Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Country is predicted to need an additional USD 888 billion by 2030 to provide universal household access to electricity and water. (Representational Image)

India will need USD 4.5 trillion by 2040 for infrastructure: report

Rising income levels and economic prosperity is likely to drive significant demand for infrastructure investment.

26 Jul 2017 11:08 AM

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by genetic mutations that interfere with production of dystrophin, a protein needed for healthy muscles. (Photo: Pixabay)

Revolutionary treatment helping dogs with muscle dystrophy could help human next

Researchers have used revolutionary gene editing to resverse sumptoms of DMD in dogs and hope it paves way for human clinical trials.

26 Jul 2017 11:05 AM

The USD 23 billion transaction is the largest by value in the history of Indian M&A. (Photo AFP)

Vodafone-Idea merger expected to complete in 2018

Deal gives Vodafone India an enterprise value of Rs 82,800 cr and Idea an enterprise value of Rs 72,200 cr.

26 Jul 2017 10:57 AM

Two police personnel were suspended on Tuesday after video of them surfaced brutally beating up two children on suspicion of theft. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

UP: Cops suspended for brutally beating up children

Constable Rakesh Kumar and the home guards, who assaulted the kids with a baton, have been suspended.

26 Jul 2017 10:57 AM

Teased 'Killer Note' (Photo: screengab of a video posted on Lenovo Mobile India's Facebook page)

Lenovo teases a 'Killer Note' set for launch in India

The firm on July 25 posted an 18-second video on its India’s Facebook account, demonstrating three smartphones.

26 Jul 2017 10:49 AM

Gionee launches A1 Plus smartphone in India for Rs 26,999

The phone features a 6-inch Full HD display, is powered by MediaTek Helio P25 octa-core processor.

26 Jul 2017 10:46 AM

Trump accused Iran and Hezbollah, which the United States considers a "foreign terrorist organization," of fueling the humanitarian disaster in Syria. (Photo: PTI)

Trump says he won’t let Assad get away with ‘horrible’ crimes against Syria

Donald Trump pledged continued US military aid to Lebanon following his Oval Office meeting with Lebanese PM Saad Hariri.

26 Jul 2017 10:43 AM

Authorities warn virtual kidnappings are on the rise

Los Angeles police alone have received more than 250 reports of virtual kidnapping crimes in the past two years.

26 Jul 2017 10:37 AM

On June 24, women inmates, including Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, resorted to violent protest in Byculla. (Photo: File)

6 women jail staffers accused in Manju Shete’s death, seek bail

In the bail application the arrested officials contended that they need bail as they have small children to look after.

26 Jul 2017 10:34 AM

Sensex rises 50 points in early trade on earnings

NSE Nifty trading higher by 22.35 points, or 0.22 per cent, to quote at 9,986.90.

26 Jul 2017 10:34 AM

Cheteshwar Pujara and Shikhar Dhawan were instrumental for the Indians on Day 1. (Photo: AP)

SL vs Ind, 1st Test, Day 1: Dhawan, Pujara propel India to 399-3

Nuwan Pradeep was the only successful bowler for Sri Lanka, as he picked up all the 3 Indian wickets on the day.

26 Jul 2017 10:32 AM

Domestic stock markets opening higher limited the losses.

Rupee down by 5 paise against US dollar

Rupee is trading at 64.43 against dollar in early trade due to increased demand for American currency from importers.

26 Jul 2017 10:28 AM

Google recently confirmed that the firm is currently testing the said functionality.

Google to follow Facebook’s steps; may add autoplay video option

The clips will automatically start playing when your results load.

26 Jul 2017 10:23 AM

Debt auction quota gives overseas investors the right to invest in the debt up to the limit purchased.

Govt bonds oversubscribed; FPIs bid for USD 2.3 billion

FPIs bid for investment limits in govt debt securities worth Rs 14,698 crore as against Rs 10,922 crore.

26 Jul 2017 10:21 AM

Several of Dileep's business deals have also come in the limelight post his arrest in the assault of the actress.

Dileep to stay in jail for 2 more weeks after court extends custody

A court in Kochi on Tuesday extended by two weeks the judicial custody of Malayalam actor Dileep in the assault of an actress.

26 Jul 2017 10:16 AM

The rescue and search operations are still underway. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai building collapse toll rises to 17; Shiv Sena worker arrested

Shiv Sena worker Sunil Shitap has been booked under IPC sections 304 (II), 336 and 338.

26 Jul 2017 10:14 AM

CPI(M) central committee on Tuesday decided against nominating party general secretary Sitaram Yechury for a third consecutive Rajya Sabha term. (Photo: File)

No third term for Sitaram Yechury in Rajya Sabha, says CPI (M)

The second term of Yechury, a Rajya Sabha member from West Bengal, ends in August.

26 Jul 2017 10:01 AM

Adobe Flash met its inception almost 20 years from now.

Adobe to finally do away with Flash

The firm has officially acknowledged that they will be ending all support for its Flash software.

26 Jul 2017 9:56 AM

Pell remained silent throughout with magistrate Duncan Reynolds ruling the brief of evidence needs to be handed to his legal team by September 8, with the next court date set for October 6. (Photo: AFP)

Cardinal George Pell denies charges of child sex abuse in Australian court

The number-three figure in the Vatican returned from Rome earlier in July to face the charges in Melbourne Magistrates Court.

26 Jul 2017 9:54 AM

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the great sacrifices made by the Armed Forces. (Photo: PTI | File)

Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India's military prowess: Modi

The country is celebrating the 18th Anniversary of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' today.

26 Jul 2017 9:52 AM

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