Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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On January 7, a division bench of the high court rejected the RJD leader's appeal challenging a single-judge order on October 6, 2018 turning down his petition against the state government's direction. (Photo: PTI)

SC orders Tejashwi to vacate govt bungalow for deputy CM, fines him Rs 50,000

Yadav occupies the 5, Desh Ratna Marg bungalow, a stone's throw from the Raj Bhavan and the chief minister's official residence.

08 Feb 2019 12:32 PM

Total revenue from operations, however, rose 4.36 per cent to Rs 77,582.71 crore as compared to Rs 74,337.7 crore in the year-ago period.

Tata Motors shares crack 29.5 per cent on biggest quarterly loss

Company's market valuation plunged Rs 9,801.94 cr to Rs 43,007.06 cr during late morning session on BSE.

08 Feb 2019 12:27 PM

Rang Mahal (Palace of Colours) inspired from the Santhali folktales of Thakur Jivi and Marang Buru will be screened this Saturday at the ongoing 69th Berlinale Shorts International Competition.

In folklores resides his muse

The filmmaker reveals that the main reason for painting walls is to fill in the cracks that are seen as the symbol of prosperity.

08 Feb 2019 12:23 PM

'The entire Supreme Court judgement on Rafale becomes questionable now... because the information was withheld by the government,' Rahul alleged. (Photo: ANI )

Parallel negotiations for Ambani, proves 'chowkidaar' is thief: Rahul

'Who do you think he's doing parallel negotiations for? Not for you and me? It is for Anil Ambani...,' said Rahul.

08 Feb 2019 12:15 PM

In her complaint, the victim's wife told police that Deepak returned home from Haridwar after a trip on Wednesday night. (Representational Image)

Delhi man stabbed to death in front of wife by 'drunk' friends

The man was identified as Deepak, they said, adding the accused and the victim had previous criminal records.

08 Feb 2019 12:12 PM

Autopsy at the state-run JJ Hospital revealed that she had been raped. (Representational Image)

5-year-old girl kidnapped, raped, murdered in central Mumbai

The girl was kidnapped around 3:00 am from LJ Road in Mahim when she was asleep along with her family members in their roadside shanty.

08 Feb 2019 12:10 PM

A Danish court on Thursday sentenced a mother to four years in jail for aggravated abuse (Representational Image)

Danish court sentences nurse for draining son's blood for five years

The 36-year-old woman began drawing her son's blood when he was 11 months old, averaging about once a week for the next five years.

08 Feb 2019 12:06 PM

Govt to provide more funds for Ayushman Bharat next year: Goyal

The interim Budget presented last week has raised the allocation for Ayushman Bharat scheme to Rs 6,400 crore for 2019-2020.

08 Feb 2019 11:54 AM

The controversial Rafale deal was announced in 2016 after PM Modi’s talks with then French president Francois Hollande. (Representational Image)

Defence ministry objected to role of PMO on Rafale deal in 2015: report

The Defence Ministry vehemently objected to the 'parallel negotiations' conducted by PM's office with France, according to a report.

08 Feb 2019 11:50 AM

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. (Photo: PTI)

RBI to cut rates again before elections, but no more: report

RBI unexpectedly reduced interest rates by 25 basis points - showed the central bank will make the same move next quarter.

08 Feb 2019 11:47 AM

Launching Smart Downloads on iOS is yet another way Netflix continues to improve the viewing experience for the users by making it easier for them to connect with the stories they love, and allowing them to take their favorite Netflix stories with them wherever they go.

Smart downloads for Netflix comes to iPhone, iPad

Smart Downloads will delete watched content and automatically download the next one.

08 Feb 2019 11:30 AM

The repair is included in the latest version of Apple's iOS 12 system, which became available to install immediately.

Apple finally fixes FaceTime bug with new update

The bug enabled interlopers to turn an iPhone into a live microphone while using Group FaceTime.

08 Feb 2019 11:18 AM

Woody Allen has filed a $68 million suit against Amazon for breach of contract, accusing the streaming giant of canceling a film deal because of a "baseless" decades-old allegation that he sexually abused his daughter.

Here’s why Woody Allen sued Amazon for $68mn

Allen says Amazon sought to terminate the deal in June, and has since refused to pay him $9 million in financing for his latest film.

08 Feb 2019 11:15 AM

British teenager Molly Russell was found dead in her bedroom in 2017. The 14-year-old had apparently taken her own life, and her Instagram account reportedly revealed she followed accounts related to depression and suicide.

Instagram tightens rules on self-injury images

The move came after British Health Secretary Matt Hancock met with social media companies to safeguard the mental health of teenagers.

08 Feb 2019 11:13 AM

The Netherlands is in diplomatic discussions with Russia that Moscow bears legal responsibility for its role in the 2014 downing of a passenger jet over Ukraine (Photo:AP)

Dutch, Russia in talks about responsibility in MH17 downing

Stef Blok said the initial diplomatic contacts were aimed at paving the way for formal talks and conducted in 'a positive atmosphere.'

08 Feb 2019 11:08 AM

Shares of Indiabulls Housing Finance were trading 4.98 per cent lower at Rs 620.25 apiece on BSE.

Softbank invests Rs 2,800 cr in Indiabulls Housing Fin's associate OakNorth

The current loan book of OakNorth is Rs 21,390 crore and the bank has no delinquencies as on date.

08 Feb 2019 11:04 AM

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy releases an audio clip of a conversation allegedly between BJP State Chief BS Yeddyurappa and JDS MLA Naganagowda Kandkur's son Sharana where Yeddyurappa made an offer Rs 25 lakh and ministerial post for his father. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Kumaraswamy releases audio clip, claims ‘Yeddyurappa trying to poach MLAs’

Kumaraswamy is set to present the state budget on Friday at 12:32 pm, which is considered an auspicious time.

08 Feb 2019 10:55 AM

Union minister and former Army chief VK Singh on Thursday said he has written to the prime minister asking for a high-level probe into the alleged planting of false stories (Photo:PTI)

General VK Singh writes to PM Modi seeking probe for 2012 coup charges

'Indian Army loves the country and can never go against it,' the minister of state for External Affairs told reporters.

08 Feb 2019 10:50 AM

According to officials, the party office in the state has been revamped and preparations are on in full swing to welcome the newly-appointed general secretaries.(Photo: File)

Priyanka to hit Lucknow roads with Scindia, Rahul on Feb 11

The tour is expected to last for four days. This will be Priyanka's first visit after being appointed as the general secretary.

08 Feb 2019 10:48 AM

'I'll expose everyone': 'Manikarnika' star Kangana Ranaut slams Bollywood industry

The actor, who was at an event of her latest "Manikarnika", was asked about the lack of support to her during the film's promotions.

08 Feb 2019 10:47 AM

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