Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Dec 2016, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Dec 2016

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30 Dec 2016

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar. (Photo: AP)

China vetoes UN proposal to declare Azhar a terrorist

The block by China is also seen by many here as an action taken at the behest of its 'all-weather ally' Pakistan.

30 Dec 2016 9:14 PM

Sports Ministry temporarily suspended IOA for making Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala its life presidents. (Photo: PTI)

Sports Min suspends IOA over Kalmadi appointment

The Sports Ministry had earlier threatened to severe ties with the body if it failed reverse its decision.

30 Dec 2016 9:03 PM

The two elephants were spotted on the highway before they separated. (Photo: Facebook)

Emotional elephants share last moment together

Facebook user Soumya Vidyadhar posted the photo on social media and it got heartwarming reactions

30 Dec 2016 8:54 PM

Slain Afghan Taliban supreme Mullah Mansour.

Pakistan gave national ID card to slain Mullah Mansour: Interior Minister

Khan, however, blamed the past government of overtly issuing ID cards and passports to foreigners.

30 Dec 2016 8:12 PM

Tata Group's interim chairman Ratan Tata

Well-orchestrated move to destroy my personal reputation: Tata

Ratan Tata who came back from retirement to take over Tata Sons after his successor Mistry was unceremoniously ousted on Oct 24.

30 Dec 2016 8:12 PM

The railways has instructed Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendras to install PoS machines and accept payments made through debit and credit cards

Railways offers discount on ticket booking if payment made digitally

Railways decided 0.5 per cent discount on base fare of season tickets if the payment is made through digital means like debit, credit cards.

30 Dec 2016 8:03 PM

Roger Federer he's not sure of the form he'll produce upon his return, but that retirement isn't part of his thought process. (Photo: AP)

Roger Federer hopes to play for 2 or 3 more years

Roger Federer hasn't won a Grand Slam singles title since Wimbledon in 2012 and has slipped to No. 16 in the world rankings.

30 Dec 2016 7:56 PM

Reliance Capital Asset Management, in October 2015, announced takeover of global giant Goldman Sachs' mutual fund business in India for Rs 243 crore in an all-cash deal.

Sebi cancels Goldman Sachs MF registration

Goldman Sachs MF had 12 schemes in operation, which it transferred to Reliance MF.

30 Dec 2016 7:43 PM

Early detection will ensure patients are aware of their condition and the increased risks that cancer and cardiovascular disease pose to those with chronic kidney disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer death risk increases with chronic kidney disease: study

The reduction in kidney functions increases the risk of urinary and breast cancer

30 Dec 2016 7:42 PM

Bookings for the Redditch series will open on January 7, 2017 at all Royal Enfield stores across India,

Royal Enfield introduces Redditch series on Classic 350

Redditch series on its popular Classic 350 model range priced at Rs 1.46 lakh.

30 Dec 2016 7:38 PM

South Africa have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. (Photo: ICC)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 206 runs in 1st Test

Kyle Abbott struck twice in the first seven overs to set up a 206-run win for South Africa on the fifth day of the first Test.

30 Dec 2016 7:26 PM

Quitting smoking decreases the risk of recurrent depressive episodes that can lead to hospitalisation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smokers with mental illness wish to quit smoking

Patients with mental illness are highly benefitted from lesser use of cigarettes

30 Dec 2016 7:25 PM

Panic among people during the initial days (of demonetisation) had led customers rushing to banks and deposit their money. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)

No mad rush in banks on last day of depositing old notes

Meanwhile, queues to withdraw cash also truncated as many ATMs continued to remain shut.

30 Dec 2016 7:22 PM

Tickling and being tickled has evolved so we interact, laugh, have fun and bond close. (Photo: Pixabay)ly

Tickling helps form better social bonds: study

Being tickled makes people happy and build a deeper relationship with the other person

30 Dec 2016 7:19 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)

Putin says Russia will not expel US diplomats

Putin said however that Moscow reserved the right to retaliate after Washington's decision to expel 35 diplomats.

30 Dec 2016 7:16 PM

In Europe, gold hit a two-week high on weaker dollar and was set to close 2016 more than 9 per cent higher, snapping three years of declines.

Gold surges by Rs 205 on global cues, higher demand

Standard gold (99.5 purity) surged by 205 per ten grams to close at Rs 27,900 from the previous closing level of Rs 27,695.

30 Dec 2016 6:54 PM

Mother Dairy has always been very sensitive to the consumers' convenience and their changing preferences along with the rich tradition of driving technology in its processes.

Mother Dairy launches Aadhar-enabled payment system at booths

The decision to introduce Aadhar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) was taken by the company officials on December 27, 2016.

30 Dec 2016 6:17 PM

Serotonin transporter is a target for numerous diseases and it seems that microbiota living in our guts is able to interfere with this transporter, controlling our serotonin levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gut bacteria can affect our physiology: study

Micro-organisms increases the levels of serotonin which interferes with daily brain activity

30 Dec 2016 6:09 PM

The power transmission line would link the national grid between the southern Pakistani town of Matiari and easternmost city of Lahore. (Photo: Representational Image)

China to build $1.5 billion power line across Pakistan

Pakistan has been struggling to provide enough power to its nearly 200 million citizens for years.

30 Dec 2016 5:59 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

War in SP reaches breaking point, Mulayam expels son Akhilesh from party

A show-cause notice was also issued to expelled leader Ram Gopal Yadav, for speaking against the party line in the media.

30 Dec 2016 5:55 PM

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