Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 May 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31 May 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by the members of Indian community on his arrival in Singapore on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Singapore bridge between India, ASEAN, defence ties with it among strongest: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the 'warmest and closest' relationship between India and Singapore.

31 May 2018 9:27 PM

Aamir Khan with wife Kiran Rao and kids Azad and Ira.

Aamir enjoys quality time with family, but his picture with Ira has offended many

The superstar faced some unexpected comments for a picture he shared with his daughter from his trip to Coonoor.

31 May 2018 9:22 PM

Sanji Ram, the main accused in Kathua rape and murder case. (Photo: PTI/File)

Minor or not? Decision on Kathua juvenile next week

The juvenile had allegedly kidnapped the girl on Jan 10 on directions of his uncle Sanji Ram, who plotted her abduction and killing.

31 May 2018 9:19 PM

SP chief and former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav was seen shifting to his father Mulayam Singh Yadav’s residence. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Akhilesh Yadav vacates govt bungalow in Lucknow after Supreme Court order

The move comes just days after Akhilesh, his father, moved SC seeking 'appropriate time' to vacate their official residences.

31 May 2018 9:03 PM

NCP workers celebrate their party's success in Bhandara–Gondiya Loksabha by-elections, outside their party office, in Bhandara district of Maharashtra on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra bypolls: BJP loses 1 Lok Sabha seat, retains another in Palghar

Commenting on the loss, Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said, 'Out of over 8 lakh people who voted in Palghar, over 6 lakh rejected the BJP.'

31 May 2018 8:47 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vogue cover of Saudi princess behind wheel spurs controversy

The Vogue Arabia issue also features other "inspirational" Saudi women.

31 May 2018 8:44 PM

Telegram is challenging the block in Russian courts.

Telegram says Apple has prevented it from updating since April

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has said it needs to guard against security threats such as terrorist attacks.

31 May 2018 8:28 PM

Rashtriya Lok Dal's Tabassum Hasan won the Kairana seat by a margin of 44,618 votes. (Photo: PTI)

Stunning upset for BJP in UP, loses Kairana Lok Sabha, Noorpur assembly seats

In Kairana, Tabassum polled 4,81,182 votes, while BJP's Mriganka Singh got 4,36,564 votes.

31 May 2018 8:18 PM

A child wears a safety mask as a precautionary measure after the 'Nipah' virus outbreak at Kozhikode Medical College. (Photo: PTI)

One more succumbs to Nipah virus, death toll rises to 16 in Kerala

Health department sources said 18 persons have tested positive for the Nipah virus so far, of whom 16 have died.

31 May 2018 8:05 PM

The bypoll was necessitated after Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who is also the NDPP leader, had resigned from the Lok Sabha in February. (Photo: File/PTI)

BJP ally NDPP wins Nagaland Lok Sabha seat in bypoll

NDPP nominee Tokheho Yepthomi defeated NPF nominee C Apok Jamir by 1,73,746 votes in the by-election.

31 May 2018 7:50 PM

Meghan's brother,Tom Jr and sister, Samantha Grant say they have not been invited to the wedding. (Photo: AFP)

UK Vogue names 'campaigning feminist' Meghan Markle among top influential women

Other names to make the list of influential women include human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.

31 May 2018 7:46 PM

Follow these apps to de-stress during exams

These apps could help in many way.

31 May 2018 7:31 PM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat (in yellow) and State Water Resource Minister Prakash Pant flash a victory sign after the party's success in Tharali Assembly by-elections. (Photo: PTI)

After bypoll defeat in neighbouring UP, BJP manages to retain Tharali seat in U'khand

BJP's Munni Devi Shah defeated Congress nominee Jeetram by 1,981 votes.

31 May 2018 7:29 PM

Government said no initial bids were received for the proposed strategic stake sale of the debt-laden airlines by the deadline on Thursday. (Photo: File)

No takers for Air India stake sale, bidding process ends

'Further course of action will be decided appropriately,' Ministry of Civil Aviation said.

31 May 2018 7:18 PM

Fiscal deficit for 2017-18 worked out to be 3.53 per cent of the GDP, broadly in line with the government's revised estimates.

Govt meets fiscal deficit target of 3.5 per cent for FY 2018

According to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts, the revenue deficit was 2.65 per cent of the GDP.

31 May 2018 7:17 PM

In a major setback to the Air India disinvestment process, the government said no initial bids were received for the proposed strategic stake sale of the debt laden airlines by the deadline on Thursday.

No bids received for Air India stake sale, says govt

The government has proposed to offload 76 per cent equity share capital of the national carrier.

31 May 2018 7:09 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh hailed the victory as a 'vindication of the government's people-centric policies'. (Photo: File)

Congress bags Shahkot seat and two-thirds majority in Punjab Assembly

With this resounding victory, the Congress's strength in the 117-member Punjab Vidhan Sabha will reach 78, a two-thirds majority.

31 May 2018 7:08 PM

The UIDAI has halved the daily minimum Aadhaar enrolment/updation target for stipulated bank branches to eight from July 1, 2018.

UIDAI relaxes daily Aadhaar updation target for bank branches

Bank Aadhaar Kendras are being set up with a view to make the Aadhaar verification process of bank accounts convenient for the people.

31 May 2018 7:00 PM

Heart patients should focus on being active, not thin

Here is what a new study has found.

31 May 2018 6:53 PM

Indian economy grew 7.7 per cent in January-March 2018, the biggest expansion in seven quarters.

Indian economy expands 7.7 per cent in Q4, 6.7 per cent in FY18

However, the economic growth slows to 6.7 per cent in 2017-18 compared to 7.1 per cent in 2016-17.

31 May 2018 6:52 PM

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