Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 16 Aug 2019

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The lawsuit, which combined several legal actions, stems from Facebook Inc’s worst-ever security breach in September that allowed hackers to access nearly 29 million accounts.

Facebook failed to warn users of known risks before 2018 breach

Single sign-on connects users to third-party social apps and services using their Facebook credentials.

16 Aug 2019 2:59 PM

The camp at the National Cricket Academy will have 14 centrally contracted and six other cricketers participating. (Photo: AP)

Misbah-ul-Haq to be in charge of Pakistan's 17-day training camp

The PCB said Misbah and the cricket academy staff would handle the training camp until a new coaching staff is lined up.

16 Aug 2019 2:58 PM

In a rare reference to the bloody incident -- which is usually taboo in mainland China -- the Global Times newspaper insisted the country had more sophisticated methods than those it employed 30 years ago to crush protests in the capital. (Photo: Representational)

China media says Hong Kong response 'won't repeat' Tiananmen

Weeks of student-led protests in the Beijing square were ended when the military rolled in with tanks.

16 Aug 2019 2:57 PM

The tourists lost opener Jeet Raval for four runs but captain Kane Williamson, who joined Tom Latham, was watchful and the Kiwis went to lunch without further damage. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand on level terms with Sri Lanka in first Test

Suranga Lakmal shared the new ball with off-spinner Akila Dananjaya, who was preferred over seamer Lahiru Kumara.

16 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

Batla House vs Mission Mangal: Find out who is opening day winner, Akshay or John

Both the movies performed remarkably well on the first day of their release.

16 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

For Mahendra Singh Dhoni, nothing can be better than training with his Territorial Army regiment, and that too on the occasion of India’s 73rd Independence Day in Ladakh. (Photo:DD national/twitter)

MS Dhoni celebrates Independence Day in Ladakh; see pictures

The former Indian skipper along with his members reached Ladakh on August 14.

16 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

Traders said it was difficult to pinpoint the catalyst that triggered the losses.

Bitcoin slumps to two-week low on technical trading, market jitters

The biggest cryptocurrency fell 5.5 per cent in early trade after slumping 7.7 per cent a day earlier.

16 Aug 2019 2:52 PM

Former Sri Lankan batsman Thilan Samaraweera, who is working with the visiting New Zealand team as a batting consultant has applied for the same job with the Indian cricket board, it is learnt here. (Photo: AFP)

Thilan Samaraweera applies for India batting coach

According to the highly placed sources in the BCCI, Thilan Samaraweera is the only Sri Lankan player that has applied for the post.

16 Aug 2019 2:50 PM

Samsung Display’s cross-town rival LG Display Co Ltd converted one of its LCD production lines to an OLED production line. (Photo: AP)

Samsung Display considers suspending output at South Korean LCD plant

Samsung Display, a unit of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, currently operates two LCD production sites in South Korea and one in China.

16 Aug 2019 2:45 PM

Results rated as false are removed from places where users seek out new content, like Instagram’s Explore tab and hashtag search results.

Instagram adds tool for users to flag false information

The company is taking steps to limit the reach of inaccurate information and warn users about disputed claims.

16 Aug 2019 2:43 PM

A win in the Test series starting August 22 will be the first time that India would have won across all formats on Caribbean soil. (Photo: AFP)

Rahane, Pujara, Bumrah ready for warm-up tie vs West Indies Cricket Board XI

Rahane, skipper Virat Kohli's deputy in this format, didn't exactly set the English County on fire scoring only 307 runs in seven games.

16 Aug 2019 2:43 PM

Some studies have proven that Vitamin D supplementation has reduced mortality. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Optimal levels of vitamin D vary from person to person

One-size-fits-all is not applicable when prescribing vitamin D supplements to patients.

16 Aug 2019 2:39 PM

On July 31, Directorate of School Education had issued a circular which directed senior officials from various districts to identify schools where students were being made to wear wrist bands to segregate them on the basis of caste. (Representational Image)

'Coloured-wrist bands to continue, no action would be taken': TN Education Minister

The wristbands, which come in shades of red, yellow, green and saffron indicate whether student belongs to 'lower class' or 'upper class'.

16 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

Southee has already surpassed former cricketers AB de Villiers, Sanath Jayasuriya and Ian Botham in the list of most sixes in Test cricket. (Photo: AFP)

NZ pacer Tim Southee equals Sachin Tendulkar's tally of sixes in Test cricket

Southee smashed a six off Dhananjaya de Silva's delivery to equal Tendulkar's tally of 69 sixes in Test cricket.

16 Aug 2019 2:28 PM

The UN refugee agency says Myanmar and Bangladesh are making a second attempt to start repatriating Rohingya Muslims after more than 700,000 of them fled a security crackdown in Myanmar almost two years ago. (Photo: File/ AP)

Second attempt to return Rohingya to Myanmar planned: UN

Myanmar's military in August 2017 launched a counterinsurgency campaign in response to an attack by a Rohingya insurgent group.

16 Aug 2019 2:28 PM

Showing confidence ahead of Haryana polls, due in October, Shah said, 'We are again going to form government in Haryana, with 2/3rd majority.' (Photo: ANI)

What Cong couldn't do in 70 years, Modi govt did in 75 days: Shah on Article 370

'They (Congress) never revoked Article 370 in the greed of vote bank,' Shah said.

16 Aug 2019 2:26 PM

Responding to his appeal, the Prime Minister assured tosend central study team soon to assess the damage due to the floods, the Chief Minister said in the national capital after the meeting. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa meets PM, seeks immediate funds for flood relief

The Karnataka Chief Minister said the Prime Minister 'understood every thing' and soon he will be sending a team for assessment.

16 Aug 2019 2:24 PM

The AAP national convenor addressed his party workers who came to greet him on his 51st birthday. (Photo: File)

'Will win all 70 seats': Kejriwal shows confidence ahead of Assembly polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished the Chief Minister on his birthday.

16 Aug 2019 2:21 PM

The government had imposed section 144 prohibiting an assembly of more than three persons at a particular place. (Photo: Habib Naqash)

J&K: Schools, educational institutions will reopen from August 19

Government offices and institutions were shut down as the state was under complete lockdown apprehending tensions and protests.

16 Aug 2019 2:14 PM

Singh said, 'Till today, our nuclear policy is 'No First Use'. What happens in future depends on the circumstances.' ( Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India’s 'No First Use' policy may change based on circumstances: Rajnath Singh

He made the major statement in Pokhran on the death anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

16 Aug 2019 2:11 PM

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