Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 May 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24 May 2019

With the official count in the Lok Sabha elections over on Friday, the BJP has secured 303 seats. (Photo: File)

Pragya Thakur's remark on Godse unpalatable to any Indian: Baba Ramdev

Thakur on May 16 stoked controversy by terming Nathuram Godse, the man who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi, as a 'deshbhakt' (patriot).

24 May 2019 9:49 PM

‘There remains an element of doubt on EMMs. Not only Congress party but other opposition parties are also raising doubts on EVM,’ senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge also said. (Photo: ANI)

Did not expect this result: Kharge on party's huge LS poll loss

Kharge lost from Gulbarga parliamentary constituency in Karnataka by a margin of 95452 votes against BJP's Dr Umesh G Jadhav.

24 May 2019 9:42 PM

On the massive win of the BJP, which bagged 303 of 542 seats, she said it was because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda as he wanted people to judge his government on this. (Photo: PTI)

People of Amethi wanted development: Smriti Irani on her win over Rahul

The BJP governments at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh have been working for development of the constituency.

24 May 2019 9:35 PM

Though there was no official word on the agenda for the meeting, sources said Gandhi's offer may not be accepted and the party may reaffirm its faith to work under his leadership. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul may offer to quit in CWC meet tomorrow

Gandhi apparently wants to send a signal that he was also accountable for party's performance which was not any better than 2014 results.

24 May 2019 9:29 PM

The notification from the Union Home Ministry said that JMB was engaged in recruitment and raising funds for terrorist activities, procurement of explosives/chemicals and assembling of improvised explosives devices (IEDs). (Photo: PTI)

India declares Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorist organisation

JMB cadres were found to be involved in Burdwan bomb blast on October 2, 2014 and Bodhgaya blast on January 19, 2018.

24 May 2019 9:21 PM

The Election Commission will then issue a formal notification constituting the new House. (Photo: ANi twitter)

PM Modi meets President Kovind; oath taking likely on May 30

The BJP has secured 303 seats, which is 22 more than it got in the 2014 elections.

24 May 2019 9:18 PM

Older youths who have undergone puberty can bank their sperm prior to undergoing sterilising doses of chemotherapy or radiation, but there have been scant fertility preservation options for younger boys. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Medical innovation: Young boys can now preserve their testicular tissues

Experiment offers new hope for fertility preservation in young boys with cancer and blood disorders.

24 May 2019 9:00 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: File)

Jaitley may not take a ministerial position; health being primary reason

Jaitley is not keen to hold any ministerial position in the new government and may have conveyed his unwillingness.

24 May 2019 8:20 PM

Producer Chanderkant Sharma poses on the red carpet during the promotion of his film 'The Great Indian Casino' at the Cannes 2019 film festival. (Image: Special Arrangement)

Rupesh Paul’s 'The Great Indian Casino' draws attention at Cannes 2019

Ameesha Patel is making a huge comeback by playing ‘femme fatale’ in the thriller.

24 May 2019 8:16 PM

Due to social networking, our daily face-to-face interactions have reduced, resulting in a slow loss of our social support system. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Beware of social media, it can trigger depression

Our wider social circle maybe provoking depression and other mental illnesses.

24 May 2019 8:00 PM

Harmanpreet played the Women's Big Bash League right after the World T20 in November. (Photo: File)

Harmanpreet Kaur wanted to take a break from international cricket

Harmanpreet said the negative talk around the team after the World T20 affected her mindset adversely.

24 May 2019 7:45 PM

The special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund fell by USD 9.8 million to USD 1.444 billion. (Representative Image)

Forex reserves decline by USD 2.05 bn to USD 417.99 bn

In the previous week, the reserves had risen by USD 1.368 billion to reach USD 420.055 billion.

24 May 2019 7:39 PM

The 37-man preliminary squad, which is undergoing a camp at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, will be pruned to 23. (Photo: Igor Stimac/Twitter)

'Everybody will have to fight for place', says Indian football coach Igor Stimac

With less than two weeks to go for Stimac's first assignment, he said that he was concerned about the defence.

24 May 2019 7:30 PM

On weekly basis, the Indian currency gained 70 paise.

Rupee surges 49 paise against US dollar on PM Modi's landslide win

However, concerns over ongoing US-China trade tariff tussle continued to hurt forex market sentiment.

24 May 2019 7:30 PM

The primary reports state that the fire was caused due to short circuit and spread rapidly engulfing the entire building. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Several students dead, injured as fire breaks out in Surat

The fire broke out in a shopping complex where the students studied in a coaching centre.

24 May 2019 7:27 PM

The Central Statistics Office on Friday released payroll or new enrolment data of ESIC, retirement fund body EPFO and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority together. (Representational image)

11.38 lakh jobs created in March in formal sector, shows ESIC data

As per ESIC's latest payroll data, around 1.48 crore jobs were generated in 2018-19 financial year.

24 May 2019 7:23 PM

Pahwa opposing the application of Swamy had argued that the BJP leader should be treated as a stranger in the case as he is neither the complainant nor the victim. (Photo: PTI)

CBI court turns down Subramanian Swamy's plea in Sunanda Pushkar case

Swamy had argued that the court has to look at the material and not whether the person is a politician.

24 May 2019 7:06 PM

The results show that adults who were less exposed to natural spaces during their childhood had lower problems related to mental health as compared to those with higher exposure. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Early exposure to nature beneficial to mental health

Exposure to nature during childhood leads to better mental health: Study.

24 May 2019 7:02 PM

Union Cabinet passes resolution to dissolve 16th Lok Sabha

It is speculated that the new government under Modi may be sworn-in on May 30.

24 May 2019 6:58 PM

The Redmi K20 Pro will come with a Snapdragon 855 processor. (Photo: MySmartPrice)

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro price leaked online, base model starts at Rs 26,000

The handset will come in three configurations and the top of the line variant costs Rs 30,000.

24 May 2019 6:52 PM

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