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Kanhangad, Jul 11: The police here have arrested seven youths, including two juveniles, for attacking a group of college students who were waiting at a bus shelter at Padannakd locality recently. A police team, led by Hosdurg Circle Inspector C.K. Sunil Kumar, arrested Thoufiq, Ahammed Nishan, Shamsad, C.H. Sabir, Abdul Sabith, all in their early 20s, along with two juveniles, in connection with...

Mangaluru, Jul 10: Thieves gained entry into Sri Mookambike Temple at Guthakadu Shanthinagara in Kinnigoli and decamped with gold and silver ornaments. The thieves broke open the door and took away a golden thali and silver items worth Rs 1.75 lakh. A case has been registered in this regard.

Washington, Jul 9: Scientists, including those of Indian origin, have invented the first battery-less cell phone that consumes almost zero power and runs by harvesting energy from ambient radio signals or light. The team also made Skype calls using its battery-free phone, demonstrating that the prototype made of commercial, off-the-shelf components can receive and transmit speech and communicate...

Kasaragod, Jul 6: Notwithstanding the pre-monsoon cleanliness drives and awareness campaigns, over 11 lakh people have sought treatment for viral fever at the outpatient wing of hospitals this year in the district. Of the 10,193 people who sought treatment for various diseases at hospitals in the district on Tuesday, 848 were diagnosed with viral fever. This year, 52,236 people were hospitalised...

Washington, Jul 4: Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have developed a smart headlight system for the first time that can help drivers see through heavy rain or snowfall and safely navigate roads during stormy nights. The system invented by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the US improves visibility by constantly redirecting light to shine between particles of...

Kasaragod, Jul 4: Unidentified persons burgled a house at Kumbla on Sunday night, and decamped with over 15 sovereign gold ornaments, two cell phones, and a wrist watch, the police have said. The family of Abdulla Kunhi, a resident of Kattathadkka, had kept the keys of the house by the window before going out. The family was at the betrothal function of their son when burglers broke into the house...

Washington, Jul 1: Hackers can guess a user's passwords by monitoring their thoughts, according to scientists including those of Indian origin who suggest that brainwave-sensing headsets need better security. Electroencephalograph (EEG) headsets allow users to control robotic toys and video games with the mind. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the US found that a person...

Bengaluru, Jul 1: The department of Posts in co-ordination with the Unique Identification Authority of India has introduced Aadhaar updating service through post offices. The service is available at Bengaluru GPO, RT Nagar, HPO, HAL 2nd Stage, Jayanagar, Basavanagudi, Jalahalli, Rajajinagar and Channapatna. The facility will be extended to all major sub post offices from July 7. The citizens can...

Jun 30: Google has introduced a new app called The Triangle, which aims to better manage mobile data usage and block unwanted background data. As of now, this app is only available in the Philippines. It is aimed at prepaid customers in the country who can purchase only a certain amount of prepaid data. Of course, carriers also offer unlimited prepaid data packs, but usually, once the user crosses...

New Delhi, Jun 30: If you are a glutton for McDonald’s burgers, get ready for some serious heartburn. As many as 43 of the 55 outlets belonging to the American fast food chain in Delhi temporarily suspended operations from Thursday, after its North and East India licensee failed to renew eating-house permits. As soon as news of the development spread, Delhiites rushed to their nearest McDonald’s...