Technology, Mobiles tabs, 23rd Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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The filing adds allegations of tax evasion and bank fraud and significantly increases the legal jeopardy facing Paul Manafort, who managed Trump’s campaign for several months in 2016. (Photo: File)

Raising the pressure, FBI charges ex-Trump aide with new allegations

After a two-month stretch that produced no charges, the new indictment is part of a flurry of activity for Mueller’s team.

23 Feb 2018 6:47 PM

Accepting the submission of the AG, the bench directed the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) to file affidavit in this regard by March 5 and posted the matter for further hearing on March 6. (Photo: File)

Process to appoint of Lokpal initiated; meeting on March 1: Centre to SC

The meeting of the selection panel comprising PM, CJI, Lok Sabha Speaker and leader of the largest party in opposition is fixed for March 1.

23 Feb 2018 6:41 PM

When an overweight woman delivered vaginally, the risk of her child being overweight was three times higher than normal. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overweight women more like to have obese kids: study

Gut microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of humans.

23 Feb 2018 6:33 PM

Mohit Marwah and Antra Motiwala at their wedding.

Watch: Jaya dances like never before on Govinda’s movie tunes at Mohit wedding

Karan Johar, Abhishek Bachchan and other celebs travelled to UAE for Mohit Marwah and Antra Motiwala (AntuMo)’s wedding.

23 Feb 2018 6:25 PM

$What began as a ‘power struggle’ between Kiir and former vice-president Riek Machar has fractured into an estimated 40 armed groups across the country, with many fighting each other. (Photo: AP)$

War in S Sudan: Eye gouging, teen forced to have sex with grand mom

Untold tens of thousands have been killed in South Sudan since the conflict erupted in December 2013.

23 Feb 2018 6:24 PM

It was a very huge tumour, the size of which was nearly the size of the head. (Representational image: Pixabay)

Doctors remove 'world's largest brain tumour'

Size, vascularity and the involvement of the brain and the bone possessed a challenge in the case.

23 Feb 2018 6:14 PM

The country's reserve position with the Fund also increased by USD 21.7 million to USD 2.087 billion.

Forex reserves up by USD 1.96 billion to USD 421.720 billion

The reserves had touched a life-time high of USD 421.914 billion on February 9, FY18.

23 Feb 2018 6:11 PM

The work is the flip side of the disappointing hunt for new drugs to fight or prevent Alzheimer's disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Superagers' youthful brains offer clues to keeping sharp

Parts of the brain shrink with age, one of the reasons why most people experience a gradual slowing of at least some types of memory.

23 Feb 2018 6:07 PM

The saffron party said that Pawar's remarks that reservation should be given to the financially backward people and shouldn't be caste-based, is only intended to earn brownie points. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar always supported caste politics: Shiv Sena

Sharad Pawar, during a one-of-its-kind interview to MNS chief Raj Thackeray in Pune on Wednesday, spoke against caste-based reservation.

23 Feb 2018 6:00 PM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif tweeted on Tuesday, ‘Our efforts paid, FATF Paris 20 Feb meeting conclusion on the US-led motion to put Pakistan on the watch list.’ (Photo: File)

International watchdog places Pak on terror ‘grey list’: report

Insiders revealed that Pakistan's traditional friend China withdrew its objections in putting Islamabad on the grey list.

23 Feb 2018 5:39 PM

"Police served the MLA notice for violating model code of conduct and asked him to move out of Mungaoli limits. FIR has also been registered against Jain," the SP said. (Photo: ANI)

MP by-poll: FIR filed against BJP MLA for violating model code of conduct

Voting for Mungaoli and Kolaras assembly by-poll will be conducted on Saturday. The counting of votes would take place on February 28.

23 Feb 2018 5:24 PM

Leaked renders of Oppo R13 (credit: Weibo)

Oppo R15 renders leaked, sports iPhone X type notch

Oppo’s flagship R15 smartphone has leaked with an ‘iPhone X-like’ design, which is expected to inpsire the OnePlus 6.

23 Feb 2018 5:20 PM

Research has also suggested that men face sexual dysfunction when they consume excessive porn (Photo: AFP)

Men who watch too much porn prefer to have sex with robots rather than real women

The boss of a firm manufacturing sex dolls admits that a major reason for the success of their product is people watching too much porn.

23 Feb 2018 5:18 PM

The BEAST Bluetooth speaker is IPX5 water resistant, which means it’s splashproof, rainproof, dustproof and sandproof.

Sound One BEAST Wireless speaker launched in India

The speaker has been priced at Rs 2,490 and will be available on most e-commerce platforms.

23 Feb 2018 5:12 PM

The PIL was filed by traffic constable Sunil Toke, who sought the court's direction to the state home department to evict the illegal occupants of the police quarters. (Photo: File)

Bombay HC seeks Maha’s reply over retired cops staying in quarters

A bench of Justices Shantanu Kemkar and Rajesh Ketkar directed the state to file its reply within four weeks.

23 Feb 2018 5:10 PM

South Africa vs India 3rd T20: Visitors look to sign off with another series win

India’s tour had gained momentum with victory in the Wanderers Test and then they carried it through the ODI series with a 5-1 finish.

23 Feb 2018 4:56 PM

According to the statement, Chaturvedi supported rebel candidates and indulged in anti-party activities during the Nagpur Municipal Corporation Elections in 2017, which led to the defeat of Congress' candidates. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Satish Chaturvedi expelled from Congress for 'anti-party activities'

The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday issued press note announcing the former Maharashtra minister's expulsion.

23 Feb 2018 4:47 PM

Describing the test launch as "a complete success", the officials said all mission objectives were met during the trial. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Dhanush’ successfully test-fired

'Dhanush' missile is capable of carrying a payload of 500 kg and hitting both land and sea-based targets.

23 Feb 2018 4:25 PM

Designer Sabyasachi redefines Indian bridal wear

The collection is an amalgamation of heritage and contemporary, with designs in pastel hues.

23 Feb 2018 4:24 PM

The broader NSE Nifty also stayed in the positive zone and touched a high of 10,499.10 before closing 108.35 points, or 1.04 per cent, higher at 10,491.05.

Sensex above 34,000 kicks off March series on a positive note

Sensex hit session's high of 34,167.60, but finally, gauge settled higher by 322.65 points, or 0.95 per cent, at 34,142.15.

23 Feb 2018 4:17 PM

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