Technology, Mobiles tabs, 4th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 04 Apr 2018

The drive to seal commercial establishments flouting provisions of the 2021 Master Plan began on January 7 in Khan Market, on the orders of a Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi sealing drive: SC slams Centre, DDA for incompetency

The SC's statement comes amidst protests and strikes among merchants and shop-owners against the ongoing sealing drive in the city.

04 Apr 2018 8:54 PM

The demonetization decision was aimed at flushing out unaccounted wealth and hit the finances of terrorists suspected of using fake currency to fund operations. But it also caught countries such as Nepal and Bhutan, where the Indian currency is widely used, off-guard. (Photo: PTI)

Nepal to return Rs 950 cr in demonetised cash to improve ties with India

Nepal and India have yet to agree on how to exchange the old Indian bank notes held by individuals and informal sectors.

04 Apr 2018 8:43 PM

Microsoft Kaizala is available as a free mobile app on Android, iOS and Windows platforms for individual users.

Microsoft brings digital payment services on its Kaizala app

Payment integration with Microsoft Kaizala will enable users to quickly send or receive money without having to leave the Kaizala app.

04 Apr 2018 8:33 PM

Nutritionists have traditionally looked toward what he termed "bad fats" in meats and "helpful fats" in nuts and seeds as causal agents (Photo: AFP)

Protein in nuts and seeds may lead to better heart health

Researchers have long suspected that including nuts and seeds in the diet protects against heart and vascular disease.

04 Apr 2018 8:18 PM

Rolls-Royce Cullinan will undertake The Final Challenge to prove itself Effortless Everywhere in the public eye.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan conducts final challenge ahead of launch

Rolls-Royce and National Geographic will work together to publish daily film and photograph updates.

04 Apr 2018 8:11 PM

On February 28, Karti Chidambaram was arrested at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK, in connection with a money laundering case registered. (Photo: File)

INX Media case: CBI court grants bail to Karti Chidambaram's CA

Bhaskararaman was arrested from a hotel in Delhi on February 16 and was later sent to sent judicial custody.

04 Apr 2018 8:11 PM

The government plans to have more benches of the National Company Law Tribunal on the basis of case load, a senior official said on Wednesday amid rising number of insolvency cases coming up before the NCLT.

Govt plans to have more National Company Law Tribunal benches

A case is admitted for resolution under the Code only after approval from the NCLT.

04 Apr 2018 8:03 PM

Banerjee would however meet Karunanidhi and Stalin after the Panchayat elections, sources claimed. (Photo: PTI)

Do Panchayat polls scare Mamata? TMC chief postpones meet with DMK

The violence during candidates' filing nominations in the districts have prompted Banerjee to not leave the state now.

04 Apr 2018 7:58 PM

Eluga Ray 550 features 5.7-inch HD+ IPS display.

Panasonic unveils Eluga Ray 550 with 18:9 display

Priced at Rs 8,999, the phone will be available from 5th April, exclusively on Flipkart.

04 Apr 2018 7:56 PM

Adani Group on Wednesday announced foray into transport infrastructure with a Rs 1,140-crore highway project won by a consortium led by its holding firm in Chhattisgarh from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Adani forays into road infra, wins Rs 1,140 crore road project

The group's flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has been exploring opportunities in the sector.

04 Apr 2018 7:54 PM

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group on Wednesday said it has sent a Rs 1,000 crore defamation notice to Mumbai Congress president Sanjay Nirupam for making "false and baseless" allegations against the company.

Reliance Group sends Rs 1,000 crore defamation notice to Nirupam

The company will also file a contempt petition against Nirupam in the Bombay High Court.

04 Apr 2018 7:45 PM

StayUncle, a website that enables unmarried couples to book into hotels without hassle, launched the spoof site - staylaid.com - after tiring of requests from clients to procure a sex worker as well. (Photo: staylaid.com)

Fake website offers girls for 'every taste, pocket', spurs controversy

More than 8,000 cases of human trafficking were reported in India in 2016, up 20 per cent on the previous year, government data shows.

04 Apr 2018 7:39 PM

Banning of letters of undertaking (LoUs) and letters of comfort (LoCs) by the RBI as trade finance instruments is likely to reduce financial flexibility of importers, a Fitch group company said on Wednesday.

LoU ban to impact financial flexibility of importers

The central bank stopped banks from issuing the two instruments for trade credits for imports into India.

04 Apr 2018 7:32 PM

Homosexuality is taboo in Malaysia and the country retains its colonial-era criminal ban on sodomy, with punishments of up to 20 years in prison, caning or a fine (Photo: AFP)

Outrage over competition for ideas to 'convert' gay students in Malaysian university

The contest organised by the Muslim Students Association called for participants to create videos and posters.

04 Apr 2018 7:25 PM

The government on Wednesday said India's prospects to become a top steel exporter depends on a range of factors, including competitiveness and demand, and will not be impacted by the trade barriers the US has put on imports.

US tariff hike won't stop India from becoming top steel exporter: Govt

India's ambition to become a major steel exporter depends on a number of factors.

04 Apr 2018 7:20 PM

Plea in Delhi HC against Aadhaar requirement for e-filing returns

The Delhi Court on Wednesday sought the Centre's and tax authority CBDT's response.

04 Apr 2018 7:13 PM

Jet Airways stock ended the day at Rs 604.35, down 1.55 per cent from the previous close on BSE.

Jet Airways stock ends 2 per cent down

The full service carrier has an order for 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

04 Apr 2018 7:10 PM

The meeting in The Hague was held on Moscow's request to discuss the Skripal poisoning while an inquiry is still ongoing. (Photo: File/AP)

Russia points fingers at Britain and US over 'grotesque' spy poisoning

British and Russian officials faced off at a closed-door meeting for the first time since the poisoning of the Skripals on March 4.

04 Apr 2018 6:55 PM

The latest amendment in the solar project bidding norms is positive for solar developers but uncertainty remains over the pending decision on safeguard duty, says a report by Icra.

Amendment in solar bidding norms positive, says Icra

Uncertainty remains over the pending decision on safeguard duty, says a report by Icra.

04 Apr 2018 6:48 PM

After the procedure, a conversation with the patient revealed that she did not suffer from any kidney ailment. (Representational Image)

Senior doctor at AIIMS performs wrong operation, tampers documents

The doctor performed a procedure required for dialysis treatment on a woman who had complained of abdominal pain.

04 Apr 2018 6:40 PM

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