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

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We listened, heard and reviewed: Wired or unwired?

Are you into tethered, uninterrupted listening — or do you long to roam free? We look at two just-launched headphone options.

24 Dec 2018 12:11 PM

TRS won 88 of the 119 assembly seats, riding the popularity of a slew of its government's welfare projects, including the farmer-centric schemes, quelling challenges from the Congress-led front and BJP. (Photo: File)

TRS juggernaut rolls on in 2018, KCR shifts focus to Lok Sabha polls

TRS chief KCR announced plans to push his initiative for non-BJP and non-Cong front at national level.

24 Dec 2018 12:10 PM

The device comes with a combination of Zeiss Optics and the PureDisplay screen technology, with HDR 10 for better imaging performance.

Nokia 8.1 quick review: A Photo studio in your palm

Nokia 8.1 packs pro photography in a mid-range smartphone.

24 Dec 2018 12:09 PM

If you don't want to replace your perfectly good non-smart TV, there are some affordable options to get — well— smartish.

'If it ain't broke, don't replace it: Make your old TV smarter

Your existing LCD/LED TV has more potential than you think.

24 Dec 2018 12:07 PM

Of the 23, 13 are cabinet ministers and 10 ministers of state. (Photo: ANI| Twitter)

23 ministers take oath of office of newly-formed Rajasthan government

Guv Kalyan Singh administrated oath of office to the new ministers at an event attended by Deputy CM Sachin Pilot and senior Cong leaders.

24 Dec 2018 12:00 PM

On the eve of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 94th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released a Rs 100 commemorative coin in the memory of the former premier. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

PM Modi releases Rs 100 coin in memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

At the event, PM Modi said the mind is not ready to believe that Vajpayee is no longer alive.

24 Dec 2018 11:58 AM

He said the central government should have a long time strategy on reaching out to the Jammu and Kashmir people across the state. (Photo: File)

Kashmir issue should be done with 'constructive engagement': Sajad Lone

Sajad Lone said the People's conference is not against the constructive engagement or dialogue to resolve the issue.

24 Dec 2018 11:50 AM

Bindu from Malapurram and Durga from Kozhikode were escorted by the police but were forced to return from Appachimedu. (Representational Image | PTI)

Protesters prevail, 2 women of menstruating age turned back at Sabarimala

Lord Ayyappa devotees held protest outside the residence of Bindu at Perinthalmanna in Malappuram.

24 Dec 2018 11:28 AM

After multiple meetings with Rajasthan leaders and observers, Rahul Gandhi gave the final nod to the team which will be inducted as cabinet ministers in chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s government. (Photo: File)

Hard workers will be rewarded, hardliners will be dealt strictly: Rahul to Cong

Rahul Gandhi intends to send a message to his party men that any harm to the party will not be ignored.

24 Dec 2018 11:19 AM

It was the third time in the last two months that Tesla has adjusted its prices in China.

Tesla cuts Model 3 prices in China

Prices of certain Model 3 cars were cut by up to 7.6 percent.

24 Dec 2018 11:18 AM

Tesla said orders for cars placed by Oct. 15 would be eligible for the full tax credit of $7,500 and that customers would receive their cars by the end of the year. From Jan. 1, 2019, the tax credit drops to $3,750.

Elon Musk says Tesla to pay customers for missed tax credits

The tax credit is then reduced by 50 percent every six months until it phases out.

24 Dec 2018 11:17 AM

The successful launch is a significant victory for billionaire Elon Musk’s privately held rocket company, which has spent years trying to break into the lucrative market for military space launches dominated by Lockheed and Boeing Co.

SpaceX launches first US national security space mission

The Falcon 9 rocket carrying a $500 million GPS satellite by Lockheed Martin Corp lifted off from Cape Canaveral.

24 Dec 2018 11:15 AM

In the recently-concluded Assembly election in Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi led-Congress had bagged 99 out of 199 seats to wrest power from the BJP in the state. (Photo: PTI | File)

Ashok Gehlot government to be expanded today, 23 new ministers to be sworn-in

On December 17, Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot took oath as the chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively.

24 Dec 2018 11:09 AM

A product that is already healthy, like water, would benefit more from villain labelling because it makes the water seem more edgy and exciting.

Hero labelled foods influence buyers, says study

Unhealthy food with Labels that have images of heroes would be more compelling than the same foods shown with villain labels.

24 Dec 2018 11:05 AM

Sushil Sharma with his family at his home after he was released from Tihar jail. (Photo: PTI)

'My life is a clean slate now,' says 'tandoor murder' convict, out of jail

Sushil Sharma said his focus now is to serve his aged parents, who have suffered 'for no fault' of theirs.

24 Dec 2018 11:02 AM

Trees stopped the bus from falling further down the gorge, police said. (Photo: ANI)

1 killed as bus with 35 ITBP personnel falls into gorge in J&K

The accident occured near Khooni Nala in Ramban district around 8:30 am, police said.

24 Dec 2018 10:58 AM

Singh, who is a Lok Sabha lawmaker from Lucknow, was speaking at the Yuva Kumbh event in the Uttar Pradesh capital when members attending the function interrupted his speech for around four minutes. (Photo: File)

'Will only vote for Ram Temple': Rajnath Singh interrupted during speech

'Jo Mandir Banwayega, vote ussi ko jayega (We will vote for party which constructs Ram Temple),' audience chanted disrupting Singh's speech.

24 Dec 2018 10:54 AM

Psychologists investigating how people perceive and interpret dog's body language found they significantly underestimate and misinterpret way dogs display distress. (Photo: Pixabay)

Understand dog's body language for a safer interaction

Study says better understanding of way dogs convey distress could be first step in reducing risk of dog bites for both children and adults.

24 Dec 2018 10:43 AM

Bindu from Malappuram and Durga of Kozhikode are on their way to the hilltop shrine in Kerala under heavy police protection. (Representational Image | PTI)

Undeterred by protests, 2 women below 50 years start trek to Sabarimala

The women were earlier stopped at Appachimedu by protesters, who were later removed by police.

24 Dec 2018 10:32 AM

SBI may either tap SBI London or New York for funds.

SBI may raise Rs 12,000 crore overseas for PFC’s REC buy

The bank has been favoured due to its ability to raise large amount of funds.

24 Dec 2018 10:18 AM

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