Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 13 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13 Aug 2017

Governor of Kansas Sam Brownback. (Photo: Twitter)

US: 16-year-old high school student to run for Kansas governor seat

The teenager said he wants to ‘radically change’ the health care system and would support legalising marijuana for medical purposes.

13 Aug 2017 9:14 PM

While Yuvraj has been dropped from the squad, former captain MS Dhoni has kept his place. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka vs India: Yuvraj Singh dropped, MS Dhoni retains spot for ODI series

Talented Karnataka batsman Manish Pandey has made a comeback to the team.

13 Aug 2017 9:08 PM

Earlier, five army jawans were injured and two others seriously hurt in an encounter with terrorists in the Shopian district on late Saturday night. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

J&K: 3 jawans injured as Pak violates ceasefire at Naushera, Uri

The Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively to the ceasefire violation.

13 Aug 2017 9:02 PM

At least 14 people, including a minor were reported to have died due to second wave of floods, which has wreaked havoc in 19 out of 33 districts of the state. (Photo: AP)

Assam floods: Situation grim, Army deployed for rescue ops, IAF on standby

Modi on Sunday spoke to Assam CM over telephone and enquired about the scale of devastation caused by floods in the state.

13 Aug 2017 8:50 PM

Authorities said Vanderhall’s behaviour had become more troubling recently, leading his mother to obtain an order of protection against him. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

US man arrested for killing mother, sister, another woman with hammer

Authorities said the three women were found dead inside the Vanderhall’s Hempstead, New York.

13 Aug 2017 8:44 PM

The app was released in China by a company called Youge Internet Technology and without any hint that Facebook is affiliated with the company, the Times said, citing a post in Apple's app store.

Facebook OKs local firm's launch of Moments-like app in China: NYT

The app, called Colorful Balloons, is similar to Facebook's Moments application in function and feel, but does not carry the Facebook name.

13 Aug 2017 8:34 PM

The gadget will probably still need to be paired with an iPhone on some level, even if the phone isn't always in the same vicinity.

Next Apple Watch likely to have LTE

A lot of speculations regarding the product have surfaced.

13 Aug 2017 8:33 PM

For the selfie lovers, Q6 offer a wide 100 degree selfie camera and instant social share features which allows to takes great selfies and also share it with friends and family.

LG Q6 brings full vision display to new smartphone lineup

LG's Q series is the company's latest lineup of mid-range smartphones boasting features which are present in premium phones.

13 Aug 2017 8:32 PM

It is said that implementing the HDR and 4K content will prove to b beneficial for the company, rather than a simpler resolution.

iOS developer hints possibility of 4K Apple TV

iOS developer Guilherme Rambo revealed that the company is hinting an adoption of the ultra high-definition format, reports The Verge.

13 Aug 2017 8:31 PM

Dads' psychological well-being improved over time when they became the primary wage-earners (Photo: AFP)

Women who earn more than husbands exposed to risk of depression

The findings indicated that although women's psychological well-being was not affected by exiting the workforce to become stay-at-home moms.

13 Aug 2017 8:30 PM

After its partnership with Spice Mobility, the company becomes the first player to offer one-year replacement warranty across its entire portfolio, apart from offering more than 850 service touch points for Spice consumers.

Spice offers one-year replacement warranty across its portfolio

The product portfolio will be available across offline channels.

13 Aug 2017 8:30 PM

So far in 2017, as many as 136 militants, including six commanders have been ‘neutralised’. (Photo: Twitter/@DigSkr)

Hizb commander, 2 other militants killed in Shopian encounter

The security forces have launched ‘Operation all-out’ against militants across the Kashmir Valley.

13 Aug 2017 8:16 PM

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said the country faced two serious threats – one in Jammu & Kashmir and second being problem of Left-Wing Extremism in central India. (Photo: PTI)

J&K terrorists under pressure post NIA crackdown, notes ban: Jaitley

Jaitley, however, refrained from making any comment on the standoff between India and China in Doklam.

13 Aug 2017 7:44 PM

Trump is expected to return to Washington from his golf club in Bedminster, N.J. on Monday to sign the memo. (Photo: AP)

Trump to sign executive action to investigate China’s trade practices

Trump informed Chinese President Xi Jinping of the upcoming memorandum, during a phone call on Friday, a senior official said.

13 Aug 2017 7:43 PM

She is popularly known as Nana Hava (Photo: YouTube)

Granny from Bosnia uses her tongue to clean eyeballs

The 80-year-old charges close to Rs 800 to clean eyeballs and claims to have cured 5000 people.

13 Aug 2017 7:15 PM

During his visit to the national capital on Friday, Kumar had virtually shut the door on any reconciliation with Yadav, saying he is free to take any decision as the alliance with the BJP had the entire party's nod. (Photo: PTI)

Sharad Yadav faction to present itself as real JD(U) with 14 units' backing

The 'Janata Parivar', a reference to various parties with socialist ethos, has a history of mergers and splits.

13 Aug 2017 7:08 PM

India are eyeing their first-ever series sweep in Sri Lanka after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in Colombo. (Photo: AP)

SL vs Ind: Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav put Team India on top in 3rd Test

Kuldeep led an inspired bowling display to help dismiss Sri Lanka for 135 in response to India's 487.

13 Aug 2017 7:03 PM

Coffee can significantly strengthen nerves and arteries in the penis (Photo: AFP)

Here are dietary changes you can make to tackle erectile dysfunction

A healthy diet can make a major difference when it comes to maintaining better sexual health.

13 Aug 2017 6:49 PM

The prosecutor said that the Assad government had perpetrated horrible crimes against humanity and used chemical weapons. (Photo: AP)

UN prosecutor finds ‘enough evidence’ to convict Syria’s Assad of war crimes

Carla Del Ponte said that without an international court or prosecutor to try the Syria war crimes cases, justice would remain elusive.

13 Aug 2017 6:33 PM

The NE militant outfits also slammed the NDA govt saying that it is working to saffronise the region with its slogan of 'One Country, One people, One culture'. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Proclaiming themselves as pro-China, NE militant outfits to boycott I-Day

Seven militant groups said that India’s plans to celebrate the 70th I-Day grandly is a sign of nervousness due to Doklam standoff.

13 Aug 2017 6:13 PM

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