Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Feb 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18 Feb 2019

During the inaugural air show on February 20, a fly-by will be performed by B-52 Stratofortress bombers which are assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

US to display its top fighter aircrafts at Aero India

28 US companies are participating in Aero India.

18 Feb 2019 9:54 PM

A nurse feeds a newborn baby at a hospital in Fuyang, in central China's Anhui province. (Photo: AP)

China’s baby blues

Chinese leaders want couples to have more babies, but local officials resist.

18 Feb 2019 8:35 PM

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area during the night after receiving inputs about the presence of militants there. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

3 JeM terrorists, Army major among 9 killed in J&K's Pulwama attack

The Pinglan encounter claimed the lives four Army personnel, policeman, three JeM terrorists and a civilian, officials said.

18 Feb 2019 7:09 PM

On media reports that some Congress leaders are planning to join the BJP, Yeddyurappa said he has no knowledge about it, but would wait for any such developments. (Photo: File)

Modi wave hasn't waned, BJP hopes to win more seats in LS polls: Yeddyurappa

'PM Modi's popularity has not waned. His wave is still on across the country,' Yeddyurappa said.

18 Feb 2019 6:57 PM

Samajwadi Party legislator broke into tears, saying that his Rs 10 lakh was stolen and if it was not recovered, he would "commit suicide". (Representational image.)

UP MLA breaks down in Assembly, threatens to commit suicide if stolen money not found

The MLA said that the money was stolen from a hotel in Azamgarh and no FIR has been registered yet.

18 Feb 2019 6:42 PM

Saudi Crown Prince vows to calm tensions between neighbours after Pulwama

India has vowed to retaliate after the suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that killed over 40 CRPF soldiers last week.

18 Feb 2019 6:30 PM

The bench had in January banned 'flash hartals', making it mandatory for any organisation to issue a notice of at least seven days while calling for hartals. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala HC initiates contempt proceedings against Youth Cong leaders for flash hartal

A state-wide dawn-to-dusk hartal was called past midnight by the Youth Congress leadership through social media.

18 Feb 2019 6:20 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi condemned the killings and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. (Photo:Twitter)

Kerala: 2 taken in custody for killing Youth Congress workers

Two persons were taken into custody on Monday in connection with the murder of two Youth Congress members in Kasargod.

18 Feb 2019 6:20 PM

Reliance Infrastructure jumped 7.40 per cent while Reliance Home Finance gained 6.71 per cent.

Reliance Group shares in demand; zoom up to 11.3 per cent

Shares of Reliance Power zoomed 11.27 per cent and Reliance Communications advanced by 10.91 per cent.

18 Feb 2019 6:14 PM

The court agreed to a prosecution request to detain Yameen who was charged last week with laundering nearly $1.5 million. (File Photo)

Maldives court orders arrest of former president Abdulla Yameen

Maldivian authorities on Monday ordered the arrest of former strongman president Abdulla Yameen over money laundering charges.

18 Feb 2019 6:09 PM

AJL had appealed against the single bench order of the Delhi High Court, asking the company to vacate the Herald House. (Photo: File)

HC reserves order in AJL eviction case, asks to file written submissions

AJL also stated that shutting down National Herald premises was a

18 Feb 2019 5:56 PM

Consuming substances with neurotoxic chemicals may cause overall colour vision loss. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Visual impairment associated with smoking

Heavy smoking can damage your vision: Study.

18 Feb 2019 5:50 PM

Artificially sweetened colas, sodas and fruit drinks may risk post-menopausal women. (Photo:Representational/ANI)

Diet drinks dangerous for menopausal women

Diet drinks may be linked with strokes among post-menopausal women.

18 Feb 2019 5:46 PM

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi took note of the submission of lawyer and BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay that his plea was of "extreme national importance" and needed to be listed for urgent hearing. (Representational Image)

SC to consider urgent hearing of PIL against J&K's Article 370

Article 370 of the Constitution grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir and limits Parliament's power to make laws for the state.

18 Feb 2019 5:40 PM

Despite a day's business loss, traders express their grief with a complete shut down over the loss of so many soldiers in a gruesome terror attack. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama terror attack: Guwahati mourns death of 40 CRPF jawans with complete shutdown

With shops and banks closed, fewer people were seen within the vicinity of the city, which otherwise remains abuzz with activities.

18 Feb 2019 5:38 PM

Azhar, who had used a Portuguese passport to enter India through Bangladesh and reach Kashmir, was arrested in February 1994. (File Photo)

Masood Azhar was shaken, rattled by just one slap from Army jawan

One slap from Army man made JeM chief blurt out details, says his interrogator.

18 Feb 2019 5:33 PM

Hell Energy, a worldwide renowned energy drink brand launched in India

Youth icon and MTV Roadies game show winner Ranvijay Singha was present to promote HELL, one of the fastest growing brands in FMCG sector.

18 Feb 2019 5:30 PM

- 100 bedded dome hospital established at Kumbh Mela 2019

Narayan Seva Sansthan conducted 127 corrective surgeries at Kumbh Mela 2019

NSS is serving pilgrims for their wheelchair needs and medical help through providing doctors and trained nursing staff at Kumbh Mela 2019.

18 Feb 2019 5:24 PM

Pakistan on Monday conferred its highest civilian award Nishan-e-Pakistan on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. (Photo:AP)

Highest civilian award 'Nishan-e-Pakistan' awarded to Saudi crown prince by Pakistan

The award was presented by Pakistan President Arif Alvi at a special ceremony held at the President House in Islamabad.

18 Feb 2019 5:23 PM

The term contract follows IOC signing up to buy crude oil from the US through a term-tender deal in August last year.

IOC signs USD 1.5 billion deal to buy US crude oil

This is the first term contract finalised by any Indian PSU oil company for import of US origin crude oil grades.

18 Feb 2019 5:12 PM

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