Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 20 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20 Aug 2018

The row had erupted after Sidhu skipped the funeral of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to attend Imran Khan’s swearing-in. (Photo: File)

Complaint filed against Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pak Army chief

The lawyer later told reporters that the court has fixed August 24 for the next hearing.

20 Aug 2018 9:26 PM

Police officials said the accused, 38-year-old Anil Mishra, got down from his motorcycle and dragged the woman to the roadside by her hair. He allegedly pushed the victim to the ground and smashed her head with a big stone lying nearby, said Kotwali police station in-charge Arvind Jain. (Representational Image)

Dalit woman dragged by hair, head smashed with stone for not withdrawing complaint

The incident took place around noon when student was walking to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Government Girls College in Seoni district.

20 Aug 2018 9:19 PM

Both the iPhone 8 series and the iPhone X can deal with high-res videos modern codecs. (Representative Image)

YouTube's Signature Devices excludes Apple's entire iPhone lineup

YouTube’s Device Report suggests this year’s Android flagships as some of the best smartphones to consume YouTube videos.

20 Aug 2018 9:08 PM

In 2008, Asad Hyat and Pervez had filed a petition in Allahabad HC seeking CBI probe alleging that 2007 Gorakhpur riots in were triggered by Yogi Adityanath’s speech. (Photo: File | PTI)

Why can’t Yogi Adityanath be prosecuted for 'hate speech', SC asks UP govt

The SC issued notice returnable in 4 weeks on special leave petition against Allahabad HC order rejecting plea for action for hate speech.

20 Aug 2018 8:58 PM

Google did not immediately respond on August 20 to requests for comment.

Lawsuit says Google tracks phone users regardless of privacy settings

Google has been accused in a lawsuit of illegally tracking the movements of millions of iPhone and Android phone users.

20 Aug 2018 8:57 PM

A CCTV report last month accused the company of allowing illegal gambling apps to proliferate.

Under-fire Apple removes 25,000 apps in China

Apple removed 25,000 apps suspected of facilitating gambling and illegal lotteries.

20 Aug 2018 8:48 PM

The woman was airlifted to a helicopter by a rescue worker harnessed to a safety rope. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab | @indiannavy)

In daring op, Navy rescues pregnant woman, paralysed from waist down, in Kerala

The task was highly challenging as it required the helicopter to stay rock-steady to ensure that the woman does not suffer any injuries.

20 Aug 2018 8:38 PM

The sweeper (right, in white shirt) in question was involved in a similar incident three months ago when he was filmed giving stitches to another patient. (Photo: ANI)

Medical negligence: Sweeper gives stitches to patient in Gujarat's Bharuch Civil hospital

In the video, class four employee of the hospital was seen giving stitches to a man, despite nurses and a doctor being present at the scene.

20 Aug 2018 8:24 PM

At least 216 people have lost their lives in the rains, floods and landslides in the state where over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps since August 8. (Photo: File | PTI)

Centre declares Kerala floods a ‘calamity of severe nature’

The decision has been taken considering the damage caused by rains and floods this monsoon season, especially in last one week, in Kerala.

20 Aug 2018 8:15 PM

Lewisville Police Capt. Jesse Hunter says the toddler was rushed to a hospital but later died from his wounds. (Representational Image)

US man yelled ‘Jesus is coming’ before stabbing his 16-month-old son: Witnesses

The stabbing was reported Sunday afternoon in the courtyard of an apartment complex in Lewisville, about 20 miles northwest of Dallas.

20 Aug 2018 7:32 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 easy hacks for a better and healthy garden

Follow these simple hacks to keep your garden healthy and safe.

20 Aug 2018 7:32 PM

The major highlights for this year’s Galaxy Note 9 are the big battery, the advanced S Pen and a pair of excellently capable cameras.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 first impressions: It's addictive

Samsung makes sure its Note lineup remains relevant to those seeking a true all-rounder flagship.

20 Aug 2018 7:19 PM

PM Modi wrote to his newly-elected Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan, conveying India's commitment to pursue 'meaningful' and 'constructive' engagement with Islamabad. (Photo: File)

Pak’s 'U-turn', says foreign minister never said PM Modi offered dialogue

Pak foreign minister had claimed PM wrote a letter to Imran Khan indicating beginning of talks between 2 countries.

20 Aug 2018 7:12 PM

Shergil also cornered the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for criticising Sidhu for attending the swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan. (Photo: ANI)

Sidhu didn't visit Pak as Congress leader but as Imran's friend: Jaiveer Shergill

'The BJP claimed that his visit to Pakistan is an act of treachery. Then, what was PM Modi's visit to Pakistan all about?' Shrgill asked.

20 Aug 2018 7:08 PM

The study used the Asch paradigm, first developed in the 1950s, which asks people to look at a screen showing four lines and say which two matches in length.

Robots can manipulate children: Study

A study which shows that kids are significantly more susceptible to manipulation by machines than adults.

20 Aug 2018 7:06 PM

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at the orphanage. (Courtesy: Twitter/PriyankaChopra)

Video: Priyanka looks lovingly at Nick as he sings 'Lovebug' for kids at orphanage

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas recently announced their engagement after a pooja ceremony held at the actor's residence in Mumbai.

20 Aug 2018 7:01 PM

Endometriosis silently kills chances of motherhood

Find out about the causes and symptoms.

20 Aug 2018 6:58 PM

Those rescued, including an 80-year-old man, were shifted along with some luggage from Chalakudy to the naval air base INS Garuda in Kochi. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Pilot makes rooftop landing in Kerala to rescue flood victims, video goes viral

The video of rescue operation by Navy’s Seaking 42B helicopter at the flood-ravaged Chalakudy town has gone viral on social media.

20 Aug 2018 6:42 PM

Sidhu had defended his action, asking what was he supposed to do when someone tells him that 'we belong to the same culture' and talks of opening the route to the historic Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib. (Photo: File)

Will give strong reply when needed: Sidhu on row over Pak Army chief hug

Sidhu's comments come after Amarinder ticked off his cabinet colleague for hugging Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

20 Aug 2018 6:35 PM

The advertisement highlighting govt schemes in Telugu papers carried pictures of woman and her husband, while publicity material for English papers had photo of different man as her spouse. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab | @AdithyaMarri)

Telangana goof-up, government ad features woman with wrong man as husband

The Information and Public Relations Department issued notices to 2 agencies which undertook the ad campaign, seeking explanation.

20 Aug 2018 6:28 PM

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