Technology, Mobiles tabs, 11th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 69.07 per litre - the highest this month - up from Rs 68.88 per litre rate of Thursday.

Petrol price hiked by 19 paise, diesel by 28 paise

In Mumbai, petrol now costs Rs 74.72 a litre and diesel is priced at Rs 65.73.

11 Jan 2019 3:04 PM

The processor runs with the 7 nanometer Radeon VII GPU.

CES 2019: AMD shows off 3rd-gen Ryzen desktop processor, to debut mid-year

The company demoed the chip on Microsoft's Forza Horizon 4 maintaining a consistent frame rate over 100 fps at 1,080p.

11 Jan 2019 2:59 PM

M Nageshwar Rao had taken charge of the agency at 9 pm on Thursday, a CBI spokesperson said in a statement Friday. (Photo: File | PTI)

Nageshwar Rao takes charge as CBI chief, cancels transfers done by Verma

M Nageshwar Rao was appointed interim CBI chief on Thursday after PM Modi-led panel removed Alok Verma from the position.

11 Jan 2019 2:43 PM

The highlighted feature of the Redmi Note 7 is the 48MP camera.

Redmi Note 7 debuts with 48MP camera at an incredible price

After teasing the handset, Xiaomi has finally made the Redmi Note 7 official.

11 Jan 2019 2:39 PM

The present level and curriculum of the subject would continue to remain the same, CBSE said. (Representational Image)

Class 10 students can choose ‘easier’ Maths paper from 2020: CBSE

CBSE will introduce 2 levels of examination in Mathematics - Standard and Basic - for Class 10 students.

11 Jan 2019 2:13 PM

Patil also claimed that while the Sena keeps attacking the BJP, Uddhav Thackeray met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a city hotel two days ago. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘If you have Balasaheb’s blood then...': Sena chief gets dare after BJP threat

Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil dared Uddhav Thackeray to walk out of state cabinet tomorrow morning over BJP's threat.

11 Jan 2019 2:02 PM

Social media firms have long battled efforts by governments around the world to hold them responsible for what users post on their platforms. (Photo: ANI)

Social media giants plan push-back on India's new regulations: sources

The move comes ahead of India’s national election due by May and amid rising worries that activists could misuse social media.

11 Jan 2019 1:48 PM

'Take help of experts to rescue the trapped miners', Supreme Court told Centre and Meghalaya government. (Photo: File | AP)

‘Miracles happen, carry on efforts to save miners’: SC to Meghalaya govt

SC also asked Meghalaya govt about steps being taken by it against those running illegal mines.

11 Jan 2019 1:30 PM

The revenue performance for December compared to consolidated revenue of T$675.1 billion in December last year, which then represented a 50 percent year-on-year rise.

Foxconn December revenue dips, first time in 10 months

Foxconn said in a stock exchange filing that revenue fell 8.3 percent.

11 Jan 2019 1:13 PM

Now blockchain platforms will be required to implement real-name registration for users via a national ID or telephone number.(Photo: Pixabay)

China imposes blockchain rules to enable 'orderly development'

The CAC said that the regulations will “advance the industry’s healthy and orderly development.”

11 Jan 2019 1:07 PM

As China and other countries place more restrictions on conventional gasoline and diesel engines, auto companies have accelerated the shift to electrification.

Volkswagen, China spearhead USD 300 billion global drive to electrify cars

The unprecedented level of spending is driven in large measure by government policies adopted to cut carbon dioxide emissions.

11 Jan 2019 12:56 PM

The country has sought these consultations under WTO's Agreement on Safeguards.

India takes EU to WTO's safeguard committee over duty on steel products

India is concerned about the European Union's move as it exports nearly 6 per cent of its steel output to Italy.

11 Jan 2019 12:47 PM

However, no recovery has been made from the accused, police said. (Representational Image | PTI)

27-yr-old Haryana singer arrested for duping man of Rs 60 lakh after notes ban

The accused Shikha Raghav, a stage singer. was declared proclaimed offender since she was evading arrest from last 2 years, police said.

11 Jan 2019 12:45 PM

Once the right to be forgotten had been established within the EU, a search engine operator should do all it can to remove entries. (Photo: AP)

Google can limit 'right to be forgotten'

Europeans gained the right to ask search engines to delist certain information about them in a landmark ruling.

11 Jan 2019 12:44 PM

'The initial training for Gaganyaan will be done in India and advanced training may be in Russia. Women astronauts will be there on the team. That's our aim,' ISRO chief K Sivan said. (Photo: File)

‘India’s target to send astronauts to space is December 2021’: ISRO chief

'The preparations for Gaganyaan Mission are underway. It has been a major turning point for ISRO,' K Sivan said.

11 Jan 2019 12:27 PM

According to a recent study, sex helps initiate romantic relationships between potential partners. (Photo: ANI)

One night stand deepens emotional bond

Sex may set the stage for deepening the emotional connection between strangers. This holds true for both men and women.

11 Jan 2019 12:23 PM

To promote the river tourism in the rural areas of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and the state, the 12-day-long 3rd edition of 'Dwijing Festival' was recently celebrated in Assam. (Photo: ANI)

Assam: 3rd edition of 'Dwijing Festival' celebrated to promote river tourism

Dwijing Festival is an annual river festival celebrated in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts.

11 Jan 2019 12:19 PM

The study showed that people learn positive associations much faster than neutral or negative associations. (Photo: ANI)

Here's why words too have an emotional meaning

The brain usually determines whether an image or word is positive or negative after about 200 to 300 milliseconds.

11 Jan 2019 12:13 PM

President Donald Trump recognizes Reggie Singh, brother of slain California police officer Ronil Singh at roundtable on immigration and border security at US Border Patrol McAllen Station, during a visit to southern border on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

‘We’re with you’: Donald Trump tells brother of slain Indian-origin cop

Reggie Singh, brother of slain Indian-origin policeman Ronil Singh, said he supported US president's efforts on border security.

11 Jan 2019 12:02 PM

A federal jury in August found him guilty of two counts, including conspiracy to damage protected computers related to cyberattacks

Massachusetts man gets 10 years in prison for hospital cyberattack

Gottesfeld, who beyond serving 121 months in prison must also pay nearly USD 443,000 in restitution.

11 Jan 2019 12:01 PM

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