Technology, Mobiles tabs, 9th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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After CSO data was released, Chidambaram had said the Congress-led UPA-1 and UPA-2 governments delivered the highest decadal growth since the Independence. (Photo: File | PTI)

P Chidambaram dares BJP to dispute official data on economy growth

'Does BJP accept CSO data or not? Let BJP put out data contradicting CSO data,' senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said.

09 Sep 2018 9:10 PM

Underlining that the country has now moved towards politics of performance, Amit Shah said the BJP never relaxed even after assuming power in 2014. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Will return to power in 2019, rule for 50 yrs: Amit Shah at BJP meet

Shah informed that Modi has covered 300 Lok Sabha constituencies since 2014 and will cover all before the next general polls.

09 Sep 2018 8:41 PM

The second WHC is being held here to mark commemoration of 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's historic speech at Parliament of World's Religions in 1893 in Chicago. (Photo: Twitter | @WHCongress)

At World Hindu Congress in Chicago, 'hard, soft ladoo' boxes for guests

The surprise sweet packets were distributed to convey common perception that Hindu society is not united, according to organisers of event.

09 Sep 2018 8:18 PM

'Amazingly none of them were seriously hurt, but as a precaution they were taken to hospital for check-ups,' said a statement from the British Transport Police. (Photo: File)

Family of 3 escape unhurt after London Underground train passes over them

They narrowly avoided being hit by a train by hiding in a pit beneath the rails.

09 Sep 2018 7:20 PM

Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur near here by an LTTE woman suicide bomber, Dhanu, at an election rally. (Photo: File AFP)

Tamil Nadu recommends release of 7 Rajiv Gandhi assassins

'A resolution to this effect was adopted at state cabinet which met under CM K Palanisamy's leadership', D Jayakumar said.

09 Sep 2018 7:01 PM

(Representational image/ Photo: Pixabay)

Facebook apologises for removing Burt Reynolds' Cosmopolitan photos from users posts

The social media giant's apology came after several users complained that the photo was taken down.

09 Sep 2018 6:59 PM

Aishwarya had laid claim to fame for being Odishas first state civil servant from the transgender community. Formerly named as Ratikanta Pradhan, she is currently posted as Commercial Tax Officer (CTO) in Paradip. (Photo: File)

After Sec 377 verdict, Odisha's first transgender official hopes to marry soon

SC should now give approval for same-sex marriage, inheritance of property as per right to equality, says Aishwarya Rutuparna Pradhan.

09 Sep 2018 6:54 PM

Both sexes had different factors disrupting their sleep such as children for women and finances for men (Photo: Pixabay)

Women as well as men sleep better in countries that promote gender equality

This suggests that efforts to empower women may also turn out to have better outcomes on the individual level as well.

09 Sep 2018 6:46 PM

The quake occurred at 4:37 pm at a depth of 10 km and had a magnitude of 3.8. (Representational Image | PTI)

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi

Earthquake occurred in Jhajjar district and the tremors were also felt in the national capital, the NCS said.

09 Sep 2018 6:38 PM

Capital markets regulator Sebi may soon summon ICICI Bank's on-leave CEO Chanda Kochhar and her husband with regard to a probe into alleged regulatory lapses with regard to his business dealings, officials said on Sunday.

Sebi may summon Kochhars soon; board to discuss coordinated efforts with govt, RBI

The bank and Kochhar have been maintaining there has been no regulatory violation on their part.

09 Sep 2018 6:23 PM

Kathua gangrape and murder case sparked nationwide outrage and protests. (Photo: File | PTI)

Kathua victim was sexually assaulted, died of suffocation: Doctors tell court

As many as 54 witnesses have deposed before the court so far in the ongoing trial in the brutal rape and murder of the girl.

09 Sep 2018 6:05 PM

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has written to IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad saying such a step will encourage global companies to contribute to India's digital economy as well as benefit Indian startups that are looking at expanding globally. (Representational image/Photo:AP)

Free flow of data across borders will boost startups: Google CEO writes to Centre

Pichai said Google shares the vision of creating a truly 'Digital India.'

09 Sep 2018 5:51 PM

The three survivors are a 6-year-old child, an adult man and an Italian doctor with an aid organization who was in surgery and in serious condition. (Representational Image)

21 dead as overloaded plane crashes into lake in South Sudan

The 19-seater commercial Baby air plane had been travelling from South Sudan capital, Juba.

09 Sep 2018 5:35 PM

Nokia recently launched its latest smartphone — Nokia 6.1 Plus in India and the Android One smartphone has already received the August security update.

Will the Nokia 6.1 Plus' 'Hide Notch' option return?

The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a price tag of Rs 15,999 in India.

09 Sep 2018 5:29 PM

Aamir Khan helped save the life of his Dangal technician, fans shower love!

Shajith Koyeri who had worked with Aamir Khan in Dangal, had a massive stroke and was admitted to the hospital.

09 Sep 2018 5:21 PM

Thirteen people were killed in a police firing after violence broke out on May 22 during an anti-Sterlite protest at Tuticorin. (Photo: File | PTI)

Tamil Nadu rejects Centre’s Tuticorin groundwater report

The main opposition DMK also lashed out at the report, saying it 'angered' the people of the state.

09 Sep 2018 4:51 PM

Honda Cars India said on Sunday it has crossed 15 lakh cumulative sales milestone in the country since launching its first product in India in January 1998.

Honda crosses 15 lakh cumulative sales milestone in India

The latest five lakh units for the company, taking its total sales past 15 lakh mark, came in just 34 months.

09 Sep 2018 4:44 PM

Tata Communications said on Sunday it has launched an advanced cyber security response centre in Dubai.

Tata Communications launches cyber security response centre in Dubai

It will provide 24/7 cyber security services to help customers stay one step ahead of evolving cyber threats in the Middle East region.

09 Sep 2018 4:42 PM

Reliance Retail has purchased 16.31 per cent stake in readymade garment wholesaler and retailer Genesis Colors Ltd (GCL) for Rs 34.80 crore, Reliance Industries said on Sunday.

Reliance buys 16.31 pc in Genesis Colors, acquires stake in 5 more cos

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) is a subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries.

09 Sep 2018 4:32 PM

Top four budget smartphones with notched display in India

Here are some of the mid-(not premium) to budget range phones launched in 2018 with a notched display.

09 Sep 2018 4:23 PM

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