Technology, Mobiles tabs, 6th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Officially, the NIA has maintained that it had received an input about Rahman travelling to India, but officials in the know of the development said it was an example of cooperation between security agencies of the two countries. (Photo: Representational | File)

NIA arrests Habibur Rahaman 'handler' of LeT terrorist Shaikh Abdul Naeem

Rahaman, an alleged handler of Naeem, who was held in 2007 while trying to help 2 Pakistani and 1 Kashmiri terrorist infiltrate into India.

06 Aug 2018 4:40 PM

Hamza, 29, has assumed a senior position within Al-Qaida and was aiming to avenge the death of his father, who was shot dead during a covert US military raid in Pakistan's Abbottabad seven years ago. (Photo: AP)

Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza marries 9/11 hijacker’s daughter: report

Hamza is the son of one of Osama's three surviving wives, Khairiah Sabar, who was living with her husband in Abbottabad, when he was killed.

06 Aug 2018 4:28 PM

The sources said that the CJI assured the judges that he would consult Justice Gogoi and take up the issue with the Centre. (Photo: PTI | File)

SC judges meet CJI Dipak Misra over Justice KM Joseph's seniority issue

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who is the senior-most judge after the CJI, was not present as he was on leave on today.

06 Aug 2018 4:18 PM

lements U 929 backpack has an inbuilt USB 2.0 charging port.

Portronics launches smart backpack Elements U POR 929

It offers double-layered bottom to hold heavy objects and a chest strap to helps you lock it securely in place.

06 Aug 2018 4:18 PM

With the new update, the link will now show a play button, which when opened, will play the video in a floating window. (Image: WABetaInfo)

New WhatsApp feature to bring PiP mode for YouTube videos

Upcoming update will let users watch YouTube and Instagram videos in a floating window inside the app.

06 Aug 2018 4:15 PM

The board of ONGC has, for the second time in just over a month, approved selling its entire 49 per cent stake in helicopter service provider Pawan Hans alongside government's privatisation bid, officials with direct knowledge of the development said.

ONGC board approves stake sale in Pawan Hans

ONGC board had first on June 29 approved exiting Pawan Hans.

06 Aug 2018 4:11 PM

The broader NSE Nifty advanced 26.30 points or 0.23 per cent to end at a historic high of 11,387.10

Sensex, Nifty scale new records, banking, telecom stocks lead

The benchmark Sensex ends up by 135.73 points, or 0.36 per cent, at 37,691.89, its all time closing high.

06 Aug 2018 4:06 PM

Deoria Police have arrested Girija Tripathi, the manager of the Vidhvansani Mahila and Balika Sanrakshan Griha and her husband Mohan after a raid by the local police late on Sunday. (Representational Image | PTI)

Girls taken away at night, returned crying: Minor who escaped UP shelter

10-yr-old girl escaped on Sunday night and revealed the horrors she and her inmates met in Deoria shelter home.

06 Aug 2018 4:04 PM

The Pixel 3 XL will come bearing a notch.

Google Pixel 3 XL leaked ahead of launch

Chinese case manufacturers have just revealed the Pixel 3 XL ahead of its scheduled unveiling.

06 Aug 2018 4:04 PM

Cinemagoers had managed to exit after smoke filled the auditorium at around 10.15 pm in the middle of the show. (Photo: File | Representational)

Kolkata's Priya Cinema asked to halt screenings until fire probe is over

The fire had broken out at the movie theatre in Deshapriya Park area of south Kolkata during a late-night show.

06 Aug 2018 4:01 PM

The MN07 models feature vibration compensation technology and advanced Format (AF) 512e sector technology.

Toshiba announces MN07 series hard drives

The MN07 Series is designed for use in NAS appliances with eight or more drive bays.

06 Aug 2018 3:57 PM

The hypersonic aircraft was designed by the CAAA in collaboration with the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. (Photo: File | Representational)

Technological breakthrough: China successfully tests first hypersonic aircraft

The Xingkong-2 or Starry Sky-2, was launched in a target range located in Northwest China on Friday last.

06 Aug 2018 3:55 PM

As per the recent notification issued by the Road Transport and Highway Ministry on August 2nd, manufacture, storage and sale of non-Indian standard (NON-ISI) helmets for two-wheelers will lead to arrest without warrant.

Manufacturing, selling non-ISI helmets now a criminal offence

While for first offence the penalty would amount to two years jail or fine of at least Rs 2 lakh.

06 Aug 2018 3:52 PM

Amrita recently hosted the show "Punjab De Super Chef Season 3" on the channel PTC Punjab, she was one of the celebrity guest.

Celebrity Chef Amrita Raichand wins most stylish chef award at Food Food Awards 2018

Amrita is best known for her cookery show

06 Aug 2018 3:48 PM

Kulsoom is undergoing treatment for cancer at the Harley Street Clinic in London. (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif’s wife Kulsoom Nawaz regains consciousness, still on ventilator

Sharif's Hussain informed that his mother was able to recognise family members and could now communicate with them through gestures.

06 Aug 2018 3:47 PM

The USD 1.2-billion dam -- a joint venture between South Korean, Laotian and Thai firms -- broke after heavy rains and submerged about a dozen villages in one of Laos' poorest provinces. (Photo: @nickdallshir | Twitter)

Laos dam collapse death toll rises to 31, 130 still missing: reports

The number of dead and missing has fluctuated wildly since the disaster, with officials and state media offering conflicting information.

06 Aug 2018 3:43 PM

The G7+ ThinQ is built around a Snapdragon 845 chipset paired along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

LG G7+ ThinQ with SD845, AI cameras launched for Rs 39,990

The G7+ ThinQ is the successor to last year’s G6 with a dedicated Google Assistant button and smarter cameras.

06 Aug 2018 3:41 PM

The graphical overlay is feasible to implement on a transparent surface which would be legible to the viewer. (Image; Patently Apple)

Apple files patent for futuristic AR windshield concept

Apple has been working on an autonomous vehicle project concertedly with Volkswagen and this futuristic system is a part of the same.

06 Aug 2018 3:33 PM

Honda India two-wheelers crosses five-lakh mark in South

With this, the company has strengthened its leadership position as the number-one two-wheeler brand in the South.

06 Aug 2018 3:32 PM

Days after Reserve Bank of India hiked the benchmark, repo rate, HDFC Bank on Monday increased fixed deposit rates on various maturities by up to 0.6 per cent.

HDFC Bank raises fixed deposit rates by up to 0.6 per cent

The deposit of maturity 6-9 months would earn 6.75 per cent, 40 basis points higher than previous rate.

06 Aug 2018 3:24 PM

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