Technology, Mobiles tabs, 3rd Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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Globally, gold fell by 0.17 per cent to USD 1,198.80 an ounce and silver by 0.52 per cent to USD 14.43 an ounce in Singapore. (Photo: PTI)

Gold, silver fall on weak global cues, muted demand

Gold is trading at Rs 31,250 per 10 gram at the bullion market Monday, snapping its three-day rising streak.

03 Sep 2018 1:58 PM

'China does not interfere in Africa's internal affairs and does not impose its own will on Africa. What we value is the sharing of development experience and the support we can offer to Africa's national rejuvenation and prosperity,' Xi said. (Photo: File)

No strings attached, says Xi Jinping on funding for vanity projects in Africa

Xi said plan, for which Beijing has pledged USD 126 bn, would help provide resources and facilities for Africa and expand shared markets.

03 Sep 2018 1:55 PM

The case has sparked widespread condemnation and focused attention on what rights groups say is a deteriorating climate for the gay community in the Muslim-majority country. (Representational image)

Two Malaysian women caned for lesbian sex, incident condemned

The duo pleaded guilty last month to breaking Islamic laws and were sentenced to six strokes of the cane each and fined 3,300 ringgit.

03 Sep 2018 1:52 PM

Nearly Rs 400 crore has been released by the Centre to 10 states, having international borders, for developing forward areas as part of an ambitious plan to ameliorate the problems of those living in these isolated locations, officials said on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Govt releases Rs 400 cr for development of forward areas along borders

The BADP covers 111 border districts in 17 states to meet special development needs of border population.

03 Sep 2018 1:44 PM

Qureshi said the matter will be taken up during Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to the country on September 5. (Photo: File)

USD 300 million not aid, it's our money, should reimburse: Pak counters US

Mehmood Qureshi said the US in principle should pay back the money to Pak because it was spent for a common objective to defeat terrorism.

03 Sep 2018 1:40 PM

The tribunal has also awarded Reliance Infrastructure compensation at the rate of 13.5 per cent of actual revenue for the loss of revenue.

Anil Ambani-led RInfra wins Rs 200 cr arbitration against NHAI: Company

Reliance Infrastructure said this is payable from March 2017 till the end of concession on January 14, 2038.

03 Sep 2018 1:38 PM

"There is no room for self doubt," explains Meenakshi Chaudhury. (Photo: Miss Grand International)

Meenakshi Chaudhary on representing India at Miss Grand International 2018

The young winner who is of the opinion that beauty is a relative term says one needs ot believe in themselves to succeed.

03 Sep 2018 1:32 PM

BJP's Veerappa Siragannavar takes off his shirt to celebrate his victory in Karnataka urban local body polls. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: BJP candidate takes off shirt, celebrates win in Karnataka local body poll

Veerappa Siragannavar, who won at a ward in Bagalkote municipal council, is seen taking off shirt, walking on streets waving the garment.

03 Sep 2018 1:29 PM

Duterte lobbed the insult in response to steady criticism from the United States over his violent drug crackdown, which has been a target for international condemnation. (Photo: File)

Philippines’ Prez apologises for cursing Obama, calls Trump ‘good friend’

Duterte said his nation’s relationship with US has since improved under Trump, who he described as 'good friend' who 'speaks my language'.

03 Sep 2018 1:27 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study uncovers method to treat cocaine abuse

Researchers tested the effects of a synthetic bile acid drug called obeticholic acid.

03 Sep 2018 1:25 PM

Bombay High Court questioned the press conference by Maharashtra Police on the arrest of activists in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence case. (Photo: File)

Case sub-judice: Bombay HC questions police press brief on activists’ arrests

In a press conference on Friday, Maharashtra Police said evidence so far clearly states links of arrested activists with Maoist groups.

03 Sep 2018 1:24 PM

Avoid this posture during late pregnancy

Researchers also explaing how it benefit mother and baby.

03 Sep 2018 1:12 PM

A 182-metre-high (600-foot-high) tribute to independence icon Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat state will be the first to dwarf the Spring Temple Buddha in China, currently the world's biggest statue at 128 metres (420 feet) in height. (Photo: AFP)

India in billion-dollar initiative to build world's biggest statues

Around one billion dollars is being spent on giant effigies of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and 17th-century king Chhatrapati Shivaji.

03 Sep 2018 12:58 PM

The government has taken a host of reforms, but much more could have been done over the past four years, said Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) member Shamika Ravi. (Photo: Twitter)

Govt could have done much more in past 4 years: EAC-PM member

On the economic front, Modi's election, I think, was a mandate for development and economic reforms, she said.

03 Sep 2018 12:58 PM

The challenge will focus on glucose and the first phase will require teams to submit their design explaining their approach.

NASA challenges public to find ways of surviving on Mars

The challenge is for the public to find ways to turn carbon dioxide into compounds which would be useful on Mars.

03 Sep 2018 12:56 PM

They were unable to remove it from Johnson’s body even after operating for an additional three hours (Photo: AFP)

Doctors leaves needle inside man's chest during surgery causing painful death

According to a lawsuit filed by relatives, the needle wasn’t removed till Johnson’s autopsy.

03 Sep 2018 12:28 PM

A subsidized meal facility for just Rs 10 was launched by Allahabad mayor Abhilasha Gupta on Sunday evening. The affordable meal has been named as 'Yogi thali'. The initiative has been started by a private individual with the help of his associates. (Photo: PTI)

Yogi thali: Subsidized meal facility at Rs 10 launched in Uttar Pradesh

The initiative has been started by a private individual with the help of his associates.

03 Sep 2018 12:27 PM

"When you go in with five batsmen then you are bound to be in such a situation where you rely so much only on one player, Virat Kohli to get you the big hundreds. He can't do it every time, he's human,” said Sunil Gavaskar during the post-match show following India’s defeat in the fourth Test against England. (Photo: PTI)

England exposed India's deficiencies, over-reliance on Virat Kohli: Sunil Gavaskar

The former India skipper also slammed Hardik Pandya for his below-par showing with the bat and the ball in the Southampton Test.

03 Sep 2018 12:23 PM

Batti Gul Meter Chalu: Shahid Kapoor gifts his gym equipment to Tehri

Shahid's next film, which is slated to release on 21 September, also stars Shraddha Kapoor, Yami Gautam and Divyendu Sharma.

03 Sep 2018 12:19 PM

According to the police, R Ashik, I Jafar Sadiq Ali, S Ismail, S Samsudeen and S Shalavuddin were detained by the sleuths of Special Intelligence Unit at Coimbatore railway junction on Saturday afternoon. (Representational Image)

5 arrested for conspiring to murder two Hindu outfit leaders

Five youth had hatched plot to murder Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath and Hindu Munnani leader Mookambikai Mani.

03 Sep 2018 12:17 PM

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