Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Apr 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12 Apr 2018

Defending champion Sushil (74kg) barely spent any time on the mat, his final against South African Johannes Botha lasted just a minute and 20 seconds as he picked up easy victories to claim his third successive gold at the Games. (Photo: PTI)

CWG 2018: Medals galore as wrestlers join the party for India

In all, India claimed two gold, three silver and a bronze, shoring up the overall medal count to 31.

12 Apr 2018 9:32 PM

The police said it was not aware of who had put the cage around the statue in Gaddi Chowk. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Amid vandalism row, Ambedkar's statue now locked in iron cage in UP

The statue was found caged in Gaddi Chowk area of Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district.

12 Apr 2018 9:20 PM

Riders will also be able to designate up to five friends and family members as trusted contacts and share trip details with them during every ride.

Uber launches new safety features for US riders

The company will connect US riders directly to emergency number 911 from this summer.

12 Apr 2018 9:15 PM

'Our mission in Hong Kong has informed that Department of Justice of Hong Kong are still examining our request for provisional order of arrest of Nirav Modi. We are awaiting response,' MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

PNB scam: India awaiting Hong Kong's response on Nirav Modi's arrest

MEA said India has requested Hong Kong to surrender Nirav Modi based on extradition pact for surrender of fugitive offenders inked in 1997.

12 Apr 2018 9:12 PM

An executive at one major smartphone maker said European wireless carriers have told his company they would refuse to market phones without Google Search or the Google Play app store.

Google poised to emerge unscathed from European antitrust crackdown

Google holds 90 per cent of the European search market, meaning there are few plausible alternatives for handset makers to opt out.

12 Apr 2018 9:08 PM

Jammu and Kashmir police chief SP Vaid also stated that a bullet does not distinguish between a stone pelter and a militant. (Photo: File)

Civilians who throng encounter sites are responsible for their own death: J&K police chief

The DGP urged the youth to stay away from such places as they were not marriage venues.

12 Apr 2018 9:07 PM

Boeing is among the leading military aircraft producers that are likely to vie for the deal to supply 110 fighter jets to the IAF in one of the biggest such procurement in recent years globally which could be worth over USD 15 billion. (Photo: File/AP)

Boeing partners with HAL, Mahindra for 'Make in India' Super Hornet fighter jet

The US aerospace major said the partnership will also work for joint development of future technologies in India.

12 Apr 2018 8:42 PM

Most people infected with Zika don’t get sick, while some suffer a mild illness with fever, rash and joint pain (Photo: AFP)

Risk of getting infected with Zika through sex may not last longer than a month

The virus is mainly spread by tropical mosquitoes. But during the epidemic, scientists discovered some infections were spread through sex.

12 Apr 2018 8:36 PM

In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, Swati Maliwal alleged that the government has not paid any heed in the last 2.5 years to the Commission's request to devise a system that ensures that those who rape minors are punished by death in six months time. (Photo: ANI)

DCW chief Swati Maliwal to go on indefinite hunger strike, seeks death penalty for child rapists

Maliwal will sit on an indefinite hunger strike from Friday at Rajghat to demand swift capital punishment for child rapists.

12 Apr 2018 8:27 PM

In India, there is an ongoing nationwide effort to bring industries and businesses together to create a Digital India.

How technology is helping legal services in India?

The need for increased digitisation of the legal sector is crucial given how dynamic the environment is.

12 Apr 2018 8:04 PM

Tata Cliq, Adobe partner for enhancing digital shopping experience

Tata Cliq has partnered with tech major Adobe to deploy solutions aimed at enhancing digital experiences for customers.

12 Apr 2018 7:58 PM

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on Thursday said it is yet to receive information from Punjab National Bank on the nearly Rs 13,000 crore scam involving Nirav Modi.

Nirav Modi scam: ICAI panel yet to receive info from PNB

A high-level group constituted by the institute is studying specifically the systemic issues involved in the PNB fraud.

12 Apr 2018 7:50 PM

Retail inflation slows to 4.28 per cent in March

Retail inflation slowed to 4.28 per cent in March, the third consecutive month of decline.

12 Apr 2018 7:40 PM

Android’s Instant Apps helps the Nokia 3’s optimised battery to last longer by limiting background app use.

HMD Global rolls out Android Oreo update to Nokia 3

With Android Oreo on the Nokia 3, it includes latest Oreo features that include Picture-in-Picture mode and 60 new emojis.

12 Apr 2018 7:38 PM

The body of 8-year-old girl was found in the forests near her village on January 17. (Photo: File)

Hope for justice after VK Singh says, 'failed her as humans'

Minister of State for External Affairs, General (retired) VK Singh, on Thursday said 'we as humans have failed her'.

12 Apr 2018 7:37 PM

Equity mutual funds witnessed a net inflow of Rs 6,657 crore in March.

Equity MF inflow down 59 pc to Rs 6,657 crore in Mar on LTCG

Overall, mutual fund schemes saw a net inflow of Rs 2.72 lakh crore in 2017-18.

12 Apr 2018 7:35 PM

Nipple play might be prove to be crucial for a healthy sex life (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctor claims nipple stimulation may be enough for one in three women to orgasm

Since 20 percent women never get an orgasm, she says it’s important to let partners know about their erogenous zones which may vary.

12 Apr 2018 7:31 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted, 'What have we become if we allow politics to interfere with such unimaginable brutality perpetrated on an innocent child?' (Photo: File)

What happened to Kathua rape victim is 'crime against humanity', says Rahul Gandhi

Cong chief Rahul Gandhi’s statement came just hours after Union Minister VK Singh expressed disappointment over the incident.

12 Apr 2018 7:29 PM

Par Panel to quiz FinMin officials on April 17 on bank NPAs

A parliamentary panel will grill finance ministry officials on April 17 amid rising NPAs.

12 Apr 2018 7:26 PM

IPL 2018, SRH vs MI: Deepak Hooda guides hosts to one-wicket win

Score after 20 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad 148-9: Stanlake 2(2), Deepak Hooda 32(25); Cutting 4-0-37-0

12 Apr 2018 7:20 PM

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