Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Oct 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21 Oct 2018

Devotees protest as several female devotee arrive to offer prayers at Sabarimala temple on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

On Day 5, six women stopped from proceeding to Sabarimala shrine

Not a single woman in the banned age group has so far reached the temple which will close tomorrow at the end of the monthly puja.

21 Oct 2018 8:39 PM

The accused called the woman out of her home on the pretext of resolving the land dispute, raped her and tortured her by inserting an iron road in her private parts, the victim alleged. (Representational Image)

Nirbhaya case in West Bengal: Woman raped, rod inserted in her private parts

The woman has been admitted to Jalpaiguri Sadar Hospital and stated to be in serious condition.

21 Oct 2018 8:39 PM

At least 300 people were watching the 'Ravana dahan' at a ground adjacent to railway tracks. (Photo: File)

Probe will fix accountability in Amritsar train mishap: Punjab police

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has already ordered a magisterial probe and will receive a report within 4 weeks.

21 Oct 2018 8:22 PM

Noting that #MeToo was a good movement, he however said it should not be misused to fix somebody by levelling false allegations. (Representational Image)

Now #MenToo movement to 'expose' harassment by women

Campaign was launched by NGO Children's Rights Initiative for Shared Parenting to protest against #Metoo movement, false cases against men.

21 Oct 2018 8:12 PM

The state health department also formed a five-member committee on Saturday to investigate, examine and track Zika virus disease in pregnant patients of first trimester. (Representational Image)

Six more people tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan, cases rise to 123

The virus, transmitted through the aedes aegypti mosquito, causes fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain.

21 Oct 2018 7:24 PM

Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Asthana is currently heading the Special Investigating Team handling crucial cases such as AgustaWestland chopper scam and loan fraud by business tycoon Vijay Mallya. (Photo: File)

CBI files case against own top official, Rakesh Asthana, in bribery case

The allegations revolve around Asthana receiving bribe from an accused probed by him in a case linked to meat exporter Moin Qureshi.

21 Oct 2018 7:15 PM

The government said the train had been carrying 366 people, and the Central News Agency said more than 30 were still trapped on board. (Photo: AP)

18 killed in Taiwan after train derails and flips over, 160 injured

Several carriages were overturned in the crash, which occurred in Yilan County near the coast on a line popular among tourists.

21 Oct 2018 7:11 PM

Hrithik Roshan is not in talks for Rohit Dhawan’s next directorial

There has been immense speculation about Sajid Nadiadwala roping in Superstar Hrithik Roshan for his next commercial entertainer.

21 Oct 2018 7:01 PM

John Abraham starts shooting for 'Batla House', see photos

The movie is written by Ritesh Shah of 'Pink' fame and will hit the big screens on August 15, 2019.

21 Oct 2018 6:59 PM

The Congress leader alleged that while the RSS and BJP were praising Bose for his military endeavours to liberate India, their 'ideological ancestors had done totally the opposite'. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP desperate to rewrite history, appropriate Netaji's legacy: Congress

Singhvi said it was high time more Indians got to know about the historic role these stalwarts had played.

21 Oct 2018 6:40 PM

Another security personnel was injured during the encounter, which took place in the Sunderbani sector. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

J&K: 3 soldiers killed in encounter with Pakistani intruders along LoC

Security forces also recovered two AK-47 rifles from the slain Pakistani intruders who are believed to be members of a Border Action Team.

21 Oct 2018 6:28 PM

Madhav urged the people to vote for the BJP if they wanted 'goods days to come', saying it was committed to development. (Photo: PTI | File)

Telangana development hit due to TRS 'inefficient' govt, claims BJP leader

Ram Madhav alleged TRS government was corrupt and said the party should be voted out in the December 7 assembly elections.

21 Oct 2018 6:27 PM

Traditional methods of analysing alertness tend to be cumbersome, often including devices that must be worn. Researchers wanted to create a way to measure alertness unobtrusively and continuously. (Representational image)

New smartphone tool can track your alertness at work

The tool measures pupil size, captured through a burst of photographs taken every time users unlock their phones.

21 Oct 2018 6:05 PM

After medical experts urged the cancelling of last year's race, marathon organisers responded by bringing the race date forward to October, away from Diwali in November when the firecrackers are set off. (Representational Image)

Half-marathon in Delhi uses radio waves to clean smoggy air for runners

Pictures of the event, which began at 5 am showed relatively clear skies, with the early morning sun visible through a sight haze.

21 Oct 2018 5:45 PM

Five of the 10 most valued companies in the country together added Rs 31,381.39 crore in market valuation last week, with ITC topping the chart.

Five of top-10 companies add Rs 31,381 crore in market capitalisation

While HUL, ITC, Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ONGC saw addition in their m-cap for the week ended Friday.

21 Oct 2018 5:41 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Father's nicotine exposure linked to child's poor cognition: Study

Nicotine exposure for women is recognised as a significant risk factor for behavioural disorders such as ADHD.

21 Oct 2018 5:21 PM

Activist Rehana Fathima's house was allegedly vandalised by unidentified persons while she was away trying to climb the holy hills on Friday. (Photo: File/PTI)

Activist Rehana ousted from Muslim group for attempting Sabarimala trek

The Kerala Muslim Jama'ath Council expelled her for 'hurting the sentiments of lakhs of Hindu devotees'.

21 Oct 2018 5:20 PM

On professional front, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have worked in three films together.

Badhaai Ho! Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh to tie knot on November 14-15

The couple shared a special note on social media announcing their wedding.

21 Oct 2018 4:56 PM

Also known as the queen of hills, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India in 1864. It remained that way till India got independence in 1947. (Photo: PTI | file)

BJP government may consider renaming Shimla to Shyamala

A campaign has been launched by some right-wing Hindu groups demanding that the capital of Himachal Pradesh be renamed.

21 Oct 2018 4:46 PM

The Lenovo S5 Pro will be available in Black, Blue, and Gold colour options.

Lenovo S5 Pro with Snapdragon 636 SoC, quad cameras launched

The Lenovo S5 Pro embraces a large 6.18-inch full HD+ display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio.

21 Oct 2018 4:23 PM

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