Technology, Mobiles tabs, 1st Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 01 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 01 Aug 2018

The UAE govt did not release specific numbers, but says thousands of people, primarily from countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and the Philippines, will benefit from the amnesty scheme. (Representational Image)

UAE’s visa amnesty for illegal foreign workers may benefit Indians too

The UAE is home to 2.8 million Indian expatriates, the largest expatriate community in the country.

01 Aug 2018 9:31 PM

Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia are co-owners of the Kings XI Punjab IPL team. (Photo: File)

HC seeks Preity Zinta’s response on Ness Wadia’s plea on molestation case

Ness Wadia filed a petition seeking to quash a 2014 molestation case filed by Zinta against him.

01 Aug 2018 9:14 PM

The opposition party took a serious view of the matter and suspended two persons following the incident. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab)

DMK workers repeatedly punch, slap hotel staff on being denied food

MK Stalin warned such kind of indiscipline will not be tolerated. Police are on the lookout for the accused Yuvaraj and his accomplices.

01 Aug 2018 9:04 PM

Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor have three kids, all in entertainment field.

Anil reveals why wife went on honeymoon without him, what'd make her give him 'kick'

One of the most evergreen couples of Bollywood, Anil and Sunita Kapoor's awe-inspiring love story will surely melt your heart.

01 Aug 2018 9:00 PM

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Raveesh Kumar welcomed the move on Wednesday. (Photo: File | ANI)

India hails US move designating 3 LeT members as global terrorists

MEA said, 'The latest designations call into question Pak's sincerity in taking effective action against such terrorists.'

01 Aug 2018 8:55 PM

The smartphone features artificial intelligence (AI) for enhanced photography.

Samsung Galaxy On8 (2018) launched

The smartphone sports a 6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio.

01 Aug 2018 8:53 PM

Buying it through ICICI bank credit card will aid you in getting it for starting price of Rs 33,499.

OnePlus 6 available with discounts for a short time

If you are planning to take this device into your possession shortly, now could be the best time.

01 Aug 2018 8:45 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the first priority is to bring all opposition parties together to take on the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP will be finished in 2019, says Mamata Banerjee after meeting Oppn leaders

Banerjee spent second day of her Delhi visit meeting leaders of various parties including Congress, TDP, YSRC, DMK, RJD, SP and JD(S).

01 Aug 2018 8:39 PM

The two Home Theatre systems come with exclusive India sound setting claimed to deliver powerful bass sound with clear vocal sound.

Sony unveils 5.1 channel Soundbar Home Theatre systems

The soundbars have a new diamond cut 'punching metal' grille at the front with a rhombus pattern.

01 Aug 2018 8:34 PM

A toxic gas leaked from a pesticide factory of Union Carbide in Bhopal on the night of December 2-3, 1984 killed about 3,000 people immediately. (Photo: File | PTI)

HC relief for ex-officers accused of helping Anderson escape after Bhopal gas tragedy

Anderson never returned to face trial after he left soon after Bhopal gas tragedy. He died in the US in 2013.

01 Aug 2018 8:01 PM

PTI spokesperson stated that the decision would be taken after consulting with the Pakistan Foreign Office. (Photo: File | AP)

Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Aamir invited for Imran Khan's oath-taking event

The sources said PTI leaders wished to invite heads of SAARC member states, including PM Modi.

01 Aug 2018 7:29 PM

Retail inflation for industrial workers rose to 3.93 pc in June

Retail inflation for industrial workers rose to 3.93 per cent in June from 1.08 per cent in the same month of last year.

01 Aug 2018 7:25 PM

The pornographic video seems to be have been shot by another person, police official said. (Representational Image | AFP)

Accused of being impotent, Hyderabad man makes porn video and sends to in-laws

The 32-year-old man from Hyderabad was arrested recently, police said on Wednesday.

01 Aug 2018 7:21 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Add Vietnam's 'Golden Bridge' to your travel bucket list

Read on to find out more.

01 Aug 2018 6:59 PM

The safety and effectiveness of energy-based medical devices to perform these procedures has not been established. (Photo: Pixabay)

FDA warns against vaginal rejuvenation devices

The lasers or radiofrequency waves used by these devices can be only used by licensed gynecologists.

01 Aug 2018 6:43 PM

The Supreme Court said If the doctors are also included in the offences under the POCSO Act, knowingly or unknowingly, it would set a wrong precedent. (Photo: File)

Priests involving in rape cases in Kerala 'shocking', says top court

SC made these observations during hearing of a case involving rape of minor in a church by a Father in Malabar district of Kerala in 2016.

01 Aug 2018 6:43 PM

The iBall Aasaan 4 comes with unique features of ‘Braille and Talking keypad’ for the visually impaired as well as mobile tracker which alerts one of the predefined family members once the new SIM card is inserted.

iBall launches 'Aasaan 4' feature phone for the elderly

iBall's new feature phone focusses on the holistic needs of seniors with a bigger screen than the counterparts.

01 Aug 2018 6:29 PM

The delightful invention will be showcased as part of a food exhibition to be held in London (Photo: Pixabay)

Culinary specialists invent melt-proof ice-lolly using edible fruit fibres

They are currently working on developing a product for supermarkets and it may be available soon.

01 Aug 2018 6:27 PM

Switching off protein may boost efficacy of cancer treatment: Study

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the body's natural defences to fight cancer.

01 Aug 2018 6:20 PM

The goat’s owner named Aslu approached the police and accused eight people of stealing and raping his goat. (Photo: ANI | File)

Major manhunt underway for 8 men who raped pregnant goat in Haryana

The case was launched after the owner of the goat saw three men sexually assaulting the animal late at night last week.

01 Aug 2018 6:10 PM

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