Technology, Mobiles tabs, 23rd Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 23 Oct 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 23 Oct 2017

Fortunately, medication and other therapies are available to treat irregular heartbeat (Photo: AFP)

People with high thyroid levels may develop irregular heartbeat

Although people can live with irregular heartbeat, it can cause chronic fatigue and increase the risk of serious illnesses.

23 Oct 2017 8:55 PM

Like hundreds of children in Ghouta, Sahar was suffering from acute malnutrition (Photo: AFP)

Babies dying of starvation pay the price of war in Syria

On Saturday, the parents of Sahar Dofdaa, just 34 days old, took her to a hospital in the Eastern Ghouta town of Hamouria.

23 Oct 2017 8:34 PM

If you still prefer the more machine-like ‘Ok Google’, you will still be able to summon the Assistant with that hotword.

Google Assistant gets a new call sign

Google Assistant is getting ready to accept the “Hey Google” hotword on smartphones.

23 Oct 2017 8:25 PM

The scrip of Idea Cellular soared 7.74 per cent to end at Rs 98.15 and Reliance Communications zoomed 7.60 per cent to Rs 17.70.

Telecom stocks in demand, surge up to 8 per cent

Shares of Bharti Airtel jumped 4.99 per cent to close at Rs 497.50 on BSE.

23 Oct 2017 8:24 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley panel finalises launch date of Bharat-22 ETF

Government had raised about Rs 8,500 crore through the three tranches of CPSE ETF last fiscal.

23 Oct 2017 8:05 PM

Bank offers interest rate of 4.5 per cent on deposits up to Rs 25,000; 5 per cent on deposits of Rs 25,000-50,000 and 5.5 per cent on Rs 50,000-1,00,000.

India Post Payments Bank hires ex-Vodafone top exec as MD, CEO

Sethi takes over from AP Singh who had been the interim MD and CEO of IPPB since January 2017.

23 Oct 2017 7:34 PM

The girl told her mother about the incident after which a complaint was lodged with Upnagar police station against Bahot and he was arrested, said police. (Photo: File/Representational)

Nashik man rapes 9-yr-old girl in public toilet, nabbed

The accused has been booked for rape (376) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of POCSO, said police.

23 Oct 2017 7:25 PM

Nifty opened higher at 10,176.65 and moved in a range of 10,224.15 and 10,124.50 before ending at 10,184.85. (Photo: PTI)

Nifty ends above 10,150, up 38 points

The market capitalisation of listed firms on the NSE stood at Rs 1,37,88,005 crore.

23 Oct 2017 7:21 PM

Bhatkal, his aide Asadullah Akhtar and other IM operatives are facing trial in various terror cases including 2010 Jama Masjid attack and 2008 serial blasts cases. (Photo: PTI)

Jama Masjid blast case: Court to frame charges against Yasin Bhatkal today

On Sept 19, 2010, two bikers had fired upon tourists at the gate of Jama Masjid in which two Taiwan nationals had sustained bullet injuries.

23 Oct 2017 7:16 PM

On the NSE, shares of the company gained 3.28 per cent to end at Rs 939.75.

Reliance Industries' m-cap gets nearer to Rs 6 lakh crore

The company's market valuation surged by Rs 17,595.91 crore to Rs 5,94,078.91 crore.

23 Oct 2017 7:14 PM

It runs stock Android 7.1 Nougat, which is promised to be upgraded to Android Oreo 8.0.

Essential PH-1 price gets dropped to $499

The company believes there’s a lot of value in word of mouth and perceived value.

23 Oct 2017 7:13 PM

The proposal comes at a time when the government is working on the modalities for disinvestment as part of efforts to revive the debt-laden flagship carrier.

Air India eyes sale of scrapped engine parts

Government has decided to go for strategic disinvestment of Air India and its five subsidiaries.

23 Oct 2017 7:09 PM

Air quality in Delhi over the last two days has improved, giving residents a reason to smile. (Photo: PTI)

Air Quality Index less than 300 in parts of Delhi

On October 9, the Supreme Court banned the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR till November 1, to reduce high levels of pollution.

23 Oct 2017 7:05 PM

Company has a production capacity of more than 1 lakh tractors annually and a wide distribution network of 650 plus dealers.

SBI signs MoU with Escorts for tractor financing

Aim of the tie-up with Escorts is to promote, market and make accessible, organised finance facility.

23 Oct 2017 7:03 PM

TREDA members are in the process of constructing a total of 8,691 units under the 2-bedroom housing project of the state government.

Property rates to go up in Telangana in few months: Realtors

In the next few months prices to go up by around Rs 400 to Rs 450 per sq ft because of demonetisation, RERA and GST.

23 Oct 2017 6:53 PM

The child was at risk of blindness and brain damage (Photo: AFP)

Boy left with scars after his skull was taken apart to stop it from crushing brain

Pieces of his skull were removed after which slits and holes were put in them before putting it all together again.

23 Oct 2017 6:51 PM

There’s no official confirmation as to whether this issue is a screen burn-in issue or a ‘ghosting’ issue.

Google’s Pixel 2 XL reportedly has ‘screen burn-in’ issues

Some users have reported picture retention on their Pixel 2 XL units within a week of usage.

23 Oct 2017 6:45 PM

In respect of medicines not under price control, manufacturers are allowed to increase the maximum retail price by 10 per cent annually. (Photo: AFP)

Govt plan may bring non-essential drugs under price control: Ministry

DoP should instead address the issue of delay in fixing the prices of 'new drugs' by the NPPA.

23 Oct 2017 6:42 PM

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Rahul Gandhi calls GST 'Gabbar Singh Tax', BJP says Cong 'Dramebaaz' party

Rahul also targeted Modi over his claims of growing ties with China and called on people to stop using China-made products.

23 Oct 2017 6:40 PM

A representational image of an electric vehicle.

Battery swapping can push electric car revolution: ADB blog

In India, tenders to procure 10,000 high-performance electric cars have already been announced.

23 Oct 2017 6:26 PM

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