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

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The update weighs 1.1GB and it appears to be rolling out globally.

Xiaomi A1 finally starts receiving Android 8.1 Oreo. Download now

The Android One handset finally gets Android 8.1 Oreo but there is a bug that wipes out the SMS history.

30 Jun 2018 5:58 PM

Television footage showed the 10-metre (33-foot) rocket crashing back down to the launch pad seconds after liftoff and bursting into flames. (Photo: AFP)

Japanese entrepreneur's space rocket MOMO-2 fails at blast off

The launch was supposed to send rocket carrying observational equipment to an altitude of over 100 kilometres

30 Jun 2018 5:24 PM

The family members of the deceased, have refused to accept the bodies till they are provided compensation by the private firm which was carrying out the repair work. (Representational image/AFP)

4 labourers buried alive while repairing tunnel in Rajasthan

They were trapped under debris due to vibrations created by a poclain machine working at the site on Beawar-Pindwara national highway.

30 Jun 2018 5:18 PM

Waterbirth is safe if properly managed. (Photo: AFP)

Giving birth in water appears safe for mother and infant

The research is continually demonstrating that there is no additional risk to the woman or baby.

30 Jun 2018 5:14 PM

The members will receive notification regarding the changes executed in the group's settings.

Your WhatsApp group admin can now block you from messaging

The new functionality raises the bar of the extent of control group admins can have.

30 Jun 2018 5:13 PM

The Rajkot-Mumbai flight suffered a bird hit during take-off around 7:15 am (Photo: AFP/File)

Mumbai bound Jet Airways flight suffers bird hit, returns to Rajkot airport

After the hit, the flight returned to the airport and was grounded as it needs repair work before it takes off again.

30 Jun 2018 5:09 PM

Cataract surgery tied to lower risk of car crashes

Drivers with cataracts were 9 percent less likely to be involved in collisions after surgery.

30 Jun 2018 5:09 PM

Women whose placentas are in an abnormal place should report any signs of bleeding during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

6 warning signs during pregnancy to look out for

If you are having contractions more than six times in an hour, this may be a sign of preterm labor.

30 Jun 2018 5:06 PM

Rishi Kapoor thinks it's 'high time' for Ranbir to get married, but not with Alia!

Ranbir and Ayan are currently working on Karan Johar's 'Bramhastra', which stars Alia Bhatt in female lead.

30 Jun 2018 5:01 PM

Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Sanju’, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar.

When Salman, Ajay, Akshay and Saif ‘promoted’ Ranbir's Sanju more than 2 decades ago

Rishi Kapoor had an interesting take on a throwback picture of the actors coming together for ‘Sanju.’

30 Jun 2018 5:00 PM

The audio of these headphones are made by JBL.

Under Armour and The Rock tag team to launch rugged headphones

These rugged headphones are IPX4 certified and besides being able to take some bumps, they are also sweat proof.

30 Jun 2018 4:58 PM

It is now learnt that only one militant was killed whereas two others managed to escape from the area. (Representational Image | AFP)

Only 1 militant killed, 2 others escaped during encounter in J&K's Pulwama

Earlier, officials had claimed that all the 3 militants were killed during the Pulwama encounter.

30 Jun 2018 4:27 PM

A division bench of Justices A S Oka and Riyaz Chagla was hearing a petition filed by Dosti Blossom Society, challenging the permission granted to Dosti Realty to construct high-rises in the area. (Photo: File)

Wadala wall collapse: Bombay HC asks IIT-B to set up expert team to suggest measures

The bench has posted matter for further hearing on July 6 by when the IIT team will have to submit its initial report.

30 Jun 2018 4:21 PM

In order to achieve this approval, Samsung worked with several standards bodies to ensure that its devices adhere to the needs of the NIAP.

Samsung Galaxy S9, S8 and Note 8 get approvals from US Department of Defense

The devices have been added to the Approved Products List for the US Department of Defense (DoD).

30 Jun 2018 4:18 PM

The surface of Mars bears imprints of structures that resemble fluvial steam networks on Earth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mars valleys were created by run-off rainwater: study

The atmosphere on Mars may have been much denser about 3.6 to 3.8 billion years ago than it is today.

30 Jun 2018 4:13 PM

Kashmir has experienced rainfall over the past three days and the downpour intensified in many parts, including the summer capital of the state. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Kashmir on flood alert as river levels cross danger mark, schools shut

Despite the alert, Amarnath Yatra resumed on Saturday morning for both the on-foot routes of Baltal and Pahalgam.

30 Jun 2018 4:10 PM

Available in Copper Blue and Bordeaux Red.

Oppo unveils O-Free wireless earphones with voice translation

Oppo has launched its truly wireless earphones that sport a 4-hour battery life.

30 Jun 2018 4:08 PM

Massive £10 million diamond found in Africa

The stunner was unearthed by mining firm Lucapa in an area that is relatively unexplored.

30 Jun 2018 4:00 PM

Bengaluru's Vedant Mehra wins Ultimate Bartender Championship in New Delhi, to participate in Athens Bar Show

Competition organised by Monkey Shoulder saw finale participants being tested on techniques, insights, speed and skills behind bar.

30 Jun 2018 3:59 PM

The tiger somehow managed to wriggle away from the attacks by the fishermen. (Photo: Video screengrab)

Caught on camera: Fishermen hound tiger in Sunderbans river with bamboo pole

The video, which was widely shared on social media, shows a group of fishermen on a trawler hounding a tiger with bamboo poles and sticks.

30 Jun 2018 3:58 PM

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