Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 May 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17 May 2018

The photo of the newly-weds has garnered over 6,500 likes since Wednesday. (Photo: Instagram screengrab)

Tej Pratap shares first post-wedding photo, poses with wife Aishwarya Rai on bicycle

In the photo, Aishwarya is donning an orange and gold sari as she looks at Tej Pratap, who is clad in a white kurta-pyjama.

17 May 2018 9:23 PM

According to PETA India, the royal couple is sure to receive a wide variety of wedding gifts, but theirs may be the most unique. (Photo: File/AFP)

Here’s what PETA India is gifting Prince Harry, Meghan Markle for their wedding

Merry the Indian bull -- a hybrid of Meghan and Harry's name -- is animal rights body PETA's wedding gift to the royal couple.

17 May 2018 9:09 PM

Deadpool 2 movie review: Ryan Reynolds brings home another winner

'Deadpool 2' delivers the sequel with same great vulgarity and action that we expect from the series.

17 May 2018 9:01 PM

Modifying the norms for setting up IFSC Banking Units, RBI said on Thursday that the parent bank will be required to provide and maintain at all times a minimum capital of USD 20 million to its IBU.

RBI tweaks norms for setting up of IFSC Banking Units

RBI said modification has been made based on suggestions from stakeholders to consider minimum prescribed regulatory capital.

17 May 2018 8:49 PM

Congress demands that governors of Goa, Meghalaya and Manipur should allow it to form govts as it was the single largest party in all these states. (Photo: File/ANI)

Karnataka ripple effect: ‘Single-largest’ Cong wants Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya

Opposition says there can't be 2 sets of rules, one for the BJP and the other for everybody else.

17 May 2018 8:48 PM

The scientists viewed the galaxy, called MACS1149-JD1, as it existed roughly 550 million years after the Big Bang, which gave rise to the universe about 13.8 billion years ago. (Photo: NASA)

Oxygen presence in distant galaxy sheds light on early universe

Astronomers provides insight into star formation in perhaps the most distant galaxy ever observed.

17 May 2018 8:41 PM

The loss of ozone is weakening protection from UV rays on the planet and CFC-11 is also a powerful greenhouse gas causing global warming (Photo: AFP)

Scientists suggest someone is secretly making banned ozone-depleting chemical

Availability of alternatives to CFC-11 makes it hard to understand why there is still a market for the chemical.

17 May 2018 8:40 PM

The local Cleveland Police said today that the cause of Jessica Patel's death is not being released by the investigative team at this time. (Representational)

Indian-origin woman murdered in England home, hunt on for killer

The victim ran a local chemist's shop in Middlesborough with her 36-year-old husband, Mitesh, whom she met while studying in Manchester.

17 May 2018 8:39 PM

Union telecom minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the government will "ensure quality service" for the subscribers.

Centre to ensure quality mobile network services, says Manoj Sinha

Government will ensure that quality service is given to the consumers.

17 May 2018 8:38 PM

JK Tyre & Industries on Thursday posted 77.54 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 158.87 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2018.

JK Tyre Q4 net profit jumps 78 per cent to Rs 159 crore

JK Tyre had completed the Rs 2,195-crore acquisition of Cavendish Industries in April, 2016.

17 May 2018 8:30 PM

Facebook received more than 22,000 requests from the Indian government for data in 2017, the second highest globally after the US, the social networking giant said.

Facebook received over 22,000 data requests from Indian govt

The highest number of content pieces restricted in India by Facebook was in January-June 2015 when 15,155 total restrictions were made.

17 May 2018 8:22 PM

Hours after B S Yeddyurappa assumed office as chief minister, several IAS and IPS officers were transferred. (Photo: File)

As Yeddyurappa becomes Karnataka CM, senior IAS, IPS officers transferred

Government appointed M Lakshminarayana as additional chief secretary to the chief minister.

17 May 2018 8:22 PM

Telecom industry body COAI said on Thursday that India will be one of the early adopters of artificial intelligence (AI) based services. (Photo: AFP)

India to be among fastest adopters of AI based services, says COAI

AI is a crucial enabler for achieving the national goals in the areas of healthcare, education and capacity building.

17 May 2018 8:10 PM

Domestic air passenger volume surged 26 per cent in April to 11.51 million over the year-ago period driven by the tourists season.

Domestic air passenger volume surges 26 pc in April to 11.51 mn

Disinvestment-bound Air India recorded the lowest OTP from the four airports.

17 May 2018 7:56 PM

Facebook recently made reporting content on Messenger easier. (Photo: Pixabay)

Facebook Stories get new archive, audio message feature and more

Facebook has introduced new features to lure more users to try out the disappearing photo and video format borrowed from rival Snapchat.

17 May 2018 7:38 PM

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also urged other opposition parties to unite and protest against the 'formation of government in Karnataka in the most undemocratic way'. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

RJD single largest party, why can’t we form govt in Bihar, asks Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav declaring that he will parade his party’s MLA before the Governor of Bihar.

17 May 2018 7:30 PM

Linggi, a mother of four girls, scaled the world's highest peak at 8 am on May 1. (Photo: Facebook/LowerDibangValley)

Muri Linggi, mother of 4, is third Arunachal woman to scale Mount Everest

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein congratulated her and said she has made the state proud.

17 May 2018 7:20 PM

SRH players celebrate Parthiv Patel's wicket. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2018: RCB keep their playoff hopes alive with 14 run win over SRH

The nail biting match saw the Bengaluru bowlers bowling well in final overs to help their team to victory.

17 May 2018 7:17 PM

The authority will have the power to monitor the storage of water in the eight reservoirs in the Cauvery basin and the apportionment, regulation and control of the Cauvery waters. (Photo: File/PTI)

SC reserves verdict on Centre’s scheme for distribution of Cauvery water

The final scheme submitted by Centre has been empowered to monitor entire spectrum of monthly availability of storages, rainfall pattern.

17 May 2018 7:11 PM

The Labour Ministry has proposed free insurance cover, monthly pension of Rs 1,000 after 60 years of age, scholarships for children, and reimbursement of medical expenses.

Centre pitches for Rs 1,000 pension for construction workers

The ministry has sought public comments on the scheme, formulated on the direction of the Supreme Court, till May 21, 2018.

17 May 2018 7:06 PM

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