Technology, Mobiles tabs, 6th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 06 Mar 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 06 Mar 2018

A five-foot high fibre glass statue of Lenin was toppled at Belonia on Monday, while a smaller figure was razed at Sabroom two days ago, district superintendent of police Monchak Ipper said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Not 1, but 2 Lenin statues razed after Tripura poll results; CPI(M), TMC blame BJP

The statues were pulled down just days after the Left was defeated in Assembly polls by the BJP and its ally IPFT.

06 Mar 2018 9:34 PM

In absence of passport details, banks were hamstrung in taking timely action to prevent defaulters especially willful one from fleeing the country. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Collect passport details of all big borrowers within 45 days: FinMin to banks

Passport details will help banks to take timely action and inform the relevant authorities to prevent fraudsters from fleeing the country.

06 Mar 2018 9:21 PM

The Centre said that since some more time would be needed to conclude the prolonged hearing in the Aadhaar case, the government may extend the deadline from March 31. (Representational Image | AFP)

March 31 Aadhaar linking deadline may be extended: Govt to SC

On December 15 last year, the apex court had extended till March 31 the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar.

06 Mar 2018 9:13 PM

Zoook ZM-Rocker Symphony in-ear headphones.

Zoook launches its Symphony in-ear headphones

The company says that these headphones are priced at Rs 629, and are available all across India.

06 Mar 2018 9:08 PM

The Happy singer arrived on his maiden visit to India last week to celebrate a Holi event hosted by Padmaavat star Ranveer Singh. (Photo: Instagram/nv_dxb)

Pharrell Williams visits elephant conservation centre in India

The centre was established in 2010, and provides critical medical treatment and lifetime care to the elephants.

06 Mar 2018 9:02 PM

Defending the decision of President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, she said America did not make Jerusalem as Israeli Capital, it was, is and always will be Israel's capital. (Photo: AP/File)

Friends forever: Won't tolerate UN 'bullying' Israel, says Nikki Haley

Haley alleged that in the UN and throughout the UN agencies, Israel does get bullied.

06 Mar 2018 8:52 PM

The hairdressers after a detailed discussion with the Islamic scholars decided to ban stylish beards (Photo: AFP)

Hairdressers in Pakistan say no to French and English beards calling them un-Islamic

Last month, the Dera Ghazi Khan District Council passed a resolution for imposing a ban on growing beard of various designs.

06 Mar 2018 8:44 PM

The Prime Minister was speaking at the inauguration function of new premises of the Central Information Commission. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Empowered citizen strongest pillar of democracy: Modi

Prime Minister Modi earlier on Tuesday inaugurated a five-storey building of CIC at Munirka in the national capital.

06 Mar 2018 8:39 PM

Some people attending Paris Fashion Week worried the move could infringe on artistic freedom (Photo: AFP)

France takes steps to end sexist stereotypes in advertisements

Broadcasters and advertisers will submit a report on their efforts to fight sexism and will face sanctions for any ads deemed "excessive."

06 Mar 2018 8:34 PM

Falster – Android Wear 2.0 powered smartwatch.

SKAGEN unveils its first touchscreen smartwatch

Named 'Falster', this watch is powered by Android Wear 2.0 Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100.

06 Mar 2018 8:26 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the party will grant special category status to Andhra Pradesh if voted to power in 2019, even as the AAP too extended its support to the demand. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Will grant special category status to AP if voted to power in 2019: Rahul

Though the ruling TDP is part of the NDA govt at the Centre, its leaders are protesting against the govt for 'neglecting AP'.

06 Mar 2018 8:18 PM

Ranveer Singh in 'Simmba' poster, Ajay Devgn in a still from 'Singham'.

Singham Ajay Devgn to add spice in Ranveer Singh’s Simmba climax?

Among Rohit Shetty’s movie sequels, ‘Singham’ still remains one of people’s favourites.

06 Mar 2018 7:54 PM

Won't tolerate bulldozing luminary statues: WB CM after Lenin sculpture knock down

Mamata claimed that her party did not resort to atrocities on the CPI(M) even after coming to power after 34 years.

06 Mar 2018 7:50 PM

Screenshot from video where Rekha hides herself from the camera.

Viral video: Rekha hides her face on seeing the camera, but why?

It is quite bizarre that an actor or an actress suddenly get afraid when snapped during their usual routine.

06 Mar 2018 7:47 PM

The ministry was cited as saying that the transport plane crashed at Russia’s Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province. (Photo: AFP/File)

Russian transport plane crashes in Syria killing all 32 onboard

Initial information suggested the crash may have been caused by a technical fault.

06 Mar 2018 7:35 PM

Pain begins differently for men and women at the cellular level. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pain's origins may be significantly different in males and females

The accelerating movement of research demonstrating profound differences between the genders may yield a new model for pain medication.

06 Mar 2018 7:32 PM

The company said the mobile application facility was available in 10 regional languages and would also ensure business owners are instantly on-boarded and begin accepting payments at zero additional fees.

Paytm launches 'Paytm for Business' mobile app

The 'Paytm for Business' app for merchants and business partners who accept Paytm at their offline stores in the state.

06 Mar 2018 7:22 PM

Aamir, Ajay remember Sridevi, KJo reveals she might have done first film for him

Sridevi is gone too soon, but she will always stay immortal in people’s hearts.

06 Mar 2018 7:18 PM

Remains of the five-feet-tall statue of Lenin which was allegedly demolished by a pay-loader at Belonia in South Tripura district on Monday afternoon and was thrown at the nearby jungle. (Photo: PTI)

Periyar statue will be razed like Lenin's: TN BJP leader strikes row, deletes post

H Raja has reportedly said someone else had inadvertently posted it on his page.

06 Mar 2018 7:10 PM

He also added that his idea was working since his son’s behaviour changed (Photo: Facebook)

Man makes son run to school in rain after bullying got him banned from bus

The man said that he couldn’t tolerate how his son was becoming a bully.

06 Mar 2018 7:05 PM

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