Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Jul 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30 Jul 2018

In an editorial titled 'Bailing out Pakistan', that appeared in The Washington Times, Jed Babbin writes that Pakistan requires financial assistance to avoid defaulting on loans from China, World Bank and the IMF. (Photo: File)

IMF bailout of USD 3 bn of Pak would be a bad idea, says ex-US official

While Babbin expresses confidence that IMF would bail out Pak, he opines that there are 2 reasons why such action is not to be taken.

30 Jul 2018 9:49 PM

In this capacity, she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the powerful Democratic National Committee (DNC). (Photo: Twitter | @SeemaNanda)

Indian-American Seema Nanda becomes CEO of Democratic National Committee

She would play key role in party's winning strategy in mid-term elections, for which DNC has target of winning back House from Republicans.

30 Jul 2018 9:39 PM

Talking about the inclusion of information on prevention of human trafficking in school textbooks, Maneka Gandhi, on Thursday, called transgenders 'the other ones' in Lok Sabha. (Photo: File | ANI)

Maneka Gandhi apologises for calling transgenders ‘other ones’ in LS

Maneka Gandhi also announced that in future all official communication will use the term TGs for transgenders.

30 Jul 2018 9:30 PM

The device shown in the image is the handset supposed to go through the Engineering Validation Test (EVT). (Image: XDA Developers)

Google Pixel 3 XL White colour variant leaked, more details revealed

The images of the white Pixel 3 XL show bootloader information of the phone.

30 Jul 2018 9:27 PM

DMK supporters gather outside the hospital where M Karunanidhi is being treated, in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Hope and despair as DMK workers pray for Karunanidhi outside hospital

Proclaiming Karunanidhi as a 'medical miracle', DMK workers wish that he come back home soon.

30 Jul 2018 9:23 PM

The bill stipulates stringent punishment for perpetrators of rape, particularly of girls below 12 years. Death sentence has been provided for rapists of girls under 12 years. (Representational Image | PTI)

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death to child rape convicts

The bill replaces Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance promulgated on April 21, following outcry over Kathua and Unnao rape cases.

30 Jul 2018 9:14 PM

The Gujarat Cadre IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt was suspended in 2011 for remaining absent from duty without permission and misuse of official vehicles and later sacked in August 2015. (Photo: File | PTI)

Illegal construction at sacked Gujarat cop Sanjiv Bhatt’s home to be demolished

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with Gujarat HC order directing Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to demolish illegal constructions.

30 Jul 2018 9:05 PM

If parents drive recklessly, speed, text while on the road, or fail to buckle up, teens will probably follow suit. (Representative Image: Pexels)

Teen drivers take more risks after trading learner permits for licenses

Researchers didn’t follow teens long enough to see how their driving records might change with a few more years of experience.

30 Jul 2018 8:56 PM

Suresh later lodged a complaint and a case has been registered at the Bantwal rural police station. (Representational Image | PTI)

Karnataka man attacked for speaking to woman of another community

An eight-member group, who found Suresh talking to a burqa-clad woman near the bus stand on Sunday, objected to it, police said.

30 Jul 2018 8:55 PM

YouTube has already started working on this strategy with a Hindi talk show in India called 'UnCricket' and 'Big Bang', a reality show about a pop band in Korea.

YouTube to curate regional content

YouTube will be focusing on its audience in India, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and France.

30 Jul 2018 8:50 PM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi asked party members to help maintain peace and help those, irrespective of their caste, religion or group, against whom 'injustice' was done in draft NRC. (Photo: File/PTI)

BJP govt did tardy job in Assam NRC, should resolve crisis: Rahul Gandhi

Over 40 lakh people in Assam have been left out from the NRC, which is being prepared to identify illegal migrants in the state.

30 Jul 2018 8:49 PM

Scientists discover new shape - the 'scutoid'

This discovery is included within basic science, at the interface between biology, mathematics and physics.

30 Jul 2018 8:47 PM

Anorexia nervosa behaviour could alter the brain circuits and impact its taste-reward processing mechanisms.(Photo: Pixabay)

Brain reward response may impact anorexia nervosa

Those who are already worried about shape and weight become even more concerned.

30 Jul 2018 8:42 PM

This sets the stage for heart disease later in life.(Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight may up heart disease risk: Study

Recall-by-genotype is novel and exploits the random allocation of genes at conception.

30 Jul 2018 8:37 PM

This month Infosys retained its 6 to 8 per cent revenue growth outlook for the fiscal year to March, with Parekh making upbeat comments about demand for the company’s services in key markets the United States and Europe.

Infosys to build software development centre in Noida

India’s second-biggest software services exporter said the 2.7 million square feet facility would be able to accommodate 5,000 staff.

30 Jul 2018 8:25 PM

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram and his wife Nalini Chidambaram. (Photo: File | PTI)

P Chidambaram’s family asked to appear before Chennai court in black money case

A magistrate court ordered personal appearance of Chidambaram's wife Nalini, son Karti and his wife Srinidhi on August 20.

30 Jul 2018 8:17 PM

In Chakan, an industrial hub 40 kms from the Pune city, protesters indulged in stone-pelting and torched some public transport buses and private vehicles. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Violence in Pune over Maratha quota demand; man jumps in front of train, dies

Maratha community, constituting around 30 pc of state's population, has been agitating to demand reservation in jobs, education.

30 Jul 2018 7:57 PM

Competition Commission has ordered a probe against broadcasters -- Star India and Sony Pictures Network India. (Photo: Best Media)

CCI to probe Star India, Sony Pictures for unfair business ways

The regulator has ordered a detailed investigation on a complaint filed by Noida Software Technology Park Ltd.

30 Jul 2018 7:48 PM

Agriculture sector must grow at 4 per cent or higher in order to achieve GDP growth rate of 8-10 per cent, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Monday.

Agriculture sector must grow at 4 pc or higher to boost economy: Kant

Agriculture tech startups have raised over USD 800 million in the last 5 years, he added.

30 Jul 2018 7:35 PM

Private lender Axis Bank on Monday reported a 46 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 701.09 crore for the April-June quarter on account of increase in bad loans.

Axis Bank Q1 profit slips 46 per cent to Rs 701 crore

In absolute terms, gross NPAs rose at Rs 32,662.40 crore as on June 30, 2018 compared to Rs 22,030.87 crore a year earlier.

30 Jul 2018 7:19 PM

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