Technology, Mobiles tabs, 2nd Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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The Income Tax Department will wait till September 7 for settlement of withholding tax by Walmart on payments made to about 44 shareholders exiting e-commerce firm Flipkart before it proceeds in the case, an official has said.

IT department to wait till Sept 7 for Walmart to pay tax on Flipkart deal

Walmart Inc had completed acquisition of 77 per cent stake in Flipkart for about USD 16 billion.

02 Sep 2018 5:40 PM

Silk Road project envisions the construction of railways, roads and ports across the globe, with Beijing providing billions of dollars in loans to many countries. (Photo: AFP)

In China's 'Silk Road' project, nations fear walking into ‘debt trap’

Concerns are being raised that China is setting up debt traps in countries which may lack the means to pay back.

02 Sep 2018 5:35 PM

The Haier Wash app will also assist the user throughout the washing process.

Haier unveils IoT enabled smart laundry service in India

The company says, to ensure hygienic washing process, the commercial washing machines feature a developed double sterilising function.

02 Sep 2018 5:27 PM

The company says that the one box system is designed for clear, dynamic sound.

Sony’s MHC-V21D portable party system launched

Sony claims that the cylindrical design of the system fills the room with a powerful thumping sound.

02 Sep 2018 5:09 PM

Mehul Choksi is at present based in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and India has sought his extradition from that country. (Photo: File)

Mehul Choksi's properties are money laundering assets: PMLA authority

ED had attached 15 flats, 17 offices in Mumbai, a mall in Kolkata, a farmhouse in Alibaug and 231 acres of land at different locations.

02 Sep 2018 5:03 PM

Private carrier Jet Airways commenced Sunday its daily direct flight services to Indore from here in Gujarat. With the launch of these services, the number of flights operated from the Harini airport here now stands at 23 per day.

Jet Airways starts Vadodara-Indore daily direct flight

The flights include nine "industry first" routes such as those connecting Indore with Jodhpur and Vadodara.

02 Sep 2018 5:00 PM

Traders body CAIT wrote to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday seeking investigation to assess the potential of health hazards allegedly posed by currency notes. (Photo: PTI)

Probe health hazards posed by currency notes: CAIT to Jaitley

The traders' body quoted findings from various studies which claimed the notes were contaminated.

02 Sep 2018 4:53 PM

Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu in AndhaDhun. (YouTube screengrab)

AndhaDhun trailer: Ayushmann, Tabu, Radhika light up this dark murder mystery

Produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, AndhaDhun is slated to release on October 5, 2018.

02 Sep 2018 4:50 PM

As per the ministry's parameters, various types of lights depending on the location of installation should be provided at underground metro stations. (Representational Image)

Centre issues mandatory parameters for metro rail systems under 'Make in India’

Parameters intend to achieve uniformity among technical specification of electrical items used by different metro rail systems.

02 Sep 2018 4:45 PM

WideVine is an encryption platform for securely licensing, distributing and protecting playback of video content on any device.

POCO F1 can't play HD videos from Netflix, Amazon Prime

The POCO F1 lacks the WideVine L1 encryption, resulting in support for only Sd video streaming.

02 Sep 2018 4:43 PM

Apart from the 345L frost-free BMR, Mitashi has also unveiled its 240L double-door and 145L double-door models.

Mitashi launches its new line up of refrigerators

Mitashi claims that its 345L model consumes very low power and uses R-600a eco-friendly gas.

02 Sep 2018 4:24 PM

Agencies begin relook at Reliance Infra ratings on debt reduction measures

Within weeks of facing multiple downgrades, Reliance Infra has begun to see positive rating actions by agencies.

02 Sep 2018 4:19 PM

The bench, also comprising Justices S Abdul Nazeer and Deepak Gupta, also noted in its order that the plea was filed by the IT department after a delay of 596 days and "inadequate and unconvincing explanation" was given for the delay. (Photo: File | ANI)

Not a picnic place: SC slams IT dept for 'misleading statement'

The bench slapped a cost of Rs 10 lakh on the department. It expressed shock that centre, through, has taken matter 'so casually'.

02 Sep 2018 4:11 PM

NC president Farooq Abdullah, without naming anyone, said there were certain powers who do not want peace in the valley as their 'livelihood flourishes on violence'. (Photo: File | PTI)

Take steps to win hearts of J&K people: Farooq Abdullah on Article 35 A

National Conference president and Srinagar MP Farooq Abdullah appealed to people to join hands and take state out of morass.

02 Sep 2018 4:08 PM

'It is unfair and illegal for a public authority to charge CGST and SGST for supply of information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act,' he said. (Representational | AFP)

Madhya Pradesh: RTI activist asked to pay GST for information

Exercising his right to know, anti-corruption activist Ajay Dubey sought details of costs on renovation of office of RERA, Madhya Pradesh.

02 Sep 2018 4:01 PM

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02 Sep 2018 3:55 PM

After her performance, Ariana Grande was congratulated by Bishop Charles H Ellis III, who wrapped his arm around her, his hand high above her waist and his fingers pressed against her chest. (Photo: AP)

Maybe I was too friendly: Bishop apologises for ‘groping’ Ariana Grande at funeral

Bishop Charles H Ellis III, who officiated funeral of Aretha Franklin, also apologized for joke he made to Ariane Grande about her name.

02 Sep 2018 3:45 PM

Say what! Disneyland to sell alcohol for first time

Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, announced the news in a blog post.

02 Sep 2018 3:42 PM

The new law is one of a series of measures that rights groups say are aimed at curbing freedom of expression online, with the internet one of the last forums for public debate over Sisi's rule.

Egypt president approves law clamping down on social media

The state's Supreme Council for Media Regulations will have the power to place people with more than 5,000 followers — on social media.

02 Sep 2018 3:42 PM

The train left Mettupalayam at 9:10 am and reached Ooty by 2:40 pm. (Representational Image | Facebook Screengrab)

Newly married British couple books entire train for honeymoon trip to Nilgiri hills

The couple paid Rs 3 lakh to charter special train, introduced by Southern Railway, for one-way trip, becoming first people to do so.

02 Sep 2018 3:38 PM

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