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

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Using her skull, researchers at Britain's University of Manchester had managed to produce a digital image of her face. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil’s first human, 12,000-year-old fossil, lost in Rio museum fire

The jewel in the crown of the museum's collection of 20 million valuable pieces, Luzia was the first human fossil found in Brazil.

04 Sep 2018 8:54 AM

British lawmakers question aid to India over Chandrayaan-2 'splurge'

In reference to India's 95.4 mn-pound 'splurge' on lunar probe Chandrayaan-2, lawmakers attacked financial assistance ear-marked for India.

04 Sep 2018 8:44 AM

These platforms make sure that your gifts are delivered to the door step of any corner of the country. (Photo: ANI)

These platforms will help you send gifts to remote locations

Many express delivery logistic companies have implemented their express delivery model to cater to the needs of customers.

04 Sep 2018 8:38 AM

Since being posted on September 1, the post has garnered four thousand likes and over 500 shares. (Facebook Screengrab/ Santa Rosa Police)

Heartwarming story of how US police officer adopted a homeless woman’s baby girl

A California police officer responding to an emergency call of a homeless pregnant woman has adopted her newborn daughter.

04 Sep 2018 8:37 AM

In the letter, the prisoner, 40-year-old Pushpendra Nath Chouhan, had demanded Rs 50 crore from Patnaik, Bilaspur Superintendent of Police Arif Sheikh said. (Photo: File)

From jail, murder convict sends Rs 50 Cr ransom letter to Naveen Patnaik

The letter was sent through post, received by Odisha Police on August 25, who in turn informed their Bilaspur counterparts on Sunday.

04 Sep 2018 8:35 AM

The student said, 'I have filled the second year examination form correctly with my picture but after I received the admit card, it had a picture of Amitabh Bachchan.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

UP university issues admit card to student with Amitabh Bachchan photo

The student is from Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University. His admit card mistakenly has photo of Amitabh Bachchan.

04 Sep 2018 8:22 AM

Professional electronic gaming boasts an estimated 250 million players worldwide in a growing market worth about a billion dollars a year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Esports will shift from violent games for 2022 Asian Games

Recognised by the IOC as a sport, the Jakarta event was also a trial run for esports to be included as an exhibition event.

04 Sep 2018 7:54 AM

Authorities have in recent years struggled to stop perpetrators from using tiny, hidden cameras to film women in public places, or under their clothing. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seoul pledges to check public loos daily as anger boils over 'spycam porn'

Campaigners have raised doubts that the latest move will be effective in curbing the crime.

04 Sep 2018 7:41 AM

Patients with spinal injuries rally at Rajpath

It was organised by Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC).

04 Sep 2018 6:35 AM

Utta Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: File)

Allahabad poor to get ‘Yogi Thali’ for Rs 10

The thali will have a serving of rice, dal, a seasonal vegetable, two tandoori rotis or four kachaudi, pickle and salad.

04 Sep 2018 6:29 AM

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (Photo: PTI)

Raje’s poll campaign a helicopter yatra: Ashok Gehlot

Calling Raje's campaign a 'helicopter yatra', Gehlot asked why was the CM scared of mingling with the common people of the state.

04 Sep 2018 6:23 AM

Senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia (Photo: PTI)

BJP MLA son threatens to shoot Jyotiraditya Scindia, apologises

Scindia was scheduled to visit Upakasi in Hatta during his “Parivartan Yatra” scheduled to be held on September 5.

04 Sep 2018 6:19 AM

Union petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Huge turnout at Dharmendra Pradhan event worries BJD

BJP strategists believe the massive gathering at Odia Parv was a clear indication of people’s growing love for the party.

04 Sep 2018 6:12 AM

The BSP, apparently, wants to build atrocities on Dalits into a major poll issue for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and dilute the BJP’s ‘Hindu First’ campaign.

BSP campaign: Dalit atrocities to be in focus

The BSP is compiling incidents of atrocities on Dalits that have taken place in the BJP regime.

04 Sep 2018 6:09 AM

A video, which surfaced later, showed Kalu lying in a pool of blood with his legs still tied to the tree and his severed limb lying beside him.

MP man’s arms chopped after dispute over cattle

The village of Pipalawali in Raisen district was witness to the gruesome incident late on Sunday evening.

04 Sep 2018 6:05 AM

The railways’ order comes amidst cases of officers trying to wriggle their way out of tough or uncomfortable postings, sources said. (Representational Image)

Railway officers to now lose seniority for evading transfers

The decision was apparently taken to “curb the rising tendency among officers” of not complying their transfer or promotion orders.

04 Sep 2018 6:02 AM

As part of the Indo-US Homeland Security dialogue, six key sub-groups have been constituted for co-operation between security agencies of the two countries.

India, US step up cooperation over security

During a recent meeting, top security officials from India and US Homeland Security finalised a draft plan to address some of these key issues.

04 Sep 2018 5:51 AM

Sources stated that the I&B ministry is unlikely to issue any advisory on its part and is expected ask the PCI to take a call on the issue. (Representational image)

Use SC instead of dalits, I&B ministry asks media

The order comes after the Bombay High Court asked the ministry to consider issuing a direction to media to stop using the word ‘dalit’.

04 Sep 2018 5:28 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

No dowry case can be filed after divorce, says Supreme Court

As both the trial court and high court had refused to discharge the accused, they approach-ed the Supreme Court.

04 Sep 2018 5:21 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo: PTI)

Congress wants to kill me, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Churhat is the assembly constituency of Congress leader Ajay Singh Rahul, who is also the leader of Opposition in the assembly.

04 Sep 2018 5:15 AM

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