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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 06 Mar 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 06 Mar 2019

Helpful pilot took great care of his passengers who were anxious about the delay. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pilot treats snowstorm stranded passengers

Pilot of Air Canada 608 orders pizza for distressed passengers stuck in snowstorm.

06 Mar 2019 8:55 PM

Tripathi hit Baghel with his footwear to which the MLA also retaliated by slapping the MP. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: BJP leaders attack each other with footwear, slaps over conflict of name

Both of them had a verbal argument over the placement of names on a foundation stone of some development project.

06 Mar 2019 8:29 PM

New parents and nations both worry about maternity policies to value child care. (Photo: Pixabay)

New mothers feel guilty getting back to work

A lot of mothers feel anxious leaving their kids after maternity leave: Study.

06 Mar 2019 8:22 PM

The Pakistan Ambassador was not invited to the meet which was attended by the ambassadors of the United States and China, the UK High Commissioner among others, Congress leaders said. (Photo: Twitter)

Rahul, Sonia, Manmohan meet G20 ambassadors over lunch

In the meet the party leadership shared its economic and political vision ahead of LS Polls.

06 Mar 2019 7:57 PM

During the first nine months (April-December) of fiscal 2019, the sales of ten large listed entities in its sample set, stood at a robust 22.4 million sqft, registering a 50.7 per cent growth over the corresponding period a year ago, rating agency ICRA said in its report. (Representational Image)

Rupee rises for 2nd day; up 21 paise to 70.28 vs USD on easing crude prices

Forex traders said heavy buying in domestic equities and robust foreign fund inflows also propped up the rupee.

06 Mar 2019 6:46 PM

Facebook’s response follows a similar rebuttal from Alphabet Inc’s Google as the companies seek to head off a crackdown that could form a template for curtailing their growing influence in public life around the world. (Photo: AP)

Facebook rejects Australian regulator's push for scrutiny of news feeds

It said the commission underestimated the level of competition in online advertising markets in Australia.

06 Mar 2019 6:44 PM

Learning in fatigued state results in detrimental effects on a person's ability to acquire a new skill. (Photo: Pixabay)

Over exertion effects learning

Training beyond exhaustion can have a negative effect on learning ability: Suggests study.

06 Mar 2019 6:39 PM

Huawei and Toshiba Memory did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. (Photo: AP)

Huawei asks Japanese suppliers to ship more smartphone components: Nikkei

Huawei has come under fire from the United States, which has warned that next-generation 5G equipment.

06 Mar 2019 6:31 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of various projects in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: ANI)

'Chennai Central Station to be renamed after great MGR': Modi in TN

Connecting with the people of Tamil Nadu, PM Modi in his speech praised the culture and language.

06 Mar 2019 6:27 PM

The US company has yet to change the official sticker prices of its devices that it lists on its Chinese website.

Chinese online retailers slash iPhone prices for second time this year

Apple’s sales from China declined 20 percent year-on-year, according to its most recent earnings report.

06 Mar 2019 6:16 PM

Ayushman Bharat is funded with 60 per cent contribution coming from the Centre and remaining from the states. (Representational Image)

Ayushman Bharat on way to become world's largest free healthcare scheme: Jaitley

The central government aims to give health insurance cover to around 50 crore poor people with Ayushman Bharat.

06 Mar 2019 6:14 PM

A goal difference of two is all that is keeping Bayern off the top of the table. (Photo: AFP)

Bundesliga: Dortmund eyes league success after UCL, German Cup exit

The title race is red-hot at the moment thanks to Dortmund's dip in form while Bayern enjoyed 11 wins from 12 league games.

06 Mar 2019 6:05 PM

The total production at ICF, Chennai, which churned out India's fastest train Vande Bharat, stood at 2,919 (April-February) coaches against 2,085 in the corresponding period last year, a 40 per cent increase in production. (Photo: File)

ICF to roll out over 3000 coaches this fiscal, among largest rail builders in world

Top Chinese manufacturers, sources say, produce around 2,600 coaches a year.

06 Mar 2019 5:58 PM

Now that the Ombudsman has been appointed by the Supreme Court to resolve disputes, he will take a call on the case involving Rahul and Pandya. (Photo: File

COA will refer Rahul-Pandya investigation case to Ombudsman

Both Pandya and Rahul were sent home from the tour of Australia following their controversial remarks.

06 Mar 2019 5:43 PM

OECD lowers global growth forecast over trade tensions

OECD cut global growth forecast for this year to 3.3 per cent, down from the 3.5 per cent it predicted in November.

06 Mar 2019 5:35 PM

Asha is the first mixed-breed dog to join the 30-strong unit. (Photo: AFP)

First Indian mixed-breed joins elite sniffing squad

Asha, The first stray dog joins the West Bengal Police Training Academy.

06 Mar 2019 5:33 PM

Mport 4C1 – guarantees a fast and stable data transfer.

Portronics launches Mport 4C1 4-in-1 multimedia hub

An on-the-go companion which helps you to connect up to 4 different smart devices of different connector types to the Type-C port.

06 Mar 2019 5:27 PM

It means he will have to sit in the stands when Spurs visit his former club Southampton on Saturday and also for the league game against Liverpool on March 31. (Photo: Twitter)

Pochettino receives two-match suspension after clash with referee

The Argentine was sanctioned over the incident involving referee Mike Dean after last month's 2-1 Premier League loss at Burnley.

06 Mar 2019 5:24 PM

These collection points will enable consumers to drop-off phones and other Xiaomi product categories such as batteries, accessories etc for responsible recycling.

Karo Sambhav partners with Xiaomi India for e-waste awareness and collection

Karo Sambhav is setting up over 1150 e-waste collections points at all Xiaomi Mi Homes and Mi Authorised Service Centres.

06 Mar 2019 5:06 PM

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