Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24 Oct 2018

Anker also claims a total of 15-hour playtime from the built-in 5200mAh lithium-ion battery.

Anker’s all-weather Soundcore Sport launched for Rs 5,999

The speaker features 8W stereo speakers and dual subwoofers.

24 Oct 2018 9:48 PM

Saudi leaders have denied involvement in Khashoggi's murder inside Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate on October 2, pushing responsibility down the chain of command. (Photo: File)

'Heinous crime': Saudi prince’s first remark on Khashoggi’s killing

'Those behind this crime will be held accountable... in the end justice will prevail,' Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.

24 Oct 2018 9:24 PM

India signed an agreement with France for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft in a fly-away condition as part of the upgrading process of the Indian Air Force equipment. (Representational Image)

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan move SC, seek FIR in Rafale deal

They have sought direction to CBI to probe offences mentioned in their complaint in time-bound manner, submit periodic status reports to SC.

24 Oct 2018 9:07 PM

Facebook unveils systems for catching child nudity, grooming of children

The machine learning tool rolled out over the last year identifies images that contain both nudity and a child.

24 Oct 2018 8:55 PM

Daiwa launches AI-powered 4K smart LED TVs

The Daiwa 4K HDR technology features a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and A+ Grade panel.

24 Oct 2018 8:45 PM

The party speaker is equipped with digital lights.

Aisen annouces portable trolley speaker

The portable wireless speaker comes with handle and wheels for easy transport.

24 Oct 2018 8:44 PM

Sending CBI Director Alok Verma on leave amidst his spat with agency's Special Director Rakesh Asthana showed BJP government's 'administrative anarchy,' Stalin charged in a statement. (Photo: File)

‘Undeclared emergency’: Stalin slams PM over CBI chief Verma’s removal

Stalin alleged that CBI may be used against Opposition during elections and help government on Rafale issue.

24 Oct 2018 8:17 PM

The US Secret Service said it had intercepted suspect packages, identified as potential explosive devices. (Photo: File)

'Functional explosive device' sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama: report

It was not immediately clear where the devices sent to the Clinton and Obama offices were found, New York Times reported.

24 Oct 2018 7:48 PM

These immunotherapy payloads come in a little metal device with nanochannels (Photo: AFP)

Scientists develop device to deliver cancer therapy without side effects

What distinguishes the approach from others is the use of the implantable nanodevice that can be placed inside the tumour very accurately.

24 Oct 2018 7:34 PM

Actress Sanjjanaa Galrani alleged she was harassed by Srivatsa during the shoot of a Kannada movie 13 years ago. (Photo: File)

#MeToo: Kannada film director Ravi Srivatsa accused of sex harassment

Activist Ekta M also shared account of her close friend accusing screenwriter of popular contemporary movie of seeking sexual favours.

24 Oct 2018 7:31 PM

In this April 12, 2016, file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talks about the company's 10-year roadmap during the keynote address at the F8 Facebook Developer Conference in San Francisco. Instagram along with Messenger and WhatsApp are serving as the social media giant’s insurance policy for a future that might not be dominated by its flagship service. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Facebook beyond Facebook? Instagram, Messenger step up

Sure, Facebook reigns in social media today, and this is not likely to change soon.

24 Oct 2018 7:20 PM

Verma also challenged the decision of the government by which Joint Director M Nageswara Rao, a 1986-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer, has been given charge as head of the probe agency. (Photo: File)

Decision to deprive me of powers as CBI chief 'illegal': Alok Verma to SC

The apex court has agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision.

24 Oct 2018 6:57 PM

The scrip of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd gained 5.54 per cent.

Shares of oil marketing cos jump up to 7.2 pc on easing crude prices

Brent crude prices fell 4.37 per cent, its biggest single-day fall in three months, to USD 76.24 barrel.

24 Oct 2018 6:26 PM

Nonetheless, despite the XR not meaning anything, Apple considers it one of the most important products in recent years.

The XR means nothing to Apple, says Schiller

The new nomenclature for 2018 iPhones doesn’t contain any meaning. They are just exciting names.

24 Oct 2018 6:20 PM

The boat belongs to the Maharashtra government and was carrying several senior officials of the state government, including state chief secretary. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Boat carrying Maharashtra chief secy capsizes off Mumbai coast

The boat with 25 onboard capsized near Shivaji Smarak in Mumbai’s Nariman point; one died while remaining 24 were rescued.

24 Oct 2018 6:01 PM

Around 40 per cent people globally suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives (Photo: AFP)

Fragrance of lavender helps people relax and can be alternative for anti-anxiety drugs

Meanwhile further research is needed to check safety and efficacy of linalool taken via different routes.

24 Oct 2018 5:51 PM

Former SBI chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya.

Former SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya joins Wipro board

Arundhati Bhattacharya has joined board of Wipro as an independent director for a term of 5 years.

24 Oct 2018 5:37 PM

Harish, who had set up his firm Unocoin Technologies Private Limited to undertake business in virtual currency, had inaugurated the ATM kiosk in a city mall last week. (Photo: Twitter | @Unocoin)

Unocoin co-founder installs Bitcoin ATM kiosk in Bengaluru mall; arrested

Harish B V, 37, was arrested Tuesday; 2 laptops, mobile phone, device for cryptocurrencies and Rs 1.79 lakh cash were seized from him.

24 Oct 2018 5:27 PM

Vistara did not offer any comments about the fund infusion.

Vistara gets Rs 2,000 crore from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines

The fund infusion comes at a time when the airline has embarked on ambitious expansion plans.

24 Oct 2018 5:08 PM

Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in Suthu Kothair locality of Nowgam, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the early hours, a police official said. (Representational Image | PTI)

Former PhD scholar-turned-terrorist among 2 killed in encounter in J&K

Official said incriminating material besides arms and ammunition were recovered from encounter site.

24 Oct 2018 4:52 PM

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