Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 20 Jul 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20 Jul 2017

The Nokia 8 is touted to come with a 5.3-inch QHD display.

Nokia 8 will be launched soon, Carl Zeiss dual camera spotted: Leaks reveal

The Nokia 8 images leak was revealed by evleaks which carried the timing of 8:00 AM/PM with the date as Thursday, June 20.

20 Jul 2017 9:31 PM

Bixby can now interact with various apps on the Android operating system. These apps include Google Maps, Google Play Music, and much more.

Bixby now works with many Android apps

All you have to do is say, "Hi Bixby."

20 Jul 2017 9:28 PM

Shah Rukh Khan and others summoned by ED in IPL FEMA violation case

If proven guilty, can lead to up to three times of the penalty on the actual amount of loss.

20 Jul 2017 9:16 PM

CID summons Roopa Ganguly, Vijayvargiya in child trafficking case

Reacting on the summons to the leaders, West Bengal BJP alleged that it was a conspiracy of ruling Trinamool to tarnish the party's image.

20 Jul 2017 8:52 PM

UP school girls forced to strip; 12 staffers dismissed

The students' parents in a complaint had alleged that the residential school's principal had forced their wards to strip.

20 Jul 2017 8:41 PM

From trash to treasure: British composer Holst's lost manuscripts found in New Zealand

The manuscripts narrowly escaped being discarded in the library clearout a few years ago

20 Jul 2017 8:37 PM

The highlights of the smartphone are its camera sensors. On the rear panel there is a 23MP Exmor RS image sensor with hybrid autofocus, 24mm wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture, 5x zoom, and HDR mode. It also boasts a 16MP front facing camera with front flash OIS, autofocus.

Sony unveils Xperia XA1 Ultra in India for Rs 29,990

The device will be priced at Rs 29,990 and is available via retail stores across the country.

20 Jul 2017 8:34 PM

Those who visit salons have on average eight trims per year (Photo: AFP)

British people have more loyalty for hairdressers than partners

Older Britons are more likely to be faithful to their hairdresser, as 57 percent of over 55s visit the same stylist.

20 Jul 2017 7:48 PM

The FBI had sent out an alert to parents stating the possibility that connected toys could put children “at risk” of getting targeted by criminals for identity theft or exploitation.

Beware parents! Your kid's toy could be spying on you

The US security agency has stated that criminals or perpetrators could use the technology in smart toys to gather sensitive information.

20 Jul 2017 7:40 PM

German prosecutors in 2015 dropped an inquiry into claims that Merkel's phone was bugged, saying they had not found enough evidence to continue the probe.

BlackBerry wins right to sell secure messaging tools to US government

The tools are based on technology from Secusmart, which BlackBerry acquired in 2014.

20 Jul 2017 7:39 PM

The wireless sensors that report back to the testing stations, work independently, meaning that if one stops working, it does not bring down the whole system. And since they are made by using 3D printers, they are fast, inexpensive and easy to produce, researchers said. (Representational image)

New 3D-printed water sensor may prevent waterborne illnesses

These sensors are reliable and sturdy enough to provide accurate readings regardless of water pressure or temperature.

20 Jul 2017 7:32 PM

President-designate Ram Nath Kovind accompanied by wife Kavita Kovind, right, receives greetings from well wishers after being elected in New Delhi.

So many Kovinds in the country today, says President-designate

The former Bihar governor and 2-term RS member thanked the people of India and elected representatives for showing their confidence in him.

20 Jul 2017 7:27 PM

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo: AP)

Global terror attacks decreased; Iran tops 'state sponsor terrorism': US report

At the same time, predominantly Shiite Iran was again officially dubbed the leading state sponsor of terrorism.

20 Jul 2017 7:19 PM

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani.

RIL to pick up 25 pc stake in Balaji Telefilms for Rs 413 cr

Balaji Telefilms board approved an investment by RIL through a preferential issue of 2.52 crore equity shares at Rs 164 each.

20 Jul 2017 7:12 PM

Differences should not become disputes: India pitches peace on Sikkim standoff

MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay said that New Delhi has been in 'close contact' with the Bhutan government on the unfolding developments.

20 Jul 2017 6:50 PM

Shares of the company gained 1.74 per cent to close at Rs 165.85.

ONGC up 2 pc on Cabinet nod to govt's stake sale in HPCL

Cabinet approved sale of the government's stake in oil refiner HPCL to India's largest oil producer ONGC.

20 Jul 2017 6:47 PM

Former FBI chief Comey sought leverage with dirty dossier, says Trump

Trump fired Comey in May and later said he had the FBI's Russia investigation in mind when he did it.

20 Jul 2017 6:46 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Panamagate: Pak SC warns Sharif's children of 7-year-jail if papers forged

Justice Ejaz Afzal is heading the probe panel comprising Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Ijazul Ahsan.

20 Jul 2017 6:37 PM

Companies revenue was up 26.7 per cent to Rs 90,537 crore for the June quarter of 2017-18.

Reliance Industries Q1 profit up 28 per cent

RIL had a net profit of Rs 7,113 crore in April-June of the previous fiscal.

20 Jul 2017 6:31 PM

Wipro Q1 net profit up 1.2 per cent at Rs 2,076.7 crore

Bengaluru-based firm had registered a net profit of Rs 2,052 crore in year-ago period.

20 Jul 2017 6:18 PM

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