Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Dec 2017

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP for trying to 'spread canards and a false propaganda' to malign her party. (Photo: ANI | twitter)

No difference between Hindus and Muslims in WB: Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee's comments came in the backdrop of a brutal killing of a labourer from the state in Rajasthan last week.

12 Dec 2017 11:15 AM

Flight operations at the Srinagar airport were suspended and the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed for traffic due to snowfall. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Srinagar-Jammu Highway closed, air traffic suspended due to snowfall

According to airport official, the situation will be reviewed around noon and if visibility improves flight operations will be restored.

12 Dec 2017 11:02 AM

Misfit's feature packed 'Vapor' smartwatch launched

Misfit Vapor is made of stainless steel and features a 1.39” full round AMOLED touch-screen display

12 Dec 2017 10:49 AM

The government said its decision was based on rules stating that no advertisements which “endanger the safety of children or create in them any interest in unhealthy practices” should be allowed. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

Twitter reacts to govt's restrictions on condom ads on TV

Twitter was quick to react with many people pointing out the redundancy of such a move.

12 Dec 2017 10:43 AM

Chandrashekhar was speaking to reporters after a meeting between IT industry and the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday on pre-budget consultations.

Got assurance on resolution of tax notice issue: Nasscom

Govt is withdrawing or amending reported Rs 10,000 crore demand notices served to some 200 companies.

12 Dec 2017 10:37 AM

The mercury came down by several degrees on Tuesday after rain continued to lash parts of Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi: Residents wake up to pleasant morning as temp drops down

Weather forecast said the sky is likely to be enveloped by clouds over Delhi-NCR on Tuesday as well.

12 Dec 2017 10:34 AM

In FY17, it net purchased 12.351 billion of the US currency as it bought USD 71.764 billion and sold USD 59.413 billion in the spot market.

RBI net buys USD 852 million of US currency in October

Central bank's intervention in foreign exchange market is to curb volatility in rupee and not to target a price band.

12 Dec 2017 10:25 AM

Union Road Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

Govt in talks with Singapore for cruise connectivity: Gadkari

India saw 1.76 lakh cruise passengers in 2016-17, a merely 0.5 per cent of global pie.

12 Dec 2017 10:15 AM

The 30-share index was lower by 94.02 points, or 0.28 per cent, at 33,361.77.

Stocks start with caution, macro data ahead

NSE index Nifty went below the key 10,300 mark at 10,291.85, down 30.40 points, or 0.29 per cent.

12 Dec 2017 10:10 AM

The Government provides free condoms under its community-based AIDS prevention program. (Photo: Pixabay | File)

Inappropriate for children: Govt imposes restrictions on condom ads on TV

I&B said condom advertisements will now be allowed only between 10 pm and 6 am to avoid exposing children to such material.

12 Dec 2017 10:05 AM

Rupee is trading at 64.45 against dollar ahead of key macroeconomic data set for release later in the day amid foreign capital outflows.

Rupee weakens 8 paise against dollar ahead of key macro data

Increased demand for American currency from importers poured cold water on the rupee.

12 Dec 2017 10:02 AM

here was song and dance, there was love and there were some "Oh, so cute" moments as Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married amidst the presence and blessings of family members, a few friends and priests in Italy on Monday. (Photo: Twitter / Virat Kohli / Anushka Sharma / Virushka FC)

In pics and videos: Virat, Anushka marry in Italy

The Team India skipper and Bollywood actress-producer tied the knot on Monday.

12 Dec 2017 9:58 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Q2 growth marks reversal of declining trend: Jaitley

Indian economy bounced back from a 3 year low to expand by 6.3 pc in July-Sept compared to 5.7 pc in April-June.

12 Dec 2017 9:51 AM

NYC subway pipe blast: Suspect pledges allegiance to ISIS

The device prematurely exploded between two subway platforms near Port Authority, America's largest bus terminal.

12 Dec 2017 9:45 AM

True digitisation in India will happen when a large majority of in-store payments move from cash to digital.

Paytm to push e-payment in offline retail via '12/12 Festival'

Offline shopping festival is aimed at driving greater sales for offline merchant partners accepting Paytm.

12 Dec 2017 9:40 AM

Using anti-bacterial wipes on kitchen surfaces and regularly cleaning the mug can pay huge dividends in terms of maintaining a healthy workforce. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds office teabags contain 17 times more germs than a toilet seat

According to scientists, the average bacterial reading of an office teabag was 3,785, in comparison to only 220 for a toilet seat.

12 Dec 2017 9:39 AM

Having older brothers increases likelihood of younger siblings being gay

Authors of the study say that the research is a major advance in understanding the origins of sexual orientation in men.

12 Dec 2017 9:17 AM

This 1969 photo released by NASA shows a boot print made by astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump wants to send man back to Moon, on to Mars

Past presidents have also proposed returning to the moon and missions to Mars, Budget constraints derailed their plans.

12 Dec 2017 9:09 AM

'They are shouting Bluetooth, Bluetooth, but actually they are entrapped in Blue Whale game and the final episode of the game will be played on December 18,' PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

Cong trapped in Blue Whale challenge, final episode on Dec 18: Modi

PM Modi targeted Congress's president Rahul Gandhi, saying he was born with a 'golden spoon' and has not seen poverty.

12 Dec 2017 8:39 AM

Siri began drawing upon Shazam's technology to answer questions about songs as part of a 2014 update to the iPhone's operating system.

Apple confirms Shazam acquisition for half a billion dollars

The Shazam deal marks Apple's biggest acquisition in music since paying $3 billion for Beats Electronics' 2014.

12 Dec 2017 8:32 AM

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