Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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UK fines Facebook over data privacy scandal, EU seeks audit

British regulators slapped the popular social network giant with a fine of 500,000 pounds ($644,000).

26 Oct 2018 3:16 PM

Globally, gold rose 0.27 per cent to USD 1,235.90 an ounce and silver by 0.10 per cent to USD 14.73 an ounce in Singapore.

Gold slips on easing demand from jewellers

Gold is trading at Rs 32,590 per 10 gram on sluggish demand from local jewellers even as overseas trend firmed up.

26 Oct 2018 3:10 PM

Gwadar, in the southwestern province of Baluchistan, is the crown jewel of China's USD 60 billion investment in Belt and Road Initiative projects in Pakistan. (Photo: File)

China has not asked for military access to Gwadar port: Pak

Last year, Pentagon singled out Pak as possible location for future Chinese military base, though China has said that is pure speculation.

26 Oct 2018 3:08 PM

Acute kidney injury associated with higher risk of dementia

Further studies are needed to determine the long-term cognitive consequences of AKI.

26 Oct 2018 3:06 PM

The company is also offering a free Bluetooth speaker with a 32-inch smart LED TV, that was launched back in February this year. (Photo: 65-inch Detel TV)

Detel launches premium range of smart LED TVs at IMC 2018

Detel is also offering a free Tower speaker with every purchase of their Smart LED TVs during the three-day event of IMC 2018.

26 Oct 2018 3:05 PM

Two skulls were also recovered but it was not clear if that meant two more victims, or if the skulls belonged to people already declared dead. (Photo: AFP)

At least 19 bodies found in unmarked graves in Mexico: official

The corpses have been identified as belonging to 16 men and three women, who are believed to have been killed about four months ago..

26 Oct 2018 3:03 PM

These devices will be available beginning next month and will enable customers to ask questions, play music, control smart home devices, and more – hands-free.

New devices with Alexa built-in launching in India

Number of Alexa devices grows across multiple categories, including portable headsets, smart speakers and set-top boxes.

26 Oct 2018 2:46 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other leaders in Lodhi Colony Police Station. (Photo: Twitter | @rssurjewala)

'PM Modi can run, hide but truth will prevail': Rahul on CBI drama

'Nothing will deter us in our quest to speak truth to power and exposing Modi govt’s corruption,' Congress said.

26 Oct 2018 2:31 PM

Saudi Arabia initially denied all knowledge of Khashoggi’s disappearance inside their consulate in Istanbul on October 2. (Photo: File)

Son of Jamal Khashoggi, killed in Saudi Arabian consulate, arrives in US

Salah bin Jamal Khashoggi, US-Saudi citizen, had previously been unable to leave Riyadh after his passport was restricted by the Kingdom.

26 Oct 2018 2:31 PM

He announced the campaign on social media; where he urged people to wear Indian Ethnic wear on all 5 special days of Diwali.

Virat Kohli looks dashing as he launches festive campaign titled ‘India Ethnic Week’ by Manyavar

Indian skipper says he has very fond memories of spending entire Diwali week from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj with family and friends.

26 Oct 2018 2:28 PM

Suicide rates higher among head, neck cancer survivors

In the immediate aftermath of diagnosis and treatment, the need to survive often overtakes concerns about functionality and aesthetics.

26 Oct 2018 2:19 PM

Maruti ropes in Varun Dhawan as brand ambassador for Arena network

MSI is currently working on transformation of its retail network across the country under the Arena label.

26 Oct 2018 2:16 PM

The company had launched DB 11 model in India in 2016, now plans to ramp up its presence in the country over the next few years.

Aston Martin drives in all new Vantage in India priced at Rs 2.86 crore

Company aims to launch seven new products over the next seven years under its Second Century Plan.

26 Oct 2018 2:09 PM

The term Versatile Vasudha celebrates the versatility and vivacity of Mother Earth. (From left to right: Mehr Rampal, Farheen Rahman and Priti Jain)

Mehr Rampal hosts day 1 of Toile’s eco-friendly fashion exhibit Versatile Vasudha

Designers showcasing new festive collection at pop up are affiliated with producing only sustainable and eco-friendly garments.

26 Oct 2018 2:01 PM

Senior Congress leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, Ahmed Patel, Motilal Vora, Veerappa Moily and Anand Sharma, took part in march that culminated in demonstration ahead of CBI headquarters. (Photo: PTI)

‘Reinstate Alok Verma’: Rahul leads Oppn march against govt’s CBI move

Congress, which marched from Dayal Singh College on Lodhi Road to CBI headquarters. has termed move against Verma 'illegal'.

26 Oct 2018 1:53 PM

Can weight loss surgery prevent womb cancer?

Here is what a new study has found.

26 Oct 2018 1:44 PM

These chemicals have been found on lung cancer tissue, and bradykinin may directly stimulate the growth of lung cancer.

Some BP drugs may increase lung cancer risk, says study

Use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor drugs (ACEIs) to lower BP is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.

26 Oct 2018 1:37 PM

Alok Verma has also sought a stay of the Centre's order asking him to proceed on leave and giving the interim charge of his post to Rao. (Photo: PTI)

SC seeks Centre, CBI, CVC reply on Alok Verma's plea; case to be heard on Nov 12

The apex court directed interim CBI chief M Nageswara Rao to not take any major policy decisions.

26 Oct 2018 1:33 PM

'Today, there is greater awareness about the centrality of meaningful participation of women in peace processes and incorporation of gender perspectives in UN's peace and security efforts,' Tripathi said. (Photo: File)

India asks UN to impose sanctions against terrorists for sexual violence

Remarks by Paulomi Tripathi, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission, came after UN chief reported a huge increase in such brutalities.

26 Oct 2018 1:33 PM

The ED on Thursday conducted searches at two locations of the rights watchdog in connection with a foreign exchange contravention case. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Govt treating human rights bodies like criminal enterprises: Amnesty India

Amnesty India alleged govt is instilling fear through such raids and said raid shows 'pattern of govt silencing groups that question power'.

26 Oct 2018 1:32 PM

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