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

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Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs MJ Akbar has come under the scanner after several of his former women colleagues accused him of sexual misconduct when he held senior editorial positions in a number of media organisations. (Photo: File | PTI)

Amid #MeToo charges, shadow looms over MJ Akbar's continuation as minister

As per source, senior ministers, have indicated that Akbar will have to step down once he returns to India.

12 Oct 2018 11:53 AM

Asked about Maduro’s comments, a spokesman for the White House’s National Security Council said, 'US policy preference for a peaceful, orderly return to democracy in Venezuela remains unchanged.' (Photo: File | AP)

Venezuela: President Maduro says Trump govt wants to have him killed

Maduro said the US had asked the govt in neighboring Colombia to kill him. He vowed that 'they will not even touch a single hair of mine'.

12 Oct 2018 11:43 AM

The new members will serve a term of three years beginning January 1, 2019. (Photo: File | AP)

India set to be elected to UN Human Rights Council for three years

All candidates, regardless of rights records, are virtually assured seats as 18 nations are vying for 18 seats across 5 geographical groups.

12 Oct 2018 11:31 AM

In a statement, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) said the global internet shutdown is necessary for ensuring a secure, stable and resilient DNS. (Representational Image)

Avoid online transactions, global internet shutdown likely over next 48 hours

Global internet users might face network connection failures as main domain servers and its related network infrastructure will be down.

12 Oct 2018 11:16 AM

Flipkart and Amazon both began their flagship annual sales in India on Wednesday, and will compete for shoppers during the October-December festive season.

Flipkart confident of bumper sales season; says Amazon losing relevance

Smartphones will be Flipkart’s biggest selling category this year.

12 Oct 2018 11:10 AM

Prateik Babbar in a still from 'Baaghi 2'.

Post refusing blood test, Prateik Babbar settles rash driving case, victim withdraws

Son of actors Raj Babbar and late Smita Patil, Prateik was last seen in the Rishi and Taapsee starrer 'Mulk'.

12 Oct 2018 11:06 AM

Congress lawmaker Geniben Thakor clarified that she was just trying to pacify the women as they were anguished over the rape of the 14-month old girl from Thakor community. (Facebook screengrab/ @geniben.thakor)

‘Burn rape accused alive, don’t hand him over to police’: Gujarat Cong MLA

Geniben Thakor said she was only trying to calm down women, who were moved by rape of toddler on September 28.

12 Oct 2018 10:57 AM

#MeToo: Subhash Ghai anonymously accused of rape; director threatens defamation

The anonymous account was shared by writer Mahima Kukreja, one of the first women to accuse Utsav Chakraborty.

12 Oct 2018 10:32 AM

Signing an offset contract is a requirement of Indian law (Defence Procurement Procedure). The implementation of offsets is an obligation and, under the Indian regulation, the choice of the partners belongs to us, Dassault CEO Eric Trappier was quoted as saying. (Facebook screengrab/ Indian Defence Updates) (Facebook screengrab/ Indian Defence Updates)

Reliance has 10 pc offset in Rafale, in talks with 100 firms: Dassault CEO

'We're in talks with about 100 Indian firms, including around 30 with which we've already confirmed partnerships,' Dassault CEO said.

12 Oct 2018 10:32 AM

As Walmart, AT&T and Disney join stalwarts such as Netflix in streaming video and creating original shows, a reality sets in: Not all will survive. (Photo: AP)

Risk of streaming fatigue as Walmart, AT&T, Disney join fray

Walmart announced plans to partner with MGM Studios on original shows.

12 Oct 2018 10:26 AM

FB purged more than 800 US pages and accounts for spamming users with politically-tinged garbage links and clickbait just weeks ahead of the US midterm elections.

Facebook says it purged more than 800 spam accounts, pages

The social network said these accounts spread "sensational political content."

12 Oct 2018 10:23 AM

The NSE Nifty was trading above the 10,400-mark, up 174.30 points, or 1.70 per cent, at 10,408.95.

Sensex recovers over 600 pts ahead of key macro data, Nifty reclaims 10,400

The 30-share Sensex climbed 639.80 points, or 1.88 per cent, to 34,640.95.

12 Oct 2018 10:22 AM

Last year, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund said it planned to invest about $1 billion in Branson’s space company, Virgin Galactic, The Spaceship Company and Virgin Orbit.

Virgin's Branson halts talks on $1 billion Saudi investment in space ventures

Branson also said he would suspend his directorship in two Saudi tourism projects around the Red Sea.

12 Oct 2018 10:20 AM

Last month, the Chief Minister had also announced a grant of Rs 28 crore to 28,000 puja committees across the state in the wake of Durga Puja.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee turns composer, gifts people her new music album

All the seven songs in the album have been penned and composed by her, while the voice has been given by prominent Bengali singers.

12 Oct 2018 10:16 AM

The agreement to license technology and take on people from the Anglo-German chip designer is not only unusual, but also the largest of its kind by Apple, whose last sizeable acquisition was the $350 million purchase of Face ID creator PrimeSense in 2013.

Apple gets critical iPhone technology in $600 million Dialog deal

Dialog shares surged as much as 34 per cent.

12 Oct 2018 10:16 AM

Eko founder and CEO Yoni Bloch called the deal with Walmart “the largest investment made to date in interactive TV,’’ a sentiment echoed in coverage by The New York Times and others.

Joint venture with Intel-funded startup Eko, Walmart major player in Interactive Media

Eko is known for original programming that lets viewers decide how the actors onscreen should behave and react.

12 Oct 2018 10:15 AM

Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar in Welcome.

Nana’s friend Anil Kapoor on #MeToo: Girls are superior, all happenings are fantastic

Anil had called Nana ‘best actor he’s worked with’ while Nana said he ‘found a brother in Anil Kapoor’.

12 Oct 2018 10:10 AM

This unique public-private consortium will focus on the liability, regulatory and safety implications of automated vehicles and will work to develop standards and best practices for the industry to follow.

Arizona taps Intel as first partner for institute for automated driving

Intel Corporation is a founding partner of the new institute.

12 Oct 2018 10:07 AM

It’s clear the Caribbean side won’t throw in the towel easily and Virat Kohli and co will have to do much more as they eye a clean sweep. (Photo: AP)

India vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Roston Chase emerges as the thorn in India's flesh

Score after 91 overs, West Indies 287-7: Bishoo 0(5), Roston Chase 92(160); Kuldeep Yadav 24-1-69-3

12 Oct 2018 10:07 AM

The world body has introduced the seeding system for the first-time ever for the World Championship, utilising the pre-championship performance ranking points to determine the competitive seeds. (Photo: PTI)

Bajrang Punia becomes first Indian to get World Championship seeding

Bajrang, is seeded third in his weight category of 65kg class of the Freestyle event.

12 Oct 2018 10:00 AM

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