Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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The announcement came on the 75th anniversary of Bose's declaration of the formation of India's first independent government -- the Azad Hind Government on October 21, 1943. (Photo: ANI)

PM announces national award in Netaji's name for disaster relief workers

Modi said the award will be announced on January 23, Netaji's birthday.

21 Oct 2018 4:22 PM

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Memes may contribute to obesity in teenagers

A substantial number of individuals on Twitter share health-related Internet memes.

21 Oct 2018 4:09 PM

At least 300 people were watching the 'Ravana Dahan' at a ground adjacent to railway tracks when the train struck and ran over people killing at least 61. (Photo: PTI)

Amritsar train tragedy: Many locals, including 10-month-old baby, still missing

On Sunday, protestors demanded that the missing persons be traced and also adequate compensation be given to families of the victims.

21 Oct 2018 4:05 PM

Arbaj was allegedly beaten by his teacher Jairaj in Sadimadanput village on Tuesday, senior police officer L B Kumar Pal said. (Representational Image)

8-yr-old boy beaten to death by teacher in UP's Banda, dies

The FIR was registered on Saturday based on a complaint filed by the victim's family member.

21 Oct 2018 3:58 PM

Sleep apnea may predict mortality rate

Here is what a new study has found.

21 Oct 2018 3:42 PM

When asked whether it is possible for Congress to come to power on its own, the former external affairs minister said 'it is obviously difficult today'. (Photo: File | PTI)

Oppn alliance should not be at 'cost of containing Congress': Salman Khurshid

The allies should also be ready to make sacrifices and adjustments for defeating the BJP in the 2019 general elections, he said.

21 Oct 2018 3:30 PM

The latest account, provided by a Saudi official who requested anonymity, includes details on how the team of 15 Saudi nationals sent to confront Khashoggi on October 2 had threatened him with being drugged and kidnapped and then killed him in a chokehold when he resisted. (Photo: File)

Amid skepticism, Saudi official gives another version of Khashoggi death

Official said a member of the team dressed in Khashoggi’s clothes to make it appear as if he had left the consulate.

21 Oct 2018 3:29 PM

A native of Korawad village in Vijayapura district, Siddalinga Swamiji was known as 'Kannadada Jagadguru' (Seer of Kannada). (Photo: ANI)

Lingayat seer Siddalinga Swamiji, 69, dies of cardiac arrest in Karnataka

His funeral will be held in Gadag on Sunday and will be attended by his followers from across Karnataka.

21 Oct 2018 3:28 PM

'This would be a very dangerous step that, I'm sure, not only will not be comprehended by the international community but will provoke serious condemnation,' deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said. (Photo: File)

Withdrawal from nuclear arms deal 'dangerous step' for US: Russia

Trump confirmed that US will pull out of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces treaty that it had signed with Russia.

21 Oct 2018 3:12 PM

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu dined at Saravana Bhavan, a popular south Indian restaurant in Brussels. (Photo: Twitter | @VPSecretariat)

Venkaiah Naidu savours crispy Dosa at Saravana Bhavan in Belgium

Vice President Naidu was accompanied by the Indian delegation, including the Ambassador of India to Belgium, Gaitri Issar Kumar.

21 Oct 2018 3:11 PM

Despite the top court's ruling, a large number of devotees have been protesting against the entry of women to the Sabarimala Temple. (Photo: AP)

Will do everything possible to implement SC verdict: Kerala IG on Sabarimala row

Security near shrine has been stepped up following volatile situation after few women unsuccessfully tried to enter with police protection.

21 Oct 2018 2:31 PM

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Most firms claim to be well-equipped to deal with rising cyber attacks

Most companies expect cyber attacks to increase over next year, but claim they are well-equipped to deal with any kind of data breaches.

21 Oct 2018 2:27 PM

Singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit had accused Malik of sexual harassment. Two budding singers had also levelled similar allegations against him. (Photo: File)

Anu Malik steps down as Indian Idol judge amid sexual harassment charges

The music composer's response comes after sources claimed that Sony TV asked him to step down as a judge for Indian Idol 10.

21 Oct 2018 2:09 PM

UNICEF said that India has made significant progress in improving maternal health and reducing child mortality. (Photo: File | AFP)

India to host global meet on maternal, child health in December: UNICEF

PM Narendra Modi is slated to deliver the keynote address at the forum which will be hosted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

21 Oct 2018 2:06 PM

Protestors gather as a Trichy resident who had trekked up with her family to Sabarimala temple, in Pathanamthitta, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

2 more women stopped from climbing Sabarimala hills, forced to return

The protestors chanting Ayyappa mantra stopped 2 Andhra women, said to be in their 40s, at the foothills itself.

21 Oct 2018 1:59 PM

Cooperative Nafed will offload 200 tonnes of onion daily from Monday onwards in the national capital from the government's buffer stock in a bid to arrest price rise, its managing director Sanjeev K Chadha said.

Nafed to offload 200 tonnes of onion daily in Delhi to check prices

Retail prices of onion, the main kitchen stable, have shot up to Rs 30-40 per kg because of tight supplies from the producing states.

21 Oct 2018 1:59 PM

The victim had gone to attend Dussehra celebrations where he got into an argument with a man after his shoulder brushed against him since there was excessive crowd. (Representational image)

Delhi: Man killed after brushing past another at crowded Dussehra event

The accused, who is on the run, is yet to be arrested, police said.

21 Oct 2018 1:43 PM

Julian sues Ecuador for violating ‘fundamental rights’ in asylum

Assange found refuge in Ecuador embassy in 2012 after judge ruled he should be extradited to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault.

21 Oct 2018 1:42 PM

Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel has said it will consider raising additional long-term resources, including issuance of equity shares or other securities, through a rights issue at its board meet next week.

JSW Steel may raise additional long-term resources via rights issue

The promoter and promoter group hold 42.32 per cent stake in the company, while 57.12 per cent is held by the public.

21 Oct 2018 1:42 PM

Rescuers at coal mining site in Shizuishan in northwestern China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on September 28, 2016. Twenty-two people are trapped in a coal mine in China after a rock burst destroyed part of a mining tunnel, officials said Sunday.(Photo: Representative | AP)

Rock burst destroys coal mining tunnel in China, 22 trapped

More than 300 people were working inside mine at the time of incident. Most have been successfully lifted to safety while 22 remain stuck.

21 Oct 2018 1:34 PM

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