Technology, Mobiles tabs, 9th Jun 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 09 Jun 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 09 Jun 2018

Donald Trump said his summit with Kim Jong-un represented 'a one-time' chance to forge peace between the US and North Korea. (Photo: File/AP)

'One time shot' for peace with North Korea: Donald Trump

'It's unknown territory in the truest sense but I really feel confident,' Trump said as he prepared to leave ongoing G7 summit in Canada.

09 Jun 2018 9:36 PM

U.S. Open champion Stephens used her powerful game to full effect to take the first set but then ran out of steam as Romania’s Halep completed a memorable victory.(Photo: AP)

French Open 2018: Thrilling fightback earns Simona Halep first Grand Slam

The popular Romanian showed signs of nerves at first but recovered to outclass her 10th-seeded opponent.

09 Jun 2018 9:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral meeting with Chinsese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)

Next informal summit in India in 2019, Xi Jinping accepts PM Modi’s invite

PM Modi had detailed discussions with Xi on bilateral, global issues which will add vigour to Indo-China ties.

09 Jun 2018 9:24 PM

A youn couple was seen making love on a road divider in Mumbai’s Marine Drive area in Nariman point. (Photo: File/AFP)

Couple found having sex on road divider at Mumbai’s Marine Drive, woman held

Police were able to nab the woman; however, the man, who appeared to be a foreign national, managed to flee.

09 Jun 2018 9:21 PM

The Congress did not hold Iftar, which marks the customary breaking of the daylong fast in the holy month of Ramzan, during the past 2 yrs and its last Iftar was in 2015. (Photo: File/PTI)

As Cong set to host Iftar after 2 yrs gap, all eyes on presence of oppn leaders

Congress’ move to host Iftar on June 13 comes at a time when party is positioning itself as centre of oppn unity ahead of 2019 LS polls.

09 Jun 2018 7:52 PM

Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said he has seen reports about such disgruntlement only in the media and no one has expressed their dissatisfaction with him personally. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

After Cong, 2 JD(S) ministers miffed over portfolios in K'taka: Party sources

G T Deve Gowda, who was given higher education, and C S Puttaraju, who got minor irrigation, are unhappy: JD(S) sources

09 Jun 2018 7:15 PM

Staff who fell ill after hearing strange sounds are being examined by doctors at a consulate in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, with several evacuated to the US and at least one diagnosed with brain trauma. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Fear of mystery weapon surfaces in China as US diplomats fall ill

Fears of rumored sonic weapon revived as US issued alert over mystery illness of diplomats in China which first arised in Cuba 2 yrs ago.

09 Jun 2018 7:12 PM

Last year, Google had reportedly conducted 250+ webmaster meetups and office hours around the world reaching more than 2,20,000 website owners.

Last year, Google had reportedly detected and removed 80 per cent of the hacked sites

Google's Global Search Outreach Lead, Juan Felipe Rincon has recently described the company's effort on stopping search spam.

09 Jun 2018 7:12 PM

Saif Ali Khan was spotted in Mumbai post his hearing on the blackbuck case in Jodhpur. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

After Blackbuck poaching case, Saif gets notice on Bulgarian Wild Boar Hunting case

Saif Ali Khan got some relief when he was acquitted from Blackbuck poaching case a few months back.

09 Jun 2018 7:01 PM

Greater awareness of the dangers of synthetic cannabis use is needed. (Photo: File)

Synthetic cannabis could increase stroke risk in young users

The development of immunoassays aimed at detecting these drugs in serum or urine will also help in stratifying the population at risk.

09 Jun 2018 6:45 PM

The changes were modest and did not result in a long-term fat reduction. (Photo: Pixabay)

Carbon dioxide can reduce belly fat

Carboxytherapy has been performed with a few clinical studies, suggesting it may provide a lasting improvement in abdominal contours.

09 Jun 2018 6:42 PM

The list of what it would take for the 'complete denuclearization' of North Korea is long. (Photo: AP)

Shutting down North Korea's vast nuclear program poses challenges

There is lingering skepticism ahead of US-North Korea summit that Kim would fully give up nuclear weapons he has pushed so hard to build.

09 Jun 2018 6:40 PM

Children with autism spectrum disorder more prone to food allergy

The study found that 11.25 percent of children reportedly diagnosed with ASD have a food allergy.

09 Jun 2018 6:38 PM

Two men, returning from a picnic spot, were pulled out of their car and lynched by villagers who suspected them to be childlifters in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. (Representational Image)

Two men, mistaken for child abductors, lynched to death in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has directed the DGP to to take prompt action against all the culprits.

09 Jun 2018 6:35 PM

Mental health problems are usually involved in suicides and experts say knowing warning signs and who is at risk can help stop a tragedy. (Photo: AP)

Celebrity suicides highlight troubling trend in midlife

Previous studies have suggested economic downturns and the nation’s opioid crisis contributed to the rise in middle-aged suicides.

09 Jun 2018 6:34 PM

Chart a course for a low-hassle destination wedding

Before you mentally dig your toes into that sand, dig into the details so you don't end up being your own "something blue."

09 Jun 2018 6:25 PM

Facebook launched a gaming creator program at the start of this year.

Facebook out to lure eSports fans with an online portal

Gaming creator program lead, John Imah and product manager Nick Miller described the new venue at fb.gg as a 'gaming video destination.'

09 Jun 2018 6:24 PM

The sky turned completely dark at around 5 pm. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Severe dust storm, strong winds hit Delhi, 27 flights diverted

The storm was immediately followed by rain in the national capital.

09 Jun 2018 6:22 PM

Education may increase short-sightedness risk

There was little evidence to suggest that myopia led people to remain in education for longer.

09 Jun 2018 6:16 PM

Superbug infections rising among injection drug users

Users of heroin and other injection drugs were 16 times more likely than other people to develop severe illnesses.

09 Jun 2018 6:06 PM

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