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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 13 Aug 2018

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Samiuddin denied allegations of cow slaughter and said he was a farmer with no history of cases of cow theft or slaughter. (Photo: Screengrab | Twitter @imMAK02)

Give security to Hapur lynching survivor: SC asks UP police for status report

Supreme Court directed Meerut IGP to conduct inquiry into Hapur lynching case and file status report within two weeks.

13 Aug 2018 1:32 PM

The outlook for the country's banking sector is likely to remain negative until its capital position strengthens in proportion to the bad loans and weak financial performances, according to Fitch Ratings.

'Banking sector outlook to stay negative till capital positions improve'

Fitch said the USD 151-billion stock of bad loans remains a risk for the sector's weak income base.

13 Aug 2018 1:29 PM

Screengrabs from the trailer of ‘Sui Dhaaga: Made in India.’

Watch trailer: Varun, Anushka’s ‘Mad in India’ venture Sui Dhaaga is high on emotions

From the trailer, the film seems high on emotions, drama, love, family values and most likely carries an important message.

13 Aug 2018 1:28 PM

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (L) shaking hands with South Korea's President Moon Jae-in (R) at the Military Demarcation Line that divides their countries ahead of their summit at the truce village of Panmunjom. (Photo: AFP)

North, South Korea agree to hold 3rd summit in September

The two sides 'agreed at meeting to hold South-North summit in Pyongyang in September as planned', without giving a precise date.

13 Aug 2018 1:27 PM

In the recording, which Manigault Newman quotes extensively in the book, Kelly can be heard saying that he wants to talk with Manigault Newman about leaving the White House. (Photo: AP)

Former Trump adviser Omarosa says she secretly taped her firing, plays audio

Manigault Newman said she viewed the conversation as a 'threat' and defended her decision to covertly record it and other WH conversations.

13 Aug 2018 1:19 PM

Starting at Rs 14,999 for the 4GB AM variant, the 6GB model is priced at Rs 16,999.

Xiaomi’s popular Redmi Note 5 Pro to be sold 24x7 now

Giving a respite to the buyers who desire to own the Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi has now made it available all the time.

13 Aug 2018 1:18 PM

As many as 1,677 entities, including individuals, failed to pay penalties imposed by Sebi till the end of May, according to the regulator.

Sebi comes out with list of 1,677 defaulters

The defaulters include individuals as well as companies that failed to pay fines for various offences related to the securities market.

13 Aug 2018 1:15 PM

Globally, gold was trading 0.22 per cent lower at USD 1,208.50 an ounce in Singapore.

Gold futures rise 0.28 per cent as speculators widen bets

Gold is trading at Rs 30,055 per 10 gram as speculators raised bets despite a weak trend overseas.

13 Aug 2018 1:07 PM

Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the nation's largest oil company, plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore in city gas distribution projects in next 5-8 years.

Indian Oil Corp will invest Rs 20,000 crore in city gas projects

It owns a third of India's oil refining capacity and has 44 per cent market share of fuel business.

13 Aug 2018 1:05 PM

Ben joins Ola from AdParlor, the New York-based global marketing technology company, where he was CEO for two years.

Ola hires Ben Legg as MD for UK operations

Ola will be the only ride-hailing app in the UK that offers passengers the option of PHVs and Black Cabs.

13 Aug 2018 12:54 PM

Over a dozen youth, in inebriated state, assembled after night clubs located in the mall close for the day on Saturday night and began torching properties, including the police barricades, they said. (Representational image)

Two held for hooliganism, attempt to torch police barricades in Gurgaon

The policemen, present at the spot, dispersed them with minor lathi charge, the police said.

13 Aug 2018 12:51 PM

It turns out that the biggest offenders in this case are men and women aged between 35 to 44 with 17 per cent revealing that they shop only for the #OOTD appeal. (Photo: Pixabay)

People buying clothes to post photos on Instagram and then returning them

Researchers feel rise in number of shoppers returning clothes could stem from fact that it is try before you buy shopping model.

13 Aug 2018 12:51 PM

An unapolegetically simple beginner-level DSLR.

Canon EOS 1500D review: Beginners — just go for it!

Canon has introduced an entry-level DSLR with a 24.1MP sensor alongside connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and NFC.

13 Aug 2018 12:45 PM

Egg a day may reduce risk of heart diseases: Study

Researchers examined the associations between egg consumption and cardiovascular disease.

13 Aug 2018 12:34 PM

According to the woman’s statement to the state crime branch, she was in a relationship with Father Varghese in 1999. At that time, she was 16 years old. (Photo: YouTube | Screengrab)

2 Kerala priests accused of rape, blackmailing married woman surrender

SC earlier rejected bail plea of Father Sony Varghese, Father Jaise K George and asked them to surrender.

13 Aug 2018 12:32 PM

The POCO F1 is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset paired along with liquid cooling technology for enhanced performance.

POCO F1 to be unveiled in August 22 in India

POCO will unveil its first smartphone in the country on August 22 at an event in New Delhi.

13 Aug 2018 12:29 PM

The workspace is changing drastically and very soon there will be just two types of people – employable in the augmented workplace and unemployable, a senior official at tech giant Oracle said. (Photo: AFP)

New age technology changing workplace drastically

While automation will eliminate some jobs, it will also create some jobs that will support the “automation economy”.

13 Aug 2018 12:28 PM

Somnath Chatterjee is survived by wife Renu, a son and two daughters. (Photo: File | PTI)

Somnath Chatterjee: Expelled from CPM for ‘rising above party politics’

Somnath Chatterjee was elected to Lok Sabha 10 times from 1971.

13 Aug 2018 12:27 PM

Top smartphones under Rs 10K that are making waves in the Indian market

Indians overwhelmingly go for phones for around Rs 10,000 -- where they see maximum value for money. These latest launches show why

13 Aug 2018 12:20 PM

Pakistan and India frequently arrest fishermen as there is no clear demarcation of the maritime border in the Arabian Sea and these fishermen do not have boats equipped with the technology to know their precise location. (Representational image)

Pakistan releases 30 Indian prisoners in goodwill gesture ahead of Independence Day

Over 470 Indians, including 418 fishermen, are detained in Pakistani jails, as per govt report submitted in country's Supreme Court in July.

13 Aug 2018 12:15 PM

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