Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 Aug 2018

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With the launch of the smart speaker bearing a screen, Google is foreseeing to ship 3 million units. (Representational Image/Source: Lenovo)

Google's smart display with AI to come by late 2018

It will actually be a smart Google Assistant-featuring speaker with a display.

17 Aug 2018 5:40 PM

Civil aviation regulator, DGCA, on Friday told the Delhi High Court that airlines in the country are not charging fares that are unlawful, discriminatory or exorbitant and the ticket prices change according to market forces.

Airlines not charging exorbitant fares: DGCA to Delhi High Court

Under the Aircraft Act it was not empowered to make "financial regulations" with regard to air fares.

17 Aug 2018 5:31 PM

He also asked people to stay hydrated and wear lose clothes (Photo: AFP)

Colombian official recommends abstinence from sex as a way to deal with heat wave

He said people should at least wait till night when the temperatures are lower if they can’t control their desire.

17 Aug 2018 5:26 PM

State-owned GAIL India has sought shareholder nod to amend the charter of the company to invest in start-ups, build solar power plants and set up battery charging stations for electric vehicles as it looks to diversify its portfolio beyond gas and petrochemicals.

GAIL seeks foray into solar power plants, battery charging stations

There is a necessity to adopt new and different pathways to provide clean, cost-effective and efficient mobility services.

17 Aug 2018 5:23 PM

An elderly woman is evacuated towards safer area in Thrissur. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala floods: Death toll mounts to 324 as rains wreak havoc in God's own country

PM Modi is expected to reach Kerala on Friday night, likely to undertake an aerial survey on Saturday.

17 Aug 2018 5:20 PM

India on Friday allowed import of petcoke for use as feedstock in some industries, sending shares of cement manufacturers higher.

India allows conditional import of petcoke; cement shares rise

India’s imports of petcoke have declined this year as cement companies substituted some of their petcoke with coal.

17 Aug 2018 5:16 PM

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died on Thursday, August 18. (Photo: PTI)

Vajpayee lives on: Ex PM's speeches will keep him alive in collective memory

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who died in Delhi on Thursday at the age of 93, was known for his oratory skills.

17 Aug 2018 5:15 PM

The Carmichael mine has faced years of delays amid opposition from environmental groups who argue it will contribute to global warming and damage the Great Barrier Reef, leading some banks to rule out any role in funding.

Australian court quashes indigenous challenge to Adani mine

The company said the verdict allows it to secure land tenure for the site.

17 Aug 2018 5:07 PM

Paytm Mall, owned by Paytm E-commerce Pvt Ltd., has ramped-up its efforts to expand their business with a three-fold rise in the annual gross sales, with a target to achieve USD 10 billion mark by March 2019.

Paytm Mall targets USD 10 billion annual gross sales by March 2019

Paytm E-Commerce, which runs the online marketplace, achieved USD 3.5 billion in annualized gross sales in June 2018.

17 Aug 2018 4:56 PM

PE deals recorded a robust 37 per cent and 72 per cent increase in volumes and values respectively in July 2018 as compared to July 2017.

PE investments deal tally at USD 11.5 bn in January-July: Thornton

Real estate, e commerce and pharma also attracted investments of over USD 100 million.

17 Aug 2018 4:41 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how heart disease affects men and women differently

The biology and physiology of both men and women are significantly different.

17 Aug 2018 4:40 PM

Don't want to limit myself to only women-oriented films, says Kajol

After her last outing "Dilwale", Kajol is excited about "Helicopter Eela", in which she plays the role of a single mother.

17 Aug 2018 4:37 PM

The broader NSE Nifty spurted 85.70 points, or 0.75 per cent, to end at a new record of 11,470.75. (Photo: PTI)

Sensex surges 284 points, Nifty hits new high

Sensex stayed in the green throughout the session and hit the day's high of 38,022.32 on a flurry of buying.

17 Aug 2018 4:12 PM

Cancer risk with diabetes is higher for women than men

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17 Aug 2018 3:55 PM

As per tweets from the Defence Ministry of India on Friday, over 3000 people have been rescued since the flooding started. (Photo: Twitter/@DefenceMinIndia)

Watch: Rescue operations in full swing as Kerala faces worst flood in decades

All districts apart from Kasargod are now under a red alert, with the Meteorological Department predicting heavy rainfall in 13 districts.

17 Aug 2018 3:53 PM

Looking at the revenue, Fortnite's earning is around five times more than PUBG's.

PUBG outperforms Fortnite on mobile with massive downloads

Its indulging experience and life-like graphics have managed to hook the youth and its download count of 100 million is an epitome of it.

17 Aug 2018 3:52 PM

The launch of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is being rescheduled in the wake of seven-day national mourning to pay homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, an official source said.

India Post Payments Bank launch deferred due to Vajpayee's demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to launch IPPB on August 21.

17 Aug 2018 3:49 PM

The Raj Bhavan building was built by a British army officer Sir Mark Cubbon between 1840 and 1842 when he was the Commissioner of the then Mysore territories. (Photo: File)

Everyone is welcome: Karnataka Governor throws open Raj Bhavan to public

The gates of century-old Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru have been opened for public for 15 days from August 16.

17 Aug 2018 3:26 PM

Beleaguered carrier Jet Airways is in advanced stage of discussions with TruJet to sublease up to seven of its ATR planes to the regional carrier as it seeks to reduce costs and mop up additional revenues amid cash drought.

TruJet in talks with Jet Airways to sublease up to 7 ATRs

The Naresh Goyal-promoted full service carrier currently has 15 ATRs in its fleet.

17 Aug 2018 3:23 PM

By Thursday, more than 1.6 million people had already arrived in Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage, which runs from Sunday to Friday. (Photo: File)

New app to take care of travel plans, medical care of Hajj pilgrims

One of the five pillars of the world's fastest-growing religion, the hajj is expected to draw 2 mn people from around the globe this year.

17 Aug 2018 3:16 PM

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