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

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The alleged incident happened last evening, when the accused Munna had dragged the victim inside the parked bus on Canal (West) Road in north Kolkata and then allegedly raped her. (Photo: Representational | File)

WB: Cleaner rapes girl, 3, in parked bus as brother pleads to let her go

The victim was playing with her 5-yr-old brother when accused lured her inside the bus on pretext of giving her chocolate, the officer said.

06 Mar 2018 1:41 PM

According to the video being circulated, the bulls were seen being hit, whipped, and poked with metal and wooden sticks inside the vaadi vaasal.

PETA India releases new footage of Jallikattu cruelty, seeks ban

PETA India plans to submit findings to SC in support of case challenging constitutional validity of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

06 Mar 2018 1:32 PM

Facebook Watch was made available initially to a limited group in the United States on the company’s mobile app, website and television apps, the company said in August last year.

Facebook hires former BuzzFeed, Pinterest execs for video content

BuzzFeed Studios former head Matthew Henick will lead Facebook’s global video content strategy and planning.

06 Mar 2018 1:27 PM

Both the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are essentially substantial updates to last year’s Galaxy S8 and S8+.

Samsung launches Galaxy S9, S9+ in India, starts at Rs 57,900

The Galaxy S9 starts at Rs 57,900 for the 64GB variant whereas S9+ starts at Rs 64,990.

06 Mar 2018 1:16 PM

After the announcement, Biplab Kumar Deb (L) said, 'Jishnu Deb Burman will work with me as the deputy CM of Tripura.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Biplab Kumar Deb to be Tripura CM, Jishnu Deb Burman his deputy

'Biplab Kumar Deb to be the chief ministerial candidate for Tripura,' said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday.

06 Mar 2018 1:15 PM

Any sexual act by an adult with a child younger than 15 can be prosecuted as a sexual offence under current French law. (Photo: AP)

France to set 15 as legal age of sexual consent after public outcry

The new age limit, part of a package of laws aimed at curbing sexual violence and sexism, is to be approved by the govt in the coming weeks.

06 Mar 2018 12:58 PM

Boney Kapoor's children Arjun, Anshula, Janhvi and Khushi.

Anshula proves she’s pillar of strength for half-sisters, here's how Janhvi reacted

The star kid stood up for her half-sisters on Instagram with a fitting reply to a troll and Janhvi reacted to it.

06 Mar 2018 12:54 PM

Laughing is good for the brain. By slashing levels of stress hormones and boosting the immune system, it boosts sexual confidence. Laughing is good for the brain. By slashing levels of stress hormones and boosting the immune system, it boosts sexual confidence. (Photo: AFP)

Here are ways to boost sexual confidence in bedroom

Pressures of modern world, divorces and break-ups can take their toll and leave both sexes emotionally puzzled and sexually anxious.

06 Mar 2018 12:54 PM

The CBI also told the apex court that it will seek an extension of Karti Chidambaram's custody before the trial court on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

INX Media case: Blow to Karti as Supreme Court refuses interim protection

The Supreme Court has posted the matter for further hearing on March 8.

06 Mar 2018 12:47 PM

5-Stars Movement's leader Luigi Di Maio arrives for a press conference on the preliminary election results, in Rome. (Photo: AP)

Voters deliver stinging blow as Italy faces hung Parliament

The result could leave Italy with a hung Parliament and difficult coalition talks lie ahead for parties vying to form the next government.

06 Mar 2018 12:42 PM

Microsoft's goal is to rely on wind, solar and hydropower electricity for at least 50 per cent of its energy usage worldwide by the end of 2018.

Microsoft inks renewable energy deal for Bengaluru facility

Microsoft's total global direct procurement in renewable energy projects to nearly 900 megawatts.

06 Mar 2018 12:32 PM

RBI is in charge of supervising lenders and meant to act as the bottom-line guarantor that the banking system is sound.

Missed warnings - How watchdogs failed to spot USD 2 bn PNB fraud

RBI set a April 30 deadline for integrating banks’ internal software and SWIFT.

06 Mar 2018 12:26 PM

Pulmonary fibrosis, an ongoing process of scarring that leaves patients chronically short of breath.

Restoring lipid synthesis can reduce lung fibrosis, says study

Restoring the lipids that help keep lung tissue flexible and inflated can help slow disease progression.

06 Mar 2018 12:16 PM

The S7 features a metal-plastic combo body and is a tad slippery.

Karbonn Titanium Frames S7 review: Large 1080p display on a budget

The smartphone comes packed with a big screen, Android 7.0 Nougat, 13MP front and rear camera, and a large battery.

06 Mar 2018 11:54 AM

The chief executive officers of ICICI and Axis banks, Chanda Kochhar and Shikha Sharma, were summoned for questioning Tuesday in the Nirav Modi-Mehul Choksi perpetrated PNB fraud. (Photo: PTI | File)

PNB fraud: Top bankers Chanda Kochhar, Shikha Sharma summoned

ICICI Bank led a consortium of 31 banks that lent money to Mehul Choksi’s Gitanjali group.

06 Mar 2018 11:47 AM

Last month, Air India announced the planned thrice-weekly flights to Tel Aviv over Saudi soil, but the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Riyadh said at the time it had not granted such permission to the carrier. (Photo: File)

Saudi gives Air India overflight rights for its Israel routes: Netanyahu

There was no immediate confirmation from either Saudi officials or Air India.

06 Mar 2018 11:31 AM

The winning design will be used on hoardings, banners, cinema slides, delegate cards, T-shirts and catalog cover.

Mumbai-based designer wins Kashish 2018 International Poster Contest

Designer Wendell Rodricks who judged the contest says winning design is ''minimal and forceful''.

06 Mar 2018 11:20 AM

The Rs 12,636-crore fraud was allegedly perpetrated by billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, the promoter of Gitanjali Gems. (Photo: PTI)

PNB fraud case: CBI detains Gitanjali Group's VP Vipul Chitalia

Chitalia was apprehended at Mumbai airport and brought to the CBI office at the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai for questioning.

06 Mar 2018 11:20 AM

Trai's predatory pricing rules have sparked off a furore in the industry with the older and established telecom carriers as well as industry body COAI slamming the new norms. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel approach TDSAT against Trai's predatory pricing norms

Both Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) and Jio have dubbed the allegations as baseless.

06 Mar 2018 11:08 AM

Silicone Sex World, an adult toy firm is looking for someone who's willing to try out its latest products and join the team at their base in Hatton Garden, London. (Photo: AFP)

UK company posts job advert for sex doll tester

Employee can earn £35k for having sex with robots and providing detailed feedback.

06 Mar 2018 11:01 AM

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