Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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The research team found that CVD risk increased beyond a BMI of 22-23 kg/m2 (Photo: AFP)

New study contradicts theory that says a person can be obese yet healthy

The World Health Organisation considers someone with a BMI of 25 kg/m2 as overweight.

16 Mar 2018 10:15 AM

Taufeeq along with two other Kashmiris, Eisa Fazili and Syed Owais Shafi were killed in a gun battle with the security forces in Anantanag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Slain ISIS militant got attracted to ‘Kashmir cause’ on visit to valley

In October 2015, Taufeeq went to Kashmir along with his friend Md Arif who is a native of the state. Taufeeq met Arif at ECIL in Hyderabad.

16 Mar 2018 10:10 AM

The 50-share Nifty also fell 50.95 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 10,309.20.

Sensex slips 130 points on weak global cues

The gauge lost 232.40 points in the previous three straight sessions.

16 Mar 2018 10:07 AM

From leg-stretching gallops on a private racetrack, daily grooming sessions to individually getting tailored fitness programs, the horses enjoy it all (Photo: AFP)

Horses get a 5-star resort meant specifically for them in Qatar

The horses here experience a refined lifestyle that more closely resembles a five-star spa resort than a traditional stud farm.

16 Mar 2018 10:01 AM

There is a shortage of 7,679 officers and 20,185 Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks in Army; 1,434 officers and 14,730 sailors in Navy; and 146 officers and 15,357 airmen in the Indian Air Force. (Photo: Representational | File)

Panel recommends mandatory 5 yr military service for new govt officers

The panel rapped the Defence Ministry, saying that "apparently, Ministry has not taken up the matter with due seriousness with the DoPT".

16 Mar 2018 10:00 AM

Rupee is trading at 64.96 against dollar at forex market on increased demand for US currency from importers.

Rupee down by 3 paise against dollar in early trade

A lower opening in domestic equities kept pressure on the domestic unit.

16 Mar 2018 9:58 AM

At least 4 dead, 9 injured after Florida bridge collapse

Fire Chief Dave Downey said 'search and rescue mode' deploying trained canines, search cameras and was continuing into the night.

16 Mar 2018 9:42 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu had on Thursday said, “If necessary, we will support the no confidence motion against Centre, whoever may place it.” (Photo: File)

Telugu Desam Party snaps ties with BJP, exits alliance with NDA

A majority of the members including MPs, MLAs and senior leaders have already told Naidu to quit the alliance.

16 Mar 2018 9:19 AM

Hafiz Saeed pleaded the court to declare the impugned notification of the interior ministry null and void with regard to taking over the assets of the organisations. (Photo: file)

Hafiz Saeed files petition to challenge ban on social welfare activities

Saeed said the FIF owns 369 ambulances, helped 72,000 persons to charity hospitals and treated 600,000 patients only in 2017.

16 Mar 2018 8:53 AM

Fiction format more suitable for biopics, says Rajkumar Hirani

Hirani believes that his 'Munnabhai' star Sanjay Dutt's life story would translate better in the fiction format.

16 Mar 2018 8:51 AM

However, the 'meek surrender' drew flak from Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Punjab unit leaders who termed Kejriwal's step a 'letdown'. (Photo: PTI)

'Meek surrender’: Kejriwal apologises to ex-Punjab min over drugs charge

Former Punjab minister Majithia had filed a defamation case against Kejriwal and Ashish Khetan in May 2015.

16 Mar 2018 8:45 AM

Hasin Jahan had filed a police complaint against the pacer, alleging infidelity and domestic violence, which had resulted in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) withholding Shami's central contract. (Photo: BCCI/PTI)

Hasin Jahan sends her complaint documents to CoA chairman Vinod Rai

Jahan alleged that Shami took money from a Pakistani woman Alishba on insistence of England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai.

16 Mar 2018 8:38 AM

Raid movie review: Ajay and Saurabh's face-off is worth watching

Director Rajkumar Gupta makes an interesting chase between the protagonist and antagonist.

16 Mar 2018 8:37 AM

Santosh Min B said he wanted the biometric details as the data would be of no use to UIDAI after the death of his father and that there could be chances of data misuse and abuse. (Representational Image | AFP)

Son moves SC for biometric details of deceased father from UIDAI

The bench is hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Aadhaar and it’s enabling Act.

16 Mar 2018 8:34 AM

This image provided by the Smithsonian’s Human Origins Program shows artifacts found in southern Kenya’s Olorgesailie Basin. For hundreds of the thousands of years, people living there made and used large stone-cutting tools called handaxes, left. At right are more sophisticated tools, found in the same area, which were carefully crafted and more specialized than the large, all-purpose handaxes. (Smithsonian - Human Origins Program via AP)

Stone tools from Kenya give early glimpse of human behavior

Stone tools and other items from ancient sites give a glimpse at the emergence of some key human behaviours.

16 Mar 2018 8:23 AM

Addressing a rally in Chnadigarh, she labelled the Narendra Modi government at the Centre a "dictatorship" and alleged that it had "surpassed" the Emergency imposed by the Congress government in 1975. (Photo: PTI)

BJP may call for early Lok Sabha polls after defeat in UP, Bihar: Mayawati

Mayawati accused the government of weakening democracy and making constitutional organisations and the media ineffectual.

16 Mar 2018 8:22 AM

Among the companies lobbying for the changes were Google parent Alphabet, Facebook, IBM Corp, Intel Corp, Qualcomm and a long list of other hardware and software companies.

US tech companies win changes in bill to limit China access to technology

Tech companies criticised the original legislation amid concerns it could limit or slow their exports.

16 Mar 2018 8:07 AM

Sitharaman, while speaking at a book release function in Delhi, said India is complying with nuclear non-proliferation regulations despite not being a signatory to the non-proliferation treaty. (Photo: PTI)

India takes non-proliferation seriously unlike some neighbours: Sitharaman

Sitharaman said infiltration bids from across the border with Pakistan have not come down.

16 Mar 2018 8:06 AM

Facebook Lite was designed to work in areas with slower or limited internet connections.

Facebook Lite to launch in developed countries, including US

Facebook Lite, presently available in over 100 countries, was launched in 2015 targeting developing markets.

16 Mar 2018 7:55 AM

The insufficient number of MRI machines also leads to a waiting list of patients — from 15 days to three months, he said.

‘Will consider getting MRI machines’

Raising the issue during Question Hour, Mr Takle said, “MRI machines are essential in medical facilities.

16 Mar 2018 7:17 AM

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