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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 06 Jun 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 06 Jun 2018

This is the first meeting at Uddhav Thackrey's residence, Matoshree, after Amit Shah's visit in 2017 when he came to seek support for NDA’s presidential nominee. (Photo: File)

Amit Shah meets Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as part of BJP's outreach effort

The visit came on a day when Shiv Sena, in an editorial in Saamna, asserted that it will fight all upcoming elections solo.

06 Jun 2018 9:27 PM

'Thank you for clarifying this. I stand corrected. Please accept my apologies,' Shabana Azmi tweeted.(Photo: File)

I stand corrected: Shabana Azmi issues apology to railways for her tweet

The 30-second video shows 3 people squatting, rinsing plates in what appears to be a puddle of water in a pothole.

06 Jun 2018 9:02 PM

"Sagar Kavach'', an exercise aimed at validating standard operating procedures on command and control, communications and response tactics for the threats emanating from the sea, got underway on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

ICG conducts Sagar Kavach, plans to increase strength in Bay of Bengal

IGC plans to increase its strength by inducting new aerial, sea-borne assets by 2019 after concluding its coastal security exercise.

06 Jun 2018 8:49 PM

Not all men with localized prostate tumors get aggressive treatment with surgery or radiation (Photo: AFP)

Smokers have lesser odds of surviving prostate cancer

Former smoking was associated with higher risk of relapse, but not with spread or cancer-specific death.

06 Jun 2018 8:22 PM

On the accusation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has waived the loans of Rs 2.5 lakh crores of the 15 top industrialists, Arun Jaitley said the government has not waived a single rupee due from any industrialist. (Photo: File)

When will he know: Arun Jaitley criticises Rahul for Mandsaur speech

In his post, Jaitley rebutted Rahul's claims on issues of loans to industrialists, unemployment and farmers' loans.

06 Jun 2018 7:59 PM

The government on Wednesday approved a proposal for a 10-km bridge across river Ganga in Allahabad to be built at a cost of Rs 1,948 crore. (Photo: PTI)

Govt gives nod to a 10-km long bridge over Ganga

The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

06 Jun 2018 7:29 PM

P Chidambaram leaves CBI office after questioning in INX Media case. (Photo: ANI)

P Chidamabaram quizzed for four hours by CBI in INX Media case

After coming out of CBI headquarters, Chidambaram said he had appeared before CBI and the FIR did not contain any allegations against him.

06 Jun 2018 7:21 PM

Annadurai bought two of what he thought were sleeping pills for 2 dollars. He used one pill to do a test to ensure that the pill would be colourless when dissolved. (Representational Image)

Singapore: 28-yr-old Indian jailed for spiking flatmate’s drink to rape her

The victim took a sip of the water and spat it out when she realised it tasted bitter, according to a report.

06 Jun 2018 7:03 PM

The move also comes at a time when many home buyers are facing hardships on account of delayed and incomplete real estate projects. (Representational Image)

Home buyers to be treated as financial creditors, Prez okays IBC ordinance

The ordinance would give home buyers due representation in Committee of Creditors and make them integral part of decision-making process.

06 Jun 2018 6:38 PM

The US Mission in New Delhi on Wednesday observed 'Student Visa Day', an event to celebrate higher education ties between India and the United States. (Representational Image)

No big changes in H-1B programme, nothing new on H-4 visa policy: US

US Deputy Chief of Mission in Delhi, MaryKay L Carlson said granting employment visa, work permits is sovereign decision of a country.

06 Jun 2018 6:24 PM

Fair trade regulator CCI has disposed of allegations of unfair business practices against seven producers of Hindi films 'Padmaavat' and 'Padman' with regard to release date of the two movies.

CCI dismisses case against producers of 'Padmaavat' and 'Padman'

The fair trade regulator disposed of the case.

06 Jun 2018 6:23 PM

The anti lost wireless tracker comes at an affordable price of Rs 595.

Digitek anti lost wireless tracker unveiled

The tracker is available in three different portable designs, two colour variants (Black and White).

06 Jun 2018 6:19 PM

Exercise, lifestyle changes related to sleep may be an effective strategy for preventing dementia and premature death in elderly adults. (Photo: AFP)

Proper sleep schedule could reduce risks for dementia

Participants with short sleep duration, who had high physical activity did not have a greater risk of dementia and death.

06 Jun 2018 6:14 PM

Nicole was finally diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is grateful to Voigt (Photo: Pixabay)

Alert doctor spots cancer in TV contestant, tracks her down through Facebook

He posted footage from the show on Facebook showing how Nicole had a thyroid mass.

06 Jun 2018 6:09 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday was in Madhya Pradesh to address a rally at Pipliya Mandi in Mandsaur district. (Photo: File)

Slain farmer's family was told 'not to meet' Rahul Gandhi on Mandsaur rally

The rally was held to commemorate the first anniversary of police firing on farmers during an agitation in which six farmers were killed.

06 Jun 2018 6:05 PM

Capacity-constrained Mumbai airport has for the first time crossed 1,000 aircraft movements in a day, breaking its earlier record of 988 single-day arrivals and departures.

Mumbai airport handles record 1,000 flight movements in a day

This was the highest-ever traffic handled by the airport in a single day.

06 Jun 2018 5:56 PM

Taapsee reveals why Bollywood actresses don’t take name of their sexual offender

The 'Pink' star said "fortunately or unfortunately" she did not face any sexual harassment.

06 Jun 2018 5:45 PM

The Reserve Bank is likely to go for more rate hikes like the one today on risks from factors like the minimum support prices for farm produce and firm global commodity prices, HDFC Bank said on Wednesday.

RBI may go for more rate hikes, says HDFC Bank

The boost in liquidity through changes in liquidity coverage ratio will be offsetting the repo rate hike.

06 Jun 2018 5:45 PM

Congress leader D K Shivakumar takes oath as minister in the Karnataka cabinet. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

K'taka Cabinet expansion: 25 ministers from Cong, JD(S), BSP take oath

Congress leader D K Shivakumar, JD(S)' H D Revanna are among those who took oath as ministers in the Cabinet.

06 Jun 2018 5:36 PM

The government on Wednesday approved revised guidelines on time bound closure of sick and loss making central public sector enterprises and disposal of their movable and immovable assets. (Photo: ANI)

Govt clears new norms for time-bound closure of sick PSUs

The new norms will replace the guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises in September, 2016.

06 Jun 2018 5:35 PM

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