Technology, Mobiles tabs, 9th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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During the event last week, the host did a skit with someone portraying God (Photo: YouTube)

Joke about #MeToo movement causes American beauty queen to return her crown

In a skit a host asks why Miss America officials would get rid of swimsuit competition, then the person holds up a sign reading "#MeToo."

09 Jul 2018 9:44 AM

The dollar's weakness against some currencies overseas after US jobs data showed slower-than-expected wages growth supported the rupee. (Photo: PTI).

Rupee rises 30 paise against dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 68.57 against the US dollar in early trade today at the forex market.

09 Jul 2018 9:44 AM

The encounter in a forest area of Handwara, in north Kashmir's Kupwara, broke out late on Sunday night after security forces launched a cordon and search operation about the presence of militants in the area. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

One militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Kupwara: Police

The operation is underway, the official said.

09 Jul 2018 9:34 AM

In his opening remarks, Ankur Sharma said the case should be handed over to the CBI because 'jihadis have committed the murder and planted the body there and the murder has been committed to change the religious demography of the area.' (Photo: ANI)

‘Jihadis behind rape, murder of 8-yr-old in Kathua’, says defence lawyer

Ankur Sharma, one of the lawyers defending accused in Kathua case, asked J&K Governor to immediately order a CBI enquiry into the case.

09 Jul 2018 9:23 AM

$In a fraction of seconds, the wheels of a speeding bus ran over the woman. As her relative and passer-by rushed to pull her out, the bus moved forward further crushing the woman. (Photo: Screengrab | YouTube)$

Woman falls off bike, crushed under speeding bus in Mumbai's Kalyan

The bike slipped as it went over a pothole in Kalyan and both the riders fell. In a fraction of seconds, a speeding bus ran over the woman.

09 Jul 2018 9:17 AM

Tencent has submitted a proposal to the StockTencent has submitted a proposal to seek a separate listing of its online music entertainment business on a recognized stock exchange in the United States. (Photo: AFP)

Tencent to spin-off online music unit Tencent Music in US

The Chinese internet giant said it would seek a separate listing of its online music entertainment business.

09 Jul 2018 9:13 AM

The company will formally launch the service from August 1, 2018.

BSNL first telco to start Net telephony, prepaid landline billing

The Tariff plan for the Wings is unlimited free Audio/Video calling for one year at one time activation.

09 Jul 2018 9:13 AM

Embattled Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya will comply fully with court enforcement officers seeking to seize his British assets. (Photo: AP)

Vijay Mallya shrugs off threat of British asset seizures

A verdict is expected by early September, with July 31 the final date for closing oral submissions.

09 Jul 2018 9:04 AM

The boy was allegedly refused treatment as his father could not pay the doctors. (Photo: File | Representational)

Unable to 'bribe' doctors, father loses 10-yr-old son in UP's Bareilly

'Doctors mistreated me, demanded Rs 10,000 for the treatment and nurses asked for Rs 500,' Dharampal, the father of the boy said.

09 Jul 2018 8:59 AM

Within a few years, we got dual cameras, higher megapixel count, thin bezel designs, fingerprint sensors, face recognition, and what not. (Representative Image)

New smartphone trends to watch out for in 2018

Latest technological achievements in the field of smartphones have made us look forward to exciting stuff before the year ends.

09 Jul 2018 8:49 AM

Ashutosh Mahajan, a resident of Mahavir Nagar in Kota, had gone to a water park under Kunhari police station with friends, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Dharmpal said. (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)

19-yr-old Kota boy dives into pool in water park, found dead minutes later

Ashutosh Mahajan's friends told the police that he dived into the pool and did not come out for some time.

09 Jul 2018 8:40 AM

Paypal is ready to invest up to $3 billion a year on acquisitions that enable it to acquire specific capabilities.

Paypal to spend up to USD 3 billion a year on acquisitions

PayPal has shifted from mostly processing online transactions for its parent company to offering a suite of digital payment services.

09 Jul 2018 8:36 AM

This week Congress was confronted with massive rumblings within its West Bengal unit where the state leadership is bitterly divided over alliance options. (Photo: PTI)

Congress faces challenges within to form anti-BJP alliance for 2019 polls

Congress has made it clear that it will not hamper the interests of its state leaders while forging alliances across the country.

09 Jul 2018 8:28 AM

For 2017, Sonos reported revenue of nearly $1 billion.

Speaker maker Sonos files for IPO with aim to reach USD 100 million

The company set a placeholder amount of $100 million to indicate the size of the IPO.

09 Jul 2018 8:24 AM

Kharge said, 'On the other hand, the government's expenditure on advertising is unstoppable. 'Acche din' will come into the lives of people once the Modi government is dethroned.' (Photo: PTI)

‘Chaiwala’ could become PM because Cong preserved democracy: Mallikarjun Kharge

Kharge listed out various schemes of the BJP government and alleged that it had failed to perform on all fronts.

09 Jul 2018 8:16 AM

Los Alamos lab has struggled with safety lapses involving the handling of plutonium and radioactive waste and was found responsible for a 2014 radiation release that forced the nation’s only underground nuclear waste repository to close for nearly three years. (Photo: AP)

New Mexico nuclear weapons laboratory marks 75 years

The lab marked its anniversary earlier this month with a day of speeches and activities.

09 Jul 2018 8:05 AM

HTC stock has dropped nearly 30 percent so far this year.

HTC sales fall to 68 per cent in June, lowest in two years

HTC’s popularity has dwindled with the emergence of rivals such as Apple, Samsung, and more recently Xiaomi.

09 Jul 2018 7:57 AM

Fissure 8 is one of 22 around Kilauea that have destroyed over 1,000 structures and forced 2,000 people to evacuate. (Photo: US Geological Survey via AP)

Scientists defy 'force of nature' to unlock secrets of Hawaii volcano

Scientists are trying to discover what warning signs may exist for future eruptions to better protect the Big Island’s communities.

09 Jul 2018 7:42 AM

Kashmir Valley shuts on Burhan Wani death anniversary

Separatist leaders and prominent activists were placed under house arrest or detained in police stations.

09 Jul 2018 6:42 AM

Halsey breaks down onstage

The 23-year-old singer broke down into tears while singing a heartbreaking rendition of her track Sorry, reports People.com.

09 Jul 2018 6:39 AM

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