Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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The comment on potential approval came in an interview with Caoilin Chestnutt, Queensland’s Resources Investment Commissioner, on the sidelines of the Coaltrans conference in New Delhi late on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Adani could win Carmichael mine approval within two years

The firm has been at loggerheads with environmental activists in the eight years since the project was first proposed.

21 Feb 2019 1:32 PM

It also revised the cumulative job addition data from September 2017 to November 2018 downwards 11.36 per cent to 65.15 lakh from earlier forecast of 73.50 lakh. (Photo: File)

7.16 lakh jobs created in Dec, 72.32 lakh in last 16 months: Payroll data

EPFO, revised downwards its payroll data for November 2018 by 23.44 per cent to 5.80 lakh against the earlier estimate of 7.16 lakh

21 Feb 2019 1:28 PM

US states that Huawei's equipment can be used for China's spying.

US Senator says US allies need to maintain "common front" on China's Huawei

United States and its allies “need to maintain a common front” against risk of using equipment from countries.

21 Feb 2019 1:23 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: PTI )

Sitharaman launches vessel, asks defence PSUs to expand market

Many overseas clients have shown an interest in buying from India, says Sitharaman.

21 Feb 2019 1:09 PM

The fact that the company is subject to Chinese intelligence laws is worrying, European Commission Vice-President Ansip said. (Photo: AP)

EU must assess Huawei risk despite lack of evidence: EU digital chief

Britain has not seen any evidence of malicious activity by Huawei.

21 Feb 2019 1:07 PM

According to sources, the IAF is planning to procure eight new Sukhoi Su-30MKI from HAL. The total cost of the order is estimated to be more than Rs 30 billion (USD 421.03m). (Photo: File)

'Hope to get new squadron of Sukhoi-30 fighter jets soon’: HAL

According to reports, HAL is expected to manufacture two additional aircraft from the facility by the end of 2019.

21 Feb 2019 1:02 PM

Microsoft said many of the attacks originated from a group called Strontium.

Microsoft discovers hacking targeting democratic institutions in Europe

Microsoft said it discovered the hacking through the company’s Threat Intelligence Center and Digital Crimes Unit.

21 Feb 2019 12:52 PM

The company said it will make further announcements at the appropriate time. (Photo: Twitter)

RCap invites Nippon Life to acquire its stake in asset management JV

Reliance Capital held 42.9 per cent stake in Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.

21 Feb 2019 12:50 PM

No evidence has been produced publicly and Huawei has repeatedly denied the claims. (Photo: ANI)

Britain managing Huawei risks, has no evidence of spying

Britain had yet to decide on its security policy for national 5G networks.

21 Feb 2019 12:43 PM

under section 80D one now can avail health insurance premium till Rs 25,000 as tax deductible on source (TDS) if the policy is for self, spouse, and kids. (Photo: File)

Get TDS till Rs 1 lakh under section 80D, but conditions apply

The government is offering benefits under Section 80D of the income tax act, making treatments from private hospitals affordable.

21 Feb 2019 12:42 PM

Sunanda Pushkar was found dead in a suite of a luxury hotel in the city on the night of January 17, 2014. (Photo: PTI | File)

Sunanda Pushkar case: Hearing adjourned till March 7

On 4 February, Patiala House Court sent the case for trial after dismissing Subramanian Swamy’s plea seeking to assist the court in matter.

21 Feb 2019 12:35 PM

The farmers’ have agitated second time in the last 12 months against what they termed as the “betrayal” of peasants by the BJP governments at the state and centre. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra farmers begin their agitation again to press for their demands

8-day farmers protest in Maharashtra delayed due to police intervention.

21 Feb 2019 12:34 PM

In Karnataka, Amit Shah will be addressing the meeting of party workers from three Lok Sabha constituencies followed by a meeting with the party’s lawmakers in the evening. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India/File)

Amit Shah to launch BJP’s outreach to central government scheme beneficiaries today

BJP has fixed a target of reaching out to 22 crore beneficiaries of schemes initiated by central as well as BJP-led state governments.

21 Feb 2019 12:34 PM

Reliance communications Chairman Anil Ambani.

RCom seeks lenders' nod for release of Rs 260 cr in bank account to Ericsson

RCom is confident of raising the balance approximately Rs 200 crore for payment to Ericsson

21 Feb 2019 12:22 PM

Bunkers being constructed in bordering areas of Rajouri. (Photo: ANI)

Community bunkers being built for safety of locals along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

On Wednesday, Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector for second consecutive day.

21 Feb 2019 12:21 PM

Lenovo shares rose 11.4 percent on Thursday morning, poised for their best one-day gains in almost 10 years.

Lenovo's third-quarter profit beats expectations, powering share surge

The company, dual-headquartered in China and the United States, is optimistic of further growth in China.

21 Feb 2019 12:19 PM

SK Hynix said the investment plan, subject to approval from local authorities, will see over 50 domestic and foreign suppliers join at the site in Yongin, 40 km from the capital. (Photo: AP)

SK Hynix plans to spend USD 107 billion building four memory chip plants

The chip fabrication plants will be built on a 4.5 million square metre site south of Seoul beginning 2022.

21 Feb 2019 12:12 PM

Barber Le Tuan Duong has been overrun with customers since word got out about his free dos, a gesture he's offering out of sheer excitement for the February 27-28 meeting in Hanoi. (Photo: AP)

Barber marks US-North Korea summit with free Trump, Kim style haircuts

The barber would normally charge a whopping USD 43 for the Trump dye-job, a steep fee in a city where most haircuts cost a few dollars

21 Feb 2019 12:11 PM

Indian economy fundamentals sound, set to reach USD 5 trillion: PM Modi

No other large economy in the world has grown at 7 per cent year after year, says PM.

21 Feb 2019 11:59 AM

Users can set verification to be required immediately upon log-in, meaning they would need to supply Touch ID or Face ID each time they open WhatsApp, or at intervals of up to an hour, allowing them to toggle between apps on the iPhone for that time period.

WhatsApp bug lets users bypass new privacy controls

The security system fails when users select any interval option other than “immediately.”

21 Feb 2019 11:58 AM

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