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

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'It is something that we don’t like. It’s very serious stuff. And we’re going to get to the bottom of it and will make that determination,' Trump told reporters in Nevada on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Will get to bottom of Khashoggi’s case, don't want to scrap Saudi arms deal: Trump

Saudi Arabia in a statement Saturday said Khashoggi died following a 'fistfight' at its consulate in Istanbul on October 2.

21 Oct 2018 1:28 PM

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Elite athletes not at higher risk of birth complications

For the current study, researchers examined data on three groups of women going through their first pregnancies.

21 Oct 2018 1:26 PM

WhatsApp will soon roll out the picture-in-picture (PiP) mode as well as introduce Stickers.

WhatsApp update: Key features you should know

The Facebook-owned platform is reportedly working on new features to enhance users chat experience.

21 Oct 2018 1:24 PM

NTPC Ltd, India's largest power producer, plans to start biomass co-firing across all its coal-based thermal power stations in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut pollution, official sources said.

NTPC to use biomass to co-fire coal-based power plants, cut emissions

The objective behind the move, they said, is to reduce air pollution caused due to burning of surplus agricultural residue in fields.

21 Oct 2018 1:20 PM

A Punjab police commando and a photojournalist were injured as the protestors, who were staging a sit-in at the site, started pelting stones and indulged in brick-batting. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

Protestors removed from Amritsar rail tracks, train services resumed

Earlier, agitated protestors resorted to stone-pelting and clashed with security personnel.

21 Oct 2018 1:16 PM

Petrol and diesel prices were cut for the fourth straight day on Sunday on softening international oil prices, providing some relief to consumers battered by two months of relentless rate hikes.

Petrol, diesel prices cut for fourth consecutive day

Petrol price was cut by 25 paise a litre and diesel by 17 paise.

21 Oct 2018 1:15 PM

But casting doubt on the claim that Khashoggi was killed during a fist fight, the Washington Post reported on Saturday that the CIA had listened to audio recordings from Turkish officials that show he was brutally killed and dismembered by a team of Saudi agents. (Photo: File | AP)

Saudi's admission over Jamal Khashoggi's killing shields Crown Prince

Kingdom sacked 2 top aides to Crown Prince as well 3 intelligence officials and arrested 18 Saudi suspects, in Khashoggi's killing.

21 Oct 2018 1:14 PM

Too many people missing out on health benefits of golf, some experts say

Golf additionally is green exercise and allows you time to relax.

21 Oct 2018 1:12 PM

Terming the Modi government's performance as a mixed story, former RBI Governor Bimal Jalan on Sunday said the declining value of rupee and high non-performing assets continue to remain a cause for concern.

Rupee fall, high NPAs still cause for concern: former RBI Governor Jalan

The government should adopt a cautious approach with regard to minimum support price.

21 Oct 2018 1:09 PM

The central government has notified Sessions courts in 34 states and Union Territories, which will act as special courts for trial of offences under the benami transaction law.

Centre notifies special courts for benami transaction cases

In case of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Courts of Additional Sessions Judge 02 have been designated as special court.

21 Oct 2018 1:04 PM

The Finance Ministry on Sunday extended the deadline for filing summary sales return GSTR-3B for the month of September by five days to October 25.

Finance Ministry extends deadline for filing Sept GST returns to October 25

With this extension, businesses which wish to claim ITC benefit for July 2017-March 2018 period can do so till October 25.

21 Oct 2018 12:59 PM

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex sail on Sydney Harbour on the first day of the Invictus Games in Sydney on October 21, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Prince Harry inspires athletes as pregnant Meghan trims Australia schedule

Meghan took a break from the Invictus Games events on Sunday morning though Harry watched a cycling competition.

21 Oct 2018 12:56 PM

Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal to share dais at India Mobile Congress

Heads of the country's top telecom firms will be seen sharing dais during the India Mobile Congress from October 25-27.

21 Oct 2018 12:53 PM

Are you 'scared to death'? Know how fear affects your body

Here is what a new study has found.

21 Oct 2018 12:52 PM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and his wife had visited Guwahati on October 17 and his programme was intimated by the General Administration Department to all concerned. (Photo: File)

Assam govt suspends top police officer for chief justice’s security lapse

Bhanwar Lal Meena has been suspended with immediate effect, as per order issued in name of Governor by Assam Home Department.

21 Oct 2018 12:31 PM

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls will be held on November 28 and counting of votes will take place on December 11. (Photo: File)

‘Magic spell’: BJP plans to get magicians for campaigning in MP polls

'BJP would be roping in magicians to highlight work done by it in last 15 yrs and compare it with that of previous Congress govt.'

21 Oct 2018 12:10 PM

The protesters raised slogans against the district administration and vent their ire against the railways for not slowing down the train. (Photo: PTI)

Amritsar train tragedy: Trace those missing, give adequate aid, demand protesters

A group of youths raised slogans against the district administration claiming that some people were still missing.

21 Oct 2018 11:36 AM

This diet will help save the planet

Sustaining a healthier planet will require halving the amount of food loss and waste.

21 Oct 2018 11:34 AM

Navjot Kaur Sidhu said Punjab CM Amarinder Singh had ordered a magisterial probe and after four weeks, it would be known who was at fault. (Photo: PTI)

‘Let 500 trains pass by, people won’t move’: Host bragged before Amritsar tragedy

An organiser boasted before Navjot Kaur Sidhu that over 5,000 people were standing on train tracks to witness function.

21 Oct 2018 11:27 AM

Not exercising worse for your health than smoking: Study

New study warns of the risks when you do not exercise.

21 Oct 2018 11:20 AM

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