Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 08 Nov 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 08 Nov 2018

In 2008, they uses “hashes,” or unique digital fingerprints, to identify, remove and report copies of known images automatically, without humans having to review them again. (Photo: AP)

Google continues the fight against child sexual abuse online

Experts and engineers are taking part in an industry “hackathon” to collaborate and create new ways to tackle child sexual abuse online.

08 Nov 2018 9:03 PM

The New Infinity could be limited to flagship smartphones while the notched designs could make it to more affordable handsets.

Samsung and notches could be a thing soon

Samsung’s Developer Conference has shown Samsung’s intention to move to notched displays in the future.

08 Nov 2018 8:59 PM

CBI Director Alok Verma and deputy Rakesh Asthana have been sent on leave by the government. (Photo: File)

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, says corruption charges false

The top court had on Oct 26 asked Central Vigilance Commission to complete within 2 weeks its inquiry.

08 Nov 2018 7:50 PM

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu met Gowda at his residence at Padmanabha Nagar on Thursday. (Photo: @ncbn/Twitter)

Naidu meets Deve Gowda, seeks to forge oppn alliance to take on BJP

Naidu's meeting comes in the backdrop of Congress-JD(S) coalition resolving to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha polls together.

08 Nov 2018 7:16 PM

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accused the Modi government of trying to 'capture' the RBI. (Photo: File)

Modi govt trying to capture RBI could be catastrophic: Chidambaram

He alleged that the govt was making every attempt to push through its proposals at the RBI board meeting on November 19.

08 Nov 2018 7:14 PM

Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where even unsubstantiated allegations of insulting Islam can result in death at the hands of mobs. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistani woman, Asia Bibi, on death row for 8 yrs leaves jail after acquittal

Her conviction in blasphemy case was overturned, but she had remained in prison as govt negotiated with hardliners demanding her execution.

08 Nov 2018 7:10 PM

The study also suggested that women who face complications during childbirth are three times more likely to suffer (Photo: AFP)

Women are twice as likely to suffer from postnatal depression if they give birth to a son

Postnatal depression affects almost one in every 10 women triggering feelings of sadness and tiredness.

08 Nov 2018 6:41 PM

"Diwali is a special opportunity to reflect on the bond of friendship between the United States and India," Trump said in a special Diwali message issued on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Diwali a special opportunity to reflect on India-US friendship: Trump

Trump said First Lady Melania joins him in sending their best wishes for a very happy and memorable Diwali.

08 Nov 2018 6:33 PM

The most impoverished country in the Arab world, Yemen has been gripped by war since 2015, when a regional military coalition led by Saudi Arabia joined the government's fight against Huthi rebels. (Representational image | AFP)

14 million people 'on brink of famine' in Yemen: NGOs

The NGOs called on govts to 'secure an immediate cessation of hostilities' and 'suspend the supply of arms at risk of being used in Yemen'.

08 Nov 2018 5:22 PM

A man, who said he was in the bar, told ABC news that he saw a man shoot into the crowd. (Photo: AP)

13, including gunman, killed in late night California bar shooting: reports

There were 'multiple fatalities' in the shooting inside a crowded venue in the upscale residential suburb of Thousand Oaks.

08 Nov 2018 5:14 PM

Nickyanka wedding: Will Meghan Markle make an exception and come for Priyanka?

Travelling to India during pregnancy could be problem for Meghan, to keep her upcoming baby safe amidst chaos.

08 Nov 2018 4:16 PM

Kerala government should 'apply its mind' and show seriousness to end impasse at Sabarimala, BS Yeddyurappa said. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP’s rath yatra to ‘protect’ Sabarimala traditions begins today

Congress is also launching yatras to protect faith, fight communalism and explain to people 'politicisation' of Sabarimala issue.

08 Nov 2018 3:48 PM

All telcos were asked by the DoT to ensure readiness of their systems and offer the proof of concept of the proposed digital process by November 5 for approval.

BSNL launches alternate digital KYC process for new connections

The telecom PSU has informed the Department of Telecom (DoT) about the new system which has been rolled out.

08 Nov 2018 3:03 PM

At least 11 reported wounded as man fires shots into California bar

Authorities say multiple people were injured in the shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Southern California.

08 Nov 2018 3:02 PM

This ends weeks of negotiations Congress had with its electoral partners-- Telugu Desam Party, Telangana Jana Samithi and Communist Party of India. (Representational Image)

‘Seat-sharing deal for Telangana Assembly polls finalised’: Congress

R C Khuntia, AICC in-charge of Telangana affairs, said seat-sharing will be announced after its approval by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

08 Nov 2018 2:57 PM

The aim is to draw international attention to the links between a growing number of conflicts around the world and dwindling natural resources. (Representational image)

Indian activist plans 9,500 kilometre walk for peace from Delhi to Geneva

Rajagopal PV told said he plans to begin his long trek from New Delhi next Oct 2 and should arrive in Geneva on Sept 25, 2020.

08 Nov 2018 2:57 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Impressive, unlikely and downright weird: new Guinness World Records

World Records Day people who have done highly improbable things better than anyone else are honoured.

08 Nov 2018 2:56 PM

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari ‘trusts’ Kangana Ranaut to bring Panga character alive

Panga is a story about kabaddi, but it’s also about family values, relationships and challenging oneself.

08 Nov 2018 2:48 PM

Muscle building may lead to binge drinking, depression

New study shows that 10 per cent of men have what is thought of as the more common type of body image disorder.

08 Nov 2018 2:43 PM

Upon closer inspection, he realised they were something quite different --thousands of baby octopuses.

Octavius, lone ‘male’ octopus in aquarium gives birth to thousands of babies

Worker found that the tank holding Octavius, the aquarium's sole octopus resident, was full of tiny particles that looked like confetti.

08 Nov 2018 2:30 PM

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