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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 Oct 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22 Oct 2018

#MeToo impact: Post allegations, Twitter urges YRF take stand against Dibakar

The question lies whether YRF will take a stand against Dibakar Banerjee in the wake of #MeToo movement.

22 Oct 2018 9:47 PM

Posters of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who had actively campaigned for her mother, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in the run-up to the 2014 parliamentary polls, were seen in the city with 'Madam Priyanka missing' and 'Emotional blackmailer' written on those. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Missing Priyanka' posters put up in Rae Bareli, Congress alleges mischief

The posters also mentioned Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's absence during incidents like the Harchandpur rail tragedy.

22 Oct 2018 9:17 PM

A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said that the offence of disclosing the identity of victims of sexual assaults has criminal liability, and if the law has been violated, action must be taken. (Photo: File)

Why media houses not prosecuted for disclosing identity of sexual assault victims: SC

It asked PCI, NBSA, the Editors Guild and the Indian Broadcasting Federation to file their affidavit on the issue within three weeks.

22 Oct 2018 9:07 PM

Islamabad has already asked the IMF to open negotiations for the country's second potential bailout in five years. (Photo: File)

Pakistan PM 'desperate' for loans, heads for Saudi meet boycotted by others

It is Khan's second visit to Saudi Arabia, but he has not succeeded in securing loans to stave off a looming balance of payment crisis.

22 Oct 2018 8:55 PM

Safety of women and children should be a key characteristic of such a government which would strive to ensure that farmers do not lose their livelihood, he said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Cong has never insisted on Rahul Gandhi as PM: P Chidambaram

P Chidambaram said the Congress' primary focus was on removing the BJP government and replacing it with a progressive alternative.

22 Oct 2018 8:35 PM

PM Modi on Monday summoned CBI director Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana amid their public fight on bribery and corruption. (Photo: File)

PM Modi intervenes, summons CBI chief, special director Rakesh Asthana

On Monday, the CBI arrested its Deputy Superintendent of Police Devender Kumar in connection with a bribery case involving Rakesh Asthana.

22 Oct 2018 8:30 PM

"It's sad that media has blacked out this story. The people of India won't," Rahul Gandhi tweeted, using the hashtag 'ArunJaitlieMustResign'. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rahul demands Arun Jaitley's resignation over Mehul Choksi issue

Gandhi alleged Jaitley 'sat on file and allowed Choksi to flee' and media had 'blacked out' story but people of India would not.

22 Oct 2018 8:28 PM

The incident came to light after they heard an unusual amount of roaring from the lion’s yard (Photo: AFP)

Lioness strangles father of her cubs to death in shocking display of aggression

The zoo expressed sadness about the incident and are investigating the reason behind the confrontation.

22 Oct 2018 8:11 PM

The incident took place at the girl's residence at Imli chowk here on Sunday night, Mithanpura SHO Vijay Prasad Rai said. (Representational image)

Bihar: Class 9 student gangraped at home, family beaten, tied up

Four people forcibly entered the girl's house, beat up her family members, tied their hands and gagged them before committing the crime.

22 Oct 2018 8:00 PM

(Representational image/ Photo: OPPO Find X)

OPPO latest to cheat on benchmark tests

UL Benchmarks has delisted OPPO after it found that the flagship OPPO Find X smartphone produced misleading benchmark scores.

22 Oct 2018 7:57 PM

She went through ten rounds of IVF over the past decade (Photo: AFP)

Woman gives birth to twins from frozen embryos left over when their brother was conceived

Seven-year-old Hugo was delighted to welcome his siblings Coco and Monty but it was even more special because they are triplets.

22 Oct 2018 7:56 PM

Riyadh said on Saturday that Khashoggi, a former regime insider turned dissident, died during a "brawl" inside the consulate after a visit on October 2 to get documents. (Photo: File)

Turkey says Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi murder 'savagely planned'

'This is a very complicated murder,' Celik said, warning that the Turkish government would not be drawn into speculation.

22 Oct 2018 7:50 PM

Netflix, which plans to spend more than $8 billion in entertainment programming this year, reported blockbuster third-quarter results last week as heavy investment in original shows lured more customers to its fold. (Representational image)

Netflix plans to raise $2 billion to fund new content

The streaming giant said the debt will be in the form of senior notes denominated in US dollars and euros.

22 Oct 2018 7:49 PM

The CBI's top officers are accusing each other of massive corruption, he said, questioning the sanctity and the credibility of the government and the CBI to function in an 'honest, unbiased transparent way'. (Photo: PTI)

Serious credibility crisis in CBI, 'vested interests' in govt to blame: Cong

Terming the issue 'very serious', Congress leader Sachin Pilot accused govt of interference in CBI and asked why it was silent on the issue.

22 Oct 2018 7:35 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Can a dog's colour impact longevity?

Find out why.

22 Oct 2018 7:11 PM

The case was filed by social activist Tamanna Hashmi in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Arti Kumari Singh, who fixed November 3 as the date for its hearing. (Photo: PTI | File)

Amritsar train tragedy: Case filed in Bihar court against Sidhu's wife

Complaint claimed Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was chief guest at a Dussehra function, and organisers were solely responsible for incident.

22 Oct 2018 7:03 PM

PayPal backs emerging markets lender Tala

PayPal has made a strategic investment in Tala, a financial technology startup that lends to underserved consumers in emerging markets.

22 Oct 2018 6:54 PM

The sources said five to six Pakistani intruders crossed the LoC and fired on Indian Army patrol in the Sunderbani sector. (Representational Image)

Army asks Pakistan to take back bodies of 2 intruders in combat uniform

Two heavily armed Pakistani intruders and three soldiers were killed Sunday in the gunfight after Army foiled an infiltration bid along LoC.

22 Oct 2018 6:50 PM

'I arranged the Dussehra event to bring everyone together. I had taken all the permissions... Had spoken to police, (municipal) corporation, fire brigade,' Saurabh Mithu said in a video in Punjabi. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

‘No fault of mine’: Absconding Amritsar Dusshera event organiser releases video

Mithu claimed that permission was taken for holding event and announcements were asking people not to stand on tracks.

22 Oct 2018 6:45 PM

IVF kids may suffer from high BP

Here is what a new study has found.

22 Oct 2018 6:34 PM

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