Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 May 2018

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Polling in Rajarajeshwari Nagar was deferred to May 28 by the Election Commission after the voter ID controversy erupted and also on grounds of electoral malpractices. (Representational Image)

Bengaluru: Congress retains RR Nagar seat where it contested against ally JD(S)

Congress' N Munirathna secured 1,08,064 votes, against his nearest BJP rival Tulsi Muniraju Gowda's 82,572 votes.

31 May 2018 6:46 PM

India signed a USD 500 million (Rs 3,371 crore) loan pact with World Bank on Thursday to provide additional financing for PMGSY rural road projects.

India, World Bank sign USD 500 mn loan pact for rural roads

It has built and improved about 35,000 km of rural roads and benefited about eight million people with access to all-weather roads.

31 May 2018 6:39 PM

Uddhav Thackeray slammed the EC and said if election officers become puppets in the hands of the government, then democracy is in danger. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

After Palghar loss, Shiv Sena says discrepancies in counting of votes

Palghar results are likely to have a bearing on Sena’s decision to go solo in the 2019 general elections.

31 May 2018 6:34 PM

In an event in Shenzhen in front of a packed-out stadium with thousands of Xiaomi super-fans, the firm’s chief executive Lei Jun presented the flagship Mi 8, an anniversary smartphone strikingly similar to Apple Inc’s iPhone X.

Xiaomi, bound for IPO, woos fans (and investors) at glitzy launch

Xiaomi’s blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) has drawan major scrutiny on the company’s performance.

31 May 2018 6:25 PM

Telecom operator Idea Cellular on Thursday said it has completed the sale of approximately 9,900 mobile towers to American Tower Corporation's Indian arm for Rs 4,000 crore.

Idea completes sale of 9,900 mobile towers to ATC for Rs 4,000 crore

ATC has already completed acquisition of Vodafone India's mobile tower for Rs 3,850 crore.

31 May 2018 6:22 PM

JMM candidate Seema Mahato with her husband Amit Kumar Mahato flash victory sign after winning the Silli constituency seat. (Photo: PTI)

JMM retains both assembly seats in Jharkhand by-elections

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha retained both Silli and Gomia assembly seats, ringing an alarm bell for the ruling BJP ahead of polls next year.

31 May 2018 6:02 PM

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday said it aims to sell over 2 lakh units with auto gear shift (AGS) technology in the current fiscal.

Maruti aims to sell over 2 lakh units with AGS tech this fiscal

The company, which introduced the first model with AGS technology five years ago, has already crossed three lakh cumulative sales mark.

31 May 2018 6:00 PM

The May 28 bypoll was necessitated following the death of TMC MLA Kasturi Das. (Photo: File/PTI)

TMC’s Dulas Das wins Maheshtala assembly bypoll in Bengal by 62,827 votes

TMC candidate Dulal Das secured 104,814 votes against 41,987 by BJP's Sujit Ghosh.

31 May 2018 5:50 PM

Nine subgroups formed to work on the contours of policy for the fast growing e-commerce sector are expected to hold their first meeting by June-end, an official said on Thursday.

E-commerce policy: First meeting of subgroups expected by June-end

These groups will submit their recommendations to a task force, which would finalise the national policy on e-commerce.

31 May 2018 5:38 PM

First-time offenders risk a fine of 1,000 kroner (USD 156). Repeat offenses could trigger fines of up to 10,000 kroner (USD 1,600) or a jail sentence of up to six months. (Photo: File)

Denmark bans full-face burqa in public places, law to be enforced from Aug 1

Anyone forcing a person to wear garments covering face by using force or threats can be fined or face up to 2 years in prison.

31 May 2018 5:38 PM

The victory margin of Cheriyan this time was more impressive than in 2016, when the LDF had won by a margin of only 7,983 votes. (Photo: File)

CPI(M) led ruling LDF retains Chengannur seat in Kerala

Saji Cheriyan on Thursday won the Chengannur Assembly bypoll by a huge margin of 20,956 votes over his nearest Congress rival.

31 May 2018 5:36 PM

Standing at 6ft 2in, 12-year-old girl becomes world's tallest pre-teen

Her life-threatening genetic disorder is affecting the body’s connective issues.

31 May 2018 5:32 PM

Salman Khan launched his TV show ‘Dus Ka Dum’ at an event in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Salman says TV introduced real personality, young actors think they’ll lose respect

Not many young actors take up television and the reason Salman Khan validates for this is quite different.

31 May 2018 5:27 PM

Kumar further said the new policy would incorporate all the prevailing standards on charging stations, thus attracting more players to the expanding market.

EESL in talks with Telangana, MP, Rajasthan to supply electric vehicles

Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra had emerged as successful bidders in the first tender of the EESL for 10,000 cars.

31 May 2018 5:26 PM

More than one billion children live in countries hit by poverty and 240 million in countries affected by conflict and fragility. (Photo: Representational Image/Pixabay)

1.2 billion children threatened by war, poverty, discrimination: study

More than 575 million girls live in countries "where gender bias is a serious issue".

31 May 2018 5:21 PM

Italy's oldest olive oil discovered in ancient pottery

The team found organic residue from all three samples contained oleic and linoleic acids, signatures of olive oil.

31 May 2018 5:14 PM

'This is a defeat for those who do not believe in democracy. People have given a befitting reply to the BJP,' Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

People of Uttar Pradesh have taught BJP lesson for betrayal: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav said it was a victory for the farmers, the neglected, the poor and the Dalits.

31 May 2018 5:11 PM

Triclosan is among the most widely used antimicrobial ingredients and is found in more than 2,000 consumer products. (Photo: Pixabay)

Common toothpaste ingredient may up colon cancer risk: study

It alters gut bacteria and increases the risk of colon cancer.

31 May 2018 5:09 PM

BSNL on Thursday said it has inked pact with Call2Action Communication India to offer telecom subscribers reward points if they allow advertisements to appear on their phones via SMSs and calls.

BSNL inks partnership with Call2Action Communication

After a telecom subscriber gives consent and indicates his areas of interest, advertisements will be pushed to the screen.

31 May 2018 5:07 PM

The hotel staff had earlier refused to refund the payment saying that the booking was treated as cancelled. (Representational Image)

After denying entry, Mumbai hotel refunds unmarried couple

The hotel initially refused to return the booking amount. However, it later refunded the payment.