Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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The invite assures the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor, thereby bringing the next-generation tech to the mainstream V series. (Photo: Slashleaks)

Vivo V11 could launch in India before the iPhone launch

The V11 is expected to sport the ‘teardrop’ notch and the in-display fingerprint sensor.

19 Aug 2018 2:52 PM

'The size of our oil and gas resources is number one in the world. In minerals and metals we are among the top 10 countries,' Jahangiri said.

We have many resources, economy not at 'dead end': Iran on US sanctions

'It is a critical moment for our economy, but we are not in a dead end,' Vice President Eshagh Jahangiri said.

19 Aug 2018 2:47 PM

Past rumours suggested that the MacBook would feature a Retina display and USB-C ports. (Representational image)

Cheaper entry-level MacBook rumoured with 13-inch display

In September, Apple might uncover a new entry-level MacBook series, featuring Intel's 14-nanometer Kaby Lake processors.

19 Aug 2018 2:35 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Will you be the same person 50 years from now?

Social scientists have long debated whether personality is stable or malleable.

19 Aug 2018 2:08 PM

The telecom department has blacklisted bank guarantees issued by Standard Chartered after the bank failed to invoke one that was issued for Aircel Group.

DoT blacklists bank guarantees issued by Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank has failed to invoke a BG issued by them on behalf of Aircel Group of companies.

19 Aug 2018 1:57 PM

Sharif, the younger brother of jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, served as the chief minister of the politically crucial Punjab province from 2013 to 2018. (Photo: AP)

PML-N chief Shahbaz Sharif set to become leader of opposition in NA

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan defeated Sharif in a one-sided election in National Assembly to become the 22nd PM of Pakistan.

19 Aug 2018 1:25 PM

MHA said the decision is taken in view of spurt in incidents of attacks on cash vans, cash vaults, ATM frauds and other internal frauds. (Representational Image | ANI)

No ATM to be replenished with cash after 9 pm from next year

The deadline for putting money in ATMs located in rural areas will be 6 pm and Naxal-hit areas will 4 pm.

19 Aug 2018 1:22 PM

Iran has dismissed any direct talks with Washington to resolve the issues raised by Trump. (Photo: File)

Iran to unveil new fighter jet, develop missiles: Defence minister

Trump in May withdrew from 2015 accord between Iran and world powers that curbed Tehran’s nuclear activity in exchange for sanctions relief.

19 Aug 2018 1:17 PM

US chipmaker Intel has trained as many as 99,000 developers, students and professors in artificial intelligence (AI) in India since April 2017, against a target of 15,000 for the first year of its programme, according to the tech major.

Intel India trains 99,000 people in artificial intelligence

The programme was launched in April 2017 and the initial target was for a year ending April 2018.

19 Aug 2018 1:09 PM

Khan was sworn in as Pakistan's new prime minister, nearly 22 years after the former cricket hero entered politics. (Photo: File)

Looking forward to work with new civilian govt in Pakistan: US

Pak-US relations nosedived Trump accused Islamabad of giving nothing to US but 'lies and deceit' and providing 'safe haven' to terrorists.

19 Aug 2018 1:09 PM

Residents of an upmarket area in Pimpri Chinchwad, near Pune, woke up on Friday to see several posters, carrying the line '(name of the girl), I am sorry' in bold print with a heart symbol beside it in red, dotting the area especially prominent traffic intersections. (Photo: Twitter | man_with_class)

25-yr-old man puts ‘I’m sorry’ banners across Pune to apologise to his girlfriend

25-year-old man wanted to apologise and make up with his girlfriend after a quarrel and, therefore, came up with this 'creative' idea.

19 Aug 2018 1:00 PM

Imran Khan, 65, was on Saturday sworn in as Pakistan's new prime minister, nearly 22 years after the former cricket hero entered politics. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan PM Imran Khan announces 21-member Cabinet

Shah Mehmood Qureshi has been appointed as foreign minister; he held the same portfolio during the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

19 Aug 2018 12:59 PM

The former prime minister's ashes, which were carried in three urns, are being taken by road to Prem Ashram, then to Har-ki-Pauri in Uttarakhand's Haridwar for immersion. (Photo: Twitter | @ ANI)

Vajpayee's daughter immerses ashes in Ganga at Haridwar

Vajpayee's ashes were immersed in Ganga at Har-ki-Pauri by his daughter. BJP chief Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other leaders were present.

19 Aug 2018 12:56 PM

Woman along with other family members will also be booked in connection with the case for amassing wealth from crime proceeds, the police said. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Godmother of crime: 62-yr-old Delhi woman wanted in 113 criminal cases, held

113 criminal cases including that of bootlegging, robbery, contract killing have been registered against Basiran and her family members.

19 Aug 2018 12:51 PM

The telecom regulator will soon start consultation to recommend a framework for traffic management practices as well as structure and nuances of a multi-stakeholder body outlined in the net neutrality principles, according to a senior Trai official.

Trai consultation soon on traffic management practices for net neutrality

The regulator will suggest the nuances of the proposed body, such as composition, structure, and other aspects.

19 Aug 2018 12:48 PM

Platform to kill cancer cells developed

Researchers explain the development.

19 Aug 2018 12:30 PM

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are engaged!

Protect her, Parineeti writes to Nick; Anushka welcomes Priyanka on beautiful journey

A string of Bollywood celebrities congratulated Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas after they made it official.

19 Aug 2018 12:23 PM

The picture that Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas shared on Instagram.

Nickyanka engagement: These inside photos from roka and party are winning hearts

The special day in Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ life, their roka and engagement party, took place on Saturday.

19 Aug 2018 11:48 AM

Mass surveillance system would look like Aadhaar as it creates systemisation of society, Edward Snowden said. (Photo: File | AP)

Govt must slap penalty on those misusing Aadhaar data: Edward Snowden

Snowden said if Indian govt was serious about implementing Aadhaar, it must ensure 'criminal penalty' against those misusing data.

19 Aug 2018 11:46 AM

The matter came to light when the girl got pregnant following which the parents of the victim approached Talera police station on November 26, 2015 and lodged a report. (Representational image)

Rajasthan: Man sentenced to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping 14-yr-old cousin

The court also imposed a penalty of Rs 20,000 on Pintu Rager, 23, a resident of Jhakmund village in Bundi district.

19 Aug 2018 11:37 AM

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