TECHNOLOGY
Google's Pixel 3 launch date set for October: Report
According to media reports, Google told some YouTube influencers in Canada that the new Pixel family will be launching on October 4.
TECHNOLOGY
RED's 'holographic' Hydrogen One smartphone gets FCC approval
The phone was expected to be launched in early 2018 but some delays pushed its launch to August.
INDIA
Karunanidhi’s health declines, maintaining vital organ functions a challenge: Chennai hospital
Karunanidhi, who was being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection, was admitted to the hospital in Chennai early on July 28
WORLD
Google changes its Maps projection from 2D to globe format
The proportion of the individual countries are more accurately projected on the latest globe format.
BUSINESS
Jet Airways announces 9-day Independence Day sale amid operational woes
The sale, starting August 07 will offer up to 30% discount on Economy and Premiere class fares on international routes.
BUSINESS
Open to evaluating strategic acquisition opportunities: Nestle India Chairman
The noodles-to-chocolates maker is also planning to expand into the rapidly growing breakfast space.
WORLD
Angry people tend to overestimate their intelligence: Research
The research performed on 528 participants has concluded that the angry people tend to overestimate their smartness.
BUSINESS
Adani Power Q1 net loss widens to Rs 825.2 crore; revenues fall to Rs 3,829 cr
The company’s revenues came in lower at Rs 3,829.7 crore against Rs 5,543.4 crore
WORLD
A fly ruins domino world record attempt
Organiser of the event, Patrick Sinner, said: "The fly triggered the chain reaction prematurely. There was no more time to set up all the little tiles again."
WORLD
Google removes 145 apps that hackers may have used to access bank details of Windows users: Report
The most common attack form used by the malware is a keylogger file that records keystroke logs which may enable hackers to understand a user's password, credit/debit card numbers and other personal information.
WORLD
Facebook's new dating app will let users choose from five different genders
The social media giant had announced its plans for the dating app in May this year at its F8 conference
BUSINESS
Markets@Moneycontrol | Party on D-Street as Sensex, Nifty end at record highs
Banks led the gainers’ chart among all sectoral indices, while auto, energy and metals followed suit as well. In the broader markets, midcaps ended the day around half a percent higher.
INDIA
GVK planning to raise capacity at Navi Mumbai International Airport: Report
The Navi Mumbai Airport, curently under construction, may have three terminals.
BUSINESS
Indra Nooyi to step down as PepsiCo CEO, Ramon Laguarta to take charge
While Nooyi is to step down that day after she completes 24 years with the company, she will remain as the chairman until early 2019.
BUSINESS
Sun Pharma launches Kapspargo Sprinkle in US; drug can treat chest pain, high blood pressure
Kapspargo Sprinkle pellets can be sprinkled over soft food or administered via a nasogastric tube.
BUSINESS
Amazon removes Nazi paraphernalia after complaints
Nazi-themed items such as stickers with Nazi imagery, swastika pendants and German SS hats were being sold on Amazon
BUSINESS
Ex-Air India staff asked to turn up for work; airline blames technical glitch
The airliner sent out duty rosters to hundreds of ex-crew members who had either retired, quit and even passed away.
BUSINESS
Tesla planning to launch a mini-car that can 'squeeze in' an adult
Tesla's latest work in progress is expected to be a mini version of its products that could also fit a full-sized adult
TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus 6 screen flickering issue to be addressed in next software update
Some users say that the issue was discovered only after OxygenOS 5.1.8 update that arrived in June.
WORLD
Saudi Arabian teen clinches 2018 FIFA eWorld Cup and wins Rs 1.7 crore
Mosaad Aldossary, 18, is the first person to win the new trophy, apart from being the second Saudi Arabian tournament winner
BUSINESS
Toyota to sell Maruti Suzuki’s Baleno under own badge
As part of the Suzuki-Toyota alliance, both auto makers will be supplying each other with models to be sold through their own distribution networks.
SCIENCE
Rogue planet with mystical aurora discovered drifting beyond our solar system
Using the Very Large Array (VLA) telescope, the newly discovered planet was originally detected in 2016 and was considered to be a brown dwarf.
BUSINESS
Ludhiana, Surat enter list of top 10 luxury car markets in India: Report
Delhi remained the largest market for luxury cars in the country, while Mumbai too held on to its second place on the list
BUSINESS
An evening walk down Dalal Street | Benchmarks ‘bank’ on financials to end at record closing highs
The Sensex closed up 135.73 points or 0.36% at 37691.89, while the Nifty ended 26.30 points higher at 11387.10.
