Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Further, the owner of domestic animals in Punjab will have to take a licence from the authorities to keep a pet. The licence will be renewed every year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Have pet, pay more: Punjab govt levies tax on keeping domestic animals

The notice also stated that a 'branding code'; identification mark or number would be allocated to each animal.

24 Oct 2017 4:41 PM

The bizarre penalty came early on, throwing Bangkok a lifeline in a shootout that Bangkok Sports Club had been on the verge of losing. (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Watch: 'Magic' penalty leaves Thai goalie in despair

The incident occured during U-18s cup match (October 21) between Bangkok Sports Club and Satri Angthong

24 Oct 2017 4:35 PM

While his visits to Japan, South Korea and China, are bilateral one, during his stops in Vietnam and the Philippines, Trump will be participating in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit and the US ASEAN Summit. (Photo: AFP/File)

Trump to reaffirm promotion of free and open Indo-Pacific region during Asia trip

The president will officially commence his visit to Asia beginning with Japan on November 5.

24 Oct 2017 4:33 PM

Addressing jawans and officers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) during its 56th Raising Day celebrations here, Singh announced a slew of measures to bolster its capabilities. (Photo: PTI/File)

50 more ITBP posts along Sino-Indo border; troops to learn Chinese: Rajnath

The minister said 35 old border posts of the force in very high-altitude areas are being upgraded as 'composite' units.

24 Oct 2017 4:24 PM

Infosys is coming up with its first quarterly result after the Vishal Sikka episode.

Infosys Q2 earnings: Net profit up 7 per cent at Rs 3,726 crore

Company revenue was at Rs 17,567 crore as against Rs 17,310 crore quarter on quarter.

24 Oct 2017 4:13 PM

These two new services offer AI and machine learning to optimize IT talent, knowledge and skills and allow organizations to solve their problems first and get closer to their end user/customer.

Cisco unveils industry’s first predictive services powered by AI

Cisco has launched two new additions to the services portfolio: Business Critical Services and High-value Services.

24 Oct 2017 4:07 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, wave at the media prior to their luncheon talks, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Modi, Afghan President discuss global issues, resolve to end terror

The two leaders also discussed ways to further the shared objective of promoting security and stability in Afghanistan.

24 Oct 2017 3:46 PM

President Donald Trump's eldest daughter has channelled her roles as a working mother, entrepreneur and senior adviser to the president. (Photo: AP)

Ivanka Trump comes forward to uphold tax plan, says addresses needs of US families

The tax system would be simplified, and most Americans would be able to file their income taxes on a postcard, according to the plan.

24 Oct 2017 3:46 PM

Sept GST collections at Rs 92,000 crore, reveals Jaitley

IGST revenue was Rs 48,948 crore which consists of Rs 23,951 crore of IGST from imports in Sept.

24 Oct 2017 3:45 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is due to make a “major announcement” on Tuesday evening, is likely to do so in relation with recapitalisation of public sector banks. (Photo: PTI)

Jaitley's 'major announcement' today could mean well for ailing PSU banks

Earlier the Cabinet had decided to set up an Alternative Mechanism to oversee proposals for expeditious consolidation of

24 Oct 2017 3:41 PM

The judge followed the path Kim walked to the airport clinic, seeking help after being attacked, and retraced the movement of the two women, who were seen on security footage rushing to restrooms afterward to wash their hands. (Photo: AP)

Women on trial visit airport where Kim Jong Nam was attacked

Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong were accused of smearing VX nerve agent onto Kim Jong Nam's face.

24 Oct 2017 3:29 PM

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmar’s military leadership responsible for its crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)

US to withdraw military assistance from Myanmar units involved in Rohingya violence

Punitive measures aimed specifically at top generals were among a range of options being discussed in response to the Rohingya crisis.

24 Oct 2017 3:20 PM

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who had on Monday described GST as 'Gabbar Singh Tax' during a rally in Gujarat, on Tuesday recalled a much quoted dialogue from 'Sholay' to sharpen his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Covets people's earnings: Rahul explains why GST stands for Gabbar Singh Tax

Rahul Gandhi tweets, 'Congress GST = Genuine Simple Tax. Modi ji's GST = Gabbar Singh Tax = yeh kamaai mujhe de de (give me the income).'

24 Oct 2017 3:18 PM

The positive effects associated with classic psychedelic use appear to be reliable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Magic mushrooms may help curb crimes: study

The study found that those who have used psychedelic drugs had 27% decreased odds of theft, and 22% decreased odds of arrest for a crime.

24 Oct 2017 3:17 PM

Polestar aims to redefine high-performance electric motoring

Polestar reveals its first ever car the 1

Polestar 1 is an electric-hybrid 2+2 Grand Tourer which will be the halo product for the company.

24 Oct 2017 3:12 PM

Though the name might deceive you to think this is a sportier variant, don't be fooled!

BMW 3GT M sport launched at Rs 49.4 lakh

M Sport gets the same 2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol which makes 252PS of peak power and a maximum torque of 350Nm.

24 Oct 2017 3:06 PM

The study was significant for showing consistency across cultures in those responses and the behavior of the mothers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Waaah: Crying babies push same ‘buttons’ in mothers’ brains

The research found that mothers in 11 countries tend to react the same way to their bawling child.

24 Oct 2017 3:06 PM

Initial Public Offer, or IPO, is an instrument to raise funds from capital market.

New India Assurance sets price range for up to $1.5 billion IPO

At upper end of price range, IPO would raise Rs 9,600 crore or $1.48 billion.

24 Oct 2017 3:00 PM

Gold prices on Tuesday made a turnaround after three days of losses, recovering by Rs 60 to Rs 30,510 per 10 grams at the bullion market.

Gold prices turnaround by Rs 60; silver recaptures Rs 41,000-mark

In New Delhi, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity rebounded by Rs 60 each to Rs 30,510 and Rs 30,360 per 10 grams.

24 Oct 2017 2:58 PM

The personality of a robot can be merged with beliefs and characteristics of the human partner (Photo: AFP)

Inventor behind one of world's first sex robots says he can have children with them

Sergio Santos claims that his invention Silicon Samantha has helped improve his marriage.

24 Oct 2017 2:53 PM

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