Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Jul 2017

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RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani was instrumental in Reliance Jio's launch.

Reliance Jio added 7 customers per second: Ambani

Telecom arm of RIL has now 125 million customers which according to Ambani is a world record.

21 Jul 2017 12:26 PM

The default interface now seems to more funky and playful than the last version but it still manages to retain MIUI 8’s elegance.(Photo: Redmi Note 4)

Here's a look at MIUI 9 before its official unveiling

The next major update to Xiaomi’s proprietary Android skin comes with a revamped interface and new icons.

21 Jul 2017 12:25 PM

His remarks came a day after the State Department in its annual 'Country Report on Terrorism', as mandated by the Congress, said that Pakistan did not take substantial action against the Afghan Taliban or Haqqani, or substantially limit their ability to threaten US interests in Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Taking strong measures against terrorism: Pak after facing flak from US

The Foreign Office spokesman said that delegations from other countries had visited areas in Pakistan ‘cleansed from terrorism’.

21 Jul 2017 12:24 PM

Company expects to grow core earnings by 4-8 per cent.

Vodafone reports better-than-expected 2.2 per cent growth in first quarter

Company said the rise in organic service revenue, which was ahead of market forecasts of 1.4 to 1.9 per cent.

21 Jul 2017 12:16 PM

Meanwhile, gold advanced 0.11 per cent to USD 1,245.88 an ounce in Singapore. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Gold futures up 0.09 per cent on global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 28,305 per 10 grams as traders raised bets amid positive cues from the global markets.

21 Jul 2017 12:06 PM

'Desi' girl will be the guest of honour at the fundraiser event on September 6.

Priyanka Chopra to be honoured at Toronto Film Festival Gala

The stylish event at Bell Lightbox will feature Chopra in conversation with festival artistic director Cameron Bailey.

21 Jul 2017 12:04 PM

Will decide on early hearing in Babri Masjid dispute case: SC

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC had in 2010 ruled a three-way division of the disputed 2.77 acres area at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

21 Jul 2017 12:00 PM

Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar have worked together in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.'

Salman backed out of Akshay's film because he hired his ex-manager?

Akshay reacts to reports if his hiring Reshma Shetty led to Salman backing out of the fim, also being produced by Karan.

21 Jul 2017 11:49 AM

Kovind, a low-key lawyer-turned-politician, was elected on Thursday as India's 14th President, the first BJP member and the second Dalit to occupy the country's highest office. (Photo: AP)

US congratulates President-elect Kovind, ‘looks forward’ to working with him

The US State Department spokesperson credited the close people-to-people contact between the world's 2 largest democracies.

21 Jul 2017 11:47 AM

Ahmed Joudeh who rose to fame as 'So you think you can dance?' contestant hopes to start ballet school in Syria one day (Photo: Facebook)

Syrian Billy Elliot ballets his way to Paris to portray ‘real picture’ of his nation

Ahmad Joudeh is set on erasing the horrifying image of Syrian youth the Islamic state group portrays through his dance.

21 Jul 2017 11:45 AM

The hawkish leader was trying to convince his counterparts to communicate to their colleagues the need to push forward the EU-Israel Association agreement that has been frozen since Israel's Operation Cast Lead in Gaza in 2008-2009. (Photo: File)

Open mic mishap: Israel PM Netanyahu’s criticism of EU accidentally broadcast

The feed, accidentally broadcast to journalists in a nearby room, was cut off as soon as it was discovered.

21 Jul 2017 11:36 AM

To get the situation under control, the Indian government announced it would temporarily shut down construction sites and a coal-fired power station. (Photo: FIle)

India must act soon before 'smog chokes Delhi': research

Experts said that crop burning in neighbouring Haryana and Punjab states, car emissions, construction and use of fireworks during Diwali.

21 Jul 2017 11:36 AM

Mithali Raj led Team India has earlier defetaed England in the opening match of the tournament. (Photo: AP)

ICC Women's World Cup: India skipper Mithali Raj issues warning to England ahead of final

Indian captain has warned her opponent not to expect an easy contest when they come up against her side

21 Jul 2017 11:34 AM

A newly developed vine-like robot can grow across long distances without moving its whole body. It could prove useful in search and rescue operations and medical applications. (Image: Stanford University)

A robot that can grow!

Stanford researchers develop a new type of soft, growing robot.

21 Jul 2017 11:33 AM

A good night's sleep has everything to do with sleep cycles rather than getting more hours of sleep (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you get a good night's sleep

Researchers reveal the precise time when one should go to sleep to wake up feeling refreshed.

21 Jul 2017 11:24 AM

'VIP 2' is Kajol's second movie in Tamil cinema and marks her return to Kollywood after 20 years.

Kajol and Dhanush's VIP 2 release delayed

The film was initially slated to release on July 28, but has now been pushed to August.

21 Jul 2017 11:18 AM

Simson could walk free as early as October 1. (Photo :AP)

Former NFL footballer OJ Simpson wins parole, set for October release

Simpson severed nine years in prison after being convicted for a double murder in 1995.

21 Jul 2017 11:15 AM

Reliance Jio is expected to launch its Lyf 4G VoLTE feature phone at its AGM on Friday.

Reliance Jio's Lyf 4G feature phone launch on the cards at RIL AGM

Currently, Jio is the only player in the telecom market to offer VoLTE, while others are still running it on a pilot basis.

21 Jul 2017 11:14 AM

Ram Nath Kovind gestures before the media after being elected as the 14th President of India, in New Delhi. (Photo: File/AP)

Cross-voting by oppn lawmakers enhanced Kovind's presidency

BJP general secretary Bhupender Yadav, Kovind's key election manager, claimed close to 116 lawmakers from rival parties voted for Kovind.

21 Jul 2017 11:10 AM

Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh. (Photo: File/PTI)

Delhi: 53 booked under PMLA absconding

The CBI is already seeking Mallya's extradition from the UK under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the ED is supplementing the case.

21 Jul 2017 10:49 AM

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