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

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Older adults less likely to recognize their mistakes

The younger participants were correct in acknowledging when they had erred 75 percent of the time.

06 Aug 2018 7:17 PM

The medications for high blood pressure contained N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which potentially causes cancer through long-term use. (Photo: Pixabay)

Next 24 hours 'crucial' for Karunanidhi, supporters throng hospital

DMK chief Karunanidhi is on continuous monitoring and being treated with active medical support, the hospital added.

06 Aug 2018 7:09 PM

Molecule identified that helps sperm find egg cells

Sperm swims up to reach the egg, assisted by a pulsatile rise in calcium ion concentration in the sperm tail that controls its beating.

06 Aug 2018 7:04 PM

Police said they had closed off the motorway where the crash took place as well as the surrounding area in Borgo Panigale, on the outskirts of Bologna. (Photo: Instagram | icemaster75)

2 dead, 60 injured in huge explosion near Italy's Bologna airport

Photos on social media showed a huge ball of fire and black smoke billowing into the sky at the scene of the crash.

06 Aug 2018 6:56 PM

The final draft of the NRC was published on July 30 and included the names of 2.89 crore people out of 3.29 applicants with more than 40 lakh people being left out. (Photo: File | Representational)

People applied till August 31, 2015 eligible to make claims in NRC: official

The final NRC will be published only after disposal of all claims, objections, corrections and date for its publication will be fixed by SC.

06 Aug 2018 6:49 PM

World's most-starred chef Joel Robuchon dead at 73

From Paris to Shanghai, his savoir-faire made French gastronomy shine and continues to inspire the next generation of chefs.

06 Aug 2018 6:45 PM

'Will there be any person alive in Delhi in such a situation?' an irked apex court said and sought details of how plans on management of solid waste could be implemented. (Photo: File)

Dump garbage near Delhi Lt Governor's house: Supreme Court's outburst

'It is an emergency situation and unfortunately your reactions are not indicating any solution,' bench told ASG.

06 Aug 2018 6:34 PM

Yadav had appealed to opposition parties to resolve their differences and come together to 'save democracy and the Constitution', which he claimed was in danger. (Photo: PTI)

LJD to be part of anti-BJP 'grand alliance' for Lok Sabha polls: Sharad Yadav

'Congress will be at the forefront of the 'Grand Alliance'. We will support it and anyone can be the prime minister,' Yadav said.

06 Aug 2018 6:28 PM

The telecom department has sought views of the industry on technical measures that can be adopted for blocking mobile apps like instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc in situations where national security and public order are under threat. (Photo: Pixabay)

DoT seeks industry views on blocking social media in specific situations

Recently, there have been widespread incidents of mob lynching in the country based on rumours spread through social media apps.

06 Aug 2018 6:03 PM

The government on Monday said it has received representations from trade bodies alleging irregularities in various aspects of the proposed acquisition of Flipkart by Walmart and that have been sent to concerned agencies for necessary action.

Depictions against Flipkart-Walmart deal sent to concerned department

In May, the US-based retailer Walmart Inc announced acquisition of 77 per cent stake in Flipkart in its biggest takeover till date.

06 Aug 2018 5:49 PM

Gandhi said the adoption and skill development programmes in a central facility would be much easier and it would also help in checking 'abuse and misuse' by NGOs who are running their own shelter homes with grants from the government. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Build single facility to prevent misuse by NGOs: Maneka to states on sexual abuse

Gandhi's suggestion came in the backdrop of the recent alleged sexual abuse of minor girls in Bihar's Muzzafarpur and UP's Deoria districts.

06 Aug 2018 5:47 PM

The trick helps smaller dogs establish their presence without having to directly face competitors (Photo: Pixabay)

Small dogs urinate higher up on lamp posts to look bigger and avoid confrontation

The move may be a way to keep away from any confrontation with larger dogs as such interactions can turn out to be dangerous for them.

06 Aug 2018 5:37 PM

The company, which registered operating income of 715 billion yen (USD 6.42 billion) during the quarter, also attributed the growth to sale of the majority of chip designer ARM Holding's Chinese operations. (Photo: AFP)

SoftBank profit up 49 per cent on Flipkart, ARM stake sales

SoftBank said it estimates that the sale of Flipkart shares will occur within 24 months of the inception of the investment.

06 Aug 2018 5:33 PM

With Nooyi's departure, the rest of PepsiCo's senior leadership team will remain unchanged, the company said. (Photo: File)

PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi to step down as CEO, Ramon Laguarta to succeed

62-year-old Indra Nooyi will step down on October 3, 2018 after 24 years with the company. She will remain as chairman until early 2019.

06 Aug 2018 5:30 PM

'We would like to say it loud and clear - VC, we have earned the degree because of our efforts and the commitment of our teachers. We owe our degrees to the democratic culture of JNU, and the destroyer of JNU has no moral authority to distribute our degrees!' JNUSU statement said. (Photo: File)

JNU students union calls for boycotting convocation on August 8

Almost 46 years after it held its first convocation, JNU will be hosting its second convocation for awarding degrees to PhD scholars.

06 Aug 2018 5:27 PM

Auto component industry on Monday sought uniform 18 per cent GST across the sector stating that low taxation would lead to better compliance and larger tax base.

Auto components industry seeks uniform 18 pc GST on all products

Currently 60 per cent of the components attract 18 per cent GST rate.

06 Aug 2018 5:22 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Broadband internet can cause sleep deprivation

Here is what a new study has found.

06 Aug 2018 5:08 PM

Earlier on Monday, Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu announced that elections to the post of the Deputy Chairman would take place on August 9. (Photo: ANI)

JD(U)’s Harivansh Narayan Singh likely to be NDA's candidate for RS Dy Chairman

Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that ideally the Deputy Chairman should be from the opposition parties.

06 Aug 2018 5:03 PM

The news, out in Daily Star, reports Noah to have said that the next President will be Donald J Trump. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Time traveller' makes shocking predictions, reveals name of future US President

Noah, who regularly is featured in time travel videos by ApexTv made some unbelievable claims.

06 Aug 2018 4:52 PM

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