Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Bajaj Corp Ltd on Wednesday reported a 5.22 per cent rise in standalone net profit at Rs 55.41 crore.

Bajaj Corp Q4 net profit rises 5 per cent to Rs 55.41 crore

It had posted a standalone net profit of Rs 52.66 crore in the January-March quarter of 2016-17.

25 Apr 2018 3:17 PM

The Shukan Bunshun weekly magazine on Wednesday reported that Education Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi visited a yoga studio in the hip Ebisu district in Tokyo using a state car, and took private lessons there. (Photo: AFP)

Japan Education Min Yoshimasa Hayashi apologises after 'Sexy Private Yoga' claims

'I apologise for creating confusion amid a tense parliamentary situation,' Hayashi said.

25 Apr 2018 3:14 PM

A still from 'Veere Di Wedding' trailer.

Watch: Veere Di Wedding trailer is wicked and edgy

After a really long wait, Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara starrer 'Veere Di Wedding' trailer is here.

25 Apr 2018 3:10 PM

The government on Tuesday decided to set up a task force to finalise the contours of a policy on the fast growing e-commerce sector to boost growth and also to keep consumer interests in mind, a top official said here.

Govt to frame e-commerce policy to boost growth, protect consumers

Several developed economies, including the US, are keen on an agreement in WTO on e-commerce.

25 Apr 2018 2:59 PM

The closing date of the project is 30 June, 2023.

India inks USD 125 mn loan pact with World Bank

Objective of the project is to nurture indigenous innovation, foster local product development.

25 Apr 2018 2:54 PM

Expect the G7 ThinQ (rumoured to be its name) to built around a Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with at least 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

LG G7 leaks with a Google Assistant key

The G7 is expected to feature a ‘notched’ display and will be retain the 3.5mm port.

25 Apr 2018 2:51 PM

Anil received head injuries and was taken to a hospital. Nitin, his brother Mithun and their nephew Vishal attacked Ashok with a knife. (Representational Image)

Delhi: Man held for killing neighbour for dispute over parking scooty

A call was received by police about a quarrel over parking between two families in Gauram Puri in south east Delhi.

25 Apr 2018 2:49 PM

The travel ban's focus on Muslim countries has left Trump the target of allegations that it violates constitutional religious protections, which led lower courts, including the federal court in Hawaii, to rule it illegal. (Photo: AP)

US High Court reviews Donald Trump's power to block Muslim immigrants

Trump upon entering office in Jan 2017, announced a 90 day ban on travellers from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

25 Apr 2018 2:41 PM

In addition to the updated terms and policies, WhatsApp is also providing a new tool to download users’ own data.

WhatsApp’s will now allow its users to download their data

As the GDPR is taking effect next month, the Facebook-owned messaging service is also updating its privacy and policy terms.

25 Apr 2018 2:39 PM

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 66.6983 against the US dollar and 81.4253 for the euro.

RBI sets rupee reference rate at 66.6983 against US dollar

The corresponding rates were 66.3622 and 81.0548, as on yesterday.

25 Apr 2018 2:14 PM

Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel Ltd agreed to combine operations in a deal that will create the world’s second-largest mobile masts company.

Indus Towers, Bharti Infratel merging to become world No 2 for masts

The combined company, which will lag only China Tower, will remain listed on Indian bourses.

25 Apr 2018 2:08 PM

The destination of the Russians arriving from Syria provides rare evidence of a covert Russian mission in Syria beyond the air strikes, training of Syrian forces and small numbers of special forces troops acknowledged by Moscow. (Photo: File | Representational)

Russians helping Assad in Syria use military base at home, say witnesses

Molkino in southwestern Russia is where the Russian 10th Special Forces Brigade is based, according to information on the Kremlin website.

25 Apr 2018 2:07 PM

According to the police, the woman allegedly lured the girl to her home before walking her to a forested area nearby. (Photo: Representational)

Delhi woman forces niece to get drunk, lets her lover rape child

The 30-year-old woman has been arrested while her boyfriend, the alleged rapist is on the run.

25 Apr 2018 2:06 PM

OnePlus 6 will be Amazon Exclusive in India.

OnePlus 6 to launch on May 17 in India

The company's website had officially revealed the launch of the new OnePlus 6.

25 Apr 2018 2:05 PM

Work-life balance, job security, career progression and strong management are the other influencing factors for the Indian workforce. (Photo: AP)

Microsoft India most attractive employer brand: Randstad

Job security emerged as the top factor for an employee to stay with the current employer.

25 Apr 2018 2:04 PM

Prices for energy commodities like oil, natural gas and coal are expected to jump by a whopping 20 per cent this year, the World Bank has said in a report.

Prices of energy commodities to rise by 20 pc this year: World Bank

Agricultural commodities, including food commodities and raw materials, are anticipated to see a price rise of over two per cent this year.

25 Apr 2018 1:58 PM

Mohammed Farooq was allegedly operating about 135 bank accounts in various banks in Mumbai to send the funds abroad through hawala. (Representational Image)

ED arrests Mumbai man for running Rs 2,200 cr money laundering racket

Mohammed Farooq, 39, was arrested by the agency on Monday in Mumbai under the PMLA.

25 Apr 2018 1:45 PM

The Bespoke Collective of the House of Rolls-Royce has conceived a darker iteration of Black Badge Wraith and Dawn, presented in a limited collection, named Adamas. (Photo: ANI)

Adamas collection takes Rolls-Royce Black Badge into further darkness

On encountering Adamas, one is immediately drawn to the spirit of ecstasy.

25 Apr 2018 1:45 PM

CEO Amitabh Kant had earlier said that states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are keeping India backward, especially on social indicators. (Photo: File)

Govt should apologise: Akhilesh Yadav on Niti Aayog CEO's comments

The Samajwadi Party president said the comments were a gross disgrace to the residents, for which the govt should also apologise.

25 Apr 2018 1:43 PM

In an article written for the www.military.com website, Joseph V Micallef, warns that if Islamabad continues in this vein, there is every possibility of nuclear device or devices falling into the hands of militant jihadist organisations, both in Pakistan and in other parts of the world. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Pak may soon have world's 3rd largest nuclear stockpile: report

Between 1971 and 2016, Islamabad has been developing its own nuclear arsenal, 'both plutonium and enriched uranium-based weapons.'

25 Apr 2018 1:41 PM

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