Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Oct 2019

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CJI, four judges of Ayodhya bench meet

The top court has to pronounce the judgment by November 17 — the day CJI Gogoi is retiring.

18 Oct 2019 2:45 AM

IAF contingent comprises of MiG-29 and C-17 aircraft. MiG-29 will be exercising with Royal Air Force Oman’s Euro-fighter Typhoon, F-16 and Hawk. (Photo: ANI)

In a first, IAF jets to take part in Oman drill

The last exercise, Eastern Bridge-IV was held in 2017 at Jamnagar.

18 Oct 2019 2:42 AM

Rehan Khan, a native of Bihar, jumped inside the enclosure of a lion at Delhi zoo on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi: Man jumps inside lion enclosure in zoo; escapes

According to him, the security personnel maintain tight vigil round-the-clock and this cannot be categorised as a case of security breach.

18 Oct 2019 2:40 AM

The judge also prescribed an additional year of imprisonment “in default” of the fine. (Photo: Representational)

Assamese gets 7-year jail for killing hog deer

The case was based on an FIR lodged by a security guard on March 18 at Saikhowa police station.

18 Oct 2019 2:40 AM

India has been constantly objecting to the $20 fee which Pakistan claims to use for the infrastructure maintenance and providing others facilities to the pilgrims at Kartarpur Sahib.

Taking up service fee at Kartarpur Corridor: India

India also feels that this can lead to charging a higher amount from Indian pilgrims in the future.

18 Oct 2019 2:38 AM

A view of Rajpath road engulfed in haze in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Odd-even: Vehicles with kids in school uniform exempted

Mr Kejriwal said that private vehicles ferrying school children in uniform will be exempted from the odd-even scheme.

18 Oct 2019 2:36 AM

When the F-16s rounded up SpiceJet, the Pakistani jets and their pilots could be seen by passengers. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

SpiceJet flight intercepted by Pak F-16 jets last month

More importantly, the incident was reported when Pakistan airspace was not closed for India.

18 Oct 2019 2:35 AM

The Sensex gained 453.07 points or 1.17 per cent closing at 39,052.06 while the Nifty-50 gained 122.35 points or 1.07 per cent to close at 11,586.35. “The gains came on the back of a boost in sentiments after EU and UK negotiators reached a draft agreement on a new Brexit deal,” analysts said.

Markets cheer Brexit deal, FPIs buying

Broader market indices outperformed with BSE Mid Cap index and the Small Cap index gaining 1.77 per cent and 0.89 per cent respectively.

18 Oct 2019 2:29 AM

The Finance Ministry is also mulling to re-look at the most contentious Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill, a year after it was withdrawn by the government following a huge public outcry against controversial bail-in clause, which led to many depositors prematurely cancelling their bank deposits.

Centre plans new FRDI Bill, hike in deposit insurance

The source further said DICGC has proposed to hike deposit insurance to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 1 lakh, depending upon the demands of circumstances.

18 Oct 2019 2:26 AM

Despite the slew of measures by the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to boost liquidity and revive demand, the current market sentiments in the real estate market have fallen close to demonetization levels and the future market sentiments are at all-time low levels.

Real estate market sentiment decline to 2016 note ban levels

A score of over 50 signifies ‘optimism’ in sentiments, a score of 50 ‘neutral’ and a score below 50 ‘pessimism’.

18 Oct 2019 2:22 AM

Value growth in Fast Moving Consumer Goods market has dropped to single digits in September quarter as rural growth fell below urban for the first time in seven years, according to Nielsen.

Slowdown in rural market halves FMCG growth, slips to 7-year low

In September quarter, FMCG market clocked a value growth of 7.3 per cent, down from 16.2 per cent in the same quarter of 2018.

18 Oct 2019 2:20 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Eyebrows raised in Congress as Rahul flags Rafale again

The Rafale plank used by Gandhi during the Lok Sabha elections had failed miserably bringing the party a mere 52 seats.

18 Oct 2019 1:56 AM

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik interacts with top officials and district collectors through video-conferencing during the launch of “Mo Sarkar” initiative.

Naveen Patnaik to mark his 5th term with ‘Mo Sarakar’ move

Under the Mo Sarakar initiative, as Patnaik himself claims it, he is trying to ensure better delivery of government services.

18 Oct 2019 1:54 AM

Sighting the Nobel stars

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali won the Nobel Prize for Peace for his efforts to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.

18 Oct 2019 1:52 AM

In India’s attempt to connect with these markets, Assam and the Northeast has an advantageous position by virtue of its geographical location, and Assam is going all out to capitalise this opportunity, said Mr Patowary.

Assam wants to revive 3 old rail links with Bangla

Top officials from the commerce, road transport and shipping and external affairs ministries from New Delhi are likely to attend the meeting.

18 Oct 2019 1:49 AM

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Domariyaganj, Jagdambika Pal

Congress will be eliminated after state polls, says MP Jagdambika Pal

Mr Pal further said that Maharashtra was the place where grand old party had its genesis and where it would see its downfall.

18 Oct 2019 1:48 AM

Bangladesh has said that the three Indian fishermen were apprehended for catching hilsa in its water which is banned during this season. (Photo: ANI I Representational)

BSF jawan dies in firing by Bangla border unit

It is learnt that the BGB director general has assured Johri of a thorough probe in the matter.

18 Oct 2019 1:44 AM

Despite heavy floods in various districts of Maharashtra this monsoon, the issue of flooding is conspicuous by its absence in the BJP and Shiv Sena election manifestos.

Floods absent from Shiv Sena, BJP manifestos

According to residents of Navi Mumbai and Uran, these areas, for the first time ever, have experienced heavy flooding.

18 Oct 2019 1:41 AM

The trucks in which the produce is to be transported out of the Valley have along with crew members been taken to “secure” locations, officials said Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

J&K shifts apple buyers to safer locations, many flee

The police blamed the gory incident on separatist militants.

18 Oct 2019 1:38 AM

Lesson of Arabian Nights: Your life hangs by a story

Storytelling stresses the commonality among epics the world over, of gods who intervene in human affairs and even take sides in a war.

18 Oct 2019 1:36 AM

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