Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 Jan 2018

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Myanmar agreed earlier this month to receive the Rohingya refugees at two reception centres and a temporary camp near its border with Bangladesh over a two-year period starting Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Repatriation of Rohingya Muslim refugees to Myanmar delayed: Bangladesh

The United Nations described the military operation as ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya, which Myanmar denies.

22 Jan 2018 3:03 PM

The top court also restrained all high courts from entertaining any petition relating to Loya's death. (Photo: File)

Must check all docs with utmost seriousness: SC on Justice Loya death case

SC said, 'As of today, it was a natural death; do not cast aspersions,' adding that it will examine documents on Feb 2.

22 Jan 2018 2:52 PM

The upcoming Nokia flagship might look very much like the Nokia OZO VR camera.

Nokia reportedly testing new smartphone with 7 cameras

Nokia is reportedly developing a new smartphone that will apparently come with a Penta-lens camera.

22 Jan 2018 2:46 PM

Afghan security personnel stand guard as black smoke rises from the Intercontinental Hotel after an attack in Kabul. Gunmen stormed the hotel and set off a 12-hour gun battle with security forces that continued into Sunday morning. (Photo: AP)

22 dead in attack on Kabul’s Intercontinental hotel: officials

The attack ended after more than 12 hours on Sunday with all six terrorists killed by Afghan forces, aided by Norwegian troops.

22 Jan 2018 2:35 PM

Apple will become the fund's first Laureate partner, enabling a significant expansion of Yousafzai's effort to support girls' education and advocate for equal opportunity, it said.

Apple joins Malala Fund for girls' education in India, world

With Apple's support, Malala Fund expects to double the grants awarded by its Gulmakai Network and extend funding programmes to India

22 Jan 2018 2:28 PM

Addressing a gathering of RSS 'swayamsevaks' in Guwahati, days before three states of the region go to polls, the RSS chief said India will survive as long as Hinduism thrives. (Photo: File)

India forgot enmity with Pakistan but latter did not: Mohan Bhagwat

'We have internal unity based on Hindutva and that is why India is a Hindu Rashtra,' Bhagwat further said.

22 Jan 2018 2:28 PM

ONGC holds 71.63 per cent stake in MRPL, HPCL has 16.96 per cent.

HPCL may acquire MRPL in cash, share-swap deal

India's biggest oil and gas producer, last week announced acquisition of HPCL for Rs 36,915 crore.

22 Jan 2018 2:18 PM

The source went on to add that if Obama was invited it could look like a snub to Trump, and His Royal Highness would not wish to cause a diplomatic row.' (Photo: AP)

Harry and Meghan will not invite Barack Obama to royal wedding

Move is being seen as bid to avoid a 'diplomatic row' over snub to Donald Trump.

22 Jan 2018 2:18 PM

Haqqani was named in FIRs lodged by three people in two police stations in Kohat district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, accusing Pakistan of 'maligning' in his books. (Photo: AFP)

Former Pak envoy to US Husain Haqqani booked for ‘maligning’ country

The complainants alleged that the former ambassador had caused irreparable loss to the country and defamed it.

22 Jan 2018 2:16 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers explain why it's difficult to say no to carbs

Researchers hope their findings could help lead to a way for people to avoid unhealthy junk food.

22 Jan 2018 2:13 PM

The statue on Liberty Island, as well as the related museum on nearby Ellis Island, where arriving immigrants were once processed, annually welcome about 4.5 million visitors. (Photo: AP)

New York vows to open Statue of Liberty at its own cost

As a result of the budget impasse, many government services including the Statue of Liberty have been closed since Saturday.

22 Jan 2018 1:58 PM

The researcher seems to have informed Apple about the issue but they seem to have not replied to it yet.

A single text message can now crash your iPhone

A research states that a ‘text bomb’, which has a bug can now cripple your Apple phone.

22 Jan 2018 1:47 PM

Esha Gupta's latest pics will make you wonder about her 'changed look'

We are not sure if the Bollywood actress has gone under the knife or it’s just a new makeup technique for her movie.

22 Jan 2018 1:44 PM

Screenshot from Dutt biopic wrap announcement.

Dutt’s the way: Ranbir and Sonam announce Dutt biopic wrap in the most classic way

Dutt biopic, a story on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s life, is slated to release on June 29th this year.

22 Jan 2018 1:43 PM

The captains, who are now stationed together at Fort Bliss in Texas, were married in front of 150 family members and friends, 34 of whom were military officers. (Facebook Screengrab/ Vincent Franchino)

Helicopter pilots become first active-duty same-sex couple to marry

Two army captains exchanged vows at West Point in first active-duty, same-sex marriage at esteemed United States Military Academy.

22 Jan 2018 1:42 PM

Earlier this month, the high court dismissed the McDonald's plea challenging the NCLT notice on a contempt plea filed by Bakshi.

NCLT direct McDonald's to reply show cause notice for contempt

High court in November had put a stay on the NCLT notice after McDonald's challenged the order.

22 Jan 2018 1:37 PM

Assange fled to the embassy in 2012 to avoid being extradited to Sweden for alleged sex crimes, which he denies, and has remained in the building ever since.(Photo: File)

Ecuador president describes Julian Assange as ‘inherited problem’

Earlier, Ecuador announced it had granted citizenship to Assange, in an unsuccessful attempt to provide him with diplomatic immunity.

22 Jan 2018 1:31 PM

Violent protests by members of the Rajput community against the release of Sanjay Leela Bansali's controversial period drama ‘Padmaavat’ were witnessed across Gujarat on Sunday, with agitators damaging buses and blocking roads. (Photo: PTI)

Protests in Gujarat against 'Padmaavat', minister says 'natural'

Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said such protests were 'natural' and that the government was looking for a legal opinion following the SC's order.

22 Jan 2018 1:29 PM

Screenshot of Ranveer Singh with R. Madhavan and Manushi Chhillar at an awards show.

Video: Ranveer Singh has only ‘pyaar pyaar pyaar’ for R Madhavan and Manushi Chhillar

Ranveer will soon be seen as Alaudin Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial ‘Padmaavat’.

22 Jan 2018 1:21 PM

The Sanchi, which was carrying 136,000 tonnes of light crude oil from Iran, collided with Hong Kong-registered bulk freighter the CF Crystal in early January, setting off a desperate race by authorities to search for survivors and stave off a massive environmental catastrophe. (Photo: AP)

Oil slick from Iranian tanker off China’s coast trebles in size: official

Authorities spotted three oil slicks with a total surface area of 332 square kms, compared to 101 square kms reported on Wednesday

22 Jan 2018 1:17 PM

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