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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 02 Nov 2018

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Over a dozen women in the last few weeks have spoken about their harassment in the hands of MJ Akbar. (Photo: File | PTI)

Twitteratti slams Akbar, his wife for ‘consensual’ comment on rape charge

US-based journalist Pallavi Gogoi, in an article, accused MJ Akbar of rape when she worked with The Asian Age 23 years ago.

02 Nov 2018 6:05 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

India to be among 3 largest economies in coming years: Jaitley

India emerged as the world's sixth largest economy in 2017, surpassing France.

02 Nov 2018 6:03 PM

The festive season comes with a lot of social commitments which disrupts your daily fitness routine. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 tips to reduce back pain this festive season

It is important to exercise caution to prevent an aching back during this busy period.

02 Nov 2018 6:03 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PM announces incentives for MSMEs, Rs 1 crore loan in 59 minutes

12 historic decisions will boost small and medium enterprises, says PM Modi.

02 Nov 2018 5:51 PM

Saudi Arabia has faced a torrent of international condemnation over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. (Photo: File | AFP)

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s body was dissolved after murder: Turkish official

'We now see that it wasn't just cut up, they got rid of the body by dissolving it,' Yasin Aktay, an advisor to Turkish president said.

02 Nov 2018 5:41 PM

The US has the largest and most expansive immigration programmes on the planet, Donald Trump said. (Photo: File | AP)

Trump shows sympathy for those waiting for green cards, says they'll enter US

As per official estimates, over 600,000 Indians in the US are waiting to receive green cards, which is step short of American citizenship.

02 Nov 2018 5:38 PM

The OnePlus 6T is the company’s most futuristic flagship till date with Screen Unlock on the 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display.

OnePlus breaks a record with unboxing

Along with hundreds of community members, OnePlus set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most people unboxing simultaneously.

02 Nov 2018 5:36 PM

Total income of the bank rose to Rs 15,959.37 crore during the second quarter of 2018-19 as against Rs 13,820.62 crore.

Axis Bank Q2 net profit jumps 83 per cent to Rs 790 crore

The bank had registered a net profit of Rs 432 crore in the July-September quarter of 2017-18.

02 Nov 2018 5:07 PM

Police said Sivadasan had come to offer prayers at the hill shrine on October 18 and informed his family the following day that he was able to visit the temple. (Photo: File | Asian Age)

BJP protests in Kerala over recovery of Sabarimala pilgrim's body

BJP alleged that Sivadasan had died during police action against devotees last month after SC verdict allowing women entry into the shrine.

02 Nov 2018 4:59 PM

RSS general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi said RSS was 'not putting pressure' on government as 'we respect the law and the Constitution which is why there has been delay.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Hindus ‘insulted’ by apex court for not making Ayodhya issue ‘priority’: RSS

RSS general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi said organisation 'will not hesitate to launch agitation for Ram temple, if needed'.

02 Nov 2018 4:50 PM

Amniotic membrane (AM) provides a limited supply of growth factors and components with anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties (Photo: AFP)

Contact lens that can treat eye injuries developed in Australia

The new treatment could also become useful as a part of the first-line therapy in the management of acute eye injuries.

02 Nov 2018 4:42 PM

The report comes amid North Korea's ongoing nuclear disarmament efforts, led by the United States. (Representational image)

Sex abuse by officials part of women's daily routine in North Korea: Report

'Those we spoke to told us that unwanted sexual contact is so common that it has come to be accepted as part of ordinary life,' report said.

02 Nov 2018 4:34 PM

Presidency University student Swapravo Bhakta used to stay with his mother after his parents got separated a couple of years ago. (Photo: www.presiuniv.ac.in)

21-yr-old Presidency University found hanging at home in Bengal

No suicide note was found at the house.

02 Nov 2018 4:31 PM

The blended Scotch has been designed for mixing, and has a raisin cake richness that gives it a distinctive character to cut through any mixer.

William Grant & Sons launches new Scotch whisky in India ahead of festive season

Grant’s Distinction is a blended Scotch that has been hand-picked for smoothness by master blender Brian Kinsman.

02 Nov 2018 4:22 PM

The NSE Nifty leaped 172.55 points, or 1.66 per cent, to 10,553 after touching a high of 10,606.95 during the session.

Sensex climbs 580 points to reclaim 35,000 mark; banking, auto shares steal the show

The 30-share index got off to a strong start at 34,743.95 points and reclaimed the 35,000-mark to hit a high of 35,190.20.

02 Nov 2018 4:09 PM

The move from Tel Aviv, which will defy Palestinians and most of the world, is the latest controversial announcement by the former army captain, who has wasted no time implementing his hardline conservative agenda since his election win on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Taking cue from US, Brazil's Bolsonaro to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem

'Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that,' he said. Israel's PM called the plan 'a historic, correct and exciting step'.

02 Nov 2018 3:58 PM

Women block Dhola-Tinsukia highway and burn tyres in protest against murder of 5 people by terrorists in Bishnoimukh village in Tinsukia. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Gunmen came in groups, made us sit and opened fire: Assam attack survivor

Survivor Sahadeb Namasudra said he had providential escape as he fell off bridge where gunmen had lined villagers before shooting them.

02 Nov 2018 3:36 PM

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan turns 53 today.

Shah Rukh Khan turns 53: Aamir, Farah, Juhi, Raveena and others wish superstar

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's birthday is one of the most awaited events of the year.

02 Nov 2018 3:22 PM

MJ Akbar claims that the journalist entered into consensual relationship with him in around 1994. The relationship spanned several months. (Photo: Twitter | @pgogoi | PTI)

'It was consensual relation': MJ Akbar on US-based journalist's rape claims

'These allegations were false and were consequently denied,' MJ Akbar said.

02 Nov 2018 3:17 PM

The US has the largest and most expansive immigration programmes on the planet, Donald Trump said. (Photo: File)

Trump shows sympathy for those awaiting green cards, says they'll enter US