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

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Sajjan Kumar was convicted and sentenced in killing of 5 Sikhs in Raj Nagar part-I area of Palam Colony in southwest Delhi on November 1-2, 1984, and burning down of gurudwara in Raj Nagar part II. (Photo: File)

Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, surrenders before court

73-year-old ex-Congress leader was sentenced to life for 'remainder of his natural life' by Delhi HC on Dec 17.

31 Dec 2018 2:47 PM

Larry Roberts was chosen by ARPA's Information Processing Techniques Office chief Robert Taylor. (Photo: History of Computers)

ARPAnet lead, early internet pioneer Larry Roberts dies at 81

Roberts latched on to the concept of computer-to-computer networks in the 1960s.

31 Dec 2018 2:44 PM

The seized contraband worth Rs 6.5 lakhs in the illegal market will be produced before the Court of Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Balurghat on Monday. (Representational Image)

Kolkata Police seizes 135 grams of Methamphetamine

No person has been arrested till now in this case.

31 Dec 2018 2:32 PM

The minimum age limit for general category in Rajasthan judicial service has been reduced from 23 to 21 years and maximum age limit is increased from 35 to 40 years. (Photo: File)

CM Gehlot approves amendments in Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 2010

The decision was taken in the State Cabinet's meeting held on Saturday under the chairmanship of CM Ashok Gehlot.

31 Dec 2018 2:26 PM

The cop was deployed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Ghazipur and was returning from the event when the incident took place. (Photo: AP)

27 arrested in connection with killing of cop in UP’s Ghazipur

Head Constable Suresh Vats was killed, 2 civilians were injured on Dec 29 after protestors pelted stones at them.

31 Dec 2018 2:15 PM

Real-estate businessman from Lucknow Mohit Jaiswal has accused jailed ex-MP Atiq Ahmad of executing his abduction and thrashing him inside Deoria jail. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

‘Abducted, thrashed, forced to sign property papers by ex-MP in jail’: UP businessman

Complainant Mohit Jaiswal has accused Atiq Ahmad, his son Umar and his 5 aides of kidnapping and assaulting him.

31 Dec 2018 2:11 PM

ZTE’s Nubia, Vivo, and Xiaomi are others who are in the 10GB RAM smartphone race.

No! OnePlus 6T McLaren is not the only one with 10GB RAM. Here are 4 more

While OnePlus’ McLaren edition is the only smartphone that sports 10GB RAM in India, rivals have similar offerings too.

31 Dec 2018 2:08 PM

Greenery helps to deals with respiratory problems and heart strokes.

Residents of greenery are more stress-free, says study

People who reside in green spaces are healthier and have less stress and lower risk of heart attacks.

31 Dec 2018 1:59 PM

While few of the technologies showcased in the video have become a reality not all are a product of Microsoft.

Microsoft's prediction of technology in 2019 is more futuristic than realistic

The video was launched in 2009 and clearly, the company thought the technology would get hyper-advanced.

31 Dec 2018 1:58 PM

'It is unclear at this time how the lion left the locked enclosure,' the Conservators Center said, adding that the incident is being investigated. (Representational Image | AFP)

22-yr-old worker killed by lion at North Carolina wildlife sanctuary

A sheriff's deputy shot and killed the lion so that Black's body could be retrieved, the Conservators Center said.

31 Dec 2018 1:43 PM

The transactions are to be consummated subject to various approvals that are presently in progress.

RCom, Reliance Jio extend validity of asset sale pact to June 28

Reliance Communications had earlier asserted that the requirement of giving bank guarantee as per DoT's demand.

31 Dec 2018 1:37 PM

This artist's illustration obtained from NASA on December 21, 2018 shows the New Horizons spacecraft encountering 2014 MU69 – nicknamed “Ultima Thule” – a Kuiper Belt object that orbits one billion miles beyond Pluto. (Photo: AFP)

NASA spaceship zooms toward farthest world ever photographed

The US space agency will ring in the New Year with a live online broadcast to mark historic flyby of the mysterious object.

31 Dec 2018 1:37 PM

The executive order, which has been under consideration for more than eight months, could be issued as early as January. (Photo: AP)

White House mulls new year executive order to bar Huawei, ZTE purchases

It would be the latest step by the Trump administration to cut Huawei Technologies Cos Ltd and ZTE Corp.

31 Dec 2018 1:19 PM

UP Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma has sought Purvanchal VC Raja Ram Yadav’s response over his controversial remark. (Photo: ANI)

‘Murder them, we'll take care of it’: Purvanchal University VC tells students

‘…don't come to me crying. If you get into a fight with someone, beat up that person. If possible, kill him,’ Raja Ram Yadav said.

31 Dec 2018 1:09 PM

Arun Jaitley in his Facebook post titled: 'Who killed the Sohrabuddin Investigation' said that those who have recently shown a belated concern for institutional independence, 'should seriously introspect as to what they did to the CBI when they were in power.' (Photo: File)

'Rahul Gandhi should ask who killed Sohrabuddin probe': Jaitley

Arun Jaitley was responding to Rahul Gandhi's 'nobody killed Sohrabuddin' comment he made on day of judgement.

31 Dec 2018 1:09 PM

The Triple Talaq Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha -- 245 voting in favour and 11 opposing it -- on Thursday amid a walkout by the Opposition. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm ahead of debate on Triple Talaq Bill today

The upper house was adjourned till 2 pm after AIADMK members disrupted proceedings over the Cauvery River water issue.

31 Dec 2018 12:38 PM

Kumar's remarks came a day after Special Public Prosecutor DP Singh told Delhi court that the alleged AgustaWestland middleman, Christian Michel named a ‘Mrs Gandhi’ during interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Sonia being subjected to media trial through selective leaks: Ashwani Kumar

‘It is very unfortunate that attempts are being made to tarnish her reputation,’ said Cong leader Ashwani Kumar.

31 Dec 2018 12:24 PM

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has to surrender before Karkardooma Court or Tihar jail authorities on December 31. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots, likely to surrender today

HS Phhoolka said, 'This is a very big victory for entire nation, as a mass murderer is going to be punished after years.'

31 Dec 2018 12:12 PM

The overall structure for the Indian markets remains bullish and likely to see levels of 11,600-11,850 by year-end and Sensex around 39,300-39,650 levels.

National polls, trade war and crude oil: A cautious new year ahead for Dalal Street

Experts believe the overall movement for the benchmark Sensex may also end up in 2019 at around 5 per cent.

31 Dec 2018 12:02 PM

At present the account only shows the savings as gross cash component.

EPFO may give subscribers option to increase stock investments in new year

The EEFO is now developing a software that would help show retirement savings in cash and ETFs components separately.

31 Dec 2018 11:53 AM

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