Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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In spite of the drop in quarterly profit, the company raised its revenue growth forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Infosys shares gain nearly 4 per cent on share buyback

After a positive opening, shares of the company further gained 3.70 per cent to Rs 709 on BSE.

14 Jan 2019 1:08 PM

The 3.80 per cent inflation is the lowest in 8 months, and a lower inflation than this was last seen in April at 3.62 per cent.

WPI inflation at 8-month low of 3.80 pc in Dec on softening fuel, food prices

The central bank lowered retail inflation projection to 2.7-3.2 per cent for the second half of the current fiscal.

14 Jan 2019 1:03 PM

‘Puducherry government will impose a ban on plastic usage from March 1, 2019,’ Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy said. (Photo: Twitter | DC File)

Puducherry to ban plastic from March 1

On March 23 last year, the Maharashtra govt had also issued a notification imposing ban on manufacture, use and sale of plastic materials.

14 Jan 2019 1:02 PM

Here's a list of what is trending in home decor. (Photo: ANI)

Latest home decor trends for vibrant and comfortable spaces

Coral and pastel shades can change the whole look of a room, making it brighter and adding a new dimension to space.

14 Jan 2019 12:52 PM

Recently, beauty mogul Kim Kardashian West bought Louis Vuitton Speedy Mini handbags for all the baby girls in the Kardashian-Jenner clan. (Photo: ANI)

What is the right age to own designer bags?

Haven't you always wanted a bag that not only serves all our needs but makes you stand out from the crowd as well?

14 Jan 2019 12:44 PM

Iranian state television showed pictures of a plume of smoke rising from the crash site. (Representational Image)

Military cargo plane with 9 onboard overshoots runway, crashes in Iran

Some reports on Iranian media said 10 people were on board and that they were killed.

14 Jan 2019 12:42 PM

The results suggest a 15-30 per cent decrease in all-cause and cardiovascular related mortality when comparing people who eat the highest amount of fibre. (Photo: ANI)

Eat more dietary fibre to lower risk of non-communicable diseases

Whole grain breads or nuts like almonds, pistachios or pumpkin and sunflower seeds too have a high-fibre content in them.

14 Jan 2019 12:39 PM

There are a number of mysteries surrounding the Easter Island. (Photo: ANI)

Here's why Easter Island statues stand where they do

According to the study authors, the findings suggest that Rapa Nui's statues had a more practical significance to the island's early people.

14 Jan 2019 12:33 PM

Seeking to distance itself from the incident, Huawei said on Saturday it had sacked its employee. (Photo: AP)

Poland could limit use of Huawei products after worker arrested

Poland arrested a Chinese employee of Huawei and a former Polish security official on spying allegations.

14 Jan 2019 12:17 PM

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal visited a cow shelter in Sonipat's village Saidpur. (Photo: Twitter | @AamAadmiParty)

Kejriwal visits Haryana cow shelter, says seeking votes in name of cows a ‘sin’

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also accused BJP-led Haryana government of not allocating sufficient funds for cattle fodder.

14 Jan 2019 12:15 PM

This is the first time after 28 years that Congress is holding a massive rally in Bihar without having any alliance. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Rahul to address 'anti-BJP rally' in Bihar on February 3

‘All party workers, MPs or MLAs have geared up to make this rally a big success,’ said Cong leader and MLC Prem Chand Mishra.

14 Jan 2019 12:15 PM

Meanwhile, Kumaraswamy accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise his government by trying to poach coalition MLAs. (Photo: File)

Cong shouldn't treat JD(S) as 'third grade citizens' in seat sharing: K'taka CM

Regarding projecting Rahul as PM face of anti-BJP combine, Kumaraswamy said Deve Gowda had announced JD(S) support to Gandhi scion.

14 Jan 2019 12:14 PM

Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 2.97 per cent to 16,17,356 units from 16,66,878 units in December 2017. (Photo: PTI)

Passenger vehicle sales dip marginally in December

For 2018, PV sales rose 5.08 per cent to 33,94,756 units from 32,30,614 units in 2017.

14 Jan 2019 12:11 PM

Earlier on Saturday, Rajbhar had said that his party will part ways with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not want to continue with the alliance. (Photo: ANI)

Burn politician who tries to provoke, create Hindu-Muslim violence: OP Rajbhar

Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government has always been a bit critical of the BJP government.

14 Jan 2019 12:07 PM

Meanwhile, sources claimed that the presence of people with extreme Leftist views in the program might have forced the Kerala chief minister to skip the function. (Photo: File)

Kerala Chief Minister backs out of event celebrating menstruation

Two-day program titled 'Aarpo Aarthavam' (Hurray menses) was organised by some activist groups.

14 Jan 2019 11:59 AM

Sajjan Kumar surrendered before a trial court on December 31, 2018 to serve his sentence in accordance with high court's December 17 judgement. (Photo: PTI | File)

SC notice to CBI on 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar's appeal

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Ashok Bhushan and S K Kaul also issued notice on Sajjan Kumar's bail plea.

14 Jan 2019 11:54 AM

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief has been away from active politics since December 2017, when he was convicted in the Deoghar treasury case, which was followed by convictions in two more fodder scam cases. (Photo: File)

From jail, Lalu makes 'humble appeal' to people to be on guard against hate politics

Lalu Yadav, who is serving sentences in fodder scam cases shared his views on political situation prevailing on his official Twitter handle.

14 Jan 2019 11:53 AM

'We need to follow the customs and practises of our forefathers and abandon west-oriented lifestyles,' he said while speaking during the second anniversary function of the Swarna Bharat Trust''s (SBT) branch in Hyderabad.. (Photo: File)

Give up 'west-oriented lifestyles', return to Indian traditions: M Venkaiah Naidu

'Traditional food habits and customs are not only time-tested but are healthy too,' said Naidu.

14 Jan 2019 11:46 AM

The petitions claimed that the order is against the fundamental right to privacy and must be cancelled in the interest of justice. (Representational Image | AFP)

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over contentious 'snooping' order

Allowing a batch of petitions against Centre's order, the apex court gave 6 weeks to the government to file its reply.

14 Jan 2019 11:39 AM

There is lack of professional leadership in the organisation. Today mediocre people are holding important leadership in the organization, it said.

BSNL faces huge technical, policy, low motivation challenge: IIM-A report

The report was hard on BSNL for its lethargic approach for utilising its available 4G spectrum.

14 Jan 2019 11:32 AM

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