Technology, Mobiles tabs, 6th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Sarah Ferguson – mother to Harry’s cousins Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie – is only going after Harry fought for her to attend. (Photo: AP)

Harry fights Palace to win wedding invitation for Fergie

Stories claiming that Prince Andrew’s former wife had been left off the guestlist have been shot down by well placed sources.

06 Feb 2018 6:03 PM

'I have a copy of that secret plan of Musharraf on Kashmir. When Musharraf presented that plan before other generals left the room,' Zardari said. (Photo: AFP)

Rajiv, Benazir were ready to resolve Kashmir issue amicably: Zardari

Zardari also revealed that Pervez Musharraf had come up with a plan on Kashmir issue but other generals could not agree to it.

06 Feb 2018 5:55 PM

The Internet-connected world has also made it easier to meet new people. (Photo: Pixabay)

New-age love triangle with him, her and....Internet device!

20 per cent participants said they set strict limits about Internet-connected device use when with their partner.

06 Feb 2018 5:48 PM

TEMP.Reaper operators directly interacting with their command and control infrastructure from IP addresses assigned to the STAR-KP network in Pyongyang. (Photo:Pixabay)

Adobe Flash Zero-Day: Threats, attacks, recommendations

Actors employing this latest Flash zero-day are a suspected North Korean group they track as TEMP.Reaper.

06 Feb 2018 5:47 PM

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) asserted that the Aadhaar letter, its cutaway portion, downloaded versions of Aadhaar on ordinary paper or mAadhaar are 'perfectly valid'. (Photo: Representational | File)

No need for plastic, laminated Aadhaar cards: UIDAI warns against unauthorised printing

Unauthorised printing could render the QR code dysfunctional or expose personal data without an individual’s informed consent, warned UIDAI.

06 Feb 2018 5:42 PM

Familial hypertension is caused by mutations within single genes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts discover genetic cause of rare high blood pressure syndrome

Such a condition, if prolonged, damages blood vessels, which can result in damage to the heart, the kidneys, and the brain.

06 Feb 2018 5:41 PM

Melania’s long yellow overcoat is deceivingly draped over her shoulders leading the President to mistakenly grab her sleeves instead of her hand. (Photo: AFP)

Awkward! Donald Trump tries to grab Melania's hand again, fails

Trump and Melania were proceeding to board Marine One as they were set to travel to Ohio from the White House.

06 Feb 2018 5:39 PM

The rod-shaped bacterium C metallidurans primarily lives in soils that are enriched with numerous heavy metals. (Photo: Pixabay)

These bacteria turn toxic metals into gold nuggets

Gold enters the bacteria the same way as copper, which is a vital trace element for C metallidurans, however is toxic in large quantities.

06 Feb 2018 5:35 PM

Moily claimed the Congress would get a majority in Rajasthan which goes to polls later this year and that the UPA would also form the government at the Centre after the Lok Sabha elections.

Rahul more than a match for Modi, fit to lead Oppn bloc: MV Moily

Moily claimed Cong's victory in recent Rajasthan bypolls is a clear indication that the NDA govt is facing a lot of 'unpopularity'.

06 Feb 2018 5:21 PM

The situation also prompted the Madarise Arbia Teachers Association to write to the Madrasa Shiksha Board in this regard. (Photo: Representational | File)

No Aadhaar: Nepali students could miss UP Madrasa board exams

Registrar, UPMEB, Rahul Gupta said that the government has been apprised about the matter and he was awaiting directives.

06 Feb 2018 5:19 PM

PV Sindhu recovered quickly from her heart-breaking loss at the finals of the India Open last Sunday won 21-12 21-18 over Hong Kong's Yip Pui Yin in the first singles. (Photo: PTI)

PV Sindhu, Ruthvika Shivani help India beat Hong Kong 3-2 in Asia Badminton Team Championship

Sindhu proved her mettle as she first claimed the singles match and then combined with N Sikki Reddy to win the second doubles game.

06 Feb 2018 5:00 PM

ualcomm primarily licenses its technology for the delivery of broadband and data, a business that would significantly benefit from the rollout of 5G wireless technology. (Representational Image)

Broadcom offers $121 billion to Qualcomm

Singapore-based Broadcom is mainly a manufacturer whose connectivity chips are used in products ranging from mobile phones to servers.

06 Feb 2018 4:59 PM

The app has a special feature for scanning the QR codes of taxi, auto-rickshaw and e-rickshaw drivers to verify their details. (Photo: delhipolice.nic.in)

Delhi Police launches 'Himmat Plus', upgraded safety app for women

Launched as a pilot project, the app can be used by women commuters coming out of the Delhi Airport and five metro stations.

06 Feb 2018 4:56 PM

The incident took place at the godown at the Bajrangbali scrap market on Monday. Pungent smelling gas from the godown had filled the air, prompting residents to rush out of their homes. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

WB: At least 72 people fall sick after gas leak in Howrah district

The symptoms suggested that the gas could be chlorine, health official said, adding that of the 72, many were discharged after first-aid.

06 Feb 2018 4:48 PM

Akshay Kumar with PM Narendra Modi, Twinkle Khanna with I&B minister Smriti Irani.

Akshay Kumar all set to screen PadMan for PM Narendra Modi and Smriti Irani?

Akshay Kumar hosted his upcoming movie ‘PadMan’s screening for Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani yesterday.

06 Feb 2018 4:48 PM

Tuesday's closing was weakest since January 5 when the gauge had settled at 34,153.85. (Photo: File/PTI)

Markets see mild recovery, Sensex closes down 561 points at 34,195

Along with weak global market, RBI policy meet outcome and post-Budget sell-off also weighed on markets.

06 Feb 2018 4:32 PM

Talking about the update process of the National Register of Citizens, Gogoi alleged that religious and linguistic minorities were left out in large numbers from the first draft, signalling a 'government conspiracy'.

Chief Secretary, DGP in RSS pocket, alleges Assam ex-CM

The veteran Cong leader said the intelligence did not inform him about their proximity to the RSS when he was appointed at this post.

06 Feb 2018 4:27 PM

Kaur agrees that a Keto Diet and high protein diet is in trend to lose weight quickly.

Here are diet trends you should follow for a better lifestyle

Dietician Jasleen Kaur shares how to maintain a healthy lifestyle by following the right kind of diet.

06 Feb 2018 4:25 PM

Appearing on-air in his wedding attire, the TV reporter covered the 'breaking news' and interviewed his father, wife, mother-in-law and even his own mother. (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Pak journalist takes social media by storm after covering own wedding

A Pakistani reporter went above and beyond the call of duty when he covered his own wedding.

06 Feb 2018 4:10 PM

On Monday, rescuers retrieved a body from villages ravaged by landslides in the hilly West Java resort town of Puncak and are still searching for at least eight others. (Photo:AP)

Indonesia landslide: Woman pulled out alive after being trapped for 13 hrs, several missing

Television stations broadcast the frantic rescue effort near Jakarta's international airport throughout the night.

06 Feb 2018 4:07 PM

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