Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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‘His simplicity, his humbleness has to be really admired by all the Indians and the Goans,’ said Deputy Speaker and BJP MLA Michael Lobo. (Photo: ANI)

Leaders like Rahul Gandhi required in Goa, India: BJP MLA Michael Lobo

Rahul Gandhi paid a visit to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday morning.

30 Jan 2019 12:09 PM

The numbers on crypto theft surprised many observers given the price declines in digital currencies in 2018.

Cryptocurrency thefts, scams hit USD 1.7 billion in 2018

Of the USD 1.7 billion, USD 950 million constituted thefts from cryptocurrency exchanges and infrastructure services.

30 Jan 2019 12:06 PM

The bench refused to stay the amendments to the SC/ST Act after senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for one of the petitioners who had challenged the changes made to the Act, sought an immediate stay on it. (Representational image)

SC once again refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act

Amendments rule out any provision for anticipatory bail for person accused of atrocities against SC/STs, notwithstanding any court order.

30 Jan 2019 12:02 PM

Meng was charged with bank and wire fraud to violate American sanctions against Iran. (Photo: AP)

Huawei's Meng appears in court as Canada mulls US extradition

Canada arrested Meng on Dec. 1 at the request of the United States, which on Monday brought sweeping charges against Huawei.

30 Jan 2019 11:47 AM

Karti has sought permission to travel abroad from February 10 to 26 and again from March 23 to 31 for international tennis matches. (Photo: ANI | File)

‘Don't play around with the law’: SC to Karti Chidambaram

SC asks Karti Chidambaram to deposit Rs 10 crore with its registry for permitting him to travel abroad.

30 Jan 2019 11:45 AM

Slack’s closest competitor is Microsoft Teams.

Slack says it has 10 million daily active users

The number of paying customers using Slack has risen by more than 50 percent over the past five years to over 85,000.

30 Jan 2019 11:35 AM

Some Canadian allies have already imposed restrictions on Huawei equipment, citing the risk of espionage. (Photo: AP)

"Some ways off" on decision over whether to ban Huawei 5G

Officials are studying the security implications of 5G networks, the latest generation of cellular mobile communications.

30 Jan 2019 11:28 AM

According to charges, the accused were arrested for extorting money from call centre owner for removing his name from an FIR, which was registered against him in November last year. (Representational image)

Noida: Cop, 3 journalists arrested over bribery, extortion charges

Police inspector, Manoj Pant, was arrested on charges of accepting bribe of Rs 8 lakh from a call centre in Noida’s Sector 20.

30 Jan 2019 11:23 AM

Harris, 54, who was elected to the Senate in 2016, announced her run for presidency last week (File Photo)

Indian origin Senator Kamala Harris' CNN town hall sets viewership record

Kamala Harris' town hall on CNN had an average of 1.957 million viewers which got the network its highest ratings ever.

30 Jan 2019 11:14 AM

The Commission called on Facebook to provide more clarity on how it uses its tools to fight fake news and told Google to expand its actions to more EU countries.

Google, Facebook, Twitter urged to do more against fake news

Companies and trade bodies representing the advertising industry signed up to a voluntary code of conduct.

30 Jan 2019 11:07 AM

Social activist Anna Hazare. (Photo: PTI)

Anna Hazare launches fast to demand Lokpal, Lokayuktas

Lokpal was passed in the Parliament in 2013, but the government is yet to appoint it.

30 Jan 2019 11:07 AM

The BJP has accused the Trinamool chief of unleashing ‘terror’ in the state and called her ‘Talibani Didi.’ (Photo: PTI)

BJP workers will not be cowed down: Vijayvargiya on violence at Shah's rally in Bengal

At Shah's rally in East Midnapore on Tuesday, vehicles for ferrying people were vandalised by miscreants, lobbed with stones and torched.

30 Jan 2019 11:05 AM

Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, freeing up the Wisconsin National Guard for emergency work. (Photo: AFP)

Snow wallops US Midwest as it braces for extreme cold

More than 1,000 flights were canceled at two airports in Chicago, a major regional hub and America's third largest city.

30 Jan 2019 10:57 AM

The US complaints, along with accusations of Chinese cyber theft of US trade secrets and a systematic campaign to acquire US technology firms, were used by the Trump administration to justify punitive US tariffs on USD 250 billion worth of Chinese imports.

US, China face deep trade, IP differences in high-level talks

Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on USD 200 billion to 25 percent from 10 percent on March 2.

30 Jan 2019 10:55 AM

They added Khan, who is popular for his renditions in India and Pakistan, has been asked to reply to the notice within 45 days (File Photo)

ED notice to Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan over foreign exchange violation

Enforcement Directorate issues notice to Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan under foreign exchange Act.

30 Jan 2019 10:53 AM

EBay said consumer spending in December, a normally busy shopping period, was slow despite more buyers using its platform.

EBay's poor revenue outlook overshadows first-ever dividend

Shares of the online marketplace were down 1 percent in after-hours trading, reversing course after an initial jump.

30 Jan 2019 10:45 AM

Washington has recognised Guaido as the South American country's acting president (File Photo)

White House warns against 'harm' to Venezuela's Juan Guaido

Trump's national security advisor warned of 'serious consequences' if any harm comes to Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido.

30 Jan 2019 10:39 AM

Cook, who is in regular contact with US President Donald Trump, said there were signs of a detente in trade tensions with China, which may have depressed sales of its phones.

Apple services business grows

Apple said sales for the current quarter would most likely be lower than Wall Street expected.

30 Jan 2019 10:38 AM

IOC chairman Sanjiv Singh had said earlier this month that the 5-million-tonnes-per-year Ennore terminal will likely be commissioned by January.

IOC seeks commissioning cargo for new Ennore LNG terminal: sources

The state-owned company is seeking a partial cargo for delivery on Feb 25, with offers due by Feb 11.

30 Jan 2019 10:36 AM

As a last resort, government will go ahead to monetise its holdings in SUUTI that’s valued at Rs 55,000 crore. (Representational Image)

North Block finds ways to meet deficit target

As per 2018-19 budget projections, the Centre is likely to finance Rs 75,000 crore of fiscal deficit from small savings.

30 Jan 2019 10:30 AM

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