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

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The benchmark Sensex pared some gains and were trading higher by 0.69 per cent or 233.02 points at 34,080.25 at 0955 hrs. (Photo: File)

Sensex reclaims 34,000, bounces 444 points on easing crude price

The NSE Nifty was trading above the 10,250-mark, up about 130 points, or 1.28 per cent, at 10,276.65.

24 Oct 2018 10:13 AM

Recovering Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) prices ahead of the year-end holiday period boosted the bottom line.

LG Display swings to third-quarter profit on seasonal price boost

The Apple Inc supplier said operating profit was 140 billion won ($123.2 million) for the July-September quarter.

24 Oct 2018 9:56 AM

A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks and a baby born before 37 weeks is considered premature. (Photo: Pixabay)

Week 34 of pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk, says study

Previous research highlighted how women under age of 30 can reduce their risk of contracting breast cancer later in life by having a baby.

24 Oct 2018 9:47 AM

The militants opened fire on security forces, triggering a gunbattle in which two ultras were killed. (Photo: Representational | File)

Two militants killed in encounter in J&K's Nowgam, internet suspended

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the city on information that some militants had sneaked in the area.

24 Oct 2018 9:47 AM

Cook was also expected to endorse a comprehensive federal privacy law in the United States, the strongest statement by Apple to date. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Apple's Cook set to back strong privacy laws in Europe, US at Brussels event

Cook will describe GDPR, as an example of how “good policy and political will can come together to protect the rights of us all,”

24 Oct 2018 9:44 AM

Story Type Required Source Required Byline Optional Title Required 150 Characters Remaining Alias: Strap Required Maximum 150 Characters Shraddha Kapoor will be working in a South language film for the first time with the Prabhas starrer 'Saaho.'

Shraddha Kapoor wishes 'Saaho' co-star Prabhas on his birthday, see photo

The 'Stree' actor took to her Twitter to share a picture with Prabhas and 'Saaho' director Sujeeth.

24 Oct 2018 9:43 AM

The Snapdragon 675 plays a primary role in allowing OEMs to design next generation features with incredible performance into their upcoming smartphones.

Qualcomm’s new chip aims for AI, speed, photography

The Snapdragon 675 has faster cores, advanced AI and support for triple-camera sensors.

24 Oct 2018 9:37 AM

Apple TV service may launch in 100 countries.

Apple plans to launch TV subscription service globally

A news website reports that Apple will be launching a TV subscription service globally.

24 Oct 2018 9:34 AM

WhatsApp limits the reach of forwarded messages in Brazil.

Facebook's WhatsApp says no plan to lift forwarding limit in Brazil

Brazil’s leading presidential candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, complained that WhatsApp had limited the reach of forwarded messages.

24 Oct 2018 9:23 AM

Actor Ajaz Khan in police custody for possession of narcotic substance

The former Big Boss contestant was arrested by ANC of the Mumbai police on Monday night with of 8 ecstasy tablets.

24 Oct 2018 9:14 AM

The CBI building has been sealed and neither the staff nor outsiders are being allowed. (Photo: cbi.gov.in)

CBI boss Alok Verma, deputy sent on leave, Nageshwar Rao takes over

CBI Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao will take charge as the interim director of the investigating agency.

24 Oct 2018 9:07 AM

Last month, Prakash Ambedkar had announced an alliance with Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) for the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

Those who sing Vande Mataram are anti-India: Prakash Ambedkar

'If I sing Jana Gana Mana, I'm anti-India; if I sing Vande Mataram, I'm true Indian? Who are you to give these certificates?' Ambedkar said.

24 Oct 2018 9:05 AM

Social media, however, had a different take on the 'green crackers', with a large number of jokes and memes doing the rounds, including some associating the green colour with certain political parties. (Representational Image | File)

'No such thing exists': Mixed reactions to green firecrackers SC order

Police said they do not have any equipment to measure decibel levels or smoke they emit to ensure only 'green' firecrackers are being used.

24 Oct 2018 8:55 AM

She voted with the liberal-leaning justices to defend the right to have an abortion. (Photo: AP)

US 1st female SC justice O'Connor has dementia, pointers on disease

Sandra Day O'Connor was nominated to the court by Republican President Ronald Reagan and she took her seat in September 1981.

24 Oct 2018 8:51 AM

'Keeping in line with our values of ushering in transparency in public life, the BJP has started an initiative of seeking micro donations from our karyakartas and well wishers through the NaMo app. You can donate any amount between Rs 5 and Rs 1,000,' Shah tweeted. (Photo: File)

For 'transparency in public life', Amit Shah donates Rs 1000 to PM Modi's app

BJP President Amit Shah also donated Rs 1,000 and posted the receipt on Twitter.

24 Oct 2018 8:43 AM

The bench has posted the matter for hearing on October 31. (Photo: File)

'You're stalling everything': Supreme Court raps Centre over Delhi sealing

'Ministry is stalling everything. For an agreed procedure, two adjournments have been taken. What is this happening?,' SC bench asked.

24 Oct 2018 8:37 AM

China warned on Tuesday it would 'never accept any form of blackmail' after US president Donald Trump said his decision to withdraw from a nuclear pact with Russia was also linked to Beijing’s arsenal.(Photo: Representational | AFP)

Trump’s decision to withdraw from US-Russia nuclear treaty ‘blackmail’: China

'This approach of shifting the blame on others is utterly unjustifiable and unreasonable,' said Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman said.

24 Oct 2018 8:30 AM

'Pakistani troops fired rocket propelled grenades (RPG) and small arms at around 1035 hours during ceasefire violation. One round landed on a barrel type store shelter in Poonch causing it to catch fire,' Jammu-based defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said on Tuesday evening. (Representational Image)

Blast inside Army brigade headquarters as Pakistan violates ceasefire

Ceasefire violation came just two days after 3 Indian soldiers and 2 heavily-armed Pakistani intruders were killed in a gunfight along LoC.

24 Oct 2018 8:23 AM

Imran Khan attended a Saudi investment conference, boycotted by others over Khashoggi's killing. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia offers USD 6 billion to Pakistan amid economic crisis

The USD 6 billion total exceeds forecasts by analysts and will likely reduce the size of any bailout Pakistan receives from the IMF.

24 Oct 2018 8:16 AM

State minister Arup Roy said that 17 others were injured in the incident, of whom some were in a serious condition and were being treated at Howrah General Hospital. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

2 killed, 17 injured in stampede at foot overbridge in Bengal's Howrah

Incident occurred at foot overbridge at Santragachi station when an express train and 2 EMU locals arrived at the station at the same time.

24 Oct 2018 8:08 AM

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