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

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Union Minister of State for External Affairs General V K Singh paid tributes to the freedom fighters and martyrs by writing a message on the decorated train. (Photo: Twitter/@Gen_VKSingh)

Delhi Metro to run special train to spread message of patriotism

The six-coach train will run from Samaypur Badli to HUDA City Centre for two months covered in images of freedom fighters and Indian icons.

13 Aug 2018 2:46 PM

Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of the PML-N party is among 10 political parties chief who have failed to obtain the mandatory 25 per cent of the total votes polled in their constituencies, and stand to lose their security deposit.(Photo: AFP)

Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto fail to get minimum vote share, to lose security deposit

A candidate, contesting on a National Assembly seat, has to deposit Rs 30,000 as nomination fee while filing their nomination papers.

13 Aug 2018 2:42 PM

An Associated Press investigation found that many Google services on Android devices and iPhones store your location data even if you've used privacy settings that say they will prevent it from doing so.

Google tracks your movements, like it or not

Google services on Android devices and iPhones store your location data even if you've used privacy settings.

13 Aug 2018 2:40 PM

The additional investment as part of Series A round will be deployed for continued product engineering and further expansion of core R&D team and facility.

TVS Motor invests in electric bike maker Ultraviolette Automotive

Ultraviolette Automotive has received Rs 6 crore funding from TVS Motor Company.

13 Aug 2018 2:29 PM

Tobacco acreage and production in the country have started declining as the government is encouraging farmers in ten states like Andhra Pradesh to shift to alternative crops in a big way, a senior government official said on Monday.

Tobacco area, output decline as farmers shift to other crops

The tobacco area has declined by 14.56 per cent to 3.99 lakh hectares in 2016-17 from 4.67 lakh hectares in 2014-15.

13 Aug 2018 2:29 PM

The 37-year-old woman noticed a distinct taste and smell while drinking water from her mug (Photo: AFP)

Man makes female boss drink semen over row at work

CCTV footage revealed that Tyson did go in her office with a specimen container bottle and poured contents in her mug.

13 Aug 2018 2:28 PM

Karan Johar has numerous films on floors and up for release.

KJo goes on rampage after he’s accused of promoting extra-marital affairs, nepotism

The filmmaker was in no mood to let them pass and took to sarcasm to give fitting replies to critical comments.

13 Aug 2018 2:25 PM

Reliance Communications (RCom) on Monday said it has reinstated bank guarantees worth Rs 774 crore with the telecom department, much ahead of the timelines set by the telecom tribunal. (Photo: PTI)

RCom reinstates bank guarantees worth Rs 774 cr with telecom department

Reinstatement of bank guarantees will ensure that the company's licence and spectrum value of Rs 11,300 crore stands fully protected.

13 Aug 2018 2:19 PM

About one in 100 adults have an intellectual or developmental disability, such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome. (Photo: AFP)

Repeat pregnancy higher in women with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Women with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely than those without such disabilities.

13 Aug 2018 2:19 PM

Alagiri, who visited his father’s memorial at Marina Beach in Chennai on Monday, asserted that 'true relatives' and supporters of his father in Tamil Nadu are on his side. (Photo: ANI)

Karunanidhi’s ‘true’ supporters with me: Alagiri takes on brother Stalin

The statement assumes significance as it comes a day ahead of DMK's executive committee meet.

13 Aug 2018 2:15 PM

Regardless of your industry type, you’ll be able to achieve higher efficiency, lower costs, higher employee engagement and better overall customer experience. (Photo: Pixabay)

Robotic Process Automation to create maximum business value across industries

When RPA works in collaboration with BPM, the duo can do wonders in an organisation.

13 Aug 2018 2:08 PM

Hero MotoCorp on Monday said it is all set to start retail sales of new premium motorcycle Xtreme 200R, priced at Rs 89,900 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Hero MotoCorp set to begin sales of Xtreme 200R priced at Rs 89,900

The company is re-entering the premium motorcycle segment and plans to launch more such models.

13 Aug 2018 1:54 PM

Vigo's mayor Abel Caballero said the platform that collapsed just before midnight was 30 metres long and 10 metres wide. (Photo: Twitter | Miguel_Fidalgo)

Hundreds injured as Spanish festival platform collapses into sea

There were no reports of any fatalities from the incident which broadcaster Radio Galega said left 266 people injured.

13 Aug 2018 1:52 PM

These feature phones have 1900mAh batteries.

Handsets below Rs 1500 that have an incredibly long battery life

In an age dominated by smartphones, feature phones still retain their place as the go-to choice as they come with great battery life.

13 Aug 2018 1:51 PM

Indonesian men carry the body of a victim of last week's earthquake past a damaged building during a funeral in Gangga, Lombok Island, Indonesia on August 12.(Photo: AP)

Indonesia earthquake death toll passes 430 as more bodies recovered

The magnitude 7.0 quake on August 5 flattened thousands of homes and latest estimate has displaced about 350,000 people.

13 Aug 2018 1:45 PM

India's digital payments industry, which is currently worth around USD 200 billion, is expected to grow five-fold to reach USD 1 trillion by 2023. (Photo: PTI)

5 tech strong companies disrupting the payments space in India

The payments segment has been the most funded within the Indian fintech landscape, riding on the wave of demonetisation.

13 Aug 2018 1:42 PM

The study, carried out at Colombia University in New York saw that the anti-impotence drug could halt age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. (Photo: Pixabay)

Viagra could be new miracle cure for blindness, say scientists

According to scientists, the little blue pills could actively repair damaged eyes and stop further loss of sight.

13 Aug 2018 1:40 PM

The world’s biggest smartphone maker said on Monday that nothing had been decided on the fate of its Tianjin operation. (Representational Image)

Samsung may suspend operations at China mobile phone plant: report

China produces 36 million mobile phones a year and its Huizhou plant makes 72 million units a year.

13 Aug 2018 1:37 PM

New Taipei fire department chief Huang Te-ching said the cause of the fire was still being investigated and denied reports that the sprinkler system had malfunctioned. (Photo: AFP)

9 dead, 15 injured after fire breaks out at hospice in Taiwan's Taipei

All of the 36 people inside were evacuated after the fire started at the hospice on the seventh hospital in New Taipei city.

13 Aug 2018 1:36 PM

We could see the ‘teardrop’ style notch from the OPPO R17 making its way to the OnePlus 6T, allowing for an even bigger screen-to-body ratio of 94 per cent.

Does the OPPO R17 preview the OnePlus 6T?

The OPPO R17 has just been made official in China with a SD 670 chipset and a small notch on top of the display.

13 Aug 2018 1:32 PM

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