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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 May 2018

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Priyanka Chopra has been good friends with former 'Suits' actor Meghan Markle.

Royal wedding: The mystery of 'will Priyanka be Meghan's bridesmaid?' is finally over

The announcements of the bridesmaids and page boys, who will take part in the ceremony, were made on Wednesday.

17 May 2018 10:38 AM

The revamped music service, to be renamed as YouTube Premium, supposed to soft-launch on May 22.

YouTube to revamp music service, charge more for ad-free shows

A new report suggests that YouTube, with the new version of its music service it will also charge more for ad-free shows.

17 May 2018 10:25 AM

Congress lawmakers, accompanied by Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ashok Gehlot and former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah were protesting against B S Yeddyurappa's swearing in as Chief Minister of Karnataka. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP celebrates hollow win, India mourns defeat of democracy: Rahul

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, 'BJP’s insistence to form government in Karnataka mockery of constitution.'

17 May 2018 10:23 AM

Spot gold had risen 0.25 per cent to $1,293.43 per ounce.

Gold prices tick up amid weaker dollar

Gold prices can gain during times of uncertainty as the metal is seen as a safe place to park assets.

17 May 2018 10:22 AM

Indian engineers, IT professionals, doctors and teachers are among 6,080 skilled workers holding a UK job offer who were denied visas to the UK since December 2017. (Representational Image)

Indian skilled workers likely to be hit hardest by UK immigration cap

UK Office of National Statistics figures record Indians as the largest chunk of skilled work visas granted to nationals from outside the EU.

17 May 2018 10:18 AM

Even in hand-reared wolves, the species from which all dogs are descended, the willingness to engage humans does not match that of the domestic dog. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs' cuteness peak at 8 weeks, says study

Study shows pups' attractiveness is lowest at birth and increases to maximum before 10 weeks of age before declining and levelling off.

17 May 2018 10:14 AM

Tokyo with 37 million people is the world's largest city but it is due to be overtaken by Delhi around 2028, the report said. (Photo: Representational Image)

India to be among 3 countries to witness maximum urban growth by 2050: UN

By 2050, India, China and Nigeria will account for more than a third of the projected growth in the world's urban population.

17 May 2018 10:03 AM

The NSE Nifty also jumped 36.15 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 10,777.25.

Sensex climbs 122 points in early trade

All the sectoral indices, led by consumer durables, realty, metal, power and banking, were in the green.

17 May 2018 9:59 AM

Sonam Kapoor and Harshvardhan Kapoor have another sister Rhea Kapoor.

Clash of the siblings: Sonam Kapoor and brother Harshvardhan to face-off on June 1

The two actors' films will both release on the same day after 'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero' makers decided it comes earlier.

17 May 2018 9:51 AM

A higher opening in domestic equity market supported the rupee.

Rupee gains 10 paise in early trade

Rupee is trading at 67.70 against dollar in early trade on increased selling of the American currency by banks.

17 May 2018 9:38 AM

EU president Donald Tusk on Wednesday urged leaders meeting in Bulgaria to form a "united European front" against Trump's withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal and his move to impose trade tariffs on Europe.(Photo: AFP)

With friends like Trump, who needs enemies: European Union chief

'Looking at the latest decisions of President Trump, someone could even think with friends like that, who needs enemies,' Tusk said.

17 May 2018 9:37 AM

The new flagship killer – the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 first impressions and hands on

The OnePlus 6 is presently the most powerful beast amongst smartphones that is powered by a Snapdragon 845 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

17 May 2018 9:24 AM

Study suggests that insomnia and evening chronotype are independently associated with these outcomes.

Teens who stay up till late night more prone to emotional and behavioural issues

Night owls 88 per cent more likely to have emotional, behavioral problems and 25 per cent more likely to have poor mental health.

17 May 2018 9:20 AM

"After taking oath he has already transferred 4 IPS officers. BJP's movement is laughable. All 38 MLAs are with me," said JD(S)' H D Kumaraswamy. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Surprised at Yeddyurappa withdrawing security for MLAs: H D Kumaraswamy

In an unprecedented post-midnight hearing, Supreme Court ruled out that it won't stop B S Yeddyurappa swearing-in.

17 May 2018 9:15 AM

The ministry will examine what they have done in the last one year to get out of the PCA list that basically restricts their lending operations due to worsening asset quality.

PCA: Finance Ministry to review steps taken by banks

Under the PCA, banks face restrictions on distributing dividends and remitting profits.

17 May 2018 9:13 AM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. (Photo: AFP)

Big proxy adviser ISS does not support Zuckerberg in proxy vote

The advisory firm suggested Facebook create a formal committee to nominate board candidates.

17 May 2018 9:03 AM

Counting of votes for West Bengal Panchayat Election delayed at a counting centre in North 24 Parganas. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

WB Panchayat results: TMC leading, party workers clash in Birbhum

The booths, where re-polling took place, include 63 in Murshidabad, 52 in Coochbehar, 28 in West Midnapore and 10 in Hooghly among others.

17 May 2018 9:02 AM

The MoU will enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The financial resources necessary to conduct research, training courses, conferences and meetings and deputations of experts will be met from the existing allocated budget and existing plan schemes of Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani and Siddha).

Cabinet approves MoU between India, Equatorial Guinea in medicine

The MoU on the same was signed on April 8 during President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to Equatorial Guinea.

17 May 2018 8:57 AM

Former Reserve Bank of India chief Raghuram Rajan. (Photo: PTI)

Former RBI boss Raghuram Rajan says won't apply for top BoE job

Rajan has been mentioned by analysts as a possible future BoE governor after Mark Carney.

17 May 2018 8:56 AM

SC said that a committee could be set up in two months by the Centre to consider issues, including creation of a regular cadre and laying down eligibility for recruitment for tribunals. (Photo: File)

Open to Centre appointing former High Court judges for tribunals: SC

The bench said an affidavit of further developments be filed in the court by October 31 and posted the matter for hearing on November 13.

17 May 2018 8:51 AM

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