Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India reported 26.91 per cent increase in standalone net profit to Rs 1,975.3 crore.

Maruti shares skid nearly 4 pc, m-cap drops by Rs 10,906 cr post Q1 earnings

The company's sales during the period under review stood at Rs 21,810.7 crore.

26 Jul 2018 6:03 PM

Bhanushali, who was the BJP MLA from Abdasa Assembly seat between 2007 and 2012, had tendered his resignation as state BJP vice-president in the wake of the rape allegations. (Photo: Facebook)

Cops issue second summons to former BJP MLA in Gujarat rape case

Another official said that second summons, asking ex-BJP MLA to appear before Sarthana police in Surat, had been sent to his residence.

26 Jul 2018 5:58 PM

Addressing the press conference, Imran Khan said: 'I came into politics 22 years ago because I believed that the potential of our country was not being realised. The Pakistan that I saw growing up deteriorated in front of my very eyes.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

If India takes one step, we'll take two to resolve Kashmir issue: Imran Khan

'The main issue between India and Pakistan is Kashmir but blame game can't continue forever,' Imran Khan said.

26 Jul 2018 5:48 PM

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif to walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra fashion show

Salman and Katrina's chemistry is undeniable and we're hoping the same translates when they walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra.

26 Jul 2018 5:44 PM

After criticising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on several issues, including the Rafale jet deal, Rahul Gandhi had walked across the well of Lok Sabha to the Prime Minister and hugged him last week. (Photo: PTI)

We fear hugging Rahul, our wives may leave, also Section 377 not scrapped yet: BJP MP

Rahul Gandhi recently said that BJP MPs will take two steps back thinking 'I'll hug them'.

26 Jul 2018 5:41 PM

Many of us have heard about the devastating side effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hormone that prevents chemotherapy side-effects identified

Because follistatin is a hormone already found in the human body, there is much less potential for toxicity.

26 Jul 2018 5:35 PM

It had become difficult for police to control the crowd taking part in the Maratha morchas because apart from being emotional, this (the community's demands) has also become a prestige issue and the government seemed helpless in the last 24 hours, the Shiv Sena noted. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP must take 'credit' for violence: Shiv Sena on Maratha protests

The BJP usually leads in taking credit (for its various policies), and it should do the same for the bandh and violence, Shiv Sena said.

26 Jul 2018 5:29 PM

The prime minister reaffirmed India's commitment to multilateralism, international trade and rules-based world order. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

At BRICS Summit, PM Modi reaffirms India’s commitment to multilateralism, rules-based world

PM Modi on the last leg of his Africa tour, presented the country statement of India at the BRICS leaders' closed session.

26 Jul 2018 5:22 PM

One popular example is that of Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who is gunning to be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan.(Photo: AP)

Imran Khan and 5 other sportspersons who switched to politics

Imran Khan is fondly remembered for leading the country to their first-ever World Cup in 1992.

26 Jul 2018 5:18 PM

The company is among the world’s top R&D spenders.

China's Huawei to raise annual R&D budget to at least $15 billion

Huawei will dedicate 20-30 percent of that amount to basic science research, up from its previous expectation of 10 per cent.

26 Jul 2018 5:12 PM

Javadekar said Jio Institute has only been recommended by a panel for a letter of intent, subject to certain conditions. (Photo: PTI | File)

Jio Institute not declared 'Institution of Eminence', says Prakash Javadekar

During Question Hour in RS, several members sought clarity on criteria on the basis of which prestigious title was conferred.

26 Jul 2018 5:03 PM

Qualcomm had once hailed the NXP deal, first announced in 2016, as a way to break into markets for automobiles, security and network processing.

Qualcomm calls off $44B deal for NXP

The San Diego-based chipmaker said it will pay a $2 billion breakup fee to NXP and spend up to $30 billion buying back its own stock.

26 Jul 2018 5:00 PM

Mallya remains on bail since his arrest on an extradition warrant in April 2017. (Photo: File)

UK court rejects Mallya's attempt to appeal against verdict favouring Indian banks

Vijay Mallya will return for his extradition hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on July 31.

26 Jul 2018 4:56 PM

The new rate will take effect 27 July 2018.

Cos to cut prices of washing machines, fridges, small appliances by 7-8 pc

Revision of GST rate from 28 per cent to 18 per cent will provide relief to the appliances industry.

26 Jul 2018 4:35 PM

The research, carried out by leading statistician Dr Geoff Ellis to mark the release of the new show, found 39 per cent of people have reported seeing a ghost and 67 per cent claim they know someone who has. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 signs your house is haunted, says paranormal investigator

According to new research, six in ten people believe in ghosts and 23 per cent of us think there is spooky goings on in our homes.

26 Jul 2018 4:32 PM

He doesn’t like the way he is treated as younger people disrespect him and consider him stupid (Photo: Pixabay)

Narcolepsy makes man spend thousands on toiletries without even being aware of it

Although Mark is worried about it since he doesn’t have any money to spend like that, the society’s apathy doesn’t help.

26 Jul 2018 4:28 PM

Under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) that Trump signed in August, any country trading with Russia’s defence and intelligence sectors faces secondary sanctions. (Photo: File/AP)

US law opens way for India to escape sanctions over Russia arms imports

Trump admin has to certify that India is reducing Russian arms imports, expanding defence cooperation with US; India meets both conditions.

26 Jul 2018 4:20 PM

The 30-share Sensex surpassed the 37,000-mark for the first time in history to touch a high of 37,061.62.

Sensex at new high on earnings boost; SBI, ICICI Bank surge

The NSE Nifty also hit a record intra-day high of 11,185.85, before finishing at a fresh record of 11,167.30.

26 Jul 2018 4:14 PM

Most recently Chinese and Indian troops faced off on the disputed Doklam plateau between Bhutan and China after the Chinese People's Liberation Army began building roads through the area. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

China resumes activities in Doklam, India hasn’t dissuaded it: US

US congresswoman Ann Wagner has compared China's actions in Doklam to its operations in disputed South China Sea.

26 Jul 2018 4:12 PM

Ranbir Kapoor with Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra capturing Alia Bhatt.

Ranbir Kapoor turns photographer for Alia Bhatt but ex Sidharth Malhotra did it first

Right from 2015, news reports were abuzz that Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt were in a relationship.

26 Jul 2018 4:09 PM

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