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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Nov 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30 Nov 2018

The fast brainwaves evoked by the movement disappear by the time babies are a few weeks old (Photo: AFP)

Babies kicking in the womb map their own bodies

The babies' brainwaves were measured using electroencephalography (EEG), and were recorded continuously during sleep.

30 Nov 2018 8:56 PM

On the controversy over his photograph with Khalistani leader Gopal Singh Chawla, the Punjab minister said 10,000 people took selfies with him and he did not know the man. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi my 'captain', he sent me to Pakistan: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Sidhu said 50-100 Congress leaders, including Shashi Tharoor, Harish Rawat and Randeep Surjewala 'patted' him on his back for the visit.

30 Nov 2018 8:16 PM

Modi told Xi that he was looking forward to host him for an informal summit next year. (Photo: @PMO/Twitter)

G20 summit: PM Modi meets Chinese Prez Xi, discusses bilateral ties

PM Modi started off his second day by taking part in BRICS Leaders Informal Meeting at the Alvear Palace Hotel.

30 Nov 2018 8:04 PM

India's Earth observation satellite among 31 sent into space

The rocket launched from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh carried the Hyper-Spectral Imaging Satellite with digital-imaging equipment.

30 Nov 2018 8:03 PM

The route along the India-Pakistan border is three kilometres away from Gurdaspur in Punjab. Once opened, it would allow Sikh pilgrims a direct access to the historic Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, where Guru Nanak Dev died in 1539. (Photo: AFP)

Kartarpur corridor: US welcomes Indo-Pak efforts to increase people-to-people ties

US-Pakistan ties have been strained since Trump govt hit out at Islamabad for its lacklustre approach in combating terrorism by halting aid.

30 Nov 2018 7:59 PM

Vadra said that it was part of BJP's strategy to drag his name whenever they find themselves on the back foot, 'be it Rafale or the prospect of losing assembly elections'. (Photo: File)

Dragging my name into controversy is BJP's Plan B to distract people: Robert Vadra

Vadra said he received media queries based on 'entirely false allegations probably being leaked by govt' as polling day in Rajasthan nears.

30 Nov 2018 7:58 PM

US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump step off Air Force One upon their arrival in Argentina. (Photo: AFP)

G20 Summit opens under assault from President Trump on collective action

US and Russia will not sit down together after Trump cancelled a planned meeting, citing Russia's seizure of Ukrainian ships and sailors.

30 Nov 2018 7:54 PM

Brajesh Thakur came under scrutiny after a report by Tata Institute of Social Sciences revealed that the residents at his Muzzafarpur shelter home were sexually abused. (Photo: File | PTI)

Muzaffarpur shelter case: Magistrate attaches properties of Brajesh Thakur's wife

District Magistrate of Muzaffarpur ordered attachment of properties of Brajesh Thakur's wife and six other members of Seva Sankalp Samiti.

30 Nov 2018 7:50 PM

Joe Allnutt, lead roboticist at British startup company the Small Robot Company, inspects a farming robot named Tom as part of a trial in East Meon, southern England, Friday Nov. 30, 2018. The “agri-tech” startup company is developing lightweight autonomous machines that can carry out precision “seeding, feeding and weeding” in the hope of transforming food production. (AP Photo / Kelvin Chan)

Robots in the field: farms embracing autonomous technology

Tom's creator, the Small Robot Company, is part of a wave of "agri-tech" startups working to transform production in a sector.

30 Nov 2018 7:41 PM

In this June 22, 2018, photo, Shan Junhua chats about privacy near his white Tesla while charging it in Shanghai. When Shan bought his white Tesla Model X, he knew it was a fast, beautiful car. What he didn't know is that Tesla constantly sends information about the precise location of his car to the Chinese government. Automakers selling electric vehicles in China send a constant feed of information about the location of cars to the government, potentially adding to the rich kit of surveillance tools available to the regime as President Xi Jinping steps up the use of technology to track Chinese citizens. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

In China, your car could be talking to the government

The automakers say they are merely complying with local laws, which apply only to alternative energy vehicles.

30 Nov 2018 6:36 PM

The size of the GDP in the second quarter of 2018-19 is estimated at Rs 33.98 lakh crore, as against Rs 31.72 lakh crore a year ago. (Representational Image)

GDP growth drops to 7.1 per cent in July-September quarter

As opposed to the last quarter, Indian economy grew at 8.2 per cent in April-June quarter of this fiscal.

30 Nov 2018 6:32 PM

In the previous week, the reserves had increased by USD 568.9 million to USD 393.580 billion. (Photo: PTI)

Forex reserves down by USD 795 million to USD 392.78 billion

The country's reserve position with the IMF also jumped by USD 6.2 million to USD 2.630 billion.

30 Nov 2018 6:00 PM

The price reduction comes soon after six consecutive monthly hikes in rates since June.

Subsidised LPG price cut by Rs 6.5; market price LPG cut by Rs 133

A 14.2-kg subsidised LPG cylinder will cost Rs 500.90 in the national capital from midnight.

30 Nov 2018 5:49 PM

A cosmetic-surgery expert told her that she may lose her lip if the tissue started dying (Photo: AFP)

Mouth fillers at 'Botox party' cause woman's lips to swell twice their normal size

Three days later her lips were injected with dissolving agent and after three months her mouth is back to the normal size.

30 Nov 2018 5:27 PM

The broader NSE Nifty jumped 18.05 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 10,876.75.

Sensex ends marginally higher; posts weekly gain

The 30-share Sensex settled 23.89 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 36,194.30.

30 Nov 2018 5:00 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi at Jantar Mantar on Friday in New Delhi. (Photo: @RahulGandhi/Twitter)

Farmers asking for their due, not 'free gifts': Rahul Gandhi at Delhi rally

The Congress chief joined several leaders from oppn parties to address farmers gathered at Jantar Mantar.

30 Nov 2018 4:45 PM

According to the CGST Act, the notified entities are required to collect TDS at 1 pc on payments to goods or services suppliers in excess of Rs 2.5 lakh.

Govt extends deadline for filing TDS returns for Oct-Dec to Jan 2019

The TDS provisions under the goods and services tax (GST) were brought into effect from October 1, 2018.

30 Nov 2018 4:43 PM

(Representational image/ Photo: Pixabay)

Instagram's new feature allows users to share stories with smaller group

The new feature enables users to create a smaller group of friends and share stories exclusively with the group.

30 Nov 2018 4:41 PM

The Jail Superintendent wrote a letter to the state police to register a case, after which an investigation has been initiated in the matter. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar prisoner, who underwent treatment, gangraped in hospital toilet

The victim narrated the ordeal to her inmates and Jail Superintendent after she went back to jail.

30 Nov 2018 4:38 PM

Zero: 'I was mesmerized by her', says Aanand L Rai about Sridevi

Reportedly, Sridevi will be seen playing herself in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film.