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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 19 Dec 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19 Dec 2018

He had a habit of sniffing his socks after work (Photo: Pixabay)

Man ends up with lung infection after sniffing his smelly socks every night

His immune system had also been affected due to staying up late and taking care of a child.

19 Dec 2018 8:33 PM

‘In Bijapur, a joint team of CRPF's 168th battalion, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local police had launched a search operation in the forest of Basaguda police station area to trace some Naxals wanted in separate cases, following inputs about their movements,’ a senior official said. (Photo: File)

11 Naxals held from 2 districts in Chhattisgarh

While seven Naxals were apprehended from Bijapur district, four others held in Narayanpur district.

19 Dec 2018 7:50 PM

The prime minister was interacting with booth level workers of Vellore, Kanchipuram, Viluppuram and south Chennai districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, through video conferencing from New Delhi. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Congress became more cunning since Emergency: PM Modi hits back

PM said main opposition party even questioned SC verdict just because it did not like it on the Rafale deal.

19 Dec 2018 7:40 PM

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the decision on Monday after state governor Satya Pal Malik sent a report recommending imposition of President’s rule in the state. (Photo: File)

6 months of Guv’s rule end, J&K set for President’s rule from midnight

The Governor’s Rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir on June 20 after the BJP withdrew support to the PDP in a coalition government.

19 Dec 2018 7:14 PM

Former CM Sheila Dikshit served as the Chief Minister of Delhi for three terms. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Former CM Sheila Dikshit takes diplomatic stance on possible AAP alliance

‘The party will decide, the high command, Rahul and all will decide and whatever they decide will be acceptable to all of us,’ Dikshit said.

19 Dec 2018 7:07 PM

The hunger strike was launched by BJP on December 3 to protest against imposition of curfew under Section 144 of CrPC at Sabarimala. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala row: BJP leader on hunger strike arrested, shifted to hospital

Following Padmanabhan's arrest, BJP leader Sobha Surendran to continue relay hunger strike.

19 Dec 2018 7:04 PM

The letter said the Uttar Pradesh chief minister 'refuses to acknowledge the gravity of the incident and its communal intent, condemn the perpetrators of violence or direct the police to take action against them but instead asks them to focus attention on those responsible for illegal cow slaughter'. (Photo: File)

Ex-bureaucrats demand Yogi's resignation over Bulandshahr violence

The latest letter signed by 83 ex-babus follows Dec 3 killing of Inspector and another man in Bulandshahr following violence.

19 Dec 2018 6:38 PM

With Quick Charge 3.0 Technology, the PP30 power bank charges devices up to 50 per cent faster than conventional power banks.

Ambrane launches 30000mAh PP30 power bank

The mammoth 30000mAh power bank comes with Quick Charge 3.0 technology and supports fast charging.

19 Dec 2018 6:29 PM

AIADMK on Wednesday expelled Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam’s brother O Raja from primary membership of the party. (Photo: File)

AIADMK expels TN deputy CM O Panneerselvam’s brother O Raja

O Raja was removed from AIADMK, 'for having acted against the party’s principles and ideologies, and for bringing disrepute to the party.'

19 Dec 2018 6:14 PM

The convenience of online shopping may be very seductive, but some people are still concerned about how well protected their online payments are.

A third of shoppers have had their financial credentials compromised

Don’t let easy-going holiday shopping hinder your vigilance.

19 Dec 2018 5:52 PM

Kamal Nath became the chief minister and hours after taking charge, announced a farm loan waiver. (Photo: ANI)

Assembly polls: Dalit unrest kept Madhya Pradesh in news

A number of issues like the farm loan waiver, violent protests and bandhs by Dalit bodies among other things kept MP on tenterhooks.

19 Dec 2018 5:45 PM

‘We hope the Army and police will not carry out such operations in the future,’ said Farooq Abdullah. (Photo: PTI)

Army should use water cannons, tear gas instead of bullets: Farooq Abdullah

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out on Saturday in Pulwama's Monghama area of Sirnoo village.

19 Dec 2018 5:44 PM

The scrip of IDFC Bank rose 4.26 per cent to close at Rs 42.85 on BSE.

IDFC Bank, Capital First rise over 4 pc on completion of merger deal

The boards of IDFC Bank and Capital First met to take note of all requisite approvals and the order from National Company Law Tribunal.

19 Dec 2018 5:42 PM

State will not make any appointments till the date of next hearing of pending petitions challenging the legislation granting quota to Marathas. (Photo: File)

No appointments under new Maratha quota legislation till Jan 23: Maha govt tells HC

Maha Guv C Vidyasagar Rao last month approved and signed Maratha Reservation Bill after state Assembly unanimously passed it.

19 Dec 2018 5:32 PM

'What kind of journalism is this that you are sensationalising everything? As a father I was looking for alliances for my son. That’s all,' Karnataka BSP MLA N Mahesh said. (Photo: Facebook | @NMaheshAnna)

BSP MLA seen watching women’s pics in K'taka Assembly clarifies

'Yes I took the phone inside. It was a mistake. I will never do this again,' BSP Karnataka MLA N Mahesh said.

19 Dec 2018 5:21 PM

IoT communications remains the most popular target use case for 5G. (Representational Images)

Two-thirds of organisations intend to deploy 5G by 2020

Some organisations need 5G more quickly than many communications service providers can deliver it.

19 Dec 2018 5:13 PM

When some local Congress leaders got news of Rahul Gandhi at the dhaba, they and some women reached there. (Photo: Twitter | @soumodiptoroyy)

After triumph in state polls, Rahul Gandhi holidays in Shimla with sister Priyanka

On their way, they stopped for a few minutes at a 'dhaba' in Solan district for snacks, tea and Maggi noodles, a local leader said.

19 Dec 2018 5:07 PM

Weighing just 440gms, these speakers are more suitable for indoor environs.

Damson launches new line-up of CORSECA Bluetooth speakers

The CORSECA Cookie, Dazzle and MuDisc portable speakers are launched with a starting price of Rs 1,999.

19 Dec 2018 4:50 PM

The task force to redraft the 50 year old Income Tax laws would submit its report by February 28, 2019.

Panel to redraft direct tax laws to focus on simplification

The recommendations of the panel is likely to be included in the final budget for 2019-20.

19 Dec 2018 4:32 PM

GSAT-7A will provide communication services in Ku Band over the Indian region. (Photo: Twitter | @isro)

Watch: ISRO signs off 2018 with launch of 'Angry Bird’ GSAT-7A to boost defence

The 2,250-kilogram geostationary satellite is said to give boost to Defence forces' communication capabilities.

19 Dec 2018 4:31 PM

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