Technology, Mobiles tabs, 2nd Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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The market capitalisation of listed firms on the NSE stood at Rs 1,31,07,793.76 crore.

Nifty ends lower post RBI rate cut

The 50-share Nifty opened at a fresh all-time high of 10,136.30 and rose further to 10,137.85.

02 Aug 2017 7:03 PM

FPIs access to interest rate futures for hedging purposes will continue as before.

RBI proposes Rs 5,000 cr separate IRF investment window for FPIs

FPI limit for govt securities is fungible between investments in securities and investment in bond futures.

02 Aug 2017 6:57 PM

The problem compounded after the family members of the deceased minority leader refused to take the body and started protest outside Silakati Idgah field in Kokrajhar. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Assam: Protesters block roads, demand CBI probe over killing of student leader

Assam Police has stepped up the security measures all over the state and directed the police forces to remain vigilant.

02 Aug 2017 6:56 PM

China has been blocking India's move stating that there is no consensus in the UNSC 1267 which enforces a global ban on terror groups and their leaders with affiliations to al-Qaeda and the ISIS. (Photo: AP)

China yet to take decision about UN ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar

India moved for the UN ban against Azhar in March last year accusing him of masterminding the Pathankot terrorist attack.

02 Aug 2017 6:55 PM

Representational Images. (Photo: Pexels)

In between 'healthy' snacking can help you lose weight

Snacking is a great way to avoid overeating during main meals.

02 Aug 2017 6:39 PM

Microsoft has stated that the cumulative update also improves stability fot USB Type-C during device arrival and removal.

Microsoft again releases Windows 10 update KB4032188

The cumulative update KB4032188 addresses problems which are experienced by users with device drivers.

02 Aug 2017 6:35 PM

GoDaddy is offering discounts up to 40 per cent on product renewals.

GoDaddy bets big on SME sector for growth in India

GoDaddy has helped over 7,50,000 small businesses build and grow their ventures online.

02 Aug 2017 6:30 PM

Banks should pass on the benefits to customers and the government should enforce and instruct banks to do so.

'RBI rate cut to boost housing sales this festive season'

Reduction in Repo rate will push the banks to further reduce the lending rates.

02 Aug 2017 6:20 PM

Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. (Photo: File)

New Pak PM consults with ousted Sharif on cabinet

Abbasi himself served as petroleum minister in Sharif's previous cabinet, which stepped down after he was removed.

02 Aug 2017 6:15 PM

Talking about his party's recent initiative of including the common man in the arena of politics, Rahul again took a dig at the Prime Minister. (Photo: PTI/File)

Congress listens to people, whereas BJP dictates them: Rahul

Rahul said the central difference between the BJP and Congress is their approach towards the nation.

02 Aug 2017 6:10 PM

Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Tuesday informed that since Kulbhushan Jadhav's arrest, he has provided a lot of useful information leading to the busting of several sleeper cells. (Photo: PTI)

Jadhav convicted of espionage, not ordinary case: Pak High Commissioner Basit

Basit further informed that a mercy petition has been filed and the army court will take a decision on it soon.

02 Aug 2017 6:01 PM

AirAsia on Wednesday announced the launch of direct flights between Tiruchirapalli and Bangkok.

AirAsia launches direct flights between Tiruchi and Bangkok

The direct Tiruchirapalli-Bangkok flight offers a multitude of trade, investment and travel opportunities.

02 Aug 2017 5:52 PM

The device also comes with support for company’s Pay Mini mobile payment service. Samsung also recently announced that the service will support SBI debit cards as well.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro now available in India

The device is now available for purchase for the Indian consumers at a price of Rs 20,990 via company’s e-store.

02 Aug 2017 5:52 PM

Without this energy, the molecules will eventually dissociate on their own and return to a simpler state. (Representational Image)

New self-destructing materials may lead to vanishing ink

The secret behind self-destructing molecules is that they would require a tiny input of energy to stay in their useful form.

02 Aug 2017 5:51 PM

Eminent banker Deepak Parekh said the Reserve Bank's decision to slash repo rate by 25 basis points is on expected lines and a good move for the economy.

Repo rate cut was expected and is a 'good move', says Deepak Parekh

RBI cut the key policy rate by 0.25 per cent to 6 per cent, citing reduction in upside risk to inflation.

02 Aug 2017 5:39 PM

Further assuring India's support towards Jadhav, Ahir stated that the Centre is working towards his freedom. (Photo: File)

India never arrested anyone without proper probe like Pak did with Jadhav: Hansraj Ahir

Hansraj Ahir on Wednesday downplayed Abdul Basit's claim saying Islamabad's charges are baseless.

02 Aug 2017 5:39 PM

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: File)

US weighing 'all options' to stop N Korea from developing nuclear weapon:

The Trump administration is continuing to work with its allies on the issue and goals are to stop the nuclear program, stop the missiles.

02 Aug 2017 5:35 PM

BHIM-Aadhaar which was launched on April 14 this year is a fairly new payment service and so, daily transactions are in the range of 300-400.

'111.45 crore digital payments were made in May 2017'

In February number dipped to 101.18 crore but surged to 119.07 crore in the following month.

02 Aug 2017 5:30 PM

The fee would smash the current record 89.3 million ($111 million, 105.2 million euros) Manchester United paid for Paul Pogba last year.

Barcelona confirm Neymar wants to leave for Paris Saint Germain

Neymar has been given permission to not participate in training after making a brief appearance at Barca's training ground on Wednesday.

02 Aug 2017 5:29 PM

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said farm loan waivers by state governments could result in possible fiscal slippages. (Representational Image)

Farm loan waivers may lead to fiscal slippages, says RBI

RBI said that farm loan waivers are likely to compel a cutback on capital expenditure.

02 Aug 2017 5:26 PM

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