Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 Dec 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22 Dec 2017

Can you hear the deafening silence?

The eerie quietness around sexual abuse often allows perpetrators to get away with it. Experts explain why many choose to keep mum.

22 Dec 2017 11:59 PM

Incidents of bank robbery, theft, dacoity and burglary were reported from different parts of the country during 2016-17, an official said. (Photo: File)

Banks have seen a loss of Rs 16,789 in last fiscal: Finance Ministry

The Minister of State for Finance said an inter-disciplinary standing committee on cyber security has been constituted by the RBI.

22 Dec 2017 9:31 PM

Rahul asked why the PM was 'silent' on Rafale deal and financial irregularities of a firm linked to BJP chief Amit Shah's son Jay. (Photo: ANI)

BJP's foundation based on 'lies': Rahul after chairing maiden CWC meet

After a special CBI court acquitted all accused in the 2G spectrum scam, Rahul said 2G was vindication of Cong's stand.

22 Dec 2017 8:47 PM

An agreement to supply 24 per cent of the green energy to Delhi Metro trains for its operations had been earlier inked. (Photo: File)

MP CM inaugurates world's largest solar power plant; energy for use of Delhi Metro

The CM said that the sun being the biggest and healthier source of energy, its energy should be tapped in a major way.

22 Dec 2017 8:32 PM

The OnePlus 6 will bring the sensor back to the front and will probably use the recently unveiled Synaptics’ ClearID optical sensor. (Photo: OnePlus 5T)

OnePlus 6 rumoured with in-display fingerprint sensor

The report mentions the presence of an in-display fingerprint scanner alongwith Snapdragon 845.

22 Dec 2017 8:24 PM

The police had earlier taken into custody the man to whom the girl was 'married' and he was booked under the provisions of the POCSO Act and the IPC. (Representational Image)

Delhi HC refuses abortion nod to 15-yr-old rape victim

The court refused to allow termination of the 25-week-old pregnancy because it is risky for both the mother and the foetus.

22 Dec 2017 8:05 PM

The phone will also support 4G connectivity and will have dimensions of 133 x 68mm.

Nokia rumoured to bring back the QWERTY feature phones

HMD Global’s QWERTY phone is expected to use Nokia’s Series 30+ feature OS.

22 Dec 2017 7:58 PM

The steel and rail ministries have been at loggerheads over the state-run network's decision to buy rails from overseas, despite assurances of supply from local companies. (Photo: File)

PMO urges govt departments to use local products in state projects

The instruction came after domestic companies objected to a global tender by the railways ministry seeking tonnes of steel rails.

22 Dec 2017 7:46 PM

The researchers noted that further studies are needed to confirm whether blueberry vinegar would be beneficial to humans (Photo: AFP)

Blueberry vinegar can be effective in fight against dementia

Vinegar reduced the breakdown of acetylcholine and boosted levels of a brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

22 Dec 2017 7:19 PM

Several morning shows were cancelled as protesters burnt effigies of Salman and the film’s banners and posters were pulled down. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan: Salman's 'Tiger Zinda Hain' faces violent protests

The reaction came in the wake of derogatory language used against the Valmiki community by Salman and Shilpa Shetty during the promotion.

22 Dec 2017 7:18 PM

The man found that his heady sexual heights helped experts prove that massaging the "male G-spot" really does provide men with more powerful orgasms as it actually rewires the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre: Man can’t stop climaxing after accidentally stimulating G-spot

63-year-old accidentally discovered that stimulating his prostate helped him orgasm.

22 Dec 2017 7:17 PM

Chocolate is responsible for about a quarter of all acute canine intoxication cases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you should not give dogs chocolates during Christmas

When dogs eat chocolate in small doses it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, in large quantities it can cause seizures or even heart attacks.

22 Dec 2017 7:16 PM

The device is supported by Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile platform – quad core 1.4GHz. It runs on Gionee Amigo 4.0, developed on the basis of Android 7.1.

Gionee launches S10 Lite with 16MP front camera

S10 Lite has a WhatsApp clone feature that enables users to create three WhatsApp accounts.

22 Dec 2017 6:44 PM

To counter the protest, Dhumal's supporters also took to the streets and raised slogans outside the venue of Core Committee meeting in Shimla. (Photo: ANI)

HP: BJP members demand 'no lobbying' for CM selection

This comes in the wake of Prem Kumar Dhumal, who has been the HP CM for two full terms losing in the Assembly elections.

22 Dec 2017 6:29 PM

Rohit Sharma scored 100 of 35 balls to equal South Africa's David Millers record. (Photo: BCCI)

IND v SL, 2nd T20: Rohit Sharma's 118 powers India to series victory

Spinners Chahal and Kuldeep picked up seven wickets between them to help India win the match and take 2-0 lead in series.

22 Dec 2017 6:17 PM

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

GST regime to stabilise in next 18 months: Rajiv Kumar

At present, tax compliance is between 40 to 43 per cent.

22 Dec 2017 6:08 PM

Shooting features as an optional sport with host nation being allowed to pick up to seven sports.(Photo: AP)

Shooting set to be scrapped from 2020 Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Louise Martin has suggested a mixed-gender Twenty20 cricket event for the games.

22 Dec 2017 6:06 PM

Tendulkar was forced to stop his maiden speech in the House and he took to social networking site Facebook to reach out to countrymen to share what he was supposed to speak in the Upper House. (Photo: Screengrab)

The ‘unheard maiden speech’ of cricketer, Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin could not make his maiden speech in the Upper House on Thursday as the house was adjourned after Opposition uproar.

22 Dec 2017 6:02 PM

The study involved two different types of gel for different parts of the body but now researchers are combining them into one (Photo: Pixabay)

Trials to be conducted for contraceptive gel that can reduce sperm count

The sperm count was reduced to less than a million per millilitre in 89 percent of the men.

22 Dec 2017 5:58 PM

The BJP retained power by winning 99 seats in the 182-member Assembly while the Congress bagged 77 seats. (Photo: PTI)

BJP secures 100 seats in Gujarat after independent MLA declares his support

Lunawada MLA Ratansinh Rathod wrote to Gujarat Governor OP Kohli declaring his support to the BJP.

22 Dec 2017 5:55 PM

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