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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Aug 2018

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Jackky Bhagani and Kritika Kamra star in ‘Mitron’, a word used often by PM Narendra Modi.

‘Mitron' has nothing to do with PM Modi, not looking for cheap publicity: Director

Nitin Kakkar, best known for ‘Filmistaan’, says the use of the word was important as the film is set in Gujarat.

30 Aug 2018 9:53 AM

Amit Shah said Rahul Gandhi had quoted different prices of the aircraft at different places. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

On Rahul's Rafale demand, BJP retorts with 'Jhoothi Party Congress' dig

In a stinging reply, Amit Shah said the Congress chief's 'lies to fool the nation are self-evident'.

30 Aug 2018 9:50 AM

Interestingly, compared with the previous year, there was an increase of 35 per cent in counterfeit notes detected in the denomination of Rs 100.

Demonetisation – all pain and no gain

RBI in its annual report for 2017-18 said counting the demonetised notes is over.

30 Aug 2018 9:47 AM

Sources claimed that she is an actress but the police officials were not sure about her antecedents. (Photo: File)

Power bank explodes as furious woman throws it after argument at Delhi airport

The airport security personnel had simply asked the 55-year-old woman to remove the power bank from her luggage.

30 Aug 2018 9:46 AM

Google denied any political bias, saying in a statement that its search engine is “not used to set a political agenda.

White House investigates Google after Trump accuses it of bias

Trump’s attack against the Alphabet Inc unit follows a string of grievances against technology companies.

30 Aug 2018 9:45 AM

Tiger Shroff’s character in ‘Munna Michael’ had a reference to Michael Jackson.

Watch: Tiger is perfect ‘smooth criminal’ in tribute to MJ on 60th birth anniversary

The 'Baaghi 2’ star, who has always been vocal about his love for the singer, remembered the legend in his own special way.

30 Aug 2018 9:36 AM

Rupee is trading at 70.82 against the dollar at the interbank foreign exchange market.

Rupee hits new record low of 70.82, falls 23 paise against US dollar

The rupee has been the third worst-performing Asian currency in 2018 against the dollar.

30 Aug 2018 9:32 AM

Facebook and other companies said last week that multiple social media accounts and websites were part of an Iranian project to covertly influence public opinion in other countries. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Iran-based political influence operation bigger than previously identified

IUVM pushes content from Iranian state media and other outlets aligned with the government in Tehran across the internet.

30 Aug 2018 9:32 AM

Arpinder had been without a medal in multi-sporting events since winning a bronze in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. (Photo: PTI)

Asian Games 2018: Swapna, Arpinder strike gold; Dutee Chand claims second medal

Arpinder Singh ended a 48-year long wait for triple jump victory after Dutee Chand blazed the track for her second silver.

30 Aug 2018 9:27 AM

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Hajin area following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. (Representational image)

J&K: Two terrorists killed, exchange of fire ongoing in Bandipora encounter

A search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire towards security forces positions.

30 Aug 2018 9:26 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

This electronic device could stop epileptic seizures

Medication does not prevent seizures in three out of 10 patients.

30 Aug 2018 9:22 AM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will be meeting their Indian counterparts to discuss enhancing America's engagement with India on critical diplomatic and security priorities. (Photo: File | PTI)

2-plus-2 dialogue with India will deepen strategic partnership: US

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Defense Secretary Jim Mattis are set to fly to New Delhi for the talks next week.

30 Aug 2018 9:14 AM

Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause

Premenopausal women with lung cancer may want children and should consult their healthcare providers about their options.

30 Aug 2018 9:12 AM

Randall Schriver, the Pentagon's assistant secretary of defence for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, said the waiver authority had created the impression Washington would insulate India "from any fallout from this legislation no matter what they do." (Photo: AP)

India might face sanctions if buying Russian arms, warns Pentagon official

Washington is alarmed at the prospect of India buying new systems from Russia, including S-400 long-range, surface-to-air missile system.

30 Aug 2018 9:02 AM

Exposure to toxic metals linked to cardiovascular diseases

Here is what a new study has found.

30 Aug 2018 9:01 AM

At least 20 of the 41 individuals said on Twitter that Trump had unblocked them on Tuesday. (Photo: Pixabay)

US court ruling prompts Trump to unblock additional Twitter users

The 41 blocked users include a film producer, screenwriter, photographer and author who had criticized President Trump or his policies.

30 Aug 2018 8:24 AM

Patym Mall, owned by Paytm E-Commerce, is currently the third biggest player in India’s rapidly-growing online retail space.

Paytm Mall looks to deepen partnerships in fight with Flipkart, Amazon

Company already has a revenue sharing partnership with Future Retail, which owns hypermarket stores like Big Bazaar and fashion shops.

30 Aug 2018 8:23 AM

The official said what is under investigation in the current case are the linkages of these individuals with the CPI (Maoist), a banned organisation operating with the devious objective of overthrowing democratic order. (Photo: File)

7 arrested activists part of outfits linked to Maoists: Home Ministry

Officials presented a list, prepared by the then UPA govt in 2012, of organisations 'having connections with the Maoists'.

30 Aug 2018 8:21 AM

Social media, including Facebook, must proactively block content inciting hatred and prevent online campaigns which target minorities. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Social media must block hate speech: UN rights boss

Facebook said on Monday it was removing several Myanmar military officials from the social media website.

30 Aug 2018 8:15 AM

Germany, like many other countries, faces a daily barrage of cyber attacks on its government networks.(Representational image)

Germany announces new agency to fund cybersecurity research

Interior Minister Horst Seehofer told reporters that Germany needed new tools to become a top player in cyber security.

30 Aug 2018 8:13 AM

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