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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 Jul 2018

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In the video, Dong Yaoqiong splashes ink on a poster bearing President Xi's image at a location in Shanghai's financial district, saying defiantly: 'Xi Jinping, I'm right here waiting for you to arrest me.' (Photo: Screengrab from Twitter/Huayong798)

Chinese woman detained after tossing ink on Xi Jinping poster: Activists

Chinese Human Rights Defenders said Dong is believed to have been held later and her Twitter account was deleted hours after the incident.

17 Jul 2018 1:49 PM

Ashraf Khalil Shaikh, his wife Hamida and two children were safely rescued by local villagers before the car could be washed away. (Photo: ANI/screengrab)

Watch: Villagers rescue family of 4 after car plunges into Navi Mumbai river

The dramatic footage shows how the family, including their young child, sat on top of the car which was almost submerged under water.

17 Jul 2018 1:48 PM

Shares of Tesla fell over 3.5 percent. (Photo: AP)

Tesla shares dip after CEO Elon Musk abuses British caver

The stock sell-off knocked almost $2 billion off the company’s market value.

17 Jul 2018 1:44 PM

'The administration has suddenly brought a new form where students can give declaration whether they want to pay the Rs 15 for the union,' the union said. (Photo: File)

JNUSU accuses administration of trying to 'demolish' students' union

JNUSU said University has done away with including JNUSU membership amount in students’ fee, will now give them option of not joining it.

17 Jul 2018 1:40 PM

Apart from this, around 2,063 women and children fell victim to different types of violence which include rape, eve-teasing, physical torture for dowry demand and others. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Nearly 600 women raped in last six months in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad prepared the report compiling news published in 14 dailies from January 1 to June 30.

17 Jul 2018 1:39 PM

The lava is from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, which erupted in early May. (Photo: AP)

At least 23 injured after lava bomb hits Hawaii tour boat

There were about 49 people found aboard a boat reportedly, however, the numbers are not confirmed.

17 Jul 2018 1:32 PM

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas even spent time in Mumbai.

Priyanka Chopra's birthday celebrations begin, double date with Nick and Joe, Sophie

Priyanka, who turns year older tomorrow, spent some quality time with Nick and his brothers Joe and Kevin.

17 Jul 2018 1:31 PM

Peru President Martin Vizcarra said the decision was taken due to the 'security problems' created by Colombian citizens crossing the border and it is was important to 'reestablish the state's presence.' (Photo: ANI)

Peru declares 60-day state of emergency on Colombian border

The state of emergency has been declared in Peru's Amazonian province of Putumayo, which is separated from Colombia by river of same name.

17 Jul 2018 1:29 PM

At a meeting chaired by Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam in the past, it was decided to sensitise officers concerned on the issue. (Photo: aamaadmiparty.org)

Caste certificate for children of single mother to be simplified: Delhi govt

'If such women, who are residents of Delhi, can furnish their caste certificates, govt will issue same for their children as well.'

17 Jul 2018 1:28 PM

Natalie Portman, who was nominated for an Oscar for her insightful portrayal of former US first lady Jackie Kennedy, stars in a new PETA US video.

Natalie Portman honours legacy of Nobel winning vegetarian Isaac Bashevis Singer

The actor hailed maverick animal advocate Singer as an animal rights visionary in new PETA US video.

17 Jul 2018 1:27 PM

The bench fixed the matter for further hearing on July 24 and said since the selection committee was scheduled to meet on July 19; it would not pass any direction. (Photo: PTI | File)

Lokpal selection committee to meet on July 19 to form search panel: Centre tells SC

Government told bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi that search committee would have to recommend a panel of names for appointing a Lokpal.

17 Jul 2018 1:22 PM

A video in the connection surfaced, in which around 10 MNS workers can be seen damaging the road outside the administrative headquarters of the Devendra Fadnavis government. (Photo: ANI)

Protesting against potholes, MNS workers dig up road outside Mantralaya

On July 16, MNS workers vandalised a PWD office in Navi Mumbai over pothole-related deaths in the state.

17 Jul 2018 1:11 PM

SRK unveils new Zero poster, asks people to love ‘zombie-looking’ Katrina Kaif

'Zero' is an upcoming Bollywood science-fiction romantic drama film directed by Aanand L. Rai.

17 Jul 2018 1:10 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Young Portuguese inmates sing Mozart opera on way to freedom

A unique initiative uses opera to reintegrate prisoners back into society and reduce reoffences.

17 Jul 2018 1:09 PM

A man stands outside his tent on Division Street in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

San Francisco to consider tax on companies to help homeless

San Francisco voters will decide whether to tax large businesses to pay for homeless and housing services struggling with income inequality.

17 Jul 2018 1:04 PM

The actor said that Trump looked like he was going to ask Putin for an 'autograph' or a 'selfie'. (Photo: AP)

Trump acted like ‘fan boy’ of Putin in ‘embarrassing’ press conference: Arnold Schwarzenegger

'Terminator' star slammed Trump in an Instagram video after the president held a press conference with Putin on Monday in Helsinki, Finland.

17 Jul 2018 1:02 PM

Microsoft’s technology aims to help retailers keep pace with Amazon Go. (Photo: ANI)

Walmart, Microsoft enter into partnership to use AI tech

The five-year agreement will leverage the full range of Microsoft’s cloud solutions, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

17 Jul 2018 12:55 PM

Launching all the three phones together might affect the marketing, and thereby sales of its first premium phones.

Apple to delay launch of cheaper iPhone, premium models to come first

Expected to come by September, the three iPhones will consist of two premium models and an affordable smartphone.

17 Jul 2018 12:53 PM

Irrfan Khan will next be seen in ‘Karwaan.’

Irrfan Khan recovering, records songs and watches cricket, reveals Vishal Bhardwaj

Director Vishal Bhardwaj on Monday gave an update about his frequent collaborator at an event on Monday.

17 Jul 2018 12:50 PM

Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi promised to change the culture of the ride-hailing company after taking over in August last year from former CEO Travis Kalanick following a series of scandals.

Uber being probed for gender discrimination: source

Uber is under investigation by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for alleged gender discrimination.

17 Jul 2018 12:46 PM

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