Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 Aug 2018

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Facebook has significantly stepped up policing of its platform since last year, when it acknowledged that Russian agents successfully ran political influence operations on its platform that were aimed at swaying the 2016 presidential election. (Photo: File)

Facebook takes down 652 accounts linked to Russia, Iran

Latest group of apparently fake accounts appeared more intent on influencing US foreign policy and regional politics in the Middle East.

22 Aug 2018 11:04 AM

I knew while doing Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 that it's rubbish, says Dharmendra

The veteran actor says the franchise was born out of a desire to make a comedy, but he didn’t enjoy shooting second film.

22 Aug 2018 10:57 AM

The girl received a WhatsApp message over her mobile phone from an unknown number allegedly inviting her to take the Momo Game challenge (Representational Image)

West Bengal girl gets call for 'Momo Game' challenge, files complaint

The 'Momo Game' is said to be a successor of the notorious 'Blue Whale Game' and has made headway in several countries.

22 Aug 2018 10:52 AM

After the meeting, Kadam told reporters that 121 'illegal' bungalows, including those built by Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, were identified in Alibaug, a coastal town popular as weekend gateway for Mumbai residents. (Photo: PTI)

Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi's 'illegal' bungalows to be demolished: Minister

Ramdas Kadam gave the demolition orders after presiding over a review meeting on illegal bungalows built in the adjoining coastal district.

22 Aug 2018 10:44 AM

The price of Turkmen gas is more than double of the USD 3.6 per mmBtu rate paid for post natural gas producers in India.

India seeks revision in gas price from TAPI pipeline

TAPI pipeline is nearly 1,680-kilometers long, with 735-km in Afghanistan and nearly 800-km in Pakistan.

22 Aug 2018 10:42 AM

In Kerala, most of the assessed damage pertains to roads and bridges and these are not insured. (Photo: PTI)

Less than 5 per cent of flood losses are insured

The state govt has estimated a loss of Rs 20,000 cr due to crop damage and destruction of property.

22 Aug 2018 10:35 AM

The research, lead by a team at the Institute of Cancer Research in London and the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, said the findings show 'promise'. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breakthrough for ovarian cancer patients: Half of women in trial respond to new drug

Research, lead by team at Institute of Cancer Research in London and Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, said the findings show 'promise'.

22 Aug 2018 10:25 AM

Govt support will be just enough to enable banks to satisfy regulatory capital requirements with buffers but the support may have to be increased.

Recap set to give banks capital relief, but stress to remain

Govt plans to provide Rs 65,000 cr of new capital for public sector banks in the year ending March 2019.

22 Aug 2018 10:21 AM

50,000-55,000 hectares of agricultural land have been destroyed in floods and initial projections put the loss at around Rs 1,000 crore. (Photo: File | PTI)

Insurers ditched Kerala farmers in FY18; floods add to their woes

Companies hold two-day meet to discuss claim settlement process.

22 Aug 2018 10:14 AM

Earth Anthem has been translated into over 30 languages worldwide. (Photo: ANI)

Indian diplomat pens ‘Earth Anthem,’ garners global support

Earth Anthem is a poem-song penned by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K. in 2008 and was launched in 2013 on World Environment Day.

22 Aug 2018 10:07 AM

Kamat was a Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North West constituency in 2009 and the Mumbai North East constituency in 1984, 1991, 1998 and 2004. (Photo: File)

Senior Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies at 63

Kamat was Minister of State for Home Affairs with additional charge of Communications and Information Technology ministry from 2009 to 2011.

22 Aug 2018 10:05 AM

Humans are sensitive beings and revenge comes as a byproduct of that sensitivity. (Photo: ANI)

Can our brains suppress the act of revenge?

The brain is observed through imaging and which areas were activated as the study participant experienced unfairness and anger.

22 Aug 2018 9:55 AM

Bhat (26) was abducted by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday evening while he was on his way to his home in Pulwama. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Abducted BJP leader Shabir Ahmad Bhat found dead in Kashmir’s Pulwama

According to a report, Shabir Ahmad Bhat was shot dead by terrorists at around 2:30 am in Rakh-e-litter area.

22 Aug 2018 9:54 AM

Shah Rukh Khan and Aanand L Rai are working together for the first time.

Why Shah Rukh Khan kept asking Zero director Aanand L Rai about having ‘mauj’

The director of the much anticipated dwarf drama opens up on working relationship with the superstar.

22 Aug 2018 9:47 AM

Rohit Sharma debuts Conekt Gadgets in India

The company is keen to capitalize on the fast-growing demand for ICT products in the regional markets.

22 Aug 2018 9:44 AM

People trapped in the building are being rescued using a crane. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

4 residents of Mumbai's Crystal Tower die after fire breaks out on 12th floor

20 fire fighting engines have rushed to the spot, the BMC disaster management officials said.

22 Aug 2018 9:37 AM

It successfully found fakes up to 76 per cent of the time, compared to a human success rate of 70 per cent.

New fake news detector algorithm better than human

Researchers have claimed that the system is comparable to, and sometimes better than humans.

22 Aug 2018 9:31 AM

The crime scene was inspected and photographs were taken, the officer said, adding a case has been registered and the matter is being investigated. (Representational Image)

Man found dead with slit throat under Moolchand Flyover

The deceased identified as Dhani Ram, aged between 25 and 30 years was a resident of Defence Colony.

22 Aug 2018 9:24 AM

Uber’s lack of a CFO, and the protracted search for one, had worried investors.

Uber hires new CFO, paves way for IPO

Uber said it had hired Nelson Chai, a financial services veteran with deep connections to the banks.

22 Aug 2018 9:20 AM

A portrait of the former prime minister was kept in the Well of the House where members paid floral tributes. (Photo: PTI)

NDMC House proposes to name projects after Vajpayee

North Delhi Mayor Adesh Gupta, senior Congress leader Mukesh Goel and others paid homage to the BJP stalwart

22 Aug 2018 9:18 AM

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