Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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Victor Mallet, the FT's Asia news editor and a British national, angered authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong by hosting a speech at the city's press club by Andy Chan, the leader of a tiny pro-independence political party. (Representational Image)

Financial Times journalist given seven days to leave Hong Kong

British citizens are usually allowed into Hong Kong without a visa and are permitted to stay for 180 days under immigration rules.

08 Oct 2018 2:42 PM

'One always remembers the person who molested you and we have written to the Law Ministry that one should be allowed to complain without any time limit,' Maneka Gandhi told reporters. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Happy' #MeToo started in India, hope it doesn't go out of control: Maneka Gandhi

Maneka Gandhi said she has asked Law Ministry to not keep any age limit to report child sexual abuse.

08 Oct 2018 2:41 PM

Shares of a few non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) took a hit on Monday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday it was looking at strengthening guidelines for such entities to avoid rollover risks.

Non-banking financial companies slip as RBI plans to strengthen norms

Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd’s stock fell as much as 12.3 per cent.

08 Oct 2018 2:41 PM

Nana Patekar and Tanushree Dutta worked for the first and the last time on ‘Horn ‘OK’ Pleasss.’

Nana Patekar cancels press conference on Tanushree Dutta’s allegations

The 67-year-old actor's lawyer has sent a legal notice to Dutta for allegedly making false accusations against him.

08 Oct 2018 2:38 PM

The sea condition is expected to be 'rough to very rough'. An advisory has been issued to fishermen at sea to return to harbour, the Coast Guard said. (Photo: File | AP)

Cyclone likely to form over Arabian Sea, rain expected in southern states

Coast Guard has put its dornier aircraft and ships have been deployed off Kerala, Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands, and south TN seas.

08 Oct 2018 2:32 PM

Gold prices fell by Rs 30 to Rs 31,870 per 10 gram at the bullion market on Monday, tracking a weak trend overseas amid subdued demand from local jewellers.

Gold falls on weak global cues, muted demand

Silver, too, slumped by Rs 500 to Rs 39,300 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

08 Oct 2018 2:25 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)

Wanted to turn Gujarat into South Korea when I was chief minister: PM Modi

'Our states have more power than many countries in the world. Compared to many small countries, our states have more potential,' PM said.

08 Oct 2018 2:21 PM

Investments in the Indian capital market through participatory notes climbed to Rs 84,647 crore till August-end, making it the first rise in such fund infusion in 10 months. (Photo: AP)

Investment in P-notes rises to Rs 84,647 crore by August-end

Prior to this, an increase in investment was seen in October 2017.

08 Oct 2018 2:20 PM

'We will work towards uniting the Opposition so that Mayawati becomes the next prime minister,' Chautala said while addressing a 'Samman Divas' rally in Gohana on Sunday. (Photo: PTI | File)

Will bring Opposition together to make Mayawati PM: OP Chautala

Chautala, is serving 10-yr sentence in Tihar after being convicted in Haryana teachers' recruitment scam, has recently come out on a parole.

08 Oct 2018 2:18 PM

The centre had on July 30 published a second draft NRC list of Assam in which out of 3.29 crore people, names of 2.89 crore were included. (Photo: File | ANI)

SC seeks Centre’s response on plea seeking NRC implementation in Tripura

SC considered petition filed by Tripura People's Front seeking registration of citizens of Tripura in NRC to identify illegal immigrants.

08 Oct 2018 2:04 PM

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday said the latest version of its sub compact sedan Dzire has crossed three lakh cumulative sales milestone in 17 months from the launch.

Maruti Dzire crosses 3 lakh cumulative sales milestone

The company introduced the third generation Dzire in May 2017.

08 Oct 2018 2:03 PM

On Saturday, when Mallah was on his maiden visit to Ratabari, his constituency, after being elected as the deputy speaker, his supporters insisted that he sat on the elephant. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: Assam deputy speaker falls off an elephant, laughs it off

The deputy speaker then stood up and was seen sharing a hearty laugh with those around him.

08 Oct 2018 1:59 PM

Two Indian companies have placed orders to buy Iranian oil in November, oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday, adding that India does not yet know if it will be granted a waiver from US sanctions on Iran.

Two Indian companies to buy Iranian oil in November: Oil Minister Pradhan

India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer, will buy 9 million barrels of Iranian oil in November.

08 Oct 2018 1:51 PM

P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram were named in the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the case on July 19. (Photo: File | PTI)

Protection from arrest extended for P Chidambaram, son in Aircel-Maxis case

Delhi court extended till November 1 interim protection from arrest granted to P Chidambaram and his son Karti in Aircel-Maxis case.

08 Oct 2018 1:45 PM

E-commerce major Flipkart on Sunday said it is foraying into the insurance segment after securing a corporate agent licence.

Flipkart forays into insurance space with Bajaj Allianz

Flipkart has partnered Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to offer customised insurance solutions.

08 Oct 2018 1:43 PM

State police confirmed the death toll and said the crash involved two vehicles. (Photo: AP)

Limousine crash at popular tourist spot kills 20 in New York

Police said the accident occurred at Saturday when two cars collided in Schoharie County, near the state capital, Albany.

08 Oct 2018 1:28 PM

In its verdict, the Supreme Court has allowed women of all ages to enter Sabarimala temple. (Photo: PTI)

'Untenable': SC Sabarimala verdict allowing women of all ages challenged

The petition was filed by the National Ayyappa Devotee Association.

08 Oct 2018 1:22 PM

The shooting took place last night on a street behind Centara Watergate Pavillion hotel in Ratchathewi district, where tourist coaches were parked, 'Bangkok Post' reported. (Representational Image)

Indian tourist among 2 people killed in shootout in Thailand's Bangkok

Around 20 men were engaged in the fight armed with pistols, knives and sticks. Three of them opened fire, injuring the tourists nearby.

08 Oct 2018 1:17 PM

Najeeb Ahmed had gone missing from the Mahi-Mandvi hostel of the Jawaharlal Nehru University on October 15, 2016, following a scuffle with some students allegedly affiliated to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad the previous night. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC allows CBI to file closure report in missing JNU student case

The Court 'declined' plea of Najeeb Ahmed's mother, to constitute a SIT and monitor the probe.

08 Oct 2018 1:16 PM

Rajat Kapoor has acted in films like ‘Bheja Fry’ and ‘Kapoor & Sons’ among others.

Sorry from bottom of my heart: Rajat Kapoor after being accused of sexual harassment

He said he has tried to be a "good human being" all his life and apologised after claims from two women.

08 Oct 2018 1:14 PM

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