Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 May 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22 May 2018

Many candidates think that their instructors at the training academy in Mussoorie will serve as judges, they are of the opinion that it will be an arbitrary assessment. (Photo: File)

Government plans changes in civil services staffing, aspirants unhappy

PMO has proposed allocation of new recruits to different services should be based not only on marks, but also on basis of foundation course.

22 May 2018 9:40 PM

The victim was attacked with a sharp weapon on his stomach, mouth and back. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra: WhatsApp group admin assaulted for removing member

The victim recently removed one Sachin Gadakh from the group as the latter had left the college, police said.

22 May 2018 9:28 PM

The draft says that an airline has to compensate passengers for missed connecting flights. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

No cancellation charge, refund on delay: Aviation Ministry plans new flight rules

However, ticket booked 96 hours or 4 days before the flight will not be eligible for the cancellation fee waiver.

22 May 2018 9:09 PM

The soldier, from 37 Rashtriya Rifles, had gone missing on September 29, 2016, after he "inadvertently" crossed the Line of Control (LoC), following which the Pakistan Army had taken him into custody. He was handed over to the Indian Army four months later. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Soldier who accidentally crossed LoC in 2016 seeks premature retirement

Chavan, 24, who was admitted to a Military Hospital in Pune, has written to his seniors requesting retirement, saying he is 'disturbed'.

22 May 2018 9:03 PM

Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit-Nene in a still from 'Khalnayak'.

Kalank: Will Madhuri Dixit sell herself to ex-flame Sanjay Dutt?

Reports have been suggesting that Madhuri Dixit-Nene plays a courtesan in the movie, and will be accompanied by Alia Bhatt.

22 May 2018 9:00 PM

The Bharat GO is essentially an Android smartphone with extremely low-end hardware utilising an optimised version of Android.

Micromax Bharat GO with Android Oreo Go launched for Rs 4,399

The Bharat Go utilises Android Oreo Go as its OS and is aimed at extremely budget conscious market.

22 May 2018 8:47 PM

Hordes of monkeys enter Taj Mahal from the riverside (Photo: AFP)

French tourists injured after attack by monkeys at Taj Mahal

CISF personnel rescued the tourists, who sustained minor bruises, and administered first aid to them.

22 May 2018 8:45 PM

The remarks from the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) chairperson Sanjiv Singh came ahead of the officials' meeting with Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tomorrow. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Indian Oil clears air, says had no govt directive to cap prices before K'taka polls

Indian Oil Corporation chairman Sanjiv Singh said it was an internal decision to 'moderate' prices 'because we were expecting them to fall'.

22 May 2018 8:31 PM

BZ orbits in the opposite direction of all the planets and nearly everything else in the solar system, called a retrograde orbit. (Photo: AFP)

Oldest object in the solar system could be 'Alien asteroid'

The asteroid, called (514107) 2015 BZ509 or “BZ” for short, measures nearly 2 miles (3km) wide.

22 May 2018 8:14 PM

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi got married recently.

Neha Dhupia’s pregnancy the reason for her sudden marriage to Angad Bedi?

She almost stole Sonam Kapoor’s wedding limelight and raised many questions with the super private marriage.

22 May 2018 8:13 PM

Many who believe in the Loch Ness Monster think it could be related to plesiosaurs, marine reptiles that existed in prehistoric times. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

This could finally prove that Loch Ness monster exists

Scientists are all set to use DNA sampling in Scotland's Loch Ness to hunt for evidence of the fabled beast.

22 May 2018 8:10 PM

The Helio P22 is in volume production now and is expected to be available in consumer devices by the end of Q2 2018.

MediaTek launches Helio P22 chipset to power mid-range smartphones

The chipset brings advanced 12nm process, AI applications, dual-camera support, and better connectivity to affordable smart devices.

22 May 2018 8:09 PM

In order to see Twemojis, users will need to enable it from the settings in the app. (Photo: AP)

Twitter gets native support for emojis on older Android phones

Called Twemojis, they will help Twitter app users on old Android devices to view all latest emojis.

22 May 2018 7:52 PM

Country's largest lender SBI will be the biggest beneficiary of resolution of debt-ridden Bhushan Steel as its bottomline will go up by as much Rs 1,300 crore.

SBI biggest beneficiary of Bhushan Steel sale to Tatas

Tata Steel said Rs 1,200 crore will be paid to operational creditors of BSL over a period of 12 months.

22 May 2018 7:40 PM

iVVO claims that it is extending its product warranty of 455 days on the newly-launched Beatz IV1805.

iVVO launches Beatz IV1805 smart feature phone

The cost-effective smart feature phone claims to have a long-lasting battery life with a 1000mAh battery.

22 May 2018 7:36 PM

Congress's G Parameshwara will be the Karnataka deputy chief minister and will be sworn in tomorrow. (Photo: File)

Cong's G Parameshwara to be sworn in as K'taka deputy CM tomorrow

Congress's K R Ramesh Kumar to be the Speaker of Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha.

22 May 2018 7:35 PM

Smaller towns will drive the growth of the luxury car market in the country, according to BMW Group India president Vikram Pawah.

Smaller towns will drive luxury car market, says BMW India head

The industry will get a fillip with the government focusing on infrastructure development in emerging towns, he added.

22 May 2018 7:31 PM

The health ministry said a total of nine persons are currently undergoing treatment and isolation wards have been opened in several hospitals in Kozhikode. (Photo: File)

Nipah situation in Kerala under control, assures Health Minister JP Nadda

The NCDC team has visited the house in Kerala's Perambra from where the initial death was reported and found many bats in a well.

22 May 2018 7:24 PM

The e-way bill for moving goods within a state will become mandatory from June 3, with the country-wide roll out of the mechanism.

Country-wide intra-state e-way bill system mandatory from June 3

Since the implementation of the same from April 1, 2018, more than 4.5 crore e-way bills have been generated.

22 May 2018 7:23 PM

From left, Eliza Spencer, Louis Spencer, Victoria Aitken and Kitty Spencer arrive for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor. (Photo: AP)

Harry's taken, but there is already a hot new royal bachelor in town

Royal fans swoon over snaps of Princess Diana’s dashing nephew Louis Spencer at the wedding.

22 May 2018 7:12 PM

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