Technology, Mobiles tabs, 2nd Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 02 Jul 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 02 Jul 2018

Art transcending all boundaries

Tribute to late Guru Bipin Singh featured some talents from India along with the local dance schools.

02 Jul 2018 11:50 PM

Photos of Ayaz Memon Motiwala, an independent candidate from Karachi, sitting in garbage dumps and lying down in sewage water to ask for votes has grabbed many eyeballs. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ Ayaz Memon Motiwala)

Bizarre campaign: Karachi politician sits in sewage, pile of garbage to ask for votes

Ayaz Memon Motiwala said the bizarre stunt was way to draw attention to unhygienic conditions and the faulty sewage systems of the city.

02 Jul 2018 9:45 PM

The clip shows the white and brown pet mimicking its owner's excitement during a World Cup clash. (Youtube Screengrab/ Estefano)

Watch: Even Colombia cat wants England to lose at FIFA World Cup 2018

In a bizarre footage, football fan's pet loves joining in with his goal celebrations.

02 Jul 2018 9:42 PM

Afghan Sikhs carry the coffin of one of the 19 victims of a suicide attack in Jalalabad. (Photo: AFP)

‘Leave for India or convert to Islam’: Afghan’s Sikhs weigh future after IS terror attack

The attack targeted 'Afghanistan’s multicultural fabric', Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

02 Jul 2018 9:41 PM

'People used to instigate Muslims in the name of Modiji. We have also heard the reality from the Muslims of Gujarat that they feel most secure in Gujarat. I feel this is the first and biggest example of good governance,' Yogi Adityanath said. (Photo: File)

‘Ram Rajya’ an ideal form of govt with no discrimination against poor: UP CM

CM was speaking at function to mark 69th birth anniversary of Sone Lal Patel, founder of Apna Dal, an alliance partner in the ruling NDA.

02 Jul 2018 9:31 PM

Singhvi said in the past four years, Indians have added a new word to our socio-political vocabulary: Lynching. (Photo: PTI/File)

Modi govt 'aiding, abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi alleged that the country is witnessing 28 lynchings a month, which never occurred in 70 yrs.

02 Jul 2018 9:23 PM

Lall, 49, currently vice-president at Lockheed Martin, would be representing the viewpoints of defence technology organisations in the NextGen Advisory Committee of the Department of Transportation. (Photo: Wikipedia | Vivek Lall)

Indian-American inducted into key aviation team in Trump administration

Lall, globally renowned aerospace scientist and will be advising govt on wide-ranging topics concerning US and global aviation community.

02 Jul 2018 9:13 PM

Since Monday was the first day, security personnel were unaware of the notification and journalists had to tell them about the order, he said adding that every individual except lawyers is frisked at the entry-gate of the courtrooms. (Photo: File)

SC allows journalists to carry mobile phones in courtrooms

The permission came with a warning that any disturbance likely to be caused by phone users would invite confiscation.

02 Jul 2018 9:04 PM

The dual SIM-powered Solar Red variant of the Realme 1 is priced at Rs 10,990.

Realme 1 Solar Red colour variant launched

OPPO's new colour edition phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

02 Jul 2018 8:57 PM

According to World Health Organization, iron deficiency affects 2 billion people across the country. (Photo: AFP)

Everything you need to know about iron deficiency – the underrated health hazard

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies prevalent in our country.

02 Jul 2018 8:53 PM

The HMD manufacturer provides stock Android in all its Nokia smartphones.

Nokia to release Android P update from August

The update will be the stable version which will lend several new features to the users.

02 Jul 2018 8:45 PM

AAP plans to launch a 'movement' from on Tuesday demanding full statehood status for Delhi. (Photo: File)

AAP's full statehood demand for Delhi attempt to divert people's attention: BJP

Delhi BJP general secretary Kuljeet Chahal said that his party will 'actively' use social media to 'expose' the Arvind Kejriwal government.

02 Jul 2018 8:40 PM

Her owner Lisa Brady has started a crowdfunding campaign to cover the ongoing medical bills which have already topped £10,000. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Siberian husky that miraculously survived after being hit by train makes incredible recovery

The two-year-old dog was struck near her home in Witham, Essex, and rescued by the driver who hauled the train to a stop.

02 Jul 2018 8:33 PM

Nanda was reportedly arrested on Saturday from a spa where a sex racket for being run in the city's Park Street area was busted on Saturday and 18 people were arrested. (Photo: Facebook | Nabin Nanda)

BJD ex-MLA suspended after arrest from spa running sex racket in Kolkata

The arrested people included nine sex workers, three customers and the manager of the brothel, a police officer said.

02 Jul 2018 8:29 PM

'Doctors continue to bear the brunt of social aggression'

Psychologists contend that this could be part of a larger trend in society, of giving vent to innate prejudices, bigotry, patriarchy.

02 Jul 2018 8:27 PM

The photo provided by the European Southern Observatory ESO taken from the SPHERE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope is the first clear image of a planet caught in the very act of formation around the dwarf star PDS 70. The planet stands clearly out, visible as a bright point to the right of the centre of the image, which is blacked out by the coronagraph mask used to block the blinding light of the central star. (ESO via AP)

Astronomers report first image of baby planet being formed

Scientists said the planet appears as a bright spot in the snapshot taken using the ESO’s very large Telescope in Chile.

02 Jul 2018 8:18 PM

While seven of the accused including Kumar are facing trial in the court in Pathankot on the directions of the Supreme Court, the eighth accused in the case is facing trial in a juvenile court in Kathua district. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kathua rape case: Accused claiming to be juvenile above 20 yrs, claims medical report

'The report has been submitted and final arguments will be concluded tomorrow after which judge will pronounce verdict,' prosecutor said.

02 Jul 2018 8:16 PM

'Bullet trains will cater only to the elite community. It is highly expensive and beyond the reach of ordinary people. What India needs is a modern, clean, safe and fast rail system,' says E Sreedharan. (Photo: File | PTI)

Metro man slams PM Modi's pet bullet train project, calls it 'highly expensive'

'Bullet trains will cater only to the elite community,' says Metro Man, E Sreedharan.

02 Jul 2018 8:10 PM

The Moto E5 Plus will boast of a huge screen, 6-inch to be precise.

Moto E5 to be launched on July 10 in India

The pricing of the Moto E5 Plus should be somewhere between Rs 8,000 to 10,000.

02 Jul 2018 8:07 PM

Villagers took taxi driver to the village and beat him up severely before handing him over to the police. (Representational image)

WB man beaten up by villagers on suspicion of being child-lifter

The villagers alleged man, who was driving taxi, tried to force an 11-yr-old girl into his vehicle when she was playing in a field.

02 Jul 2018 8:03 PM

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