Technology, Mobiles tabs, 6th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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The BJP-led NDA government has accused the Congress of not supporting HAL during its rule and asserted that the government is now strengthening the defence public sector undertaking. (Photo: File)

Defence minister lied in Parl on HAL; must show documents or resign: Rahul

Allegation came after Rahul accused PM Modi of 'weakening' HAL to help his 'suit-boot' friend.

06 Jan 2019 1:46 PM

These steps are a part of a security plan under the Integrated Security System (ISS) which was approved in 2016 to strengthen surveillance mechanism at 202 railway stations. (Representational Image | PTI)

Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure: Railways plans to seal stations

The security plan - with high-end technology - has already been put in motion at Allahabad and at Hoobly railway station in Karnataka.

06 Jan 2019 1:34 PM

Khaira, who suspended from the party in November last year for indulging in 'anti-party' activities, sent his resignation letter to AAP's national convener Arvind Kejriwal. (Photo: File)

'Totally deviated' from ideology: Sukhpal Singh Khaira resigns from AAP

'Unfortunately after joining I realised that hierarchy of AAP was no different from traditional centralised political parties,' Khaira said.

06 Jan 2019 1:24 PM

The Congress president had earlier attacked the prime minister over the condition of farmers, alleging that on one hand Modi is not waiving their loans and on the other he is giving a 'license of loot' to his 'suit-boot friends'. (Photo: File)

‘11 million jobs lost in 2018, but PM Modi still singing raag jumla’: Rahul

The Congress has accused the government of favouring Anil Ambani’s firm in the Rafale fighter aircraft deal.

06 Jan 2019 1:16 PM

Disrupted sleep was reported by 40 percent of girls compared with 28 percent of boys. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social media linked to higher risk of depression in teen girls

In a study from nearly 11,000 young people, researchers found that 14-year-old girls were heavier users of social media.

06 Jan 2019 1:13 PM

Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Sunday after rainfall washed away pollutants and cleansed the air, authorities said. (Photo: File)

Delhi records year’s lowest pollution level after rainfall

According to the CPCB data, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city was 347.

06 Jan 2019 1:02 PM

Chinese phone maker Huawei punishes employees for iPhone tweet blunder

The mistake occurred when outsourced social media handler Sapient experienced “VPN problems” with a desktop computer.

06 Jan 2019 12:53 PM

'This matter is currently under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department,' Sergeant Tommy Thompson said when asked about media reports. (Representational image)

US: Woman in coma for decade gives birth, police to probe ‘sexual assault’

Woman, who was incapacitated in drowning incident, was patient at Hacienda Healthcare when she delivered baby boy on Dec 29.

06 Jan 2019 12:39 PM

The Chinese government has not drawn a direct link between the detention of any Canadian and Meng’s arrest. (Photo: AP)

Canada says 13 citizens detained in China since Huawei CFO arrest

Diplomatic tension between Canada and China has intensified since Meng’s arrest on Dec. 1.

06 Jan 2019 12:34 PM

BJP chief Amit Shah is scheduled to address the rally being held to showcase reach of the party within the Dalit community in Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4Delhi)

BJP’s Dalit connect, world record attempt with ‘khichdi’ at Amit Shah’s rally

5000-kg 'samrasta khichdi' to be cooked at Bhim Mahasangam rally with ingredients collected from nearly 3 lakh Dalit houses.

06 Jan 2019 12:18 PM

Apple alleges that Qualcomm engaged in illegal behaviour to preserve a monopoly on modem chips.

Apple to pull some iPhones in Germany as Qualcomm extends global wins

Qualcomm's win in Germany comes weeks after it secured a court order to ban sales of some iPhone models in China.

06 Jan 2019 12:11 PM

A parliamentary panel has asked RBI to address the problem of perpetually dysfunctional ATMs so as to avoid a situation of a forced cash crunch. (Representational Image)

‘Digital transactions not universal’: RBI told to fix dry ATM issue

The Standing Committee on Finance has also asked banks to install an adequate number of ATMs.

06 Jan 2019 11:39 AM

The incident comes days after woman architect died when ex-JD(U) leader fired celebratory shots in air during New Year's Eve party at his farmhouse. (Representational Image | PTI)

Man fires in air, bullets kills his 8-yr-old son in Delhi

The accused later confessed that he had taken the firearm from a man in Uttar Pradesh.

06 Jan 2019 11:26 AM

The Chinese-made computer, used by Tesla in the car was among USD 16 billion in imports that were hit with 25 percent tariffs by the United States Trade Representative’s Office in 2018. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Tesla urges tariff exemption for Chinese-made car computer 'brain'

Tesla is among a host of companies to warn of growing costs related to the tariff war.

06 Jan 2019 11:24 AM

Kiranmay Nanda said SP-BSP alliance would be a 'gamechanger' in the general election in Uttar Pradesh, which has 80 Lok Sabha seats. (Photo: File)

Don’t need ‘insignificant’ Congress: Samajwadi Party on alliance with BSP

Nanda's comments came after Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav moved closer to finaliseseat-sharing formula, ahead of LS polls.

06 Jan 2019 11:08 AM

Security officials have blamed most previous breaches of data security on a Russian hacking group.

German cyber defence agency defends handling of data breach

The government said on Friday that personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians had been published online.

06 Jan 2019 11:08 AM

The two nations have been locked in a trade war for much of the past year, disrupting the flow of hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods.

Bipartisan bill unveiled in Senate to stop China tech threats

The White House office created by the bill would seek to ensure that critical US supply chains.

06 Jan 2019 10:56 AM

Tesla cut prices for its Model 3 last month.

Tesla to start delivering Model 3 to China buyers in March

Tesla aims to accelerate Chinese sales that have been hit hard by the impact of trade tension between Washington and Beijing.

06 Jan 2019 10:43 AM

The police official said the CRPF has ordered a departmental inquiry to find out the cause of the incident. (Representational Image)

CRPF jawan shoots self after firing at colleagues in Srinagar

Two jawans were injured in the firing, an official said.

06 Jan 2019 10:40 AM

The body noted that it was not the first time such a 'blunder' had happened in the Indian Science Congress. (Representational Image)

Science body slams ‘Kauravas were test tube babies’ claim made at ISC

In a statement, The Breakthrough Science Society said such claims were tarnishing genuine contribution made by great personalities.

06 Jan 2019 10:25 AM

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