Technology, Mobiles tabs, 10th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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The Union finance ministry is working on a strategy to boost GST revenues and is engaging with states to identify issues.

Low GST collections ring alarm

GST collections stood at Rs 94,016 crore in May, Rs 95,610 crore in June, Rs 96,483 crore in July and Rs 93,960 crore in August.

10 Sep 2018 9:13 AM

Researchers found educational achievement to be highly stable throughout schooling, meaning that most students who started off well in primary school continued to do well until graduation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genes are key to academic success, says study

Study explains substantial influence genes have on academic success, from the start of elementary school to the last day of high school.

10 Sep 2018 9:03 AM

Only 19 per cent of working age people are saving for future nursing or care home fees. (Photo: Facebook)

Only 33 per cent Indians save regularly for retirement

The lack of saving is likely linked to low knowledge of how much money is needed in retirement.

10 Sep 2018 8:59 AM

Reacting to BJP president Amit Shah's remark that 'after BJP win in 2019, no one will be able to defeat it for next 50 years', Sharma said that this shows their arrogance. (Photo: File)

Confident of defeating PM Modi govt in 2019 LS polls: Congress

Anand Sharma's statement comes hours after PM Modi took a dig at Congress party-led 'Mahagatbandhan' during the national executive meeting.

10 Sep 2018 8:54 AM

Twitter Inc permanently banned Jones and his website from its platform and Periscope. (Photo: ANI)

Apple bans Alex Jones app for 'objectionable content'

The move makes Apple the latest tech company or social media platform to take action against Jones.

10 Sep 2018 8:49 AM

Imran Khan has criticised a culture of dependency and his party's officials have expressed concerns that the reforms and austerity the IMF might demand would strangle promised government spending. (Photo: File)

Ban cheese imports? Pak discusses outside-the-box ideas to avoid IMF bailout

The EAC held its first session last week, chaired by Finance Minister Asad Umar, who took office last month.

10 Sep 2018 8:45 AM

Obama said that the incident happened when he visited Disneyland for the second time. (Photo: AP)

Barack Obama was once kicked out of Disneyland!

Obama, 57, was campaigning in Anaheim, California, on Saturday for seven Democratic congressional candidates when he revealed the story.

10 Sep 2018 8:40 AM

Ma, who co-founded Alibaba in 1999, stepped down as chief executive in 2013.

Alibaba's Jack Ma to unveil succession plan next week

Ma will announce the plan on his 54th birthday and the handover strategy will stretch over a significant period of time.

10 Sep 2018 8:36 AM

The objective to observe bandh was not to trouble people, but to fight for their cause as 'they are living in the most trying times,' KPCC President Dinesh Gundu Rao said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Bharat Bandh: Bengaluru schools shut, no public transport today

The Congress has called for Bharat Bandh over rising fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee.

10 Sep 2018 8:36 AM

The complainant further alleged that in June 2017, Joginder introduced her to his brother-- a head constable with Faridabad Police-- who too allegedly raped her, Akram said. (Representational Image)

Haryana woman constable raped, blackmailed by cop, his brother

The woman alleged that the accused has been blackmailing her for money and sexual favours as he has objectionable photographs of her.

10 Sep 2018 8:33 AM

Careem will compete against several local ride-hailing apps, such as Tirhal, but not Uber Technologies itself.

Uber-rival Careem starts services in Sudan

Careem, which said its services were now available in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, has hired 10 Sudanese employees.

10 Sep 2018 8:28 AM

Navalny’s aide, Leonid Volkov, said in a social media post that Google deleted the videos after the Central Election Commission had sent a letter of complaint to Google about the advertisement.

Google removes Russian opposition leader's YouTube advert ahead of vote

Elections will also be held for the governorships of another 25 of Russia’s 85 regions.

10 Sep 2018 8:26 AM

Two synchronised blasts at Gokul Chaat, a popular eatery on August 25 2007, killed 32 people and left 47 injured, and an open air theatre in Lumbini Park close to the state secretariat where 12 people died and 21 wounded. (Photo: PTI)

2 convicted in 2007 Hyderabad twin blasts case to be sentenced today

2 powerful explosions had ripped through popular eatery and open air theatre in Hyderabad on Aug 25, 2007, killing 44 and wounding 68.

10 Sep 2018 8:25 AM

The employment-based fifth preference category (EB-5) visa is meant for HNIs (high net worth individuals) to earn the Green Card. (Photo: Representational | File)

Investment limit for EB-5 visa to remain same till December

EB-5 applicants we are growing by roughly 30-35 per cent year on year.

10 Sep 2018 8:22 AM

The incident took place just after 11:00pm (2100 GMT) on the banks of a canal in the northeast of the capital. (Photo: AP)

UK tourists among 7 injured in Paris knife attack, say police

A source close to the inquiry said the suspect, believed to be an Afghan national, has been arrested.

10 Sep 2018 8:20 AM

Alibaba chairman Jack Ma to step down in 2019: company

Ma gave up the title of Alibaba CEO in 2013 but remains a pivotal figure within the company.

10 Sep 2018 8:07 AM

The Quran prescribes all Muslims, irrespective of gender, to dress modestly.

Living with Islamophobia

Islamophobia has increasingly become a part of the political rhetoric.

10 Sep 2018 6:35 AM

The issue of women wearing a face-cover, a burqa, in public is different from wearing hijab or head-cover to keep private a woman’s attractive hair.

Burqa: The case of Muslim face cover

The teaching of Prophet Muhammad provides the wisest advice: Muslims should follow the practices of the society in which they live.

10 Sep 2018 6:30 AM

Police sources said that in his suicide note, the officer had said that he was taking the drastic step due to domestic issue. (Representational image)

UP IPS officer who attempted suicide dies

Director General of Police (DGP), O.P. Singh, who had visited the hospital on Saturday, also expressed his condolences.

10 Sep 2018 6:25 AM

Sohrabuddin Shaikh case: Verdict on discharge of cops likely today

Rubabuddin Shaikh filed three of these five pleas, challenging the discharge granted by the trial court to Pandian, Vanzara, and Dinesh.

10 Sep 2018 6:20 AM

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