Technology, Mobiles tabs, 2nd Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 02 Nov 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 02 Nov 2017

Officials said that three of the jawans on board received bullet injuries whereas the other three were injured after getting hit by broken glass panes of the vehicle. (Photo: PTI)

2 Army jawans, militant killed in encounter in J&K

A report said that the CRPF convoy was attacked by two motorcycle-borne militants.

02 Nov 2017 11:24 PM

After his grand French Open win, the 24-year-old Kidambi Srikanth became the first Indian and only the fourth male shuttler in the history to lift four Super Series titles in a calendar year. (Photo: AP)

Kidambi Srikanth rises to career-best 2nd rank post stellar season

Kidambi Srikanth created history as he became only the first Indian male badminton player to achieve this rank.

02 Nov 2017 9:25 PM

Portable ultrasound device can spot cancer

Usually, the sound waves are generated by a vibrating crystal. However, this machine uses 9,000 tiny drums etched onto a semiconductor chip.

02 Nov 2017 8:57 PM

The president warned that India was staring at a possible mental health epidemic (Photo: AFP)

President Kovind warns of mental health epidemic, says 90 percent patients deprived of care

The president quoted WHO figures to state that India has one of the highest prevalence of mental illnesses globally.

02 Nov 2017 8:44 PM

The RBI on Thursday said corporate borrowers having exposure of Rs 5 crore and above will have to mandatorily obtain 20-digit Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) from banks. (File Photo)

RBI mandates obtaining unique code for large corporate borrowers

Those having exposure between Rs 500 crore and Rs 1,000 crore have to obtain the LEI code by June 30.

02 Nov 2017 8:43 PM

The US President has regularly used the phrase to criticise certain media reports (Photo: AFP)

'Fake news' named as word of the year for 2017

Defined as “false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting”, fake news takes over from Brexit.

02 Nov 2017 8:36 PM

An association of traders has blamed Infosys for the glitches in the GST Network and demanded a CBI probe into its alleged negligences. (File Photo)

Traders' association demands CBI inquiry against Infosys for GSTN glitches

Infosys in 2015 won a Rs 1,380-crore deal for developing and running Goods and Services Tax's (GST) backend, called GST-Network or GSTN.

02 Nov 2017 8:29 PM

India has scored a 'perfect 10' in terms of protecting shareholders' on World Bank's 'ease of doing business' report. (Representational Image)

India bags 'perfect 10' score in protecting shareholders' rights

India has scored 8 each on corporate transparency, disclosure and ownership and control parameters.

02 Nov 2017 7:47 PM

A growing list of sex-harassment claims against British politicians has emerged since the scandal around movie mogul Harvey Weinstein emboldened people. (Photo: AP/File)

As harassment allegations rise, Theresa May likely to shuffle cabinet

The prime minister has summoned party leaders to a meeting next week to discuss how to deal with the problem.

02 Nov 2017 7:41 PM

This is the second year in succession that China has blocked the resolution. Last year, China had done the same to stall India's application before the same Committee. (Photo: AP)

Another attempt by UN to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist blocked by China

Another attempt by UN to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist blocked by China.

02 Nov 2017 7:31 PM

The Delhi High Court said, 'We do not want the citizens to get lost in the logjam. Clearly, Delhi is not a safe place. We cannot sit idle while minor girls are getting raped in the city.' (Photo: File | PTI)

Centre playing snakes and ladders on more cops for Delhi: High Court

The Delhi High Court said on Thursday taking note of the rape of an 11-month girl recently.

02 Nov 2017 7:28 PM

Footwear retailer Khadim India's initial public offer was subscribed 14 per cent on the first day of bidding on Thursday.

Khadim India IPO subscribed 14 per cent on Day 1

Net proceeds from the issue would be utilised towards payment of loans and general corporate purposes.

02 Nov 2017 7:25 PM

Examining 6 psychological aspects: autonomy, positive relations, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life, self-acceptance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Healthy friendships may boost memory: study

It's not as simple as saying if you have a strong social network, you'll never get Alzheimer's disease.

02 Nov 2017 7:19 PM

Xi's message, dated Wednesday, was sent in response to congratulations from Kim last week for securing a second term as the head of China's ruling party. (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping communicates with N Korea after over a year

The note signalled an improvement in their relationships, which has soured over Pyongyang's growing weapons ambitions.

02 Nov 2017 7:15 PM

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Mumbai. (Photo: ANI)

Uddhav Thackeray calls on WB CM, says both share same views on GST, note ban

Both also discussed possible joint 'sister cities' initiatives between Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

02 Nov 2017 7:13 PM

The study also showed that women with a history of infertility have a 20 per cent increased risk of cancer- related mortality. (Photo: Pixabay)

People love dogs more than humans: study

Researchers examined data from the 78,214 women enrolled between 1992 and 2001, who were followed for 13 years, or until death.

02 Nov 2017 7:03 PM

The US has shared with Pakistan a list with details "beyond just names" of 20 terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen that Washington believes are operating from its soil. (Representational Image | Photo: File)

US gives Pak detailed list of 20 terror groups, demands action

Top on the list is the Haqqani network which, the US says has safe havens in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.

02 Nov 2017 6:38 PM

At least 26 persons died after a massive explosion in one the boilers at the state-run power giant's Unchahar plant on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

NTPC blast: Human Rights Commission issues notice to UP govt

In the statement NHRC demanded a high-level probe into the matter.

02 Nov 2017 6:36 PM

ONGC Videsh has turned its focus to buying stakes in overseas oil and gas assets to meet output targets after a delay by Iran in awarding development rights for a gas field.

ONGC Videsh turns focus to acquire overseas oil assets amid Iran gas row

Indian firms led by ONGC Videsh have been negotiating with Iran for development rights of Farzad B gas field.

02 Nov 2017 6:34 PM

At first doctors thought of the circular object in the scan as a stone (Photo: YouTube)

Chinese woman finds that tooth growing in her nasal cavity caused her nose to bleed

The woman thought the nosebleeds she suffered for decades were caused due to inflammation.

02 Nov 2017 6:22 PM

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