Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 Nov 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17 Nov 2017

The report also shows that globally, one in three people do not have anywhere decent to excrete. (Photo: File)

Indian women in queue for toilet would stretch 4 times around earth: report

Despite Swachh Bharat Mission, more than 732 million people still relieve themselves in the open or in unsafe, unhygienic toilets.

17 Nov 2017 9:45 PM

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar said the Centre is trying to reopen the Bofor case by filing a charge sheet in court because they are scared of Rahul Gandhi and they want to defame late Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: File | PTI)

Modi fears Rahul's transformed image: NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Pawar claimed that the BJP-led central and Gujarat govts were rattled by the 'massive response' the Cong was getting in poll-bound Gujarat.

17 Nov 2017 9:41 PM

Madhya Pradesh CM also said that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Self-Employment (MSME) industries will be given 40 percent subsidy. (Photo: PTI)

Govt to generate more employment by promoting small scale industries: MP CM

Madhya Pradesh CM also added that if women decide to set up their own businesses then the state government will provide them with subsidies.

17 Nov 2017 9:30 PM

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is serving 20 years in jail; 10 years each for the two rapes. (Photo: File | PTI)

Assaulted when denied to give false testimony against Dera chief: Woman

Suminder Kaur, who claims to be Ram Rahim former driver's niece, said she was being coerced by her uncle to give false testimony.

17 Nov 2017 9:25 PM

'Padmavati' is scheduled to release on December 1. (Photo: File)

'Padmavati' release to take longer? Censor board sends film back to makers

'Padmavati' has been sent back to filmmakers by CBFC due to technical reasons. The film will be reviewed as per set norms.

17 Nov 2017 8:50 PM

The pill contains a small ingestible sensor to record the intended data.

Smart pills to track health statistics, send info automatically

The FDA has just approved of a pill with ingestible sensors that can send health statistics directly to your smartphone.

17 Nov 2017 7:48 PM

The meeting over lunch between Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and former CM of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav also ended speculations about RJD’s growing differences with Congress party in Bihar. (Photo: Twitter | @yadavtejashwi)

Flutter in political circle: Rahul, Tejashwi meet over luncheon

Former Deputy CM of Bihar and Lalu's son Tejashwi tweeted, 'Rahul Gandhi invited me for lunch. I feel grateful and thank him for that.'

17 Nov 2017 7:43 PM

It is important to keep your blood glucose level in control (Photo: AFP)

Diabetes can make men infertile

It is not difficult to maintain a lifestyle that includes healthy diet and regular exercise which will easily help in combating the disease.

17 Nov 2017 7:30 PM

Franken, who has served as senator to Minnesota since 2009, quickly issued a statement apologizing to sports broadcaster and former model Leeann Tweeden.

Al Franker apologises for sexual misconduct with radio host

The accusation came amid a surge of claims of sexual harassment leveled at senior male figures.

17 Nov 2017 7:24 PM

The model believes the act of selling women’s virginities online is liberating (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Teenage model sells virginity online for £2 million

American teenager, who goes by Giselle, made controversial transaction via website Cinderella Escorts to Abu Dhabi businessman.

17 Nov 2017 7:17 PM

Nationalists like Abe say the constitution is a humiliating relic imposed by US occupiers after Japan's defeat in World War II. (Photo: AP)

Confident of progress in amending Japan’s constitution: Shinzo Abe

Abe wants to change the wording of the document to affirm Japan's right to have a full-fledged military.

17 Nov 2017 7:13 PM

China has had to tread a fine line between Riyadh and Tehran as Beijing has close ties with Iran as well. (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping offers support to Saudi Arabia which is plagued with regional uncertainty

China has traditionally played little role in Middle East conflicts or diplomacy.

17 Nov 2017 7:06 PM

The aim of the exercise was to jointly practice defence against missiles and how to handle "sudden and provocative attacks on the two countries' territories by ballistic missiles and cruise missiles", the ministry said. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Chinese, Russian military to hold anti-missile drills in Beijing

China, along with Russia, has repeatedly expressed opposition to the THAAD deployment.

17 Nov 2017 6:57 PM

The US State Department has warned that recent attacks in Britain, Finland, France, Russia, Spain and Sweden show that both Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group remain active and capable. (Photo: AP/Representational)

US warns travellers heading to Europe of Christmas terror

Washington has a long-standing warning to its citizens to beware extremist attacks in European cities.

17 Nov 2017 6:40 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Rafale deal was finalised following a transparent procedure. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Cong's claims shameful, disservice to armed forces: Sitharaman on Rafale deal

The Defence minister attacked Cong by blaming it for sitting for 10 yrs on plans to buy the fighter jets that the IAF needed.

17 Nov 2017 6:33 PM

The Vivo V7 is already available via a host of online retailers in Indonesia.

Vivo V7 set to launch in India on November 20

Vivo V7 is a dedicated selfie-focused smartphone, similar to Vivo V7 Plus that was launched back in September in India.

17 Nov 2017 6:33 PM

The Russian Ambassador Vassily A Nebenzia said his country had been unable to support the draft resolution drawn up by the US, but it is not true that his delegation had not engaged in communications in that regard. (Photo: File/Representational)

Russia vetoes extension of Syria gas attacks probe

Both the Syrian government and militants of the Islamic State are being blamed for using chemical weapons.

17 Nov 2017 6:27 PM

A panel appointed by the apex court found that 90% of homeless people in urban areas (Photo: AFP)

Homeless in Kolkata protect daughters from sexual assault by rubbing soot on their faces

In 2012 the Supreme Court issued an order to build one shelter per 1 lakh people due to incidents of violence against homeless people.

17 Nov 2017 6:11 PM

The new headphones managed to grab everyone’s attention by offering high quality sound and smart functionality. Despite having all these features, there’s still one hidden power that the AirPods possess, and people are yet to discover it.

This Apple AirPods hack will make your life easy

The AirPods contain three lithium-ion batteries, one in each pod and one in an accompanying charging case.

17 Nov 2017 6:08 PM

The EC found 'the respondent group led by Nitish Kumar has demonstrated overwhelming majority support in the legislature wing as well as the majority in the National Council of the Party which is the apex level organisational body of the party.' (Photo: PTI)

EC authorises Nitish Kumar faction to use JD(U) election symbol

After hearing arguments from petitioner's lawyer, Sibal, and Nitish Kumar's lawyer; the EC authorised latter to use 'Arrow' symbol.

17 Nov 2017 6:05 PM

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