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Swiss Test Wireless Cameras to Monitor Newborns' Vital Signs
Swiss researchers said Monday they have developed a wireless camera system to monitor vital signs in premature babies, a move that could replace uncomfortable and highly inaccurate skin sensors.
Central Bank Customer Wins Rs 1 Crore Bounty Under Scheme to Promote Digital Payments
A transaction of Rs 1,590 has bagged a Central Bank of India customer lucky bounty of Rs 1 crore under the government's promotional scheme to popularise digital payments.
Colson Whitehead Wins Pulitzer Prize For 'Underground Railroad'
Whitehead finished "The Underground Railroad" well before Donald Trump's election but now finds parallels with the present.
Citing Possible Violence, EC Defers Anantnag By-polls in J&K
The Election Commission on Monday evening issued a notification, saying that parliamentary election in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag constituency has been deferred, and the polling will now take place on May 25, 2017.
In Sentencing Jadhav, Pakistan Violated International Standards: Amnesty
"Stripping defendants of their rights and operating in notorious secrecy, military courts do not dispense justice but travesty it. They are an inherently abusive system that are best left to deal with issues of military discipline, not any other crimes,"...
SC to Hear Pleas Challenging Use of EVMs in Polls on April 13
"Pleas on similar issues are coming up for hearing on April 13. You can raise your contention at the time. "We will give you the opportunity to raise your contention but we will not tag the matter and accord separate hearing," the bench also comprising J...
Delphi Takes Stake in Companies to Profit From Data in Connected Cars
Delphi said it took minority investments in Israeli companies Otonomo, a connected car services company, and Valens, a chip maker.
Tamil Nadu Farmers Strip Outside PM Modi's Office in Protest
On Friday, some of the farmers, including a woman, as part of their agitation, were seen "pleading" in front of a "masked" Prime Minister Modi. One of the protesting farmers wore a mask resembling Prime Minister Modi.
Why Death Penalty to Kulbhusan Jadhav Cannot be Challenged in Civilian Court
A Pakistani military court has handed down death penalty to alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. The verdict came barely six weeks after Pakistan foreign affairs advisor Sartaj Aziz discounted the possibility of Jadhav's extradition to India.
Ex-UP Minister R K Arya Gets Life Sentence in 23-yr-old Murder Case
Arya, who was minister in the Akhilesh Yadav government, was awarded life sentence for killing Shambhu Pal, nephew of BJP MP from Domariyaganj Jagdambika Pal in November 1993 in Bharwalia village in Lalganj area here.
Most Filmmakers Cash In On Their Previous Film's Success: Subhash Ghai
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai says he will not make a second part of his popular 1999 film Taal until he gets a subject better than that of the original entertainer.
Indian 'Spy' Kulbhushan Jadhav Sentenced to Death in Pakistan
Alleged Indian “spy” Kulbhushan Jadhav has been sentenced to death in Pakistan for alleged involvement in "subversive activities", the Pakistan military’s media wing said on Monday.
China Hijacks Credit, Ignores Indian Navy Role in Rescuing Ship from Pirates
China on Monday claimed full credit for rescuing a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the strategic Gulf of Aden, ignoring Indian Navy’s role in the operation.
Google Fact-Check Tags to Tackle Fake News Globally
Google has worked with 115 fact-checking groups worldwide for the initiative, which began last year.
Indian Engineers Invent Alert System to Detect Cows on Roads, Avoid Collision
A timely audio or visual indicator can then be triggered to nudge the driver to apply the brakes whether or not they have seen the animal.
A Washington Museum Puts Faces on America's Wars
One of them looks at you directly: frank, clear-eyed and unblinking.
