Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29th Jun 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 29 Jun 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29 Jun 2018

Major Nikhil Handa was arrested on June 24 from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh for his alleged involvement in the killing of another Major's wife in west Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: File/PTI)

Major Handa arrested in murder of Army officer’s wife sent to 14-day judicial custody

Delhi Police on Thursday recovered the knife, allegedly used by Handa to slit the throat of a fellow Army officer's wife.

29 Jun 2018 9:38 PM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had launched the application, available in Android and iOS platforms, on Tuesday. (Photo: File/PTI)

Sushma Swaraj's passport app registers one million downloads in 2 days

Passport Seva mobile App was launched along with a scheme under which a person can apply for a passport from anywhere in India.

29 Jun 2018 9:34 PM

The apex court had last year declared instant Triple Talaq as unconstitutional. The government had later brought a bill to make triple talaq a penal offence. (Photo: File)

Centre set to oppose Nikah Halala in SC, believes it is against gender injustice

A Constitution Bench of the top court will hear four petitions challenging the legal validity of the practice in the coming days.

29 Jun 2018 9:32 PM

The latest model was in its seventh generation and could achieve walking speeds of up to 9km/h. (Photo: Honda)

Honda kills Asimo in its teenage

Honda will invest the knowledge gathered from Asimo in autonomous vehicles and physical therapy.

29 Jun 2018 9:26 PM

Delhi HC restrained DMRC staff from going on their proposed strike from midnight over a number of demands, including pay-scale revision. (Photo: File)

Metro caters to 25 lakh people daily, staffers can’t go on strike: Delhi HC

After urgent hearing, HC passed interim order saying prima facie, the proposed action of metro staff does not seem to be legal.

29 Jun 2018 9:20 PM

A video showing Siddaramaiah purportedly expressing doubts about the longevity of the JD(S)-Congress government surfaced on Tuesday, adding to the strains of the coalition. (Photo: Twitter | @siddaramaiah)

No doubt over stability of Congress-JD(S) govt in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah

'Who told you that I'm unhappy,' he said in response to question about speculation that he was unhappy with coalition govt.

29 Jun 2018 9:16 PM

A picture released by the Iraqi justice ministry on June 29, 2018 shows a group of convicted jihadists awaiting execution. (Photo: AFP)

Iraq executes 13 death row ISIS terrorists to avenge civilian killings

Around 20,000 were arrested in a three-year battle by Iraqi forces to drive out IS, which had seized western and northern Iraq in 2014.

29 Jun 2018 9:12 PM

The security personnel managed to pinpoint the location of the ultras but the operation had to be delayed due to the presence of civilians in the house. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

J&K: 3 militants gunned down in Pulwama, youth dies in clashes with security forces

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Thumna village after getting information about the presence of militants.

29 Jun 2018 8:47 PM

Burgess is a Pompano Beach fire inspector, previously having served as a firefighter and paramedic (Photo: AP)

Woman travels 160 km from Cuba to Florida on paddleboard

She says she hopes to have the feat sanctioned by Guinness World Records.

29 Jun 2018 8:42 PM

Ireland vs India, 2nd T20: All-round performace by visitors ensures series win

Score after 12.3 overs, Ireland 70-10: Chase 0(1)*, Rankin 10(8); Hardik Pandya 2-0-10-1, Chahal 4-0-21-3

29 Jun 2018 8:37 PM

Union Minister Arun Jaitley said the SNB report has led to a 'misinformed reaction in certain circles' questioning 'whether the Government's anti-black money steps have yielded results'. (Photo: File)

Shaky presumption that all deposits are tax evaded: Jaitley on Swiss Bank data

Union Minister Arun Jaitley urged those participating in public discourse to understand 'basic facts' before sharing views.

29 Jun 2018 8:27 PM

The result debunks society’s perception of monogamous unions being the ideal relationships (Photo: Pixabay)

Open relationships are no more satisfying for couples than monogamous relationships

As long as people are having sex to be close to each other or for desire, the nature of a relationship doesn’t affect level of satisfaction.

29 Jun 2018 8:10 PM

The tribal family was brought to the Trinamool party office on Thursday evening. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Tribal family joins TMC after Amit Shah's visit, BJP cries foul play

The tribal family of four were handed over Trinamool flags by TMC leader and former minister Madan Mitra and Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Sen.

29 Jun 2018 8:07 PM

The company offers this Maker Lab in a franchise model where any individual, aspiring home-maker or fresh engineering graduate or management graduate or the ones who quit IT job and looking to create an impact, can now own the lab.

Chennai start-up launches ‘Makers Lab’ to boost innovation IoT

The startup aims to create a community to build a stronger tech community.

29 Jun 2018 7:52 PM

The creative and useful accessory has been invented by a mechatronics engineering student named Philip Frenzel. (Image: PetaPixel)

Mobile Airbag invented by a University student in Germany

What looks like a conventional backcover is actually a protective equipment which deploys dampers when senses a fall.

29 Jun 2018 7:39 PM

CIMON will verbally communicate step-by-step instructions to Gerst during three planned science experiments on the space station’s European module. (Photo: AP)

CIMON, first robot hardwired to assist astronauts launches from Florida

Crew Interactive Mobile Companion, English-speaking droid, will help astronaut Alexander Gerst conduct experiments on Intnl Space Station.

29 Jun 2018 7:23 PM

Rahul Gandhi took a dig at Narendra Modi over the rise in Indian money in Swiss banks. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt over rise in Indian money in Swiss banks

Congress also targeted PM over his govt's claims of putting a clampdown on black money and said Swiss bank deposits during UPA had fallen.

29 Jun 2018 7:02 PM

Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy meets students of Alaghatta government school. (Photo: Facebook screengrab/Namma HDK)

Don’t shut our school: Karnataka students travel 250 kms to request CM Kumaraswamy

The chief minister did not leave the students disheartened and assured them that their school would stay open.

29 Jun 2018 6:50 PM

The new feature which lets you add music to your Instagram stories, may it be images or videos.

Instagram strikes Musical.ly and Snapchat, allows adding music to stories

The new feature has been introduced only in seven countries including the US, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Sweden and the UK.

29 Jun 2018 6:38 PM

"Due to this poisonous project, people will suffer from cancer, tuberculosis and other chest-related ailments. If this project is being thrust upon people despite their objection, it is akin to Emergency," the Sena alleged through an editorial in the Saamana. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena calls Modi, Maha CM Fadnavis dictators, says noise against Emergency farce

It compared the plan to create a mega refinery at Nanar to Hitler killing Jews and called it ‘a conspiracy to kill people in their homes’.

29 Jun 2018 6:33 PM

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