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

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Trai recommended auction of about 8,644 MHz of telecom frequencies at an estimated total base price of Rs 4.9 lakh cr.

DoT expects to complete due process for 5G spectrum auction by Aug

Roll out of 5G services in the country will have an impact of USD 1 trillion on the economy.

17 Dec 2018 3:25 PM

Congress leader Kamal Nath was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh in Bhopal. (Photo: ANI)

Congress’ Kamal Nath sworn in as Madhya Pradesh chief minister

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to Kamal Nath.

17 Dec 2018 3:21 PM

Leading cloud communication player, Route Mobile is the first to bring RCS to India.

Rich Communication Service coming to India

SMS messages go multimedia in 2019, to take on WhatApp and Facebook, with new avatar called Rich Communication Service

17 Dec 2018 3:13 PM

Delhi High Court said Sajjan Kumar's life imprisonment will be for the remainder of his life and asked him to surrender by December 31. It also asked him not to leave Delhi before that. (Photo: File | PTI)

Justice finally delivered: AAP, BJP, Punjab Cong welcome Sajjan Kumar's conviction

The Delhi High Court sentenced Sajjan Kumar for conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced him to imprisonment for life.

17 Dec 2018 3:03 PM

The Nokia 8.1's plum shade is as different as it gets, and we love it.

Nokia 8.1 review: Style meets substance

A stylish Android One handset with the sweetness of Android Pie.

17 Dec 2018 2:53 PM

Saima (centre), wife of slain Abid Hussain Lone, being consoled by local women in J&K's Pulwama. (Photo: Kashmir Life)

Pulwama killing leaves Indonesian woman, her 3-month-old child devastated

Among 7 civilians killed in troops’ firing in J&K's Pulwama on Saturday was an MBA pass out from university in Indonesia.

17 Dec 2018 2:38 PM

Globally, gold fell 0.07 per cent to USD 1,238.20 an ounce, while silver traded a shade higher at USD 14.64 an ounce in Singapore.

Gold slides on muted demand, weak global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 32,000 per 10 gram at the bullion market, owing to slackened demand from local jewelers.

17 Dec 2018 2:22 PM

K T Rama Rao has been appointed as TRS working president as K Chandrasekhar Rao would be focusing on national politics. (Photo: Twitter | @trspartyonline)

KCR’s son K T Rama Rao takes over as TRS working president

K T Rama Rao's appointment is being seen by many as a move anointing him as heir apparent to the party president.

17 Dec 2018 2:18 PM

Results showed increased blood concentrations of magnesium and elevated urinary levels of a breakdown product of alpha-tocopherol, commonly known as vitamin E.

Hazelnuts may be the key to disease prevention, says study

Study found older adults who added hazelnuts to diet for 16 weeks significantly improved levels of two key micronutrients.

17 Dec 2018 2:15 PM

Air India's market share dropped from 19.8 per cent in January 2014 to just 11.8 per cent in September this year. (Photo: File | AFP)

ICPA seeks long-term fleet expansion plan for Air India

Air India have just five more A-320 aircraft to join us out of the 27 ordered on lease about three years back.

17 Dec 2018 2:09 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi at Ashok Gehlot's swearing-in ceremony as Rajasthan Chief Minister. (Photo: Twitter | @RahulGandhi)

Thanks for believing in Congress, will fulfil responsibility: Rahul to Rajasthan

'It is an honour for the Congress party to serve Rajasthan. We will fulfil our responsibility,' Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

17 Dec 2018 2:08 PM

The majority of the rulebook for the Paris agreement has been created. (Photo: AP)

Talks adopt ‘rulebook’ to put Paris climate deal into action

Negotiators delayed other key decisions until next year — a move that frustrated environmentalists and countries.

17 Dec 2018 1:54 PM

The company had challenged the order in the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

Vedanta stock surges 6 per cent post NGT order on Tuticorin unit

The stock, after a positive opening on the NSE, gained 5.80 per cent to the intra-day high of Rs 213.30.

17 Dec 2018 1:48 PM

The Real-Time Governance Centre at the state Secretariat in Amaravati announced that 'Phethai' weakened into a cyclone as it made landfall near Katrenikona around 12.25 pm with a wind speed of 80 kmph. (Representational Image | AP)

Cyclone 'Phethai' makes landfall, normal life hit in coastal Andhra Pradesh

Holiday has been declared for educational institutions in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh as a precautionary measure.

17 Dec 2018 1:42 PM

Relief statues are seen at the recently uncovered tomb of the Priest royal Purification during the reign of King Nefer Ir-Ka-Re, named "Wahtye", at the site of the step pyramid of Saqqara, in Giza, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.The Egyptian Archaeological Mission working at the Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara archaeological site succeeded to uncover the tomb, Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anani, announced. (Photo: AP)

Egypt unveils 'one of a kind' tomb of ancient high priest

Tomb is brightly painted and is decorated with scenes showing the royal priest alongside his mother, wife and other members of his family.

17 Dec 2018 1:41 PM

Sajjan Kumar does not hold a position of power in the party, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Don't politicise Sajjan Kumar conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riot case: Congress

Delhi HC on Monday convicted Congress leader for conspiracy to commit murder in the case and sentenced him to imprisonment for life.

17 Dec 2018 1:25 PM

The flush display finally comes to the Paperwhite.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) review: The eBook reader you have been waiting for

A minor external refresh of the world's favourite ereader sporting some big internal changes.

17 Dec 2018 1:23 PM

The dealership experience has been designed to evoke nostalgia with Jawa memorabilia on display

Jawa Inaugurates first showroom in Pune

The first of the planned 105 dealerships in India will serve as the template for the quintessential Jawa experience.

17 Dec 2018 1:14 PM

The number of tech workers - who earn more than double the average wage - grew to 280,000 in 2017 from 240,000 in 2013.

Israel's tech sector faces challenge from shortage of workers

Tech companies are struggling to find tech professionals, with many already finding (them) overseas.

17 Dec 2018 1:10 PM

Several BJP leaders are supporting Bagga's protest. (Photo: Twitter | @TajinderBagga)

Will be on hunger strike till Kamal Nath is replaced as MP CM: Delhi BJP leader

The BJP leader alleged that Kamal Nath, nominated for the Chief Minister’s post in Madhya Pradesh, was involved in the anti-Sikh riots.

17 Dec 2018 1:04 PM

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