Technology, Mobiles tabs, 1st May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Along the border, South Korea started taking down its loudspeakers on Tuesday afternoon, a defence official said. Activity at several spots along the border indicated North Koreans were doing the same, he said. (Photo: AFP)

North, S Korea start to dismantle border speakers fulfilling summit pledge

The moves are the first practical, if small, steps toward reconciliation after Friday's meeting between Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong Un.

01 May 2018 1:35 PM

Last week, Bengal government had seized 20 tonnes of rotten meat, suspected to be of dead animals and sourced from dumping grounds, meant to be supplied to eateries and departmental stores in the state as well as neighbouring states. (Photo: File | Representational)

Stale, rotten meat being sold in Kolkata: Centre forms SIT, 10 held

The police suspect that as many as five influential individuals acted as middlemen for the racket.

01 May 2018 1:21 PM

Anushka Sharma in a still from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.

Happy Birthday Anushka Sharma: The woman with one life, many roles

Anushka Sharma is a name who has proven that she’s here to stay as she entered her 30s.

01 May 2018 1:16 PM

A UN Security Council delegation is making a belated first visit to Myanmar to ratchet up pressure for a safe and dignified return of the Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar army chief denies rape of Rohingya as UN visits

Launched in August 2017, that campaign drove around 700,000 Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh, fleeing burnt villages and army atrocities.

01 May 2018 1:14 PM

The snow-capped peak of the country's highest mountain 100 kilometres (62 miles) west of Tokyo is a symbol of Japan -- and is also an active volcano. (Photo: AFP)

Mount Fuji eruption could paralyse Tokyo: report

The ash would paralyse the capital, rendering roads impassable and stopping the flow of goods and people.

01 May 2018 1:05 PM

Aamir Khan ropes in Alia Bhatt to join him for fund raiser event

The idea was to look for a youth icon who could encourage the young generation to partake in promoting water conservation.

01 May 2018 12:57 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally at Santhemarahalli in Chamarajanagara district. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Speak without reading from paper for 15 minutes at least: PM dares Rahul in K'taka

Addressing a rally in Chamarajanagara, Modi said, 'There is not just a wave but BJP storm in Karnataka.'

01 May 2018 12:56 PM

The decisions came just hours before temporary exemptions from the tariffs on these countries were set to expire at 12:01 am (0401 GMT) on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Trump delays metal tariffs on Canada, EU, Mexico, exempts some others

A source familiar with the decision said that there would be no further extensions beyond June 1 to stave off tariffs.

01 May 2018 12:48 PM

Consumers in metros and Tier I cities spend monthly an average Rs 2,100 per person on restaurants. (Photo: AFP)

Consumer spends Rs 2,100 per month on eating out

The eating out market is growing at around 25 per cent year-on-year.

01 May 2018 12:47 PM

Taking a picture every day encourages people to go out (Photo: AFP)

Research suggests loneliness can be reduced by posting a picture every day

In some cases people even said it helped them cope with a death or illness in the family.

01 May 2018 12:24 PM

Clicking photos every day, keeps the blues away

Clicking a picture a day is good for our well-being.

01 May 2018 12:23 PM

A pregnant relative of a BJP candidate in the upcoming panchayat polls was allegedly raped in West Bengal's Nadia district, police said on Monday. (Representational Image)

TMC did it: BJP after WB panchayat poll candidates's pregnant relative was raped

The incident occurred in Shantipur of Nadia district on Sunday night.

01 May 2018 12:23 PM

The Secretary-General extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. (Photo: File)

UN chief outraged by deadly terrorist attacks in Afghanistan

UN chief said the attacks on journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day is a 'direct assault on the freedom of expression'.

01 May 2018 12:19 PM

Company received an enhanced revised proposal from IHH to invest directly into company at a per share price of Rs 175 per share.

Fortis receives revised offer from Malaysia's IHH at Rs 175 per share

Fortis Healthcare board will meet on May 10 to take a decision on the binding bids for the company.

01 May 2018 12:08 PM

The 76-year-old was impassive throughout the hearing in Melbourne that ordered him to face a jury on "multiple" charges, although half of the allegations against him, including some of the most serious, were thrown out. (Photo: AFP)

Pope aide Pell pleads not guilty, to stand trial on sexual abuse charges

'Not guilty', top aide to Pope Francis said loudly, without hesitation when asked his plea, a stance he has taken since first being charged.

01 May 2018 12:06 PM

Twitter also will live stream ESPN’s “Fantasy Focus Live” podcast. (Photo credit: PIxabay)

Disney to create live sports, entertainment shows for Twitter

Walt Disney will create live sports, news and entertainment programming.

01 May 2018 12:06 PM

Apple itself sells AirPods that's compatible with all Apple products, including the MacBook.

3.5mm to Lightning adpaters won't be bundled with 2018 iPhones: Report

It’s assumed that Apple considers wireless adapters to have caught on with the trend.

01 May 2018 12:02 PM

Facebook would seek an accelerated referral to the Supreme Court so that it would take days not months to decide on whether to allow an appeal, said lawyer Paul Gallagher.

Facebook bids to keep data privacy case from EU's top court

A Facebook lawyer asked for the referral to be delayed to allow Ireland’s Supreme Court to decide if it would accept an appeal.

01 May 2018 11:58 AM

MSI said sales of mid-sized sedan Ciaz declined by 27.2 per cent to 5,116 units during the month.

Maruti April sales up 14.4 per cent at 1,72,986 units

Company's domestic sales stood at 1,64,978 units, up 14.2 per cent from 1,44,492 units in April last year.

01 May 2018 11:31 AM

Hours later, Kelly was joined by President Trump himself on Twitter to refute such an impression of the White House. (Photo: AP)

Report says WH chief of staff called Trump an 'idiot'; Kelly denies

'I spend more time with the President than anyone else and we have an incredibly candid and strong relationship,' Kelly said.

01 May 2018 11:27 AM

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