Travel, 9th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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09 Dec 2017

Travel, 09 Dec 2017

In 2015, Ive was named chief design officer, reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook. (Representative image))

Apple's Jony Ive returns to lead design teams

Ive, who had led Apple’s design teams since 1996, was behind many of the company’s most iconic designs.

09 Dec 2017 9:01 PM

The 2018 iPhones are expected to use an improved version of the iPhone X’s L-shaped batteries. (Represenative Image)

Next-gen iPhones rumoured to finally see bumped up battery capacities

KGI Securities believe that 2018 iPhone lineup will feature tad bigger batteries for improved stamina.

09 Dec 2017 8:42 PM

Ahead of 1st ODI vs Sri Lanka, Kedar Jadhav ruled out of India side

Jadhav was selected only for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

09 Dec 2017 8:38 PM

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. (Photo: PTI)

Here's where Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's wedding will take place

Security has been heightened around the venue as close family members and friends are expected to attend the function.

09 Dec 2017 8:16 PM

A 32-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district has accused a civic body official of seeking sexual favours to allow the construction of a toilet in her house under the ‘Clean India’ mission. (Representational image)

C'garh civic body official seek sexual favour from woman to allow construction of toilet

The woman told police that the official threatened to demolish her house, by terming it illegal, if she did not accept his proposal.

09 Dec 2017 8:12 PM

Four CRPF jawans in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh were killed by their colleague on Saturday. (Photo: File | PTI)

C'garh: 4 CRPF jawans killed, 1 injured after their colleague opens fire

According to reports, the incident took place in Basguda camp of the CRPF in the state's Bijapur district.

09 Dec 2017 8:06 PM

Would name and shame sexual harassers if guaranteed safety, says Richa Chadha

The actor believes film industry lacks a proper ecosystem which would provide a safety net for victims.

09 Dec 2017 7:33 PM

In his statement, he acknowledged that he had discussed surrogacy with two female staffers, but he did not provide details about the discussions. (Photo: AP)

Republican lawmaker resigns amid charges of surrogacy, sexual misconduct

The women, according to the sources, were concerned that the congressman was asking to have sex with them.

09 Dec 2017 7:23 PM

Fat squirrel steals pricey goods left out for delivery folks

Squirrels are seemingly trying to ruin the holiday spirit all over New Jersey this season.

09 Dec 2017 7:20 PM

Women wait to cast their votes in the first phase of the Gujarat state assembly election in Rajkot. Results of the elections will be declared on December 18. (Photo: AP)

'Peaceful' 1st phase polls in Gujarat, 68 per cent voter turnout recorded: EC

EC said there were reports of technical glitches in EVMs in Surat, some other centres but voting resumed after machines were replaced.

09 Dec 2017 7:20 PM

The OnePlus 5T manages to give us a familiar vibe as the Google Nexus 5, which is considered to be one of the best Android smartphones in history.

OnePlus 5T review: A superb flagship for the price conscious

The OnePlus 5T carries forward all the positive vibes of its predecessor and irons out almost all of its shortcomings.

09 Dec 2017 6:55 PM

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will not hold a planned meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence following Washington's controversial policy shift on Jerusalem, an Abbas aide said Saturday. (Photo: File)

Palestinian president will not meet Pence: diplomatic adviser

‘The United States has crossed all the red lines with the Jerusalem decision,’ diplomatic adviser Majdi al-Khaldi said.

09 Dec 2017 6:55 PM

Hathurusingha had earlier coached Sri Lanka A and was also named as an assistant coach with the national team, but was fired in June 2010 due to disciplinary reasons.(Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka appoint Chandika Hathurusingha as head coach

Hathurusingha had quit as Bangladesh head coach in October this year.

09 Dec 2017 6:40 PM

Talent has been facing difficulty reaching Indian industry, says Aamir Khan

Aamir is all set to sit in a judge's chair for the first time to help budding 'Storytellers' of our country.

09 Dec 2017 6:32 PM

As per the new procedures beginning in January, countries would be designated in various levels from one to four depending on the threat perception. (Photo: File/Representational)

US: 4-level travel advisory to begin from Jan. based on security information

A standard format would help US citizens find and use important security information more easily.

09 Dec 2017 6:23 PM

Although police did not specify the reasons of the chopper making force-landing, an aviation expert said that deboarding of a passenger and some luggage could be linked to the maximum load carrying capacity of the helicopter. (photo: File)

Devendra Fadnavis faces air scare for 4th time as chopper makes force-landing

This is the latest in a series of incidents involving Fadnavis while flying in a helicopter.

09 Dec 2017 5:54 PM

This particular variety retains the unique spongy charactersitic of Banglar Rosogolla with medicinal quality of Tulsi plants. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Tulsi Rasogolla' for the foodies

The 'Tulsi Rasogolla', is being lapped up by gourmets at one of the 25 stalls at the five-day food festival 'Ahare Bangla'.

09 Dec 2017 5:48 PM

Drinking wine stimulates more grey matter in the brain than solving math equations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drink your way to a smarter you with wine

According to an expert, wine is not only healthy but can also make your brain function more efficiently.

09 Dec 2017 5:25 PM

'While I was waiting for a cab, a taxi stopped near me. I asked the cab driver to drop me at Hero Honda Chowk. I didn't suspect on the intention of two persons already sitting in it as they appeared as passengers,' victim said. (Photo: Representational Image | file)

Woman molested, thrown out of moving cab; ‘forced’ to file robbery plaint

Victim claims police officers did not file FIR of molestation and relevant charges and tried to hush-up the matter.

09 Dec 2017 5:15 PM

Net direct tax collections represent 49 per cent of total Budget Estimates of direct taxes for 2017-18 (Rs 9.8 lakh crore).

Direct tax collections rise 14 pc to Rs 4.8 lakh cr in Apr-Nov

Gross collections have increased by 10.7 per cent to Rs 5.82 lakh crore during April-November, 2017.

09 Dec 2017 5:13 PM

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