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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Sep 2018

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Apple on Wednesday was expected to unveil new iPhones, playing up eye-grabbing edge-to-edge screens in a bid to strengthen its position in a largely saturated global smartphone market. (Photo: Pexels)

Apple to broaden iPhone lineup with more screen

Apple has remained mum about revelations planned for the event at its spaceship campus in Silicon Valley.

12 Sep 2018 12:34 PM

Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman held the crucial talks with Mattis and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in New Delhi on September 6. (Photo: File)

First 2+2 dialogue 'defining moment' for Indo-US relations: Mattis

'I did go to India for what could only be considered highly successful consultations between world's two largest democracies,' Mattis said.

12 Sep 2018 12:28 PM

President Donald Trump urged people to heed orders to evacuate, saying 'if you are asked to leave, get out.' (Photo: File)

Residents told to 'get out now' as Florence takes aim at Carolinas

While many coastal residents heeded mandatory evacuation orders, others were boarding up homes and choosing to brave the storm.

12 Sep 2018 12:18 PM

Three labourers were critically injured in the explosion. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Six labourers dead as factory boiler explodes in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor

The blast took place around 8 am when the boiler of the petro-chemical factory was being repaired.

12 Sep 2018 12:17 PM

It’s highly possible that the Pixel 3 XL could feature a fullscreen display with a non-existent chin and a slim forehead.

Did Google tease the Pixel 3 XL 3 months ago?

Google’s ‘Make Google Do It’ campaign showed a device with slim bezels and familiar Pixel-like aesthetics.

12 Sep 2018 12:10 PM

At least 14 people have died of starvation in Jharkhand, the state where the Malhars live, activists say.

For India's poor, Aadhaar card can be the difference between life and death

Modi’s office did not respond to requests for comment on the starvation deaths.

12 Sep 2018 12:04 PM

Former Air Force Chief S P Tyagi. (Photo: File)

Former IAF chief S P Tyagi, others granted bail in VVIP chopper scam

Special judge Arvind Kumar asked Tyagi and others to furnish a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh with one surety of the like amount.

12 Sep 2018 11:57 AM

Shares of Tata Motors on Wednesday slipped as much as three per cent in morning trade on bourses after the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) issued a warning to the UK government of massive losses if Britain was to leave the European Union (EU).

Tata Motors stock slips 3 pc as JLR chief issues 'no-deal' Brexit warning

Shares of Tata Motors opened on a weak note at Rs 269.80, then slipped to a low of Rs 259, down by 3.06 per cent.

12 Sep 2018 11:52 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday flagged off the first bus service between Bihar and Nepal. (Photo: ANI)

First ever bus services between Bihar and Nepal flagged off

Bus services from Kathmandu to Bodhgaya will be started by the Government of Nepal on the September 13.

12 Sep 2018 11:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced the launch of 'Swachhata Hi Seva Movement' from September 15. The movement will be launched to mark the commencement of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary on October 2.

PM Modi announces launch of 'Swachhata Hi Seva Movement'

The Prime Minister further urged everyone to be a part of this movement and strengthen the efforts to create a 'Swachh Bharat'.

12 Sep 2018 11:43 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chronic pain may contribute to suicide, study warns

Back pain, cancer pain and arthritis pain accounted for a large proportion of the chronic pain conditions.

12 Sep 2018 11:39 AM

PSBs, along with the Indi¬an Banks’ Association, are in the process of launching an e-auction platform for st¬andardising details of properties to be auctioned.

Banks asked to set up one platform for sale of loan defaulters’ assets

About 80-85 per cent of non-performing asset cases between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 20 lakh are fully secured.

12 Sep 2018 11:37 AM

The nun who is in her later 40s alleged that she was sexually abused by Franco Mulakkal 13 times between 2014 and 2016. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Was offered Rs 5 crore to spare bishop in rape case: Kerala nun's brother

The nun has also petitioned the Vatican alleging that the bishop is using 'political and money power' to bury the case.

12 Sep 2018 11:35 AM

The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Tuesday said that it has no plans to absorb the rising fuel prices, adding that no communication has been received from the central government on the same.

No plans on absorbing fuel prices: BPCL

No communication has been received from the central government on the same.

12 Sep 2018 11:32 AM

Sleep may impact college grades more than drinking or drugs

More than two-thirds of students surveyed said they had not received information from their universities about sleep difficulties.

12 Sep 2018 11:25 AM

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said that no country in the world is facing the kind of grave threat that India is confronted with. (Photo: ANII/Twitter)

IAF chief justifies Rafale deal, says India needs to be on par with rival forces

Speaking at a seminar, the air chief said countries like China are modernising its air force significantly.

12 Sep 2018 11:24 AM

As many as 1.35 lakh students will cast their vote for 23 candidates standing for the DUSU polls. (Photo: File)

DUSU elections: As voting begins, here are poll promises being made

Voting began at 8:30 am at all morning colleges across DU, till 1 pm. For evening colleges, voting will be between 3 pm and 7:30 pm.

12 Sep 2018 11:10 AM

Dillion even went on to praise Musk for his ‘adventourous spirit,’ which makes him fit for a role in a porn movie involving weeds. (Photo: Joe Rogan Experience podcast)

Elon Musk offered a pron actor's job for $150,000

The Tesla and SpaceX founder has been approached by XBlaze for an ‘adventourous’ venture.

12 Sep 2018 11:02 AM

Active kids may have a healthier heart

Here is what a new study has found.

12 Sep 2018 10:50 AM

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Instagram introduces emoji shortcuts for quicker comments

The new shortcut bar is available in a post's comments section.

12 Sep 2018 10:48 AM

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