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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Sep 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30 Sep 2018

Lack of proper sleep coupled with increased alcohol and smoke consumption also affects the digestive system (Photo: AFP)

Women in Delhi binge eating more than men as stress leads to unhealthy lifestyle

Be it smoking, alcohol consumption, indulgence in binge eating or leading a sedentary life, women lead the pack in comparison to men.

30 Sep 2018 8:29 PM

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari slammed Kejriwal for his tweet, saying AAP volunteers should note their leader's 'low mentality'. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP does not protect Hindus, says Kejriwal on Lucknow techie's death

In a series of tweets, in Hindi and English, the AAP leader slammed the saffron party over the incident.

30 Sep 2018 7:48 PM

In this Saturday, September 29, 2018, photo, a vessel, rear, tilts on one side as it ran ashore at a pier as a typhoon approached Yonabaru, Okinawa prefecture, southern Japan. (Photo: AP)

At least 51 injured, flights, trains cancelled as Typhoon Trami hits Japan

Evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of people in Japan.

30 Sep 2018 7:36 PM

Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims said they have returned home impressed with the infrastructure coming up on the Tibetan side of the India-China border beyond the Lipulekh pass. (Representational image)

China rapidly building robust infrastructure in Tibet, say Mansarovar pilgrims

A robust infrastructure is being built up fast by China in western Tibet, but work on Indian side is disappointingly slow, pilgrims said.

30 Sep 2018 6:35 PM

The revenue department is planning to come out with a 'GST informant reward scheme' to check tax evasion by unscrupulous traders and businesses, an official said.

Revenue dept to soon announce reward for information of GST evasion

Rewards are granted to the informers and govt servants in respect of cases of seizures made and/or infringements/evasion of duty or tax.

30 Sep 2018 5:58 PM

The plane landed safely at 12.06 pm, Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport's director Aryama Sanyal said. (Photo: File)

Jet Airways Hyderabad-Indore flight makes emergency landing after engine failure

The Jet Airways, in a statement, confirmed the emergency landing of the aircraft and said its engineering team was inspecting the plane.

30 Sep 2018 5:57 PM

The Department of Telecom plans to seek the Cabinet's approval in the next two months for the allocation of spectrum to state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for 4G services, an official source said.

DoT likely to approach Cabinet for 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL in November

BSNL has submitted a detailed project report to the government seeking spectrum for 4G services in lieu of equity.

30 Sep 2018 5:44 PM

Scientists recommend no selfie zones, like those established in tourist spots in India, as a possible way to prevent such accidents (Photo: AFP)

Selfie deaths on the rise as 43 have died every year since 2011

The study’s lead author said that selfies are not dangerous but the human behaviour that comes with them is.

30 Sep 2018 5:31 PM

Authorities have been asked to hand the Rohingyas over to police if they are found travelling on rails. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

RPF alerts Kerala over movement of Rohingyas into state

The RPF has issued a warning with a list of 14 trains on which the refugees from Myanmar are mostly moving from the northeastern states.

30 Sep 2018 5:21 PM

Kumar tried to flee the spot, but soon five other people surrounded him and attacked him with machetes and sharp-edged weapons, killing him on the spot, police said. (Photo: Facebook/@Ravikumar Ravi)

Karnataka: Former Tumakuru mayor, Ravi Kumar, hacked to death in public

Ravi Kumar, who had a criminal past, was having tea with his friend in Batawadi area when the incident took place.

30 Sep 2018 5:14 PM

The study also found that the plant doesn’t affect healthy human liver cells (Photo: AFP)

Plant found in Amazon can help treat liver cancer

It produces substances like hydrogen peroxide that stops cancer cells from dividing and damages their DNA.

30 Sep 2018 5:02 PM

As usual, brands will have to pay for any content they push to an individual’s account. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ads on WhatsApp: New update could annoy users

Parent company Facebook is looking to monetise WhatsApp through advertisements.

30 Sep 2018 4:57 PM

The IT department also shared with HODs 'General Guidelines for securing identity information and Sensitive personal data or information in compliance to Aadhaar Act, 2016 and Information Technology Act, 2000' issued by the ministry of electronics and information technology. (Representational Image)

Delhi govt asks HoDs to not upload 'sensitive' personal info on websites

Delhi govt's IT dept has asked principal secretaries and secretaries to review content uploaded on their websites and remove sensitive data.

30 Sep 2018 4:39 PM

Salman Khan had launched the trailer of ‘Loveyatri’ starring Aayush Sharma and Warina Hussain.

Salman Khan speaks about brother-in-law Aayush Sharma facing nepotism for Loveyatri

Salman Khan has turned godfather again, and this time he is set to launch his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma.

30 Sep 2018 4:39 PM

As many as 155 were selected for employment as drivers, technicians, house-keeping, electricians, marketing executives, helpers and others. (Representational Image)

155 ex-prisoners hired at Telangana job fair, get fresh lease of life

The job fair organised by the Telangana Prisons Department saw participation from 12 companies, including Flipkart and HDFC.

30 Sep 2018 4:26 PM

After acquiring debt-laden Bhushan Steel through the insolvency and bankruptcy process, Tata Steel is now aiming to raise its production to 4 million tonne (MT) by the end of the current fiscal, an official said.

Tata Steel for higher capacity utilisation in Bhushan Steel

Tata Steel had earlier said there was a lot of synergies in taking over Bhushan Steel.

30 Sep 2018 4:03 PM

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, 'It's very unfortunate and I can't imagine how such an incident took place.' (Photo: File | PTI)

What else you expect from UP govt? Akhilesh Yadav on Apple executive killing

Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav also called for Yogi Adityanath's resignation over Apple executive's killing by policemen.

30 Sep 2018 3:55 PM

The total outstanding of cash-strapped Air India towards government for VVIP charter flights stands at Rs 1146.86 crore, according to the latest response from the national carrier to an RTI application.

Govt owes Air India over Rs 1146.86 crore for VVIP charter flights

Some of the oldest pending bills for the visits of the president, the vice president and the evacuation flights are nearly 10-year-old.

30 Sep 2018 3:51 PM

Triumph looks at importing more bikes to India from Thailand

A lot of states in India have road tax policies, which are pro-India made products.

30 Sep 2018 3:43 PM

Xiaomi will offer a dedicated button for its virtual assistant, XiaoAI.

Mi MIX 3, Mi LEX to come with a special AI button

Leaks show the Mi MIX 3 with absolutely no bezels and curved edges.

30 Sep 2018 3:38 PM

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