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

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Somou Balaya was assaulted by a private security guard, Pradeep Singh, and his employer, Manik Khosla, after an argument over directions Balaya had asked for. (Representational Image)

50-yr-old NRI businessman dies of cardiac arrest after being thrashed in Gurgaon

Two men, a private security guard, Pradeep Singh, and his employer, Manik Khosla have been arrested for assaulting the businessman.

17 Aug 2018 3:07 PM

The Pentagon report further said that it is unclear what message Xi Jinping-led government is trying to convey by sending aircrafts 'beyond a demonstration of improved capabilities.' (Photo: File)

China actively expanding bomber training for US strikes: Pentagon

The report highlighted that China is making effort to increase its global influence by investing heavily in its defence sector.

17 Aug 2018 3:06 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adult smokers more apt to use e-cigarettes than nonsmokers

The findings suggest that people should be cautious about choosing e-cigarettes for health reasons.

17 Aug 2018 3:00 PM

Greece exits the last of its three bailouts on August 20 and hopes to be able to borrow again in international markets after a nearly nine-year debt crisis that shrank the economy by a quarter and forced it to implement painful austerity measures.

Greece set to exit bailout, still faces daunting challenges

The crisis has proven deeply traumatic for Greeks who had enthusiastically swapped drachmas for euros in 2001.

17 Aug 2018 2:58 PM

After an intense six-hour debate in Parliament and protest by lawmakers in Najib's party, the law was repealed Thursday with a simple voice vote. (Representational Image)

New Malaysian government repeals law banning 'fake news'

The bill was passed in April under former PM Najib Razak despite concerns that it would be used to silence dissent ahead of a May 9 polls.

17 Aug 2018 2:57 PM

Pompeo said the administration remains willing to talk to Iran but that in order to do so 'we must see major changes in the regime's behaviour both inside and outside its borders.' (Photo: File)

Pompeo forms Iran Action Group to run policy after nuke deal withdrawal

Mike Pompeo named Brian Hook to run the group with title of special representative for Iran.

17 Aug 2018 2:51 PM

Khera points towards the title of the book ‘You Can Achieve More’ and says no matter what stage of life a person is in; they need to ask themselves if they have optimised their performance.

Achievers achieve in spite of problems not in absence of them: Author Shiv Khera

Khera’s new book You Can Achieve More says a person who harbours a positive outlook in life cannot be stopped.

17 Aug 2018 2:42 PM

In a video that circulated on social media, the social activist is seen being chased and pushed by a group of people as he keeps walking and trying to get away. (Youtube Screengrab)

Swami Agnivesh assaulted again on way to Vajpayee condolence meet in Delhi

This is the second attack on Swami Agnivesh within a month.

17 Aug 2018 2:41 PM

Vivo will be putting the notch on its phones on a diet. (Photo: Slashleaks)

Vivo to get rid of big notches with OPPO's 'teardrop' notch

Leaked images show the Vivo X23, V11 sport ‘teardrop’ style notched displays and Snapdragon chipsets.

17 Aug 2018 2:39 PM

CEO Sundar Pichai clarified that the company is not close to launching a search product. (AP Photo)

Google not close to launching search engine in China: Sundar Pichai

Pichai did hint at doing more in the country which is infamous for its restrictive internet policies.

17 Aug 2018 2:33 PM

Experts develop allergy guide for picking landscape plants

Plants at nurseries or gardening centers aren’t labeled as allergenic.

17 Aug 2018 2:32 PM

With flood situation in Kerala worsening with every passing day, the death toll in the monsoon fury has mounted to 167. (Photo: File | PTI)

Explore reducing Mullaperiyar water level to 139 feet: SC to NCMC, Kerala panel

The SC also asked Kerala and Tamil Nadu to abide by the NCMC’s directions on rehabilitation and water level reduction’.

17 Aug 2018 2:30 PM

The government wants to engage the citizens and commercial enterprises are increasingly reaching out to the consumers for market share.

Indian banks, insurance cos increasingly embracing digitisation: US tech expert

Indian government is giving citizens direct access and connectivity, shifting away from bureaucracy.

17 Aug 2018 2:22 PM

The company has finally added support for streaming via hearing aids.

Android gets streaming support for hearing aids

Google has released an open specification for hearing aid streaming support on future versions of Android.

17 Aug 2018 2:22 PM

The accused Rajkumar alias Raju attacked the trio with a shovel and a kitchen knife while they were asleep and fled from the spot. Subsequently, he was arrested. (Representational Image)

Man stabs sister-in-law, her nephew multiple times with shovel, kills them

A 55-year-old woman and her nephew were stabbed multiple times with a shovel allegedly by her brother-in-law at their residence in Delhi.

17 Aug 2018 2:19 PM

After the argument turned fierce, the security guard and his employer roughed up Somou Balaya, police said. (Representational Image/File)

NRI businessman thrashed near Delhi over argument, dies of cardiac arrest

The entire incident was recorded on CCTV cameras, footage of which is with the police, police said.

17 Aug 2018 2:15 PM

The newly-elected National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, is meeting to elect the prime minister. (Photo: File)

As Imran Khan prepares to become Pak PM, rift appears within Oppn

Imran Khan's victory has become almost certain after rift emerged in grand Opposition alliance over candidature of Shahbaz Sharif.

17 Aug 2018 2:10 PM

The major rain-affected districts are Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkmagaluru, Kodagu and parts of Hassan and Uttara Kannada. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Multiple landslides hamper rescue ops in rain-battered Karnataka

Locals near Makanur were stuck in their houses as the landslide-hit area blocked all roads.

17 Aug 2018 2:09 PM

Chief Executive Sundar Pichai told staff that though development is in an early stage, providing more services in the world's most populous country fits with Google's global mission. (Photo: File)

Google not close to launching search engine app in China: CEO Sundar Pichai

Hoping to gain approval from Chinese government to provide a mobile search service, Google plans to block some websites and search terms.

17 Aug 2018 1:59 PM

The Carvaan Mini 2.0 is said to be light in weight, and it has an effective battery life of more than 4 hours.

Saregama launches Carvaan Mini 2.0 with new features

With the inclusion of AM and FM, Saregama is aiming to serve the small towns and rural areas along with the urban audience.

17 Aug 2018 1:54 PM

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