Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 29 Nov 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29 Nov 2017

Though India denied allegations against Kulbhushan Yadav, International Court of Justice stayed the death sentence. (Photo: File/PTI)

Pak security guarantee on visit of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife still pending: VK Singh

A military court in Pakistan had in April this year sentenced Jadhav to death on the charge of his alleged involvement in espionage.

29 Nov 2017 9:20 PM

IPL media rights: Competition Commission imposes Rs. 52.24 cr penalty on BCCI

Earlier in 2013, the Commission had imposed the same amount of penalty on BCCI.

29 Nov 2017 8:52 PM

Cupertino is also working with LG Display to build screens for the iPhone. LG has been the sole suppliers for Google Pixel 2 XL’s OLED display this year.

The next iPhone may not have a Samsung display

Insiders say that Apple is also contemplating to completely give up on its partnership with the South Koreans.

29 Nov 2017 8:43 PM

CEO Eugene Kaspersky said accusations his software had been used by Russian spies to steal American secrets had caused the company's revenue to decline in North America, but said it was still growing in other parts of the world. (Photo: AP)

Kaspersky founder says Russia ‘never’ asked them to spy, ‘will quit’ if it does

The US Department of Homeland Security has banned government agencies from using Kaspersky Lab software.

29 Nov 2017 8:38 PM

Mufti had earlier initiated a process of review of cases against youths but the process got disrupted due to the continued violence and unrest. (Photo: File/PTI)

J&K: Mehbooba Mufti withdraws cases of stone-pelting against 4,327 youths

Mufti hoped that the decision would help the youth to build their lives in a more constructive and positive way.

29 Nov 2017 8:24 PM

“In the over twenty years he's been at NBC News, we were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident," NBC said in a statement. (Photo: AP)

Matt Lauer, popular ‘Today’s’ show host fired by NBC for sexual misconduct

He was fired after receiving a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behaviour.

29 Nov 2017 8:21 PM

Adityanath also attacked Congress, especially vice-president, Rahul Gandhi, over his temple visits. (Photo: File/PTI)

Gujarat development possible due to BJP, Modi: Yogi Adityanath

Adityanath said that BJP does not encourage communal divide and only seek development and security.

29 Nov 2017 8:01 PM

A couple of persons sustained injuries in the incident and were treated at a local hospital (Photo: Pixabay)

Kin of deceased woman abandon body, run for cover following bee attack in Madurai

Police suspect smoke emanating from incense sticks brought by the relatives could have 'irritated' the bees that swarmed the place.

29 Nov 2017 7:55 PM

As a candidate, Trump called for "a Muslim ban" and, as president, has issued executive orders banning entry from some citizens of multiple countries. (Photo: AFP/Representative)

Trump retweets videos with anti-Muslim sentiments posted by British far-right party

The video had originally been posted by a a far-right British party.

29 Nov 2017 7:44 PM

Rahul Gandhi was paying a visit to the temple ahead of a two-day campaign in the state and is expected to address multiple rallies. (Photo: Twitter/@INCGujarat)

Rahul listed as non-Hindu visitor at Somnath temple; Cong blames BJP

Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for calling GST 'Gabbar Singh Tax'.

29 Nov 2017 7:41 PM

The film is a murder mystery set in Egypt that addresses abuse of power and police corruption. (Photo: Pixabay)

Egypt police shut down screening of banned thriller

Egyptian police have raided a tiny alternative film venue in Cairo to prevent the screening of a thriller.

29 Nov 2017 7:09 PM

Court slaps Nestle India with fine over substandard noodles

The court also slapped a Rs 2.6 million fine on the distributors of Nestle India, a unit of packaged food giant Nestle SA.

29 Nov 2017 7:04 PM

HDMI 2.1 officially launched, supports upto 10K resolution

The new standard was announced earlier this year at CES 2017, but has now been finalised and released to OEMs for their next-gen devices

29 Nov 2017 7:02 PM

World Health Organization (WHO) said that bogus drugs are a growing threat as increased pharmaceutical trade. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tens of thousands dying from $30 billion fake drugs trade, WHO says

There was no global reporting of this data before 2013.

29 Nov 2017 7:00 PM

Yahoo user accounts began being compromised at least as early as 2014.

‘Hacker-for-hire’ pleads guilty to Yahoo breach

A Canadian man pleaded guilty on November 28 to charges stemming from a massive breach at Yahoo.

29 Nov 2017 6:53 PM

Earnings for companies in India’s broader NSE Nifty rose at their best pace in six quarters during July-September. (Photo: PTI)

India's top listed firms log best profit growth in six quarters

Net profits for companies in the index rose by an average of 11.9 per cent in the September quarter.

29 Nov 2017 6:51 PM

'The girl's body was dumped into a gorge, smeared with salt and covered with mud while the boy's body was recovered 2 km away from the girl's house', the police said.

2 minors killed in Bihar in suspected case of honour killing

During investigation, the girl's brother confessed to police that he, along with his two uncles, had killed the boy and the girl.

29 Nov 2017 6:50 PM

Pope Francis is on a four-day trip in mainly Buddhist Myanmar, where he has refrained from directly weighing-in on the Rohingya crisis, instead choosing the deliberate language of tolerance and forgiveness. (Photo: AFP)

Tackle prejudice, hatred: Pope to Myanmar Buddhist clergy

The pontiff has avoided direct discussion of the crisis to avoid setting off Buddhist hardliners.

29 Nov 2017 6:48 PM

Since cartilage loss cannot be reversed, it is important for people at risk of osteoarthritis to slow the degeneration of cartilage. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise, good diet can keep arthritis at bay

However this was only present among the patients who lost weight through diet and exercise or diet alone.

29 Nov 2017 6:46 PM

The booster also carried 18 micro satellites built in Canada, Germany, Japan, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States. (Photo: AP)

Russian weather satellite fails to enter orbit after launch

A Russian weather satellite failed to establish communications with the Meteor M 2-1 satellite.

29 Nov 2017 6:34 PM

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