Technology, Mobiles tabs, 7th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 07 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 07 Aug 2017

Millar previously spent eight years at Marvel, where he developed comic books and story lines that resulted in movies such as "Logan," "Captain America: Civil War" and Disney's first "Avengers" film.

Netflix buys comic book publisher run by 'modern-day Stan Lee'

The company did not disclose the terms of the acquisition.

07 Aug 2017 10:00 PM

The GDPR becomes enforceable from May 2018.

Britons will get right to delete online past, minister says

Companies will also have to ask people for permission to collect personal data rather then rely on pre-selected tick boxes.

07 Aug 2017 9:59 PM

Battery makers and other end-users such as car manufacturers will need to sign multi-year deals that encourage large producers to invest more, and faster, industry sources say. (Image used for representational purposes only)

Lithium processors prepare to meet demand in era of electric car

Although there's plenty of lithium around, the problem is ensuring there is enough capacity to process it.

07 Aug 2017 9:58 PM

File photo of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar during her indefinite fast on August 2. (Photo: PTI)

Narmada dam protest: Police take Medha Patkar, others to hospital in MP

They had launched fast on July 27, demanding proper rehabilitation and resettlement of those affected by Sardar Sarovar Project.

07 Aug 2017 9:10 PM

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Massachusetts General Hospital in the US have devised a new way to monitor sleep stages without sensors attached to the body.

New AI system can monitor your sleep with radio waves

The device analyses the radio signals around the person and translates those measurements into sleep stages - light, deep or eye movement.

07 Aug 2017 9:05 PM

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi (right) said the director of all three companies, is a 'right-hand man of Lalu Yadav (left) and was given sand mining contract in six districts of Bihar'. (File photo)

Lalu, family have close links with Bihar's mining mafia, alleges Sushil Modi

Talking to reporters in Patna, he said three companies – Broadson, Bansidhar, and Mor Mukut were given the tender of mining worth Rs 237 cr.

07 Aug 2017 8:51 PM

A strong pick-up in smartphone market is expected in the third quarter of 2017 driven by improved sentiments and inventory build up before the upcoming festive season, according to a report by JP Morgan.

India smartphone market may see strong pick-up in Q3: JPMorgan

The report estimated that demand was soft in the Indian smartphone market in the second quarter 2017 compared to the year-ago period.

07 Aug 2017 8:35 PM

Earlier in the day, an LeT terrorist of Abu Ismail group was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Samboora area of the state. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

J&K: Army foils major infiltration bid in Machil sector, guns down 5 militants

During the search, five weapons have been recovered by the Army, a defence spokesman said.

07 Aug 2017 8:26 PM

The Iranian side earlier had requested India to provide up to 150 million dollar credit and had made it a condition for activation of the Chabahar Port contract. (Photo: AFP/File)

India, Iran for early operationalisation of Chabahar Port

Nitin Gadkari conveyed India’s readiness to aid Iran in taking up operations in Chabahar Port during the interim period.

07 Aug 2017 8:20 PM

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the Bhutan trijunction. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

China mum about report on 'small-scale military operation' in Doklam

'This kind of reports represents the view of the media and think-tanks', China's Defence Ministry's spokesman told an Indian media.

07 Aug 2017 8:19 PM

Experts speculate etishes are a result of old childhood memories or experiences that our brains have counter-intuitively come to associate with pleasure (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre sexual fetishes that people actually engage in

From getting turned on by hardened criminals to being aroused when being kicked in the balls, we list to you the craziest fetishes ever.

07 Aug 2017 8:14 PM

My base is stronger than ever, despite 2020 rumblings: Donald Trump

The New York Times detailed efforts by some Republicans looking ahead to 2020, including Vice President Mike Pence.

07 Aug 2017 8:11 PM

The Pune-based Bank of Maharashtra stock closed unchanged at Rs 27.75 on BSE. (Repreentational Image)

Bank of Maharashtra cuts MCLR rates by 0.05-0.15 per cent from monday

Base rate remains unchanged at 9.70 per cent per annum, Bank of Maharashtra said in a regulatory filing.

07 Aug 2017 8:02 PM

Trinamool Congress MLAs from Tripura Sudip Barman, Ashish Saha, Diba Chandra Hrangkhawl, Biswa Bandhu Sen, Pranjit Roy and Dilip Sarkar joined BJP. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

6 Tripura MLAs sacked by Trinamool Congress join BJP

The sacked MLAs had voted for NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind in the July 17 presidential election.

07 Aug 2017 7:53 PM

Since the ultrathin graphene tattoos can fully conform to the skin, they offer medical-grade data quality, in contrast with the lower performance of the rigid electrode sensors mounted on bands and strapped to the wrist or chest.

New graphene electronic tattoos can be applied with water

The graphene tattoos may offer promising replacements for existing medical sensors, which are typically taped to the skin.

07 Aug 2017 7:53 PM

With one of these, all you would need a smartphone will be a secondary gadget that displays your desired content on a comparatively bigger screen.

Smartwatches are the future of smartphones

Smartwatches can do everything a phone can do in a more practical way; can make the smartphone a secondary device.

07 Aug 2017 7:51 PM

This is how birds get their colour!

Earth has close to 18,000 bird species.

07 Aug 2017 7:47 PM

Ratings has rated the USD debt instruments of Exim Bank with an expected ratings of 'BBB(EXP)' referring to a good credit quality.

Exim Bank's USD debt programme carries moderate risk: Moody's

Rating outlook is positive for proposed USD denominated senior unsecured notes issued by Exim Bank.

07 Aug 2017 7:45 PM

A case has been registered and investigation has been taken up. (Photo: Screengrab)

J&K: 3 men try to snatch bank guard's rifle in Budgam; police foil attempt

The trio managed to escape, but were caught in CCTV footage, a police spokesman said.

07 Aug 2017 7:38 PM

Pradhan said requirements of nearly 4.5 lakh households are catered to by the existing bottling plant.

Subsidy on LPG for poor to stay: Dharmendra Pradhan

The capacity of LPG supply is expected to double and cover most households.

07 Aug 2017 7:37 PM

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