Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Jul 2017

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The talks proposal came after North Korea claimed to have conducted the first test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) earlier this month, and said it had mastered the technologies to mount a nuclear warhead on the missile. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea snubs Seoul’s proposal for military talks to ease tensions

North Korea’s silence was a setback for President Moon Jae-in’s hope of engaging Pyongyang in dialogue.

21 Jul 2017 6:30 PM

Jaitley introduces bill to repeal SBI Subsidiary Banks Act

Five associates and Bharatiya Mahila Bank became part of SBI beginning April 1.

21 Jul 2017 6:19 PM

LG has fixed the issues of the V20 and rebadged the smartphone as the Q8.

LG launches Q8 with an improved LG V20 form factor

The Q8 is the refreshed V20 with a smaller display and IP68 waterproofing.

21 Jul 2017 6:03 PM

BSNL will rollout 4G services in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by March 2018

BSNL to launch 4G services in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

The combined AP Circle (covering Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) has achieved highest number of SIM activations in South Zone.

21 Jul 2017 5:54 PM

Indian telecom markets globally, has seen production of mobile handsets grow at a steady pace over the past few years.

Mobiles worth Rs 90,000 crore produced in India in 2016-17: Govt

Basic Customs Duty of 10 per cent has been imposed on cellular mobile handsets and identified parts thereof.

21 Jul 2017 5:49 PM

RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday said rolling out fixed line services will be the next focus area for the company's telecom services arm.

Reliance Jio to launch fixed line services soon, says Mukesh Ambani

Earlier, he said Jio is targeting to expand its wireless network to cover 99 per cent of country's population in next 12 months.

21 Jul 2017 5:38 PM

16 countries, accounting for about 27 per cent of global trade, are meeting in Hyderabad to discuss the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) that is aimed at liberalising trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo: PTI)

China says Sikkim standoff should not threaten Asia-Pacific economic deal

India has said it is ready for talks with China to end the tension but both sides should first withdraw their armies from Sikkim.

21 Jul 2017 5:32 PM

KFC shut the ice machines in question (Photo: AFP)

Ice at McDonald's, KFC and Burger king found to be having faeces

The shocking findings came from tests done by BBC show Watchdog as experts termed them worrying.

21 Jul 2017 5:29 PM

The team, led by associate professor Rajesh Menon from University of Utah in the US, found a way to create inexpensive full-colour 2D and 3D holograms that can be viewed at wider angles than current holograms.

New tech may lead to 'Star Wars' style 3D holograms

Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new way to make low-cost holograms that are more realistic.

21 Jul 2017 5:22 PM

Minister of State for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar.

77.5 lakh traders registered under GSTN till July 18: Gangwar

Implementation of GST in itself is expected to have a positive impact on the overall growth of the economy.

21 Jul 2017 5:16 PM

Banerjee announced that her party will launch the 'Oust BJP' programme from August 9. (Photo: Facebook | Mamata Banerjee)

Saffron party has failed on all fronts: Mamata gives 'Oust BJP from India' call

Mamata said 18 opposition parties had come together and supported joint candidate Meira Kumar in the just-concluded presidential election.

21 Jul 2017 5:12 PM

Winning toilet paper gowns offered to brides-in-need

Ripley's Believe It or Not! is donating about 20 of the top gowns to brides

21 Jul 2017 5:11 PM

The government is not considering any proposal to waive farm loans. (Representational Image)

Govt not considering farm loan waiver: Santosh Kumar Gangwar

On June 12, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had said Centre would not fund any of the loan waivers by states.

21 Jul 2017 5:02 PM

Potarazu, 51, represented on numerous occasions that VitalSpring was a financially successful company and that the sale of VitalSpring was imminent, which would have resulted in profits for shareholders, the Department of Justice alleged. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-American doctor jailed for USD 49 million fraud

Dr Sreedhar Potarazu provided materially false and misleading information to VitalSpring's shareholders.

21 Jul 2017 5:01 PM

The app is also apparently testing the ability to edit and delete messages. (Representational image)

WhatsApp’s major update will change user experience

Reports suggest that some iOS beta testers are already enjoying the feature wherein users can watch YouTube videos within the platform.

21 Jul 2017 4:43 PM

The device is remote controlled (Photo: Pixabay)

How a scientific accident yielded a device helping women get orgasms

Researchers were studying discomfort during sex but the device ended up causing sexual arousal.

21 Jul 2017 4:42 PM

The app has only been rolled out for the Android platform as the majority of the target consumers use Android smartphones in tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

LinkedIn becomes lighter for rural India

As the name suggests, the new app will consume lesser data and will work in slower network conditions.

21 Jul 2017 4:42 PM

Sensex climbs 124 points, Nifty above 9,900

Nifty after shuttling between 9,924.70 and 9,838, settled higher 41.95 points, 0.42 per cent, at 9,915.25.

21 Jul 2017 4:33 PM

Chandimal, who recently took over the reins from all-rounder Angelo Mathews, who stepped down from the post after Sri Lanka slumped to a 2-3 ODI series loss to Zimbabwe, led his side to a win against the same opponent in the one-off Test. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka vs India: Dinesh Chandimal ruled out of 1st Test, Rangana Herath to lead the side

The newly appointed captain will miss the test after being hospitalised due to pneumonia.

21 Jul 2017 4:29 PM

Reliance Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh Ambani launched the new 4G VoLTE enabled JioPhone on Friday. Photo: Shripad Naik.

Reliance rolls out 4G VoLTE 'JioPhone' for Rs 0

The phone offers life-long free voice calls with cheap data and was aimed at the 50 crore low-income users.

21 Jul 2017 4:24 PM

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