Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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Many leaders wished for the Goa Chief Minister's speedy recovery. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ailing Goa CM Manohar Parrikar admitted to AIIMS in Delhi

Michael Lobo, the Deputy Speaker of the Goa Assembly said that Parrikar will continue to serve as the Chief Minister.

15 Sep 2018 2:55 PM

Newly elected PM believes the move will help the country stave off a USD 12 million bailout from the International Monetary Fund. (Photo: AP/ Pixabay)

Bizarre: Imran Khan to ban cheese to boost Pakistan's economy, Twitter goes berserk

Pakistan PM has suggested import ban of cheese in bid to boost country’s struggling economy - prompting outrage from nation's pizza lovers.

15 Sep 2018 2:53 PM

As part of the deal, Manafort, 69, could be required to cooperate with Mueller's probe into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election and whether Trump's campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 US presidential election. (Photo: File)

Ex-Trump campaign manager plead guilty in deal with Mueller

Details of the deal were likely to emerge in a plea agreement hearing scheduled for 11 am ET (1500 GMT) in federal court.

15 Sep 2018 2:49 PM

WhatsApp seems to be working on more convenience-oriented features for its Android users.

Replying on WhatsApp to get one-swipe easy on Android, like iPhones

Although the feature has not been integrated yet for the users, WhatsApp is working on its development and it will be available soon.

15 Sep 2018 2:49 PM

Globally, gold fell 0.65 per cent to USD 1,193.10 an ounce and silver shed 0.78 per cent to USD 14.03 an ounce in New York.

Gold recovers marginally on jewellers' buying, silver remains weak

Gold is trading at Rs 31,420 per 10 grams at the bullion market halting its two-day losing streak.

15 Sep 2018 2:42 PM

The man was rushed to the hospital and has sustained burn injuries. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

CCTV clip shows Tamil Nadu man burnt after bike catches fire at fuel pump

The man and his bike caught fire moments after he kick started his two-wheeler after getting the tank full.

15 Sep 2018 2:36 PM

A woman filed a complaint with the Moradabad police that she was gang-raped after her husband gave her triple talaq. (Representational Image | PTI)

UP woman gang-raped after husband gives her triple talaq for playing loud music

The victim's family also alleged that she was forced to perform 'halala' and was gang-raped.

15 Sep 2018 2:14 PM

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in the still from A Star Is Born.

TIFF Exclusive: And the Oscar goes to…Cooper, Lady Gaga for A Star Is Born and Roma!

A Star Is Born is a tender, intense, tragic love story mounted on an epic scale.

15 Sep 2018 2:13 PM

The UIDAI said the ‘live face photo’ capture and its verification with the photo obtained in eKYC will be essential in those cases where Aadhaar is used for issuance of mobile SIMs. (Representational Image)

UIDAI’s rollout of face recognition for Aadhaar authentication expected today

Barely hours to go before Sep 15 deadline, mobile operators sought more time to implement the UIDAI-mandated face authentication feature.

15 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

Browsers typically reveal seemingly innocuous information about your device, such as the operating system used and fonts installed.

How Apple’s Safari browser will try to thwart data tracking

Apple says Safari will still be able to remember sign-in details and preferences, though some websites have had to adjust their coding.

15 Sep 2018 1:57 PM

The Trump administration says it wants to cut Iran's oil exports to zero - which would deprive the Iranian government of its biggest source of hard currency. (Photo: File)

Prepared to take strongest action for not complying with Iranian sanctions: US

The US pulled out of the 2015 landmark nuclear deal with Iran in May and will reimpose sanctions on the country's oil sector in November.

15 Sep 2018 1:45 PM

The company has been testing the image fact-checks since the spring, beginning with France and the news agency AFP.

Beyond fake news? Facebook to fact check photos, videos

Malicious groups seeking to sow political discord in the US and elsewhere have been embracing images and video to spread misinformation.

15 Sep 2018 1:40 PM

Modi said those working for the cleanliness campaign would be remembered like freedom fighters in the times to come and would be known as true heirs to Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Watch: On 'Swachhata Hi Seva' launch, PM Modi sweeps premises of Delhi school

Modi said his government is working for 'waste to wealth' and sought contributions from everybody.

15 Sep 2018 1:36 PM

VW in talks on self-driving car standards

The Volkswagen Group is discussing the initiative with more than 15 potential partners.

15 Sep 2018 1:29 PM

Addressing the media persons here Friday, Sirisena said he would use his address at the UN general assembly later this month to make a case for removal of war crimes charges. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka to urge UN to remove war crime charges against its troops

Sirisena, who will lead a delegation to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, will address general debate on September 25.

15 Sep 2018 1:26 PM

A public comment period also ended last week for the USD 200 billion tariff list, which would hit various internet technology products and other electronics, printed circuit boards and consumer goods ranging from handbags to bicycles and furniture. (Photo: File)

Trump orders tariffs on more chinese products worth USD 200 bn

The decision comes one week after Donald Trump said he would be adding tariffs on USD 200 billion in Chinese goods.

15 Sep 2018 1:18 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: ANI)

Remuneration hike to address grievances of 25 lakh Anganwadi workers: Jaitley

The remuneration of the Anganwadi workers has been raised from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500 per month.

15 Sep 2018 1:17 PM

On September 9, the Tamil Nadu Cabinet had recommended the release of all the seven Rajiv Gandhi assasination case convicts who have been in jail since 1991. (Photo: File | AFP)

No request to Centre on release of Rajiv Gandhi assassins, says TN governor

The Governor said a decision on the issue would be taken in a 'just and fair manner' in accordance with the Constitution.

15 Sep 2018 1:16 PM

Safari will try to automatically distinguish cookies that are useful from ones that are there just to track you.

Apple, Firefox tools aim to thwart Facebook, Google tracking

Apple says its tests show that some popular websites are embedded with more than 70 such trackers.

15 Sep 2018 1:13 PM

The Nifty also resumed lower by 11,570.25 and moved between high of 11,573.00 and low 11,250.20. (Photo: PTI)

Market decline for second straight week, fall 299 points

The BSE Sensex started the week lower 38,348.39 and hovered between a high of 38,354.52 and low of 37,342.

15 Sep 2018 1:11 PM

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