Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12 Aug 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with flood affected people at Elanthikkara relief center in Ernakulam on Sunday. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister KJ Alphons are also seen. (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath Singh announces Rs 100 Cr immediate central relief to flood-hit Kerala

Union Minister, who made an aerial survey, said rains had caused 'massive damage' to farm sector and infrastructure.

12 Aug 2018 9:10 PM

Athiya Shetty's post for Suniel Shetty that Drake commented on.

After Kiki challenge, Drake shocks fans with comment on Athiya's post for Suniel

Fans were shocked about him not just about knowing Bollywood, but also knowing so much to call Suniel a special name.

12 Aug 2018 9:10 PM

'There are unprecedented floods in Kerala causing huge damage. We have decided that as the situation becomes normal, passports damaged on account (of) floods shall be replaced free of charge. Please contact the concerned Passport Kendras,' Swaraj tweeted. (Photo: PTI)

Passports damaged in Kerala floods to be replaced for free: Sushma Swaraj

Kerala has been reeling under massive floods in which over 35 people have lost their lives and thousands of people were rendered homeless.

12 Aug 2018 9:08 PM

A blogger tried it and said that it didn't work at all (Photo: AFP)

Experts slam bizarre trend involving rubbing toothpaste on chest for bigger breasts

One vlogger claimed that a concoction of toothpaste, flour, cucumber and egg whites can tighten saggy breasts in just five days.

12 Aug 2018 9:07 PM

PM Modi said voters wanted a strong and decisive central government to deliver on India's promise as a big economy and one of the potential drivers of global growth. (Photo: File)

PM Modi confident of bigger, 'record-breaking' win in 2019 elections

PM Modi said that his BJP led government is committed to improving the lives of all citizens regardless of faith.

12 Aug 2018 9:02 PM

The incident took place on the TTK Road at around 3:50 am. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Tamil film actor Vikram's son crashes car into autorickshaw; one injured

Dhruv, who was arrested for negligent driving, was later released on personal bond.

12 Aug 2018 8:41 PM

The moon as viewed by Chandrayaan-I’s camera from a distance of 3,11,200 km on November 4. (Photo: ISRO)

Chandrayaan-2 to be launched in January-March 2019: ISRO Chairman

The reason for postponing mission was that there were important changes made in design so that it could easily land on lunar surface.

12 Aug 2018 8:11 PM

Salman Khan’s reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ is also set to hit the screens very soon.

Clicked: Salman Khan spotted walking hand-in-hand with his 'love' on streets of Malta

No, it is not his ‘close friend’ Iulia Vantur or his upcoming film, ‘Bharat’s ’s co-star Katrina Kaif.

12 Aug 2018 7:52 PM

The revived Palm will stick to its core principles — smaller and pocketable phones. (Photo: Android Headlines)

Palm to make comeback with a 3.3-inch Android smartphone

Codenamed Pepito, the device will be only powered by a 800mAh battery.

12 Aug 2018 7:32 PM

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said his party would like to tell Prime Minister Narendra Modi categorically, that his government should not last beyond the next nine months. (Photo: File | AP)

Do not ‘hoodwink’ country over job growth data: Cong hits out at PM Modi

Congress added Modi govt has no major achievement to show to people even though it is just 9 months short of its 5-year term.

12 Aug 2018 7:31 PM

Destroyed buildings are seen on August 12, 2018 following an explosion that reportedly killed 12 people at an arms depot in a residential area in the Syrian town of Sarmada, Idlib province. (Photo: AFP)

Children among 39 civilians killed in Syria arms depot blast: monitor

'The explosion occurred in a weapons depot in a residential building in Sarmada,' said the head of the Britain-based monitor.

12 Aug 2018 7:26 PM

Britney Spears recalls recording '...Baby One More Time'

The track, released in 1998, marked the beginning of her Britney's career and instantly launched her into stardom.

12 Aug 2018 7:26 PM

India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France in 2015 for 36 Rafale fighter jets in 'fly-away' condition. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Modi government catered to self-interest in Rafale deal: Congress

'Rafale is scam and government is in scam. Indians feel deprived while BJP ensured that crony capitalism thrived.' Priyanka Chaturvedi said.

12 Aug 2018 7:17 PM

Idukki district is among the places badly hit in the monsoon rains which have triggered landslides and floods. (Representational Photo: AP)

Dog saves life of master, family from landslip in Kerala

They soon heard a thunderous noise and ran out of their house, only to find to their horror their dwelling unit collapsing.

12 Aug 2018 7:17 PM

Debt-laden Air India has grounded as many as 19 aircraft, including nine Airbus A321, due to want of spares, resulting in a significant loss of revenue to the carrier besides flight cancellations, one of its pilots' body has alleged.

Air India grounds 19 A320 family planes for lack of spares: ICPA

Aircraft worth approximately USD 3.6 billion or approximately Rs 25,000 crore are lying idle in the hangars.

12 Aug 2018 7:13 PM

Paswan will have key presence in some of these exercises. (Photo: File)

BJP ally to hold events highlighting Government's pro-Dalit measures

Ram Vilas Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party would hold such events in a number of states, party secretary General Abdul Khaliq said.

12 Aug 2018 7:09 PM

US' Food and Administration (FDA) has approved an app 'Natural Cycles', designed to track fertility and prevent pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Avoid unwanted pregnancy with this app

The company assures that the app is 93% use effective.

12 Aug 2018 7:08 PM

PM Modi joined special ceremony through video conference at Dunsinane Estate, Nuwara Eliya to hand over houses built under Indian Housing Project in Plantation Areas. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India hands over first lot of houses in Sri Lanka’s tea plantation areas

It is the largest Indian assistance project in any country with a grant of over USD 350 million.

12 Aug 2018 7:01 PM

Vikram’s son Dhruv is set to debut in Tamil remake of Telugu hit ‘Arjun Reddy.’

Before Arjun Reddy debut, Vikram’s son booked after car badly injures 1 in accident

A case had been registered for rash, negligent driving and causing hurt by act endangering life of others.

12 Aug 2018 6:54 PM

Expecting work emails after hours may harm health: Study

Employees today must navigate more complex boundaries between work and family than ever before.