Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Researchers found that daughters of female evacuees had the same high risk for mental health disorders as their mothers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mental illness may be passed to offspring: study

Many studies have shown that traumatic exposures during pregnancy can have negative effects on offspring.

30 Nov 2017 6:21 PM

The world's largest winter sports festival takes place from February 9 to 25, 2018. The Paralympics are scheduled to begin on March 9. (Photo: AFP/ Representative)

N Korea could deliver ‘fatal blow’ to 2018 Olympics, says worried S Korea

Tensions tend to rise during the drills, which are condemned by the North as rehearsals for invasion.

30 Nov 2017 6:15 PM

'This marks a huge landmark for establishing peace and stability in the state of J&K and our country,' the DGP said. (Photo: Twitter)

Over 200 militants killed in J&K in 2017, highest in 7 years

In 2010, 270 militants were killed. However the number dropped to around 100 per year by the end of 2015.

30 Nov 2017 6:09 PM

The researchers found that young men with coronary artery disease had a higher prevalence of premature greying. (Photo: Pixabay)

Baldness, premature greying may up heart disease risk: study

Men below 40 years of age who are going bald and dealing with premature greying are at five-fold risk of developing heart disease.

30 Nov 2017 6:03 PM

In the past two years, thanks in part to Russian military support, the Syrian regime has made major advances against its opponents, taking back large chunks of the war-ravaged country - and easing the pressure to negotiate. (Photo: File/Representative)

UN mediator urging all sides to aim for ‘real progress’ in Syria peace talks

The talks have achieved little through seven previous rounds that began in 2016, but there are hopes that progress will be made this time.

30 Nov 2017 5:57 PM

India's $2 trillion economy, with growth dipping to 6.1 per cent in the three months ending March before bottoming out at 5.7 per cent in June.

India's GDP growth breaks five-quarter slide, jumps to 6.3 per cent in Q2

Government figures showed Asia's third-largest economy expanded for the first time in five quarters.

30 Nov 2017 5:51 PM

Security Forces in action during encounter in Futlipora village of Pakharpora in central Kashmir's Budgam district. (Photo: H U Naqash)

J&K: 4 militants dead in 2 separate encounters; over 200 killed in 2017

According to police official, all four terrorists killed belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

30 Nov 2017 5:48 PM

Users will also be allowed to add custom music and text and can engage with the Reels by giving them a thumbs up or a thumbs down, similar to YouTube videos and comment on them.

YouTube to roll out new 'reel' feature soon

Youtube says the newest feature is a way for creators to express themselves and engage with fans without the need to post a full video.

30 Nov 2017 5:40 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Intend to move on track on fiscal deficit glide path: Jaitley

Government has budgeted to bring down fiscal deficit to 3.2 per cent of GDP in 2017-18.

30 Nov 2017 5:40 PM

Infrastructure output, which comprises eight sectors such as coal, crude oil and electricity, accounts for nearly 40 per cent of India’s industrial output. (Photo: PTI)

India's infrastructure output grows 4.7 pc in October

Growth in output compares with a downwardly revised 4.7 per cent year-on-year growth in September.

30 Nov 2017 5:35 PM

CSR spending rose to Rs 9,882 crore in 2015-16: Chaudhary

CSR expenditure of companies for year 2015-16 from annual financial statements filed with govt.

30 Nov 2017 5:29 PM

Police said that offences under sections 370(1)(3), read with 34, of the Indian Penal Code and also section 4 and 5 of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act have been registered against the arrested persons. (Photo: representational | File)

Mumbai: 4 arrested for running online prostitution racket

Police arrested the four after a decoy, posing as a client, was sent to meet one of the accused near a local college as part of a deal.

30 Nov 2017 5:26 PM

The app provides usage insights on hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis,

Save your mobile data with Google's 'Datally"

Google is been testing Datally in Philippines for the past few months, and people are saving up to 30 percent on their data.

30 Nov 2017 5:01 PM

From being the first one to master the touchscreen to now being the first ones to go with a full front display and eliminating the home button and fingerprint scanner, Apple has set a benchmark with its Anniversary Edition iPhone X this year. Apple states that the iPhone X will set the path for the future mobile phone.

Apple iPhone X review: A new beginning for the next iPhone

Apple has been innovating since more than a decade and ever since the launch of the iPhone, the tech giant hasn’t been looking back.

30 Nov 2017 4:57 PM

The national capital recorded the highest crime rate 182.1 compared to the national average of 77.2. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

Delhi most unsafe, tops crime chart among 19 major cities

Delhi has got dubious distinction of topping the list in cases of murder, kidnapping, abduction,juveniles in conflict and economic offences.

30 Nov 2017 4:51 PM

Minister of State for Communication Manoj Sinha.

Digital India to create Internet access to all: Manoj Sinha

Since January 1, 2017, more than 26.7 billion digital transactions have been completed in India.

30 Nov 2017 4:40 PM

Ridely Scott and Kevin Spacey. (Photo: AP)

Ridley Scott breaks his silence on replacing Kevin Spacey in film

The director said it did not take him much time to decide on firing the actor from 'All the Money in the World.'

30 Nov 2017 4:37 PM

Hadiya has been in the news recently after her conversion to Islam and marriage with the Muslim youth in Kerala. (Photo: Asian Age)

Hadiya’s father questions her security, to move SC against college

College dean G Kannan allowed Hadiya to talk to her husband over mobile phone on Wednesday, fulfilling a long pending desire of the student.

30 Nov 2017 4:34 PM

Air India seems to have found two more takers as SpiceJet and Jet Airways boarded the flight to bid for the debt-reeling airline. (File Photo)

SpiceJet, Jet Airways join the race for Air India disinvestment

A top Jet Airways executive acknowledged that the company was eyeing the debt-reeling national airline.

30 Nov 2017 4:28 PM

Report said credit growth is likely to recover gradually, but a sharp uptick is ruled out until balance sheets are cleaned up.

Fitch may revise banks' rating if recapitalisation done early

Govt had announced a Rs 2.11 trillion capital infusion for public sector banks over next two years.

30 Nov 2017 4:23 PM

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