Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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The number of transgressions by the Chinese Army into the Indian territory rose to 426 in 2017 from the 273 in 2016, according to official figures. (Photo: File | ANI)

Chinese troops intruded eastern Ladakh last month, pitched 4 tents: sources

They said the Chinese troops came to the Indian side of the border in the garb of nomads and pitched the tents.

15 Aug 2018 10:07 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mixing energy drinks and alcohol has ill effects

Many people mix energy drinks with alcohol to neutralize the sedative nature of alcohol.

15 Aug 2018 9:59 AM

In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken for 96 minutes, the longest ever Independence Day address by an Indian prime minister. (Photo: Twitter | ANi)

80 minutes this yr: PM resumes trend of long Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in 2017 spoken for 57 minutes, his shortest Independence Day speech in five years.

15 Aug 2018 9:59 AM

Healthy fat cells may uncouple obesity from diabetes

Here is what a new study has found.

15 Aug 2018 9:43 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the nation on the 72nd Independence Day. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

By 2022, Indian son or daughter to go in space 'carrying national flag': PM

An Indian astronaut, be it man or woman, will go on space odyssey by 2022 on board 'Gaganyaan', PM Modi said in his Independence Day speech.

15 Aug 2018 9:42 AM

Industrialist and Congress leader Naveen Jindal.

Coalscam: Naveen Jindal, others summoned as accused in money laundering case

The court later also framed an additional charge of abetment of bribery against Jindal.

15 Aug 2018 9:41 AM

As India celebrates its 72 Independence Day, we look at a few books that have documented India's struggle for freedom and have left a mark in our conscience. (Photo: PTI)

Independence Day 2018: 5 books one must read on India's freedom struggle

From non-fictional accounts to works of fiction we list five must reads that deal with India’s struggle for freedom.

15 Aug 2018 9:40 AM

The body will be taken to Simikot for a post-mortem and to hand over to the next to kin. (Photo: File | ANI)

Indian pilgrim beheaded by rear blade of helicopter in Nepal

The deceased, identified as Nagendra Kumar Kartik Mehta, a resident of Mumbai, was en route to the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.

15 Aug 2018 9:37 AM

The shareholders of Fortis Healthcare have by an overwhelming majority of 99.69 per cent voted in favour of issuance of equity shares on a preferential allotment basis.

Fortis shareholders give nod for stake sale to IHH

IHH Healthcare is expected to shell out a total of Rs 7,300 crore to acquire 57.1 per cent stake.

15 Aug 2018 9:36 AM

The new lending rates took effect from August 12.

IDBI Bank raises MCLR by 5-10 bps

For three and six months of tenor, the new MCLR will be 8.45 per cent and 8.60 per cent.

15 Aug 2018 9:30 AM

Blood test can help detect this rare cancer

Find out how.

15 Aug 2018 9:19 AM

'India was considered among 'fragile five' but today world is seeing it as destination of multi-billion dollar investment,' PM Modi said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Sleeping elephant’ woke up, India to lead world growth for 3 decades: PM Modi

PM Modi said, red tape has been replaced with 'red carpet', propelling India on the ease of doing business ranking.

15 Aug 2018 9:18 AM

This mysterious enzyme can stop internal bleeding

The study is the first to show that it is the key to one method of platelet production.

15 Aug 2018 9:03 AM

Intel disclosed three more possible flaws in some of its microprocessors.

Intel discloses three more possible chip flaws

Its commonly used Core and Xeon processors were among the products that were affected.

15 Aug 2018 9:03 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

India to be engine of world growth for 3 decades: PM Modi

GST, bankruptcy and insolvency law and benami property law that helped transform the economy.

15 Aug 2018 8:58 AM

'Indians today across the globe are feeling proud as the country has become the sixth largest economy in the world', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

In I-Day speech, Modi speaks about progress India made under his govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew comparison between situation in 2013 and how things stand in last year of his govt.

15 Aug 2018 8:55 AM

Los Angeles’ subway will become the first mass transit system in the US to install body scanners. (Photo: AP)

Los Angeles will be first in US to install subway body scanners

The machines scan for metallic and non-metallic objects on a person’s body and can detect suspicious items from 30 feet.

15 Aug 2018 8:53 AM

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine expressed full support Monday for President Donald Trump’s proposed military “Space Force.” (Photo: AP)

NASA administrator expresses full support for Trump ‘space force’ proposal

Bridenstine was among the officials with Trump in June when he called for creation of a new military branch known as the Space Force.

15 Aug 2018 8:37 AM

According to Google, today's doodle, featuring some of India's most iconic animals, was inspired by Indian truck art.

Google celebrates India's 72nd Independence day with Truck art Doodle

Google's Independence Day Doodle features two peacocks, a Bengal tiger and an Asiatic elephant.

15 Aug 2018 8:24 AM

Twitter Lite It supports slower 2G or 3G networks and loads data quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Twitter Lite expands to over 45 countries including India

The app was launched in last year and it has gradually moved from its initial regions of operation to 21 more countries this week.