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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 13 Aug 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13 Aug 2018

Although Shyam Rajak has denied his links with Manisha Dayal and her shelter home, the opposition parties claimed that several ruling party leaders have been involved in saving people associated with shelter home incidents. (Photo: ANI)

JD(U) leader's photograph with Patna shelter home accused kicks up political storm

Shayam Rajak's photograph with Manisha Dayal, secretary of shelter home at Patna, was found circulating on social media platform on Monday.

13 Aug 2018 9:15 PM

Pune, Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai from Maharashtra were ranked India's three most livable places on the government's inaugural 'Ease of Living Index'. (Photo: PTI)

Pune tops India’s most livable cities ranking; Hyderabad at 27, Delhi ranks at 65

The major cities were ranked on basis of 4 parameters of ease of living -- governance, social, economic and physical infrastructure.

13 Aug 2018 8:59 PM

Shah, while addressing the 'Yuva Swabhiman Samavesh Rally' in Kolkata, had alleged that the funds released by the Centre worth Rs 3.59 lakh crores to West Bengal ended up with the Abhishek, who is Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew, and syndicates. (Photo: File)

Trinamool Congress initiates legal action against Amit Shah

The TMC MP in the notice stated that the allegation made by the BJP president in the speech was, 'malicious, and defamatory.'

13 Aug 2018 8:56 PM

Apart from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, 11 other MLAs named in the chargesheet are Amanatullah Khan, Prakash Jarwal, Nitin Tyagi, Rituraj Govind, Sanjeev Jha, Ajay Dutt, Rajesh Rishi, Rajesh Gupta, Madan Lal, Parveen Kumar and Dinesh Mohania. (Photo: PTI)

AAP hits back after Kejriwal, Sisodia charged for assault on Delhi chief secy

AAP further alleged that ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government 'shamelessly played with the credibility' of Delhi Police.

13 Aug 2018 8:48 PM

Computer-science researchers at Princeton confirmed these findings at the AP’s request.

Google tracks your movements, like it or not: Report

Google wants to know where you go so badly that it records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to.

13 Aug 2018 8:47 PM

Cryogenics involves deep freezing the body and is seen as a way to cheat death (Photo: AFP)

People are spending millions to get their brains frozen in hopes of being reborn

A businessman who opted for the process believes he will wake up centuries later to experience a new life in another body.

13 Aug 2018 8:45 PM

The study noted more than 660 million Indians live in areas that exceed the country's standard for what is considered safe exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5). (Representational Image)

Indians may live 4 yrs longer if country achieves WHO air quality standards: Study

A group of researchers have proposed a slew of measures to overcome the issue that includes applying monetary charges on excess emissions.

13 Aug 2018 8:28 PM

In a blog post, Musk said the Saudi fund had been pushing to take the electric carmaker private.

Musk says Saudi fund supports Tesla buyout, talks continue

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on August 13 he was still in talks with potential backers of a possible buyout of the company.

13 Aug 2018 8:20 PM

The world’s biggest smartphone maker said on August 13 that nothing had been decided on the fate of its Tianjin operation.

Samsung may suspend operations at China mobile phone plant

Samsung Electronics is considering suspending operations in China due to slumping sales and rising labour costs.

13 Aug 2018 8:05 PM

For the quarter ended June, Foxconn reported a net profit of T$17.49 billion ($567.25 million), versus T$17.9 billion a year ago.

Foxconn second-quarter results miss estimates ahead of product launches

Foxconn assembles electronic devices including iPhones for the world’s most valuable technology company.

13 Aug 2018 7:55 PM

Wells will remain with Netflix until his successor is found. (Photo: AP)

Netflix finance chief David Wells to step down

Netflix Chief Financial Officer David Wells will step down after eight years in the role.

13 Aug 2018 7:42 PM

Umar Khalid was shot by an unidentified man outside Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: File)

Politicians, student leaders and activists condemn attack on Umar Khalid

Some unidentified men targeted the JNU student leader and gunshots were heard but he escaped unhurt.

13 Aug 2018 7:41 PM

The measures come about a week after the social network said it identified a new coordinated political influence campaign on its platform. (Photo: AP)

Facebook pages with large US following to require more authorization

Facebook will introduce an authorization process for users who manage Facebook pages with a large US following.

13 Aug 2018 7:35 PM

An aerial view of the flooded locality of Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala on Friday. (Photo: File | PTI)

100 Cr aid inadequate, says Kerala min; Alphons terms remark ‘political’

This comes day after Rajnath Singh granted Rs 100 Cr to flood-ravaged Kerala where 39 people have lost their lives.

13 Aug 2018 7:26 PM

The new ErgoLift hinge design with 5.5-degrees keyboard tilt for enhanced typing comfort, improved cooling airflow and enhanced audio.

ASUS’ next-gen ZenBook series debuts in India

The ZenBook Pro 15 features the ScreenPad whereas the ZenBook S has an ErgoLift hinge design.

13 Aug 2018 7:21 PM

IT stocks rose up to 3 per cent on Monday amid weakness in the rupee which ended at a historic low of 69.91 against the US currency.

IT stocks gain up to 3 per cent on rupee fall

Led by gains in these stocks, the BSE IT index ended 1.24 per cent higher at 14,865.80.

13 Aug 2018 7:17 PM

Shares of State Bank of India continued to fall for the second straight session on Monday, dropping over 3 per cent after the lender reported a hefty loss of Rs 4,876 crore for the June quarter.

SBI shares continue to fall; down over 3 per cent

The stock went down 3.17 per cent to end at Rs 294.80 on BSE.

13 Aug 2018 7:07 PM

After the incident, the 32-year-old woman was rushed to the district hospital and admitted there for treatment, said the SP, adding that the man too has been arrested. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

UP man arrested for biting off wife’s nose on suspicion of illicit relations

Arjun bit off his wife Geeta’s nose in a fit of rage, when she insisted upon going out of the house on Sunday.

13 Aug 2018 7:06 PM

Somnath Chatterjee died on Monday morning at a private hospital in Kolkata following multiple organ failure. (Photo: File | PTI)

Somnath Chatterjee’s body to be donated to Kolkata hospital for medical research

Somnath Chatterjee, who was associated with CPI (M) for most of his life, had pledged to donate his body to medical science in 2004.

13 Aug 2018 6:44 PM

The top four selling smartphones in India come from Xiaomi’s stables, with the Redmi 5A leading the table.

IDC reports show Xiaomi as the top-selling smartphone brand in Q2 2018

The latest IDC report has found Xiaomi beating Samsung, OPPO and Vivo to retain the top position in the market.

13 Aug 2018 6:29 PM

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