Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Riteish Deshmukh in a still from 'Banjo.'

Watch: Riteish makes eco-friendly Ganesha in America, dedicates it to farmers of India

Bollywood stars also took to Twitter to praise the actor-producer's eco-friendly Ganesha after he posted the video.

28 Aug 2017 10:01 AM

Considered a confidante of the Dera chief, Honeypreet Insan has also emerged as his likely successor to head the controversial sect. (Photo: honeypreetinsan.me)

'Papa's angel' Honeypreet, Ram Rahim's adopted child is closest to him

Honeypreet, accompanied Ram Rahim Singh when he was brought to the special CBI court in Panchkula on Friday.

28 Aug 2017 9:50 AM

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at the press conference. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Improving Indo-Nepal relations is must: Nepal PM

During his visit to India, Deuba signed agreement over eight issues, out of which four are to ease the way for India to assist Nepal.

28 Aug 2017 9:39 AM

Boko Haram is blamed for killing more than 20,000 people in their eight-year existence. (Photo: Representational/File)

At least 16 people killed by Boko Haram extremists in north Cameroon

Iya Gana, whose husband was killed in the attack Thursday night, said the rebels entered her village and killed her husband and others.

28 Aug 2017 9:36 AM

Expedia chief Dara Khosrowshahi will step in as the new CEO of Uber, Photo: www.expediainc.com

Uber appoints Expedia chief Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO

Uber has been without a boss since June when Travis Kalanick resigned, yielding to pressure from investors.

28 Aug 2017 9:29 AM

64-year-old Justice Misra has practised in Constitutional, Civil, Criminal, Revenue, Service and Sales Tax matters in the Orissa High Court and the Service Tribunal. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as CJI after JS Khehar's retirement

According to reports, Justice Misra was nominated in July by CJI Khehar for the top judicial post.

28 Aug 2017 9:26 AM

According to a banner showing on the Jio website, millions of Indians have pre-booked the JioPhone.

Reliance Jio suspends pre-booking of JioPhone

The pre-booking of JioPhones started on August 24 on jio's official website jio.com.

28 Aug 2017 9:19 AM

Tillerson said the nation's commitment to fighting racial injustice is unquestioned, and that he doesn't believe anyone doubts the American people's values. (Photo: File)

Trump speaks for himself, not to be confused with American values: State Secretary

Tillerson was earlier asked to comment on Trump's remarks on Charlottesville attacks on Virginia in August.

28 Aug 2017 9:12 AM

Security personnel keeping strict vigil near Sunaria Jail in which Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Ram Rahim’s quamtum of punishment will be awarded in Rohtak on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Shoot at sight: Rohtak DC warns protestors ahead of Ram Rahim Singh's sentencing

The 50-year-old Dera Sacha Sauda chief was, on Friday, found guilty of raping two of his women followers in 2002.

28 Aug 2017 9:08 AM

Debris lies on the ground after a building was destroyed by Hurricane Harvey in Aransas Pass, Texas. (Photo: AP)

Hurricane Harvey wreaks havoc in US' Texas; 5 dead

After a night of flash flood and tornado watch, Texas' largest city Houston woke up to a catastrophic morning.

28 Aug 2017 9:07 AM

Face bullets: Rohtak DC warns protestors ahead of Ram Rahim's sentencing

The situation in the district was 'completely under control', Rohtak DC said adding that police was fully prepared to tackle any situation.

28 Aug 2017 8:56 AM

The majority of the dead belong to Afghan forces and most of the wounded are civilians, the source said. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Taliban suicide bomber kills 13 in Helmand: Afghan official

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a WhatsApp message sent to journalists.

28 Aug 2017 8:40 AM

Didn't address national security issues: Trump's security team resigns en masse

Donald Trump had blamed both sides including the 'alt-left' for the deadly Charlottesville violence.

28 Aug 2017 8:31 AM

It has been claimed that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was leveraging tools of US-based technology provider Cross Match (incidentally, an Aadhaar vendor) for snooping.(Photo: PTI)

UIDAI refutes reports of Aadhaar data snoop; says system secure

The UIDAI said that such misinformation was being spread by certain "vested interests".

28 Aug 2017 8:18 AM

Labour MP Jess Phillips said the practice was among "lots of cases" she had dealt with. (Photo: Jess Phillips | Twitter)

Pakistanis get wives for disabled sons from abroad, says UK MP

Around 10 per cent of cases reported to the government's forced marriage unit, 140 a year, concern people with learning disabilities.

28 Aug 2017 8:02 AM

Security personnel keeping strict vigil near Sunaria Jail in which Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Ram Rahim’s quamtum of punishment be awarded in Rohtak. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim sentencing: 'Shoot at sight' in place, confirms Rohtak DC

Ensuring compliance with the orders of Punjab and Haryana HC, Kumar stated that the Army has been alerted ahead of the sentencing.

28 Aug 2017 7:42 AM

Tapan Chawdhury gives final touches to a Durga idol, for which no artificial colouring was used by the artist, at Tengra on Sunday. Former minister and Trinamul Congress leader Madan Mitra (above) and others release the theme of 75 pally Durga Puja. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Uncertainty over Puja celebrations in Darjeeling

The Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Bengal, is scheduled from September 26-30.

28 Aug 2017 5:05 AM

The three persons, who are active supporters of Gorkhaland movement, were arrested on Saturday night. (Representational image)

Three pro-Gorkhaland supporters held in Hills

Responding to GNLF, govt has called for talks on August 29 to restore normalcy.

28 Aug 2017 4:53 AM

Dr Bhattacharya and his son, who were standing on the edge of a height fell into the ditch full of water after they lost balance as their feet slipped. (Representational Image)

IIT professor slips to death taking selfie

The body was later taken out from the ditch by locals. It has been sent for post-mortem at Kharagpur Town Hospital.

28 Aug 2017 4:47 AM

On Sunday the couple was remanded by the court in police custody for three days. (Photo: File)

West Bengal: Woman’s daughter arrested for her murder

The police learnt that since Shipra's husband Biman Bhattacharya passed away nearly a year ago, her daughter and son-in-law were after the property.

28 Aug 2017 4:43 AM

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