HACK EXPERT: January 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020

Budget 2020: Domestic Production of Smartphones Has Boosted Job Creation

The finance minister spoke about the importance of domestic production of smartphones and other electronics.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3907omK

Budget 2020: Sitharaman Gives Big Push to Digital Connectivity With Data Centre Parks

The fibre to home internet connectivity through the BharatNet scheme will link as many as 100,000 Gram Panchayats in the next financial year.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UfD8Ad

'Like lotus in Dal Lake': Sitharaman recites Kashmiri poem to make a point in Budget 2020 speech

Presenting the Budget 2020 in the Lok Sabha today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dropped lines from a Kashmiri poem. The verse, which talked about the nation "blooming like a lotus in Dal lake", was meant to convey that everything in the budget is for this "pyara watan (beloved nation)".

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2OizguN

Coronavirus outbreak: Another flight to evacuate Indians from Wuhan to leave Delhi today, says Air India

Air India said another special flight to evacuate Indians from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China would depart from the Delhi airport on Saturday afternoon, hours after the first flight with 324 passengers landed in the Indian capital. Wuhan is the epicentre of novel coronavirus outbreak, which has killed more than 200 persons in China itself.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/38YegkJ

Government nets Rs 1.1 lakh crore from GST in January

Goods and services tax (GST) collection has crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore-mark for the third month in a row in January on the back of anti-evasion steps taken by tax officers. This is second time since introduction of GST in July 2017 that the monthly revenues have crossed Rs 1.1 lakh crore. The GST collection is in line with the target set by Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey after a high-level meeting with senior tax officials earlier this month.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2u8ChH1

Watch Arvind Kejriwal in Aap Ki Adalat tonight at 10 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will respond to a volley of questions from India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma on iconic show Aap Ki Adalat. The full show will be telecast at 10 PM on February 1. Kejriwal's appearance on the show comes just a week before the assembly elections in Delhi.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/37NKM98

President rejects mercy plea of Nirbhaya convict Vinay Sharma

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday rejected the mercy plea filed by Vinay Sharma, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/38VHYGV

Centre willing to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters if a structured request comes: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday made it clear to a group of Muslim leaders that the "Centre is willing to talk (to Shaheen Bagh protesters) only if a structured request is sent". Prasad was taking part in a debate with a group of Muslim leaders on the Citizenship Amendment Act at the daylong India TV Conclave on Delhi assembly elections "Chunav Manch" in New Delhi. The Law Minister was asked by India TV anchor why nobody from the Centre had gone to Shaheen Bagh protesters to at least listen to their demands. In reply, Prasad said: "Today I have listened to this group. But can this group say that it represents the whole community? ..If they want that a representative of the Centre should talk to them, a structured request should come saying that we are ready (for talks)."

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2S6JY8O

Here's What the Coloured LED Rings on the Amazon Echo Signify

Trying to figure out what the various colours on your Amazon Echo indicate?

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/31gnRks

Here's How You Can Disable Windows 10 Automatic Updates

Windows 10 users can use either of these three options to disable automatic updates.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37IcqEp

Nike Vaporfly Shoes Will Not be Banned, No Matter How Much Rivals May Have Wanted

The Vaporfly shoes have a new mid-sole foam called Pebax and an integrated carbon-fibre plate, which helps in energy feedback.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/31bMPkS

This Bionic Jellyfish Can Swim Three Times Faster; May be Used to Explore The Oceans

Jellyfish propel themselves through the water by contracting their muscles to collapse their umbrella-shaped body, and then relaxing.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/31kItI7

Coronavirus outbreak: Air India flight evacuating 324 Indians from China's Wuhan lands in Delhi

Air India's jumbo B747 plane, evacuating 324 Indian nationals from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China, landed here on Saturday morning, officials said. The plane reached Delhi around 7.30 am, they said. "With 324 passengers, special flight has taken off for India from Wuhan. It may reach Delhi at 7.30am," said an Air India spokesperson at 1.19 am on Saturday.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2RJHgXD

Live Streaming, Budget 2020: Watch Nirmala Sitharaman Speech Live in Parliament

Live Streaming, Budget 2020: Watch Nirmala Sitharaman Live Speech in Parliament Live Streaming, Budget 2020: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will rise to present Budget 2020 at 11 AM in the Parliament on February 1. To watch Live Streaming of Budget 2020, Budget 2020 Live Coverage, Budget 2020 Live Telecast, Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech - tune into India TV. India TV will have the most articulate analysis of Budget 2020. You can also get Live Updates of Budget 2020 on Twitter and Facebook.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/31cbR3a

Budget 2020: What salaried employees would expect?

As Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2020, all eyes are on the big announcements by the Finance Minister. With many others, salaried taxpayers who comprise a good part of the population, are expecting rate cuts in taxes like corporate tax, personal income tax. They may also welcome higher exemption limits.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2GKuNNe

Budget 2020: Bad news! Taxpayers lose Rs 98,900 crore in SBI and other Public Sector Banks

Budget 2020: There's bad news for taxpayers as Economic Survey 2019-2020 report makes an alarming revelation. According to the Economic Survey, in 2019, taxpayers' total money invested in public Sector Banks (Sarkari banks) by the government has suffered a massive loss.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/31bMCy4

Budget 2020: 5 Tips that will help you stay ahead in understanding budget

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will rise in Lok Sabha to present the Union Budget speech for financial year starting April 1, 2020, at 11 am. While Budget 2020 will be a voluminous document, IndiaTvNews.com brings you five simple things that will help you understand the Budget 2020 documents.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/37LK0th

Coronavirus China update: Over 250 dead, more than 11,000 infected

The death toll from novel Coronavirus outbreak in China has surged to 259 while more than 11,791 have been infected with the deadly disease. Amid outbreak, several Chinese cities have been lockdown in order to stop the disease from becoming an epidemic. Several countries have issued travel restrictions to China and are making efforts to evacuate their citizens from the virus hit country.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tgBIug

Budget 2020: Attention Mutual Fund investor! You can’t make any fresh investment, redemption today

Union Budget 2020: Are you Mutual funds investor? Then this news is very for you as the Union Budget for FY 2020-21 will be presented today. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Budget. So, Mutual funds investors will not be able to make a fresh investment or sell their units on the Budget day because subscription and redemption are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/38P4n90

GST collection crosses Rs 1.1 lakh crore in January

GST collections have crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the third month in a row in January with improved compliance and plugging of evasion, sources said on Friday.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/36OJn0C

Brexit comes into force: UK officially leaves EU, ending 47-year-long membership

Britain has officially left the European Union (EU), marking a historic end to its 47-year-long membership of the world's largest trading bloc. The historic moment happened at the stroke of 23:00 GMT on Friday, more than three and half years after an in and out referendum exposed deep rifts across British society. It also marks the start of a transition period that will last till the end of this year as negotiators try to forge a trade arrangement between Britain and the EU, Xinhua news agency reported.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2u748as

Coronavirus death toll in China rises to 258 | Live Updates

Indiatvnews.com brings to you breaking news, latest photos and videos from across India and the world on February 1, 2020. LIVE UPDATES:

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/391nrAL

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Japanese Billionaire Cancels Girlfriend Contest for Moon Trip on SpaceX Starship

In 2018, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said that one SpaceX Starship seat would be reserved for the winner of a televised contest called "Full Moon Lovers".

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37J5hUn

Budget 2020: President Ram Nath Kovind addresses the Parliament | Live

As Budget Session 2020 kickstarts, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Economic Survey 2019-20 in the Parliament. The Economic Survey will be a detailed reflection retrospection into the country's economic performance over the ongoing fiscal year. The year 2019-20 has not been the best of the years for the Indian Economy. India's growth rate is at a six-year low. At a time such as this, the Economic Survey becomes all the more important. Economic Survey 2020 could hint at what changes the government could bring in its policies. The Survey will shed light on what were the major causes of the economic slowdown that the country faced in the last year.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/37KcYcO

Coronavirus: This Website Has A Realtime Map Tracking The Deadly Virus in All Countries

As many as 213 people have reportedly died in China and as many as 10,000 cases of Coronavirus infections are being treated.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/319JKBL

Amazon Prime Reaches Over 150 Million Members As One-Day Delivery Hikes Up Sales

Amazon Prime subscribers keep returning to Amazon to benefit from perks like fast delivery, television and music streaming.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/31kSMMx

Australia declares state of emergency over bushfires

Andrew Barr, the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), on Friday declared a state of emergency amid a bushfire threat in the region. This is the first time a state of emergency has been declared in the territory since the 2003 bushfires that killed four people and destroyed almost 500 buildings, reports Xinhua news agency.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2ObzDY0

Day before Union Budget, Economic Survey 2019-2020 to be tabled in Parliament today

With the commencement of the Budget Session on Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2019-20 in front of the Parliament. President Ram Nath Kovind will deliver a speech in the Central Hall of the Parliament at 11 am.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2S40XbF

Sensex jumps over 200 points ahead of Economic Survey; Nifty holds 12K

Market benchmark Sensex jumped over 200 points in the opening session on Friday ahead of the release of the government's Economic Survey later in the day. The 30-share BSE index was trading 168.91 points or 0.41 per cent higher at 41,082.73, and the broader NSE advanced 39.35 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 12,075.15. In the previous session, Sensex settled 284.84 points, or 0.69 per cent, lower at 40,913.82, and Nifty closed 93.70 points, or 0.77 per cent, down at 12,035.80.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2u8yQ2W

Google Search For Coronavirus Will Now Also Show Tips on How to Keep Yourself Safe

This comes as the WHO declared the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2thsKwY

Avast Antivirus to Close its Jumpshot Analytics Business Post Data Privacy Scandal

Jumpshot analyses users' online habits by tracking their search, click and buy patterns across over 150 websites, including Amazon, Google, Netflix, and Walmart.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2RIqs3g

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Pay Adds UPI For iPhone, But You Must Use The New App For India

Amazon Pay UPI on the Amazon India Online Shopping app lets you make payments for shopping on Amazon India, scan a QR code, send money and request money.

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aZRoD4

Farrukhabad hostage crisis: Wife of accused beaten up by locals, dies at hospital

Wife of Farrukhabad hostage accused passed away this morning after she was beaten up by locals. According to reports, she was admitted to a local hospital in a critical condition. Her body has been sent for postmortem and the reason for her death would only be revealed after the autopsy report. The accused -- a murder case convict had held 23 children hostage since Thursday evening. He had invited the children to his place for his daughter's birthday party. He was killed by the police as the hostage situation ended. All 23 children were rescued safely by the cops.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2RGhOCg

Wipro CEO Abidali Z Neemuchwala decides to step down due to family commitments

Wipro CEO Abidali Z Neemuchwala has decided to step down from his position due to family commitments, a statement said early Friday. With the development, Wipro Board is now hunting for the next CEO. Abidali Z Neemuchwala has meanwhile decided to stay until his successor is appointed. Commenting on his resignation, Wipro CEO Abidali Z Neemuchwala said, "lt has been my honour and privilege to serve Wipro, a company with a rich legacy of almost 75 years."

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2OeEdEL

Delhi Traffic Updates: ITO, Laxmi Nagar, IP Marg stare at road blocks in aftermath of Jamia shooting

A day after situation in the national capital got tense due to shooting outside the Jamia Milia Islamia campus, traffic movements across the capital have been affected. As per reports, protests have broken out at several areas because of which the police have had to close certain routes causing inconvenience to the general public.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3b6OqNs

Arvind Krishna, IIT-Kanpur Alumnus, Set to Lead IBM; Joins List of Indian-origin CEOs with Nadella & Pichai

IBM Chief Executive Officer Ginni Rometty said that Arvind Krishna is the right CEO for the next era at International Business Machines Corp (IBM).

from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36Ny1Kw

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists open fire at police team at Nagrota toll plaza; cop injured

Two terrorists opened fire on a team of policemen in Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours on Friday. The incident was reported from a toll plaza in Nagrota, on the outskirts of Jammu. According to initial information, policemen at the toll plaza had stopped a truck for checking, following which two terrorists fired at them.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2O9QYjS

Farrukhabad hostage situation ends as police rescue all children safely; accused killed

Uttar Pradesh police late on Thursday successfully rescued 23 children held hostage by a murder accused in Farrukhabad. The children, aged between 6 months to 15 years were taken hostage after the accused had invited them to his daughter's birthday party. The captor has been killed in the operation. The hostage drama began at Kasaria village in the afternoon and continued for about 8 hours.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Ofe5K1

Jamia firing: Students continue to protest outside Police Headquarters, alleges cops being 'mere spectators'

More than 60 protesters mostly students are still gathered at Delhi Police Headquarters to voice their anguish after a student was injured in a firing incident in Jamia Millia Islamia during an anti-CAA agitation. Students who took to police headquarters at the ITO on Thursday night alleged that cops were hand in glove with the Centre adding that the police were "mere spectators" when the assailant opened fire on the protesters near Jamia.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2UaonyI

Bank strike today: SBI operations, ATM services likely to be hit as bank unions begin 2-day nationwide strike

Operations with the public sector banks are likely to be hit as bank unions will be on a two-day nationwide strike beginning today (Friday). The bank strike has been called against the failure of wage revision talks with bank management. According to a notification by the State Bank of India, SBI operations are very likely to be impacted due to the bank strike. Services that may be affected include - cash deposit, withdrawal, cheque clearances, instrument issuance, and loan disbursement operations. According to a top All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) leader, 10 lakh bankers in government and private sector will be on strike today.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/31fQrSP

Spitzer - One of NASA's most powerful space telescopes goes into dark after 16-year career

NASA has formally said goodbye to the Spitzer space telescope. The US space agency had been using the Spitzer space telescope for the past 16 years, for making use of infrared light to unveil otherwise invisible features of the universe, including seven planets the size of Earth around the star Trappist-1. Spitzer, which was sent into orbit and began astronomical observations in 2003, is one of the powerful telescopes exploring things beyond the range of the human eye, examining electromagnetic radiation of various wavelengths, just like the Hubble, Compton and Chandra telescopes do.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2RGxcyu

Jamia Millia Islamia to pay for treatment of injured student, says VC | Live Updates

Indiatvnews.com brings to you breaking news, latest photos and videos from across India and the world on January 31, 2020. LIVE UPDATES:

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3aZdbL9

Coronavirus outbreak: WHO declares 'global emergency' as death toll rises to 213 in China

The death toll in China's novel coronavirus outbreak has climbed to 213 with the number of cases totalling to 9,692, China's national authorities announced on Friday. According to official media reports, Hubei province -- the epicenter of the outbreak, reported 5,806 confirmed cases, including 204 deaths. A total of 213 people have died of the disease as of Thursday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus outbreak situation as a 'global emergency'.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2OerqlJ

Budget session kicks off today; PM Modi's focus on gaining from global economic scenario

The Budget Session of the Parliament will commence today with President Ram Nath Kovind addressing the joint sitting of both the houses. President's speech will be delivered in the Central Hall of the Parliament at 11 am. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu will also chair a meeting of floor leaders of the Rajya Sabha at his residence today.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3b6DpvA

US reports 1st case of person-to-person spread of new virus

For the first time in the U.S., the new virus from China has spread from one person to another, health officials said Thursday. The latest case — the sixth in the country — is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China. There have been previous cases in China and elsewhere of the virus spreading between people in a household or workplace.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2uM8wvK

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Winter wedding: Groom walks 4 kms to reach bride's home amid heavy snowfall in Uttarakhand

Setting a perfect example of a Bollywood styled wedding, a groom travelled four kilometres on foot on snow-clad paths to reach the bride's home in Bijra village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district as roads were closed because of heavy snowfall. The groom, along with other people, walked with an umbrella during heavy snowfall in the area, wearing his wedding attire.

from IndiaTV: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2GDDKaM