Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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A draft global strategy to accelerate cervical cancer elimination will be tabled at the World Health Assembly in 2020. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Cervical cancer free India by 2079

First of its kind study on global scale, reveals that medium developed countries like India could be cervical cancer free in the next 60 years.

21 Feb 2019 4:04 PM

Police tweeted that the situation was under control and there is no danger for people who are not involved. (Representation Image/ File)

Munich shootout: 2 dead; police says no sign of terrorist background

Spokesman Sven Mueller said the two dead people were both men and one of them had fired the shots.

21 Feb 2019 4:02 PM

The two parties announced a tie-up for the parliamentary elections last month. (Photo: File)

Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav announce seat-sharing details in UP

The list had 75 of the state's 80 seats, of which Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party gets 38 seats and the Samajwadi Party 37.

21 Feb 2019 3:51 PM

Fitness freak Hrithik Roshan changed his daily routine; read why

One of the most disciplined actors of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan is known to follow a strict routine.

21 Feb 2019 3:49 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi canceled Kumar Ashish's appointment with immediate effect and was replaced by Sachin Naik. (Photo: PTI)

AICC Secretary attached to Priyanka Gandhi sacked by Rahul

Kumar Ashish's appointment was criticized on social media for his alleged link in 2005 Bihar question paper leak case.

21 Feb 2019 3:48 PM

Gupta, who is also the Leader of Opposition in the House said that the BJP will force the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to answer about the delay in granting sanction for prosecution in the JNU sedition case. (Photo: Twitter | @Gupta_vijender)

AAP govt to be cornered in Delhi Assembly over JNU sedition case: BJP

The 'drama' of ruling AAP over full statehood will also be highlighted in the budget session, Gupta said.

21 Feb 2019 3:40 PM

The offering begins with a life cover of Rs 1 lakh available for a monthly premium as low as Rs 20. (File Photo)

MobiKwik offers instant life insurance for Rs 20 on its App

This is the second big announcement by MobiKwik in the digital insurance space,

21 Feb 2019 3:36 PM

The partnership between Intellect Design Arena and HUDCO includes provision of digital lending, treasury, general ledger and integrated accounting. (Photo: File)

Intellect Design Arena to provide digital solution to HUDCO

HUDCO is a wholly-owned entity of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

21 Feb 2019 3:34 PM

Jet shareholders will vote later on Thursday to provide general approvals for a debt-to-equity swap.

Lessors doubt Jet Airways rescue plan, pull out more planes: sources

Jet has defaulted on loans and has not paid pilots, leasing firms and suppliers for months.

21 Feb 2019 3:18 PM

Queensland resident Laura McKee has already put her order in for the new look plates. (Reprsentational Image/ instagram.com/personalisedplatesqld)

Australian vehicles to soon have emoji licence plates

The state’s largest automotive organisation has welcomed the digital addition.

21 Feb 2019 3:15 PM

Questions were raised as to why troops are not allowed to travel by air to eliminat risk and threat of traveling on road. (Representational Image | PTI)

Free air travel for paramilitary forces to Kashmir: Govt post Pulwama

Jawans and sub-officers,will now be able to book tickets in regular commercial flights and claim reimbursement from their organization.

21 Feb 2019 3:04 PM

In 2018, Adda247 was the sixth most watched educational channel from India on YouTube.

Adda247 cements its position as one of India’s fastest growing educational platforms

Aims to reach 10 million subscribers by December 2020, and at least 50 million learners over the next 2 years.

21 Feb 2019 2:57 PM

The Raigad Police said that they received a call on Wednesday night that a bomb like an element was found in a government bus. (Representational Image)

Raigad police defuses bomb found in transport bus

As soon as police received the information, they rushed to the spot. With the help of the bomb detection squad, the bomb was diffused.

21 Feb 2019 2:50 PM

Formjacking attacks are simple – essentially virtual ATM skimming – where cyber criminals inject malicious code into retailers’ websites to steal shoppers’ payment card details.

Cyber criminals cash in on millions with Formjacking

Symantec’s annual threat report reveals more ambitious, destructive, and stealthy attacks raising the stake for organisations.

21 Feb 2019 2:41 PM

The biggest threat to Volkswagen’s 2019 profit is potential tariffs from the United States, Chief Executive Herbert Diess. (Photo: File)

Volkswagen boss says US tariffs could cost up to 2.5 billion euros: report

Analysts at London-based Evercore ISI said tariffs could cost Volkswagen 2.5 billion euros (USD2.8 billion) a year.

21 Feb 2019 2:34 PM

After the terror attack, in a press conference, Rahul Gandhi along with Manmohan Singh had said that he and his party would support the government and not get into any other discussion for the next few days. (Photo: File)

Jawans don't get 'martyr status', Ambani gets Rs 30,000 cr in PM's New India: Rahul

Gandhi's renewed attacks signal a change in stance after BJP leaders including Amit Shah took digs at Cong after Pulwama attack

21 Feb 2019 2:32 PM

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Among the leaders whose security has been downgraded and withdrawn are SAS Geelani, Aga Syed Mosvi, Maulvi Abbas Ansari, Yaseen Malik, Saleem Geelani, Shahid ul Islam, Zaffar Akbar Bhat, Nayeem Ahmed Khan, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, Farooq Ahmed Kichloo, Masroor Abbas Ansari, Aga Syed Abul Hussain, Abdul Gani Shah and Mohd Musadiq Bhat. (Photo: File)

Pulwama terror attack:18 separatists, 155 politicians to lose security in J-K

Through this, over 1,000 police personnel and over 100 vehicles are freed to do regular police work, officials said.

21 Feb 2019 2:24 PM

Peripheral ties may encourage older adults to be more physically active. (Photo: ANI)

Social circle can boost your emotional well-being

Interacting more can keep older adults physically active.

21 Feb 2019 2:23 PM

Hakimzada has allegedly smuggled heroin, cocaine, ephedrine, ketamine and synthetic opioids into the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. (Photo: linkedin.com)

US imposes sanctions on Indian man, his parents in global drug ring

Jasmeet Hakimzada describes his father as 'primary' trafficking and laundering partner and mother as an officer for two companies in India.

21 Feb 2019 2:20 PM

He said that opportunities are endless for both the countries to collaborate and work together in new regions like Africa. (Photo: File)

India, Saudi need to explore opportunities in new products, biz: Prabhu

Ways to increase trade and investments were discussed during a meeting between Prabhu and the Saudi delegation led by Kamel Al-Munajjed.

21 Feb 2019 2:16 PM

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