Sunday, June 30, 2019

GST proved to be consumer friendly: Jaitley

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley, who introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1 in 2017, on Monday stated that the new tax regime "proved to be both consumer and assessee friendly."

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Sunidhi Chauhan, Armaan Malik to Sing in Hindi for The Lion King

Sunidhi Chauhan and Armaan Malik will lend their voices to the Hindi-language soundtrack of the upcoming remake of The Lion King, Disney India has announced. They will cover "Can You Feel the Love...

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Apple to Reportedly Improve Its News+ Service After Poor Start

Apple's News+ service is reportedly in for a design overhaul, among other improvements. Multiple publishers have been unimpressed with the revenue generated from Apple News+.

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Live: Train services affected in Mumbai

Torrential rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas for the fourth day on Monday. Stay tuned to TOI for the latest updates.

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World Cup: India's defeat dims Pakistan's hopes

The race to the semis and its relative scenarios according to the points table remain complicated after England's 31-run win against India on Sunday, which kept the hosts alive in the tournament.

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Facebook to Make Jobs, Credit Ads Searchable for US Users

Facebook says it will make advertisements for jobs, loans and credit card offers searchable for all U.S. users following a legal settlement designed to eliminate discrimination on its platform

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Japan Restricts Export of Some Materials Used in Smartphones to South Korea

Japan will tighten restrictions on exports of high-tech materials used in smartphone displays and chips to South Korea in response to a South Korean ruling on war-time forced labour, the industry...

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Redmi K20 Series Shipments Cross 1 Million Units in a Month: Xiaomi

Xiaomi's global spokesperson Donovan Sung has revealed that shipments of the Redmi K20 series phones have crossed 1 million units in just a month.

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Spider-Man: Far From Home Full Movie Leaked on Torrent, Piracy Networks

Just days since its release, Spider-Man: Far From Home has leaked onto torrent sites and other networks that enable piracy, with multiple low-quality versions of the full movie now available.

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Redmi 7A Set to Launch in India on July 4, Flipkart Reveals

Redmi 7A has received a dedicated microsite on Flipkart that confirms its launch date in India and highlights online availability through the e-commerce site.

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Why getting education loan has become tougher now

According to the latest set of guidelines issued by the Union HRD ministry, eligibility for the model educational loan scheme of the Indian Banks’ Association is restricted to students enrolling for professional and technical courses in NAAC-accredited colleges and universities, institutions of national importance and centrally funded technical institutions.

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Huawei Ban Reversal to Cover Only Widely Available Goods, Trump Aide Says

Donald Trump's decision to allow expanded sales of U.S. technology supplies to Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will only apply to products widely available around the world, and leave the most...

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China's BOE to Mass Produce LCD Screens With Fingerprint Sensor

China-based BOE Technology Group has successfully made an in-display optical fingerprint sensing solution for LCD screen.

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Live: Heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai

Torrential rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas for the fourth day on Monday. Stay tuned to TOI for the latest updates.

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20 killed as bus falls into gorge in J&K

At least 20 passengers were killed when a mini bus rolled down a hilly road and fell into deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Monday, a senior police officer said

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Vulgar Videos Made on Chinese Social Media Apps Now Infiltrate WhatsApp

The titillating videos made on Chinese social media apps have now found a bigger mobile-based messaging medium to corrupt young minds: Facebook-owned WhatsApp.

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Live: 24 feared dead as bus falls into gorge in J&K

Stay here for the latest updates from around the world that you cannot miss

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WC: Dhoni, Jadhav draw flak for 'lack of intent'

MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav were at the receiving end of fan fury after India suffered their first defeat of the 2019 World Cup at the hands of hosts England in Birmingham on Sunday.

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WC: India give up fight to hand England lifeline

Facing a must-win situation, hosts England put up a spirited effort to win by 31 runs, but India's listless effort in the death overs of their run-chase of 337 surprised fans and experts alike.

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Asus 6Z 128GB, 256GB Variants to Go on Sale for First Time Today

Asus 6Z comes with features like a 6.4-inch full-HD+ screen, 5,000mAh battery, a rotating dual camera module, and octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.

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Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 74th place



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Donald Trump sets foot in North Korea

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea on Sunday when he met its leader, Kim Jong Un, in the DMZ between the two Koreas and agreed to resume stalled nuclear talks. The two men shook hands warmly and expressed hopes for peace when they met for the third time in just over a year on the old Cold War frontier that for decades has symbolised the hostility between their countries, which are technically still at war.

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How to Watch India vs England World Cup Match Live Online Around the World

India vs England match is a must win game for the hosts, if they wish to remain in control of their own ICC World Cup 2019 destiny. How to watch live stream telecast.

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Don't take democracy for granted: PM Modi

The PM reminded people that in order to ensure smooth conduct of the social order, a constitution is required. "Laws and rules are necessary, rights and duties should be part of due discourse," he said. On June 25, India marked the 44th anniversary of Emergency. In 1977 LS elections, the PM said, people voted without bothering about other rights and requirements.

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£3.5 million Nizam money sent to UK, Karachi

It was not just £1 million that was transferred from the exchequer of the princely state of Hyderabad to London days before the Police Action in September 1948 leading to the merger of Hyderabad state with the Indian Union.

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World Cup Live: Tough Indian challenge awaits desperate England

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary and scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and England on Times of India

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Redmi K20, Vivo Z1 Pro, Mi CC9, LG W Series, and Other Tech News This Week

Redmi K20 is being teased by Xiaomi, Mi CC9 is set to launch, Vivo Z1 Pro price in India set to be revealed, LG W series launched in India, and more tech news this week.

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T'gana nets Rs 36,000 cr revenue through GST

Telangana notched up a high Rs 36,212 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in 2018-19 financial year, accruing 4% of overall GST revenues in the country. In another high, the monthly average revenue has grown by 28% in Hyderabad zone which is the highest in the country when compared to the previous financial year.

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DMZ, where Trump met Kim, is a vestige of Cold War



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In Stranger Things 3, the Hawkins Crew Feel the Pain of Growing Up

In Stranger Things season 3, set in the summer of 1985, the Hawkins crew are full-fledged teenagers dealing with new romances and threats old and new. Stranger Things 3 release date in India is July 4...

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PM pitches for water conservation in Mann ki Baat

At a time when the water level in India's major reservoirs and river basins has fallen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for conservation of rain water, saying there is a pressing need to make water conservation a mass movement on the lines of the cleanliness drive.

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Donald Trump steps into North Korea, in historic first

After shaking hands with Kim over the line that marks where their two countries and their allies fought each other to a standstill in the 1950-53 Korean War, Trump walked for several steps into North Korean territory, before another handshake. The two men then walked into Seoul's territory together -- pausing on the line for photographers -- where they were joined by South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

IMA scam accused tried fleeing Dubai twice

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the scam has received information that Mansoor Khan tried to flee to Saudi and Oman on two different occasions. “His plans to move to Saudi came to a halt when travel agents in Dubai denied him help. Khan’s efforts to reach Oman through road hit a dead end after his passport got suspended,” senior SIT officials said,

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PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat: Highlights



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Trump arrives at DMZ for meeting with Kim

Peering into North Korea from Observation Post Ouellette before the meeting with Kim, Trump was briefed on the North's extensive artillery across the border that threatens the 35 million residents of Seoul, just over two dozen miles away. "All accessible by what they have in the mountains," Trump said.

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Live: PM Modi addresses first Mann ki Baat after LS win

PM Modi's radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" resumed today almost a month after the PM returned to power. This is the first 'Mann ki Baat' programme in Modi's second consecutive term as the Prime Minister. Stay here for all live updates

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Amid ‘cut money’ row, Bengal ‘bans’ village-level meetings

The accused upaprdhan, Biswajit De, anchal sabhapati Raghab Ghosh and gram panchayat member Mrinal Kanti Pal admitted they used the money for building a TMC office. TMC block president Apurba Chowdhury said the party had expelled them before the Lok Sabha polls. “BJP is trying to project them as local Trinamool leaders to malign the party’s image,” he added.

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Modi back with first Mann Ki Baat of 2nd term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" will resume today almost a month after the PM returned to power. This will be the first 'Mann ki Baat' programme in Modi's second consecutive term as the Prime Minister. The PM had last spoken on the radio programme in the episode which aired in February this year.

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World Cup: Pak and Afghan fans come to blows

Fans from Afghanistan and Pakistan clashed during the World Cup match between the two sides after pro-Balochistan banners flew above the Headingley ground Sunday, prompting the ICC to promise an investigation into the matter in collaboration with West Yorkshire police.

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India aim to maintain winning run against England

A ruthless India will be eyeing pole position with a solid knockout punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. Virat Kohli's men are unbeaten after their first six matches of the round-robin competition and need just one win from their remaining three games to guarantee a place in the semi-finals.

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A marathon of meetings for PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ran a meeting marathon at the G20 summit at Osaka with nine bilateral meetings, two plurilaterals and one multilateral (Brics) that covered a range of issues from trade, counter-terrorism, energy, climate change, maritime security and Iran.

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Mumbai records 2nd highest June rain in 10 yrs



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Sushma, Jaitley leave Lutyens’ bungalows



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Samsung Galaxy A50 Update Brings Night Mode, Slow-Mo Functions: Report

The latest Samsung Galaxy A50 update reportedly also brings along the ability to scan QR codes from the camera app without requiring Bixby Vision.

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Spotify Sharing User Data With Music Labels: Report

Spotify is reportedly sharing personal information of users who pre-save music on the app with content labels.

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OnePlus 7 Update Brings Camera Improvements, June Security Patch, More

As per the changelog, the OnePlus 7 latest update brings the June 2019 Android Security Patch, improved audio quality, optimised photo quality, and optimised sensitivity of automatic brightness.

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Google Announces New Subsea Cable 'Equiano', Connecting Africa and Europe

Google said Equiano is the company's 14th subsea cable investment globally.

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Why salaried Indians need a big hike in standard deduction

While businessmen and consultants can claim exemptions against all kinds of expenses, for salaried employees, tax is deducted at source by the employer, which significantly lowers the take-home pay. A good way forward is by increasing standard deduction — not by a token amount, but substantially. Standard deduction is the amount that gets subtracted from your taxable income.

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19 G20 members recommit to Paris climate deal



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Xiaomi Mi CC9, Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition: All You Need to Know

Xiaomi Mi CC9, Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition series are confirmed to sport a 32-megapixel selfie sensor, a triple rear camera setup, and colourful gradient back panels.

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YSR govt granted permissions, Naidu's bungalow not illegal: TDP

According to the opposition party, permissions to build the bungalow were granted by the YS Rajasekhara Reddy government. The TDP leadership asked chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy if he wanted to tell the world that his father had granted these permissions illegally. TDP condemned the way the state government has been making attempts to demolish Naidu's bungalow.

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Friday, June 28, 2019

Alwar lynching: Pehlu Khan booked posthumously

Rajasthan Police has filed chargesheet against Pehlu Khan for cow smuggling. Khan was beaten to death by mob in Alwar in 2017 while he was transporting cattle. The chargesheet filed posthumously accuses Pehlu Khan under sections 5, 8 and 9 of the Rajasthan Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act, 1995 and Rules, 1995.

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At least 15 dead in Pune wall collapse after rains

At least 15 people were killed as a portion of the compound wall of a residential complex collapsed on shanties following incessant rains in Pune, police said on Saturday. The wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The dead were mostly labourers from Bihar and Bengal living in shanties and used to work at a construction site nearby. Three injured were admitted at a hospital.

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India, Indonesia set $50 bn trade target by 2025

According to ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, India and Indonesia set a US $50 billion target for bilateral trade by 2025. During his meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Indonesian President Widodo, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, defence and maritime fronts.

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Trump says trade talks with China 'back on track'

The United States and China have agreed to restart trade talks and Washington will not level new tariffs on Chinese exports, China's official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump said the talks were "back on track".

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‘Congress president’ replaces ‘AICC’ in latest appointment letter

While the party still fought shy of naming the author as “Congress president Rahul Gandhi” as used to be done before Lok Sabha results, the partial rollback came amid concerns that repeated public assertions about the Gandhi scion having stepped down has created an impression of vacuum at the top which was compounding the post-debacle woes.

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Apple to Move Mac Pro Production From US to China: Report

The move comes at a time when the Trump administration has threatened to impose new levies to cover nearly all imports from China.

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TRAI Said to Be Unlikely to Review 5G Spectrum Prices in India

The Digitial Communications Commission (DCC) in its last meeting on June 13 decided to refer the spectrum proposals back to the regulator for a review and clarification on many aspects, including a...

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DeepNude Deepfake App to Undress Women Shuts Down After Furore

The creators of "DeepNude" said the software was launched several months ago for "entertainment" and that they "greatly underestimated" demand for the app.

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Facebook's Libra Coin Likely to Run a Regulatory Gauntlet

Libra announcement was met with immediate backlash from U.S. lawmakers and regulators across the globe, who are concerned that Facebook is already too massive and careless with users' privacy.

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At least 17 dead in wall collapse following continuous rains in Pune

At least 17 people were killed as a portion of the compound wall of a residential complex collapsed on shanties following incessant rains in Pune, police said on Saturday. The wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The dead were mostly labourers from Bihar and Bengal living in shanties and used to work at a construction site nearby. Three injured were admitted at a hospital.

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The credit for my revival goes to me alone: Shami

Mohammed Shami has been to hell and back in the last one and half years, fighting accusations of domestic violence. As a result, he was dropped from the BCCI's central contract list pending inquiry, and also sat out a Test match on fitness ground.

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At least 15 killed in wall collapse following continuous rains in Pune

At least 15 people were killed as a portion of the compound wall of a residential complex collapsed on shanties following incessant rains in Pune, police said on Saturday. The shanties were built for the labourers working at a construction site nearby, they said.

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G20: PM Modi holds separate talks with leaders



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G20 live: PM holds talks with Indonesian Prez

After a first day dominated by public shows of bonhomie, all eyes at the G20 Summit on Saturday turn to a pivotal trade showdown between economic rivals China and the United States. PM Modi is also holding important plurilateral and bilateral meetings with world leaders. Stay here for all live updates:

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G20: Crunch time as US-China showdown looms

After a first day dominated by public shows of bonhomie, all eyes at the G20 Saturday turn to a pivotal trade showdown between economic rivals China and the United States. US President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping will meet in a bid to thrash out a truce in a long-running trade war that has seen hundreds of billions of dollars in tit-for-tat tariffs.

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Salma Hayek Might Join Growing Cast of Marvel's The Eternals

Salma Hayek is reportedly being considered to star in The Eternals, Marvel Studios' adaptation of the comic book series of the same name, which has already cast the likes of Angelina Jolie, Richard...

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Apex Legends Season 2 - Battle Charge Trailers Reveal Major Changes

The King's Canyon Repulsor Tower is also seen to topple in the trailer, indicating that the defences against these beasts may have been toppled.

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Karnataka mulls 5-year ban in B’luru on flats over water crisis

With droughtlike conditions in vast parts of the state and the threat of drinking water shortage looming large, the Karnataka government is considering a five-year ban on construction of apartments in Bengaluru

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Facebook Enlists Plain English to Clarify How It Makes Money

Facebook is updating its terms and services guidelines to clarify how it makes money from the personal information of its users.

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PUBG Taps Ex-Call of Duty Director to Build a 'Narrative Experience'

PUBG Corporation, the developer behind the massively popular PUBG game, is creating a new game studio to build a new "original narrative experience" for the game.

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'Millionaire' kachori wala lives in a 225sqft house

A narrow road, littered with garbage leads to the 225 sq ft dilapidated house of Mukesh Kumar, who is now the famed 'kachori wala' who has grabbed the headlines of national media because of his purported annual sales of Rs 70 lakh, as pegged by GST officials. An old rickety desert cooler runs in the bedroom, where some plastic chairs are kept for visitors. No car is parked outside the house but an old black coloured bicycle and a TVS moped stand, leaning against the wall inside the house.

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Now, ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ for subsidised grain

The decision to fast track the roll-out of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ was taken at a meeting of state food secretaries chaired by Union food minister Ram Vilas Paswan. He said that migrant labourers will be the biggest beneficiary of the initiative. To achieve this target, the food ministry will create a central depository of all ration cards, deleting the duplicates.

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I credit myself for this turnaround: Mohd Shami

India pacer Mohammed Shami says only he deserves all the credit for his remarkable turnaround as it was "me and only me" who suffered for 18 months.

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Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott Dazzle in First Trailer for Charlie's Angels

The first trailer for the new Charlie's Angels is here. Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and big-screen newcomer Ella Balinska are the new female trio, with Elizabeth Banks as writer and director.

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Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Special Edition Coming on July 9

Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Edition price in China has been set at CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,100) for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration.

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Realme 3 Pro Gets 240fps Slow Motion Video Recording, June Security Patch

The Realme 3 Pro update brings new swipe gestures from both sides in notification mode, and a new lock screen magazine function in some regions as well.

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Boeing Now Aims to Finish Software Fix for 737 Max in September

Boeing says it expects to finish work on updated flight-control software for the 737 Max in September, a sign that the troubled jet likely won't be flying until late this year.

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NASA Will Fly a Drone to Titan to Search for Life

NASA plans to fly a drone copter to Saturn's largest moon Titan in search of the building blocks of life, the space agency said Thursday.

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Facebook Outlines Ideas for Oversight Board

Facebook released the findings from its consultations with outside experts into its content review process.

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Apple Music Hits More Than 60 Million Subscribers, Trailing Spotify

Apple confirmed that the company's streaming music service has more than 60 million subscribers, trailing rival Spotify's 100 million premium subscribers.

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Twitter to De-Emphasise, Label Politician Tweets That Break Rules

"We'll now clearly label any tweets which violate our terms of service but decide to keep up due to public interest," Twitter Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said.

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EPFO says will stick to 8.65% rate for 2018-19

The labour ministry and Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) are sticking to the 8.65% return proposed by the retirement savings body’s board of trustees, citing adequate reserves and the Narendra Modi government’s pre-poll political backing to the plan.

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PM at BRICS leaders meet in Osaka: Terrorism biggest threat to humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity which not only kills innocents but also severely affects the economic development and social stability. Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders' meeting in Osaka, Modi said that there is a need to stop all the mediums of support to terrorism and racism.

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After WI rout, India a point away from WC semis

Newly crowned ODI world No. 1 India's unbeaten run continued on Thursday as Virat & Co hammered West Indies by 125 runs to take the team's tally of points to 11, leaving them to earn just one more point from the remaining three games for a place in the semi-finals. The highlight was stolen by MS Dhoni who hoisted two sixes and a four to send the crowd into raptures.

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Design Chief Jony Ive to Leave Apple After 30 Years

Ive's departure marks the end of an era for the company after helping it make a major transformation from a cult computer business to a dominant device company.

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G20: PM Modi, Trump discuss trade, defence, 5G

PM Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump and discussed a host of key issues including trade, defence and 5G communications networks ahead of the formal opening of the G-20 Summit. Trump congratulated Modi on his election victory and said that the two countries would work together in many areas including military.

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Realme C2 Set to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com

Realme C2 will be put on sale once again today. This Realme phone will be available via Flipkart and Realme.com starting at 12pm (noon) in the country.

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G20 live: Japan, India, US hold trilateral meeting

World leaders gather in Japan for one of the most high-stakes G20 meetings in years, with a bruising US-China trade war, geopolitical tensions, and climate change on the agenda. PM Modi will attend important plurilateral meetings and meet with the world leaders including US President Donald Trump. Stay here for all live updates

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 Open Beta Updates Bring Zen Mode, More

OnePlus has rolled out the OxygenOS Open Beta 33 and 35 updates for the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 respectively, bringing Zen Mode to the two phones.

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Lenovo Back to College Sale Offers Deals and Discounts on Laptops

Lenovo will keep the sale live till August 20, and bundled deals include 3 years warranty, gaming gear, 1TB external HDD, and more, at cheap prices.

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A Contest Organised by Samsung Is Giving Away a Huawei Phone

Samsung is currently running a giveaway promotion in China in which the winners will receive a Huawei smartphone.

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Facebook's Instagram Expands Ads to Explore Feeds

Instagram said Wednesday it planned to launch advertising on its Explore page, expanding marketing opportunities on the Facebook-owned, visual-focused social network.

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Lenovo Unveils 5G Smartphone Flagship, 'World's First 5G Laptop'

Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G Edition carries specifications identical to the Z6 Pro, except the Snapdragon X50 modem.

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Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Phone to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart

Nubia Red Magic 3 price in India starts at Rs. 35,999 for the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant, while the top-end 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 46,999.

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Selfies: Five Times More Deadly Than Shark Attacks

Selfies, which have become a global sensation in the last decade or so, have remarkably killed five times more people than shark attacks.

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'I never thought twice about my sexuality'

At the age of 17, when he wasn’t certain about most things in his life, there was just one exception. Manish Arora was confident that his sexuality was nothing that “needs to be discussed”. “I never had a doubt about my sexuality even as a teenager. But did I ever feel a need to talk about it? No. May be because I thought, ‘Why do I need to discuss it?’ Straight people do not go around telling the world about who they are, so why should I be ‘discussing’ it? I always believed that you should not justify who you are to anyone,” he says.

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Godrej clan split over group’s biz roadmap

Consumer goods-to-real estate conglomerate Godrej could see a restructuring as differences have surfaced between family members over the way forward for the 122-year-old, $5-billion enterprise. Group chairman Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir Godrej are on one side while cousins Jamshyd Godrej and Smitha Godrej Crishna are on the other.

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WhatsApp Tests Ability to Share Status to Facebook Story

WhatsApp uses the data-sharing API that is used by several other apps, to share the Status on Facebook Story.

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Trump Signals US Government 'Should Be Suing Google and Facebook'

US President Donald Trump complained again about supposed bias against conservatives at social media companies.

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Xiaomi Reveals Mi CC9 Dark Blue Planet Variant Ahead of Launch

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has shared a couple of images and a short video showcasing the Mi CC9's Dark Blue Planet colour variant ahead of the phone's official launch.

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Game of Thrones, Marvel Stars Join Netflix's Dark Crystal Prequel Series

Netflix has expanded the star-studded cast of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, by adding Sigourney Weaver, Lena Headey, Benedict Wong, Awkwafina, Hannah John-Kamen, and Dave Goelz.

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Jet Airways refunds unlikely any time soon

Early in January, Sabina Gomes booked four return tickets to Singapore on the Jet Airways airline website for a cost of Rs 82,400. She and her family were to leave for their ten-day annual summer holiday on May 10, but a month before that, the airline shut down. A few days before Jet operated its last flight, Gomes cancelled the four tickets and sought a refund.

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Google Workers Petition SF Pride to Exclude Company From Parade

Almost 100 Google employees are urging the organiser of this weekend's San Francisco Pride parade to kick the company out of the celebration.

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Zuckerberg Says Delay in Flagging Fake Pelosi Video an 'Execution Mistake'

Zuckerberg on Wednesday said Facebook took too long to flag as false an altered video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Huawei Says 5G 'Business as Usual' Despite US Sanctions

Huawei said that its 5G business has not been impacted by the recent US sanctions amid a prolonged trade war between the world's two largest economies.

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RBI Says Foreign Firms Can Process Abroad, but Must Store Data in India

Foreign payment firms can process transactions made in India outside of the country but the related data should be brought back for local storage within 24 hours.

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Hands On With the LG W10 and LG W30

LG W series phones LG W10 and LG W30 face stiff competition from Xiaomi and Realme offerings in the sub-Rs. 10,000 price bracket.

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Trump says India's tariff hike unacceptable

US President Donald Trump looks forward to speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a recent increase in its already high tariffs against the United States, he said on the social network Twitter on Thursday. "This is unacceptable and the tariffs must be withdrawn," Trump added.

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A first in 30 yrs: No J&K bandh on home minister visit



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WC: How India & Windies stack up for the big game

After India's struggle against Afghanistan, the task for Virat & Co against the mercurial Windies is easier said than, as the Caribbean teams remains unpredictable as ever and thus a serious scare.

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Motorola One Vision Set to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart

Motorola One Vision is all set to go on sale in India starting today. The smartphone, which was launched last week in the country, will be available beginning 12pm (noon) via Flipkart in the country.

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Boeing Has So Many Grounded Planes, It's Parking Them In Staff Car Parking

Boeing 737 Max planes have been grounded after a software flaw was discovered regarding a non-working security alert. Now, photos of these grounded planes parked in the employee car parking lot have...

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Gold soars to an all-time high on US-Iran tensions

Gold has regained its lustre after a long time on the back of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, the ongoing trade war and dovish stance of central banks.

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Apple Buys Self-Driving Car Startup Drive.ai

Apple on Tuesday confirmed that it has acquired self-driving shuttle firm Drive.ai. The company did not share any specifics of the deal.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

WC: Pakistan face battle of survival against NZ

Their campaign revived by a win over South Africa, Pakistan will continue their battle of survival when they face an unstoppable New Zealand in a must-win World Cup clash here Wednesday.

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India, Pak clash over Nizam of Hyd funds in UK

The 70-year dispute centres on £1 million that on around 16 September 1948 was transferred by the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad — who ruled the princely state between 1911 and 1948—to a bank account in London held by Pakistan’s then high commissioner for the UK Habib Ibrahim Rahimtoola. The £1 million has since grown to £35m and remains in a NatWest bank account.

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Assam NRC: Over 1 lakh excluded from new draft

The persons whose names appear in the additional exclusion list are the ones who were included in the draft NRC published on July 30 last year, but subsequently found ineligible. According to a statement issued by the state coordinator of NRC, the list has been published as per provisions of Clause 5 of the Schedule of the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules 2003.

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Flipkart Sale Brings Discounts on Asus 5Z, Google Pixel 3a, Other Phones

Flipkart is offering up to Rs. 6,000 discounts on the Asus Max Pro M1, Max M1, and 5Z during its Qualcomm Snapdragon Days sale.

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Fast and Furious 9 Begins Filming, Cast and Crew Share Set Photos

Fast and Furious 9 is now in production, with the first leg of filming kicking off in London on Monday. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Justin Lin shared photos and videos from the set.

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Sound One E20 Affordable Wired Earphones Launched in India

Sound One has launched its latest product in India, the E20 affordable wired earphones with 3.5mm connectivity, with an introductory price of Rs. 499

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European Watchdogs Demand Detail on Facebook's Cryptocurrency

Facebook's fledgeling cryptocurrency faced mounting scrutiny on Tuesday as European central bankers and regulators demanded more detail on the social media giant's Libra project.

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Samsung Galaxy A90 to Tipped Pack Snapdragon 855, Triple Rear Cameras

As per a new leak, the Samsung Galaxy A90 will come in two variants, with both of them packing the Snapdragon 855 and triple rear cameras.

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Ram footprints on Iraq’s cliff? Indian embassy tracks mural

An Indian delegation undertook an expedition in Iraq in June to look at a mural from circa 2000 BCE that the Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan believes represents an image of Lord Ram. The mural is etched into the Darband-i-Belula cliff, overlooking a narrow pass in Iraq’s Horen Shekhan area. However, Iraqi scholars say the mural depicts Tardunni, head of a mountain tribe.

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Hyd: Stay put in office if it rains, techies told

Municipal authorities believe this would help ease the gridlock traffic jam that one of the fastest growing tech cities in the country witnesses during heavy showers. The new measure has been proposed after many car owners were stranded on the streets for four to five hours during heavy showers on June 21.

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US Chip Firm Micron Says It Can 'Lawfully' Sell Some Items to Huawei

Micron Technology has said that it has resumed some sales to Huawei despite a ban imposed by President Donald Trump on national security grounds.

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Mi CC9 Teasers Show Off Phone's Back Panel, Retail Box Revealed

Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e are all set to launch on July 2, and ahead of the phones' official unveiling, the Chinese smartphone maker and its executives have shared new teasers that give us a better...

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India Said to Have Warned Amazon, Flipkart Over Steep Online Discounts

India has told foreign e-commerce firms such as Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart that they must ensure compliance with new foreign investment rules aimed at deterring them from providing steep online...

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Guptas asked to pay Rs8L to clean up Auli mess

The Uttarakhand government has asked the NRI Gupta family to pay an amount of Rs 8 lakh to clean up 275 quintals of garbage that the family's grand weddings in Auli had generated.

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Steam Summer Sale 2019 Kicks Off: The Top Deals and Discounts

The Steam Grand Prix Summer Sale 2019 is now live, offering great discounts across a variety of games both old and new, including the likes of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Devil May Cry 5, and Rise of...

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Instagram Head Insists It Doesn't Spy on Users

Instagram doesn't snoop on private conversations as part of its advertising targeting strategy, the head of the popular social media site said in an interview.

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How Mum police van is helping US visa seekers

"Earlier, when stopped at the consulate gate, applicants would dump their phones, headphones, Bluetooth devices, watches, keys and other banned items outside the compound.

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India best catching side of this World Cup

A dropped catch is often the difference between lifting the World Cup and going home empty-handed, a fact which has not been lost on Kohli’s India. The Men in Blue have dropped just one catch in the tournament, so far, and hung on to 14 — the best among all teams. KL Rahul’s dropped catch against Pakistan, off Chahal’s bowling, is the only blip so far.

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LG W-Series Phones to Be Launched in India Today, LG W30 Expected

LG is set to launch its W-series smartphone in India today, and the LG W30 is expected to launch, with the possibility of two other models.

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Asus 6Z Set to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart

Asus 6Z is all set to go on sale in India starting today. The smartphone, which was launched last week in the country, will be available beginning 12pm (noon) via Flipkart in the country.

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Redmi K20, Redmi 7A, Redmi 7 Custom ROMs Get a Head Start

The Redmi K20 was launched in China last month, and is confirmed to arrive in India in about four weeks.

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Monday, June 24, 2019

Choksi to lose his citizenship: Antigua PM



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Watch: Kohli sweats it out in gym before WI clash

Team India is back in Manchester for their next assignment of the 2019 World Cup, a clash against two time World champions West Indies on June 27 (Thursday). The undefeated Men in blue are leaving no stone unturned to maintain their win streak.

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Amazon Prime Day 2019 Sale Starts on July 15: What to Expect

Amazon has announced that its Prime Day 2019 sale will kick off from July 15 this year. This time around the sale will run for a full two days and will include new product launches, discounts, bundled...

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Huawei Reveals Timeline of EMUI 9.1 Update Rollout for 19 Phones

Huawei team announced that the P20 Lite, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 RS Porsche Edition will be a part of the first of the company's older smartphones to get the EMUI 9.1 update in June.

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SC refuses to interfere in Gujarat RS polls

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere in the Rajya Sabha elections for two seats in Gujarat, saying that the notification for the polls has already been issued by the EC. The apex court, however, allowed the Gujarat Congress to file an election petition after the polls to challenge the EC decision for holding separate polls for two seats.

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Live: SC rejects Cong plea on Gujarat RS poll

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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L&T set to control Mindtree

Pulak Prasad-led Nalanda Capital has sold its entire 10.6% stake in Mindtree, paving the way for hostile acquirer L&T to take control of the mid-tier IT services company.

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Oppo Teases Its Under-Display Front Camera Phone on Video

Oppo has released a teaser video, which showcases a phone flaunting the company's under-display camera technology.

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JioCall App Confirms Debut of Jio GigaFiber Fixedline Calling Service

JioCall app is available as an upgrade of the earlier Jio4GVoice app and is downloadable through Google Play.

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DJI Plans to Build Drones in California Amid US Security Concern

DJI Technology has said it plans to use a company warehouse in California to assemble them, a move that follows security concerns raised by some US lawmakers.

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Black Widow Set Photos Leak Yelena Belova's Presence in Prequel Movie

New set photos from Black Widow's production in Budapest, Hungary have revealed that Yelena Belova might be a part of the film. Given what we know of the Black Widow movie cast, it's likely that...

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China's Netflix Looks Abroad After Hitting 100 Million Paying Subscribers

iQiyi, China's answer to Netflix, intends to push harder into overseas markets such as North America and Japan after the video-streaming service hit a milestone of 100 million paying subscribers this...

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Huawei's US Research Arm Said to Be Building a Separate Identity

US-based research arm of Huawei - Futurewei - has moved to separate its operations from its corporate parent since the US government in May put Huawei on a trade blacklist.

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Jaganmohan vs KCR: Andhra CM takes the lead

The bonhomie between chief ministers of two neighbouring Telugu states — KCR and YS Jagan — is all too evident and stark in the public domain ever since the latter took over as CM of Andhra Pradesh. This new-found cordiality, which was missing when N Chandrababu Naidu was CM, may put an end to five years of acrimony and help resolve key issues, including water sharing disputes.

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Realme 64-Megapixel Camera Phone With Quad Cameras Showcased

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth recently confirmed that the company is working on a phone that will integrate Samsung's 64-megapixel GW1 sensor, and that it will launch in India first.

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Facebook Faces Trial Over Data Breach Affecting 30 Million Users

In a setback, a US court has rejected Facebook's claims to block a lawsuit against it in a data breach that affected nearly 30 million users in September last year.

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World Cup: India's resilience set to be tested

At about the halfway stage, India are well placed for a semifinal spot. But a busy, and potentially rocky, period is coming up for the Men in Blue. The four remaining games will throw different challenges at India but first they have to take care of West Indies. Other than being a test of skill, it's also an examination of endurance and lasting power.

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BSNL, Jio Only Telecom Operators to Add Subscribers in April, TRAI Reveals

Reliance Jio added around 80.82 lakh subscribers in April, showed data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday.

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Apple Says Only a Small Fraction of Spotify Users Affected by Its Fees

Spotify pays Apple a 15 percent fee on about 680,000 of its 100 million premium customers, Apple disclosed in a response to Spotify's complaint with European antitrust regulators.

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MNC bids record Rs 2k cr for 3-acre Mumbai plot

Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo has shaken Mumbai's dormant property market by submitting a whopping bid of Rs 2,238 crore for a three-acre plot in Bandra-Kurla Complex.

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Honor 20 With Quad Camera Setup to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart

Honor 20 will go on sale via Flipkart today. Read for the Honor 20 price in India, sale timing, launch offers, specifications, and more.

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Can same-sex marriages be a reality in India?

Government benefits, pension, post-separation maintenance are some of the common issues that continue to haunt those who have tied the knot

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Could Drop Support for Storage Expansion

Samsung could do away with a big feature on the Galaxy Note 10, with no microSD card slot to allow for storage expansion.

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BSP to contest all future polls on its own: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati on Monday announced that her party will fight all the elections in the future on its own. In a series of tweets, the BSP chief lashed out at Akhilesh Yadav, and said that the SP's behaviour forced them to think if it would be possible to defeat the BJP by continuing the alliance.

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Hotstar Reveals Release Date for Indian Remake of The Office

Hotstar has set a June 28 release date for the Indian remake of The Office, the Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant-created British series that aired on BBC.

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Netflix Is Testing a Pop-Out Floating Video Player on Desktop

Netflix seems to be testing a new pop-out, floating video player that plays content on top of all other windows and apps on your desktop.

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Sunday, June 23, 2019

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Tipped to Sport Quad Rear Camera, Hole-Punch Display

Huawei Nova 5i Pro schematic has been leaked online just days after the company unveiled the Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, and Nova 5i in China.

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Mi CC9, Mi CC9e Price, Specifications, and Live Photo Leak Online

There's also an alleged live photo of the CC9 smartphone that has surfaced online, and it is seen to sport an all-screen display.

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Blizzard's Global Esports Director Kim Phan Steps Down

Kim Phan, the Global Esports Director of American video game developer and publisher Blizzard, has left the firm to pursue a "new endeavour" in the industry.

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Watch: Rohit & Karthik play charades on team bus

India managed to retain their 'undefeated' tag at the 2019 World Cup, after registering a narrow 11-run win against Afghanistan in Southampton on Saturday. With their next clash being a match vs West Indies on June 27, the Men in Blue made their way back to Manchester on Sunday.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 Can Now Be Purchased Anytime in India

Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India is set at Rs. 19,990, and it comes in Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient colour options.

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Encephalitis: SC issues notice to Bihar govt

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Bihar government seeking explanation on death of more than 120 children in Muzaffarpur due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). The Bihar government assured the SC that it is taking all necessary steps to control the outbreak of AES and claimed that the situation is now absolutely under control.

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Microsoft Partners NASA to Get Kids Interested in Space

Microsoft's education arm and NASA have come together to create online lessons to get school students interested about space.

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Samsung Galaxy A10s With Dual Camera Setup Spotted on US FCC Site

Samsung now appears to be working on a new budget smartphone - Galaxy A10s.

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Redmi K20, Redmi 7A, Redmi 7 Custom ROMs Get a Head Start

The Redmi K20 was launched in China last month, and is confirmed to arrive in India in about four weeks.

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What Team India needs to think about after win against Afghanistan

India's win against Afghanistan came after a struggle, something that most fans weren't expecting. TOI takes a look at the takeaways from the game as the anticipation around a third World Cup triumph for the Men in Blue gains momentum.

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OnePlus TV Tipped to Debut Soon

OnePlus TV, which was announced officially in September last year, is rumoured to launch soon.

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Huawei Files Lawsuit Against US Commerce Department Over Seized Equipment

Huawei filed a lawsuit against the US Commerce Department on Friday challenging over equipment it sent from China to the United States, and then back to China.

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Huawei Asks India to Take 'Informed and Independent Decision' on 5G Trials

Huawei has urged India to make an "informed and independent decision" on permitting its 5G trials in the country as Huawei reels under pressure following the US ban.

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China Threatens Retaliation Over Missed FedEx Huawei Package to US

FedEx said an operational error prevented a Huawei package from being delivered to the US.

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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Now Available in India, 143 More Countries

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is now available in India and 143 additional countries and territories, including the likes of Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan,...

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Microsoft Bans Slack for Employees, Discourages Google Docs Use: Report

Microsoft has banned its employees from using the free version of Slack, reportedly due to security concerns.

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'RBI dy guv quits 6 months before term ends'

Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Viral Acharya has resigned six months before the scheduled end of his term in office, a media report said on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Acharya is returning to the New York University Stern School of Business in August instead of February next year, according to the report.

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Times Top10: The India that's almost out of water



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Breaking records, 7.4L visit Kedarnath in 45 days

Breaking all records, over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand in the first 45 days of this year’s Char Dham Yatra. The number is the highest ever in the recorded history of the Himalayan shrine that witnessed the worst natural calamity in 2013 which claimed thousands of lives.

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WC: Pak knock out South Africa with 49-run win

Pakistan kept alive their slender hopes of making the semifinals while knocking South Africa out of the ICC World Cup with a 49-run win at Lord’s on Sunday. Batting first, the 1992 champions posted 308 for seven, and then stopped South Africa at 259 for nine in 50 overs.

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Pakistan looking to mislead FATF with criticism of India?



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Sign of life? High methane levels found on Mars

In a measurement taken Wednesday, Nasa’s Curiosity rover discovered startlingly high amounts of methane in the Martian air, a gas that on Earth is usually produced by living things. The data arrived back on Earth on Thursday, and by Friday, scientists working on the mission were excitedly discussing the news.

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B'luru ponzi scam: IMA owner seeks return to India, vows to 'expose' netas

I Monitory Advisor (IMA) group founder director Mohammed Mansoor Khan has said that he wants to return to India and is ready to reveal the names of corrupt politicians and officers who extorted money from him and who are behind the downfall of his business venture.

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War may spread across Gulf region, endanger US troops, warns Iran



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'One nation, one poll': Maya slams BJP's 'gimmick'

“The new gimmick of 'one nation, one election' is a BJP's ploy to win the Lok Sabha and assembly elections by a single 'dhandhli' (manipulation) misusing the EVMs," she said. She said the BJP's victory is “unexpected and against the people's mandate”, which is not possible without a “planned manipulation and conspiracy”

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Rajasthan: At least 14 dead in tent collapse

At least 14 people were feared dead and over 50 others were injured after a 'pandaal' collapsed in Jasol village in Barmer district on Sunday, police said.

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Don't mistake prudence for weakness: US to Iran

US National Security Adviser John Bolton said that Iran should not "mistake US prudence and discretion for weakness," after the US abruptly called off military strikes against Iran in response to the shooting down of an unmanned American surveillance drone.

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

AI suspends captain for 'shoplifting' in Sydney

A senior Air India commander has been suspended after he allegedly shoplifted at Sydney duty free on Saturday (June 22) just before he was to operate a flight to Delhi. He is learnt to have told the airline management that he “was elated receiving this news at the airport and in the sense of euphoria inadvertently picked up something without realising I had not paid for it.”

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Post-Balakot, Indian Navy hunted for Pak sub

After Indian Air Force hit the Jaish terrorist factory in Balakot, one of the most advanced Pakistani Agosta-class submarines - PNS Saad - vanished from the Pakistani waters, a senior government source said. After 21 days of an extensive search, the Indian Navy finally located the PNS Saad on the western side of Pakistan.

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WC: Virat Kohli fined for excessive appeal

India skipper Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for appealing in an aggressive manner during their tense World Cup win over Afghanistan, here Saturday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/31OKVXg

PAK vs SA WC Live: Pakistan opt to bat at Lord's

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

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US carries out cyberattacks on Iran in response to provocations

The intrusion occurred the same day President Donald Trump called off a strike on Iranian targets such as radar and missile batteries. But the online operation was allowed to go forward because it was intended to be below the threshold of armed conflict — using the same shadow tactics that Iran has deployed.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2L6sirX

Redmi K20 Pro India Launch Date, Asus 6Z Launch, and More News This Week

Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 India launch details, Samsung M40 sale, Poco F1 price cut, and Asus 6Z launch were some of the tech news developments this week.

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Skeletons found in Muzaffarpur hospital, no AES links: DM

There was considerable sensation in the town as word about the presence of the skeletons behind the hospital building spread. Attendants of some patients reportedly stumbled upon the human remains and brought the matter to the notice of hospital authorities. Locals said one or two skeletons were burnt while the others were strewn on the ground or stuffed into plastic sacks.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2NfJD46

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Mohammed Shami on hat-trick: Mahi bhai said, 'bowl a yorker'

Mohammed Shami had no second thoughts about bowling a yorker for a hat-trick delivery after Mahendra Singh Dhoni advised the same during India's thrilling World Cup encounter against Afghanistan . Shami is the second Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in World Cup after Chetan Sharma's feat against New Zealand in the 1987 edition.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2X1lb6x

India rejects US religious freedom report

India rejected a US religious freedom report, saying it sees no locus standi for a foreign government to pronounce on the state of its citizens' constitutionally protected rights. In its International Religious Freedom Report, the State Department alleged on Friday that mob attacks by violent extremist Hindu groups against minority communities continued in India.

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

How Uttar Pradesh tackled the encephalitis menace



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Woman wants baby with estranged hubby

In a rare plea before a family court, a 35-year-old woman caught in a divorce battle sought a second child with her estranged husband. She pleaded for conception through restoration of conjugal relations or in-vitro fertilisation before her biological clock times out.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2N4BxeM

Kolkata girl reveals final moments in letter

"Give me a nice funeral. A NAICE one," Krittika Paul had written in the suicide note found next to her in the school washroom where she killed herself on Friday. Respecting her last wishes, her family, relatives and friends gave the 14-year-old an emotional send-off at a crematorium in Baruipur on Saturday evening.

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

CJI reminds PM to act on HC judge’s removal



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World Cup: Shami & Co get India out of jail

Virat Kohli & Co survived a scare, thanks to the heroics of bowlers, by successfully defending a below-par 224/8 to win by 11 runs and climb up to No. 3 on the points table with four wins from five matches, besides a washout.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Rye04n

Rising Iran-US tension revives India’s oil worry



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Elon Musk Forecasts Grim Future of Human Race

Elon Musk's grim forecast of humanity suggests that a "population bomb" would lead to a worldwide collapse in humans in the coming decades and everybody would start to see the evident effects by 2050.

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Facebook's Libra Coin Frightening, Company Co-Founder Says

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, who initiated the call to break up the social networking giant, has termed the new digital currency Libra "frightening".

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Facebook Restores Controversial Led Zeppelin Album Cover

Facebook has reversed its ban on British rock band Led Zeppelin's 1973 album "Houses of the Holy" cover that features nude children.

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Is Firefox Better Than Chrome? It Comes Down to Privacy

Chrome has become like spyware for Google, allowing more tracker cookies than any other browser.

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BSNL Offering Free Access to Hotstar Premium With Its New Broadband Plan

BSNL has announced a new broadband plan called Superstar 300 which comes with free Hotstar Premium subscription.

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'Any mistake by enemies...': Iran warns US, allies as tensions escalate

Iran said on Saturday it would respond firmly to any US threat against it, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, amid escalating tension between Tehran and Washington over the shooting down of an unmanned US drone by the Islamic Republic. "Any mistake by Iran's enemies, in particular America and its regional allies, would be like firing at a powder keg that will burn America, its interests and its allies to the ground," Iran said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WVk4tP

ED offers air ambulance to bring back Choksi

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has offered to provide an air ambulance and a team of medical experts to bring back fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi from Antigua and provide him with all necessary treatment in India. In a counter affidavit submitted before the high court, ED has termed as "a facade" an affidavit submitted earlier this week by Choksi in which he claimed that he is unable to return to India due to persistent health problems.

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

World Cup Live: India bat first vs Afghanistan

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Afghanistan on Times of India

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WZ2TTc

How to Watch India vs Afghanistan Cricket Match Live Online Around the World

India vs Afghanistan game is the first match of the day, which also sees New Zealand take on West Indies in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Here's how to watch live stream telecast of both...

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US concerned over blasphemy laws in Pak, religious oppression in China



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IvMz8t

LG W-Series Phone With AI Triple Cameras to Launch in India on June 26

LG is all set to launch a new W-series phone in India on June 26 that will pack triple rear cameras and will be powered by an octa-core 12nm processor.

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Friday, June 21, 2019

After tough four games, India face Afghanistan

India are not only looking at the two points from this game, but also a significant improvement in the net run rate with an eye on the semifinal qualification order. It's difficult to see how and where Afghanistan can hurt India. It's a match-up between one of the best teams in the competition against the weakest one.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IwM5yR

Aadhaar Is Very Well Protected, Cybersecurity Chief Rajesh Pant Says

National cybersecurity coordinator Lt Gen (retd) Rajesh Pant has said that Aadhaar is very well protected and that there was nothing to worry about.

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Poco F1 Price in India Slashed Once Again, Now Starts at Rs. 17,999

Poco F1's last reduced price was Rs. 19,999, and it is now retailing for a further Rs. 2,000 discount.

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Huawei Sues US Commerce Department Over Seized Equipment

Huawei has filed a lawsuit against the US Commerce Department challenging whether telecommunications equipment it sent from China to the United States, and then back to China, is covered by Export...

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5 Chinese Supercomputer Companies Blacklisted by US Over Security Fears

United States is blacklisting five Chinese organisations involved in supercomputing with military-related applications, citing national security as a justification for denying its Asian geopolitical...

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FATF: India says Pak must take verifiable, irreversible steps against terrorism

India on Saturday said it expects Pakistan to take all necessary steps to implement the FATF action plan by September and take credible and verifiable measures to address terrorism. Pakistan has until October to complete its action plans to curb terror financing and money laundering, failing which it can be blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force.

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

Amazon, Toshiba Launch Low-Cost Fire TV Televisions With Dolby Vision

Amazon has announced the first budget-friendly Toshiba-branded 4K TV with built-in Fire TV software and Dolby Vision.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IxQu4T

Millions of Google Maps Listings Are Fake, Report Claims

With thousands of new fake accounts being added every month, Google Maps is flooded by about 11 million false listings and phone numbers that reroute to competing businesses.

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'Flights at risk': United stops Newark-Mumbai direct amid US-Iran tension

American major United has indefinitely cancelled its daily Mumbai-Newark (EWR) nonstop after Iran shot down a US drone. Incidentally, United’s Delhi-Newark daily nonstop is also suspended till July due to continued closure of Pakistan airspace. United is currently the only American airline that flies to India and Mumbai and Delhi are the two routes in operates on, both of which are suspended for now.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WY8oGE

Samsung Galaxy M40 Review

Samsung M40 boasts of a modern hole-punch display and powerful internals, making it an attractive package under Rs. 20,000. We find out what this phone is like to live with, in our review.

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We'll consider pulling out of 2022 CWG: IOA

India can pull out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to protest the exclusion of shooting and archery (recurve) from the Games' programme, Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) secretary general, Rajeev Mehta, has warned. The IOA could take a decision in this regard within a month's time or so at its Executive Council meeting in Delhi, Mehta said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Fqb4BU

Indian economy heavily regulated, says USTR



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Thursday, June 20, 2019

'Don't know how long Cong-JD(S) govt will last'

JD(S) supremo and former PM HD Deve Gowda expressed doubts about the survival of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government headed by his son HD Kumaraswamy. Reacting to the development, Kumaraswamy, who is in Yadgir, claimed that media has misinterpreted his father's statement and that his government would complete it's tenure.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2x3fHNZ

Watch: Kohli bowls over Southampton school kids

The kids of Southampton Springhill school had a fun time, playing cricket with the Indian stars at the Hampshire Bowl, and the most sought-after for them was, of course, Virat Kohli who gave the kids time and made them feel comfortable.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Ru02AD

Apple Warns of iPhone Tariff Risks as China Supply Chain Exposed

Apple urged the Trump administration not to proceed with tariffs of as much as 25 percent on a new slate of products imported from China.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WU3Q3W

Asus 6Z vs OnePlus 7

Asus 6Z price in India starts at Rs. 31,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, while the OnePlus 7 price in India starts at Rs. 32,999.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/31KbM6W

Here Are the TVs That Netflix Works Best On in 2019

Netflix may just be a streaming platform, but its increasing importance as a content provider means that a lot of people want TVs built around it.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2x0kJuC

Xiaomi Set to Release More Products via Mi.com in India

Xiaomi is aiming to launch more products for the online buyers in the country, a top company executive said here on Thursday.

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Best Apps to Help You Kickstart International Yoga Day 2019

International Yoga Day 2019 is here and you can kickstart your yoga journey via these excellent apps.

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Slack Shows Up for Work and Rallies in Wall Street Debut

Slack's newly public shares aren't slacking off. The work messaging service grew 49% in value after its stock started trading Thursday under the ticker "WORK".

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WWPL5V

Redmi Note 7 Pro Sale in India Today at 12 Noon

Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India comes at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option is priced at Rs. 16,999.

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Redmi K20 Pro Explorer Programme Begins in India Ahead of Formal Launch

Registrations for Redmi K20 Pro programme are open until midnight June 22.

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Motorola One Vision vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M40

The Motorola One Vision has a few differences from the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M40, and we highlight all of the differences between the three.

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In Final Stranger Things Season 3 Trailer, the Monster Has a Voice

With Stranger Things season 3 less than two weeks away, Netflix has released a new and final trailer that shows what the Hawkins teenagers are up against and gives a voice to the monster.

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Horns Are Growing on Young People's Skulls Due to Phone Use: Research

New research in biomechanics suggests that young people are developing hornlike spikes at the back of their skulls - bone spurs caused by the forward tilt of the head.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2L6fwJO

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite AR Game Now Available in Select Regions

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite was co-developed by Pokemon Go developer Niantic and AT&T's Warner Bros, which owns the rights to develop entertainment based on author J.K. Rowling's popular Harry...

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Toy Story 4 Is a Terrific Blend of Emotion and Action

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the toy gang are back in Toy Story 4, as they set off on a road trip with new toy Forky. On the way, Woody reunites with Bo Peep, who teaches him that there's...

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Trump OKs strikes on Iran, but then pulls back

Officials said Trump had initially approved attacks on a handful of Iranian targets, like radar and missile batteries. But the action was then abruptly called off, putting a halt to what would have been the president's third military action against targets in the Middle East. It was also not clear whether the attacks might still go forward.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Y1I5ff

Apple Recalls Some MacBook Pro Units Over Fire Safety Risk

Apple said on Thursday it would recall a limited number of 15-inch MacBook Pro units as their batteries are susceptible to overheating and pose a "fire safety risk".

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

No plans to cap H-1B work visa programme: US

Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, the state department said on Thursday. Reuters reported on Wednesday the US had told India it was considering restricting the H-1B visa programmes for countries with data storage requirement. The programme issues US visas to skilled foreign workers.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Y1unsT

Cricketer’s son first India-origin player in MLB

Sixteen-year-old Kuldeep Padtel travelled to the US to help at his uncle's restaurant. His passion for sports saw him play for the UC cricket team. Thirty-five-years later, his 22-year-old son was picked by Chicago White Sox two, making him the first player of Indian origin to be drafted in Major League Baseball.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2N3D9W0

Yoga is above region, above faith, above everything: PM Modi

PM Modi on Friday performed Yoga with around 40,000 enthusiasts at the Prabhat Tara ground and said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong. Expressing concern that young people are becoming vulnerable to heart ailments, Modi said, "Yoga can play a huge role in tackling the issue and hence, this year's theme is 'Yoga for Heart'."

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2N0PDxT

US has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme

Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, the state department said on Thursday. Reuters reported on Wednesday the US had told India it was considering restricting the H-1B visa programmes for countries with data storage requirement. The programme issues US visas to skilled foreign workers.

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

Realme C2 to Go on Sale in India Again Today via Flipkart, Realme.com

Realme C2 will be going on sale once again in India today. The smartphone will be sold via Realme.com and Flipkart at 12pm (noon).

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WRyV3D

Live: PM to lead Yoga Day celebrations in Ranchi

Top government functionaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah, and other senior BJP leaders will attend International Yoga Day events across the country. Stay with TOI for the latest updates

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

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Live: World standing with India on issue of terror, Prez Kovind says

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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

Motorola One Vision Launching in India Today: Live Updates

If you want to follow the Motorola One Vision India launch live, we will be sharing live updates from the event. Also, we mentioned earlier, the event in being live-streamed.

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

Amazon's Wheel of Time Series Casts Rosamund Pike in the Lead

Rosamund Pike has been cast in the lead of Amazon Prime Video's series adaptation of The Wheel of Time, the series of high fantasy novels from Robert Jordan.

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

All-New Kindle Oasis Lets You Customise Colour Tone From Cool to Warm

Amazon all-new Kindle Oasis price in India starts at Rs. 21,999 for the 8GB storage model, while its 32GB storage option comes at Rs. 24,999.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Krt1o7

Live: Prez addresses Parliament's joint session

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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

Asus ZenFone 6 Passes Flip Camera Durability Test With Flying Colours

The Asus ZenFone 6 camera also has the same auto-retracting capability when it senses a fall, just like the OnePlus 7 Pro.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ZD5x2W

A US City to Pay $600,000 Ransom to Save Computer Records

A Florida city agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers who took over its computer system, the latest in thousands of attacks worldwide aimed at extorting money from governments and businesses.

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Apollo 11 Turns 50: How Did NASA Put Men on the Moon?

To put astronauts on the surface of the moon and bring them home safely, NASA had to do many things right, in succession, with margins of error ranging from small to nonexistent.

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Slack to Make Market Debut via Direct Listing, at $26 Reference Price

Slack makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange Thurs

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YouTube Said to Be Under Probe Over Claims It Illegally Tracked Kids

US Federal Trade Commission is said to be in the late stages of an investigation into how YouTube handles children's videos.

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Facebook Called Before US Senate Panel Over Libra Coin

Facebook's plans to create a global cryptocurrency will face scrutiny from the US Senate Banking Committee on July 16, the latest sign that policymakers around the globe are casting a wary eye on...

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Dell, HP, Microsoft, Intel Oppose Proposed US Tariffs on Laptops, Tablets

Dell, HP, Microsoft, and Intel have opposed US President Donald Trump's proposal to include laptop computers and tablets among the Chinese goods targeted for tariffs.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IqmE1U

US Said to Be Mulling Caps on H-1B Visas to Deter India's Local Data Rules

United States has told India it is considering caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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Libra coin is a 'long way from launch', Facebook's Sandberg Says

Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said the company's planned cryptocurrency coin, Libra, is a "long way from launch."

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WC: Men In Blue to go orange against England?

India cricketers are likely to sport orange jerseys instead of the usual blue in selected games of the ongoing World Cup, including the one against hosts England on June 30. The jersey, which will be predominantly orange with a tinge of blue, will be unveiled during the course of the tournament.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XXCTJ3

H-1B cap for India? 'Need approval by US Cong'

The H-1B employment visa, which is widely used by India’s technology sector (both IT and ITeS) for on-site work in the US, seems to have been caught in the cross fire of trade wars.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2x4EKjs

Delhi-Mumbai in 10 hours by train?

In the next four years, you can hope to reach Mumbai from Delhi in just 10 hours boarding a superfast train. The railways has set the target to increase the maximum speed of trains on these routes to 160 kmph to cut down the travel time between the national capital and financial capital by five hours.

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

Muslims in this village are burying dead at homes

A clutch of houses in Chah Pokhar in Achnera block of Agra have turned into graveyards as families are forced to bury their departed in their homes due to lack of a burial ground. As a result, the dead here are a constant part of day-to-day life. TOI found women cooking next to where their children were buried while the elderly rested on cots in a backyard full of graves.

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

Clamour on social media for gender-neutral laws

MUMBAI: After Monday's arrest of the woman who accused actor Karan Oberoi of rape for staging an assault on herself, several citizens spoke of the need for gender-neutral laws on social media.

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

Samsung Galaxy M40 Set to Go on Sale Again in India Today

Samsung Galaxy M40, which was launched in India last week, will go on sale at 12pm (noon) IST today via Amazon India and the Samsung Online Shop.

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Motorola One Vision Set to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Motorola One Vision India launch will be held at an event in New Delhi today. Its specifications are already known.

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US mulling 15% cap on H-1B visa for Indians

The United States told India it is considering caps on H-1B work visas for countries that force foreign companies to store data locally, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, widening the two countries' row over tariffs and trade. India, which has irked US government with stringent new rules on data storage, is the largest recipient of these temporary visas.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2x2zpsX

How a Pak spy used bots to hack into systems of Army officials

A Pakistani spy who went by the Facebook nickname 'Sejal Kapoor' managed to hack into the computer systems of more than 98 officials from various defence forces and organisations, including the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, paramilitary forces and state police personnel in Rajasthan, MP, Punjab and UP between 2015 and 2018.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Fjp9Bm

Boat Bassheads 950 Wired Headphones Launched in India

The Bassheads range from Boat, best known for its in-ear headphones, now gets an on-ear variant.

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

Netflix's Murder Mystery Sets Opening Weekend Record With 30 Million Views

Netflix has announced that its Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler-starrer comedy Murder Mystery has set a new opening weekend record for a Netflix film, claiming that more than 30.8 million member...

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

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Asus ROG Phone 2 Launch Date, Starting Price Rumoured

Asus ROG Phone 2, the successor to the original ROG Phone, is said to debut on July 23.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2L0cHdg

Asus 6z With Flip Camera launching in India Today: Live Updates

Asus 6z is all set make its debut in India today. For those of you who want to follow the launch event live, we will be sharing live updates from the event right here.

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

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: All you want to know

A surprise pick by the ruling BJP-led NDA, Birla's name was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself for the post, sources said. The 56-year-old leader is considered to be close to both Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah. Birla's nomination for the Lok Sabha speaker's post also has the backing of non-NDA parties such as the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

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

Parliament live: Om Birla elected LS Speaker

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

from Times of India http://bit.ly/31RvxJM

Chahal, Yadav give India the edge in middle overs

Virat Kohli has often called his two wrist spinners "world class" and Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have more often than not justified their captain's faith. The wrist-spinning duo has given Kohli the attacking option in the middle overs, which was earlier missing. Kohli being a proactive player goes for wickets and not just stops the flow of runs in the middle overs.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/31GwYL2

This Could Be the Launch Date of Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch is said to take place at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn on August 7, matching the launch schedule of the Galaxy Note 9.

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Parliament live: Om Birla to be new LS Speaker

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Release Date Revealed

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite - the augmented reality game similar to Pokemon Go (as it's from the same developer in Niantic) - will begin its worldwide rollout Friday, June 21, starting with the...

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Twice Burned: Winklevii Overshadowed by Zuckerberg Yet Again

Can a Libra and two Geminis get along? How about Facebook and the Winklevoss twins?

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Facebook's Cryptocurrency Ambitions Face Privacy Concerns, Political Backlash

Facebook announced ambitious plans to launch a new global cryptocurrency called Libra, part of an effort to expand into digital payments that immediately raised privacy concerns.

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Modi govt 2.0: Ministers make it a point to reach office by 9.30am

Following the instruction of PM Narendra Modi, Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Ram Vilas Paswan have rescheduled their morning engagements in order to reach their offices by 9.30am. TOI found that several ministers have made it a point to reach office by 9.30am since Modi advised all ministers to be in office in time and avoid doing office work from home.

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

World Electronic Gaming Revenues to Grow 9.6 Percent in 2019: Newzoo

The global video and electronic games market will generate $152.1 billion in 2019, up 9.6 percent over last year, Newzoo reported.

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Google Invests $1 Billion to Ease Housing Shortage Near California Headquarters

Google announced on Tuesday it would set aside $750 million in land and $250 million in financing to spur developers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Uber Threatens to Withdraw From Austria

Currently, different rules apply to taxis and rental cars in Austria. Uber is classified as a rental car service and can set its own prices.

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

Google Calendar Was Down for Several Hours in Global Outage

Google Calendar is back online after service was disrupted for several hours.

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TN: How these 20,000 women saved a dying river

With nearly half of India reeling under drought and fresh water a dangerously scarce resource, citizens in many parts of the country have taken it upon themselves to correct the bleak situation.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WN41Jr

Biker gang chases, harasses Kolkata model

A gang of 10 bikers chased around Kolkata-based model Ushoshi Sengupta’s app cab through the streets of south Kolkata and harassed her — not once but twice — late on Monday night. The last round of harassment occurred after cops at a police station “refused to register her complaint” but, instead, referred her to the “right police station”.

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

#MenToo: Oberoi's lawyer calls probe 'shoddy'



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

Anil Ambani may be out of billionaire club

Ambani holds less than 75% stake in each of the six companies in his group — Reliance Infrastructure, Reliance Naval & Engineering, Reliance Power, Reliance Capital, Reliance Home Finance and the now-defunct Reliance Communications. Going by the market value of listed companies in his group, the younger of the two famous Ambani brothers would be worth much less than the billion-dollar mark.

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

Redmi Note 7 Pro Goes on Sale in India via Flipkart, Mi.com Today

Redmi Note 7 Pro is having its weekly flash sale in India today. As usual, it will be made available via Flipkart and Mi.com, at 12 noon.

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Asus 6Z Set to Launch in India Today, Here's How to Watch Live Stream

Asus 6Z aka ZenFone 6 was launched in Europe last month with a starting price of EUR 499 (roughly Rs. 39,000).

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/31G5p4q

Oppo A5s 4GB RAM Variant Now Reportedly on Sale in India

Oppo has reportedly released the 4GB RAM variant of its Oppo A5s smartphone in India. It has been priced at Rs. 12,990 and can be purchased in Green and Gold colour options.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WSZ95S

Sania & Veena's nasty Twitter spat post Pak loss

Pakistan's loss to India for the seventh time in the World Cup has not gone down well with the fans. Pakistani actress Veena Malik on Monday lashed out at Sania Mirza for partying with her husband Shoaib Malik ahead of the the clash between the arch-rivals on Sunday.

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

2020 iPhone Top Models to Get 5G Support, OLED Displays on All Models: Kuo

As per noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch iPhone models set to arrive in 2020 will offer 5G support, while the 6.1-inch model will stick with LTE.

from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Xkh5dK

Encephalitis outbreak: Nitish visits Muzaffarpur

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday visited Muzaffarpur district, where 107 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) so far. The chief minister will hold a review meeting with doctors and health officials later in the day to take stock of the situation.

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

Monday, June 17, 2019

WhatsApp Maintains Its Stand on India's Message Traceability Call

WhatsApp on Tuesday said it has nothing fresh to add to the Indian government's demand to trace the origin of messages on its platform as it "undermined the privacy of the people".

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Poco F1 Starts Receiving MIUI Update With May Android Security Patch, More

Poco F1 has started receiving a new software update that brings MIUI v10.3.5.0 along with May 2019 Android security patch.

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J.J. Abrams Said to Near $500 Million Deal With WarnerMedia

J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot production company is reportedly nearing an overall deal with WarnerMedia, that could be worth over $500 million, and would cover both film and TV.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Gets Night Mode, June Security Patch: Report

Samsung has reportedly begun the rollout of a new update for the Galaxy Note 9, which brings a dedicated Night mode and the June Android security patch.

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WhatsApp Asked for Help to Locate Missing Backpacker in Australia

Theo Hayez, who had spent eight months traveling around Australia, was reported missing on June 6 when he did not return to his hostel.

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Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 Get Limited Period Discount in India

Nokia 3.2 price in India has been dropped to as low as Rs. 8,490, while the Nokia 4.2 price has been slashed to Rs. 10,490 until June 30.

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A Teenager Didn't Come Home. An iPhone App Led Her Mother to a Ravine.

Her family immediately knew something wasn't right when Smith was late coming home and calls or texts went unanswered.

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The Hunger Games Prequel Book Out 2020, Movie in the Works

The Hunger Games world is expanding, with a new prequel book set 64 years before the start of the original set to be published May 2020. A film adaptation of the same is also in the works.

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iPhone Demand in China Tested by Trade Dispute, Apple Analysts Say

Apple could be seeing weaker-than-expected demand for its iPhone product line, especially in China, analysts said on Monday.

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'I want Sarfaraz to lower me into my grave'

Pakistan fans mocked their cricket team's underwhelming performance on social media after Sarfaraz Ahmed's men suffered an 89-run defeat against arch-rivals India in their World Cup clash at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.

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TikTok Unveils New Account Safety Feature in India

TikTok had launched a 'Device Management' feature that would enable users in India to have complete control of their account.

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Facebook Expected to Unveil Its Cryptocurrency Today

Facebook is set Tuesday to unveil a bid to bring cryptocurrency payments into the mainstream.

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Anantnag encounter: Soldier, 2 terrorists killed

A security forces personnel has died in an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday, a police official said. Acting on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Bijbehara area of the district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation this morning. The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired on the forces, who retaliated.

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Honor 20i to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart

Honor 20i is all set to go on sale for the first time in India today. Honor 20i price in India has been set at Rs. 14,999 for the sole variant with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

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G20 summit: Deadlock on trade set to be part of Modi-Trump talks



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Kuldeep Yadav revives ‘ball of century’ memories

Twenty-six years after Shane Warne's immortal 'ball of the century' to Mike Gatting at Old Trafford, Kuldeep Yadav delivered his own version at the very same venue on Sunday. Kuldeep deceived his victim more with the drift than the turn, while Warne got his man through unbelievable turn. The victim in Kuldeep's case was Pakistan's premier batsman, Babar Azam.

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Kuldeep Yadav revives ‘ball of century’ memories

Twenty-six years after Shane Warne's immortal 'ball of the century' to Mike Gatting at Old Trafford, Kuldeep Yadav delivered his own version at the very same venue on Sunday. Kuldeep deceived his victim more with the drift than the turn, while Warne got his man through unbelievable turn. The victim in Kuldeep's case was Pakistan's premier batsman, Babar Azam.

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#MenToo is about gender equality: Karan Oberoi

The TV actor, who was granted bail on June 7 talks about his stay in prison and the support he got from his friends and family.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon

Samsung M40 is all set to go on sale for the first time in India today. Samsung Galaxy M40 has been priced at Rs. 19,990 and will be sold via Amazon India and Samsung Online Store.

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Lena Headey Wanted a 'Better Death' for Cersei Lannister on GoT

Lena Headey said that she "wanted a better death" for Cersei Lannister, who was crushed by the rubble alongside Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in the penultimate episode of Game of...

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

Rajasthan girl Suman Rao crowned Miss India



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BSNL Brings Rs. 168 Recharge for Activating International Roaming Services

BSNL has launched a new recharge plan priced at Rs. 168 for activation and validity extension of international roaming services.

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How Hong Kong's Protesters Find Ways to Outwit the Surveillance State

Hong Kong's protesters wore face masks to obscure themselves from CCTVs and in fear of facial recognition software, and bought fresh pay-as-you-go SIM cards.

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MIT Researchers Build AI System That Can Visualise Objects Using Touch

A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have come up with a predictive Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can learn to see by touching and to feel by seeing.

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TikTok Suicide, PUBG Death: Here's How to Fight Digital Addiction

Digital addiction is real and it could be as dangerous as drug addiction, warned psychiatrists while outlining practical ways to fight the urge to use gadgets non-stop both among children and adults.

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Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale Kicks Off With Offers on These Mobile Phones

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale has kicked off today with offers on a number of popular smartphones. The sale will run from June 17 to June 21 and will offer discounts and bundled offers on a bunch of...

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LS live updates: Newly elected MPs takes oath

The first Parliament session after the 17th Lok Sabha was elected is now under way, with members taking oath. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Huawei P30 Pro Variants With 6GB, 12GB RAM Spotted on TENAA

Two new variants of the Huawei P30 Pro packing 6GB and 12GB of RAM have been spotted on TENAA, indicating that a China launch is imminent.

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Shah Rukh Khan to Voice Mufasa in The Lion King Hindi Dub

Disney India has hired Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan for the Hindi-language dub of the upcoming remake of The Lion King, who will voice Mufasa and Simba, respectively.

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Intel Launches Ignite Project to Help Israeli Tech Startups

Intel has launched a project to help startups in Israel develop technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems, and said it planned to bring the scheme to other countries as well.

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How a 'Moon Rock Hunter' Is Tracking Down Apollo Lunar Souvenirs

Beginning with Apollo 11, which landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, and ending with Apollo 17, in December 1972, US astronauts collected 842 pounds (382 kilograms) of rocks and lunar soil.

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Live: PM hopes for cooperation from oppn in Parl

The first Parliament session after the 17th Lok Sabha was elected is set to begin today. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Twitter for Mac App Is Coming Back, Company Confirms

Twitter has announced that it will be bringing back "Twitter to Mac" with help from Apple's Project Catalyst, Pro, which is Apple's initiative to help developers port their iOS apps into Mac.

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Huawei Prepares for Sharp Drop in Smartphone Shipments: Report

Huawei is preparing for a 40 percent to 60 percent decline in international smartphone shipments, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.

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US Chipmakers Said to Be Quietly Lobbying to Ease Huawei Ban

American chip suppliers, including Qualcomm and Intel, are quietly pressing the US government to ease its ban on sales to Huawei, people familiar with the situation told Reuters.

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Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone Set to Launch in India Today

Nubia Red Magic 3 India launch is taking place at 6:30pm, and the phone will be available for purchase through Flipkart.

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Rohit Sharma in illustrious band of batsmen at Old Trafford

England's second oldest Test venue after The Oval, the historic Old Trafford, has seen many great knocks by some of the finest Indian batsmen. On Sunday, Rohit Sharma added his name to that list, although his effort came in an ODI. The Mumbaikar put the Pakistan attack to sword, cracking a brilliant 140 off just 113 balls, which included 14 fours and three sixes.

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WC heroics are child's play for Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma scored a cracking 140 as India registered clinical win against arch-rivals Pakistan in Manchester. After the emphatic victory, the Indian vice-captain credited his new-born daughter for the knock saying that her daughter has brought a good phase in his life and he is in a "great space".

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Getting Babar out was 'dream' delivery: Kuldeep

Kuldeep Yadav produced a sensational delivery to remove Babar Azam at a crucial juncture during India's clash against Pakistan in Manchester on Sunday. Yadav said that it was "the best delivery for me in this tournament". Yadav admitted bowling Azam with a magical delivery that tossed and turned was a "dream" for any spinner. India registered an 89-run victory against Pak.

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World Cup: India make it 7-0 against a mediocre Pakistan

India extended their unblemished World Cup record against Pakistan after Rohit Sharma's century and tidy bowling secured their 89-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the tournament's most anticipated group match on Sunday.

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'Another strike on Pak': Shah wishes India for win

Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated India for its stellar victory against Pakistan in the ICC World Cup and compared the win with the surgical strike conducted against the rival country by the Army in 2016. "Another strike on Pakistan by team India and the result is the same," tweeted Shah.

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20 more kids die, Bihar encephalitis toll hits 93

Twenty more children succumbed to acute encephalitis syndrome in the last 24 hours, taking the toll in Muzaffarpur and other districts of Bihar to 93. "The government will leave no stone unturned to contain it at the earliest. All possible measures are being taken for the purpose," Union health minister Harsh Vardhan told relatives of affected children.​

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Bhuvi hobbles out with hamstring niggle

India suffered yet another injury scare after senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar suffered a hamstring niggle while bowling against Pakistan in their World Cup game on Sunday.

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Muzaffarpur: Encephalitis death toll rises to 93

As deaths due to encephalitis in Muzaffarpur mounted to 93 on Sunday, people created ruckus at a government-run hospital in Muzaffarpur while Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan was visiting to take stock of the situation. Those holding demonstrations alleged inadequate services by the hospital and negligence by politicians.

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LS session tomorrow; Budget, triple talaq in focus



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Amazon India Is Offering You Cash to Deliver Packages Part Time

Amazon says you can earn up to Rs. 140 per hour, though you will need at least a two-wheeler to get started.

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Kashmiri separatists got funds from abroad: NIA



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J&K cops bust terrorists' 'governance infra' in jails



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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record

Virat Kohli has taken just 222 innings (230 ODIs) to enter the 11000-run club, making him the fastest man to achieve the mark. Before Kohli, the record belonged to Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved the feat in 276 innings (284 matches). Kohli achieved the feat during India’s World Cup 2019 clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester.

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India vs Pak: Ton-up Rohit joins Virat in elite club

Rohit Sharma on Sunday became just the second Indian to hit a century against Pakistan in a World Cup match. The Indian opener brought up a 85-ball century in the World Cup match vs Pakistan in Manchester. Captain Virat Kohli was the first Indian to score a century in a World Cup game against Pakistan during the 2015 World Cup in Australia.

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Doctors agree to meet Mamata, but add a rider

The impasse in West Bengal showed signs of easing on Sunday as the agitating doctors said agreed to a meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee, but with a condition that it should be open for media coverage. Banerjee, during a press conference on Saturday, had urged the agitators to resume work and said her government has accepted all their demands.

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IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike tomorrow



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WC: Amir warned twice for running on the pitch

Pakistan spearhead Mohammad Amir faced the prospect of being removed from the attack before completing his overs in a key World Cup match against arch rivals India after receiving two official warnings for running on the pitch in his first spell at Old Trafford.

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​​Heatwave claims 44 lives in Bihar

At least 44 people have died in a blistering heatwave that hit three Bihar districts on Saturday. 22 people died in Aurangabad, 20 in Gaya and two in Nawada districts due to the heatwave. CM Nitish Kumar has announced a payment of Rs four lakh as ex-gratia to the next of kin of those killed.

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One nation, one election: PM calls all-party meet

PM Modi has called a meeting of presidents of all parties represented in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha on June 19 to discuss the issue of 'one nation, one election', Parliamentary affairs minister Prahlad Joshi said on Sunday. The PM will discuss 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary and issues related to aspirational districts, Joshi said.

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World Cup: How India built 6-0 lead on Pakistan

As favourites India take on Pakistan for the seventh time in the World Cup, the men in blue will look to maintain their unbeaten streak against the arch-rivals. But ahead of the blockbuster clash here a look as to how India got to the 6-0 lead against their fiercest rivals.

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Use These Apps and Services for India vs Pakistan Live Score Updates

India vs Pakistan live score updates available via these popular apps and services.

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Ind vs Pak Live: Weather updates from Manchester

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

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Mi 9T Launch, Samsung M40 in India, PUBG, and More Tech News This Week

Mi 9T price reveal, Samsung M40 price in India announced, Honor 20 series in India, and PUBG Mobile updates were top tech stories this week.

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

How crime is getting a communal spin



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Rain could have final say in India-Pakistan clash

A cricketing rivalry that transcends beyond the realms of 22-yards will be reignited when India and Pakistan square off in a World Cup encounter that could have fascinating sub-plots with Rain Gods threatening an anti-climactic twist.

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Spanish intern in Indian IT major raped in Ggn

A 23-year-old Spanish woman filed a police complaint on Saturday, accusing a Delhi-based filmmaker who she recently befriended of raping her after inviting her to a party at his bungalow in DLF-1.

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Don't want to say anything for TRP: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli swatted aside talks about a duel with Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir and played down the hype around Sunday's World Cup blockbuster between the arch-rivals at Old Trafford.

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Assaults in loos to stares: My Life without gender



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#MenToo: Karan Oberoi joins dharna in Mumbai



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India can become $5tn economy by 2024: PM

The goal of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2024 is "challenging, but achievable" with the concerted efforts of states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the fifth meeting of Niti Aayog's Governing Council. Modi stressed that Niti Aayog has a key role to play in fulfilling the mantra of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas".

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Live: PM Modi chairs 5th meeting of Niti Aayog

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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Amazon Sued Again for Alexa Recording Kids' Voices

Amazon has been sued by a Massachusetts woman seeking class-action status to sue the e-commerce giant.

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Huawei Nova 5i Pro Gets Listed in China Ahead of Formal Launch

Huawei Nova 5i Pro could join the Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, and Nova 5i that all are expected to debut on July 21.

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B'luru ponzi scam: IAS officer spiked minister' Rs 600 cr bailout plan

Amid swirling allegations that Mohammed Mansoor Khan could not have fled to Dubai without the aid of authorities, it has emerged that a senior Karnataka minister aggressively lobbied for a Rs 600-crore bailout of the IMA founder-owner, only to be shot down by an IAS officer in the government.

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OnePlus Leaked Email Addresses of Hundreds of Users, Report Claims

OnePlus has reportedly fixed the security flaw that existed on the Shot on OnePlus app revealing email addresses of users.

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Docs refuse talks with Mamata, demand apology

Striking junior doctors turned down CM Mamata Banerjee's invitation for a meeting at the state secretariat, which was called to resolved the impasse, and continued their protest for the 5th consecutive day on Saturday. The doctors had sought unconditional apology from Banerjee and set six conditions for the state government in order to withdraw their stir.

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Muzaffarpur: Encephalitis death toll rises to 66



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NASA Pressured by Trump Official on Climate Change Stance, Emails Show

NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine came around to the prevailing view of scientists before he took over, and that evolution did not sit well with a Trump environmental adviser.

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From US, engineer foils bid to loot B'luru house

Sitting in the US some 9,000 miles away from his Bengaluru house, retired civil engineer Parthasarathy was alerted by his phone’s unceasing beeps of an intrusion into his property in Manyata Tech Park.

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Live: Docs turn down Mamata's invite for talks

West Bengal’s healthcare system on Friday stared at an imminent collapse, with more than 700 government-employed doctors tendering resignations en masse in an unprecedented show of solidarity with their striking colleagues. Stay with the TOI for live updates

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Xiaomi Stops MIUI Global Beta ROM Updates, Promises Faster Stable Releases

Xiaomi has announced that it will suspend the release of MIUI Global Beta ROM updates for all its devices from July 1.

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Friday, June 14, 2019

Facebook to Rank Comments to Make Conversations Meaningful

Facebook has rolled out an update where it will rank comments to promote those that are most relevant to users.

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Soon, you’ll be able to use one smart card for Metros across country

The government will soon unveil a new smart card that can be used across all Metro rail networks for limited number of trips. What the passenger would require is to charge them at the counter when they go to avail the services in different Metro networks. This will be in addition to the "One Nation One Card" the government recently launched which can be used for any mode of transport and even for retail purchases.

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Google Pixel 4 Live Images Leaked, Show Square Camera Module

Google Pixel 4 leaked images suggest a noise-cancelling microphone on top and a fabric case.

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Tencent Launches Its First Overseas Video Streaming Service, in Thailand

Tencent Holdings launched its first overseas video streaming service in Thailand on Friday, as it ramps up its presence outside China.

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When presidents held umbrellas for Modi

Arriving in Bishkek for the SCO summit, Modi was extended a ceremonial welcome by the Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov when the rains came down. Photographs from the event showed Jeenbekov holding an umbrella for the PM. Similar scenes played out last Sunday when PM Modi was being accorded a ceremonial welcome by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena in Colombo.

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

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