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

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Japan tells Facebook to improve data protection

The government asked the world’s largest social media network to fully communicate security issues to users.

22 Oct 2018 6:31 PM

The demographics and macro-economic factors in India are diverse and pension systems have to be aligned to other programmes in the country.

India ranked second last in pension benefits: study

India has been taking slow but steady steps towards strengthening its retirement income system.

22 Oct 2018 6:30 PM

Superintendent of Police (SP) of East Lucknow Sarvesh Misra on Monday informed that Abhijeet's mother confessed her crime and has been arrested. (Photo: ANI)

UP: Legislative Council chairman's son strangulated by mother

The woman said that the deceased came drunk on Saturday night and was arguing with her, following which she committed the crime.

22 Oct 2018 6:25 PM

Indian banks also had a double-digit (NPL) ratio at the end of 2017.

Indian banks' profitability weaker than BRICS peers: Moody's

Indian banks with a tangible common equity ratio of 8.7 per cent at the end of 2017.

22 Oct 2018 6:23 PM

According to neighbours, the groom, his father and brother were rounded up and taken to a park nearby and tonsured. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Lucknow groom's head shaved by bride's family over dowry

The groom’s family had been increasing their demands every day for the last one week, said the bride’s father.

22 Oct 2018 6:18 PM

CBDT Chairman Sushil Chandra said these numbers were a result of the Income Tax Department putting in a number of legislative, administrative, informative and enforcement efforts over the last few years to educate the taxpayers for paying their due taxes. (Representational image)

India's crorepati count up at 81,000; expands 68 per cent in 3 years: CBDT

The policy-making body of the IT department said the total number of crorepati taxpayers has also seen a growth of about 60 per cent.

22 Oct 2018 6:14 PM

Rupee is trading at 73.56 against dollar due to steady capital outflows and strengthening of the American currency.

Rupee skids 24 paise to close at 73.56 against US dollar

Rupee opened on a higher note at 73.36 and gained further ground to hit an intra-day high of 73.19 against the US dollar.

22 Oct 2018 6:11 PM

A wet lease is an arrangement under which an aircraft is leased out along with crew, maintenance and insurance.

Jet Airways' plans to wet lease ATRs to TruJet hit air pocket

The plan to wet lease up to seven ATRs from Jet Airways is on hold as of now.

22 Oct 2018 6:05 PM

The agitated family members and locals refused to let police take Das' body for postmortem on Sunday, demanding that action be taken against NRC processing centre for marking him a 'foreigner'. (Representational Image)

Upset over exclusion of name from NRC, retired Assam teacher kills self

In his suicide note, Nirod Das said he was taking extreme step to 'escape humiliation of being marked as foreigner after NRC process.'

22 Oct 2018 6:00 PM

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Preventable heart disease may cause early death

High blood pressure, high cholesterol and unhealthy weight are contributing factors.

22 Oct 2018 5:38 PM

Manoj Kumar, brother-in-law of the deceased, said that several agitated boys residing in the same area attacked the Congress party worker with sword and sharp weapons. (Representational image)

Congress worker hacked to death over Facebook post predicting party's victory

The deceased's brother-in-law said he was killed moments after posting a Facebook message stating Congress will come back to power in 2019.

22 Oct 2018 5:32 PM

Childhood obesity associated with serious hip condition

Researchers say the link with obesity is striking.

22 Oct 2018 5:28 PM

Devender Kumar, who was earlier investigation officer in case involving meat exporter Moin Qureshi, has been arrested on charges of forgery in recording statement of Sathish Sana, who had alleged to have paid bribes to get relief in case. (Photo: File)

In bribery case against its special director, CBI arrests its senior official

CBI arrests its Dy SP Devender Kumar in connection with bribery allegations involving its Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

22 Oct 2018 5:27 PM

BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi said Chandy and former Union minister K C Venugopal, also an accused in the case, were Gandhi's 'friends' and the Congress should answer questions on such a serious charge against its leaders, instead of targeting the ruling party's functionaries. (Photo: File)

BJP refers to rape case against Kerala Congress leaders to attack Rahul Gandhi

BJP spokersperson Lekhi referred to 'Sukanya case', alleging that it was against Gandhi, and other cases involving Congress leaders.

22 Oct 2018 5:25 PM

The DGAP gives its report to the NAA for further action, which may include fine and extreme penalty like cancellation of registration.

DGAP finds Nestle profiteered Rs 100 cr, company deposits money in fund

Nestle India, in an e-mailed response, said it as a responsible corporate citizen has passed on the benefits of GST to consumers.

22 Oct 2018 5:24 PM

Gehlot claimed that Modi's popularity graph has come down and looking at the prime minister's previous speeches, the Congress does not even need to campaign because 'things have been exposed now'. (Photo: File)

Rafale fighter jet deal will 'sink' Modi govt, says Ashok Gehlot

Gehlot said tender was 'snatched' from the state-run HAL for manufacturing Rafale fighter jets and this was an 'insult' to HAL employees.

22 Oct 2018 5:20 PM

The company's compact hatchback Alto was at the second position with 21,719 units as against 23,830 units a year ago.

Maruti leads PV segment in September; seven models in top ten list

MSI's premium hatchback Swift stood at the first position with sale of 22,228 units in September.

22 Oct 2018 5:17 PM

Pandey had allegedly brandished a pistol at guests of a five-star hotel here threatening them in the foyer, a video of which went viral on the social media. (Photo: File)

Court sends son of former BSP MP Ashish Pandey to 14 day judicial custody

Metropolitan Magistrate sent accused to jail till Nov 5 after the police said that he was not required for further custodial interrogation.

22 Oct 2018 5:15 PM

Moving every 20 minutes can help heart patients prolong life

Heart patients should interrupt sedentary time every 20 minutes.

22 Oct 2018 5:13 PM

In the 44 months till January 2018, the Modi government witnessed an unprecedented 19,000 'bank fraud cases' involving Rs 90,000 crore, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said at a press conference along with party colleagues Rajiv Satav and Sushmita Dev. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Cong accuses Modi govt of conniving with fraudsters, says Jaitley should be sacked

Congress said Jaitley should be sacked after his daughter and son-in-law allegedly received a retainership of Rs 24 lakh from Choksi.

22 Oct 2018 5:10 PM

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