Technology, Mobiles tabs, 27th Dec 2016, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 27 Dec 2016

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The woman was lynched to death by an irate mob after she failed detonating her vest. (Photo: Facebook/Idris Ali Father)

Nigeria: Mob lynches suicide bomber after she fails to detonate bomb

The incident happened moments after her accomplice had successfully managed to detonate her vest but killed only herself.

27 Dec 2016 12:06 PM

Amitabh Bachchan has always been encouraging of new talent.

Sushant receives bouquet, letter from Big B for his Dhoni act

Bachchan has previously appreciated other actors with similar appreciation.

27 Dec 2016 12:01 PM

Banks got majority of deposits from household sector

This was followed by govt sector which accounted for 12.8 per cent of total deposits, RBI data reveals.

27 Dec 2016 11:50 AM

Delhiites on Tuesday woke up to a chilly morning with a dense layer of fog enveloping most parts of the city which delayed 31 flights and 40 trains. (Photo: PTI/File)

Dense fog in Delhi, 31 flights delayed

The visibility was recorded at 50 metres at 5.30 am at Palam which increased to 200 metres at 8.30 am, said a Met department official.

27 Dec 2016 11:27 AM

Korean Air Lines said its crew members are 'hesitant' to use taser guns, because they are permitted to use them only in 'grave' situations. (Photo: YouTube Videograb)

Korean Air to allow crew members to use stun guns

The decision was taken after criticism from US singer Richard Marx for its handling of an incident involving a violent passenger.

27 Dec 2016 11:24 AM

Numerous such pictures of the uncle-nephew duo have been prviosuly shared on social media.

Pics: Ahil accompanies Salman as he cuts his 51st birthday cake

Salman shared a picture of him cutting the birthday cake along with his nephew Ahil.

27 Dec 2016 11:19 AM

Father Thomas Uzhunnalil, a Catholic priest under Islamic State's captivity in Yemen.

Won't spare any effort to rescue Father in ISIS captivity: Swaraj

Father Tom, who hails from Kerala and works in a Church at Aden, in a video posted through web, appealed to the govt to release from ISIS.

27 Dec 2016 11:19 AM

Pedro Rodriguez scored twice as red-hot Premier League leaders Chelsea crushed Bournemouth 3-0. (Photo: AP)

Chelsea make it 12, Toure sends Man City second

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City moved to the second place by winning 3-0 at bottom club Hull City.

27 Dec 2016 11:05 AM

Officials said the department will keep an eye on the deposits in excess of Rs 2.50 lakh made in saving accounts and Rs 12.50 lakh in current accounts post demonetisation.

I-T to levy 137 per cent penalty on black money recovery

The department says tax dodgers can come clean by paying 50 per cent on bank deposits post demonetisation.

27 Dec 2016 10:50 AM

A major mishap was averted at Delhi's IGI airport on Tuesday morning as an IndiGo and a SpiceJet aircraft came face-to-face on the runway. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

IndiGo, SpiceJet flights come face-to-face at Delhi airport

Indigo flight was moving towards taxiway after landing and SpiceJet flight came in front for take off.

27 Dec 2016 10:39 AM

Sensex recovers by 81 points in opening trade

The NSE Nifty was trading higher by 20.70 points, or 0.26 per cent, at 7,928.95.

27 Dec 2016 10:12 AM

Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit. (Photo: PIT/File)

After 'Sahara diaries' row, Cong may 'drop' Dikshit as CM face in UP

Dikshit on Monday night toed the party line saying the onus is on the Prime Minister to come out clean on corruption charges.

27 Dec 2016 10:11 AM

File photo of World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. (Photo: AP)

Indus water dispute: World Bank president reaches out to Pakistan FM

The call came in response to the Pakistan FM’s earlier letter urging the World Bank to appoint a chairman for then Court of Arbitration.

27 Dec 2016 10:03 AM

The domestic currency yesterday closed at 67.74 per dollar with gains of 8 paise on some dollar selling as the dollar weakned against the Japanese yen.

Rupee weakens against dollar in early trade

The rupee weakened by 10 paise to 67.84 in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange.

27 Dec 2016 10:00 AM

He is the winner of a contest sponsored by his favorite neighborhood restaurant (Photo: AP)

Cancer patient gives year worth of pizza to food bank

Katrick says he's been getting so much from family, friends and strangers, he wanted to give back to those who could use the pizza more.

27 Dec 2016 9:47 AM

The report found that 98.8 per cent school-going children access internet in urban areas, and 49.5 per cent of them do it from home.

Over 35 per cent children vulnerable to account hacking

About 15 per cent complained of being bullied online whereas 10.41 per cent faced humiliation on Internet.

27 Dec 2016 9:29 AM

Millions of people responded to the invitation for Rubi's Dec. 26th coming of age party in rural northern Mexico, after her parent's video asking 'everybody' to attend went viral. (Photo: AP)

1.3 million guests attend Mexican teen's 15th birthday bash

The guest list exceeded a million after her parents' video invitation to the milestone event went viral online.

27 Dec 2016 9:28 AM

Fathers are generally not perceived of societally as being the ones responsible for caregiving in a patriarchal society (Photo: AFP)

Risk of poor mental health high in single fathers

In general, men are more reluctant to seek health services, especially mental health, because of the stigmas attached.

27 Dec 2016 9:25 AM

Pakistan on Tuesday rejected reports about demonetisation of Rs 5,000 notes to curb corruption in the country. (Photo: AFP/File)

Pak denies reports of demonetisation of Rs 5,000 notes

Discontinuation of the note will be a source of major discomfort and anxiety for the people, Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance said.

27 Dec 2016 9:18 AM

Suraj has directed several films including the latest 'Kaththi Sandai' starring Tamannaah.

After furore over 'sexist' comments, director Suraj apologises to Tamannaah

'Baahubali' star sought an apology from the filmmaker to all women in cinema industry for his remarks.