Opinion, Reporters diary, 31st Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 31 Jul 2017

Opinion, Reporters diary, 31 Jul 2017

She says that there is a lot of improvement needed after co-chairing an evaluation of hospital cybersecurity across the United States.

Health care in trouble as cyber security threat grows

Meadows is in charge of managing IT and cybersecurity for over 7000 employees at more than 50 locations in Texas.

31 Jul 2017 10:05 PM

The face recognition hints were discovered in BiometricKit, the framework that enables Touch ID.

3D face recognition could be a reality, says developer

There is a chance that Apple would use more than just a sensor, most likely to enable 3D recognition.

31 Jul 2017 10:00 PM

It however looks like that the focus on iPhone is not what angers Windows Phone fans the most, but the uncertainty which affects Microsoft’s mobile platform.

Microsoft’s latest iPhone announcement angers Windows phone fans

From this point on, most of the users called for Microsoft to abandon the iPhone, focus more on its own mobile platform.

31 Jul 2017 9:57 PM

She also rejected Apple's argument that the plaintiffs suffered no economic loss because FaceTime was a "free" service.

Apple fails to end lawsuit claiming it 'broke' FaceTime

Apple began using Akamai's servers after losing a lawsuit in 2012.

31 Jul 2017 9:56 PM

The board of Jasper Infotech, which runs Snapdeal, had agreed in principle to Flipkart's revised buyout bid of up to $950 million and a deal was pending approval of smaller shareholders, Reuters reported last week.

India's Snapdeal calls off sale to Flipkart in setback for SoftBank

The decision also puts e-commerce giant Amazon.com on a stronger footing in India.

31 Jul 2017 9:54 PM

The Model 3 does not have a key slot like a traditional car. Instead, one can unlock and drive using the Tesla app on their smartphone.

You can unlock your Tesla Model 3 with your phone

The Model 3 requires a Bluetooth device to unlock and drive the car.

31 Jul 2017 9:31 PM

Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: File/AP)

No party or leader can defeat Modi: Nitish Kumar on 2019 elections

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s reaction on the prime ministerial issue came after he was asked about his national ambition in 2019 election.

31 Jul 2017 9:23 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PM to focus on long-term plan to tackle perennial flood problem in Assam

Assam FM said that focus of the Prime Minister’s visit would be on working out strategy for measures to mitigate the flood problem.

31 Jul 2017 9:14 PM

Tata Motors' CEO and Managing Director Guenter Butschek

Tata Motors CEO Butschek draws Rs 22.55 crore salary in FY17

Consolidated net revenues declined by 1.2 per cent to Rs 2,69,850 cr for 12 months ended March 31, 2017

31 Jul 2017 8:48 PM

In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, tourists take photos of the sunrise at the Angkor Wat on the northern outskirts of Siem Reap, Cambodia.(Photo: AP)

Archaeologists at Angkor Wat find large buried statue

It is one of the largest statues from the era to be unearthed.

31 Jul 2017 8:41 PM

Congress leader Anand Sharma. (Photo: File)

You once said Modi will ruin the nation: Congress reminds Nitish

Nitish Kumar had praised the PM calling him the 'biggest leader' in the country and added that 'there is no one who can defeat him'.

31 Jul 2017 8:38 PM

RBI asks banks to enable account number portability

Banks should look forward to providing more choices to the new generation of customers.

31 Jul 2017 8:35 PM

Djokovic had earlier this month announced that he would not play again this season due to an elbow injury. (Photo: AP)

Novak Djokovic drops from top-four in ATP rankings

The former world number slipped outside top four in the latest ATP Tour rankings for the first time since 2007.

31 Jul 2017 8:28 PM

The total number of APAs signed till date stands at 171.

CBDT signs 9 advance pricing pacts with taxpayers in July

Progress of the APA scheme strengthens the Govt's commitment to foster a non-adversarial tax regime.

31 Jul 2017 8:28 PM

Jeep entered the Indian market last year with its directly imported SUVs which are unaffordable to most Indian car buyers.

Jeep Compass introduced at Rs 14.95 lakh

Easily most anticipated SUV launch of the year, Jeep Compass is finally here and as expected at an amazing price.

31 Jul 2017 8:22 PM

Nearly 95 percent said they expected to visit the gym more than once per week (Photo: AFP)

Rewards may not make people hit the gym on a regular basis

People thought earning the incentive would be easy but were way overoptimistic about how often they'd go.

31 Jul 2017 8:20 PM

Union minister Vijay Goel. (Photo: File/PTI)

Vijay Goel admitted to AIIMS, treated for chest infection

The minister of youth affairs and sports had come with symptoms of high fever and cough and has been diagnosed with chest infection.

31 Jul 2017 8:18 PM

Overall market movement was constrained by pharma and FMCG sectors which were under pressure.

Nifty scales fresh closing high, up 63 points

50-share Nifty opened higher at 10,034.70 and moved in a range of 10,085.90 and 10,016.95 before ending at 10,077.10.

31 Jul 2017 8:11 PM

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Maliwal. (Photo: ANI)

DCW chief pitches for body cameras for police

In a letter to Commissioner Amulya Patnaik, Maliwal said recording encounters tend to significantly improve their functioning.

31 Jul 2017 8:11 PM

CAIT said that despite some difficulties the new tax regime witnessed smooth adoption by the country's trading community. (Phtoto: Representational/PTI)

CAIT demands relook of items under 28 pc GST slab

A lot of confusion prevailed among traders over GST rates applicability of HSN Codes.

31 Jul 2017 8:01 PM

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