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

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The alleged irregularities took place in 2007 when Chidambaram was the finance minister under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. (Photo: File)

INX Media case: Delhi HC extends interim protection of P Chidamabaram till Sep 28

An anticipatory bail plea was filed by Chidambaram seeking protection from arrest by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate.

01 Aug 2018 12:27 PM

In the last one week, Maliwal said a total of 73 girls who were trafficked have been rescued from various areas in the national capital, following raids that were conducted by the DCW. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

39 women trafficked from Nepal, rescued from Delhi's Paharganj hotel

As per DCW Chief Swati Maliwal, the girls were trafficked on the pretext of being offered jobs.

01 Aug 2018 12:20 PM

A final draft of a list of citizens in Assam was released on Monday, leaving some 4 million people on edge to prove their Indian nationality. (Photo: File | Representational)

Those left out can vote if their name on voter's list: CEC

'The Election Commission will publish a voter list in January and will not wait for the final NRC,' CEC OP Rawat said.

01 Aug 2018 12:14 PM

'We've provided her oxygen and made all arrangements for her safety. We've placed rods to ensure that she doesn't fall further down. It might take another four hours to rescue her,' SDRF official said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

3-yr-old Bihar girl falls in borewell, rescue operations underway

The girl, Sanno, fell into a 110-feet deep borewell in Murgiachak area under Kotwali Police station of Munger on Tuesday afternoon.

01 Aug 2018 12:09 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 things to know about the Neelakurinji in Kodai

The first settlers of Kodaikanal are believed to have used the Neelakurinji blooming cycle to calculate their age

01 Aug 2018 12:05 PM

Before setting the couple free, they were told that the torture was the punishment for the girl and her husband for marrying against the wishes of the girl’s parents. (Photo: File | Representational)

MP: Couple tortured, forced to drink urine for marrying against family's wishes

The boy was thrashed badly and girl was also beaten up by her father and uncles and her head was tonsured as punishment.

01 Aug 2018 12:01 PM

The latest additions to SandBlast Mobile will now prevent phishing attacks on all applications.

Sandblast Mobile: Threat prevention tech for corporates

New mobile security solution with on-device technology prevents malicious malware, botnets and phishing attacks on all apps.

01 Aug 2018 11:57 AM

The Mi A2 is the successor to the Mi A1.

Xiaomi Mi A2 hitting Indian shores on August 8

The handset was unveiled in Madrid last month and it will hit Indian shores in the near future.

01 Aug 2018 11:51 AM

Cooking oil may prevent bacteria on food processing equipment

Many foods produced on an industrial scale in enormous stainless steel machines that can be difficult to clean

01 Aug 2018 11:44 AM

Motorcycle exports stood at 1,31,247 units as against 1,00,267 units in the year-ago month.

Bajaj Auto reports 30 per cent increase in July sales at 4,00,343 units

Domestic sales were at 2,37,511 units as against 1,86,497 units, up 27 per cent.

01 Aug 2018 11:38 AM

Sales of mini cars comprising Alto and WagonR were at 37,710 units as compared to 42,310 units in July last year, down 10.9 per cent.

Maruti Suzuki India posts marginal decline in July sales

Utility vehicles, including Vitara Brezza, S-Cross and Ertiga were down 4.9 per cent.

01 Aug 2018 11:28 AM

The recent improvement in Indian manufacturing conditions lost some impetus in July, with softer rises in output.

Mfg sector activity eases in July amid softer increase in output: PMI

This is the 12th consecutive month that the manufacturing PMI remained above the 50-point mark.

01 Aug 2018 11:22 AM

Image was posted on Facebook and Instagram by Jibon Ahmed but later the post was deleted. (Photo: Screengrab)

Nothing obscene in couple’s ‘lip kiss’: B'desh photojournalist who was beaten up

Jibon Ahmed's boss asked him to submit his ID and official laptop and was fired without being given a proper explanation.

01 Aug 2018 11:21 AM

Huawei is shifting to more value-added models, by launching new flagship smartphones with the latest features — Analysts.

Huawei is now the world's second most smartphone vendor

Huawei's share stands at 15 per cent of the global market, overtaking Apple’s 12 per cent, still behind Samsung’s 20 per cent.

01 Aug 2018 11:12 AM

The couple were having sex outside marriage, with the man being the head of the city’s Regional Development Planning Board. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indonesian couple have raw sewage poured over them for having sex outside marriage

Couple had to crouch down, while bystanders repeatedly fill a bucket with waste and poured it over their heads in the city of Langsa,

01 Aug 2018 10:59 AM

After the KEY2 (pictured), BlackBery set to launch the Evolve X.

BlackBerry Evolve X may launch on August 2

After the launch of the BlackBerry KEY2, the next smartphone from BlackBerry is said to feature an 18:9 aspect ratio.

01 Aug 2018 10:44 AM

The world's biggest social media network has not yet attributed the accounts to any group.

Facebook removes accounts involved in political influence campaign ahead of US mid-term polls

Fake accounts contacted administrators of five other legitimate Facebook groups to help plan the counterprotest.

01 Aug 2018 10:42 AM

Up until now, no manufacturer has unveiled a smartphone with more than one display cutout.

Android P will only support up to 2 notches on display, mandates Google

Latest guidelines for display cutouts on Android P limit manufacturers up to two cutouts.

01 Aug 2018 10:42 AM

Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty Kundra at IIFA Awards.

Shilpa Shetty participates in countdown to Salman Khan’s Loveratri trailer

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, 'Loveratri' is produced by Salman Khan under the banner of Salman Khan Films.

01 Aug 2018 10:18 AM

The major demand of the protestors include Maratha reservation, all cases against protestors to be withdrawn, strict action to be taken officers for firing and lathi charge during the July 25 protest. (Photo: File)

Maratha outfits intensify protests with 'jail bharo andolan' today

Maratha group's new demand includes compensation for the people who were injured and killed during the July 25 violent protest.

01 Aug 2018 10:09 AM

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