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

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24 Sep 2018

They are offering Rs 50 Lakhs in prize money including scholarships

OPPO to take PUBG experience to the next level

OPPO announces India’s biggest eSports Championship in partnership with Tencent Games

24 Sep 2018 9:29 PM

Mohan has served as chief executive of Hotstar. (AP Photo)

Facebook picks chief of Hotstar streaming service as India head

Ajit Mohan will take up the role of managing director and vice-president of Facebook India.

24 Sep 2018 9:13 PM

AI and IOT are increasingly experimenting with blockchain to achieve the convergence synergies between the two.

5 trends that will drive Blockchain in 2018 and beyond

Though the development is in early stages, we are already seeing few new trends emerging.

24 Sep 2018 9:10 PM

'The sad truth about India's Commander in Thief,' Gandhi said on Twitter, in apparent attack on Modi and tagged video along with his tweet. (Photo: File)

Watch: Rahul releases video quoting French media house on Rafale deal

Video noted that while Indian govt has stated it did not have 'any say in commercial decision', but Hollande, said this was not true.

24 Sep 2018 9:10 PM

People residing in the low-lying areas, especially in Kangra, Chamba, Kullu and Mandi districts, are being evacuated, officials said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

11 killed as rains hit north India; 'red alert' in Punjab

The Punjab govt has asked district authorities to maintain a vigil to avert any untoward situation due to heavy rains, an official said.

24 Sep 2018 9:08 PM

A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, had reserved its verdict on August 28 and is slated to pronounce the verdict tomorrow. (Photo: File)

SC verdict on disqualification of lawmakers with criminal charges tomorrow

Presently, lawmakers are barred under Representation of Peoples Act from contesting elections only after their conviction in criminal case.

24 Sep 2018 9:02 PM

No blood vessels were damaged as the blade was surgically removed (Photo: Pixabay)

Man miraculously survives after being stabbed in the face during a drunken fight

The man first said that he only had a headache and found it hard to move his left eye.

24 Sep 2018 8:59 PM

Flash floods caused by days of torrential rains have wreaked havoc with population and properties in several parts of the state. (Representational Image | File)

5, including 3 minors, killed as landslide buries mud house in J&K’s Doda

Bashir Ahmed, 25, Nageena Begum, 23, Zulfi Banoo, 9, Muhammad Sharief, 8, and 18-months-old girl were killed in the incident.

24 Sep 2018 8:47 PM

Chaman Lal (in pic), a local politician, and his wife Vidya Wati were taken to a hospital with minor cuts and injuries on Sunday afternoon after the armed robbery at their shop Uplands Fruits on Sandwell Road. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-origin couple slashed with knife in UK fruit store robbery

Police said a 45-year-old man and woman aged 33 were arrested on suspicion of the robbery and remain in police custody for questioning.

24 Sep 2018 8:39 PM

Kim requested a second meeting with Trump in a letter this month, and Trump says, 'we will be doing that.' (Photo: File)

Second North Korea summit likely to take place ‘quite soon’: Trump

Trump says secretary of state Mike Pompeo is working out the details for the second Trump-Kim meeting.

24 Sep 2018 8:33 PM

Gajendra Shekhawat dragged the Gandhi family into the intensifying political row over the fighter aircraft deal, alleging that the UPA government had called off the multi-billion USD deal after a private company linked to Vadra was not chosen as a broker. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul involved in conspiracy to sabotage Rafale deal, Hollande part of nexus: BJP

At a press conference, Gajendra Shekhawat named a private firm and claimed its owner had been working with Vadra.

24 Sep 2018 8:23 PM

'The Ease of Living Index seeks to assist cities in undertaking a 360-degree assessment of their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.' (Representational Image)

Andhra tops Ease of Living index, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh follow

Andhra Pradesh has come out on top in 'Ease of Living Index' rankings under AMRUT.

24 Sep 2018 8:14 PM

The march would begin from Mahalaxmi Racecourse and culminate at the August Kranti Maidan, the party said in a statement Monday. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal: Cong to hold protest in Mumbai for PM Modi, Sitharaman's resignation

Maharashtra Congress leaders would participate in a protest march to be led by Ashok Chavan and Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday.

24 Sep 2018 8:05 PM

Five nuns had protested for 13 days near the Kerala High Court in Kochi demanding the arrest of Mulakkal who has been accused of repeatedly raping a nun. Sister Lucy had expressed her solidarity for the protest which garnered support from various quarters. (Photo: ANI)

Church withdraws disciplinary actions against nun who protested for bishop's arrest

Sister Lucy, who joined a protest against rape-accused Bishop Mulakkal, had been barred from her duties and relieved from church activities.

24 Sep 2018 7:59 PM

Mallya, who is currently in the United Kingdom, has been charged by the ED of defaulting on bank loans to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore. (Photo: File)

ED 'resisted' my efforts to repay banks, Mallya claims in PMLA court

Mallya's reply stated that ED's application in its endeavour to confiscate assets, is one which is contrary to public and national interest.

24 Sep 2018 7:50 PM

The woman alleged that she and her family have been threatened for protesting against rape-accused bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Representational Image | Arun Chandrabose)

Sister of Kerala nun who accused bishop of rape claims death threats

In her complaint, the woman named Thomas Chittuparamban and Unni – relatives of the bishop – of threatening her and her family.

24 Sep 2018 7:43 PM

The wireless charging receiver can even upgrade all existing micro USB devices to allow wireless charging.

Airpods style PaMu Scroll Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds from Rs 2,800

The PaMu Scroll can route call audio to both the ear buds, which make sit easier to attend calls while on the move.

24 Sep 2018 7:33 PM

Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, assisting the court as amicus curiae in the sealing matter, told the bench that the motel had applied for regularisation on September 11. (Photo: File)

Everybody has taken law in their hands, says SC on Delhi sealing drive

The bench made observation while hearing plea filed by owner of a motel, situated near Chhattarpur, which has been sealed by authorities.

24 Sep 2018 7:20 PM

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she would run a nationwide campaign to fight the battle. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘This is perception battle, will fight’: Nirmala Sitharaman on Rafale row

Nirmala Sitharaman accused Congress of running a smear campaign against the Centre at a global level.

24 Sep 2018 7:07 PM

Ayushmann Khurrana in a still from AndhaDhun.

AndhaDhun quirkier than Badlapur, there's twist every 7 minutes, reveals Ayushmann

Only about a week remains and Ayushmann Khurrana is jittery as well as excited for his movie release AndhaDhun.

24 Sep 2018 6:50 PM

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