Technology, Mobiles tabs, 4th Feb 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 04 Feb 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 04 Feb 2017

"I had clearly told board that I cannot support the official base document which is based on faith and equity. The members and chairman were sympathetic that we have just taken charge and I would need time to study the document," said Vikram Limaye, who represented BCCI at ICC meeting in Dubai. (Photo: PTI)

ICC to go ahead with structural changes despite BCCI’s resistance

ICC board met to discuss changes pertaining to revenue model where India, England and Australia were supposed to get major share of revenue.

04 Feb 2017 9:24 PM

US State Department reverses visa ban after judge stays Trump travel order

The department had said up to 60,000 foreigners from seven majority-Muslim countries had their visas

04 Feb 2017 9:15 PM

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, center, talks to reporters following a hearing in federal court in Seattle. (Photo: AP)

Trump lashes out at travel ban ruling by 'so-called judge'

The State Department said that up to 60,000 people from the seven targeted countries had their visas canceled as a result of the order.

04 Feb 2017 8:32 PM

Indian women stand in a queue to cast their votes outside a polling station, at Kamaseke village, about 40 kilometers from Amritsar, in the northern Indian state of Punjab. (Photo: PTI)

Assembly polls: 83% turnout in Goa, 70% in Punjab

Voting in Punjab was marred with technical glitches and skirmishes at some places.

04 Feb 2017 7:34 PM

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai: People are looking for change, says Sena about ongoing polls

The party said these assembly elections will be the start of change in the country's politics.

04 Feb 2017 7:04 PM

Delhi: 2 African women held with Rs 30 cr drugs from Mahipalpur hotel

Officials said that one of the women was arrested in Pakistan in 2015 on similar charges of drugs smuggling.

04 Feb 2017 6:45 PM

Dakota's 'Fifty Shades Freed' is set to release next year. (Photo: AP)

'I get waves of fear, insecurity': Dakota Johnson on 'Fifty Shades' character

She said that she does not regret taking but admits it can be "frightening" to get so much fame so quickly.

04 Feb 2017 6:42 PM

Fatima Islam, 16, from left, Subhya Abdullatif, 17, Bisma Parekh, 16, Barira Khan, 19, Hala Thiab, 15, and Salma Zeidat, 14, all from Houston, say the Pledge of Allegiance during Muslim Day at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. (Photo: AP)

There is more than one story to be told about Muslims in Trump’s America

In Trump's America, racism and bigotry has become widespread. But instances of racism, can be seen from different perspectives as well.

04 Feb 2017 6:29 PM

"I wish all the teams the very best for the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers and would urge all of you to wholeheartedly support women's cricket, for the sake of cricket," said Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo: PTI)

Sachin Tendulkar lends support to women's cricket

Expansion of women's cricket is also a catalyst for gender equality and rights, said Sachin Tendulkar.

04 Feb 2017 6:28 PM

No tax incentive above Rs 2L for second home

Revenue Secretary says there is no point in subsidising purchase of second property by those with surplus funds.

04 Feb 2017 6:13 PM

UP polls: 302 crorepati candidates, 168 with criminals cases in 1st phase, says report

143 contestants have declared serious crimes against them such as murder and crimes against women.

04 Feb 2017 6:07 PM

CBDT is nodal agency for all direct taxes.

CBDT alleys taxpayers' fears on asset freez rule

CBDT chairman Sushil Chandra says new measures were brought in only to prevent evaders from selling property.

04 Feb 2017 5:55 PM

Two top Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

2 top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militants gunned down in J&K's Sopore

'With the elimination of these militants a major terrorist action was averted,' said a statement by J&K police.

04 Feb 2017 5:55 PM

A simple new questionnaire based on emoticon-style facial expressions could help teachers and others who work with children as young as four. (Photo: Pixabay)

Emoticons help teachers gauge happiness level in children

The study found that parents and teachers consistently score children's happiness levels slightly higher than children score their own.

04 Feb 2017 5:50 PM

Azim Premji calls smart city project shallow

The company has been actively participating in terms of providing IT solutions for smart city project.

04 Feb 2017 5:39 PM

The indelible ink is applied to a finger of a voter at a polling station in a village, about 25 km from Amritsar, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Punjab polls: 106 yrs old woman exercises franchise in Ludhiana

The 106-year-old Mala Devi cast her vote today at booth number 132.

04 Feb 2017 4:49 PM

Ashique Kuruniyan has represented India at the U-19 level. (Photo: LaLiga)

Villarreal stint will help me earn India cap: Ashique Kuruniyan

Ashique Kuruniyan, injured while on loan at Villarreal, belives his time at the La Liga club will help him earn a national team call-up.

04 Feb 2017 4:46 PM

Sonam Kapoor and her rumoured boyfriend Anand Ahuja were seen at the India Art Fair in Delhi on Friday. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Official? Sonam steps out with rumoured boyfriend publicly for first time

Sonam and Anand made their first public appearance amid marriage rumours.

04 Feb 2017 4:42 PM

UBHL seeks time to file financial results

CBI seized documents and records in the ongoing investigation against Chairman Vijay Mallya.

04 Feb 2017 4:34 PM

Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry at an event. (Photo: File)

Tata Group out of 100 global brands list 2017

Ongoing legal tussle between Cyrus Mistry and Ratan Tata took its toll on Tata Group's global image.