Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 29 Mar 2018

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The developer preview includes updated system images on the official Android Emulator and a downloadable system image for the Huawei Watch 2 Bluetooth or Huawei Watch 2 Classic Bluetooth.

Google rolls out Wear OS Developer Preview

Wear OS update brings a dark theme and various power saving features.

29 Mar 2018 11:38 AM

Till now, the scheme has produced quite encouraging results and has added about 31 lakh beneficiaries.

CCEA nod to bear expenses for employee's pension contribution for 3 yrs

Under this, the govt pays the 8.33 per cent contribution of employers to the Employees' Pension Scheme.

29 Mar 2018 11:31 AM

Darren Lehmann, coach of the Australian cricket team, on Wednesday issued an apology to the cricket fans and admitted that the trio has made a "grave mistake but they are not bad people". (Photo: AFP)

Video: Steve Smith booed, called 'cheat' during South Africa departure

The Australian skipper was severely booed as the security escorted him at the Johannesburg airport.

29 Mar 2018 11:12 AM

The 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by the four men, including her boyfriend, near the under-construction Gandhi Bridge on March 25. (Representational Image)

2 men paraded naked by mob for raping high school student in Arunachal

The two accused were thrashed and paraded naked by the mob, including women, in Yingkiong market area on March 26.

29 Mar 2018 11:03 AM

A woman kicks at a riot police shield as relatives of prisoners wait to hear news about their family members imprisoned at a police station where a riot broke out, in Valencia, Venezuela, (Photo: AP)

Venezula jailbreak attempt sparks blaze, 68 dead

The blaze at the detention facility in Carabobo state is the latest in a series of deadly incidents in Venezuela’s overcrowded jails.

29 Mar 2018 10:56 AM

$\The state will need more than 5,00,000 skilled workers by 2022 across various trades.$

Centre, ADB ink USD 80 million loan deal

Deal to help modernise technical and vocational education and training institutions and improve the skills ecosystem.

29 Mar 2018 10:49 AM

The new study shows there are an estimated 1,300 geoglyphs across 400,000 square kilometre of Southern Amazonia, with 81 found in the area surveyed as part of the research. (Photo: Pixabay)

Amazon rainforests were more populated than thought, says study

Evidence shows there were hundreds of villages in rainforest and they were home to different communities speaking varied languages.

29 Mar 2018 10:40 AM

India had produced 20.3 million tonnes in the 2016-17 marketing year.

Govt allows export of 2 million tonnes of sugar

Sugar mills owe Rs 13,899 crore to sugarcane growers as on March 21, according to official data.

29 Mar 2018 10:40 AM

Sharma, who worked for a news channel in Bhind, had complained to the district administration about threats to his life after he carried out a sting operation on the illicit sand mining. (Photo: File)

Will recommend CBI probe into Sandeep Sharma’s death, says MP govt official

The 35-year-old journalist was talking on his phone when the truck, used to ferry sand, ran over him.

29 Mar 2018 10:34 AM

Reverse side will bear the picture of ‘Takht Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib’ in the centre.

Rs 350 coin to mark birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh

Coin with standard weight of 35 gram will have 50 per cent silver, 40 per cent copper and 5 per cent each of nickel and zinc.

29 Mar 2018 10:21 AM

38-year-old Jhala was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into a case under sections 306 and 354 of the IPC for abetment of suicide lodged against him earlier this month, Jhalawar DSP Chagan Singh said. (Photo: PTI | Representational Image)

Rajasthan: Self-styled godman arrested in sexual assault, suicide case

The accused, famously known as Jagdamba baba, in name of 'deeksha' would terrify youths, indulge into sexual activities and torture them.

29 Mar 2018 10:15 AM

OnePlus' notch will be measuring approximately 19.616mm x 7.687mm. Wow! (Photo: OnePlus via The Verge)

OnePlus 6 officially 'hinted' with a notch

OnePlus CEO Carl Pei has explained why display notches are important for them and their upcoming flagship offering.

29 Mar 2018 10:07 AM

The earlier deadline for the linking of Aadhaar with welfare schemes was March 31, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Govt extends deadline to June 30 for linking Aadhaar with welfare schemes

The extension has been given as govt wants to ensure that genuine beneficiaries who don't have Aadhaar are not denied benefits.

29 Mar 2018 10:03 AM

Certain reports have appeared on a website alleging involvement of Chanda Kochhar and her family members in a loan provided to Videocon group on quid pro quo basis. (Photo: PTI)

ICICI board backs Chanda Kochhar amidst questions over Videocon

ICICI Bank board also reviewed the bank's internal processes for credit approval and found them robust.

29 Mar 2018 9:53 AM

This Nov. 16image made with the Hubble Space Telescope shows the diffuse galaxy NGC 1052-DF2, lighter area in center. Several other galaxies can be seen through it. The unusual galaxy's stars are speeding around with no apparent influence from dark matter, according to a study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature. (Photo: AP)

Astronomers discover galaxy without dark matter

The discovery could revise or even upend theories of how galaxies are formed.

29 Mar 2018 9:46 AM

The economics exam was held on Monday, the mathematics exam was conducted on Wednesday, hours before the CBSE announced that it will hold the two exams again. (Representational Image)

CBSE paper leak probe: Delhi Police quizzes 25 people including students

Police are hoping to work backwards to trace source of leaked papers that appear to have been circulated over WhatsApp.

29 Mar 2018 9:23 AM

Is Ben Affleck in a 'committed relationship' with Lindsay Shookus?

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus were photographed together in Hawaii and are said to be in a 'committed relationship'.

29 Mar 2018 9:19 AM

'I am pleased to announce that I intend to nominate highly respected Admiral Ronny L.Jackson, MD, as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs....,' Trump wrote on Twitter. (Photo: File)

Trump's Twitter trend: David Shulkin replaced with Admiral Jackson as VA Secy

Early this month, Trump had unceremoniously fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and nominated Mike Pompeo.

29 Mar 2018 9:08 AM

The Academy President John Bailey cleared of sexual harassment allegations

In a statement, the organisation said that the 75-year-old will continue to serve as its president, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

29 Mar 2018 9:06 AM

Don't try to pollute film industry with communal bias: Javed Akhtar

The comments come after India-based French journalist question upcoming 'Mahabharat', in which Aamir Khan could possibly play Krishna.

29 Mar 2018 9:00 AM

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