Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 08 Mar 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 08 Mar 2019

Marykom inspired mom as a mascot for baby wearing walk for 3kms at 'Pinkathon 2018.' (Photo: File)

The journey of a supermom and beyond

The remarkable fitness journey of Dr Monali Tahmankar, who tackled post pregnancy health issues with the simplest lifestyle changes.

08 Mar 2019 9:50 PM

Talking to reporters here, AAP's Delhi convener Gopal Rai said he on February 25 had written to Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari and state Congress president Sheila Dikshit, seeking clarity on their stand on the issue. (Photo: File)

AAP to gherao BJP, Cong offices on March 10-11 for statehood in Delhi

AAP will also deploy 20 'mini prachar rath' (campaign vehicles) each in all seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the national capital.

08 Mar 2019 8:16 PM

The meeting of two top Generals had come days after India launched a 'pre-emptive' and 'non-military' strike against JeM in Pakistan’s Balakot. (Photo: ANI)

‘Indian Army is fully prepared for emerging challenges’

General Raymond Thomas, Commander, US Special Operations Command, US Army, had called on the Army chief General Bipin Rawat.

08 Mar 2019 7:35 PM

The maximum 1.26 crore connections have been released in Uttar Pradesh followed by 78 lakh in West Bengal and 77.51 lakh in Bihar. As many as 63.31 lakh connections have been released in Madhya Pradesh and 55.34 lakh in Rajasthan. (Photo: File/PTI)

Govt achieves 87 pc of 8 cr free LPG connections target; issues 7-croreth connection

The target was later raised to 8 crore connections by 2021 and now envisages giving all households a connection.

08 Mar 2019 7:28 PM

Our assessment at this stage is, in direct taxes, we will probably do as per the revised estimate, indirect taxes, there might be some shortfall, and on the expenditure side there might be some savings, said Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg.

Govt will meet fiscal deficit target of 3.4 per cent in FY'19:Garg

As per interim Budget 2019-20, the government has pegged fiscal deficit target of 3.4 pc for current fiscal year ending March 31.

08 Mar 2019 7:14 PM

"Our enhanced focus on machine learning has benefited from the mentorship of Google Launchpad programme and this has enhanced our ability to create a transformative change for the excluded micro enterprises," Aye Finance Managing Director Sanjay Sharma said.

MSME lender Aye Finance raises fresh funding of Rs 234 cr

Existing investors CapitalG, LGT and MAJ Invest also participated in this series D equity round, the company said in a release.

08 Mar 2019 7:01 PM

The Rajendra Nagar Metro Station has been rechristened as Major Mohit Sharma Rajendra Nagar station and the end station New Bus Adda has been renamed to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda). (Photo: File)

2 stations on Delhi Metro's Red Line extension renamed in honour of martyrs

After the opening of the section, the Delhi Metro network will span 336.6 km with 244 metro stations.

08 Mar 2019 6:18 PM

The patents acquired by Apple largely deal with using computer vision to scan and recognise faces. (Photo: ANI)

Apple acquires patents from Lighthouse

Apple reportedly bought the patent portfolio of the company at the end of 2018, reported The Verge.

08 Mar 2019 6:16 PM

Currently, the bot supports only English language. The government is planning to add support for Marathi and Hindi as well.

This AI chatbot provides information on 1,400 public services in Maharashtra

The AI chatbot, called Aaple Sarkar Bot, is available on the Aaple Sarkar RTS (Right to Services) websites.

08 Mar 2019 6:10 PM

The main VR kit is priced at USD 79.99 and contains all six of the projects, including the elephant, VR goggles, a blaster, camera, bird and a wind pedal. There’s also a starter kit priced at USD 39.99.

Nintendo introduces new Labo kit that brings virtual reality to Switch

The Labo Kit comprises of a number of toy-con projects including one that turns the headset into an elephant mask.

08 Mar 2019 6:05 PM

The Communist Party of India has left out student leader Kanhaiya Kumar from its first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, indicating that its seat-sharing talks with the RJD in Bihar has hit roadblocks. (Photo: File)

Kanhaiya Kumar not in CPI first list candidates, talks with RJD for Begusarai

The Left party on Friday said that it has identified 53 seats in 24 states for the upcoming polls and announced names of 15 candidates.

08 Mar 2019 6:01 PM

The Rewarded Products use AdMob technology that gives access to range of content from advertisers which are currently working with Google.

Google Play now lets you earn rewards for watching in-game ads

The new product is available in open beta in the Google Play">Google Play Console.

08 Mar 2019 5:57 PM

"A number of factors are blocking equality in employment, and the one playing the largest role is caregiving," said Manuela Tomei, Director, ILO Conditions of Work and Equality Department.

Women with children under six make up about 10.2 pc of managers in India: Report

In contrast, 89.8 per cent managers with children under six years of age are men.

08 Mar 2019 5:56 PM

Until now, getting the flagship smartphone repaired required one to visit a uBreakiFix or such third party locations.

Google Pixel 3 will now be repairable at the official repair centre

The mail-in system for Pixel 3 is currently available in select regions.

08 Mar 2019 5:52 PM

Showbiz anchor Monica Mishra prepares for her Bollywood debut

The shooting of this upcoming project will start in mid-October & will hit the theatres next year.

08 Mar 2019 5:45 PM

BJP appoints Baijayant Jay Panda party's vice president, spokesperson

Assembly polls in the state will be held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections.

08 Mar 2019 5:39 PM

Naomi Osaka the current top ranker in Womens Tennis Association is an inspiration to girls globally. (Photo: commons.wikimedia.org)

Barbie introduces Naomi Osaka as a “Shero”

Japanese tennis star as a part of their “Sheroes” Barbie series of inspired by real life women champions.

08 Mar 2019 5:36 PM

SThe petitioner in his plea contended that the chances of duplication in Aadhaar are almost negligible, as it is beyond the realms of possibility and probability to fudge biometric details which is a pre-condition for Aadhaar enrollment.upreme Court of India (Representational Image)

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking linkage of Aadhaar card with voter IDs

The plea had also sought direction to link Aadhaar with movable & immovable property documents so that Benami transactions can be tackled.

08 Mar 2019 5:33 PM

Following the said block deal, the shares of the company closed at Rs 256.50 Friday, down 4.58 per cent from its previous close on the BSE.

Azim Premji Trust sells over 2.66 cr Wipro shares on BSE

Reports had suggested that Azim Premji Trust was looking at selling up to 2.7 crore shares of Wipro for about Rs 720 crore.

08 Mar 2019 5:31 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confer Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest military honour. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu CM seeks Param Vir Chakra for Abhinandan

In a letter to Modi, Palaniswami said IAF pilot displayed amazing confidence during an adverse condition and should be awarded Param Vir.

08 Mar 2019 5:29 PM

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