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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 02 Oct 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 02 Oct 2017

Gunmen storm marriage, J&K cop shot dead

The victim, working as ‘munshi’ at Pulwama’s Awantipora police station, was on leave to attend the marriage of a close relative when targeted.

02 Oct 2017 11:35 PM

Act of pure evil: Donald Trump condemns Las Vegas shooting

The US President said he would be visiting Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet first responders and families.

02 Oct 2017 9:08 PM

Adani group's Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Australia faces the risk of becoming a stranded asset if its proposed Carmichael mine fails to get 1 billion Australian dollar (AUD) subsidy.

Adanis' Abbot Point Coal Terminal at risk if Carmichael project fails to get subsidy

The AAPCT needs the Carmichael mine to fill the gap created as its current take-or-pay contracts expire.

02 Oct 2017 8:57 PM

The Bharat Petroleum Corporation in collaboration with the city corporation, had undertaken the clean city scheme at a cost of Rs 11.65 crore. (Photo: File Image)

Meenakshi temple declared the cleanest among 10 holy sites

The city had also been selected for the "Clean Holy city" award.

02 Oct 2017 8:41 PM

The infiltration bids from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were made in Rampur sector in Baramulla district and Tangdhar sector in Kupwara district. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

J&K: Army foils 2 infiltration bids, kills 4 militants along LoC

According to an Army official, two weapons were recovered from the scene of the gunbattle.

02 Oct 2017 8:36 PM

Reliance Communications is reassessing debt repayment options after a deal to merge its wireless arm with smaller rival Aircel was scrapped.

Debt-saddled RCom's repayment plan hits snag as Aircel deal collapses

RCom has earned a temporary reprieve from its banks, who have agreed to a standstill on its debt obligations.

02 Oct 2017 8:32 PM

Plagued by poor earnings, Britain’s biggest steel plant, located in Port Talbot, is likely to be first in line for job and output cuts after the planned European merger of Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel. Photo: PTI

Thyssen-Tata Steel merger puts fate of UK's top steel plant at risk

The merger was driven chiefly by a need to address chronic overcapacity in Europe’s steel market.

02 Oct 2017 7:55 PM

Google has been trying to revamp and secure two-factor authentication processes for a long time. (Representative Image)

Google's physical two-factor authentication to revolutionise account logging

Google’s new security authentication will involve hardware for added protection.

02 Oct 2017 7:42 PM

Fitch Ratings has lowered India's economic growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.9 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

Fitch downgrades India's growth forecast to 6.9 per cent

Fitch Ratings said the global economy has improved markedly this year and is on course to recording its fastest expansion since 2010.

02 Oct 2017 7:23 PM

Speaking at 'Gujarat Gaurav Yatra' in Porbandar BJP Chief Amit Shah said, 'Rahul always questions what Prime Minister Narendra Modi did in past three years, but I want to ask what UPA did in 10 years.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rahul should wear Gujarati, not Italian glasses: Amit Shah

BJP Chief said, 'If Rahul dreams about Gujarat then he should visit Porbandar, not Italy for fulfilling those dreams.'

02 Oct 2017 7:21 PM

France bans use of photoshopped models in advertisements

Those who refuse to include a warning label on their edited images could be fined a hefty amount.

02 Oct 2017 6:37 PM

IBBI chief M S Sahoo has said operationalising the individual insolvency framework as well as developing the market for interim finance are among the priorities for the regulator. (Representational Image)

Operationalising individual insolvency norms a priority: IBBI Chairman

In one year of existence, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has already put in place the infrastructure ecosystem.

02 Oct 2017 6:26 PM

Facebook’s facial recognition will work only when someone has been locked out of his/her account. (Representative Image: Apple)

Now Facebook will scan your face for logging in

Leaks suggest that Facebook is testing facial recognition for logging into accounts in case you forget your password.

02 Oct 2017 6:21 PM

Perfumes, artificial fragrances might be lethal for health

One in three people experience symptoms including headaches, asthma and rashes due to a sensitivity to fragrances.

02 Oct 2017 6:11 PM

State Bank of India, SBI, chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya takes part in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Movement on Monday. (Photo: SBI/Twitter)

SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya, team clean Marine Drive

Bhattacharya says they have been part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan since its inception three years ago.

02 Oct 2017 6:03 PM

Vodafone India and Idea Cellular merger deal is expected to be completed by March next year

Idea-Vodafone merger likely to be completed by March

Both the companies are before National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for seeking its nod.

02 Oct 2017 5:55 PM

Warning signs of breast cancer

Early detection is important.

02 Oct 2017 5:48 PM

Vice Chancellor Girish Chandra Tripathi is at the centre of the controversy over handling of the recent violence in the BHU campus. (Photo: File)

After BHU molestation, VC goes on leave citing personal reasons

Last week, Vice Chancellor Girish Chandra Tripathi said that he will ‘resign’ if he is asked to proceed on leave.

02 Oct 2017 5:45 PM

Man caught with 50 vipers in his suitcase in China

The man had bought the vipers in eastern Zhejiang province and was taking them home to the southern city of Guangzhou to make snake wine.

02 Oct 2017 5:40 PM

It was on Shastri's insistence that Pandya was promoted at No 4 in the third ODI in Indore, where he scored 78 in a winning cause. (Photo: PTI)

Hardik Pandya can clear any ground in the world: Team India coach Ravi Shastri

Shastri reckons that the Baroda all-rounder has the ability to clear any ground in the world with his power-packed strokes.

02 Oct 2017 5:38 PM

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