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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 29 Apr 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29 Apr 2018

She also faces 15 years in prison on drugs charges (Photo: Pixabay)

Police arrest woman trying to hide a gun by forcing it in her vagina

The Kimber .380 caliber handgun in Witt’s vagina had a gun in the chamber and she now faces 10 years in prison.

29 Apr 2018 8:20 PM

IPL 2018, RCB vs KKR: Chris Lynn guides visitors to 6-wicket win

Score after 19.1 overs, KKR 176-4: Shubman Gill 5(2), Chris Lynn 62(52); Siraj 4-0-40-2

29 Apr 2018 7:56 PM

Mi Band 3 teased by Xiaomi on social media

Earlier, there were reports stating Mi Band 3 had passed Bluetooth certification and it now supports Bluetooth 4.2 BLE.

29 Apr 2018 7:52 PM

Following the 9/11 attacks, Sikhs remain hundreds of times more likely to be targeted in cases of profiling, bigotry. (Photo: Twitter/NewJerseyAG)

Thousands participate in annual 'Sikh Day Parade' in US

Men, women and children, dressed in their traditional finery, turned out in large numbers for the 31st Sikh Day Parade.

29 Apr 2018 7:47 PM

The woman, who hails from the Poonch district, had lodged a written complaint at Domana police station on Saturday, alleging she was taken inside the camp by a group of three CRPF men, and raped by one of them on March 10. (Representational Image)

CRPF personnel confines, rapes J&K woman, others film act; 3 suspended

The woman alleged that accused filmed the sexual assault and threatened to release the video on social media if she disclosed the incident.

29 Apr 2018 7:33 PM

There was no immediate reaction from Kuwaiti officials. (Photo: AP)

Philippines makes ban on workers going to Kuwait permanent

The Philippines called Kuwait’s decision 'deeply disturbing,' saying it 'reneged' on an earlier agreement to work together.

29 Apr 2018 7:26 PM

Taking to his Twitter handle, the BJP chief said that the rally organised by the Congress highlighted the increasing irrelevance of a 'dynasty and their courtiers,' who were overthrown from one State after another in the elections. (Photo: File)

Cong 'Jan Akrosh' rally actually 'Parivar Akrosh' rally: Amit Shah

He also said, Cong couldn't digest that people of the country saw through their 'anti-development and highly divisive politics'.

29 Apr 2018 7:17 PM

The study found nine out of 10 messages from the accounts about Labour backed the party.

Russian Twitter accounts tried to help the opposition in UK election: Report

A research has found about 6,500 automated accounts sent messages praising the opposition Labour leader and his policies during elections.

29 Apr 2018 7:13 PM

The Chief Medical and Health Officer, Dr R C Panika also expressed his distress following the incident. (Photo: ANI)

MP: Candidates for cop job labelled respective castes on chest

Dhar Superintendent of Police, Birendra Singh, condemned the incident and ordered an inquiry into the matter.

29 Apr 2018 7:12 PM

Seven firefighters were trapped by large fallen objects as they tried to search for people inside the factory. (Photo: AP | Representational)

7 dead, including 5 firefighters in electronics factory blaze in Taiwan

The inferno raged through the eight-floor building of a circuit board maker, located in an industrial district in Taoyuan City.

29 Apr 2018 6:56 PM

One of the men first entered the tank to repair the pump and raised an alarm, following which four others, including the factory owner, rushed to his rescue but they too met with the same fate. (Representational Image)

Rajasthan: 5 die of asphyxiation while repairing pump inside 20-ft-deep tank

All victims are suspected to have inhaled toxic fumes inside the tank of a cardboard factory located in Alwar.

29 Apr 2018 6:52 PM

Unlike typical petroleum plastics, this can be converted back to its original small-molecule state for complete chemical recyclability. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Infinitely' recyclable plastic developed

Polymers are a broad class of materials characterised by long chains of chemically bonded, repeating molecular units called monomers.

29 Apr 2018 6:51 PM

Deb was addressing a seminar organised by Tripura Veterinary Council on 'The role of the veterinary profession in sustainable development to improve livelihoods, food security, and safety', on the eve of World Veterinary Day. (Photo: Twitter | @BjpBiplab)

Do not look for jobs, milk cows instead: Tripura CM advises youth

Days after sparking a controversy with his critique of model-actor Diana Hayden, Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb is at it again.

29 Apr 2018 6:37 PM

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinson's disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Parkinson's disease can be detected from accumulation of fat in brain

The same glycosphingolipids that are increased in the brains of Parkinson's disease patients are also elevated in the brains of aging mice.

29 Apr 2018 6:27 PM

The government is working on a proposal to incentivise digital transactions by providing cashbacks to businesses and price benefits to consumers.

Govt working on a proposal to incentivise digital transactions

The proposals to encourage digital transactions are likely to be placed before the GST Council.

29 Apr 2018 6:19 PM

No organisation is allowed to receive funds from abroad unless it is registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. (Photo: Representational)

3,292 NGOs, institutes yet to reveal foreign donations: Home ministry

The ministry said in the notice that those associations which have not filed the annual returns must file it immediately online.

29 Apr 2018 6:18 PM

This new project is codenamed T288 and at present, it is in initial stages of development, which is slated to release in a couple of years.

Apple reportedly working on a new AR/VR headset: Report

A new report has been appeared suggesting that Apple is working on an AR/VR headset with 8K display for each eye.

29 Apr 2018 6:09 PM

The budget of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Organisation (Suparco) for the upcoming fiscal year 2018-19 is Rs 4.70 billion which includes Rs 2.55 billion for three new projects. (Representational Image)

Pak set to launch space programme to keep an eye on Indian side: report

Several projects will be initiated to develop self-reliance capacity and reduce dependence on foreign satellites.

29 Apr 2018 5:15 PM

Developing technology for the next generation combat vehicle is one of the six Army Modernisation Priorities the laboratory is pursuing. (Photo:Pixabay)

AI system helps soldiers in combat learn faster

With Artificial Intelligence, it's possible to help soldiers decipher hints of information faster and more quickly deploy solutions.

29 Apr 2018 5:14 PM

Previous studies have found that men with strong handshakes are less likely to have erectile dysfunction (Photo: Pixabay)

Men with a strong handshake are more likely to get married

A stronger grip is known to indicate health of a person as it is also associated with lower risk of heart disease.

29 Apr 2018 5:05 PM

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