Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Oct 2017

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I knew that this is what I wanted to be a part of: Madhuri to make her Marathi debut

On what took her a long time to take up a Marathi project, the 'Dedh Ishqiya' actor said it was the right script for her.

18 Oct 2017 10:24 AM

The Indian Army is strongly retaliating to it and the firing is still underway in Balakote and Manjakot sector of Rajouri. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

J&K: 8 civilians injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in Poonch

Three vehicles and electrical equipment were also damaged in the Pakistani shelling, the reports said.

18 Oct 2017 10:16 AM

Markets will conduct a special 'Muhurat' trading session on Thursday between 1830 hrs and 1930 hrs on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

Sensex drops 100 points on muted earnings, profit-booking

The broad-based Nifty slipped from record by falling 29.30 points, 0.29 per cent, to 10,205.15.

18 Oct 2017 10:11 AM

The country’s five-year plan for 2016-2020 includes development of practical satellites. (Photo credit: AP)

North Korea has plans for more satellites

North Korea accused the United States of trying to block its efforts to help peacefully develop outer space.

18 Oct 2017 10:09 AM

Xi, who is considered the most Chinese powerful leader in a generation, has led a campaign against corruption that has taken down some 1.3 million officials in the past five years. (Photo: PTI/File)

'Resolutely oppose' any actions that undermine Communist Party's leadership: Xi Jinping

Xi told some 2,300 delegates at the Great Hall of the People that the country was entering a 'new era'.

18 Oct 2017 10:05 AM

Study reveals women in science ask fewer questions than men

Researchers feel the study should be used as an opportunity to raise awareness about the issue.

18 Oct 2017 10:02 AM

Every daughter should see Secret Superstar with her mother: Aamir Khan's mother Zeenat

Aamir's mother Zeenat Hussain praised the film and her son's act at a screening hosted for Bollywood celebrities.

18 Oct 2017 9:52 AM

Currency traders said weakness in the dollar against major global currencies overseas supported the rupee.

Rupee recovers 7 paise against US Dollar

Rupee is trading at 64.95 against the dollar in early trade on mild selling of the US currency by exporters.

18 Oct 2017 9:46 AM

Microsoft has begun rolling out an update to its Windows 10 operating system and is also announcing a new generation of laptops in its Surface line.

Microsoft rolls out new Windows 10 update, laptops

Microsoft rolls out an update, hoping to spark enthusiasm for its virtual and augmented reality ambitions.

18 Oct 2017 9:42 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Most ovarian cancers start in fallopian tubes: Study

Myth busted!

18 Oct 2017 9:41 AM

Finance function with distinction, contributing immensely in furthering the profitability initiatives of Snapdeal.

Snapdeal chief financial officer Anup Vikal quits

Snapdeal Co-Founder and CEO Kunal Bahl said Vikal has done sterling work at the firm.

18 Oct 2017 9:41 AM

This will not only increase BSNL subscribers but also strengthen their financial position.

BSNL offers unlimited calling, data on Bharat phone for Rs 97 per month

BSNL at present provides 3G services and is planning to upgrade it for 4G services from January 2018.

18 Oct 2017 9:32 AM

Lack of sleep in pregnancy may contribute to gestational diabetes

Here is what researchers found.

18 Oct 2017 9:30 AM

In her address to an event organised by the US India Friendship Council, Haley said Trump has taken a 'tougher approach to Pakistan harbouring terrorists'. (Photo: PTI/File)

Seek India's help in rebuilding Afghanistan, keep an eye on Pak: Nikki Haley

Haley said one of the pillars of Trump's strategy is the development of America's strategic partnership with India.

18 Oct 2017 9:25 AM

For long, India has been calling for reform of the UN Security Council. (Photo: AP/File)

Key to getting India on UN Security Council is 'not to touch veto': US envoy

Haley said the US Congress or the Senate can't have much role in reforming the Security Council.

18 Oct 2017 9:10 AM

Parts of an unmanned Russian cargo spaceship burned across the night sky of the Arabian Peninsula.

Parts of unmanned Russian spaceship burn up over Dubai

Parts of the spaceship streaked across the Dubai skyline behind the Burj Khalifa, drawing both stunned and anxious reaction.

18 Oct 2017 8:52 AM

The couple were acquitted by the Allahabad High Court on October 12 after they were convicted in 2013 by a lower court for the murder of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj. (Photo: PTI)

Dentist couple embark on tour after release from jail, may visit Golden Temple

After their release from the jail on Monday, the police escorted the couple to Aarushi's maternal grandparents' house in Noida.

18 Oct 2017 8:45 AM

Mathews claimed that when he went to check on her around 3:15 am Sherin was gone. (Photo: Facebook)

Police probing CCTV footage after 3-yr-old Indian girl goes missing in US

Sherin vanished on October 7 after her adoptive father Wesley Mathews told police he left her outside their home at 3 am as punishment.

18 Oct 2017 8:37 AM

YouTube virtual reality video series ‘The Confessional’ debuted on Tuesday.

YouTube debuts comedy video series in virtual reality push

Google has boosted funding for virtual reality video producers since it unveiled in October the $79 Daydream View headset.

18 Oct 2017 8:29 AM

Author George Saunders of the United States with his book 'Lincoln in the Bardo' during a photocall after being announced winner of the 2017 Man Booker Prize, in London. (Photo: AP)

US author George Saunders wins Man Booker Prize for 'Lincoln in the Bardo'

The book is based on a real visit Abraham Lincoln made in 1862 to the body of his 11-year-old son Willie in a Washington cemetery.

18 Oct 2017 8:25 AM

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