Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 16 Apr 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16 Apr 2019

Body-shaming continues

What Priyanka Paul finds funny is how most of the users who were body shamming her on Twitter are the ones with ‘Chowkidar’ in their username.

16 Apr 2019 10:49 PM

A Monumental loss

A massive fire destroyed large parts of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday evening.

16 Apr 2019 10:41 PM

The recommendation was sent to the legislative department of the law ministry Tuesday which issued the notification. (Image: File)

LS polls in TN's Vellore cancelled after huge cash haul

Polling in Vellore was scheduled on April 18.

16 Apr 2019 9:22 PM

Separately, the civil aviation ministry would convene meetings of representatives of airlines and airports on April 18 to discuss capacity expansion, rising airfares and other issues. (Image: ANI)

Jet Airways operating 5 planes, seeks emergency funds from banks

The cash-strapped airline has already suspended its international operations till April 18.

16 Apr 2019 9:16 PM

Bangladeshi actor Ferdous Ahmed (MajorSurendraPoonia/Twitter)

'Leave India': Centre issues notice to Bangladesh actor campaigning for Trinamool

Ahmed has also been "blacklisted" by the Union Home Ministry, thus jeopardising the chances of his future travel to India.

16 Apr 2019 9:15 PM

Akhilesh Yadav took a swipe at the Election Commission for handing over a 48-hour ban from poll campaigning to Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati. (Image: ANI)

'If ours allaince is Mahamilawat, what shall we call yours': Akhilesh asks BJP

He also questioned the BJP-led central government on job creation and farmers income.

16 Apr 2019 9:13 PM

Thunderstorm in Punjab province resulted in the collapse of several buildings, leaving at least nine persons, including two women, dead. (Representational Image)

23 killed as thunderstorms, dust storm lash Pakistan

Massive thunderstorms and a dust storm lashed Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces, killing at least 23 people, injuring scores of others.

16 Apr 2019 7:55 PM

Naidu will campaign for the SP-BSP-RLD alliance in Uttar Pradesh, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, the grand alliance in Bihar, the National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, and the AAP in Delhi in the coming days. (Image: File)

With eye on anti-BJP front, Chandrababu Naidu to seek votes for regional parties

He will raise the issue of EVM malfunctioning, a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader said Tuesday.

16 Apr 2019 7:46 PM

External account pressure reduced Pakistan's international reserves to USD 6.6 billion by mid-January 2019. (File Photo)

Pak set to sign USD 6-8 billion bailout deal with IMF: Finance Minister

Pakistan and the IMF are set to sign a USD 6-8 billion bailout package, Finance Minister Asad Umar has announced.

16 Apr 2019 7:39 PM

Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy (Image: File)

Congress-led govt at Centre 'absolutely necessary': Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy

We should dislodge the Narendra Modi headed government and ensure that a Cong led govt under leadership of Rahul Gandhi, Pondy CM said.

16 Apr 2019 7:35 PM

Prabhu said black money is generated through various forms, and one type of intervention is to make systemic changes which will stop its generation. (Image: File)

Note-ban: Suresh Prabhu says BJP ready to pay the political price

Supporters of the note ban have pointed out to an increase in tax base and a surge in digital transactions as the benefits of the move.

16 Apr 2019 7:11 PM

Paris Hilton and Bharat Poster. (Photo: Instagram)

Salman Khan's young look from Bharat impressed Paris Hilton; here's proof!

Salman Khan recently took to his social sharing the second poster of his upcoming film Bharat which left netizens into anticipation.

16 Apr 2019 7:02 PM

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the rupee opened lower at 69.55 and fell further to touch the day's low of 69.69. It finally ended at 69.60 per dollar, down by 18 paise against its previous close.

Rupee slips for 3rd day down 18 paise to 69.60 against dollar

The local currency has depreciated by 68 paise in the last three days.

16 Apr 2019 7:00 PM

Eto'o will work closely with the SC on a various number of projects including workers’ welfare projects, legacy programmes and event experience for the 2022 World Cup.

Samuel Eto'o joins Qatar's Supreme Committee as global ambassador

“It’s a great honour for me to be an ambassador for the SC and hope I am able to deliver what is expected of me: Eto'o

16 Apr 2019 6:57 PM

The country banned ivory sales at the end of 2017 in an attempt to rein in what used to be the product's largest market in the world. (Photo: AP)

China busts sale of illegal wildlife products

China seizes nearly 2,750 elephant tusks in huge bust.

16 Apr 2019 6:55 PM

Even though the times are tough for bricks and mortar businesses, fast-moving technology and a new generation of shoppers have created opportunities that were either left untapped or did not exist before.

Malls vs E-commerce: How the traditional channels are preparing to stay relevant?

5 key changes that commercial property owners are looking at, in order to compete and stay relevant in the space of digital retail.

16 Apr 2019 6:53 PM

Inter-ministerial body Board of Approval (BoA), chaired by Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan, will take up this proposal for consideration in its meeting on April 22, the official said. (Representative Image)

BoA on special economic zones to consider FTWZ proposal on Apr 22

A free trade and warehousing zone is a special category of SEZ with focus on trading and warehousing activities.

16 Apr 2019 6:50 PM

Sleep is a vital part of life that affects our productivity, mood, and general health and well-being. Dispelling myths about sleep promotes healthier sleep habits which, in turn, promote overall better health. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Dispel sleeping myths for a healthier life

Common sleep myths might pose serious risks.

16 Apr 2019 6:49 PM

AI can change the face of the banking sector while reducing costs, increasing employees’ efficiency and generating better experiences for customers.

AI is not “Machines vs Humans” but “Machines for Humans”

Sense and perceive the world by acquiring and processing images, sounds and speech.

16 Apr 2019 6:49 PM

A worker on the rig saw a dog last Friday swimming toward the platform. (Photo: AP)

Dog rescued 135 miles off Thai coast

Dog rescued by oil rig crew while swimming 135 miles off shore to be adopted by rescuer.

16 Apr 2019 6:47 PM

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