Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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A 16-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped at gunpoint in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district, officials said on Wednesday, with her family alleging that police initially refused to file a case even after the accused was handed over. (Representational Image)

UP Dalit teen raped at gunpoint, police let accused off after family hands him over

They then approached superintendent of police after which a case was registered.

12 Sep 2019 12:52 PM

Six deaths have been linked to vaping and US public health officials are investigating 450 cases of potential vaping-related lung illness across 33 states and one US territory. (Representational image)

Trump administration announces plan to ban flavoured e-cigarettes

'We have a problem in our country, it's a new problem ... and it's called vaping,' Trump said.

12 Sep 2019 12:46 PM

Kangana Ranaut to sport four looks in Jayalalithaa biopic, all thanks to Captain Marvel fame

Kangana Ranaut in busy preparing for Jayalalithaa biopic, which is titled Thalaivi and has been taking dance lessons regularly.

12 Sep 2019 12:45 PM

Police in Tallahassee were still trying to determine what set off the suspect and prompted him to pull out a pocketknife and stab co-workers before fleeing the workplace on foot. (Representational Image)

5 people stabbed in Tallahassee, suspect in custody

Court records show Brown has a lengthy arrest record, mostly for drug offenses, dating back from when he was in his teens.

12 Sep 2019 12:42 PM

Mehsud took over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in June 2018 following the death of Mullah Fazlullah in Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

US slaps sanctions on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief, designates him global terrorist

Mehsud was designated as a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the US Department of State on Tuesday.

12 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

Cases where non-payment of TDS is Rs 25 lakh or below, and the delay in deposit is less than 60 days from the due date, shall not be processed for prosecution in normal circumstances, the taxman’s circular stated. (Photo: Representational)

Income Tax Department eases criminal prosecution norms for TDS, ITR filing defaults

CBDT has laid down a new criteria to ensure only 'deserving cases get prosecuted'.

12 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

Deepika Padukone at Lalbaugcha Raja. (Photo: Instagram/Viral Bhayani)

Deepika Padukone wears Sabyasachi saree as she heads to Lalbaugcha Raja

The video of Deepika visiting Lalbaugcha Raja went viral on the internet.

12 Sep 2019 12:29 PM

Arda Turan later arrived at the hospital with a gun which he fired at the ground, causing panic. (Photo: AP)

Turkish court sentences Barcelona’s Arda Turan to jail

Turan was involved in a fight with Turkish singer Berkay Sahin in a nightclub late last year, leaving the singer with a broken nose.

12 Sep 2019 12:25 PM

The presence of microplastics in the soil could cause long term damage to the worms and the soil quality. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Microplastics are inhibiting earthworm growth, degrading agricultural soil

A study shows that the presence of microplastics in soil is not allowing worms to thrive, thus reducing soil quality.

12 Sep 2019 12:25 PM

Before investing in stocks or mutual funds, compare the returns, check with trustworthy, knowledgeable sources and then take a sound decision.

Tips for millennials to manage their personal finance

Prioritising savings will make you financially disciplined which will in turn instil strong financial habits that can last a lifetime.

12 Sep 2019 12:21 PM

Speaking to reporters in Kannada, Karjol said, “Every year, around 10,000 accidents are reported in the state. The media blames it on bad roads. But, I believe it is due to good roads.'(Photo: ANI)

'Accidents happen due to good roads,' says K'taka Dy CM Karjol

'A majority of the accidents occur on highways. I don't support levying high fines,' Karjol added.

12 Sep 2019 12:20 PM

After Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to seek the assistance of their government to conduct a reassessment of the security situation in Pakistan ahead of the team's tour, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reiterated its 'commitment to provide complete safety and security to the Lankan side'. (Photo:File)

Pakistan Cricket Board assures SLC of safety and security

PCB's tweet comes after the SLC issued a statement on Wednesday seeking government assistance to a reassessment of security in Pakistan.

12 Sep 2019 12:20 PM

The new stickers will be an addition to their popular list of Bollywood avatars on the platform.

'Dream Girl' stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Nushrat Bharucha get Hike stickers

Hike Sticker Chat users can download and use these stickers from the in-app Sticker Shop.

12 Sep 2019 12:19 PM

Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking reply on bail plea of former finance minister P Chidambaram, lodged in Tihar Jail order given by the trial court in INX Media case. (Photo: File)

INX media case: HC defers hearing to Sept 23, seeks CBI reply on ex-FM's bail

Congress leader also withdrew from high court his plea challenging trial court's order remanding him to judicial custody till September 19.

12 Sep 2019 12:10 PM

Compounding in I-T parlance means that the taxman does not file a prosecution case against the offender or tax evader in the court in lieu of payment of due taxes and surcharges.

CBDT launches one-time facility for compounding of income tax offences

In order to avail the facility a taxpayer will have to file an application for compounding a tax offence before the competent authority.

12 Sep 2019 12:07 PM

The bench asked Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to prepare a status report with respect to the remaining girls and submit it before the court in eight weeks. (Representational Image)

SC orders Bihar govt to reunite 8 girls of shelter home with their families

The court also said that financial, medical and educational assistance must be given to the eight survivors.

12 Sep 2019 12:06 PM

As Australia registered an eight wickets win over West Indies in ODI on Wednesday, batswoman Meg Lanning scripted the history as she became the highest ever run-scorer for Aussies across all formats. (Photo: Meg Lanning/Instagram)

Meg Lanning top run-scorer for Australia across all formats

In the third ODI against Windies, when Lanning completed her 47th run, she passed Karen Rolton to become the Australian most run-getter.

12 Sep 2019 12:02 PM

The moment the bench assembled to commence hearing in the decades old politically sensitive case on 22nd day, senior lawyer Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for the Sunni Waqf Board and others. (Photo: File)

Shouldn't be happening: SC on Ayodhya lawyer receiving threat messages

'This has to be deprecated. This is something which should not be happening,' a five-judge Constitution bench headed by CJI said.

12 Sep 2019 11:57 AM

28-year-old Ellyse Perry completed her 150th wicket in the third ODI against West Indies as she dismissed Reniece Boyce in her first over. She returned with the figure of 1-18 in her five overs. (Photo: Ellyse PErry Instagram

Ellyse Perry scalps 150 wickets, becomes 3rd woman to reach landmark

Perry became the second-fastest to reach the 150 wickets landmark as she took 107 innings.

12 Sep 2019 11:52 AM

The Shahjahanpur law student, who has alleged that the former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand raped her and sexually assaulted her for a year, said on Wednesday that some of the evidence she had collected against him was missing from her hostel room. (Photo: File)

‘Evidence’ against Chinmayanad missing from student’s hostel room: report

In the video, she sought help from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

12 Sep 2019 11:38 AM

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