Technology, Mobiles tabs, 2nd Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 02 Nov 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 02 Nov 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the sanctions are 'aimed at fundamentally altering the behavior of the Islamic Republic of Iran.' (Representational Image | AP)

US reimposes all Iran sanctions lifted under nuclear deal

The sanctions will take effect Monday and cover Iran’s shipping, financial and energy sectors.

02 Nov 2018 9:11 PM

Senior police officers said the constable had been receiving treatment at a hospital and was never denied leave. (Representational Image)

Angry over death of colleague from dengue, trainee cops in Bihar beat up seniors

Trainee cops attacked seniors, vandalised police lines after their colleague, suffering from dengue, died after being denied medical leave.

02 Nov 2018 9:11 PM

The in-display sensor will be borrowed from Qualcomm’s system and should theoretically provide faster as well as convenient unlocking systems. (Photo: AP)

Iris Scanner to miss the Galaxy S10

Samsung could be ditching the Iris Scanner in favour of an edge-to-edge display on the S10 flagships.

02 Nov 2018 9:06 PM

The camera offers features such as Natural, Vibrant, Contour and Splash modes.

Lava Z81 launched for Rs 9,499

Lava Z81 is boasting its Studio Photography mode, designed to capture and create better images.

02 Nov 2018 9:01 PM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi also made important announcement that apex court would provide translated copies of its judgments to litigants in their mother tongue if they are unable to understand English. (Photo: File | ANI)

CJI Ranjan Gogoi in ‘awe’ as Centre clears appointment of 4 judges in 48 hrs

SC collegium had on October 30 recommended to Centre names of 4 judges for elevation, and they took oath of office on Friday.

02 Nov 2018 8:59 PM

Maulana Samiul Haq, 82, was the head of the Islamic religious seminary Darul Uloom Haqqania in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Akora Khattak town and also the chief of the hardline political party Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Sami (JUI-S). (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Maulana Samiul Haq, ‘godfather of Taliban’, killed in gun attack in Rawalpindi

Maulana Samiul Haq was killed by unidentified attackers in a house where he was staying.

02 Nov 2018 8:57 PM

She underwent emergency plastic surgery and received over 300 stitches, and the damage caused by the attack left her with limited movement around her mouth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Student's lip bitten off by her ex, he wanted to 'leave his mark'

After breaking up, Fleury tried to kiss her, and as Kayla pulled away, he bit her bottom lip so hard it almost completely tore off.

02 Nov 2018 8:52 PM

The company says that the headphones not only provide better sound quality, but they’re also more comfortable to wear and more durable.

Portronics Harmonics Play wireless headphones launched

The newly launched Harmonics Play is available in Jet Black colour at a price of Rs 2,999.

02 Nov 2018 8:37 PM

Tej Pratap Yadav was married to Aishwarya Rai on May 12 this year. (Photo: File | PTI)

Tej Pratap files for divorce within 6 months of wedding, cites 'compatibility issues'

In his petition, Tej Pratap has informed the court that he no longer wants to remain in marriage with Aishwarya Rai.

02 Nov 2018 8:29 PM

The H-1B visa, popular among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. (Representational Image)

New US rule makes hiring tougher under H-1B, popular among Indians

Under new rule, US employers must disclose total number of foreigners already employed, making it tougher to sponsor fresh foreign workers.

02 Nov 2018 8:00 PM

'The Congress Party has today once again resorted to blatant lies and distorted facts to mount an unwarranted campaign of calumny and falsehoods against the Reliance Group and its Chairman Anil Ambani personally,' Reliance Group said. (Photo: File)

Congress ‘blatantly lying' on Rafale for political gains: Reliance Group

Reliance said the company and its chief were continuously being dragged into political battle in view of impending state and general polls.

02 Nov 2018 8:00 PM

MJ Akbar is a past president and continues to be a member of the Editors Guild of India. (Photo: File | PTI)

Tracking with 'great concern' fresh rape claims against MJ Akbar: Editors Guild

In a statement, Editors Guild said it is discussing its future course of action on his membership.

02 Nov 2018 7:36 PM

The survey claimed 60 per cent of respondents seems to trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi the most in order to uproot the longstanding issue of corruption. (Photo: File | ANI)

Majority prefer Narendra Modi as PM for second term, says online survey

The survey also said over 50 pc of respondents believed that a second term for PM Modi 'will provide them a better future'.

02 Nov 2018 7:32 PM

The man was later seen in a car with his badly injured arm resting on the open window. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drunken man viciously attacked by lion after he tries petting it in zoo

It turns out that the lion, which was lying on a rock a few years away, initially ignored the man’s persistent taunts.

02 Nov 2018 7:27 PM

Saji returned home two days ago and was shocked to learn that he was believed dead. (Representational Image)

'Dead' Kerala man returns home 2 weeks after family performs last rites

The man’s family performed his 'funeral' mistakenly identifying a decomposed body as that of his.

02 Nov 2018 7:14 PM

Laxman writes of dressing-room meltdowns and champagne evenings, the exhilaration of playing with and against the best in the world.

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman unveils cover of autobiography, '281 and Beyond'

Westland launched their new imprint, Westland Sport with the unveiling of Laxman’s autobiography that will hit the stores on 19 November.

02 Nov 2018 6:59 PM

Xiaomi India ships more than a million Mi TVs in over nine months

One million Mi TVs account for all variants sold across all Xiaomi sale platforms for Mi LED TVs.

02 Nov 2018 6:50 PM

The platform has also extended exchange offers worth up to Rs 21,000 along with no-cost EMIs in partnership with all major banks.

Google Pixel 2 XL is selling for Rs 34,965 on Paytm

Paytm Mall is offering up to Rs 16,000 in flat cashback on popular smartphones.

02 Nov 2018 6:42 PM

The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 94.7530 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 64.47.

Rupee logs biggest single-day gain in 5 yrs, leaps 100 paise on crude respite

Rupee closed at 72.45 against the greenback, the best day for the Indian unit since September 2013.

02 Nov 2018 6:25 PM

Net profit of Rs 3,246.93 crore, or Rs 3.43 per share, in July-September compared with a net profit of Rs 3,696.29 crore.

IOC Q2 profit drops 12.6 per cent on forex losses, low margins

The company suffered a foreign exchange loss of Rs 2,600 crore in the quarter as rupee depreciated.

02 Nov 2018 6:20 PM

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