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

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India plans to construct 100 airports at an estimated cost of USD 60 billion (about Rs 4.2 lakh crore) in the next 10 to 15 years, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

India to construct 100 airports worth USD 60 billion

The country's aviation sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world and has recorded 50 months of double-digit traffic growth.

04 Sep 2018 12:45 PM

Head on to Xiaomi's official website to purchase this handset.

Red Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro goes on sale in India

Xiaomi have launched a brand new colourway in their insanely popular Note 5 Pro lineup.

04 Sep 2018 12:43 PM

Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt were both heartthrobs of that generation and were known for their looks.

Kalank: Exes Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt came face-to-face; here’s what happened next

The two actors came face-to-face for the first time in 21 years, on the sets of Abhishek Varman’s ‘Kalank.’

04 Sep 2018 12:38 PM

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday completed preparations for the election. Polling stations have been set up in all four provincial assemblies in addition to the National Assembly. (Representational Image)

Pakistan to elect new President, PTI's candidate expected to win

Outgoing President Mamnoon Hussain's tenure ends on September 8. He had declined for re-election to a second 5-year term.

04 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

Social media has allowed the phenomenon to spread and become more popular, as men can be matched with prostitutes within minutes. (Photo: AFP)

Iranian hookers selling ‘3 minute Halal marriages’ to legally have sex with men

In conservative Iran, Shiite Muslims can get up to 100 lashes, often carried out in public, for sex out of wedlock.

04 Sep 2018 12:34 PM

Haroon Abbas Wani's family was in shock when they saw pictures on social media of the youth holding AK-47 rifles and appealed to him to return home. (Representational | PTI)

J&K: MBA graduate joins militancy, family appeals for him to return

The youth, an MBA student from Katra University, had been working in a private company before he joined terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

04 Sep 2018 12:26 PM

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Tuesday sent a letter to the Union government recommending the name of most senior judge, Justice Ranjan Gogoi as his successor. (Photo: PTI)

CJI Dipak Misra recommends justice Ranjan Gogoi as successor

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, second senior-most judge in SC, will take charge on October 3 as next Chief Justice of India.

04 Sep 2018 12:20 PM

Japan's weather agency has issued warnings about possible landslides, flooding and violent winds, as well as high tides, lightning and tornadoes in a swath of western Japan including the major cities of Osaka and Kyoto. (Photo: AFP)

Strongest in 25 years, typhoon Jebi hits Japan

Typhoon Jebi, packing winds of up to 216 kms per hour, made landfall in western Japan.

04 Sep 2018 12:18 PM

Nokia hasn’t mentioned as to why this feature was removed.

August security patch disables notch hiding on Nokia 6.1 Plus

The latest August security patch removes the option of hiding the notch with software trickery.

04 Sep 2018 11:46 AM

The IATA's Director General and CEO also said that India's aviation sector is projected to see 500 million trips "to, from and within" by 2037.

GST on overseas air tickets violates international norms: IATA chief

The GST rate is 5 per cent and 12 per cent on economy and business class tickets, respectively.

04 Sep 2018 11:37 AM

Two people have been convicted for twin blasts in Hyderabad in 2007. (Photo: PTI)

2 convicted for 2007 twin blasts in Hyderabad, sentencing on Monday

Mohammed Akbar Ismail Chowdhari and Aneeq Shafique Sayeed have been convicted in 2007 Hyderabad twin blast case.

04 Sep 2018 11:29 AM

Apple Watch Round Series is absolutely gorgeous

A video showing what an Apple Watch with a round face has been doing the rounds on the Interwebs.

04 Sep 2018 11:17 AM

'It is clear that after four years, no result of the probe has come because favourite industrialists are involved in it. If you act against the industrialist, then the government will fall,' he said. (Photo: File)

Cong slams Centre over coal import scam, demands 'fair and impartial' probe

Jairam Ramesh also asked why PM Modi did not take up the matter with his counterpart in Singapore where coal import transactions took place.

04 Sep 2018 11:15 AM

GadgetShieldz Skinnova is a skin and screen protection for phones, and gadgets that can help you keep your devices in pristine condition.

GadgetShieldz Skinnova review: A must-have smartphone protection

This is an awesome protection for your phone, tablet or laptop against scratches and daily wear and tear.

04 Sep 2018 10:56 AM

Helpless Khan is left sitting against the wall, critically wounded, as the men escape. (Photo: Scrrengrab | ANI)

Caught on CCTV: Retired cop beaten to death in Allahabad, locals watched

CCTV footage showed retired sub-inspector Abdul Samad Khan being beaten with sticks until he lay bleeding and motionless.

04 Sep 2018 10:49 AM

Police said a case had been registered and investigation was underway. (Photo: Twitter | @ANINewsUP)

BSP Panchayat member shot dead in Delhi's Batla House

Local enquiry revealed that two persons, who were wearing helmets and were on foot, fired four rounds at him.

04 Sep 2018 10:34 AM

The Google Pixel 3 is expected to be unveiled on October 9.

Google Pixel 3 makes a stop at the NCC ahead of its official launch

After stopping by at the FCC, the upcoming smartphone from Google makes its way to Taiwan’s NCC.

04 Sep 2018 10:27 AM

The NSE Nifty declined by 50.30 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 11,532.05. (Photo: PTI)

Sensex, Nifty turn volatile on foreign fund outflow, rising oil prices

The 30-share index fell up to 122.72 points, or 0.32 per cent, to 38,189.80, after touching a high of 38,518.56.

04 Sep 2018 10:19 AM

The decision came after Sebi received representations from market participants, seeking review and additional time for complying with the guidelines.

Preposterous to claim USD 75 billion FPI funds will move out of India: Sebi

Some FPIs are believed to have earlier expressed concerns over the proposed changes in rules.

04 Sep 2018 10:15 AM

Furthermore, in April, searches for designer Jenny Packham more than doubled when Kate appeared outside the Lindo Wing in a red Packham smock dress for Prince Louis's debut.

Kate beats Meghan to be named 2018's royal style influencer of the year

Her maternity style while pregnant with Prince Louis ensured she generated more online searches on eBay than any other royal.

04 Sep 2018 10:05 AM

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