Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 Jan 2019

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RLD cozies up to SP, Congress keeps its door open

RLD vice-president Jayant Chowdhary on Wednesday met SP President Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow to discuss seat-sharing.

17 Jan 2019 5:22 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks in the House of Commons in London after losing a vote on her Brexit plan on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

UK Parliament rejects May’s Brexit plan in historic and humiliating vote

The motion was tabled by opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who wants to force a general election.

17 Jan 2019 5:18 AM

While one of their colleagues was fortunate to escape out of the chamber in time, the trio died on the spot due to asphyxiation. (Representational image)

3 workers suffocate at MBMC sewage plant

The deceased were identified as - Muzaffar Mohalik (24), Rafique Mandal (50) and Mafizzul (19) all residents of Indralok in Bhayandar.

17 Jan 2019 5:02 AM

Union leader Shashank Rao addresses a large crowd at BEST staff quarters in Wadala. (Photo: DEBASISH DEY)

Govt expects us to do what it wants, says Shashank Rao

Rao said that action against BEST workers would not be taken by the BEST administration for the BEST bus strike.

17 Jan 2019 4:57 AM

BEST Workers’ Union members at Wadala depot. (Photo: DEBASISH DEY )

9-day-long BEST strike finally ends

Unions agreed to the management’s offer of 10-point increment in salary.

17 Jan 2019 4:53 AM

The report also says the number of students being enrolled in unrecognised schools has increased from 24,155 to 40,095.

Civic schools being shunned

No. of students fell from 4,01,367 in 2013 to 2,97,076 in 2017, says report.

17 Jan 2019 4:19 AM

The SBI has sanctioned `8,500 crore for the project.

Mumbai-Nagpur expressway to be bankrolled by PSBs

Total beneficiaries of the Samruddhi Mahamarg are 23,500 and the compensation given to landowners till date is Rs 6,600 crore.

17 Jan 2019 4:15 AM

It’s important to keep reinventing one’s music: Kutle Khan

Joining forces with musicians from the traditional families of Rajasthan, Kutle Khan is all set to captivate Mumbai with sounds from the desert.

17 Jan 2019 1:52 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: ANI)

RahulGandhi: Democracy strength of India, must be defended

The Congress in the last couple of months has started attacking the government saying that the institutions in the country are under attack.

17 Jan 2019 1:38 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Host of Congres MLAs in Odisha to quit party

Sources said the BJD was eyeing at least six of the 16 MLAs it has got in the 147-member Assembly.

17 Jan 2019 1:35 AM

The Kumbh is celebrated with the belief that due to certain planetary positions, the positive energy levels of that particular place during a particular time, increases to its peak, thereby providing an atmosphere for spiritual growth and enlightenment. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: A spiritual search

In Islam too the planet moon plays a significant role because of the use of a lunar Islamic calendar to determine the date of Ramzan.

17 Jan 2019 1:10 AM

Children aged 5-17 require at least 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous activity daily. Adults require at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity weekly.

Let’s be active: Adopt game-changing movement to promote... movement

Physical activity is a core preventive health measure that enhances human capital and sustainable development. It should be embraced by all.

17 Jan 2019 1:01 AM

With 70 per cent of rural children still attending government schools, and the government’s continued commitment to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE), the distribution of learning outcomes in government schools becomes extremely important. (Representational image)

Good news! Learning levels up in govt schools

The ASER data from 2014, 2016 and now 2018 suggest that these trends seem to be changing.

17 Jan 2019 12:22 AM

Remembering Red Rosa: The ‘inspiration’ behind Lenin?

Germany was transformed on the eve of the November 1918 armistice, largely through direct action by soldiers, sailors and workers.

17 Jan 2019 12:15 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AFP)

UK wake-up call: Need for a rethink on Brexit

Johnson has a twofold interpretation of Parliament’s rejection of her Brexit proposal.

17 Jan 2019 12:13 AM

The BJP was told to give further details about the “peaceful” rallies it plans and also submit revised proposals for the rathyatras as well as assurances regarding the law and order issues.

Caution over Bengal yatras

The rathyatras, of course, can’t be rejected altogether, but it would have been ideal if religion didn’t obtrude into politics.

17 Jan 2019 12:05 AM

Why is Salman called Bharat? Find out on Republic Day!

Zafar and team were still shooting the film and hence could not put out the teaser last month.

17 Jan 2019 12:05 AM

Fatima Sana Shaikh in new avatar in Anurag Basu’s next

Blending her acting career with a fitness regime she has also given major fitness goals to her fans.

17 Jan 2019 12:03 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Failure to create jobs begins to haunt govt

The government should be even more worried as rural India bore the brunt of this jobless growth, and saw 84 per cent of the total jobs lost.

17 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

An ‘egg’straordinary phenomenon

An ordinary egg has become an Internet sensation overnight. Is there meaning behind the madness?