Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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A shocked New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has apologised to England pacer Jofra Archer for the alleged racist abuse he faced during a Test match in Mount Maunganui. (Photo:AFP)

Racist abuse of Jofra Archer against everything Kiwis are about: Kane Williamson

Archer has alleged that one spectator hurled racial insults at him at the end of the first Test.

26 Nov 2019 11:42 AM

The base model of the iPhone which is tipped to be called the iPhone 12 will feature 4GB RAM and this will be the same as the iPhone 11.

Apple iPhone 12 tipped to get beastly specs

The 2020 iPhone is expected to feature 6GB RAM, 3D cameras and more.

26 Nov 2019 11:41 AM

Using a bright orange electrocardiogram machine attached with suction cups to the body of a blue whale, scientists for the first time have measured the heart rate of the world’s largest creature (Photo: Pixabay/ Representational)

With suction cups and lots of luck, scientists measure blue whale's heart rate

Researchers managed the feat with 9 hours of data from an adult male about 72 feet long encountered in Monterey Bay off California’s coast.

26 Nov 2019 11:39 AM

"...By taking the oath of the Chief Minister they have murdered the constitution. It is a murder of our national slogan Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone triumphs),' Raut said. (Photo: File)

Sanjay Raut terms Devendra Fadnavis swearing-in as 'murder of Constitution'

Sanjay Raut claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) do not have the majority to pass the floor test.

26 Nov 2019 11:38 AM

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. (Photo: Instagram)

I love you Shawn Mendes: Camila Cabello confesses love post 2019 AMA win

The singer put out a string of images with her beau from the award ceremony and raved about him.

26 Nov 2019 11:35 AM

New Zealand Cricket has ordered increased security at the second Test against England in Hamilton after a crowd member racially abused visiting paceman Jofra Archer during the opening match in Mount Maunganui. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand boosts Test security after Jofra Archer's racial abuse

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson described the taunt as 'horrific'.

26 Nov 2019 11:31 AM

'Today is a historic day,' says PM Modi in Parliament on Constitution day

PM Modi addressing a joint session of Parliament said the Constitution of India highlights both rights and duties of citizens.

26 Nov 2019 11:28 AM

There are also dance steps and stylised hand gestures that are the Japanese sign language version of the lyrics, with a teaching video posted on the official website for the pope’s visit. (Photo: Video screengrab)

High-tech Japan uses AI in song to welcome pope

The song was partly composed using an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered programme song-writer Jun Inoue created.

26 Nov 2019 11:21 AM

Speaking to reporters, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi welcomed the Supreme Court's order to hold a floor test in Maharashtra within 24 hours or by Wednesday. (Photo: File)

We will win the Maharashtra floor test: Oppn leaders hail SC verdict

Congress’s Prithviraj Chavan said, 'All 3 parties (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) are satisfied with SC order. Fadnavis should resign today.'

26 Nov 2019 11:19 AM

New Zealand authorities are confident of identifying the man who racially abused England's Jofra Archer during the fifth day of the first Test between New Zealand and England. (Photo:AP)

New Zealand Cricket confident of identifying Jofra Archer's abuser

The man who racially abused Archer contacted Archer by direct message on Instagram.

26 Nov 2019 11:07 AM

An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 is marked as severe/hazardous. (Photo: file)

Despite early morning drizzle, Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' zone

The capital received a drizzle in the morning but it did not bring down the pollution levels.

26 Nov 2019 10:59 AM

Unauthorized drivers were able to upload their photos to others’ accounts so that, on at least 14,000 trips, a driver other than the advertised one picked up passengers, the regulator Transport for London (TfL) said.

'Unfit' Uber loses London license over safety failures

Regulator Transport for London revoked it on grounds that it did not see the service fit and proper, and improving on its security failures.

26 Nov 2019 10:56 AM

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has said that he will personally apologise to England pacer Jofra Archer after he became the victim of racial abuse during the fifth and final day of the first Test between both the countries. (Photo:AFP)

Kane Williamson to personally apologise to Jofra Archer for racial abuse

Williamson also revealed that the Kiwis did not know about what had happened until Archer decided to tweet about it.

26 Nov 2019 10:55 AM

“I can tell you apart from chargers and other equipment it will lead to a diversified product portfolio,” said Ravishankar Prasad

Chennai: Apple supplier Salcomp to invest USD279 million in new plant

Salcomp, a major supplier of chargers to Apple for its iPhones, has reached an agreement to take over a facility previously owned by Nokia.

26 Nov 2019 10:49 AM

SC says Maharashtra floor test on Nov 27, proceedings to be telecast live

Floor test will be held under a pro-tem Speaker, it will also be live telecast, rules top court.

26 Nov 2019 10:40 AM

The app, .comdom that’s been developed by Belgian telephone company Telenet.

Digital condom app aims to make your sexting safe

A new app has been released to protect people when they send nude images of themselves.

26 Nov 2019 10:33 AM

The platform has shared these info graphics for the same.

Facebook shares infographics on mechanisms to curb sexual harassment on the platform

Taking cognizance of UN International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, it is sharing mechanisms to deal with harassment on it.

26 Nov 2019 10:30 AM

“On the 11th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, we remember everyone who lost their lives and mourn with their families. A grateful nation salutes the security personnel who made the supreme sacrifice. We remain firm in our resolve to defeat all forms of terrorism,” he tweeted. (Photo: File)

'Nation committed to defeating all forms of terrorism': Prez pays tribute to 26/11 victims

The ghastly attacks lasted for four days killing 166 people and injuring over 300.

26 Nov 2019 10:15 AM

Easing crude oil prices and a weaker greenback in overseas markets also influenced the sentiment, forex dealers said.

Rupee gains 8 paise against US dollar in early trade

The rupee moved up to trade at 71.66 following strong gains in equity markets.

26 Nov 2019 10:09 AM

Forest managers should consider projected climate changes and increasing wildfire size, frequency and severity on future forest composition when planning long-term forest management strategies. (Photo ANI)

Climate driven changes in forest dynamics and wildfire activity to affect landscape

Studies reveal that wildfires in Oregon's Blue Mountains to become more severe.

26 Nov 2019 10:07 AM

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