Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 25 Jul 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25 Jul 2017

ONGC financial ratio to remain same post HPCL acquisition: report

The divestment may be gradual and ONGC could meanwhile fund the HPCL stake purchase using a bridge loan.

25 Jul 2017 9:21 PM

The actual performance of India's economy during the last two years of the UPA government (2012 -13 and 2013-14) was worse than the 'policy logjam' scenario.

India's GDP in last 2 yrs of UPA rule below projections: Niti Aayog

However, as per revised GDP series, economic growth was a little better and stood at 5.6 per cent and 6.6 per cent.

25 Jul 2017 9:06 PM

Iranian forces view the American presence in the Gulf as a provocation by itself. (Photo: AP)

US Navy patrol ship fires warning shots near Iranian vessel: Official

The Iranian boat went "dead in the water" after the shots and the vessels all left the area without further incident, the official said.

25 Jul 2017 8:49 PM

The Niti Aayog cited Air India's "fragile finances" as the main reason for recommending the airline's disinvestment.

'Fragile finances', main cause of Niti Aayog's call for AI disinvestment

Niti Aayog had said that further support to an unviable non-priority in a competitive market was not the best thing to do.

25 Jul 2017 8:47 PM

Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

Helpless JD(U) asks Congress to convince Tejashwi Yadav to resign: BJP

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Delhi a couple of days back.

25 Jul 2017 8:36 PM

The parents are appealing to the government for funds (Photo: YouTube)

Conjoined twins find hope in surgery as they face early death

The surgery came after months of observation as the doctors gear up for a complicated procedure.

25 Jul 2017 8:34 PM

A combined 5,076 cases of active banking frauds causing losses of Rs 16,78,853 lakh were reported by 76 banks during 2016-17.

76 banks report 5,076 cases of bank fraud causing Rs 16,78,853 lakh loss

ICICI Bank reported 688 cases causing loss of Rs 36,844 lakh.

25 Jul 2017 8:21 PM

Virat Kohli hinted that all-rounder Hardik Pandya could make his Test debut in the first match of the three-Test series. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli to hand Hardik Pandya his Team India Test debut against Sri Lanka?

Rangana Herath claimed seven wickets in the fourth innings to derail India's 176-run chase in the last Test they played at Galle in 2015.

25 Jul 2017 7:38 PM

Over 6.83 lakh companies have permanent account number (PAN) but did not file income tax returns for assessment year 2016-17. (Representational Image)

More than 6.83 lakh firms have PAN but did not file I-T returns: govt

As per database of Income Tax department, Delhi had most number of such companies at over 1.44 lakh.

25 Jul 2017 7:29 PM

The National Investigation Agency. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

J&K terror funding case: Delhi court sends 7 separatists to 10-day NIA custody

The judge said that the accused were to be confronted with each other and with other incriminating evidences.

25 Jul 2017 7:19 PM

The proposed anti-profiteering authority under the new GST regime will take up for scrutiny only those cases that have mass impact, said Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia.

GST anti-profiteering body to take up cases of mass impact, says Adhia

However, no monetary threshold has been fixed on cases to be picked up for scrutiny by the authority.

25 Jul 2017 7:17 PM

Xiaomi claims that there is no evidence in the video to suggest that the device is a Redmi Note 4 or any other Xiaomi phone.

Device in viral explosion video not Redmi Note 4: Xiaomi

CCTV footage claims a Redmi Note 4 exploding during inspection; Xiaomi disapproves of the unit being a Xiaomi device at all.

25 Jul 2017 7:15 PM

Twitterati couldn't handle it (Photo: AFP)

Shashi Tharoor introduces Indian social media users to 'Webaqoof'

Months after making farrago trend, Shashi Tharoor is back with his mindboggling wordplay.

25 Jul 2017 7:14 PM

In 2014, India was alarmed when a Chinese submarine docked in Colombo (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka's cabinet 'clears port deal' with China firm after concerns addressed

The new terms will help allay concerns of India as also in Japan and the United States, that the port won't be used for military purposes.

25 Jul 2017 7:00 PM

Ten state-owned banks have submitted their turnaround plans to the government, which is a pre-requisite for getting fund infusion. (Representational Image)

10 PSU banks submit 'recapitalisation' plans to govt

Allahabad Bank, Dena Bank, UCO Bank, United Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra are some of the 10 PSU banks.

25 Jul 2017 6:59 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

RBI verifying numerical accuracy of old notes: Jaitley

Central bank has been entrusted with job of counting old notes deposited post cash recall.

25 Jul 2017 6:50 PM

Apart from calls, the ring can also be used to interact with your smartphone’s AI-based voice assistants.

Now you can make calls through your finger

A new start-up is using biotechnology to eradicate the phone and using a ring to transfer sound vibrations.

25 Jul 2017 6:11 PM

Tinker Board is a single-board computer (SBC), which makes it a foundation for makers, hobbyists, educators, and electronic DIY enthusiasts to develop and build low-cost computers.

ASUS launches Tinker Board in India

ASUS Tinker Board offers multimedia support, IoT connectivity, enhanced DIY design and compatibility with a range of SBC chassis.

25 Jul 2017 6:01 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur's swashbuckling 171 not out helped India defeat Australia by 36 runs in the semi-final and she followed that with a fighting 51 in the final against England. These performances helped her improve seven slots to sixth place in the latest ranking.(Photo: AP)

ICC ODI rankings: Harmanpreet Kaur breaks into top 10 of batter’s rankings, Mithali Raj second

Among bowlers, world's leading ODI wicket-taker Jhulan Goswami has gained four slots to reach second position.

25 Jul 2017 6:01 PM

SC asks Subrata Roy to deposit Rs 1,500 cr by Sept 7

Sahara chief has deposited Rs 247 crore as against the promised amount of Rs 552.21 crore.

25 Jul 2017 5:56 PM

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