Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24 Aug 2018

The LYA-L29 represents the higher-spec Mate 20 pro while the HMA-L29 is the Mate 20. (Representational photo: Huawei Mate 10)

Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro to get Android Pie, as per EEC

The Mate 20 will perhaps flaunt a 6.3-inch display while the Mate 20 Pro will go a notch higher and will get a 6.9-inch OLED screen.

24 Aug 2018 9:06 PM

The devices will be available at retail stores across India starting from Rs 7499 onwards.

HOMTOM launches a trio of its smartphones in India

The line up consists of three smartphones including H1, H3 and H5 which lie in the mid-range segment.

24 Aug 2018 8:12 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi in a panel at International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), in London on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

RSS' idea similar to Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood, says Rahul in UK

He also accused the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh of trying to change the nature of India and capture India's institutions.

24 Aug 2018 8:09 PM

AI warns cabin crew against posting 'distasteful videos' on social media

Some airline crew members danced to foot tapping numbers and posted those videos on social media.

24 Aug 2018 7:44 PM

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Friday warned of more financial scams in the country as non performing assets (NPAs) of banks are steadily on the rise.

More financial scams in the offing, says West Bengal FM

Mitra said the figures were collated from the latest Financial Stability Report of RBI and in absolute terms.

24 Aug 2018 7:37 PM

Angad posted a lovely photo of himself with wife Neha. (Instagram/angadbedi)

The rumour is true! Angad Bedi confirms Neha Dhupia's pregnancy, see photos

This announcement comes after weeks of speculation over Neha's pregnancy.

24 Aug 2018 7:34 PM

Both Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL are expected to come with the latest Android 9 Pie.

Google Pixel 3 XL cameras with Super Selfies, updated Visual Core rumoured

Google is also expected to introduce dual front cameras in the display notch.

24 Aug 2018 7:03 PM

DBS Bank, which is Patnaik's employer, also commented in a Facebook post that it was looking into the matter. (Photo: Facebook)

Outrage after Indian posts image of ripped Singapore flag on Facebook

Many deemed it offensive, saying the image was disrespectful as it showed the graphic Singapore flag being ripped to shreds.

24 Aug 2018 7:01 PM

Chinese still in Doklam, PM Modi could've stopped it: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing an event in London, the Congress President said that 'Prime Minister views Doklam as an event'.

24 Aug 2018 6:53 PM

The LG V40 ThinQ is expected to come with a P-OLED display with two cameras and speaker on top. (Source: MySmartprice)

LG V40 ThinQ gets five cameras, press renders leaked

Sporting slim bezels and curved screen edges, it appears to bear a tiny chin and, as the source claims, consists of a notch.

24 Aug 2018 6:51 PM

Bennur Yatheesha, 28, was arrested at his condo room and charged with raping a girl under 15 and unlawfully taking away a person under 15 from her parents. (Representational Image)

Indian man arrested for raping 14-year-old girl in Thailand

The girl alleged that the suspect took her to his condo room and made her drink beer before raping her.

24 Aug 2018 6:43 PM

No tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. (Photo: File | PTI)

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Peru, no damage reported

Two strong shocks struck Pucallpa, a Peruvian town northwest of the epicentre, according to Twitter postings by several residents.

24 Aug 2018 6:38 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why it is essential to monitor phosphate intake

Phosphates make processed cheese spreadable, prevent coffee from clumping and help preserve many meat products.

24 Aug 2018 6:24 PM

Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved has approached the NCLT challenging the decision by Ruchi Soya's lenders to approve Adani Wilmar's Rs 6,000 crore takeover bid.

Patanjali moves NCLT against Ruchi Soya approving Adani Wilmar bid

The matter is expected to come up for hearing on Monday.

24 Aug 2018 6:24 PM

“Social Media Giants are silencing millions of people. Can’t do this even if it means we must continue to hear Fake News like CNN, whose ratings have suffered gravely. People have to figure out what is real, and what is not, without censorship!” Trump said.

Trump slams social media firms for 'silencing millions'

Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet removed hundreds of accounts tied to an alleged Iranian propaganda operation.

24 Aug 2018 6:18 PM

In addition, extra personnel will also be deployed to handle the increased load on the ticketing system, wherever required, the official said. (Representational Image | PTI)

Delhi Metro to run hundreds of extra trips on Aug 25, 26 for Raksha Bandhan

The sections on which metro services start at 8:00 am on Sundays, will also have services available from 6:00 am onwards.

24 Aug 2018 6:04 PM

There are 12 cases of alleged sexual harassment before its various internal complaints committee, Air India has informed the Women and Child Development Ministry.

12 sexual harassment cases under probe: Air India tells govt

The Minister requested the CMD of Air India to sensitize the male employees so that the women employees do not feel threatened.

24 Aug 2018 5:50 PM

The AAP government in Delhi continues to be involved in a tussle with the Centre and the office of Lieutenant Governor over matters of governance. (Photo: File)

Delhi has 'worst' kind of governance model, says Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

The governance is 'scattered' among the Centre, Delhi government and the local bodies, Sisodia said at a conclave on Friday.

24 Aug 2018 5:39 PM

Reliance Communications on Friday said it will repay holders of USD 300 million bonds through a combination of cash and bonds of its overseas firm.

RCom says holders of USD 300 mn bonds to be repaid via cash, GCX bonds

The Global Cloud Xchange bonds will be unsecured and carry a coupon of 0.1 per cent with maturity of four years.

24 Aug 2018 5:35 PM

Pompeo on Thursday spoke to Khan for the first time after the cricketer-turned-politician assumed office last week and sought 'decisive action' against all terrorists operating in Pakistan, the US State Department said. (Photo: File | AP)

Pompeo's remarks on terrorism during maiden call to Imran Khan trigger controversy

Pak and US relations nose-dived after Prez Trump in January accused Islamabad of giving nothing to Washington but 'lies and deceit'.

24 Aug 2018 5:22 PM

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