Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 16 Mar 2019

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Among the third list of candidates declared by the Congress after a meeting of the party’s central election committee are five from Assam, two from Meghalaya, one from Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and Nagaland each, besides eight from Telangana. (Representational Image)

Congress releases third list of 18 candidates for Lok Sabha elections

Ex Meghalaya CM Sangma has been fielded from Tura, All India Mahila Congress chief Dev from Silchar and Gaurav Gogoi from Kaliabor in Assam.

16 Mar 2019 8:49 AM

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and senior leader Azam Khan address a press conference after the by-election results, at the party headquarters in Lucknow on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Samajwadi Party’s Rampur unit to boycott Lok Sabha polls 2019: Azam Khan

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan on Friday said that Rampur unit of his party will boycott upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

16 Mar 2019 8:45 AM

A raft of further charges are expected. (Photo: AFP)

Brenton Terrant impassive as he is charged in court for mosque shooting

An extremist who rampaged through two mosques in Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court.

16 Mar 2019 8:36 AM

'Congress has the freedom to pass this resolution,' Trump said. (Photo:AP)

'Proud' Donald Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border security

Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency, overruling Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding.

16 Mar 2019 8:24 AM

Hindustani Awami Morcha supremo Jitan Ram Manjhi (Photo: PTI)

Congress to fight on 11 Bihar seats, ex-CM Manjhi upset

Sources said that Jitan Ram Manjhi has been offered three seats while Upendra Kushwaha five seats.

16 Mar 2019 7:24 AM

“Indian soldiers did not move into Myanmar, but they were heavily deployed on the border so that these terrorists, being hit by Myanmar Army, did not sneak into India. All the camps of the Arakan Army were wiped out and the makeshift camps were also burnt down,” said sources. (Representational Image)

Terror camps hit along Myanmar border

The project will reduce pressure on the Siliguri Corridor or Chicken’s Neck, which currently connects the Northeast with the rest of India.

16 Mar 2019 7:21 AM

A file photo of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath with former BSP leaders who recently joined Congress in Bhopal.

LS polls: Kamal vs Modi face-off imminent in MP

Slogan ‘60 days vs 60 months’ has been coined by the ruling Cong in MP to pit 60-day-old CM Kamal Nath against PM Narendra Modi.

16 Mar 2019 7:17 AM

A file photo of BJP president Amit Shah with newly-inducted Odisha leader Baijayant Jay Panda.

After Hindi belt losses, Shah keen to get back to winning mode in Odisha

Apart from eyeing a victory in Assembly elections, BJP is looking to improve its LS tally from the lone seat it won out of 21 in 2014 2014.

16 Mar 2019 7:15 AM

BJP has secured 27 out of total 29 LS seats in the last polls while Congress won the rest two seats.

BJP to drop half of 26 state MPs?

In the 2014 parliamentary elections, the party had replaced as many as 18 out of 27 sitting MPs.

16 Mar 2019 7:13 AM

Sangh does not decide election issues, says Manmohan Vaidya

Vaidya sais that People of India are not asking for proof of the Balakot airstrike.

16 Mar 2019 7:10 AM

Loan waiver to farmers was a major poll plank which in December last year had ensured Congress’ win in the Assembly elections of three key states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. (Photo: ANI)

Congress promises farm loan waiver if voted to power

The scheme has recently been implemented by the newly elected Congress governments in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

16 Mar 2019 7:06 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi looks out of the helicopter window as he arrives for a rally in Bargarh on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Congress manifesto may include right to healthcare, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi also criticised the Ayushman Bharat flagship health scheme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

16 Mar 2019 7:02 AM

Govt slept while Nirav Modi globe-trotted, says Congress

The Congress leader also alleged a clear-cut case of criminal complacency, complicity and connivance by Modi government with Nirav Modi.

16 Mar 2019 6:53 AM

At least 49 were killed and 20 were injured after a gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at a mosque in New Zealand killing many worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown as police launched a massive manhunt. (Photo: File)

Christchurch mass shooting: Gunman put live video on Facebook

The gunman fires dozens of bullets at people trying to run away or lying down in huddled groups in corners of the rooms.

16 Mar 2019 6:48 AM

Of the 3.98 lakh units sold in the sub Rs 40 lakh category, MMR and NCR hold 57 per cent share. (Representation image)

Max affordable hsg supply in MMR, NCR in 5 years

Pune comes next with a sale of 75,000 units out of 1.13 lakh units launched during the period.

16 Mar 2019 2:29 AM

City youth protest climate change

There was a global protest under “Fridays for future” which saw demonstrations in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Guwahati.

16 Mar 2019 2:25 AM

Gujarat BJP fears loss of Patel votes, may eye OBCs

Now, fearing a further loss of votes, the BJP seems to be focusing on OBCs and other non-Patel voters.

16 Mar 2019 2:24 AM

Opposition targets state govt over FOB collapse

NCP demanded to scrap of bullet train project and use the money for upgrading the railway services.

16 Mar 2019 2:22 AM

SSS demands Sangli seat from Congress

Shetti held a meeting with Congress leaders on Friday to discuss the demand for the Sangli seat.

16 Mar 2019 2:21 AM

NCP announces second list

The speculation over Parth Pawar is over as the NCP has announced his name from the Maval seat.

16 Mar 2019 2:19 AM

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