Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 Aug 2018

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Xiaomi on Friday said it is migrating data of its users in India to the local infrastructure of cloud service providers like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, a move that will help the Chinese smartphone maker allay concerns raised around security.

Xiaomi migrates local data to India cloud infrastructure

The data migration would cover all Indian user data across Xiaomi e-commerce platform.

31 Aug 2018 3:05 PM

On May 13, 2015 the Supreme Court had passed a slew of directions including the order asking centre to constitute a three-member committee 'consisting of persons with unimpeachable neutrality and impartiality' to regulate the issue of public advertisements. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court pulls up Centre, BJP, 6 states for violating ad guidelines

Besides Centre and BJP, SC issued notices to UP, MP, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chattishgarh, Telangana on plea filed by AAP MLA from Delhi.

31 Aug 2018 3:03 PM

With the migration of local user data to Indian cloud service provider infrastructure based in India, users can expect a jump in access speed. (Representational Photo)

Xiaomi India migrates its local data to India cloud infrastructure

The company migrates to Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

31 Aug 2018 3:02 PM

The students allegedly fell ill after taking their meal comprising rice, paneer and potato curry, the SP said. (Representational Image)

Jharkhand: One dead, around 100 sick after eating mid-day meal in school

'All the hundred students have recovered and are back to school,' Koderma superintendent of police M Tamilvanan said.

31 Aug 2018 3:01 PM

Coffee and its main ingredients, caffeine and plant-based compounds called polyphenols, are among the most researched items in our diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how six cups of coffee a day can help you to live longer

One cup a day reduced risk of dying early by 8 per cent, while 2 to 5 cups reduced risk by 12 per cent, while 6cups reduced risk by 16 pc.

31 Aug 2018 3:00 PM

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) on Friday said it has bagged a contract worth Rs 1,907 crore from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) for package-7 of Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway project. (Photo: PTI)

RInfra bags Rs 1,907-crore contract for Nagpur-Mumbai e-way

The work is expected to be completed in 30 months from the appointed date.

31 Aug 2018 2:54 PM

A massive uptake in mobile gaming and mobile video consumption means that wireless audio devices need to deliver fully synchronised audio and video content. (Photo: Pexels)

aptX Adaptive codec to put an end to latency issues on Bluetooth streaming

The new audio codec technology combines robustness, premium audio quality, scalability and low-latency for wireless audio applications.

31 Aug 2018 2:51 PM

The earphones come attached with a neckband that allows you to control music with multifunction control buttons.

PTron launches 'Tangent' Bluetooth neckband earphones for Rs 799

The wireless earphones are backed by a 150mAh battery, which promises to deliver up to six hours of playback, on a single charge.

31 Aug 2018 2:41 PM

Dismissing rumours, the government on Friday said bank branches would remain open next week and there was no need for panic.

Bank branches to function normally next week; no need for panic: Fin Min

A rumour is circulating in several sections of social media that banks will be closed for 6 days in the first week of September 2018.

31 Aug 2018 2:39 PM

It is the latest move in Israel aimed at fighting what Jpost calls 'exploitation of women for sexual acts.'

Israel set to ban lap dances, declares them ‘sexual act of physical contact’

State Attorney's office said the move aimed to wipe out an activity that 'in certain circumstances constitutes prostitution.'

31 Aug 2018 2:38 PM

Varun Dhawan's look in Sui Dhaaga: Made In India.

Video: Varun Dhawan reveals the real inspiration behind Mauji’s look in Sui Dhaaga

Varun Dhawan plays the role of an innocent local tailor from heartland India, named Mauji, in YRF's upcoming film.

31 Aug 2018 2:37 PM

Twitter also requires advertisers to certify their identity and prove that they live in America.

Twitter to label issue ads ahead of US elections

For ensuring better transparency for ads on Twitter, the company has announced new guidelines on how ads will be shown on the platform.

31 Aug 2018 2:35 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI/File)

PM to launch India Post Payments Bank on September1

All the 1.55 lakh post offices in the country will be linked to the IPPB system by December 31, 2018.

31 Aug 2018 2:33 PM

The next-generation iPhone XS coming a new gold option. (Photo: 9to5Mac)

Official image of iPhone XS leaked showing new colour variant

Apple will be unveiling the new iPhones on October 12 and will be adding a new colour variant.

31 Aug 2018 2:20 PM

While the CBI has filed a charge sheet in this case involving the politician in July, the ED is expected to file its own prosecution complaint within the next fortnight. (Photo: File | PTI)

ED questions Chidambaram again in Aircel-Maxis money laundering case

This is the fourth time the senior Congress leader is being questioned in the probe. He was last grilled for about six hours on August 24.

31 Aug 2018 2:19 PM

Swara reacts to Payal’s dig at her masturbation scene after tweet on Kerala floods

After being trolled for blaming cow slaughter for Kerala floods, Payal took digs at actresses, to which Swara replied.

31 Aug 2018 2:14 PM

The footage includes some of the iconic scenes from SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘Baahubali’ and Shivraj Singh Chouhan is seen performing those stunts and mouthing dialogues. (Youtube Screengrab)

In this spoof video, Shivraj Singh Chouhan is Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Baahubali’

In the video, Congress leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kamal Nath, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Digvijaya Singh are shown as rivals.

31 Aug 2018 2:13 PM

While the link between cryptorchidism and cancer is unclear, previous research suggests testicles reach a higher temperature when in the abdomen, which may trigger tumour development in later life.

Boys born with undescended testicles are more likely to develop cancer as adults

Boys born with testicles in abdomens rather than scrotums are 2.4 times more like to suffer from testicular cancer as adults.

31 Aug 2018 1:59 PM

ATMs in all states will be fully functional and there will be no impact on online banking transactions.

Bank branches to function normally next week; no need for panic: FinMin

Banks will only observe holidays on Sunday, September 2, and second Saturday, September 8.

31 Aug 2018 1:57 PM

Priya Prakash Varrier, who soon became popular for the wink, had been named in the case by complainants, who alleged that the 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' song featuring her had a reference to the wife of Prophet Mohammad. (Photo: File)

'You have no other job?' SC quashes case against Priya Varrier

SC quashed FIR against Varrier as well as the director and producer of 'Oru Adaar Love' for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.