Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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Saving Turkey's turtles from builders and boats

The loggerhead turtles and green turtles are two of the nine types of turtle in the Mediterranean.

05 Sep 2018 6:46 PM

Ericsson is complementing its optical transport offering for metro with a new partnership with ECI.

Ericsson expands its end to end 5G platform

Ericsson is also eyeing on strengthening its end-to-end mobile transport solutions.

05 Sep 2018 6:35 PM

During the hearings, the Supreme Court had observed that stigma attached to ‘gay sex’ will be removed once the ‘criminality attached to Section 377 of the IPC goes. (Photo: PTI)

Is homosexuality a crime? SC to deliver verdict on Section 377 tomorrow

The verdict is expected to be a landmark judgement with gay rights activists believing that SC will strike down section 377.

05 Sep 2018 5:56 PM

Early menopause not related to intense physical activity

Here is what a new study has found.

05 Sep 2018 5:56 PM

Salman Khan will next be seen in ‘Bharat.’

Salman reveals who he’s in relationship for longest time, plans to marry the person

The superstar made the revelation at the launch of the 12th season of ‘Bigg Boss’ in Goa on Tuesday.

05 Sep 2018 5:43 PM

While the urban local body polls are slated for the first week of October, the Panchayat elections are scheduled to be held in November-December this year. (Photo: File)

Will boycott local polls if Article 35A not protected: Farooq Abdullah

The party president said the decision to hold local body and panchayat polls was taken in a 'hurried manner'.

05 Sep 2018 5:39 PM

Taxi hailing company Uber Wednesday claimed that its air taxi can cut travel time in a congested city like Mumbai by 90 per cent. (Photo: AFP)

Air taxi to cut travel time in Mumbai by 90 per cent: Uber

It had named Dallas and Los Angeles in the US as the first two cities for the commercial launch of its aerial taxi service by 2023.

05 Sep 2018 5:32 PM

Olectra Greentech Limited Wednesday said Chinese BYD's eBuzz K9 electric buses have joined the fleet of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC).

Olectra Greentech delivers 5 electric busses to Telangana RTC

The electric buses are manufactured in India by Olectra Greentech.

05 Sep 2018 5:25 PM

India had inked an inter-governmental agreement with France in September 2016 for procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 58,000 crore. (Photo: File)

Rafale ‘beautiful’ jet, will give India unprecedented combat power: IAF vice chief

IAF vice chief S B Deo also said those criticising the Rafale deal must understand the laid down norms and procurement procedure.

05 Sep 2018 4:49 PM

Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Ashok Jaiswal charged at the BJP, saying its 'policy to wipe out Opposition' betrays its dictatorial stance. (Photo: Facebook)

Congress leader puts out ad to sell house to buy 'safe place' for Rahul Gandhi

In April this year, Rahul Gandhi's chartered plane came seconds close to crashing in Karnataka.

05 Sep 2018 4:48 PM

The one-year MCLR has been increased to 8.55 per cent from 8.50 per cent.

Bank of Baroda hikes MCLR by 5 bps across tenors

The rise in MCLR will make home, auto and other loans costlier for customers.

05 Sep 2018 4:30 PM

The new pay scale to the state and related cadre teachers will come into force on January 1, 2016. (Photo: File)

Teachers' Day gift: UP govt passes 7th pay commission for college, university professors

CM Yogi Adityanath approved the implementation of the seventh pay scale at a meeting of the state cabinet on Tuesday.

05 Sep 2018 4:30 PM

Traders' body CAIT Wednesday said it will launch a 90-day nationwide agitation against the USD 16-billion Walmart-Flipkart deal from September 15, starting from the national capital.

Walmart-Flipkart deal: Traders to launch 90-day protest from September 15

The association has also called for a 'Bharat Trade Bandh' on September 28.

05 Sep 2018 4:28 PM

His lawyer said that Delacruz was born a female in Madrid in 1983 and developed a male appearance at the age of eight (Photo: Pixabay)

Transgender man jailed for tricking women by using prosthetic penis when it was dark

He pleaded guilty to penetrating women with the object without their consent in two addresses between May 2013 and May 2017.

05 Sep 2018 4:26 PM

Easing compliance burden for businesses, the Finance Ministry has said GST refunds can be claimed by simply submitting a printout of 'GSTR-2A' form to tax authorities instead of giving all purchase invoices of a month.

Finance Ministry simplifies GST refund claim process for businesses

GST refunds can be claimed by simply submitting a printout of 'GSTR-2A' form.

05 Sep 2018 4:21 PM

The BSE benchmark is set for its longest string of losses in six months.

Sensex drops 140 points as rupee hits new low

The 50-issue NSE Nifty too cracked below the 10,400-mark and hit a low of 11,393.85.

05 Sep 2018 4:20 PM

Here are few ideas to relax and unwind in your own city without having to shell out big bucks for an exotic vacation.

Rejuvenate yourself with these digital detox hacks!

GenX and millennials want to relax and rejuvenate after working hours and on weekends in their home cities without undergoing any hassle.

05 Sep 2018 4:19 PM

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Wednesday the government need not respond to daily or weekly changes in the oil prices as they declined in July after showing northward movement a month ago.

Govt need not respond to daily, weekly changes in oil prices: Niti Aayog

Crude oil has gained USD 7 a barrel in a fortnight, driven by fears that the US sanctions on Iran will likely contract supplies.

05 Sep 2018 4:10 PM

Gudna's name came up during interrogation of the two Hizbul Mujahideen members who were arrested on July 1. (Representational Image)

Hizbul’s ‘hardcore motivator’ Touseef Ahmad Gudna arrested in J&K

Touseef Ahmad Gudna, also known as Abu Bakar, was arrested on specific information received by Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday.

05 Sep 2018 4:08 PM

Secret to Japan couple's 80 years of marriage: wife's patience

Japanese have among the longest life expectancies in the world.

05 Sep 2018 4:03 PM

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