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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 May 2018

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PNB said on Thursday that markets regulator Sebi has warned it for delay in disclosures to stock exchanges about the USD 2 billion fraudulent transactions allegedly carried out by Nirav Modi and Gitanjali Group of companies.

Sebi warns PNB for late disclosures in Nirav Modi scam

The PNB was defrauded of over USD 2 billion allegedly by diamond trader Nirav Modi.

17 May 2018 5:06 PM

B S Yeddyurappa slammed the Congress-JD(S) alliance as 'unholy' and said they were out to grab power even though the people had 'rejected them outright'. (Photo: File/PTI)

Newly sworn-in CM Yeddyurappa '100 per cent sure' of winning vote of confidence

The BJP has emerged as the single largest party with 104 seats in the May 12 elections which resulted in a hung assembly.

17 May 2018 4:57 PM

Short legs were linked to diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and dementia - so instinct tells women to steer clear of that gene pool. (Photo: Pixabay)

This is what makes a man attractive to women

Women are more attracted to men with long legs, new research has found.

17 May 2018 4:52 PM

There is no link between sexual activity and rate of cognitive decline. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sexual intimacy in late years does not slow memory loss

Sexual activity and emotional closeness in later years of life do not control cognitive decline.

17 May 2018 4:49 PM

RJD said they will hold day-long dharna on Friday against murder of democracy in Karnataka. (Photo: File/PTI)

Karnataka effect: 'Single-largest' parties Congress, RJD want Goa, Bihar

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

17 May 2018 4:41 PM

Ranveer Singh is the voice of Ryan Reynolds in 'Deadpool 2'.

Deadpool 2 Hindi: Ranveer takes dig at Salman, SRK, Aamir, Prabhas, Ranbir, Rohit

Ranveer, in real life too, is known to be filmy and an entertainer with dialogues meant to entertain.

17 May 2018 4:38 PM

Bajaj Finance on Thursday reported a jump of 61 per cent in its standalone net profit at Rs 721 crore in the last quarter ended March 2018.

Bajaj Finance Q4 net profit jumps 61 per cent to Rs 721 crore

It had registered a net profit of Rs 449 crore in the same period a year earlier.

17 May 2018 4:36 PM

Investment in NCD control leads to improvement in health, economy: WHO

If all countries use these interventions, the world would move significantly closer to reduce premature death by one-third by 2030.

17 May 2018 4:20 PM

Taking note of the submission, the court declined to give an early date of hearing, as sought by Airtel's lawyer.

Airtel urges HC to dismiss JIO plea against its IPL advertisements

The single judge in his May 2 order had asked Airtel to use the font of 12 pixels in print media.

17 May 2018 4:19 PM

The NSE 50-share Nifty also lost 58.40 points, or 0.54 per cent, to 10,682.70, after shuttling between 10,777.25 and 10,664.50.

Sensex tanks 239 points in nervous trade

The 30-share Sensex resumed higher at 35,483.62 and advanced to a high of 35,510.01.

17 May 2018 4:06 PM

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 67.7156 against the US dollar and 79.8909 for the euro.

RBI sets rupee reference rate at 67.7156 against dollar

The corresponding rates were 67.8276 and 80.2943, as on Wednesday.

17 May 2018 4:03 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese people more likely to take up smoking: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

17 May 2018 4:00 PM

The feature is currently launched, however, the company has confirmed that it is indeed working on user insights

Instagram will soon show users how much time they spend in the app

Instagram's Android app has a code buried inside for Usage Insights feature that will show you the time spent on the platform.

17 May 2018 3:58 PM

A Rs 4 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices is in the offing if state-owned fuel retailers are to return to pre-Karnataka poll hiatus margin levels, brokerage firms said.

Rs 4 a litre hike in petrol, diesel prices in offing

The increase is based on assumption that global price of diesel and petrol and Rupee-US Dollar exchange rate remain stable hereon.

17 May 2018 3:53 PM

A video footage found in the mobile phone of the deceased showed him earlier climbing a chair and attempting to hang himself. (Representational Image)

Failed to get job, 21-yr-old Hyd man hangs self after recording message

The man, reportedly under 'depression' over being jobless, hanged himself from the ceiling fan in his rented room at Saroornagar locality.

17 May 2018 3:49 PM

Jane is buried in the very place Meghan will Marry Harry. Jane Seymour is buried ay St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. (Photo: AFP)

Meghan Markle is already related to the royal family

American actress is a descendant of King Henry VIII’s third wife, Jane Seymour, who was a second cousin to Meghan’s 12th great-grandmother.

17 May 2018 3:49 PM

Online automobile marketplace Droom on Thursday said it has raised USD 30 million in Series D funding round.

Droom raises USD 30 million from Toyota, Digital Garage, others

The company had raised USD 20 million from Integrated Asset Management and Digital Garage last July.

17 May 2018 3:46 PM

According to the SEC, the TMC has won 2,467 gram panchayat seats and is leading in 2,683 seats. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

WB Panchayat poll: TMC wins 2,467 seats; BJP, CPI(M) distant 2nd, 3rd

The BJP and the CPI(M) won 386 and 94 gram panchayat seats respectively, the State Election Commission officials said.

17 May 2018 3:45 PM

A screenshot from the video. (Photo: Twitter)

Cute video! SRK fan uses Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to ask girl for prom, wins the internet

Not only people in India, but more so, the humans outside of India look up to Shah Rukh Khan for romance.

17 May 2018 3:41 PM

The setup seems to sport an infrared camera sensor and an infrared illuminator, much like Apple’s FaceID system on the iPhone X. (Image: Weibo)

Xiaomi Mi 7 could feature hardware-based Face Unlock system

Leaked photos on the Internet have suggested an iPhone X-like facial recognition setup on the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone.

17 May 2018 3:39 PM

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