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

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Wilson resigned as archbishop of Adelaide in July, two months after being convicted. He wanted to hold on to the position until he completed his appeal but came under pressure from Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, fellow clerics and abuse victims to quit. (Photo: File)

Australian archbishop begins home detention over sex abuse cover-up

The court allowed Philip Wilson to serve his detention at home after assessment by authorities due to range of health issues, faced by him.

14 Aug 2018 1:37 PM

Shraddha Kapoor in a still from 'Stree'.

Shraddha Kapoor's crystal pendent in Stree has a special connect, here’s what

Dinesh Vijan's horror comedy has created huge wave of excitement and curiosity on who is Shraddha Kapoor in the film.

14 Aug 2018 1:32 PM

Yemeni children vent anger against Riyadh and Washington on August 13, 2018 as they take part in a mass funeral in the northern Yemeni city of Saada, a stronghold of the Iran-backed Huthi rebels, for children killed in an air strike by the Saudi-led coalition last week. (Photo: AFP)

Protests at funeral for Yemeni children killed in Saudi-US coalition strike

At least 29 children were among those killed in the air raid Thursday on a bus in a crowded market in Dahyan, Saada province.

14 Aug 2018 1:29 PM

The girls alleged that Singh used to enter their rooms alone on the pretext of investigation, and ask them to massage his arms and legs, which would eventually end up turning into sexual favours. (Representational image)

Hajipur shelter home: DPO arrested for sexual abuse of inmates

Victims said District Probation Officer, Manmohan Prasad Singh, would often visit the home and force the girls to indulge in obscene acts.

14 Aug 2018 1:23 PM

The plea said that such prosecutions lower the morale of the military and para-military forces. (Representational Image)

Soldiers prosecuted for performing duties in AFSPA areas: Army personnel tell SC

SC agreed to hear on Aug 20 plea filed by over 300 soldiers challenging FIRs against them for operations in AFSPA areas.

14 Aug 2018 1:22 PM

The 2019 Samsung Galaxy S flagship will feature a triple camera setup. (Representational Photo: Galaxy S9)

Samsung Galaxy S10 triple-camera system to include tele and wide-angle lenses

The triple-camera setup will come loaded on two of the upcoming Galaxy S10 devices.

14 Aug 2018 1:21 PM

Long seen as a pioneer for women's rights in the Arab world, Tunisia has pushed ahead with other reforms promised after its 2011 revolution. (Photo: AP)

Tunisia announces draft bill to give women equal inheritance rights

Tunisian law currently stipulates that male heirs should receive double the assets given to females of the same level of kinship.

14 Aug 2018 1:21 PM

The male driver of the car was detained by officers at the scene. (Photo: Screengrab)

Pedestrians injured as car drives into UK Parliament barriers, man held

The incident happened at 07:37, prompting a major police response.

14 Aug 2018 1:05 PM

City-based Right to Information activist Shakeel Ahmad had a filed a plea with the police seeking details of traffic violations by the CM's car between January and August. (Photo: File)

Two cars in Maharashtra CM's convoy violated traffic rules 13 times reveals RTI

Mumbai traffic police, however, clarified that Chief Minister's convoy was exempt from speeding regulations due to security considerations.

14 Aug 2018 12:59 PM

Meanwhile, gold fell 1.49 per cent to USD 1,193.10 an ounce in New York.

Gold futures soften by 0.08 per cent on global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 29,934 per 10 grams as participants trimmed positions, tracking a weak trend overseas.

14 Aug 2018 12:57 PM

Cow’s milk is high in Potassium and Calcium, which plays a crucial role in improving bone and teeth health. (Photo: Pixabay)

4 ways cow’s milk is good for children above 2 years

Cow’s milk has a fair balance of carbohydrates and fats which complete it as a wholesome meal.

14 Aug 2018 12:56 PM

An artificial intelligence based ‘Smart Security System’ for educational institutes and offices is another product developed by Fitnano. (Representative Photo: Pixabay)

Securing lives through AI-based smart security devices

Kidfit is an SOS enabled smart GPS watch for children that can let parents get connected to their children.

14 Aug 2018 12:54 PM

Federal Officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 45 people in the Houston area for violating US immigration laws during a five-day enforcement action. (Photo: File | AFP)

Over 100, including Indians, detained for illegally entering, living in US

Individuals arrested included nationals from Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina, Cuba, Nigeria, India, Chile and Turkey.

14 Aug 2018 12:53 PM

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Al-Qaeda ‘ideologically inclined’ to carry out attacks in India: UN report

The report said AQIS' capability is believed to be low and is relatively isolated owing to increased security measures in the region.

14 Aug 2018 12:42 PM

The Wholesale inflation for July has come down to 5.09 per cent, according to government data released on Tuesday. The Wholesale inflation stood at 5.77 per cent in June. (Photo: PTI)

Wholesale inflation eases to 5.09 per cent in July: Govt data

Retail inflation rate eased to 4.17 per cent in July.

14 Aug 2018 12:40 PM

The rupee was last at 69.99 to the dollar, compared with its previous close of 69.95 per dollar. (Photo: AP)

Rupee fall due to external factors: Economic Affairs Secretary

The rupee hit an all-time low of 70.1 per dollar earlier, as concerns about Turkey’s economic woes persisted.

14 Aug 2018 12:36 PM

The victim, then aged 16 years, lived with her parents at Lokmanya Nagar in Thane. (Representational image)

Thane: Man sentenced to 7-yr rigorous imprisonment for molesting minor girl

District Judge P P Jadhav pronounced the accused, Sameer Javed Naik, guilty under various sections of IPC and POCSO Act.

14 Aug 2018 12:34 PM

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Trump signs USD 716 bn defence bill with watered-down China measures

The defence policy bill includes watered-down controls on US govt contracts with China’s ZTE Corp and Huawei Technologies Co Ltd.

14 Aug 2018 12:23 PM

13 people were killed after violent clashes broke out in May as the police tried to prevent protesters from marching to the district collectorate at Tuticorin. (Photo: File | AFP)

Madras HC orders CBI probe into police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters

Madras High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its probe within four months.

14 Aug 2018 12:21 PM

Loveratri first song Chogada is sure to be on loop this Navratri, dance is a winner!

Sung by Darshan Raval and Asees Kaur, ‘Chogada’ has been shot near the London Bridge and also features Ram Kapoor.

14 Aug 2018 12:18 PM

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