Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Six Pakistan players were involved in a spot-fixing case in the Pakistan Super League earlier this year. (Photo: APF)

Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed rejects offer from bookmaker during Sri Lanka series

The offer was made before the third one day international against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, which Pakistan won by seven wickets.

21 Oct 2017 2:30 PM

TDR is a crucail part of real estate industry.

Goa govt goes slow on TDR land use policy implementation

State's TDR policy, backbone of Regional Plan 2030, will be formulated in next six months, minister says.

21 Oct 2017 2:30 PM

IS has claimed responsibility for several attacks in Russia. (representational Image | Photo: AP)

Tajikistan national arrested in Saint Petersburg, link to IS suspected

The 33-year-old suspect recruited central Asian targets online ‘to wage jihad’ and organise terrorist acts on Russian territory.

21 Oct 2017 2:15 PM

As per information, the Pantograph of a train got entangled in Overhead Equipment (OHE) between Rajiv Chowk and R K Ashram section, while approaching Rajiv Chowk station around 9:20 am. (Photo: File)

Delhi Metro technical glitch: Blue line services halted for 45 min today

The Noida/Vaishali to Dwarka metro route remained shut for 45 minutes between 9:20 am to 10:05 pm due to the technical snag.

21 Oct 2017 2:06 PM

The study was conducted at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and researchers believe theirs is the first piece of research to use actual samples of human airways to explore the potential harmful effects of e-cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaping may cause deadly lung diseases, says study

E-cigarettes appear to trigger same responses in body, that can lead to various diseases including asthma and inflammatory lung diseases.

21 Oct 2017 1:34 PM

‘I want to make it clear that the 14th Dalai Lama, the living Buddha handed down by history is a political figure under the cloak of religion,’ said Executive Vice Minister Zhang Yijiong. (Photo: PTI)

China warns world leaders, calls meet with Dalai Lama 'major offence'

China routinely protests world leaders meeting the Dalai Lama and makes it mandatory to recognise Tibet as a part of it.

21 Oct 2017 1:23 PM

The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has questioned the UIDAI's authority in directing banks under the Aadhaar Act. (Photo: PTI)

Banks claim UIDAI cannot issue orders to them, only RBI can

In July, the UIDAI had asked private as well as public banks to open Aadhaar enrolment and updation facilities.

21 Oct 2017 1:13 PM

The sugars in mum’s breast milk, known to feed good bacteria in infants to keep them healthy, could be used to treat a range of conditionsin adults like diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome. (Photo: AFP)

Breast milk may soon become the next health craze

Sugarlogix, based in Berkely, California, has pegged the supplement to be the next big health craze.

21 Oct 2017 12:46 PM

Richard Spencer is the leader of the so-called "alt-right" movement - encompassing white supremacists, neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan. (Photo: AP)

3 arrested in Florida shooting after white supremacist speech

The convicted were followers of Richard Spencer, whose rally earlier had led to Charlottesville massacre.

21 Oct 2017 12:45 PM

says Mayor Crispin Gutierrez Moreno of the town of Ixtlahuacan was shot dead on Friday as he drove on a highway. (Representational Image | Photo: File)

Gunmen kill Mexican mayor; 1 wounded

Dozens of mayors have been shot to death in Mexico in recent years, often by drug gangs or corrupt police.

21 Oct 2017 12:32 PM

GMR Hyderabad International Airport is company that manages Hyderabad airport.

GMR Hyderabad Airport raises Rs 2,275 crore to refinance loan

Report says remaining amount of money will be used to partially fund company's capital expenditure.

21 Oct 2017 12:25 PM

The company has launched its new Galaxy Tab Active 2.

Samsung launches rugged 8-inch tablet Galaxy Tab Active 2 for businesses

The new Galaxy Tab Active 2 comes with S Pen support and also features Bixby voice assistant.

21 Oct 2017 12:20 PM

‘Human rights abuses of this type cannot go unanswered,’ Brad Sherman said. (Photo: AP)

Ahead of Rex Tillerson’s visit, US concerned over human rights violations in Pak

Human rights should be major topic in all bilateral discussions between US and Pak, says Congressman Sherman.

21 Oct 2017 12:14 PM

Varun who calls Yash and Roohi his younger brother and sister, shared an adorable photo.

Varun Dhawan celebrates Diwali with Karan's cute daughter

The actor shared an adorable picture with Roohi from the recent Diwali bash.

21 Oct 2017 12:13 PM

Bharti Airtel is India's largest telecom company.

Bharti Airtel top Sensex gainer; stock up 7.19 per cent to Rs 462.65

Index heavyweight Reliance Industries rose 4.23 per cent to Rs 913.75 over last week.

21 Oct 2017 11:54 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also announced that the number of commendable medals, for all the units of Police Department, has been increased from 200 to 950. (Photo: PTI)

Yogi govt doubles exgratia for UP policemen who die on duty

Yogi also acknowledged the work of Special Task Force, Anti-Terrorist Squad and said they have made commendable contribution to the state.

21 Oct 2017 11:49 AM

A broker looks at changing share prices at BSE.

Sensex retakes 32,000, up 152 points on festive week

Nifty ended almost flat while Sensex ended in red and on Wednesday.

21 Oct 2017 11:48 AM

Diwali celebrations in White House. (Photo: PTI)

Indian-American Congressman introduces resolution for Diwali in US House

The resolution recognises the religious and historical significance of Diwali.

21 Oct 2017 11:35 AM

Zeenat Shahzadi, a 26-year-old reporter of Daily Nai Khaber and Metro News TV channel, went missing on August 19, 2015, when some unidentified men allegedly kidnapped her while she was en route to her office.(Photo: Twitter)

Missing Pak journalist who fought for Indian national returns after 2 yrs

Zeenat Shahzadi was pursuing Hamid Ansari’s case, who had been jailed for illegally entering Pak to meet a girl.

21 Oct 2017 10:58 AM

The untoward incident took place near Taasgaon-Kawathe Mahakal highway at around 2 am on Saturday morning. (Photo: ANI)

11 killed, 11 injured as truck overturns in Maharashtra's Sangli

The injured people have been rushed to the nearby hospital for medical treatment.

21 Oct 2017 10:54 AM

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