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

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Ehsan Jafri, a Congress leader, was among 68 people who were killed at the Gulberg Society here when a mob attacked it on February 28, 2002, a day after the Godhra train burning incident which set off riots in the state. (Photo: PTI/File)

2002 post-Godhra riots: Gujarat HC likely to pronounce order on Zakia Jafri petition tomorrow

The petition demanded that Modi and 59 others be made accused for allegedly being part of a conspiracy which facilitated the riots.

04 Oct 2017 9:27 PM

Praising BSF personnel for averting a tragedy, Sharma said that a serious attack was averted by the soldiers. (Photo: ANI)

Expect more attacks till our 'friendly neighbour' behaves: BSF DG attacks Pak

Deputy CM Nirmal Singh said that the militants were just frustrated because of successful operations carried out by the security forces.

04 Oct 2017 9:02 PM

Reliance Communications said on Wednesday it had applied to a tribunal to withdraw a plan to spin-off its towers business.

RCom applies to withdraw towers spin-off plan

This comes after RCom said it and Aircel mutually agreed to scrap merger talks.

04 Oct 2017 9:00 PM

Sebi on Wednesday said it has raised the FPI investment limit in central government securities to Rs 1,89,700 crore.

Sebi hikes FPI investment limit for govt debt; move to boost foreign fund inflow

Earlier, the limit for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) was about Rs 1,87,700 crore.

04 Oct 2017 8:51 PM

At a day-long session of the Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal launched a broadside against the LG, BJP and the bureaucracy, alleging a nexus between them, which prompted a walk-out by the opposition. (Photo: File/PTI)

I'm an elected CM, not a terrorist: Kejriwal slams Anil Baijal in Delhi Assembly

Kejriwal was taking part in a discussion on a Bill introduced in the Assembly to regularise the employment of around 15,000 guest teachers.

04 Oct 2017 8:44 PM

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the process of economic reforms he was associated with was "still incomplete" and that a "fresh thinking" was needed to evolve a new design. Photo: PTI

Process of economic reforms 'incomplete', new approach needed: Manmohan

Singh said economic reforms should be above all the process of opening of new opportunities for people born without privileges.

04 Oct 2017 8:37 PM

On Tuesday, an Army jawan was killed in what the officials had said was unprovoked small arms firing and mortar shelling by the Pakistani troops in Poonch’s Krishna Ghati sector. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

J&K: 3 soldiers hurt in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC in Poonch

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling in various areas of Poonch including Laam sector.

04 Oct 2017 8:31 PM

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said banks should remain sensitive to requirements of senior citizens as well as differently-abled persons. Photo: PTI

RBI urges banks to be sensitive to senior citizen, differently-abled people

The Reserve Bank of India also permitted co-operative banks to open current accounts.

04 Oct 2017 8:26 PM

Australia's James Pattinson ruled out of Ashes series vs England with back injury

James Pattinson, who was ruled out of the test series against Bangladesh, will now take an indefinite break from cricket.

04 Oct 2017 8:17 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday nudged states to cut sales tax or VAT on petrol and diesel to provide further relief to consumers from high fuel prices. Photo: ANI| Twitter

Jaitley urges states to slash VAT on petrol, diesel to counter price rise

Petrol price rose by Rs 7.8 since early July to reach over three-year high of Rs 70.88 a litre in Delhi.

04 Oct 2017 8:16 PM

Sun bear attacks couple in Indonesia, killing one

Officials are investigating the incident and trying to find the bear.

04 Oct 2017 8:08 PM

Explaining their modus operandi, the police said the suspects would board an auto rickshaw but get down of the vehicle after a few metres to buy a soft drink. They would then spike the drink and offer it to the rickshaw driver and when the driver loses consciousness, they would flee with the vehicle. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Delhi Police arrests 4 members of vehicle theft gang

The gang operated in Ranhola, Aman Vihar, Subhash Place, Bhalswa Dairy, Sultanpuri, Nangloi, Moti Nagar and Shastri Nagar, the police said.

04 Oct 2017 8:00 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accepted that growth rates have fallen but insisted that his government is committed to reversing the fall. Photo: ANI| Twitter

Modi accepts decline in growth rate, says govt committed to reversing fall

He went on to say that after demonetisation, the cash to GDP ratio came down to 9 percent, from 12 per cent in November 8, 2016.

04 Oct 2017 7:51 PM

In a remote place named Bhanjakia of Raruan block of Mayurbhanj district, which is in the foot place of the Similipal forest, local tribal people demonstrate their beliefs and devotions in a self torturing way. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha: People walk on embers, roll on cactus thorns to please gods

These rituals are followed as the people believe that by torturing themselves god will be pleased by them.

04 Oct 2017 7:32 PM

Some critics of the decision feel the move by the college could lead to an end of women-only spaces. (Photo: AP)

Cambridge women's college opens doors to transgender students

The college added that it was also supportive of non-binary students or gender identities not exclusively male or female.

04 Oct 2017 7:30 PM

Police is investigating the matter and a case of negligence has been filed against the doctor. (Photo: DC/Representational)

Odisha: Nurses try delivering baby while coordinating with doctor on phone; child dies

The woman's husband took the body of his baby to the Kendrapada Town police station and filed an FIR against the doctor.

04 Oct 2017 7:15 PM

The finance ministry on Wednesday said it has taken note of the RBI decision to maintain status quo on interest rate. Photo: PTI

RBI repo rate status quo, lower growth forecast noted, says Finance Ministry

The ministry, however, welcomed the initiative with regard to Peer to Peer (P2P) NBFC financing regulation.

04 Oct 2017 7:05 PM

The deceased, identified as Arbaaz Khan, was a resident of Seelampur and was crossing the railway tracks when the incident happened. (Photo: Asian Age/Representational)

Delhi: Man hit by train while crossing tracks near Welcome railway station

The deceased man was found to be carrying his phone and his earphones were plugged into it, the police said.

04 Oct 2017 7:02 PM

Drain pipes in human brains uncovered

The process helps the immune system detect whether an organ is under attack from bacteria or viruses or has been injured.

04 Oct 2017 7:00 PM

Severe turbulence on flights may triple by 2050: study

The expected turbulence increases are a consequence of global temperature changes.

04 Oct 2017 6:44 PM

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