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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 May 2018

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While these phones run the gamut of prices and features, they have a few things in common—including large screens, portrait mode-equipped cameras, expandable storage, and of course, full compatibility with Project Fi.

Three new smartphones now part of Google's Fi family

The moto g6, LG G7 ThinQ and LG V35 ThinQ will be available on Google Fi soon.

31 May 2018 10:53 AM

Global insurers have already warned about doing business with Iran while some shipping lines have said they would not take new bookings for Iran.

Reliance to halt oil imports from Iran: sources

In 2017, Reliance’s oil imports from Iran surged by about 45 per cent to 67,000 bpd, according to ship tracking data.

31 May 2018 10:51 AM

Spot gold was up 0.1 per cent at $1,302.50 per ounce by 0344 GMT. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gold prices edge higher on weaker dollar, trade tensions

US gold futures for June delivery were 0.1 per cent higher at $1,303.20 per ounce.

31 May 2018 10:45 AM

The company will be launching smartphones under the Android One banner in the future. (Photo: Mi 6X)

No Mi A2 in Xiaomi’s pipeline: Report

Xiaomi hints at rolling out Android One devices in the future, but the Mi A2 isn’t going to be the next one.

31 May 2018 10:44 AM

According to this year’s World Reputation Rankings, there are just nine UK institutions in the top 100 – down from ten last year, with Durham falling out. (Photo: Facebook/ IISc Bengaluru)

IISc Bangalore back in world top university list, Oxford drops few notches

Indian Institute of Science is the only Indian University to have made it to the prestigious list.

31 May 2018 10:42 AM

The RAYO i5 is priced at Rs 50,000 and the RAYO R4 at Rs 30,000.

Canon introduces Rayo Mini projectors starting at Rs 30,000

Both the mini projectors claim to be extremely portable and compact.

31 May 2018 10:32 AM

'Due to acute shortage of water, there have been cases of water theft at night a couple of times. So, we have decided to put locks in our drums to save our share of water,' a local said. (Photo: ANI)

Locals lock water drums in Rajasthan village to avoid robbery

The locals of Parasrampura village get drinking water once in a week from Hindustan Zinc Limited.

31 May 2018 10:30 AM

The local hoteliers and others related to the tourism industry are worried as social media is flooded with news about the water crisis, preventing the inflow of tourists into the state. (Photo: ANI)

In Shimla, water being distributed under police protection as crisis looms

The tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla has also been massively hit as tourists are cancelling their visits to the hill-station.

31 May 2018 10:25 AM

RCom said its unit Reliance Infratel had reached a settlement with its minority shareholders in relation to the sale of its tower and fibre assets.

RCom plans USD 2.68 bn asset sale to Jio, Brookfield in next few weeks

RCom’s consolidated net loss widened to 198.27 billion rupees in the quarter to March.

31 May 2018 10:18 AM

The service has proved a big boon for commuters as it has brought the domestic terminal of the city airport on the DMRC network and cut travel time between Noida and Gurgaon by at least 30 minutes. (Photo: File/PTI)

Minor interlocking issue crops up on Delhi Metro's Magenta Line corridor

The problem occurred on the 24.82-km-long stretch, which was opened to passengers a day after its inauguration.

31 May 2018 10:10 AM

This caused a severe jam on the Delhi-Gurgaon route. (Representational Image)

6 injured after sand dumper hits cab on Delhi's NH-24

The sand loaded in dumper fell on cab, rescue operation lasted for over an hour.

31 May 2018 10:10 AM

SDMC Commissioner P K Goel congratulated her and said the SDMC will be able to secure a ranking between 25-30 in the next Swachhta Ranking as we have strived hard to make our sanitation efforts result-oriented. (Photo: Twitter/@shikharai_bjp)

Shikha Rai elected as new chairperson of SDMC

Soon after taking charge, she counted building parking facilities, installation of CCTV cameras among her priorities.

31 May 2018 10:09 AM

Vishwajeet Kadam was elected unopposed in the by-election from Palus-Kadegaon assembly constituency in Sangli district. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra: Vishwajeet Kadam elected as MLA from Palus-Kadegaon

Speaker Hari Bhau Bagde administered the oath to Kadam at central hall in Vidhan Bhavan.

31 May 2018 10:09 AM

State BJP chief Raosaheb Danve said Fundkar was a farmers' leader and did justice to the portfolio he held, after being inducted in the Fadnavis ministry in July 2016. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Pandurang Fundkar dead due to cardiac arrest

The senior BJP leader was three-term MP, former president of Maharashtra party unit.

31 May 2018 10:07 AM

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Wednesday also inked a MoU with a state-run energy service company for providing better lighting and promoting sanitation in 100 schools. (Photo: File)

SDMC, PFC ink MoU to set up 4 CNG-based crematoria in south Delhi

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) will help SMDC set up crematoria at Dwarka's Sector 24, Subhash Nagar.

31 May 2018 10:06 AM

The NSE Nifty trading higher by 61.75 points, or 0.58 per cent, at 10,676.10.

Sensex soars on global cues, F&O expiry

The 30-share index, which had lost 259.37 points in the previous two sessions, recovered by 246.06 points.

31 May 2018 10:04 AM

A representative from the Guinness organisation presented Snoop with his record certificate. (Photo: AP)

Snoop Dogg breaks world record for largest ever glass of gin and juice

The 46-year-old musician concocted the largest glass of the tune's signature beverage at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival.

31 May 2018 10:03 AM

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas watch a football match. (Photo: Twitter)

Is Priyanka Chopra dating Nick Jonas? Twitter loses it after hearing so!

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have sparked some dating rumours with three consecutive appearances.

31 May 2018 9:51 AM

Counting of votes for the by-elections of 4 Lok Sabha and 11 Assembly seats in underway today. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP loses in UP, Maharashtra; cedes to Congress, regional parties in states

In Maharashtra, BJP's Gavit Rajendra Dhedya is leading by 19,742 votes from Palghar Lok Sabha seat.

31 May 2018 9:48 AM

Rupee is trading at 67.37 against the dollar in early trade on Thursday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange.

Rupee gains 6 paise against dollar in early trade

A higher opening in the domestic equity market, influenced the rupee uptrend.

31 May 2018 9:45 AM

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