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

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Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday said he is expecting around 20 per cent growth in exports in June. (Photo: PTI)

Suresh Prabhu expects 20 per cent growth in exports

Exports grew 20.18 per cent to USD 28.86 billion in May - the highest in six months.

04 Jul 2018 4:11 PM

The four accused tied the victim to a tree and allegedly raped her. (Photo: File | representational)

19-yr-old lured with promise of job, gangraped by 4 men in MP’s Dewas

A man and a woman, who had called the victim to Dewas promising her a job, were arrested, Kotwali police station in-charge MS Parmar said.

04 Jul 2018 4:11 PM

The campaign will feature informative posters, leaflet distribution, and a screening of a short video showing how these male animals – deemed "worthless" because of their inability to produce eggs or milk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Save the boy child: Vegan campaign to hit college campuses soon

PETA India to inform students of cruelty to male chicks and calves in egg and dairy industries.

04 Jul 2018 4:04 PM

Maharashtra government tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 11,445 crore in the Legislative Assembly, including Rs 15 crore for the implementation of a pension scheme for senior journalists in the state. (Photo: AP | File)

Maharashtra govt allocates Rs 15 crore for pension scheme for journalists

Govt made provision of Rs 15 crore for implementing the pension scheme for journalists, called Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana.

04 Jul 2018 4:02 PM

Akshay Kumar plays godfather to one of his leading ladies, lends shoulder again

Close to most of his leading ladies, Akshay seems to have a soft corner for this particular lady in question.

04 Jul 2018 4:01 PM

The first assembly line of Suzuki-owned Hansalpur (Gujarat) plant has already started rolling out products.

Maruti Suzuki India to add 7.5 lakh units capacity in Gujarat by 2020

Ayukawa said the company plans to have around 5,000-6,000 workforce at three units.

04 Jul 2018 3:58 PM

Saurabh Bhardwaj drew a parallel between the previous Sheila Dikshit-led Congress government in Delhi and the current AAP regime and pointed out how the ruling party was obstructed from working in the national capital. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi vs Centre: AAP hails SC verdict, accuses Modi govt of creating 'chaos'

Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the court verdict as a 'big victory' for the people of Delhi and democracy.

04 Jul 2018 3:53 PM

Gold is trading at Rs 31,570 per ten grams at the bullion market. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gold climbs Rs 210 on global cues, jewellers' buying

Globally, gold rose 0.32 per cent to USD 1,256.30 an ounce in Singapore.

04 Jul 2018 3:51 PM

Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri accepts applause at the end of the Dior Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2018/2019 fashion collection presented Monday, July 2, 2018 in Paris.(Photo: AP)

Pared back Dior celebrates its ateliers at Haute Couture show

Models hit the runway in an array of understated evening dresses in sandy pinks and oranges.

04 Jul 2018 3:49 PM

Banks' unsecured loan book has grown four times the bank credit during the past three years, helped by a rise in discretionary spending, technology-driven disbursements and lower interest rates, says a report.

Unsecured bank loans rise four-times in FY15-18, says report

As of March 2018, outstanding unsecured loans stood at around Rs 5 trillion.

04 Jul 2018 3:48 PM

Pinching pennies to minting billions: Here's how 2 roommates founded Airbnb

Airbnb is a startup now valued at more than USD 30 billion which boasts millions of places to stay in more than 191 countries.

04 Jul 2018 3:38 PM

Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Cars on Wednesday launched its entry level SUV XC40 in India at an introductory price of Rs 39.9 lakh.

Volvo Cars launches XC40 in India at Rs 39.9 lakh

The new model completes the portfolio of SUVs for Volvo Car in India, which includes the top end XC90 and XC60.

04 Jul 2018 3:37 PM

Justice N Kirubakaran said 'Every government servant is entitled to a one-day holiday in a week so that they can spend time with their families, likewise why shouldn't the police personnel who don't get a weekly off?.' (Photo: PTI | File)

Why can't police be given a day's off, asks Madras High Court

'This court holds that government should take serious view of this matter in the interest of the police and take a decision,' judge said.

04 Jul 2018 3:37 PM

A still from 'Satyameva Jayate' song 'Dilbar'.

Dilbar recreation: Visually appealing in Arabic version yet not musically yours

The original song from ‘Sirf Tum’, ‘Dilbar’ created a storm when it first released in 1999.

04 Jul 2018 3:17 PM

Women tend to see education as an indication for quality since it signifies social status and intelligence (Photo: AFP)

Research shows women are pickier than men while seeking partners on dating sites

They look for partners with the same educational qualifications as theirs or higher.

04 Jul 2018 3:14 PM

Zakir Naik is facing various cases, including for hate speech and money laundering, in India and has been staying abroad to evade arrest. (Photo: File/PTI)

Won't return till I feel 'safe from unfair prosecution', says Zakir Naik

Controversial preacher Zakir Naik's statement came amid reports that he was being deported to India from Malaysia.

04 Jul 2018 3:09 PM

SC’s decision is a major victory for AAP government which has been in a constant tug-of war with L-G Anil Baijal, and also his predecessor Najeeb Jung, over the power wielded by the two branches of the executive. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP welcomes SC’s verdict, asks AAP to shun ‘demand’ of full statehood

BJP lawmaker Vijender Gupta said SC verdict today has directed the AAP government to follow the law and it is expected that they will do so.

04 Jul 2018 3:07 PM

Tanvi Seth, who got married to Mohammad Anas Siddiqui, was asked to change her name and religion. (Photo: File/ANI)

Passport officer asked irrelevant questions to Lucknow interfaith couple, reveals probe

MEA has also examined the police verification report and found that they too overstepped in finding out details about the couple.

04 Jul 2018 2:54 PM

The woman alleged that her husband had since some time been pressurising her to abort the child, based on some of his superstitious beliefs, and had also threatened her with dire consequences, police said. (Photo: File | Representational)

Mumbai lawyer held for assaulting pregnant wife, killing unborn child

Victim, who hails from Delhi and is also a practising lawyer, got married to man some months back and shifted to his residence at Colaba.

04 Jul 2018 2:40 PM

Equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5Z includes a full suite of AI-enhanced features.

ASUS breaks OnePlus deal with SD845 ZenFone 5Z

The ZenFone 5Z starts at Rs 29,999 for the base 6GB/64GB variant.

04 Jul 2018 2:33 PM

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