Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, on Thursday announced the launch of Overnight Vehicle Repair Service.

HDFC ERGO launches overnight vehicle repair service

This service is only applicable for minor repairs which can be completed in a matter of few hours.

12 Apr 2018 4:48 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Certain iron supplements linked to colon cancer

Most of the iron that the body needs is obtained through food such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

12 Apr 2018 4:39 PM

A surrogate mother has given birth to a baby boy in China four years after his parents died in a car crash. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese baby born four years after parents' death in car crash

The deceased couple was undergoing fertility treatments before the fatal accident in 2013.

12 Apr 2018 4:26 PM

SAIL and Railways did not immediately reply to requests from Reuters for a comment.

SAIL misses target for rail supply in 2017-18 for third year

This is the third fiscal year in a row the company has missed its delivery target.

12 Apr 2018 4:26 PM

The gauge had gained 921.37 points in the previous five sessions. (Photo: AP)

Sensex spurts 160 points to reclaim 34,000-mark

NSE 50-share index, after moving between 10,469.90 and 10,395.25, finally concluded at 10,458.65.

12 Apr 2018 4:21 PM

In the selected NDMC schools, one hour shall be set aside each week for every class, when teachers and students will use Khan Academy in the tab-based smart lab. (Photo: Representational)

Now, NDMC schools to conduct tab-based smart classes

Tablet-based smart labs will be set up in 28 schools, covering over 150 teachers and about 11,000 students of class 6 to 12.

12 Apr 2018 4:17 PM

Food, drinks in educational institutions to attract 5 per cent GST

Food and beverages distributed at educational institutions would be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5 per cent.

12 Apr 2018 4:15 PM

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan. (Photo: PTI)

Implementation of GST not 'unfixable' problem: Rajan

Modi government bringing in ambitious reforms like GST and demonetisation, says Rajan.

12 Apr 2018 4:12 PM

Despite substantial rise in the number of women joining workforce in India, gender parity continues to suffer.

Gender equality continues to suffer at senior levels: report

16 per cent of organisations have no women on board level, says a survey.

12 Apr 2018 4:08 PM

The pick-up in economic growth in India is positive for asset-backed securities (ABS), as it supports the ability of borrowers to earn income and repay their loans, Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday.

Uptick in economic growth positive for Indian asset backed loans: Moody's

It supports the ability of borrowers to earn income and repay their loans.

12 Apr 2018 3:50 PM

Accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was not arrested even after an FIR. (Photo: ANI)

Why accused BJP MLA not arrested despite FIR: Allahabad HC to UP govt

Allahabad High Court said it would pronounce its order on the Unnao rape case at 2 pm on Friday.

12 Apr 2018 3:48 PM

The government on Thursday allowed startups to avail tax concession only if total investment including funding from angel investors does not exceed Rs 10 crore.

Startups with up to Rs 10 crore investment to get tax concession

Several startups have raised concerns to taxation of angel funds under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act.

12 Apr 2018 3:37 PM

The Android Go series of smartphones are meant to cater to the budget smartphone seeker looking for a fairly optimised Android experience. (Representational Image)

Hauwei reportedly planning an Android Go smartphone in May

The Y5 Lite is expected to hit the market in May and offer an optimised version of Android.

12 Apr 2018 3:37 PM

Trump suggested on Monday that he had little doubt that Syria was to blame, but neither he nor other administration officials have produced hard evidence. (Photo: File)

Missiles are coming: Trump bashes Russia over chemical attack on Syria

Trump cancelled a foreign trip in order to manage a crisis that is testing his vow to stand up to Assad.

12 Apr 2018 3:34 PM

Viagra, a new weapon against cancers?

Drugs currently prescribed to treat male erectile dysfunction can be included in the new trials for anti-cancer drugs.

12 Apr 2018 3:21 PM

Tata Ace Gold is the first variant of the first four-wheel mini truck, popularly known as 'chhota hathi', since its launch in May 2005.

Tata Motors launches Tata Ace Gold priced at Rs 3.75 lakh

Company enjoys the leadership position in the mini truck segment with a 68 per cent market share.

12 Apr 2018 3:13 PM

Kamal Haasan asked Modi to follow the Supreme Court judgement, and also posted an open letter to the Prime minister. (Photo: File)

Cauvery row: 'People more important than elections', Kamal Haasan tells Modi

Taking to his Twitter handle, the Makkal Needhi Maiam Chief urged PM Modi to deliver justice to the people of Tamil Nadu.

12 Apr 2018 3:12 PM

The video was then temporarily pulled down until the problem was fixed.

Hackers take over top music videos on YouTube

'Despacito' is Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s one of most viewed YouTube video of all time, with more than five Billion views.

12 Apr 2018 2:54 PM

Report noted that the market is characterised by optimism as 71 per cent of respondents reported that M&A is creating value, up from 48 per cent last year.

Consumer, retail M&A deal volume dips 16 pc in 2017: report

Retail sector took a breather in 2017 with deals worth USD 392 billion announced in 2017.

12 Apr 2018 2:46 PM

Disinvestment-bound Air India registered around 11 per cent growth in revenue.

Air India recorded 11 pc revenue growth in 2017-18, says Kharola

The airline's fiscal and performance parameters were good in the last financial year.

12 Apr 2018 2:44 PM

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