Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Feb 2018

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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Fiscal situation should be comfortable next financial year: Jaitley

Finance minister in Budget 2018-19 projected a higher fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent of GDP for current fiscal.

12 Feb 2018 11:02 AM

The course is completely voluntary. (Representative Photo/Pixabay)

Here’s why schools are teaching pupils about porn

More than a dozen schools are now teaching their children about porn in a 5-week course.

12 Feb 2018 10:57 AM

Trump criticised Israel's West Bank settlements, which the Palestinians and most of the international community view as illegal obstacles to peace. (Photo: File)

Palestine not looking to make peace, not sure about Israel either: Trump

Trump's comment about Israel mark rare criticism who has publicly sparred with the Palestinians while forging warm ties with Israel.

12 Feb 2018 10:53 AM

As on date, 59 sophisticated Currency Verification and Processing machines are in operation in RBI for purpose.

15 months after note ban, RBI still processing returned notes

RBI said Rs 15.28 lakh crore, or 99 per cent of the demonetised notes, had returned to the banking system.

12 Feb 2018 10:45 AM

SBI Group reported a massive Rs 1,886.57 crore net loss for Dec quarter of current fiscal as its bad loans and provisions spiked.

Shares of SBI slump over 3 pc on weak third qtr earnings

Shares of company opened at Rs 288 and slumped 3.85 per cent to touch an intra-day low of Rs 285 on BSE.

12 Feb 2018 10:37 AM

Police has also identified Vijay Shankar, a travelling ticket examiner with the Railways as one of the attackers. (Photo: ANI)

UP Police arrests main accused in Allahabad law student's death case

26-year-old Dilip Saroj, who was thrashed by a group of people during an argument in Katra Bazar was pursuing law in Allahabad University.

12 Feb 2018 10:34 AM

Several women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct before he assumed office, claims which he dismisses as lies. (Photo: File)

Trump shocked, disturbed with domestic abuse allegations against aides: WH

Kellyanne Conway, a senior advisor to Trump, said president pushed the two staffers out the moment he saw credible evidence against them.

12 Feb 2018 10:33 AM

Asian markets were also trading in the green after a late-day rally on Wall Street on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Sensex recovers 260 points, Nifty above 10,500-mark

All the sectoral indices led by metal, realty and infrastructure were trading in the green with gains up to 1.44 per cent.

12 Feb 2018 10:10 AM

Company will soon bring a locally manufactured Renegade Thor at a price of Rs 4.9 lakh with a range of 71km (ex-showroom India).

UM Renegade Thor launched at Auto Expo 2018

The motorcycle is powered by a 50kW battery that offers a range of 270KM and a charging time of 40 minutes.

12 Feb 2018 10:03 AM

The pilots of the An-148 regional jet did not report any problems before the twin-engine aircraft plunged into the field about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Domodedovo Airport, authorities said. (Photo: AP)

Russian airliner crashes right after takeoff, kills all 71 on board

The Saratov Airlines flight disappeared from radar minutes after departure for city of Orsk, some 1,500 kms to the southeast.

12 Feb 2018 9:47 AM

Dollar's losses against major global currencies overseas after last week's rally supported the rupee.

Rupee recovers 15 paise against dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 64.25 against dollar in opening trade on fresh selling of US currency by exporters and banks.

12 Feb 2018 9:42 AM

Cybersecurity researchers said in January they had found early indications that Russia-based hackers may be planning attacks against anti-doping and Olympic organizations in retaliation for Russia’s exclusion from the Pyeongchang Games.

Pyeongchang Games organizers confirm cyber attack

The Games’ systems, including the internet and television services, were affected by the hack.

12 Feb 2018 9:24 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

New York Fashion Week: Return of jewels

Designers also made dustings of crystals and gemstones on their clothing lines .

12 Feb 2018 9:23 AM

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan's 'limited floatation' thanks on reaching 33 mn Twitter followers

Thanking all his followers, the 'Raees' star shared a one-minute video message on the social media.

12 Feb 2018 9:22 AM

'I celebrate Holi, Diwali and all other festivals in the same house. My family has loved me and supported me in everything, including my marriage,' Rakesh said. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim family raises Hindu boy, marries him off as per his religious customs

Rakesh's marriage was commemorated pompously and they received her daughter-in-law as per Hindu traditions.

12 Feb 2018 9:14 AM

Paris Hilton flaunts $65,000 Birkin bag

Check out the hot pink bag.

12 Feb 2018 9:13 AM

The United States has already spent some USD 100 billion to launch, operate and support the orbital station.

US privatise International Space Station

The US plan involves privatising the ISS, a low-orbit space station piloted by the US space agency and developed with Russian counterpart.

12 Feb 2018 9:10 AM

No clear understanding now: Kamal Haasan on ideology clash with Rajinikanth

Responding to a question on Rajinikanth joining politics, Haasan did not rule out an electoral alliance with him.

12 Feb 2018 9:09 AM

Akshay Kumar starrer PadMan banned in Pakistan: Twitterati furious over the issue

The members of Punjab Film Censor Board refused to watch the film saying it was based on a "taboo subject".

12 Feb 2018 9:01 AM

Bitcoin is the most popular virtual currency in the world, and it has fluctuated significantly in value over the past year.

How is the growth of bitcoin affecting the environment?

Here, we look at how the currency's growth is effecting the environment.

12 Feb 2018 8:55 AM

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