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

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Shares of Wipro on Monday surged more than 8 per cent in morning trade on bourses after the IT services major said it had bagged USD 1.5 bn deal from Alight Solutions, its biggest deal till date.

Wipro shares jump over 8 pc as company bags biggest order till date

The shares of the company on Monday opened on a bullish note and touched an intra-day high of Rs 328.

03 Sep 2018 12:07 PM

Responding to a question at 'Soch Se Soch Ki Ladai' event organised by Youth Congress in Ajmer city of Rajasthan, Sidhu said sportsmen and artists break barrier and bring people closer. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

We want peace: Navjot Sidhu talks of message from 'friend' Imran Khan

Unlike before, when an Indian PM's visit was responded with terrorist strikes, Sidhu said his trip resulted in a message of peace.

03 Sep 2018 12:03 PM

Excavations have revealed a network of tunnels used for Christian worship, marked with crosses and references to Kyrie Iesou, a Greek phrase meaning Lord Jesus.

Archaeologists unearth site of Jesus’ ‘water into wine' miracle

Archaeologists now believe the Cana of biblical times to actually be a dusty hillside five miles further north of Kafr Kanna.

03 Sep 2018 12:02 PM

The LIC board will meet on Tuesday to decide on the modalities for increasing stake in debt-ridden IDBI Bank to 51 per cent, a move that will provide the insurance behemoth entry into the banking space.

LIC board to meet tomorrow to decide IDBI Bank stake hike plan

LIC is in the process of picking up additional 7 per cent stake in IDBI Bank through preference shares.

03 Sep 2018 11:57 AM

A litre of petrol in Mumbai costs Rs 86.56 on Monday.

Petrol, diesel prices at highest-ever levels on rupee woes

Petrol price in Delhi rose to a record Rs 79.15 a litre and diesel climbed to a fresh high of Rs 71.15.

03 Sep 2018 11:32 AM

A new joint UN agency study, 'Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools: 2018 Global Baseline Report,' says that good hygiene facilities in schools provide the basis of a healthy learning environment. (Representational image | PTI)

UN hails India for rapid increase in access to sanitation facilities in schools

The proportion of schools without any sanitation facility has decreased at a fast pace in India.

03 Sep 2018 11:29 AM

The PMI data suggested domestic demand conditions improved at a slower pace than the preceding month.

Mfg sector activity eases in Aug on softer output expansion

The Indian economy grew at a two-year high of 8.2 per cent in the April-June quarter of current fiscal.

03 Sep 2018 11:26 AM

The Digisol 300 MBPS Wireless Repeater Model DG-WR3001NE, is the latest and most powerful in this company's range of Wi-Fi repeaters.

Breach that wireless wall!

The Digisol Wireless Repeater extends the range of home Wi-Fi networks

03 Sep 2018 11:25 AM

GAIL wants to insert six new sections in the main objects clause of the memorandum of association of the company to foray into new business

GAIL to set up battery charging stations for electric vehicles

Charging stations for e-vehicles at CNG dispensing stations in a bid to diversify its portfolio beyond gas and petrochemicals.

03 Sep 2018 11:12 AM

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas with their families. (Twitter Screengrab/ @priyankachopra)

Priyanka Chopra’s future father-in-law's company in debt, files for bankruptcy

According to reports, Paul Jonas' New Jersey construction and real estate company has a debt of over USD 1 million

03 Sep 2018 11:11 AM

With a 6.2-inch full screen, the Realme 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 processor.

Realme 2 review: Stunning design, on a budget

Realme 2 comes with diamond-cut design and a notch -- for under Rs. 10,000.

03 Sep 2018 11:11 AM

Commercial vehicles sales stood at 74,169 units as against 51,170 units in the year-ago month, a growth of 45 per cent.

Bajaj Auto August sales up 30 per cent at 4.37 lakh units

Domestic sales increased by 27 per cent at 2,55,631 units as against 2,00,659 units in the same month last year.

03 Sep 2018 11:01 AM

The vehicle, which has a registration number of Rajasthan, has been seized and the cows have been sent to a cow shelter, the DCP said. (Representational image)

Cow smuggling suspects open fire at Police Control Room van in Delhi

Two people fired at the police before escaping, leaving behind a tempo carrying two cows. The policemen were not injured.

03 Sep 2018 10:57 AM

The Note 9 is primarily a productivity platform.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: Back to the future

With jumbo storage and retro writing tools, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 pushes the envelope of portable productivity.

03 Sep 2018 10:56 AM

Manikarnika row: Apurva Asrani takes a sly dig at Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Hara-Kiri’

Asrani had earlier spoken about how the actor took over the entire filming and the script of Hansal Mehta's 'Simran'.

03 Sep 2018 10:53 AM

after taking the photos, the cabbie went ahead to return the Pixel 3 XL to the passenger.

Pixel 3 XL prototype leaked by cab driver, returns it to owner

The photos show all the previously confirmed rumours about the device, including the giant notch.

03 Sep 2018 10:41 AM

This four-day festive sale across IndiGo network, effective from September 3 till September 6, 2018.

IndiGo's 10 lakh seats up for grabs at fares starting Rs 999

The Airline also offered a super cash amount of up to Rs 600 on booking the ticket through mobile wallet provider MobiKwik.

03 Sep 2018 10:34 AM

They're based on the film series, offering movie-making tips, behind-the-scenes facts and pop-up landscapes.

Three new Harry Potter books set to release before Christmas

While not written by JK Rowling, they still look like magical offerings that will tickle the collector’s bone in any Harry Potter fanatic.

03 Sep 2018 10:33 AM

VOOT will also be adding news to its increasingly varied content offering, starting with a partnership with India’s foremost news media organization Network18.

VOOT goes local to travel global

VOOT will also strengthen its engagement and user interactivity experience with superior technology adoption and innovation.

03 Sep 2018 10:31 AM

For outdoor media, the expenditure for GST advertisement stood at Rs 5,44,35,502, the bureau said in its RTI response dated August 9, 2018.

Govt spent Rs 132.38 crore on GST advertisements

Expenditure on GST advertisements through this bureau" on print media stood at Rs 1,26,93,97,121.

03 Sep 2018 10:26 AM

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