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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Apr 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21 Apr 2019

Beast by Krishna Udayasankar Penguin, Rs 399

Mythological fantasy thriller that is rich in imagery

The story starts with a gruesome triple homicide in a suburb of Mumbai which keeps the Mumbai police force guessing as to the identity of the killer.

21 Apr 2019 9:16 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lashed out at the Congress party in a rally at Rajasthan. (Photo: ANI

Cong missed 'golden opportunity' to solve J&K issue during 1971 war: PM Modi

Further criticising the Congress party, Prime Minister Modi said that they have not done anything to strengthen the armed forces.

21 Apr 2019 9:00 PM

About 20 people were seriously wounded and we sent them to the National Hospital. (AP photo)

Sri Lanka bomber queued at hotel buffet then unleashed devastation

The Taprobane restaurant at the hotel was having one of its busiest days of the year for the Easter holiday weekend.

21 Apr 2019 8:44 PM

As many as 207 people were killed and around 450 left wounded in eight blasts that shook Sri Lankan cities of Colombo, Negombo, Kochchikade, and Batticaloa on Easter Sunday. (Photo: File)

Air India waives off charges for cancellation of flights to,from Colombo

Air India took to Twitter to inform passengers about the important announcement.

21 Apr 2019 8:37 PM

Foreign External Minister Sushma Swaraj in a series of tweet confirmed that the Indian High Commission in Colombo conveyed that National Hospital has informed about the death of three Indian nationals. (Photo: File)

3 Indians killed in Sri Lanka blasts, confirms Sushma Swaraj

A woman from Kerala, who had settled in Dubai, also died in the explosion, reported news agency IANS.

21 Apr 2019 8:21 PM

Tejashwi Yadav had on April 7 alleged that the BJP government did not permit him to meet his father Lalu Prasad, who is admitted in the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. (Photo: ANII)

Tejashwi hits out at Modi, Nitish Kumar for not allowing him to meet Lalu Yadav

Rabri Devi on Saturday alleged that Tejashwi was not allowed to meet Lalu Yadav in jail and that the life of her husband.

21 Apr 2019 8:20 PM

Senior YSRC leader Ambati Rambabu accused Naidu of "talking ill" of all the institutions including the Election Commission (EC) and other agencies. (Photo: ANI)

Naidu finding fault with central institutions shows 'fear' of losing polls: YSRC

The TDP chief also demanded that the EC return to the ballot paper system.

21 Apr 2019 8:11 PM

Conveying their condolences, party top leaders O Panneerselvam and K Palaniswami, said they prayed to the Almighty to strengthen the bereaved to bear with the grief. (Photo: File)

TN parties condemn blasts in Sri Lanka, say Tamils too hit

The blasts struck three churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing more than 200 people and injuring over 450 others.

21 Apr 2019 8:11 PM

Roy claimed that the ruling TMC is planning to invite Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to campaign for the party in West Bengal. (Photo: File)

Mukul Roy writes to CEO over campaigning by Bangladeshi actors for TMC

The Lok Sabha polls for the 42 seats of the state are scheduled to be conducted in all the seven phases.

21 Apr 2019 8:05 PM

Hindu Rashtra By Ashutosh Westland Books, Rs 599

A call to arms for Gandhi’s Hindus

As time moves forward, Hindu Rashtra will take its rightful place as a well-researched attempt to explain the unfolding of the Modi years.

21 Apr 2019 7:59 PM

Rohit Tiwari was declared brought dead to the Max Hospital in Saket on April 16. (Photo: File)

Rohit Shekhar's mother helds wife responsible of trying to take son's property

Rohit Shekhar Tiwari was found dead on April 16 under mysterious circumstances.

21 Apr 2019 7:37 PM

Sri Lankan government on Sunday blocked social media platforms like the Facebook and Instagram to prevent the spread of false news reports after a series of blasts killed 207 people. (Photo: File)

After multiple blasts, Lanka blocks Facebook, Instagram to curb false news reports

The Presidential Secretariat said in a statement that decision to block social media sites was taken due to spreading of false news reports.

21 Apr 2019 7:21 PM

The minister further said that those who “peddle falsehood to destroy the institution are not dealt with in an exemplary manner, this trend will only accelerate.” (Photo: ANI twitter)

'Time to stand up with judiciary': Jaitley on allegations against CJI

Jaitley said: 'In terms of personal decency, values, ethics and integrity, the present Chief Justice of India is extremely well regarded'.

21 Apr 2019 7:21 PM

'The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time,'British PM said.

Sri Lanka blasts, world leaders, condemnation

Dozens of foreign nationals were feared to have been killed in the near simultaneous blasts, which took place in Sri Lanka on Easter

21 Apr 2019 7:04 PM

The 29-year old is of the opinion that the tri-series offered them good practice and put them in the right frame of mind before the premier event.

'It's the pinnacle of the game in one-day cricket,' says Starc on the upcoming WC

Starc found a spot in the 15-member World Cup squad announced by the Cricket Australia on April 15.

21 Apr 2019 6:43 PM

The RSS: Icons of the Indian Right by Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay Tranquebar, Rs 799.

Of Sangh personalities in power

The orthodoxy that holds together Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay’s 11 doesn’t always translate into liberal economics.

21 Apr 2019 6:38 PM

'Happy Birthday Your Majesty, Ma'am, Granny. Wishing you the most wonderful day!' Harry and Meghan posted on the queen's IG page.

Royal Birthday: Queen Elizabeth II turns 93 on Easter

Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She still maintains an active schedule, although she does not travel as often.

21 Apr 2019 6:36 PM

He said that the blast took place after Easter Mass, and that there were about 30 bodies lying in the area of the church. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka church witnesses pieces of flesh thrown all over walls post blast

Sri Lankan media reported that Negombo Hospital has at least 74 deaths and received 113 injured worshippers from the Sebastian's Church.

21 Apr 2019 6:33 PM

The latest attacks come as President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita pursued consultations to pick a new prime minister -- two days after the previous one, Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga, resigned with his entire cabinet, under fire from the ruling and opposition parties for failing to clamp down on the unrest. (Photo: File I Representational)

Suspected jihadists kill 10 Mali soldiers: security source

A UN peacekeeper was killed, 4 others wounded when a mine exploded as their convoy passed through central Mali.

21 Apr 2019 6:20 PM

The 27-year-old has missed just 35 minutes Premier League action all season as Liverpool edge closer to a first top division title in 29 years. (Photo: AP)

Jurgen Klopp backs Van Djik to win PFA Player of the Year award

The Dutchman has transformed Liverpool’s defence since joining the club from Southampton in January 2018.

21 Apr 2019 6:13 PM

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