Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th May 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 May 2017

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For 2016-17, factory output grew by 5 per cent as against 3.4 per cent in the year-ago period.

Industrial output growth slipped to 2.7 pc in March

As per the data based on the new base year, the manufacturing sector output slowed to 1.2 per cent in March.

12 May 2017 7:10 PM

The HUDCO IPO was open for subscription from May 8 to May 11.

HUDCO IPO sees record oversubscription worth Rs 97,000 crore

A total of 20.4 crore shares were offered by the government, including employee reservation of 38.7 lakh shares.

12 May 2017 7:08 PM

US: Man disrupts Muslim family reunion, tells ‘Donald Trump will stop you’

The man was arrested last week and was charged with public intoxication.

12 May 2017 7:07 PM

Foreign currency assets a major component of the overall reserves, rose by USD 2.474 billion to USD 351.53 billion in the reporting week.

Forex reserves at life-time peak of USD 375.71 bn

Country's reserve position with the Fund, too, declined by USD 58.4 million to USD 2.288 billion.

12 May 2017 7:07 PM

Siddiqui blamed Mayawati for a protest demonstration last year when derogatory slogans were raised against BJP leader Dayashankar Singh's family, including his minor daughter. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Expelled BSP leader Siddiqui blames Mayawati for demo against BJP leader

Singh's comments against Mayawati had stirred a hornets' nest in July last year.

12 May 2017 7:03 PM

Greece: 2 suspected jihadists sentenced to 15 years in jail

The pair, a 29-year-old of Bosnian descent and a 19-year-old of Yemeni origin were caught in January 2016 near the border with Turkey.

12 May 2017 6:56 PM

The all-party meeting convened by the Election Commission to discuss the reliability of the EVMs, an issue flagged by opposition parties got underway in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

EC holds all-party meet to decide on EVMs, different political parties voice their opinions

Here's what leaders from various political parties had to say.

12 May 2017 6:51 PM

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Photo: AP)

France's Macron to meet German chancellor Merkel, in first trip abroad as president

Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble on Thursday underlined common ground with Macron in Germany and France's bid to bolster the EU.

12 May 2017 6:31 PM

Forbes Middle East declares top 100 Indian business leaders

2017 list of top Indian business leaders comprised 100 business owners and 50 executive management.

12 May 2017 6:29 PM

Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi. (Photo: PTI)

All future elections on VVPAT-enabled EVMs, Hackathon on used machines: EC

CEC Nasim Zaidi however, did not give any date for the Hackathon, which he announced during a meeting with parties.

12 May 2017 6:25 PM

GSTN is the IT backbone of the country's largest tax reform which is scheduled to be rolled out from July 1.

GST best bet for states to improve finances: RBI

Goods and Services Tax regime is likely to champion a new course for cooperative federalism in India.

12 May 2017 6:20 PM

The response has been tremendous (Photo: YouTube)

Meet the Padma Bhushan awardee couple from the Vodafone ad

Dancing on a boat, was a challenge even for the professional dancers, but every moment of the shoot was enjoyable for them.

12 May 2017 6:13 PM

The Shahi Imam of the Tipu Sultan Masjid, asserted that he has been using the red beacon for decades and he wouldn't take orders from the Centre. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

'Won't take orders from Centre', Imam Barkati on red beacon ban

He also said that the RSS and NDA government are illegal.

12 May 2017 6:08 PM

Ferguson admitted to the crime and sobbed in the dock while the video was being played, the report said. (Photo: Representational)

UK man jailed for 8 years for setting girlfriend ablaze; victim suffered severe burns

The victim though did not make a statement in court about why or how she was attacked.

12 May 2017 6:06 PM

Al-Qaeda’s Yemeni branch, one of the most active in the militant network, has taken advantage of the chaos in the country to strengthen its positions, particularly in remote southern regions. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Al-Qaeda in Yemen to reward AK-47 for first prize winner of its quiz

Other prizes included motorcycles, laptops, pistols and cash prizes of 20,000 rials (USD 80).

12 May 2017 5:54 PM

She said her husband divorced her by tripe talaq six months ago over the phone. (Representational Image)

Muslim woman tries self-immolation over 'triple talaq'

The woman tried to immolate herself after sprinkling kerosene oil demanding registration of FIR against her husband Muzammil.

12 May 2017 5:54 PM

The NIA had informed the court that it had no objection to the court granting bail to Thakur. (Photo: File)

NIA clears Sadhvi Pragya to apply for discharge in Malegaon blast case

Earlier in April, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

12 May 2017 5:46 PM

Sarkar 3 movie review: Political mishap of a film

The Ram Gopal Varma directorial stars Amitabh Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Manoj Bajpayee, Amit Sadh and others in the lead roles.

12 May 2017 5:44 PM

The Congress have also destroyed the unity and integrity of the nation, the BJP MP said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

BJP minister strikes controversy, says Congress betrayed the nation

Sarang said that in past 70 years the Congress Party has nothing, but betrayed the nation.

12 May 2017 5:33 PM

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju

UDAN: Trust set up to disburse viability gap funds

Over Rs 1.15 crore has been garnered towards the regional connectivity fund.

12 May 2017 5:29 PM

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