Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the LoC in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir. (Representational Image | PTI)

2 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory action by Indian Army in J&K

Indian troops carried out operations on Monday night after the ceasefire violations.

14 Aug 2018 12:14 PM

The ambitious Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) aims to provide a coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family annually, benefiting more than 10 crore poor families. (Photo: ANI)

Modi likely to announce launch of Ayushman Bharat Scheme on I-Day

The full-scale roll-out of his pet project expected in September end.

14 Aug 2018 12:09 PM

On the way to the hospital, in between Wazirabad and Majnu-Ka-Tila, the police noticed that the woman was in acute pain and was close to delivering the baby. (Representative/AFP)

Delhi: Woman delivers baby in Police Control Room van

Helped by a female constable, she gave birth to a baby girl. They were later admitted to Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital where they are doing fine.

14 Aug 2018 12:07 PM

The video footage which had been posted online saw her dog Coco inside the washing machine, with her face pushed up against the door. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Cruel: Instagrammer puts pet dog in washing machine, all to get more followers

The disturbing video had been posted by Tamara Rotman, a popular social media star from Argentina.

14 Aug 2018 12:01 PM

The OPEC report said it expected world oil demand to grow by 1.43 million bpd in 2019, down from 1.64 million bpd in 2018.

Oil prices inch up on Saudi output cut, but slowing economic growth drags

Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 were at $72.81 per barrel at 0515 GMT, up 20 cents, or 0.3 per cent.

14 Aug 2018 12:00 PM

Magenta Power on Monday said it will set up the country's first electric vehicles (EVs) charging corridor at Lonavala on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

India's first electric vehicle charging corridor to come up in Lonavala

Magenta will set up the country's first electric vehicles (EVs) charging corridor at Lonavala.

14 Aug 2018 11:58 AM

The Tecno Camon iAce (left) and iSky (right) come with AI-powered cameras.

Tecno launches AI powered Camon iAce and iSky in India

The new smartphones come with FullView displays and face unlock capabilities.

14 Aug 2018 11:55 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how cannabis harms the brain

Prolonged cannabinoid intake does have a negative impact in brain function and memory.

14 Aug 2018 11:49 AM

GST charged would be available as tax credit, except for sectors which are exempt from GST like education, hospitals, alcohol and petroleum.

Salary costs at headquarters to attract 18 pc GST: AAR

GST invoice for functions performed by employees in head office that has helped branches in other states.

14 Aug 2018 11:47 AM

The nun had alleged that Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mullackal sexually abused her 13 times between 2014 and 2016. (Youtube Screengrab/ eCreators Mangalore)

Jalandhar Bishop raped Kerala nun at mission home’s guestroom: Police to court

A special team of Kerala Police also questioned Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Jalandhar for over 5 hours.

14 Aug 2018 11:37 AM

An article said a Chinese state-owned company, China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation, has been contracted to print currencies on huge scale of international countries including that of India. (Representational Image/PTI)

Govt rubbishes report that Indian currency is 'Made in China'

Reports about Chinese currency printing corporation getting orders for printing Indian currency 'totally baseless': Govt.

14 Aug 2018 11:26 AM

A meteor (C) crosses the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower at the east dam of the High Island Reservoir in Hong Kong in the early on August 13, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Thousands gather in Israeli desert for meteor shower

Locals had the rare task of directing traffic on a moonless Monday night in Mitzpe Ramon in the heart of the Negev Desert.

14 Aug 2018 11:19 AM

In mounting troubles for crisis-hit Jet Airways, the airline and some credit rating agencies have come under regulatory scanner for alleged lapses in timely disclosure of default risk of loans worth Rs 11,000 crore taken from state-owned as well as private sector banks.

Jet Airways, rating agencies under scanner for lapses in loan disclosure

Sebi is already looking into the issues surrounding deferment of the airline's financial results.

14 Aug 2018 11:17 AM

The total budget of the restoration project is Rs 51 crore and the State Bank of India's CSR arm SBI Foundation has committed Rs 10 crore for conservation of the building, located in south Mumbai. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: Central Railways to undertake restoration of CSMT heritage building

The 130-year-old majestic building, a UNESCO recognised world heritage site, will be upgraded and restored under 'Swachh Bharat Mission'.

14 Aug 2018 11:08 AM

One of the four Vermont Democrats seeking the party nomination to run for governor in the fall election isn’t old enough to vote, let alone drive. (Photo: AP)

14-yr-old boy runs for Governor in USA's Vermont

Constitution of Vermont imposes no age limit on running for governor, only requiring candidates to have lived there for at least four years.

14 Aug 2018 11:07 AM

The rupee erased early gains to hit an all-time low of 70.1 per dollar on Tuesday, as concerns about Turkey’s economic woes persisted. (Photo: PTI)

Rupee crashes to all-time low of 70.09 against US dollar

The rupee was last at 69.99 to the dollar, compared with its previous close of 69.95 per dollar.

14 Aug 2018 11:04 AM

, Google rewrote the app using Architecture Components.

Google releases source code for Google I/O 2018 for Android

The 2018 version of the source code constitutes an all-inclusive rewrite of the app.

14 Aug 2018 11:03 AM

South Korea will ban driving recalled BMWs that haven't received safety checks following dozens of fires the German automaker has blamed on a faulty exhaust gas component.

South Korea bans driving BMWs under recall due to fires

Nearly 40 fires of BMW vehicles this year are suspected to have been caused by engine problems.

14 Aug 2018 10:56 AM

Heaping praise on his 'friend' Karunanidhi, Rajinikanth said while many thousands had entered politics due to him, 'many hundreds became leaders' because of him. (Photo: ANI)

Are you MGR or Amma: Rajini slams EPS for skipping Kalaignar’s burial

Rajinikanth said many leaders, from state Governor Banwarilal Purohit to Cong chief Rahul Gandhi, were present at the burial.

14 Aug 2018 10:56 AM

Vienna tops Melbourne as world's most liveable city: Economist survey

Vienna regularly tops a larger ranking of cities by quality of life compiled by consulting firm Mercer.

14 Aug 2018 10:54 AM

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