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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 May 2018

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He gave the direction during a meeting called to review the impact of the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra CM asks crop insurers to settle farmers' claims by June 7

Devendra Fadnavis expressed displeasure over slow progress in settlement of farmers' claims by insurance companies for kharif season 2017.

30 May 2018 5:13 PM

ICICI Bank is battling allegations that CEO Chanda Kochhar allegedly favoured Videocon Group in its lending practices. (Photo: File/PTI)

ICICI Bank to probe complaints against CEO Chanda Kochhar

ICICI Bank said the probe into allegations raised by anonymous whistleblower would be headed by an independent person.

30 May 2018 5:12 PM

The settlement potentially paves way for the Anil Ambani-controlled telecom operator to sell its wireless assets including mobile masts and airwaves to Reliance Jio.

RCom, Ericsson reach settlement on outstanding dues

NCLAT has asked RCom to pay Ericsson 5.5 billion rupees by end-September as part of the settlement.

30 May 2018 5:10 PM

Kerala will cut taxes on gasoline and gasoil to reduce retail fuel prices by 1 rupee per litre from June 1, Finance Minister Thomas Issac told television channel CNBC 18.

Kerala govt to cut taxes on petrol and diesel to reduce prices

Kerala’s move could put pressure on other states, mostly ruled by Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, to reduce taxes.

30 May 2018 5:00 PM

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 10 board exam results on May 29. (Representational Image)

Delhi: Class 10 girl commits suicide after failing in exam

She had failed in Mathematics and Science and was upset about it. No suicide note was found.

30 May 2018 4:56 PM

The screen delivers HDR (High Dynamic Range) to the cinema, showcasing on-screen contents at top brightness level, and implies to be 10 times greater than that offered by standard cinema projectors (146fL versus 14fL) with improved uniformity.

Samsung launches Onyx Cinema LED screen in India

It claims to be the first HDR and DCI Certified 4K LED Technology screen and comes with features such as Onyx View, Onyx 3D and Onyx Sound.

30 May 2018 4:48 PM

The chin also carries the Motorola branding — a first for the company after taken over by Lenovo.

Next Motorola phone will sport a notch

Leaks suggest that the Motorola One Power will sport an iPhone X-influenced design and dual rear cameras.

30 May 2018 4:39 PM

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 67.6288 against the US dollar and 78.1992 for the euro.

RBI sets rupee reference rate at 67.6288 against dollar

The corresponding rates were 67.8201 and 78.6984, yesterday.

30 May 2018 4:39 PM

Petrol and diesel prices are witnessing an all-time high, rising every day for the last 15 days. (Representational Image/PTI)

Kerala to reduce fuel cost by Re 1, rest of India gets paltry 1 paisa 'relief'

With this, Kerala becomes the first state to announce a cut in fuel prices.

30 May 2018 4:29 PM

Facebook on wednesday said it has partnered with National Commission for Women (NCW) to launch a digital literacy programme in collaboration with the Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF). (Photo: AP)

Facebook to offer digital literacy programme for women

CPF's volunteers can effectively work with womens' groups to educate them and raise awareness on online safety.

30 May 2018 4:26 PM

Maggie is based on the framework that can be further customised with open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with technologies needed by enterprises of any size.

3i Infotech unveils Maggie – a Virtual IT engineer

It is powered by AI, and combined with Natural Language Interface to help understand user queries and learn from past experience.

30 May 2018 4:19 PM

Nipah virus has claimed 13 lives in Kerala. (Photo: File)

Soldier from Kerala dies in Kolkata of suspected Nipah virus infection

Seenu Prasad was from Kerala and was posted at Fort William. He died on Sunday and was cremated the next day.

30 May 2018 4:16 PM

ICICI Bank to hold 'independent' probe into allegations against Kochhar

Bank in a regulatory filing said the enquiry will be headed by an independent and credible person.

30 May 2018 4:10 PM

Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday cut by one paisa per litre each, the first reduction after 16 days of relentless price hikes. (Photo: File)

If one paisa cut in fuel prices is PM's 'prank', it is in poor taste: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi said the one paisa cut in petrol rates was not a 'suitable response' to the fuel challenge he threw to the PM a few days ago.

30 May 2018 4:07 PM

Nirav Modi, who is absconding and has not joined the ED probe in the case till now. (Photo: PTI)

ED attaches Rs 52.80 cr wind farm of Nirav Modi's family in Jaisalmer

The central probe agency has attached Nirav Modi's assets worth over Rs 691 crore till now.

30 May 2018 4:05 PM

The Roza Iftar was organised on May 18 and May 26 at Tikona Park, Batla House, Okhla and at Matkashah Peer Baba, Pragati Maidan and saw the participation of Muslims.

Syeda Tahira Begum Foundation organises Roza Iftar for needy

Established 14 years ago, STBF is backed by group of people who believe in selfless service for those in some sort of crisis.

30 May 2018 4:03 PM

Modi government, keen to sell the loss-making, debt-ridden airline Air India, finalised plans in late March to divest a 76 per cent stake and offload about USD 5.1 billion of its debt.

No bids for Air India so far, won't extend deadline: Aviation secy

The government will not extend the deadline for submissions of interest in Air India, R N Choubey said.

30 May 2018 3:39 PM

'The BJP has corrupted EVMs, and made them into a machinery that can be used for its own purpose. Elections and the Election Commission have become the mistress,' Saamana alleged. (Photo: File)

EC, democracy have become mistress of those in power: Sena attacks BJP

The Sena alleged that its ally, the BJP which it said has an 'autocratic mindset', has corrupted the EVMs to serve its own purpose.

30 May 2018 3:30 PM

Gold tops Rs 32,000-mark on jewellers' buying, global cues

Halting a three-day slide, gold prices rebounded by Rs 230 to reach Rs 32,090 per 10 grams.

30 May 2018 3:06 PM

The study pointed to two possible culprits: a greater likelihood of smoking after divorce and lower levels of physical activity. (Photo: Pexels)

Smoking, lack of exercise may lead to early death after divorce

The study appears in the journal Annals of Behavioural Medicine.

30 May 2018 3:01 PM

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