Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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BSE Brokers Forum on Thursday said it will await direction from the stock exchange on mandatory implementation of Aadhaar for capital market transactions.

Brokers Forum awaits BSE's call on Aadhaar for market transactions

BSE recently asked trading members to report preparedness for furnishing Aadhaar details of their clients.

24 Aug 2017 6:00 PM

The smartphone was also spotted on the US FCC website indicating that HTC will be manufacturing the smartphone and will also feature a squeezable frame similar to the HTC U11.

Google Pixel 2 tipped for an October 5 launch

The device has already appeared on several occasions, and now tipster Evan Blass has tweeted that the smartphone will be launched on Oct 5.

24 Aug 2017 5:55 PM

Tata Motors is still looking for partnership with other global automobile companies for its new advanced modular platform.

Tata Motors open to partnership for AMP platform: Butschek

Tata Motors' motive behind seeking a partner for AMP is to share the platform to bring volume and create economies of scale.

24 Aug 2017 5:46 PM

Underneath that display-heavy body, the YotaPhone 3 utilises a Snapdragon 625 chipset which is accompanied by 4GB RAM and a choice of 64GB or 128GB onboard storage.

YotaPhone 3 unveiled with bigger dual displays

The smartphone sports a mid-range Snapdragon 625 SoC along with 4GB RAM and 13MP rear camera.

24 Aug 2017 5:39 PM

The new external disk offers read speeds up to 360MB/s via the USB 3.1 Type-C port on RAID 0, while two USB Type-A hub ports and Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A cables are also included. Security options include password protection and 256-bit AES encryption.

Western Digital goes big, releases 20TB external storage

The new external disk is aimed mainly at the office users and packs in two 10-TB WD RED HDDs optimised for RAID.

24 Aug 2017 5:34 PM

She has found love with her boyfriend of three years who doesn't have a problem with the mark (Photo: Facebook)

Bullied for birthmark covering 80 percent of her body, woman refuses to hide

Beatriz was nicknamed monkey due to the condition and underwent 30 surgeries to remove parts of the mark.

24 Aug 2017 5:15 PM

At least 72 children died due to alleged lack of oxygen supply. (Photo: PTI)

Gorakhpur kids' deaths: FIR filed against ex-hospital principal, 9 others

Adityanath had formed the committee on August 12, a day after the deaths of children were reported at the hospital.

24 Aug 2017 5:09 PM

Shares of Tata Global Beverages Ltd (TGBL) ended at Rs 194.30 apiece, down 1.20 per cent, on the BSE. (Photo: PTI)

LIC trims stake in Tata Global Beverages to 5.67 pc

LIC sold 1.28 crore shares representing 2.03 per cent stake of TGBL in open market between July 4 and Aug 23.

24 Aug 2017 5:09 PM

LIC sells off 2.03 per cent stake in Tata Global beverages

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has reduced its shareholding in FMCG firm Tata Global Beverages Ltd (TGBL) to 5.67 per cent.

24 Aug 2017 5:08 PM

Nandan Nilekani, India's UID man, was CEO and MD at Infosys from 2002-2007. Reports say he is coming back at the helm. (Photo: PTI)

Infosys founders plotting coup to recapture helm: report

Nandan Nilekani, former CEO and MD, is reportedly coming back at helm to captain the ship in turmoil.

24 Aug 2017 5:00 PM

iVOOMi Me 2 Dual Sim 4G VoLTE Smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and bears 4.5-inch display with 854 x 480 pixel resolution.

iVoomi launches Me 2 smartphone at Rs 3,999

The device can be purchased online on ShopClues.com from 24th August’17 midnight at Rs 3,999.

24 Aug 2017 4:38 PM

This month the official PLA Daily spelt out on social media 10 reasons why so many potential recruits fall at the first hurdle. (Photo: AP)

Steer clear of screens and masturbation, Chinese military recruits told

The PLA Daily said that in one city alone more than half the candidates were rejected after failing to show they were fit, healthy enough.

24 Aug 2017 4:30 PM

Top management jobs with over 16 years of experience fell by 1 per cent in the same time period.

Online hiring activity sees 2 per cent growth in July: Naukri

Key industries like banking/financial services, insurance and automobiles also saw a growth of 7 per cent.

24 Aug 2017 4:30 PM

The Commerce and Industry Ministry will soon release the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document.

Commerce Ministry to release next consolidated edition of FDI policy soon

The whole exercise is aimed at providing investor friendly climate to foreign players and in turn boost economic growth.

24 Aug 2017 4:24 PM

NSE Nifty to closed higher 4.55 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 9,857.05.

Sensex adds to gains in cautious trade, Infosys rallies

Sensex gained 28.05 points to close at 31,596.06 after shuttling between 31,678.19 and 31,546.05.

24 Aug 2017 4:16 PM

The Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, said the government has been of view that Right to Privacy should be fundamental right. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Govt welcomes SC verdict, yet right to privacy not absolute: RS Prasad

'Govt has been of view, particularly with regard to Aadhaar, that Right to Privacy should be fundamental right,' he said.

24 Aug 2017 4:15 PM

The commerce ministry will work with IT firm Intellect Design Arena Ltd to make Government e-Market (GeM) portal more dynamic. Photo: GeM website

Commerce Ministry to upgrade GeM portal in 6 months

Use of government's e-marketplace by central and state departments would also help save taxpayers' money.

24 Aug 2017 4:14 PM

Talking of product pipeline, the launch of new models is intended to cater to the budget customer. The feature phone models include L- 66, G-77, Classic and Atom. All phones are dual SIM with varying screen sizes and battery power ranging from 1000mAh to 3000mAh .

M-Tech launches new range of feature and smartphones

M-tech today has a manufacturing unit in Baddi, HP, with a capacity to produce 8 lakh units per month.

24 Aug 2017 4:10 PM

Microsoft eventually had to release an acknowledgement stating that they won’t prompt people to get the latest Windows updates as soon as they release a new one.

Windows users bid goodbye to forced upgrades

Windows users will not be seeing any Windows upgrade prompts in the future.

24 Aug 2017 4:01 PM

Rajiv Bansal is the Air India CMD. Photo: ONGC website

Rajiv Bansal takes charge as new Air India CMD

Bansal replaces Ashwani Lohani, who has assumed office as Railway Board Chairman.

24 Aug 2017 3:58 PM

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