Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Jan 2018

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A file picture of a model wearing a formal shrug

Simply shrug it on

You can never go wrong with this piece of garment. It works as a wonderful accessory and can accentuate your outfit well.

30 Jan 2018 7:03 AM

The “global heatmaps” show, in aggregate form, every public activity uploaded to the app over its history. (Photo: AFP)

Fitness apps reveal Army bases, location of soldiers

Following the revelation, militaries around the world are contemplating bans on fitness trackers to prevent future breaches.

30 Jan 2018 7:01 AM

A top Indian Army official told this newspaper: “It only proves our contention. The Pakistani Army has been actively involved in fostering militancy and terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir for a long time.”

‘Pak Army supplied night vision gear to LeT in Kashmir’

Afghanistan ambassador to US Majeed Qarar has confirmed what the Indian security establishment has been maintaining for a long time.

30 Jan 2018 6:57 AM

The Economic Survey also said that climate change could adversely affect farmers income by up to 20-25 per cent in the medium term.

Economic Survey: Migrating men leading to ‘feminisation’ of agriculture

Women are increasingly donning multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs and labourers, according to the Economic Survey.

30 Jan 2018 6:43 AM

Apart from the Indian defence and security experts including retired military officials, a Chinese professor, Guo Xetang who is the director of centre for South Asia and Indian Ocean Studies will also be present on the first day of the seminar. (Representational image)

Conference to focus on Indo-China ties

The conference will start with a theme “India-China Relations — Resolving Contentious Issues” at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations.

30 Jan 2018 6:38 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

May sets up ‘War Cabinet’ to battle Brexit infighting

Downing Street was also forced to respond to critics, claiming that May was “grasping the many opportunities” of Brexit well.

30 Jan 2018 6:34 AM

A second agreement was signed between Gwadar and HATA Trade City.

Pak, China sign five agreements in Gwadar

The agreements declared Pakistan’s Gwadar and China’s Tianjin as sister ports, and Gwadar and Piung as sister cities.

30 Jan 2018 6:28 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

‘Pink’ survey talks of ‘son’ bias, 63 million missing women

Percentage of working women has declined over time, from 36% in 2005-06 to 24% in 2015-16, said the Survey.

30 Jan 2018 5:55 AM

Videos of the incident, shot by some people present on the spot, showed the DSP pointing his pistol at his own head and saying “I will shoot”. (Photo: Pixabay)

Punjab DSP shoots self with gun during agitation

While police claimed it was an accidental fire, he is seen in a video pointing the pistol to his own head.

30 Jan 2018 5:32 AM

RJD national vice president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh (Photo: PTI)

Cracks in NDA ties in Bihar, claims RJD

However, both Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha dismissed the claims made by Singh.

30 Jan 2018 5:25 AM

People show their fingers marked with ink after casting their vote during byelection for a parliamentary seat at a village near Ajmer. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan bypolls an acid test for Vasundhara Raje, Sachin Pilot

The outcome of Ajmer will test the “relevance” of Congress state Chief Sachin Pilot.

30 Jan 2018 5:18 AM

The gunmen had targeted a tourist bus carrying pilgrims mainly from Gujarat which was on way to winter capital Jammu from Baltal, a base-camp of the Amarnath yatra, at Botengo in Anantnag district on July 10 last year. (Photo: PTI)

Amarnath terror attack: J&K cops file charges against 3 Pak nationals

The J&K police had very next said that there were “credible inputs” pointing towards the involvement of Lashkar-e-Tayyaba in the gory incident.

30 Jan 2018 5:10 AM

Kasganj violence a blot on Uttar Pradesh, says Ram Naik

SP shunted for failure to contain incident, kin demands martyr status for deceased.

30 Jan 2018 5:01 AM

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Economic Survey upbeat, predicts 7.5 per cent growth

India will be reinstated as fastest growing major economy in 2018-19.

30 Jan 2018 4:52 AM

Deepika Padukone in a still from the movie Padmaavat

Supreme Court refuses to entertain fresh Padmaavat plea

The CJI pointed out at that time the producer had not obtained the certificate.

30 Jan 2018 4:40 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti (Photo: PTI)

PDP, BJP spar over murder charge against Army Major

The incident evoked anger throughout the Valley where a shutdown was observed on Sunday to mourn and protest the killings.

30 Jan 2018 4:33 AM

The Economic Survey 2017-18 was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday. (Photo: PTI/File)

Govt 2018 to-do list: AI sale, GST, more funds to bank

It said that despite major policy reforms, the policy agenda remained full.

30 Jan 2018 4:22 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Supreme Court contempt notice to four states for cow mobs

If the court finds the chief secretaries of the states guilty of contempt of court, they are liable for a maximum punishment of six months in jail.

30 Jan 2018 4:13 AM

The personal spiritual life of Sufi masters is characterised by an untiring, almost spiritual, search for union with divinity.

Mystic Mantra: The mystics in white

According to Sufi teachings, the path to experiencing the divine presence starts within.

30 Jan 2018 4:06 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

The RSS agenda: Replacing science with myths

Another BJP appointee has gone a step further and even postulated that ancient India had nuclear weapons.

30 Jan 2018 4:05 AM

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