Technology, Mobiles tabs, 1st Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 01 Aug 2017

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The dropped clause pertains to the insertion of a new article 338B about the constitution and powers of the National Commission for Backward Classes. (Photo: PTI)

Govt faces embarrassment in RS over backward classes bill

Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017, for setting up of National Commission for Backward Classes, was passed after dropping Clause 3.

01 Aug 2017 9:38 AM

US 'reviewing options' after Vladimir Putin orders embassy cuts

US Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill to toughen sanctions on Russia for allegedly meddling in the 2016 US presidential election.

01 Aug 2017 9:36 AM

People with a reduced ability to taste food choose higher-calorie - diet, which puts them at risk of gaining unhealthy weight (Photo: Pixabay)

Weaker taste buds may cause obesity

According to study, a reduced ability to taste food makes people choose sweeter edibles thus leading them to gain unhealthy eight.

01 Aug 2017 9:36 AM

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta attends an evangelical pre-election prayer rally for peace in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: AP)

Kenya's election campaign enters tense final week today

The violence in east Africa's richest economy, seen as a bastion of stability, traumatised the nation and stunned observers.

01 Aug 2017 9:30 AM

The trailer of the film has received a mixed response from the audience.

Sidharth Malhotra refutes rumours of not being happy with 'A Gentleman'

The actor rubbished the rumours, whichsaid that he was not happy with the response his upcoming film has been garnering.

01 Aug 2017 9:20 AM

This plan will be rolled out across India. However, the recharge value may differ from circle to circle.

Voda student scheme offers unlimited calls, 1GB per day for Rs 352

Vodafone is targeting students with a new scheme that will offer unlimited calls with 1GB of 4G/3G data every day for 84 days.

01 Aug 2017 9:18 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea ICBM still facing technical hurdles: US expert

Elleman said Pyongyang is learning fast and that depending on North Korea's testing schedule, a deployment next year is possible.

01 Aug 2017 9:12 AM

The two leaders had last discussed migration issues when they met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Germany on July 7. (Photo: AFP)

Mexican president not spoken to Trump to praise border policy

The G20 sit-down was the first official meeting between the two presidents, whose relationship has been tense.

01 Aug 2017 9:04 AM

An encounter between security forces and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists is underway at Hakripora village in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama district. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

LeT Kashmir chief Abu Dujana killed in Pulwama encounter

According to reports, there are two or three LeT terrorists who are engaged in the encounter.

01 Aug 2017 8:57 AM

Shah Rukh and Anushka enjoying the sweet-flavoured Benarasi paan on the streets of Benaras.

SRK relishes 'Banarasi paan' with Anushka Sharma, Imtiaz Ali!

The actors were seen soaking in the best of the city as they relished on 'Banarasi Paan'.

01 Aug 2017 8:56 AM

Rishi Kapoor took to Twitter to share this black-and-white image of the legendary singer. (Photo: Twitter/@chintskap)

Rishi Kapoor remembers Mohd Rafi, shares throwback picture

The 64-year-old actor took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards the singing legend.

01 Aug 2017 8:34 AM

The country is turning on itself more than 100 have died already and democracy and basic rights are in jeopardy, Johnson said. (Photo: AP)

Day after voting for assembly, UK says Venezuela 'stands on brink of disaster'

The move hands almost total power to Maduro's Socialist party and was described as

01 Aug 2017 8:24 AM

Kit as Jon Snow on Game of Thrones. (Photo: File)

HBO says data hacked, media says 'Game of Thrones' script stolen

HBO, a unit of Time-Warner Inc, declined to comment on the specific programming stolen in the hack.

01 Aug 2017 8:21 AM

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: AFP)

Amid Gulf crisis, Qatar launches wide-ranging WTO complaint against trade boycott

The countries have also recalled their ambassadors from Doha, ordered all Qataris to return home and banned Qatar from using their airspace.

01 Aug 2017 8:20 AM

Scientists dealt a blow Monday to the quest for organisms inhabiting worlds besides Earth, saying our planet was unusual in its ability to host liquid water -- the key ingredient for life. (Photo: AFP)

Other planets may never be as hospitable as Earth: study

It was thought likely that distant worlds orbiting stars similar to our Sun would go through water-rich phases.

01 Aug 2017 8:13 AM

Gender-role attitudes may play a notable role in important outcomes for women across different countries (Photo: Pixabay)

Gender inequalities affect women’s cognitive performance in later life

Research finds women living in gender-equal countries have better cognitive test scores than women living in gender-unequal societies.

01 Aug 2017 8:09 AM

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci (Photo: AP)

Trump sacks communications director Scaramucci just 10 days after appointment

Scaramucci had courted controversy with an expletive-laden attack on his colleagues -- then chief of staff Reince Priebus.

01 Aug 2017 8:02 AM

Voters receive instructions about their voting machine place by a Venezuelan Bolivarian National Guard officer outside of a poll station during the election for a constitutional assembly in Caracas, Venezuela. (Photo: AP)

US hits Nicolás Maduro with sanctions after Venezuela's election

The National Electoral Council claimed more than 40 percent of Venezuela's 20 million voters had cast ballots Sunday.

01 Aug 2017 8:02 AM

Experts say that with the fast changing socio-economic scenario and demographic transition across the country, older people are the worst affected section of the society (Photo: Pixabay)

Psychological problems a pertinent issue among elderly in India

According to research 43 pc elderly in India face psychological problems due to loneliness and other relationship issues.

01 Aug 2017 7:53 AM

Findings point out the importance of screening for and treating depression even years after someone is diagnosed with heart disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart patients in double risk to die if depressed

According to researchers, post-coronary artery disease depression is single biggest predictor of death.

01 Aug 2017 7:34 AM

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