Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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The leader of the impeachment investigation said Tuesday that witnesses had provided substantial support for allegations that he illegally tried to force Ukraine to investigate Biden. (Photo: File)

Ukraine 'won't interfere' in Trump impeachment probe, says Zelensky

Trump has admitted asking Zelensky to probe Biden, but said it was for legitimate suspicions of corruption and not political reasons.

17 Oct 2019 10:30 AM

Systolic blood pressure is the top number in a blood pressure reading and is the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries when the heart is beating. (Photo: ANI)

Consumption of nicotine during pregnancy can cause systolic blood pressure

Nicotine intake during pregnancy leads to blood pressure issue in children: Study.

17 Oct 2019 10:18 AM

Because social isolation can worsen your health, the researchers suggested that older adults with arthritis perhaps could benefit from physical activity and participating in social activities. (Photo: ANI)

Did you know that social isolation can cause osteoarthritis?

Studies reveal that social isolation can increase risk of osteoarthritis.

17 Oct 2019 10:10 AM

Robo Chef, a first of its kind restaurant in the city has two robots that interact with customers and serve food. (Photo: ANI)

Made in India robots to serve food at this Bhubaneswar restaurant

The robots also have a voice-operated system to greet the customers and welcome them to the eatery.

17 Oct 2019 10:06 AM

The tests done to determine this are BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 (Human gene test). (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Understanding male breast cancer

Given the rarity of male breast cancer patients mostly ignore the symptoms.

17 Oct 2019 10:00 AM

Sources close to the mediation panel said the Sunni Waqf Board, Nirvani Akhada, Nirmohi Akhada, Ram Janmabhoomi Punruddhar Samiti and some other Hindu parties are in favour of settling the contentious land dispute. (Photo: File)

‘Sort of settlement’: Sources on Ayodhya report submitted by mediation panel

The sources said that a Hindu religious institution has agreed to part with its land in Ayodhya for construction of mosque there.

17 Oct 2019 9:48 AM

With LinkedIn Events every member can seamlessly create and join professional events.

LinkedIn Events fosters face-to-face community building

Events is the first global product to be built out of the Bengaluru R&D Centre, and bolsters the ‘Made in India, For The World’ vision.

17 Oct 2019 9:42 AM

According to a study, heart failure clinics are associated with reductions in hospitalization and death rates. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Heart Failure clinics are the need of the hour: Experts

Heart failure is becoming an endemic in the country, affecting an estimated 8-10 million people.

17 Oct 2019 9:30 AM

In 2019, the race for expanding the horizons of technological progress is faster than ever.

6 Tech companies to watch out for in 2020

This rundown exhibits 6 organizations that are utilizing innovation to to make their mark.

17 Oct 2019 9:25 AM

The Enforcement Directorate had sought 14 days remand of Chidambaram. (Photo: PTI | File)

Delhi court issues production warrant against ex-FM in INX case, hearing today

The court has issued directions to the Tihar Jail authorities to produce Chidambaram at 3 pm on Thursday.

17 Oct 2019 9:21 AM

India's ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday briefed lawmakers on the situation in Kashmir and the steps taken to maintain peace after Jammu and Kashmir's special status was abrogated. (Photo: File)

Indian ambassador briefs US lawmakers on ground situation in Kashmir

Since August 16, there was gradual removal of curbs and by September first week, most were removed, officials in Jammu and Kashmir had said.

17 Oct 2019 9:21 AM

Victim identified as Ani Raj was the editor of Bengaluru based tabloid Voice of Yalahanka and was found dead inside the prison complex on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Bengaluru journalist commits suicide in jail, family cries foul

According to police, Raj had killed himself by hanging from a bell in Shiva temple inside the jail complex.

17 Oct 2019 9:12 AM

Five people were killed after an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Philippines' southern province of North Cotabato on Wednesday, local officials said on Thursday. (Representational Image)

5 killed in Philippines earthquake; over 200 aftershocks registered

At least 60 others also injured in Tulunan town in North Cotabato, and in Magsaysay and Digos in Davao del Sur, media reports suggest.

17 Oct 2019 9:06 AM

Huawei has maintained its focus on ICT infrastructure and smart devices, and continued to boost the efficiency and quality of its operations.

Huawei announces Q3 2019 business results

To date, Huawei has signed more than 60 commercial contracts for 5G with leading global carriers.

17 Oct 2019 9:03 AM

He said that Pakistan had raised an issue internal to India and extraneous to their discussions for narrow political gains. (Photo: File)

‘Vituperative mudslingling’: Tharoor takes a dig at Pak for raising Kashmir issue at IPU

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said Parliament of India will not allow these malicious efforts to succeed.

17 Oct 2019 9:00 AM

The Mumbai Police will investigate how the Reserve Bank of India audit missed various irregularities in the PMC bank transactions, the metropolis police chief said on Wednesday. (Representational Image)

Omission of irregularities in PMC bank working will be probed: Mumbai police

In this case, the loans were not shown in the name of HDIL but were shown in the accounts of different names.

17 Oct 2019 8:59 AM

It (India) is one of the fastest growing (economies) even today. It has the best skilled manpower and a government that is continuously doing what is required in the name of reforms, above all democracy and rule of law, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

No better place to invest than in India: Sitharaman

She assured international investors at an interaction session that the government was continuously working to bring reforms.

17 Oct 2019 8:58 AM

Samsung aims to make aspirational products more accessible for consumers.

Samsung offers innovative customer service experience to consumers

Samsung’s service centers have over 10,000 specialist engineers trained at Samsung’s in-house training academies.

17 Oct 2019 8:56 AM

Senate Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer told reporters at the White House that Trump insulted House Speaker Pelosi by calling her "a third-rate politician. (Photo: File)

'Trump insulted Pelosi': Democrats walk out of White House meeting on Syria

WH had invited leadership and top committee members of both Democrats and Republicans, and Congress to brief them about Syria.

17 Oct 2019 8:51 AM

Three days after appearing to greenlight an invasion by pulling US troops from the Kurdish-dominated region, Trump told the Turkish president he would wreck Ankara's economy if the invasion went too far. (Photo: File)

'Don't be a fool': Trump to Turkey President on Syria offensive

In language shorn of diplomatic niceties, Trump began with an outright threat.

17 Oct 2019 8:44 AM

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