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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 10 Aug 2017

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome President elect Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump at White House. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump has continued with Obama's India policy: Congressman

US-India relationship is a special partnership, so we have to do everything we can to enhance this partnership, Raja Krishnamoorthi said.

10 Aug 2017 1:06 PM

Many communities in Nepal view menstruating women as impure and in some remote areas they are forced to sleep in a hut away from home during their periods, a custom known as chhaupadi. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Nepal criminalises isolation of menstruating women after teen’s death

The new law stipulates a three-month jail sentence or a 3,000 rupee fine, or both, for anyone forcing a woman to follow the custom.

10 Aug 2017 12:55 PM

Women are more into men who are sensitive and can communicate (Photo: Pixabay)

Women care less about penis size than men

A survey revealed that while only 55 percent men were happy with their size, 85 percent women were satisfied.

10 Aug 2017 12:54 PM

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is considering linking the unique identification number to voter ID cards.

Election Commission considers linking Aadhaar with Voter ID

The linking of Aadhaar with Voter ID cards will be required for 'various electoral services', said P P Chaudhary.

10 Aug 2017 12:50 PM

Foreign investments into debt and shares have reached a net $31 billion this year compared with $2.7 billion in sales last year.

RBI may need to drain up to $22 billion as inflows add to excess liquidity

RBI to buy more than $10 billion in spot market and $10 billion in forwards this year.

10 Aug 2017 12:46 PM

But there’s a catch - you only unlock the names if it is a match. These names will be revealed on the day of the celebration. And if it is a match, you can send Blue Packets, designed envelopes with money, to your matches. Hike is giving away free Blue Packets with surprise amounts that can be sent to your matches.

Hike launches Microapp ‘Bro Buddy Bae’

Now users can tag their friends as Bae or Buddy or Bro and they will do the same for them.

10 Aug 2017 12:38 PM

Usher's last album had released in 2016. (Photo: AP)

'To the studio we go': Usher back to business amid herpes lawsuits

The singer won't let his herpes scandal come in the way of his music career as he's working on his new album.

10 Aug 2017 12:37 PM

Sensex trims early losses, down 74 points at 31,724.07

Sentiments were subdued after escalating geo-political tensions between US and North Korea.

10 Aug 2017 12:37 PM

Billie Lourd is Carrie Fisher's only child. (Photo: AP)

Carrie Fisher leaves nearly $7m worth estate to daughter Billie Lourd

According to the new documents filed by the executor of Fisher's estate, Billie stands to inherit 6.8 million dollars in personal property.

10 Aug 2017 12:32 PM

Officer Rich Heath's video on driving drew in a volley of comments on women admirers (Photo: Facebook)

Handsome UK police officer is internet's newest sensation

Officer Rich Heath has become somewhat of an internet sensation after vlogs on anti-social behaviour by him have gone viral with women.

10 Aug 2017 12:27 PM

The smartphone has now appeared online in a new batch of leaks revealing storage information, colour variants, what's inside the box, as well as live photos. (Representational image)

Galaxy Note 8 possible colour variants leaked

Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Note 8 smartphone on 23rd August at its ‘Unpacked’ event.

10 Aug 2017 12:11 PM

Kangana Ranaut's 'Rangoon' had released in February earlier this year.

'I don't know why it happens': Kangana on having to fight for everything in life

The actress wonders why she had to fight for everything in life, even the smallest of the things.

10 Aug 2017 12:09 PM

The Centre’s defence came after the apex court sought to know as to whether Parliament debated the aspect of protecting married girls, between the age group of 15 and 18 years, from the forced sexual acts by their spouses. (Photo: File)

Forced sex with minor wife not criminal act: Govt defends rape law to protect marriage

The rape law under section 375 of the IPC, has an exception clause that says sex by a man with his wife, not below 15 years, is not rape.

10 Aug 2017 12:08 PM

While online thieves have long targeted banks for digital holdups, today's just-in-time manufacturing sector is climbing toward the top of hackers' hit lists.

Hackers looking to shut down factories for pay

Manufacturers, government and financial firms are now the top targets globally for illicit intrusions by criminals.

10 Aug 2017 12:07 PM

Rafael Maquez denied the accusations in a news conference Wednesday evening and vowed to cooperate with authorities. (Photo: AP)

US sanctions Ex-FC Barcelona star Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties

Rafael Marquez accused of financial ties with Raul Flores Hernandez, a suspected drug trafficker with links to the Sinaloa cartel.

10 Aug 2017 12:03 PM

The $699 phone, with a titanium and ceramic case, will compete directly against new devices from Samsung Electronics and Apple Inc this holiday season.

Android creator's startup raises $300 million, first smartphone due soon

The Essential phone will only be displayed in Sprint and Best Buy retail stores, compared to the distribution network of other US carriers..

10 Aug 2017 11:49 AM

Meanwhile gold climbed 1.29 per cent higher at USD 1,276.90 an ounce in New York on Wednesday.

Gold climbs Rs 115 on positive global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 28,959 per 10 grams as speculators indulged in raising bets amid a firm global trend.

10 Aug 2017 11:47 AM

Police have registered a case of stalking and said they are solely dependent on visual recording if the incident was captured in CCTVs, as the victim could not provide a complete car registration number. (Photo: File/Representational)

Post Chandigarh stalking, 2 men in car chase woman, ask her to stop

The victim in Gurgaon alleged that the men started following her soon after she left her office around midnight.

10 Aug 2017 11:47 AM

Aadhaar is a 10-digit unique identity given to almost every Indians.

Soon Aadhaar may be linked to trading of shares, MFs

Step aims at preventing conversion of black money into white through investments in securities, mutual funds.

10 Aug 2017 11:39 AM

Clash! Shraddha's Haseena Parkar and Sanjay Dutt's Bhoomi to release on Sept 22

After 'Raees'-'Kaabil' clash earlier this year, two films are set to lock horns at the box office again.

10 Aug 2017 11:27 AM

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