Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd Sep 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 Sep 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22 Sep 2017

India has strongly denied Pakistani allegations and said that the incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops have increased sharply this year. (Photo: AP)

Four injured in fresh Pak firing in J&K

The BSF, the officials said, retaliated “strongly and effectively” to the Pakistani firing.

22 Sep 2017 10:09 PM

'China's position on the Kashmir issue is clear-cut,' Lu said, in response to a question. (Photo: AFP/File)

Won't interfere, Kashmir ‘a bilateral issue’ between India, Pak: China

China hopes India and Pakistan can increase dialogue and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability, Kang said.

22 Sep 2017 9:53 PM

UK PM Theresa May said that the UK will cease to be an EU member in March 2019. (Photo: AP)

UK will cease to be EU member in March 2019, says PM Theresa May

Prime Minister Theresa May said that a Brexit implementation period would last for around two years.

22 Sep 2017 9:42 PM

Since 2009, Honeypreet was living with Ram Rahim as his de-facto wife, Gupta alleged, adding that prior to 2009, only men were given top roles in the Dera management but after 2009, women, including Honeypreet started having a say. (Photo: PTI)

Ram Rahim organised 'Bigg Boss'-like show: Honeypreet's ex-husband

Honeypreet Insan's former husband also dismissed as a sham that she was the Dera chief's adopted daughter.

22 Sep 2017 9:42 PM

Crashing the iOS could be possible if you receive a photo and get tricked in that way.

Did you know your iPhone’s lock screen can be bypassed?

These kinds of problems are not present only on iOS, to be sure. Android is also very likely to get malware.

22 Sep 2017 9:24 PM

Bixby for India has been optimized to understand Indian accents. So it does not matter from which part of the country you are, Bixby will work hard to understand you and take care of your activities.

Samsung’s Bixby voice capabilities launched with ‘Make for India’ innovations

Now users can go for the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+1 users can enable Bixby’s voice capabilities.

22 Sep 2017 9:23 PM

The CBI had named the former Finance Minister's son Karti Chidambaram in a corruption case this year. (Photo: PTI/File)

Karti went abroad to close his secret bank accounts: CBI tells SC

The CBI FIR, lodged on May 15, had alleged irregularities in Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media.

22 Sep 2017 9:23 PM

Specifically, TfL cited Uber’s approach to reporting serious criminal offences, background checks on drivers and software called Greyball that could be used to block regulators from gaining full access to the app.

Uber stripped of London license, plans to appeal

Uber, whose 40,000 drivers in London account for a third of private vehicles hired, said it would contest the decision.

22 Sep 2017 9:20 PM

It later turned out its own branded phones, but often struggled to translate positive early reviews into strong sales.

At smartphone pioneer HTC: a new, or virtual, reality

But the gamble to rebuild the early smartphone pioneer’s reputation failed, as its market share has continued to dwindle.

22 Sep 2017 9:19 PM

Seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur was found dead inside the toilet of the Ryan International School with his throat slit. (Photo: PTI)

Ryan student murder: CBI gets notification for probe, to file FIR soon

Lawyer of student's family had on Friday said that they would move SC on Monday if the CBI does not start probe in two days.

22 Sep 2017 9:02 PM

Kids with higher manganese levels may have lower IQ scores

Read on to find out more.

22 Sep 2017 8:30 PM

CBI has issued summon to former Railways minister Lalu Yadav, son Tejashwi in connection with alleged corruption in awarding the maintenance contract for two IRCTC hotels to a private firm. (Photo: File | PTI)

IRCTC hotels scam: CBI summons Lalu, Tejaswi on September 25, 26

Lalu, a former railway minister, has been asked to appear on September 25, and Tejaswi the next day, CBI sources said.

22 Sep 2017 8:30 PM

A model wears a creation as part of the Giorgio Armani womens Fall/Winter 2018/19 fashion collection, presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Milan Fashion Week: 83-year-old Giorgio Armani's latest collection goes bright

The designer's Armani collection for next spring and summer bursts with florals and color, often on a background of black.

22 Sep 2017 8:12 PM

It has been made mandatory that the puja committee organisers would have to take permission from the police for idol immersions on October 1, according to sources. (Photo: DC)

Police permit needed for idol immersion on Muharram: Mamata

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday had allowed immersion of Durga idols in West Bengal on all days including Muharram.

22 Sep 2017 8:07 PM

Cape Town gallery showcasing modern African art opens

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22 Sep 2017 8:01 PM

At present the formal sector employees are required to file Form-13 for EPF transfer to their new account on changing jobs.

Now subscribers need not file separate form for EPF transfer

The EPFO has a subscribers base of over four crore and manages a fund size of over Rs 10 lakh crore.

22 Sep 2017 7:59 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Economy on track despite unsupportive global factors: Jaitley

GDP growth rate exports are facing strong headwinds and the industrial expansion is the lowest in five years.

22 Sep 2017 7:47 PM

More than 420,000 Rohingya refugees have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh in less than a month, with most ending up in camps in the Bangladeshi district of Cox's Bazar, which already had hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees who had fled prior rounds of violence in Myanmar. (Photo: AP)

We have no links to ISIS, are peace-loving people: Rohingyas to SC

The Centre has maintained its stand saying that the 40,000 Rohingyas should be deported to Myanmar as they they are illegal immigrants.

22 Sep 2017 7:42 PM

With 6 million units of sale, JioPhone is estimated to account for around 10 per cent of India's total mobile phone market in a quarter.

RJIL to deliver 6 mn JioPhones in 15 days starting Sunday

Pre-booking of the JioPhone started on August 24 against payment of a refundable deposit of Rs 500.

22 Sep 2017 7:41 PM

The next generation chips are also expected to use half the power than today’s mobile chips while managing to retain signal strength in cities despite strong tower interference.

Broadcom next-gen chips will have powerful GPS chips

Broadcom is working on chips with enhanced GPS detection but use lesser power.

22 Sep 2017 7:36 PM

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