Technology, Mobiles tabs, 11th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 11 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 11 Aug 2018

Ravi Shankar Prasad was speaking at the unveiling of 'Digital North East Vision 2022'. (Photo: File)

Aadhaar our digital identity; completely safe, secure: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Out of 122 crore cards issued, 95 crore Aadhaar cards have already been linked with bank accounts.

11 Aug 2018 8:56 PM

'I say with confidence that whenever the government is again formed in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP will be a part of it,' Madhav said, adding that the 'jinx is broken'. (Photo: PTI)

'Jinx' broken, BJP will be part of govt in J&K in future: Ram Madhav

The remarks by Madhav came months after BJP pulled out of its alliance with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir.

11 Aug 2018 8:32 PM

Gandhi said the price of the Rafale plane fixed now is about 'three times' the amount agreed upon during the previous Congress-led government. (Photo: File)

Rahul launches Cong campaign in Rajasthan, targets PM on Rafale again

Accusing Modi of corruption, he said the prime minister had favoured his businessman 'friend' Anil Ambani by getting him the 'contract'.

11 Aug 2018 8:13 PM

Imran Khan personally telephoned Sidhu to extend the invitation, according to the statement. (Photo: File)

Navjot Sidhu accepts Imran Khan's invite, conveys desire to attend swearing-in

Sidhu has informed Home Ministry and the office of Punjab Chief Minister about his intention to attend the swearing-in ceremony.

11 Aug 2018 7:46 PM

Malaysian activists in the multiethnic and predominantly Muslim country say some 16,000 girls below the age of 15 are already married. (Photo: AP | Representational)

11-yr-old Thai bride returns from Malaysia after outcry over marriage to 41-yr-old

The 11-year-old is believed to be the trader’s third wife.

11 Aug 2018 7:42 PM

Women and patients with high blood pressure, on the other hand, were more likely to abandon treatment. (Photo: AFP)

Humidifier may help sleep apnea patients stick with treatment

Apnea that isn’t properly treated has been linked with excessive daytime sleepiness, heart attacks, heart failure.

11 Aug 2018 7:38 PM

The police recovered mobile phones and two SIM cards from the accused, who created a fake account of Balkrishna (in picture) on the social networking site and indulged in inappropriate conversations with the latter's followers. (Photo: ANI)

Youth held for impersonating Patanjali chief on Facebook

Patanjali spokesperson Tijarawala claimed that deliberate effort was being made to defame religious leaders, and called for stern action.

11 Aug 2018 7:30 PM

These glitches show their effect the moment we inadvertently poke their location.

Millions of Android devices prone to bugs, says report

The problems in the mobile phones were discovered by security organisation Kryptowire.

11 Aug 2018 7:01 PM

Jacqueline Fernandez in a still from ‘Race 3.’

Happy Birthday Jacqueline Fernandez: 10 reasons why she’s exactly who Bollywood loves

As she celebrates turning 32, the occasion gives us the opportunity to celebrate the diva that she is.

11 Aug 2018 6:19 PM

A road and building damaged after flood at Vithiri in Wayanad. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 37, red alert sounded for 8 districts

Over 15,600 people have been evacuated from the affected areas and around 500 relief camps have been set up.

11 Aug 2018 6:13 PM

The major attractions were the Apple’s flagship iPhoneX, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and OnePlus 6.

iPhoneX faster than Note 9, reveals Geekbench test

The benchmark tests mainly cover the performance and display quality inspection.

11 Aug 2018 6:07 PM

The former chief minister said while her government had fought the case legally in the Supreme Court, she 'stood alone' in the political battle emphasising that any dilution of Article 35-A would set the state on fire. (Photo: File)

Defending Article 35-A not confined to one region, religion anymore: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti was referring to reports of BJP MLAs coming out in support of Article 35-A, which is facing a legal challenge in SC.

11 Aug 2018 6:07 PM

Chris Woakes (120*) and Jonny Bairstow (93) have put India on the mat and pushed the hosts in a position from where they can go on to win the Test to take 2-0 lead in the five-match series. (Photo: AP)

Eng vs Ind 2nd Test, Day 3: England lead by 250 runs as Woakes, Bairstow break India's back

Score: England 357/6, lead India by 250 runs at stumps on Day 3, Chris Woakes 120*, Jonny Bairstow 93; Mohammed Shami 3/74.

11 Aug 2018 6:05 PM

An aerial view of the floods in Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

In flood-hit Kerala, these real-life heroes bring respite in face of devastation

Over 15,600 people have been evacuated from the affected areas and around 500 relief camps have been set up.

11 Aug 2018 5:44 PM

The anterior insular cortex acts like a stop sign and thus cautions against risky decisions. (Photo: File)

Brain activity warns against buying stocks: Study

The experiment showed that the "anterior insular," which is found in both hemispheres of the cerebral cortex, played an important role.

11 Aug 2018 5:42 PM

Time and again, Tejaswi has accused Nitish of having political connections with the prime accused in the Muzzafarpur shelter home case, Brajesh Thakur. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar shielding accused in Muzaffarpur sex scandal: Tejaswi Yadav

Demanding resignation of Bihar CM on moral grounds for failing to run state, Tejaswi alleged Nitish was aware of everything related to case.

11 Aug 2018 5:39 PM

Coal production stood at 136.85 million tonne (MT) during the quarter.

Coal India Q1 profit up 61 per cent at Rs 3,786 crore

Net income rose 17 per cent to Rs 25,470.86 crore from Rs 21,774.42 crore in the year-ago period.

11 Aug 2018 5:24 PM

'Amit Shah doesn't understand the culture of Bengal and even insulted it with his blatant lies. If he doesn't apologise within next 72 hours we will take legal action against him,' said Derek O'Brien. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

TMC dubs Amit Shah's rally in Kolkata as 'flop show'

'After flop meeting, BJP is looking for excuses. They are saying their meeting was blacked-out,' TMC said.

11 Aug 2018 5:19 PM

If the hackers keep running 24,000 sprinklers, it can make an enormous water reservoir empty in just a few hours. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hackers are now using farm sprinklers as cyber weapon

Researchers have found a glitch in commercial irrigation system which can allow hackers to get access to the sprinklers.

11 Aug 2018 5:16 PM

Aiyar served as Union Cabinet Minister under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the first tenure of United Progressive Alliance in 2004. (Photo: File)

Never thought CM who compared Muslims with puppy can be PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Aiyar was suspended from primary membership of Congress in December 2017 after his 'neech' remark for PM Modi courted a major controversy.

11 Aug 2018 5:06 PM

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