Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 28 Jul 2018

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After the All-India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) called off its nationwide strike, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, lauded the organisation for the decision. (Photo: PTI)

Nitin Gadkari welcomes decision of transporters to end strike

Gadkari further said the government was

28 Jul 2018 10:37 AM

A commission has been tasked with collecting data about the socio-economic condition of the Maratha community. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra CM to discuss Maratha quota issue at all-party meet today

The Marathas, that constitute around 30 per cent of the state's population, have been demanding 16 per cent reservation.

28 Jul 2018 10:36 AM

Justice Kurian Joseph suggested that the age of retirement be raised to 70 years. (Photo: File)

Don't delay appointments in higher judiciary, says SC judge to Centre

CJI Dipak Misra, who made the inaugural address, said shortage of judges was a factor responsible for pendency.

28 Jul 2018 10:34 AM

Malani received 1,06,630 votes while his opponent, Arbab Zakaullah of the Grand Democratic Alliance, garnered 87,251 votes. (Photo: Facebook)

Pak polls: Hindu politician, Mahesh Malani, becomes first to win Assembly seat

Mahesh Kumar Malani defeated 14 candidates to win the National Assembly Tharparkar-II seat in southern Sindh province.

28 Jul 2018 10:32 AM

The sisters were declared brought dead at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital on July 24. The initial autopsy reports suggested that they died due to starvation. (Representational Image)

Delhi starvation deaths: Father gave 3 girls 'unknown medicine', says report

A preliminary magisterial probe report stated that the father's conduct 'raises an element of doubt and requires further investigation'.

28 Jul 2018 10:30 AM

Observers in the Greek city of Corinth enjoyed prime views of the 'blood moon' over the temple of Apollo. (Photo: AFP)

'Blood moon' dazzles skygazers in century's longest eclipse

Widespread monsoon rainstorms and thick clouds hid the moon across much of India, which should have had a prime view.

28 Jul 2018 10:28 AM

Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday criticised the Centre for failing to effectively implement the Goods and Service Tax (GST) in India in 2017. (Photo: PTI)

28 pc GST rate added the Excise, VAT and CST, says Chidambaram

He also said that scores of small and medium-sized enterprises have been shattered because of the high interest rates.

28 Jul 2018 10:26 AM

Shah Rukh Khan and Emraan Hashmi will be working for the first time together.

‘The King hath spoken’: Emraan on being Shah Rukh's chosen one for Netflix show

The actor announced the news on Twitter, by sharing an announcement video posted by Netflix on social media.

28 Jul 2018 10:16 AM

The Honor 9N aims to provide that minimalistic bezel-free design.

Honor 9N review: The budget notch

A stylish mid-range handset that also features the very trendy notched design.

28 Jul 2018 9:59 AM

Salman Khan is reportedly unhappy about Priyanka Chopra's decision to quit 'Bharat' for engagement with Nick Jonas.

Priyanka termed ‘unprofessional’ for quitting Bharat; Salman cuts off ties with her?

The actress' decision to choose personal life over professional commitment has left the team of ‘Bharat’ unhappy.

28 Jul 2018 9:52 AM

According to some Hindu beliefs, celestial bodies such as the sun and moon emit negative energy during an eclipse and so some temples in India were closed to minimize any disturbance.

Blood Moon dazzles, was longest lunar eclipse of 21st century

The next lunar eclipse of such a length is due in 2123.

28 Jul 2018 9:51 AM

Facebook said it had deleted hundreds of offensive posts since a law banning online hate speech came into force in Germany. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Facebook has deleted hundreds of posts under German hate-speech law

The social network received 1,704 complaints under the law, known in Germany as NetzDG.

28 Jul 2018 9:44 AM

Instagram and Facebook users see about the same number of ads, but Instagram ad prices are half of what Facebook charges because of the limited number of advertisers vying for spots on Instagram, four ad buyers said.

Instagram not an instant fix for ailing Facebook

Instagram users are not accustomed to clicking on links in posts.

28 Jul 2018 9:41 AM

The user outlook came as Twitter reported higher-than-expected revenue thanks to the FIFA World Cup, video ads and booming international ad revenue. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Twitter warning: Fake account purge to keep erasing users

Twitter said it was cleaning up the platform by purging automated and spam accounts.

28 Jul 2018 9:35 AM

Intel stock continues to be under pressure.

Intel shares slip amid fears of AMD data centre chip challenge

Double-digit growth in its data center chip business fell short of analysts’ expectations.

28 Jul 2018 9:05 AM

The lawsuit against Facebook seeks class-action status and unspecified damages. (Photo: AP)

Facebook sued after stock plunge 'shocked' market

Shareholders often sue companies in the United States after unexpected stock price declines, especially if the loss of wealth is large.

28 Jul 2018 8:50 AM

The programming will come in the form of multiple genres.

YouTube to start original programming for India

Some of the programming will appear on YouTube Premium, the monthly subscription service formerly called YouTube Red.

28 Jul 2018 8:38 AM

The 94-year-old leader was being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection with intravenous antibiotics and fluids. (Photo: File)

Karunanidhi in hospital, daughter Kanimozhi says health now stable

After weeks of treatment at home, Karunanidhi, 94, was admitted to Kauvery Hospital after his blood pressure dropped.

28 Jul 2018 8:24 AM

The panel recommendations were keenly awaited by US trade groups and global technology companies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Governmant panel proposes 'India only' policy for critical personal data

The recommendation comes at a time when data breaches are becoming common globally.

28 Jul 2018 7:33 AM

CP Joshi’s CWC snub shows fall in political fortune

Joshi’s critics say he is blunt to the extent of being rude. He isn’t interested in what others have to say and many party workers dread meeting him.

28 Jul 2018 6:46 AM

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