Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 May 2018

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Earlier this month, the customs officials had arrested 28 Turkmen nationals, including 22 women, for smuggling gold worth about Rs. 5 crore at the airport. (Representational Image)

43-yr-old Turkmen woman arrested for smuggling gold at Delhi airport

The market value of the gold, which has been seized, is around Rs. 41.03 lakh.

31 May 2018 12:49 PM

Due to the impact of the blast, a wall of the house collapsed on the woman and other family members who were fast asleep. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Mumbai: 5-yr-old boy killed, mother injured in LPG cylinder explosion

As the woman switched on stove in her apartment, gas from leaking LPG cylinder came in contact with flame leading to explosion.

31 May 2018 12:48 PM

The accused revealed that he is an alcoholic and used to work in Punjab as a painter had come to Delhi four days ago. (Representational Image)

Craving beer, 22-yr-old tries to rob, then stabs man to death

The accused had no money for beer so he stole knife from butcher's shop, tried to rob victim's phone, panicked and stabbed him 14 times.

31 May 2018 12:47 PM

US internet giant Amazon will block Australian shoppers from its international websites to counter new tax laws on online purchases, it announced on Thursday.

Amazon blocks Australia from global sites over new tax laws

Amazon only launched a local Australian site last December, shipping from a warehouse in Melbourne with another planned in Sydney.

31 May 2018 12:45 PM

Oli said that the ministers can take help from their assistants in operating the laptops for six months. (Photo: PTI)

Ministers who can't operate laptops within 6 months will be sacked: Nepal PM

Oli, who took charge as Nepal’s PM in February for the second time, said the PM's Office will be made paperless within six months.

31 May 2018 12:41 PM

RBI estimates consumer inflation of 4.7-5.1 per cent in April-September before dipping to 4.4 per cent for the remainder of this fiscal year.

RBI seen turning hawkish in June, raising rates in August

RBI may announce a change in policy stance during the June meeting and follow that up with a hike in August.

31 May 2018 12:40 PM

A breakdown of the system is believed to spur ageing and disease. (Photo: File)

Sweet tooth? Brain-tinkering study makes sugar taste vile

It would be like taking a bite of your favourite chocolate cake but not deriving any enjoyment from doing so.

31 May 2018 12:35 PM

The BSE Sensex pared its initial gains but was still trading higher by 123 points in late morning deals.

Sensex up 123 points, Nifty above 10,600 in late morning trade

Overseas, Asian markets rose as political turmoil in Italy that had roiled global financial markets showed signs of easing.

31 May 2018 12:35 PM

In exams, facial recognition can detect students who are involved in malpractices or cheating activities.

Artificial Intelligence can help schools safeguard children

The need of the hour is an intelligent system that monitors all the cameras and can send automatic alerts.

31 May 2018 12:33 PM

The giant beast tore the father-of-three's femoral artery with its horn and he died quickly at the scene of the attack. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hunter who killed wild buffalo is gored to death by another member of herd

The trophy hunter had gunned down a buffalo in South Africa when a second beast from the same herd gored him to death,

31 May 2018 12:31 PM

Multiple years of losses have substantially eroded the networth of engineering major L&T's shipbuilding arm and led its independent auditors to cast “significant doubt” over whether the company can continue as a "going concern".

L&T Shipbuilding's auditors raise 'going concern' doubts

The company's losses narrowed to Rs 348.34 crore in FY17 as against Rs 711.71 crore in the previous fiscal.

31 May 2018 12:23 PM

These phones are considered to be updated versions of last year’s trio of Nokia devices.

HMD Global launches its new trio of mid-range Nokia phones

These three phones are based on Android 8.0 Oreo and all of them feature USB Type-C and 3.5mm headphone jacks.

31 May 2018 12:12 PM

China and India have the highest numbers of smokers worldwide, accounting for 307 million and 106 million, respectively. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease - WHO

Tobacco kills more than 7 million a year and many people know that it increases the risk of cancer.

31 May 2018 11:48 AM

The body was found in Balarampur village in the morning and the police were informed about it by the locals, and no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

WB BJP worker found hanging from tree, killers left message on his t-shirt

The unsigned note stated that he was 'punished for working for the BJP' during the recent rural polls in the state, police said.

31 May 2018 11:47 AM

Babchenko, one of Russia’s best-known war reporters, fled the country in February 2017 after receiving death threats. (Photo: AFP)

Anti-Kremlin Russian journalist fakes death, turns up in Ukraine

Ukrainian police said Babchenko was shot multiple times in the back on Tuesday and found bleeding there by his wife.

31 May 2018 11:38 AM

According to experts the side effects of alcohol may also mask allergic reactions to particular foods you have eaten the previous evening.

Your hangover might actually be sign you're allergic to alcohol

According to health experts, an upset stomach or red rash may be symptoms of a potential alcohol allergy.

31 May 2018 11:36 AM

Bank employees continued their nationwide strike for the second day protesting a 'meagre' 2 per cent wage hike. (Photo: PTI/File)

Bank strike continues for 2nd day in Maharashtra

Two-day nation-wide bank strike might impact Rs 20,000 crore worth of customer transactions.

31 May 2018 11:33 AM

Delhi High Court has sought the CBI's response on P Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media case. (Photo: File | PTI)

INX Media case: Chidambaram gets interim protection from CBI arrest

Delhi High Court has asked P Chidambaram to join questioning in the INX Media case as and when called by the CBI.

31 May 2018 11:10 AM

Cruz, wearing a ball cap, introduces himself in the first video and says he is 'going to be the next school shooter of 2018.' (Photo: AP)

Florida school shooting suspect foretold intention in videos

3 videos released by prosecutors were found on the cellphone of suspect Nikolas Cruz after shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

31 May 2018 11:06 AM

The White House statement came a day after it renewed its threat to place 25 per cent tariffs on USD 50 billion in Chinese goods in retaliation of the latter's unfair trade practices. (Photo: File/AFP)

Trump concerned about China's unfair trade practices: WH

Simultaneously, the US President is having 'good relationship' with Chinese counterpart, both continue conversations regarding North Korea.

31 May 2018 10:53 AM

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