Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 Jan 2018

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Breastfeeding for 6 months cuts diabetes risk in half: study

Here is what a new study has found.

17 Jan 2018 9:34 AM

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West (Photo: AFP)

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome their third child, a daughter, via surrogate

The reality star wrote a post on her website which she then shared with her 58.3 million Twitter followers.

17 Jan 2018 9:32 AM

Jaipur to host gourmet food festival

The event is focused on promoting small entrepreneurs to bring their ideas and specialities forward.

17 Jan 2018 9:25 AM

At launch, Indian users could enjoy close to 11,000 skills offered by global and Indian developers. These include Ted Talks, Saavn, ESPNcricinfo, Ola, Tarla Dalal, Zomato, Freshmenu, Goibibo, and Housejoy among others.

Amazon Echo users in India can now choose from over 12,000 skills

Amazon also introduced the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK), a collection of self-service APIs, tools, documentation and code samples.

17 Jan 2018 9:21 AM

Bilingualism may increase cognitive flexibility in autistic kids

Here is what a new study has found.

17 Jan 2018 9:19 AM

In the video, an agitated Chouhan is seen hitting the man with his hand while walking, surrounded by people. (Photo: PTI)

Reflex action: BJP defends Shivraj Singh Chouhan 'slapping' guard

While the Congress said it showed Chouhan's 'frustration', the chief minister's public relations officer offered no comment.

17 Jan 2018 9:13 AM

It will be provided in the form of eight vouchers of Rs 50 each, on every recharge of Rs 398 or above.

Reliance Jio gives ‘more than 100% cashback’ on recharges

Cashback worth Rs 700 under is available under Jio’s new scheme.

17 Jan 2018 9:12 AM

Powered by their XDC Protocol, the launch of TradeFinex platform will enable peer-to-peer contracting between financiers, suppliers and beneficiaries thereby minimizing the role played by intermediaries.

XinFin unveils blockchain powered TradeFinex platform with India’s Assocham

XinFin will extend its TradeFinex platform to Assocham’s network of 300+ trade associations and 450,000 members to minimize inefficiencies.

17 Jan 2018 9:11 AM

Calling partner 'This one' could sour your relationship

Find out where the issue comes into play.

17 Jan 2018 9:02 AM

Sunita and her son were allegedly hit multiple times with a blunt object. (Photo: Representational/File)

Man murders wife, 18-month-old son in front of 2 other kids in Delhi

The incident came to light when Prakash's brother came to her place and failed to get any response even after repeated knocks.

17 Jan 2018 8:55 AM

Till now eight people have claimed the cash after spotting beggars and handed them over to concerned department staff. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Spot a beggar, pocket Rs 500 in Hyderabad

Within a span of three months, Telangana Prisons Department has picked up two thousand beggars from various places.

17 Jan 2018 8:43 AM

This means that this is meant to be a logical extension of the company's X-51A Waverider.

Boeing comes up witha model for a hypersonic spy aircraft

It would be a spiritual successor to the Blackbird.

17 Jan 2018 8:42 AM

In a dramatic twist amidst the ongoing rift in the Supreme Court, a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra on Tuesday ordered that the PIL seeking an independent probe into the death of special CBI judge BH Loya be put up before an 'appropriate bench'.

Put Loya death case before an 'appropriate bench': Justice Mishra

The move indicates that the CJI will now have to take the call of whether to transfer the case to a different set of judges.

17 Jan 2018 8:27 AM

Flipkart has said that its customers will get offers such as ‘Minimum 69% off’ on a wide range of products, ranging from clothing to electronics. (Representational Image. Source: Pixabay)

Republic Day Sale: Flipkart and Amazon compete to sell the most

While Amazon had announced ‘Great Indian Sale’ earlier, Flipkart has now announced ‘The Republic Day Sale’.

17 Jan 2018 8:07 AM

The decision is in line with a 2012 Supreme Court order, asking the government to do away with the subsidy, which had long been sought by the BJP. (Photo: PTI/File)

Was an eyewash, Muslims cheated in the name of Haj subsidy, says AIMPLB

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday announced in Delhi that there will be no subsidy for Haj from this year.

17 Jan 2018 7:50 AM

Suicide attacks are frequently condemned as fanatical and immoral, especially when civilians are killed, but terrorists view the tactic as their most effective weapon. (Photo: AP/File)

Pak Muslim clerics issue fatwa against suicide bombings, to 'curb terror'

For years, the South Asian nation has been plagued by violence by ISIS terrorists, who often use suicide bombers.

17 Jan 2018 7:35 AM

The company has said that this series comes with a hybrid ink system that gives high-resolution images. (Representational Image)

Pixma G series ink tank printers introduced by Canon in India

The six models introduced will be available from Rs 8,195 onwards.

17 Jan 2018 7:32 AM

Hotel scam probe: ED calls Lalu’s son-in-law

Rahul is married to Yadav’s 4th daughter.

17 Jan 2018 6:41 AM

The headquarters of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Ambitious projects affect green cover adverselyAge correspondent

Of them, 256 alone will be cut and transplanted for the proposed flyover at Kalanagar, Bandra.

17 Jan 2018 6:01 AM

The Disabled Persons Act wherein an annual provision of three per cent of the budget has to be made were not being followed and those local bodies that were making a provision were not spending the amount.

Mention steps taken by local bodies for the disabled: Bombay HC

The Bombay high court has directed the state to enumerate corporation wise details of money spent on disabled persons.

17 Jan 2018 5:49 AM

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