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

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The audio is also enhanced with Huawei’s proprietary audio solution: Huawei Histen.

Huawei announces AI Cube with Alexa built-In

In terms of speaker performance, Huawei AI Cube is built with a 400ml sound cavity and an aluminum diaphragm.

05 Sep 2018 3:57 PM

The team used forceps to dig inside the heart and pull out the piece which was lodged deep in there (Photo: Pixabay)

4-cm piece of metal removed from man's heart while it was beating

A team of specialists fought against the odds and managed to remove the drill from the 32-year-old’s beating heart

05 Sep 2018 3:57 PM

The study says that plastic trays are thought to carry high numbers of viruses due to them being rapidly reused. (Photo: AP)

Airport security trays carry more diseases than toilets

Study finds hand luggage check points are a breeding ground for flu, pneumonia and viruses that can cause brain damage.

05 Sep 2018 3:54 PM

India has the highest proportion of female commercial pilots in the world at 12 per cent, despite the country’s patriarchal society, which typically frowns on women in such jobs.

India soars above global average in hiring female airline pilots

The percentage of female pilots in India is twice as high as in most Western countries.

05 Sep 2018 3:28 PM

The Redmi 6 Pro embraces a 5.84-inch full HD+ 19:9 notched display.

Xiaomi launches Redmi 6, Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro in India

The devices run on MIUI 9.6 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box.

05 Sep 2018 3:21 PM

‘2+2 talks’ was meant to be held earlier in 2018 in Washington but was postponed by twice by the Trump administration. (Photo: File)

2+2 talks: India, US to work around Russian missiles, Iran oil

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis will be meeting Nirmala Sitharaman and Sushma Swaraj on Thursday.

05 Sep 2018 3:18 PM

Labourers working on the metro project claimed two of their co-workers, who were probably inside a temporary shelter underneath the bridge, are still missing. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata bridge collapse: 2 yet to be traced as search ops continue

A part of the 50-year-old Majerhat bridge caved in Tuesday, killing one person, trapping several people and crushing many vehicles.

05 Sep 2018 3:18 PM

Globally, gold rose 0.22 per cent to USD 1,193.70 an ounce in Singapore.

Gold rises on jewellers' buying, firm global trend

Gold is trading at Rs 31,400 per 10 gram at the bullion market Wednesday on pick-up in buying by local jewellers.

05 Sep 2018 3:03 PM

Today mobile devices may be the weakest security link in the enterprise. (Representational Image)

Five mobile security myths debunked

A 2017 survey of 850 businesses determined that 100 per cent had at least one mobile malware attack in the past year.

05 Sep 2018 2:58 PM

It’s not yet known as to how the smartphone will utilise five camera sensors or what special tricks does it hide.

Nokia’s 5-eyed Android One smartphone leaks

Rumoured to be Nokia 9, the smartphone features 5 camera sensors at the rear with Zeiss lens.

05 Sep 2018 2:56 PM

The country is moving towards becoming a "banana republic", the Shiv Sena alleged Wednesday, while lashing out at its senior ally BJP over the depreciating value of the rupee and all time high fuel prices. (Photo: AP)

Nation moving towards becoming a 'banana republic': Sena on Rupee fall

The fuel prices are sky-rocketing. Petrol will soon touch the Rs 100-mark.

05 Sep 2018 2:53 PM

The campaign has been designed in an easy-to-understand format to help users spot misinformation. (Representational Image)

WhatsApp expands radio campaign to curb fake news to 10 more Indian states

The Facebook-owned company has been on an overdrive after it faced severe criticism from the government over circulation of fake news.

05 Sep 2018 2:51 PM

Priyanka with Nick at the US Open. (Courtesy: Instagram)

See photos: Priyanka Chopra gets cosy with Nick Jonas at the US Open

The couple was accompanied by Nick's brother Joe Jonas, his fiancee Sophie Turner and Priyanka's mother, Madhu Chopra.

05 Sep 2018 2:44 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kerala faces shortages of 'rat fever' drug

Transmitted via the urine of infected animals, its symptoms include muscle pain and fever.

05 Sep 2018 2:44 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the second phase of the FAME India scheme here on September 7 at India's First Global Mobility Summit 'MOVE', Union Minister Anant Geete said Wednesday.

PM Modi to launch 2nd phase of FAME to promote electric vehicles in India

Geete said the Heavy Industry Ministry was framing a comprehensive auto policy after consultation with all the stakeholders.

05 Sep 2018 2:42 PM

The Centre will Wednesday discuss with lenders, including PFC, issues related to 'Pariwartan' scheme under which the government plans to warehouse stressed power projects to protect their value.

Centre to discuss 'Pariwartan' scheme with lenders

Banks are required to ensure resolution plans within 180 days after default. It covers debt exposure of Rs 2,000 crore or more.

05 Sep 2018 2:33 PM

Prominent Telugu poet Varavara Rao was arrested from Hyderabad by the Maharashtra Police. (Photo: File)

Not dissenters, activists were planning to ambush security forces: Maha cops tell SC

Maharashtra Police on Aug 28 arrested 5 activists in Bhima-Koregaon violence case, sparking outrage from human rights groups.

05 Sep 2018 2:31 PM

Hormone therapy a tricky choice to treat prostate cancer

New study explores how prostate cancer can sometimes withstand a standard hormone therapy.

05 Sep 2018 2:18 PM

Ram Kadam, who is heard making the comments in a video clip, has said his comments were distorted. (Photo: ANI)

BJP MLA Ram Kadam faces backlash, labeled Ravan for anti-women remark

The MNS put up posters depicting Kadam as Ravan outside Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' residence and in Ghatkopar.

05 Sep 2018 2:11 PM

The Rafale is a beautiful aircraft which will give India "unprecedented" combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force said Wednesday amid escalating controversy over the Rs 58,000 crore deal. (Photo: AP)

'Rafale will give India unprecedented combat capabilities'

S B Deo also said those criticising the Rafale deal must understand the laid down norms and procurement procedure.

05 Sep 2018 2:03 PM

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