Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 13 Apr 2018

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The Pentagon has developed a global campaign plan against China, a top American military leader today told US lawmakers. (Photo: AP)

US has a global campaign plan for China: Pentagon

Admiral Harry Harris, Commander of the US Pacific Command, is the coordinating authority for that global campaign plan.

13 Apr 2018 12:27 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Revealed! Why sugar, alcohol make us thirsty

UT Southwestern researchers made the discovery.

13 Apr 2018 12:26 PM

Uber aims to reduce traffic and congestion with 'Movement'

Uber on Thursday launched the second phase of 'Movement' in India.

13 Apr 2018 12:17 PM

Poor rains last year left the upstream Indira Sagar dam in Madhya Pradesh a third below its seasonal average. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study warns water taps may completely dry up in India

According to warning satellite system, India, Morocco, Iraq and Spain could spark the next "day zero" water crisis.

13 Apr 2018 12:12 PM

The Korean Galaxy J2 Pro can do voice calls, send SMS and even take pictures — that pretty much wraps up the functionality.

Samsung bids goodbye to Internet connectivity for Galaxy J2 Pro

The Galaxy J2 Pro doesn’t feature Internet connectivity, despite sporting a standard smartphone specifications list.

13 Apr 2018 12:08 PM

Titan eyes gross revenue of Rs 50,000 crore by FY 2023

Titan on Friday said it is eyeing a gross revenue of Rs 50,000 crore by financial year 2022-23.

13 Apr 2018 12:07 PM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to the five permanent members of the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons in Syria and prevent the situation spiralling out of control in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

UNSC must prevent Syria spiralling out of control: UN chief

Antonio Guterres has appealed to the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons in Syria.

13 Apr 2018 12:00 PM

CWG 2018: 15-year-old shooter Anish Bhanwala picks gold in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

India's medal tally at the Games has now increased to 34 including 16 gold, eight silver and 10 bronze.

13 Apr 2018 11:57 AM

The body of the girl, from the Bakherwal community, was recovered from Rasana forest on January 17, a week after she went missing while grazing horses in the forest area. (Photo: Facebook | @justiceforasifa)

Kathua rape: 2 BJP ministers instigated trouble, Cong demands answers

2 BJP ministers- Forest Minister Lal Singh and Industries Minister Chander Prakash Ganga-- had gone to the place of agitation last month.

13 Apr 2018 11:35 AM

This will facilitate empowering the youth in Odisha with relevant skill sets and train them in various disciplines.

NBCC ties up with Skill Development Institute to train workers

NBCC has pledged to impart training to 40,000 workers (including both onsite and offsite) in next five years.

13 Apr 2018 11:35 AM

Night owls tend to die sooner than morning larks

Researchers say this is a public health issue that can no longer be ignored

13 Apr 2018 11:25 AM

It's possible that Thomas W. Lawson's novel Friday the Thirteenth also contributed to the date's infamy. (Photo: Pixabay)

9 things you did not know about Friday the 13th

According to history, Italian composer Gioachino Rossini first made mention of the ill-fated date.

13 Apr 2018 11:21 AM

A man clings on to the bonnet of a car in UP's Ramnagar as a block development officer drives for 4 km. (YouTube | Screengrab)

Roller Coaster: UP man hangs on govt officer's car bonnet for 4 kms

A govt officer from UP's Ramnagar drove for 4 kms with villager hanging on his car's bonnet. Both have filed cases against each other.

13 Apr 2018 11:13 AM

Fortis shares gained 4.17 per cent to end at Rs 153.80 on the BSE on Thursday.

Hero, Dabur offer to invest Rs 1,250 crore in Fortis

Fortis board on Wednesday saying it may be willing to pay as much as Rs 160 per share to acquire control of the company.

13 Apr 2018 11:04 AM

Maneka Gandhi, the Union women and child development minister, said her ministry would move a cabinet note on Monday to amend POCSO (Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences) Act. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Deeply moved' Maneka Gandhi demands death penalty for child rape

Union minister Maneka Gandhi said her ministry would move a cabinet note on Monday to amend POCSO Act.

13 Apr 2018 10:58 AM

OPEC and its oil producer allies are poised to extend their supply-cutting pact into 2019 even as a global glut of crude is set to evaporate by September.

Oil eases as Trump backtracks on imminent Syria strike

Brent crude was down 24 cents, or 0.3 per cent, at $71.78, and is up about 7 per cent for the week.

13 Apr 2018 10:56 AM

The statements expressively wished for better working opportunities with all three communities in the coming year. (Photo: AP)

Happy New Year: Trump greets Sinhalese, Tamils, Bengalis across globe

The Sinhalese and Tamil New Year is also known as 'Aluth Aurudu' while the Bengali New Year is called 'Poila boishakh'.

13 Apr 2018 10:52 AM

Old Easter tradition on the Greek island of Corfu is a smash

There are also Biblical references to the smashing of clay pottery, symbolizing the divine striking down enemies.

13 Apr 2018 10:50 AM

Gold is trading at Rs 31,032 per 10 grams as speculators built up fresh positions tracking a firm trend overseas.

Gold futures gain 0.10 per cent on global cues

Globally, gold rose 0.44 per cent to USD 1,340.20 an ounce in Singapore.

13 Apr 2018 10:48 AM

Former Union Home Secretary G K Pillai had said that some subordinate staff in the MHA would see pornographic content on Internet and download malware in office, leading to compromise of the computer networks. (Representational Image | AFP)

Home ministry tightens grip over porn content in office

Ex-Union home secy said that while senior officials are busy with meetings till late evening, subordinates are on porn sites.

13 Apr 2018 10:23 AM

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