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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 23 Aug 2018

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Anum runs a school inside the temple in the Basti Guru area of the southern port city. The school is situated in the middle of an informal Hindu settlement which is facing constant threats from land grabbers. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ Anum Agha)

Students of this school in Pakistan greet teacher's 'Salaam' with 'Jai Shri Ram'

Teacher feels school can serve as example of how different communities can co-exist peacefully in Muslim majority nation.

23 Aug 2018 11:49 AM

One of the accused, Sahil alias Chintu (22), worked as a delivery boy in a five-star hotel and was well aware of the area, police said, adding the other were identified as Ashwani and Anil. (Representational image)

Three men arrested for robbery and snatching in Delhi's Dwarka

The accused were arrested after a brief shootout at around 4 am on Wednesday.

23 Aug 2018 11:41 AM

This guide will help you choose the best gift for your sister. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rakhi 2018: Budget-friendly gifts for your tech-savvy sister

Ideal gifts for your sister this Raksha Bandhan no matter your budget.

23 Aug 2018 11:39 AM

He goofed on ITV’s This Morning by backing skipper Harry Kane and Co to beat Croatia in the semis.

Pig forced into hiding after death threats over wrong World Cup predictions

Marcus had earlier forecast by picking apples with England flags including the time when the team won over Colombia.

23 Aug 2018 11:39 AM

US sanctions dusted off this month targeted Iran's car industry, trade in gold and other precious metals, and purchases of US dollars crucial to international financing and investment and trade relations. (Photo: AP)

After Trump aide's warning, Iran threatens to hit US, Israel targets

US-Iranian war of words has escalated since Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the world powers' nuclear deal with Iran in May.

23 Aug 2018 11:36 AM

The company said 248 MCNs covering about 5 million sq.ft. of area used for hosting the telecom infrastructure were transferred to Reliance Jio.

RCom sells Rs 2,000 crore worth assets to Reliance Jio

RCom in May it expected to sell assets worth 181 billion rupees ($2.58 billion) to Reliance Jio and Canada’s Brookfield.

23 Aug 2018 11:30 AM

Sirisena said he would hold talks with talks with Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan on repatriating the condemned Pakistanis and having them executed there. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka to end execution moratorium soon: President

The five are among 18 people, including a woman, on death row for drug offences whose execution will go ahead, according to Sirisena.

23 Aug 2018 11:26 AM

Palestinian laborers work at a construction site in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, near Jerusalem. (Photo: AP)

Israel approves more than 1,000 West Bank settler homes: NGO

Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman had pledged to build 400 new homes in the settlement in response to the stabbings.

23 Aug 2018 11:17 AM

Pictures of Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh shooting together had gone viral before.

Release date of Ajay, Rakul, Tabu film announced, and it’s mixed feelings for actors

The announcement of the release date of the Luv Ranjan production spells both good and bad news for actors.

23 Aug 2018 11:14 AM

US commercial crude oil inventories fell by 5.8 million barrels in the week to August 17 to 408.36 million barrels.

International oil prices slip as trade spat escalates

International benchmark Brent crude oil futures were at $74.63 per barrel.

23 Aug 2018 11:11 AM

'Sanctions are actions that are counterproductive and senseless, especially against a country like Russia,' Putin said during a press conference with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto. (Photo: File)

US sanctions against Russia ‘counterproductive, senseless’: Putin

Putin added that he hoped Washington would eventually realise 'this policy has no future'.

23 Aug 2018 11:07 AM

The cannabis abuse finding was especially important, as marijuana is often seen as an innocuous substance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking marijuana ages brain by almost three years, says study

Cannabis increases brain ageing by 2.8 years, making it worse for mind than bi-polar disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

23 Aug 2018 11:03 AM

The accused told the court that the girl herself wanted to run away with him as her family members wanted to get her married to another person whom she did not like. (Representational image)

Thane court sentences man to 7 years in jail for kidnapping, raping teenager

Prosecution said when the 16-year-old girl left her house, the accused, kidnapped and took her to Alibaug in Raigad district and raped her.

23 Aug 2018 11:01 AM

Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty had previously worked together on an advertisement.

The adrenaline is what I live for: Ranveer Singh on Rohit Shetty's 'Simmba'

Singh says he tried his best to get into the skin of the character but felt a bit nervous about working with Rohit Shetty.

23 Aug 2018 11:00 AM

The Communist-led government headed by Oli has shown increasing intolerance of dissent since it took power at the beginning of the year. (Photo: PTI)

Man arrested over Facebook post depicting Nepal PM as 'monkey'

The offending image appeared on a Facebook group earlier this month and has been shared more than 2,500 times.

23 Aug 2018 10:54 AM

'While I was on my way to Mahua, an armed person held my hand and was unwilling to leave. This is a conspiracy by RSS and BJP to kill me,' Yadav said. (Photo: ANI)

BJP-RSS conspiring to kill me: Tej Pratap Yadav after armed man clutches his hands

The man was spotted by Yadav's driver among the crowd gathered to greet him in Mahua.

23 Aug 2018 10:41 AM

Top losers include Tata Motors, Vedanta, SBI, Kotak Bank, Coal India, Tata Steel and Bajaj Auto, falling up to 3.29 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty turn volatile after hitting record highs

The BSE Sensex turned choppy and fell 22.84 points, or 0.06 per cent, to 38,262.91 in morning session.

23 Aug 2018 10:30 AM

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy's wife Sudha Murthy is seen supervising the relief material packed in bags embossed with Infosys. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab | @DVSBJP)

Here's why NR Narayana Murthy's wife video has gone viral

Video that has gone viral on social media, shows philanthropist Sudha Murthy packing relief material for flood-hit people of Kodagu.

23 Aug 2018 10:22 AM

Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs to Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Jaitley re-appointed as Finance Minister, to take charge today

Jaitley will resume charge of both finance and corporate affairs portfolios today at the North Block office.

23 Aug 2018 10:15 AM

Scientists hope the Aeolus mission will deliver the first set of data to a ground station in Svalbard, Norway. (Photo: Pixabay)

Wind-tracker satellite to sharpen weather forecasts

The Aeolus mission will provide scientists with data on winds in remote areas, such as over oceans.