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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 Apr 2018

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NSE Nifty rose 29.20 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 10,557.55.

Sensex extends gains on normal monsoon forecast

The 30-share barometer was trading higher by 92.66 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 34,398.09.

17 Apr 2018 10:05 AM

The trauma of the girls ended after some locals spotted one of them with injury marks on her hand during a church service on Sunday. (Representational image)

8 girls tortured, branded with knife in Goa flat, rescued; woman arrested

The girls, all in age group of six to 12 years, were allegedly beaten up with pipe by a 65-year-old woman who claimed to have adopted them,

17 Apr 2018 10:01 AM

World Bank in its twice-a-year South Asia Economic Focus report said that the growth is expected to accelerate from 6.7 per cent in 2017.

World Bank predicts 7.3 per cent growth for India

The apex international financial institution forecasted a rate of growth of 7.5 per cent for 2019 and 2020.

17 Apr 2018 10:00 AM

The sensor could easily detect the amount of sugar, salt, and alcohol (Photo: AFP)

Diet conscious can monitor calories using new sensor-based tooth device

After planning a diet chart for a user the sensor would then help in deciding the quantities of the food serving.

17 Apr 2018 9:58 AM

Here are steps included in the coffee tasting sessions are as follows. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out steps to becoming a coffee tasting expert

Coffee needs to freshly brewed and then is given for tasting thus changing the mechanics of the tasting sessions.

17 Apr 2018 9:56 AM

Approximately 40 industry and trade bodies, and 20 tax experts are expected to be a part of the meeting.

GoM to meet today, discuss simplification of GST returns

GST Council in its last meeting had decided to defer reverse charge mechanism (RCM) until June 30.

17 Apr 2018 9:52 AM

Real-life missing in Indian films, says 'Beyond the Clouds' director Majid Majidi

The Iranian director has always been fascinated with Ray's cinematic outlook and how his heroes come from everyday life.

17 Apr 2018 9:50 AM

The incident is a major blow to Starbucks' image (Photo: AP)

Starbucks decides to train employees about unconscious bias

Over the weekend, demonstrators called for the firing of the employee who contacted police, who arrested the men on Thursday.

17 Apr 2018 9:49 AM

A weak dollar against other currencies overseas supported the domestic unit.

Rupee rises 4 paise against dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 65.45 against the dollar at the interbank forex market.

17 Apr 2018 9:43 AM

Indian Embassy consulate office in Nepal's Biratnagar is a temporary office which had been set up during floods in Nepal and north Bihar and continues to function since then. (Representational Image)

Minor blast near Indian consulate office in Nepal, no injuries reported

The explosion happened at around 8:20 pm on Monday and caused a hole in the compound wall.

17 Apr 2018 9:33 AM

Gaurav Kumar was arrested from Rohtak's Model Town area on Sunday based on information received by state and central intelligence agencies, Superintendent of Police Pankaj Nain said. (Photo: Representational)

Man honey-trapped by Pak ISI arrested from Rohtak: Haryana police

Gaurav Kumar allegedly passed information to Pakistani spy agency about Indian Army camps he had visited for recruitment tests.

17 Apr 2018 9:28 AM

The efficiency of the process depends on temperature, flow rates, delays, and the location of the process in the wastewater treatment chain.

Study finds electricity can remove drug residues from wastewater

The study examined the formation of oxidants on the plasma-liquid-gas interface and their behaviour in the process.

17 Apr 2018 9:26 AM

Oil markets have generally been well supported this year, with Brent up by around 16 per cent from its 2018-low in February.

Oil prices rise amid risk of supply disruptions

Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 were at $71.80 per barrel at 0120 GMT, up 38 cents, or 0.5 per cent.

17 Apr 2018 9:19 AM

S Nihal Singh breathed his last at the National Heart Institute. He was suffering from kidney-related ailments. He would have been 89 later this month. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Veteran journalist S Nihal Singh passes away at 88

S Nihal Singh was awarded International Editor of the Year Award in New York for opposing Emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi.

17 Apr 2018 9:15 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the currency in circulation increased to Rs 16,50,000 crore after demonetisation. (Photo: Twitter/@CMMadhyaPradesh)

'Missing' Rs 2,000 notes conspiracy to create problems: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh chief minister was apparently referring to news reports of ATMs running out of cash at some places in the state.

17 Apr 2018 9:08 AM

The Keytruda combo also delayed the time until cancer worsened - an average of nine months versus five months for the chemo-only group. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study sees immune therapy scoring big win against lung cancer

In the study, Merck's Keytruda, given with standard chemotherapy, cut in half the risk of dying or having the cancer worsen.

17 Apr 2018 9:07 AM

The biggest difference between Netflix and Spotify boils down to their ability to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. (Photo: AP)

Netflix is proving to be a tough act for copycats to follow

Netflix has firmly established its service as a staple in tens of millions of households around the world.

17 Apr 2018 8:53 AM

Partially eaten body of a tourist, who had gone missing and was apparently attacked by a leopard, was found from near a temple in the Motichur range of Uttarakhand's Rajaji Tiger Reserve. (Representational Image)

Partially eaten body of tourist found in Uttarakhand's tiger reserve

The deceased was identified as 56-year-old Tek Chand from Haryana's Palwal district, police said.

17 Apr 2018 8:53 AM

Data points to continued resilience in the world’s second-largest economy even as its export outlook is being clouded by escalating tensions with the US. (Photo: Twitter)

China first-quarter GDP grows 6.8 pc, slightly more than expected

GDP in the first quarter grew 1.4 per cent, compared with revised growth of 1.6 per cent in October-December.

17 Apr 2018 8:49 AM

In the largest ever genetic study on pigmentation, which includes skin and hair, researchers analysed DNA data from almost 300,000 people of European descent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Decoding hair colour genes could aid cancer research, says study

Findings, published in Nature Genetics, could also help forensic scientists use DNA samples to identify natural hair colour of criminals.

17 Apr 2018 8:48 AM

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