Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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Huawei contends that the equipment did not require a license because it did not fall into a controlled category. (Photo: AP)

Huawei files lawsuit against US Commerce Department over seized equipment

The lawsuit is the latest salvo in a battle between the US government and Huawei.

22 Jun 2019 10:47 AM

Thousands of protestors here in the wee hours of Saturday morning ended their 15-hour siege of the city's police headquarters after putting up demonstrations demanding complete withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill and exoneration of protestors arrested during previous clashes. (Photo: File)

Protestors end 15-hour long siege of police headquarters in Hong Kong

People in Hong Kong are increasingly fearful of Beijing's tightening grip over the city and what they see as an erosion of civil liberties.

22 Jun 2019 10:41 AM

Early behaviours are modifiable, arguably more so than traditional factors associated with earnings, such as IQ and socioeconomic status. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Childhood behaviour linked to monetary success in adulthood

Children's behaviour in kindergarten linked to earnings in adulthood.

22 Jun 2019 10:41 AM

CBI files case against IAF, Defence Ministry, Bhandari over 'kickbacks'

The investigative agency raided properties owned by Bhandari and other accused in and around Delhi on Friday.

22 Jun 2019 10:38 AM

As per official data, the death toll in government-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) has touched 108 while 20 children died at Kejriwal hospital in the district due to the vector-borne disease. (Photo: File)

Death toll touches 128 in Muzaffarpur due to encephalitis

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of children who died due to the AES.

22 Jun 2019 10:28 AM

Facebook hopes Libra will not only power transactions but offer people without bank accounts access to financial services for the first time.

Central bankers claim oversight over Facebook’s cryptocurrency

Facebook drew worldwide interest this week when it announced plans to introduce a cryptocurrency called Libra.

22 Jun 2019 10:26 AM

The Conservatives are choosing a new leader — who will also become the next prime minister — as the UK Parliament is deadlocked and Britain’s departure from the EU has been delayed until October 31. (Photo: File)

Who will choose the next UK leader? Mostly older white men

Next leader will be chosen by about 160,000 members of governing Conservative Party in runoff between 2 candidates: Johnson and Hunt.

22 Jun 2019 10:17 AM

Airlines rerouted flights on Friday to avoid airspace near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shot down a US military surveillance drone there and American aviation officials warned that commercial jetliners could be mistakenly attacked amid tensions between Tehran and Washington. (Representational Image)

Airlines reroute flights after Iran downs US military drone

Trump said the US was 'cocked and loaded' to attack three sites in Iran before he halted the assault over concerns about casualties.

22 Jun 2019 10:10 AM

Shahid Kapoor in the still from Kabir Singh.

'Kabir Singh' is an unusual love story, says Sandeep Reddy Vanga

The director said there is no plan to remake the film in another language as he is done with the story.

22 Jun 2019 10:09 AM

China is the worst offender. (Representational Image)

The ‘top-5’ countries throwing plastic waste in the Oceans

According to Ocean Conservancy, 60 per cent of the debris comes from China and the four ASEAN nations.

22 Jun 2019 10:08 AM

Apple has asked customers to stop using affected MacBook Pro units.

Apple recalls older MacBook Pro over battery troubles

These units were sold primarily sold between September 2015 and February 2017.

22 Jun 2019 10:04 AM

It is currently listed at USD 499.99 on the official Amazon website.

Amazon launches first 4K UHD FireTV television with Dolby Vision support

The 55-inch Toshiba-branded 4K UHD Smart LED TV is Amazon's first model promising superior brightness and higher range of contrast.

22 Jun 2019 9:59 AM

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree banning Russian airlines from flying to Georgia, starting in July, after violent clashes in the neighbouring country over a Moscow lawmaker speaking in parliament in Tbilisi. (Photo: File)

Putin bans Russian flights to crisis-hit Georgia

According to health ministry, 160 demonstrators and 80 police officers were injured when police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at crowds.

22 Jun 2019 9:56 AM

It is not clear whether the video was shot before or after the yoga event. (Photo: Screengrab)

'Gesture should be appreciated,' says UP minister on govt employee tying his shoelace

In the video, Narayan was seen standing casually along with his supporters as the government employee tied his shoe laces in Shahjahanpur.

22 Jun 2019 9:54 AM

YouTuber Winston Moy took the charge of testing if the USD 6,000 computer's chassis can actually grate cheese. (Photo: YouTube)

Popular YouTuber proves that USD 6000 Mac Pro can’t grate cheese

In his video, Moy goes all the way to build a replica of the Mac Pro chassis in aluminium.

22 Jun 2019 9:48 AM

The incident took place on June 14, however, the incident came to light recently when a video of the same went viral on social media. (Photo: ANI)

4 men assaulted cop who tried to stop from drinking in public in Chennai; held

The men were creating ruckus on the road when they were warned by the police official who asked them to disperse.

22 Jun 2019 9:44 AM

Esper will be taking over the as the Acting Secretary of Defence on Sunday, according to The New York Times. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump nominates Mark Esper as next Secretary of Defence

Trump has also nominated David Norquist, Pentagon's chief financial officer, to be Esper's deputy.

22 Jun 2019 9:31 AM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will assure the Indian leadership during his visit to India next week that the Trump administration has no plans to impose a cap on issuing the highly sought-after H-1B visas that are forcing foreign companies to store data locally, an American official said on Friday. (Photo: File)

Pompeo will assure India on H1B visa cap: US official

Previewing the trip of Pompeo who will be visiting India soon, the official said there was a broad review of the H-1B programme underway.

22 Jun 2019 9:28 AM

A pandemonium broke out when people started looting yoga mats at the venue where Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar participated in a yoga programme in Rohtak district of Haryana on Friday. (Photo: Screengrab/ ANI Twitter)

Watch: People looting mats at Yoga event attended by Shah, Khattar

Shah said that yoga is for the welfare of the world and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to make it popular globally.

22 Jun 2019 9:17 AM

At a meeting on Wednesday, Marandi said that the servitors, who had begun a 'padayatra' (foot march) from Baripada to Naveen Niwas (Bhubaneswar) for the fulfilment of their eight demands, should have held a meeting with him first. Notably, the march was later withdrawn. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha minister faces flak for calling himself 'God', CM Patnaik 'Lord Jagannath'

Marandi's remark, which has offended the servitors of Haribaldev Jew temple at Baripada, is being circulated widely on social media.

22 Jun 2019 9:15 AM

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