Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Oct 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18 Oct 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson also said that states that use terror as an instrument of policy will only see their international reputation and standing diminish, in an apparent dig at Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Expect Pak to take decisive action against terrorists: US Chief Diplomat

The US and India are cross-screening known, suspected terrorists, and later this year, will convene new dialogue on terrorist designations.

18 Oct 2017 9:33 PM

The shooter has been identified as 37-year-old Radee Labeeb Prince and authorities are looking for him. (Photo: AP)

US: 3 killed in shooting at business park in Maryland; hunt on for suspect

The suspect and the victims were all associated with a company at the Emmorton Business Park in Edgewood.

18 Oct 2017 9:14 PM

UIDAI CEO asserted that this was not a case of denial of benefits because of Aadhaar, as the family had the 12-digit identifier since 2013. (Photo: File | ANI)

J'khand girl 'starvation' death: UIDAI says she had Aadhaar, action to be taken for denial of govt benefits

Activists alleged the girl died of starvation as her family's ration card was cancelled as it was not linked to Aadhaar.

18 Oct 2017 9:05 PM

Hockey Asia Cup 2017: India hold Korea to 1-1 draw in Super 4s

It was Gurjant Singh's 59th-minute goal that ensured India remained in the hunt for the Asia Cup 2017 final.

18 Oct 2017 8:51 PM

Citing medium term risks to inflation and uncertainties on external and fiscal fronts, RBI Governor Urjit Patel had pleaded for keeping interest rate unchanged. (File Photo)

Inflation, fiscal uncertainty led to rate status quo: RBI Governor

RBI Governor Urijt Patel emphasised the need for keeping headline inflation close to 4 per cent on a durable basis.

18 Oct 2017 8:45 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that no politics should be seen behind his government's efforts to develop this temple town. (Photo: PTI)

Ram Rajya means home for all, no poverty, discrimination: Adityanath

Adityanath hit out at critics claiming that there were some who opposed and questioned his actions regardless of what he did.

18 Oct 2017 8:37 PM

Reliance Jio customers will have to pay 15 per cent more for its popular 84-day plan at Rs 459 from Thursday.

Reliance Jio's new 84-day plan now costs Rs 459

Jio has introduced Rs 1,999 plan which will have six months validity and offer 125 GB data at unrestricted high speed.

18 Oct 2017 8:28 PM

The training programmes researchers compared are tools scientists rely on to test the brain's working memory (Photo: AFP)

Training exercise to boost brain power identified by scientists

Scientists decided to compare directly the leading types of exercises and measure people's brain activity before and after training.

18 Oct 2017 8:27 PM

Union minister Smriti Irani said Congress was trying to prove its leaders involved in the Bofors case and Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law involved in controversial land deals, innocent. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP asks Cong to come clean on Bofors, seeks response to Michael Hershman's allegations

Smriti Irani said Cong has been shown to be too eager to grab undue benefits whether it is an air ticket upgrade or scam like Bofors.

18 Oct 2017 8:25 PM

There’s a 20MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture that also doubles up as a selfie camera.

ZTE launches Axon M with dual displays

The ZTE Axon M is a foldable smartphone with two displays and flagship specifications from last year.

18 Oct 2017 8:24 PM

Despite significant advances in the understanding of valve disease, mitral regurgitation has until now been largely considered a degenerative disorder (Photo: AFP)

Risk of heart valve disorder may increase due to hypertension

Mitral regurgitation leads to a backflow of blood into the heart, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath and tiredness.

18 Oct 2017 8:21 PM

India and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation on Technical Intern Training Programme (TITP) on Wednesday. Photo: PIB| Twitter

India, Japan ink pact on tech training co-operation

The pact will pave the way for sending Indian technical interns to Japan for on-the-job training for a period of 3 to 5 years.

18 Oct 2017 8:08 PM

Because SafeSearch is constantly crawling the web for new sites, the list of explicit sites blocked by Wi-Fi’s family controls will automatically be updated in real time.

Google introduces SafeSearch to its Wi-Fi app

Site Blocking uses the best of Google’s SafeSearch technology, which was created in 2009 to filter explicit content from Search results.

18 Oct 2017 7:51 PM

The Power Ministry said a detailed plan has been implemented from Wednesday to ensure sufficient supply of coal to power plants. (Representational Image)

Power Ministry kicks off plan to push coal supplies to power plants

There were fears of power outages in the festive season because of critical coal shortage at power plants.

18 Oct 2017 7:43 PM

The police with Army has launched a search operation in the area for the assailants. No militant outfit has, so far, claimed responsibility to killing the SPO. (Representational Image)

J&K: Another policeman shot dead by suspected militants outside his house in Tral

the gunmen fired at SPO Haleem Gujjar from point blank range in Gutroo village of Tral at 5:45 pm, he died on the spot.

18 Oct 2017 7:37 PM

The boy woke up with limited mobility (Photo: Pixabay)

Boy sleeps for two weeks due to mysterious condition

Doctors were able to help him wake up after giving medication meant to prevent seizures but the boy didn't show any seizure like symptoms.

18 Oct 2017 7:35 PM

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said armed as well as para-military forces will be able to make calls to their families using satellite phone for Re 1 per minute from Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Diwali bonanza for armed forces, govt cuts call rates to Re 1 per minute

The current call rate for most of such connections was Rs 5 per minute, although some subsidised ones paid Re 1.

18 Oct 2017 7:34 PM

'I have become acutely aware of my skin colour in the last few months, after the rise of alleged hate crimes against Indians and Indians mistaken for ‘Arabs,’ said Sushovan Sircar. (Representational Image | Photo: AP)

With spike in hate crimes in US, Indian-Americans fear for their lives

Almost ten months into the Trump presidency, Indians might be changing their minds, as many fear for their lives.

18 Oct 2017 7:19 PM

The soldier allegedly shot her thrice in the back in front of shoppers at a local supermarket. (Representational Image | Photo: File)

Thailand: Wife shot to death by husband in supermarket; 2 others injured

Sirinporn Chumboonchu split with her husband upon learning about his affair.

18 Oct 2017 7:00 PM

The 17th century architectural marvel is included in the month of July in the calendar brought out by the state information department. (Photo: PTI)

After being struck off tourism book, Taj Mahal finds place in UP govt calendar

Gorakhnath Mutt in Gorakhpur, represented by Yogi Adityanath, has also found a place in the calendar.

18 Oct 2017 6:58 PM

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