Technology, Mobiles tabs, 3rd Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 03 Jul 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 03 Jul 2018

The fertility treatment could therefore be used as a screening tool for prostate cancer diagnoses, according to the researchers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Infertile men 3 times more likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer, says study

Researchers say undiagnosed prostate tumours may drive infertility, low testosterone levels could lead to development of both conditions.

03 Jul 2018 9:47 PM

‘I immediately applied emergency brakes when I saw the line snap. A major accident was averted as it was peak hour and a lot of people were around,’ local train driver Chandrashekhar Sawant said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Hero of Andheri bridge collapse: Piyush Goyal thank train driver for averting mishap

The minister announced a Rs 5 lakh reward for motorman Chandrashekhar Sawant who had done his job well.

03 Jul 2018 9:42 PM

The Raga is priced at Rs 1,250 and features in three colour variants – Silver, Blue and Golden.

M-tech mobile unveils Raga and V10 feature phones

The M-tech Raga and V10 features phone come with a 32GB expandable memory.

03 Jul 2018 9:41 PM

He was caught red-handed in Sikhewu village when a passerby saw him sucking Sigauke’s blood from her neck. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Vampire' killer caught after seen drinking blood of woman whose throat he slit

Christopher Sibanda struck Subusisiwe Sigauke several times with a log before allegedly cutting her throat with a sharp implement.

03 Jul 2018 9:33 PM

The application can be downloaded from Galaxy Apps sections for the Galaxy devices running Android 8.0 Oreo.

Samsung unveils updated version of its Good Lock app suite

The new Good Lock 2018 app allows users to customise more on their Galaxy devices running on Android 8.0 Marshmallow.

03 Jul 2018 9:18 PM

Representatives of the social media platforms will be called for a meeting to be convened by the Home Ministry. (Photo: File | Representational)

Govt to call social media representatives to discuss ways on spread of rumours

The date of the meeting with social media representatives was yet to be fixed, official said, adding that it was expected to be held soon.

03 Jul 2018 9:12 PM

The warning to WhatsApp comes in the wake of a spate of incidents involving lynching of innocent people because of certain 'fake and motivated' messages being circulated on the widely used messaging app. (Photo: File | Representational)

Government warns WhatsApp over spread of messages triggering violence

Over the past few months, there have been a number of instances where mobs were instigated by fake WhatsApp messages.

03 Jul 2018 9:04 PM

Onegina initially denied killing Sinkevich, telling police she had found him dead before dismembering the corpse – afraid she would be accused of murder - but has now admitted causing his death.

Woman 'strangled BDSM lover during rough sex' and chopped up body in Satanic ritual

Anastasia Onegina killed lover Dmitry Sinkevich, a former policeman, at her flat in Oryol before slicing him up using a kitchen knife.

03 Jul 2018 8:57 PM

Ranveer Singh inspires and excites me, says Ranbir Kapoor

Actor Ranbir Kapoor says he views competition as a healthy and beneficial exercise.

03 Jul 2018 8:47 PM

The accused, identified as Irfan and Asif, are currently in custody of Mandsaur Police which expires on July 5. (Photo: File | Representational)

If shifted to jail, inmates might harm Mandsaur rape case accused: officials

Jail superintendent said prison does not have separate cell to keep accused duo, and in view of this, they should be sent to Ujjain jail.

03 Jul 2018 8:45 PM

The dogs were lying in their own urine and faeces, were fed in the car and were always confined to the car since the owner’s parents refused to allow the animals inside their home.

PETA India rescues two sick, injured pugs trapped in car in Mumbai

Dogs were lying in urine and faeces, were fed in car and always confined to it since owner’s parents refused to allow them inside home.

03 Jul 2018 8:24 PM

The Centre had argued that Delhi continued to be a Union Territory and all decisions would have to be taken only with the approval of the Lt Governor. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on AAP vs Centre power tussle tomorrow

Kejriwal government argued that the L-G had created a situation where no bureaucrat is obeying directions of Ministers and CM Kejriwal.

03 Jul 2018 8:23 PM

These models target diverse residential consumers ranging from those living in gated communities to low-income consumers receiving electricity subsidies.

Rooftop solar systems could help reduce power bills, says study

Residents buying power from community rooftop solar photo voltaic plant, could also save up to 35 per cent of their electricity bills.

03 Jul 2018 8:19 PM

Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal on 'Sanju' poster.

Videos: ‘Sanju’ Ranbir missed Vicky Kaushal while partying, video called him soon

Ranbir Kapoor, Rajkumar Hirani and team ‘Sanju’ is on cloud 9 because it has crossed the 145 crore mark.

03 Jul 2018 8:19 PM

Rahul Gandhi was challenged by a BJP leader to identify common crops like wheat and paddy. (Photo: PTI | File)

Will honour Rahul Gandhi if he identifies wheat, paddy: BJP’s Kisan Morcha head

Virendra Singh, who heads BJP's Kisan Morcha said that both Centre and state govts were committed to double the income of farmers by 2022.

03 Jul 2018 8:04 PM

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has ruled out any exemption from toll collection at the national highways, saying people should pay if they want good services. (Photo: PTI)

Nitin Gadkari rules out stopping highway toll collection

The minister said toll collection can "never go" if funds are to be raised for constructing roads.

03 Jul 2018 7:41 PM

According to the findings, women in India are more likely to have vitamin D deficiency. (Photo: AP)

Women in India more likely to have vitamin D deficiency, says study

Study sheds light on relationship between low vitamin D and high-blood glucose levels in Indian women who are in the pre-diabetic stage.

03 Jul 2018 7:38 PM

Rumours, state-aided licences to kill and the decimation of rule of law have led to a 'lynching movement' and shaken our 'national conscience', the Congress leader said. (Photo: File)

Why no 'Mann ki Baat' on hate crimes, Kapil Sibal asks PM Modi

Cong has been on the offensive on issue and claims that there have been almost 28 cases of people being lynched every month under Modi govt.

03 Jul 2018 7:18 PM

Laverick was also ordered to pay £750 costs and was banned from keeping animals for 10 years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cruel pet owner admits biting his Staffordshire Bull Terrier while high on cannabis

20-year-old Tyler Laverick confessed to sinking his teeth into his eight month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Diesel, last October.

03 Jul 2018 7:12 PM

'We appeal to Delhi Police to register an FIR and also ensure the safety of the girl who has complained of sexual harassment at the social media office of Congress party,' Lekhi said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘Sexual harassment’ in Cong social media office; BJP urges police to file FIR

BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi asked cops to ensure justice for all the women who have been victims to harassments by the Congress party workers.

03 Jul 2018 7:08 PM

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