Technology, Mobiles tabs, 10th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 10 Sep 2018

'We are standing with people in their problem. We are trying to redress the issue and will do that,' Ravi Shankar Prasad said, fending off criticism over the issue. (Photo: File | ANI)

Momentary difficulty, people understand: BJP defends rise in fuel prices

Ravi Shankar Prasad claimed people understood govt point of view and refused to support 'Bharat Bandh' call given by Opposition.

10 Sep 2018 9:02 PM

The report said rarer and protected species command higher prices (Photo: AFP)

Wildlife monitoring group reports rise in trading of exotic pets on Facebook

In one example, an unidentified user posted a picture of a rare hornbill bird with a caption saying it was available for purchase.

10 Sep 2018 8:50 PM

The body of Sister Susan, a teacher at St Stephens School attached to the convent, was found floating in the well at the sprawling compound on Sunday morning. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Kerala nun died due to drowning, says post mortem report

The autopsy of nun, belonging to Malankara Syrian Orthodox church, was carried out at govt medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.

10 Sep 2018 8:47 PM

The 3D renders created are based on the leaks which have been doing rounds over the internet for a while. (Image: YouTube screenshot/Waqar Khan)

Moto G7 renders surface in video, reveals interesting details

Designer Waqar Khan posted a video on YouTube which reveals various aspects about the smartphone in the offing.

10 Sep 2018 8:38 PM

In its blog, the company noted that for those trying to secure the old Windows 7 OS will be a costly affair.

Microsoft allows Windows 7 users to pay for security until 2023

The announcement is like a step backward for the company which has been aggressively pushing its Windows 10 OS.

10 Sep 2018 8:03 PM

The Kerala High Court wanted to know whether the Bishop was questioned by the team in Jalandhar when it went there about a month ago. (Photo: File)

Inform about steps taken by SIT probing rape of nun by Jalandhar bishop: HC to Kerala

HC also sought to know steps taken by Kerala to ensure safety and security of nun allegedly victimised by Jalandhar bishop.

10 Sep 2018 8:01 PM

Fashion influences the modern day Indian travellers as 78 per cent feel looking good a very vital aspect of their holiday, according to a study. (Photo: Pixabay)

78 per cent Indians like looking good when travelling: study

They feel looking good is a very vital aspect of their holiday.

10 Sep 2018 8:01 PM

Vertical will seek to extend the aircraft’s range, introduce elements of autonomous flight and expand the number of chartered routes it can serve. (Representational Image)

British air taxi firm takes flight, inspired by F1 racing advances

It is gearing up to produce a fixed-wing, piloted version of its vertical take-off aircraft capable of carrying multiple passengers.

10 Sep 2018 7:55 PM

As the inspection progresses into six companies linked to ICICI Bank controversy, the Corporate Affairs Ministry will question Deepak Kochhar, husband of the bank's chief Chanda Kochhar, later this month, a senior official said.

Corporate Affairs Ministry summons Deepak Kochhar in ICICI Bank scam

Deepak Kochhar is the Founder and CEO of NuPower Group, as per its website.

10 Sep 2018 7:50 PM

The first ever mid-air refuelling of the indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas was successfully carried out on Monday, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) said. (Photo: Twitter | @DefenceMinIndia)

Watch: With first ever mid-air refuelling of Tejas, India joins elite list

1,900 kg of fuel was transferred from the mid-air refuelling tanker of IAF's IL78 to the Tejas LSP8 at an altitude of 20,000 feet.

10 Sep 2018 7:49 PM

Internet major Google is learnt to have agreed to following the RBI's local data storage norm for payment services but wants time until December to comply with.

Google ready to comply with RBI norms for payment services, says official

Google wants time until December to comply with it.

10 Sep 2018 7:45 PM

He relinquished the role of chief executive in 2013.

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in one year, hand baton to CEO Zhang

Ma will give up the chairman role in exactly one year on September 10, 2019.

10 Sep 2018 7:43 PM

It gets fully charged within three hours with a 5V USB charger.

Portronics launches its new wireless speaker “Vibe”

Portronics Vibe comes with the dimensions of 180 X 90 X 35 mm and is packed with a 2000mAh Lithium polymer battery.

10 Sep 2018 7:29 PM

2 sentenced to death, another gets life term in 2007 Hyderabad twin blasts

Two powerful explosions ripped through a popular eatery and an open air theatre, killing 44 people and wounding 68.

10 Sep 2018 6:44 PM

After Sterlite announced its plans to expand Tuticorin plant, villagers started protests, culminating in May 22 police firing on protestors that claimed 13 lives. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sterlite row: SC asks NGT to decide merit on TN’s issues after panel submits report

SC said NGT should consider TN’s issues after 3-member panel, formed to look into Sterlite plant issues, submits its report.

10 Sep 2018 6:38 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi addresses during 'Bharat Bandh' protest called by Congress and other parties against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

What Modi has done in 4 yrs has not happened in 70 yrs: Rahul taunts PM

Rahul wondered why PM was silent on rising fuel prices, farmer suicide, rapes in which BJP MLAs are involved, Rafale deal.

10 Sep 2018 6:35 PM

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi challenged reopening of their tax assessment for 2011-12. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC rejects Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul's plea in tax case

A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and A K Chawla said, 'The writ petitions have failed'.

10 Sep 2018 6:06 PM

Pictures of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan hugging Aaradhya with her trophy at the event, and with Janhvi Kapoor and Zoya Akhtar. (Photos: Instagram)

Aishwarya makes Aaradhya proud by winning Meryl Streep award, Janhvi also honoured

The mother-daughter duo was ecstatic about the actress winning the inaugural award in Washington.

10 Sep 2018 5:48 PM

The court dismissed the five revision pleas filed by Sohrabuddin Shaikh's brother Rubabuddin and the CBI challenging their discharge, saying they were devoid of merit. (Photo: File)

Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: HC upholds discharge of police officers

Bombay High Court upheld discharge granted to former Gujarat ATS chief D G Vanzara and 4 other officers from Rajasthan and Gujarat police.

10 Sep 2018 5:45 PM

India's economic growth is expected to moderate in the second half of this financial year after a strong first quarter, owing to tighter financial conditions, high oil prices and slowing global growth, says a UBS report.

India's economic growth to slow in second half of this fiscal: UBS

The Indian economy grew at a two-year high of 8.2 per cent in the April-June quarter of current fiscal.

10 Sep 2018 5:44 PM

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