Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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The robot, which operated in conjunction with a doctor, asks patients a series of diagnostic questions and can also analyse X-rays. (Photo: AFP)

Robot wars: China shows off automated doctors, teachers and combat stars

China is deadly serious about riding the robotic wave with an eye on its economy.

19 Aug 2018 11:20 AM

Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police (DGP) S P Vaid also confirmed the killing of terrorists. (Representational Image)

3 terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in north Kashmir

Militants were trying to infiltrate from across the LoC in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara district of north Kashmir.

19 Aug 2018 11:18 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers explore relationship between fever and cancer occurrence

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Aug 2018 11:17 AM

As the Kochi airport is closed due to floods in Kerala, National Carrier Air India has planned to operate from Kochi Naval Base to evacuate stranded people from flood-affected areas.

Air India to carry rescue operations from Kochi Naval Base

So far, 357 people have lost their lives due to the floods.

19 Aug 2018 10:59 AM

The clean banking drive has started showing result with public sector banks (PSBs) increasingly adopting prudent business approach replacing aggressive lending practices, said Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar.

Clean Banking is new normal for banks, says Rajiv Kumar

The NPA crisis brought opportunity for introduction of responsible and responsive banking.

19 Aug 2018 10:52 AM

The girl was allegedly raped multiple times by her father, an official said. (Representational Image)

Minor raped by father, allowed by court to terminate 13-week pregnancy

The judge has ordered to preserve the foetus for DNA sample.

19 Aug 2018 10:49 AM

The picture that Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas shared on Instagram.

Nickyanka engagement: Father-in-law and brother-in-law welcome Priyanka to family

Priyanka and Nick reportedly got engaged during former's birthday celebrations in London on July 18.

19 Aug 2018 10:46 AM

More than 2 million Muslims have begun the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. From first light on Sunday, throngs of the faithful have circled the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca, one of the holiest sites in Islam. (Photo: AP)

Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage

The five-day pilgrimage represents one of the five pillars of Islam and is required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life.

19 Aug 2018 10:42 AM

Hanan Hamid, who also worked as an anchor and flower girl for programmes to make ends meet, requested people to donate for the relief works. (Photo: File)

Kerala girl trolled for selling fish donates Rs 1.5 lakh to flood relief fund

Hanan said money was donated by various people after her struggle to fund her studies was widely shared on social media.

19 Aug 2018 10:11 AM

The association's letter to the prime minister comes a day after the pilots threatened to stop operations if their flying allowance dues were not paid immediately. (Photo: File)

Willing to fly planes to Kerala on voluntary basis: AI pilots write to PM Modi

The statement said that ICPA pilots on Airbus 320 and Boeing 787 in Air India were ready and committed to help rescue and relief operations.

19 Aug 2018 10:08 AM

Planning a road trip down South India? Here's what to explore

Pack your bags and hit the road.

19 Aug 2018 10:04 AM

Study provides insight into development of lung cancer

The findings uncover insights into the mechanism of lung cancer etiology and development.

19 Aug 2018 9:51 AM

How eyes can reveal early sign of Parkinson's disease

Find out how.

19 Aug 2018 9:42 AM

Body mass index linked to blood pressure: Study

Researchers conducted the study on 1.7 million Chinese men and women

19 Aug 2018 9:35 AM

People wade across a waterlogged street after being rescued from flood-affected regions following heavy monsoon rainfall in Kochi. (Photo: PTI)

Rains subside in many parts, landslides reported in Kerala's Palakkad

Situation still grave for Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Ernakulam as heavy rains predicted till August 20.

19 Aug 2018 9:25 AM

At least 10 rapists have been awarded the death sentence by various courts in the state since February this year. (Representational/PTI)

Man out on bail for murder rapes woman in Madhya Pradesh, sentenced to death

The man had raped the woman at a deserted place, killed her by crushing her head with a stone and then disposed of the body in a well.

19 Aug 2018 8:54 AM

Netflix is reportedly trying to insert video promos in between episodes of a show.

Netflix tests video ads between episodes and users aren't in favour

Netflix is testing the feature to run full-screen video promos which are personalized based on the user's viewing history.

19 Aug 2018 7:56 AM

The government has demanded Facebook to allow it access to its Messenger calls with relation to a criminal investigation.

Government asks Facebook to allow access to encrypted data

Facebook has said that it is impossible for it to comply with the request.

19 Aug 2018 7:49 AM

The device is said to be similar to the Amazon Echo Show with Google Home speakers and Google Assistant at the core. (Representational image/Amazon Echo Show)

Google is working on a smart display for Home speaker: Report

The display will be voice-controlled and projected to allow users to play YouTube videos, check calendars and view maps.

19 Aug 2018 7:20 AM

The next round will be on first come, first served (FCFS) basis and its dates will be finalised on August 21. (Photo: DK)

First come, first served round for those left out students

Once that is done, they will be given an option to select their stream, choose colleges with the special code of the college.

19 Aug 2018 6:48 AM

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