Technology, Mobiles tabs, 4th Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 04 Jan 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 04 Jan 2018

The Congress suggested that the face-off could be resolved if the government agreed to make provisions for providing financial aid to Muslim women divorced through instant triple talaq, and their families, after their husbands were sent to jail. (Photo: PTI)

Govt-Oppn clash over triple talaq bill continues in RS, House adjourned

The bill, which has divided the political class and drawn criticism from several Muslim bodies, was passed in the Lok Sabha on December 28.

04 Jan 2018 9:44 PM

Before being taken away from the court room on Thursday, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav urged the judge to think with a ‘cool mi

Witty Lalu complains of cold in jail, judge recommends playing tabla

A special court is likely to decide whether to pronounce the quantum of punishment over video conference or in court on Friday.

04 Jan 2018 9:34 PM

US President Donald Trump had accused Pakistan of giving nothing to the US but ‘lies and deceit’ in return for USD 33 billion aid. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump speaking India's language: Pak foreign minister

Speaking on Indo-Pak tensions, the Foreign Minister said that US is making Islamabad a scapegoat for its failure in Pakistan.

04 Jan 2018 9:26 PM

Traditional sperm-sorting methods used in IVF treatments select sperm that are the fastest swimmers. (Photo: Pixabay)

New sperm-sorting device could improve IVF success

Microfluidic device uses a field of three-dimensional posts that create an obstacle course for the swimming sperm cells.

04 Jan 2018 9:24 PM

A maximum of either three retentions or three RTMs can be exercised by teams. (Photo: AFP/PTI)

IPL 2018 player retention: MS Dhoni reunites with CSK, Kohli and Rohit retained

Chennai Super Kings make comeback after been suspended from cash rich league for two years.

04 Jan 2018 9:21 PM

In the video, Jadhav is heard saying, 'I saw fear in her (mother’s) eyes, the Indian diplomat was shouting at my mother the moment she stepped out. I saw him shouting, yelling at her.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

MEA says Jadhav video Pak propaganda, 'carries no credibility'

MEA added a captive under duress certifying his own welfare while mouthing allegations of his captors is absurd.

04 Jan 2018 9:17 PM

Sidharth Malhotra opens up on Vikram Batra biopic

For the uninitiated, Sidharth’s grandfather too was a proud army officer.

04 Jan 2018 9:14 PM

Revolving your morning meal around whole foods such as lean meats, eggs and legumes could keep you fuller for long and increase fat loss when combined with regular exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Protein rich breakfast may help you lose weight

According to experts, consuming extra proteins in breakfast can help you lose weight.

04 Jan 2018 9:14 PM

Reminding Manmohan Singh (L), A Raja in the letter said, 'I assured you several times that I had done nothing wrong but rather acted in the national interest and that I would prove this.' (Photo: PTI)

Remained loyal to you, worked in national interest: A Raja writes to Manmohan Singh

Assuring Singh of his loyalty, Raja also wrote that he understood the 'compulsions' that prevented the ex-PM from openly supporting him.

04 Jan 2018 8:18 PM

Apart from Virat Kohli, RCB retained AB de Villiers and uncapped Indian player Sarfaraz Khan by by Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL Player Retention: Virat Kohli retained by RCB, Axar Patel to stay at Kings XI Punjab

Rohit Sharma was retained by Mumbai Indians, along with Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.

04 Jan 2018 8:04 PM

Addressing a meeting, Mamata Banerjee had accused the Centre of 'excluding' names of Bengalis in Assam from the first draft of the NRC. (Photo: File/PTI)

BJP urges NRC authorities to act against WB CM, Assam Police files case

The Assam BJP chief claimed Banerjee made the comment to lure Bengali-speaking people towards TMC, as BJP is growing strong in Bengal.

04 Jan 2018 7:45 PM

Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan snapped in New York.

Mahira Khan speaks about love, did she just hint at Ranbir Kapoor?

Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan’s pictures that were leaked last year, were enough to raise eyebrows.

04 Jan 2018 7:36 PM

In lieu of the recent notification by Maharashtra Government where shops and establishments can now stay open 24X7, the Ministry of Tourism and MTDC will set up Mumbai’s first ever Night Bazaar Flea Market which will be functional till 4am on weekends. (Photo: Pixabay)

Maharahstra announces 1st ever Mumbai Shopping Festival 2018

Mumbai’s first 3-week event will present visitors with immersive retail experiences clubbed with staged captivating live performances.

04 Jan 2018 7:08 PM

The procedure involves tattooing her head with 40000 hair imitating dots (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman regains confidence with hair tattoos after spending Rs 22 lakh to hide hair loss

The patch kept growing and by the time she was 46, Mehtap became a recluse and her relationship almost fell apart due to her condition.

04 Jan 2018 6:55 PM

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma in Cape Town.

Virat holds Anushka while shopping, wears wedding ring in special way at practice

While Virat will leave from Cape Town later, Anushka will return sooner as she has to complete ‘Zero’.

04 Jan 2018 6:48 PM

Samsung to power Verizon’s first 5G commercial services in Sacramento, California.

Verizon to use Samsung to launch their 5G commercial services.

The two companies will begin by launching commercial 5G services in Sacramento, California in the second half of 2018.

04 Jan 2018 6:31 PM

Triple talaq petitioner Ishrat Jahan's lawyer Nazia Elahi Khan joins BJP. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

After Ishrat Jahan, triple talaq petitioner lawyer joins BJP in Kolkata

The announcement of Nazia Elahi Khan joining BJP was made by party state president Dilip Ghosh in Kolkata.

04 Jan 2018 6:30 PM

Thanks to Android, many developers are capable of porting either the application or the features which was originally developed by Charles Chow in Camera NX. (Image: Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL) )

Now DSLR-like portrait shots can be taken on your smartphone

The portrait mode which has surfaced in the recent smartphone cameras seem to have become popular.

04 Jan 2018 6:15 PM

Pak banned Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led JuD from collecting donations after Trump accused Islamabad of 'lies and deceit' and providing 'safe haven" to terrorists.' (Photo: File)

JuD to issue notice to Pak defence minister for 'defamation'

JuD criticised the minister for saying that action was taken so that 'terrorists cannot open fire on schoolchildren anymore.'

04 Jan 2018 5:52 PM

The Rs 1,500 cashback will be disbursed to customers over 24 months.

Airtel, Vodafone offer Rs 1,500 cashback on select Samsung phones

Airtel will offer the scheme on Galaxy J2 (2017), Galaxy J5 Prime, Galaxy J7 Prime, and Galaxy J7 Pro.