Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 26 Sep 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26 Sep 2018

Frequently individuals are encouraged to lose weight because this will lead to better physical health, but for many this is not motivating enough (Photo: AFP)

Mental health may be affected negatively by higher BMI

The effect is present from age 40 through to age 70, and in both men and women.

26 Sep 2018 8:51 PM

Tomy's non-motorised sailing yacht was damaged in a storm Friday while competing in the Golden Globe Race. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Survived because of sailing skills, says injured commander Tomy

Tomy will possibly be taken to Mauritius when naval vessel INS Satpura reaches him Thursday.

26 Sep 2018 8:41 PM

The other items include washing machines, speakers, radial car tyres, jewellery items, kitchen and tableware, certain plastic goods, and suitcases. (Photo: File)

ACs, flying gets costlier as Centre hikes import duty on non-essential goods

Total import bill on account of shipment of these items into the country last fiscal was Rs 86,000 crore, Finance Ministry said.

26 Sep 2018 8:33 PM

It is made from silicon and is embedded with magnetic particles (Photo: YouTube)

Tiny remote controlled robot caterpillar can deliver drugs inside the body

The robot can adapt to different environments and move easily on various surfaces within the body lined with fluids.

26 Sep 2018 8:15 PM

Ruling that Aadhaar authentication data cannot be stored for more than six months, the court also directed the government not to give Aadhaar to illegal immigrants. (Photo: File)

SC upholds Aadhaar but with caution, both sides of debate claim victory

The verdict was widely welcomed, with both sides in the acrimonious debate over Aadhaar's merits, claiming victory.

26 Sep 2018 7:58 PM

At Rs 1,39,990, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 2 GL504 is a very competent gaming laptop.

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 2 review: Strikingly stylish and solid performer

The Strix 2 gets meaningful upgrades compared to its predecessor, making every session feel special.

26 Sep 2018 7:18 PM

Country's largest two wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday said it will increase prices of its entire range of products by up to Rs 900 with effect from October 3 in order to offset impact of rising input costs and weakening of rupee against the dollar.

Hero MotoCorp to hike prices of entire range from October 3

The revision has been necessitated by the increasing commodity costs and currency depreciation.

26 Sep 2018 6:25 PM

The artwork was made by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor (Photo: Facebook/Maldives Police Service)

Tidal art gallery in Maldives destroyed by police as it was deemed 'offensive to Islam'

The demolition was ordered by outgoing president Abdulla Yameen because of the depiction of idols which also caused criticism by clerics.

26 Sep 2018 6:17 PM

Welcoming the "historic, landmark" Supreme Court judgment, Aadhaar-issuing authority UIDAI on Wednesday said the Apex Court has upheld the validity of the biometric identity system that neither creates a surveillance state nor violate privacy.

Aadhaar neither creates surveillance state nor violates privacy: UIDAI

"Aadhaar Act has withstood the judicial scrutiny and the purpose of the Act is legitimate," it said.

26 Sep 2018 6:17 PM

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s top lender, said on Wednesday its board approved a plan to divest 4 per cent stake in its general insurance arm to funds managed by Axis Bank Ltd and Premji Invest.

SBI board gives nod to stake divestment in insurance arm

Its board approved a plan to divest 4 per cent stake in its general insurance arm to funds managed by Axis Bank Ltd and Premji Invest.

26 Sep 2018 5:50 PM

Robert Vadra described the Rafale deal situation as a 'wholesale farce'. (Photo: File)

BJP must man up, spill truth on Rafale deal, says Robert Vadra

The ruling party rakes up his name every time it is cornered and this time it stands exposed on the Rafale issue, Vadra said.

26 Sep 2018 5:50 PM

India’s government has not told the country’s oil refiners to halt their imports of Iranian crude, a government source said on Wednesday, even as most Indian refiners have cut down their imports ahead of US sanctions on Iran.

Govt has not told refiners to halt Iranian oil imports: source

India has close diplomatic ties with Iran and is also building the strategic Chabahar port in the Middle Eastern country.

26 Sep 2018 5:45 PM

The government and regulators would make every effort to prevent the risk of “contagion” in credit markets resulting from a scare caused by two non-banking financial companies (NBFC), a senior government advisor said on Wednesday.

Govt to take appropriate action to avoid 'market freeze': govt advisor

The finance ministry, RBI and SEBI are closely following the credit markets.

26 Sep 2018 5:38 PM

Apart from the one's rescued, around 200 people are still stranded in areas of Lahaul and Spiti. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Around 300 rescued from Himachal's Lahaul, Spiti after heavy snowfall

Official of the State Disaster Management Authority said most of the 600 roads, including the Chandigarh-Manali road, have been reopened.

26 Sep 2018 5:26 PM

Women employment in the country has been affected adversely due to the increase in maternity leaves under the new law but steps can be taken to correct that, Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said on Wednesday.

Maternity leave hike affected women jobs but remedy is there: Labour Min

There are provisions in the Act like now women can work from home during the leave period.

26 Sep 2018 5:24 PM

The Vivo V9 Pro gets the Funtouch OS 4.0 running on top of the Android 8.1 Oreo.

Vivo V9 Pro launched with SD 660 and 6GB RAM

The smartphone straps a 6.3-inch (1080 x 2280 pixels) FullView display 2.0 which possesses a 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio.

26 Sep 2018 5:12 PM

CM Vijayan briefed Singh about the prevailing situation in Kerala and the steps taken by his government to bring back normalcy in the state. (Photo: File)

Flood-hit Kerala still awaits relief funds, CM requests Rajnath to expedite release

At least 488 people have died in Kerala due to the rains and floods this monsoon, which hit 14 districts of the state.

26 Sep 2018 4:53 PM

Before Dalip Tahil, this year Aditya Narayan and Dhruv Vikram were also held for similar offences.

Veteran actor Dalip Tahil arrested for ramming car into auto, refuses alcohol test

The incident took place Sunday evening when a Ganesh 'visarjan' (immersion) procession was passing through Khar area.

26 Sep 2018 4:48 PM

Two buyers, including a consortium of four funds, have evinced interest in buying or taking a controlling stake in the leftover businesses of Anil Ambani group's embattled telecom arm, Reliance Communications (RCom), a top company official said on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

RCom's leftover businesses draw interest from two buyers

Ambani had announced that RCom will be completely exiting the telecom business to concentrate on real estate in future.

26 Sep 2018 4:48 PM

Out of the Rs 1.35 lakh crore, the government has already infused about Rs 71,000 crore through recap bonds.

PNB to seek Rs 5,431 crore capital infusion from govt

The government in July decided to infuse Rs 11,336 crore in five state-owned lenders including PNB.

26 Sep 2018 4:39 PM

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