Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Tajen Sikdar, the head teacher of the primary school in Dhubri district, who had stood in the flood water with Haider Ali Khan and two others, said on Thursday that Haider's name was not in the draft NRC. (Photo: Facebook/@Mizanur Rahman)

Assam boy, who saluted tricolour in flood water last year, excluded from NRC list

NRC is being updated with March 24, 1971, as the cut-off date to include the names of genuine Indian citizens.

16 Aug 2018 1:25 PM

Vedanta on Thursday said it is yet to receive notification from the Madras High Court on the latter issuing notice to the group's Sterlite Copper plant on a petition seeking Rs 750 crore compensation and asserted that it will evaluate further course of action upon study of the same.

Yet to receive notification from Madras HC on Sterlite petition: Vedanta

The Madras High Court had earlier this week issued a notice to the Sterlite Copper plant.

16 Aug 2018 1:17 PM

The official also found 'potential for aggression' which 'wouldn't be expected from a homosexual', because the man fought with others in the charity accommodation where he was staying. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Austria rejects gay Afghan man because he doesn't 'walk, talk or dress' like one

An official in Lower Austria state found no grounds for fear of persecution based on the sexual orientation of the 18-year-old.

16 Aug 2018 1:15 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

New pesticide may harm bees as much as those to be replaced

Fears have been growing globally in recent years over the health of bees.

16 Aug 2018 12:59 PM

India has exported tobacco worth Rs 1,447.80 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal, an increase of 7 per cent since last year, mainly to Europe and South East Asia, according to the Tobacco Board.

India's tobacco exports rise 7 pc to Rs 1,447.80 crore in April-June

During the full 2017-18 fiscal, the country had exported 2,12,916 tonnes worth Rs 5,539.94 crore of tobacco and its products.

16 Aug 2018 12:47 PM

The "Meltdown" and "Spectre" flaws roiled the Silicon Valley chip maker, prompting a series of lawsuits and a congressional inquiry about Intel's handling of the matter. (Representational image)

Researchers find new security flaw in Intel chips

Intel said software updates are already available and it did not appear anyone had taken advantage of the "Foreshadow" vulnerability.

16 Aug 2018 12:44 PM

A video shows how the Indian Air Force is airlifting those stranded in flood ravaged areas. (Photo: ANI | Screengrab)

Watch: Indian Air Force airlifts person from flood affected district of Kerala

At least 72 people have died due to floods and landslides led by the torrential rains started to play havoc in Kerala since August 8.

16 Aug 2018 12:29 PM

The United States on Wednesday ruled out removing steel tariffs that have contributed to a currency crisis in Turkey even if Ankara frees a US pastor, as Qatar pledged USD 15 billion in investment to Turkey, supporting a rise in the Turkish lira.

US tariffs to stay on Turkey, Qatar offers Ankara aid

The lira has lost nearly 40 per cent against the dollar this year.

16 Aug 2018 12:27 PM

Smokers better off quitting, even with weight gain: Study

Researchers explain how your health improves, even if you gain weight.

16 Aug 2018 12:26 PM

Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apple accused of pressuring game rivals in Japan

Japanese regulators are investigating Apple over allegations it pressured Yahoo Japan to slow the expansion of its online games platform.

16 Aug 2018 12:23 PM

The Xiaomi A2 comes with a 5.99-inch 18:9 fullscreen display.

Here’s how you can buy the Xiaomi Mi A2 right now

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is available right now and this is how you can grab one.

16 Aug 2018 12:18 PM

The Ebola virus is considered one of the most lethal pathogens in existence, and was responsible for the brutal pandemic of 2014 that sparked international fear. (Photo: AP)

Ebola death toll 41, outbreak ‘hard to control’ because cases are in conflict zone

Virologists have already warned the situation is ‘hard to control’ because the cases are in a conflict zone, roamed by armed militias.

16 Aug 2018 12:06 PM

At the launch of the app, Chouhan said, 'Technology like CCTV cameras turned to be useful for police to nab the accused in any case. I congratulate Madhya Pradesh Police for using modern technology for keeping the state safe by controlling crimes. Modern technology has played a major role for arresting rapists in rape cases.' (Photo: File/PTI)

Madhya Pradesh: CM launches 'Dial 100' emergency app

According to Chouhan, MP Police will reach the location as soon as possible after receiving a call through the Dial 100 application.

16 Aug 2018 12:01 PM

Climate change multiplies harmful marine heatwaves

Many sea critters have evolved to survive within a fairly narrow band of temperatures compared to creatures on land.

16 Aug 2018 12:00 PM

Last week, the PTI party announced that Khan would take oath as the new Pakistan Prime Minister at the President House in Islamabad on August 18. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif file nomination papers for Pak PM poll

The newly-elected Speaker of the House, Asad Qaiser announced the process for the Prime Minister poll.

16 Aug 2018 11:58 AM

Samsung successfully conducted an OTA 5G-NR data call test under a wireless environment utilizing a 5G base station and 5G end-user equipment prototype embedded with Exynos Modem 5100.

Samsung unveils Exynos 5100, world’s first 5G modem

First unveiled at CES, Samsung has announced the finished product and it complies to the 3GPP standards.

16 Aug 2018 11:50 AM

The new penalties slapped by US President Donald Trump administration are an attempt to further pressurise North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons programme and to receive economic aid in exchange. (Representational Image)

US blacklists Russian, Chinese firms for violating N Korea's sanctions

The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) blacklisted one Russian national and 3 shipping firms from American financial system.

16 Aug 2018 11:41 AM

An aerial view of Aluva town following a flash flood after heavy rains, in Kochi. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala floods continue to wreck devastation, 8 more dead today

Panic-stricken people in marooned buildings and high-rise flats sought help using social media platforms.

16 Aug 2018 11:39 AM

For the fourth consecutive year, the technology sector boasted the highest-paying jobs in the US, according to an annual report from Glassdoor.

5 out of 10 best paid US jobs in healthcare

The health-care industry offers the largest paychecks at the very top of the spectrum.

16 Aug 2018 11:35 AM

First adopted in South Korea in 2012, the system is being launched in the U.K. and theatre chain Cineworld plans to add over 100 new screens to the worldwide count of 151. (Photo: AP)

Netflix under threat? Movie theatres try new tricks

Instead of one screen, there are three - one at the front, and two on the sides - to add to the experience you can’t get from the home TV.

16 Aug 2018 11:33 AM

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