Technology, Mobiles tabs, 27th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 27 Jul 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 27 Jul 2017

All users have to do to enable this feature is Settings > System > Display on the device and change the display orientation to portrait oriented monitor or any other external screen.

Microsoft launches new Windows 10 mobile features

It is included as a part of Windows 10 Mobile Insider build 15235.

27 Jul 2017 9:51 PM

Linking phones to a PC can be done from Settings > Phone which involves receiving an SMS which prompts you to download a test application called “Microsoft Apps”.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Redstone 3 with new features

Aimed at users in the Fast ring and insiders who have opted for the Skip Ahead feature.

27 Jul 2017 9:49 PM

Once the device got infected, the spyware had the ability to record calls and even sound from the device microphone, or track the location.

Google removes malware from Play Store, again

The spyware could target applications like WhatsApp, Gmail, Skype, and Telegram.

27 Jul 2017 9:47 PM

This means everyone finding such a bug is eligible for a bounty.

Find a bug and you get a chance to win $250,000

The Windows 10 bug bounty also includes rewards which range between $500 and $250,000.

27 Jul 2017 9:46 PM

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in Beijing, China, on Thursday. (Photo: PTI/File)

Amid Sikkim row, Ajit Doval discusses issues in bilateral ties with Chinese counterpart

China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported that Yang met separately with Doval and his other counterparts from South Africa and Brazil.

27 Jul 2017 9:40 PM

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos becomes world's richest person

This development comes in the wake of a surge in Amazon’s shares, just ahead of its earnings results.

27 Jul 2017 9:36 PM

Sharad Yadav was absent from Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony on Thursday. (Photo: PTI/File)

Centre may offer cabinet berths to JD(U) leaders who may join Cong

JD(U) sources said that despite Nitish Kumar’s indifference towards Sharad Yadav, the BJP may offer him ministerial berth.

27 Jul 2017 9:23 PM

ITC on Thursday said that higher tax rate under the just introduced GST regime will "exacerbate" the pressure on the entire legal cigarette value chain.

ITC says increase in compensation cess would 'exacerbate' legal sales

The high incidence of taxation on cigarettes was further compounded by increase in taxes announced by the GST Council.

27 Jul 2017 9:16 PM

Recently on performing a couple act on an award show, Kriti admitted that she shares great comfort and chemistry with Sushant.

Exclusive: Sushant brings in rumoured ladylove Kriti's birthday; throws surprise bash

Thursday, July 27 marks Kriti's 27th birthday.

27 Jul 2017 9:15 PM

As the BJP expands, the Congress has shrunk significantly in the last few years. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

As Nitish joins hand with BJP, Modi's bid to retain power in 2019 gets stronger

BJP overwhelmingly dominates the major states in the country, as its alliance is in power in seven of the 12 states.

27 Jul 2017 8:56 PM

ONGC on Thursday reported a 8.2 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit after sharp reduction in natural gas rates.

Fall in gas price take ONGC Q1 net profit down by 8.2 per cent

The company got USD 51.03 for every barrel of crude oil it produced from fields.

27 Jul 2017 8:39 PM

Diversified conglomerate ITC on Thursday reported an increase of 7.37 per cent in standalone net profit to Rs 2,560.50 crore for Q1.

ITC records 7.37 per cent rise in Q1 net profit

Its total expenses were up 3.34 per cent to Rs 10,332.61 crore, as against Rs 9,998.18 crore of Q1 FY 2016-17.

27 Jul 2017 8:15 PM

IDFC Limited on Thursday registered a growth of over 65.2 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 299.40 crore for Q1.

IDFC Q1 net profit shoots up by 65 per cent at Rs 299 crore

The company’s net profit in the corresponding quarter of 2016 stood at Rs 181.21 crore.

27 Jul 2017 8:01 PM

Zakir Musa was affiliated to Hizbul-Mujahideen and was a close associate of slain Hizb commander Burhan Wani. (File photo)

Zakir Musa, ex-Hizbul militant, now head of al-Qaeda's Kashmir cell

An al-Qaeda-affiliated information network revealed that Musa has been made the head of Ansar Ghuzwat-Ul-Hind.

27 Jul 2017 7:59 PM

HDFC shares up nearly 6 per cent post Q1 results; mcap shoots up

Its consolidated net profit during the April-June quarter of previous fiscal stood at Rs 2,797 crore.

27 Jul 2017 7:52 PM

Gujarat Congress MLAs Balwantsinh Rajput, P I Patel and Tejashree Patel join BJP (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Gujarat: Major setback to Congress as 3 MLAs join BJP ahead of RS polls

The resignation of Balwantsinh Rajput, Tejashreeben Patel and Prahlad Patel reduced the Congress's tally to 54 in the 182-seat assembly.

27 Jul 2017 7:49 PM

The government has slapped ONGC, Reliance Industries and Royal Dutch Shell with a demand of USD 3.9 billion in relation to PMT case.

ONGC confirms govt slapping it, RIL, Dutch Shell with USD 3.9 bn demand

The demand is in interpretation of contract for the Panna-Mukta and Tapti (PMT) oil and gas fields in the Arabian Sea.

27 Jul 2017 7:39 PM

Mohammed Shami dealt a double blow in his fifth over, getting both Danushka Gunathilaka, who made 16, and the scoreless Kusal Mendis caught by Shikhar Dhawan in the slips. (Photo: AP)

India take charge of first Test against Sri Lanka

Cheteshwar Pujara batted nearly six-and-half-hours for his 153, adding 137 runs with Ajinkya Rahane who made 57.

27 Jul 2017 7:39 PM

Users will now have to type whole words before pressing the ‘Search’ button.

Google kills its Instant Search feature

The Instant Search feature was added in 2010 to add convenience to Google search.

27 Jul 2017 7:30 PM

MEA Spokesperson Gopal Baglay said the Astana convention had two components and as per the first component relation between India and China is significant not only for both countries, but also for the world. (Photo: ANI | Twitter) (Photo: ANI/File)

India wants to solve issues with China based on Astana consensus: MEA

Gopal Baglay said the matter between New Delhi and Beijing should be handled peacefully and through diplomatic channels.

27 Jul 2017 7:23 PM

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