Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28th Sep 2017, News & Stories from India

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There’s going to be one trade-off that might upset a large number of people — the headphone jack. (Concept: Android Police)

New leaks on Pixel 2 suggest stereo speakers, music recognition

There are rumours about a revamped Pixel launcher as well.

28 Sep 2017 5:44 PM

Tony Douglas is former chief executive of Abu Dhabi Airports. (Photo: YouTube)

Etihad Airways names Tony Douglas as new CEO

Douglas will take over charge of new position in January next year, Etihad Airways said.

28 Sep 2017 5:33 PM

Uzhunnalil thanked the Almighty for his rescue from Yemen over a year after he was abducted by the extremist group. (Photo: AP)

I thank Almighty for making this day possible: Father Tom Uzhunnalil

Indian-origin Vatican priest Father Tom, who was rescued from the captivity of the Islamic State group in Yemen, met PM and Sushma Swaraj.

28 Sep 2017 5:32 PM

The economic contribution of the real estate sector is projected to increase significantly during the period from 6.3 per cent in 2016 to almost 13 per cent in 2025.

Realty sector to have over 17 mn workforce by 2025: report

Potential employment opportunities in the real estate sector are expected at 17.2 million jobs by 2025.

28 Sep 2017 5:16 PM

The woman was carried to a bed while the umbilical cord was still attached (Photo: YouTube)

Chinese woman delivers baby boy inside hospital lift in viral footage

The medical staff helped her deliver a baby boy while the lift operator cleared the elevator.

28 Sep 2017 5:14 PM

Yashwant Sinha was finance minister during earlier NDA rule. (Photo: File)

Govt confuesd development can be done through welfare schemes: Sinha

Former finance minsiter says for development non-performing asset of banks should be cleared.

28 Sep 2017 5:06 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, celebrates what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate range Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)

China orders North Korea-based business to close down by January

The latest round of sanctions approved by the UN Security Council ban member countries from operating joint ventures with North Korea.

28 Sep 2017 5:01 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: File/PTI)

Step up capital spending: Finance Minister to CPSEs

Central public sector enterprises have been asked to stick to capex target for current fiscal.

28 Sep 2017 4:54 PM

The police chief felicitated the outstanding trainees including Constable Ishrat Ahad who was promoted our of turn for securing ‘All Round Best’ position during the training. (Photo: DC)

140 women sworn-in as constables in Jammu and Kashmir Police

DGP Shesh Paul Vaid said that the increased number of women constables in the districts will go long way in curbing crimes against women.

28 Sep 2017 4:46 PM

The Echo Spot can also be used to control your smart home products via Alexa.

New Alexa-powered gadgets are up for sale

The Echo family expands with a host of new assistant devices.

28 Sep 2017 4:40 PM

Natalie Portman enters great, disturbingly unknown territory in 'Annihilation' teaser

The teaser shows the Oscar-winning star get more than she bargained for during a risky mission.

28 Sep 2017 4:37 PM

Sensex quickly slipped into the negative zone and hit a low of 31,081.83 in morning session as foreign funds continued to withdraw capital.

Sensex recovers 123 points, breaks 7-day falling streak

The 50-share NSE Nifty ended up 33.20 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 9,768.95 points.

28 Sep 2017 4:19 PM

Honeypreet's Ex-husband Vishvas Gupta claimed to have received threat to his life and therefore he had filed a complaint with the Sector 4 police post here. (Photo: ANI)

Honeypreet's ex-husband files police complaint, claims threat to life

Vishvas Gupta had claimed that Honeypreet wasn't Ram Rahim's adopted daughter and no legal adoption process had taken place.

28 Sep 2017 4:18 PM

Investigators said they had insufficient proof that the sex was non-consensual. (Representational image)

France: Man avoids rape charge after prosecutor says 11-year-old 'consented'

The defendant said he thought the girl, with whom he had interacted twice before, was above the age of consent.

28 Sep 2017 4:17 PM

The Defence Minister is visiting the state when Pakistan sponsored terrorists have upped ante and Pakistan is continuously violating ceasefire. (Photo: PTI/File)

Defence Min Nirmala Sitharaman to visit J&K on Sept 29, to review security situation

Defence Minister Sitharaman will visit Srinagar and Siachen on September 29 and September 30 respectively.

28 Sep 2017 4:08 PM

Shares of Bank of Baroda was trading 0.25 per cent up at Rs 138.95 on BSE.

Bank of Baroda cuts base rate by 0.15 per cent to 9.15 per cent from Oct 1

Method which charges interest on credit worthiness of customers, has also been cut to 13.45 per cent per annum.

28 Sep 2017 3:58 PM

Electronic and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: PTI)

Govt saved Rs 58,000 cr via DBT for subsidies: Prasad

IT minister says govt utilising digital technology to bring about changes that benefit poor and underprivileged.

28 Sep 2017 3:47 PM

The company's shareholders on Wednesday allowed it to raise up to Rs 25,000 crore debt.

ONGC may sell IOC, GAIL stakes to fund HPCL acquisition

ONGC holds 13.77 per cent stake in India's biggest refiner IOC, which at market price is worth about Rs 26,600 crore.

28 Sep 2017 3:30 PM

Public prosecutor Francisco Taviera told ANI that the former editor-in-chief pleaded not guilty to the rape charge. (Photo: PTI/File)

Ex-Tehelka journo Tarun Tejpal charged with rape of colleague

Tejpal is indicted of sexually assaulting a junior woman colleague inside a lift at Hotel Grand Hyatt during an event.

28 Sep 2017 3:29 PM

Retail inflation rose to a five-month high of 3.36 per cent in August from 2.36 per cent in July.

Icra sees RBI leaving rates unchanged on October 4

The repo rate at present at 6 per cent, there maybe room for further monetary easing.

28 Sep 2017 3:12 PM

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