Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Mar 2018

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Manipulated photos and videos are another growing problems on social media.

Facebook begins 'fact-checking' photos and videos

Facebook has for months faced an uproar among users whose complaints range from the spread of fake news to the use of the network.

30 Mar 2018 11:07 AM

Latest consensus is for RBI to hike repo rate and reverse repo rate by 25 basis points in first 3 months of 2019. (Photo: PTI)

RBI to take hawkish stance by end-2018, hike rates early next year

According to RBI’s own projections, inflation is likely to average 5.1-5.6 pc for first half of the 2018-19 fiscal year.

30 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

ISI handlers sponsored Kumar's visit to Dubai from February 20 to 24 where he was briefed regarding tasks, the Punjab Police said. (Representational Image)

Punjab: Man working as spy for Pak's ISI held; maps, Army training manuals seized

The accused has been booked under the provisions of the Official Secrets Act, and Section 120-B of the IPC.

30 Mar 2018 10:52 AM

Took me a while to shed 'Omerta' character, says Rajkummar Rao

The 33-year-old actor plays one of the most dreaded terrorists in the upcoming film directed by Hansal Mehta.

30 Mar 2018 10:49 AM

From lip balms, to moisturiser and shampoo, here are things travellers must carry if they are vacationing during summer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 must haves if you’re vacationing this summer

Here’s a handy guide of five natural must haves to carry on your next backpack adventure.

30 Mar 2018 10:38 AM

The agreement follows an R&D tie-up announced by the two Japanese automakers a year ago.

Toyota, Suzuki to produce cars for each other in India

Toyota would supply around 10,000 vehicles to Suzuki, while Suzuki would produce up to 50,000 units annually for Toyota.

30 Mar 2018 10:37 AM

China’s 2.3 million-strong military is the world’s largest, and Pakistan has emerged as the biggest consumer of the China-produced military hardware. (Photo: Representational)

Close ties between China, Pak will help maintain regional peace, global stability: PLA

Pak is seeking to make China its main supplier of military hardware, partly due to the looser financial terms offered by Beijing.

30 Mar 2018 10:32 AM

The report estimates 291 million urban mobile internet users, with 187 million rural users by June. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mobile internet users in India seen at 478 million by June: IAMAI

The number of mobile internet users is estimated to reach 478 million by June 2018.

30 Mar 2018 10:28 AM

Suspicious accounts are then reviewed by humans — similar to ways Facebook monitors other malicious content.

Facebook says it’s making progress in election preparedness

Facebook is using machine learning to block fake accounts before they spread misinformation, rather than wait for reports from users.

30 Mar 2018 9:59 AM

Glad my marital status didn't matter to the audience: Rani Mukerji on Hichki success

Rani said the film's success is a clear indicator that it does not matter if the actor is married or "is a mother".

30 Mar 2018 9:54 AM

I am growing up very fast into a child: Shah Rukh Khan

The actor plays a vertically challenged man in 'Zero', which is slated to be released on December 20.

30 Mar 2018 9:49 AM

Sutherland further expressed sympathy for Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, who have been facing bans for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal. (Photo: AFP)

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland not resigning

Sutherland said he had a terrific work ethic and he genuinely cared for his players.

30 Mar 2018 9:49 AM

Bank re-iterated that it continues to give utmost importance to regulatory compliance and endeavors to meet supervisory expectations. (Photo: ANI)

ICICI issues clarification on penalty by RBI

RBI has imposed a penalty on the Bank for continued sale of government securities classified as HTM.

30 Mar 2018 9:48 AM

It is well known that there is a personal feud between Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who now also owns The Washington Post. (Photo: File)

Trump slams Amazon for paying ‘no taxes’ to state, local governments

Founded in 1994 by Bezos, Amazon currently is the world’s largest internet retailer in terms of revenue and market capitalisation.

30 Mar 2018 9:47 AM

Digital law experts say Indian regulations offered particularly weak safeguards against data breach.

India sends notice to Facebook over alleged data breach

A similar notice was dispatched to Cambridge Analytica following reports of misusing data to profile Indians and influence their elections.

30 Mar 2018 9:46 AM

IMF said that the reforms being carried out for the past few years might help create jobs. (Photo: File | AFP)

Unemployment major challenge for India but reforms would create jobs: IMF

Noting India has been one of the fastest growing economies, IMF said this has led to improvement in living standards, reducing poverty.

30 Mar 2018 9:39 AM

Accounts of the Gospel state that He was put to death after he was betrayed by Judas and the date falls during Holy Week on the Friday before Easter Sunday. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 things you probably did not know about Good Friday

The earliest known use of "Guode Friday" is found in The South English Legendary, a text from around 1290.

30 Mar 2018 9:38 AM

RBI also banned with immediate effect issuance of LoCs which, like LoUs, are used by importers to fund their overseas purchases. (Photo: AFP)

FinMin asks RBI to help ease industry troubles post LoU ban

Letters of credit and bank guarantees will continue upon meeting certain conditions.

30 Mar 2018 9:35 AM

Replying to queries on Rahul Gandhi, Irani claimed that his own constituents don't want to give him a chance, and for the first time in the past three years all the local body elections and assembly seats have been lost by the Congress in his constituency. (Photo: PTI)

Smriti Irani attacks Rahul on data privacy issue, to make announcement on digital news policy

In another jibe at Gandhi, she called herself a 'self-made woman' and said her identity is not defined by who her father is.

30 Mar 2018 9:35 AM

The Delhi airport is one of the busiest in the world and sees a daily traffic of over one lakh passengers. (Representational Image | PTI)

Queue, late flights at Delhi airport: Power bank, lighters in luggage leads to chaos

This incident rate was 30 per cent higher than average days as the rush was more because of the long holiday weekend.

30 Mar 2018 9:25 AM

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