Technology, Mobiles tabs, 6th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 06 Jan 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 06 Jan 2019

Democrats said the White House did not budge on the president's key demand, USD 5.6 billion to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. (Photo: File)

Each side accusing other of giving no ground on US government shutdown

'Not much headway made today,' Trump tweeted on Saturday after receiving a briefing from the team led by Vice President Mike Pence.

06 Jan 2019 7:47 PM

Sisodia also accused the leader of trying to weaken the party. (Photo: File)

AAP will be 'strengthened' with Khaira's exit, should resign as MLA now: Sisodia

Khaira was suspended from the AAP in November last year for indulging in 'anti-party' activities.

06 Jan 2019 7:43 PM

He also said digital payment transactions in the country have increased manifold to over Rs 2,070 crore in 2017-18. (Photo: File)

Govt will soon make Aadhaar-driving licence linking mandatory: Ravi Shankar Prasad

'At present, what happens is that the guilty person who causes an accident flees the scene and gets a duplicate licence,' Prasad said.

06 Jan 2019 6:31 PM

Rahul Gandhi had Saturday hit out at Modi over demonetisation, farm distress and job losses, alleging the PM was an 'incompetent man who listens to nobody'. (Photo: File)

Rahul achieved everything due to family, not competence: BJP

BJP said it was ridiculous for an 'incompetent' person like him to give certificate of competence to others.

06 Jan 2019 6:25 PM

Accusing Naidu of being 'fixated' with the rise of his own son, Modi said the chief minister did not realise how his policies and alleged corruption could lead to 'sunset' for the state. (Photo: File)

Pushing state into 'sunset' to see his 'son rise': PM Modi attacks Chandrababu Naidu

Modi also invoked 'Telugu pride', alleging that Naidu betrayed TDP founder N T Rama Rao by joining hands with the Congress.

06 Jan 2019 6:16 PM

Maharathy was not available for comment. (Photo: PTI)

Odisha minister resigns over comments on acquittal of rape accused

'Maharathy has sent his resignation letter to the chief minister's office. He has resigned on moral grounds,' a source in the CMO said.

06 Jan 2019 6:10 PM

'You will come to know about it (alliance) in a week or so,' Yadav said when asked as to when an official announcement will be made. (Photo: File)

Akhilesh says seat sharing with BSP may be announced in a week

On possibility of Cong joining alliance, Yadav said, 'Two leaders of 'gathbandhan' have to decide whether Cong will be there or not.'

06 Jan 2019 5:57 PM

In a video message, Singh, legislator from Goshamahal, demanded that Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao review the decision to appoint Khan, a senior All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader, as pro-tem speaker. (Photo: File)

Won't take oath in presence of pro-tem Speaker from MIM: BJP MLA

MLA said he did not want to take oath in Khan's presence, as AIMIM 'speaks against Hindus and its leaders do not sing `Vande Mataram''.

06 Jan 2019 5:48 PM

Villagers had dug a 60-metre deep shaft in a river bed to search for gold. They were inside when the walls fell in. (Representational Image)

At least 30 killed after gold mine collapses in Afghanistan, say police

Another seven were injured in the incident in Kohistan district of Badakhshan province, district governor Mohammad Rustam Raghi said.

06 Jan 2019 5:42 PM

The alleged incident took place on Friday after Tawde inaugurated an elocution competition at a college in Amravati, located around 680 km from here. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra student says Vinod Tawde 'orders' his arrest, minister denies

Tawde, however, refuted the allegation, saying he did not order the student's arrest and that 'lies' were being spread against him.

06 Jan 2019 5:36 PM

Extending his birthday wishes to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, Ghosh Saturday said Banerjee 'needs to remain fit' because she was currently the only one who had the chance of becoming the first Bengali prime minister. (Photo: File)

WB BJP chief does U-turn, says remarks on Mamata's PM prospects were made in jest

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader also claimed that the chief minister was ahead in the race among Bengalis.

06 Jan 2019 5:27 PM

The Honor View20 should be able for purchase on January 29.

Honor View20 India launch date leaked

The highly anticipated smartphone is gaining a lot of traction because of its punch-hole display and 48MP rear camera.

06 Jan 2019 5:26 PM

In her counter offensive, Sitharaman said it was a matter of 'shame' that the Congress president was misleading the country on the issue. (Photo: File)

It's shame that Rahul misleading nation on contracts to HAL: Sitharaman

Sitharaman also tweeted details of contract awarded to HAL since 2014 when the BJP came to power.

06 Jan 2019 5:16 PM

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister may face a probe by the CBI, according to the agency FIR made public Saturday, the day arch rivals SP and BSP indicated their intent to join hands to counter the BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

Ready to face CBI, says Akhilesh Yadav on illegal mining case

Talking to reporters in Lucknow, he said the BJP is leaving a 'culture', which may be used against it in the future.

06 Jan 2019 5:06 PM

He was speaking at a booth workers' rally at Silvassa, where he also appealed to the people to give one more chance to the two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. (Photo: File)

Amit Shah attacks Rahul over court order in National Herald case

Shah said while Gandhi's entire family lineage was 'mired in corruption', there was not a single blot on Modi.

06 Jan 2019 5:03 PM

The Sony Xperia XZ4 is expected to feature a Snapdragon 855 chipset and paired with 6GB of RAM.

Sony Xperia XZ4 leak leaves nothing to the imagination

The latest leak shows a screen protector that allegedly belongs to the upcoming Sony flagship.

06 Jan 2019 3:43 PM

In the sting operation, Om Prakash Kashyap, personal secretary of Backward Welfare Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar is purportedly seen asking for Rs 40 lakh for a transfer. (Representational Image)

Personal secretaries of 3 UP ministers arrested for seeking bribes

On December 28, the three were suspended on graft charges following a sting operation by a news channel.

06 Jan 2019 3:04 PM

AJL, the publisher of National Herald newspaper, has approached Delhi HC challenging a single judge order asking it to vacate premises in Delhi. (Photo: File | PTI)

National Herald publisher approaches Delhi HC against eviction order

Associated Journals Ltd has sought a stay on the operation of single judge's December 21, 2018 order.

06 Jan 2019 3:01 PM

In that context, the loan waiver is not necessarily a populist measure, but a prudent stepping stone in a larger mission to rid the system of its ailments, Tharoor said. (Photo: File)

BJP allies deserting 'sinking ship' a telling sign: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor said BJP must realise that when 'friends are unhappy with you, rest of country will be more negative about your performance'.

06 Jan 2019 2:13 PM

Nokia teases that 5 shots can be captured simultaneously while in taking 10x more light than a traditional smartphone camera sensor. (Photo: 91mobiles)

Nokia 9 PureView promo video hits the web, confirms penta-camera layout

The minute-long video features the 5-camera layout on the rear that’s designed by Zeiss optics.

06 Jan 2019 2:10 PM

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