Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28 Dec 2018

'It seems as if people are in power in Karnataka only to play musical chair,' PM Modi said. (Photo: Twitter| @BJP4India)

Karnataka govt wants 'development-free corruption': PM Modi

PM Modi also mocked Karnataka govt's much vaunted loan waiver scheme as one of the 'most cruel jokes' on farmers.

28 Dec 2018 7:52 PM

After testing positive for the virus, the woman underwent treatment at the hospital for some time. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Got HIV after blood transfusion at TN govt hospital, claims another woman

Refuting allegations, the hospital said it had record and 'evidence' to show that only HIV negative blood was transfused.

28 Dec 2018 7:48 PM

PM Modi is looking to claw back support among 263 million farmers and their many millions of dependents after BJP lost power earlier this month to Congress in 3 big heartland states, analysts say. (Photo: File)

PM Modi mulling 3 options to help farmers hit by low crop prices: report

3 options are direct payment to landowning farmers, compensation for those who sold produce below govt prices and loan-waiver.

28 Dec 2018 7:22 PM

The trailer of the movie, 'The Accidental Prime Minister' shows former prime minister Manmohan Singh as a victim of the Congress' internal politics ahead of the 2014 general elections. (Photo: Twitter | @TAPMofficial)

Don’t want preview, 'The Accidental Prime Minister' BJP’s campaign: Cong

'As BJP tweeted trailer from their official Twitter... it evident it's BJP's propaganda/campaign movie,' Cong said.

28 Dec 2018 6:42 PM

All these gadgets have made waves in 2018.

These are the 5 must-have gadgets to end your year on a high

A gift-guide for your year-end shopping.

28 Dec 2018 6:34 PM

'We don't insult anybody. We respect everyone irrespective of their religious affinity,' Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Rath Yatras are held in name of God, not riot’: Mamata on BJP’s proposed rally

Banerjee hit out at BJP leaders, calling them 'bhogis' and said party was no authority to decide on what religion people should follow.

28 Dec 2018 6:16 PM

'Can't we extend our wishes for a film? Congress has been all for freedom, why is it questioning that freedom now?,' Union Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore said. (Photo: ANI)

Can't we extend wishes: Rajyavardhan Rathore on 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

The trailer shows Manmohan Singh as a victim of the Congress's internal politics ahead of the 2014 general elections.

28 Dec 2018 5:59 PM

Kader Khan has till now featured in over 300 films and has written dialogues for over 250 movies. (Photo: Twitter | @SrBachchan)

Actor Kader Khan hospitalised, says report; ‘Prayers and duas,’ tweets Big B

Khan, who is admitted in Canada hospital, has reportedly developed breathing issues and has been transferred to BiPAP ventilator.

28 Dec 2018 5:52 PM

Liver inflammation and scarring rates speed because of dietary fats.

High cholesterol food causes liver cancer, says study

Fats and cholesterol have a huge impact on functioning of white blood cell in liver.

28 Dec 2018 5:33 PM

This 40-inch model features a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.

Daiwa launches D40B10 LED TV in India

The new LED TV boasts enhanced picture quality and an inbuilt box speaker priced at Rs 15,490.

28 Dec 2018 5:33 PM

Anupam Kher on Friday said he will not back off from the snowballing controversy over the film on former prime minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: File)

Won’t back off from ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’: Anupam Kher

To Maharashtra Youth Congress' threat to stop film's release, Kher said they should be happy film is made on their leader.

28 Dec 2018 5:10 PM

'Our children should be protected from sexual offences,' Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said. (Photo: ANI)

Death penalty for aggravated assault under POCSO Act: Law Minister

The decision comes in the wake of the rising number of crimes against children being reported from across the country.

28 Dec 2018 5:04 PM

Jewellery buying is spread throughout the year with an increased skew towards September to January, led by festive and marriage seasons.

'Gold jewellery demand to grow 6-7 pc in medium to long-term'

Gold prices increased by over 6 per cent in the last one year which impacted consumption demand.

28 Dec 2018 4:57 PM

Odisha has sought assistance of Rs 1,534.82 crore from central government towards mitigation of farmers' problems due to the drought situation. (Representational Image)

Odisha seeks financial assistance for helping drought-affected farmers

The crop loss of nearly 33pc has been recorded in pockets of nine districts in Odisha.

28 Dec 2018 4:53 PM

The offer is applicable for both existing and new Jio users for recharges done between December 28, 2018, to January 31, 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Jio Happy New Year Offer returns with 100 pc cashback on Rs 399 recharge

The coupon credited can be redeemed on AJIO app and website on a minimum cart value of Rs 1,000.

28 Dec 2018 4:48 PM

The broader NSE Nifty spurted 80.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to 10,859.90. (Photo: PTI)

Sensex vaults 269 points to reclaim 36,000-mark

After surging 400 points intra-day, the 30-share index pared some gains to end at 36,076.72, up 269.44 points.

28 Dec 2018 4:28 PM

The announcement of the Gaganyaan project was first made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's 72nd Independence Day - his fifth and final address ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: PTI)

3 Indians to spend week in space, Govt okays Gaganyaan plan

With this India will become fourth nation to send man to space after the US, Russia and China.

28 Dec 2018 4:21 PM

The United States has been taking action to cut Huawei out of the US market. (Photo: AP)

UK defence minister says he has grave concerns about Huawei

Huawei facing intense scrutiny in the West over its ties to the Chinese government.

28 Dec 2018 4:13 PM

Investigations in case were initiated on complaint registered by CBI in Gandhinagar against DPIL and others for causing loss to consortium of banks to the tune of Rs 2654 crore. (Photo: File)

ED files complaint against DPIL Ltd for Rs 2,600 crore bank fraud

Charges made under section 4 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, for confiscation of linked assets, and punishment for directors of DIPL.

28 Dec 2018 4:13 PM

Glaciers are affecting the availability of freshwater.

Asian glacier movements have moderated, says study

Glaciers are becoming thinner as they are melting at a high rate.

28 Dec 2018 4:10 PM

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