Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Gapo has received 500 billion dong (USD 21.55 million) in funding from tech corporation G-Group. (Photo: KrASIA)

Facebook’s new rival ‘Gapo’ launches in Vietnam

Gapo, a mobile app that lets users create personal profiles and share posts to a Facebook style “news feed.”

24 Jul 2019 11:56 AM

A record number of ethnic minority politicians, including Priti Patel and Alok Sharma, are expected to serve as ministers in the new Boris Johnson cabinet. (Photo: File)

Sacked in 2017, Priti Patel may be among top 4 in Boris Johnson’s diverse UK cabinet

May will leave Downing Street later on Wednesday to hand in her resignation to Queen Elizabeth, who will formally appoint Johnson.

24 Jul 2019 11:55 AM

Four workers are feared dead and nine have been injured in a landslide at a Coal India Ltd mine in Odisha, a company spokesman said on Wednesday. (Representational Image)

4 feared dead, 9 injured in landslide at coal mine in Odisha

India is one of the most dangerous countries to be a coal miner, with one worker dying every seven days on average.

24 Jul 2019 11:55 AM

Participating units practiced unit-level mine warfare tactics to include sweeping, hunting, and mine detection. (Photo: ANI)

4 Indian Navy clearance divers participate in Mine Warfare Exercise in Japan

The Indian Navy this year took part in an annual exercise series with the US Navy and JMSDF.

24 Jul 2019 11:53 AM

Stimulant treatment of ADHD prevents the development of several very serious functional outcomes. (Photo: ANI

Early use of stimulants can decrease mood disorders in children

Stimulant treatment prevents serious outcomes in ADHD patients.

24 Jul 2019 11:52 AM

India had on Monday launched Chandrayaan-2 on-board its powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII-M1 from the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh with the aim of landing a rover in the unexplored lunar south pole. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2 moving in 'right direction', in 'good health': ISRO

If successful, it will make India the fourth country after Russia, the US and China to pull off a soft landing on the Moon.

24 Jul 2019 11:48 AM

Two Karnataka Independent MLAs on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to allow them to withdraw their plea seeking its direction to the state assembly Speaker. (Photo: File)

K'taka MLAs' plea: SC will pass appropriate order in Rohatgi, Singhvi's presence

Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers.

24 Jul 2019 11:44 AM

Advanced brain scans of US Embassy employees who reported falling ill while serving in Havana revealed significant differences, according to a new study published on Tuesday that does little to resolve the mystery of injuries the Trump administration had characterised as a 'sonic attack.' (Photo: File)

Brain scans of ‘injured’ US embassy employees show clinical abnormalities

When those 12 were omitted, researchers did not calculate whether the differences in the brains of the remaining workers was significant.

24 Jul 2019 11:35 AM

It's known that people with obstructive sleep apnea have higher rates of depression than other populations. (Photo: representational/Pixabay)

Depression treatment may fail due to obstructive sleep apnea

Treatment for depression could possibly be hindered due to sleep disorders.

24 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

The Realme X is priced at Rs 16,999 for the base variant with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Realme X available for as low as Rs 1,500

Realme X goes on sale for the first time in India today at 12pm on Flipkart and Realme homepage.

24 Jul 2019 11:22 AM

'Not just women, Kabir Singh had problem with everyone': Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor finally reacted to criticism over his latest release, Kabir Singh.

24 Jul 2019 11:19 AM

The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 are listed for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Govt passing bills in Parliament with 'zero scrutiny': Derek O' Brien

Derek O'Brien charged that the government used its 'brute majority' in Lok Sabha to bulldoze the 'faulty RTI Bill'.

24 Jul 2019 11:17 AM

The Paleo diet excludes all grains and we know that whole grains are a fantastic source of resistant starch and many other fermentable fibres that are vital to the health of your gut microbiome. (Photo: ANI)

Paleo diet could put you at risk of heart disease

Lack of grains in Paleo diet was associated with high levels of TMAO, showed Study.

24 Jul 2019 11:13 AM

Many people expressed their displeasure over the omission of Gill from the squad as the player has been in good form in the recently concluded five-match unofficial ODI series between India A and West Indies A. (Photo:AFP)

Selectors should be consistent, Rahane, Shubman should have been in team: Ganguly

On Sunday, India had announced the squads for the upcoming T20Is, ODIs and Test match series against West Indies.

24 Jul 2019 11:12 AM

The rebel MLAs have decided to not return to Bengaluru. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Karnataka BJP to hold legislature party meeting Wednesday

. The party may approach Governor Vajubhai Vala on Thursday and stake claim to form the government.

24 Jul 2019 11:11 AM

A total amount of Rs 1138.48 crore have been spent in fencing the International Border between India and Bangladesh during the last five years, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Over Rs 1100 cr spent on fencing on Indo-Bangladesh Border

The information was given by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in Lower House of Parliament.

24 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

The colour renderings put together by LetsGoDigital allows the screen to expand while the height of the display remains the same. (Photo: LetsGoDigital)

Apple Watch 4 looks prehistoric compared to this crazy new smartwatch

OPPO has filed a patent for a roll-out smartwatch that puts the Apple Watch 4 to shame.

24 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

The Andhra Pradesh CM also took a jibe at Naidu for failed policies on welfare for the poor during his tenure as the chief minister. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy calls Naidu ‘bad oppn leader’ as TDP MLAs disrupt Assembly

He said Naidu was disrupting the House as he was envious of the welfare schemes and programs launched by YSR Congress government.

24 Jul 2019 10:50 AM

The white Pomeranian dog, about three years old, was found abandoned outside the World Market in Chackai, Thiruvananthapuram. (Photo: ANI)

3-yr-old pet dog abandoned for 'illicit relationship' in Kerala

The dog was rescued by People For Animals (PFA) volunteer, Shameen, who found a note attached to its collar and was shocked to read it.

24 Jul 2019 10:44 AM

A Justice Department spokesman declined to provide a list of companies that would be scrutinized.

Big tech companies under scrutiny from US Justice Department

An apparent reference to Alphabet Inc, Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc, and potentially Apple Inc.

24 Jul 2019 10:43 AM

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