Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Apr 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 26 Apr 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26 Apr 2017

Renault Duster CVT to be powered by 1.5L Petrol Engine

the upcoming variant will be based on the 'RXS' trim and will be priced at Rs 10.3 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

26 Apr 2017 9:31 PM

Kawasaki Introduces 2017 Z1000R and Z250 In India

While the base version has a price tag of Rs 14.49 lakh, the Z1000R is priced at Rs 15.49 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom Delhi).

26 Apr 2017 9:27 PM

Consumer Reports said both Tesla models previously came with standard automatic emergency braking (AEB), a feature that helps reduce accidents.

Tesla Model S loses top rating from Consumer Reports over brake issue

Tesla said it had begun enabling the automatic emergency braking feature on Tuesday via a software update

26 Apr 2017 9:16 PM

Partner Communications, Israel's second-biggest cellular operator, also offers landline and internet and a more limited TV service. It plans to launch an upgraded TV package in June.

Israel's Cellcom launches cheap TV, phone, internet packages

The package priced at 249 shekels ($69) a month will save families 1,800 shekels a year, Cellcom said

26 Apr 2017 9:15 PM

Symantec said 69 percent of ransomware infections in 2016 hit consumer computers, with the remainder targeting businesses and other organizations.

Cyber extortion demands surge as victims keep paying: Symantec

The average demand embedded in such malicious software, which is known as ransomware, more than tripled last year

26 Apr 2017 9:14 PM

Tata Motors has perfected both the SCR and EGR technologies on a wide range of TML vehicles that have been sold to customers within India as well as abroad.

Tata Motors announces readiness of SCR, EGR technologies for BSIV compliant engines

EGR technology adopted by Tata Motors in 2010 will continue to power small-to-medium category of commercial vehicles

26 Apr 2017 9:13 PM

Trump proposes 'biggest tax cut' ever as US struggles with mounting debt

White House officials already have said the top corporate tax rate would be reduced from 35 percent to 15 percent.

26 Apr 2017 9:12 PM

It contradicts popular belief (Photo: AFP)

Eating less salt may not lead to lower blood pressure

This study and others point to the importance of higher potassium intakes, in particular, on blood pressure.

26 Apr 2017 8:51 PM

ICRA anticipates sugar prices to remain firm

Report says pressures on stock position and prices cannot be ruled out in the forthcoming sugar year 2018.

26 Apr 2017 8:50 PM

The death toll has been unclear, with Afghan officials (Photo: AP)

Afghanistan arrests 35 soldiers after attack on base

The brutal assault is believed to be the deadliest-ever Taliban attack on a military installation.

26 Apr 2017 8:45 PM

Condoms can be bought cheaply but sex workers and other vulnerable groups hesitate to purchase them from stores because of deep-rooted social taboos. (Photo: Pixabay)

Free condom store launched in India

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) said the initiative was the first of its kind.

26 Apr 2017 8:24 PM

Brazilian footballer Bruno Fernandes de Souza (Photo: AP)

Brazil: Footballer gets 22-yr jail for conspiring partner's murder, feeding body to dog

Police believed De Souza had planned her abduction and murder along with eight others.

26 Apr 2017 8:18 PM

An escape from the perils of life in metros (Photo: Facebook)

A luxurious stay in the wild in Canada's hanging hotel

The interiors of these beautiful wooden domes are also breathtaking and cosy.

26 Apr 2017 7:58 PM

Special Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), D M Awasthi (Photo: ANI)

Sukma Naxal attack not an ambush but a raid, says CRPF

As many as 25 CRPF personnel were killed and five others injured in the encounter with naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma on Monday.

26 Apr 2017 7:37 PM

16th time in row, Pak denies India's demand for consular access to Jadhav

Pakistan has denied India's request for consular access to Jadhav over a dozen times in the last one year.

26 Apr 2017 6:39 PM

Saffron brigade enjoying license in breaking law and order: Mayawati

Mayawati said, a dangerous trend seen under the present government is people trying to become 'heroes' by playing with law and order.

26 Apr 2017 6:16 PM

Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu (Photo: PTI)

I voluntarily gave up Rail Budget: Suresh Prabhu

Rail Minister reveals his vision for making public transport in country more efficient and profitable.

26 Apr 2017 6:14 PM

The Department has filed a caveat in the J&K High Court registry pertaining to its order. (Photo: AP)

J&K govt suspends 22 social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, for 1 month

The department has invoked powers conferred on it under Indian Telegraph Act and IT Act to suspend the internet services.

26 Apr 2017 6:13 PM

The accused, who works as a power loom worker in Bhiwandi, has been charged under the relevant sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act, 2012, police said. (Photo: File/Representational Image)

Maharashtra: 60-year-old man held for molesting minor girls for 6 months

The accused has been identified as Mohammad Aslam Mohammad Khalik Momin, resident of Khaja Mohalla in the town, said police.

26 Apr 2017 5:44 PM

Modi to launch Rs 2,500 UDAN flight scheme tomorrow

The UDAN Scheme is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) which was released on June 15, 2016.

26 Apr 2017 5:41 PM

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