Technology, Mobiles tabs, 1st Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 01 Mar 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 01 Mar 2019

The announcement comes after the US government offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to Hamza bin Laden's capture as part of its “Rewards for Justice” program. (Photo: AP | File)

Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of Osama bin Laden's son Hamza

Hamza bin Laden was named a 'specially designated global terrorist' in January 2017.

01 Mar 2019 9:08 PM

'EVMs have been turned into footballs. If results are in favour, it is good, if results are not in your favour, they are bad," said Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora. (Photo: File)

No delay in general elections due to India Pak tension: CEC

CEC Sunil Arora warned of “harsh consequences” if a candidate fails to provide accurate information in his affidavit.

01 Mar 2019 8:42 PM

The study discovered that changing our circadian clock and then going back to insufficient sleep is even more disruptive than general insufficient sleep. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Extra sleep on the weekend does not help

Sleeping in on weekends does not repay your sleep debt: Study.

01 Mar 2019 8:34 PM

Beautiful Ice castle formed by few icicles looks like the castle from the movie Frozen. (Photo: AP)

Winter Wonderland in the US

New Hampshire has transformed into a fairy land, similar to the landscape from the movie Frozen.

01 Mar 2019 8:16 PM

'Kesari' actor Akshay Kumar's this social gesture will make you a proud fan

He was among the first to come forward to declare that he will be donating Rs 5 crore to the families of Pulwama martyrs.

01 Mar 2019 7:49 PM

Screengrab of Jonas Brothers' new song 'Sucker' featuring Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra. (Courtesy: YouTube/ Jonas Brothers)

Watch: Jonas Brothers' comeback song 'Sucker' featuring Priyanka-Nick is out!

The video sees the band and their ladies, donning avant-garde costumes, live out their life in "Alice in Wonderland" style around a castle.

01 Mar 2019 7:48 PM

Screengrab from the song 'Rezgaariyaan'. (Courtesy: YouTube/Sony Music India)

Mere Pyare Prime Minister's song 'Rezgaariyaan' shows truth about life on the street

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's directorial Mere Pyare Prime Minister is all set to release on 15th March 2019

01 Mar 2019 7:47 PM

Screengrab of Amitabh Bachchan from the song 'Aukaat'. (Courtesy: YouTube/Zee Music Company)

Badla's song 'Aukaat' is all about Big B and his swag; watch

Badla marks the second association of Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu after the critically acclaimed and much loved Pink.

01 Mar 2019 7:46 PM

Welcome Back Abhinandan! Indian celebs celebrate Wing Commander's homecoming

As soon as the news came out, Indian celebrities started tweeting #WelcomeBackAbhinandan and #WelcomeHomeAbhinandan, turning them viral.

01 Mar 2019 7:41 PM

Two security officials confirmed that members belonging to foreign forces present at the base were safe as the Taliban could not breach walls of their compound. (Photo: AP | File))

Afghan forces clash with Taliban to retain control over military base

At least nine Taliban insurgents, including three suicide bombers, were killed by the Afghan forces.

01 Mar 2019 7:27 PM

A nervous and rumour-bound investment decision could be your worst choice while tackling a trembling market. (Photo: File)

Four suggestions to try during market fluctuations

Market fluctuations, no matter how unwanted it seems, could be a reality each investor must get accustomed to.

01 Mar 2019 6:52 PM

Earlier in the day Sushma Swaraj spoke about India's civilisational links and close partnership with the Muslim countries across the world. (Photo: File | ANI)

Swaraj discusses bilateral issues with her Maldivian, B'desh counterparts at OIC meet

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is currently on a two-day visit to the UAE, which would conclude on Saturday.

01 Mar 2019 6:34 PM

In an informal chat with media persons as part of his tour of the border areas in the wake of the escalating tensions at the LoC, the Chief Minister also urged the Indian government to take up the issue with Islamabad. (Photo: File)

Punjab CM Amarinder urges Pakistan to release 1971 war prisoners

He recalled his own family’s close connection with the Kartarpur Gurdwara, which his grandfather had helped to rebuild post 1928 floods.

01 Mar 2019 6:18 PM

The funeral of pilot Ninad Mandavgane, who died in an IAF helicopter crash in Jammu and Kashmir two days back, was held with full military honours in Nashik on Friday. (Photo: Twitter/ @currenttrendng)

Military honours 21-gun salute for pilot killed in Air Force plane crash

Ninad Mandavgane was cremated on the banks of Godavari. He and six others died on Wednesday in an IAF chopper crash in Jammu and Kashmir.

01 Mar 2019 6:01 PM

This is the first increase in prices in four-months which has pushed rates to their highest level this year.

ATF price hiked by 8.1 pc, still costs less than petrol, diesel

The price of ATF was hiked by Rs 4,734.15 per kilolitre, or 8.15 per cent, to Rs 62,795.12 per kl in Delhi.

01 Mar 2019 5:55 PM

A thirst for change began in the 1970s when Icelanders increasingly started vacationing in sunny European beach resorts and developed a taste for the beverage. (Photo: AP)

Cheers to Beers!

Iceland celebrates thirty years of the end of a beer-ban, which ended in 1989 as ‘Beer Day’.

01 Mar 2019 5:54 PM

Dell beats revenue estimates in first report as public company

For the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1, net loss attributable to Dell jumped nearly three-fold to USD 299 million.

01 Mar 2019 5:48 PM

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Sheila Dikshit on Friday turned down a proposal to tie-up with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the national capital for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

2019 LS polls: Congress' Sheila Dikshit turns down AAP alliance offer

Prior to taking a call, Dikshit met partymen at her residence and discussed with them about the proposal.

01 Mar 2019 5:43 PM

Tata Motors denies reports of JLR unit sake sale

Two media reports said the company was considering options including a minority stake sale in the JLR unit or finding a venture partner.

01 Mar 2019 5:03 PM

A still from Yajamana featuring Darshan and Rashmika Mandanna

Yajamana movie review: It's a fan-tastic action thriller

Darshan and Rashmika starrer 'Yajamana' is simply made to entertain the audiences.

01 Mar 2019 4:56 PM

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