Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 14 Dec 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14 Dec 2018

'He (Rahul Gandhi) crossed all limits of propriety, decency and probity in public life by almost condemning the Supreme Court. What does he mean? Is he above the Supreme Court?' Union Law Minister and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad asked. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul crossed limits of propriety, decency by almost condemning SC: BJP

Ravi Shankar Prasad said SC had 'exposed lies' of Rahul Gandhi which he has been using to attack 'honest and popular' PM.

14 Dec 2018 8:41 PM

Asked if she would be open to an alliance with Congress and National Conference, Mehbooba Mufti said, 'We had never thought we would ally with the BJP. Now, an alliance with the Congress and NC depends on the need of the hour.' (Photo: ANI)

Had alliance with BJP knowing it will be suicidal: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

Mufti said when PDP entered into tie-up with BJP to form government in J&K, it was expected that PM Modi will reach out to Pakistan.

14 Dec 2018 8:30 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will also attend the swearing-in ceremony, Congress Legislature Party leader Ashok Gehlot told party MLAs in Jaipur. (Photo: PTI)

Ashok Gehlot to be sworn in as Rajasthan CM on December 17

Sachin Pilot will also be sworn in as deputy chief minister on the same day.

14 Dec 2018 8:17 PM

Kishor, who played important role in shaping BJP campaign during 2014 polls, believes the BJP won that election without resorting to Ram temple issue and should stick to development agenda to win. (Photo: PTI)

No reason for alarm, BJP fared well sans Ram temple, can do again: Prashant Kishor

Kishor's comments come three days after the BJP was defeated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

14 Dec 2018 8:12 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi maintained that there was massive corruption in contract and wondered why CAG report 'cited by SC' on it had not been shared with PAC of Parliament. (Photo: ANI)

PM, Anil Ambani names will come up if JPC probes Rafale deal: Rahul

Supreme Court on Friday dismissed pleas challenging deal between India and France for procurement of 36 Rafale jets.

14 Dec 2018 8:04 PM

State’s main concern was a proviso under the Bill, which specifies that where a particular dam in one state is owned by another, then the National Dam Safety Authority would act as the State Dam Safety Organisation for that particular dam, the Chief Minister said. (Photo: Asian Age)

TN demands withdrawal of Dam Safety Bill by the Centre

Tamil Nadu's ‘serious concerns’ have not at all been addressed by the union Government.

14 Dec 2018 7:57 PM

Mahinda Rajapaksa was appointed as the premier on October 26 by President Maithripala Sirisena after sacking Ranil Wickremesinghe, plunging the nation into a constitutional crisis. (Photo: File | AP)

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down tomorrow

The stepping down of Rajapaksa signals an end to a turbulent seven-week long struggle for power in the island nation.

14 Dec 2018 7:48 PM

‘I had answered queries raised by the commission, including from the admission (of J Jayalalithaa). It will not be appropriate for me to comment now,’ Radhakrishnan said. (Photo: File)

TN health secy J Radhakrishnan appears before panel probing Jaya's death

The Commission of Inquiry, is probing the circumstances leading to death of late CM J Jayalalithaa.

14 Dec 2018 7:36 PM

After consuming the prasad, people started vomiting and began writhing with stomach pain, police said. (Photo: ANI)

6 dead after eating prasad in Karnataka's Chamrajnagar

District Health Officer said it was suspected that poison might have got mixed with 'prasad', resulting in tragic incident.

14 Dec 2018 7:24 PM

‘Honourable Supreme Court is correct in not interfering on the pricing decision of #Rafale.’ NCP chief Jayant Patil tweeted. (Photo: File)

‘Why fear JPC probe if your conscience is clean?' NCP to Centre on Rafale Deal

The Supreme Court rejected pleas seeking lodging of FIR and court-monitored probe alleging irregularities in Rs 58,000 crore deal.

14 Dec 2018 6:51 PM

. Facebook has held similar events in Dubai, Dublin, London and Cologne, Germany.

Facebook hosts offline privacy ‘pop-up’ in New York City

For those who did stop by, it was a rare chance to speak to a real person from Facebook about concerns.

14 Dec 2018 6:36 PM

Radhika Kaushik, who hailed from Rajasthan, was in her house in the Antrikh Forest Apartments in Sector 77 with a colleague when the incident occurred around 3.30 AM, police said. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab | Radhika Kaushik)

Noida: Television news anchor dies after falling from fourth floor

Both the news anchor and her colleague were reportedly inebriated at time of incident, an official said.

14 Dec 2018 6:34 PM

AI’s challenge reflects a broader lack of diversity in the tech industry. (Photo: AP)

Artificial intelligence’s rise exposes gaping gender gap

At major tech companies, women account for 20 percent or fewer of the engineering and computing roles.

14 Dec 2018 6:23 PM

Ashok Gehlot said he would have followed in his father Lachman Singh's footsteps had he not joined politics. (Photo: PTI)

Ashok Gehlot's magical wave works in Rajasthan, named CM for third time

Gehlot’s popularity came in handy in recent poll where he reportedly was in touch with independent party rebels to bring them aboard.

14 Dec 2018 6:15 PM

Youth Akali Dal (YAD) workers also staged protest in Ludhiana after Kamal Nath was named the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Cong rubbing salt into wounds of 1984 riots' victims: Akali Dal on Kamal Nath

SAD MLAs raised slogans against the Congress government and later staged a walkout.

14 Dec 2018 6:12 PM

Anonymity aside, of course, the big appeal was an incredible run-up in bitcoin’s value over that time.

Bitcoin ransoms just are not what they used to be

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have long been a favourite ransom tender for cyber criminals.

14 Dec 2018 6:01 PM

India Post has delivery network up to remotest villages through its 1.55 lakh post offices which no one can match.

India Post announces full-fledged entry into e-commerce

The DoP has set up parcel directorate which is free to take decision to match the competition.

14 Dec 2018 6:01 PM

During 2014-15 to 2017-18, the PSBs witnessed reduction in their NPAs due to write-offs (including compromise) to the tune of Rs 3,16,515 crore. (Photo: PTI)

PSBs recover bad loans worth Rs 2.33 lakh cr in 4 years to FY18: Minister

Write-offs of NPAs is a regular exercise of the banks to clean up their balance sheet, tax benefit and capital optimisation.

14 Dec 2018 5:57 PM

Tis the season to give! (Photo: Pixabay)

Feeling like a rich Santa? Here are your 'i' options

If you have money to splurge, then these Apple gifts are just what you’re looking for.

14 Dec 2018 5:40 PM

A post mortem examination showed there were no traces of cancerous cells. (Representational Image)

Mum-of-one, cancer survivor hangs herself after wrongly believing it had returned

According to reports, dental nurse Dawn Cheetham, 43, had overcome the disease with chemotherapy in 2015.

14 Dec 2018 5:30 PM

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