Technology, Mobiles tabs, 6th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Hansraj Ahir said, 'Karnataka has seen 100 communal incidents in 2017 in which nine people were killed and 229 injured while there were 91 incidents of riots in Rajasthan in which 12 people were killed and 175 injured." (Photo: PTI)

111 killed in 822 communal incidents in 2017, says Hansraj Ahir

The highest no. of communal cases in 2017 were reported in UP where 44 people were killed and 542 others were injured in 195 incidents.

06 Feb 2018 4:04 PM

On being questioned by student's parents, the teacher maintained that the boy deserved to be punished. (Photo: Pixabay)

Andhra teacher forces student to drink fruit juice mixed with urine, arrested

The boy had on Saturday mixed his urine in the fruit juice bottle of a classmate who complained about him to the teacher.

06 Feb 2018 3:55 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hot tea can increases your risk of esophageal cancer: Study

It is an even more alarming concern for people who smoke and drink alcohol.

06 Feb 2018 3:50 PM

These social media platforms have been accused by people from various pockets of being ‘psychologically addictive’. (Representational Image. Source: Pixabay)

Facebook, Google ex-employees urge to stop smartphone addiction among kids

The investors too have joined these people to urge the parents to regulate the use of smartphones by their kids.

06 Feb 2018 3:32 PM

Members of the parties stayed away from the House when the proceedings resumed at 3 PM after two adjournments during the day. (Photo: ANI)

Opposition parties boycott proceedings of RS, allege voice being ‘muzzled’

Among the parties which boycotted the proceedings after lunch include the Congress, TMC, NCP, DMK, Samajwadi Party, CPI-M, CPI and the AAP.

06 Feb 2018 3:30 PM

A purported footage of the flames at the station went viral on social media. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Fire at under construction station of Hyderabad Metro; none hurt

HMRL Managing Director N V S Reddy said that while the welding work was being done on Monday evening, some sparks caused a small fire.

06 Feb 2018 3:07 PM

Jhavar says that the tattoo iis to show thankfulness and gratitude for a fulfilling life.

Great grandmother from Mumbai gets her first tattoo

Inspired by daughter-in-law’s tattoo, Sharda Jhavar decided to get Shiva elements inked on her arm.

06 Feb 2018 3:06 PM

Earlier, as agitated MPs from Andhra Pradesh continued their protests during Question Hour, the proceedings were adjourned for ten minutes till 11:20 am. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

We are sensitive to special status demand by Andhra MPs: Govt

TDP MPs have were protesting in the Lok Sabha over the Union Budget not offering any special benefits to Andhra Pradesh.

06 Feb 2018 3:03 PM

Naveed Jutt's father was a retired Army driver and he, along with his brothers, was part of madrassas which were owned by the Jamaat-ud-Dawa, a front for Lashkar-e-Toiba. (Photo: ANI)

Pak terrorist Naveed Jutt, who escaped from captivity, took special ‘Kasab class’

LeT terrorist Mohd Naveed Jutt alias Abu Hanzala was arrested by the police in June 2014 from Kulgam in South Kashmir.

06 Feb 2018 3:00 PM

Kangana Ranaut in 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' and Deepika Padukone in 'Padmaavat'.

Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika to face same roadblock as Deepika Padukone’s Padmaavat?

Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming period film is drawing opposition in Rajasthan on the allegations of distorting the historical facts.

06 Feb 2018 2:59 PM

Users will be able to expand the storage up to 128GB via microSD card and slot in a maximum of 1TB optional HDD/SSD.

iBall launches new budget laptop in India

The notebook is powered by an Intel quad core processor clocked up to a maximum speed of 2.5GHz.

06 Feb 2018 2:58 PM

Kureepuzha Sreekumar, a noted Malayali poet, was threatened after he attacked Hindutva forces over their stand on the controversy over the construction of a 'caste wall' at Vadayampady near Kochi. (Photo: Facebook)

Kerala: 6 RSS workers held for threatening poet protesting against 'caste-wall'

CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that a group of 15 RSS/BJP workers led by a panchayat member Dipu were behind the incident.

06 Feb 2018 2:49 PM

The idea for the ice cream came in an attempt to differentiate business for the ice cream manufacturers. (Twitter Screengrab/ lovetram)

There is a new ice-cream flavour in town, and it contains cheetos

Brainchild of Drill’d Ice Cream Mixasters, an ice cream shop in Orange County, it contains vanilla ice cream and is mixed with Cheetos.

06 Feb 2018 2:38 PM

Fatima Sana Shaikh, Katrina Kaif, Vijay Krishna Acharya and Aamir Khan pose for the camera.

Thugs Of Hindostan: Aamir Khan and Fatima watch Katrina Kaif dance on title track

‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ will also see the legendary Shehenshah Amitabh Bachchan in a role parallel to Aamir Khan.

06 Feb 2018 2:35 PM

New alien species invasions rising globally: study

The team estimates there are many potential alien species yet to emerge.

06 Feb 2018 2:32 PM

Trump himself has repeatedly stated that he would like to speak with Mueller about the ongoing investigation, which is examining his campaign's possible collusion with Russia over election interference, and possible obstruction of justice. (Photo: File)

Lawyers urge Trump to refuse interview with FBI chief Robert Mueller

A refusal could lead Mueller to issue a subpoena for the president to testify before a grand jury.

06 Feb 2018 2:31 PM

'For our government, every section, every religion is equal. We consider the opposition also to be part of the development process,' he said.

Modi-govt has achieved Gandhi's clean India in 3.5 yrs, Cong couldn't in 60: BJP MP

Rakesh Singh spoke about the achievements of the government in various fields, particularly in implementing the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign.

06 Feb 2018 2:22 PM

Playing with Legos as well as certain video games can help children develop spatial skills critical to success in fields like science and engineering,

Legos, video games may boost science, math skills in kids

Students tackled multiple-choice questions that required them to mentally rotate obscure shapes.

06 Feb 2018 2:22 PM

Modi will start his visit to three West Asian countries - Palestine, the UAE and Oman - on Friday with focus on cooperation in key areas of defence, security and counter-terrorism. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

India-UAE to sign 12 agreements during Modi’s visit

The Prime Minister will participate in the 6th World Government Summit in Dubai on February 10-11 in which India is a partner country.

06 Feb 2018 2:13 PM

After brilliant performance in the first two ODI's Virat Kohli's India are favorites to lake 3-0 lead in the series. (Photo: BCCI)

Here's the weather forecast for India vs South Africa 3rd ODI in Cape Town

Virat Kohli and co are currently leading the six match ODI series 2-0 after a fine performance in the first two ODI's.