Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 26 Apr 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26 Apr 2019

Travelling, working outdoors or exercising in open spaces enveloped by smog, with any protective masks is detrimental to health. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

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26 Apr 2019 9:25 PM

The Central Administrative Tribunal bench here Thursday had stayed the EC order suspending Mohsin for checking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha, where he was deployed as a general observer, in 'violation' of norms for dealing with SPG protectees and sent back to the state. (Photo: File)

Officer who checked PM’s chopper to challenge EC decision against him

Mohsin added it would not be appropriate to mention the merits of the case since the matter was sub-judice.

26 Apr 2019 8:49 PM

Two people, including a woman, were killed in an explosion at her house near Sulthan Batheri here Friday, police said. (Photo: Representational Image)

2 killed in explosion near Wayanad

The nature of the explosion and other aspects were under investigation, police said.

26 Apr 2019 8:40 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said opposition leaders are in a race to support Pakistan on the issue of military operations against terror camps in the neighbouring country. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Opposition leaders in race to support Pakistan, claims Modi

The rally was organised in support of BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Jabalpur Rakesh Singh, who is the sitting MP from the seat.

26 Apr 2019 8:34 PM

The now-grounded airline has not paid March salaries to its over 20,000 employees. Jet ceased operations on April 17. (Photo: File)

Jet Airways CEO tells staff, ‘No clarity or commitment on salaries due’

Dube also said in the past few days the leadership team is trying to convince the lenders to release some funds to the employees.

26 Apr 2019 8:17 PM

Laljibhai Patel, chairman of Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt Ltd, had hit the headlines in 2015 when he bought Modi's much-famed pinstripe suit for Rs. 4.31 crore in a public auction. (Photo: Guinnessworlrecords.com)

Surat diamond merchant who bought PM's pin-striped suit duped of Rs 1 crore

The Koshia brothers also went untraceable and their office in the Katargam area was found locked, he told the police.

26 Apr 2019 7:59 PM

The RJD leader was joined by Congress president Rahul Gandhi at the rally held in Samastipur in Bihar. (Photo: Twitter/@yadavtejashwi)

‘Barbar Modi, Gadbad Modi’: Tejashwi Yadav backs Rahul in Bihar rally

Tejashwi also said that he had seen through the plans of PM Modi from the very start.

26 Apr 2019 7:47 PM

The letter further states a brutal attack launched by the state police forces on the lawyers at Howrah District Court, which according to the BJP, is another example of the pitiable condition of law and order in Bengal. (Photo: File)

BJP writes to EC seeking action against Mamata Banerjee for MCC violation

Elections in West Bengal were held in three phases and will continue in the remaining four phases on April 29, May 6,12 and 19.

26 Apr 2019 7:41 PM

The Congress party had no idea of the struggles faced by the poor people of the country as their money from the scams used to be deposited in Swiss banks, said Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday. (Photo: File)

Congress has no idea of issues faced by poor: Yogi Adityanath

The UP CM also added that BJP was all set to win Amethi and Azamgarh and will be able to repeat the success of 2014 elections in the state.

26 Apr 2019 7:37 PM

The move has sparked speculation about another round of disqualification of the ruling party legislators after Dhanapal had stripped 18 pro-Dhinakaran AIADMK MLAs of their assembly membership in September 2017 under the anti-defection law. (Photo: File)

AIADMK seeks action against 3 pro-TTV MLAs for 'anti-party' activities

The results of all would be announced on May 23.

26 Apr 2019 7:33 PM

Notre-Dame's grand organ will be cleaned of dust and will probably not have to be taken apart after the inferno that ravaged the Paris cathedral. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame organ dusty but undamaged: Organist

The grand organ of Notre-Dame, dating back to 18th century, managed to escape the cathedral inferno without any serious damage.

26 Apr 2019 7:30 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Friday targeted Rahul Gandhi over the proposed minimum income scheme, Nyay, wondering what five generations of the Congress chief's family did for the poor 'except giving slogans'. (Photo: File)

What did 5 generations of your family do for poor? Amit Shah asks Rahul

After visiting 259 different locations, one common thing Shah found was 'tremendous support in favour' of PM in 'all directions' of India.

26 Apr 2019 7:20 PM

The crime branch has busted an inter-state drug syndicate and recovered around 25 kilograms. (Photo: For representational purpose)

Crime Branch busts inter-state drug syndicate, arrests three persons

The arrested people used to run the syndicate under the garb of turmeric business and arrests were made following a tip-off.

26 Apr 2019 7:16 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said Congress President Rahul Gandhi is showing signs of desperation as the 'fake' narratives built by him over the Rafale jet deal and loan waivers to business houses have evaporated. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi displayed the desperation of a loser: Jaitley

The 'New India' is a positive India, Jaitley said, adding it does not accept negativism of Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata and TDP.

26 Apr 2019 7:05 PM

On Modi's claim of 'goondagiri' (strong-arm tactics) by her, Banerjee said, 'He does not even know how to talk about a woman.' (Photo: File)

Bengal will offer Modi rosogollas made of clay and fillings of gravel: Mamata

Mamata accused BJP candidate in Asansol, union minister Babul Supriyo of 'audacious behaviour' and urged people not to vote for him.

26 Apr 2019 6:47 PM

Taking a dig at the West Bengal chief minister Raj Babbar alleged that she has however not sent gifts to any Congress leader or someone else so far. (Photo: File)

Didi sends Kurta to Modi because she knows the 'right size': Raj Babbar

Sitaram Yechury wondered why Modi had to make the revealation during the Lok Sabha Election.

26 Apr 2019 6:41 PM

Banner-wielding climate change activists want the politicians to prioritise tackling environmental change to save the planet from irreparable damage. (Photo: AFP)

Climate protests take over London’s financial hub

Activists from Extinction Rebellion, an academic environmentalist group campaigned around the London Stock Exchange.

26 Apr 2019 6:33 PM

Mounting a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi said if the BJP-led government can waive huge debts of industrialists, why should the distressed farmers be punished. (Image: File)

Rahul promises 'kisan budget', law to keep farmers from going to jail

If Congress is brought to power, it will ensure that no farmer is sent to jail for being unable to repay agriculture loan,Rahul Gandhi said

26 Apr 2019 6:26 PM

"The DFS has approved the proposal subject to fulfilment of certain conditions related to efficient management of the retirement fund," the source said.

FinMin ratifies 8.65 per cent interest on EPF for 2018-19

Earlier in Feb, EPFO's apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees had decided to raise interest rate on EPF to 8.65 pc.

26 Apr 2019 6:22 PM

Yadav was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and was examined by a team of doctors, said Amit Agarwal, the hospital's chief medical superintendent. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam Singh Yadav admitted to hospital for medical checkup

Agarwal said Yadav has mild uncontrolled diabetes, adding that he would discharged in the evening.

26 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

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