Thursday, October 31, 2019

Apple Music Student Plan to Provide Apple TV+ Subscription At No Extra Cost

Apple Music's offer to bundle access to Apple TV+ along with its $4.99 per month subscription was revealed by Hailee Steinfeld on her Instagram account.

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Microsoft’s Xbox Console Streaming Preview is Now Live for Android

Xbox Console Streaming for Android is available for US and UK Xbox Insiders who have enrolled their consoles in the Alpha or Alpha Skip-Ahead rings.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister would be from Shiv Sena: Sanjay Raut goes tough on BJP

As the fight for the chief minister's seat between the BJP and Shiv Sena continues, Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said the Chief Minister of Maharashtra would be from their party. Raut further said the Shiv Sena will not compromise and can form the government without the BJP. The people of Maharashtra have given the mandate to form government on basis of 50-50 formula that was reached in front of people of the state, Raut said. 

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Maharashtra Chief Minister would be from Shiv Sena: Sanjay Raut goes tough on BJP

As the fight for the chief minister's seat between the BJP and Shiv Sena continues, Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said the Chief Minister of Maharashtra would be from their party. Raut further said the Shiv Sena will not compromise and can form the government without the BJP. The people of Maharashtra have given the mandate to form government on basis of 50-50 formula that was reached in front of people of the state, Raut said. 

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Maruti Suzuki Swift: How safe is your car? Watch crash test

Maruti Suzuki Swift: Widely known as the car of every household, Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the highest selling cars in India. On one hand, the Maruti Swift is compact and easy to maintain, on the other it gives great fuel economy. All these reasons make Swift the most found car on the Indian roads. 

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Suspicious bag found at Delhi's IGI Airport; roads outside Terminal 3 closed

An unattended bag was found at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport early Friday. The bag was found at Terminal 3 of the IGI airport, which triggered panic in the area. Commenting on the suspicious bag, Delhi Police official said the Airport Police Station received a call at 3 am alerting them about a suspicious bag that has been removed from the spot and teams are working to check its content.

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Imran Khan waives off fee, passport requirement for Kartarpur pilgrims

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the country will not charge any fee from Indians, on the inauguration day of Kartarpur Corridor. The day also marks the 550th bithday of Guru Nanak. Further, Imran Khan said Sikhs coming from India would not need a passport, but just a valid ID. Also, the Sikhs coming from India would no longer need to register 10 days in advance, to visit the Kartarpur corridor. 

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Air quality in Delhi 'severe' as toxic haze covers sky

The air quality in Delhi-NCR turned 'severe' on Friday as the stubble burning by farmers in neighbouring states continues. According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research) India, the Air Quality Index (AQI) docked at 412 in Delhi which falls in the "severe" category.

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Facebook Sued For Age, Gender Bias in Financial Services Ads, Says Complaint Being Reviewed

The suit against Facebook contends that women and older people were denied the benefits of ads for financial services because Facebook tools allow messages to be targeted at specific age ranges or genders.

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Angela Merkel to remain seated during National Anthem

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will reportedly be seated during national anthems throughout her 2-day visit to India. The Indian government has accepted the request by the German government to allow Merkel to remain seated due to her medical condition. 

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US Congressman lauds PM Modi for Article 370 move in Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday was hailed by an influential American Congressman for taking the "bold steps" on Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating an "outdated and temporary" provision of the Constitution. The two Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh came into existence on Thursday through a government notification. Earlier on August 5, the Central government had announced the withdrawal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and that it would be bifurcated into two Union Territories. 

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WTO panel recommends India withdraws 'prohibited subsidies' within 90-180 days

A World Trade Organization Panel has recommended that India withdraw the "prohibited subsidies" on exports within 90-180 days as they are 'in violation of WTO rules'.

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Over 300 flights cancelled as Chicago receives heavy snowfall

Snow has forced the cancellation of more than 300 flights at Chicago’s international airports on Halloween.

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Another Andhra worker ends life over sand shortage

Sand shortage and resultant slump in construction activity in Andhra Pradesh led to the suicide of another worker while main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) declared its support to the actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's rally scheduled on November 3.

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High profile officials across 20 countries targets of WhatsApp hacking

Senior government officials in multiple US-allied countries were targeted earlier this year with hacking software that used Facebook's WhatsApp to take over users' phones, according to people familiar with the messaging company's investigation.

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West Bengal Bypolls: TMC, Congress-Left opposition name candidates

West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the alliance of Congress and Left combined on thursday announced the list of candidates for the bypolls to be held in three assembly seats in West Bengal on November 25. 

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Police impound over 3 dozen illegally plying buses across Noida, Greater Noida

The Gautam Buddh Nagar police on Thursday impounded more than three dozen of buses that were being operated by private owners and were plying without valid documents. According to the officials, the action was taken during a concerted campaign, 'Operation Clean', from 5 pm to 8 pm across Noida and Greater Noida where 80 privately-operated buses were inspected for documents, they said.

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Former air hostess, husband arrested for honey trapping and blackmailing businessman

Hyderabad police on Thursday arrested a former air hostess and her husband for blackmailing a businessman after honey trapping him. 

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Government business rules of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir to apply to UT

Hours after taking over as the first Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, G.C. Murmu on Thursday issued an order, saying the provisions of government business rules applicable to the erstwhile state will continue to apply to the UT.

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UP: 22 IPS, 25 IAS officers transferred

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday transferred 22 IPS and 25 IAS officers, including superintendents of police and the district magistrate of Lucknow.

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Beed farmer expresses wish to be Maharashtra CM till BJP-Sena row ends

Until the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena resolve their difference over power-sharing and government formation in Maharashtra, a farmer from Beed district of the state has expressed his desire to be appointed as the chief minister. A resident of Vadmauli in Kej taluka, the farmer Srikant Vishnu Gadale wrote a letter to the office of Beed collector on Thursday, in which he said he wanted to be the chief minister of the state. 

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21 passengers injured as two buses collide in Thane

At least 21 passengers travelling in a state-run bus were injured, two of them seriously, after another bus collided with it at Murbad in the district on Thursday night, police said.

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Suspicious bag found at Delhi airport | Live Updates

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Cognizant to cut 7,000 jobs as part of cost reduction program

IT major Cognizant on Thursday said it will slash up to 7,000 jobs in the next few months as part of a cost reduction program. The move comes after Cognizant posted 4.1 per cent increase in net profit to USD 497 million for September 2019 quarter today. The US-based company, which has a significant portion of its workforce based in India, had posted a net profit of USD 477 million in the year-ago period.

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Vodafone Idea shares plummet after CARE downgrades rating

Shares of Vodafone Idea on Thursday fell over 9 per cent in early trade after Care downgraded its rating citing the recent Supreme Court ruling on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) issue.

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Sensex hits record high; SBI, Infosys lead rally

Market benchmark BSE Sensex rose 286 points on Thursday tracking massive foreign fund inflow amid positive domestic and global cues. The sensex is currently at 40,337 points.

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Prepared for any retribution attack by ISIS post Baghdadi's killing: US

The Islamic State continues to pose a threat and could attempt a retribution attack after the killing of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a US raid, a top American General has said. Speaking to reporters after the Pentagon released video and photos of the US special forces raid that resulted in the death of Baghdadi, head of the US Central Command General Kenneth McKenzie acknowledged that the terror group’s leadership may be disjointed and that it could take some time for it to recuperate, but that doesn't mean it is not a threat.

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Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains severe for third consecutive day

The air quality in the national capital continues to be in the 'severe' category on Thursday as Delhiites woke up to a smoky haze covering the sky. This is the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi remains toxic and has also posed serious health hazards for the residents. The city's overall air quality index stood at 408 at 8 am on Thursday, a tad better than 415 at 8 pm on Wednesday.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu accepts Imran Khan's invitation for Kartarpur inauguration

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has accepted the invitation by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, to attend the opening ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor on November 9. Sidhu has expressed gratefulness to the Pakistani Prime Minister for inviting him to the inauguration, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) press release said. 

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WhatsApp May Soon Work on Multiple Devices at the Same Time; You Can Now Rejoice

As of now, you can only run one WhatsApp account on your registered device.

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Sharp KC-G40M Air Purifier Review: Magical PANDAA is a Secret Anti-Pollution Weapon

If You Have Dry Throat Issues, You Need This. Complete Air Purification And Humidification, in one purifier.

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Texas woman speaks to doctors during brain surgery; video live-streamed on Facebook

Doctors in US live-streamed the brain surgery of a woman in Texas on Tuesday. The video on Facebook showed the woman awake while her brain surgery was performed, she even spoke to the doctors during the surgery. Nearly 100,000 people from across the world watched the 40-minute video on Facebook by Wednesday, as doctors removed a mass from Jenna Schardt's brain during the operation.

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Rising Seas Could Destroy Homes of Nearly 300 Mn People by 2050; Mumbai at Risk Too

The new projections suggest that much of Mumbai is at risk. Built on what was once a series of islands, the city’s historic downtown is vulnerable.

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Senior CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away at 83

Senior leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI) Gurudas Dasgupta passed away early on Thursday. According to news agency ANI, the 83-year-old politician breathed his last in Kolkata. He was suffering from heart and kidney-related ailments.

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10 killed, 13 injured as express train in Pakistan catches fire

At least 10 people were killed, while 13 others were injured after a fire broke out in Karachi-Rawalpindi Tezgam express train in Pakistan. 

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Slowing iPhone Sales Didn’t Stop Apple From Clocking Its Best Q4 Revenue Ever

Apple Inc. shares gained nearly 2% to $247.77 in Wednesday’s extended trading after the company revealed its fiscal fourth-quarter financial report.

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Member of 50 combat missions, injured US dog returns to duty after Baghdadi raid

According to a top American general, the US service dog that was injured during the raid at the hideout of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northwestern Syria has returned to service. Speaking to reporters at a Pentagon news conference on Wednesday, US Central Command Commander General Kenneth McKenzie said the dog is a four-year veteran of the SOCOM Canine Program and has been a member of approximately 50 combat missions. 

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All central laws will now be applicable to new UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

In a gazette notification, the Union Home Ministry has said that those Central laws, Ordinances and rules which were earlier not applicable to Jammu and Kashmir will henceforth be applicable to the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. This comes as the state of Jammu and Kashmir was formally bifurcated into two Union Territories on Wednesday midnight. The notification further said certain Central laws and rules which were applicable to Jammu and Kashmir earlier would continue to be made applicable to the two newly-created UTs.

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Twitter Bans Political Ads on Its Platform, Pressure Up on Defiant Facebook

Twitter's move comes in contrast to the Facebook policy that allows political speech and ads to run without fact-checking on the leading social network.

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21 passengers injured as bus overturns in Maharashtra's Raigad

At least 21 passengers were injured after a state transport bus turned turtle in Raigad district of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening. The incident was reported on the Mahabaleshwar-Poladpur road in the district. 

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Jammu and Kashmir administration approves restructuring of Power Dept

With the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act to take effect from October 31, the state administration on Wednesday restructured the Power Development Department and shifted all the staff accordingly.

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BJP expresses anger over killing of labourers in Jammu and Kashmir

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed anger over the killing of five labourers from West Bengal in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it "an act of cowardice and frustration".

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US releases video from raid that killed ISIS leader al-Baghdadi

The US military on Wednesday confirmed that Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was killed in an operation in Syria's Idlib province, was buried at sea in accordance with international norms, and released a video footage and photos of the raid which showed the compound where the terrorist was hiding.

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Jammu and Kashmir no more a state; officially bifurcated into two Union Territories

The state of Jammu and Kashmir was officially bifurcated into two union territories at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday. The development comes 86 days after the Parliament abrogated Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370. Going forward, the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will be headed by lieutenant governors GC Murmu and RK Mathur, respectively. They will take oath on Thursday.

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Pakistan invites Sidhu to attend Kartarpur Corridor opening ceremony | Live Updates

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Apple Earnings Call: Record Q4 Revenue in India as Mac Sales Rise in the Country

Apple's strong fourth quarter performance in India come as a much needed respite, after it filed a 70 percent revenue decline in India for 2018-19.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Warring allies: BJP, Sena at loggerheads again

The love-hate relationship between BJP and Shiv Sena is in the open yet again.

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Maharashtra: BJP legislative party meet today, Fadnavis likely to be elected leader

The Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party is set to meet in Mumbai on Wednesday to elect its new leader. Amid demand by ally Shiv Sena for the top post on rotational basis, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to be elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party. Earlier on Tuesday, Fadnavis had asserted that he will be the chief minister for another five years. Party president Amit Shah will not attend the meeting of the newly-elected BJP MLAs to pick the legislature party leader, Fadnavis had said. 

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Maharashtra: BJP legislative party meet today, Fadnavis likely to be elected leader

The Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party is set to meet in Mumbai on Wednesday to elect its new leader. Amid demand by ally Shiv Sena for the top post on rotational basis, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to be elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party. Earlier on Tuesday, Fadnavis had asserted that he will be the chief minister for another five years. Party president Amit Shah will not attend the meeting of the newly-elected BJP MLAs to pick the legislature party leader, Fadnavis had said. 

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After 44 years, Delhi Police to get new headquarters on October 31

Delhi Police will witness a history of sorts on Thursday as it will get a new Commissioner and the force settles down at its new headquarters after 44 years at the ITO.

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