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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 Nov 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24 Nov 2017

Police officers cordon off a shopping area on Oxford Street in London. (AFP)

16 hurt fleeing false terror alert in London's Oxford Street

The Metropolitan Police said officers had not found

24 Nov 2017 10:51 PM

Verma also received a death threat e-mail that threatened to 'roast and eat the meat' of his family if he did not drop the polygraph test. (Photo: PTI)

Polygraph machine 'broken', CBI cancels test of anti-Sikh riot witness

Abhishek Verma is witness in the case pertaining to killing of 3 Sikhs a day after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

24 Nov 2017 9:22 PM

The Pakistan Govt decided against detaining Saeed further in any other case, in a setback to India’s efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack.(Photo: AFP)

US demands arrest, prosecution of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed

Saeed, who has a USD 10 million American bounty on his head for terror activities, walked free after his 10-month detention.

24 Nov 2017 9:02 PM

Under this plan users will get 1GB 3G and 4G data every day and is valid up to 28 days.

Airtel takes on Vodafone; offers 1GB data per day for Rs 198

The new plan will offer users 1GB data per day and unlimited voice calls to any other network.

24 Nov 2017 8:46 PM

Drug treatments can reduce symptoms in most patients, but around one in four continue to be affected by hallucinations (Photo: AFP)

Computer avatars may be effective in helping schizophrenia patients

These voices are typically insulting, tormenting and threatening, causing much distress and anxiety in patients.

24 Nov 2017 8:10 PM

He fainted with a bleeding hand. Two fingers were missing (Photo: YouTube)

Man in China loses 2 fingers while trying to feed banknotes to tiger

Circus staff rushed to his rescue, hitting the tiger with iron bars until it let go of his hand.

24 Nov 2017 8:01 PM

According to the petitioner, the actor said in an article published in the magazine's November 8 edition that the presence of "Hindu terrorism" in the country cannot be ruled out. (Photo: File)

Madras HC orders FIR against Kamal Haasan over 'hindu terrorism' comment

The court passed the order on a petition seeking a direction to the police to register the FIR against the actor based on his complaint.

24 Nov 2017 7:58 PM

The Mamata govt reported that 38 people have died of dengue this year, of whom 23 died in state-run hospitals and 15 in private facilities, even as some media reports claimed that the figure was higher. (Photo: File/PTI)

Kolkata HC asks Mamata govt to step up dengue control

The court said that dengue occurs every year despite the state's claim that it adhered to the Centre and WHO guidelines to control it.

24 Nov 2017 7:38 PM

Revised fare structure is: up to 2 km -- Rs 10, 2 to 5 km -- Rs 20, 5 to 12 km -- Rs 30, 12 to 21 km -- Rs 40, 21 to 32 km -- Rs 50 and for journeys beyond 32 km -- Rs 60. (Representational Image | PTI)

Fare hike costs Delhi Metro three lakh commuters a day

Metro's daily average ridership came down to 24.2 lakh in October from 27.4 lakh in September.

24 Nov 2017 7:27 PM

On weekly basis, rupee strengthened by a whopping 31 paise against the dollar.

Rupee skids from 3 week high to 64.70, down 12 paise

RBI, meanwhile, fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 64.7328 and for the euro at 76.7213.

24 Nov 2017 7:19 PM

This facility will be further extended to 1,434 more post offices in a phased manner.

Department of Posts extends AADHAAR enrolment facility in Tamil Nadu

The 70 post offices in Tamil Nadu circle had made 14,756 transactions till date, it said

24 Nov 2017 7:02 PM

His wife understands and is glad that James didn't go to someone else (Photo: AFP)

Man has sex with a doll, takes her out for dinner and his wife doesn't mind

The 58-year-old man got into a relationship with the doll when his wife was taking care of her mother.

24 Nov 2017 6:55 PM

'I believe in collective leadership… At present all are working together and that is the best policy. Let us work together,' Banerjee said about the Opposition. (Photo: ANI)

Oppn should work together to save democracy, says Mamata

She accuses the NDA government of trying to halt the developmental process in her state.

24 Nov 2017 6:53 PM

As a part of the Digital India initiative, myriad e-governance measures are being implemented and many government departments have found their way to a strong online presence.

After BHIM, PM Modi launches UMANG mobile app for government services

Spice Digital has been chosen as the technology partner on the UMANG project to design, develop and deliver the apps.

24 Nov 2017 6:53 PM

Gross NPA in Canara Bank as on September 30 this year stood at Rs 39,164 crore while the net NPA at Rs 25,166 crore.

Canara Bank employees against merger of smaller PSU banks

Merger would not bring any relief to the ‘ailing’ banking industry as the increasing Non Performing Assets.

24 Nov 2017 6:40 PM

The special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund rose by USD 7.9 million to USD 1.497 billion.

Forex reserves rise by USD 240.4 million to USD 399.53 billion

Country's reserve position with Fund increased by USD 12.1 million to USD 2.273 billion.

24 Nov 2017 6:32 PM

President Abdel Fattah al Sisi convened an emergency security meeting soon after the attack, state television reported.

Militants bomb mosque in Egypt, kills 235, injures several

Egypt is battling an Islamic State insurgency and militants have killed hundreds since fighting intensified over the last three years.

24 Nov 2017 6:28 PM

Sony's range of headphones WH-1000XM2, WF-1000X, WI-1000X and WH-H900N

Sony releases WH line-up of noise-cancelling headphones

The WH-1000XM2, WF-1000X, WI-1000X and WH-H900N will be available across all Sony centres and major electronic stores in India.

24 Nov 2017 6:27 PM

The market capitalisation of listed firms on NSE stood at Rs 1,44,88,532.06 crore.

Nifty up 41 points; ends below 10,400

NSE Nifty opened higher at 10,366.80 and moved in a range of 10,404.50 and 10,362.25 before ending higher by 40.95 points.

24 Nov 2017 6:26 PM

Adolf Hitler's last dish revealed in personal chef's letters

Also find out what happened to the chef after he died.

24 Nov 2017 6:23 PM

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