Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 28 Sep 2018

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Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met his Indian counterpart, Sushma Swaraj, in New York on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: AP)

India to continue import of oil from Iran: Iranian foreign minister

Washington is pushing allies to cut Iranian oil imports to zero once the sanctions start on November 4.

28 Sep 2018 10:17 AM

The backlash in Paris against intrusive, on-your-doorstep tourism hasn’t yet reached the proportions of other heavily visited cities. (Photo: AP)

Airbnb blamed for all kinds of ills

Paris, long one of the world’s top destinations, is grateful for the billions of euros that tourists pump into the French capital’s economy.

28 Sep 2018 10:17 AM

In a passionate defense, the 53-year-old conservative judge insisted before the Senate Judiciary Committee that it never happened, accused Democrats of destroying his reputation and condemned his confirmation battle as a 'national disgrace' and a 'circus'. (Photo: AFP)

Kavanaugh showed why I nominated him: Trump backs SC pick after hearing

Judiciary Committee is set to vote on its recommendation Friday before nomination goes to full Senate, where Republicans hold a slim edge.

28 Sep 2018 10:13 AM

A higher opening of the stock market also supported the rupee.

Rupee advances 10 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 72.49 against dollar amid fresh selling of the American currency by exporters and banks.

28 Sep 2018 10:13 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

About 45% of heart attacks are silent and cause long-term damage

Expert reveals the outcome of a silent heart attack is as bad as one whose symptoms are detected.

28 Sep 2018 10:08 AM

Japan's Nikkei moved 1.70 per cent higher, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.59 per cent in early trade.

Sensex rises over 150 points as October F&O series opens strong

The NSE Nifty too gained 26 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 11,003.55.

28 Sep 2018 10:08 AM

NantEnergy says its zinc-air battery system can deliver energy for $100 per kilowatt hour. (Photo: AP)

Zinc-air batteries provide power in remote areas

NantEnergy said it has created a rechargeable zinc-air battery storage system that can provide power at a lower cost.

28 Sep 2018 10:04 AM

TomTom to concentrate on competing head-to-head with Google in-car navigation software, it said.

TomTom plans fleet-management sale to focus on maps battle with Google

TomTom said it has begun a strategic review of its telematics division, which helps businesses to save money by using software.

28 Sep 2018 9:41 AM

Obama said he hoped to see business leaders engaging “more directly” with governments.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Obama: Engage govts to avoid the Facebook fate

Obama told business leaders that “you cannot separate the business environment from the political and social environment.”

28 Sep 2018 9:40 AM

Milk protein could ease chemotherapy side effects

The researchers investigated the feasibility of lactoferrin, a highly bioactive protein found in saliva and milk, as a treatment for TSA.

28 Sep 2018 9:37 AM

all 36 passengers and 11 crew were safe and no serious injuries were reported, although they were taken to hospital for check-ups. (Photo: AFP)

Plane overshoots runway, ditched in lagoon on remote Micronesian island: Report

The Air Niugini plane was attempting to land at Weno airport and ended up in Chuuk lagoon, local media reported.

28 Sep 2018 9:33 AM

Breastfeeding makes babies less reactive to stress: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

28 Sep 2018 9:22 AM

Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan at Thugs Of Hindostan trailer launch. (Photo: Shaheen Irani)

Aamir Khan was one of the reasons Amitabh Bachchan took up Jhund, here’s how

The day has finally arrived when Aamir and Big B came together on screen for a film i.e. Thugs Of Hindostan!

28 Sep 2018 9:21 AM

(Representational image/ AP Photo/Jack Plunkett, File)

US regulator sues Musk for fraud, seek to remove him from Tesla

Musk, 47, is the public face of Tesla and losing him would be a big blow for the money-losing car maker.

28 Sep 2018 9:19 AM

Tanushree Dutta had claimed that everyone in the industry was aware of Nana Patekar’s misbehaviour with many women.

Nana Patekar reacts to Tanushree Dutta’s sexual assault allegations, then does this

The veteran actor’s reaction to the controversy was on expected lines and work went on as usual for him.

28 Sep 2018 9:17 AM

KinkySdollS announced last month on its Facebook page that it plans on opening a “love dolls brothel” in Houston. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mayor, others push back on proposed robot brothel in Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner said he’s not trying to be the “moral police” but this is not the type of business he wants opening in the city.

28 Sep 2018 9:07 AM

Before Swaraj left, she made India's stance clear at the SAARC meeting that India won't engage in regional cooperation when terrorism is the single-largest threat to peace and stability in South-Asia. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

India-Pakistan foreign ministers avoid each other at SAARC meet

Sushma Swaraj left SAARC inter-ministerial meet midway, prompting criticism from Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

28 Sep 2018 9:04 AM

North Delhi Mayor Adesh Gupta Tuesday had suspended medical superintendent of the hospital for alleged lapses in connection with the death of these children at the facility. (Representational image)

Delhi: Two more die due to Diptheria, death toll rises to 22

The new cases were at Maharishi Valmiki Infectious Diseases Hospital at Kingsway Camp, which has already seen 19 fatalities due to it.

28 Sep 2018 8:48 AM

Pfizer said it now has 11 approved cancer treatments across 19 indications.

Pfizer's lung cancer drug gets FDA approval

The drug, Vizimpro, will look to treat previously untreated patients with a form of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

28 Sep 2018 8:46 AM

Facebook’s presence in Vietnam has drawn increasing scrutiny after lawmakers approved a controversial cybersecurity law. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vietnam jails another Facebook user for comments critical of government

Bui Manh Dong, 40, was convicted of “abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the state.”

28 Sep 2018 8:42 AM

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