Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Jul 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18 Jul 2018

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday demanded the bail cancellation of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad.

Modi demands cancellation of Lalu's bail for engaging in political activity

He first met Congress leader Ashok Gehlot and then Telugu Desam Party leaders.

18 Jul 2018 8:51 PM

Deezer HiFi includes Flow, a personal soundtrack that uses smart data to play familiar favourites and new recommendations.

Samsung partners with Deezer, taking audio quality to the next level

Deezer HiFi streams music at 16-Bit/ 44.1 kHz in lossless audio.

18 Jul 2018 8:45 PM

Daily exercise may cut heart attack risk even in polluted areas: Study

Higher levels of pollution were associated with more heart attacks.

18 Jul 2018 8:20 PM

The camera on the OnePlus 6 excels where fast and accurate autofocus is concerned.

OnePlus 6 DxOMark score bests the iPhone 8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The OnePlus 6 has an overall score of 96 in the reputable DxOMark review.

18 Jul 2018 8:19 PM

The government is likely to withdraw the controversial FRDI Bill in the ongoing session of Parliament in view of concerns over the 'bail-in' clause, which is feared to harm the interest of depositors, sources said. (Representational image)

Govt likely to withdraw FRDI Bill in current Parliament session

The bill, introduced in the the lower house on August 11, 2017, has a 'bail-in' clause.

18 Jul 2018 7:54 PM

It represents just over two weeks of revenue for Google parent Alphabet Inc. and would scarcely dent its cash reserves of $102.9 billion.

Google hit with record $5 billion EU antitrust fine

The penalty is nearly double the previous record of 2.4 billion euros which the US tech company was ordered to pay last year.

18 Jul 2018 7:51 PM

Inrix says the software communicates local traffic rules to autonomous vehicles.

Portland selected for self-driving car pilot program

Washington-based transportation technology firm Inrix announced that Portland would help pilot the AV Road Rules program.

18 Jul 2018 7:47 PM

The minimum punishment in case of rape of women has been increased from rigorous imprisonment of seven years to 10 years, extendable to life imprisonment. (Photo: File)

Bill on death for raping children below 12 to be presented soon: Cabinet

The decision was taken on Wednesday at a meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

18 Jul 2018 7:44 PM

Domestic airlines flew 17.57 lakh more passengers in June at 113.25 lakh, compared with 95.68 lakh in the same month last year.

Domestic air passenger traffic grows 18.36 pc at 113.25 lakh in June

The passenger load factor in June has shown a declining trend compared to the previous month.

18 Jul 2018 7:40 PM

All EU members need to coordinate actions to prevent content from shifting from one country to another. (Photo: Pixabay)

EU chief: ‘far too much’ online extremist content

Security Commissioner Julian King says each attack in Europe over the last year “had a link with online terrorist content.”

18 Jul 2018 7:15 PM

The government on Wednesday said it would revisit the Air India disinvestment plan after oil prices, foreign exchange and other global economic indicators stabilise.

Govt to re-plan Air India stake sale after oil prices, forex rates stabilise

The stake sale plan did not attract any bidders when the deadline for submitting Expression of Interest ended on May 31.

18 Jul 2018 7:12 PM

Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd and Oil India Ltd will pay royalty and cess tax only to the extent of their equity holding in oil and gas blocks given to them before 1999, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting.

Govt offers incentives to state-owned oil and gas firms

Pradhan said the government also decided to give tax exemption on capital spending on oil and gas blocks given before 1999.

18 Jul 2018 6:44 PM

Early dinner may lower risk of breast, prostate cancer: Study

Breast and prostate cancers are also among those most strongly associated with night-shift work, circadian disruption.

18 Jul 2018 6:30 PM

'The handwriting and general knowledge test that was held today was just a formality as their answer sheets were found to be fake earlier during forensic tests,' police said. (Photo: File | Representational)

BJP MP's daughter among 19 arrested in Assam's Cash-for-Jobs scam

The police have already arrested 34 serving government officers in connection with the scam.

18 Jul 2018 6:29 PM

Teen suicide risk may be lower with intense team-based therapy

The goals include helping teens eliminate behaviour that leads to self-harm, suicide, or reduced quality of life.

18 Jul 2018 6:18 PM

Tilak Mehta is like any other teenager. The 13-year-old attends a suburban school studying in Class VIII, and rues about his father coming home from work late and tired. But the similarities stop there.

Logistics firm founded by 13-year-old boy targets Rs 100 crore revenue

He sold the idea to a banker and convinced him to quit the job and join him as the chief executive.

18 Jul 2018 5:53 PM

Video: Kajol re-enacts K3G’s iconic Gamla scene and is blossoming once again!

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham wouldn’t have the flavour if it did not have Anjali Sharma, played by Kajol.

18 Jul 2018 5:51 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

40 per cent of people have a fictional 'first' memory: Study

Current research indicates that people's first memories date from around three to three-and-a-half years of age.

18 Jul 2018 5:35 PM

'It is a miracle,' Adul Sam-on, 14, told a press conference as the 12 members of the football team and their coach appeared in public for the first time since the rescue. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Being found was miracle: Thai boys in first appearance after rescue

The 'Wild Boars' team entered cave on June 23 after practice. They spent a total of 18 days inside before being extracted.

18 Jul 2018 5:30 PM

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to treat as a representation a plea which claims petrol and diesel are essential commodities and seeks directions to the government to fix a "fair price" for their sale.

PIL on daily fuel price change: HC asks Centre to treat it as representation

The petitioner wanted the present mechanism of daily fixation of fuel prices to be held unconstitutional.

18 Jul 2018 5:28 PM

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