Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut in a still from 'Krrish 3.'

Hrithik reacts to row with Kangana, this time without a legal notice

The actor wrote a lenghty post on social media for the first time and disputed allegations on him in a dignified manner.

05 Oct 2017 2:05 PM

Reliance Communication's decision to scrap the merger with Aircel is credit negative for the Anil Ambani-led firm. Photo: PTI

RCom aborting merger with Aircel is credit negative for Anil Ambani's firm: Moody's

RCom and Aircel had in September, 2016 signed a binding agreement to merge their mobile businesses.

05 Oct 2017 2:05 PM

The research was carried out by Spanish academics at the University of Granada and published in the Health Education Journal. (Photo: Instagram. Zumba)

Zumba classes may help better our quality of life, says new study

According to study, positive impact of the dance routine can last for up to two months.

05 Oct 2017 1:57 PM

Mastercard has over USD 4.5 billion worth of investment in India.

Mastercard open to acquisitions in India, to invest $800 million

India accounts for 3 per cent of the company's global revenues and 14 per cent of its employee strength.

05 Oct 2017 1:55 PM

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number given to every Indian. Photo: PTI

How to update data on your Aadhaar card within minutes

Aadhaar has been mandated for availing various government welfare schemes, for payments, income tax services, banking services, etc.

05 Oct 2017 1:53 PM

NCLT reserves order on Mistry plea to transfer case

Cyrus Mistry seeking transfer of his petitions challenging ouster to New Delhi bench from the Mumbai one.

05 Oct 2017 1:46 PM

The Air Chief said the IAF is capable of countering China and ready to take on the challenge of a two-front war. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

China hasn't fully withdrawn its troops from Doklam's Chumbi valley: IAF Chief

Air Force Chief said IAF is prepared to fight at short notice in full synergy with other two sister services, should the need arise.

05 Oct 2017 1:45 PM

Kapoor said that Food Street will show the world the many sides of Indian food. (Photo: Facebook)

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor named brand ambassador for Food Street, talks of love for Indian cuisine

Event being organised by Ministry of Food Processing Industries will see country showcasing ethnic food, says celebrity chef.

05 Oct 2017 1:30 PM

Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Dot are voice-controlled speakers designed entirely around user’s voice. Alexa is the brain behind Echo—since Alexa runs in the cloud. Alexa is capable of answering questions, playing music, read the news, set timers and alarms, check the calendar, provide sports scores, control lights at home, and much more.

Amazon Introduces Alexa and the new Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Dot to India

Eligible customers will receive an discount of 30 per cent off the purchase price of Echo devices and one year of Prime membership.

05 Oct 2017 1:26 PM

Trump, who has called allegations of campaign collusion with Moscow a hoax, has faced questions about the matter since he took office in January (Photo: AP)

'Trump dossier' on Russia meddling in US polls now part of special counsel's probe: sources

Trump was told by former FBI director James Comey that Steele’s report contained salacious material about the businessman-turned-president.

05 Oct 2017 1:23 PM

While Pooja had won gold in the 12th South Asian Games, she had also bagged silver medals in the World Games 2013, World Championship 2013 and World Championship 2015 respectively. (Photo: Twitter)

Wushu World Champioships: Pooja Kadian hands India its first gold medal

Pooja, an ace Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) Wushu champion, finished on top of the podium in the 75 kg women's Sanda Category.

05 Oct 2017 1:20 PM

The Honor 9i’s highlight is its four camera setup — two at the front and two at the back.

Honor 9i with four cameras launched in India for Rs 17,999

The Honor 9i also features a 5.9-inch FullView display along with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

05 Oct 2017 1:16 PM

Shares of Prataap Snacks made a promising debut at the bourses on Thursday, surging over 35 per cent from the issue price of Rs 938. Photo: www.yellowdiamond.in

Prataap Snacks stocks jump 35 per cent in market debut

In terms of equity volume, 11.10 lakh shares of the company were traded on the BSE.

05 Oct 2017 1:10 PM

Follower and supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a retired engineer from the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department, J P Singh, announced the decision to erect Prime Minister Modi's statue. (Photo: PTI/File)

Modi temple with 100-foot tall statue of PM to be built in Meerut

The 'Bhumi Pujan' and the stone laying ceremony for the same would take place on October 23.

05 Oct 2017 12:57 PM

Taylor Swift races ahead with maximum nominations at MTV EMA 2017

While the 'Shake It Off' singer received six nods, Mendes is nominated for five awards for 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards.

05 Oct 2017 12:56 PM

Rajnish Kumar says SBI will transform in three years

Kumar was on Wednesday appointed new SBI chairman after appointments committee cleared is name.

05 Oct 2017 12:55 PM

Sensex and the Nifty dropped below the base line in late morning trade with foreign capital rushing out.

Markets run into a bumpy ride, lose early edge

Sensex and the Nifty dropped below the base line after losses in telecom, oil and gas, banks and financials.

05 Oct 2017 12:54 PM

Vin Diesel-Dwayne Johnson starrer 'Fast and Furious 9' release date pushed ahead by a year

The official 'Fast and Furious' Twitter and Instagram accounts announced the news on Wednesday.

05 Oct 2017 12:44 PM

Zakia Jafri's petition also sought the high court's direction for fresh investigation into the matter. (Photo: PTI)

2002 Gujarat riots: HC rejects Zakia Jafri’s plea against clean chit to Modi

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

05 Oct 2017 12:42 PM

Danley is an Australian citizen who moved to the United States 20 years ago (Photo: @LMVPD)

Las Vegas shooter's girlfriend Marilou Danley denies knowledge of planned carnage

Danley returned to the United States from the Philippines on Tuesday night, according to US press reports.

05 Oct 2017 12:35 PM

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