Technology, Mobiles tabs, 4th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 04 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 04 Aug 2018

Earlier this week, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi, who also heads high-level minister panel on GST, had said that the slabs may come down in the future. (Representational Image)

In long-term, GST slabs may reduce to 3: Advisor to finance ministry

The three slabs could be a low of 5 per cent, a central 15 per cent (merging 12 pc and 18 pc slabs) and a top rate of 25 per cent

04 Aug 2018 9:22 PM

The event was attended by several prominent leaders including, Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, CPI's D Raja and Atul Kumar Anjan and Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav. (Photo: Twitter/@AamAadmiParty)

Oppn stands united at Tejashwi Yadav's protest over Bihar shelter rapes in Delhi

'If Nitish Kumar is ashamed of Muzaffarpur rape incident, he should immediately take action against those involved.' said Rahul Gandhi.

04 Aug 2018 8:09 PM

A woman whose brother was killed inside the residence of Farooq Abdullah protests outside the residence. (Photo: AP)

J&K: Family of man shot dead at Farooq Abdullah's house demand probe

Syeed Murfad Shah was killed when he drove his XUV into the heavily fortified residence of the former chief minister on Saturday.

04 Aug 2018 7:34 PM

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan with Sunita at Sonam Kapoor Ahuja wedding reception. (Photo: Twitter)

Video: Salman, Shah Rukh Khan reliving Karan Arjun moments will give you all feels

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have always made headlines either for their constant love or fights.

04 Aug 2018 7:06 PM

BJP President Amit Shah with Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje wave at a public meeting. (Photo: PTI)

Amit Shah in Raj takes dig at Rahul's Italian roots, slams him over NRC

BJP president addressed a rally in Rajsamand after flagging off CM Vasundhara Raje’s “Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra” on Saturday.

04 Aug 2018 6:59 PM

TMC party activists participate in a rally in Kolkata to observe 'Black Day' protesting against the alleged 'manhandling and harassment' of their party delegation at Silchar airport. (Photo: PTI)

TMC observes 'black day' in West Bengal to protest manhandling of leaders

The protest, against the 'detention and manhandling' of Trinamool Congress leaders in Assam's Silchar airport, is set to continue tomorrow.

04 Aug 2018 6:40 PM

It could not only raise their costs because they will need to ramp up the number and size of data storage centers in India.

Tech firms need to localize cloud storage data in India

A panel working on the Indian government’s cloud computing policy wants data generated in India to be stored within the country.

04 Aug 2018 6:24 PM

Colostrum reduces the risk of death from hypothermia, helps in epithelial recovery and protects children from infectious diseases. (Photo: AFP)

World Breastfeeding Week: Breast milk is baby's first vaccine

Early initiation has numerous immunological and nutritional benefits for newborns that have been found to reduce mortality.

04 Aug 2018 6:19 PM

Women with common ovary condition often feel medical system failed them

Women with PCOS also reported having arguments with their primary care physicians, feeling a lack of emotional support and empathy.

04 Aug 2018 6:14 PM

Cystic Fibrosis in unborn babies may lead to lower birth weight

CF mutation could also have an effect on the way babies develop within the womb.

04 Aug 2018 6:09 PM

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Congress Working Committee chaired by party chief Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File/PTI)

Congress set to 'expose' Modi govt, campaign against corruption on cards

Congress decided to launch a public campaign that will highlight bank scams, Rafale deal and the economy's 'bad' state.

04 Aug 2018 6:06 PM

The answer to quit cocaine is literally in your head! (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain-derived neurotrophic factors reduce cocaine relapse

Addiction researchers are currently studying the function of proteins already present in the brain to find ways to overcome addictions.

04 Aug 2018 5:58 PM

The update brings in some feature tweaks to the phone's preloaded Game Launcher

Galaxy S8 gets August security update earlier than expected

Samsung perhpas wants to incline all of its attention towards the upcoming Galaxy Note 9 which is its most important product right now.

04 Aug 2018 5:48 PM

This can include engaging in repetitive behaviours like skin picking, and visiting dermatologists or plastic surgeons. (Photo: Pixabay)

Selfies, filters may lead to body disorders: Study

This can be especially harmful for teens, and it is important for providers to understand the implications of social media on body image.

04 Aug 2018 5:24 PM

Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) emerged as the single largest party in the July 25 elections, winning 116 National Assembly seats out of the contested 270 parliamentary constituencies. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan may take oath as PM on Pak Independence Day

Earlier, Khan, 65, had expressed his desire to take the oath of Prime Minister on August 11.

04 Aug 2018 5:23 PM

States to test GST cashback for payments via Rupay, BHIM app

Customers making payments using Rupay card and BHIM UPI, would get a cashback of 20 per cent of the total GST amount.

04 Aug 2018 5:23 PM

The study appears in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. (Representational Image/Source: ANI)

Are wearable health devices genuinely reliable?

The technology developed for research purposes generally seems to be more credible than commercial devices.

04 Aug 2018 5:14 PM

Salman Khan who had been sentenced to five years in jail for killing two blackbucks in Kankani village during the shoot of ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ in 1998 walked out of the Jodhpur Central Jail on April 7, two days after his sentencing. (Photo: File)

Salman Khan has to seek permission for all foreign trips: Jodhpur Court

Salman Khan had requested that he be exempted from the order but his request has been rejected by the court on Saturday.

04 Aug 2018 5:10 PM

K C Tyagi said all accused in the case were arrested and the CBI is probing the case, besides the Supreme Court had also taken cognisance of the crime. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul, Kejriwal known for 'value-based politics', should avoid RJD protest: JD(U)

JD(U) spokesperson K C Tyagi also said that the RJD was known for 'jungle raaj and crimes'.

04 Aug 2018 5:05 PM

His half-brother, too, is aware of the fact that the family knew about Osama's terrorist activities early on as well as his role in the 9/11 attacks. (Photo: AFP)

In a first, Osama Bin Laden's mother says son 'brainwashed in his 20s'

Alia Ghanem recalls that when she learned about her son's business, she was 'extremely upset'.

04 Aug 2018 4:39 PM

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