Technology, Mobiles tabs, 27th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 27 Aug 2018

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Rajiv, Ranbir, Rishi and Randhir Kapoor were usually spotted at RK Studios during Ganpati Visarjan every year.

End of an era? 70 years after Raj Kapoor founded it, iconic RK Studios up for sale

While Rishi Kapoor had earlier expressed a desire to rebuild the studio, his brother Randhir said it was not practical.

27 Aug 2018 9:35 AM

Series of reforms transformed economy: Arun Jaitley

Macroeconomic outlook broadly favorable and growth forecast rising to 7.3 per cent in FY 2018-19.

27 Aug 2018 9:28 AM

US President Donald Trump reimposed a wave of tough unilateral sanctions on Iran three weeks ago, bringing back into effect harsh penalties that had been lifted under a landmark 2015 agreement. (Photo: File)

Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at International Court of Justice

A second round of measures is to come into effect in early November, targeting Iran's valuable oil and energy sector.

27 Aug 2018 9:26 AM

Alvarezsaurs are weird animals. With their strong, clawed hands and weak jaws, they appear to be the dinosaurian analog to today's aardvarks and anteaters.(Photo: ANI)

Two new Chinese dinosaurs have been discovered

The dinosaurs are both Alvarezsaurs, an enigmatic group of theropod dinosaurs, which have many similarities with birds.

27 Aug 2018 9:18 AM

International Brent crude oil futures were at $75.75 per barrel at 0122 GMT, down 7 cents from their last close.

Oil stable as US-China trade row weighs, Iran sanctions cut supply outlook

OPEC member Iran has exported around 2.5 million barrels per day of crude oil so far this year.

27 Aug 2018 9:17 AM

Police said they have taken cognizance of the videos and set up special teams to trace and bring the culprits to book. (Representational Image)

Video surfaces showing tribal man tortured by woman's family for eloping with her

Two videos of 33 seconds and 36 seconds showed man being tortured in an open area as he pleaded for mercy while being tied up with ropes.

27 Aug 2018 9:10 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women with heart diseases should give birth within 40 weeks

A delivery plan should be devised at 20-30 weeks.

27 Aug 2018 9:03 AM

The European Commission has started to exclude Britain and its companies from sensitive future work on Galileo ahead of the country’s exit from the EU in seven months time. (Photo: ESA)

UK to start work on own satellite system to rival EU's Galileo

Britain’s finance minister Philip Hammond has approved 100 million pounds to explore a post-Brexit satellite system.

27 Aug 2018 8:56 AM

The Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) led by Kushwaha is an ally of the ruling NDA government in Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

Union minister’s ‘kheer recipe’ sparks talk of changes in Bihar alliances

Tejaswi, who has time and again extended invitation to Kushwaha to align with RJD said that 'kheer' is prepared with love and affection.

27 Aug 2018 8:55 AM

Fish oil supplements don’t prevent strokes in diabetes patients: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

27 Aug 2018 8:54 AM

The jury is not yet out on whether LIC acquiring IDBI banks is a prudent investment or not.

As a captive bank, IDBI will get fresh liquidity from LIC deposits

IRDA has bent backwards and favoured LIC, which has been bailing out government divestment initiatives.

27 Aug 2018 8:46 AM

Hypertensive patients prefer medication to cutting salt

Few studies have been done on the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

27 Aug 2018 8:42 AM

'I will not say a word about that. I think that the communique speaks for itself,' the pontiff said when questioned by journalists on his plane, flying back to Rome after his visit to Ireland. (Photo: File)

Pope declines to comment on letter saying he ignored sexual abuse claims

'Pope Francis knew from at least June 23, 2013, that McCarrick was a serial predator. He knew that he was corrupt,' wrote Vigano.

27 Aug 2018 8:40 AM

Executives conniving with loanees to defraud banks.

Mudra loans a big scandal in banking system

The managers used a part of the 60 per cent amount to repay the Mudra loan for a year and pocketed the rest.

27 Aug 2018 8:38 AM

Inadequate sleep may fuel cardiovascular diseases in men

There has been conflicting evidence on whether short sleep is associated with a greater chance of having a future cardiovascular event.

27 Aug 2018 8:33 AM

'No amount of white washing/blog writing can increase that!' Surjewala wrote, mentioning Arun Jaitley in the tweets. (Photo: File)

Writing blogs won't increase investment: Congress takes dig at Jaitley

'Truth has a way of coming out and cannot be ever suppressed. Jaitleyji, your Govt has left our economy to dire straits,' Surjewala said.

27 Aug 2018 8:25 AM

Arena of Valor’s Chinese version, known as “Honour of Kings,” has an estimated 200 monthly million players in China.

China defeats Taiwan to get crowned Arena of Valor champion

Esports behemoth China rapidly emerged on top and dominated the finals, scoring an early lead against Taiwan thanks to dual kills.

27 Aug 2018 8:24 AM

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the local fire brigade were deployed to rescue people from the debris of the two blocks, each four-storeyed, said Minister of State for Home Pradipsinh Jadeja. (Photo: PTI)

One dead, 4 rescued after two buildings collapse in Ahmedabad

AMC Commissioner said two blocks of the building of the government colony, each having around 150 residents, collapsed completely.

27 Aug 2018 8:13 AM

Trump: Social Media Giants are silencing millions of people. Can’t do this even if it means we must continue to hear Fake News like CNN, whose ratings have suffered gravely. People have to figure out what is real, and what is not, without censorship! (Photo: AP)

Trump has accused social media firms of 'silencing millions'

Trump said it was “very dangerous” for social media companies like Twitter and Facebook to silence voices.

27 Aug 2018 8:08 AM

'He had always given wrong direction to the society, it is no surprise he is again doing the same thing,' Ghosh said. (Photo: File)

Intellectuals like Amartya Sen have always misled society: BJP leader

On Sen’s call for defeating BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Dilip Ghosh said people like him have always taken the society on the wrong path.

27 Aug 2018 8:04 AM

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