Technology, Mobiles tabs, 2nd Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 02 Feb 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 02 Feb 2019

The key areas of focus for Mumbai Pride March 2019 were issues pertaining to inclusion and opposition of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mumbai flaunts its 'Pride'

LGBTQ community holds its annual pride march in south Mumbai.

02 Feb 2019 8:59 PM

‘In true fascist style, he (PM Modi) is trying to encircle everyone with agencies…The Union government will last for a month at the most,’ said Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Modi not mentally prepared to go out of power: Mamata Banerjee

‘He has no allies in the country. He is not capable of anything,’ Mamata said, lashing out at PM Modi.

02 Feb 2019 7:31 PM

Chandrababu Naidu, who snapped ties with the NDA last year, has been highly critical of the BJP-led government over various issues, particularly for not accepting the demand of special category status to the state. (Photo: PTI)

BJP takes exception to Naidu's outbursts, calls him 'assembly rowdy'

The Bharatiya Janata Party is planning a privilege motion against Naidu, BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao added.

02 Feb 2019 7:03 PM

The government has increased the funds for the tourism ministry to Rs 2,189.22 crore for 2019-20. (Photo: File)

Tax rebates for middle class to benefit travel, tourism sector: Industry

The focus on tax rebates for the middle class has brought a sigh of relief for them and now they will be able to spend more on vacations.

02 Feb 2019 6:38 PM

'MLA Azam Khan harassed me', says actress Jaya Prada

The actress turned politian claimed that senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Rampur MLA Azam Khan "attempted an acid attack" on her.

02 Feb 2019 6:25 PM

Neha Dhupia lashes out at fat-shamers, Karan Johar, Sonam Kapoor backs actress

The actress has hit back at a publication who posted a piece with a headline that took a dig at her post-pregnancy weight gain.

02 Feb 2019 6:23 PM

On January 1 last year, violence had erupted during the 200th-anniversary celebrations of Bhima-Koregaon battle, leaving one dead and several injured. (Photo: ANI)

Bhima Koregaon case: Pune court orders release of Anand Teltumbde

The Pune Sessions Court on Friday rejected an anticipatory bail application of the activist.

02 Feb 2019 6:17 PM

As per the interim Budget tabled in Parliament on Friday, the government has projected a fiscal deficit target of 3.4 for the next financial year 2019-20. (Photo: File)

Fiscal deficit to be 3.3 percent for FY 2018-19: DEA Secretary

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg stated that FY2018-19 will end with a fiscal deficit of 3.3 per cent of GDP.

02 Feb 2019 6:03 PM

‘We will not let him (Modi) succeed,’ West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said in response to PM Modi urging people to accept it. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Will oppose Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Centre will have to withdraw it: Mamata

In his speech at event organised by Matua community, Modi praised Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and sought TMC’s support for it.

02 Feb 2019 5:53 PM

RLSP chief said he and his colleagues sustained injuries during lathi-charge and accused Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of orchestrating it. (Photo: ANI)

RLSP chief Kushwaha injured in police lathi-charge, blames CM Nitish

Kushwaha was the ally of Nitish Kumar government a few months back.

02 Feb 2019 5:38 PM

Shukla, a 1983-batch IPS officer, is at present chairman of Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation in Bhopal. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

IPS Rishi Kumar Shukla appointed as new CBI Director

Shukla will head the CBI for a period of two years, the government notification said.

02 Feb 2019 5:30 PM

“Since it’s a fatal accident, our officers would be part of the inquiry to probe the crash,” senior IAF sources told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

IAF officers to be part of HAL Mirage crash probe

The aircraft was being flown by two test pilots of the Indian Air Force- Squadron Leader Siddhartha Negi and Squadron Leader Samir Abrol.

02 Feb 2019 5:08 PM

Gautam Khaitan has been alleged to have been operating and holding a number of foreign accounts illegally and thereby possessing black money and stash assets, according to officials. (Photo: PTI | File)

AgustaWestland case: Delhi court extends ED custody of lawyer Khaitan by 6 days

AgustaWestland scam accused lawyer Gautam Khaitan was arrested by the ED on January 26.

02 Feb 2019 4:56 PM

Putin has previously threatened to develop nuclear missiles banned under the INF treaty (File Photo)

Putin says Russia exiting missile treaty in response to US move

President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said Russia was suspending its participation in a key Cold War-era missile treaty.

02 Feb 2019 4:56 PM

Goa Minister Vijai Sardesai accused the Congress of twisting his statements to hurt religious sentiments. (Photo: PTI/File)

Goa Minister, slammed for comparing Manohar Parrikar to Jesus, hits back

Earlier, Goa Minister Vijai Sardesai praised Mr Parrikar, saying that like Jesus Christ, he built bridges, not walls.

02 Feb 2019 4:48 PM

Over the past half-century, rumours and speculation intensified over if any new books existed and if they were of publishable quality. (Photo: AP)

New Salinger works to be out soon!

Unpublished works by JD Salinger to be released soon says son, Matt Salinger.

02 Feb 2019 4:47 PM

New national sample survey on employment would be conducted by the government. (Phtoto: File)

Govt to held new survey to show enough job creation: Bibek Oberoy

Unemployment rate in India stood at 6.1 per cent in the period of 2017-18.

02 Feb 2019 4:37 PM

Modi said, 'Those who did not even see each other four years ago assembled in Kolkata… They are abusing me because I am working against corruption.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Another name change? Modi says TMC is now Trinamool Tolabazi Tax

Attacking opposition parties, PM Modi said 'they are scared' because 'I am fighting corruption'.

02 Feb 2019 4:21 PM

Abdul Matin was trained along with Nasirullah, a JMB terrorist, who is also an accused in the 2014 Khagragarh blast in Bardhman. (Photo: ANI)

Terror suspect Abdul Matin arrested in Mallapuram, to be produced in court today

Hailing from Assam's Barpeta, Matin is one of the 15 trainees from the Simulia Madrasa and Mokimnagar Madrasa in Bardhman district.

02 Feb 2019 4:04 PM

Huawei has been teasing out the new phone to the media and the teaser picture clearly shows off the folding phone in person.

While others tease, Huawei confirms folding phone for 2019

The teaser picture from Huawei shows the display on the outside.

02 Feb 2019 4:00 PM

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