Technology, Mobiles tabs, 9th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 09 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 09 Aug 2017

Parineeti Chopra calls the team a mad bunch.

Parineeti: Proper planning, time and money spent on Rohit-Ajay's pranks

Not only Parineeti, even Shreyas Talpade was at the receiving end of such planned pranks.

09 Aug 2017 10:33 PM

Ajay and Parineeti have a blast on the sets of their film 'Golmaal Again' in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City. (Photo: Shamim Ansari)

Parineeti reveals an unknown side of Ajay Devgn, says he's her trade guru

The actress also revealed that she plans her life according to the trade information provided by Devgn.

09 Aug 2017 9:43 PM

Varnika Kundu accused Vikas Barala, son of Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala, and his friend Ashish Kumar of stalking her through the streets of Chandigarh. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Stalkers arrest, a great move: Varnika thanks people for support

The Chandigarh Police said it has sufficient evidence to establish that the accused stalked, harassed Varnika Kundu.

09 Aug 2017 9:37 PM

The daily warned that China will by no means agree to the withdrawal of troops from both sides in order for talks to be held. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

China says 53 Indian troops still present at Doklam amid military standoff

The ministry, according to the global times, asked India to withdraw its troops and equipment from what it called the 'Chinese territory'.

09 Aug 2017 9:21 PM

The chief minister's announcement came on a day the Maratha community took out a massive silent march- 'Maratha Kranti Morcha' - in south Mumbai to press for reservation in jobs and education, among other demands. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Marathas to get similar educational benefits as OBCs: Devendra Fadnavis

The CM said the government would form a cabinet sub-committee, which would review implementation of various schemes for Maratha community.

09 Aug 2017 9:10 PM

The selectors of both the sides are set to get be felicitated with a cash reward of Rs 15 lakh each. (Photo: PTI)

BCCI selectors to be awarded with Rs. 15 lakh each for teams' good performances

The women's cricket team has impressed everyone with their stupendous performance in the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup.

09 Aug 2017 9:03 PM

Trai on Wednesday floated a paper on developing a framework that can give people more control over their personal data and prevent chances of misuse. (Representational Image)

Trai seeks view on data ownership, privacy to check misuse

It is important to have a clear policy related to data ownership, privacy and security in the telecom space, said Trai chairman.

09 Aug 2017 9:02 PM

Parliament on Wednesday adopted a statutory resolution on increase in basic customs duty (BCD) to 10 per cent on import of mobile phones, printers and ink cartridges. (Representational Image)

Parliament adopts resolution on hike in basic customs duty

Parliament adopted a statutory resolution on hike in basic customs duty on import of phones, printers and cartridges.

09 Aug 2017 8:45 PM

Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort (Photo: AP)

FBI raids former Trump campaign manager Manafort's home: report

Special Counsel Robert Mueller is also investigating Manafort as part of his probe into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.

09 Aug 2017 8:44 PM

The video, which has gone viral on social media, has taken aback viewers (Photo: Videograb)

Adult video played in background during live telecast on BBC

Over 3.8 million viewers have watched the show and one person tweeted to BBC about the goof-up during live telecast.

09 Aug 2017 8:35 PM

The party will also expel six more MLAs in coming days. (Photo: PTI)

Congress expels 8 Gujarat MLAs for violating party whip in Rajya Sabha poll

All eight MLAs are close to senior leader Shankarsinh Vaghela who quit Congress before RS elections.

09 Aug 2017 8:35 PM

Note that the live stream screen splits into two parts, just like Android Nougat’s multi-window.

Instagram adds new dual live stream feature

The latest update lets users add friends to your live stream on Instagram.

09 Aug 2017 8:29 PM

Direct tax collections jumped 19 per cent in the first four months of 2017.

Direct tax collection jumps 19 per cent in Apr-June to Rs 1.90 lakh crore

The collection, net of refunds, was 19.5 per cent of the total Budget Estimate of direct taxes for 2017-18.

09 Aug 2017 8:28 PM

Tiger Woods set for arraignment on DUI charge in Florida

Tiger Woods, 41, is unlikely to appear in court in Palm Beach Gardens after his lawyer waived his appearance at pre-trial hearings.

09 Aug 2017 8:25 PM

"Doing 'Golmaal Again' was like stepping up into a big game for me," says Parineeti Chopra.

Parineeti is not just the heroine, but playing vital role in Golmaal Again

The actress added that doing this film was like stepping into a big game for her.

09 Aug 2017 8:20 PM

All breast cancers are tested to determine if they require oestrogen to grow and about 80 per cent are found to be oestrogen-sensitive. These cancers can often be effectively treated with hormone therapy, such as tamoxifen, but as many as a third of these cancers eventually become resistant.

New drug that can prevent breast cancer growth identified

The potential drug offers hope for patients whose breast cancer has become resistant to traditional therapies.

09 Aug 2017 8:16 PM

The leak confirms the iPhone 8 to feature the vertically-stacked dual rear camera, which was claimed by several leaks from the past few months.

Leak confirms iPhone 8 to feature Wireless Charging

The leak also shows an ‘L-shaped’ battery as well as a vertically-stacked dual rear camera.

09 Aug 2017 8:11 PM

Jet Airways on Wednesday received security clearance of the government for the appointment of Vinay Dube as the CEO. (Representational Image)

Vinay Dube appointed as CEO of Jet Airways post security clearance

Consequently, Amit Agarwal ceases to be the acting CEO of the company.

09 Aug 2017 8:11 PM

Sitaram Yechury’s term as Rajya Sabha member is coming to an end with this session. (Photo: File)

'Hindu Pakistan' should not be created: Sitaram Yechury

While talking about the freedom struggle, he said the country's Independence also had the painful episode of partition attached to it.

09 Aug 2017 8:08 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Marijuana use holds three-fold blood pressure death risk: study

The findings could have implications in the United States among other countries.

09 Aug 2017 8:06 PM

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