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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 28 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28 Aug 2018

Vishal Bhardwaj confirms his next film with Priyanka Chopra

It was reported that the filmmaker would do a movie based on "Twelfth Night" with Priyanka in the lead.

28 Aug 2018 8:50 PM

He has plead not guilty to the charges (Photo: AFP)

Man who used dating apps to take women to dinner and left without paying face prison

Authorities say 45-year-old Paul Guadalupe Gonzales used dating apps to meet women.

28 Aug 2018 8:49 PM

Winn had been taken to a local hospital for treatment before investigators arrived at the scene. (Photo: AP)

Woman burns down house performing exorcism on sofa she believed the devil possessed

The 53-year-old JolYnn Winn was convinced that the devil had taken up residence in her settee.

28 Aug 2018 8:41 PM

The A12 will join the exclusive club of 7nm chipsets, including Qualcomm's rumoured Snapdragon 855 and Huawei's Kirin 980 SoC. (Representative Image)

Next-gen iPhones to boast better battery life

Apple is believed to be opting for 7nm manufacturing process for the A12 SoC in the next-gen iPhones.

28 Aug 2018 8:24 PM

The game is dark, and you must rely on a flashlight to see anything at all in some areas.

Gamescom 2018: Resident Evil 2 Remake makes quite an impression

“Resident Evil 2 is an extremely tense game. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.”

28 Aug 2018 8:14 PM

Five different teams of nearly 300 participants represented the five unique flavours of Body Yogurts namely, Strawberry, Moringa, British Rose, Mango and Almond Milk.

Jacqueline Fernandez flags of 1st ever Flavathon

Brand Ambassador of The Body Shop, actor launched first ever flavour run called Body Yogurts.

28 Aug 2018 8:07 PM

It can be bought at Rs 23,990 from Flipkart and the price minorly varies depending on the online portal you are getting it from.

Canon EOS 3000D review: An ideal companion for budding lensmen

Even if you are beginner, dedicating a little time and practice can churn out wonders from the Canon EOS 3000D.

28 Aug 2018 8:05 PM

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in a bid to provide relief to the flood-affected tax payers of Kerala has on Tuesday extended the last date of filing Income Tax returns from 31st August to 15th September, 2018.

CBDT extends last date of filing ITR due to severe Kerala floods

Earlier, the CBDT had extended the last date of filing ITR by one month.

28 Aug 2018 7:43 PM

At the same time the couple has enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and Los Angeles and have purchased a BMW (Photo: AFP)

Homeless man who helped woman with his last money denied access to funds raised for him

Instead of a house, the duo bought him a camper on the woman’s name and asked him to leave it after accusing him of stealing from them.

28 Aug 2018 7:35 PM

Speaking at the event, he announced that 50,000 ducklings would be given at subsidised rates to families in the area. (Photo: File)

'Oxygen level increases when ducks swim in water': Tripura CM's latest statement

"Fish in the water will get more oxygen. They also benefit from the bird droppings. Thus, pisciculture will benefit," he added.

28 Aug 2018 7:29 PM

Most species in the wild continue to reproduce till they die, but the new discovery means that a total of five species stop reproducing during their lifetime. (Photo: AP)

Beluga whales and narwhals go through menopause like humans

Biological trait stops them from having too many young to feed in later life.

28 Aug 2018 7:20 PM

At the time, Kishore’s three sons were present in another room of the house, police said. (Representational image)

Unable to arrange funds for daughter's marriage, Delhi man kills her

Nand Kishore, the accused, attacked his wife Viyawati, two daughters Kavita (22) and Suman (24) with an iron rod.

28 Aug 2018 7:15 PM

Petrol prices on Tuesday crossed the Rs 78 per litre mark in Delhi for the first time in more than two-and-half-months, while diesel continued to scale new highs.

Petrol crosses Rs 78, diesel rates at new high

Fuel prices have been on the rise since August 16 after the rupee dipped to its lowest value against the US dollar.

28 Aug 2018 7:15 PM

Google Assistant usage has tripled in India since last year.

Google to bring more access to technology, product experiences

Google announced plans to bring more access to technology, more relevant product experiences in more languages to users in India.

28 Aug 2018 7:13 PM

IDBI Bank on Tuesday said Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) will buy 14.9 per cent equity stake in the bank, a move that would eventually lead to acquisition of the majority stake in the state-owned lender.

LIC to buy 14.9 per cent stake in IDBI Bank

Union Cabinet had approved LIC's proposed acquisition of up to 51 per cent stake in debt-ridden IDBI Bank.

28 Aug 2018 7:10 PM

The incident was reported to the police on Monday and a case registered under the POCSO Act. (Representational Image)

6-yr-old girl sexually assaulted by cab driver of Delhi school

The accused driver has been arrested, he said, adding the matter is being investigated.

28 Aug 2018 7:04 PM

The two-day mass casual leave on September 4 and 5 called by the United Forum of Reserve Bank Officers and Employees (UFRBOE) is likely to paralyse operations of the central bank and other major lenders across the country.

RBI employees' 2-day mass leave to paralyse banking operations

UFRBOE has called the mass casual leave on September 4 and 5 which will be participated by all officers.

28 Aug 2018 7:01 PM

The main accused, Dev, while running through a public space in Sector 4 opened fire to intimidate those chasing him. One local, identified as Bunty, was hit by a bullet. (Representational image)

Two men arrested for opening fire in public space, killing one

The duo, identified as Dev and Udaiveer, was held by the police near Haraula.

28 Aug 2018 6:55 PM

Around 6,000 railway stations will be WiFi-enabled in the next six-eight months, Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

6000 railway stations will be WiFi-enabled in next 6 months: Goyal

He said that the national transporter will have to start thinking, planning, and working smartly.

28 Aug 2018 6:54 PM

WhatsApp declined to make a comment specifically about the litigation or their response to it.

Supreme Court seeks WhatsApp's response on petition alleging it breaches law

WhatsApp does not comply with the IT Act, 2000, which mandates “the appointment of Grievance Officer by all intermediaries.”

28 Aug 2018 6:51 PM

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