Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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A bench comprising justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman said that it would monitor the progress of the NRC work in Assam after 30 days. (Photo: Asian Age)

Assam citizenship: SC refuses to extend deadline to publish final NRC

The apex court said that work of verification of around 1 crore citizens in the state should continue without interference from any quarter.

20 Feb 2018 6:57 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: PIxabay)

Vampire bat's blood-only diet 'a big evolutionary win'

Recent research has shown that D. rotundus can recognise individual humans by their breathing sounds.

20 Feb 2018 6:56 PM

In Britain, for example, the elderly are advised to do moderate-to-intense exercise at least 150 minutes per week (Photo: AFP)

Elderly people may live longer with 'no-sweat' exercise few hours a week: study

To improve health and reduce the risk of dying, workouts must be strenuous and more long-lasting.

20 Feb 2018 6:54 PM

The provisional attachment action has been carried out to 'recover outstanding tax demands', understood to be about Rs 85 crore. (Photo: File)

I-T dept attaches 14 bank a/cs including Vikram Kothari in Rotomac bank fraud

This is the second major financial scam to break out after the sensational Rs 11,400 crore fraud by Nirav Modi.

20 Feb 2018 6:47 PM

Five Chinese ships were detected in the region and were observed leaving and it had nothing to do with the ongoing political crisis in the Maldives, the sources said. (Photo: ANI)

No Chinese warship movement detected near waters of Maldives: Indian Navy

The sources in Indian Navy went on to stress that these were not warships as previously reported in Chinese websites.

20 Feb 2018 6:40 PM

Out of every 1,000 children born in Pakistan, 46 die at birth (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan is the riskiest country for newborns according to UNICEF

The report said that after Pakistan, the Central African Republic is the next riskiest country for newborns, and Afghanistan is the third.

20 Feb 2018 6:39 PM

Hrithik Roshan on the sets of 'Super 30'.

Watch: Hrithik Roshan sells papad on the sets of Vikas Bahl's Super 30

Hrithik was also spotted shooting in a village setup on a bicycle.

20 Feb 2018 6:30 PM

The delicacy is famed for its antioxidant content, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties (Photo: AFP)

The breakfast that gives Meghan Markle her ever glowing skin

The 36-year-old American actress swore on manuka honey and bee pollen diet for breakfast that works wonders for her.

20 Feb 2018 6:26 PM

The girl's father Muhammad Amin expressed satisfaction over the verdict, saying: 'We are satisfied on the verdict but we wanted him to be hanged publicly.' (Photo: AFP)

Pak child serial killer appeals against his death sentence in Lahore HC

Imran Ali said the trial was conducted in 'haste and legal requirements were not fulfilled' during the trial.

20 Feb 2018 6:06 PM

The solution also comes with in-built sensors, which will alert the owners in case of fire, gas leakage, intrusion and others.

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting forays into home automation space

The company claims that this system will transform any home into a smart home, where the household can be controlled from any device.

20 Feb 2018 6:05 PM

The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed about 4,500 years ago, under the orders of Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. (Photo: Pixabay)

Secret behind perfect alignment of Egypt's Pyramids decoded

For over a century, researchers have proposed different methods used by the ancient Egyptians to align the pyramids.

20 Feb 2018 5:59 PM

In a recent verdict on the Kerala 'love jihad' case in January this year, the Supreme Court declared that an adult woman has the right to live freely and choose a life of her choice. (Photo:File)

Kerala ‘love jihad’: Want to remain Muslim, wife of Jahan, Hadiya tells SC

Hadiya's marriage was annulled by Kerala HC after she converted to Islam and married Jahan.

20 Feb 2018 5:52 PM

A master plan would be ready by March and the detailed project report would be prepared by July, an official release quoting the Jharkhand chief minister said. (Photo: PTI)

Itkhori to have World's tallest ‘Buddha’ stupa: J’khand CM Raghubar Das

As per records, 104 ft Buddhist stupa built by King Ashoka at Kesaria of Bihar is presently considered as World's largest Buddhist Stupa.

20 Feb 2018 5:41 PM

India is said to have coal reserves of up to 300 billion tonnes. (Photo: PTI/ File/Representational)

Coal India lose monopoly as India opens coal mining to private firms

The reform is expected to bring efficiency in the coal sector by moving from an era of monopoly to competition.

20 Feb 2018 5:33 PM

Mohammed Nalapad Haris has been booked for attempt to murder for allegedly assaulting one Vidwat at the pub-cum-restaurant in Bengaluru on Saturday night. (Mohammed Haris Nalapad/Facebook)

K’taka Cong MLA apologises in Assembly over assault by son in pub

To opposition BJP leader Jagadish Shettar’s charge that there was a delay of 40 hours before Nalapad surrendered.

20 Feb 2018 5:21 PM

The iBall Slide Enzo V8 tablet sports 5MP autofocus rear camera and 2MP front camera, both with LED flash.

iBall 7-inch Slide Enzo V8 tablet launched

t is powered by a quad-core processor clubbed with 2GB RAM and runs Android 7.0 Nougat.

20 Feb 2018 5:19 PM

She also said she wanted to be with her creator if she were to be alone on an island. (Photo: AP)

Humanoid Sophia picks Shah Rukh as her favourite actor

The Saudi Arabian citizen robot also said she wants to work for women's rights.

20 Feb 2018 5:11 PM

From sex causing heart attacks to headache being a reason to avoid sex, here are myths that need to be busted (Photo: AFP)

Here are misconceptions about sex you need to beware of

The internet has also led to a large number of misconceptions which at times end up being harmful when it comes to awareness about sex.

20 Feb 2018 5:10 PM

An irate mob, on Monday, dragged two rape-and-murder accused out from a police station in Tezu town in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh and lynched them. (Representational Image)

2 rape-murder accused men beaten to death by irate mob in Arunachal

Sanjay Sobor and Jagdish Lohar accused of raping a 5-yr-old girl, were dragged out of police custody and beaten to death on the streets.

20 Feb 2018 5:05 PM

Delhi Administrative Subordinate Services president DN Singh said, 'We are going on a strike with immediate effect, we are with our Chief Secretary, until they (AAP MLAs) are not arrested we will not get back (to work).' (Photo: ANI)

Delhi bureaucrats go on strike, demand action against alleged assault of chief secy

Delhi chief secy Anshu Praksh has alleged that he was assaulted by AAP MLAs in the presence of the CM Arvind Kejriwal.

20 Feb 2018 5:00 PM

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