Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th Jun 2017, News & Stories from India

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Oprah Winfrey has acted in several films. (Photo: AFP)

Oprah Winfrey reveals how desperate she was to star in Steven Spielberg's film

The TV host-actress says that she was even ready to carry water and hold script for Steven Spielberg to do the film.

08 Jun 2017 12:37 PM

Commerce & Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Secretary, DIPP, Ramesh Abhishek. (Photo: PTI)

DIPP to soon release SOP for FDI proposal clearances

Inflow of foreign direct investment into India increased by 9 per cent to USD 43.48 billion in 2016-17.

08 Jun 2017 12:35 PM

IT Employees' Assns calls Pai's comment "hurting"

Pai had yesterday accused people, who are making efforts to forge a union in IT industry, of trying to "create a hype, fear-mongering".

08 Jun 2017 12:34 PM

While manufacturers tend to push more details regarding the internals of their products for appealing to the consumer, it makes for a rather hard time in understanding what is what.

Your guidebook to smartphones across all budget ranges (2017)

Buying a new smartphone is highly confusing these days, we try to make it easier for you with best in-class suggestions as well.

08 Jun 2017 12:31 PM

MP HM Bhupendra Singh has said five farmers have died due to police firing after initially refusing to admit the same. (Photo: ANI)

Bhupendra Singh admits police firing killed 5 in Mandsaur farmers' protest

The minister's remarks assume significance as the authorities had been claiming that the police had not fired during protests in Mandsaur.

08 Jun 2017 12:31 PM

Risk of heart defect in babies of women on lithium is less than thought

The study also indicates some increase in risk cannot be ruled out for daily doses lower than 900 mg.

08 Jun 2017 12:23 PM

Ariana Grande had recently lent her voice for 'Beauty and the Beast.' (Photo: AP)

After Manchester attack, Ariana Grande resumes world tour in Paris amid tight security

Fans turned out for US singer Ariana Grande's world tour in Paris after the Manchester suicide bomb attack.

08 Jun 2017 12:21 PM

Strong autonomy message: MPC declines FinMin meet request

All the MPC members declined the request of the finance ministry for that meeting.

08 Jun 2017 12:17 PM

May says the Conservatives will build a 'stronger, fairer and more prosperous Britain,' while opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he would govern 'for the many, not the few.' (Photo: AP)

UK election: Polls open after attacks mar campaign

UK PM May was criticised for lacklustre campaigning and 2 attacks turned the election into a debate about national security.

08 Jun 2017 12:17 PM

Max Life, HDFC Life remain loyal to merger talks

The scheme proposes merging of insurance business in an agreement between MFSL, MLIC, HDFC and Max India.

08 Jun 2017 12:02 PM

One jawan martyred, three militants killed at Kupwara. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

J&K: Jawan, 3 militants killed as Army foils infiltration bid along LoC

Army successfully conducted second anti-infiltration operation in 24-hours, fourth such, along the LoC within a fortnight in North Kashmir.

08 Jun 2017 11:59 AM

The report said Alexander was not among the group of 20 people fired by Uber as part of an internal investigation into its workplace culture after employees made allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

Top Uber employee fired for obtaining Indian rape victim’s medical report

Eric Alexander, the president of business in the Asia Pacific, was fired on Tuesday.

08 Jun 2017 11:54 AM

The Moroccan specimens were found between 2007 and 2011 and include a skull, a jaw and teeth, along with stone tools.

Earliest fossils of our species found in Morocco

The fossils suggest that Homo sapiens may have reached its modern-day form in more than one place within Africa.

08 Jun 2017 11:54 AM

Sri Lanka's Chamara Kapugedera has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy as he suffered a knee injury. (Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Knee injury ends Chamara Kapugedera's campaign

Danushka Gunathilaka is set to open the innings against India on Thursday, taking the spot of stand-in skipper Upul Tharanga.

08 Jun 2017 11:48 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: File/AP)

J&K: 2 Army soldiers injured as militants open fire in Baramulla encounter

Indian Army troops reached Baramulla sector (J&K) after getting information about the militant movement in the region.

08 Jun 2017 11:46 AM

Data included in this study began in 1981. (Photo: Pixabay)

Binge drinking associated with diabetes risk in women

Study shows an association between alcohol consumption and higher blood glucose.

08 Jun 2017 11:42 AM

Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani have refuted rumours of their relationship.

Not Shraddha or Kriti, Tiger Shroff to romance Disha Patani in Baaghi 2

Ending months of speculation, 'Baaghi 2' makers confirmed that Disha Patani has been finalised for the film.

08 Jun 2017 11:38 AM

Gold price drifts further lower by Rs 29,335 per 10 grams

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August fell by Rs 105, or 0.36 per cent.

08 Jun 2017 11:34 AM

"Given the form that India is in, it is likely to emerge winner even if it plays to 70 per-cent potential. But let's just hope the players give it their all," said Harbhajan Singh. (Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India need to guard against complacency against Sri Lanka: Harbhajan Singh

India would be brimming with confidence after they thrashed Pakistan by 124 runs (D/L method). .at Edgbaston on Sunday.

08 Jun 2017 11:25 AM

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (Photo: AP)

Iran leader Khamenei says ISIS twin attacks won’t affect will of people

The assault was the first claimed by the ISIS in Iran, and was the worst terror strike to hit the nation in years.

08 Jun 2017 11:17 AM

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