Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 14 Dec 2018

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Motorbike borne assailants attacked three persons including the driver of a vehicle when they were at a petrol pump in Joynagar on Thursday evening. (Photo: ANI)

CID takes over investigation into gunning down of three TMC activists

Incident happened in Joynagar, in South 24 Parganas district on Thursday.

14 Dec 2018 5:30 PM

'Rafale deal has protected both security and commercial interest of India. Allegations on Rafale was fiction writing that was compromising national security,' Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said. (Photo: ANI)

Allegations on Rafale ‘fiction writing’ that compromised security: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley said 'disrupters' have lost on all counts and those who manufactured falsehood compromised security of country.

14 Dec 2018 5:24 PM

The ZOWIE RL-series e-Sports monitor is designed and fine-tuned for the e-Sports experience on PS4.

BenQ ZOWIE launches RL2455S console e-Sports monitor

The successor to BenQ RL2455 is equipped with color vibrance feature & black eQualizer.

14 Dec 2018 5:14 PM

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan. (Photo: PTI)

Privatisation of PSBs not panacea; need to cut govt mandates for PSBs: Rajan

Banking system is overburdened with non-performing loans and there is a need to adequately professionalise boards of PSBs.

14 Dec 2018 5:07 PM

‘If they (the BJP) have nothing to hide, I challenge Modi ji and his government to submit to a JPC probe which will question and go into the corruption in the defence deal,’ Cong spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.

After SC verdict, Cong challenges Modi govt for JPC probe into Rafale deal

SC cannot decide Rafale issue and alleged corruption in defence contract can be brought out only by JPC, says Randeep Surjewala.

14 Dec 2018 4:59 PM

'The Supreme Court said that there is no irregularity in the Rafale deal. A lie is a lie. It will not become true following repeated spreading of misinformation,' Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das said. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Satyameva Jayate': Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das on SC verdict on Rafale deal

'Finally the truth has come up. The Congress has a history of telling lies and indulging in scams,' Raghubar Das said.

14 Dec 2018 4:51 PM

Since organic meat and milk production uses organic feed-stock, it also requires more land than conventional production (Photo: AFP)

Organic food can be worse for climate than conventionally cultivated food

If we use more land for the same amount of food, we contribute indirectly to bigger deforestation elsewhere in the world.

14 Dec 2018 4:49 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia lost chance to be among youngest chief ministers of the central Indian state, as Kamal Nath was picked for the top job. (Photo: PTI)

30 years on, Jyotiraditya Scindia misses out on CM's post like father

Kamal Nath, nine-time Lok Sabha member from Chhindwara, made the cut due to his seniority and support of more party MLAs, the sources said.

14 Dec 2018 4:48 PM

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity remained unchanged.

Gold prices steady at Rs 32,220 per 10 gram

Globally, gold declined to USD 1,239.58 an ounce in New York, while silver held steady at USD 14.68 an ounce.

14 Dec 2018 4:46 PM

Australia, India share 1st-day honors at Perth's new test venue

Skipper Tim Paine, 16 not out and Pat Cummins, 11 not out lifted Australia to 277-6 at stumps Friday in 90 overs.

14 Dec 2018 4:42 PM

The researchers believe the power of these cultural activities lies in the combination of social interaction, creativity, mental stimulation and gentle physical activity (Photo: AFP)

Depression in old age can be prevented by visits to the museum and cinema

Those benefits were also independent of whether or not people had contact with friends and family or took part in social activities.

14 Dec 2018 4:38 PM

The charging and storage case comes with a rechargeable battery of 650mAh.

Boult Audio’s Tru5ive is one of the first to feature Bluetooth 5.0

The Tru5ive comes with a dual mode compatibility, which automatically pairs the earbuds as soon as they are removed from the case.

14 Dec 2018 4:30 PM

The 18-member board also discussed the draft report on the trends and progress of banking (2017-18).

RBI board agrees to further examine governance framework

RBI board also reviewed the current economic situation, both global and domestic challenges.

14 Dec 2018 4:26 PM

Featuring a 6.39-inch Ultra FullView Display at the front, it is an upgrade from the previous generation.

Vivo announces Nex Dual Display Edition for an unconventional smartphone experience

The handset is the industry first dual-display smartphone with a triple rear camera setup and also boasts 10GB of RAM.

14 Dec 2018 4:11 PM

The Smart Band gives you sedentary reminder, pushing you to achieve your daily targets.

Astrum announces Smart Band SB200 with heart rate monitor

The smart band also comes with an OLED display as well as the ability to record motion data.

14 Dec 2018 4:08 PM

V Senthil Balaji, Transport Minister in the previous AIADMK government headed by late J Jayalalithaa, was elected from Aravakurichi in 2016, but he was not inducted in the cabinet. (Photo: File)

Dhinakaran aide V Sennthil Balaji quits AMMK, joins DMK

Dhinakaran, comparing dedicated party workers to ‘true gold’ said no one will repent if gold plated ‘fake’ was to quit.

14 Dec 2018 3:55 PM

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan is scheduled to participate in unveiling of the statue of late DMK chief M Karunanidhi (Photo: PTI)

HC dismisses outfit's plea to stage black flag demonstration against Kerala CM

Hindu fringe outfit Makkal Katchi seeking direction to allow black flag demonstration against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

14 Dec 2018 3:44 PM

They also report more self-harm than heterosexual youths throughout their school years and into early adulthood.

Lesbian, gay teens more vulnerable to depressive symptoms

Adolescents who identify as sexual minorities experience more symptoms of depression.

14 Dec 2018 3:31 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi with Ashok Gehlot (L) and Sachin Pilot (R). (Photo: Twitter | @RahulGandhi)

Ashok Gehlot named Rajasthan Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot to be deputy CM

Sachin Pilot has been named the deputy chief minister of Rajasthan.

14 Dec 2018 3:28 PM

The TV is said to have an impressive brightness and crystal clear image quality with the CORNEA technology.

Truvison’s FHD Smart TV TW3262 comes with an IPS panel

The television has been fitted with an IPS panel to enhance your viewing experience and the TV is also loaded with NES games.

14 Dec 2018 3:04 PM

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