Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 May 2019

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Pakistan boat carrying drugs seized by Indian Coast Guard

During the search,194 packets of suspected narcotics were recovered from the boat.

21 May 2019 5:12 PM

An Ebola health worker is seen at a treatment centre in Beni, Eastern Congo. (Photo: AP)

World Health Organization plagued by travel expense abuses

The UN health agency struggles with travel abuses, while they try to raise funds their fight against Ebola, according to the latest auditors' report.

21 May 2019 4:58 PM

Condemning the attack, NPP president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma sought the intervention of the Prime Minister's Office and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: ANI)

NPP candidate and sitting MLA, six others gunned down in Arunachal Pradesh

Tirong Aboh, a sitting MLA from Khonsa West constituency, was seeking a re-election from the seat.

21 May 2019 4:38 PM

Opposition leaders meet EC with EVM concerns

They have made the demanded the matching of all voter verifiable paper verifiable trail (VVPAT) with the EVMs, in case of a single mismatch.

21 May 2019 4:36 PM

Virat Kohli, who also was present at the Press Conference stated, "We are entering the World Cup with great confidence, and all our players are doing well." (Photo: AFP))

Ravi Shastri lauds Dhoni ahead of ICC World Cup 2019

India's head coach Ravi Shastri and captain Kohli spoke to the media ahead of team's departure to England to take part in World Cup 2019.

21 May 2019 4:27 PM

Traders believe that though a profit-booking emerged at higher levels but election rally may continue if the election results come as per exit polls prediction.

Indices come down from record highs; Sensex slumps 383 points on profit booking

After hitting an intra-day record high of 39,571.73, the 30-share index ended 382.87 points, or 0.97 per cent, lower at 38,969.80.

21 May 2019 4:24 PM

Unidentified men hurled a crude bomb outside Kankinara railway station. (Photo: Representational)

TMC-BJP clashes: Train services disrupted, bomb hurled outside railway station in WB

Panicked passengers and local people were seen running for cover as armed miscreants moved around the area.

21 May 2019 4:18 PM

ViewSonic VX2458-C-mhd comes with a curved screen and provides a great viewing experience.

ViewSonic’s new curved monitor is ideal for building your next gaming rig

The ViewSonic VX2458-C-mhd curved monitor delivers immersive, high refresh rate and high resolution viewing experience.

21 May 2019 4:06 PM

“We’ve got to win tomorrow, Fred,” Trump told a cheering rally crowd at a hangar at Williamsport Regional Airport. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump swipes at Joe Biden, talks about 2020 chances in Pennsylvania

President Donald Trump voiced confidence on Monday in his ability to win a repeat victory in Pennsylvania in 2020.

21 May 2019 4:01 PM

BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram K. Rajashekharan with UP CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Will Sabarimala help BJP in Kerala? Exit polls say ‘no’

The state, which has witnessed battles between the Congress and the Left, found the BJP piggybacking to exploit religious sentiments.

21 May 2019 4:00 PM

Sovereign gold, however, held steady at Rs 26,500 per eight gram. (Representational Image)

Gold slides on tepid demand, weak overseas trend

Gold prices fell on slump in demand from local jewellers and a weak trend overseas, according to All India Sarafa Association.

21 May 2019 3:51 PM

To book tickets using Amazon Pay, a user can use their existing payment information and contact details.

Now, book your domestic flight tickets on Amazon

Amazon partners online travel platform Cleartrip to launch this new service.

21 May 2019 3:49 PM

‘From the time the machine is manufactured to the time it reaches a particular state, it has fool-proof security with personnel from the states it passes through guarding it,’ Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said. (Representational Image)

EVMs are absolutely fool proof: Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer

CEO Ranbir Singh also said the EVM is "robust by design" and there is no way the machine can be tampered with.

21 May 2019 3:48 PM

The Chief Minister, however, maintained that his legislators will not desert the Congress. (Photo: PTI)

'10 Congress MLAs being lured by money, posts,' says Kamal Nath

The 231-member MP assembly has 113 Congress members, one short of half-way mark, and the BJP has 109 legislators.

21 May 2019 3:45 PM

A host of things are required out of the candidate. (Photo:AP)

Queen Elizabeth wants social media manager at a salary of Rs 26 lakhs only!

The social media manager of the royal household will have to find 'new ways to maintain the Queen's presence in the public eye'.

21 May 2019 3:41 PM

The former world number one told Tuesday Times there was 'very little chance' he would play singles during the grass-court season. (Photo: Andy MurraY)

Andy Murray buoyant after returning to action, puts doubt on playing singles

The two-time Wimbledon champion, 32, in January announced plans to retire after this year's Wimbledon due to injury.

21 May 2019 3:40 PM

These maps provide an insight into where people live, how they are moving, and whether they have connectivity.

Facebook shares new disease prevention maps to tackle health emergencies

The three maps include population density maps with demographic estimates, movement maps, and network coverage maps.

21 May 2019 3:32 PM

On May 14, Japan dragged India to the WTO over the import duties imposed on certain electronic goods including telephones for cellular networks.

Singapore, Canada seek to join WTO consultations over India's ICT products tariff

According to a communication of WTO, both countries have stated that they have a substantial trade interest in ICT goods.

21 May 2019 3:32 PM

‘They always keep dreaming. They were given a chance to form the government (in Karnataka). They were given a chance to prove majority on the floor which they could not do,’ Mallikarjun Kharge said. (Photo: PTI)

They can keep dreaming: Kharge on BJP's alleged bid to form govt in Karnataka

Yeddyurappa last week claimed that more than 20 ‘unhappy’ leaders will desert Congress after declaration of general election results.

21 May 2019 3:25 PM

The son and estate of Broadway composer Harold Arlen filed a lawsuit against Apple and other companies for selling more than 6,000 unauthorised recordings of his music. (Photo: ANI)

Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft face lawsuit over alleged music piracy

The lawsuit claims that the digital stores and streaming services are flooded with unauthorised copies of Arlen's songs.

21 May 2019 3:23 PM

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