Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Apr 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30 Apr 2018

US Supreme Court to listen Google privacy settlement dispute

The justices will take up an appeal by opponents, challenging the $8.5 million that Google agreed to pay in 2013.

30 Apr 2018 9:17 PM

Union Minister of State for Power RK Singh said, 'We achieved 100 percent rural electrification 13 days ahead of the deadline. This is a huge success.' (Photo: ANI)

Govt will electrify each household of India by end of year: Power minister

Power minister RK Singh said new target has been set after fulfilling the 100 pc village electrification target before deadline.

30 Apr 2018 9:17 PM

The Irish High Court this month ordered the case to be referred to the EU’s top court for a detailed assessment of whether the methods used for data transfers.

Facebook attempts to block referral of privacy case to EU's top court

The case is the question on methods used by tech firms to transfer data outside the EU give its consumers’ protection from US surveillance.

30 Apr 2018 9:12 PM

As per the firmware files spotted, the jasmine_sprout is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 chipset, which we believe is likely to be the rebranded version of the Mi 6X.

Xiaomi Mi A1 successor reportedly in the works: Report

A new leak suggests that A1's successor seems to be in the pipeline along with another Android One powered smartphone.

30 Apr 2018 9:00 PM

On April 26, a plane carrying Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and other passengers onboard from New Delhi to Hubli in north Karnataka developed a technical snag during landing. (Photo: File)

Charter jet industry condemns police action over Rahul Gandhi flight snag

BAOA said any attempt to use such incidents for political purpose could ‘adversely affect’ safety of overall operations of charter planes.

30 Apr 2018 8:29 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at an event in New Delhi on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

India does not distinguish between religions, emphasizes Modi

In today's world, humanity and compassion had become even more relevant, the Prime Minister added.

30 Apr 2018 8:07 PM

The incident of police aspirants in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh having caste categories written on their bare chests sparked condemnation on Monday from the chiefs of the Congress and the BSP who alleged this reflected the 'casteist attitude' of the saffron party. (Photo: ANI)

Caste marked on MP police recruits’ chests, Rahul, Mayawati slam BJP

Sharad Pawar-led NCP also asked Prime Minister's Office to probe incident, calling it 'shameful'.

30 Apr 2018 7:54 PM

Publishers could in principle move to rival services if they do not like Google’s terms.

Publishers reprove Google's interpretation of EU privacy law

The company has also irked publishers by saying that rather than being a processor of data as defined by GDPR, it wants to be a controller.

30 Apr 2018 7:51 PM

IPL 2018, CSK vs DD: MS Dhoni and co get back to winning ways

Score after 20 overs, DD 198-5: Vijay Shankar 54(31), Rahul Tewatia 3(4); Lungi Ngidi 4-0-26-1

30 Apr 2018 7:50 PM

The picture shared by Priyanka Chopra on Instagram.

Priyanka Chopra is amused at how people think she’s married based on a bracelet

It was just an ordinary day of travel for Priyanka, little would she know that one action would create chaos.

30 Apr 2018 7:40 PM

He flew seaplanes for scout observation over the Gulf of Mexico and was a flight instructor at a base in Corpus Christi, Texas (Photo: AP)

World War II veteran will graduate over two decades after leaving college

Barger was a pilot in the Navy, enlisting after seeing an advertisement that said “join the Navy and get an education.”

30 Apr 2018 7:25 PM

Nazare is on Portugal’s Atlantic coast between Lisbon and Porto (Photo: AP)

Brazilian surfer creates world record thanks to 80-feet-high wave in Portugal

That overtook the previous record of 78 feet (23.77 meters) set by American Garrett McNamara in 2011.

30 Apr 2018 7:15 PM

75-year-old Yeddyurappa, who has won seven times from Shikaripura, said he would triumph with a huge margin from his home seat, as the Lingayats would not let him down. (Photo: PTI)

No alliance with JD(S) 'as of now', Yedyurappa says BJP-wave to win K'taka polls

Pollsters have predicted hung Assembly in Karnataka, with neither ruling Congress nor BJP attaining majority.

30 Apr 2018 7:07 PM

The company has increased the Redmi Note 5 Pro 4GB + 64GB variant by Rs 1,000, which results in the new price of Rs 14,999 starting from May 1, 2018.

Xiaomi increases the pricing of Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi 55-inch LED TV

The company explains this sudden hike is to cover the latest 10 per cent duty on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) imports in the country.

30 Apr 2018 7:05 PM

The Vivo Y53i is priced at Rs 7,990 in India.

Vivo Y53i with Ultra HD technology and face access launched

Vivo Y53i is equipped with 8MP rear camera to capture Ultra HD photos upto 32MP, as claimed by the company.

30 Apr 2018 7:04 PM

Official sources that the decision had now been delayed, at least till mid-May, as both sides were engaged in efforts to remove their differences, Dawn reported. (Photo: PTI)

US defers decision to impose restrictions on Pakistani diplomats

The proposed restrictions could come into effect as early as 1 May, unless 'certain issues' were resolved before that.

30 Apr 2018 6:55 PM

May named Sajid Javid, 48, as Rudd's replacement in the key ministerial post of home secretary after she quit late Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistani-origin lawmaker Sajid Javid appointed UK's Home Minister

Javid is the son of a Pakistani bus driver who arrived in Britain in 1961 with one pound in his pocket.

30 Apr 2018 6:31 PM

Are those extra kilos putting your joints at risk?

Adults with rheumatoid arthritis and obesity experienced more rapid progression of disability than patients who were overweight.

30 Apr 2018 6:27 PM

Kavinder Gupta was among 8 new ministers who were sworn in on Monday and joined the state's PDP-BJP government led by Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

New J&K dy CM Kavinder Gupta dismisses Kathua rape as minor incident

Hours after he was sworn in as J&K deputy CM, Kavinder Gupta said, 'Kathua incident shouldn’t be given much importance.'

30 Apr 2018 6:25 PM

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

Platforms to connect with your favorite celebrities

Here are some apps exclusively made for connecting celebrities with their fans from different parts of the world.

30 Apr 2018 6:24 PM

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