Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders believe Kamal Nath has the capacity to take along all senior leaders, including Digvijay Singh, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Leader of Opposition Ajay Singh, Suresh Pachouri, Kantilal Bhuria and Arun Yadav, among others. (Photo: File | PTI)

Kamal Nath’s appointment move to balance faction-ridden party: MP Cong leaders

Appointing Jyotiraditya Scindia as poll campaign head will give party strong face against BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan, say MP Cong leaders.

26 Apr 2018 6:35 PM

The attackers fired at the cashier and the security guard about 18 to 20 times, police said. (Photo: Representational)

Delhi: 2 assailants rob ATM cash van of Rs 11 L, shoot cashier, guard dead

The attackers, who came on a black motorcycle, decamped with the cash box from the van which reportedly had Rs 11 lakh.

26 Apr 2018 6:28 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why older people like to watch more television

More attention needs to be paid to the amount of sitting after retirement.

26 Apr 2018 6:18 PM

The changes are the first made to Uber’s bug bounty platform since the company revealed last November the 2016 data breach of 57 million user credentials, including names, phone numbers and email addresses.

Uber to update 'bug bounty' policies after 2016 data breach: Executive

Uber is reportedly planning to announce changes to how it rewards cyber researchers who report flaws in its software.

26 Apr 2018 6:15 PM

Ongoing privatisation and mounting losses have not deterred the flag carrier Air India from adding to the already-bloated workforce.

A bloated Air India on a hiring spree, to induct 270 co-pilots

The massive pilot recruitment comes on the back of hiring of 500 cabin crew by the state-run carrier.

26 Apr 2018 6:11 PM

This file photo shows a sign outside the Comcast Centre in Philadelphia. (Photo: AP)

How Comcast is trying to change the cable game

Comcast is refiguring the traditional cable bundle, adding services to its subscription packages and offering internet-only streaming.

26 Apr 2018 5:50 PM

'Nobody or no lawyer has threatened the victim's lawyer, Deepika Singh Rajawat, and or stopped the police from filing the chargesheet against the accused persons in the alleged Kathua rape and murder case,' Senior Supreme Court lawyer Vikas Singh told the court. (Photo: ANI)

No lawyer threatened Kathua rape victim's counsel: BCI rejects claims

The inquiry panel also rejected allegations that the police had been stopped from filing a chargesheet in court.

26 Apr 2018 5:24 PM

Actor-politician trashes brouhaha around Saroj Khan and Renuka Chowdhary’s comments over casting couch, say they were only speaking the truth. (Photo: PTI)

Casting couch row: Shatrughan Sinha shoots his mouth off

‘Casting couch way of getting ahead in life’.

26 Apr 2018 5:15 PM

Addressing an event to recognise start-up ventures jointly organised by MeitY, Assocham and Ericsson, the Union minister also said the government needed data for policy making but the data procured should be anonymous. (Photo: ANI)

Make India big centre for data analysis: Ravi Shankar Prasad tells entrepreneurs

The Union minister said government needed data for policy making but data procured should be anonymous.

26 Apr 2018 5:10 PM

There were earlier concerns over whether Prince William would be able to attend the whole wedding ceremony, as he was due to be at the FA Cup final as part of his duties as President of the Football Association. (Photo: AP)

Prince William to be Harry's best man at wedding

In statement released, Kensington Palace said that Prince Harry has asked his brother The Duke of Cambridge to be his best man.

26 Apr 2018 5:04 PM

The Madhya Pradesh chief ministerial candidate has not yet been decided as the choice still seems open with both Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia in the race, a Congress leader said. (Photo: PTI)

Congress appoints Kamal Nath as president of Madhya Pradesh unit

The party has appointed Jyotiraditya Scindia as campaign committee chief.

26 Apr 2018 5:03 PM

Govt concerned about petrol, diesel price pinch, says Pradhan

Pradhan said the states should cut sales tax or VAT on petrol and diesel to ease the burden.

26 Apr 2018 4:56 PM

'When elections come, they offer lollipops to a caste group so they get busy with it. But the BJP's priority is the politics of development,' Modi said. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Unlike Cong's lollipop politics, Vikas our only agenda: Modi to K'taka BJP workers

The Congress government in Karnataka, he alleged, was responsible for tardy progress of the state.

26 Apr 2018 4:55 PM

Beloved princes: Boys become Buddhist novices in Thailand

They dress in white and have dazzling patterns drawn on their faces and heads with a yellow cosmetic paste.

26 Apr 2018 4:45 PM

The government is considering a national policy on retail trade with a view to ensuring orderly growth of the fast growing sector.

Govt considering national policy for retail trade

Retail trade is crucial for growth of Indian economy and the policy should be formulated to promote trade.

26 Apr 2018 4:27 PM

If weather conditions worsen in the future, it may mean that our mood will also worsen. (Photo: Pixabay)

Is social media behaviour linked to weather outside?

The research was carried out by researchers at Universidad Carlos III De Madrid.

26 Apr 2018 4:26 PM

According to Opera’s research conducted on US smartphone users, 86 per cent prefer to hold their smartphones with one hand while also engaging in other tasks such as eating, commuting, walking or shopping.

Opera Touch browser for mobile unveiled

The company claims that the Opera Touch has been designed from the ground up to fit the way people actually use the web.

26 Apr 2018 4:24 PM

New test raises concern over sex-selective abortions in India, China

Experts fear pin-prick test could fuel a 'genocide' of female babies.

26 Apr 2018 4:22 PM

Innovative technologies and models which are corruption-free will help fulfil the Prime Minister's New India vision, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.

Innovative technologies to help fulfil New India vision, says Gadkari

Under the challenge, grants of up to Rs 1 crore and mentorship will be given to the winning ideas.

26 Apr 2018 4:21 PM

Researchers focused on links between levels of cognitive function and crash risk among older drivers. (Representational Image: AP)

Study finds link between cognitive function and crash risk

They also assessed the link between changes in cognitive function over time and later risks of crashes.

26 Apr 2018 4:20 PM

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