Travel, 24th Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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24 Jan 2018

Travel, 24 Jan 2018

J&K’s Director General of Police, Shesh Paul Vaid announced the killing of two militants and the teenage boy on social media. (Representational image/ANI)

2 militants killed in encounter in J&K; teenage boy dies in crossfire

Fighting broke out in Shopian’s Chaigund village after the security forces laid siege to it on learning about the presence of militants.

24 Jan 2018 9:33 PM

The Congress chief has alleged that the government was working only to benefit the rich. (Photo: PTI/File)

Got any black money back from Switzerland in your plane, Rahul asks Modi

Gandhi has been critical of the prime minister for his foreign visits and has accused him of failing to deliver on his poll promises.

24 Jan 2018 9:12 PM

Ziox Mobiles introduces its new budget phone, Astra Star

This new product is an addition to the company’s product portfolio and is priced at Rs 5,899.

24 Jan 2018 9:06 PM

All India Democratic Women's association burn RGV's effigy to protest against his film

The Association will also send a legal notice to the filmmaker against his film 'God, Sex And Truth'.

24 Jan 2018 9:02 PM

Naidu said he hoped that the NIA would continue to focus on all the aspects of financing of terrorism and effectively disrupt the channels and networks of funding to the terrorist organisations. (Photo: File/PTI)

Not a single inch of India’s land to be ceded: Vice-President Naidu

He said no religion in the world allows terrorism but some people in the name of religion are being radicalised and pushed into terrorism.

24 Jan 2018 8:55 PM

'If you want to be successful then you should learn from other's mistakes rather than their successes, the Alibaba group founder and chairman said. (Photo: AFP)

Globalisation can’t be stopped; if trade halts, war will follow: Jack Ma

The billionaire businessman emphasised that no one can stop globalisation and said that trade sanctions are like bombs.

24 Jan 2018 8:38 PM

The company is currently facing lawsuits over the slowing down of older iPhones.

Apple to add new battery monitoring feature in the next iOS 11.3 update

This new feature to be added in the next beta update of iOS 11.3.

24 Jan 2018 8:29 PM

Mere apprehension of the accused that media may sensationalise the proceedings was not a sufficient ground for banning reporting it, the high court said. (Photo: File)

Bombay HC allows media reporting on Sohrabuddin fake encounter case trial

Such an order could be issued only in rare cases, and for a limited period of time, the court said.

24 Jan 2018 8:26 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cruise vacations may boost your well-being: study

Here's why.

24 Jan 2018 8:20 PM

Several younger children were seen crying in a mobile phone video, frightened as they crouched on the bus floor with their hands covering their mouth. (Photo: AN)

'Padmaavat' release row: Mob pelts stones at school bus in Gurgaon

A Haryana Roadways bus was also set on fire near village Bhondsi in Gurgaon by Karni Sena activists.

24 Jan 2018 8:07 PM

The 860 PRO and 860 EVO SSDs to go on sale from this month.

Samsung unveils new SSDs, 860 PRO and 860 EVO

These SSDs support up to 560Mbps read and 530Mbps write speeds.

24 Jan 2018 7:58 PM

Psychopaths may benefit under abusive boss: study

In the workplace, employees respond differently to abusive management styles.

24 Jan 2018 7:55 PM

Priyanka Chopra promotes her movie, Shah Rukh Khan at an event.

See Pics: Not only SRK, Priyanka Chopra also flaunts her love for camouflage

Priyanka Chopra is currently busy with the promotions of her second Hollywood movie ‘A Kid Like Jake’.

24 Jan 2018 7:51 PM

Karni Sena members allegedly damaged two state roadways buses in Jaipur and blocked a road in the city’s Kalwar area scores of activists were held in Mumbai and Nashik. (Photo: ANI)

Protests intensify against ‘Padmavaat’, multiplex body says no screening in 4 states

Multiplex Association of India said the film would not be screened in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa.

24 Jan 2018 7:46 PM

During the hearing, senior counsel Shyam Divan argued that Aadhaar programme will lead to police raj. (Photo: File)

Need to balance national interest, right to privacy: SC on Aadhaar issue

Kapil Sibal, appearing for one of the petitioners, said: “Big brother is constantly watching us. Why should the big brother have that data?

24 Jan 2018 7:22 PM

They said that not removing the skewer actually allowed the boy to survive for such a long time (Photo: AFP)

Boy with skewer piercing through his heart survives in Brazil

The roasting rod went inside below his left shoulder blade and went out through the chest after penetrating his heart.

24 Jan 2018 6:56 PM

'Inflammatory' diet linked to higher risk of colon cancer

This study adds to the previous evidence that a pro-inflammatory diet is associated with several types of diseases.

24 Jan 2018 6:53 PM

PM Modi delivers his speech as Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum listens during the opening session of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo: AFP)

China welcomes Modi’s speech at Davos, says will jointly fight protectionism

Modi is the first Indian PM to address the WEF annual summit in Davos in two decades.

24 Jan 2018 6:49 PM

Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Vivekanand Sinha said the encounter started around 11 am and lasted for about two hours. (Representational image/PTI)

4 policemen killed, 7 injured in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The encounter took place in the forests of Irpanar village in Abhujmad area when a police team was out on an operation.

24 Jan 2018 6:39 PM

Touch can have healing effects, new study finds

The effects of touch he believes can be powerful.

24 Jan 2018 6:28 PM

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