Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 08 Nov 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 08 Nov 2017

India's rail tracks, spanning over 1,25,000 km, happen to be the world's third largest.

Zinc- The Zing of India’s

The International Zinc Association also advocates that Indian Railways require corrosion-free tracks in case India is considering Bullet Trains.

08 Nov 2017 11:19 PM

Sushil Modi, who also holds the finance portfolio, was interacting with representatives of associations formed by traders involved in businesses like food, textiles, consumer goods, real estate etc. (Photo: PTI/File)

Tax rates on 80 per cent items of top slab likely to be slashed by GST council

The GST Council will meet on November 9 and 10 in Assam's capital Guwahati.

08 Nov 2017 9:45 PM

The move to not field any party leader to the Rajya Sabha is also seen as an attempt to put an end to the intra-party rivalry. (Photo: File)

AAP approaches ex-RBI governor Raghuram Rajan for Rajya Sabha seat

Apart from Rajan, the party is also looking for an eminent jurist and a known person from the field of social service for other 2 seats.

08 Nov 2017 9:32 PM

Rupani on Wednesday shared several documents related to the correspondence and meetings between Modi and Singh on the Sardar Sarovar dam issue. (Photo: PTI/File)

Manmohan Singh lying, met Modi over Narmada project issue: Vijay Rupani

Rupani also said that besides these meetings, Modi, as the former Gujarat CM, had also written several letters to Singh over the issue.

08 Nov 2017 9:22 PM

Twenty-three days after the incident, IndiGo airlines apologised to the passenger after a video, shot by a person at the scene came to the public domain. (Photo: ANI Twitter | Screengrab)

IndiGo apologises over flyer manhandling, says whistleblower 'instigated incident'

Civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has sought an independent probe by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation

08 Nov 2017 9:07 PM

Oscar is a cat of the world but he didn't like flying

On two nonstop flights, he curled up in a ball for hours on end, damp to the touch.

08 Nov 2017 8:55 PM

The foreign secretary also informed that India has signed the White Shipping Agreements with a number of countries and provided capacity building assistance by imparting training. (Photo: PTI/File)

Security challenges don't respect borders: India on Mumbai terror attack by Pak-based LeT

The country's top diplomat said nurturing a climate of peace in the Indian Ocean region is the 'cornerstone' of India's foreign policy.

08 Nov 2017 8:29 PM

Preventing new patients from becoming addicted to opioids may have a greater effect on the opioid epidemic (Photo: AP)

Commonly available pain pills can be used as alternative to opioids for ER patients

Previous studies have shown opioids were prescribed in nearly one-third of ER visits.

08 Nov 2017 8:26 PM

Sleep disturbance in patients with diabetes is common and may negatively affect blood glucose (Photo: AFP)

Sleep disturbance in diabetic women may turn out to be fatal

A comprehensive sleep evaluation for diabetes patients should also include tests on symptoms such as neuropathic pain and fatigue.

08 Nov 2017 8:11 PM

The AAP government has asked IGL to keep 1.5 lakh stickers ready for CNG-run vehicles which would also be given exemption during the odd-even scheme. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Ready for odd-even rule if pollution remains 'severe plus' for 48 hrs: AAP govt

Two wheelers will be exempted from the scheme like the last two phases of the odd-even rationing scheme, Gahlot said.

08 Nov 2017 8:09 PM

The US State Department also announced a similar grant for Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP/File)

US to grant USD 500,000 to NGO that promotes religious freedom in India

Recipients of grants for India and Sri Lanka would be announced after screening of applications.

08 Nov 2017 7:51 PM

The RBI, meanwhile, fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 65.0592 and for the euro at 75.3841. (Photo: PTI).

Rupee halts 2-day slide, up 7 paise at 64.96 vs USD

Rupee is trading at 64.96 against the US currency on fresh bouts of dollar selling by banks and exporters.

08 Nov 2017 7:46 PM

It offers one touch pairing button to quickly pair to your gadgets which enables security control of your homes and offices. The smart lock comes with two CR2032 batteries i.e. 2 x 225mAh battery with up to 1 year life span.

Astrum announces the launch of its Smart Security Solutions

The Smart Security Lock has its own 128-bit enterprise level hacker proof encryption.

08 Nov 2017 7:32 PM

You can clean much more than just clothes.

This is the world's smallest washing machine

The Sonic Soak uses ultrasonic waves to remove dirt and bacteria at microscopic level.

08 Nov 2017 7:29 PM

A candlelight vigil being observed following the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, that left 26 people dead. (Photo: AFP)

Gunman hunted for survivors, riddled kids with bullets like an animal: Texas shooting witness

Authorities in Sutherland Springs said nearly half of the 26 victims were children.

08 Nov 2017 7:25 PM

'Vistara Getaways' will include holiday packages for as many as 35 cities in and around the airline's network of 21 destinations.

Vistara to soon offer holiday packages

Airline will also be offering an inaugural discount of Rs 4,000 for the first 100 customers of Vistara Getaways.

08 Nov 2017 7:10 PM

China has been reiterating that the USD 50 billion CPEC which traverses through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is a connectivity project and will not affect its stand that the Kashmir issue should be resolved between India and Pakistan through talks. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

India's stand on Belt and Road initiative wavering, says China

India has objected to the CPEC as it is being laid through the disputed territory and boycotted a high-profile Belt and Road Forum.

08 Nov 2017 7:01 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Manipur painter promotes indigenous culture through art

Themreichan Kasom has received much recognition and love from the art collectors from across the globe.

08 Nov 2017 6:50 PM

The police managed to nab three youths while they were trying to break open a shutter of a shop, a spokesman said.

Jammu and Kashmir Police busts highway robbery gang, arrests 3

Modus Operandi of gang was to select soft targets along highway and carry out thefts, police says.

08 Nov 2017 6:45 PM

A former MCL top official admitted that over-mining had taken place as there was a lot of demand for coal at the time.

Coal India taking legal view on Rs 20,169 cr penalty notice

Odisha govt under the Mines and Minerals Act had slapped a penalty on MCL for violating mining plans.

08 Nov 2017 6:38 PM

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