Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Aspirin may help prevent HIV: Study

Aspirin does not carry the stigma associated with other anti-HIV drugs.

12 Aug 2018 6:46 PM

UIDAI has said that Aadhaar should be given freely for proving one's identity and for transaction purpose, just like one gives bank account or other details for a specific purpose. (Representational Image)

UIDAI plans public outreach on do's, don'ts of sharing ID number

UIDAI intends to equate Aadhaar number with other personal information to caution users against placing their details in public domain.

12 Aug 2018 6:38 PM

People who are uncomfortable with their own and others' emotions may be more comfortable online. (Photo: File)

Smartphone use making us more distracted: Study

People with lower emotional intelligence used social media more often than those who are more in touch with their feelings.

12 Aug 2018 6:32 PM

The NIA is probing a case since 2016 where it is alleged that ISIS members were involved in a conspiracy to identify, motivate, radicalise, recruit and train Indian Muslim youth to carry out terror activities. (Representational Image)

NIA arrests 2 Hyderabad men for ‘links’ with ISIS to probe youth radicalisation

Abdullah Basith, Abdul Qhadeer are arrested to probe their role in furthering ISIS ideology to carry out terror acts in India.

12 Aug 2018 6:30 PM

Gul Zafar Khan owns immovable properties worth Rs 10 million as well as two houses and agricultural land worth Rs 12 million, according to documents. (Photo: Gul Zafar Kahn/Facebook)

Pakistan’s ‘chaiwala’ MNA-elect turns out to be a millionaire

Gul Zafar Khan, who won from NA-41 (Bajaur) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, owns assets worth over Rs 30 million, according to reports.

12 Aug 2018 6:28 PM

Aviation regulator DGCA is set to conduct a financial audit of the Naresh Goyal-promoted Jet Airways, amid its fiscal conditions under pressure due to the surging jet fuel prices and low fares, a source said.

DGCA to conduct financial audit of turbulence-hit Jet Airways

DGCA has already evaluated the financial health of the national carrier Air India recently.

12 Aug 2018 6:25 PM

Rahul Anand (Centre) returned to his residence early on Sunday morning after several hours of questioning by CBI.(Photo: PTI)

Rahul Anand, son of Brajesh Thakur released from CBI interrogation

Rahul Anand was picked up from his residence on Saturday night by CBI team, which had spent close to 12 hrs conducting raids on shelter.

12 Aug 2018 6:17 PM

Other units of the force across the country have been asked by the ITBP headquarters to undertake these measures as per their convenience and nature of duties and deployment. (Photo: PTI)

For soldiers guarding India-China border, cake, half-day off on birthdays

On their birthdays the soldiers will also be presented with a bouquets by senior officials.

12 Aug 2018 6:06 PM

The Act will further amend the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. (Photo: AFP)

Law allowing death penalty for rape of children cleared by President

The amendment replaces criminal law amendment ordinance promulgated on April 21 after Kathua's rape and murder and another woman in Unnao.

12 Aug 2018 5:48 PM

Simone said she is sure it's him when asked if she was dreaming (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman claims her dead boyfriend's spirit visits her every night and they have sex

She added that the spirit gives some little signals to indicate his presence and she feels excited once he is closer.

12 Aug 2018 5:34 PM

RBI net sells USD 6.184 billion of US currency in June

Reserve Bank continued to remain net seller of the US currency for the third consecutive month in June.

12 Aug 2018 5:18 PM

According to law, the speaker of the previous assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, will administer the oath to the new lawmakers, followed by election of the speaker and the deputy speaker. (Photo: PTI)

Newly-elected Pak parliament to meet for first time tomorrow

President Mamnoon Hussain has already summoned the maiden session of National Assembly, the lower house, at 10 am in parliament house.

12 Aug 2018 5:03 PM

Guests were photographed barefoot, including children who were afraid to slip (Photo: Facebook)

Video of Philippine bride walking down flooded church aisle goes viral

The bride's aunt, Teresa Bautista, posted the video of her niece which has drawn comments from social media users.

12 Aug 2018 4:58 PM

DMK Chief M Karunanidhi died on August 7, in Chennai, following a brief illness. (Photo: File)

AIADMK questions 'haste' over announcement of measures to honour Karuna

AIADMK alleged there was 'political motive' behind 'haste' shown by Puducherry CM in making slew of announcements to honour Karunanidhi.

12 Aug 2018 4:52 PM

Rawat said there have been delays in the delivery of paper trail machines as the Technical Experts Committee appointed by it analyses the technology stabilisation issues in the initial batches and incorporates essential design improvements. (Photo: File)

Election Commission makes small changes to prevent VVPAT failures

Over 11 per cent of the 10,300 VVPAT machines across 10 states had developed faults and had to be replaced during the May 28 bypolls.

12 Aug 2018 4:38 PM

Delhi HC sentences man to jail for a month for lying on oath

The court was of the view that it struck a blow at the rule of law and no court could ignore such a conduct.

12 Aug 2018 4:27 PM

Three persons were injured in the blast, police said. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

3 injured in blast in J&K's Budgam district: police

A blast occurred at Tosamaidan in Khag area of Budgam district in central Kashmir, a police official said.

12 Aug 2018 4:23 PM

'I had gone to Haridwar as a Kanwar and offered water at the temples. On Friday, when I went to a mosque, some people assaulted me and stopped me from offering Namaz. They even forced me to run away from there,' Babu Khan said. (Representational Image)

Muslim man prevented from offering Namaz for participating in Kanwar yatra

Police along with prominent citizens of the area are making efforts to resolve the matter through talks.

12 Aug 2018 4:16 PM

The 'Aasra' case surfaced at a time when the CBI is investigating another sex scandal at a shelter home in Muzaffarpur in the state. (Representational Image)

2 inmates die at Patna shelter home, days after man held for luring women

The inmates, aged 17 and 21 years, were staying at Aasra Shelter Home in Nepali Nagar locality of the city.

12 Aug 2018 4:06 PM

The court's observation came while asking the centre to place before it the material based on which an intelligence report had recommended cancellation of the OCI registration of a US-based Indian-origin doctor. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Overseas Citizens of India seem to enjoy same rights like other Indians: Court

Dr Christo Thomas Philip had challenged the cancellation of his OCI registration for alleged missionary activities in Bihar.

12 Aug 2018 4:04 PM

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