Technology, Mobiles tabs, 7th Jun 2018, News & Stories from India

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Former president Pranab Mukherjee addresses RSS workers. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Soul of India lies in pluralism, tolerance: Pranab Mukherjee at RSS event

'The debate on why Pranab Mukherjee accepted the invite to come here is meaningless,' RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said.

07 Jun 2018 5:35 PM

Kerala Health Minister K K Shylaja Teacher has lauded the role of doctors and their quick response and efforts in handling the cases. (Photo: Venugopal)

Amid deadly Nipah outbreak, Kerala doctors the real heroes on ground

Two samples which initially tested positive for Nipah virus have now been tested negative, Kerala health officials said.

07 Jun 2018 5:26 PM

Huawei, a company flagged by US intelligence officials as a national security threat, was the latest device maker at the centre of a fresh wave of allegations over Facebook’s handling of private data.

China’s Huawei says it hasn’t collected Facebook user data

Chinese firms Huawei, Lenovo, Oppo and TCL were among numerous handset makers that were given access to Facebook data in a “controlled” way.

07 Jun 2018 5:20 PM

Power Minister R K Singh on Thursday said all electricity meters in the country will be smart prepaid meters in the next three years.

All electricity meters to be smart prepaid in 3 years, says R K Singh

Singh also advised the officials of the ministry to consider making such meters mandatory after a particular date.

07 Jun 2018 4:41 PM

With 64 matches played across 12 stadiums in 11 cities spanning the European part of Russia, the World Cup offers an abundance of potential places to strike, CTC warns. (Photo: AP)

Security experts warn about IS group posing threat to 2018 FIFA World Cup

Alarm bells have been ringing since disturbing photo-montages began to appear on social media late last year.

07 Jun 2018 4:36 PM

The surprise move comes days after a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics in the capital Kabul called for a ceasefire and issued a fatwa against suicide bombings and attacks. (Photo: File/AP)

Afghan govt announces week-long ceasefire with Taliban for Eid

Ceasefire with Taliban to last from 27th of Ramadan until 5th day of Eid, though operations against other groups including IS to continue.

07 Jun 2018 4:28 PM

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Thursday reported 6.1 per cent increase in global sales at 48,281 units in May, driven by introduction of new models including the Range Rover Velar across markets.

Jaguar Land Rover global sales increase 6.1 per cent in May

Terming China as a key market for the company, Brautigam said JLR welcomes the reduction in import tariffs announced in May.

07 Jun 2018 4:26 PM

According to the journal report, she had not removed the internal organs of the squid and then had just parboiled it before consumption. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman’s tongue gets ‘pregnant’ after eating squid sperm in raw calamari

Woman, from South Korea, was left with severe pain after squid injected sperm into tissues of her mouth and had to be rushed to hospital.

07 Jun 2018 4:18 PM

The broader Nifty finished the day at 10,768.35, showing a gain of 83.70 points, or 0.78 per cent, after shuttling between 10,818.00 and 10,722.60.

Sensex extends rally, vaults 284 points

Sensex opened on a strong footing at 35,278.38 and maintained its upward trend to hit the day's high of 35,628.49.

07 Jun 2018 4:16 PM

Redmi Y2 launched in India starting at Rs 9,999

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has added emphasis on the front-facing camera’s AI abilities.

07 Jun 2018 4:06 PM

The Redmi Y2 is a huge leap forward from its previous generation.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: Jack of all, ace of the selfie

The Redmi Y2 impresses with a premium build and a capable AI-infused front camera, posing as a worthy alternative to the Redmi Note 5.

07 Jun 2018 4:05 PM

Deepika snapped exiting jewellery store with mother. (Image Courtesy: Instagram/deepikapadukonekarnatakafc)

Amidst wedding rumours, Deepika goes out for jewellery shopping with her mother

The 'Padmaavat' star was snapped by paparazzi as she stepped out to shop with her mother in the city.

07 Jun 2018 3:58 PM

Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Mandsaur said that if the Congress comes to power in MP, farmers will get loan waiver within ten days. (Photo: File/AP)

Rahul Gandhi's speech 'scripted', like Chatur from 3 idiots: BJP minister

Minister Vishwas Sarang was apparently referring to a scene from '3 Idiots' wherein a character unwittingly delivers a hilarious speech.

07 Jun 2018 3:53 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said for providing good medical facilities to the poor and those residing in rural areas, more than 90 medical colleges have been opened and 15,000 MBBS seats increased. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Govt committed to ensure affordable healthcare for all, says PM Modi

PM Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the PMBJP yojna and affordable cardiac stents and knee implants through video conference.

07 Jun 2018 3:41 PM

Ultra luxury carmaker Bentley, in partnership with its dealer Exclusive Motors, on Thursday launched all new Bentley Bentayga V8 in the Indian market with price starting at Rs 3.78 crore (ex-showroom).

Bentley drives in all new Bentayga V8 at Rs 3.78 crore

The model would be available on order in the country.

07 Jun 2018 3:37 PM

More studies need to be conducted to know if areas of the brain can be trained (Photo: AFP)

Lack of grey matter in specific area of brain may leave people unable to diet

Grey matter is involved in muscle control, speech, decision making, memory and emotions.

07 Jun 2018 3:36 PM

The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also gave its nod for funding 30 PSLV operational flights under the programme. (Photo: File/ISRO)

Huge boost for ISRO as govt approves Rs 10,000-cr for PSLV, GSLV missions

The operationalisation of PSLV has made India self-reliant in launching satellites for earth observation, navigation and space sciences.

07 Jun 2018 3:28 PM

I am not graceful inherently — Alia Bhatt, actress

Alia Bhatt opens up on marriage, reveals how Aamir Khan gave her happiness

Ranbir Kapoor recently admitted that he is dating his ‘Brahmastra’ co-star and 'Raazi' actress Alia Bhatt.

07 Jun 2018 3:27 PM

In the extortion case lodged in Delhi, it was alleged that Salem had demanded Rs 5 crore as protection money from businessman Ashok Gupta, a resident of Greater Kailash in south Delhi, in 2002. (Photo: File)

Delhi court sentences gangster Abu Salem to 7 years in jail in extortion case

The court passed the order after hearing arguments on sentence by the prosecution and the defence lawyers.

07 Jun 2018 3:22 PM

The encounter took place in Saraikela, the administrative headquarter of Saraikela Kharsawan district which is about 135-km from the state capital here. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

J'khand: CRPF’s CoBRA commando killed, cop injured in encounter with Maoists

A gunbattle began early morning in Dalbhaga-Arki area when joint team of 209th battalion of CoBRA, Jharkhand police was out for operation.

07 Jun 2018 3:21 PM

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