Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Nov 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12 Nov 2018

Attorney General K K Venugopal said citizens from far flung areas come to Supreme Court and the bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi was dismissing their petitions without hearing them at the admission stage. (Photo: PTI)

People travel thousands of miles, your Lordships dismiss cases: AG to CJI

Attorney General K K Venugopal's protest came before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

12 Nov 2018 9:10 PM

Pancreatic cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adolescent obesity linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

Study finds overweight and even higher weight within 'normal' weight range in men may increase pancreatic cancer risk in a graded manner.

12 Nov 2018 8:58 PM

India signed an agreement with France for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft in a fly-away condition as part of the upgrading process of the Indian Air Force equipment. The estimated cost of the deal is Rs 58,000 crore. (Photo: File)

Delay by UPA in finalising MMRCA process necessitated Rafale deal: Govt to SC

Document said proposal to buy MMRCA was sent from IAF to government and tenders for 126 fighter jets were issued by India 2007.

12 Nov 2018 8:57 PM

WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a forward preview feature, that will allow users to see a preview of a message before forwarding it to other chats.

WhatsApp to soon add a new feature to Stickers

The messaging platform is all set to make the chatting and usage experience even better.

12 Nov 2018 8:50 PM

Kerala government is likely to convene an all-party meeting to discuss various matters relating to the Sabarimala temple. (Photo: File | PTI)

Kerala govt mulling all-party meet ahead of annual pilgrimage to Sabarimala

The hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala opens on November 17 for the two-month long season.

12 Nov 2018 8:35 PM

The inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 3.7 per cent in September 2018 and 3.58 per cent in October 2017. (Representational Image)

Retail inflation cools to year-low of 3.31 per cent in October

The retail inflation number is the lowest since September 2017 when it touched 3.28 per cent.

12 Nov 2018 7:42 PM

Building upon IBM’s blockchain expertise and powered by the Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger Fabric distributed ledger framework, the IBM Blockchain Platform is designed to allow network participants to append and view blockchain data based on their level of permission.

Seagate and IBM to help reduce global hard drive counterfeiting with blockchain tech

The project uses the IBM Blockchain Platform to authenticate the provenance of disk drive products.

12 Nov 2018 7:28 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks on at India's first multi-modal terminal on the Ganga river during its inaugural function, in Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi inaugurates first multi-modal terminal in Varanasi on River Ganga

PM Modi received the country's first container cargo transported on inland waterways from Kolkata.

12 Nov 2018 6:50 PM

Xiaomi sells over 8.5 million devices in one month during festive sales

Xiaomi also went on to achieve record-breaking Gross merchandise volume (GMV) of $1 billion during this period.

12 Nov 2018 6:48 PM

Founded by the late Shri. Tarachand Barjatya, Rajshri Productions started its journey in 1947.

Hum Chaar: On 3 years of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Rajshri Productions announces new film

Taking forward 71 years of legacy, Rajshri Productions’ latest film 'Hum Chaar' is slated to release in early 2019.

12 Nov 2018 5:50 PM

Ficci and the Niti Aayog on Monday jointly organised a workshop on the 'Online Digital Payments Programme'.

Niti Aayog to hold meeting with digital payments industry on KYC issue

Niti Aayog had requested ITU to help India in the digital payment space as well as capacity building.

12 Nov 2018 5:18 PM

The Tripura government in a notification on November 3 had said that government employees would be allowed to avail any four holidays chosen by them out of a list of restricted holidays during 2019. (Photo: File)

'What will you mourn for?': Biplab Deb justifies dropping May Day holiday

Biplab Deb claimed his government has done justice by granting holiday on May Day only for workers in industrial sector.

12 Nov 2018 5:16 PM

It is still unknown how large Silindile alleges her ex's penis is. (Photo: AFP)

Woman sues ex-boyfriend after his long penis 'stretched her vagina'

Mangena, of Harare, said that her private parts were

12 Nov 2018 5:13 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Coronary calcium level can predict coronary heart disease risk better

Researchers believe the new findings lead to coronary calcium tests becoming more accepted and covered by medical insurance.

12 Nov 2018 5:07 PM

Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan in the screengrabs from Kedarnath trailer. (YouTube/ RSVP movies)

Kedarnath trailer: Sushant-Sara's tragic romance looks like 'old wine in new bottle'

Sara Ali Khan, who is the daughter of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, will be making her big Bollywood debut with Kedarnath.

12 Nov 2018 5:06 PM

Saudi Arabia had said the kingdom would cut its production by 500,000 barrels per day. (Photo: File)

Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia announces production cuts

Oil prices advanced steadily through Monday, with both Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate seeing gains of more than dollar per barrel.

12 Nov 2018 5:00 PM

Vittaazio is famous for crafting unique and enduring designs for different settings such as European-finish kitchen to home modules, wardrobes and doors.

Famed chef Amrita Raichand becomes brand ambassador of Vittaazio

Best known for ‘Mummy ka Magic’, Amrita, after having a highly successful career in modelling/acting chose to become professional chef.

12 Nov 2018 4:52 PM

BJP fought the 2014 assembly elections in alliance with the TDP, winning five seats in the 119-member House. This time it's going it alone. (Representational Image)

Telangana assembly polls: BJP rules out support to TRS if it falls short of numbers

The Telangana BJP spokesperson Krishna Saagar Rao also challenged the Congress to give a similar 'guarantee.'

12 Nov 2018 4:44 PM

Sensex slipped to a low of 34,756.80 before settling 345.56 points, or 0.98 per cent, down at 34,812.99.

Sensex dives 346 points amid fresh concerns over crude, rupee

The broader NSE Nifty slipped below the 10,500-mark by falling 103 points, or 0.97 per cent, at 10,482.20.

12 Nov 2018 4:37 PM

On account of FDI restrictions, Walmart India can not engage in selling directly to consumers.

Walmart-Flipkart deal: NCLAT adjourns hearing over CCI's approval

Traders' body CAIT against fair trade regulator CCI's approval for Walmart's USD 16 billion acquisition of Flipkart.

12 Nov 2018 4:30 PM

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