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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 Dec 2018

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Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for terming Karnataka's loan waiver scheme 'one of most cruel jokes', accusing him of misleading country for 'political gains'. (Photo: File)

‘Rs 350 Cr paid to 60,000 farmers’: HDK on PM Modi’s ‘cruel joke’ remark

Kumaraswamy-led Karnataka govt had announced over Rs 45,000 crore loan waiver scheme in July soon after coming to power.

31 Dec 2018 11:52 AM

A computer virus hit newspaper printing plant in Los Angeles. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tribune says newspapers hit by computer virus

The Chicago Tribune says that Tribune Publishing also reported the attack to the FBI on Friday.

31 Dec 2018 11:40 AM

Josh Hillard, who lives in Ohio, claimed that he felt his iPhone turning hot in his pants, which he kept in his back pocket. A while later, he witnessed thick smoke coming out from the phone. At the time of the incident, he was on a lunch break in a break room with a colleague. And when he noticed the smoke, he ran outside, took his pants off and another company colleague used a fire extinguisher to put out the flame. (Photo: Josh Hillard / iDrop News)

Apple’s iPhone XS Max allegedly catches fire in man’s pocket

The incident was reported by iDropNews, which took place on December 12 this year.

31 Dec 2018 11:35 AM

EC confirmed the complete result of the constituency in southwestern Gopalganj from where Sheikh Hasina won, bagging 2,29,539 votes, while her BNP opponent got only 123 votes. (Photo: AP)

Landslide win for Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh; Oppn rejects 'farcical' polls

The ruling Awami League-led coalition has won over 267 seats in the 300-member House, according to Election Commission.

31 Dec 2018 11:23 AM

The next GST council meeting is scheduled in January where a new composition scheme will be framed for small services providers.

GST rates may get political tinge in election year

The GST council’s fitment committee would take a final decision with all states on board.

31 Dec 2018 11:03 AM

Forex traders said weakening of the US dollar against some currencies overseas aided the local unit. (Photo: AP)

Rupee gains 20 paise against dollar in opening trade

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened on a strong note at 69.76 against the US dollar.

31 Dec 2018 10:56 AM

'We will ask Pakistan to take back mortal remains of deceased likely Pakistani soldiers since Pakistan did provide full covering fire support to them', Army spokesman said. (Representational Image | PTI)

Army foils Pak BAT team’s bid to launch attack along LoC on New Year’s eve

Two intruders who are 'likely Pakistani soldiers' have been killed in Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

31 Dec 2018 10:52 AM

The NSE Nifty breached the 10,900 mark, and was trading 50.20 points, or 0.46 per cent, higher at 10,910.10.

Sensex rises over 150 points, Nifty hits 10,900-mark

The 30-share index rose 160.03 points, or 0.44 per cent, to trade at 36,236.75.

31 Dec 2018 10:51 AM

The 6.19-inch device comes with a screen display ratio of 18.9:9.

Micromax N12 review: The middle order batsman!

The Micromax Infinity N12 exudes value.

31 Dec 2018 10:48 AM

However, the trade-off was a good deal after all. Wang learned that his surgery was not a successful one and has now ended up placing him in bed for the rest of his life. (Photo: Orientaldaily)

He sold his kidney for an iPhone 4, now is bed-ridden for life

It was the popular trend around school and that a few many students owned one of the Apple handsets.

31 Dec 2018 10:44 AM

These oversized handsets mean the batteries are becoming bigger too.

2019 will see the introduction of some massive smartphones

Hold out two hands: You'll need them, as handsets become huge & cameras get crazier. But folding may be an option!

31 Dec 2018 10:09 AM

Adult stem cells can evolve into bone cells that create bone tissue. (Photo: AP)

Researchers studying bone regrowth earns USD 2M military grant

The five-year grant from the Department of Defence will fund the study of regenerating segments of missing bone.

31 Dec 2018 9:42 AM

A new poll finds they’d draw the line at changing DNA so children are born smarter, faster or taller. (Photo: AP)

Edit baby genes for health, not smarts

People are torn between the medical promise of a technology powerful enough to alter human heredity.

31 Dec 2018 9:23 AM

Apple cut production orders for all three iPhone models launched in September.

Citi cuts Q1 iPhone production estimates on weak demand

Citi said it expects the company to make 45 million iPhones for the quarter, down from 50 million it forecast earlier.

31 Dec 2018 8:33 AM

Security outside the hotel where Mr Chandrashekhar Azad is staying.

Plea in Bombay HC for Chandrashekhar Azad’s freedom

Plea says the organisation would take care that no public law and order would be disturbed.

31 Dec 2018 6:53 AM

14 illegal sand miners who were arrested. (Photo: PTI)

6 unnamed boats intercepted off Uttan coast, 14 arrested

Two unnamed boats were spotted from a hovercraft on sea patrol.

31 Dec 2018 6:49 AM

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar backs Sonia, sees BJP conspiracy

Pawar further said that a similar situation had been seen in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), where the then-governor Raghuram Rajan had resigned.

31 Dec 2018 6:45 AM

Originally the intention behind celebrating the New Year was moving with the rhythm of nature. (Representational Images)

Mystic Mantra: Renew yourself every moment

There are a number of new years even in India according to the various cultures and systems.

31 Dec 2018 6:41 AM

The focus should now turn to quickly getting the bill converted into law and implemented on the ground!

Surrogacy Bill: Renting a womb is not like renting a bike!

The need for a legal framework for regulating surrogacy has been widely recognised.

31 Dec 2018 6:37 AM

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (Photo: File)

AASU warns govt against Citizenship Bill

The AASU chief adviser said that if the JPC submits a report without taking into account the feelings of the people, it would be an incomplete report.

31 Dec 2018 6:35 AM

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