Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 05 Jan 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 05 Jan 2018

While the HRD Ministry has asked all universities to seek Aadhaar numbers from all employees and students to ensure there is no duplication, concerns have been raised about leakage of data. (Photo: File)

HRD ministry unearths 80,000 'ghost' teachers post-Aadhaar introduction

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, however, clarified that none of these teachers are from any central universities.

05 Jan 2018 9:24 PM

Since health is a state subject, the primary responsibility to deal with cases of quacks (fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill) lies with respective state governments. (Representational Image)

Govt trashes WHO report that 57 per cent Indian doctors not qualified

Centre has requested CMs to take appropriate action against quacks and evolve policies to ensure availability of quality health workforce.

05 Jan 2018 9:12 PM

Bhanupriya Haritwal of Jalalpur village will now pursue computer science from the California State University in the USA. (Photo: Twitter | @DIPRRajasthan)

17-yr-old girl's US dream comes true after Sushma Swaraj intervenes

The visa was confirmed on Thursday after the intervention of the Union minister, a Rajasthan government release said on Friday.

05 Jan 2018 9:11 PM

'Four years have gone by, but the Lokpal has not come. The public is asking only one question, till when will you blow the tune of falsehood? Are the 'defenders of democracy' and 'harbingers of accountability' listening?' Congress president Rahul Gandhi asked in tweets. (Photo: File)

Lokpal has not come even in 4-yrs, Modi govt blowing tune of falsehood: Rahul

Gandhi also highlighted PM Modi's tweet of December 2013 on the passage of the Lokpal Bill when the Congress-led UPA was in power.

05 Jan 2018 8:57 PM

The 69-year-old RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav is lodged in the central jail in Ranchi since his conviction on December 23. (Photo: File/PTI)

Citing illness, old age, Lalu seeks leniency in fodder-case sentencing

Lalu Prasad appeared before the court for the sentencing through video-conferencing and sought leniency through a written plea.

05 Jan 2018 8:39 PM

Their goal was to get a clearer sense of population levels and find ways to boost conservation of a "highly threatened species" (Photo: AFP)

Endangered species dubbed 'world's ugliest pig' spotted in Indonesia

Researchers laid camera traps in the forests of Java island in the hopes of capturing images of the elusive creature.

05 Jan 2018 8:14 PM

'There were seven people on board. While one of them, a child, was found unharmed near the site where the avalanche hit Sumo cab, six other passengers including driver are missing,' a police official said. (Representational Image)

J&K: 6 passengers, driver, swept away by avalanche in Kupwara district

The officials said rescue operation was quickly launched jointly by the Army and the J&K police with the help of the locals.

05 Jan 2018 8:10 PM

That raised the prospect of Intel being on the hook for lawsuits claiming that software patches to fix the issue would slow computers and effectively force consumers to buy new hardware, driving the company’s shares down.

Apple, researchers eye patches to solve Intel chip flaws

Google this week disclosed two major chip flaws - one called Meltdown affecting only Intel Corp chips and one called Spectre.

05 Jan 2018 7:43 PM

The show of cordiality between the incumbent and the former premier follows a rare row that broke out in December 2017 after Modi insinuated that Manmohan Singh had colluded with Pakistan in the Gujarat polls. (Photo: File)

Modi engages with oppn post-RS adjournment, including Manmohan

The cordial 'handshake' came barely weeks after the duo had been locked in a bitter war of words over Gujarat elections.

05 Jan 2018 7:34 PM

These devices will be available in Black, Orchid Grey, Gold, and Blue colour options.

Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ set to launch as an Amazon Exclusive

Both the phones to feature Samsung’s first dual-front cameras for the selfie enthusiasts.

05 Jan 2018 7:33 PM

Salman Khan and Paresh Pahuja in 'Tiger Zinda Hai'.

Meet debutant Paresh Pahuja, the man who roars in Salman Khan's Tiger Zinda Hai

A Sindhi boy, Paresh Pahuja moved to Mumbai with a dream to dazzle on silver screen one day.

05 Jan 2018 7:32 PM

The CBI was entrusted with the probe in 1993 and filed a chargesheet against 18 persons under the stringent provisions of the IPC, Explosive Substances Act and Terrorist and Destructive Activities (Prevention) Act. (Photo: PTI/File)

After 24-yr chase, CBI arrests RSS' Chennai HQ blast accused

Mushtaq Ahmed, who had eluded the CBI for 24 years, was arrested on from the outskirts of Chennai, a CBI spokesperson said in Delhi.

05 Jan 2018 7:07 PM

According to investigators, Cai's mother, Tralyn Crosby, 35, was backing her vehicle up when she struck her son. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Mum accidentally runs over and kills one-year-old son

Louisiana mother caused the tragic accident while reversing out of their driveway.

05 Jan 2018 6:55 PM

The issue marks 100 years since women won the right to vote in the country (Photo: Twitter)

Trans model features in Vogue photoshoot on Britain's most influential women

She was part of a shoot celebrating the ‘new Suffragettes’ along with prominent women.

05 Jan 2018 6:47 PM

Kylie Jenner, Diljit Dosanjh and Gal Gadot.

After Kylie Jenner, Diljit Dosanjh loses his heart over Gal Gadot

Punjabi actor Diljit Dosanjh has made his mark in Bollywood with ‘Udta Punjab’ and ‘Phillauri’.

05 Jan 2018 6:39 PM

The legal pot business, has proved ‘job-creating, tourist-attracting, vote-getting success in certain states.’ (Photo: File/Representational)

Jeff Sessions wants tougher marijuana laws, all Republicans don’t

The move illustrates the growing presence of the industry both politically and economically.

05 Jan 2018 6:39 PM

'The growth in GDP during 2017-18 is estimated at 6.5 per cent as compared to the growth rate of 7.1 per cent in 2016- 17,' said the Central Statistics Office. (Photo: File)

GDP slug: 6.5 per cent in 2017-18, lowest under Modi govt

The reason for the slug in economic growth is mainly due to poor performance of agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

05 Jan 2018 6:29 PM

Karnataka got maximum compensation from the Centre at Rs 3,271 crore, followed by Gujarat (Rs 2,282 crore) and Punjab (Rs 2,098 crore). (Photo: PTI)

Govt collects Rs 38,000 crore as compensation cess between July-Nov

Centre has released Rs 24,500 crore to the states to compensate for losses suffered between July-October.

05 Jan 2018 6:26 PM

Growth in manufacturing sector too is expected to decelerate to 4.6 per cent this fiscal, down from 7.9 per cent in 2016-17.

GDP growth seen at four-year low of 6.5 per cent in 2017-18: CSO

Gross Domestic Product was 7.1 per cent in 2016-17 and 8 per cent in the preceding year.

05 Jan 2018 6:25 PM

Shraddha might be seen opposite Shahid in 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu'.

Batti Gul Meter Chalu: Shahid to romance with Shraddha and one more leading lady?

The upcoming film is all set to go on floors on January 19 and it will release on August 31, 2018.

05 Jan 2018 6:18 PM

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