Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 16 Jul 2018

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One Blue Origin employee with first-hand knowledge of the pricing plan said the company will start selling tickets in the range of about $200,000 to $300,000.

Jeff Bezos plans to charge at least $200,000 for space rides

The New Shepard is designed to autonomously fly six passengers more than 62 miles (100 km) above Earth into suborbital space.

16 Jul 2018 8:56 AM

'We should complain against those who evade taxes and expose them. Even if I myself do something wrong, then (you should) directly speak to the Prime Minister,' Goyal said. (Photo: File)

Traders, businessmen need to be whistleblowers on tax evasion: Piyush Goyal

The meeting was organised by Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation.

16 Jul 2018 8:50 AM

The Delhi chief minister said that education alone would make India 'number one' and alleged that no government at the Centre had worked earnestly for the education sector in the last 70 years. (Photo: PTI | File)

If talking about Hindu-Muslim would help India become No 1: Kejriwal asks PM Modi

Kejriwal's remarks came a day after the PM Modi, during a rally in UP's Azamgarh, asked if the Congress was a party for Muslim men alone.

16 Jul 2018 8:43 AM

Younger adults, especially those born after 1970, have the highest rate of death due to heart problems caused by narrowing of the heart's arteries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Deaths due to cardiovascular disease on rise in India

Rates of dying from ischaemic heart disease in populations aged 30 to 69 increased in rural areas.

16 Jul 2018 8:35 AM

It was unclear whether the indictment might factor into Trump’s meeting with Putin on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Twelve Russians indicted for meddling in 2016 US election

The charges say the Russian defendants, in August 2016, contacted a person in touch with the Trump campaign to offer help.

16 Jul 2018 8:32 AM

Leaders from the Congress and various other parties will meet in the evening in the office of the Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad in Parliament House. (Photo: PTI)

Oppositionn to meet today, form strategy to corner Govt during Monsoon Session

On top of the agenda will be to finalise a joint candidate for the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman's post.

16 Jul 2018 8:31 AM

The researchers artificially stimulated the reward system in the brains of tumour-bearing mice, raising their levels of dopamine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having positive attitude helps fight cancer, says study

Some immune cell subsets like Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs), support tumour growth by suppressing anti-tumour immune response.

16 Jul 2018 8:18 AM

Rolls-Royce’s design will be showcased in digital form at the Farnborough Airshow, which starts on Monday.

Rolls-Royce plans for take-off in flying taxi market

British jet engine maker Rolls-Royce has designed a propulsion system for a flying taxi.

16 Jul 2018 8:12 AM

India is WhatsApp’s biggest market, with more than 200 million users.

Karnataka Police arrested 25 in latest WhatsApp-led lynching

At least three people have been killed and more than a dozen assaulted over such rumours this year, according to media reports.

16 Jul 2018 8:01 AM

Platforms like Facebook have begun to adopt policies against spreading of fake news.

Time fake news is nipped in the bud

With digitisation developing at breakneck speed it has become imperative to talk about stopping the spread of fake news.

16 Jul 2018 6:50 AM

A year-and-half down the line, Zuckerberg was sitting in front of attorneys being probed, as the world watched his confessions.

Fake news cannot be unseen

As it brings more people online, a phrase that is heard most often since the onset of 2018 is ‘Fake news’.

16 Jul 2018 6:47 AM

Opposition parties likely to pass a resolution pressing the government to call for election to the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson as early as possible.

Opposition meet to chalk out House strategy

The Congress party has ‘in-principle’ accepted the need for Opposition unity.

16 Jul 2018 6:42 AM

Senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia (Photo: PTI)

Jyotiraditya Scindia ‘gets rid of’ coconut, stirs row

The BJP apparently has found an opportunity to play the Hindu card against the Congress by taking Mr Scindia to task for “disregarding Hindu culture”.

16 Jul 2018 6:29 AM

No stopping Shrikanth Wagh even after 10-wicket haul

The Vidarbha pacer bagged 10 wickets in an innings in English League Cricket, eyes bigger goals this season.

16 Jul 2018 5:54 AM

‘Together, Mayawati and I can build a pan-India dalit movement’

I am four times more popular than Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, but I don’t have a car of my own, says Jignesh Mevani.

16 Jul 2018 5:53 AM

Dipa Karmakar won the World Challenge Cup gold in Turkey recently.

Back after injury, Karmakar revels in new-found success

Dipa scored 14.15 to clinch the gold medal in Turkey but said she will need to score higher to win a medal at the Asian Games.

16 Jul 2018 5:51 AM

Hima Das a winner in any language

Das glorious win was quickly followed by wishes pouring in from all corners.

16 Jul 2018 5:45 AM

The perimenopause stage is characterised by a sharp decline in oestrogen levels.

Don’t suffer in silence!

The symptoms of perimenopause can easily be managed with lifestyle changes and hormone replacement therapy.

16 Jul 2018 5:41 AM

Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam (Photo: File/Twitter)

Jailed Nawaz Sharif wants open trial in corruption cases

Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz were granted B Class facility in Adiala Jail.

16 Jul 2018 5:33 AM

BJP, Cong men fight over statue garlanding in Tamil Nadu

A section of the BJP members and the Congress workers were involved in a push and shove for some time, the police said.

16 Jul 2018 5:00 AM

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