shah is new home minister, Rajnath gets defence

Portfolios of ministers in the new Narendra Modi govt has been announced. The new Cabinet is likely to meet today itself. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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Rise of the Machines: AI Beats Humans in Multiplayer Shooter

DeepMind, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, has designed automated "agents" that taught themselves how to play a competitive first-person multiplayer video game shooter, and became so good...

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Complete list of ministers in the Narendra Modi govt



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Nirmala Sitharaman named new finance minister

The second Narendra Modi-led BJP government on Friday appointed Nirmala Sitharaman as the new finance minister. Sitharaman replaced Arun Jaitley who decided to opt out on health grounds.

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Motorola One Action Tipped to be Powered by Exynos 9609 SoC

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Motorola One Action scores 1601 single-core points, and 5377 multi-core points.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Receiving May Android Update in India

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series has started receiving a new update in India which improves Night Mode and brings the May security patch.

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Tech Giants Slam British Spy Agency Proposal to Snoop on Encrypted Chats

Some of the biggest names in tech - Google, Apple, Microsoft and WhatsApp, among them - have joined human rights groups and security researchers in condemning a British intelligence proposal that...

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Live updates: Amit Shah is new home minister, Rajnath gets defence

After the swearing-in, all interest now centres around the portfolio distribution in the Narendra Modi govt 2.0. The new Cabinet is likely to meet for the first time today itself. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Live: New Union Cabinet to meet this evening

After the swearing-in, all interest now centres around the portfolio distribution in the Narendra Modi govt 2.0. The new Cabinet is likely to meet for the first time today itself. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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20 of 29 states find place in Team Modi, UP gets rewarded with 9 berths

Uttar Pradesh, which sent the highest number of 64 MPs from the ruling alliance to the 17th Lok Sabha, on Thursday got the biggest representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers. Nine of the 57 ministers are from the state, excluding the PM who represents Varanasi, followed by seven from Maharashtra and six from Bihar.

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Four New Harry Potter Ebooks Will Release Over the Next Few Months

Four new Harry Potter short ebooks have been announced, which will be adapted from the audiobook Harry Potter: A History of Magic and will release between June-August.

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T-Series Becomes First YouTube Channel to Reach 100 Million Subscribers

T-series has won the race to the 100 million subscribers mark on YouTube, and has become the first channel to achieve the milestone.

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Odisha MP Pratap Sarangi known for simplicity

Pratap Chandra Sarangi is an unlikely politician. A bachelor who lives in a thatched house, rides a bicycle and leads a simple life, the 64-year-old MP from Balasore took oath on Thursday as a minister of state in the Modi government.

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Twitter Is Eroding Your Intelligence. Now There's Data to Prove It.

Economists at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan found that the social networking site undermines intellectual attainment.

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Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Subscription Service is Coming to PC

Microsoft is bringing the Xbox Game Pass subscription service over to the PC ecosystem. Xbox Game Pass for PC will offer access to more than 100 titles on Windows 10 for a monthly fee.

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Home or finance for Amit Shah? MEA likely for ex-foreign secretary

Modi’s team has a new look and the message of change will be amplified if Amit Shah takes over as home minister, a very strong possibility according to sources who mentioned — finance ministry — as another possible assignment for the BJP president. Rajnath Singh could move to defence to replace Nirmala Sitharaman who, in case Shah gets home ministry, may shift to finance.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2We3vJ7

Uber Posts $1 Billion Loss in Its First Quarter as a Public Company

Uber reported a $1 billion loss as the ride-hailing service spends heavily to build up its food delivery and freight businesses, sending revenues up 20% in its first quarterly report as a public...

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Watch the First Trailer for Pixar's Onward, Releasing March 2020

Pixar has released the first teaser trailer for Onward, which features the voices of Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer. Onward is out March 6, 2020.

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Amazon Said to Be Interested in Buying a US Telecom Operator

Amazon is interested in buying prepaid cellphone wireless service Boost Mobile from US carriers T-Mobile US and Sprint, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Inflatable Angry Emoji Looms Over Facebook's Annual Meeting

Protesters carrying an inflatable angry emoji greeted Facebook shareholders as they gathered for the company's annual meeting, the latest sign of its struggle to shake off privacy scandals and rein in...

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T OxygenOS Beta Updates Bring Zen Mode, Screen Recorder

OnePlus 6 and 6T have started receiving new OxygenOS open beta updates that bring the Zen Mode introduced with the OnePlus 7 series.

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Congress decides to go off airwaves for a month

Congress announced that it would not be on television debates for a month. AICC spokesman Randeep Surjewala tweeted, “Congress has decided to not send spokespersons on television debates for a month. All media channels/editors are requested to not place Congress representatives on their shows.”

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These men and women will run India for the next 5 years

Amit Shah makes his debut, and Suresh Prabhu his exit. Jaishankar is the big surprise, and Sushma the shock omission. As the 58 shades of Team Modi are unveiled in a US-style inauguration, TOI introduces you to the newbies and veterans

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Home or finance for Amit Shah? MEA likely for ex-foreign secy

Expectations that Modi will send several signals at the start of his second term were not belied. The PM made it clear that the process of raising a new rung of leaders has begun in right earnest and he won’t be constrained by reputations. Within the limitations of working with a finite pool, the exclusions demonstrate that “merit” and “fitness” have been applied as criteria.

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

PM Modi picks a technocrat for key role

Jaishankar’s appointment opens the door for lateral entry at the highest level of the government, as well as the entry of technocrats in ministerial roles. As foreign secretary, Jaishankar occupied the right-hand corner office on the first floor of MEA headquarters. If he takes over as minister, as is being widely speculated, he will remain on the first floor, but shift to the office in the other corner.

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Miffed JD(U) refuses to join Modi ministry

With 16 MPs, JD(U) is the third largest party in NDA in the Lok Sabha after BJP and Shiv Sena. JD(U) was eyeing at least two Cabinet posts besides a junior minister’s berth in the council of ministers. However, BJP offered JD(U) only one Cabinet post, which was not acceptable to the party.

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Cong congratulates PM, new Cabinet ministers

Congress congratulated PM Narendra Modi and his team of cabinet ministers after they took oath as ministers in the NDA govt. "We wish them the best & look forward to working with them on the growth & development of India & all its citizens," the Congress tweeted. The tweet came shortly after Modi took oath as PM of India along with 57 other ministers.

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A look at first-time ministers in new Modi Cabinet

The new cabinet of the NDA government will see several ministers who will be serving in the Union cabinet for the first time. BJP president Amit Shah is the most prominent faces among the list of first-time leaders who took the oath along with Narendra Modi. ​​

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

Redmi Note 7S Review

Redmi Note 7S sports the same hardware like the Redmi Note 7 but gets an upgraded camera module. But is it the one to buy? We review to find out.

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Modi Cabinet 2.0: Full list of ministers



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Election Results: Times Internet sees 133m users



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Live: PM Modi begins second term; 24 Cabinet ministers take oath

Narendra Modi has been sworn in as the country's Prime Minister for a second term, heading the National Democratic Alliance government in the presence of a large gathering of national and international dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Narendra Modi's swearing-in: Highlights



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JD(U) not to be part of Modi government



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Live: PM Modi begins second term; Rajnath, Shah, Gadkari take oath

Narendra Modi has been sworn in as the country's Prime Minister for a second term, heading the National Democratic Alliance government in the presence of a large gathering of national and international dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Moto Z4 With 48-Megapixel Camera, Moto Mods Support Launched

Moto Z4 price is set at $499 (roughly Rs. 34,900) for its sole 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Clay Cache on Mars

Curiosity Mars rover at a region of the Red Planet called the "clay-bearing unit" has revealed the highest amounts of clay minerals ever found during the mission, NASA has said.

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ENG v SA Live: England set SA 312-run target

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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Realme C2 to Go on Sale Again Tomorrow via Flipkart, Realme Website

Realme C2 will be available for purchase once again tomorrow. Realme is hosting a new flash sale for the smartphone at 12pm (noon) on May 31 via Flipkart and Realme Online Store.

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Database Leaks 42.5 Million Records From Chinese Dating Apps: Researcher

As many as 42.5 million records of users of different dating apps were found in a single Chinese database that doesn't have a password protection, a security researcher has said.

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Microsoft Hints at a 'Modern OS' With 'Seamless Updates'

Microsoft has teased the attendees of the ongoing Computex event in Taipei with hints of a new, modern operating system (OS) in the making.

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Nokia 2.2 Tipped to Launch at June 6 'Global Event'

Nokia 2.2 or the Nokia Wasp, has been spotted on FCC certification revealing that the phone will come with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage configuration.

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Google CEO Said to Have Shunned a Large Stock Award After Lavish Payouts

Sundar Pichai was, for years, one of the world's highest-paid corporate executives. Now he's facing the opposite reality: No big paychecks at all.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro MIUI 10 Update Rolling Out With New AI Camera Modes

The OTA rollout for Redmi Note 7 Pro users is underway, but Xiaomi has also published Recovery ROM and Fastboot ROM links for manual downloads.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Set to Face Leadership Vote: Report

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was likely to face a leadership vote at the social networking giant's annual general meeting on Thursday.

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Live: Stage set for swearing-in; JD(U) not to be part of new govt

Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

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Tahir 1st spinner to bowl first over of World Cup

Imran Tahir was given the new ball to bowl the first over of the tournament that made him the first spinner in the World Cup history to open the proceedings. Tahir justified his skipper Faf du Plessis' decision as he struck on the second delivery to dismiss Jonny Bairstow for duck in the opening match of the World Cup

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Uber May Soon Allow You to Mark 'Favourite' Drivers

Uber is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow you to mark a driver as a favourite.

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Amazon Pantry Service Now Available in 110 Indian Cities

Amazon Pantry grocery box service is now available in 110 cities in India, the company announced. The service can be used by the Amazon customers in cities like Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bhubaneswar,...

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ISRO, IAF Partner for Gaganyaan Manned Mission Crew Selection

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday said it signed an agreement with the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday.

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Oppo A1k Review

Oppo A1k doesn't deliver all the features that we've come to expect in the sub-Rs. 10,000 market, but what it does offer might come as a pleasant surprise to some potential buyers.

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Tesla CEO Urges Employees to 'Catch Up' to Hit Delivery Record

Tesla has "a lot of catching up" to do but still can achieve a record quarter, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk wrote in a new email that was reviewed by Reuters.

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Huawei a Key Beneficiary of China Subsidies That US Wants Ended

Huawei has become a major flashpoint in the US-China trade war, with President Donald Trump taking steps to block the company's dealings with US companies.

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Facebook Sees 'Many Open Questions' in Years-Long Privacy Pivot

Facebook says there are still "many open questions" about how it will use and keep data such as users' IP addresses.

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Google Chrome to Offer Full Ad Blocking Features Only to Enterprise Users

Google Chrome is set to move away from the existing webRequest API to the newly proposed declarativeNetRequest API to restrict ad blockers.

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NXP to Buy Marvell's Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Business for $1.76 Billion

NXP Semiconductors said on Wednesday it will buy Marvell's wireless connectivity business for $1.76 billion in cash to offer its customers a bigger product portfolio.

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Twitter Now Lets Up to 3 Guests Join in on Live Streams

Twitter has decided to allow broadcasters on its app open up their live streams to guests.

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Dropbox Plus, Professional Plans Upgraded With More Storage, New Features

The Dropbox Professional plan will now offer 3TB storage and a new watermarking feature, and the Business plan will increase its storage capacity from 3TB to 5TB.

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Oppo Reno Z With Waterdrop-Style Notch, 48-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched

Oppo Reno Z on Thursday became the latest phone to join the Chinese smartphone maker's Reno lineup. The Reno family already includes Oppo Reno, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom edition, and Oppo Reno 5G...

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Google Bans Apps That Facilitate Sale of Marijuana

Google on Wednesday banned apps on its app store that facilitate the sale of marijuana or related products, as part of a change to its content policy.

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JioSaavn Users Can Now Share Music on Snapchat

Snap has partnered with JioSaavn to enable the streaming app's users to share music on the ephemeral social networking app.

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Twitter Looking Into Whether White Supremacists Should Be Banned

Twitter is conducting in-house research to decide whether racism-promoting white supremacists should stay on its platform.

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Who will be part of Modi's new Cabinet?



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FIR against officials of Viacom 18 Media, Shemaroo

A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against the Chief Officers, Directors and Others of one of the biggest Film Studios in India Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd part of Network 18 Group owned by Mr.Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd and also against the Managing Director and Vice President of Shemaroo Entertainment Limited.

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Sensex, Nifty at record closing high

Equity indices on Thursday finished in green with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 300 points ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony. Sensex soared 330 points or 0.84 per cent to finish at record closing of 39,832, while the broader NSE Nifty moved 85 points or 0.71 per cent to settle at fresh closing high of 11,945.

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Why invitation to BIMSTEC leaders is relevant

India's invitation to BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) leaders and heads of state from Mauritius and Kyrgyzstan to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony suggests India's priorities taking an eastward turn. BIMSTEC is important given that tensions with Pakistan, affect India's access to the rest of the Asian continent.

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ENG vs SA WC Live: Root, Roy rebuild England

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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Modi 2.0 govt may showcase BJP's strength in different regions

MPs selected for ministerial berths will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at 4.30 pm on Thursday, shortly before the swearing-in ceremony, sources said.

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WC Live: South Africa opt to field vs England

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Teased With Notchless, Full-Screen Experience

Xiaomi Mi 9T is rumoured to debut alongside Mi 9T Pro in Russia next month.

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Meizu 16Xs With Triple Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 675 SoC Launched

Meizu 16Xs includes a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ display, Snapdragon 675 processor, and a 48-megapixel rear sensor.

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Redmi Note 7S to Go on Open Sale in India From Tonight via Flipkart, Mi.com

Redmi Note 7S open sale starts at 12:01am on May 31, via Flipkart and Mi.com. It will also be made available via Mi Home stores on Friday.

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Samsung Galaxy A10e Spotted on Geekbench, Tipping Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A10e spotted on Geekbench 4 reveals processor and RAM details.

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These MPs will be part of Modi's Cabinet again

BJP leaders Nitin Gadkari, DV Sadananda Gowda, Dharmendra Pradhan, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Giriraj Singh, Babul Supriyo and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal will be sworn-in as ministers in the second government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening.

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World Cup Live: Hosts England face South Africa

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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Huawei Gets Listed Again on SD Association, Wi-Fi Alliance Members List

The SD Association list has over 1,000 names and Huawei Technologies Ltd. has been added to the list.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 May Look Like This, Battery Capacity Also Tipped

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro both variants are rumoured to come with a single selfie camera.

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These MPs will be part of Modi's Cabinet again

BJP leaders Nitin Gadkari, DV Sadananda Gowda, Dharmendra Pradhan, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Giriraj Singh, Babul Supriyo and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal will be sworn-in as ministers in the second government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening.

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

Death Stranding Release Date, Editions Revealed; Pre-Orders Go Live

Death Stranding has finally been confirmed to release on November 8, and pre-orders for the game have now gone live with a total of four editions in tow.

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Huawei Launches 5G Lab in South Korea, Keeps Event Low-Key After US Ban

Huawei unveiled an open lab for next-generation 5G wireless network in South Korea on Thursday.

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How to Watch ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Live Online Around the World

Watch a live stream and live score of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, England, the US and other parts of...

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Leaked macOS 10.15 Screenshots Detail Anticipated Apple TV, Music Apps

Apple is set to announce its latest edition of macOS at WWDC 2019. But ahead of the keynote, leaked screenshots seem to reveal upcoming TV and Music apps on macOS 10.15.

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WC Opener, Eng vs SA: Head to Head and Preview

Tipped to win their first World Cup silverware, England face a stern test in the tournament opener at The Oval on Thursday, but the hosts have all bases covered to give the a tough time to the Proteas, who will be without the dependable Dale Steyn.

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Live: New ministers to meet PM Modi at 4.30 pm at his residence

Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

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Hydrogen-Powered Electric Flying Vehicle Unveiled by US-Based Company

A transportation company is betting its sleek new hydrogen-powered electric flying vehicles will someday serve as taxis, cargo carriers and ambulances of the sky.

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Jagan sworn-in as Andhra Pradesh chief minister

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy on Thursday took the oath of office as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. DMK President MK Stalin and Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao were also present at the swearing-in ceremony. There are just two instances in the southern parts where father-son duo were elected as CMs. First was HD Kumaraswamy and the second is Jagan.

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Excel for iPhone Now Lets You Convert Photo of a Table Into a Spreadsheet

Microsoft Excel for iPhone has added same the Insert Data from Picture feature that was previously offered to Android users.

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Live: Jaganmohan takes oath as Andhra CM

YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy sworn-in as the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh post its bifurcation. The swearing-in ceremony is being held at IGMC Stadium in Vijayawada. Stay with us for all live updates:

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Who will be sworn in today? Modi meets Shah for third time in 3 days

The list of Union ministers is likely to be sent to the Rashtrapati Bhavan soon, sources said. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have held several rounds of discussions in the last two days. BJP allies like Shiv Sena, JD(U), AIADMK, LJP, Akali Dal and Apna Dal are set to be represented in the govt. Modi will take oath along with a new council of ministers for a second term at 7pm.

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Google Pixel 4's Alleged Screen Guard Tips Dual Hole-Punch Selfie Cameras

A listing for a screen protector hints that the Google Pixel 4 could have a dual hole-punch selfie camera design.

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Moto Z4 Geekbench Visit Tips Snapdragon 675 SoC, 4GB of RAM

The Moto Z4 has been spotted on Geekbench packing the octa-core Snapdragon 675 SoC paired with Snapdragon 675 SoC.

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Announced With Refreshed Design

The new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are the long-awaited replacement to the popular QuietComfort 35II, and come with a refreshed design and new features.

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Redmi K20 Pro May Soon Get a 12GB RAM Variant, TENAA Listing Tips

The Redmi K20 Pro is listed on TENAA to pack 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB RAM option.

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How Modi, Shah visits proved pivotal for Surya



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Sachin to make commentary debut in WC opener

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be making his on-air expert debut with the World Cup beginning on Thursday in England and Wales.

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Uber May Now Deactivate Your Account for Being a Jerk

Uber riders prone to rude behaviour such as leaving trash or urging drivers to speed may be booted from the app.

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This is What the Samsung Galaxy M40 Will Look Like

Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India will be around Rs. 20,000.

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Google Doodle Commemorates Start of Cricket World Cup 2019

2019 ICC Cricket World Cup begins today, and Google has a doodle for it.

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Are LS results end of the road for Siddaramaiah?

Siddaramaiah, the face of Karnataka Congress, is facing flak from his own partymen who blame him for Congress’ worst-ever showing in Lok Sabha polls in the state. “Siddaramaiah was the one who created doubts in the minds of Congress and JD(S) voters by letting the ‘Siddaramaiah for CM’ clamour grow,” said a senior Congress leader. “Though he campaigned jointly with JD(S) leaders in the Old Mysuru region to undo the damage, the expected transfer of votes did not happen.”

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Reportedly Receiving Update to Fix Issues

Samsung has reportedly begun the rollout of a new update for the Galaxy S10 series after pulling back the previous one, which introduced a tonne of bugs.

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ICC World Cup: Virat Kohli's perfect chance to shape a legacy

The Virat Kohli era in Indian cricket will be incomplete without a World Cup triumph as captain. Can the combative cricketer dispel growing perception that he isn’t a natural when it comes to leading in ODIs?

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Live: Amit Shah meets Modi ahead of swearing-in

Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

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IRCTC User Complains About 'Obscene, Vulgar Ads'. This Was Its Response.

An Indian Railways passengers support Twitter handle asked a user to delete his Internet search history, responding to his complaint that "vulgar and obscene" ads popped up on the IRCTC app.

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Samsung Aims to Double Online Smartphone Sales in India

Samsung aims to double its online smartphone sales in India this year to $1 billion, driven largely by a new budget range of devices.

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Apple Defends App Store Amid Mounting Criticism

Apple on Wednesday publicly defended its App Store from mounting criticism over its treatment of rivals in a new blog post detailing its functions and guidelines.

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US IT firm cuts jobs, India amongst the most hit

US IT services firm DXC –formed in 2017 with the merger of CSC and HP Enterprise’s service business – let go of 10,000 people, or 7% of its workforce, in the last fiscal as part of a turnaround plan. At least half of these job cuts were in India. The entity’s total headcount was 1.7 lakh around the time the merger was announced, but it’s now down to 1.33 lakh.

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Amazon Adds Voice Command for Alexa to Delete Voice Recordings

Amazon is making it easier for customers of its Echo device to delete recordings of their own voices as consumer and regulatory privacy concerns regarding artificial intelligence assistants mount.

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Jagan 1st CM in AP to step into his father’s shoes

While northern states have seen nearly a dozen father-son duo as CMs, there are just two instances in the southern parts. First is Karnataka where HD Kumaraswamy became the CM while his father HD Deve Gowda served as the CM from 1994 to 1996. Then comes YS Rajasekhara Reddy who served as the CM of AP from 2004 till his death in 2009. Now, his son Jaganmohan Reddy is AP's CM.

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Cong to stay away from TV debates for a month

Congress on Thursday barred its spokespersons from representing the party on TV debates for a month. Taking to Twitter, party communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala requested all media channels and its editors to not place any Congress representatives on their shows. This came after Rahul Gandhi offered to step down as party chief, taking moral responsibility for the dismal performance.

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KL Rahul rediscovers himself just in time for WC

After a bout with off-the-field controversy, KL Rahul is back doing what he does best, scoring runs. With a fine century in the second warm-up match against Bangladesh, Rahul now seems to be the right answer for the No.4 conundrum that India has been facing.

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

50-60 ministers, 8-10 from allies, likely to take oath with Modi today

Top party leaders spent the whole of Wednesday deliberating on who will make the cut for the Modi cabinet as also the portfolios. BJP president Amit Shah had two rounds of meetings with the Prime Minister, each lasting over three hours, for the second consecutive day. Shah’s 11 Akbar Road residence turned out to be the destination of all senior leaders of BJP just as Gujarat Bhavan was in 2014, where Modi had put up.

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PM Modi pays tribute to jawans at War Memorial

Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday evening, PM Narendra Modi visited the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the jawans who laid down their lives for the country post-independence. PM Modi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The 68-year-old stalwart is set to take oath as PM of India for the second consecutive term.

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Nearly 600 passengers stranded at Heathrow



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Arun Jaitley opts out of new Modi Cabinet

In a letter to the PM, Jaitley referred to “serious health challenges” that have troubled him for the last 18 months to say that though “he had emerged out of most of them”, he needed to take a break. “I am writing to formally request you that I should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health, therefore, not be part of any responsibility, for the present, in the government.”

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ESS2UT

Pak airspace to remain closed till mid-June

There will be no respite in terms of reduced travel time and operating costs for passenger and airlines, respectively, travelling between parts of South Asia this summer as Pakistan has now extended the closure of its airspace for overflying till June 15. The restriction, imposed since February 27, was to be reviewed on Thursday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2wsJ1Nr

Officers can’t buy cars above Rs 12L from CSD

The Army’s Quarter Master General (QMG) branch on May 24 directed that officers would be able to buy cars worth up to only Rs 12 lakh, excluding GST, and with an engine capacity up to 2,500 CC through the CSD route from June 1 onwards. A similar norm will be enforced for serving civilian officers in defence establishments. Other ranks or jawans, in turn, will be able to buy a car up to 1400 CC and not exceeding Rs 5 lakh, excluding GST, once during service and once after retirement.

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

Sonia, Rahul will attend govt swearing-in

While Congress suffered a humiliating defeat in the 2019 election, BJP gave TMC a close run in West Bengal by finishing with 18 seats, just four behind the ruling party in the state. Though Mamata had earlier announced her plan to attend the swearing-in event, BJP’s decision to invite the “victims” of political violence in the state for the Rashtrapati Bhavan programme angered the CM who views it as a continuing saffron bid to embarrass her on the national stage.

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

Gangwar likely to be appointed pro tem Speaker

Senior-most Lok Sabha member Santosh Gangwar may be appointed as pro-tem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. Though another BJP member Maneka Gandhi shares the distinction with him, the possibility of her becoming minister in the new government leaves room only for Gangwar. Both Gangwar and Maneka have been elected for the eighth term.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Mr8PEK

Pay attention to your constituency, SC tells Karti

The Supreme Court on Wednesday advised Karti Chidambaram, a first-time MP from Tamil Nadu, to “pay attention” to his constituency rather than frequently travelling to foreign countries, and rejected his plea for a refund of Rs 10 crore he had deposited as security for going abroad.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/30R2PrR

Three Mumbai doctors held for junior’s suicide

While Dr Bhakti Mehare (26) was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, Dr Hema Ahuja (28) was nabbed around 12.30 am Wednesday and Dr Ankita Khandelwal (27) around 6.20 am. After Payal hanged herself in her hostel room on May 22, her family, which belongs to the Adivasi Tadvi Bhil community, blamed the three seniors for her suicide.

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

Femina Miss India Super Judge Contest 2019



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PM holds marathon meet with Shah, gives final touches to new Cabinet



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Big 4 berths, new faces: Buzz over new Cabinet



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PM meets Jaitley after he opts out of new govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met finance minister Arun Jaitley, hours after he announced his decision not to seek a ministerial berth in the new government. The deliberations at the meeting were not immediately known. Modi and his council of ministers would be sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhawan Thursday evening.

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

Samsung Galaxy M-Series Sales Cross 2 Million Ahead of Galaxy M40 Launch

Samsung Galaxy M-series currently includes the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, and Galaxy M30 models.

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Big four berths, debutants, old faces: Buzz grows over new Modi Cabinet



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Amazon Echo Show 5 Smart Display With a 5.5-Inch Screen Unveiled

Amazon has launched a new, more affordable Echo device with a screen, called the Echo Show 5, priced at Rs. 8,999

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Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR Review

Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR are swim-proof fitness bands that can track multiple types of workouts. Here's our review.

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Rahul, Sonia to attend PM Modi's oath ceremony



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WhatsApp Now Allows Consecutive Audio Message Playback on Android

The latest WhatsApp stable update for Android carrying the build number v2.19.150 adds a new feature that automatically plays all audio messages in a row.

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Best Smartphones Under Rs. 8,000 Right Now

Best mobile phones under 8000: Realme C2, Infinix Smart 3 Plus feature in our top picks of best smartphones priced below Rs. 8,000. Other phones include Realme C1 and Asus ZenFone Max M1.

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Samsung's Wireless 'DeX' Solution Could Launch With the Galaxy Note 10

Samsung has filed a new trademark for 'Dex Live,' which hints that a wireless DeX option could launch alongside the Galaxy Note 10.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 Android Pie Update Rollout Begins in India

The update was scheduled to arrive on June 3, but Samsung India has started rolling it out early.

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Qualcomm Asks US Judge to Put Anti-Trust Ruling on Hold While It Appeals

Qualcomm has asked a US judge not to enforce her decision that it illegally squeezed out rivals in the smartphone chips market as it plans to file an appeal that could take more than a year to wind...

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Huawei Ban Puts S Korea in a Familiar Place: Caught Between US and China

The campaign against Huawei, and the broader US-China trade war, have landed export-driven South Korea in a familiar bind, caught between its crucial security ally and biggest trading partner.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Update Rollout Suspended After Complaints: Report

Samsung hasn't revealed when it plans to release the next update, so there's no option but to wait it out.

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LS results: BJP wins over 50% seats in 'minority-concentration' districts

The BJP has managed to puncture opposition's claims that the party is anti-minority by winning more than 50% of the Lok Sabha seats in 90 'minority-concentration' districts identified in 2008 by the then UPA government.

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

'Focus on constituency': SC rejects Karti's plea



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Will wait for Cong-JD(S) govt to collapse: BSY

"We don't have any feeling that we have to go for elections. It is certain that they (Congress & JDS) will go home fighting each other. We will wait. We are 105 MLAs, we are ready to wait," Yeddyurappa said. The BJP had predicted the collapse of the coalition, claiming that 20 Congress MLAs were unhappy and may take "a decision" anytime.

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Apple Profit Could Fall 26 Percent if China Bans iPhone, Cowen Warns

Apple's earnings could fall 26 percent in its 2020 fiscal year if China bans sales of the iPhone, according to Cowen.

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ICC World Cup: India's best and worst

Among the best stands Bishan Singh Bedi's tightest spell ever: 12-8-6-1 against East Africa in 1975. And among the worst is when Sunil Gavaskar crawled his way to 36 not out in 60 overs against England in 1975. He played 174 balls. Then there is India’s batting average in all WC games (from 1975) of 32.6, and bowling average of 29.0.

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Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'original Chanakya'

Health seems to have paused, if not ended, a superb four-decade-long political career of articulate, suave and super strategist Arun Jaitley — regarded by some as Narendra Modi's original 'Chanakya', his chief trouble-shooter since 2002 when the Gujarat riots hung over the then chief minister like a dark cloud.

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Redmi K20 Pro Is Now a Part of Android Q Beta Test Programme

Just a day after launch, the Redmi K20 Pro has already been added to the Android Q beta test programme.

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Redmi K20 Pro vs Redmi K20: Price, Specifications Compared

Both the phones have a lot of similarities, and the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro sport a triple rear camera setup and a mechanised pop-up selfie camera setup.

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Another TMC MLA joins BJP; '6 more to follow'

A day after 3 MLAs defected to the BJP, one more legislator from TMC switched loyalty to the saffron camp on Wednesday. The development comes even as the BJP claimed that 6 more MLAs along with a few former MPs of the party are likely to join the party soon. The development comes a day after three MLAs and 50 councillors from the party defected to the BJP

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

SpaceX Internet Satellites Pose New Headache for Astronomers

The 60 broadband-beaming satellites could one day grow to as many as 12,000, and threaten our view of the cosmos and deal a blow to scientific discovery.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 Price in India Revealed Ahead of Formal Launch

Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India would make it a strong competitor against the likes of Poco F1 and Nokia 7.1 as well as the top-end variants of the Realme 3 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro.

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Chrome Becomes Web 'Gatekeeper' and Rivals Complain

Few home-grown Google products have been as successful as Chrome. Launched in 2008, it has more than 63% of the market and about 70% on desktop computers, according to StatCounter data.

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Apple Wins Patent for a Foldable Screen

Moving ahead with its foldable smartphone ambition, Apple has managed to win a patent for a foldable screen which could be used on iPhones and other devices.

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Honor Days Sale Brings Discounts on These Smartphones

Honor Days sale is back on Amazon India this week. The sale will run till May 31 and will offer discounts and bundled payment and exchange offers on a bunch of Honor smartphones.

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YouTube Music, YouTube Premium Get Cheaper With Student Plans in India

YouTube has launched 'Student Plans' in India that will let users subscribe to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music services for a lower fee.

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Will Rahul Gandhi do an Indira or a Sonia to 'save' Congress?

Rahul Gandhi wants the party to consider a new chief — a non-Gandhi at that — prompting the party to consider options in case he doesn't back down.

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

Xiaomi Teases New Mi 9 Series Phone With Pop-Up Selfie Camera

Xiaomi has begun teasing a new Mi 9 series phone that will pack triple rear cameras and a pop-up selfie camera.

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MS Dhoni is a mind-reader: Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal had made his ODI and T20I debut under MS Dhoni’s captaincy and since then the Haryana lad has played 41 ODIs and claimed 72 wickets at an average of 24.61, including two-five wicket hauls.

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Watch: Dhoni sets field for B'desh during warm-up

India’s talismanic wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni's on-field presence of mind continues to impress cricket fans across the globe.

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Mamata not to attend PM Modi's swearing-in

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced that she will not be attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony citing politicisation of an "august occasion to celebrate democracy". ".. I am sorry, Narendra Modi ji this has compelled me not to attend the ceremony," Banerjee said in her statement released on Twitter.

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Samsung's New Chips Can Deliver up to 100W Charging Speeds

Samsung SE8A and MM101 power delivery chips offer charging speeds up to 100W

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OnePlus 7 Set to Go on Sale in India Starting June 4

The most obvious difference between OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro phones is that the OnePlus 7 Pro sports a full-screen design, whereas OnePlus 7 sports a waterdrop-style notch.

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Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro May Be Launched as Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro in Russia

The Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro will reportedly be priced in Russia starting at RUB 25,000.

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Jaitley writes letter to PM, opts out of new Cabinet citing health reasons

The union finance minister, Arun Jaitley on Wednesday in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested to be relieved from any responsibility, opting out of the yet-to-be-formed cabinet. Jaitley requested that he "should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health", thus, excusing himself from the new Government.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HGzs42

Alexa on the Amazon Fire TV Stick Can Now Be Used to Play Netflix Content

Alexa on the Amazon Fire TV Stick initially only worked with Amazon Prime Video, but the company has now extended its capabilities to Netflix as well.

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MediaTek Aims to Take on Qualcomm With New 5G Chip

MediaTek has released a new 5G chip for fast, high-end smartphones that aims to take on much larger rival Qualcomm.

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Chris Hemsworth on Fat Thor, Star Trek, and More Marvel Movies

Chris Hemsworth is keen to reprise his role as Thor in future Marvel movies, and he claims he turned down Star Trek because he "wasn't sold on the script".

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New Pokemon Game Will Let You Earn Points for Sleeping

Pokemon Company is developing "Pokemon Sleep", a mobile app that tracks players' sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year.

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Leaked iOS 13 Screenshots Reveal Dark Mode, Reminders, More

iOS 13 is believed to come with a Dark Mode that will bring various UI changes to iPhone and iPad.

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Realme X Unlikely to Launch in India Before Second Half of 2019

Realme X India launch is not likely to happen in the first half of 2019, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth revealed in a tweet.

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Flipkart Month-End Mobiles Fest Sale: Best Offers on Mobile Phones

Flipkart is offering discounts on mobile phones during its Month-End Mobiles Fest sale this week. The sale will continue through May 31 and will offer discounts on a number of popular smartphones.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T OxygenOS Beta Updates Bring Zen Mode, Screen Recorder

OnePlus 6 and 6T have started receiving new OxygenOS open beta updates that bring the Zen Mode introduced with the OnePlus 7 series.

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Jio GigaFiber Tops Netflix's ISP Speed Index for April in India

As per the latest Netflix ISP Index data, Reliance Jio was providing 3.49Mbps of speed under the fibre category.

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Huawei Asks US Court to Throw Out Ban of Its Products

Huawei filed suit against the US bill in March, calling it "unconstitutional" and saying the US Congress had failed to provide evidence to support its restrictions on Huawei products.

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When Is the Next Total Solar Eclipse? Everything You Need to Know

NASA confirms that the solar eclipse will start off from the coast of New Zealand and reach its totality in parts of South Pacific, Chile and Argentina.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Australia Sues Sony for Refusing Refunds on Faulty PlayStation Games

Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe broke Australian consumer law by telling customers they could not get a refund for faulty PlayStation games, Australia's consumer watchdog said in a lawsuit.

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Redmi K20 vs Realme X

The freshly-launched Redmi K20 goes head-to-head against the Realme X. Here's a detailed comparison between the two phones.

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Netflix Taps Voot's Monika Shergill to Oversee Indian Originals

Netflix has appointed Voot content head Monika Shergill as its new head of series and international originals for India.

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US removes India from its currency monitoring list

The Trump administration on Tuesday removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners, citing certain developments and steps being taken by New Delhi which address some of its major concerns.

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Flipboard Says Hackers Stole User Details

Flipboard has reset passwords of all its about 150 million users as a precautionary measure.

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Naveen Patnaik sworn-in as Odisha chief minister

The 73-year-old BJD president made a departure from the usual practice of holding the swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan. He took oath in an open ground in the presence of hundreds of BJD workers, prominent personalities from business and other fields and leaders from across the political spectrum. Governor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath of office and secrecy to Patnaik .

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HI0qYW

Live: Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM

The Lok Sabha elections are over and results are out. Now, political circles are busy in retrospection of results and charting out the road ahead. Stay with TOI for all updates on subsequent developments:

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

#MenToo: Karan Oberoi moves HC for bail

Karan moves HC for bail, says rape charges absurd. Over 10 days after a sessions court denied him bail, singer and actor Karan Oberoi on Tuesday filed for bail before Bombay high court in a case of alleged rape.

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

Jessica Jones Season 3 Release Date Revealed in First Teaser

Netflix has set a June 14 release date for the third and final season of Jessica Jones, which will also bring an end to its partnership with Marvel.

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Chopsticks Is One Small Step for Netflix, One Giant Leap for Its Director

Starring Mithila Palkar and Abhay Deol, Netflix Indian movie Chopsticks is about a diffident young woman (Palkar) who teams up with a suave conman (Deol) to recover her stolen car from a goat-loving...

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Live updates: Naveen Patnaik to take oath today

The Lok Sabha elections are over and results are out. Now, political circles are busy in retrospection of results and charting out the road ahead. Stay with TOI for all updates on subsequent developments:

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Even While You're Sleeping, Your iPhone Stays 'Alarmingly Busy'

Apple says "What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone." - this investigation suggestions otherwise.

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Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi Y2, and Others Get Discounts in India

Xiaomi Mi Super Sale with discounts on Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6, and other models is live until Friday, May 31.

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Inside the Secret Apple Team That Decides Which Apps Get on iPhones

There are over 2 million apps on the Apple App Store, but many have been rejected since it opened in 2008.

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WC: India's 'Virat' expectations set for test

Can Kohli & Co bring back the Cup that India has won twice - in 2011 and 1983? Here’s a snapshot of how the Men in Blue match up against their nine opponents, beginning their campaign against South Africa in Southampton.

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

'World's Most Dangerous Laptop' Aka the Persistence of Chaos Sold for $1.3 Million

The 2008 Samsung laptop containing some of the world's most destructive malware.

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Intel Shows off Multi-Screen Laptop Concepts, NUC Elements Modular PCs

Intel wants to show off potential innovations in PC and laptop form factors, some of which explore what is possible with multiple displays.

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Govt formation: Modi, Shah hold marathon meeting

There is a view within the BJP that Amit Shah may join the govt after playing a crucial role in the party's return to power. The meeting lasted about five hours and while there was no official word on what transpired in the meeting but the PM and Shah are believed to have discussed the formation of the second Modi government, including choices for ministerial berths.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MeU8nO

Rahul settles No. 4 debate, Dhoni finds groove

With his century in India's victory over Bangladesh in a warm-up fixture, Rahul, who came in at No. 4, has almost grabbed the most-debated spot for the opening match against South Africa on June 5, while Dhoni looked his old-self with a blistering ton in India's 95-run win.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2YTuC9a

Redmi Note 7S, Redmi Note 7 Pro Set to Go on Sale in India Today

Redmi Note 7S price in India starts at Rs. 10,999, while Redmi Note 7 Pro price begins at Rs. 13,999.

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#MeToo: Anu Malik is back as reality show judge

Bollywood renowned singer Anu Malik was accused of sexual misbehaviour by four female singers which also included Shweta Pandit and Sona Mohapatra.

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Didi rejigs Cabinet as 1 TMC MLA, 50 councillors join BJP

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday rejigged her 43-member cabinet with her focus firmly on North Bengal and Jangalmahal, where her party faced huge reverses in the Lok Sabha elections. Mamata’s damage control exercise came barely a couple of hours after three Bengal MLAs and 50 civic councillors joined BJP at a press conference at its central headquarters in Delhi.

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PM to meet Xi, Putin at SCO, no Pak bilateral

In his first major international engagements after re-election, PM Modi will have bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek on June 13 and 14. While official sources said no bilateral engagement has been scheduled with Pak PM Imran Khan, the possibility of a passing meeting, in an informal setting, may not be ruled out with him.

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Loyalists question Cong's move to reward rebels



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Nitish’s JD(U) & Paswan’s LJP to join Cabinet

BJP’s two allies in Bihar — JD(U) and LJP — are set to join the Narendra Modi Cabinet. LJP said it will send the name of its party supremo Ram Vilas Paswan for his induction in the Cabinet. Among the JD(U) MPs, possibility of Santosh Kushwaha from Purnia, Mahabali Singh from Karakat and Ramnath Thakur, a Rajya Sabha MP, are seen as the top contenders from the party.

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New govt to decide on referring Jet to SFIO

The government will decide on whether to refer the grounded Jet Airways to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office after a new minister takes charge later this week as an inspection by the registrar of companies showed alleged irregularities. Sources said that the inspection has suggested diversion of funds and added that the investments into Jet subsidiaries, including loans extended by the airline, needed to be probed thoroughly before a clean chit could be given.

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WC warm-up: India beat Bangladesh by 95 runs

KL Rahul (108 off 99 balls) took the attack back to the opposition after early dismissals while MS Dhoni's free-spirited approach also got him a century (113 off 78 balls) as India registered an emphatic 95-run win over Bangladesh in the second World Cup warm-up game on Tuesday.

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Ministerial aspirants lobby as HDK struggles to save Cong-JD(S) govt



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Global leaders to attend Modi’s oath ceremony

A host of global leaders, including Sri Lankan president and Nepalese Prime Minister, along with several opposition leaders, chief ministers and governors are likely to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on May 30. Invitations have also been sent to all prominent opposition leaders, chief ministers and governors for the ceremony.

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TMC plays down mass exodus; BJP eyes WB polls



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Internal squabbles haunt Congress in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee secretary Sushil Asopa said the state unit chief Sachin Pilot should have been made chief minister instead of Ashok Gehlot. Jaipur former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal, who was also the Congress candidate in the Lok Sabha polls, blamed poor booth management for her own defeat and sought a detailed analysis.

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US-China trade war to Iran sanctions: PM faces int'l pressures in 2nd term



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Teenager Who Hacked Apple to Get a Job Pleads Guilty, Let Off

A 17-year-old Australian school student hacked into Apple's secure system hoping to impress the company and get a job.

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Congress rushes senior leaders to Karnataka amid rift with JD(S)

The move comes amidst reported efforts by the BJP to woo potential unhappy MLAs of Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and Congress. In the elections held last year to the 224-member Assembly, the BJP had won 104 seats, becoming the single largest party. However, it was nine seats short of a majority, because of which it could not form the government.

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Mamata to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had a bitter spat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha elections, has been invited to attend his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, which she has accepted. "I have spoken to other Chief Ministers also. Since it is a ceremonial program, we thought of attending it. Yes, I will go," she told media.

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iPod touch Refreshed After Nearly 4 Years, Now Powered by iPhone 7's A10 Chip

iPod touch price in India now starts at Rs. 18,900 for the 32GB variant.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 With Infinity-O Display to Launch in India on June 11

Samsung Galaxy M40 is real and it is heading to the Indian market on June 11, the South Korean consumer electronics giant on Tuesday revealed in a teaser on its official website and Amazon India.

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This Is How the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Might Look Like

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 might feature a different camera layout compared to what we've seen so far.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 Receiving May Android Security Update in India

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 recently received the Android Pie update, alongside the ZenFone Max M2.

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Lok Sabha results: Why SP-BSP-RLD alliance failed to click in UP

A comparison of vote share between 2019 Lok Sabha and 2017 UP assembly elections shows that while BJP’s vote share shot up by 8% this year, it dipped significantly for SP, BSP, and RLD which had struck a pre-poll alliance.

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The three pillars of US immigration

With the Donald Trump administration increasingly looking to clamp down on illegal immigration and remove legal paths to reside and work in the country, a look at the key immigration programmes in the US.

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Huawei May Name Its Android, Windows Replacement as 'Ark OS'

Huawei's unannounced Android alternative might be called Ark OS.

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Dell Announces Slimmer, Mightier Alienware m15, m17 Gaming Laptops

Dell has launched the redesigned Alienware m15 and m17 gaming laptops with 9th Gen Intel CPUs and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 graphics.

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Facebook Use Eroding in US as Social Media Under Pressure: eMarketer

Facebook's efforts to crack down on misinformation and sensational content have reduced the time spent at the leading social network eroding, researchers said Tuesday.

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FedEx Apologises After 'Misrouting' Huawei Parcels

"We apologise for a small number of Huawei packages being misrouted," FedEx said on its official account in China's Twitter-like Weibo platform.

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Amazon, Flipkart Said to Be Unlikely to Fully Participate in CCI Study

Amazon and Flipkart are unlikely to fully participate in an Indian antitrust body's study of the e-commerce sector for fear of revealing trade secrets.

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Nokia 9 PureView With Penta-Lens Camera Likely to Launch in India on June 6

Nokia 9 PureView finally seems to have a launch date in India. HMD Global, the Nokia brand licensee, has sent out invites for a press event next week, where the company is expected to launch the Nokia...

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Huawei, Tencent Sign Deal on Streaming Services

Huawei and Tencent have inked an agreement to seek deep cooperation on streaming services.

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ACT Fibernet Offers Up to 500GB Extra Data on Netflix Entertainment Plans

ACT Fibernet is offering up to 500GB of additional data to subscribers who opt for the Entertainment plans with bundled Netflix subscription.

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Smartphone Sales Decline in Q1, Huawei Maintains Second Spot: Gartner

Samsung retained the top spot in global smartphone sales, achieving a 19.2 percent market share.

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Google to Retire YouTube Gaming App on Thursday

Google is set to finally pull the plug on the standalone YouTube Gaming app in just a few days

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HP Unveils 'World's First Wood-Inlaid Laptops' in Its Envy Series

In the ZBook range, HP announced the HP ZBook 15 G6 and HP ZBook 17 G6 laptops.

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Google Messages App Crosses 500 Million Downloads Mark on Play Store

The Messages app from Google has surpassed 500 million installs on Play Store in the past few days.

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iPhone Price in India 4th Highest in the World, Claims Report

If you are looking for the best price for an iPhone, India is not the ideal country. A new report has found that the price of iPhone XS in India is the fourth highest in the world.

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Airtel Africa Looks at $1 Billion London Listing

Airtel Africa is considering a stock market flotation in London, it said on Tuesday, part of efforts to expand its data and mobile money services across Africa.

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Facebook to Help Tame Internet Ahead of Canada's Election: Official

Microsoft and Facebook have agreed to help boost the security of Canada's October election by removing fake accounts and cracking down on bots, a top government official said.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold May Face Some More Delay Due to Hardware Constraints

Samsung Galaxy Fold release date is now likely to emerge sometime next month.

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Delhi HC Issues Notice to Paytm, RBI Over Company's Postpaid Service

Delhi High Court on Monday sought RBI's response on a PIL alleging that online payments platform Paytm was providing lending facilities in violation of the law regulating such activity.

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What Akamai's 'Zero Trust' Approach to Cybersecurity Really Means

Akamai is not only offering the zero trust model to its enterprise customers, but it is also adopting the same approach within its own organisation.

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Setback for Mamata: Over 50 TMC councillors, 2 Bengal MLAs join BJP



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Apple's Craig Federighi Responds to Sundar Pichai's 'Luxury Good' Dig

In an op-ed article in The New York Times earlier this month, Pichai said that "privacy cannot be a luxury good offered only to people who can afford to buy premium products and services".

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Flipkart Sale Offers Deals on Laptops, Mobile Accessories, More

Flipkart has listed that there will be up to 80 percent discount on headphones, laptops, power banks, mobile cases, and more.

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BSNL Launches Rs. 389 Prepaid Recharge With Calling, Data, and SMS Benefits

BSNL has introduced a new prepaid recharge priced at Rs. 389 that offers unlimited calling, accompanied by data and SMS benefits.

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This Indian App Has a Magical New Feature That Every Singer Will Love

Pune-based Sandeep Ranade has developed Naadsadhana, an iOS app that helps you learn and practice classical music.

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MarQ by Flipkart 43SAFHD Android TV Review

The MarQ by Flipkart 43SAFHD LED TV runs official Android TV for smart connectivity and more. We review this new feature-filled TV.

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BJP, Sena to fight Maharashtra polls jointly, grab over 220 seats: Fadnavis

In his first interview since the Lok Sabha elections, CM Devendra Fadnavis speaks at length to Prafulla Marpakwar on PM Narendra Modi’s statement on minorities, the LS poll result, his target of an assembly poll record, his agenda before the hustings, and a cabinet expansion.

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Quake II Is Coming Back as a Free Download Thanks to Nvidia

Quake II RTX remade by Nvidia using ray-tracing technique called path-tracing.

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Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition, Oppo Reno Flagship Phones Launched in India

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition price in India starts at Rs. 39,990, while the Oppo Reno price in India starts at Rs. 32,990.

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20 TMC councillors in Delhi, likely to join BJP



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India vs Ban Live: India seek perfect WC warm-up

After losing their first practice game to New Zealand, Virat Kohli & Co will seek a perfect warm-up ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa in Southampton on June 5.

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Airtel 4G Hotspot Now Available With Prepaid, Postpaid Plan Options

As for the Airtel 4G Hotspot postpaid plan, Airtel is offering 75GB of total data for one month of validity.

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RedmiBook 14 Debuts With Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processors

RedmiBook 14 price in China starts at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 40,300) for the base variant with Intel Core i5 processor and 256GB SSD storage.

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Xiaomi Reveals Redmi 7A Price and Availability Details

Redmi on Tuesday revealed the pricing and availability details of its recently unveiled Redmi 7A smartphones. According to the company, the Redmi 7A will go on sale for the first time on June 6 in...

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Asus ZenFone 6 Update Improves Camera Modes, Rotation Stability, and More

Asus ZenFone 6 has started receiving a new update that improves the Super Night and HDR+ Enhanced Modes, aside from enhancing the camera module's rotational stability.

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Vivo Y15 (2019) With Triple Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India

Vivo Y15 (2019) launched in India at Rs. 13,990, and will be available via both online and offline stores in the country.

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Cong crisis: Gehlot, Pilot, Priyanka meet Rahul

Rahul Gandhi had a series of visitors on Tuesday with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as well as Rajasthan's ruling duo Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot calling on him amid rumblings of discontent in the state and his insistence on quitting. The party's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala and general secretary K C Venugopal also met the party president at his home.

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Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 With Triple Rear Cameras Launched

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro smartphones are official. The new Redmi phones will go on sale starting next month in China. The Redmi K20 price starts at CNY 1,999.

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Dell Launches New XPS 13 2-in-1 With 10th Gen Intel Core Processors

New Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 and XPS 15 price in the US start at $999.99 (roughly Rs. 69,600), while the Inspiron 13 5000 and Inspiron 15 7000 start at $579.99 (roughly Rs. 40,400).

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Indians ready for warm-up game vs Bangladesh

Robbed of time and confidence in the middle after they were skittled out cheaply by New Zealand in their frst warm-up game, India will play Bangladesh in their second and final practice match at the Sofia Gardens in the Welsh capital on Tuesday. It would be the final audition before they kick off their campaign against South Africa at Southampton on June 5.

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Best Phones Under Rs. 30,000 in India Right Now

Samsung Galaxy A70 and Vivo V15 PRo feature in our top picks for best phones under Rs. 30,000. Other phones include Asus ZenFone 5Z, Oppo R17 Pro, and OnePlus 6T.

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Flipkart Kicks Off a New Sale With Offers on Popular Mobile Phones

Flipkart is running its Month-End Mobiles Fest sale this week. The sale will run till May 31 and will offer discounts and bundled offers on a number of popular smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Series' Latest Update Is Riddled With Bugs: Reports

The latest update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 trio has reportedly introduced a ton of issues such as unresponsive apps, random reboots, and a lot more.

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Indians ready for warm-up game vs Bangladesh

Robbed of time and confidence in the middle after they were skittled out cheaply by New Zealand in their frst warm-up game, India will play Bangladesh in their second and final practice match at the Sofia Gardens in the Welsh capital on Tuesday. It would be the final audition before they kick off their campaign against South Africa at Southampton on June 5.

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Intel 10th Gen Core 'Ice Lake' 10nm CPUs Unveiled at Computex 2019

Intel's Computex 2019 keynote focused on products that deliver performance and responsiveness across PC categories.

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TikTok Parent ByteDance Developing Its Own Smartphone: Report

ByteDance, the company that runs video sharing platform Tiktok, is reportedly working on a smartphone that will come with many of its apps and services pre-installed

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All You Need to Know About X-Men: Dark Phoenix

X-Men: Dark Phoenix release date in India, cast, review, trailer 2 and 3, poster, timeline, and more - here's everything you need to know about the latest X-Men movie.

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Monday, May 27, 2019

Live: Priyanka, other Cong leaders meeting Rahul

The Lok Sabha elections are over but political circles are still busy, from retrospection of results to charting the road ahead, and speculations about the composition of the next govt. Stay with TOI for all updates.

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Watch the Trailer for Mind the Malhotras, Out June 7 on Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for Mind the Malhotras, which centres on a couple, Shefali (Mini Mathur) and Rishabh Malhotra (Cyrus Sahukar), who are working on their marriage while...

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After Arena of Valor Failure, Tencent Retools Its Overseas Strategy

Missteps in development and marketing have seen Honour of Kings international version, called Arena of Valor, flop in Europe and North America.

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Alibaba Said to Be Eyeing $20 Billion Second Listing in Hong Kong

Alibaba is considering raising as much as $20 billion through a secondary listing in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Realme 3 Pro Goes on Sale via 8,000 Offline Retailers in India

Realme 3 Pro is now available to buy via offline stores in India. The new Realme smartphone can be purchased via 8,000 stores in the country.

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Rahul tried hard, but see the results: Patnaik



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Oppo Reno Orange Variant Officially Confirmed to Launch on May 30

Oppo is all set to launch a new orange colour option of the Oppo Reno phone at an event in China on May 30.

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Bitcoin Nears $9,000 in Best-Performing Month Since 2017

Bitcoin's run this year follows a painful downtrend that lasted the majority of last year and saw the digital currency tumble more than 70 percent.

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Moto Z4 Goes on Sale via Amazon Ahead of Formal Launch

Moto Z4 price in the US has been set at $499 (roughly Rs. 34,800) as per the early Amazon listings.

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Apple's China Chief Says Chinese Developers Leading in Terms of Downloads and Revenue

Isabel Ge Mahe (Ge Yue) citied the global success of short video sharing app TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, and the apps developed by China's Palace Museum.

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Stranger Things Season 3 Is 'Unexpected' and 'Moving', Says David Harbour

Eleven-Hopper's father-daughter relationship will eventually lead to something "very unexpected" in the Stranger Things season 3 finale, which David Harbour claims is the "most moving thing"...

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Huawei Says Reviewing FedEx Relationship After Packages 'Diverted' to US

Huawei says FedEx diverted two packages sent from Japan and addressed to Huawei in China to the United States, and attempted to divert two more packages, all without authorisation.

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Rahul firm on offer to quit, CWC or Congress panel may take call



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Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro Set to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro are expected to be unveiled at 2pm local time in China (11:30am IST).

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Oppo Reno, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition Set to Launch in India Today

Oppo is all set to launch the Oppo Reno series of phones in India at an event later today. Here's how to watch the livestream and know other key details.

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Nadda, Pradhan may be BJP president options

Speculation has been rife that BJP president Amit Shah, who won the Lok Sabha election from Gandhinagar with a massive margin, may join the next Modi cabinet. Sources said Shah might get the finance ministry in case Arun Jaitley decides to take a break for health reasons. Names of Union ministers JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan are being discussed as possible replacements for Shah.

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In bid to save govt, HDK reaches out to dissidents

In a desperate bid to save his government from falling, Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy on Monday met Mahesh Kumatalli, the confidante of dissident Congress leader Ramesh Jarkiholi. The move comes ahead of the crucial Congress legislature party (CLP) meeting on May 29. Kumaraswamy’s efforts to pacify the rebels came on a day when ex-Congress MLA K N Rajanna said the coalition government will “collapse after June 10.”

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Modi's swearing-in: Neighbouring leaders invited, Imran left out

For PM's swearing-in ceremony on May 30, the government has invited leaders from Bimstec countries but no invitation has been sent to Pakistan, sending a strong signal that India is not willing to engage Islamabad yet. Confirming the invitation, the MEA said on Monday evening that the invitation was “in line with the government’s focus on its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy."

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Cong woes: 3 more state chiefs quit, tally now at 6

Three more state Congress chiefs - Assam PCC chief Ripun Bora, Jharkhand PCC chief Ajoy Kumar and Punjab PCC president Sunil Jakhar - resigned on Monday taking ‘moral responsibility’ for party’s poor performance in Lok Sabha elections. These resignations take to six the number of party unit chiefs who have resigned - the others being UP party chief Raj Babbar, Odisha’s Niranjan Patnaik and Ashok Chavan of Maharashtra.

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OnePlus 7 Pro Nebula Blue Variant Is Finally on Sale in India

OnePlus 7 Pro Nebula Blue colour variant is finally on sale in India. The Nebula Blue colour variant can be purchased from Amazon India, OnePlus.in as well as a variety of brick-and-mortar retailers.

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BJP-led NDA likely to get majority in Rajya Sabha by November 2020



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BJP-led NDA likely to get majority in Rajya Sabha by end of 2021

The BJP-led NDA, which currently has 99 Rajya Sabha members, is likely to get a majority in the Upper House of Parliament by the end of 2021, making it easier for the ruling alliance to carry out its legislative agenda. BJP is confident of putting up a good show in the upcoming assembly polls.

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Qualcomm, Lenovo 'Project Limitless' 5G Laptop Unveiled at Computex 2019

The prototype device is intended to show how 5G networks will enable a new class of always-connected computing devices.

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BJP workers killed in Bengal for their ideology, says PM Modi; TMC calls allegation baseless



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‘Wow, what is that?’ US Navy pilots report 'UFOs'



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BJP begins groundwork to topple JD(S)-Cong govt

Buoyed by a stupendous performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls, the BS Yeddyurappa-led BJP in Karnataka appears to have begun the spade work to topple the year-old JD(S)-Congress government in the state. This was evident when disgruntled Congress legislators Ramesh Jarkiholi and K Sudhakar accompanied by BJP leader and former deputy CM R Ashoka met SM Krishna in Bengaluru.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ECS03g

Asus VivoBook S14, VivoBook S15 With ScreenPad 2.0 Launched at Computex

Asus has launched the new VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 laptops with ScreenPad 2.0, 8th Gen Intel CPUs, and Nvidia GeForce MX250 graphics.

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Infinix Smart 3 Plus Review

Can the Infinix Smart 3 Plus rise above the competition with its appealing design, triple rear cameras, and affordable price of just Rs. 6,999? We find out in our review.

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BIMSTEC leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in

Sources said leaders of member states of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi for his second term on May 30. Member countries include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. As of now, there is no indication of Pak PM Imran Khan being invited.

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Rajiv Gauba may be next Cabinet Secretary

Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba may be appointed as next Cabinet Secretary, replacing P K Sinha, whose four year tenure comes to an end on June 12, officials said on Monday. Chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, B V R Subrahmanyam, a 1987 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, seems to be the top contender for the post of Union home secretary after Gauba.

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Turmoil in Congress: Uncertainty in two states; Rahul insists on quitting



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Investors richer by Rs 3.86L cr in two days as markets cheer Modi return

Led by the rally in the equity market, the market capitalisation (m-cap) of BSE-listed companies rose by Rs 3,86,220.41 crore to Rs 1,54,11,395.90 crore on the BSE. At the close of trade on Thursday, the market valuation of BSE-listed firms was Rs 1,50,25,175.49 crore. The Sensex had hit its all-time high of 40,124.96 the day election results were announced on May 23.

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Redmi Note 7 Series Sales Cross 10 Million Mark Worldwide

Redmi Note 7 smartphones sale numbers cross the 10 million mark.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 Getting Android 9 Pie Update With One UI in India

The Samsung Galaxy M30 has started receiving the Android Pie update which brings One UI and the May security patch.

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Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru Slam Ruling on .amazon Domain

The presidents of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia criticized a recent decision by the organisation that manages Internet protocol to grant global retailer Amazon the rights to the .amazon domain.

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3 suspects held over killing of Irani's close aide

Police on Monday arrested three suspects believed to be behind the Saturday murder of the ex-village head and close aide of Smriti Irani, Surendra Singh. On Saturday, Singh who was considered to be one of the closest aides of Irani in Amethi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen. Following Singh's murder, Irani had vowed to bring the culprits to book.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2W7yvdU

Hands On With the New Asus Laptops With Full-Width Secondary Displays

These two new productivity-oriented laptops give users the benefits of having a second monitor.

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Asus Launches ZenBook Pro Duo, ZenBook Duo With Secondary Display

Asus ZenBook Pro Duo and ZenBook Duo with ScreenPad Plus secondary display will go on sale starting the third quarter of this year.

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Musk Denies Report of Toilet Paper Shortage at Tesla

Elon Musk has dismissed media reports that claimed that his company Tesla has gone as far as the office washrooms to cut costs from.

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Asus ZenBook 13, 14, 15, ZenBook 30 Edition Laptops Launched at Computex

Asus has lifted the covers from the updated ZenBook 13 (UX334), ZenBook 14 (UX434), and the ZenBook 15 (UX534) laptops with ScreenPad 2.0 and new GPUs.

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Asus Unveils Limited Edition ZenFone 6 Variant to Mark Its 30th Anniversary

Asus ZenFone 6 Edition 30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and packs in 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage

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Cognizant begins to rationalise top deck

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant initiated rationalisation of its top deck with a ‘voluntary separation’ programme at the director level and above in June with a generous severance payout of up to a year’s salary and other stock benefits based on their tenures in the company.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2M7XvwN

Samsung May Benefit From Huawei's Plight, Fitch Ratings Says

Samsung may have a chance to strengthen its position in the smartphone market due to the hurt caused to Huawei.

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Ex-Kol top cop skips CBI summons, seeks time



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'It was like a zoo': Death on an unruly, overcrowded Mount Everest

This has been one of the deadliest climbing seasons on Everest, with at least 10 deaths, some of which were avoidable. The problem hasn't been avalanches, blizzards or high winds. Veteran climbers blame the presence of too many inexperienced climbers. Nepal has no strict rules about who can climb Everest, and veteran climbers say that is a recipe for disaster.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2K8snuO

Kohli gives confidence, Dhoni freedom: Kuldeep

Set to make his maiden appearance at the World Cup alongside fellow wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep is confident that he and Chahal will continue to provide India those crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs in England.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2X8JJLA

Xbox One Users in India Can Finally Download Fortnite

Fortnite for Xbox One is now available through the India Microsoft Store.

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Markets hit record highs on Modi's return

Domestic equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty on Monday closed at another record highs as investors continued to cheer the decisive mandate for the Narendra Modi's BJP in the national election.

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

Dia Mirza-Produced Mind the Malhotras Is Amazon's Next Indian Series

Amazon Prime Video has announced a new Indian original series called Mind the Malhotras with a first look and a release date: June 7. Produced by Dia Mirza, it stars Mini Mathur and Cyrus Sahukar.

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Sony Launches New Range of Party Speakers, Prices Start at Rs. 16,990

Sony has launched a new range of party speakers, with the top-end V82D speaker priced at Rs. 54,990.

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Samsung Galaxy M40, Galaxy A10s to Reportedly Launch Soon in India

Samsung is reportedly planning to launch two new smartphones in India soon, which might debut as the Galaxy M40 and the Galaxy A10s.

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Did your fund earn more? Things to know

A study by Axis Mutual Fund shows while equity funds clocked 20.7% annualised return between 2003 and 2018, the investors generated just 14.9%. For both lump sum and SIP investments investor returns were much lower than fund returns. Factors like behavioural impact, investment term and timing etc. can bridge the gap between your fund and your fund’s returns.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/30IJpFH

Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi Y2, and Others Get Discounts in India

Xiaomi Mi Super Sale with discounts on Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6, and other models is live until Friday, May 31.

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ARM Announces New High-End CPU, GPU for Next-Gen Smartphones

ARM announced a new bunch of new chips, which includes the Cortex-A77 CPU, Mali-G77 GPU and a machine learning processor.

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TSMC Begins Mass Production of 7nm+ Process for Kirin 985, A13 Chips: Report

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has officially announced the beginning of mass production of its second-generation 7nm+ process for Kirin 985 and Apple A13 chipsets.

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Chemistry triumphed over poll arithmetic: Modi

"Political analysts will have to accept that beyond poll arithmetic there is chemistry," PM Modi told party workers on his first visit to Varanasi after Lok Sabha elections. "Work and workers create wonders," said Modi, giving full credit for his victory to the workers at the grassroots level for creating awareness about his government's policies and programmes for the people.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Wot4GN

New iPhone Models May Have Full Screen Touch ID, LG OLED Screens

Next year's iPhone models could feature full screen touch ID among several changes, media reports said.

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Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone Arrives in India

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price in India starts at Rs. 39,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, going up to Rs. 49,999 for the top-of-the-line model with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage.

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Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Phone Launching in India in Mid-June

Nubia is set to launch its gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 3, in India in the middle of June.

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Modi wave fails to engulf Tamil Nadu, but BJP has state in its sights

After the poll reverse, rhe RSS will only work harder to counter Dravidian ideology

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

This Is the 'World's Most Dangerous Laptop', on Sale for $1.2 Million

An artist has put up an old laptop, loaded with six of the most dangerous malware known so far, on auction in New York.

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Netflix Acquires Cannes Winners Atlantics, I Lost My Body

Netflix might be banned from submitting its films to Cannes Film Festival's in-competition section, but it has acquired Grand Prix winner Atlantics, and picked up animated I Lost My Body too.

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Telecom Ministry to Start Identifying New Spectrum Bands for 5G

Department of Telecom will start identifying and making available new spectrum bands for access and backhaul segments for timely deployment and growth of 5G networks.

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Sachin advises Team India: Pace yourself smartly

For the first time since the 1992 edition, a cricket World Cup will be played in round-robin format; and having played in that tournament 27 years ago, Sachin Tendulkar knows that it's crucial to "pace yourself". "It's a long tournament, new format, so pacing yourself cleverly will be a critical factor. "We (India) need to stay focused on the process," he said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2K71bfI

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 India Launch to Begin Soon: Live Updates

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price in India is expected to be revealed at the India launch event starting at 1pm.

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Xiaomi Launches Redmi Go 16GB Storage Variant in India

Xiaomi has launched a new variant of the Redmi Go entry-level phone in India that comes with a higher 16GB of internal storage.

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Aladdin, Avengers: Endgame Help Disney Dominate Global Weekend Box Office

Aladdin led the worldwide box office, delivering a $207 million opening weekend, while Avengers: Endgame brought in $32.1 million to take its global total to $2.677 billion.

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Live updates: PM Modi's Varanasi visit

PM Modi is in Varanasi to celebrate his massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections. He offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and held a roadshow. Stay with TOI for live updates:

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HHQHC9

Samsung Galaxy A50 Price in India Slashed for Both 4GB, 6GB Variants

Samsung Galaxy A50 price in India now starts at Rs. 18,490 for the 4GB RAM variant, while its 6GB RAM model comes at Rs. 21,490.

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Can BJP's historic win lower your EMIs?

A clear mandate to the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance could pave the way for easier interest rates from the Reserve Bank of India when it announces its second bi-monthly policy for 2019 on June 6th.

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

Amazon Expands Voice Announcements to All Alexa-Powered Devices

Amazon is rolling out the Announcements feature across all of Alexa-compatible devices. The feature lets users send a short voice message to Alexa-enabled devices that are part of the same network...

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Redmi K20, K20 Pro to Support Dual-Band GPS, New Colour Surfaces Online

The upcoming Redmi K20 has been officially confirmed to support dual frequency GPS, while a leaked poster gives us a look at its gradient blue variant.

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Fake News Spreads Unabated on Social Media After Polls, Claims Fact Checker

Posts containing fake news continued to flourish on social media after the end of the Lok Sabha elections that saw the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returning to power with a massive...

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AMD Unveils Radeon RX5000 GPU Series, New CPUs Including 12-Core Ryzen 9 3900X

The 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X will go on sale on July 7 priced at $499, and Radeon RX5000 series GPUs will be formally launched on June 10.

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Karan Johar Will Host a Dating Reality Show for Netflix

Netflix has announced a new dating reality show called 'What The Love? With Karan Johar', which will be produced by BBC Studios India. The 47-year-old Bollywood producer-director will serve as...

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OnePlus 7 Pro Getting OxygenOS 9.5.4 Update With Camera Improvements

OnePlus 7 Pro was due to receive the newly debuted OxygenOS 9.5.4, OxygenOS 9.5.5 software builds since last week.

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Apple's Las Vegas Billboard Lands Firm Into Legal Trouble

The lawsuit is pegged to a recent Apple billboard put up in Las Vegas, promoting privacy that reads: "What happens on your iPhone, stays in your iPhone."

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Game of Thrones Season 8 Documentary Is Now Streaming on Hotstar

The two-hour behind-the-scenes season 8 documentary Game of Thrones: The Last Watch is now streaming on Hotstar in India.

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Intel Previews 10nm 'Ice Lake' CPU With Gen11 Graphics

Intel is confident that its Gen11 integrated GPU will outperform AMD's current offerings for laptops.

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WC gives Pandya chance to make lasting impression

An attacking middle-order batsman, a medium-fast bowler and quick in the field, Hardik Pandya has the abilty to turn games single-handedly. Pandya, who earlier this year was suspended over sexist remarks on a TV chat show, is fresh from winning the IPL title with Mumbai Indians and keen to focus his energies on his first 50-over World Cup.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Qq3D22

What it take to portray an LGBTQIA+ character?



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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone to Launch in India Today

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price in India can be expected to be similar to the China price. The Black Shark 2 India launch in New Delhi starts at 1pm IST.

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Terror-free atmosphere key to peace: PM to Imran

Pak PM Imran Khan telephoned PM Modi on Sunday to congratulate him on his landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Modi told Khan that "creating trust and an environment free of violence and terrorism was vital for peace." The conversation between the two prime ministers was their first after India’s air strikes in Balakot.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Ia9sx5

Day after, Cong mum on Rahul's offer to quit post

A day after Congress President Rahul Gandhi offered to resign and the CWC unanimously rejected his call to quit, there was no clear communication from the party on where things stood on Sunday. Several Congress leaders and workers took to social media to extend support to the Congress chief with a hashtag ‘IStandWithRahulGandhi’, lauding him for his efforts leading up the Lok Sabha elections.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HD0SHS

Fund diversion probe led to Goyals being detained

An inquiry into the diversion of funds and the source of their equity in Jet Airways led to the dramatic detention of Naresh Goyal and his wife at the Mumbai airport on May 25. While ED had earlier begun looking at Etihad’s investment into a company that ran Jet’s frequent flyer programme for possible violation of FDI norms, the agency is now investigating if funds were routed out of the grounded airline.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2K3RFdm

Will seek death penalty for aide's killers: Irani



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New allies, fresh conquests may find representation in Modi cabinet

BJP allies JD(U) and AIADMK are likely to be part of the new government while it will also reflect the saffron party's inroads into states like West Bengal and Telangana, sources said. The BJP put up its best ever show in West Bengal and Telangana in these elections, winning 18 (from two in 2014) and four seats (from one in 2014) respectively in the two states. This may result in the party giving a greater representation to these states in the government.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2QoN2eZ

Why LS results offer hope to BJP, Cong in T'gana



from Times of India http://bit.ly/30MgtfF

Time to regain India's lost position in world: PM

PM Modi on Sunday said the next five years will be the time to regain the rightful position of India in the world order. "Next five years will be very important in the history of the country, just like the period between 1942 to 1947," Modi said addressing a huge gathering in Ahmedabad. He was speaking at a function following the Lok Sabha election victory.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WnC8f3

Swiss govt steps up sharing of bank info, 11 Indians get notices in a day

As Switzerland strives hard to re-establish its global financial centre position after clamping down on secrecy walls of its banks, there has been a significant surge in the number of cases where it has initiated process to share information on Indians with Swiss bank accounts and shot off letters to about a dozen such individuals last week itself. Since March, at least 25 notices have been issued by the Swiss authorities to Indian clients of Switzerland-based banks in which they have been given one last chance to appeal against sharing of their details with India.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HUzt31

Which Is the Best Phone Under Rs. 8,000 in India?

The quality of phones under Rs. 8,000 has risen a lot.

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Irani attends aide's funeral, vows to seek justice

A close aide of newly-elected Amethi MP Smriti Irani was shot dead by two unidentified men, with police not ruling out the possibility of it being a "political murder". Irani, who was in Delhi, flew to Lucknow en route to Amethi, where she met Surendra Singh's family and consoled them.

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

Narendra Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30 at 7pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath of office on May 30 at 7pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The members of Union council of ministers will also also take oath on the same day. The BJP on May 23 got an overwhelming majority in the Lok Sabha, crossing on its own the 300 mark while storming back to power for the second consecutive term.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HCz06H

Live: Narendra Modi to take oath on May 30 at 7 pm

The Lok Sabha scoreline settled with the BJP and NDA winning a landslide mandate, the attention now turns to the formation of the next govt. Stay with TOI for live updates.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Qr0Sxn

After win, Maldives likely to be PM's 1st visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to the Maldives early next month, in his first bilateral visit after retaining power in the Lok Sabha polls, according to diplomatic sources and Maldivian media reports.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2I9tQ1l

Imran calls Modi, congratulates him on poll win

Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Sunday spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and expressed his desire for both the countries to work together for the betterment of their people, the Foreign Office said. Khan also congratulated Modi on his party's electoral victory in Lok Sabha elections, Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said in a tweet.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/30DsBj8

'Had BJP won 250 seats ...': Jagan on special status demand for Andhra



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Redmi Note 7S, Redmi K20, OnePlus 7 Pro, and More Tech News This Week

Redmi Note 7S was launched in India this week, while the Redmi K20 flagship smartphone received a launch date, OnePlus made many headlines, and more.

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CBI issues lookout notice against ex-Kol top cop

All airports and immigration authorities have been alerted by the CBI to prevent former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar from leaving the country and intimate the agency on any possible move, officials said. The agency wants custodial interrogation of Kumar, a 1989-batch IPS officer, in connection with Rs 2,500 crore Saradha ponzi scam.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/30LKY5p

Jagan Reddy invites PM for swearing-in ceremony



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2K6Xerh

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Ex-village head, close to Smriti Irani, shot dead

Baraulia village was in news during campaigning in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, as Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had accused Smriti Irani of distributing shoes to the residents in order to insult Rahul Gandhi. Locals claim that Surendra Singh was considered close to Irani and he was involved in the distribution of footwear.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WwEj00

Mandate rid nation of dynasty politics: Amit Shah on LS election results

BJP president Amit Shah said the massive mandate underlined that governments will be elected on the basis of their performance, not dynasty, caste or appeasement politics. Shah also said the surgical strike and the Balakot air strikes proved that India has a leader who could target terrorists in their own backyard.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Qo8hxp

Your good news journey starts here

Starting today, TOI will bring you positive news therapy — fundamental improvements that you might have missed because they are too slow or fragmented. But over time, they show what a Swedish statistician called ‘the silent miracle of human progress’.

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

Pooja Bedi: #MenToo is not anti #MeToo

Pooja Bedi on how #MenToo will “give back the weight and integrity to the #MeToo movement because misuse of a movement takes away from its credibility”

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2X7CymI

CAG said Rafale deal saved on costs: Centre to SC



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2K6FwUX

Naresh Goyal, wife stopped from leaving India

Grounded carrier Jet Airways' founder Naresh Goyal and his wife, Anita Goyal, who had boarded an Emirates flight from Mumbai to fly to Dubai were offloaded on May 25 by immigration authorities. Officials in the government said the SFIO and the ED had launched a probe against Jet. However, earlier, no objection was raised when the Goyals reached the airport counter to clear immigration.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/30IUrdX

Ashok Gehlot, Kamal Nath and PC put sons above party interest: Rahul

The Congress on Saturday rejected party president Rahul Gandhi’s offer of resignation amid dramatic scenes that saw the leader accept responsiblity for the Lok Sabha debacle even as he lashed out at senior leaders for putting the interests of their sons ahead of the party.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HTP1nV

Minorities made to live in fear: PM to party

After an election season seen to be replete with polarising themes, PM Modi said on Saturday that minorities had long been made to live in fear by those who believed in vote-bank politics and that this deception needs to end to take everyone along. The PM said, “We have worked for ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’, now we have to strive for ‘sabka vishwas’.”

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2X4mSkc

I don’t crave the chair, it needs me: Mamata

Barely two days after the Lok Sabha results showed stunning gains for BJP in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee on Saturday offered to quit the chief minister’s post and work as the Trinamool Congress chief to focus on reviving her party. The offer was duly turned down by her colleagues. I don’t crave the chair, the chair needs me,” the Banerjee said after a review of TMC’s poll reverses.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WjOEw4

Lok Sabha election results: Why the BJP still can't do without NDA

The Parliament has two houses — and while the BJP can afford to ride roughshod over its allies in the lower house, the Lok Sabha, it needs them in the Rajya Sabha to push through important legislative business such as bills, amendments and new laws.

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

World Cup warm-up: India lose to NZ by 6 wickets

Under overcast conditions, Trent Boult's (4/33 in 6.2 overs) incisive swing bowling was a test of technique for the Indian top-order batsmen and the Men In Blue never recovered from an early collapse, being bowled out for 179 in 39.2 overs.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/30I0jEf

Modi appointed PM-elect by President Kovind



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VS1Rbc

Google Stadia to Share Game Titles, Pricing Soon

Google's cloud gaming service Stadia's upcoming unveil would include price reveal and other information such as game titles.

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Amazon Patent Tips Plans to Record Users Even Before 'Alexa' Wake Word

A newly-published patent application from Amazon shows that the e-commerce giant is planning to let Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices to record what is said even before a wake word, like "Alexa".

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Minorities made to live in fear due to politics, we must win their trust: PM



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2wlx8ca

Snapchat May Copy Instagram by Letting Users Add Music to Posts: Report

Competing with the likes of Instagram, photo-messaging app Snapchat is planning to let users add music to their posts on the platform.

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Asus ZenFone Max M2 May Android Security Update Rollout Begins in India

To check for the update manually, head to Settings.

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Modi addresses NDA meeting: Top quotes



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Naresh Goyal, wife stopped from flying abroad



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

Honor Tries Its Best to Ignore Distractions and Focus on the 20 Pro

Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, and Honor 20 Lite were launched at an event in London this week.

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OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 Will Get Android Q Update, Company Reassures

The OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T were launched in 2017, and are still under the two-year old software support promise.

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All the Smartphones That Became More Affordable This Month

The phones that have received a price cut in India include the Oppo F11 Pro, Oppo R17 Pro, Vivo V15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A10, Samsung Galaxy A20, and Samsung Galaxy A30, and more.

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Wanted to quit as West Bengal CM but party rejected offer: Mamata



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2K2MLx3

YSRCP chief Jagan to meet Modi on Sunday



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2W1F8OJ

CWC rejects Rahul's resignation, gives him power to overhaul party

The Congress Working Committee on Saturday "unanimously" rejected Rahul Gandhi's resignation offer and requested the party chief to continue to guide the party in its "challenging time". The Congress said its highest decision-making body has authorized Rahul to completely overhaul the party, adding that a restructuring plan will be introduced soon.

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

Best Mobile Phones to Buy Under Rs. 25,000 in India Today

Best mobile phones under 25000: Poco F1 and Vivo V11 Pro feature in our top picks of best smartphones priced below Rs. 25,000. The list also includes Nokia 8, and Oppo F11 Pro.

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iOS 12.3.1 Bug-Fixing Update Released for iPhone, iPad: How to Install

iOS 12.3.1 fixes issues relate to VoLTE calls, and two separate issues in the Messages app.

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MacBook Pro 2019 Teardown Shows Changes in 'New' Butterfly Keyboards

The MacBook Pro still has a fundamental problem that has the processor, RAM, and flash memory soldered to the logic board making repairs and upgrades impractical.

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Live India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli opts to bat

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of India vs New Zealand warm-up match on Times of India

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

Numbers indicate tough BJP-TMC fight ahead in W Bengal state polls

Going by the final figures, Trinamool Congress has won 164 of the state’s 294 assembly segments, but the BJP is not too far behind, at 121

from Times of India http://bit.ly/30E98Pv

OnePlus 7 Pro Users Report 'Phantom Touch' Display Issue, Fix Incoming

OnePlus 7 Pro touch issue is easily triggered when he CPU-Z app is used, but reports of the issue being triggered in other apps has also been reported

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Live: Cong says reports of Rahul's offer to quit as party chief incorrect

The Lok Sabha scoreline settled with the BJP and NDA winning a landslide mandate, the attention now turns to the formation of the next govt. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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

Huawei Can No Longer Use microSD, SD Cards in Its Future Phones, Laptops

"We are hopeful this situation will be resolved and are working to find the best solution," the company says.

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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone Coming to Flipkart, Teaser Tips

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is set to launch in India on May 27, and now a post confirms it will be sold on Flipkart. The Black Shark 2 is a gaming smartphone launched earlier this year in China.

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Friday, May 24, 2019

What propelled Andhra’s Jaganaut?

Ignoring YS Jaganmohan Reddy’s growing popularity costed TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu as much as reneging upon his promises in both the Lok Sabha and assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh. Experts said anti-incumbency sentiments against the TDP government, division of Kapu votes and Jagan’s success in maintaining better caste equations worked in the YSRC’s favour.

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

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 ...