Technology, Mobiles tabs, 3rd Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 03 Nov 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 03 Nov 2017

The Indian retail availability of the iPhone X began at 6pm, with an impressive number of buyers lining up outside the stores hours before, in order to get their hands on the ‘Super Flagship’ device.

iPhone X receives an overwhelming response in India

Apple resellers in India witnessed long queues of Apple fanatics outside the stores who gathered to grab their iPhone Xs.

03 Nov 2017 7:54 PM

The top court did not pass any interim order on the pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act as well as linking of 12-digit unique biometric identification number with bank accounts and mobile numbers. (Photo: PTI | File)

Mention deadline to link Aadhaar to a/cs, SIMs in texts: SC to Banks, telecos

Currently, the last date to link Aadhaar with bank accounts is December 31 this year while for mobile numbers, it is February 6, 2018.

03 Nov 2017 7:47 PM

Ultra-processed foods, in particular products made from substances extracted from whole foods, particularly oils, flours and sugar, were not part of evolutionary diets (Photo: PTI)

Study says eating like our ancestors can boost human health

Earlier diets were highly diverse and nutrient dense, in contrast to modern food systems.

03 Nov 2017 7:38 PM

A Delhi court has sought the response of Tihar Jail authorities on a sexual harassment complaint of a British national inside the prison where he is lodged for allegedly recruiting youths for al-Qaeda to carry out terror activities. (Photo: File)

Delhi: Al-Qaeda suspect accuses Tihar Jail authorities of sexual assault

The accused said he was forced to live in inhuman conditions; jail lacks basic facilities such as food, drinking water, hygiene, healthcare.

03 Nov 2017 7:25 PM

During his visit to the UK, Tapan Ghosh also attended a Diwali event organised by the Hindu Forum of Britain last month alongside Cabinet ministers including home secretary Amber Rudd, who has been forced to distance herself from his views. (Photo: Twitter/@hstapanghosh)

UK charity watchdog files case against Hindu group over speaker's extremist talk

The National Council of Hindu Temples had invited Tapan Ghosh, for a keynote address where he allegedly voiced extremist views.

03 Nov 2017 7:03 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday exhorted global as well as domestic companies to invest in the food sector. (Photo: AP)

Jaitley exhorts global, domestic companies to invest in food sector

Jaitley also said that the food industry will be a major beneficiary of the change in the economy.

03 Nov 2017 6:59 PM

The rules of the new insolvency regulations to bring individual businesses under its purview are likely to be in place soon. (Representational Image)

Insolvency rules for individuals, firms by Dec 2017

The draft rules dealing with insolvency resolution process of individuals and firms was put on the website.

03 Nov 2017 6:46 PM

He says he feels unique although his condition brings a lot of pain (Photo: Pixabay)

Man born without thighs is among only 25 people with the rare condition

Nathan found love with Chelsee who is at least a foot taller but despite her seeing it as an issue initially, they are now happy.

03 Nov 2017 6:42 PM

PD2710QC’s colour quality is certified by Technicolor to meet strict standards for colour accuracy used in Hollywood and throughout the media and entertainment industries.

BenQ launches first Designer Monitor with USB-C docking station

The PD2710Qc is priced at Rs 62,500 and will be available through the e-commerce website Amazon.

03 Nov 2017 6:27 PM

After joining BJP Mukul Roy met party national president Amit Shah, railways minister Piyush Goyal and others. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Once a close confidante of Mamata, Mukul Roy becomes admirer of Modi, joins BJP

Talking to reporters, Roy said he is privileged to work under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

03 Nov 2017 6:26 PM

The boy was attacked by the classmate as someone recorded it and posted it on Snapchat. In the clip, the classmate follows behind the victim and suddenly punches him, knocking him to the ground. (Photo: File/ Representational)

Sikh teen beaten in US school, family claims hate crime

The boy wearing a traditional Sikh turban was beaten less than a block outside of the city’s Kentridge High School.

03 Nov 2017 6:21 PM

Brazile alleges she found "proof" that the 2016 Democratic primary was rigged in Clinton's favour. (Photo: PTI)

Trump claims Americans ‘deserve’ probe into Hillary Clinton’s fundraising agreement

Trump's accusation follows Politico's publication of an excerpt from DNC Chair Donna Brazile's upcoming book.

03 Nov 2017 6:07 PM

He would replace Richard Verma as the top American diplomat to India. The position has been lying vacant since January 20 after Verma resigned from the post with the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo: AFP)

Ken Juster appointed as US ambassador to India

Ken Juster is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

03 Nov 2017 5:52 PM

Wedding season in the coming weeks is expected to up the demand for gold. (Photo: PTI)

Peak wedding season expected to increase demand for gold

Gold is considered an essential part of weddings in India, second-biggest consumer of the metal in the world after China.

03 Nov 2017 5:49 PM

The incident took place on Wednesday and the accused was arrested on Thursday, they said. (Representational image)

33-yr-old man rapes toddler in front of his children in Delhi; apprehended

The girl was at her neighbour's house to play with their two children – a four-year-old son and a two-year-old daughter.

03 Nov 2017 5:46 PM

The teenager was returning home from coaching class in Maharana Pratap Nagar around 10 pm on Tuesday when she was gangraped. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Teen gangraped for 3 hrs in Bhopal; cops earlier called it 'filmy' story

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday directed the trial of the case in a fast-track court.

03 Nov 2017 5:40 PM

In 2014 a group of top chefs in France launched a campaign to ban the practice all together (Photo: AFP)

Michelin starred diner bans people from taking pictures of their food

A food trends report issued last year by Waitrose found that one-third of those aged 18 to 34 regularly post pictures of their meals.

03 Nov 2017 5:32 PM

A resident of Florida, Manisha Singh, 45, has served as the deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, and as an aide to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. (Photo: Twitter | @manishasingh255)

Indian-American lawyer appointed in key position in US State Dept

Her nomination was confirmed by a voice vote in block along with several other diplomatic nominations.

03 Nov 2017 5:22 PM

Unfortunately, other LG flagships like the G6 will miss out on the preview program. LG’s announcement came just after Samsung kicked off its own Android Oreo preview for select Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus customers in the US, South Korea and UK.

LG V30 owners can preview the Android Oreo, but there's a catch

The Oreo beta users will also be able to give their feedback using the same app, which LG will be monitoring ahead of the official rollout.

03 Nov 2017 5:21 PM

State Bank of India (SBI) is expecting to get a substantial chunk of the government's latest announcement to recapitalise all the public sector banks. (File Photo)

SBI expects to pick up major portion of govt's bank recap plan

Last month, the government proposed a Rs 2.11 lakh crore public sector bank recapitalisation plan.

03 Nov 2017 5:12 PM

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