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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 26 Dec 2017

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Year ender 2017: How science made advancements in health

But wait, there are more than just the advancements you need to know.

26 Dec 2017 4:00 PM

Hybrid species among vertebrates are exceedingly rare. (Photo: Pinterest)

First-ever hybrid bird species from the Amazon discovered

It likely owes its survival as a species on being geographically isolated from its parental species.

26 Dec 2017 4:00 PM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and late Nargis Dutt.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to play Nargis Dutt‘s role in the remake Raat Aur Din?

Aishwarya will be playing the role of a woman with multiple personality disorder in the remake of 1967 classic.

26 Dec 2017 3:56 PM

The girl was overwhelmed as she fought back tears to say yes and took the ring from the white box (Photo: YouTube)

Tourist waiting to watch Meghan Markle and Prince Harry proposes to girlfriend on TV

He told Ashley that he wanted to spend all his Christmases with her and asked her to marry him.

26 Dec 2017 3:46 PM

Alberto Fujimori has been hospitalized, where the police stands for protection, on several previous occasions and has had heart, back and stomach troubles as well as several operations to remove cancerous growths from his tongue. (Photo: AFP)

Peru: Protests spark as Pedro Pablo pardons accused ex-prez on humanitarian grounds

Thousands of Peruvians protested pardon of ailing ex-president Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses.

26 Dec 2017 3:45 PM

Britain’s defence ministry said that Russian naval activity near Britain had increased in the holiday period. (Representational image/AFP)

Despite strained ties, UK ship escorts Russian ship near former's territorial waters

The Royal Navy vessel monitored the Russian ship over Christmas and will return to dock in Portsmouth later on Tuesday.

26 Dec 2017 3:43 PM

All five were killed on spot, while another person who sustained serious injuries was admitted to the govt hospital in Dharapuram, police said. (Representational image)

5 dead, 1 injured as government bus knocks down pilgrims in Coimbatore

Devotees from Tirupur was on 'Padayatra' to the hill shrine, when the bus knocked them down around 5.30 am, police said.

26 Dec 2017 3:41 PM

The city's government has confirmed approving trial operations of the helicopter operated by a Lhasa-based company, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. (Representational image)

Helicopter rides for tourists now to give bird’s eye view of Tibet's capital Lhasa

Passengers can book tours at Tsechokling Airport or on WeChat, said Deputy General Manager Tseten Paldron.

26 Dec 2017 3:40 PM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the first China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in Beijing with his Afghanistan and Pakistan counterparts – Salahuddin Rabbani and Khawaja Muhammad Asif respectively. (Photo: AFP)

First trilateral dialogue: China, Pak, Afghanistan agree to fight terrorism

China, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed not to allow any country, group or individual to use their territories for terrorism.

26 Dec 2017 3:38 PM

Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma during 'Dil Dhadakne Do' promotions in 2015.

Ranveer Singh opens up about his equation with Anushka Sharma

During a recent interaction with a leading magazine, the 'Lootera' actor was all praises for Anushka Sharma.

26 Dec 2017 3:05 PM

The government has a target of covering 16 million villages by 2018-end, driven by Yogi Adityanath government's motto 'Prakash hai to vikas hai' (the barometer of development is light), stated Srikant Sharma, Uttar Pradesh Power Minister. (Photo: File)

Light brings development: UP launches new power scheme to mark Vajpayee's birthday

The government has also introduced Kisan Uday Yojana, a novel scheme for farmers, said Srikant Sharma, UP power Minister.

26 Dec 2017 3:03 PM

The states which will benefit include Rajasthan and Punjab, both having international border with Pakistan, and West Bengal and Assam, which share boundary with Bangladesh. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Centre releases Rs 167 crore to 9 states for border development

The fully centrally funded BADP programme covers all villages which are located within 0-10 km of the International Border in 17 states.

26 Dec 2017 3:03 PM

All in all, there are over 80 outlets that have been hit by this cut-off in supplies by Radhakrishna Foodland. (Photo: PTI)

McDonald's dispute: Singhvi writes to CPRL logistics partner

CPRL is a 50:50 joint venture between McDonald's India Pvt Ltd (MIPL) and Bakshi.

26 Dec 2017 3:02 PM

The accused duo also took away all the material and ornaments given by her parents at the time of marriage, said police. (Representational image)

Nashik: Husband, mother-in-law booked for harassing lady constable for dowry

The husband and his mother also hacked the victim's email and tampered with her phone to spread false messages against her among her kin.

26 Dec 2017 2:57 PM

The study suggests that religious people have fewer genetic mutations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Left-handed people more likely to be atheists

Modern religious people were likely to be descended from those who were highly religious in pre-industrial times, researchers said.

26 Dec 2017 2:49 PM

Naukri Job Speak Index for November this year stood at 2,113, indicating signs of recovery in the job market.

Hiring activity sees 16 per cent growth in November: Naukri.com

Of the 8 metro cities being tracked, 7 recorded an increase in hiring activity in November.

26 Dec 2017 2:48 PM

According to researchers, the protein bars can be good for a quick fix, if eaten in moderation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating protein bars may make you fat

The protein bars are filled with preservatives, artificial colours and sweeteners, thickeners and even oils and fats.

26 Dec 2017 2:42 PM

Since, his retirement from Test cricket, MS Dhoni could be seen spending more time with Ziva, whenever he is not playing cricket. (Photo: Instagram)

Watch: MS Dhoni celebrates Christmas with daughter Ziva

The latest video which has gone viral on social media will bring a smile on people's face.

26 Dec 2017 2:33 PM

A Pak Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the glass partition was there for 'security reasons' and Jadhav and his family had been intimated about the same, prior to the meeting. (Photo: AP)

Kulbhushan's mother, wife meet Sushma Swaraj on return from Pak

Jadhav's mother and wife were allowed to see him across a glass barrier and talk to him on intercom after months of petitioning on Monday.

26 Dec 2017 2:24 PM

Ahir asks, 'I am a minister chosen by democracy. Why did they go on leave despite knowing about my arrival?' (Photo: File)

I respect doctors; spoke against 1 surgeon, not profession: MoS Ahir

Ahir clarifies that he respects doctors and his outburst was because few doctors were absent from the event.

26 Dec 2017 2:21 PM

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