Technology, Mobiles tabs, 3rd Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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Officials said around 100 French aviators, one Atlas A-400M military transport aircraft, one C-135 refuelling plane and an Airbus A310 cargo aircraft have also come to India along with the Rafale jets on a four-day visit. (Photo: Representational | AP)

IAF pilots train on Rafale jets, amid procurement controversy

Officials said, a batch of IAF pilots got an opportunity to train on Rafale jets. The aircraft landed in India on Saturday.

03 Sep 2018 7:04 PM

(Image Source: Queen’s University Canada)

World’s first rollable touch-screen tablet developed

The MagicScroll's scroll wheel allows for infinite scroll action for quick browsing through long lists.

03 Sep 2018 6:56 PM

At 95, WW2 vet breaks own record as oldest scuba diver

Ray Woolley, who recently turned 95, already holds the record as the oldest active male scuba diver.

03 Sep 2018 6:39 PM

Too much sitting can lead to health risks

Increased health risks have been reported both for high-volume sitting, such as sitting for seven or more hours per day.

03 Sep 2018 6:29 PM

The strict steps are being taken with an aim to strengthen Congress' social media campaign. (Representational Image | AP)

Get 15,000 FB likes, 5000 Twitter followers: Congress 'diktat' for MP polls aspirants

In a letter, Congress asked 'ticket aspirants' to prove their social media strength if they want to fight Madhya Pradesh polls.

03 Sep 2018 6:27 PM

The polling was held in 2,529 wards, spread over 29 city municipalities, 53 town municipalities and 23 town panchayats, and in 135 wards of three city corporations of the state. (Photo: PTI | File)

Congress emerges as winner with 982 seats in Karnataka civic polls

Out of the total 2664 seats, Congress has managed to win 982 seats, while BJP bagged 929, and JD(S) won 307 seats.

03 Sep 2018 6:19 PM

Structure of FAT10 protein analysed

f FAT10, for example, links to proteins that suppress tumour growth, they are degraded and the tumour cell can grow more easily.

03 Sep 2018 6:19 PM

Here's how genetics, pollution severe asthma symptoms

Researchers also found that asthma patients that lack this genetic profile do not have the same sensitivity to traffic pollution.

03 Sep 2018 6:08 PM

The vehicle fell into the gorge as the driver lost control over it following landslide which brought a heap of debris on the road. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

13 killed, 2 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The incident occurred at Shanglai, about 8 km beyond Bhatwari in the district on the Rishikesh-Gangotri highway.

03 Sep 2018 6:05 PM

Group: US, Russia block consensus at ‘killer robots’ meeting

A key opponent of high-tech, automated weapons known as “killer robots” is blaming countries.

03 Sep 2018 5:25 PM

The 5.8-inch model will expectedly be priced around $800 to $900 while the larger variant will come with a hefty price of $999.

iPhone XS Gold variant looks stunning in leaked image

The same bezel-less, notch display will be packed on the device and the vertically-aligned dual-rear camera will also remained unaltered.

03 Sep 2018 5:18 PM

'Ayushman Bharat' baby Karishma with her mother at Kalpana Chawla Government Hospital in Haryana. (Photo: Twitter | @AyushmanNHA)

Two days after launch, Ayushman Bharat has its first baby in Haryana: Karishma

'Heartening to see the first claim raised and paid under the Ayushman Bharat scheme,' Haryana Chief Minister said.

03 Sep 2018 5:18 PM

According to reports, police said that someone within the crowd sprayed some liquid that caused skin irritation and allergy to people. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

10 injured in acid attack during Congress’ victory rally in Karnataka

The incident happened when Congress' Inayatullah Khan took out small rally to celebrate win in Karnataka urban local body polls.

03 Sep 2018 5:14 PM

The Indian rupee nosedived to a new life-time low of 71.10, shedding 10 paise against the US dollar in late afternoon trade on Monday, tracking weakening trend in emerging market currencies. (Photo: AP)

Rupee plunges to yet another record low of 71.10 against US dollar

The rupee's previous record low was 71, marked on August 31.

03 Sep 2018 5:08 PM

Khatik’s statement comes ahead of Scindia’s visit to Hatta district to hold rally on September 5. (Photo: PTI)

BJP MLA's son threatens to shoot Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia

Uma Devi said, 'This post is unfortunate. Scindia is a respectable MP. I will ask my son to remove the post.'

03 Sep 2018 4:59 PM

The move comes after a survey found amorous university students in Guadalajara had been threatened and extorted by police officers in the city. (Photo: AFP)

New law allows Mexicans to have sex on street, unless someone complains

Officials in Guadalajara have ruled sexual intercourse or acts of sexual nature on road or public place is no longer an offence.

03 Sep 2018 4:58 PM

Reliance Infrastructure on Monday said it has paid all outstanding electricity duty and other taxes amounting to Rs 2,640 crore to the Maharashtra government last week on closure of deal to sell its integrated Mumbai power distribution business to Adani Transmission Ltd.

RInfra pays Rs 2,640 cr outstanding electricity dues to Maharashtra govt

This was the largest ever debt reduction for any company in the Indian power sector.

03 Sep 2018 4:58 PM

Authorities are concerned as apps like Tinder and Grindr fuel the rise (Photo: AFP)

Sexual health services stretched to the limit as Tinder causes rise in sexual activity

Sexual health services in Britain are facing a record number of visits by millions of people.

03 Sep 2018 4:35 PM

Acne vaccine comes closer to reality

Here is what researchers have found.

03 Sep 2018 4:28 PM

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed close to a lakh armed personnel and a heavy assortment of weapons and gadgets to tackle the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in various states of the country. (Representational image | ANI)

Chhattisgarh: Around 500 Maoist supporters arrested in CRPF crackdown

The DG of CRPF said that the move was taken up in coordination with state police forces and looked to deny 'space' to Left Wing Extremists.

03 Sep 2018 4:22 PM

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