Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 05 Apr 2019

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched NaMo TV on March 31, via his personal Twitter handle.

Tata Sky makes U-turn on NaMo TV; says its special service, not a news channel

Main opposition Congress party, as well as AAP, alleged that the channel violated the model poll code.

05 Apr 2019 1:15 PM

The council had run into controversy over two of its members, according to online news portal Vox.

Google to pull plug on AI ethics council

Google employees had signed a petition calling for the removal of one of the members over comments about transsexual people.

05 Apr 2019 1:15 PM

"We're pleased with the court's strong order holding these companies and its owner responsible for the damage they caused," Mr Smith said. (Image: srinubabu.com)

Indian journal publisher fined USD 50 million in US for duping academics

Srinubabu Gedela and his companies would allegedly charge the authors significant publishing fees.

05 Apr 2019 1:14 PM

Some families have taken matters into their own hands, reconstructing the dilapidated manors and reinventing them as hotels and guesthouses. (Photo: AFP)

India fights to preserve its bygone aristocracy

India fights to save its heritage havelis in the desert.

05 Apr 2019 1:14 PM

MG Motor now owned by China’s SAIC Motor Corp, will start its Indian operations in May with the launch of the 5-seat Hector in the mid-size SUV segment.

MG Motor to launch 5 SUVs in India in next two years

MG to introduce an all-electric SUV by the end of 2019. Hector 7-seat on the cards as well.

05 Apr 2019 1:03 PM

Earlier AJL had moved the apex court against the high court order dismissing its plea to restrain the Centre from taking any "coercive steps" to vacate its premises at Herald House. (Photo: PTI)

SC stays Delhi HC decision asking AJL to vacate National Herald House building

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi also issued notice to the Centre's Land and Development Office (L&DO) on the plea of AJL.

05 Apr 2019 12:59 PM

One proposal would require Amazon to cease offering facial recognition to governments unless the company’s board determined sales did not violate civil liberties. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

US blocks Amazon efforts to stop shareholder votes on facial recognition

Decisions including one by officials at the SEC followed an unusual appeal by Amazon to block the non-binding proposals from being voted.

05 Apr 2019 12:53 PM

NaMo TV election rallies, speeches of the prime minister and interviews of BJP leaders.

NaMo TV controversy: No extension to I&B ministry to file reply

The channel, launched after model code of conduct for Lok Sabha polls came into effect, carries picture of PM Modi as its logo.

05 Apr 2019 12:50 PM

The Judge said the petitioner can record the remarks, if any made by Stalin at the meeting and produce it before the court on April 8. (Image: File)

Plea to restrain MK Stalin from linking TN CM to Kodanad case

A total of 10 people had been arrested in connection with the April 23, 2017 robbery attempt at the Kodanad estate.

05 Apr 2019 12:47 PM

Airplane toilets require partial vacuum so as to flush with little water. At 38,000 feet, it pulls the air at nearly half the speed of sound. (Photo: ANI)

BYU researchers invent quieter airplane toilet

The BYU researchers have invented a vacuum-assisted toilet after two years of trial.

05 Apr 2019 12:47 PM

Taking a dig at the opposition, Modi said replying to terrorists in their own language is not liked by some people. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Oppn's agenda to dislodge me from power, promote dynastic politics: PM

Continuing his attack, Modi said terrorists became bold because of the soft attitude of the Congress, SP and BSP.

05 Apr 2019 12:43 PM

The plan would let UK leave sooner if the British parliament ratifies a deal. (Photo:AP)

EU's Donald Tusk suggests 12-month extension to Brexit date: Report

Theresa May said earlier this week she would seek a delay that is 'as short as possible' to the current Brexit date of April 12.

05 Apr 2019 12:42 PM

The research was conducted in two parts. In the first part, 132 participants between the ages of 18 and 23 completed a questionnaire assessing their levels of media multitasking and distractibility.

Digital media multitasking associated with obesity risk

Media multitasking is associated with increased susceptibility to food temptations and lack of self-control, which results in weight gain.

05 Apr 2019 12:39 PM

Trouble started Thursday night in Central Jail as the inmates resisted the prison authorities' move to shift them from two barracks so that these could be renovated. (Image: File)

Clashes break out in Srinagar Central Jail

The inmates apprehended that they would be shifted to jails outside the valley, a police official said.

05 Apr 2019 12:38 PM

Huawei together with Leica is pushing the limits of smart photography again with the introduction of the new P30 Pro and enables users to shoot photos and videos in fantastic quality.

Huawei P30 Pro bags TIPA World Award for 2019

Equipped with the Leica Quad Camera, the Huawei P30 Pro rewrites the rules of photography with a host of innovations.

05 Apr 2019 12:35 PM

The technology mimics human speech and currently only supports restaurant reservations. (Photo: Engadget)

Google Duplex coming on non-Pixel phones

Google Duplex is arriving on more non-Pixel Android devices and for the first time, offer cross-platform support for iPhones in the US.

05 Apr 2019 12:33 PM

Shah Rukh Khan honoured with an Honorary doctorate in Philanthropy by The University of Law, London. (Photo: Twitter)

Shah Rukh Khan receives honorary doctorate from The University of Law in London

The Bollywood superstar received yet another honorary doctorates from The University of Law (London) in Philanthropy.

05 Apr 2019 12:30 PM

The BSP chief, who spoke in Hindi, claimed that the BJP was also following in the Congress' footsteps by ignoring the welfare of the weaker sections. (Image: File)

Mayawati slams Cong, BJP; ridicules Modi's 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar' campaign

Pawan Kalyan hit out at the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and alleged that it was practising unruly politics.

05 Apr 2019 12:30 PM

To make their jobs easier, less time-consuming, and accurate, scientists at Cornell University training a Google deep-learning algorithm to identify IVF embryos as eight good, fair, or poor based on the likelihood each one would successfully implant. (Photo: ANI)

AI 'Stork' can help scan IVF embryos for faster implantation

Five different embryologists scored 394 embryos based on images taken from different labs.

05 Apr 2019 12:27 PM

Authorities are looking into new allegations that Ghosn transferred some USD 15 million in Nissan funds. (Photo:AP)

Japan Court extends Carlos Ghosn detention until April 14

The Tokyo District Court said it had accepted a request from prosecutors to detain the 65-year-old auto tycoon for a further 10-day period.