Technology, Mobiles tabs, 2nd Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 02 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 02 Aug 2017

Kashmir Valley shuts post Abu Dujana killing

It will be the first time that the Pakistan High Commission is asked to claim the body of a militant killed in Kashmir Valley.

02 Aug 2017 10:12 PM

Taking a jibe at Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Wednesday stated that the former is responsible for beginning the process of dissolving the Congress Party and dynasty politics. (Photo: PTI/File)

Rahul Gandhi responsible for dissolving Congress: Amit Shah

Shah stated that after BJP coming to power the country has moved towards development.

02 Aug 2017 9:34 PM

Infineon confirmed its parts would go into the Model 3, which is now ramping up for volume production in 2018.

Tesla Model 3's battery to be supplied by German chip maker

The German company's products are already in Tesla's Model S sports car, the world's top-selling electric vehicle.

02 Aug 2017 9:30 PM

India also conveyed to the Chinese government that the road construction would represent a significant change of status quo with serious security implications for it. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Refuting China’s claims, India says it has not its reduced troops at Doklam

The Chinese foreign ministry issued a document on Wednesday, saying the number of Indian troops was 40 by end of July from 400 in June.

02 Aug 2017 9:29 PM

Yadav had emphatically said that he would continue to be part of the coalition of secular parties (Photo: AP/File)

Sharad Yadav to float new party? K C Tyagi dismisses move as 'rumour'

Differences have surfaced between Yadav and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar over joining hands with the BJP.

02 Aug 2017 9:26 PM

The blockchain is a shared online ledger of all bitcoin transactions and has spawned a range of financial and business applications.

Bitcoin Cash gets off to a slow start

Bitcoin's split has created a new competitor to the original digital currency, which remains the oldest and most valuable in circulation.

02 Aug 2017 9:18 PM

Dinesh Chandimal returns for the second of the three Tests against India. (Photo: AP)

`Pneumonia-hit` Chandimal permitted to use inhaler during Colombo Test

Chandimal missed his side's huge 304-run defeat against the Virat Kohli-led side at the Galle because of the same illness.

02 Aug 2017 9:17 PM

Talking about the security situation along the Indo-Pak border, the BSF boss said terror "launch pads are always active to infiltrate terrorists from across the border into India". (Photo: File/Representational)

Sealing Pak border of utmost importance, smart-tech fence to be used: BSF chief

This project will be in place in the Jammu sector (of the IB) by March next year, Border Security Force DG K K Sharma said.

02 Aug 2017 9:17 PM

And Apple has announced it will establish its first China data centre in the politically important province of Guizhou and has created the new position of a managing director for Greater China, reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook.

Apple doubles down on China as rivals pull ahead

The new move will help China tackle access to websites based outside the country.

02 Aug 2017 9:10 PM

Emphasizing that China and Bhutan are friendly neighbours, the foreign ministry said in its statement that Beijing has all along respected Bhutan's sovereignty and independence. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Peace, tranquility along Indo-China border important for bilateral ties: MEA

Earlier, China emphatically rejected India's interference in its ongoing boundary dispute with Bhutan in the Doklam area.

02 Aug 2017 9:05 PM

The update also brings standby battery enhancements for optimisation of the OnePlus 5’s battery life.

Latest OnePlus update adds EIS for 4K video recording

The latest Oxygen update also brings several bug fixes and improvements.

02 Aug 2017 8:59 PM

I-T officials carrying currency counting machines during a search operation at Karnataka Energy Minister D K Shivakumar's residence in connection with a tax evasion case. (Photo: PTI)

I-T raids 64 places linked to K'taka minister, recovers Rs 10 cr cash

While about Rs 7.9 crore cash has been recovered from Delhi, about Rs 2.23 crore has been found at locations in the southern state.

02 Aug 2017 8:51 PM

Furthermore, NVIDIA has provided separate packages for each desktop and notebook configuration.

Download the NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Driver 385.12 Beta now

The release in terms of compatibility is suitable for both 32- and 64-bit variants of Microsoft’s Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 OSes.

02 Aug 2017 8:51 PM

The sticker called Jiftip may not be effective as contraception (Photo: Pixabay)

Shocking new product allows men to seal their penis shut before sex

While the site selling the product tells men to feel their partner and feel safe, it claims that it is to be used only for pleasure.

02 Aug 2017 8:44 PM

The package of stiff financial sanctions against Russia passed Congress with overwhelming support. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump signs bill to impose sanctions on Russia: White House officials

The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak publicly before an official statement.

02 Aug 2017 8:44 PM

Referring to a recent survey report, Tejaswi Yadav said that more than 75 percent ministers in the new NDA regime are tainted and facing criminal charges including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (Photo: PTI/File)

Tejaswi questions Bihar CM's zero tolerance policy on Panama case

According to Tejaswi, several political leaders named in Panama case are somehow associated with the NDA

02 Aug 2017 7:53 PM

Globally, 76 per cent of the population derives most of their daily protein from plants (Photo: AFP)

Global warming puts 53 mn Indians at risk of protein deficiency

If carbon dioxide (CO2) levels continue to rise as projected, populations of 18 countries may lose over five per cent of dietary protein.

02 Aug 2017 7:46 PM

For China, the two-lane thoroughfare symbolises a blossoming partnership, nourished with tens of billions of dollars of infrastructure investment. (Photo: AFP)

China friendship road only about their growth, says Pakistan

While China and Pakistan say that the project is mutually beneficial, data shows a different story.

02 Aug 2017 7:45 PM

Her daughter posted shocking image of her legs (Photo: Facebook)

Woman fights for life against flesh eating infection caught from ocean

Bonita is now in the ICU and is said to be in a serious but stable condition.

02 Aug 2017 7:36 PM

Rate cut to boost private investment: Urjit Patel

The 0.25 per cent lowering of the repo rate to 6 per cent comes after a 10-month pause.

02 Aug 2017 7:21 PM

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