Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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The police has filed two cases at the Kotwali and Gangachara police stations and arrested 128 suspects, Rangpur’s additional superintendent of police Zakir Hossain said. (Photo: File/Representational)

Hindu man arrested for allegedly ‘sparking’ riots via Facebook post: Bangladesh

His Facebook post led to an arson attack on over 30 homes of the minority community in Bangladesh.

15 Nov 2017 4:49 PM

Adityanath also said there is no doubt that the BJP will form Government at the centre in 2019. (Photo: File)

Opposing 'Hindutva' equals opposing 'development': Yogi Adityanath

Hindutava is not synonymous with any religion but with nationalism, he said before embarking on a campaigning tour to Ayodhya.

15 Nov 2017 4:46 PM

He also said that it was investigating an international company partly owned by UAE investors for trying to manipulate its currency. (Photo: File)

Much better off without UAE, Saudi alliance: Qatar Emir

4 Arab states severed ties with Qatar for supporting Islamist extremism and fostering close ties with Iran.

15 Nov 2017 4:45 PM

Omega 3 fatty acids are known to be beneficial for the brain, eyes, arteries and general good health and are normally found in oily fish. (Photo: Pexels)

Find out why you should eat more chicken and eggs

Diet containing meat and eggs rich in the fatty acid helped reduce chance of heart attack.

15 Nov 2017 4:45 PM

'We've had a great relationship. This has been very successful,' Trump told Duterte before their meeting. (Photo: File)

Trump says strong ties with Philippines vital for military reasons, ignores mass murder charges

The US president also said that he repaired relations with Philippines which soured after Obama criticized Duterte.

15 Nov 2017 4:43 PM

Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday said all is well in the company.

Narayana Murthy says all well at Infosys, expresses faith in Nilekani

Murthy's statement comes days after he expressed disappointment over Infosys giving a clean chit to the Panaya deal.

15 Nov 2017 4:41 PM

The survey took into consideration over 400 retail locations globally across 66 countries for the annual survey. (Photo: AP)

Delhi's Khan Market becomes world's 24th most expensive retail location

In the Asia-Pacific region, Khan market, Gurugram's DLF Galleria and Mumbai's Linking Road secured 11th, 19th and 20th ranks respectively.

15 Nov 2017 4:35 PM

The ABO gene - which is present in people who have A, B, and AB blood types - is the only gene that is been validated in large international studies to predict heart attacks among people with coronary disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

People with O blood group have lower risk of heart attack from air pollution

Study has identified 25 microgrammes of pollution per cubic metre to be level at which there is increased risk of heart attack for people.

15 Nov 2017 4:32 PM

Officials say that Apple dragged its feet on advising the government how to develop an app that would allow iPhone users to report unsolicited marketing texts or calls as spam.

Apple to help India develop anti-spam app

Apple will help the Indian government to develop an anti-spam app for its iOS platform, after refusing to do so based on privacy concerns.

15 Nov 2017 4:30 PM

The Sensex plunged 181 points to end at an over three-week low and the broader Nifty too fell sharply by 68.55 points. (Photo: AP)

Sensex tanks 181 points, Nifty falls sharply on trade deficit woes

Traders said sentiment suffered a jolt as the country's exports entered negative terrain after over an year.

15 Nov 2017 4:16 PM

The US President concluded his speech by discussing the issue of Rohingya Muslims. (Photo: AP)

Resolve disputes, deny terror financing, stop N Korea: Trump to Asia

The US is closely monitoring the spread of extremism in the Southeast Asia.

15 Nov 2017 4:13 PM

While the subject has remained among the most difficult ones, understanding it now has become easier with interactive teaching methods. (Photo: Pixabay)

Comics series to make mathematics easy

No a Bengaluru-based startup, Cuemath, has introduced original motion comics to help students improve their skills.

15 Nov 2017 4:13 PM

As per developers, the app is unsophisticated and can be easily bypassed by tech-savvy users. Representative Photo: Pixabay.

App threatening privacy made mandatory in China's Xinjiang

The software also scans phones for digital fingerprints of illicit files, and informs authorities when it finds them.

15 Nov 2017 4:04 PM

The finance ministry has asked state-owned banks to submit their board-approved roadmaps for raising funds and strengthening core activities in about a month. (Photo: AP)

Finance ministry asks PSBs to submit fund-raising plan in a month

This will help in better utilisation of the money that the government will provide to them under the bank recapitalisation plan.

15 Nov 2017 4:00 PM

'Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars', a defence spokesperson said. (Photo: File | Representational)

J&K: Pak army initiates indiscriminate firing along LoC, India retaliates heavily

Pakistani troops opened fire on areas along the LoC from 0815 hours in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

15 Nov 2017 3:52 PM

Pradyuman Thakur was found dead with his throat slit in the toilet of Ryan International School in Gurgaon on September 8. (Photo: PTI/File)

Don't insist on CBI probe: Haryana min to Pradyuman's family

Rao Narbir Singh has denied dissuading Pradyuman’s family from asking for a probe by CBI.

15 Nov 2017 3:40 PM

Eperts argue that much more research is required to determine soy’s prostate cancer-effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals tofu is linked to prostate cancer

Plant-derived compounds known as phytoestrogens, which are mainly found in soy products such are linked to the condition.

15 Nov 2017 3:35 PM

Located in Toronto, the restaurant called June’s on Tuesday was serving its first meals prepared by HIV-positive cooks. (Photo: Twitter/BakedAlaska)

Canadian restaurant run by HIV-positive staff aims to smash stigma

Wearing aprons printed with such messages as “Kiss the HIV+ cook” and “I got HIV from pasta.

15 Nov 2017 3:28 PM

The results suggest that live births were a third more likely to occur in women who had the right amount of vitamin D. (Photo: Pixabay)

This vitamin might lead to better live rates in pregnant women!

A new study has discovered a strong link between Vitamin D and live birth rates in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatment (ART).

15 Nov 2017 3:14 PM

The youngster, Michael Komape lost his life after he fell into a hole in the ground filled with human waste at Mahlodumela School near Polokwane, South Africa. (Photo: Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Boy drowns in school toilet in Africa

Horrific mum arrives to find arm of five-year-old reaching out from sewage pit.

15 Nov 2017 3:12 PM

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