Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday rubbished rumours about replacing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and running for the Prime Minister's post in 2019 Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Happy where I am right now: Gadkari rubbishes running-for-PM-in-2019 rumour

Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that he has a lot of work on his plate.

21 Dec 2018 3:01 PM

These capabilities will be particularly important for the emerging use cases around the Internet of Things (IoT).

HCL, Cloudify partner to bring 5G network slicing to telecoms providers

Telecoms providers will be able to maximise network investments with dedicated virtual network connections for IoT and other services.

21 Dec 2018 2:50 PM

The court passed the order on AJL's plea challenging the Centre's October 30 order ending its 56-year-old lease. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘Vacate Delhi office in 2 weeks’: HC to National Herald publisher AJL

Delhi HC dismissed plea filed by AJL challenging eviction order by land and development authority.

21 Dec 2018 2:45 PM

The inaugural edition of DreamHack in india will feature leading games such as DoTA, CSGO, KO Fight Nights and Mobile Cricket. Participants.

DreamHack sees LAN, e-Sports and Cosplay come to Mumbai

Tech enthusiasts will also have a chance to get their hands on the latest innovations in technology and gadgets at the DreamExpo.

21 Dec 2018 2:21 PM

The 4 MLCs said in letter that a meeting of Congress Legislature Party in council was held on December 20 and its merger with that of TRS in council was discussed. (Photo: File)

In setback for Congress in Telangana, 4 MLCs move to join TRS

Congress MLCs -- M S Prabhakar Rao, T Santosh Kumar, K Damodar Reddy and Akula Lalitha -- met chairman and submitted a petition.

21 Dec 2018 2:08 PM

In outdoor environment, peak download speed of more than 400 Mbps was achieved with coverage of about 180 meters from the base station. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel, Ericsson claim 500 Mbps download speed on smartphones under new tech

Both companies jointly conducted India's first trial of Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) technology over a live 4G network.

21 Dec 2018 2:03 PM

Qualcomm has in turn accused Apple of using the chip supplier’s vast stable of technology innovations without proper compensation.

Apple to pull some iPhones in Germany as Qualcomm extends global wins

Qualcomm’s win in Germany comes weeks after it secured a court order to ban sales of some iPhone models in China.

21 Dec 2018 1:51 PM

Cloudhopper targeted MSPs to access client networks and steal corporate secrets from companies around the globe.

China hacked HPE, IBM and then attacked clients - sources

The attacks were part of a Chinese campaign known as Cloudhopper.

21 Dec 2018 1:38 PM

Twitter said it had identified and suspended 15 accounts originating from Bangladesh for “engaging in coordinated platform manipulation.”

Facebook and Twitter remove pages and accounts in Bangladesh ahead of election

Facebook said it had removed nine fake news pages “linked to individuals associated with the Bangladesh government.”

21 Dec 2018 1:07 PM

The daily services on the Bengaluru-Mumbai route will commence from January 15.

AirAsia India inducts 20th plane, to add Mumbai in network

The delivery of the 20th Airbus A320 plane to AirAsia will help it launch flight services in international markets as well.

21 Dec 2018 12:51 PM

The airport said flights would remain shut down for the rest of the evening on a day when 115,000 people were scheduled to pass through, many en route to seasonal breaks.

Drones paralyse British airport, grounding Christmas travellers

Police said there was no indication of a terrorism motive behind the devices, which first appeared on Wednesday night.

21 Dec 2018 12:48 PM

MLA Sanjay Sharma, who represents Anupshahr Assembly constituency in Bulandshahr, also said only the people have the power to remove a chief minister elected with huge mandate. (Photo: ANI)

‘You only see death of 2 men, not 21 cows’: BJP MLA on Bulandshahr violence

BJP MLA also criticised former bureaucrats who have sought Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s resignation over the Bulandshahr mob violence.

21 Dec 2018 12:42 PM

Special CBI judge said witnesses and proofs were not satisfactory to prove conspiracy and murder in 2005 encounter killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, his wife and aide Tulsiram Prajapati. (Photo: File)

All 22 accused in Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case acquitted

The Special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted all the 22 accused in Sohrabuddin encounter case due to lack of evidence.

21 Dec 2018 12:33 PM

$The vapor products market, which includes e-cigarettes, is still just a small fraction of the size of the market for cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)$

Altria to buy USD 12.8 billion minority stake in e-cigarette company Juul

The deal, announced on Thursday, values San Francisco-based Juul at USD 38 billion.

21 Dec 2018 12:25 PM

Hamid Nihal Ansari and his family reached their house in Versova after their arrival from Delhi on Thursday morning. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

‘Don’t fall in love on Facebook: Indian man freed by Pak after 6 yrs in jail

Hamid Ansari fell in love with girl from Pak on FB, went there to stop her marriage but before he could meet her, was arrested and jailed.

21 Dec 2018 12:23 PM

The theme is young and vibrant to match the mood of the crowd that will be present at the festival.

Sunburn sees launch of clothing line, Shein X

Shein, fashion partner of Sunburn launches ‘Shein X Sunburn’ 2018.

21 Dec 2018 12:05 PM

The association, in its appeal, told the bench that LIC's move to acquire 51 per cent stake in the IDBI violated provisions of the Insurance Act.

Delhi HC dismisses appeal against LIC move to acquire 51 pc stake in IDBI

LIC to pay back its policy holders since it will have to invest an amount of Rs 13,000 crores to acquire the 51 per cent stake.

21 Dec 2018 11:59 AM

For the first time in the history of Crossword Book Awards, a celebrity dialogue between Gaur Gopal Das and Soha Ali Khan was organised.

Shashi Tharoor, Ruskin Bond, Soha Ali Khan win big at 16th Crossword Book Award

Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Commonwealth Writers’ Prize winner and prolific author was given the Lifetime Achievement Award, instituted in 2016.

21 Dec 2018 11:53 AM

The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 120.25 points, or 1.10 per cent, lower at 10,831.45. (Photo: AP)

Sensex cracks over 400 points, Nifty drops below 10,900

The 30-share Sensex was trading 372.44 points, or 1.02 per cent, lower at 36,059.23.

21 Dec 2018 11:47 AM

Experiments in rats and a study with 24 men found that THC appears to target genes in two major cellular pathways and alters DNA methylation.

Exposure to cannabis may alter genetic profile of sperms

As legal access to marijuana continues to expand scientists are studying effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in teens.

21 Dec 2018 11:36 AM

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