Technology, Mobiles tabs, 9th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Justice (retired) MB Shah, who headed the SIT on black money.

Note ban had impact on black money: Justice Shah

Many economists and experts are not convinced by the arguments for demonetisation, says justice MB shah.

09 Nov 2018 10:10 AM

Both Facebook and Google, both of which are widely used in Vietnam and serve as the main platforms for dissidents. (Photo: AP)

Vietnam wants 50 percent of social media users on domestic platforms by 2020

The ministry has been drafting a code of conduct for the internet to “build a healthy and safe network environment”.

09 Nov 2018 10:07 AM

The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, and was trading 31.05 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 10,567.35.

Sensex down over 100 points on weak global cues

The BSE Sensex was trading 114.08 points, or 0.32 per cent, lower at 35,123.60.

09 Nov 2018 10:01 AM

Forex traders said the rise was also supported by dollar-selling by exporters and banks and the US unit's weakness against some currencies overseas.

Rupee rises 35 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 72.65 against dollar following US mid-tem election results and easing crude oil prices.

09 Nov 2018 9:53 AM

While young adults with high blood pressure should consider the potential for medication side effects, they may be able to manage their blood pressure with lifestyle changes. (Photo: Pixabay)

High blood pressure before age 40 tied to earlier strokes, heart disease

Elevated blood pressure in early adulthood can result in heart attacks by several mechanisms.

09 Nov 2018 9:52 AM

The top White House official emphasised that there is need to carry on reforms in H-1B to keep more talented graduates in this country. (Photo: AP)

Trump wants H-1B visas in highly-skilled, not outsourcing jobs: official

President Trump has repeatedly spoken about merit-based reform as part of the immigration platform.

09 Nov 2018 9:49 AM

The government of South Korea, one of the world’s most high-tech countries and home to top cryptocurrency exchanges such as Bithumb and Coinbit, has been criticised at home for ignoring blockchain technology.

South Korean lawyers press govt for cryptocurrency laws, investor protection

It is rare for the Korean Bar Association to campaign publicly for specific technological or business interest groups.

09 Nov 2018 9:47 AM

According to an official, the incident took place around 11 pm between Dahanu Road and Vangaon Railway Stations. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Several long-distance trains halted after fire in goods train near Mumbai

The overhead electric wire melted due to the heat as a result of which at least 10 long-distance trains were halted, an official said.

09 Nov 2018 9:35 AM

It could also help to target the use of immunotherapy - a new form of treatment that uses the body's own defences to tackle cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tumour immune cells can aid cancer therapies, says study

Approach could help doctors choose treatments for individual patients and predict which tumours are likely to respond to particular therapy.

09 Nov 2018 9:35 AM

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. (Representational Image)

'Dramatic increase' in H-1B visas being held up, claims US tech companies

Coalition of American employers representing top IT companies alleged USCIS is acting outside of its own regulations.

09 Nov 2018 9:04 AM

Apple’s iPhone shipment unit in the September quarter remained almost flat from previous year at 46.9 million units.

Apple supplier AAC Tech third-quarter profit dives 29 percent

AAC Technologies said revenue in the July-September quarter dropped 8.5 percent to 4.87 billion yuan.

09 Nov 2018 8:37 AM

Cisco began making that push under Chief Executive Chuck Robbins after sales declines in its core network hardware business.

Cisco works with Amazon to help businesses run apps in the cloud

The move is part of a push at Cisco to derive more revenue from software and stay current with long-time business customers.

09 Nov 2018 8:26 AM

The Moscow-format meeting on Afghanistan will be held on November 9 and representatives of the Afghan Taliban radical movement will take part in it. (Representational Image)

India to join Afghan talks with Taliban in Russia at ‘non-official’ level

For 2nd time, Russia is attempting to bring regional powers together while discovering ways to establish peace in Afghanistan.

09 Nov 2018 8:24 AM

Xiaomi’s UK product line-up is led by the Mi 8 Pro, which has a dual camera powered by artificial intelligence.

Xiaomi launches in Britain with flagship device

Senior vice president Xiang Wang said Britain had a “cool” factor that aligned with the company’s appeal to its customers.

09 Nov 2018 8:14 AM

The agreement, however, stopped short of any promise to refrain from traditional government-to-government cyber spying for intelligence purposes.

US accuses China accused of violating bilateral anti-hacking agreement

In September 2015, Obama announced he had reached a “common understanding” with China’s Xi on curbing cyber espionage.

09 Nov 2018 8:02 AM

The November 16 strategy meeting will discuss Volkswagen’s transformation plan to shift from being Europe’s largest maker of combustion engine vehicles into a mass producer of electric cars. (Photo: DC)

Volkswagen plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than USD 23,000

VW and other carmakers are struggling to adapt quickly enough to stringent rules introduced.

09 Nov 2018 7:53 AM

Google noted its chief diversity officer would continue to lead monthly discussions with Pichai on topics of diversity and equity. (Photo: AP)

Google hears protesters, changes sexual harassment policies

Employees who fail to complete mandatory sexual harassment training will be docked in performance reviews.

09 Nov 2018 7:43 AM

Magical in Macao

If there is a destination that is a complete package — replete with food, fun, adventure, history, culture and luxury, it has to be Macao.

09 Nov 2018 7:32 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

Fresh cracks seen in Opposition unity bid

Chandrababu Naidu met Mr Kumaraswamy in Bengaluru on Thursday and is understood to have discussed the matter with him, sources said.

09 Nov 2018 7:20 AM

Sarkar team will cut ‘controversial scenes’

While Sarkar has become a huge hit and is busy breaking box-office records since its Deepavali release on Tuesday

09 Nov 2018 7:14 AM

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