Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th May 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 May 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24 May 2017

J&K: PDP worker critical after militant attack

Abdul Qayoom was shot at by militants at least three times from close range outside his home at around 8.10 PM, a police official said.

24 May 2017 10:06 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Kejriwal, ministers to open doors to public for 1 hr on weekdays from June 1

Aam Aadmi Party chief Kejriwal has issued a note to Chief Secretary M M Kutty directing him to make a formal arrangement for the meetings.

24 May 2017 10:04 PM

A civilian, identified as Ishfaq Rashid, was injured in the grenade blast. (Photo: File/Representational)

J&K: Grenade attack by militants at police camp; 1 civilian injured

The grenade was aimed at a camp of the SOG of police in Shopian but the explosive missed target, exploded on the roadside, the police said.

24 May 2017 9:49 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

After Saharanpur clashes, Yogi govt suspends DM, SSP, transfers DIG

Saharanpur has witnessed widespread caste based clashes repeatedly this month.

24 May 2017 9:40 PM

Lalita and Ravi married each other in Thane in presence of their family members, friends and an NGO that works for the rehabilitation and welfare of acid attack survivors. (Photo: File/Representational)

Maharashtra: Acid attack survivor finds love through wrong number

Lalita Bansi, who had to undergo 17 surgeries after braving an acid attack in 2012, tied the knot with her lover, 27-yr-old Ravi.

24 May 2017 9:38 PM

Police also seized electronic devices, drugs and weapons after searching six locations in four different districts of Berlin. (Photo: Representational/ File)

German police arrests 9 drug trafficking suspects, including 4 Islamist militants

Police did not provide further details about the profiles of the suspects or their possible intentions.

24 May 2017 9:25 PM

The fishermen along with their 60 boats after finding them fishing inside Pakistani territorial waters in the Arabian Sea. (Photo: Representational/File)

Indian fishermen convicted by Pakistan court, to be sent back

The Maritime Security Agency had detained the fishermen with their 60 boats after finding them fishing inside Pakistani territorial waters.

24 May 2017 9:23 PM

Police officers clear the scene after an explosion near a bus stop in the Kampung Melayu area of Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

2 dead including suspected suicide bomber in Indonesia twin blasts

The blast took place near a bus station in the eastern part of the capital Jakarta.

24 May 2017 9:15 PM

Sleep optimises the process where we collect and sort new memories (Photo: AFP)

Here's what lack of sleep does to your body

Research shows those who get less sleep have a lower sex drive.

24 May 2017 9:12 PM

The arrest came as the British capital went on high alert, with many of its prominent landmarks under additional security in the wake of the suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday night. (Photo: AFP)

Man with knife arrested near Buckingham Palace, day after Manchester attack

The man is in custody at a central London police station, but the incident is not believed to be terrorism related.

24 May 2017 8:54 PM

The young achiever wants to pursue his research work in physics and will opt for top IITs based on his preference and other conditions. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Telangana: Samosa seller's son secures All India 6th rank in JEE Mains

Mohan also secured the South India 1st rank in Joint Entrance Examination Mains 2017.

24 May 2017 8:35 PM

There's not even an agreed-upon definition for sexting (Photo: AFP)

Sexting doesn't really guarantee sex

It was impossible to tell if sexting actually influenced behaviour at all.

24 May 2017 8:20 PM

Only local suppliers eligible in procurement of Rs 50 lakh or less, if sufficient local capacity and competition ensured.

Govt nod to public procurement policy for local goods

20 per cent margin of purchase preference for local suppliers in procurement of more than Rs 50 lakh.

24 May 2017 8:18 PM

Tuesday's spacewalk lasted less than three hours — exceedingly short by NASA standards. Whitson has now tied the record for most spacewalks by an American — 10 — and moved up to third place on the all-time spacewalking list.

Astronauts pull of space station repairs

NASA scrambled to put together a spacewalk so there would be a backup in case that second unit failed

24 May 2017 8:11 PM

Credai demanded that the govt should minimise double taxation of real estate by treating land as zero rated under the GST regime.

Realtors differ over GST's impact on housing prices

Exemption from service tax on construction of low-cost houses not being continued under GST.

24 May 2017 8:10 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May addresses the media outside 10 Downing Street, London. (Photo: AP)

UK annoyed about info on Manchester attack leaked to US media

'I can say that the British Police are perfectly clear about the situation and that it shouldn't happen again', said Amber Rudd

24 May 2017 8:06 PM

Kohli was speaking ahead of the team's departure for England. (Photo: AFP)

Nothing changes in our heads while playing against Pakistan: Virat Kohli

The Champions Trophy is scheduled to begin from June 1 with India beginning their campaign three days later.

24 May 2017 8:04 PM

The RBI, meanwhile, fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 64.8586 and for the euro at 72.4730.

Rupee recovers from 7-week low, up 16 paise

Rupee is trading at 64.73 following fresh bouts of dollar selling by banks and exporters.

24 May 2017 7:52 PM

The sources said all Indian Army border posts have walls thick enough to to withhold fire of recoiless gun. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Pak's claim of 'destroying' Indian posts in J&K fake: Army

Army sources claimed that the video has clear visibility of editing marks, and therefore, must be deemed to be unreliable and incorrect.

24 May 2017 7:39 PM

Shah Rukh Khan and Brad Pitt. (Pic: Twitter)

Brad Pitt surprisingly visits Mumbai, bonds with Shah Rukh Khan over chat session

The first big-budget Hollywood movie on Netflix will be released on May 26.

24 May 2017 7:37 PM

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