Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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The army used the same language to describe counter-insurgency sweeps in October.(Photo: Representational/AFP)

Myanmar send troops to Rakhine as tension rises

The government blames the killings on the insurgent Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, which claimed the raids on police posts last October.

12 Aug 2017 1:15 PM

VIP 2 movie review: Dhanush the soul of the film, Kajol fits the part perfectly

Dhanush's terrific screen presence holds it all together, while Kajol looks elegant in the role of an arrogant multimillionaire.

12 Aug 2017 1:11 PM

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif mocks his ouster, says will become prime minister again

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif asked people to stand by him to make sure that their vote is respected.

12 Aug 2017 1:07 PM

Robyn who had though it was just relationship weight said that she thought she had an accident when her water broke unexpectedly (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman who thinks she has appendicitis surprised to learn its a baby

Robyn Bailey went to doctor with suspected appendicitis only to discover that she was giving birth to a baby.

12 Aug 2017 1:06 PM

Ajay Devgn will be seen in 'Baadshao' next.

We used to have 'Golmaal'-like fun atmosphere on sets, which is not possible today: Ajay

Devgn says when he was starting off as an actor, there were no ego clashes among the contemporaries, but things have changed today.

12 Aug 2017 1:03 PM

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Top US defence expert says India behaving like mature power in Doklam standoff

India and China have been locked in a face-off in the Doklam area for the last 50 days

12 Aug 2017 12:57 PM

If you drive a car, and prefer to keep your windows rolled down while driving, we recommend that you stop this practice, unless you are concerned about your health.

Turn on your car air conditioner to cut down air pollution

A research has highlighted that air conditioners are the most effective method of keeping your cabin air clean.

12 Aug 2017 12:55 PM

Millions of eggs have been pulled from supermarket shelves across Europe and dozens of poultry farms closed since the discovery of fipronil, which can harm human health. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

EU calls talks on contaminated eggs as scandal spreads to Asia

Fipronil is commonly used to get rid of fleas, lice and ticks from animals but is banned by the EU from use in the food industry.

12 Aug 2017 12:55 PM

Pahlaj Nihalani has produced several films since 1980s.

‘I am not at all upset with it’: Pahlaj Nihalani after being removed as CBFC chief

The filmmaker says that it was the government’s call, but feels his tenure brought about significant changes in the board.

12 Aug 2017 12:53 PM

An inside view of a ward of BRD Hospital in Gorakhpur on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Oppn pushes for UP CM's resignation after 63 children die in hospital

Azad asserted that the Uttar Pradesh Government should apologise to the whole nation in regard to the same.

12 Aug 2017 12:52 PM

‘Unusual’ cash deposits totalling Rs 1.6-1.7 trillion were made during the demonetisation period, says an RBI research paper. Photo: PTI

'Unusual' cash deposit of Rs 1.7 trillion made during demonetisation: RBI

According to an RBI paper, aggregate deposits grew by 14.5 per cent (y-o-y) between November 11 and December 30, 2016.

12 Aug 2017 12:47 PM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das (Photo: PTI)

Jharkhand bans book for 'hurting' Santhali women's dignity

Earlier in the day, the matter was raised in the state Assembly and the members demanded action against the writer.

12 Aug 2017 12:41 PM

Users will have to tap on the flash icon to enable the selfie flash. If the feature is active, users can see the lower third of the screen covered by a block of beige. Although, the feature doesn’t offer automatic white-balancing like the iPhone’s camera, but it’s still a good option to brighten up your selfie.

Google Camera app now with selfie flash

The new feature produces extra light for better pictures in low-light condition.

12 Aug 2017 12:39 PM

Sensex, Nifty each lost over 1 per cent on Friday amidst fears of a US-North Korea war. (Photo: PTI)

Sensex, Nifty traded in red for 5th day on Friday over US-North Korea brawl

Both the major indices lost over 1 per cent on Friday to cease their recent peaks.

12 Aug 2017 12:39 PM

Babies born through caesarean section are more prone to problems with metabolism and hormones as well as the endocrine system that can lead to diabetes and a host of other illnesses (Photo: Pixabay)

Mothers who opt for caesarean births put babies at risk of obesity and diabetes

Babies born through caesarean section are prone to problems with metabolism, hormones and endocrine system leading to diabetes.

12 Aug 2017 12:33 PM

The Plus variant is tipped to feature 128GB of storage, compared to V30’s 64GB and other features such as wireless charging and an advanced audio system. Both devices could share the same OLED panel with a difference in the real estate of the screen.

LG reportedly working on V30 Plus smartphone

The report also suggests that the device may never be launched outside South Korea.

12 Aug 2017 12:28 PM

In language that evoked the specter of nuclear conflict during the Cold War, the guidelines cover what to do before, during and after a nuclear attack. (Photo: Representational/File)

Take cover, avoid bomb flash: Guam issues nuclear guidelines

Guam is home to about 163,000 people and a US military base that includes a submarine squadron, an air base and a Coast Guard group.

12 Aug 2017 10:58 AM

For climbers, K-2 is also considered particularly difficult, after Mount Everest (Photo: AP)

First US woman summits K-2 in Pakistan

The 52-year-old, along with international team of 12 climbers, summited K-2's 28,251 feet or 8,610 meters on July 28 despite bad weather.

12 Aug 2017 10:53 AM

Armed forces personnel conducted the exercise so that soldiers in plain area are exposed and thus acclimatised to the forward locations of high altitude. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Army enhances troop level along Sikkim, Arunachal

This part of exercise is conducted every year in September, but this time it was advanced, sources state.

12 Aug 2017 10:49 AM

Humans can already receive pig heart valves and pancreases, but scientists have long sought to make their entire organs, which grow to around human size, available for harvest. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists genetically edit viral infections from piglets

Researchers place edited embryonic cells into chemical cocktail that encourages growth without destructive effects of modification.

12 Aug 2017 10:41 AM

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