Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 05 Dec 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 05 Dec 2017

A three-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court, in a 2:1 majority ruling, had in 2010 ordered that the land be partitioned equally among three parties -- the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla. (Photo: File)

SC fixes Ayodhya dispute hearing on Feb 8, says can't wait till 2019 polls

The Allahabad High Court had ruled a three-way division of the disputed 2.77 acre area at Ayodhya.

05 Dec 2017 9:29 PM

The principal courted a fresh controversy as she mentioned the name of the four-year-old girl in her letter, which was sent on Monday to around 4,000 guardians, assuring the safety of their wards in the school. (photo: ANI)

Kolkata student sex assault: Parents set Dec 6 as deadline for removing principal

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Roopa Ganguly briefly visited the protest venue for the second time since Monday and met the victim's parents.

05 Dec 2017 9:11 PM

The people targeted by vengeful mobs are often wealthier individuals in rural parts of the southern African country (Photo: Pixabay)

Vengeful mobs emerge out of panic caused by vampire scare in Malawi

One purported victim, Florence Kalunga, 27, says she was sleeping alongside her husband in their home when she saw a light "like fire".

05 Dec 2017 8:56 PM

Mallya, who was arrested by Scotland Yard on an extradition warrant in April 2016, has been out on bail on a bond worth 650,000 pounds. (Photo: PTI | File)

Mallya has a 'fraud case', prosecution tells court, no proof, says defence

Vijay Mallya's trial is scheduled to end on December 14, with Wednesday and Friday marked as non-sitting days.

05 Dec 2017 8:11 PM

Addressing the media in Ahmedabad, Shah said Rahul was visiting temples in Gujarat, while on the other hand Congress leader Kapil Sibal wanted to delay the Ram Janmbhoomi case. (Photo: PTI | File)

Congress adopted ‘double standard’ in Ayodhya dispute, says Amit Shah

Shah further hit out at the Congress Party for deferring the case when everyone wanted an early resolution of the issue.

05 Dec 2017 7:43 PM

Altogether 809 fishermen with their boats from Tamil Nadu and Kerala were swept away and reached Maharashtra coast where they were provided food and shelter. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Ockhi: 39 people dead, 167 fishermen missing in TN, Kerala

Joint Secretary in the ministry Sanjeev Kumar Jindal also said the cyclone is slowing down and would have no impact in Gujarat.

05 Dec 2017 7:30 PM

The material is comprised of a resin embedded with the antibacterial agent imidazolium (Photo: AFP)

Dental material capable of killing bacteria, resisting plaque developed by experts

Unlike some drug-infused materials, the material is effective with minimal toxicity to the surrounding tissue.

05 Dec 2017 7:24 PM

Root will resume unbeaten on 67 with Chris Woakes (five not out) keeping his skipper company after Dawid Malan was bowled for 29 by a Pat Cummins snorter shortly before the close.(Photo: AFP)

The Ashes: James Anderson, Joe Root give England a sniff in Adelaide Test

Root, who eked out a half century will probably need to bat longer on Day 5 if he is to lead England to a first test win in Australia.

05 Dec 2017 6:58 PM

A previous study on drought in the country’s most populous state blamed another aspect of global warming. (Photo: NASA)

Arctic sea ice melt to exacerbate California droughts – study

A new research shows that the melting Arctic sea ice could render sun-soaked California vulnerable to a recurrence of the severe drought.

05 Dec 2017 6:56 PM

Modi continues to be the most followed Indian on Twitter. (Photo: PTI | file)

Modi most followed Indian on Twitter with 37.5 million supporters

This is the first time ever, Kohli and Tendulkar made it to the list of top 10 most followed Indian accounts, Twitter said.

05 Dec 2017 6:53 PM

The disease called varicoceles is connected to low testosterone (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of heart attacks, diabetes higher among men with condition affecting scrotum

A lot of men who are diagnosed with the disease are told not to worry, but the recent findings indicate otherwise.

05 Dec 2017 6:49 PM

Theresa May would return to Brussels later in the week for fresh talks, Hammond said, after an agreement on Monday was scuppered by objections from a pro-British party in Northern Ireland to plans for the Irish border. (Photo: AP)

Britain still ‘very confident’ of Brexit divorce deal: finance minister

‘This is a very complex set of negotiations, there are many moving parts in it, there are many parties involved,’ Philip Hammond said.

05 Dec 2017 6:44 PM

Flipkart is also giving an additional cashback of up to Rs 18,000 on an exchange.

Google Pixel 2 receives major price cut on Flipkart

The offer is for a limited time period which starts on Thursday, December 7 and end on December 9.

05 Dec 2017 6:33 PM

Sidharth and Alia avoid each other completely at Ambani’s recent party

This happened during Ambani's bash for the mayor of London. Any guesses whom were Sidharth and Alia chilling with?

05 Dec 2017 6:31 PM

Junaid Khan, who had boarded a Mathura-bound train from Delhi, was allegedly stabbed to death when he, along with his brothers and cousins, was returning home to Khandawali village after shopping for Eid in Delhi in June. (Photo: File)

Punjab and Haryana HC stays trial proceedings in Junaid lynching case

The case will now be heard on January 11, said Cheema, the counsel for Khan’s father.

05 Dec 2017 5:56 PM

The Competition Commission of India in 2016 ordered an investigation into whether Monsanto had abused its dominant position as a supplier of genetically modified cotton seeds. (Photo: AFP/ File)

Monsanto fined by India for delays in answering anti-trust questions

Challenging the role of CCI and the nature of its probe, Monsanto has filed two separate cases with the Delhi High Court.

05 Dec 2017 5:40 PM

Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor get called late Shashi Kapoor

A leading International news channel mistakes Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi for Shashi Kapoor; ends up apologizing

A leading International news channel had to apologize for mistaking Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor for Shashi Kapoor.

05 Dec 2017 5:39 PM

The 18th annual Santa event takes place at Sunday River ski resort in western Maine. (Photo: AP)

Skiing Santas ho-ho-hold court at ski resort’s annual bash

The event is highlighted by Santas skiing and snowboarding down the slopes to raise money for the Sunday River Community Fund.

05 Dec 2017 5:35 PM

Leaders representing the five tribes that pushed for the creation of the Bears Ears monument and who now manage it, also said they would take the Trump administration to court. (Photo: AP)

In a first, Trump shrinks 2 national monuments by half, environmentalists sue him

Trump Previous presidents including Woodrow Wilson and William Howard Taft reduced some monuments but were never challenged in court.

05 Dec 2017 5:35 PM

The woman was acting erratically and dancing on top of the car before attempting to get away on a kid’s scooter. (Photo: Pixabay)

Police: DUI suspect dances on car, flees on kid’s scooter

Police detained the woman and took her to a hospital before she was booked into the Washoe County jail.

05 Dec 2017 5:30 PM

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