Technology, Mobiles tabs, 3rd Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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The Supreme Court in its order on Tuesday has refused to lift the ban on cryptocurrencies imposed by Reserve Bank of India, the order has effectively restricted the entry of cryptocurrencies in the World's fastest growing economy.

Supreme Court backs RBI ban on virtual currency

RBI had restricted all the banks and financial institutions from using crypto currency.

03 Jul 2018 7:01 PM

'The streets are flooded, citizens stranded, bridges collapsing. Civic governance has collapsed. My thoughts are with the citizens of Mumbai. Stay safe!' Gandhi tweeted.(Photo: PTI | File)

Civic governance has collapsed in Mumbai, says Rahul Gandhi

The road over bridge collapsed in Andheri and crippled the Western Railway's local train services.

03 Jul 2018 6:46 PM

Dhormo Hazra, missing since Sunday, was found on the surface of the water body close to his village in Taldanga area of the district on Monday, a police officer said on Tuesday. (Photo: Amit Shah | Twitter)

Body of 'BJP worker' found floating in pond in WB, trigger war of words

BJP accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of orchestrating killing, the charge was rubbished by the party.

03 Jul 2018 6:39 PM

Findings question the science supporting the booming supplement industry. (Photo: Pixabay)

Antioxidant supplements do not improve sperm quality, says study

Antioxidants have long been used to treat male infertility as they are thought to reduce oxidative stress on sperm.

03 Jul 2018 6:39 PM

Using a mouse model for lung fibrosis elicited by the anti-cancer drug bleomycin, the research team found metformin treatment (Photo: AFP)

Scientists reveal diabetes drug can reverse fatal lung disorder

The drug that accelerated the resolution of lung fibrosis is metformin, which is a widely used agent for non-insulin-dependent diabetes.

03 Jul 2018 6:33 PM

On June 1, Rawat's son (in pic) had pulled a car driver out of his vehicle in Bansara's Vidhyut Colony area, the video appeared to show. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rajasthan MLA's son appears before police in road rage case

Police clarified that the MLA's son had not 'surrendered' but was at the police station as part of the investigation.

03 Jul 2018 6:25 PM

The popularity of Windows 7 remains intact which offers seamless interface.

Users still prefer Windows 7 over Windows 10, here's why

Windows 7 will stop receiving updates and security patches from january 2020.

03 Jul 2018 6:12 PM

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is closing nearly all its operations in a Mumbai branch that was at the heart of a USD 2 billion fraud, according to four sources with knowledge of the decision.

PNB to shutter most operations at fraud-hit Mumbai branch, say sources

India’s second-largest state lender seeks to tighten controls and restore its reputation.

03 Jul 2018 5:48 PM

The app will work only during the time the model code of conduct (MCC) is in place in a poll-bound state. (Representational image)

Election Commission's new app to enable citizens report poll violations

The unique Internet-based beta version of the application is called 'cVIGIL', which stands for "citizens vigil".

03 Jul 2018 5:47 PM

Members of Angela's family claimed the grandparents, who had been looking after Alesha for part of the summer holidays, had tried to make contact with her mum.

Woman learns daughter is dead from Facebook post

The youngster was staying with her dad Robert MacPhail and grandparents Calum MacPhail and Angela on the island.

03 Jul 2018 5:41 PM

When father got to know, he shot the boy dead with a country-made pistol on June 28 and the funeral was conducted the same night. (Photo: File | Representational)

Rajasthan man held for killing 17-yr-old son who tried to rape his cousin

Police ruled out that incident was a human sacrifice and said boy used to allegedly molest his cousin and recently also tried to rape her.

03 Jul 2018 5:37 PM

The Telecom Commission, the apex decision making body in the telecom department, is scheduled to meet on July 11 to discuss proposed new telecom policy, according to official sources.

Telecom Commission to discuss new policy on July 11

It aims to attract USD 100 billion or about Rs 6.5 lakh crore investments in the digital communications sector by 2022.

03 Jul 2018 5:35 PM

A young man allegedly tried to rape a 10-year-old girl when she went to drink water from a nearby hand pump during school hours. (Photo: File | Representational)

UP man tries to rape 10-yr-old in forested area, fails; girl raises alarm

The girl's father has alleged that she was picked up by the man when she had gone to drink water.

03 Jul 2018 5:29 PM

IDBI Bank officers have opposed the proposed 51 per cent acquisition of the bank's stake by LIC, saying this is a clear move to privatise it, bypassing the assurance given to Parliament.

IDBI Bank employees oppose proposed take over by LIC

This is a clear move to privatise it, bypassing the assurance given to Parliament.

03 Jul 2018 5:27 PM

The PLA delegation will arrive at Kolkata on July 5 for their visit to the Fort William. (Photo: File)

Chinese military delegation to arrive at Bengal for talks with Indian Army

High-level PLA delegation's visit is in consonance with vision of PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Wuhan summit.

03 Jul 2018 5:22 PM

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare Berhad on Tuesday said it has made a fresh binding offer to the board of Fortis Healthcare.

IHH Healthcare submits fresh bid for Fortis

The company had earlier scrapped its decision to opt for the offer by the Munjal-Burman combine to invest Rs 1,800 crore in the company.

03 Jul 2018 5:19 PM

After entering the house, the trio bolted the door from inside and allegedly raped the girl. (Photo: File | representational)

15-year-old girl raped by 3 friends of elder brother in MP’s Jabalpur

Since the three accused were victim's elder brother’s friends, girl did not suspect anything and allowed them inside her house, police said.

03 Jul 2018 5:17 PM

The 64-year-old media mogul has graced the cover of British Vogue. (Photo: AP)

Oprah not to run for president in 2020, cannot face 'nastiness' in politics

Media mogul has graced cover of British Vogue, and has opened up about whether she would ever consider making a run for commander in chief.

03 Jul 2018 5:14 PM

Modi said that the BJP contests elections on the issues of development and good governance and the mandates it has received in state after state are historic. (Photo: File)

Oppn with no agenda, ‘hatred for Modi’ sole binding glue, says PM

PM Modi said Congress is now like regional party and cannot become cementing force or anchor for any alliance of oppn parties against him.

03 Jul 2018 5:08 PM

With the help of an equipment named coronagraph, the scientists managed to get a clear picture.

New baby planet shot 370 light years away from Earth

The planet is actually being born around a star which, as per the cosmological timescale, is young with 5.4 million years of age.

03 Jul 2018 5:03 PM

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