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

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Giant tortoises are important ecosystem engineers in the Galapagos responsible for long-distance seed dispersal, and their migration is essential for many tree and plant species' survival. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Environmental conditions affecting tortoise’s ability to migrate

Climate change may affect giant tortoise's ability to migrate.

21 Apr 2019 11:23 AM

OnePlus is rumoured to announce the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and a 5G capable handset on May 14.

OnePlus 7 launch details could be announced on April 23

OnePlus’ CEO Pete Lau has revealed on Twitter that the launch details will be shared by Tuesday.

21 Apr 2019 11:19 AM

Supporters of the ban pointed to the death of a police officer in January after a distracted driver lost control and struck him on a Phoenix-area freeway.

Lawmakers ban on cell phone use while driving

The hand-held phone use ban bars drivers holding it unless the vehicle is stopped.

21 Apr 2019 11:19 AM

Swaraj is in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. ( Photo: File)

We are monitoring situation in Sri Lanka: Sushma Swaraj

'We are keeping a close watch on the situation,' Swaraj said.

21 Apr 2019 11:15 AM

Putting restraints on Zuckerberg could send a message to other tech giants that the FTC could hold their executives accountable for privacy misdeeds. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

FTC considering oversight of Facebook’s Zuckerberg

The Post previously reported the FTC is considering hitting Facebook with a multibillion-dollar fine.

21 Apr 2019 11:14 AM

The Catalans will be crowned champions for the 26th time if they beat Alaves on Tuesday and Levante next Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona move an inch closer to winning La Liga after a win against Real Sociedad

Barca lead the standings on 77 points after 33 games, comfortably clear of nearest challengers Atletico Madrid.

21 Apr 2019 11:07 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo to add to the English and Spanish titles he won with Manchester United and Real Madrid at the first attempt. (Photo: AFP)

Juventus clinch their eight consecutive Seria A title as Ronaldo creates history

Juve’s total of 35 Serie A titles is nearly double the number won by nearest rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan who have 18 apiece.

21 Apr 2019 10:51 AM

The study centred on a psychological effect called 'mental construal'. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Experience the arousal effect of coffee without consumption

You can feel caffeine buzz without actually drinking coffee: Study.

21 Apr 2019 10:45 AM

Under the draft laws sent to China’s legislature for review on Saturday, medical and human trials would face closer scrutiny and stricter requirements.

China draws up tighter rules on human gene and embryo trials

Chinese authorities launched an investigation into He’s work and said they had halted the kind of research he was undertaking.

21 Apr 2019 10:45 AM

NASA has awarded SpaceX and Boeing Co a total of USD 6.8 billion to build competing rocket and capsule systems to launch astronauts into orbit from American soil. (Representative photo: AP)

SpaceX suffers capsule anomaly during Florida tests

The initial tests completed successfully but the final test resulted in an anomaly on the test stand.

21 Apr 2019 10:37 AM

The pitch at the Feroz Shah Kotla has been a major bone of contention in this edition of the league, but the spinner believed his team would be happy to play their remaining two home games on similar tracks. (Photo: AP)

'I have to prove myself every time I get a chance,' says Lamichhane

'Sometimes it feels disappointing being not picked in the playing XI, but at the end of the day, you need good reserves': Lamichhane

21 Apr 2019 10:33 AM

One of the blasts hit St Anthony's Church in Kochchikade of the capital, Colombo. (Photo: Twitter | @aashikchin)

7 arrested after eight blasts in Sri Lanka; death toll rises to 215

Following the deadly attack that claimed several lives, Sri Lankan government ordered curfew from 6 pm Sunday to 6 am Monday.

21 Apr 2019 10:28 AM

Foxconn, a major supplier to Apple Inc, has pledged to eventually create 13,000 jobs in Wisconsin.

Foxconn says it remains committed to Wisconsin investment project

Foxconn’s proposed 20-million-square-foot Wisconsin campus marks the largest greenfield investment by a foreign-based company in US history.

21 Apr 2019 10:24 AM

Delhi Capitals have acquired 12 points from 10 matches, and are currently third on the table. (Photo: AFP)

IPL 2019: 'Dhawan laid foundation for our win,' says skipper Iyer

Iyer, who remained not out on 58 off 49 balls, said it was satisfying to see his team through.

21 Apr 2019 10:20 AM

In this scenario, heat also temporarily flows from a colder to a warmer object so that the colder object is cooled down further. (Photo: ANI)

This technique 'could turn boiling water into ice without any energy'

To achieve this, the researchers used a Peltier element, a component commonly used to cool down minibars in hotel rooms.

21 Apr 2019 10:16 AM

According to a complaint lodged by the woman's family, she was kidnapped by the four men in a car who took her to a nearby sugarcane field and raped her. (Photo: Representational)

Woman kidnapped, raped by 4 men in UP's Muzaffarnagar

The accused had also recorded the act.

21 Apr 2019 9:51 AM

Begum has requested EAM Sushma Swaraj to rescue her husband who is jail for the last seven months. (Photo: ANI)

Hyderabad man jailed in Saudi; wife seeks Sushma's help

Her husband was working as a driver there.

21 Apr 2019 9:20 AM

Sarpanch said that a fine of Rs 51 is imposed on those who do not come out to vote, in order to ensure maximum participation at the time of elections. (Photo: ANI)

Political campaigning banned, locals fined for not voting at this Gujarat village

'Campaigning is banned as locals think it will disturb the environment', Sarpanch said.

21 Apr 2019 9:15 AM

Patel has written a letter to the Superintendent of Police, Jamnagar, stating that he fears he might be attacked by antisocial elements during the road show. (Photo: File)

'I might get attacked': Hardik Patel fears threat to life, asks for police security

Hardik Patel's request comes ahead of his road show in Jamnagar on Sunday.

21 Apr 2019 9:01 AM

Thakur is out on bail in the 2008 blast case and she is under fire for claiming that IPS officer Hemant Karkare was killed during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack as she had cursed him for torturing her. (Photo: File)

No one with clean image in BJP, hence Pragya Thakur given ticket: Baghel

Thakur is pitted against senior Congress leader Digvijiya Singh from the Bhopal seat.

21 Apr 2019 8:41 AM

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