Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 28 Oct 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28 Oct 2019

While achieving food sufficiency in production, rural communities face challenges in raising household incomes, improving nutrition and tackling the effects of climate change. (Photo: ANI)

Sitharaman meets IFAD president Houngbo to boost efforts for rural communities

India has set an ambitious goal of doubling farmers' incomes by 2022.

28 Oct 2019 7:17 PM

'I have witnessed Madhu (one of the accused) abusing my elder child, we had warned him and told him not to come around the house anymore. The day my elder girl was found dead, her sister said that she had seen two men running out of the house with their faces covered,' she said. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala rape,suicide: Mother of victims say police negligence as court acquits accused

A POSCO court had on Saturday acquitted four accused in the case citing lack of evidence.

28 Oct 2019 7:04 PM

The Division Bench of Justice DN Patel and Justice C Harishankar has directed the DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation to consider the PIL as a representation and decide the same expeditiously. (Photo: File | PTI)

Delhi HC asks DGCA to consider PIL seeking probe into 'safety features' in airplanes

The court was hearing a PILseeking direction too set up a commission to investigate the presence of 'optional safety features' in airplanes

28 Oct 2019 6:57 PM

'My prayers are with the young and brave Sujith Wilson. Spoke to Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami regarding the rescue efforts underway to save Sujith. Every effort is being made to ensure that he is safe,' Prime Minister Modi tweeted. (Photo: FIle)

PM Modi speaks to TN CM regarding efforts underway to save Sujith

TN Dy CM today said that the operation to rescue the toddler will reach final stages within 4 to 5 hours.

28 Oct 2019 6:48 PM

The Claw SM 50 headphones are another in Claw’s expanding range of budget friendly and professionally usable headphones.

Claw SM 50 headphones review: Building on a strong bass

Well designed, good to look at and easy to wear. These Claw headphones are good, but miss out on just one key quality.

28 Oct 2019 6:45 PM

Pilgrims from both Pakistan and India will undergo biometric screening before being permitted to enter Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. They will be able to exit from the same gate which they used for entry while undergoing the verification. (Photo: File)

Kartarpur corridor to have 80 immigration counters for speedy clearance

The agreement will allow 5,000 Indian pilgrims daily to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib.

28 Oct 2019 6:29 PM

Of the six, one person is seriously injured and has been referred to a hospital in Srinagar. The others are undergoing treatment at a local hospital, officials said. (Photo: File | Pixabay)

J&K: Six civilians injured in Sopore grenade attack

No arrests have been made so far, police said.

28 Oct 2019 5:19 PM

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc will miss the second T20I against Sri Lanka in order to attend his brother's wedding function. (Photo:AFP)

Mitchell Starc to miss second T20I against Sri Lanka for brother's wedding

The 29-year-old scalped two wickets in the first T20I and returned with the figures of 2-18 in his four-over quota.

28 Oct 2019 5:08 PM

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh will be played under lights if Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) approves the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) request. (Photo:AFP)

India-Bangladesh second Test likely to be day-night

The BCCI has moved a step closer to hosting a day-night Test, with a request going across to its counterparts at the BCB.

28 Oct 2019 5:06 PM

The former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh said that it is the responsibility of everyone to fight against such 'unconstitutional and undemocratic' methods of the present government by bringing awareness among the public. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Don't quit politics, fight back instead': Naidu to Vamsi

He told Vamsi that the TDP is standing behind him 'wholeheartedly and unconditionally.'

28 Oct 2019 4:43 PM

'India's relationship with the European Union is based on shared interests and common commitment to democratic values,' PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi hopes EU Parliament delegation will have a fruitful visit to J&K

The delegation would be visiting Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow.

28 Oct 2019 4:17 PM

For starters, the AKG Y500 headphones are great to look at with a stylish metallic silver coloured rim around its earcups.

Harman AKG Y500 review: Hey good lookin'

Priced at Rs 9,499 smack in the mid-range of headphones, these headphones had features aplenty but still left us wanting for more

28 Oct 2019 4:08 PM

Police found more than 40 skulls, dozens of bones and a fetus in a glass jar next to an altar in the den of suspected drug traffickers in Mexico City during a raid this week, authorities said on Sunday. (Representatinal Image)

Over 40 skulls, dozens of bones, fetus found in drug cartel den in Mexico

Tepito, north of the capital’s historic centre, has long been known as a hotbed of illicit commercial activity.

28 Oct 2019 4:01 PM

Shakib al Hasan is unlikely to face any legal action from the cricket board but Bangladesh's Test and T20 captain will still have to reply to the showcause notice for violation of central contract clause, CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said. (Photo: AP)

No legal action but Shakib Al Hasan must reply to showcause notice, confirms BCB CEO

Shakib had signed as the brand ambassador of country's telecom major 'Grameenphone'.

28 Oct 2019 4:00 PM

Prince Charles, heir-to-the-British throne, will make an official visit to India next month with a focus on sustainable markets, climate change and social finance, his office said on Monday. (Photo: File)

UK’s Prince Charles to visit India for the second time in two years

The announcement also comes a week after Charles’s son William and his wife Kate completed a four-day trip to India’s neighbour Pakistan.

28 Oct 2019 3:53 PM

'This is the biggest gift I can ever get being a father. This coalition government will be stable and bring development in the state,' Ajay said. (Photo: ANI)

'Biggest gift I can get as a father': Ajay Chautala on Dushyant becoming Dy CM

Ajay, who was in Tihar jail after his conviction in a teachers recruitment scam, was released from jail.

28 Oct 2019 3:47 PM

"...Itna sannata kyon hai bhai?" (why is there so much silence) is the question resonating everywhere on "silence" over the future of the country and Maharashtra, the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: FIle | ANI)

'Itna sannata kyon hai bhai?' Sena asks BJP on economic slowdown

The Sena used the famous dialogue to raise questions over what it termed as the 'gloomy' picture of economy.

28 Oct 2019 3:18 PM

A delegation of over 25 European Union MPs on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval ahead of their planned visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, sources have said. (Photo: File)

EU delegation meets PM, to visit J&K tomorrow

The delegation was briefed about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and cross-border terrorism emanating from across the border, they said.

28 Oct 2019 2:40 PM

Mauro Icardi and Kylian Mbappe both scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain demolished their old rivals Marseille 4-0 on Sunday in a game that further laid bare the gulf that exists between the sides and allowed the reigning champions to extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1. (Photo:AFP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Paris Saint-Germain thrash Marseille 4-0

Icardi scored twice in the first 26 minutes and Mbappe, on his return to the starting line-up added a brace of his own before the interval.

28 Oct 2019 12:21 PM

US Representative Katie Hill, who is under investigation by the House ethics committee over an alleged relationship with a congressional staffer, said on Sunday that she was resigning from Congress. (Photo: AFP)

US Congresswoman under scanner over alleged affair with staff member, resigns

She defeated incumbent Republican Steve Knight in a district north of Los Angeles, helping the Democrats win control of the House.

28 Oct 2019 12:19 PM

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