Technology, Mobiles tabs, 4th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Neither China nor Huawei were invited to the event, although participants said no country or company was being singled out.

Western allies agree 5G security guidelines, warn of outside influence

No suppliers were named, but the United States has been pressing allies to limit the role of Chinese telecom equipment makers.

04 May 2019 1:13 PM

But mills are likely to export only 3 million tonnes of sugar in the current marketing year due to a drop in global prices, according to ISMA estimates.

India to produce record sugar, stocks to rise further: Trade body

India’s money-losing sugar mills have run up a record USD 4.38 billion in arrears to 50 million cane farmers.

04 May 2019 1:08 PM

The company will remove any accounts, pages, groups and events associated with the banned individuals, both on its core social network and its photo-sharing app Instagram. It says it bans any users who promote violence or hate.

Facebook bans Alex Jones, other extremist figures

Most of the individuals whose accounts are being removed are popular figures on the far right.

04 May 2019 1:07 PM

The country suspended its plans to grant visas on arrival to citizens of 39 countries after the devastating Easter suicide bombings. (Photo: File)

Pakistani among 4 arrested without visas in Sri Lanka

The 25-year-old Pakistani and the 24-year-old Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Grandpass for residing in country without valid visa.

04 May 2019 1:05 PM

Singh made the comments after Mayawati called him a 'gunda' at an election rally. (Photo: ANI)

Mayawati is 'gundi' of Uttar Pradesh: Brij Bhushan Singh

'She threatened to throw me into jail after elections when in fact it is she who will go behind the bars,' Singh said.

04 May 2019 12:47 PM

Leaked images of beautiful Nebula Blue OnePlus 7 Pro surface

The handset will come in three striking shades and it’s plain to see which one will get the most takers.

04 May 2019 12:44 PM

NAS Base Fire Chief Mark Brusoe, speaks about a plane crash at a news briefing near front gate of Naval Air Station (NAS) in Jacksonville. (Photo:AP)

'It's a miracle': Boeing plane crashes into Florida river, no deaths

A charter plane carrying 143 people and travelling from Cuba to north Florida ended up in a river at the end of a runway Friday night.

04 May 2019 12:40 PM

Congress President: Rahul Gandhi (Photo: Representative image)

Modi insulted Army by referring to surgical strikes as 'video games', says Rahul Gandhi

On Thursday, Congress claimed that six surgical strikes were conducted during former PM Manmohan Singh's regime from 2004 to 2014.

04 May 2019 12:37 PM

King Maha Vajiralongkorn was crowned with Hindu and Buddhist ritual, vowing to reign "with righteousness" on behalf of the Thai people. (Photo: AFP)

King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned Thailand’s new monarch

King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned Rama X of Thailand in Hindu and Buddhist rituals.

04 May 2019 12:34 PM

The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state of Odisha, killing at least eight people. (Photo: File)

‘Pinpoint accuracy’ by India: UN lauds weather dept's prediction on Fani

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified Fani as an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm'.

04 May 2019 12:33 PM

The United States disengaging itself from the battle fronts would lead to an easy victory of its enemies, he cautioned. (Photo:File)

Pakistan continues to back anti-India terror groups: US think tank

Pakistan continues to sponsor terror outfits that launched deadly attacks in India because Islamabad has paid no price for its perfidy.

04 May 2019 12:29 PM

Organisation President Kuldeep Ambedkar says, 'We try to help the students who are financially struggling. 2,000 students filed an application seeking help. But due to financial constraints, we are able to provide food to 600 only.' (Photo: ANI)

Part-time jobs, social organisations help students from drought-hit regions

The Government of Maharashtra has declared 151 talukas as drought affected.

04 May 2019 12:26 PM

BJP NAtional President: Amit Shah (Photo: File)

With Rahul's midas touch, no deal is too much: Amit Shah

Shah referred to allegation that Rahul's former business partner Ulrik McKnight got defence offset contracts during the UPA regime.

04 May 2019 12:18 PM

Forensic pathologists are still attempting to identify the remains of bodies blown apart by suicide bombers, the final pieces of a macabre puzzle. (Photo: AP)

Piecing together the Sri Lankan blast victims

The macabre puzzle of piecing together victims at Sri Lanka morgue.

04 May 2019 12:10 PM

A fourth man who allegedly acted as a moderator and promoter for the site, Wall Street Market, was taken into custody in Brazil.

Accused operators of illicit 'darknet' market arrested in Germany, Brazil

“Darknet” and “dark web” refer to networks and sites hidden from most internet visitors and accessible only to users shrouded in anonymity.

04 May 2019 12:06 PM

The West Bengal government had taken precautionary measures in numerous districts. (Photo: File)

West Bengal relieved as Cyclone Fani moves to Bangladesh

After claiming eight lives and severe damages to structures, train and flight services have resumed in Odisha.

04 May 2019 11:50 AM

“The Indian rupee is at a crossroads. Recent developments, including higher global oil prices, a strong US dollar and historical seasonality patterns point to downward pressure on the rupee in the near-term,” noted Khoon Goh, head of Asia research at ANZ. (Photo: File/Representational)

Politics to decide rupee's near-term fate: Poll

The election result, due on May 23, will decide who governs the world’s biggest democracy for the next five years.

04 May 2019 11:49 AM

Rajasthan, who are fifth in the table with 11 points from 13 games, must beat Delhi Capitals on Saturday to stand any chance of qualifying for the playoffs. (Photo: AFP)

Rajasthan Royals reappoint Rahane as captain for remainder of the season

India’s test vice-captain Rahane was sacked as Royals captain last month after guiding the team to just two wins in the first eight matches.

04 May 2019 11:49 AM

Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar was designated as a global terrorist by the UN on May 1. (Representational Image)

Pak-American man suspected of links to JeM arrested in US

A 35-year-old Pakistani-American national has been arrested by the FBI for being in contact with the ISIS and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

04 May 2019 11:48 AM

US rejects Tesla bid for tariff exemption for Autopilot 'brain'

The company has separate pending tariff exclusion requests for duties on the Chinese-made Model 3 Center Screen.

04 May 2019 11:47 AM

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