Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: File)

CBI reshuffles team probing Asthana case, order issued in 'public interest'

Previous investigating officer, Deputy SP AK Bassi, has been shunted to Port Blair in 'public interest' with 'immediate effect'.

24 Oct 2018 1:47 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding could lower risk of maternal hypertension

Breastfeeding provides major health benefits not only to the infant, but also to the nursing mother.

24 Oct 2018 1:46 PM

Messenger is part of Facebook's effort to expand outside the social network — particularly when it comes to staying relevant to mobile lifestyles and younger people, who have been moving away from the service.

Facebook simplifies Messenger app

The popular social network announced an overhaul of its Messenger smartphone app in order to simplify the service.

24 Oct 2018 1:37 PM

A 100-year-old woman was brutally raped allegedly by a 20-year-old youth in the middle of the night in West Bengal’s Nadia district. (Representational Image)

100-year-old woman raped by 20-year-old man in West Bengal

Proceedings are going on and the victim has been released from the hospital after the required medical tests.

24 Oct 2018 1:27 PM

NIA on Tuesday arrested a man from Tamil Nadu as conspirator for his suspected links with Islamic State terrorist group. (Representational Image)

30-yr-old Tamil Nadu man arrested for suspected links with ISIS

Shafeek Ahamed, resident of Thanjavur, was arrested and produced before special court, which gave him 7 days remand to NIA.

24 Oct 2018 1:23 PM

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fell as much as 0.9 per cent after the results.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 profit rises nearly 15 per cent

Net profit rose to 11.42 billion rupees ($155.84 million) for the quarter ended Sept 30.

24 Oct 2018 1:22 PM

Diabetic? Here's why you should take care of your BP

Here is what a new study has found.

24 Oct 2018 1:21 PM

Last year, IAI struck a deal worth almost $2 billion to supply India’s army and navy with missile defence systems.

Israel Aerospace wins USD 777 million India contract for missile defence

The contract is with the Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), which is the main contractor in the project.

24 Oct 2018 1:16 PM

At not even 30, Divya Nag is leading Apple's special projects focusing on health. (Photo: divyanag.com)

3 Indian-Americans named in Time Magazine's 'health care 50' list

The three Indian-Americans included in the list are Divya Nag, Dr Raj Panjabi and Atul Gawande.

24 Oct 2018 1:10 PM

M Nageswara Rao joined the CBI in 2016. He was the joint director before his elevation as interim director. (Photo: Screengrab | Facebook)

Here's all you need to know about interim CBI chief M Nageswara Rao

Nageswara Rao, who hails from Warangal district in Telangana, is from the 1986 batch of Odisha cadre and supersedes Rakesh Asthana.

24 Oct 2018 12:55 PM

The 5G OnePlus handset may rely on the Snapdragon X50 5G modem. (Photo: Engadget)

OnePlus may be the first with a 5G smartphone

Co-founder Carl Pei confirms that OnePlus will be releasing a 5G smartphone and they could be one of the first.

24 Oct 2018 12:47 PM

With 194 maximums to his name, Rohit could now dethrone the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of 195 ODI sixes when the Men in Blue lock horns with the visitors in the second ODI on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

Chance for Rohit Sharma to breach Sachin Tendulkar's ODI batting record

Kohli and hitman Rohit Sharma stitched a huge 246-run stand to guide their side to a comfortable win in the opening ODI vs West Indies.

24 Oct 2018 12:42 PM

Finacle Trade Connect is a blockchain-based trade finance solution that connects banks, trade partners and corporates on a unified distributed network.

Infosys Finacle, R3 announce partnership for blockchain solutions

This partnership will enable banks to easily access and deploy Finacle's blockchain solutions.

24 Oct 2018 12:28 PM

Fifty-nine people were mowed down by a train on October 19 when they were standing on the tracks to watch Dussehra celebrations near Amritsar. (Photo: PTI | File)

After Amritsar tragedy, railway police pitches for fencing tracks

Proposal was made during meeting of heads of GRP, which is state police force responsible for maintaining law and order in railways.

24 Oct 2018 12:28 PM

Varun Gandhi also described the increasing pollution in the country as 'dangerous' and suggested instead of giving a bouquet of flowers to somebody, give them a plant. (Photo: File)

Got call from PM's office when objected to raise in MPs salaries: Varun Gandhi

'In the last 10 years, MPs have increased their salaries seven times just by raising their hands,' Varun Gandhi said.

24 Oct 2018 12:18 PM

Although the exact causes of depression are not certain, it is believed a disrupted circadian rhythm – or body clock – could be to blame.

Taking hot bath twice a week is better than exercise for treating depression

Experts say that this could be because it restores the body’s natural temperature rhythm over the course of the day.

24 Oct 2018 12:17 PM

The Supreme Court has accepted Alok Verma's petition. It has agreed to take up his hearing on Friday, October 26. (Photo: File | PTI)

CBI infighting LIVE updates: SC to hear Alok Verma's petition on Friday

Govt's order followed CVC's recommendation that CBI's warring top two be sent on compulsory wait, stripped of responsibilities.

24 Oct 2018 12:14 PM

Iyer-Mitra was charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code on the basis of an FIR filed at the Saheed Nagar police station in Bhubaneswar, ACP Kishore Mund said. (Photo: Twitter | @Iyervval)

Delhi journalist arrested after apology for remarks on Konark temple

Mitra had posted a video on his Twitter handle where he 'criticised Odisha, its people, Lord Jagannath, Konark temple and Odisha lawmakers.'

24 Oct 2018 12:09 PM

If you want to change your fashion statement here are some big fashion trends by Fashion & Beauty Blogger Shambhavi Mishra, www.talksassy.com

Guide to womenswear fashion: 10 trends you need to follow

Fashion trends keep on changing by famous divas, models and celebrities and the youth is a major follower of fashion trends.

24 Oct 2018 12:01 PM

Speaking at the meeting, Vice President Mike Pence said the White House will include funding for the Space Command in the budget proposal next year. (Photo: AP)

White House presses forward with Trump's Space Command

The National Space Council, a White House advisory panel, recommended a review of existing legal issues for military space operations.

24 Oct 2018 11:47 AM

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