Technology, Mobiles tabs, 10th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 10 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 10 Aug 2017

District officials in Assam have decided to replace a statue in Guwahati of Mahatma Gandhi that was created by one of India’s finest sculptors, Ramkinkar Baij.

Whose aesthetic is it anyway?

his is by way of tongue-firmly-in-cheek type of humour and no offense is meant or intended.

10 Aug 2017 9:51 PM

The AFSPA was promulgated in Assam in November 1990 and the entire state was declared as a 'disturbed area' as the activities of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Ulfa) were at their peak. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

MHA decides not to extend AFSPA in Assam after August 31

Security sources said that home ministry has clarified that they are not in favour of extending AFSPA in entire Assam further.

10 Aug 2017 9:44 PM

Both these articles, instead of being beneficial to the people of the state, have done a great damage and hamper progress and development, claimed J-K BJP spokesperson Virender Gupta. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Article 370 created 'separatist emotion', time to say goodbye to it: J&K BJP

Article 370 grants special status to J&K while Article 35 A empowers the state legislature to define permanent citizens.

10 Aug 2017 9:24 PM

India ranks second after China which tops the survey list with 83 per cent people supporting the government (File Photo)

Despite corruption, violence, India ranks 2nd after China in ‘right direction’: report

India is facing ‘financial/political corruption’ issue, whereas people of China are dealing with the ‘moral decline’.

10 Aug 2017 8:56 PM

Jaitley said names are confidential as long as the matter is under investigation but the confidentiality clause ceases to exist once it reaches court. (Photo: PTI/File)

Panama papers: No one will be punished without proper probe unlike Pak, says Jaitley

Referring to the Panama papers leak, he said 'every account' in it is being investigated.

10 Aug 2017 8:54 PM

Air India is all set to launch its sixth destination in the United States with three-times-a-week services to Los Angeles from New Delhi.

Air India all set to launch flight to Los Angeles in Oct-Nov

Air India flies non-stop services to New York, Newark, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington in the US.

10 Aug 2017 8:42 PM

Raja Krishnamoorthi is a member of the US House of Representatives. (Photo:Twitter).

Indian-American lawmaker says China has taken provocative steps in Doklam

Raja Krishnamoorthi said the standoff issue did not come up during his meeting with the prime minister in New Delhi.

10 Aug 2017 8:37 PM

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) has declared a dividend of Rs 72.5 crore at the rate of Rs 5 per share for 2016-17. (Representational Image)

ECGC declares dividend of Rs 72.50 core, says Commerce Ministry

ECGC has posted profit before tax of Rs 407 crore in FY2016-17, an increase of 5 per cent over 2016.

10 Aug 2017 8:34 PM

Yadav’s statement comes at a time when speculation is gaining that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may remove him for 'indulging in anti-party activities'. (Photo: PTI/File)

JD(U) to split? Sharad Yadav says part of Grand Alliance; Nitish may remove him

Sharad Yadav arrived in Patna on Thursday and will remain in Bihar for the next three days.

10 Aug 2017 8:28 PM

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said it will pay Rs 30,659 crore dividend to the government for the year ended June 30.

RBI to pay Rs 30.6K crore dividend to government

RBI's dividend to the government is less than half of what it paid in 2016.

10 Aug 2017 8:27 PM

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Chinese army analysts say Beijing won't 'compromise' on Doklam standoff

China claimed it was constructing the road within its territory and has been demanding immediate pull-out of the Indian troops from Doklam.

10 Aug 2017 8:21 PM

Doctors at heart of US opioid crisis

Doctors in the United States prescribe more opioids than in any other country.

10 Aug 2017 8:19 PM

TRAI's DND app allows users to block pesky callers and text messages.

Apple's stance on DND app issue unreasonable: Trai chief

Trai has an ongoing tussle with Apple for not allowing convergence of Do-Not-Disturb app onto the iOS platform.

10 Aug 2017 8:16 PM

Angelina Jolie snapped with Brad Pitt. (Photo: AP)

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce on hold after he quits drinking

Brad has become sober to try and win Angelina back, and the move to quit drinking was 'all she ever wanted'.

10 Aug 2017 8:06 PM

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) will on Friday hear pleas by Parsvnath Developers and Kavit Industries against trading restrictions imposed on their shares by SEBI.

SAT to hear Parsvnath, Kavit Industries pleas tomorrow

Trading restrictions were imposed on these companies with effect from August 8 after which many of them approached SAT.

10 Aug 2017 7:55 PM

In this Aug. 2, 2017 photo, unajyu is served at Hashimoto, a Michelin one-star unagi restaurant in Tokyo. (Photo: AP)

New hope for endangered eels, Japanese summer delicacy

Demand for it helped put the creatures on the International Union of Conservation of Nature's "Red List" of endangered species in 2014.

10 Aug 2017 7:52 PM

BSNL will offer special benefit plans on roaming as well from August 15.

BSNL to allow special plan benefit on roaming too from August 15

Armed force personnel, professionals, business persons and students all will get more benefit from this scheme.

10 Aug 2017 7:37 PM

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak to the press about the matter. (Photo: AFP)

US warship sails close to China-held island in disputed sea

Tensions escalated a few years ago when China began to build seven reefs, including Mischief, into islands.

10 Aug 2017 7:26 PM

He/her seems very uncomfortable when you ask questions about his/her schedule (Photo: AFP)

Signs that say your partner may be looking for another relationship

Your partner has a different body language and doesn't look you in the eye.

10 Aug 2017 7:25 PM

The Delhi Police were searching Ali for over a year, ever since three alleged Al-Qaeda operatives were arrested in 2015. (Photo: ANI)

Al-Qaeda terrorist Zeeshan Ali was trying to create terror base in India: Police

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) special cell Pramod Kushwaha said that Ali was making attempts to recruit young boys.

10 Aug 2017 7:17 PM

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