News: April 2019

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Gloves Are Off In Formula 1 Free-For-All For Bottas, Hamilton

The pair battled wheel to wheel on the opening lap on Sunday and were fighting hard again in the closing stages.

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Mohammad Amir Would Have Been My First Choice For World Cup: Wasim Akram

Mohammad Amir missed the tournament in both 2011 and 2015 due to an embarrassing five-year ban over match fixing.

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IPL 2019, RCB vs RR: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals will face-off at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

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Shooters Heena, Ankur Recommended For the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Heena Sidhu has three medals at the Asian Games, with a silver medal in 2010, and a bronze medal in 2014 and 2018.

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Ponting, Ganguly Have Changed Delhi Capitals' Complexion: Dhawan

Delhi Capitals qualified for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 playoffs for the first time since 2012.

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IPL 2019 Playoffs To Start 30 Minutes Earlier ThanUsual Timing

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings have already qualified for the IPL 2019 playoffs with 16 points each in 12 matches.

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Facebook Joins Research on Social Media Impact on Elections

Facebook began the research initiative last year after revelations of foreign influence campaigns on the 2016 US election and the Brexit vote in Britain.

Amazon Summer Sale to Offer 'Lowest Prices' on These Smartphones

Amazon Summer Sale is set to kick off from May 4 and will offer some of the lowest prices on smartphones along with discounts on electronics and more.

Here's How This MCU Star Returned for Avengers: Endgame [Spoilers]

Avengers: Endgame has two major returning characters from the standalone Thor films, in Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, and Rene Russo as Thor's mother Frigga.

PewDiePie Ends 'Subscribe' Meme After Christchurch Shooter's Shout-Out

On Sunday, PewDiePie released a YouTube video calling for an end to the "subscribe" movement and addressing the New Zealand shooting for the first time on his channel.

Boat Rockerz 450 Wireless Headphones Launched in India

The latest budget headphones from Boat, the Rockerz 450 are the latest in the affordable range of wireless headphones from the Indian audio manufacturer.

Flipkart Flipstart Days Sale Kicks Off Tomorrow With These Offers

Flipkart Flipstart Days sale is set to kick off from May 1 and will run until May 3. The sale will offer deals on laptops, headphones, speakers, and more.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Update Brings Beauty Video Mode, Bixby Routines

The Samsung Galaxy A50 software update is around 666MB in size.

Endgame Writers on Thanos' Snap, Deaths, and Other Spoiler-y Things

Avengers: Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely discuss all things spoiler-y, including why they made the choices they made and the alternatives they considered.

Google Pixel 3a Visits Geekbench, Tipped to Pack Snapdragon 670 SoC

The Pixel 3a aka Sargo has been spotted on Geekbench packing 4GB of RAM ticking alongside an octa-core Qualcomm chipset tipped to be the Snapdragon 670.

Realme 3 Pro New Update Brings 960fps Slow Motion Video Recording

Realme 3 Pro was launched in India recently in three RAM + Storage models, with the prices starting at Rs. 13,999.

Vivo Z3x With 16-Megapixel Selfie Camera, Snapdragon 660 SoC Debuts

Vivo Z3x price in China is set at CNY 1,198 (roughly Rs. 12,400) for the lone 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.

Uber US Drivers Plan Protest Over Pay Ahead of IPO

Drivers in San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia and Washington DC will shut their app on the day.

Amazon Workers From Around World Join Forces in Berlin

Amazon worker representatives from 15 countries met in Berlin on Monday to coordinate their strategy against one of the world's most powerful companies.

WhatsApp Unveils Cricket Stickers to Celebrate Ongoing IPL Season

WhatsApp for iPhone will also get the Cricket Stickers pack in the coming future.

OnePlus 7 Pro Receives A+ Rating From DisplayMate, Company Says

OnePlus 7 Pro's DisplayMate rating is line the A+ rating received by Samsung Galaxy S10.

Samsung Counts on Better Second Half as First-Quarter Profit Drops

Samsung flagged better second-half results after posting a 60 percent drop in first-quarter profit, pointing to higher expected sales of memory chips and smartphones.

OnePlus 7 Dual Rear Cameras May Just Have Been Seen in a Music Video

OnePlus 7 has been teased by Indian singer Neha Bhasin ahead of its May 14 launch. OnePlus 7 Pro's triple rear camera setup was also tipped this week.

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Review

Redmi Y3 boasts of a 32-megapixel selfie camera, but does this mean better quality images? We check out the camera, battery life, and performance in our Xiaomi Redmi Y3 review.

Google Shares Dive as YouTube Changes, Competition Hurt Revenue

Alphabet on Monday saw its slowest revenue growth in three years from increased competition in advertising, stumbles in its smartphone business and disruptive changes at YouTube.

Redmi Y3 to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi Y3 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999, going up to Rs. 11,999. Launch offers include up to 1,120GB of Airtel data with unlimited voice calling benefits.

Setback For Kiran Bedi, Court Says Lt. Governor Can't Act Independently

In a major setback to Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi. the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has cancelled two clarification orders by the centre in 2017 on the powers of the Lieutenant...

Abdication of Japan’s Emperor, Who Put a Human Face on the Monarchy

By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World

On Politics: Rod Rosenstein to Step Down

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S.

Aaron Judge Is Everywhere for the Yankees, Except on the Field

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports

Chronicles of the Rings: What Trees Tell Us

By JIM ROBBINS from NYT Science

New York City’s Quirkiest Bus: 1 Bridge, 3 Stops

By WINNIE HU from NYT New York

Movie Theaters

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network

Word + Quiz: gravitas

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network

Tesla Looks to Regain Its Luster in Solar Energy by Slashing Prices

By IVAN PENN and PETER EAVIS from NYT Business

Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio Tops the List of Hedge Fund Manager Compensation

By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business

What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us’ and ‘The Last Survivors’

By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World

Las principales noticias del martes

By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal

A Princess in a Cage

By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World

The Suitor With the Shaggy Hair

By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World

The Long Shadows of a Failed War

By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World

Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas

By MAGGIE HABERMAN, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID ENRICH from NYT U.S.

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Step Down in May

By KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S.

Man Charged With Killing 5 in Annapolis Newsroom Uses Insanity Defense

By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S.

In Scranton, College Students Give High Marks to Biden’s First Campaign Speech

By TRIP GABRIEL from NYT U.S.

Sri Lanka, ISIS, British Police: Your Tuesday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC and ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT Briefing

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Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein submits resignation

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'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51, family announces

04/29/19 1:38 PM

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Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty in federal wire, bank fraud case; trial to begin on June 25

04/29/19 10:34 AM

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First images emerge of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in five years, intelligence group says

04/29/19 9:30 AM

Iran to Keep Exporting Crude Oil Despite US Pressure: President

Iran will continue to export oil despite U.S. pressure aimed at reducing the nation's crude oil shipments to zero, Iran President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech broadcast live on Iranian state TV on...

What Is Yeti? Myths And Legends About The "Elusive Snowman"

Yeti is believed to be an "abominable snowman", which has appeared in folktales and popular stories. Many over the decades have claimed to have seen Yeti, but without much proof.

Ness Wadia Sentenced In Japan, Found With Drugs During Ski Trip: Report

Ness Wadia, son of industrialist Nusli Wadia and inheritor of one of India's wealthiest business families, has been sentenced for drugs possession while on a skiing holiday to Japan.

Sri Lanka Lifts Ban On Social Media, Security Remains Tight

The Sri Lankan government has lifted a ban on social media platforms intended to stop the spread of rumours after the Easter Sunday bombings, a source from the president's office said on Tuesday.

"Don't Call Yeti A Beast": Social Media Reacts After Army's "Yeti" Tweet

The Indian Army's Twitter post on Monday on the discovery of "mysterious footprints of the mythical beast Yeti" during an expedition last month has stirred interesting reactions on social media.

New Zealand Police Respond To Undisclosed Incident In Christchurch

New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were responding to an incident in Christchurch, where 50 people were killed in attacks by a lone gunman on two mosques in March, and asked people to avoid the...

Australian Police Detain Man, Neutralise Explosive Materials

Australian bomb experts were working to destroy "explosive" materials found in a suburban Adelaide home Tuesday, following the arrest of a 43-year-old man.

PhD Scholar Among 6 Terrorists Arrested For Jammu And Kashmir Car Blast

A PhD scholar is among six terrorists caught in connection with the explosion inside a car on Jammu-Srinagar highway last month, when a convoy of the CRPF was passing, the police said.

What PM Modi Achieved On Foreign Trips Criticised By Rahul Gandhi

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi bids for reelection, his party has said his skillful diplomacy on the world stage has increased India's global stature and brought in a flood of investment.

What If An Asteroid Was About To Hit Earth? Scientists Ponder Question

Here's a hypothetical: a telescope detects an asteroid between 100 and 300 meters in diameter racing through our solar system at 14 kilometers per second, 57 million kilometers from Earth.

Centre's Notice To Rahul Gandhi Over Complaint About Foreign Citizenship

Rahul Gandhi has been asked by the Home Ministry to explain within 15 days his "factual position" over a complaint that he has foreign citizenship.

Indian Charged With Kidnapping After Driving Away 2 Children In Car In US

A 24-year-old Indian man has been charged with kidnapping, assault and theft after he drove off in an elderly woman's car from outside a medical centre in the US with her grandchildren inside the...

BJP Bengal Candidate Asked to Explain Lunch With Trinamool Leader

A BJP Lok Sabha candidate seen with a Trinamool Congress leader on Monday has been asked by his leadership to explain the meeting in a showcause notice.

Pilots Didn't "Completely" Follow Procedures In 737 Max Crash: Boeing CEO

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said the safety systems on its 737 MAX jets were properly designed, but the pilots did not "completely" follow the procedures that the company had outlined to prevent the...

Indian Jailed In Singapore For Taking Bribes To Under-Report Baggage

A 37-year-old Indian national has been jailed for eight weeks and fined 800 Singapore dollars for accepting bribes to under-report the weight of passenger bags on a flight at country's Changi Airport,...

On Allegations Against Chief Justice, Woman Appears Before In-House Panel

A former Supreme Court employee, who levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, appeared before the in-house inquiry panel and recorded her statement on...

"A Little Violence Happens...": Moon Moon Sen After "Bed Tea" Excuse

On a day she made headlines over an ill-advised confession on "bed tea", Moon Moon Sen, the Trinamool Congress candidate in Bengal's Asansol, was heard saying: "A little violence always happens." She...

Hizbul, Lashkar Behind BJP, RSS Leaders' Killings In Kishtwar: Police

A senior police officer said Monday the group behind the fatal attacks on an RSS leader and a BJP leader and his brother in April and November, respectively, in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir...

PM Modi Addresses Rally In Bihar's Muzaffarpur

The campaigning for fifth phase will start today with both PM Modi and Amit Shah addressing rallies. PM will be in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. BJP chief Amit Shah will be in Rajasthan on Tuesday to...

Congress Lines Up Star Campaigners For Delhi Ahead Of Polls

The star campaigners of Congress including its president Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Shatrughan Sinha will blaze the campaign trail for...

Erratic Meal Timings Disrupt Body Clock And Raise Risks Of Illnesses

The study, published in the Journal of Cell, said that eating time is important knowledge for the body and impacts our health.

Weight Loss Diet: Try This High Protein And Fibre-Rich Lunch Recipe To Shed Belly Fat

If you have been on a weight loss journey for a while or just started one, you must have come across various fad diets and suggestions as to how to lose weight fast.

5 Summer Recipes You Must Try To Load Up On Protein

A high protein diet really helps facilitate weight loss, but make sure you consult your nutritionist first.

High Blood Pressure Diet: This Summer Drink May Help Manage Hypertension

Hypertension Diet: Adding certain foods and drinks to your daily diet may help regulate symptoms of hypertension. Add this summer drink to your diet to manage blood pressure.

Watch: No Time For Breakfast? Make This Instant Curd Dosa Instead

If you are someone who is often late for office and ends up skipping breakfast meal in an attempt to reach office on time, then it's time you change this habit. Skipping breakfast can do your body...

5 Best Lemon Juice Recipes | Easy Lemon Recipes

Lemon juice recipes: Find here the best of lemon juice recipes to prepare at home. From lemon brulee, lemon chicken and lemon rice with key ingredients and a step by step process, we have got it all.

Shahnaz Husain Suggests Foods For Young And Glowing Skin This Summer

There is no doubt that natural foods can improve our skin's health by keeping your skin hydrated and youthful for a longer time. Eating natural foods regularly makes your skin glowing and young....

With 'Dangerous Ideas Of Perfection', Social Media Fuelling Eating Disorders Among Teens

A British Cabinet Minister has warned that social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram are fuelling eating disorders in teenagers by establishing in children's mind dangerous ideas of...

Here's Why People Tend to Engage in 'Hedonic Consumption'

Reacting to emotional events like break-ups, tends to involve reaching for the nearest unhealthy snack which is called "hedonic consumption",

Healthy Vitamin D Foods: 4 Vegetarian Sources Of Vitamin D You Can Try

If you happen to be a vegetarian, then fret not; there are plenty of vegetarian vitamin D food sources you can rely on too. Have a look.

Video: How To Make Yummy Cheese Jalapeno Rolls At Home

Sure, it is easy to pick up your phone and order for your favourite snacks but none of those snacks guarantee the quality of products used and worse - what if they are stingy with cheese!

Healthy Plant-Based Diets Can Protect Kidney Function: Study

A new study has indicated that following plant-based diets can also offer protective benefits for the kidneys and lower risks of Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD).

Yes Bank Stock Plunges 30% After Earnings Announcement

On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Yes Bank share price nosedived29.76 per cent to an intraday low of Rs166.60 apiece, compared with its previous close of Rs237.20. On the BSE, Yes Bank shares...

Can't Fund Mediclaim Policy, Grounded Jet Tells Employees: 10 Points

Jet Airways' chief people officer, Rahul Taneja, told the airline's employees on Tuesday that the company is not able to fund the premium towards its group mediclaim policy. In a note to the...

Sensex Falls Over 300 Points, Nifty Near 11,650; Yes Bank Shares Plunge

The Sensex and Nifty had closed 0.87 per cent and 0.97 per cent higher on Friday respectively. The domestic financial markets remained closed on Monday as nine states including Maharashtra voted for...

IDBI Bank Seeks Tribunal Nod To Extend Jaypee Resolution Deadline: Report

The deadline ends on May 6 and the Committee of Creditors (CoC) is likely to meet on April 30 to put to vote the Mumbai-based Suraksha Realty's bid

Boeing CEO Tries To Bolster Shareholder Confidence After 737 MAX Crashes

Last week Boeing abandoned its 2019 financial outlook, halted share buybacks and said lowered production due to the 737 MAX grounding had cost it at least $1 billion so far.

SBI Multi-Option Deposit Scheme: Amount, Interest Rate And Other Details

For multi option deposit scheme, the minimum tenure is one year and the maximum tenure is five years, according to SBI's portal

S&P 500 Hits Record High On Upbeat Consumer Spending, Earnings Optimism

About 160 S&P 500 companies, including Google-parent Alphabet Inc and Apple Inc, are due to report their quarterly reports

SBI Hiring Junior Associates Salary, Benefits, Other Details Here

SBI Jobs: The country's largest bank is hiring Junior Associates for its customer support and sales teams across various states. SBI has invited applications from Indian citizens for clerical cadre...

Gold Prices Edge Higher On Jewellers' Demand: 5 Things To Know

In Delhi, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity advanced by Rs 30 each to Rs 33,000 and Rs 32,830 per 10 grams, respectively

SBI Nod Sought For Employee Group To Bid For Jet Management Control

The employee representatives have said they will secure an investment of up to Rs 3,000 crore from "outside investors"

Indian Oil Hiring Research Officers: Salary, Benefits, Other Details Here

IOCL: Indian Oil is accepting online applications from candidates and last date to apply for the job is May 21, 2019. The pay scale for research officers is between Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 and Rs....

Reliance Jio Offers These Five Recharge Options For JioPhone Users

Meant for Reliance Jio prepaid customers using the company's JioPhone devices, these recharge packs are priced from Rs 49 to Rs 594, and offer a validity period ranging from 28 days to 168 days. These...

Diesel Prices Hiked Across Metros, Check Rates Here

State-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum revise fuel prices with effect from 6 am on a daily basis

All You Need To Know About India Post's Sukanya Samriddhi Account

India Post, under the Department of Posts, offers a range of small savings schemes such as Sukanya Samriddhi. The interest rates on small savings schemes such as Sukanya Samriddhi are reviewed on a...

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