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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 May 2018

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The government has proposed to offload 76 per cent equity share capital of the national carrier as well as transfer the management control to private players. (Photo: PTI)

AirAsia case not to have impact on Air India's disinvestment: Choubey

The deadline for submitting Expression of Interest (EoI) for 76 per cent stake in the debt-laden Air India is ending today.

31 May 2018 1:59 PM

Fuel retailer IOC has for the second year in a row beaten ONGC to become India's most profitable state-owned company.

Amid soaring petrol and diesel rates, IOC becomes most profitable PSU

Reliance Industries retained the crown of being India's most profitable company for the third year in a row.

31 May 2018 1:49 PM

'Judicial Magistrate First Class at Mapusa remanded the nine accused to five-day judicial custody and were sent to a correction facility at Colvale in North Goa district,' Calangute police inspector Jivba Dalvi said. (Photo: Representational)

9 tourists sent in judicial remand for molesting, assaulting minor sister-brother duo

The victims - 17-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister - were on May 29 sitting in a shack at the Baga beach in North Goa.

31 May 2018 1:45 PM

The accused teacher identified as Molvi Mushtaq Ahmed Dar, a resident of Batpora Tangmarg, has been arrested. (Photo: Representational)

J&K: Religious teacher arrested for assaulting minor student

In a video clip widely circulated on social media, an 8-year-old boy can be seen hung upside down and physically assaulted by a 'maulvi'.

31 May 2018 1:41 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lack of vitamin D can lead to miscarriage

However, vitamin D levels in the eighth week of pregnancy were not linked to pregnancy loss.

31 May 2018 1:37 PM

The trial in the case will be held according to the provisions of Ranbir Penal Code, which is applicable in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Trial of Kathua rape-murder case begins today amid tight security at Pathankot court

Pathankot Bar Association president Reshpaul Thakur said this was for the first time such a high-profile case was to be heard in the court.

31 May 2018 1:35 PM

Shares of Reliance Communications (RCom) on Thursday surged 20 per cent, a day after NCLAT stayed bankruptcy proceedings against the company. (Photo: PTI)

RCom shares in demand after NCLAT stays bankruptcy proceedings

The stock jumped 19.14 per cent to Rs 20.85 on BSE. At NSE, shares of the company zoomed 20 per cent to Rs 21.

31 May 2018 1:33 PM

This event will focus on combating plastic pollution and reducing plastic footprint across the EU Member states. (Photo: Representational/ANI)

EU delegation to India to organise series of evnts on World Environment Day

In this year's theme, a conference on sharing best practices on plastic waste management will be held on June 1 at Vigyan Bhawan.

31 May 2018 1:33 PM

The microblogging service will go through date-of-births for all accounts and will ban those that are found to be registered when the user was less than 13 years of age.

Did you join Twitter before 13? Your account could be blocked

Twitter is following the new regulations set by GDPR and banning users who made accounts before 13 years of age.

31 May 2018 1:31 PM

There are chemicals in cigarette smoke that can damage the lining of the blood vessels of the heart leading to their inflammation and narrowing, which in turn can cause angina or a heart attack. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart disease risk increases with number of cigarettes one smokes, says expert

Tobacco use is the leading single preventable cause of death worldwide, killing over 7 million people each year.

31 May 2018 1:30 PM

Prime Minister Modi will deliver a keynote address at the 17th International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi arrives in Singapore on last leg of his 3-nation trip

PM Modi arrived in Singapore after a brief halt in Malaysia where he met Mahathir Mohammad and discussed ways to boost bilateral ties.

31 May 2018 1:30 PM

State-owned ONGC's net profit in three-months to March 31, 2018, jumped 37 per cent on back of higher oil prices.

ONGC shares gain nearly 4 per cent after Q4 results

The board of directors of ONGC recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.35 per share (27 per cent).

31 May 2018 1:14 PM

He didn’t seek medical help before since he wasn’t able to afford treatment (Photo: AFP)

15 kg tumour removed from man's neck after he ignored it for 47 years

Surgeons had to operate for 10 hours in order to remove the mass that Xingfu ignored as it was painless.

31 May 2018 1:14 PM

John Abraham met state CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Parmanu: John Abraham meets 'young and dynamic' Devendra Fadnavis

John Abraham said he would love to show his new film 'Parmanu' to CM and his wife.

31 May 2018 1:12 PM

The 50 kg of cannabis is estimated to be worth around Rs 7.46 lakh. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

3 women arrested with 50 kg cannabis in Thane

Acting on tip-off, police kept watch near Kalyan railway station and nabbed three women, all hailing from Odisha.

31 May 2018 1:09 PM

Scans of the fossilised skeleton of Megachirella revealed the chameleon-sized reptile was an ancestor of today's lizards and snakes. (Photo: AFP)

The mother of all lizards found in Italian Alps

The stone, dug up in Egypt, allowed scientists to decipher hieroglyphics.

31 May 2018 1:02 PM

Later Prime Minister Modi attended the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) Forum. He was joined by Indonesian President Widodo at the India-Indonesian CEO meeting. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesian singer welcomes PM Modi with ‘Sabarmati ke Sant’ song

The official Twitter handle of the Prime Minister Office tweeted to share a glimpse of Indonesia-based singer Fryda Lucyana's performance.

31 May 2018 12:56 PM

The government’s dashboard tracking transformation in 48 sectors during the last 48 months will put even corporate portals to shame.

Check out mygov.in for Modi govt’s achievements in 4 years

By making available its achievements online and over mobile phones, it certainly now brings government and citizens closer.

31 May 2018 12:55 PM

US FDA approves first artificial iris

The study found low rates of adverse events associated with the device or the surgical procedure.

31 May 2018 12:50 PM

According to the plea, the schools had collected the excess fees citing the need for paying teachers in accordance with Sixth Pay Commission. (Photo: File/Twitter)

Delhi HC issues notices to govt, private schools for refunding excess fees

High court-formed committee found out that 531 pvt schools had charged excess fees, recommended it be returned with 9 pc interest.

31 May 2018 12:49 PM

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