Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24 Aug 2017

Nilekani's return to Infosys follows the resignation of chairman R Seshasayee, co-chairman Ravi Venkatesan and executive vice-chairman Vishal Sikka. (Photo: Facebook)

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani returns as Chairman of board

The latest development comes amid a high-profile corporate drama that ensued after Vishal Sikka resigned as CEO.

24 Aug 2017 8:37 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Powerball ticket sold in Massachusetts wins $759 million jackpot

Powerball tickets are sold in 44 U.S. states.

24 Aug 2017 8:35 PM

Infosys Board blamed Narayana Murthy's "continuous assault" as the primary reason for CEO Vishal Sikka quitting the company.

Ex-Infosys staff slam board, demand withdrawal of statement against Murthy

The Infosys board had defended outgoing CEO Vishal Sikka and blamed Narayana Murthy for his resignation.

24 Aug 2017 8:28 PM

Jaitley and Javadekar have been the party's in-charge for various state polls in the past. (Photo: PTI/File)

Jaitley, Javadekar BJP's election in-charge for Gujarat, K'taka assembly polls

The BJP is confident of retaining power in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah.

24 Aug 2017 8:18 PM

CPRL Vikram Bakshi on Thursday said he will challenge termination of franchise licence by McDonalds.

VIkram Bakshi to challenge McDonald's termination of license

Bakshi also said he would move court if the licence is given to another entity, claiming CPRL has the existing licence.

24 Aug 2017 8:07 PM

EPFO will go paperless by August next year as part of Digital India initiative.

EPFO to go digital by August 2018, PF services a click away

This will be a big boom for the formal sector workers as well as their employers.

24 Aug 2017 7:54 PM

The sexual exploitation case was registered against the Dera chief in 2002 by the CBI on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court after anonymous letters were circulated about the alleged sexual exploitation of two 'sadhvis' (female followers) by Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: AP)

Dera chief verdict: Punjab, Haryana tense; mobile internet services blocked

Dera Sacha Sauda has a huge following in Punjab as well as Haryana and both the states are on a high alert.

24 Aug 2017 7:48 PM

Government's move to address problem of NPAs will help resume lending to the crippled steel sector, said a report by SBI Research.

Addressing NPA problem to help resume lending to steep sector: Report

Essar Steel, Bhushan Steel, Monnet Ispat, Electrosteel Steel and JSPL -- are seen to have the maximum NPA problems.

24 Aug 2017 7:45 PM

He said it took two months for SeaBubbles to arrange a contract to lease two cars and a month for lawyers to register the company, a job he said could have been done in a few hours in some other countries. (Photo: Philippe Laurenson)

Flying water taxis highlight French startup frustrations

The SeaBubble won the backing of private investors – Thebault expects to raise between 50 to 100 million euros by the end of September.

24 Aug 2017 7:41 PM

The video has thousands of shares on social media (Photo: Facebook)

Scooter flips over to throw driver off and glides away without him in viral clip

The scooter flipped over when the driver hit brakes to avoid collision and drove off when he picked it up.

24 Aug 2017 7:27 PM

Air India has put up for sale as many as 27 flats across the country as part of its snail-paced asset monetisation plan.

Air India posts key properties for sale, aims to mop up Rs 500 crore

This asset monetisation plan comes in the light of the Cabinet's in-principle approval for Air India's divestment.

24 Aug 2017 7:25 PM

Moreover, the analysts also share doubts and predict challenges for Apple as according to one if its surveys, only 18% of possible iPhone buyers will plan to shell out $1,000+ for a new iPhone.

Samsung could be number one, says analyst

This could be made more challenging when considering that only 18% of potential iPhone buyers are willing to spend $1,000+ for a new device.

24 Aug 2017 7:17 PM

The recall and related safety concerns briefly cost Samsung its number one spot in the global smartphone rankings, according to researcher Counterpoint.

Samsung seeks to bury fiery past with Galaxy Note 8 launch

The unveiling came five months after the release of the Galaxy S8 smartphone.

24 Aug 2017 7:16 PM

The calf is healthy as of now (Photo: AFP)

Calf born with five legs believed to bring good luck in Assam

Hasan Ali says he has always had domesticated cows and buffaloes all his life but hasn't seen anything like this.

24 Aug 2017 7:00 PM

The police said the talaq was 'invalid' according to the ruling of the apex court. (Photo: Representational/File)

Hours after SC verdict, pregnant woman given triple talaq; FIR filed

The woman in a complaint filed with the police alleged that her husband beat her up for dowry and drove her out of their house.

24 Aug 2017 6:43 PM

Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the government expects recommendations of data protection committee to come by the end of 2017. Photo: ANI/Twitter

Panel to submit report on data protection by year-end: IT Minister

The government may frame a separate law, if required, or introduce regulations under IT Act for data privacy.

24 Aug 2017 6:39 PM

Kailash Satyarthi on mission to protect children from sexual abuse in India

Sexual abuse of children is a moral epidemic and we have to wage a war to root it out from the society," said the Nobel Laureate .

24 Aug 2017 6:38 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Pak PM chairs high-level meeting to respond to Trump's criticism on Afghan policy

US Ambassador David Hale called on Army Chief Gen Bajwa on Wednesday to brief him on the new South Asia policy of the US.

24 Aug 2017 6:30 PM

Bank officers' union AIBOC has condemned government's move of setting up Alternative mechanism to oversee bank mergers. Photo: PTI/ Representational

Bank Union opposes Alternative Mechanism, says it may wreck banks

Union Cabinet on Wednesday said an Alternative mechanism will be set up to oversee consolidation of banks.

24 Aug 2017 6:23 PM

Andrea Colson. (Photo: Facebook / Andrea Colson)

Peanut butter is this woman's secret to keeping 64-inch long hair healthy

Find out what Andrea Colson's hair tips are.

24 Aug 2017 6:17 PM

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