Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Jun 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 16 Jun 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16 Jun 2018

'Queen of Dhwayah 2018' will see 15 finalists battle it out for the crown. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala to host beauty pageant for transgenders for 2nd time

After grand success in 2017, Dhwayah Arts and Charitable Society will organise their 2nd beauty contest in Kerala's Kochi city on June 18.

16 Jun 2018 9:37 PM

Reticulated pythons, which are widespread in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia, grab onto their prey with dozens of sharp curved teeth and then squeeze it to death before swallowing it whole.

23-feet-long python cut open to reveal Indonesian woman it swallowed whole

The victim, 54-year-old Wa Tiba, went missing while checking her vegetable garden near her village on Muna island in Southeast Sulawesi.

16 Jun 2018 9:34 PM

The Government of Maharashtra is exploring this transportation technology (hyperloop) for the Mumbai-Pune route with an aim to reduce the travel time between them to just 25 minutes, said the statement. (Photo: Twitter | @CMOMaharashtra)

Maharashtra exploring hyperloop to reduce Mumbai-Pune trip to 25 minutes

The govt is exploring the hyperloop technology to drastically cut travel time between two cities, located around 200km away from each other.

16 Jun 2018 9:29 PM

Speaking to ANI, Aurangzeb's brother further said that he can avenge his brother's death if the government fails to do so. (Photo: ANI)

If Govt can't, we will avenge Aurangzeb's death, says Army jawan's brother

Aurangzeb's father Mohd Hanif made an emotional appeal to Centre and Jammu and Kashmir government to eliminate militancy from the state.

16 Jun 2018 9:15 PM

The app’s core idea is to limit the option available to the user at a time and choose the best out of them.

New dating app turns matchmaking into a game

Developed by Match Group, Crown turns dating into a game, focusing on quality over quantity.

16 Jun 2018 9:09 PM

Kejriwal and his Cabinet colleagues are sitting at the office of Lt Governor Anil Baijal demanding his direction to the IAS officers to end their 'strike' and approve doorstep ration delivery scheme, since last Monday. (Photo: Twitter | @ArvindKejriwal)

Aam Aadmi Party to lead massive protest march to PMO’s office tomorrow

The Delhiites will assemble at Mandi House at 4 pm and march to the PMO under the party banner to support Delhi CM and his ministers'.

16 Jun 2018 9:05 PM

Producer’s wife asked me to meet his sexual demands: ‘Arjun Reddy’ fame Shreshta

The lyricist of popular films like ‘Arjun Reddy’ and ‘Pelli Choopulu’, has opened up on casting couch in Tollywood.

16 Jun 2018 9:00 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party leaders at a special prayer gathering to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Kolkata. (Photo: Twitter | @MamataOfficial)

Does loving Hindus means you have to hate Muslims, asks Mamata Banerjee

'I respect and love all communities and religion. This country belongs to everybody,' said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

16 Jun 2018 8:56 PM

From badam cutlets, to momos and cakes, here are dishes you can make for your dad.

Father's Day 2018: 5 dishes to make for your dad

The first official Father’s Day celebrations took place in Spokane, Washington, on June 19, 1910.

16 Jun 2018 8:50 PM

Over the last four days, the chief minister held extensive discussions with the state ministers, top bureaucrats and MPs on the issues to be raised during the 4th Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM to take on PM Modi over 'broken promises' at NITI Aayog meet tomorrow

This will be the first time that Naidu will have face-to-face meeting with PM Modi after TDP pulled out of NDA in March over the SCS issue.

16 Jun 2018 8:47 PM

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Car bomb kills 26 at ceasefire gathering of Taliban, Afghan armed forces

The Taliban announced a surprise three-day ceasefire over the Eid holiday, which began on Friday, except against foreign forces.

16 Jun 2018 8:28 PM

'Father’s Day reminds me of all the fond memories I shared with my father,' says Sonali Bendre Behl.

Father’s Day 2018: Here’s how Sonali Bendre Behl will celebrate day

Celebrity Sonali Bendre revisits childhood memories of her father, and says she ensures healthy living lifestyle for family.

16 Jun 2018 8:23 PM

The family members of driver, Gavaskar, met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and submitted a complaint to him regarding the incident on Friday. (Representational Image)

Kerala top cop removed after daughter misbehaved with police driver

Kerala cop Sudesh Kumar has not been given any new posting and has been asked to report to Police Headquarters.

16 Jun 2018 8:15 PM

(L-R) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy, Kerela CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu during a meeting at Andhra Bhawan, in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi L-G denies permission to 4 chief ministers to meet Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister of West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh were denied permission to meet Arvind Kejriwal.

16 Jun 2018 8:10 PM

The Andromeda version could also run on as a dedicated client with a dedicated phone number, similar to the WhatsApp app for iOS and Android.

WhatsApp for Windows 10, Andromeda devices under works: Report

The app is expected to be bathed in Microsoft’s Fluent Design language and will work on all Windows 10 devices.

16 Jun 2018 7:58 PM

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married in December last year.

Watch: Anushka Sharma scolds man in luxury car; Virat Kohli lauds her, you will too

The Indian cricket captain shared a video on Twitter of the actress losing her cool for an important cause.

16 Jun 2018 7:56 PM

Maradona was seen rounding off the ensemble for Argentina's tournament opener with a fat cigar as well. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup: Diego Maradona attends Argentina vs Iceland wearing 2 watches

Maradona almost did not make it to the tournament after being admitted to a hospital in Colombia earlier this month.

16 Jun 2018 7:52 PM

Afghans shared photos on social media purportedly showing Taliban fighters around the country gathering with security forces and locals for the holiday. Representational Image (Photo:AP)

Taliban, Afghan forces celebrate Eid ceasefire with hugs, take selfies

The Taliban announced a ceasefire for the first three days of Eid, for the first time since 2001.

16 Jun 2018 7:18 PM

WhatsApp will stop working on a select number of smartphones and mobile platforms.

WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: All you need to know

The messaging platform has recently updated the list of phones that it no longer supports.

16 Jun 2018 7:07 PM

The exchange of tweets between filmmaker Shirish Kunder and LG Electronics is making Tweeratis burst out in laughter. (Photo: File)

'LG in Delhi not working' tweets Shirish Kunder, LG Electronics expresses 'regret'

'Please DM us your contact details so that we can assist you shortly,' LG Electronics asks filmmaker Shirish Kunder.

16 Jun 2018 7:06 PM

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