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

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19 Sep 2018

Facebook, Mastercard and PayPal fear the new law, which follows similar measures in China and Vietnam, would increase their compliance and infrastructure costs, and affect planned investments. (Representational image/ Photo: AP)

Global tech firms gear up to fight India's planned data law

Global tech companies plan to oppose new legislation in India that would require Facebook, PayPal and others to store user data.

19 Sep 2018 9:12 PM

The Xtreme Klick XT 84 sports a 5.3-inch 18:9 Full View display. It sports a dual rear camera setup, comprising of a 5MP+CIF and a 5MP camera sensor.

Jivi mobiles launches Full View smartphone range

Jivi Mobiles has unveiled its latest Xtreme Klick XT 84, Xtreme View XT 309 and Xtreme View Pro XT 309+ dual-SIM smartphones.

19 Sep 2018 9:03 PM

The question came in the backdrop of instances of alleged lynching by cow vigilantes in several states. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Crime to take law into own hands: Mohan Bhagwat on cow vigilantism

The Sangh head said, 'We have to reject the double-speak as there is no talk of violence by cow smugglers.'

19 Sep 2018 8:39 PM

Scientists can examine blood vessels located in the carotid system in order to investigate the cerebral blood flow response (Photo: Pixabay)

Research reveals how blood flow and body position are correlated

The significance of the research is that it helps to understand the interaction between light and the circulatory system.

19 Sep 2018 8:31 PM

Xiaomi launches Mi 8 Youth Edition and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition

The Mi 8 Youth Edition is a toned-down version of Mi 8 and is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset.

19 Sep 2018 8:07 PM

Gandhi set up a 15-member core committee comprising all top party leaders in Telangana. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi forms key Congress committees in poll-bound Telangana

The panel will take all key decisions ahead of the assembly election slated for later this year.

19 Sep 2018 8:04 PM

Earlier in the day, Mulakkal, who moved the Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail Tuesday, arrived at the office of the crime branch in a private car at 10:55 am, five minutes before his scheduled appearance. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop grilled for 7 hours, questioning to continue tomorrow

Mulakkal recently relinquished his administrative responsibilities as Bishop of Jalandhar diocese of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation.

19 Sep 2018 7:49 PM

She wanted to meet Modi during his visit on Monday and Tuesday, but was stopped by the police. (Photo: File)

Unable to meet PM Modi, 'upset' woman sets bus on fire in Varanasi

Vandana, secretary of the Poorvanchal Jan Andolan Samiti, went to the Varanasi bus stand at around 11 am and boarded a state-run Volvo bus.

19 Sep 2018 7:38 PM

The Sena said, today, everyone is questioning 'Who after Parrikar in Goa BJP?' adding, that Parrikar could have retired with dignity, but the BJP does not have a clean leader in Goa at present. (Photo: File)

Goa cabinet in ICU: Shiv Sena claims BJP responsible for political crisis

The Sena said that Manohar Parrikar's health has deteriorated and it has created anxiety among the people of the state.

19 Sep 2018 7:31 PM

Sandeep and Madhavi reportedly belonged to different castes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Hyderabad: Newly wed couple injured in attack by woman's father

'Man attacked couple with a sickle and they suffered bleeding injuries. They have been admitted to private hospital,' official said.

19 Sep 2018 7:21 PM

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received EUR 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland. (Photo: File)

India hasn't received official communication from UAE on Michel extradition: sources

A Dubai court ordered the extradition of the British national in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers deal case.

19 Sep 2018 7:09 PM

The toll in Bareilly reached 24, followed by Badaun and Hardoi at 23 and 12 respectively, the spokesman said, adding that Sitapur accounted for eight deaths, Bahraich six, Pilibhit four and Shahjahanpur two. (Representational Image)

'Unknown fever' claims 79 lives in Uttar Pradesh in 6 weeks

The official said medical teams were put on high alert and that they have been asked to check spread of unnecessary alarm among the people.

19 Sep 2018 7:03 PM

The sensitivity of ISO160, previously available only as extended ISO, is now part of the normal ISO range.

Fujifilm unveils X-T3 mirrorless digital camera in India

It features the X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine to fasten the operation.

19 Sep 2018 6:21 PM

She has to wear sunglasses every time she steps out of the house (Photo: Twitter)

This little girl's big beautiful eyes are actually the result of a rare disorder

Children with such a condition are usually sensitive to light which offers the eye through the pupil.

19 Sep 2018 6:17 PM

Over the past two years, domestic companies have raised USD 6 billion in green bond sales.

SBI to raise USD 500 million in maiden green bond sale

Green bond offerings has hit a record USD 155 billion in 2017, according to industry reports.

19 Sep 2018 6:01 PM

On August 29, the apex court had directed that they be kept under `house arrest’ and this has been extended further. (Representational Image)

Show one document to prove 5 activists involvement with Maoists: SC

The bench was hearing petitions filed by Dr Romila Thapar and others challenging the arrest of five activists.

19 Sep 2018 5:50 PM

Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z6 launched with three new NIKKOR Z lenses featuring a new larger-diameter mount, and the Mount Adapter FTZ.

Nikon launches full-frame mirrorless cameras alongside Nikkor Z lenses

The Nikon Z7 is priced at Rs 2,69,950, whereas the Z6 costs Rs 1,69,950 in India.

19 Sep 2018 5:37 PM

Trump accuses China of meddling in US elections, China rejects charge

Trump did not offer evidence to support his accusation nor did he specify whether it was mid-term polls China was allegedly targeting.

19 Sep 2018 5:33 PM

'The Metropolitan Police is investigating this as a hate crime. It is being dealt with as a case of arson and criminal damage. No arrests have been made so far,' a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said on Wednesday. (Representational image)

Arson attack on Indian-origin family's home in UK; hate crime, say cops

CCTV images from area reportedly show a group of four-five youths, dressed in hoodies, attempting to start a fire on the hedges.

19 Sep 2018 5:33 PM

The drug peddlers in the region were unhappy with the chief minister as he had called for making the north-eastern state drug-free. (Photo: File)

Myanmar based drug peddlers have hatched plot to kill Tripura CM: BJP

According to reports, over 50,000 kg cannabis have been seized, along with narcotic pills, heroin, in last 6 months in Tripura.

19 Sep 2018 5:28 PM

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