Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th May 2018, News & Stories from India

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During questioning, the passenger admitted that he had smuggled three kilograms gold valued at approximately Rs 93.32 lakh during his past visits. (Photo: File | Representational)

Man held at Delhi airport for smuggling 1 kg gold by hiding it in rectum

The accused was intercepted after his arrival from Bangkok on Wednesday.

24 May 2018 6:19 PM

Government tenders worth about Rs 13,000 crore were either cancelled or withdrawn and re-issued after the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) stepped in to change their conditions for promoting 'made in India' goods, a top official said.

Rs 13000 cr tenders withdrawn or cancelled to promote Make in India

The government issued the order on June 15, 2017, to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India.

24 May 2018 6:19 PM

Amount of leisure time spent watching a screen had almost double the impact on the risk of mortality, cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you can undo perils of too much screen time

Increasing strength and fitness may offset the adverse health consequences of spending leisure time sitting down and watching a screen.

24 May 2018 6:18 PM

40-year-old Ouissem Medouni and 35-year-old Sabrina Kouider were found guilty of murdering their French nanny and burning her body on a bonfire in their London backyard. (Photo: AP)

London couple convicted of murdering nanny, burning her body in their backyard

The woman was obsessed with Boyzone's Mark Walton and suspected that the nanny was having an affair with him.

24 May 2018 6:11 PM

The ED chargesheet focuses on the money laundering aspect and the role of Nirav Modi and others in perpetrating the alleged fraud, a senior official said. (Photo: File)

PNB fraud case: ED files chargesheet against Nirav Modi, associates

ED said about 12,000 page chargesheet or the prosecution complaint has been filed before special court under various sections of PMLA.

24 May 2018 6:07 PM

The men jumped in despite not knowing how to swim (Photo: Pixabay)

Three men film themselves drowning in a deep pond in Rajasthan

They set up a mobile phone on the side of the pond as they can be seen splashing water on each other by the edge.

24 May 2018 6:06 PM

Study finds link between childhood obesity, school performance

Excess early-life adiposity was associated with lower IQ, perceptual reasoning and working memory scores at school-age.

24 May 2018 5:58 PM

Kohli had penned down the deal with Surrey in order to prepare himself for India's blockbuster five-match Test series against England later this year, beginning at Edgbaston on August 1. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli ruled out of Surrey county stint due to neck injury

Kohli would remain in India to undergo a period of rehabilitation before he would have a fitness test in Bengaluru on June 15.

24 May 2018 5:58 PM

Stroke, the second leading cause of death and adult disability worldwide, affects about 15 million people a year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise after stroke improves blood pressure, may prevent repeat strokes

Even a little bit of physical activity is important and beneficial.

24 May 2018 5:53 PM

Following Ranbir’s footsteps, Deepika chooses ‘massive’ superhero film with Fox Star

In October, Karan Johar (who shot with Deepika for an ad recently) announced Ayan’s superhero film with Ranbir.

24 May 2018 5:51 PM

UFBU is an umbrella body of nine unions, including All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and National Organisation of Bank Workers (NOBW). (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Bank unions call for two-day nationwide strike from May 30

Bank employees have organised a demonstrations on May 29 at State Bank of India's main branch at the Fort area in Mumbai.

24 May 2018 5:50 PM

This film set before 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' (1977).

Solo - A Star Wars Story movie review: As good as it could be

'Solo’ is an action-packed and fast-paced film and a wonderful addition to the ever expanding Star Wars story.

24 May 2018 5:45 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should either cut down fuel prices or be ready to face a nationwide agitation by the Congress. (Photo: File)

Reduce fuel prices or face nationwide agitation: Rahul's challenge to PM Modi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said he will be looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response.

24 May 2018 5:25 PM

The Snapdragon 710 will also join the Snapdragon 845 for supporting 4K HDR playback.

Snapdragon 710 is a mini Snapdragon 845 with certain compromises

The SD 710 will sit between the SD 845 and SD 660, offering better performance in AI and photography.

24 May 2018 5:22 PM

Vehicles heat up through the greenhouse effect, the combination of heat from the exterior surfaces of the vehicle and sunlight entering through the windows can turn it into an oven unbelievably fast.

Baby girl dies when left in hot car all day by dad who forgot about her

Child was discovered by adoptive mum and was rushed to Vanderbilt hospital where she was pronounced dead.

24 May 2018 5:22 PM

Goa Pradesh Congress Committee chief Girish Chodankar, Leader of Opposition in state Assembly Chandrakant Kavlekar, former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Congress legislative party spokesman Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco were some of the leaders who took a ride in the carriage. (Photo: INCGoa | Twitter)

Goa Congress men take horse-carriage ride to protest fuel price hike

The partymen later submitted a memorandum to CMO seeking an immediate rollback of fuel price hike stating that it was affecting common man.

24 May 2018 5:16 PM

The nuclear test site in Punggye-ri, North Korea. (Photo: File/AP)

North Korea demolishes Punggye-ri nuclear test site with series of blasts

The explosions were centred on three tunnels into the underground site and a number of observation towers in the surrounding area.

24 May 2018 5:02 PM

The decomposed body of the 71-year-old man was found from a 15-foot-deep pit in their backyard on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

25-yr-old Assam woman axes father as he tried to rape her, buries him in backyard pit

The 25-year-old woman and four of her family members have been arrested in connection with the incident.

24 May 2018 4:41 PM

Portuguese artist Artur Bordalo who goes by the artistic name Bordalo II poses in his studio in Lisbon on May 3, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Portuguese artist turns trash into animal sculptures

He uses materials in his work that are harmful to animals to raise awareness.

24 May 2018 4:39 PM

The retired psychiatric nurse found a pay and display bay and then spent half an hour walking back to the hospital. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elderly couple reunited with car after 5 days trying to remember where it was parked

Couple was finally reunited with the vehicle when it was discovered by builder Martin Tyler in a car park half a mile from the hospital.

24 May 2018 4:38 PM

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