Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 26 May 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26 May 2019

A file photo of Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh with state minister Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Controversy is Navjot Sidhu’s middle name

The first to attack Mr Sidhu was Amarinder Singh who accused him of “eyeing the chief minister’s chair”.

26 May 2019 11:58 PM

A file photo of Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath addressing a press conference.

Post-Lok Sabha polls, Kamal Nath turns heat on BJP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister likely to dig out old cases against some Opposition leaders.

26 May 2019 11:54 PM

In a letter addressed to the people of Rae Bareli, the Congress leader also thanked the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party, which did not field any candidate against her. (Photo: PTI)

Ready to sacrifice everything to safeguard country's values: Sonia Gandhi

Gandhi had won the Rae Bareli seat by defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party's Dinesh Pratap Singh by over 1.67 lakh votes.

26 May 2019 9:07 PM

The CBI has also issued a Look Out Notice against Kumar to prevent him from leaving the country, officials said. (Photo: File)

Saradha scam: CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief, asks to appear before it tomorrow

Kumar, a 1989-batch IPS officer, has been asked to be present at the Kolkata office of the agency in Salt Lake, officials said on Sunday.

26 May 2019 8:50 PM

May announced her resignation as the Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister on Friday as a leadership contest triggered in Brexit-hit Britain. (Photo: PTI)

British PM May calls Modi on poll win, discusses G20, ICC World Cup

She will formally step down on June 7, after a three-day state visit to the UK by US President Donald Trump.

26 May 2019 8:39 PM

‘I have said that if action is not taken against Mayor and officials of the Fire Department, then I will sit on hunger strike,’ Hardik Patel said. (Photo: ANI)

Hardik threatens of hunger strike unless Govt takes action against Mayor, Fire Dept.

Mocking the Govt. claim of making Surat a smart-city, Hardik said: ‘The incident is a 'glowing' example of the smart city in Surat.’

26 May 2019 8:24 PM

In 1992, the Pakistan cricket team entered the marquee event as an unpredictable yet dangerous outfit. The Imran Khan-led team punched every opponent to reach the final, and lift the coveted trophy. (Photo:AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: Pakistan squad and player analysis

The arch-rivals of India were once a force to be reckoned with, but, now the standards of the Pakistan cricket have crumbled.

26 May 2019 8:15 PM

Modi was speaking here at a function following the Lok Sabha election victory, which was kept simple and shorn of pomp because of the Surat fire tragedy. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Next 5 years is time to regain India's lost position in world: Modi

Modi also expressed grief over the death of 22 students in Surat building fire tragedy.

26 May 2019 7:14 PM

A revolver with six rounds was also recovered from the spot. (Photo: Representational)

Naxal involved in death of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi killed in encounter in Dantewada

The skirmish took place in the jungles of Hiroli under Kirandul police station area.

26 May 2019 6:55 PM

PM Modi is scheduled to hold a five-kilometre-long roadshow in the constituency after his arrival here. (Photo: File)

Security beefed up ahead of PM Modi's Varanasi roadshow, tomorrow

According to sources, as many as 12 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed to ensure foolproof security to the PM.

26 May 2019 6:39 PM

BJP's Gujarat unit president Jitu Vaghani (Photo: ANI twitter)

Modi, Shah not to receive grand welcome in Gujarat due to Surat fire tragedy

Modi, will sworn in for the second term as Prime Minister on May 30.

26 May 2019 6:25 PM

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Khan had said that there might be a better chance of peace talks with India if Prime Minister Modi wins the elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

Imran Khan speaks to PM Modi, expresses desire to work together

On February 26, India launched an air strike on terror camps in Pakistan's Balakot.

26 May 2019 6:08 PM

Riding on muscular nationalism and a strident anti-Congress plank spearheaded by Modi, the BJP on May 23 got an overwhelming majority in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI)

Narendra Modi to take oath as PM on May 30

President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath

26 May 2019 5:56 PM

'On the unfortunate murder of Ex Pradhan Surendra Singh of Amethi, Chief Minister has directed the DGP to take severe and effective action,' office of Uttar Pradesh CM informed. (Photo: File)

Amethi ex-pradhan murder: CM sets 12-hour deadline for arrest of culprits

Singh is a close associate of BJP's Smriti Irani, who trounced Rahul Gandhi in Amethi and campaigned extensively in her favour.

26 May 2019 5:46 PM

In the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls, the RLSP contested five seats in alliance with the RJD, the Congress and two other small outfits. The party, however, lost all five seats to its rivals, including Karakat and Ujiyarpur, from where Kushwaha himself had contested. (Photo: AP)

Jolt to Kushwaha's RLSP, all 3 of its legislators join JD(U)

The RLSP legislators had earlier revolted against Kushwaha's decision to snap ties with NDA and join Mahagathbandhan.

26 May 2019 5:37 PM

Reddy said he requested the prime minister to be 'magnanimous' towards the people of Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Could request, not demand, PM for special status to Andhra: Jagan Reddy

The YSR Congress Party chief also met BJP president Amit Shah and sought his support on the issue.

26 May 2019 5:13 PM

After winning the first two editions of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (1975, 1979), West Indies have not been able to replicate a similar performance to register a third title to their name. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Evin Lewis hopes to take West Indies 'over the line' in World Cup

However, despite not being able to clinch another World Cup title, West Indies managed to bag the T20 World Cup back in 2016.

26 May 2019 4:55 PM

All out for 179 in the 40th over, India were then unable to contain New Zealand’s batsmen and a 114-run stand from skipper Kane Williamson (67) and Ross Taylor (71) helped them to victory with nearly 13 overs to spare. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli sees positives in lower order despite WC warm up loss vs New Zealand

Twice champions India slumped to 39-4 in the 11th over before all-rounders Hardik Pandya (30), Ravindra Jadeja (54) offered some resistance.

26 May 2019 4:12 PM

'As given in our Constitution, Right to Life is for human beings and not animals. I am sure that if Prime Minister realises it, then fear among minorities will go away,' said Asaduddin Owaisi. (Photo: File)

If you care for minorities, ensure Muslims aren't lynched: Owaisi jabs Modi

Owaisi also cited an incident of Madhya Pradesh's Seoni wherein three youths were thrashed, allegedly over suspicion of possessing beef.

26 May 2019 4:08 PM

Daily weighing flags up worsening fluid retention, while salt and fluid restrictions help keep fluid retention under control. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Loneliness: Key predictor whether heart patients follow treatment recommendation

Studies reveal that less than 10 per cent heart failure patients follow treatment recommendations.

26 May 2019 4:06 PM

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