Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 13 Dec 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13 Dec 2018

On Thursday evening, Madhya Pradesh’s top chief ministerial contenders Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia met with Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab/ @RahulGandhi)

Patience and time, tweets Rahul Gandhi as mystery deepens over CMs of 3 states

According to sources, Kamal Nath is Rahul Gandhi’s pick for Madhya Pradesh CM and his swearing-in is likely on Dec 15.

13 Dec 2018 9:04 PM

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Thursday organised discussion on 'Future of Banks in India' - was moderated by its co-convener Ashwani Mahajan. (Photo: PTI)

Make sure private banks stay in Indian hands: RSS affiliate to new RBI Guv

‘None of us want India home grown banks be allowed in hands of foreign players,’ SJM said.

13 Dec 2018 8:20 PM

Mike's mother Dorothy, provided vague details about how his father just left one day for a pack of cigarettes and never returned. (Photo/ Representational: Pixabay)

Halloween scare: Man digs up skeleton at home, it is his dad’s who vanished in 1961

Mike Carroll always wondered what happened to his father, Korean War veteran George Carroll, who disappeared in 60 years ago.

13 Dec 2018 8:10 PM

Rafale fighter is a twin-engine Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) manufactured by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation. (Representational Image)

Will probe be ordered in multi-billion dollar Rafale deal? SC verdict tomorrow

The Centre has defended the deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets and opposed public disclosure of the pricing details.

13 Dec 2018 7:37 PM

In his first public comments on February 8 last year, Panneerselvam, the then Chief Minister, had said he could not meet Jayalalithaa even once during her 75-day hospitalisation. (Photo: PTI)

Panel summons TN Dy CM Panneerselvam to quiz on Jaya's death

O Panneerselvam held the portfolios of late Jayalalithaa during her hospitalisation in 2016.

13 Dec 2018 7:34 PM

The Congress leader substantiated his point by saying that Sita deserved a respected place in Ayodhya because all her life even after being married to a Rama she did not get the deserved place in Ayodhya. (Photo: ANI)

Sita statue along Lord Rama's in Ayodhya: Cong leader Karan Singh

Recently, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proposed the idea of constructing a huge Lord Rama's statue in Ayodhya.

13 Dec 2018 7:28 PM

For men, having sex at least twice a month can lead to happiness, while women are more interested in kissing and the emotional closeness of sleeping with their husband.

Sex once a fortnight secret to happiness in 70s, says study

The key to contentment in later life may be as simple as having sex every fortnight.

13 Dec 2018 7:26 PM

The World Health Organization credits the widespread use of insecticide-treated bed nets with playing a huge role in the reduction of the number of malaria cases in sub-Saharan Africa since 2001. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men, school-going children more vulnerable to malaria

Study also showed that when households have an adequate supply of treated bed nets, these gender and age disparities shrink.

13 Dec 2018 7:16 PM

'I don't expect an immediate breakthrough but what I do hope is that we can start to work as quickly as possible on the assurances that are necessary,' British Prime Minister Theresa May said. (Photo: File | AP)

Theresa May says will step down before 2022 UK general election: report

British Prime Minister Theresa May warned she expects no 'immediate breakthrough' on her Brexit deal at Thursday's EU summit.

13 Dec 2018 6:49 PM

Online brands have embraced clicks-to-bricks.

Brands born on the internet embrace physical stores

They’re taking it even further by doubling-down on the tactile experience.

13 Dec 2018 6:44 PM

Supporters of Sachin Pilot block road in Karauli. (Photo: ANI)

Pilot, Gehlot appeal for peace as wait for Rajasthan CM sparks protests

Sachin Pilot appealed party workers to maintain peace and decorum.

13 Dec 2018 6:33 PM

The new series is said to be high on quality and aggressive on pricing and reiterates the company’s commitment towards bringing new products to its consumers.

Intex aims to launch 10 feature phones during next 10 weeks

The special feature phones series includes 10 handsets ranging from Rs 745 to Rs 1,145.

13 Dec 2018 6:26 PM

‘Farmers consumed poison, hanged themselves and even lit their own pyres. This has never happened earlier, which reflects the gravity of the situation. But the government is not even ready to recognise this,’ former CM Prithviraj Chavan said. (Photo: PTI)

BJP's wrong policies led to severe farm crisis in Maha: ex Maha CM Prithviraj Chavan

Former CM Prithviraj Chavan said people had voted against the ‘anti-farmer, anti-poor, anti-tribal and anti-Dalit’ policies of the BJP.

13 Dec 2018 6:25 PM

Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal. (Photo: ANI)

11 fugitive criminals extradited to India in last 3 years: Centre

: India signed extradition treaties with 50 countries and entered into extradition arrangements with 10 more, claims Centre.

13 Dec 2018 6:14 PM

Another feature, instant checkout, lets customers who’ve stored their credit card information on their phone scan the barcode of an item, click the purchase button, then walk right out of the store. (Photo: AP)

For retailers, the smartphone is future of store experience

Today, stores are taking their cues from shoppers and now consider the smartphone their friend.

13 Dec 2018 6:10 PM

On December 3, inspector Subodh Singh Kumar and local Sumit were killed in the violence in Bulandshahr. (Photo: PTI)

Non-bailable warrant issued against all Bulandshahr violence accused

‘We’re trying to arrest those who are absconding; if they’re not arrested soon, we will put prize on their heads,' Prabhakar Choudhary, SSP.

13 Dec 2018 6:04 PM

The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 90.3095 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 63.06.

Rupee snaps 3-day losing streak, settles 33 paise higher at 71.68

Rupee opened on a firm note at 71.70 against the US dollar and surged further to touch a high of 71.51 during the day.

13 Dec 2018 6:03 PM

Marriott, which announced the data breach on Nov. 30, has not disclosed what it knows about the source of the hack. (Photo: AP)

China suspected in huge Marriott data breach, official says

Investigators suspect the hackers were working on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of State Security.

13 Dec 2018 6:03 PM

Snehlata Mishra was crowned ‘TechGig Geek Goddess 2018’ and she took home the winner’s trophy.

TechGig Geek Goddess 2018: Culmination of a mega 95-day coding contest

Snehlata Mishra beat more than 68,791 women technologists to win the coveted ‘TechGig Geek Goddess 2018’ title.

13 Dec 2018 5:59 PM

The man said was confused to the point he was actually considering going along with his wife's plan 'to fix the problem. (Photo: AFP)

Woman wants sperm donor to have kids, doesn't think husband attractive enough

She was cheating with a married man who was at their house multiple times for dinner and realized she wanted her kids to be like him.

13 Dec 2018 5:40 PM

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