Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 29 Dec 2017

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Videos of the incident, aired on local television, show policemen with guns drawn, surrounding the van as gunshots ring out. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

2 dead, 2 injured in ‘mistaken identity’ shooting by Philippines Police

The incident occurred on Thursday night when police were called following an earlier shooting during an argument between residents.

29 Dec 2017 12:50 PM

Putin's 2015 decision to intervene in Syria militarily on the side of Bashar al-Assad has made Russia a priority target for the Islamic State group. (Photo: File)

Terror suspects will be killed on spot: Putin on St Petersburg attack

He said he had ordered the nation's security services to ‘act decisively’ and ‘liquidate bandits on the spot.’

29 Dec 2017 12:48 PM

The laws to be abided includes, not carrying prohibited items such as ivory and rhino horns, not overstaying visas, not working in India illegally and not breaching the law by entering areas barred to foreigners, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Friday. (Photo: File)

Don't breach local laws, China warns its tourists in India

The Chinese Embassy in Delhi in its notice did not give details of any violations, but warned its citizens to abide by laws in six areas.

29 Dec 2017 12:45 PM

Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri said, 'The Indian citizen Jadhav was never arrested from Balochistan. He was, in fact, abducted from Iran by Pakistani state-sponsored religious proxies and handed over to Pakistani forces.' (Photo: Videograb)

Jadhav abducted from Iran, handed over to Pak forces: Baloch leader

The treatment to Jadhav's kin 'in the name of security procedures', should open India and the rest of the world's eye about Pakistan.

29 Dec 2017 12:43 PM

Govt makes it clear that VCs are not legal tender and such VCs do not have any regulatory permission or protection in India.

Finance Ministry warns investors against virtual currencies

Consumers need to be alert and extremely cautious as to avoid getting trapped in such Ponzi schemes.

29 Dec 2017 12:38 PM

As the issue dominated the discussion on a bill related to Delhi, a number of opposition members raised the matter of the chief minister not being invited to the inauguration of Metro's Magenta Line. (Photo: File/PTI)

Kejriwal treated like ‘peon’ by Delhi’s Lt Governor, claims RS member

Dy Chairman P J Kurien, who was chairing the proceedings, requested Hardeep Singh Puri to try and sort out the friction between the duo.

29 Dec 2017 12:28 PM

The musical extravaganza raised its curtains for its loyalists from across the globe with day one of the festival seeing an astounding attendance.

Sunburn’s first day sees musical extravaganza

First day sees main stage witness mystical performances by Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike and Coone.

29 Dec 2017 12:26 PM

Bill will be pushed for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha and subsequently in the Rajya Sabha in 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Govt unlikely to slow down on labour reforms in 2018

The code also propose to hand over operation of social security schemes to state governments.

29 Dec 2017 12:26 PM

The Snapdragon 670 will be replacing the SD 660 as company’s most dominant mid-tier processor. It will move to a 10nm manufacturing process from 660’s 14nm process. It will have an octa core design with four Kryo 360 cores clocked at 2 GHz and four Kryo 385 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz.. The CPU will be paired by an Adreno 620 GPU.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 670, 640, 460 leaked ahead of launch

Thanks to the latest leaks on Weibo, we have an idea of what the company has in stores for its users.

29 Dec 2017 12:18 PM

‘The US strongly condemns today's barbaric attack at a cultural and social centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, and offers its deepest condolences to the victims and their families,’ said Sarah Sanders. (Photo: AFP)

US vows to 'work closely' with Afghanistan after Kabul mosque attack

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said, ‘enemies’ of Afghanistan will not succeed in their attempts to destroy the country.

29 Dec 2017 12:15 PM

In 2017, the United Nations Security Council slapped three sets of sanctions on North Korea, one on August 5, another on September 11 and the most recent on December 22 focused on refined petroleum products. (Photo: File)

UN Security Council denies international port access to 4 North Korean ships

UNSC denied port access to 4 N Korean ships doubted of carrying goods banned by international sanctions targeting Pyongyang, diplomats said.

29 Dec 2017 11:58 AM

A man was today arrested following a police complaint by award-winning actress Parvathy.

Haven’t asked anyone to defend me: Mammootty on Parvathy controversy

The 'Qarib Qarib Singlle' actress had recently called the dialogues in Mammootty starrer 'Kasaba', misogynist.

29 Dec 2017 11:54 AM

14 people were killed and 21 others injured after a major fire broke out at One Above pub, located on the third floor of the Trade House Building in Kamala Mills Compound. (Photo: AP)

Fadnavis expresses grief over Kamala Mills fire, orders action against erring officials

Devendra Fadnavis has directed BMC Commissioner ‘to take strong action against erring officials immediately’.

29 Dec 2017 11:44 AM

While the two companies did not disclose the deal size, banking sources pegged the transaction value at Rs 24,000-25,000 crore. (Photo: PTI)

Brothers reunite: On Dhirubhai's birthday, Mukesh bails out Anil's company

Mukesh acquired spectrum, tower, optical fiber network and other wireless assets from the debt-ridden Reliance Communications.

29 Dec 2017 11:43 AM

The Level In ANC earphones are available in various major retail stores for purchase.

Samsung launches 'Level In ANC' earphones

The new earphones feature active noise cancellation and come preloaded with 'Talk in mode' functionality.

29 Dec 2017 11:30 AM

Meanwhile, gold was up 0.05 per cent to USD 1,295.30 an ounce in Singapore. (Photo: PTI)

Gold futures rise marginally on positive global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 29,055 per 10 grams in futures trading as speculators created fresh positions.

29 Dec 2017 11:27 AM

Quinoa Upma, Quinoa Corn Pongal, and Quinoa Coconut Pulav are a few dishes that are both tasty and healthy.

Here's some healthy snacking options with these quinoa recipes

Nutritious food is favourite because of its great taste, high protein content, nutritional value, and ease of preparation and digestion.

29 Dec 2017 11:25 AM

Two companies did not disclose the deal size, banking sources pegged the transaction value at Rs 24,000- 25,000 crore.

RCom extends rally, shares jump nearly 35 pc on RJio deal

Deal will bring an immediate relief to RCom, which is reeling under Rs 45,000 crore debt.

29 Dec 2017 11:15 AM

The district authorities stopped his marriage in nick of time on December 11 on receipt of a complaint that Mawai's future wife, a resident of Khaira village, was a minor. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

MP Sarpanch, 51, loses job for trying to marry 12-yr-old girl

The sarpanch had booked helicopter ride for his would-be wife and sought permission for constructing temporary helipad.

29 Dec 2017 11:07 AM

‘These 578 prisoners are not even any detectives, they are fishermen who had lost their ways,’ says Lok Sabha member Vinod Kumar Sonkar. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Make arrangements for Pak's 578 Indian prisoners to meet kin: LS member

'If Jadhav’s condition is such, in what state would have other Pak prisoners survived for so long' asked Vinod Sonkar.

29 Dec 2017 10:46 AM

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