Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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A woman activist said, 'This protest is against violation of human rights. In Bhima Koregaon case there are many intellectuals, writers and advocates who are arrested and illegal cases are filed against them. We wanted to register our protest in this context." (Photo: File)

Bhima Koregaon: T'gana Democratic Forum protest against arrest of Varavara Rao

Rao was arrested at the end of his house arrest on November 17 for his alleged involvement in the Bhima Koregaon violence case.

26 Nov 2018 12:15 PM

'I have handed over my resignation letter to the chief minister. I am an MLA now,' Thomas told reporters. (Photo: File)

Kerala Water Resources Minister Mathew T Thomas resigns from post

The move comes after the JD(S), a key partner in the LDF, decided to replace Thomas with Chittur MLA K Krishnankutty.

26 Nov 2018 12:00 PM

Kareena Kapoor Khan ‘just could not say no’ to Netflix’s Mowgli

Kareena said that Kaa, one of the oldest characters in The Jungle Book, has been her favourite always.

26 Nov 2018 11:51 AM

The stationary probe, launched from California in May, will then pause for 16 minutes for the dust to settle, literally, around the landing site before its disc-shaped solar arrays unfurl to provide power. (Photo: NASA)

NASA spacecraft nears Red Planet on mission to detect 'marsquakes'

If all goes according to plan, InSight will streak into the pink Martian sky nearly 24 hours later at 12,000 miles per hour.

26 Nov 2018 11:50 AM

A Jet Airways passenger was detained at Kolkata airport after he was reportedly heard speaking on the phone that he would blow up the plane, police said today. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Jet Airways flier talks about ‘blowing up plane’, detained at Kolkata airport

The passenger, Poddar was detained by the CISF and handed over to police for questioning.

26 Nov 2018 11:49 AM

About 18,000 of them, or 36 per cent of the workforce, are eligible for voluntary redundancy.

GM to close Canadian factory, putting 3000 jobs at risk: report

The plans stand to affect 50,000 employees across the US, Canada and Mexico.

26 Nov 2018 11:48 AM

Russia's space programme has been beset by problems in recent years, although no lives have been lost. (Photo: AP)

Russia space agency targeted over "stolen" billions

Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin has called for the Accounts Chamber to carry out a sectoral audit.

26 Nov 2018 11:42 AM

The training is a continuation of the Rhode Island State Police Joint Cyber Task Force’s objective of strengthening state.

State police host cybersecurity training sessions

The goal is to teach the various ways hackers use to compromise networks and the methodology for detecting a breach.

26 Nov 2018 11:35 AM

Former state Sen. David Long was behind the original telemarking law, which allows residents to register their numbers on a telemarking do not call list. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lawmakers look to address telemarketing issues

There are 2.1 million phone numbers on Indiana’s “Do Not Call” list, which is stricter than the federal list.

26 Nov 2018 11:29 AM

Felt guilty for not knowing what he was up to: Farhan on allegations against Sajid

Sajid Khan was accused of sexual harassment by two women, following which he stepped down as the director of Housefull 4.

26 Nov 2018 11:25 AM

'What has happened to the Congress party? The 'naamdar' (dynast, referring to Rahul Gandhi) is tacitly supporting it and therefore, its leaders are dragging the name of my father, who passed away 30 years ago,' Modi said. (Photo: File)

Cong dragging my parents into politics at Rahul's behest: PM Modi

'Congress is running out of steam in this election, so they have started dragging my parents into politics.' Modi Said.

26 Nov 2018 11:16 AM

The revenue from Africa business rose to Rs 5,647.2 crore during September quarter from Rs 5,203 crore. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel Africa appoints eight global Banks to work on IPO

The company plans to utilise this fund to lower debt of its Africa unit which stands at around USD 5 billion.

26 Nov 2018 11:02 AM

Because each organisation’s characteristics are as distinct as the histories of their communities, the specifics of their challenges vary. (Photo: Pixabay)

Historical groups embrace technology, trends to keep going

The hope is that events that appeal to a broader audience will inspire attendees to remain involved with the historical society.

26 Nov 2018 10:51 AM

The Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief had Saturday sought the prime minister's intervention to resolve the seat-sharing issue in Bihar NDA. (Photo: File)

Want Modi to return as PM, but 'will not tolerate insult' against party: Kushwaha

Kushwaha, in his series of tweets, did not mention the issue of seat sharing, but demanded 'justice and respect'.

26 Nov 2018 10:45 AM

As per the current norms, banks can only be a consignment or channelising agent in the import of bullion for jewellers and exporters.

Banks to get green signal for gold business

Allowing bullion banking will be a main step towards developing gold infrastructure in India and establishing gold as an asset class.

26 Nov 2018 10:33 AM

India skipper Harmanpreet was one of two captains to make the squad along with Pakistan's Javeria Khan with player of the tournament Alyssa Healy of Australia and England's Amy Jones nominated to bat ahead of her. (Photo: AFP)

Harmanpreet Kaur named captain as 3 Indians included in Women's WT20 XI

Three players from England, two from Australia and one each from Pakistan, New Zealand and the Windies have also been named in the eleven.

26 Nov 2018 10:23 AM

Before they return to Bhutan, the girls will continue their recovery at a retreat in the town of Kilmore outside Melbourne (Photo: AFP)

Conjoined twins from Bhutan leave Australian hospital after being separated

The head of pediatric surgery Joe Crameri told reporters the twins had made an “excellent recovery” and were acting independently.

26 Nov 2018 10:19 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was among the dignitaries who paid homage at the 26/11 police memorial site at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana in south Mumbai. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Tributes paid to martyrs on 10th anniversary of 26/11 attack

Family members of the policemen who lost their lives during the attacks were also present during the ceremony.

26 Nov 2018 10:15 AM

The NSE Nifty too witnessed similar movement, and was trading 10.15 points, or 0.09 per cent, higher at 10,536.75.

Sensex, Nifty turn choppy as IT, pharma stocks fall

BSE benchmark Sensex pared early gains and turned choppy after opening over 200 points higher.

26 Nov 2018 10:07 AM

On the eve of 10th anniversary of the terror attack, he accused the neighbouring country of providing patronage to those accused in the case. (Photo: File)

26/11 attacks' lawyer blames Pakistan for delay in trial against masterminds

9 of attackers were killed by police while lone survivor Kasab was captured and hanged after he was awarded death sentence by a court.

26 Nov 2018 10:05 AM

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