Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 25 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 25 Aug 2018

Reddy is the scientific adviser to the defence minister. He has been appointed to the post of DRDO chairman for two years. (Photo: File)

G Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO chairman for 2 years

The post of DRDO chief was lying vacant for about the past three months after S Christopher completed his term in May this year.

25 Aug 2018 8:48 PM

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews the situations in flood-affected areas, in Kodagu on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Defence ministry says K'taka minister Mahesh's behaviour unfortunate

However, the state govt hit back saying it was not inferior to the Centre and Sitharaman should have shown respect.

25 Aug 2018 8:46 PM

Gold success interview: Sunny Kaushal speaks about his process of becoming Himmat Singh

The actor spoke about his journey, Gold success, his best scene as an actor, director Reema Kagti and much more.

25 Aug 2018 8:20 PM

Being a new mom can be highly stressful as it is a 24x7 job. (Photo: Pixabay)

12 tips for a healthy motherhood

It is important to take care of oneself, especially during the early months after delivery.

25 Aug 2018 6:15 PM

Tata Motors said it has supplied over 1.5 lakh vehicles to the Indian Military and paramilitary forces so far since 1958.

Tata Motors rolls out 1,500th Safari Storme for Indian Armed Forces

Tata Motors has delivered over 1,300 vehicles so far to the armed forces.

25 Aug 2018 6:06 PM

The label will also show if you are part of the same Facebook group, or if you work for the same company.

Facebook testing new label to identify common things between you and random people

The label will show up in some comments on a public conversation.

25 Aug 2018 5:53 PM

The Mexican government signed a deal with Alibaba last September to help small- and mid-sized businesses enter Mexico’s nascent e-commerce industry.

Mexico far from goal on Alibaba e-commerce deal: official

Alibaba is waiting for 100 Mexican vendors to join before launching a country-specific site known as a “pavilion.”

25 Aug 2018 5:46 PM

Correspondingly, exceptional easygoingness may be viewed as an indication of a lack of confidence or ambition. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being too intelligent harms chances of finding love

While kindness and intelligence are important, too much of it deters prospective partners from approaching.

25 Aug 2018 5:45 PM

The move also leaves Musk and Tesla having to fend off a series of investor lawsuits.

Elon Musk drops pursuit of $72 billion take-private deal

The decision leaves Tesla as a publicly listed company but raises new questions about its future.

25 Aug 2018 5:37 PM

The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement. (Photo: File)

Indian Navy to get 111 utility helicopters worth Rs 21,000 crore

The Defence Ministry on Saturday approved the procurement of 111 utility helicopters for the Navy.

25 Aug 2018 5:30 PM

The bank is rated as 'Good' by the government with a score of 71 which is the highest category of performance.

PNB gets top rank in digital transaction as per Finance ministry report

PNB average percentage of technical declines is only 0.83 per cent of total transactions.

25 Aug 2018 5:27 PM

Clay may help fight bacteria in wounds, says study

Study found clay suspension was effective against a number of bacteria both in their planktonic and biofilm states.

25 Aug 2018 5:15 PM

The researches developed a way to convert the strength of lithium-oxygen combination into a usable assembly for powering our devices.

Lithium-oxygen battery could save our future devices

There's a new solution being developed to cut down the charging sessions of smartphones and electric vehicles.

25 Aug 2018 5:06 PM

The Gandhi scion, during his visit to Germany and Britain, had said that terrorism was on the rise in India due to increasing unemployment, Ojha said in his complaint. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi faces defamation case for 'tarnishing India's image'

If convicted by the court, the charges attract a minimum of two to three years of imprisonment with fine or both.

25 Aug 2018 4:52 PM

Swamy who filed the case against Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi in 2012 while addressing the media, here said that it is about time that the accused Congress leaders are brought to book. (Photo: PTI)

About time Sonia, Rahul are proved guilty: Subramanian Swamy on National Herald case

The Delhi High Court on August 8 refused to grant relief to Rahul Gandhi in regard with the case.

25 Aug 2018 4:47 PM

The findings of our study suggest that antioxidants do reduce soreness, but the effect is so small it may not be meaningful. (Photo: AFP)

Antioxidants don't relieve muscle soreness after exercise

Research has linked antioxidants to prevention of cellular damage that can potentially result in sore muscles, but results have been mixed.

25 Aug 2018 4:35 PM

The Congress chief has also formed a manifesto committee, with 19 members, and a publicity committee, with 13 members. (Photo: File)

Congress forms 9-member core committee for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The Congress Core Group Committee will include senior leaders AK Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad, among others.

25 Aug 2018 4:34 PM

The domestic currency larely withstood the headwinds of surging crude prices and trade deficit worries.

Rupee leaps from life low to snap weeks of decline despite global headwinds

Rupee is trading at 69.91 against the US currency in a highly volatile week on bouts of dollar selling by exporters and corporates.

25 Aug 2018 4:34 PM

Onam feast was prepared in schools, colleges, convention halls, mosques and churches which are serving as relief camps in various districts. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Sombre mood, low-key celebrations on Onam in flood-hit Kerala

The devastating deluge has taken the sheen out of the state's most awaited harvest festival - Thiru Onam.

25 Aug 2018 4:29 PM

Earlier this week, Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen pleaded guilty and told prosecutors that Trump had ordered him to make payments to cover up the affairs and other stories. (Photo: File)

Ex-Trump World Tower doorman reveals Prez's alleged new affair

Sajudin, 46, was a doorman at a Trump property in Manhattan until after the 2016 election.

25 Aug 2018 4:23 PM

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