Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 25 Apr 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25 Apr 2019

Why battle for Northeast is critical for BJP

The MPs from the region have generally not been vocal inside Parliament, but that they have a voice is something that cannot be ignored.

25 Apr 2019 11:39 PM

Kavita has also proved her mettle in Bollywood by delivering some superhit songs.

Songs for the soul

Singer-composer Kavita Seth talks about her love for Sufi music, being choosy about film songs and how Bollywood brought her fame.

25 Apr 2019 11:15 PM

Harry and Meghan’s royal baby might be a bit too American

Baby Sussex will be a product of two opposite – old British royalty and relatively newer American, self-made culture.

25 Apr 2019 9:29 PM

AAP's Chandni Chowk MLA Alka Lamba Thursday said she would not be campaigning for her party as she has been 'shunned' by the party leadership. (Photo: File)

AAP MLA Alka Lamba vows not to campaign for party

Lamba said she would serve the people of her constituency, but would not be participating in any kind of campaigning for AAP.

25 Apr 2019 9:16 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the operation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) can be withdrawn only when there is a change in the ground situation in areas where the law is in force. (Photo: File)

Ground situation needs to change to withdraw AFSPA: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman also accused Congress president Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the Supreme Court.

25 Apr 2019 9:12 PM

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench here Thursday stayed the Election Commission order suspending IAS officer Mohammed Mohsin for checking prime minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha. (Photo: AFP)

Suspension of IAS officer who checked PM's chopper put on hold by CAT

However, the CAT said it would look into this matter afresh once it received the response from the EC.

25 Apr 2019 8:52 PM

Faisal said that work is proceeding rapidly on the Pakistani side on the Kartarpur corridor. (Photo: Twitter | @ForeignOfficePk)

India delaying talks to finalise agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor: Pak

The corridor is scheduled to operationalise on the occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak.

25 Apr 2019 8:50 PM

Senior Maharashtra Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, whose son joined the BJP last month, has resigned as the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, the party said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil quits Congress days after son joined BJP

Rahul Gandhi accepted the resignation of the Congress leader, state party president Ashok Chavan told reporters in Ahmednagar district.

25 Apr 2019 8:43 PM

'GoT' fans are going crazy the world over, deliberating about who could be the winner of the Iron Throne. (Photo: File)

‘GoT’ alert: Who will win the Iron Throne?

While everyone is curious to find out whom the Iron Throne will finally belong to, here is what the experts have to say.

25 Apr 2019 8:43 PM

The new aircraft will initially operate a daily service from June 3 to June 8. (Photo: File)

Singapore Airlines to introduce Airbus A350 aircraft in Kolkata

The inaugural service SQ517 will depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at 11.50 pm on June 3.

25 Apr 2019 8:39 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, using the BJP's 2014 poll slogan and saying 'acche din' (good days) will come when Modi leaves. (Photo: File)

Good days will come, once Modi leaves: Gehlot

Gehlot said the ongoing Lok Sabha elections are for protecting the Constitution and democracy.

25 Apr 2019 8:19 PM

Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta. (Photo: File)

AAP's manifesto a document of deceit: BJP

The AAP on Thursday came out with its manifesto for the Lok Sabha election based on the central theme of full statehood.

25 Apr 2019 8:11 PM

Sources said various options are being explored for rejigging the NPA framework. (Representational Image)

Stressed assets resolution: RBI mulls giving 60 days additional time for repayments

Against backdrop of the Supreme Court quashing an RBI circular, a revised set of rules would be released soon.

25 Apr 2019 7:54 PM

Avengers: Endgame Poster. (Photo: Twitter)

Will Avengers: Endgame manage to break Aamir's Thugs of Hindostan's day 1 BO record?

Aamir Khan’s Thugs of Hindustan had collected Rs 52.25 crores in India.

25 Apr 2019 7:50 PM

The Congress on Thursday fielded Ajay Rai from Varanasi to take on Modi, ending speculation on a possible blockbuster electoral duel between Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the prime minister. (Photo: File)

Modi has 'betrayed' people of Varanasi, must apologise: Congress

Modi held a mega roadshow in Varanasi, in a show of strength, with senior leaders and UP CM Yogi Adityanath present on the occasion.

25 Apr 2019 7:48 PM

Market repair in the battered telecom sector is at least a year away as the disruptor Reliance Jio continues to focus on subscriber additions, Jefferies report said.

Vodafone Idea needs more fund in FY19 to finance spectrum repayments: Report

Vodafone Idea is in the process of raising Rs 25,000 crore through a rights issue.

25 Apr 2019 7:42 PM

In a constantly changing world, cosmopolitan work cultures allow for hearty handshakes and even rare hugs. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Is workplace hugging a big no-no?

With India integrating into the global market, borrowing from global traditions and work culture practices blindly might not be smart.

25 Apr 2019 7:35 PM

The completion of the second round of medium-term power purchase agreement (PPA) auctions along with the slightly higher tariffs discovered is positive for the independent power producers (IPPs), ICRA said in a statement. (Representational image)

Higher tariff in auction for mid-term PPA auction positive for power producers: ICRA

Government had brought the scheme to give relief to coal-fired power plants which were operational but starving for coal.

25 Apr 2019 7:34 PM

I'm getting work on my own merit, not because of Salman Khan: Arbaaz Khan

Arbaaz, son of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, made his acting debut with Abbas-Mustan's "Daraar" opposite Juhi Chawla.

25 Apr 2019 7:25 PM

The investment will support growth of L&T IDFs loan book across sectors such as renewable energy, roads, power transmission, airports and ports, the statement said.

Apis Partners to invest USD 110 mn in L&T Infra Debt Fund

L&T IDF has a loan book of Rs 8,000 crore and the investment will help grow the book, an official statement said.

25 Apr 2019 7:20 PM

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