Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Aryaman Verma built a Quadcopter. (Photo: ANI)

India Book of Records registers youngest drone developer

Aryaman Verma built a Quadcopter which is capable of flying up to 70 feet high.

14 Apr 2018 11:03 AM

The student S. Vaishnavi's aim is to participate in the Olympics and win a gold medal for India. (Photo: ANI)

Coimbatore student attempts Guinness World Records in yoga

High school student Vaishnavi did 'natarajasana' pose, performed contortion chest rolls for 20 meters, put six eggs in cups using her feet.

14 Apr 2018 10:57 AM

While hearing a PIL challenging the existing roster system and powers of the CJI to allocate cases, a bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan made it clear that it was not concerned with the issue of the presser for 'many reasons and obvious reasons.' (Photo: File | Representational)

Don't bring up issues of rebel judges' press conference, says SC

'We are not going to go into it,' the bench said against a PIL challenging the roster system and powers of the CJI to allocate cases.

14 Apr 2018 10:55 AM

The company has stated that the 'leakers' are getting caught faster than ever, on its internal memo released to the employees.

Apple warns its representatives on dripping information

In a leaked internal memo, the company had reportedly told employees it ‘caught 29 leakers’ last year and 12 were arrested.

14 Apr 2018 10:49 AM

Finance Act, 2018 amended section 139A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and removed the requirement of issuing PAN in the form of a laminated card.

MCA's incorporation certificate sufficient proof of PAN or TAN: I-T dept

Certificate of Incorporation (COI) issued by MCA contains a mention of both PAN and TAN,

14 Apr 2018 10:38 AM

Ambient air pollution is a key modifiable risk for millions of people across the globe. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pollution may be putting at Alzheimer's, suicide risk

Study says Alzheimer's disease hallmarks start in childhood in polluted areas, and one must implement effective preventative measures early.

14 Apr 2018 10:32 AM

Company, which follows January-December as financial year, had sales of Rs 2,600 crore in FY 2017

Canon India eyes Rs 3,500 crore annual sales by FY 2020

Company expects to continue a double-digit growth in both B2B and B2C segments in the coming years.

14 Apr 2018 10:32 AM

The meeting is expected to take place on April 17.

Air India calls pilot unions' meet on privatisation

Around 11 Air India unions have formed a joint forum to fight against the government's decision.

14 Apr 2018 10:24 AM

The cases of patients suffering from Vitamin D deficiency have been steadily rising in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

88 per cent Delhiites suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, finds survey

According to the ASSOCHAM, majority of Delhi's population has a Vitamin D level, which is less than normal.

14 Apr 2018 10:21 AM

Thank you all for caring, says Arnold Schwarzenegger after heart surgery

The former California governor and Hollywood actor underwent an open-heart surgery at the end of March.

14 Apr 2018 10:16 AM

Passengers boarding the bullet train from Sabarmati Station will have to pay Rs 3,000 to reach Mumbai, a senior official told reporters. (Photo: Representational Image)

Dandi March to be theme for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train

It would be the first bullet train station whose design has been finalised by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd.

14 Apr 2018 10:15 AM

Among lesbians and gays who said religion was not important to them, there was no association between sexual orientation and recent suicide attempts. (Photo: AP)

Study finds religious faith linked to higher suicidal risk in LGBQ adults

Study finds greater religious feeling and engagement is tied to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions for LGBQ adults.

14 Apr 2018 10:09 AM

Apart from bringing more transparency in dealings, RERA also helped in curbing the perennial malpractices done by the fly-by-night operators.

Key reforms to boost real estate in the Year 2018

RERA acted as a catalyst in institutionalisation of real estate sector with the bigger role in escorting developers.

14 Apr 2018 10:07 AM

Late Bollywood star Vinod Khanna honoured with Dada Saheb Phalke Award

The announcement came after a 10-member panel sat on Friday to confer the awards.

14 Apr 2018 9:28 AM

Hindi films try too hard to become everything, says Shekhar Kapur

The veteran filmmaker singled out regional films, particularly Malayalam cinema, at the 65th National Film Awards announcement.

14 Apr 2018 9:13 AM

'Such actions will not be left without consequences. All responsibility for them rests with Washington, London and Paris,' the Russian ambassador said. (Photo: AP)

Russia retaliates to US air strike in Syria, warns of consequences

Russian ambassador to the US said that insulting the Russian president is unacceptable and inadmissible.

14 Apr 2018 9:13 AM

The government said the system would allow it to “perform crowd analytics” and support anti-terror operations.

Singapore to test facial recognition on lampposts, stoking privacy fears

The plan to install the cameras, which will be linked to facial recognition software, is raising privacy fears among security experts.

14 Apr 2018 8:49 AM

He slit the throat of the girl with a knife after she resisted his move to rape her in an abandoned building and dumped the body in a dustbin. (Representational Image)

Jamshedpur man slits throat of 5-yr-old cousin after she resists rape; held

After the killing, the accused returned and joined his relatives and local people in searching for the girl.

14 Apr 2018 8:05 AM

A pirated compact disc of Microsoft’s Windows 10 can be bought for around $2 in New Delhi.

Microsoft investigating KPMG's anti-piracy work in India

After a complaint filed, Microsoft is looking into the methods that KPMG uses to crack down on the illegal use of its software in India.

14 Apr 2018 8:04 AM

Priya has been asked not to enter the college campus without permission from the Principal. (Photo: glccbe.ac.in/)

College suspends student for 'creating communal divide' over UP, J&K rapes

She was suspended after fellow students complained that she tried forcing them to speak against the govt and to boycott classes.

14 Apr 2018 7:50 AM

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