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

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A 42-year-old woman in Arvalli district in Gujarat sustained serious injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her relatives, who accused her of practising witchcraft. Representational Image (Photo: File)

Woman set on fire by relatives for ‘practising witchcraft’ in Gujarat

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani condemned the incident and announced that the government will bear all medical expenses of the victim.

22 Jun 2018 11:46 AM

The foundation says it will honor Koko's legacy with a sign language application featuring Koko for the benefit of gorillas and children, as well as other projects. (Photo: AP)

Farewell Koko: Gorilla who proved animals can talk to us, no more

Gorilla Foundation says Koko died in her sleep at foundation's preserve in California's Santa Cruz mountains on Tuesday.

22 Jun 2018 11:42 AM

The trade deficit in South Asian countries such as Nepal, Myanmar and Pakistan with China is rising year-on-year, in spite of Beijing extending bilateral loans to them by significant amounts.

Chinese loans placing South Asia in debt trap

The Nepal Rastra Bank reveals that the figure stood at Rs.91.18 billion during the review period in 2015-16.

22 Jun 2018 11:35 AM

12-year-old child was shot in the head for plucking mangoes from an orchard in Bihar's Khagaria area on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

12-yr-old boy shot dead for plucking mangoes from orchard in Bihar

After allegedly killing the boy, the orchard owner managed to escape.

22 Jun 2018 11:19 AM

Intel Corp Chief Executive Brian Krzanich resigned on Thursday after an investigation found he had a consensual relationship with an employee in breach of company policy.

Intel CEO resigns after probe of consensual relationship with employee

The board named Chief Financial Officer Robert Swan as interim CEO and said it has begun a search for a permanent CEO.

22 Jun 2018 11:19 AM

Soklaram Purohit along with his friend kept the body in Purohit’s car and went to a private hospital in Saki Naka where the doctors declared his wife brought dead. Representational Image (Photo: File)

Mumbai woman hangs self, husband drives with body for 8 hours

Soklaram Purohit returned home near Saki Naka after midnight from work on June 7 and found his wife, Maniben, hanging from the ceiling fan.

22 Jun 2018 10:59 AM

The company also fired dozens of solar customer service staffers at call centres in Nevada and Utah.

Tesla to close a dozen solar facilities in nine states

Tesla declined to comment on which sites it planned to shut down.

22 Jun 2018 10:58 AM

The powerful original photograph, taken at the scene of a border detention by Getty Images photographer John Moore, became one of the iconic images in the flurry of media coverage about the separation of families by the Trump administration. (Photo: @ANI/Twitter)

She was not separated from mother at US border: Father of girl on Time cover

Dozens of newspapers, magazines around globe published sobbing girl's picture, swelling tide of outrage that pushed Trump to back down.

22 Jun 2018 10:54 AM

The definition includes excessive use that damages health, relationships, jobs and other parts of normal life. (Photo: AP)

Science Says: What makes something truly addictive

The strictest definition of addiction refers to a disease resulting from changes in brain chemistry caused by the compulsive use of drugs.

22 Jun 2018 10:44 AM

The benchmark BSE Sensex got off to a lower start on Friday, tracking a sell-off in global markets amid escalating trade war worries. (Photo: AFP)

Sensex starts on negative note, falls 51 points

The 30-share index, which had lost 114.94 points in the previous session, fell by another 50.91 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 35,381.48.

22 Jun 2018 10:30 AM

The man who appears to be the child's father prised the child out of the priest's grip, even as the cleric struggled for possession of the child.

Video: Relatives snatch baby from priest after he slaps it for crying during baptism

The outraged man and woman, who appear to be the child’s parents then take the child away from the clutches of the priest.

22 Jun 2018 10:26 AM

This is the first time a social media company is working towards curbing drug abuse.

Facebook will redirect opioid buyers to crisis helpline

The company has worked with a policy team to introduce the new step towards combating drug abuse.

22 Jun 2018 10:23 AM

This file photo shows the Supreme Court in Washington is seen at sunset. (Photo: AP)

High Court: Online shoppers can be forced to pay sales tax

Consumers can expect to see sales tax charged on more online purchases — likely over the next year.

22 Jun 2018 10:21 AM

All the injured have been admitted to a local hospital. (Photo ANI)

8 injured as school bus overturns on Sion-Panvel Expressway

The incident took place when bus carrying 20 passengers overturned on Sanpada Bridge at Sion Panvel Expressway in Navi Mumba.

22 Jun 2018 10:11 AM

A group of armed men barged in the middle of the performance, beat up the men and took away the women at gunpoint. (Representational Image)

Jharkhand: 5 women on anti-trafficking drive gangraped at gunpoint

Police have detained nine people for questioning. Medical examination has confirmed rape and a case has been filed.

22 Jun 2018 10:03 AM

Kaththi duo Vijay and A R Murugadoss back in Sarkar, poster unveiled

Popular Tamil actor Vijay's upcoming movie with director AR Murugadoss has been titled 'Sarkar.'

22 Jun 2018 9:50 AM

His temporary replacement, Robert Swan, has been Intel’s CFO since October 2016 and previously spent nine years as CFO of eBay Inc.

Intel CEO resigns after probe of relationship with employee

The company’s board was informed a week ago that Krzanich had a mutual relationship with an employee in his chain of command in the past.

22 Jun 2018 9:42 AM

The encounter started around 5:30 this morning in Anantnag's Srigufwara after security officers received intelligence input about the presence of terrorists. (Representational Image)

4 terrorists gunned down in Anantnag, may be part of ISIS: J&K cop

A policeman was martyred and two civilians injured in the gunfight, said J&K DGP S P Vaid.

22 Jun 2018 9:42 AM

Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar crowns Anukreethy Vas.

Education closest to my heart, says Miss India 2018

Will try and retain Miss World crown, says Anukreethy Vas

22 Jun 2018 9:34 AM

AIADMK mouthpiece has slammed actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan alongwith a group of film directors who are critical of the party, calling them a 'gang of clowns'. (Photo: File)

AIADMK mouthpiece calls Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan 'gang of clowns'

Poem published in 'Namadhu Amma' refers to Kamal Haasan as 'coward', taking swipe at him for his political foray.

22 Jun 2018 9:21 AM

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