Technology, Mobiles tabs, 23rd May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 23 May 2018

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The chargesheet names managing director of Gitanjali group Mehul Choksi, former PNB managing director and CEO Usha Ananthasubramanian and two serving executive directors of PNB, Brahmaji Rao and Sanjiv Sharan, and PNB deputy manager Gokulnath Shetty among others. (Photo: File)

PNB scam: Court orders issuance of non-bailable warrant against Mehul Choksi

The second chargesheet has been registered for a total amount of Rs 7,080.86 crore, covering 142 LOUs and 58 foreign letters of credit.

23 May 2018 1:13 PM

Legislatures in 38 states have already passed similar laws allowing for experimental treatments to be given outside of clinical trials to people who are too sick. (Representational Image)

Terminally ill patients can try unapproved drugs, bill sent to Trump

Patients can try experimental drugs not yet approved, a controversial move that enjoys the support of President Donald Trump.

23 May 2018 1:13 PM

She had written letters to the MUHS and the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) which asked the college to resolve the issue, saying it cannot compel a student to not wear the hijab. But, the college did not budge. (Photo: File/AFP)

Mumbai student moves HC after college bars her from wearing hijab

In her petition, she claimed her attendance was poor because college did not allow her to attend lectures as she wears hijab.

23 May 2018 1:10 PM

So far, no individual or group has claimed responsibility for either of the incidents but the website is now restored. (Photo: ANI)

Website of Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University hacked again

A message flashed on the website post 9 pm on Tuesday, which read 'Sorry, I Have a Boyfriend. ~ Pooja'.

23 May 2018 1:09 PM

The doctors of the hospital allegedly turned away the pregnant woman, saying that her condition was not normal. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

UP woman gives birth in railway toilet after hospital refuses to admit her

Due to absence of doctors or medicinal facilities, baby died shortly after birth.

23 May 2018 1:08 PM

The Cuffe Parade police filed an First Information Report against the custodians of the horses under Sections 3, 11(1)(a), (f), (h) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

Mumbai cops rescue two wounded, malnourished horses following PETA complaint

After the animal rights organisation complaint, Police file FIR and transport the horses to BMC shelter for veterinary care.

23 May 2018 1:08 PM

Rathburn was convicted of defrauding customers and violating hazardous shipping laws. (Photo: File | Representational)

US businessman gets 9 yrs in jail for selling diseased organs to educators

Rathburn earned $13 million from 1997 to 2013 by selling or leasing human remains that had been donated to science.

23 May 2018 1:01 PM

'I've demanded investigation in this matter and have also told the authorities to check the CCTV footage. The truth will automatically be out,' the accused, Bharti said. (Photo: ANI)

UP school warden dresses up as ghost at night to molest girls, probe on

The accused warden Poonam Bharti has denied the charges and demanded an investigation in the matter.

23 May 2018 12:55 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

World faces 'staggering' obesity challenge: Study

These numbers underline the staggering challenge the world will face in the future in terms of numbers of people who are obese.

23 May 2018 12:54 PM

Ryan Reynolds and Michael Bay. (Photo: AP)

Six Underground: Ryan Reynolds and Michael Bay join hands for Netflix venture

The deal makes 'Six Underground' the biggest movie push for the American entertainment company since 'Bright'.

23 May 2018 12:47 PM

The man had sex with her and the girl underwent an abortion on her return to Britain. (Representational Image)

In a first, UK woman tricks teenage daughter to travel to Pak, marry older man

The girl was betrothed to a man 16 years her senior on a visit to Pakistan when she was 13.

23 May 2018 12:44 PM

It seems Ranbir Kapoor’s parents Rishi and Neetu Kapoor are fond of Alia Bhatt and vice versa.

After bonding with Ranbir’s mom Neetu, Alia now has a message for Rishi Kapoor

The actress, who has worked with the veteran actor in ‘Kapoor & Sons’, bonded with him on Twitter.

23 May 2018 12:36 PM

On NSE shares of the company dropped 6 per cent to Rs 253.75.

Vedanta shares drop 6 per cent after protests in Tamil Nadu

After opening the day on a weak note, the stock further lost 5.80 per cent to Rs 253.85 on BSE.

23 May 2018 12:26 PM

Pompeo said the US will monitor Tehran's regional activities, restrict its influence in the Middle East and ensure that it never acquires a nuclear weapon. (Photo: ANI)

Even as it resumes uranium production, Iran prefers pre-nuke deal era

Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had said that it will 'crush' Iran with military pressure and by imposing sanctions

23 May 2018 12:25 PM

The use of tea leaf extract in the production of quantum dots makes the process cheaper and less poisonous to healthy cells surrounding cancerous cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Extract from waste tea leaves offer hope of lung cancer treatment

Researchers created micro biomarkers called “quantum dots” to improve detection of tumours but found process greatly reduced tumour size.

23 May 2018 12:22 PM

Pakistan also raised concerns about the recent inauguration of the Kishenganga hydroelectric plant in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

No agreement on Indus Water Treaty: World Bank after meet with Pak

The Pakistani delegation raised the issue of India's alleged violation of the Indus Waters Treaty and opportunities.

23 May 2018 12:10 PM

The dual SIM VoLTE supported COMIO X1 Note is available at an MRP of Rs 9,999 and comes in Royal Blue and Sunrise Gold colour variants.

COMIO launches its flagship X1 Note smartphone

It features a 6-inch Full HD+ FullView display with a 2.5D curved screen and has a screen-to-body-ratio of 18:09.

23 May 2018 12:00 PM

11 people including a teenager were killed in anti-Sterlite protest in Tuticorin on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Madras HC stays expansion of Sterlite copper plant, day after protest

The company had filed an application in February to obtain environmental clearance to expand its plant in Tuticorin.

23 May 2018 12:00 PM

11 people were killed and several others were injured during police firing on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Tamilians murdered as they refuse RSS ideals: Rahul on anti-Sterlite killings

Rahul Gandhi said the bullets of RSS and PM Modi's supporters can never crush emotions of people of Tamil Nadu.

23 May 2018 11:54 AM

The internet: A dangerous place for wild animals

IFAW's wildlife crime director said: "The internet has transformed the global economy, and illegal wildlife trade has transformed with it."

23 May 2018 11:51 AM

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