Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Special Judge Arvind Kumar refused to grant the relief to Michel. Special Public Prosecutor DP Singh (Photo:File)

Delhi court dismisses interim bail plea of Christian Michel to celebrate Easter

Special Public Prosecutor DP Singh said Michel can participate in Easter in the custody.

18 Apr 2019 4:52 PM

Amazon will no longer operate a marketplace, nor provide seller services on Amazon.cn. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Amazon, facing entrenched rivals, online stores to be shut

Amazon shoppers in China will no longer be able to buy goods from third-party merchants in the country.

18 Apr 2019 4:46 PM

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a statement it was 'closely monitoring' their situation. (Photo:Twitter)

'If we go back, we will be killed': Saudi sisters ask for help

In a Twitter account called @GeorgiaSisters, the women said they were 'trapped in Georgia' after Saudi Arabia cancelled their passports.

18 Apr 2019 4:45 PM

Keating, who appeared emotionless in the dock as the verdict was read out, will be sentenced on June 25 and faces up to 18 months in jail. (Photo:File)

Officer arrested for secretly trying to film people in New Zealand's US Embassy toilet

One of New Zealand's highest ranking military officers was Thursday found guilty of trying to secretly film people in the toilet.

18 Apr 2019 4:33 PM

Kerala Police has registered a case against BJP state President P S Sreedharan Pillai for his alleged anti-Islam remarks. (Photo: File)

Case registered against BJP Kerala President for offensive remarks

The case has been registered under Sections 153 and 153 A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on a complaint by CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty.

18 Apr 2019 4:32 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a pitch for a strong government at the Centre and mocked the 'helpless' dispensation of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, who is heading the Congress-JD(S) coalition. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

If you want to see helpless government, see Karnataka: PM Modi

The Congress and its allies think about self and not national interest, Modi said in a rally at Karnataka.

18 Apr 2019 4:29 PM

Mishra (37), whose wife gave birth to their second son at about 5:45 am at a private hospital, rushed to his polling booth in Horamavu road (Bangalore North constituency) as soon as it opened at 7 am. (Representational image)

Bangalore techie votes immediately after wife give birth to child

The software professional said he was among the first voters at the booth and he cast his vote at about 7:15 am.

18 Apr 2019 4:29 PM

Venture capital investments in crypto and blockchain start-ups that included funds from corporate have raced to USD 850 million so far this year.

Big corporate back crypto 'plumbing' despite currency caution

Bitcoin slumped by three-quarters last year after nearing a record of USD 20,000 in its frensied 2017 bubble.

18 Apr 2019 4:27 PM

The Home Ministry action came after it received a report from the Bureau of Immigration regarding visa violations committed by the Bangladesh actor. (Photo: PTI)

Another Bangladesh actor asked to leave India for 'taking part' in TMC campaign

Noor is the second Bangladeshi actor, after Ferdous Ahmed, to be served a 'Leave India' notice.

18 Apr 2019 4:26 PM

Deepika Padukone as Malti in Chhapaak. (Photo: Twitter)

Deepika Padukone wraps the first schedule of 'Chhapaak'

After finishing the shoot, the actress headed back to Mumbai.

18 Apr 2019 4:26 PM

Jaya Prada, who is taking on Khan in this constituency after switching to the BJP just ahead of the polls, said the reason for his animosity against her could be his insecurity. (Photo: File)

Azam's underwear jibe: Jaya slams Akhilesh for inaction, says women will vote for her

On Monday, Khan was slapped with a 72-hour poll campaign ban, an FIR and a National Commission for Women notice for the comment.

18 Apr 2019 4:24 PM

Addressing an election rally in Rampur on April 3, Naqvi had used the phrase 'Modiji ki sena' or Modi's army. (Photo: ANI I File)

EC lets off Union minister Naqvi with warning for 'Modiji ki sena' remark

EC also asked him to be 'careful in the future' with his utterances and state election authorities had issued him a show cause notice.

18 Apr 2019 4:21 PM

Pinterest valued at USD 12.7 billion in IPO, sign of tech demand after Lyft struggles

A key difference between Pinterest and Lyft however were their valuation expectations.

18 Apr 2019 4:18 PM

Apps that can help you unwind this long weekend. (Photo: Pixabay)

Top 5 go-to platforms that can help you this long weekend

List of apps that can make you free from last minute hustle bustle.

18 Apr 2019 4:17 PM

The parents have been taken into custody and charged under various sections of the IPC and Juvenile Justice Act, they said. (Image: File)

3-year old boy in coma after torture by mother: Kochi police

Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja said the government would bear all expenses of the child's treatment.

18 Apr 2019 4:15 PM

The broader NSE Nifty slipped 34.35 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 11,752.80.

Sensex slips from lifetime high on profit booking

After rising to an intra-day record of 39,487.45 points, the 30-share index turned negative to settle 135.36 points.

18 Apr 2019 4:14 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre-Dame 'within five years'. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame donors vulnerable to scams

France asks Notre-Dame donors to be cautious, warns them against scammers.

18 Apr 2019 4:10 PM

The state Congress unit's legal cell submitted the complaints to the EC via e-mail, the party said in a statement. (Photo: Representational)

2019 Lok Sabha polls, Phase 2: Cong complains to EC about faulty EVMs in Maharashtra

Congress said it has submitted 33 complaints to the EC about 'glitches' in the EVMs.

18 Apr 2019 4:08 PM

The incident took place at The Falls Shopping Centre in Miami-Dade County on March 30, a few days before his RKO on his high school principal. (Photo: Screengrab / Twitter)

Watch: Teen who tried to RKO his principal arrested again for RKOing alligator

Earlier, Sosa was charged with initiating an RKO on his school prinicipal Humberto Miret as that video too went viral.

18 Apr 2019 4:05 PM

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity reduced by Rs 405 and Rs 395 to Rs 32,385 and Rs 32,225 per 10 gram, respectively. (Representational Image)

Gold prices fall Rs 405 on muted demand

Traders said gold fell due to decline in domestic demand.

18 Apr 2019 4:03 PM

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