Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 05 Dec 2017

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CPEC was launched in 2015 when President Xi Jinping visited Pakistan and it now envisages investment of around USD 50 billion in different projects of development in Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Amid charges of graft, China stops funding for CPEC projects: report

The decision by the Chinese government is likely hit over Rs 1 trillion-worth road projects of the Pakistan's National Highway Authority.

05 Dec 2017 3:32 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Millennials opting for rich experiences, exploration of the unknown this winter: Survey

Travellers are also embarking on domestic travel for shorter yet frequent trips.

05 Dec 2017 3:31 PM

Civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapati Raju.

Want to make Air India a vibrant entity, not go Kingfisher way: Civil Aviation Minister

Indigo had given expression of interest in Air India's overseas operations, while Tatas were making only verbal enquiries.

05 Dec 2017 3:29 PM

On December 3, at about 10.40 pm, the principal along with his son and friends attacked Prajapati with lethal weapons and injured him, the officer said. (Photo: Representational image | File)

School principal attacks teacher with weapons in Mumbai

According to police official, case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and the Bombay Police Act has been registered.

05 Dec 2017 3:22 PM

Congress has to bridge a gap of almost 9 per cent vote share, the difference that led BJP to victory in 2012. (Photo: File/PTI)

Cong, BJP equal contenders in Gujarat polls: Opinion poll

A recent survey by Lokniti-CSDS-ABP News has predicted that each will get 43 per cent votes.

05 Dec 2017 3:20 PM

Globally, gold fell 0.06 per cent to USD 1,274.80 an ounce in Singapore. (Photo: PTI)

Gold prices bounce back on jewellers' buying

Gold is trading at Rs 30,250 per 10 grams at bullion market on mild buying by local jewellers.

05 Dec 2017 3:19 PM

Boozing can cause skin problems for 28 days

Consuming over 14 units of alcohol causes toxicity and immediate harm to a woman's facial skin.

05 Dec 2017 3:10 PM

According to police official, the man, identified as Raju Banjara (35), has been arrested. (Photo:Representational | PTI)

MP: Man flings son to death after quarrel with wife

The accused was subsequently arrested and booked under IPC section 302 (murder).

05 Dec 2017 3:02 PM

The UN Security Council has hit the isolated and impoverished North with a package of sanctions over its increasingly powerful missile and nuclear tests, which have rattled Washington and its regional allies South Korea and Japan. (Photo: File/Representational)

UN envoy bound for North Korea as tensions soar

Feltman arrived in China Monday as Beijing is one of the few transit points to North Korea in the world.

05 Dec 2017 3:00 PM

Late Shashi Kapoor with his entire family.

Shashi Kapoor: Picture of the veteran actor with the entire Kapoor family

The iconic personality of Hindi cinema, Shashi Kapoor breathed his last yesterday.

05 Dec 2017 2:52 PM

ADBs partnership with Reliance Power will help Bangladesh scale up its energy infrastructure to sustain and support the countrys economic growth.

ADB approves USD 583 mn loan facility to Reliance Power's project

ADB's support will help Reliance Power Ltd to develop an initial approximately 750 MW of gross power generation.

05 Dec 2017 2:48 PM

Tillerson’s visit comes against a difficult backdrop - a rift with President Donald Trump has led to reports he could be replaced within weeks, calling into question his authority to speak for Washington. (Photo: AP/File)

Amid rumours of his ouster, Tillerson meets EU, NATO counterparts

The EU has been ramping up economic sanctions on the North in a bid to force it to the negotiating table - but with no success so far.

05 Dec 2017 2:31 PM

Saif Ali Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan arriving for Shashi Kapoor's funeral. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Shah Rukh, Bachchan, other stars pay last respects to Shashi Kapoor at his state funeral

The actor's body was taken from Mumbai's Kokilaben Ambani Hospital to the Santacruz crematorium for last rites.

05 Dec 2017 2:28 PM

The app provides personalized suggestions about which files to delete, whether it’s unused apps, large files, duplicate files or low-resolution videos and memes detected using Google’s mobile vision technology.

Google launches Files Go app

Files Go will be globally available on the Google Play Store for all phones running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and higher.

05 Dec 2017 2:22 PM

The smartphone might have USB Type-C port and is likely to run Android Oreo. (Photo: Amazon UK)

HMD expected to launch Nokia 9 on January 19: Report

New report suggest that HMD Global is planning to launch Nokia 9 on January 19 alongside the 2018 version of the Nokia 8.

05 Dec 2017 2:15 PM

Traffic personnel are exposed to harsh weather conditions, dust, pollution, heat and cold. These can have an adverse effect on their health, the police said (Photo: File)

Smog effect: Doctors advice police to wear pollution masks

Cops are advised to wear pollution masks while performing duty, do 'pranayam' and breathing exercises, try meditation and eat healthy food.

05 Dec 2017 2:15 PM

Gmail has now well-rounded email option for iOS users with the new update (Photo: Pixabay)

Gmail iOS app update brings iPhone X support, third-party email accounts

Google has pushed out the update for Gmail which makes use of the handset's full display

05 Dec 2017 2:09 PM

Paramilitary force, civil police and intelligence organizations are also keeping a close vigil on all activities in the border areas, SSB commandant said. (Photo: Representational | File)

Security increases along India border in Uttar Pradesh ahead of Nepal polls

Security has been increased in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri, Siddharth Nagar, Pilibhit, Kushinagar, Bahraich, Shravasti and Balrampur districts.

05 Dec 2017 1:58 PM

According to the Election Commission of India's data on the 2012 Gujarat polls, the BJP then received 47.85 per cent of the valid votes, while the Congress garnered 38.93 per cent votes - a difference of 8.92 per cent between the two parties. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

Caste politics rule the roost in Gujarat polls

Gujarat will vote in two phases on December 9 and 14 to elect a new 182 member Assembly.

05 Dec 2017 1:37 PM

Music training may benefit you in processing speech

Here is what researchers found.

05 Dec 2017 1:35 PM

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