Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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Surjewala said instant triple talaq was "an illegal, unconstitutional and inhuman practice" that was quashed by the Supreme Court. After the Supreme Court quashed the practice, it has become a law. (Photo: ANI)

Modi government treating triple talaq issue like a 'political football': Congress

Surjewala said Congress had objected that if a man is jailed, how will women get allowance and how can care be ensured to their children.

19 Sep 2018 5:20 PM

A general happiness goal can leave a longer-lasting positive emotional imprint. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you make happiness last longer

Findings suggest that people can change the amount of happiness they get out of an experience.

19 Sep 2018 5:16 PM

Prasad said that former defence minister AK Antony has a lot to answer for keeping the public-sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which was to be offset partner of the French maker of Rafale jets, in the lurch despite being in office for eight years. (Photo: File)

Probe into Rafale deal can’t be set up to satisfy ego of ‘ill-informed’ Cong leader: Govt

'I don’t think JPC or CAG inquiry is set up to satisfy ego of ill-informed leader who repeats lies with alarming regularity,' Prasad told.

19 Sep 2018 5:12 PM

'In Islam, marriage is a civil contract and bringing penal provisions in it is wrong,' AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Triple talaq ordinance unconstitutional, against Muslim women: Asaduddin Owaisi

'All India Muslim Personal Law Board and women organisations should challenge this ordinance in the Supreme Court,' Owaisi said.

19 Sep 2018 5:10 PM

Amazon and Samara Capital deal to acquire ABRL has to get clearance from the Competition Commission of India. (Photo: PTI)

Amazon, Samara Capital buy Aditya Birla Group's retail chain More: report

Samara Capital acquired 51 per cent stake in ABRL while the Amazon will acquire the remaining 49 per cent stake.

19 Sep 2018 4:38 PM

Annie Raja, National Federation of Indian Women's general secretary, said she doubts the "intention and sincerity" of the government in introducing ordinance to make the practice of instant triple talaq a penal offence. (Photo; File)

Activists condemn govt's decision to make triple talaq penal offence

Activists called it a 'politicised move' without taking into consideration the complications it could pose to Muslim women.

19 Sep 2018 4:35 PM

Primary prevention of all dementia is a major global public health concern for the coming decades.

Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study

Worldwide, about seven percent of people over 65 suffer from Alzheimer's or some form of dementia.

19 Sep 2018 4:30 PM

The bench, which has now posted the matter for hearing on October 23, has sought the view of Prateek Hajela, coordinator of Assam NRC, on the stance of the central government with regard to applicability and non-applicability of certain documents for inclusion of names in the NRC. (Photo: File)

SC gives 60-day window to file claims for Assam’s NRC

A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman said the process will commence on September 25 and remain open for 60 days.

19 Sep 2018 4:18 PM

The Congress has struck an understanding with the TDP, the CPI and TJS of Prof M Kodandaram to fight election jointly. (Representational Image)

Congress not to name chief ministerial candidate for Telangana polls

AICC in-charge of Telangana, R C Khuntia said usual practice in Congress was not to name party's CM candidate before any assembly polls.

19 Sep 2018 4:18 PM

Viewers first see the first dog sitting as her owner, puts medicine into her ear and massages it in.

Watch: Man pretends to give one of his 2 dogs ear drop so he doesn't feel left out

Based on the adorable video, it appears Cache, the yellow lab who doesn't need the medicine, has quite the personality.

19 Sep 2018 4:09 PM

Sensex closed lower by 169.45 points, or 0.45 per cent, at 37,121.22.

Sensex ends with losses, fails to keep early lead

The NSE Nifty closed lower by 44.55 points, or 0.39 per cent, at 11,234.35.

19 Sep 2018 4:04 PM

Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and presumed political heir, was sentenced to seven years in prison on related charges. (Photo: File)

Pak court orders release of Nawaz Sharif, daughter; suspends jail term

Justice Athar Minallah read judgment and suspended sentences handed to them by accountability court judge Mohammad Bashir on July 6.

19 Sep 2018 3:58 PM

The Glitterati headphones come with an eight-hour battery life.

iBall launches Glitterati headphones with LED light effects

These new headphones are completely wireless, foldable and have built-in FM and AUX input.

19 Sep 2018 3:51 PM

Navjot Singh Sidhu courted controversy by hugging Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa during his visit to Pakistan for the swearing-in of Imran Khan as Prime Minister last month. (Photo: File)

Was just a hug, not Rafale deal: Navjot Singh Sidhu to Defence Minister

Sidhu reacted to Sitharaman's statement who had said that his gesture of hugging Pakistan's army chief impacted the soldiers back home.

19 Sep 2018 3:47 PM

Misra was interrogated by ATS and BSF officials for two days in Noida near Delhi and, prima facie, there is enough evidence to prove that he has committed crime under the Official Secrets Act. (Representational Image)

BSF jawan held by UP ATS on charges of sharing information with ISI

The Pakistani number was saved in his phone contact as 'Pakistani dost' (friend), he said, adding that he will be produced before a court.

19 Sep 2018 3:30 PM

Taking a dig at the Congress, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said Kapil Sibal, a leader of the opposition party, defended this practice in the Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

Triple talaq ordinance huge step towards women empowerment: BJP

The Union cabinet cleared an ordinance to make the practice of instant triple talaq a penal offence on Wednesday.

19 Sep 2018 3:24 PM

Around Rs 1,200 crore was allocated for the creation of 3 million tonnes buffer stock of sugar.

Cabinet defers Rs 4,500 cr sugar package; proposal may come up next week

India's sugar output is set to increase further to 35 million tonnes in the next marketing year from 32 million tonnes.

19 Sep 2018 3:12 PM

Additional District and Sessions Judge Dr Pankaj has sentenced Ram Kumar and also slapped a penalty of Rs 5,000 on him. (Representational Image)

68-yr-old Haryana man jailed for trying to rape 10-yr-old girl

According to complaint lodged by victim's father, the girl was going to school when accused took her behind an idol and tried to rape her.

19 Sep 2018 3:01 PM

Globally, gold rallied 0.40 per cent to USD 1,202.70 an ounce and silver by 0.42 pr cent to USD 14.17 an ounce in Singapore. (Photo: PTI)

Gold rallies on positive global cues, jewellers' buying

Gold is trading at Rs 31,660 per 10 gram at the bullion market trend overseas amid persistent buying by local jewellers.

19 Sep 2018 2:58 PM

Officials said since the BSF patrol party that went ahead of the fence to cut the tall 'sarkanda' grass to clear the field was first fired upon at 10.40 am on Tuesday, hectic phone calls and communication exchanges went on throughout the day from the Indian side to across the border. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Pak troops slit BSF jawan's throat; high alert sounded along border

Brutal and 'unprecedented' incident that took place on Tuesday has prompted security forces to issue 'high alert' across IB and LoC.

19 Sep 2018 2:53 PM

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